Index
....................................................... 4Digital Operator's Manual
..................21
Introduction .......................................... .21
Operation ............................................... 21 Introduction
......................................... 22
Protecting the environment ...................22
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .22
Operator's Manual ................................. 23
Service and vehicle operation ................23
Operating safety .................................... 24
QR codes for the rescue card ................28
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 28
Information on copyright ....................... 29 At a glance
........................................... 31
Cockpit .................................................. 31
Instrument cluster ................................. 32
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Center console ...................................... 34
Door control panel ................................. 36
Overhead control panel ........................ .37Safety
................................................... 38
Panic alarm ............................................ 38
Occupant safety .................................... 38
Children in the vehicle ........................... 52
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 58
Driving safety systems ........................... 58
Protection against theft .........................64 Opening and closing
...........................66
SmartKey ............................................... 66
Doors ..................................................... 72
Cargo compartment ...............................74
Side windows ......................................... 75 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....79
Correct driver's seat position ................ 79
Seats ..................................................... 79
Steering wheel ....................................... 83
Mirrors ................................................... 83
Memory function ................................... 85 Lights and windshield wipers
............87
Exterior lighting ..................................... 87
Interior lighting ...................................... 89
Replacing bulbs ..................................... 90
Windshield wipers .................................. 95 Climate control
.................................... 99
Overview of climate control systems ..... 99
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 100
Air vents .............................................. 106 Driving and parking
..........................108
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 108
Driving ................................................. 108
Transmission ....................................... 111
High-voltage battery ............................ 117
Parking ................................................ 128
Driving tips .......................................... 131
Driving systems ................................... 136 On-board computer and displays
....152
Important safety notes ........................ 152
Displays and operation ........................ 152
Menus and submenus ......................... 156
Display messages ................................ 167
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 190 Multimedia system
...........................201
General notes ...................................... 201
Important safety notes ........................ 201
Function restrictions ............................ 201
Operating system ................................ 202 Stowage and features
......................207
Loading guidelines ............................... 207
Stowage areas ..................................... 207
Features .............................................. 216 Maintenance and care
......................231
Engine compartment ........................... 231
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 233
Care ..................................................... 234 2
Contents
Display
High-voltage battery charge level
(instrument cluster) ...................... .153
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 233
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 167
Drive system .................................. 181
Driving systems ............................ .182
General notes ................................ 167
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 167
Lights ............................................. 178
Safety systems .............................. 168
SmartKey ....................................... 189
Tires ............................................... 185
Vehicle .......................................... .186
Displaying electrical consumption
(on-board computer) ......................... 158
Displaying energy consumption
(on-board computer) ......................... 158
Distance recorder .............................156
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 199
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 60
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 166
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .73
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .66
Control panel .................................. .36
Display message ............................ 187
Emergency locking ........................... 73
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Important safety note s.................... 72
Opening (from inside) ...................... 72
Drinking and driving ......................... 132
Drive system
Jump-starting ................................. 249
Starting with the SmartKey ............ 111
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 110
Switching off .................................. 129
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 234 Driving on flooded roads
.................. 135
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 60
Braking assistance appropriate tothe situation ..................................... 61
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 59
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 64
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 59
Distance warning function ............... 60
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 63
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 62
Important safety information ........... 58
Overview .......................................... 58
STEER CONTROL ............................. 64
Driving system
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 139
Parking Pilo t.................................. 142
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 148
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 150
Cruise control ................................ 136
Display message ............................ 182
HOLD function ............................... 138
Rear view camera .......................... 145
Driving tips
Brakes ........................................... 133
Break-in period .............................. 108
Checking brake lining thickness .... 134
Downhill gradient ........................... 133
Drinking and driving ....................... 132
Driving in winter ............................. 135
Driving on flooded roads ................ 135
Driving on wet roads ...................... 135
Energy ........................................... 132
General .......................................... 131
Hydroplaning ................................. 135
Icy road surfaces ........................... 135
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 134
Snow chains .................................. 259
Wet road surface ........................... 134
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 160
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201 8
Index
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 162
Assistance menu ........................... 162
Audio menu ................................... 160
Display messages .......................... 167
Displaying a service message ........ 233
E‑CELL menu ................................. 163
Factory settings ............................. 166
Important safety notes .................. 152
Instrument cluster submenu ..........1 65
Lighting submenu .......................... 166
Menu overview .............................. 156
Message memory .......................... 167
Navigation menu ............................ 158
Operation ....................................... 154
Service menu ................................. 163
Settings menu ............................... 163
Standard displa y............................ 156
Telephone menu ............................ 160
Trip menu ...................................... 156
Vehicle submenu ........................... 166
Video DVD operation ..................... 160
Online access .................................... 127
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manua l................ 21
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outside temperature display ........... 152
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 58 P
Paint code number ............................ 282
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 235
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 128
Parking brake ................................ 130
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side .................................................. 85 Rear view camera .......................... 145
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 141
Driving system ............................... 139
Function/note s............................. 139
Important safety notes .................. 139
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 141
Sensor rang e................................. 139
Warning display ............................. 140
Parking brake
Applying automaticall y................... 130
Applying or releasing manually ...... 130
Display message ............................ 171
Electric parking brake .................... 130
Emergency braking ........................ 131
General notes ................................ 130
Releasing automaticall y................. 131
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Parking lamps
Replacing bulb s............................... 92
Switching on/of f.............................. 88
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 145
Detecting parking spaces .............. 142
Display Message ............................ 183
Exiting a parking space .................. 144
Function/note s............................. 142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Parking .......................................... 143
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 176
Indicator lamps ................................ 39
Problem (malfunction) ................... 176
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 58
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 238
Power display .................................... 153
Power washers .................................. 235
Power windows
see Side windows
Program selector button .................. 114 Index
13
Cockpit
Function Page
0043
Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers
115
0044
Combination switch 88
0087
Instrument cluster 32
0085
Horn
0083
DIRECT SELECT lever 112
0084
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
warning display
140
006B
Overhead control panel 37 Function Page
006C
Climate control systems 99
006D
Ignition lock 109
006E
Adjusts the steering wheel 83
006F
Cruise control lever 136
0070
Electric parking brake 130
0071
Light switch 87
0072
Diagnostics connection 26
0073
Opens the hood 231Cockpit
31At a glance
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi- cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving whenoperating the on-board computer. G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
The on-board computer only shows messages or
warnings from certain systems in the multifunc- tion display. You should therefore make sure
your vehicle is operating safely at all times.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is
impaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
For an overview, see the instrument panel illus-
tration (Y page 32). Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The light sensor in the instrument cluster auto-
matically controls the brightness of the multi-
function display. In daylight, the displays in the
instrument cluster are not illuminated.
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the dis-
plays and the controls in the vehicle interior can be adjusted using the brightness control knob. The brightness control knob is located on the
bottom left of the instrument cluster
(Y
page 32).
X Turn the brightness control knob clockwise or
counter-clockwise.
If the light switch is set to the 0058,0060or
0058 position, the brightness is dependent
upon the brightness of the ambient light. READY indicator
When the drive system is started and the vehicle
is ready to drive, READY indicator 0043appears in
the multifunction display. This indicates that the vehicle is operational. Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
Bear in mind that the outside temperature dis-
play indicates the temperature measured and
does not record the road temperature.
The outside temperature display is in the multi-
function display (Y page 155).
There is a short delay before a change in outside
temperature appears in the multifunction dis-
play. E-CELL display
G
WARNING
There is a risk of an accident if you accelerate or overtake when the power output of the
drive system is reduced.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
and drive particularly carefully. Charge the
high-voltage battery at a charge station imme- diately. 152
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays
i
The
Energy Flow
Energy Flow menu can also be dis-
played in the COMAND/Audio display.
The condition of charge of the high-voltage bat- tery has dropped into the reserve range if the
drive system is running and:
R the Drive Battery Reserve Level
Drive Battery Reserve Level mes-
sage appears in the display
R the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up
Charge the high-voltage battery from a condi-
tion of charge of less than 20% at:
R an electrical outlet
R a charging station
The braking performance of the electric motor
using recuperative braking is, in some operating
modes, either reduced or not effective:
R when the condition of charge of the high-volt-
age battery increases
R if the high-voltage battery is not yet at a nor-
mal operating temperature
R when the vehicle is almost stationary
R in transmission position N
R during and after ESP stability control
If you do not make an additional effort to apply
the brake yourself, the braking effect may not be
sufficient. If necessary, counteract the reduced regenerative braking effect by applying the
brake yourself. Operating the on-board computer
Overview 0043
Multifunction display
0044 Vehicles with Audio 20: switches on voice-
operated control for navigation (see manu-
facturer's operating instructions)
Vehicles with COMAND: switches on the
Voice Control System (see the separate
operating instructions)
0087 Right control panel
0085 Left control panel
0083 Back button
X To activate the on-board computer: turn
the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. 154
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays