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Important safety notes .................. 361
Low outside temperatures .............361
Purity ............................................. 361
DEF
®
Additives ........................................ 361
Diagnostics connection ......................30
Diesel .................................................. 36 0
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .25
Introduction .....................................2 5
Digital speedomete r........................ .208
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 136
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 304
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 222
Driving systems .............................2 39
Engine ............................................ 235
General notes ................................ 221
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 222
Introduction ................................... 221
Lights ............................................. 234
Safety systems .............................. 223
SmartKey ....................................... 250
Tires ............................................... 245
Vehicle ...........................................2 47
Distance recorder .............................2 07
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 260
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 67
Distance warning system
see COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 160
Activation conditions ..................... 160
Cruise control lever ....................... 160
Deactivating ................................... 164
Display message ............................ 242
Displays in the instrument clus ter .. 163
Dri

ving tips ....................................1 64
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 161
Function/notes .............................1 59
Important safety notes .................. 159 Setting a speed .............................. 162
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 162
Stopping ........................................ 162
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 164
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............8 3
Central locking/unlocking
(Sm artKey) ...................................... .76
Control panel .................................. .41
Display message ............................ 249
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 82
Opening (from inside) ...................... 82
Drinking and driving ......................... 152
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 139
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 219
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 137
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 134
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 305
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 192
Driving on flooded roads .................. 156
Driving safety system
Crosswind Assist ............................. 72
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 66
Distance warning function ............... 67
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 72
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety information ........... 64
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Overview .......................................... 63
PRE-SAFE®Brake ............................. 72
STEER CONTROL ............................. 74
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ......................1 67
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ......................1 69
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 182
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 192
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 195
Active Parking Assist ..................... 173
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 186
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 188
Cruise control ................................ 157
Display message ............................ 239
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 159
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 64
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 192
HOLD function ............................... 166
Lane Keeping Assist ......................1 90
Lane Tracking package .................. 188
PARKTRONIC ................................. 170
Rear view camera .......................... 177
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 187
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 138
Brakes ...........................................1 54
Break-in period .............................. 126
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
Downhill gradient ........................... 154
Drinking and driving ....................... 152
Driving in winter .............................1 56
Driving on flooded roads ................ 156
Driving on wet roads ......................1 56
Exhaust check ............................... 153
Fuel ................................................ 152
General .......................................... 152
Hydroplaning ................................. 156
Icy road surfaces ........................... 156
Important safety notes .................. 126
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 155
Snow chains .................................. 332
Subjecting bra kes to a l
oad ........... 155
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 126
Towing a trailer .............................. 198 Wet road surface ........................... 155
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 212
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 134
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) .............................1 19
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes .............................1 02
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes .............................1 02
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 225
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes .............................1 53
On-board computer ....................... 208
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 132
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 131
Deactivating/activating ................. 132
General information ....................... 131
Important safety notes .................. 131
Introduction ................................... 131
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................8 3
Vehicle .............................................8 3
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 54
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 88
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 27
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 258
Display message ............................ 235
ECO start/stop function ................ 131
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Engine number ............................... 358
Irregular running ............................ 133
Jump-starting ................................. 322
Starting (important safety notes) ... 128
Starting problems .......................... 133
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 129
Starting via smartphone ................ 129
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 129
Switching off .................................. 150
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 327
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 302
Additives ........................................ 362
Checking the oil level ..................... 301
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 302
Display message ............................ 237
Filling capacity ............................... 362
General notes ................................ 361
Notes about oil grades ................... 361
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 301
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 219
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 219
Characteristics ................................. 69
Crosswind Assist ............................. 72
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 70
Deactivating/activating (notes,
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... 69
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 215
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety information ........... 69
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 254 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem)
...................................................... 69
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 153
Exhaus t pi
pe
Cleaning ......................................... 310
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ........................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 274
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 266
Features ............................................. 284
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 350
MOExtended tires .......................... 315
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 315
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 316
Floormats ........................................... 299
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 356
Two-way radio ................................ 356
Front wheel arch
Removing/installing the cover ....... 114
Front wheel arch cover
Installing/removing ....................... 114
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 360
Consumption statistics .................. 208
Diesel ............................................ 360
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Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 349
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) .....................................349
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) .............................3 49
Maximum tire load ......................... 347
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 349
MOExtended tires .......................... 332
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 350
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................3 49
Replacing ....................................... 350
Service life ..................................... 331
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 349
Snow chains .................................. 332
Speed rating (definition) ................ 349
Storing ...........................................3 51
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 348
Summer tires in winter .................. 332
Temperature .................................. 344
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 350
Tire bead (definition) ......................3 49
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 349
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 348
Tire size (data) ............................... 354
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 345
Tire tread ....................................... 331
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 349
Total load limit (definition) ............. 350
Traction ......................................... 344
Traction (definition) ....................... 350
Tread wear ..................................... 344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 343
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 348
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 350
Wheel and tire combination ........... 354
Wheel rim (defi nition) .................... 348
se

e Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 60
Topping up
DEF ................................................ 146 Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 266
Character suggestions ................... 265
Deleting characters ....................... 265
Entering a space ............................ 265
Entering characters ....................... 265
Gesture control .............................. 265
Handwriting recognition ................ 265
Operating the touchpad ................. 265
Overview ........................................ 265
Quick access for Audio .................. 266
Switching ....................................... 265
Switching input line ....................... 265
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 327
Important safety notes .................. 324
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 365
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 310
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 199
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 201
Driving tips .................................... 198
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Important safety notes .................. 197
Installing the ball coupling ............. 199
Lights display message .................. 234
Power supply ................................. 201
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 130
Removing the ball coupling ............ 201
Trailer loads ................................... 365
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 324
Installing the towing eye ................ 325
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 327
Removing the towing eye ............... 326
Transporting the vehicle ................ 326
With both axles on the ground ....... 326
Towing eye ......................................... 314
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 187
Important safety notes .................. 188
Instrument cluster display ............. 188
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VINSeat ............................................... 358
Type plate ...................................... 357
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 254
Air bags ......................................... 257
Brakes ........................................... 253
Coolant .......................................... 258
Distance warning ........................... 260
Engine diagnostics ......................... 258
ESP
®.............................................. 254
ESP®OFF ....................................... 256
Fuel tank ........................................ 258
General notes ................................ 251
Overview .......................................... 35
Parking brake ................................ 257
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 43
Reserve fuel ................................... 258
Restraint system ............................ 257
Seat belt ........................................ 251
SPORT handling mode ................... 256
Steering ......................................... 262
Tire pressure monitor .................... 261
Warranty .............................................. 27
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 249
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 354
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 354
Wheel chock ...................................... 351
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 350
Checking ........................................ 330
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Important safety notes .................. 330
Information on driving .................... 330
Interchanging/changing ................ 350
Mounting a new wheel ................... 353
Mounting a wheel .......................... 351
Removing a wheel .......................... 353
Snow chains .................................. 332
Storing ........................................... 351 Tightening torque ........................... 354
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 354
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 231
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 121
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 304
Important safety notes .................. 363
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 115
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Winter driving
Important sa fety note
s .................. 332
Slippery road surfaces ................... 156
Snow chains .................................. 332
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 301
Summer tires ................................. 332
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 332
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Important safety notes .................. 115
Replacing ....................................... 115
Without changing gears
Display message ............................ 248
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 311
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Protecting the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the Operator's Manual requires you to
dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-
use them. Observe the relevant environmental
rules and regulations when disposing of materi-
als. In this way you will help to protect the envi-
ronment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
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Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road
Ra heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the loads they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the two following two conditions: 1)
These devices may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and 2) These devices must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may
not cause interference, and (2) These devices
must accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation of
the device."
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Diagnostics connection
The diagnosticsconnection is only intended fo r
th econnection of diagnostic equipmen tat a
qualified specialis tworkshop .
GWARNING
If you connec tequipmen tto adiagnostic s
connection in th evehicle, it may affec tth e
operation of vehicle systems .As aresult ,th e
operatin gsafet yof th evehicle could be affec -
ted. There is aris kof an accident.
Only connec tequipmen tto adiagnostic scon-
nection in th evehicle, whic his approved fo r
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
GWARNING
Objects in th edriver's footwell can restric tth e
peda ltrave lor obstruct adepressed pedal.
The operatin gand road safet yof th evehicle is
jeopardized. There is aris kof an accident.
Mak esur ethat all objects in th evehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they canno tente r
th edriver's footwell. Install th efloormat s
securely and as specifie din order to ensur e
sufficien tclearanc efo rth epedals. Do no tuse
loose floormat sand do no tplac efloormat son
to pof on eanother.
!If th eengin eis switched of fand equipmen t
on th ediagnostic sconnection is used ,th e
starter battery may discharge.
Connectin gequipmen tto th ediagnostic scon-
nection can lead to emission smonitorin ginfor-
mation bein greset ,fo rexample. Thi smay lead
to th evehicle failin gto mee tth erequirements of
th enext emission stest durin gth emain inspec-
tion .
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Ben zCente ris aquali-
fie dspecialis tworkshop .It has th enecessary
specialis tknowledge ,tools and qualification sto
correctl ycarry out th ewor krequire don your
vehicle. Thi sis especially th ecas efo rwor krel -
evant to safety.
Observ eth enote sin th eMaintenance Booklet .Always hav
eth efollowin gwor kcarrie dout at an
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter:
Rwor krelevant to safet y
Rserviceand maintenance wor k
Rrepair work
Ralterations, installation wor kand modifica-
tion s
Rworkon electronic component s
Correct use
If you remov eany warnin gstickers ,you or oth-
ers could fail to recogniz ecertain dangers.
Leave warnin gstickers in position .
Observ eth efollowin ginformation when drivin g
your vehicle:
Rth esafet ynote sin this manual
Rtechnical dat afo rth evehicle
Rtraffic rule sand regulation s
Rlaws and safetystandard spertainin gto moto r
vehicles
Problem swit hyou rvehicle
If you should experience aproblem wit hyour
vehicle, particularly on ethat you believe may
affec tit s saf eoperation ,we urg eyou to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCente rimmedi-
ately to hav eth eproblem diagnosed and recti -
fied. If th eproblem is no tresolved to your sat -
isfaction ,please discus sth eproblem again wit h
an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCente ror ,if nec-
essary, contact us at on eof th efollowin g
addresses.
In th eUSA
Customer Assistanc eCente r
Mercedes-Ben zUSA, LL C
3 Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canad a
Customer Relation sDepartmen t
Mercedes-Ben zCanada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoo fAvenue
Toronto ,Ontario M4 G4C9
Reporting safet ydefect s
USAonly:
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