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AMG sportsexhaust system ............ 137
Anti-lock braking system
see AB S(Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
Anti-Thef tAlarms ystem
see AT A(Anti-Theft Alarmsystem)
Arm rest
St owage compartment. .................269
Asht ray.............................................. .275
Assistanc edisplay (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 11
Assistanc emenu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 12
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying aservice message ........2 91
Driving abroad ............................... 292
Hiding aservice message .............. 291
Resetting the service intervald is-
pla y................................................ 291
Service message ............................ 290
Specia lservice requirements ......... 291
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 73
Function ...........................................7 3
Switching off the alarm .................... 73
ATTENTIO NASSIS T
Activating/deactivating ................. 213
Displa ymessage ............................ 236
Function/note s............................. 189
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualifie dspecialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualifie dspecialist workshop
AUTO lights
Displa ymessage ............................ 231
see Lights
Automatic car was h(care) ............... 292
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stopf unction) .................................... 136
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stopf unction).......................... 135
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 110
Automatic transmission
Accelerator peda lposition ............. 143
Changing gea r............................... 143
DIREC TS
ELEC
T lever ..................... 141
Displa ymessage ............................ 243
Double-clutch function .................. 143 Drive progra
m................................ 144
Drive progra mdisplay .................... 142
Driving tip s.................................... 143
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 139
Emergency running mod e.............. 149
Engaging drive position .................. 142
Engaging neutral ............................ 141
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 141
Engaging reverse gea r................... 141
Engaging the park position ............ 141
Gliding mod e................................. 144
Kickdown. ...................................... 144
Manua lshifting .............................. 146
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AM Gvehicles) ..... 216
Overview ........................................ 140
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Pulling away ................................... 134
Rocking the vehicl efree ................ 144
Starting the engine ........................ 133
Steering wheelp addleshifters ...... 146
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 142
Transmission positions .................. 143
Automatic transmissio nemer-
gencym ode....................................... 149
B
Back button ....................................... 259
Bag hook ............................................ 272
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-TrafficA ssist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
TrafficA ssist)
Function/note s................................ 62
Important safety notes .................... 63
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes .................... 77
Replacing ......................................... 77
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 307
Displa ymessage ............................ 233
Important safety notes .................. 305
Jump starting ................................. 308
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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in amanner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditionsofy our vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Rar egularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
startin gthe engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain asafe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
HEnvironmental note
Have adefective high-voltage battery dis-
posed of in an environmentally-responsible
manner. Contact aqualified specialist work-
shop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for this purpose.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you
to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or
re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
tal rules and regulations when disposing of
materials. In this way you will help to protect the
environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also suppliesr econditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrumentc luster
Rcenter console
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During the periodof18monthsfromo riginal
deliver yofthe vehicl eorthe accumulation of
18,000 miles (approximatel y29,000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whicheve roccurs first,
ar easonabl enumbe rofrepairattempts is pre-
sumed for aretail buye rorlesseeifo ne or more
of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in acondition thati slikel ytoc ause
death or serious bodily injury if the vehicl eis
driven, thatd efect or malfunctio nhasbeen
subject to repai rtwo or mor etimes, and you
have directl ynotifie dMercedes-Benz USA,
LLC in writing of the nee dfor its repair.
(2) the same substantial defect or malfunction ofalesss erious nature thanc ategory (1)
hasb eens ubject to repai rfou rorm ore
time sand yo uhaved irectl ynotified
Mercedes-Benz in writing of the nee dfor its
repair.
(3) the vehicl eisoutof servic ebyreason of
repai rofthe same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for acumulative
totalofm oret han30c alendar days.
Please sen dyourw ritte nn otice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale ,NJ07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Bookle tdescribe sall
the necessary maintenance work which should
be done at regular intervals.
Alway shavet he Service and Warranty Booklet
with yo uwheny ou bring the vehicl etoan
authorize dMercedes-Benz Center. The service
advisor will record every servic efor yo uint he
Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-
gra mo ffers technica lhelpint he event of a
breakdown. Call stothe toll-free Roadside Assis-
tance Hotline ar eanswered by ou ragents 24
hours aday,3 65 days ayear.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-010 0(Canada) For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program
brochure (USA) or the "Roadsid
eAssistance"
sectio ninthe Service and Warranty booklet
(Canada). Yo uwillf ind both in your vehicl elit-
eratur eportfolio.
Chang eofaddress or chang eofown-
ership
In the event of achange of address, please send
us the "Notification of Addres sChange" in the
Service and Guarante ebooklet or simpl ycallthe
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCede s(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada )at
1-800-387-0100 .Thisw illa ssis tusinc ontact-
ing yo uinat imely manne rshoul dthe nee darise.
If yo uselly ou rM ercedes, please leave the entire
literature in the vehicl esothatiti savailable to
the next owner.
If yo uhavep urchased ausedc ar,p leas esend us
the "Notificatio nofUsedCarPurchase" in the
Service and Guarantee bookle torsimplyc allthe
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada )at1 -800-387-0100.
Vehicl eoperatio noutside the USA
and Canada
If yo uplantoo perate your vehicl einforeign
countries, please be aware that:
Rservice facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
Runleade dfuelfor vehicles with acatalytic
converter may not be available .Leade dfuel
may cause damag etothe catalytic converter.
Rthe fue lmay have aconsiderably lowe roctane
rating. Unsuitabl efue lcan cause engine dam-
age.
Some Mercedes-Benz model sare available for
delivery in Europe throug hourEuropean Deliv-
ery Program. For details ,consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the
following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
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tenance Bookletorbythe service intervald is-
play.
Fue lconsumption also increasesw hend rivin gin
col dw eather, in stop-start traffica nd in hillyter-
rain.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and drivin gand/or taking drugs and
drivin garever ydangerou scombinations.
Even asmall amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes ,perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of aserious or eve nfatal acci-
dent is greatl yincreasedw heny ou drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive wh ohasbeen drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Emissio ncontrol
GWARNING
Combustion engine semitp oiso nous exhaust
gasess uchasc arbonmonoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gasesl eadsto poisoning. There
is ar iskoff atal injury.T herefore neve rleave
the engine running in enclose dspacesw ith-
ou tsufficient ventilation.
Certain engine systems ar edesig nedtok eep
the level of poisonous components in exhaust
fumes withinl egallimits.
These systems onl yworkatp eake fficiency if
theya reserviced exactly in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications .Alway shave
work on the engine carrie doutataq uali fied
specialis tworkshop .Mercedes-Benz recom-
mend sthaty ouuseana uthorize dMercedes-
Benz Center for thisp urpose.Inp articular ,work
relevant to safety or on safety-relate dsystems
must be carrie doutataq uali fied specialist
workshop.
The engine setting smustn ot be change dunder
any circumstances .Furthermore, al lspe cific
service work must be carrie doutat regular
intervals and in accordance with the Mercedes-
Benz service requirements .Detail scan be found
in the Maintenanc eBooklet.
ECOd isplay
The ECO displa yshows yo uhow economical
your drivin gstyle is .The EC Odisplay assists you
in achievin gthe mos teconomical drivin gstyle
for the selected setting sand prevailing condi-
tions. Your drivin gstyle can significantl yinflu-
ence the vehicle' sconsumption.
:Acceleration
;Coasting
=Constant
?Additiona lran ge achieved
Range ?is shown under Bonus
fr.Startand
represents the additional range achieved since
the beginning of the journey as aresul tofa n
adapted drivin gstyle.
If the fuel level hasd ropped into the reserve
range ,the Reserv eFuel
displa ymessage is
shown instea dofrange ? in the multifunction
display. The 8warning lamp in the instru-
ment clustera lsol ights up (
Ypage 252).
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Wsymbol are shown in white in the multi-
function display.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Further information on daytime running lamps
Daytime Running Lights
(Ypage 110).
Instrument cluster submenu
Selecting the distance unit
The DisplayUnitSpeed-/Odometerfunction
allowsy ou to choose whether certain displays
appearink ilometers or miles in the multifunc-
tion display.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the InstrumentClustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the DisplayUnit Speed-/Odometerfunction.
The current setting kmorMilesappears.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
The selected unit of measurement for distance
applies to:
RDigital speedometer in the Tripmenu
ROdometer and the trip odometer
RTrip computer
RCurrent consumption and the range
RRange
RNavigation instructions in the Navimenu
RCruise control
RDISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot
RASSYST PLUS service interval display
Switching the additional speedometer
on/off
If the additional speedometer is switched on,
the speed is shown in the status bar in the mul-
tifunction displayinstead of the outside tem-
perature.
The speed displayisi nverse to the speedome-
ter.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Instru‐ment Clustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XUsing :or9,s elect the AdditionalSpeedometer [km/h]function.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the FactorySettingssubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
The Reset All Settings?function
appears.
XPress :or9 to select NoorYes.
XPress ato confirm the selection.
If you have selected Yes,the multifunction
displays howsaconfirmation message.
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Lightsfunction in theLightssubmenu is only
reset when the vehicle is stationary.
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On-board computer and displays
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Checking theoil level usin gthe oil dip-
stick
Example
XPull oil dipstick :out of th edipstick guide
tube.
XWipe off oil dipstick :.
XSlowly slide dipstick :intothe guide tub eto
th es top, and tak eitout again after approx-
imately 3seconds.
If th elevelisb etween MIN mark =and MAX
mark ;,theoil leve liscorrect.
XIf theoil leve lhas dropped to MIN mark =or
below, add 1. 1USqt(1.0l iter) of engineo il.
Adding engine oil
HEnvironmental note
When addingo il, takecaren otto spill any. If
oil enters th esoil or waterways, it is harmful to
th ee nvironment.
!Only use engineo ils and oil filters that have
been approved for vehicle swithas ervicesys-
tem. You can obtain alist of th eengineo ils
and oil filters tested and approved in accord- anc ewitht heMercedes-Ben zSpecifications
for Servic eProduct satany Mercedes-Benz
Servic ecenter.
Damage to th eengineore xhaust system is
caused by th efollowing:
Rusinge ngineo ils and oil filters that have not
been specifically approved for th eservice
system
Rreplacin gengineo il and oil filters after the
interval for replacements pecifiedbythe
servic esystem has been exceeded
Rusinge ngineo il additives.
!Do no tadd to omucho il. addingt oomuch
engineo il can result in damagetot heengine
or to th ecatalyti cconverter. Hav eexcess
engineo il siphoned off.
Example
XTurn cap :counter-clockwise and remove it.
XAdde ngineo il.
If th eoil leve lisatorb elow theMIN mar kon
th eo il dipstick ,add 1. 1USq t(1.0 l)of engine
oil.
XReplace cap :on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely.
XCheck the oil level again with the oil dipstick
(Ypage 289).
Further information on engine oil (
Ypage 346).
Additional service products
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment,s uch as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, particularly
when the motor is warm. If you open the cap,
you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out.
There is arisk of injury.
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Let the engine cool down before you open the
cap. Wear gloves and eye protection. Slowly
open the cap to relieve pressure.
GWARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is arisk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the fillern eck.
Checking coolant level
XPark the vehicle onalevel surface.
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on alevel surface and the engine has cooled
down.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 131).
or
XOn vehiclesw ith KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (Ypage 131).
XCheck the coolant temperature display in the
instrument cluster (Ypage 201).
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡(70 †).
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition
lock (Ypage 131).
or
XOn vehiclesw ith KEYLESS-GO, pul lthe Start/
Stop button from the ignition lock
(
Ypage 131).
XSlowl yturn cap :half aturn counter-clock-
wise to allow excess pressure to escape.
XTurn cap :further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar =
in the fillern eck when cold, there is enough
coolant in coolant expansio ntank ;.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar =in the fillern eck
when warm, there is enough coolant in expan-
sion tank ;.
XIf necessary ,add coolant that has been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
XReplace cap :and turn it clockwise as far as
it wil lgo.
For further information on coolant, see
(
Ypage 347).
Adding washe rfluid to the windshield
washe rsystem
XTo open: pullcap : upwards by the tab and
open.
XAdd the premixed washer fluid.
XTo close: press cap :onto the fillern eck
until it engages.
If the washer flui dlevel drops belowt he recom-
mended minimum of 1liter, amessag eappears
in the multifunction display prompting you to
add washer flui d(
Ypage 245).
Further information on windshield washer fluid/
antifreeze (
Ypage 348).
ASSYST PLUS
Servic emessage
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
informs you of the next service due date.
290ASSYST PLUS
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Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see the separate Maintenance Book-
let).
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
iThe ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not show any information on the engine
oil level.O bserve the notes on the engine oil
level (
Ypage 288).
The multifunction display shows aservice mes-
sage for several seconds, e.g.:
RService AinXXD ays
RServiceADue
RService AOverdue by XX Days
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle,t he remaining time or distance until the
next service due date is displayed.
The letter A
orB,possibly in connection with a
number or another letter, indicates the type of
service. A
stands for aminor service and Bfor a
major service.
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does
not take into account any periodsoft ime during
which the battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service sched-
ule:
XNote down the service due date displaye din
the multifunction display before disconnect-
ing the battery.
or
XAfter reconnecting the battery, subtract the
battery disconnection periodsf rom the ser-
vice date shown on the display.
Hiding aservicem essage
XPress the aor% button on the steering
wheel.
Displaying servic emessages
XSwitch on the ignition.
XUse ò on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
XPress 9or: on the steering wheel to
select the Servicemenu and confirm with
a.
XPress 9or: on the steering wheel to
select the ASSYST PLUSsubmenu and con-
firm with a.
The service due date appears in the multi-
function display.
Information about Service
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
interval display
!If the ASSYST PLUS service interval display
has been inadvertently reset, this setting can
be corrected at aqualifieds pecialist work-
shop.
Have service work carried out as describedi n
the Maintenance Booklet. This may otherwise
leadtoi ncreased weara nd damage to the
major assemblies or the vehicle.
Aq ualifieds pecialist workshop, e.g. an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center, wil lreset the
ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the
service work has been carried out. You can also
obtain further information on maintenance
work, for example.
Special servic erequirements
The specifiedm aintenance interval takes only
the normal operation of the vehicle into
account. Under arduous operating conditions or
increased load on the vehicle,m aintenance
work must be carried out more frequently, for
example:
Rregular city driving with frequent intermediate
stops
Rif the vehicle is primarily used to travel short
distances
Ruse in mountainou sterrain or on poor road
surfaces
Rif the engine is often left idling for long periods
Under these or similar conditions, have, for
example ,the air filter, engine oil and oil filter
replaced or changed more frequently. Under
arduous operating conditions, the tires must be
checked more often. Further information can be obtained at aqualifieds pecialist workshop, e.g.
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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