
Index
....................................................... 4Digital Owner's Manual
......................25
Introduction .......................................... .25
Operation ............................................... 25 Introduction
......................................... 26
Environmental protection ......................26
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .26
Owner's Manual .....................................27
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR code for rescue card ........................ 30
Data stored in the vehicle ......................30
Copyright information ............................ 31 At a glance
........................................... 32
Cockpit .................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ................................ .34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Centre console ...................................... 36
Door control panel ................................. 39
Overhead control panel .........................40 Safety
................................................... 41
Panic alarm ............................................ 41
Occupant safety .................................... 41
Children in the vehicle ........................... 56
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 67
Driving safety systems ........................... 68
Protection against theft .........................76 Opening and closing
...........................79
Key ........................................................ 79
Doors ..................................................... 86
Luggage compartment ........................... 89
Boot .......................................................94
Side windows ......................................... 97
Panorama sliding sunroof .................... 101 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..106
Correct driver's seat position .............. 106
Seats ................................................... 106
Steering wheel ..................................... 111
Mirrors ................................................. 112 Memory function ................................. 115 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........116
Exterior lighting ................................... 116
Interior lighting .................................... 119
Replacing bulbs ................................... 120
Windscreen wipers .............................. 124 Climate control
................................. 128
Overview of climate control systems ... 128
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 131
Air vents .............................................. 141 Driving and parking
..........................143
Running-in notes .................................. 143
Driving ................................................. 143
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ......... 151
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 152
Manual transmission ........................... 153
Automatic transmission ....................... 154
Refuelling ............................................. 163
Parking ................................................ 166
Driving tips .......................................... 169
Driving systems ................................... 176
Towing a trailer .................................... 212 On-board computer and displays
....217
Important safety notes ........................ 217
Displays and operation ........................ 217
Menus and submenus ......................... 220
Display messages ................................ 234
Warning and indicator lamps on the
instrument cluster ............................... 264 Multimedia system
...........................277
General notes ...................................... 277
Important safety notes ........................ 277
Function restrictions ............................ 277
Operating system ................................ 277 Stowing and features
.......................288
Loading guidelines ............................... 288 2
Contents 

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 261
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 190
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Function/notes .............................2 04A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 286
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .135
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 132
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 227
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ................................ 69
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 75
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 71
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .191
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes ............................ .118
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Additional speedometer ................... 228
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 356
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 277 Adjusting the headlamp range
......... 117
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 278
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 128
Air filter (white display message) .... 251
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 141
Rear ............................................... 142
Setting the centre air vents ........... 142
Setting the side air vents .............. .142
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n.......................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Airbags
Display message ............................ 244
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Kneebag ........................................... 48
Sidebag ............................................ 48
Triggering ......................................... 53
Windowba g...................................... 49
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 76
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 76
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 76
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 110
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 189
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 231
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem ..................................................... 150
AMG RIDE CONTROL
General Information ....................... 189
Anti-glare film .................................... 3014
Index 

Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
Approach/departure angle .............. 175
Aquaplaning ...................................... .172
Ashtray ............................................... 298
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .226
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .226
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .307
Driving abroad ............................... 307
Hiding a service message .............. 307
Information about Service ............. 307
Resetting the service interval dis-
pla y................................................ 307
Service message ............................ 306
Special service requirements ......... 307
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function ........................................... 76
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 227
Display message ............................ 252
Function/note s............................. 206
Audio 20
Driving dynamics display ............... 192
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 223
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 248
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 149
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 148 Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 244
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 49
Problems ......................................... 53
System self-test ............................... 52
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 116
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 158
Changing gear ............................... 158
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 155
Drive program display .................... 155
Drive programs .............................. 159
Driving tip s.................................... 158
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi- cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 151
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 152
Emergency running mode .............. 163
Engaging drive position .................. 156
Engaging neutral ............................ 156
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 157
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 155
Engaging reverse gear ................... 156
Engaging the park position ............ 155
Gliding mod e................................. 159
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 158
Kickdown ....................................... 158
Manual shifting .............................. 161
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 231
Overview ........................................ 154
Problem (fault) ............................... 163
Pulling away ................................... 146
Selector lever ................................ 156
Starting the engine ........................ 146
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 161
Trailer towing ................................. 159
Transmission position display ........ 157
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 155
Transmission positions .................. 157 Index
5 

Important safety notes .................. 173
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 359
Travelling uphill .............................. 175
Off-road Program
Driving dynamics display ............... 192
Off-road system
DSR ............................................... 190
Off road drive program .................. 192
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 72
Off-road ABS .................................... 68
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 74
On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................2 31
Assistance graphic menu .............. .226
Assistance menu ........................... 226
Audio menu ................................... 223
Convenience submenu .................. 231
Display messages .......................... 234
Displaying a service message ....... .307
Factory settings ............................ .231
Heating submenu ........................... 230
Important safety notes .................. 217
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 228
Light submenu ............................... 229
Menu overview .............................. 220
Message memory .......................... 234
Navigation menu ............................ 222
Operating the TV ............................ 224
Operating video DVD ..................... 224
Operation ....................................... 218
RACETIMER ................................... 232
Service menu ................................. 228
Settings menu ............................... 228
Standard display ............................ 221
Telephone menu ............................ 225
Trip menu ...................................... 221
Vehicle submenu ........................... 229
On-board diagnostics interface
see Diagnostics connection
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 122
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 27
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Operating system
see On-board computer Operation
Digital Owner's Manual .................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 217
Overhead control panel ......................40
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 67 P
Paint code .......................................... 351
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 309
Panic alarm .......................................... 41
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 101
Operatin g ...................................... .102
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ......................... 103
Problem (malfunction) ................... 104
Rain-closing feature (when driv-
ing) ................................................ 103
Rain-closing feature (when the
engine is switched off) ................... 103
Reversing feature ........................... 102
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 166
Parking brake ................................ 167
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 114
Reversing camera .......................... 200
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Reversing camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 195
Driving system ............................... 193
Function/notes ............................ .193
Important safety notes .................. 193
Problems (faults) ........................... 195
Sensor range ................................. 193
Warning displa y............................. 194
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically (vehicles
with automatic transmission) ......... 168
Applying automatically (vehicles
with manual transmission) ............. 168 16
Index 

Applying or releasing manuall
y...... 168
Display message ............................ 237
Electric parking brake .................... 167
Emergency braking ........................ 169
General information ....................... 167
Releasing automaticall y................. 168
Warning lamp ................................. 272
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 247
Switching on/of f........................... 117
Parking Pilot
Cancelling ...................................... 200
Detecting parking spaces .............. 196
Display Message ............................ 253
Exiting a parking space .................. 199
Function/note s............................. 196
Important safety notes .................. 196
Parking .......................................... 197
Towing a trailer .............................. 196
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 244
Indicator lamps ................................ 42
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 244
Pedestrian protection
see Bonnet
Petrol .................................................. 353
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 67
Phone book
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 312
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 241
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
Immobiliser ...................................... 76
Interior motion sensor ..................... 77
Tow-away protection ........................ 76
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 26 Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 146
General notes ................................ 146
Hill start assist ............................... 147
Manual transmission ...................... 146
Trailer ............................................ 147 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 30 R
RACE START important safety notes ................... 188
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 188
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 232
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 223
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof) ................................. 103
Reading lamp ..................................... 119
Rear bench seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 292
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 142
Rear foglamp
Changing the bulb .......................... 123
Display message ............................ 247
Switching on/of f........................... 117
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 293
Rear shelf ........................................... 294 Index
17 

Panic alarm
X
To activate: press and hold
! button :for approx. one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed.
X To deactivate: press!button :again.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function
or KEYLESS ‑GO:
X Press the Start/Stop button.
The key must be in the vehicle.
The panic alarm function is only available in cer-
tain countries. Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi-
cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident. The restraint system can also reduce the forces
to which vehicle occupants are subjected during an accident.
The restraint system includes the:
R seat belt system
R airbags
R child restraint system
R child seat securing system The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only offerprotection if all vehicle occupants always:
R have the seat belt correctly fastened
(Y page 44)
R have the seat and head restraint adjusted
properly (Y page 106)
As the driver, you must also make sure that the
steering wheel is also adjusted properly.
Observe the information on the correct driver's
seat position (Y page 106).
In addition, you must make sure that the airbags can inflate properly if they are deployed
(Y page 46).
An airbag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the airbag
increases the level of protection for vehicle
occupants in the event of an accident. The air-
bags are not deployed, for example, in the event
of an accident in which sufficient protection is
offered by the seat belt. In addition, only those
airbags, which in the applicable accident situa-
tions offer additional protection, are deployed in the event of an accident. However, the seat beltand airbag generally do not protect against
objects penetrating the vehicle from the out-
side.
Information on how the restraint system oper-
ates can be found under "Deployment of belt
tensioners and airbags" (Y page 53).
See "Children in the vehicle" for information on
children travelling with you in the vehicle as well
as on child restraint systems (Y page 56). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the restraint system is modified, it may no
longer work as intended. The restraint system
may then not perform its intended protective function by failing in an accident or triggering
unexpectedly, for example. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Never modify parts of the restraint system. Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to adjust the vehicle to accom- modate a person with disabilities, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. Occupant safety
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Protection against theft
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
X To activate with the key: remove the key
from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO:
switch the ignition off
and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can start
the engine if a valid key has been left inside the
vehicle.
i The immobiliser is always deactivated when
you start the engine. ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
X
To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm system
is primed after approximately 15 seconds.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
key or KEYLESS-GO.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open: R a door
R the vehicle with the emergency key element
R the tailgate
R the bonnet X
To stop the alarm with the key: press the
% or& button on the key.
The alarm stops.
or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function
or KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/Stop but-
ton from the ignition lock (Y page 144).
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm stops.
X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The key must
be outside the vehicle.
The alarm stops.
or X Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The key must be inside the vehicle.
The alarm stops.
The alarm does not switch off, even if you close the open door that has triggered it, for example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the Mercedes‑Benz emergency
call system automatically sends a message to
the Customer Centre. This is done by means
of a text message or a data connection.
The emergency call system sends a message or establishes a data connection provided
that:
R you have subscribed to the Mercedes ‑Benz
emergency call system
R the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system
has been activated properly
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available Tow-away protection
Function An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your
vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while
tow-away protection is primed. This can occur if
the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for exam-
ple.
Switching on X
Make sure that: 76
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R
the doors are closed
R the tailgate is closed
Only then is tow-away protection activated.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-GO.
Tow-away protection is primed after approx-
imately 60 second s.
Switching off X
Unlo ck the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-
GO.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
Tow-away protection is switched off automat-
ically.
Deactivating X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function
or KEYLESS-GO: switch off the engine using
the Start/Stop button and open the driver's
door.
X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up briefly.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-GO.
Tow-away protection is deactivated.
Tow-away protection remains deactivated until: R the vehicle is unlocked again
R a door is opened and closed again and
R the vehicle is locked again To prevent a false alarm, deactivate tow-away
protection if you lock your vehicle and it:
R is being transported
R is being loaded onto a ferry or car transporter,
for example
R is parked on a movable surface, e.g. in a split-
level garage Interior motion sensor
Function When the interior motion sensor is switched on,
a visual and audible alarm is triggered if move-
ment is detected in the vehicle interior. This can occur if someone reaches into the vehicle inte-
rior, for example.
Switching on X
Make sure that:
R the side windows are closed
R the panorama sliding sunroof is closed
R there are no objects, e.g. mascots, hanging
on the rear-view mirror or on the grab han-dles on the roof trim
This will prevent false alarms.
X Make sure that:
R the doors are closed
R the panorama sliding sunroof is closed
R the tailgate is closed
Only then is the interior motion sensor acti-
vated.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-GO.
The interior motion sensor is primed after
approximately 30 seconds.
Switching off X
Unlock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-
GO.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or X Press the Start/Stop button.
The key must be in the vehicle.
The interior motion sensor is automatically
switched off. Protection against theft
77Safety Z