
Index....................................................... 3
Digital Operator's Manual..................22
Introduction ......................................... 24
At a glance........................................... 32
Safety................................................... 40
Opening and closing...........................73
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....91
Lights and windshield wipers ..........103
Climate control ................................. 111
Driving and parking..........................121
On-board computer and displays ....184
Multimedia system ...........................229
Stowage and features ......................235
Maintenance and care ......................254
Breakdown assistance .....................266
Wheels and tires ............................... 281
Technical data................................... 306
2Contents

see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth®
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 234
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 233
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
Telephony ...................................... 232
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................2 00
Notes ............................................. 311
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Brakes
ABS ..................................................6 2
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS .................................................. 63
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 63
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 311
Display message ............................ 198
HOLD function ............................... 156
Important safety notes .................. 142
Maintenance .................................. 143
Parking brake ................................ 139
Riding tips ...................................... 142
Warning lamp ................................. 221
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 266
see Flat tire
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
CaliforniaImportant notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 262
Car wash ........................................ 259
Carpets .......................................... 265
Display ........................................... 263
Exhaust pipe .................................. 263
Exterior lights ................................ 262
Gear or selector lever .................... 263
Interior ........................................... 263
Matte finish ................................... 261
Notes ............................................. 259
Paint .............................................. 260
Plastic trim .................................... 263
Power washer ................................ 260
Rear view camera .......................... 262
Roof lining ...................................... 265
Seat belt ........................................ 264
Seat cover ..................................... 264
Sensors ......................................... 262
Steering wheel ............................... 263
Trim pieces .................................... 264
Washing by hand ........................... 260
Wheels ........................................... 261
Windows ........................................ 261
Wiper blades .................................. 261
Wooden trim .................................. 264
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 238
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 189
Center console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 195
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 73
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 108
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 60
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 59
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Cup holderCenter console .............................. 240
Important safety notes .................. 240
Rear compartment ........................ .240
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 189
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes .............................1 03
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 194
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 194
Interior lighting .............................. 195
Diagnostics connection ......................28
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .22
Introduction .....................................2 2
Digital speedomete r........................ .187
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 128
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 257
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 197
Driving systems .............................2 09
Engine ............................................ 207
General notes ................................ 197
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 197
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 218
Lights ............................................. 206
Safety systems .............................. 198
SmartKey ....................................... 218
Tires ............................................... 214
Vehicle ...........................................2 15
Distance recorder .............................1 86
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 227Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 65
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 149
Activation conditions ..................... 149
Deactivating ................................... 152
Display message ............................ 211
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ............................ .................... 152
Fu
nction/notes .............................1 47
Important safety notes .................. 147
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 151
Stopping ........................................ 150
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 195
Automatic locking (switch) ...............7 9
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .73
Control panel .................................. .39
Display message ............................ 217
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening (from inside) ...................... 78
Drinking and driving ......................... 141
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 132
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 128
Manual ........................................... 132
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 133
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 258
Driving on flooded roads .................. 144
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 63
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 63
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 65
Distance warning function ............... 65
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Emergency Tensioning DevicesActivation ........................................ .52
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .225
Display message ............................ 207
ECO start/stop function ................ 125
Engine number ............................... 308
Irregular running ............................ 127
Jump-starting ................................. 274
Starting problems .......................... 127
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 124
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 124
Switching off .................................. 139
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 278
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 56
Additives ........................................ 311
Checking the oil level ..................... 255
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 255
Display message ............................ 208
Filling capacity ............................... 311
Notes about oil grades ................... 311
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 255
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 29
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 68
Deactivating/activating ................. 191
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 68
Display message ............................ 198
Function/notes ................................ 67
General notes .................................. 67
Important safety information ........... 67
Trailer stabilization ........................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 222
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 67 Exhaust check
................................... 141
Exhaus t pipe (
cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 63
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 103
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 100
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 100
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 100
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 100
Setting ........................................... 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 102
Storing the parking position .......... 101
F
FavoritesOverview ........................................ 231
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 266
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 266
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 267
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 253
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 306
Two-way radio ................................ 306
Fuel
Consumption statistics .................. 187
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 187
Displaying the range ...................... 187
Driving tips .................................... 140
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 310
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 309
Important safety notes .................. 309
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Refueling ........................................ 135
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 309
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M
M+S tires............................................ 283
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 261
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 46
Display message ............................ 200
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 246
Downloading routes ....................... 249
Emergency call .............................. 244
General notes ................................ 243
Geo fencing ................................... 250
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 48
MB info call button ........................ 246
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 248
Remote vehicle locking .................. 248
Roadside Assistance button .......... 245
Search & Send ............................... 247
Self-test ......................................... 243
Speed alert ....................................2 49
System .......................................... 243
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 250
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 248
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
General notes .................................. 75
Inserting .......................................... 75
Locking vehicle ................................ 80
Removing ......................................... 75
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 236
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 189
Memory function ............................... 102
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 169
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 178
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 181
Active Parking Assist ..................... 161
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 172
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 175
Cruise control ................................ 145 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 147
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .......
........1
54
G
eneral notes ................................ 144
Lane Keeping Assist ......................1 77
PARKTRONIC ................................. 158
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Rear view camera .......................... 165
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 174
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 97
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 232
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 234
Frequencies ................................... 306
Installation ..................................... 306
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
Transmission output (maximum) .... 306
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 4
MOExtended tires .............................. 266
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 303
Mounting a new wheel ................... 302
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 00
Raising the vehicle ......................... 301
Removing a wheel .......................... 302
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 300
MP3
Operation ....................................... 189
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 29
Multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................... 94
12Index

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
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Redialing ........................................ 191
Rejecting/endin g acall ................ .190
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 29
Switching between mobile
phones ...........................................2 34
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 184
Outside temperature ......................1 84
Setting (climate control) ................ 116
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 287
Checking manually ........................ 287
Display message ............................ 214
Maximum ....................................... 287
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 269
Notes ............................................. 286
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 269
Recommended ............................... 284
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 289
Function/notes .............................2 87
General notes ................................ 287
Important safety notes .................. 288
Restarting ...................................... 289
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Warning message .......................... 289
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 266
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 267
Important safety notes .................. 267
Tire pressure not reached .............. 269
Tire pressure reached .................... 269
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 298
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 297
Bar (definition) ............................... 297
Changing a wheel .......................... 299
Characteristics .............................. 297
Checking ........................................ 281
Curb weight (definition) ................. 298
Definition of terms ......................... 297
Direction of rotation ...................... 300
Display message ............................ 214
Di
stribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 299 DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 297
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 297
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 298
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 298
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 298
Important safety notes .................. 281
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 298
Information on driving .................... 281
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 298
Labeling (overview) ........................ 294
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 299
Load index ..................................... 296
Load index (definition) ................... 298
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 298
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 298
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 298
Maximum tire load ......................... 296
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 298
MOExtended tires .......................... 283
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 299
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 298
Replacing ....................................... 299
Service life ..................................... 282
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 299
Speed rating (definition) ................ 298
Storing ........................................... 300
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 297
Temperature .................................. 294
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 299
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 299
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 299
Tire pressures (re
commended) ...... 298
Tire size (data) ............................... 303
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 294
18Index

Tire tread ....................................... 282
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 299
Total load limit (definition) ............. 299
Traction ......................................... 293
Traction (definition) ....................... 299
Tread wear ..................................... 293
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 293
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 297
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 299
Wheel and tire combination ........... 303
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 298
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 278
Important safety notes .................. 276
Towing a trailer
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 276
Installing the towing eye ................ 277
Removing the towing eye ............... 277
Transporting the vehicle ................ 278
With both axles on the ground ....... 277
With the rear axle raised ................ 278
Towing eye ......................................... 266
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes ............................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
Instrument cluster display ............. 174
Transfer case ..................................... 135
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 128
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 128
Transporting the vehicle .................. 278
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 264 Trip computer (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 187
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 186
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 187
Trunk
Emerg ency re
lease .......................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 80
Locking separately ........................... 81
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 81
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 80
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 217
Opening dimensions ...................... 313
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 313
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 206
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 306
Installation ..................................... 306
Transmission output (maximum) .... 306
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 234
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 241
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 215
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 193
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 290
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