Assistance display (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 191
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 191
ASSYST PLUS
Displayin g a service message ........ 258
Hiding a service message .............. 258
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 258
Se rvice message ............................ 257
Spe cial service requirements ........ .258
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 72
Function ...........................................7 2
Switching off the alarm .................... 72
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 192
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes ............................. 172
Audio 20
Switching on/off ........................... 230
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 206
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 259
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 125
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 125
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 103
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 130
Automatic drive program ............... 132
C
hanging gear ............................... 130
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 128
Display message ............................ 215
Drive program display .................... 128
Driving tips .................................... 130
Emergency running mode .............. 135
Engaging drive position .................. 129
Engaging neutral ............................ 129 Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 129
Engaging reverse gear ................... 129
Engaging the park position ............ 128
Kickdown ....................................... 131
Manual drive program .................... 132
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 133
Overview ........................................ 128
Problem (malfunction) ................... 135
Program selector button ................ 131
Pulling away ................................... 124
Starting the engine ........................ 124
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 132
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 128
Transmission positions .................. 130
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 135
B
Back button ....................................... 230
Bag hook ............................................ 238
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 63
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 63
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Important safety notes .................... 63
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 76
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 272
Display message ............................ 208
Important safety notes .................. 270
Jump starting ................................. 274
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 193
Display message ............................ 210
Notes/function .............................. 175
4Index
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 69
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Important safety information ........... 62
Overview .......................................... 62
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 69
STEER CONTROL ............................. 71
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 169
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 178
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age .................................................1 78
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 181
Active Parking Assist ..................... 161
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 172
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 175
Cruise control ................................ 145
Display message ............................ 209
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 147
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 54
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 157
HOLD function ............................... 156
Lane Keeping Assist ......................1 77
Lane Tracking package .................. 175
PARKTRONIC ................................. 158
Rear view camera .......................... 165
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 174
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 130
Brakes ...........................................1 42
Break-in period .............................. 121
Downhill gradient ........................... 142
Drinking and driving ....................... 141
Driving in winter .............................1 44
Driving on flooded roads ................ 144
Driving on wet roads ......................1 43
Exhaust check ............................... 141
Fuel ................................................ 140
General .......................................... 140
Hydroplaning ................................. 143
Icy road surfaces ........................... 144
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 143
Snow chains .................................. 283
Wet roa
d surface ........................... 142 DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 189
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 29
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 157
E
E10
see Fuel
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 195
Function/notes ................................ 98
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive .............................9 9
Function/notes ................................ 98
Switching on/off ........................... 195
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 199
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 141
On-board computer ....................... 187
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 125
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 125
Deactivating/activating ................. 126
General information ....................... 125
Important safety notes .................. 125
Introduction ................................... 125
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 80
Trunk ............................................... 82
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 304
Important safety notes .................. 304
Removing ....................................... 305
Storage location ............................ 305
Stowing .......................................... 305
Technical data ............................... 304
8Index
SMSsee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
Snow chains ...................................... 283
Sockets
General notes ................................ 243
Rear compartment .........................2 43
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 230
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 187
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 184
Selecting the display unit ...............1 93
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 123
STEER CONTROL .................................. 71
Steering
Display message ............................ 218
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 192
Display message ............................ 213
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96
Button overview ............................... 34
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 185
Cleaning ......................................... 263
Important safety notes .................... 96
Paddle shifters ............................... 132
Steering wheel heating .................... 96
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 102
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Switching on/off .............................. 96 Steering wheel paddle shifters
........132
Stowage areas ................................... 235
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 36
Center console .............................. 236
Cup holders ..................... .............. 240
G
love box ....................................... 236
Important safety information ......... 235
Stowage net ................................... 237
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 236
Stowage net ....................................... 237
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 239
Summer tires ..................................... 283
Sun visor ............................................ 240
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 194
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 119
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 234
T
Tachometer ........................................ 184
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 308
Emergency spare wheel ................. 304
Information .................................... 306
Tires/wheels ................................. 303
Vehicle data ................................... 313
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 190
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 233
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 232
Display message ............................ 217
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
Number from the phone book ........ 190
Index17
have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC in writing of the need for its repair.
(2) the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1)
has been subject to repair four or more
times and you have directly notified
Mercedes-Benz in writing of the need for its
repair.
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all
the necessary maintenance work which should
be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet
with you when you bring the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service
advisor will record every service for you in the
Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-
gram offers technical help in the event of a
breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assis-
tance Hotline are answered by our agents 24
hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section in the Service and Warranty booklet
(Canada). You will find both in your vehicle lit-
erature portfolio.
Change of address or change of own-
ership
In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Notification of Address Change" in the
Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contact-
ing you in a timely manner should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire
literature in the vehicle so that it is available to
the next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the
Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
Rservice facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
Runleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic converter.
Rthe fuel may have a considerably lower octane
rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine dam-
age.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for
delivery in Europe through our European 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
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
26Service and vehicle operation
Introduction
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with electrolyte.
RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on
the driver's side automatically go into anti-glare
mode if the following conditions are met simul-
taneously:
Rthe ignition is switched on and
Rincident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged.
Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position
You can position the front-passenger side exte-
rior mirror in such a way that you can see the
rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage
reverse gear. You can store this position.
Using reverse gear
:Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
;Button for the front-passenger side exterior
mirror
=Adjustment button
?Memory button M
XStop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to
position2in the ignition lock (Ypage 122).
XPress button ;for the exterior mirror on the
front-passenger side.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
XUse adjustment button =to adjust the exte-
rior mirror to a position that allows you to see
the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
iIf you shift the transmission to another posi-
tion, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving position.
Using the memory button
You can store the parking position of the exte-
rior mirror on the front-passenger side using
memory button M?. The reverse gear must not
be engaged.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 122).
XWith the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use adjustment
button =to adjust the exterior mirror. In the
exterior mirror, the rear wheel and the curb
should be visible.
XPress memory button M? and one of the
arrows on adjustment button =within three
seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
XIf the mirror moves out of position, repeat
these steps.
Calling up a stored parking position set-
ting
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 122).
XAdjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button ;.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side
moves back to its original position:
Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h)
Rif you press button :for the exterior mirror
on the driver's side
Mirrors101
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z
Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched on
even during the daytime. Therefore, your vehicle
is equipped with special daytime running lamps.
In some countries, operation of the headlamps
varies due to legal requirements and self-
imposed obligations.
If you wish to drive during the daytime without
lights, switch off the daytime running lamps
function in the on-board computer
(
Ypage 194).
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lighting can be set using:
Rthe light switch
Rthe combination switch (Ypage 104)
Rthe on-board computer (Ypage 194)
Light switch
Operation
1 WLeft-hand standing lamps
2XRight-hand standing lamps
3TParking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4ÃAutomatic headlamp mode, controlled
by the light sensor
5 LLow-beam/high-beam headlamps
BRRear fog lamp If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to
Ã.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/stand-
ing lamps) switches off automatically if you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Ropen the driver's door with the SmartKey in
position 0in the ignition lock
Automatic headlamp mode
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for the vehicle's light-
ing at all times.
à is the favored light switch setting. The light
setting is automatically selected according to
the brightness of the ambient light (exception:
poor visibility due to weather conditions such as
fog, snow or spray):
RSmartKey in position 1in the ignition lock: the
parking lamps are switched on or off auto-
matically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
RWith the engine running: if you have activated
the Daytime Running Lightsfunction via
the on-board computer, the daytime running
lamps or the parking lamps and the low-beam
headlamps are switched on or off automati-
cally depending on the brightness of the ambi- ent light.
XTo switch on automatic headlamp mode:
turn the light switch to Ã.
Canada only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day. The daytime run- ning lamps function is required by law in Can-
ada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from a
drive position to P, the daytime running lamps/
Exterior lighting103
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol-
lowing pages. The windows could otherwise fog
up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
Rswitch off climate control only briefly
Rswitch on air-recirculation mode only briefly
Rswitch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function
Rswitch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature and
the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters
undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control can only be operated when the
engine is running. Optimum operation is only
achieved with the side windows and roof closed.
The residual heat function can only be activated
or deactivated with the ignition switched off
(
Ypage 119).
iVentilate the vehicle for a brief period during
warm weather, e.g. using the convenience
opening feature (
Ypage 83). This will speed
up the cooling process and the desired inte-
rior temperature will be reached more
quickly.
iThe integrated filter filters out most parti-
cles of dust and soot and completely filters
out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pollutants
and odors. A clogged filter reduces the
amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior.
For this reason, you should always observe
the interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Maintenance Booklet. As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Maintenance Book- let.
iIt is possible that the residual heat function
may be activated automatically an hour after
the SmartKey is removed. The vehicle is then
ventilated for 30 minutes to dry the automatic
climate control.
Overview of climate control systems111
Climate control
Optimum use of automatic climate
control
Climate control system
Below, you can find a number of notes and rec-
ommendations to help you use climate control
optimally.
The 3-zone automatic climate control is only
available on vehicles for Canada.
RActivate climate control using the Ãand
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above the
à and¿ buttons light up.
RVehicles with 3-zone automatic climate con-
trol: in automatic mode, you can also set the
climate mode (FOCUS, MEDIUM or DIFFUSE).
The MEDIUM level is recommended.
RSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
ROnly use the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly until the windshield is clear again.
ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if
there are unpleasant outside odors or when in
a tunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in
air-recirculation mode.
RUse the ZONE function to adopt the temper-
ature settings on the driver's side for the
front-passenger side and the rear compart-
ment as well. The indicator lamp above the
á button goes out.
RVehicles with 3-zone automatic climate con-
trol: use the residual heat function if you want
to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when
the ignition is switched off. The residual heat
function can only be activated or deactivated with the ignition switched off.
RIf you change the settings of the climate con-
trol system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen in the multimedia
system display. You will see the current set-
tings of the various climate control functions.
ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control system only operates at a reduced capa-
city. If you require the full climate control output,
you can switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button (
Ypage 126).
Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Activating/deactivating climate con-
trol
General notes
When the climate control is switched off, the air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could fog up. Therefore, switch off
climate control only briefly
iActivate climate control primarily using the
à button (Ypage 115).
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 122).
XTo activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp above the Ãbutton
lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
XTo deactivate: press the^button.
The indicator lamp above the ^button
lights up.
114Operating the climate control systems
Climate control