Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................25
Introduction .......................................... .25
Operation ............................................... 25
Introduction ......................................... 26
Protecting the environment ...................2 6
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .26
Operator's Manual ................................. 27
Service and vehicle operation ................2 7
Operating safety .................................... 29
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 1
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 31
Information on copyright ....................... 33
At a glance ........................................... 34
Cockpit .................................................. 34
Instrument cluster ................................. 35
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 36
Center console ...................................... 37
Overhead control panel .........................4 0
Door control panel ................................. 41
Safety ................................................... 42
Panic alarm ............................................ 42
Occupant safety .................................... 42
Children in the vehicle ........................... 58
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 63
Driving safety systems ........................... 63
Protection against theft .........................7 5
Opening and closing...........................76
SmartKey ............................................... 76
Doors ..................................................... 82
Cargo compartment .............................. .83
Side windows ......................................... 88
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 92
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....95
Correct driver's seat position ................ 95
Seats ..................................................... 95
Steering wheel ..................................... 101
Mirrors ................................................. 103 Memory function ................................. 106
Lights and windshield wipers
..........108
Exterior lighting ................................... 108
Interior lighting .................................... 112
Replacing bulbs ................................... 112
Windshield wipers ................................ 114
Climate control ................................. 118
Overview of climate control systems ... 118
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 119
Air vents .............................................. 124
Driving and parking ..........................126
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 126
Driving ................................................. 126
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 134
Automatic transmission ....................... 136
Refueling ............................................. 143
Parking ................................................ 149
Driving tips .......................................... 152
Driving systems ................................... 157
Towing a trailer .................................... 197
On-board computer and displays ....203
Important safety notes ........................ 203
Displays and operation ........................ 203
Menus and submenus ......................... 207
Display messages ................................ 221
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 251
Multimedia system ...........................263
General notes ...................................... 263
Important safety notes ........................ 263
Function restrictions ............................ 263
Operating system ................................ 264
Stowage and features ......................273
Stowage areas ..................................... 273
Features .............................................. 284
2Contents
AirbagWarning lamp ................................ .257
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 75
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat ............................ 99
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 219
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 274
Ashtray ............................................... 286
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 14
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 15
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 04
Driving abroad ............................... 305
Hiding a service message .............. 304
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 305
Service message ............................ 304
Special service requirements ......... 305
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function ...........................................7 5
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 216
Display message ............................ 239
Displaying level .............................. 187
Function/notes ............................. 186
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 234
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 305Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function)
.................................... 132
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 131
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 108
Automatic transmission
Accel erato
r pedal position ............. 138
Changing gear ............................... 138
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 136
Display message ............................ 247
Double-clutch function .................. 138
Drive program ................................ 139
Drive program display .................... 137
Driving tips .................................... 138
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 134
Emergency running mode .............. 143
Engaging drive position .................. 137
Engaging neutral ............................ 137
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 136
Engaging reverse gear ................... 137
Engaging the park position ............ 136
Gearshift recommendation ............ 142
Gliding mode ................................. 139
Kickdown ....................................... 139
Manual shifting .............................. 140
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 219
Overview ........................................ 136
Permanent setting ......................... 141
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Pulling away ................................... 130
Starting the engine ........................ 129
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 140
Trailer towing ................................. 139
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 137
Transmission positions .................. 138
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 143
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 365
B
Back button ....................................... 264
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 234
Index5
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
Index9
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
10Index
Rear viewcamera .......................... 17 7
Traffic Sig nAssis t.......................... 18 7
Messag ememory (on-board com -
puter ).................................................. 22 2
Messages
see Display message s
see Warnin gand indicato rlamp s
Mirro rturn signal
Cleanin g........................................ .309
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 270
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 271
Frequencies ................................... 356
Installation ..................................... 356
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 213
Transmission output (maximum) .... 356
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 8
MOExtended tires .............................. 315
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 354
Mounting a new wheel ................... 353
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 51
Raising the vehicle ......................... 351
Removing a wheel .......................... 353
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 351
MP3
Operation ....................................... 212
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................2 05
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 204Overview .......................................... 36
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 64
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Ma
n-
ual .................................................. 263
N
Navigation
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 209
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 209
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 126
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 50
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 52
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 47
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Important safety notes .................... 42
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 42
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 63
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belt .......................................... 43
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 50
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 52
Odometer ........................................... 207
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 219
Assistance graphic menu ............... 214
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Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 311
Power washers ..................................3 07
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 229
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 215
Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 260
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 57
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Immobilizer ...................................... 75
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 26
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 130
General notes ................................ 130
Hill start assist ............................... 131
Trailer ............................................ 130
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 31
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 30
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 266
R
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 220
Radar sensor system
Display message ............................ 230
Radiator cover ................................... 301 Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 211
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Reading lamp ..................................... 112
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................1 25
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 234
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Rear seat backrest
Display message ............................ 249
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 249
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 179
Cleaning instructions ..................... 310
Coupling up a trailer function ........1 81
Display in the multimedia system .. 178
General notes ................................ 177
Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 181
Switching on/off ........................... 178
Wide-angle function ....................... 181
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 122
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Recuperation display ........................ 208
Reflective safety jacket .................... 313
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 363
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Important safety notes .................. 143
Refueling process .......................... 144
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 296
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 297
Index17
Replacing bulbsHigh-beam headlamps ................... 113
Important safety notes .................. 112
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 114
Low-beam headlamps .................... 113
Overview of bulb types .................. 113
Replacing front bulbs (vehicles
with halogen headlamps) ............... 113
Turn signals (front) ......................... 114
Reporting safety defects .................... 30
Rescue card ......................................... 31
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 237
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 230
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 89
Sliding sunroof ................................. 92
Tailgate ............................................ 84
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 28
Roller sunblind
Rear side windows ......................... 286
Roof carrier ........................................ 283
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 312
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 364
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Route guidance active ...................... 209
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 271
Selecting ........................................ 212 SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 95
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 46
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
center rear-compartment seat ......... 46
Cleaning ......................................... 312
Correct usage .................................. 45
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 43
Releasing ......................................... 46
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Seats
Adjusting (AMG Performance
Seat) ................................................ 99
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 99
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 97
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 106
Cleaning the cover ......................... 311
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 276
Important safety notes .................... 95
Seat heating .................................... 99
Seat heating problem .................... 100
Seat ventilation .............................. 100
Seat ventilation problem ................ 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 278
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 311
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 309
18Index
Trailer couplingsee Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ...............................................2 01
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 194
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 197
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 190
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 201
Transfer case ..................................... 143
Transmission
Display message ............................ 248
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 19
Transmission position display ......... 137
Transporting the vehicle .................. 326
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 11
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 08
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 207
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 209
Trunk
see Cargo compartment
Trunk load (maximum) ......................364
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 234
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 114
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 356
Installation ..................................... 356
Transmission output (maximum) .... 356
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................8 2USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face .............................................. .272
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........285
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 30
Data acquisition ............................... 31
Display message ............................ 247
Electronics ..................................... 356
Equipment ....................................... 27
Individual settings .......................... 215
Limited Warranty .............................3 1
Loading .......................................... 340
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 83
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 354
Maintenance .................................... 28
Operating safety .............................. 29
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 28
Parking .......................................... 149
Parking for a long period ................ 152
Pulling away ................................... 130
Raising ........................................... 351
Reporting problems ......................... 30
Securing from rolling away ............ 351
Technical data ............................... 356
Towing away .................................. 324
Transporting .................................. 326
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 83
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 76
Vehicle data ................................... 364
Vehicle data
Dimensions .................................... 364
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 83
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 357
Vehicle level
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 168
Display message ............................ 239
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 212
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
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