Brake assistancesee BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 242
Notes ............................................. 380
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 248
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS .................................................. 66
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 380
Display message ............................ 236
EBD .................................................. 72
Hill start assist ............................... 153
HOLD function ............................... 193
Important safety notes .................. 177
Maintenance .................................. 178
Parking brake ................................ 173
Riding tips ...................................... 177
Warning lamp ................................. 268
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 322
see Flat tire
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 31
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 219
C
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 314
Carpets .......................................... 320
Display ........................................... 318
Exhaust pipe .................................. 318
Exterior lights ................................ 317
Gear or selector lever .................... 319
Interior ........................................... 318 Matte finish ................................... 316
Notes ............................................. 313
Paint .............................................. 315
Plastic trim .................................... 318
Power washer ................................ 315
Rear view camera .......................... 318
Roof lining ...................................... 320
Seat belt ........................................ 320
Seat cover ..................................... 319
Sensors ......................................... 317
Steering wheel ............................... 319
Trim pieces .................................... 319
Washing by hand ........................... 314
Wheels ........................................... 316
Windows ........................................ 316
Wiper blades .................................. 317
Wooden trim .................................. 319
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 284
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 287
Opening/closing ............................ 287
Stowage well (under) ..................... 287
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 286
Important safety information ......... 286
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 285
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 225
Center console
Lower section .................................. 36
Upper section .................................. 35
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 230
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 76
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 124
Cornering light function ................. 123
High-beam headlamps ................... 123
Low-beam headlamps .................... 123
Rear fog lamp ................................ 124
Turn signals (front) ......................... 123
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 124
Child
Restraint system .............................. 59
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 63
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 60
6Index
On the front-passenger seat ............ 62
Rearward-facing restraint system ....62
Top Tether ....................................... 61
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 63
Rear doors ....................................... 64
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 291
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 317
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 133
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) ..............................................1 35
Controlling automatically ...............1 39
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 138
Defrosting the windows ................. 142
Defrosting the windshield .............. 141
General notes ................................ 132
Indicator lamp ................................ 139
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 136
Maximum cooling .......................... 141
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 134
Overview of systems ......................1 32
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 143
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 139
Refrigerant ..................................... 382
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 383
Setting the air distribution ............. 140
Setting the air vents ......................1 44
Setting the airflow ......................... 140
Setting the temperature ................ 139
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 143
Switching on/off ........................... 137
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 143
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 142
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ..................................................1 40
C
ockpit
Overview .......................................... 30 Coffee cup symbol
see ATTENTION ASSIST
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 228
Display message ............................ 242
Operation/notes .............................. 66
COMAND
Driving dynamics display ............... 200
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 318
Combination switch .......................... 118
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 304
Calling up ....................................... 303
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 304
Setting ........................................... 304
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 222
Convenience closing feature .............. 92
Convenience opening feature ............ 91
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 311
Display message ............................ 251
Filling capacity ............................... 381
Important safety notes .................. 381
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Temperature gauge ........................ 219
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes ............................. 119
Cover
see Roller sunblind
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 121
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 184
Cruise control lever ....................... 184
Deactivating ................................... 185
Display message ............................ 257
Driving system ............................... 184
Index7
Locking centrallysee Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) .............................. .230
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 248
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 106
M
M+S tires ............................................ 342
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 16
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 96
Display message ............................ 242
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 296
Downloading routes ....................... 299
Emergency call .............................. 293
General notes ................................ 292
Geo fencing ................................... 300
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 98
MB info call button ........................ 295
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 298
Remote vehicle locking .................. 298
Roadside Assistance button .......... 294
Search & Send ............................... 297
Self-test ......................................... 293
Speed alert .................................... 300
System .......................................... 292
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 300
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 297
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 79
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 85
Removing ......................................... 79
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 84
Memory card (audio) ......................... 225
Memory function ............................... 112 Message memory (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 235
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 317
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 374
Installation ..................................... 374
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226
Transmission output (maximum) .... 374
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 78
MOExtended tires .............................. 323
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 366
Mounting a new wheel ................... 366
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 363
Raisi
ng the vehicle ......................... 364
Removing a wheel .......................... 366
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 364
MP3
Operation ....................................... 225
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 221
Permanent display ......................... 230
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 19
Overview .......................................... 33
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 223
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 148
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Index13
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 361
Wear indicator (definition) .............362
Wheel and tire combination ........... 369
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 361
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 337
Important safety notes .................. 333
Installing the towing eye ................ 334
Removing the towing eye ...............3 35
Towing a trailer
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 333
Installing the towing eye ................ 334
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 336
Removing the towing eye ...............3 35
Transporting the vehicle ................ 336
With both axles on the ground ....... 335
With front axle raised ..................... 335
Towing eye ......................................... 322
Traction system
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................159
Transporting the vehicle .................. 336
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 183
Driving downhill .............................1 83
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 183
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 19
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 22
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 221
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 223 Trunk lid
see Tailgate
Trunk load (maximum) ......................383
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 123
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 124
Display message ............................ 248
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Two-w ay radio
Frequenci
es ................................... 374
Installation ..................................... 374
Transmission output (maximum) .... 374
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................8 4
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .......231
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........290
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 261
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings .......................... 229
Limited Warranty .............................2 6
Loading .......................................... 351
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 85
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 366
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 174
Pulling away ................................... 152
Raising ........................................... 364
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 364
Transporting .................................. 336
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 84
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 76
Vehicle data ................................... 383
20Index
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
Vehicles with halogen headlamps
:
Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
;Low-beam headlamp/daytime running
lamp/parking lamp/standing lamp:
H15 55 W/15 W
=Low-beam headlamp: H15 55 W
Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps
:
Cornering lamp: H7 55 W
Tail lamps (vehicles with halogen headlamps)
:
Backup lamp: W 16 W
;Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
=Brake lamp: W 16 W
?Rear fog lamp: H 21 W
Changing the front bulbs
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing
You must remove the cover of the front wheel
housing before you can change the front turn signal lamp.
XTo remove: switch off the lights.
XTurn the front wheels inwards.
XSlide cover:up and remove it.
XTo install: insert cover :again and slide it
down until it engages.
122Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers
Low-beam headlamps (halogen head-
lamps)
XRemove the cover in the front wheel hous-
ing (
Ypage 122).
XTurn housing cover:counter-clockwise
and remove it.
XTurn bulb holder ;counter-clockwise and
pull out.
XPull the bulb out of bulb holder ;.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.
XInsert bulb holder;and turn it clockwise.
XPress on housing cover :and turn it to the
right.
XReplace the cover in the front wheel hous-
ing (
Ypage 122).
High-beam headlamps/daytime run-
ning lamps/parking lamps and stand-
ing lamps (halogen headlamps)
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn housing cover :counter-clockwise
and remove it.
XTurn bulb ;counter-clockwise and pull it
out.
XInsert the new bulb and engage it to the
stop.
XPress on housing cover :and turn it to the
right.
Turn signals (halogen headlamps)
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn bulb holder :counter-clockwise and
pull out.
XPull the bulb out of bulb holder :.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder :.
XInsert bulb holder:and turn it clockwise
until it engages.
Cornering light function (Xenon bulbs)
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn housing cover :counter-clockwise
and remove it.
Replacing bulbs123
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
XLoosen screws=using a screwdriver.
XRemove the bulb holder from the tail lamp.
Bulb holder
?
Turn signal
ABrake lamp
XTurn signal: press the bulb gently into the
bulb holder, turn it counter-clockwise and
remove it from the bulb holder.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder and
turn it clockwise.
XBrake lamp: remove the corresponding
bulb from the bulb holder.
XInsert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
XInsert the bulb holder into the tail lamp and
screw it firmly into place using screws =.
XInsert the tail lamp into the vehicle.
XTighten fender nut:and re-establish con-
tact with connector ;.
XClose the side trim panel (Ypage 124).
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/off
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always use washer fluid when operating the wind-
shield wipers.
!If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
Combination switch
1
$ Windshield wiper off
2ÄIntermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4° Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fast
BíSingle wipe/î Wipes the wind-
shield using washer fluid
XSwitch on the ignition.
XTurn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
!Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-
shield becomes dirty in dry weather condi-
tions, the windshield wipers may be activa-
ted inadvertently. This could then damage
the windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in the Äor
Å position, the appropriate wiping fre-
quency is automatically set according to the
intensity of the rain. In the Åposition, the
Windshield wipers125
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
b
Check LeftCorner ‐
ing LightorCheck
Right Cornering
Light
The lef tor right-hand cornering ligh tis defective.
XChec kwhether you are permitte dto replac eth ebulb yourself
(
Ypage 121).
or
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Check LeftLow
Bea morCheck
Right Low Bea m
The leftor right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.
XChec kwhether you are permitte dto replac eth ebulb yourself
(
Ypage 121).
or
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Check RearLef t
TurnSignalor
Check Rea rRight
Tur nSignal
The rear left-han dor rear right-hand tur nsignal is defective.
XChec kwhether you are permitte dto replac eth ebulb yourself
(
Ypage 121).
or
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Check Front Left
TurnSignalor
Check Front Right
Tur nSignal
The fron tleft-han dor fron tright-hand tur nsignal is defective.
XChec kwhether you are permitte dto replac eth ebulb yourself
(
Ypage 121).
or
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Check LeftMirror
Tur nSignalor
Check
RightMirror
Tur nSignal
The tur nsignal in th eleft-han dor right-hand exterio rmirror is
defective.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
CheckCenterBrake
Lamp
The high-mounte dbrak elamp is faulty.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Check LeftBrake
Lam porCheck
Right Brake Lam p
The leftor right-hand brak elamp is defective.
XChec kwhether you are permitte dto replac eth ebulb yourself
(
Ypage 121).
or
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
248Display messages
On-board computer and displays