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Matte finish ................................... 308
Paint ..............................................307
Plastic trim ....................................3 11
Power washer ................................ 307
Rear view camera .......................... 310
Roof lining ...................................... 312
Seat belt ........................................ 312
Seat cover ..................................... 311
Selector lever ................................ 311
Sensors ......................................... 309
Side running board ........................ 309
Steering wheel ............................... 311
Trim pieces ....................................3 11
Washing by hand ........................... 306
Wheels ...........................................3 08
Windows ........................................ 308
Wiper blades .................................. 309
Wooden trim .................................. 311
Cargo compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 86
Plug-in module (telescopic rods) .... 282
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 279
Notes/how to use ......................... 279
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 276
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 282
Locking and unlocking ................... 283
Opening/closing ............................ 283
Stowage well (under) ..................... 282
Cargo compartment plug-in mod-
ule (telescope bars) .......................... 282
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 278
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
CD player (on-board computer) ........212
Center console
Lower section .................................. 39
Upper section .................................. 37
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 6
Change of address .............................. 28
Change of owner
ship
.......................... 28
Changing the media source .............211 Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles)
.................................................... 219
Child
Restraint system .............................. 59
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 62
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 60
On the front-passenger seat ............ 61
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 61
Top Tether ....................................... 60
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 62
Rear doors ....................................... 63
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 58
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 287
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 309
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 310
Climate control
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 118
Controlling automatically ............... 120
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 120
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 268
Defrosting the windows ................. 122
Defrosting the windshield .............. 121
ECO start/stop function ................ 119
General notes ................................ 118
Indicator lamp ................................ 120
Ionization ....................................... 124
Ionization (multimedia system) ...... 268
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 119
Overview ........................................ 267
Overview of systems ...................... 118
Perfume atomizer .......................... 123
Perfume atomizer (multimedia
system) .......................................... 268
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumid ifica
tion ............................ 120
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Refrigerant .....................................363
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 364
Setting the air distribution ............. 121
Setting the air vents ......................1 24
Setting the airflow ......................... 121
Setting the climate mode ...............1 21
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 268
Setting the temperature ................ 121
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 123
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 122
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 121
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ............................... 268
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 267
Climate control system
Climate control .............................. 119
Coat hooks ......................................... 282
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 34
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 215
Display message ............................ 228
Operation/notes .............................. 66
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 310
Combination switch .......................... 109
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 208
Controller ...........................................2 64
Controlling speed
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Convenience closing feature .............. 90
Convenience opening feature ............ 90
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 303
Display message ............................ 235
Filling capacity ............................... 363 Important safety notes
.................. 362
Tempera
ture display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 204
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 33
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes .............................1 10
Crosswind Assist ................................. 72
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 157
Deactivating ................................... 158
Display message ............................ 243
Driving system ............................... 157
Function/notes .............................1 57
General notes ................................ 157
Important safety notes .................. 157
Setting a speed .............................. 158
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 158
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 158
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 285
Important safety notes .................. 284
Rear compartment ......................... 285
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 30
Customer Relations Department ....... 30
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 212
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes .............................1 08
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 217
DEF
Adding ...........................................1 46
Display message ............................ 238
Displaying level and range ............. 214
Filling capacity ............................... 361
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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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Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 208
Displaying the range ...................... 208
Driving tips .................................... 152
E10 ................................................ 359
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Gasoline ......................................... 359
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 359
Important safety notes .................. 359
Low outside temperatures ............. 360
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Quality (diesel) ............................... 360
Refueling ........................................ 143
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 359
Fuel filler flap
Closing ........................................... 145
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 238
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 359
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 328
Before changing ............................. 327
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 328
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 328
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 328
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 328
Important safety notes .................. 327
G
G-Meter (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 219
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 299
General notes ................................ 296
Important safety notes .................. 297
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 99
Problems when programming ........2 98
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 297
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 298 Gasoline
............................................. 359
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 219
Genuine parts ...................................... 26
Glove box ...........................................2 74
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 86
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 266
Touchpad ....................................... 265
Hazard warning lamps ......................110
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 98
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 98
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................... 98
General notes .................................. 98
Important safety notes .................... 97
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 217
Displays and operating .................. 206
Function/notes .............................2 06
Important safety notes .................. 206
Selecting displays .......................... 216
Setting the position ....................... 217
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Headlamps
Display message ............................ 234
Fogging up ..................................... 111
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 09
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 110
Display message ............................ 234
Replacing bulbs .............................1 13
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Hill start assist .................................. 131
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HOLD functionActivating ....................................... 167
Activation conditions .....................1 67
Deactivating ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes .............................1 66
General notes ................................ 166
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 01
Display message ............................ 249
Important safety notes .................. 300
Opening ......................................... 300
Horn ...................................................... 34
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 156
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 75
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 260
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 301
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 35
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 35
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 203
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 112
Control ...........................................1 12
Overview ........................................ 112
Reading lamp ................................. 112
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 351
Jump starting (engine) ......................322
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 127
Start/Stop button .......................... 128
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 77
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Deactivation ..................................... 77
Locking ............................................ 77
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 128
Start function ................................... 78
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 39
Manual gearshifting ....................... 142
Knee bag .............................................. 49
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 191
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 216
Display message ............................ 240
Function/information .................... 190
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package ..................... 188
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 220
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 60
Level control
Display message ............................ 240
see AIR BODY CONTROL
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 234
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 234
Light switch
Operation ....................................... 108
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LightsAdaptive Highbeam Assist ............ .110
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 108
Cornering light function ................. 110
Fogged up headlamps .................... 111
General notes ................................ 108
Hazard warning lamps ................... 110
High beam flasher .......................... 109
High-beam headlamps ................... 109
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamps .................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 109
Rear fog lamp ................................ 109
Setting exterior lighting ................. 108
Standing lamps .............................. 109
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 217
Turn signals ................................... 109
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 273
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 83
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................8 2
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 234
Replacing bulbs ............................ .113
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ..................................................9 9
M
M+S tires............................................ 332
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 308
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 93
Display message ............................ 228 Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 293
Downloading routes ....................... 296
Emergency call .............................. 290
General notes ................................ 289
Geo fencing ................................... 296
Info call button .............................. 292
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2
95
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 295
Remote vehicle locking .................. 294
Roadside assistance button ........... 291
Search & Send ............................... 293
Self-test ......................................... 290
Speed alert .................................... 296
System .......................................... 290
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 296
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 294
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
General notes .................................. 78
Inserting .......................................... 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Removing ......................................... 78
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 212
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 106
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 182
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 192
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 195
Active Parking Assist ..................... 173
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 186
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 188
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 159
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 164
General notes ................................ 157
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 190
PARKTRONIC ................................. 170
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
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