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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Assistance menu ........................... 215
Display messages .......................... 221
Displaying a service message ........ 304
Displays and operation .................. 203
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 163
Factory settings ............................. 218
G-Meter ......................................... 219
Head-up display ............................. 206
Important safety notes .................. 203
Instrument cluster menu ............... 218
Lights menu ................................... 217
Media menu ................................... 211
Menu overview .............................. 207
Message memory .......................... 222
Navigation menu ............................ 209
RACETIMER ................................... 220
Radio menu ................................... 211
Service menu ................................. 214
Settings menu ............................... 215
Standard display ............................ 207
Telephone menu ............................ 213
Trip menu ...................................... 207
Video DVD operation ..................... 212
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Important safety notes .................... 29
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 25
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 27
Vehicle equipment ........................... 27
Outside temperature display ........... 204
Overhead control panel ...................... 40
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 63
P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 357
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 307
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Parcel net ........................................... 280
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 149 Parking brake ................................ 150
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 105
Rear view camera .......................... 177
Switching off the engine ................ 150
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 241
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 151
Applying or releasing manually ...... 151
Display message ............................ 225
Electric parking brake .................... 150
Emergency braking ........................ 152
General notes ................................ 150
Releasing automatically ................. 151
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 109
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 172
Driving system ............................... 170
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 170
Problem (malfunction) ................... 173
Range of the sensors ..................... 171
Warning display ............................. 172
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 232
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
Problems (malfunction) .................. 232
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 123
Problem (malfunction) ................... 124
Setting the perfume intensity
(multimedia system) ...................... 268
Vial ................................................ 123
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 63
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
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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
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Warning lamp ................................. 256
Standing lamps
Display message ............................2 34
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Start button
Display message ............................ 251
Start/Stop button
Key positions ................................. 128
Starting the engine ........................ 129
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 128
STEER CONTROL .................................. 74
Steering
Display message ............................ 249
Warning lamps ............................... 262
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .. 164
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 243
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 101
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 204
Cleaning ......................................... 311
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 102
Important safety notes .................. 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 140
Stop&Go Pilot and Steering Assist .. 164
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 220
Stowage areas ................................... 273
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 274
Center console .............................. 274
Cup holders ................................... 284
Door ............................................... 275
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 274
Glove box ....................................... 274 Important safety information ......... 273
Map pockets .................................. 275
Rear ............................................... 275
Stowage net ................................... 275
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 275
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 332
Sun visor ............................................ 285
Suspension settings
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 168
Suspe
nsion tuning
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 169
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 219
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 123
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 271
T
Tachometer ........................................ 204
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 234
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 248
Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ..................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 83
Limiting the opening angle ............... 88
Obstruction detection ...................... 84
Opening dimensions ...................... 364
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 87
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 84
Reversing feature ............................. 84
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 358
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 365
Information .................................... 356
Trailer loads ................................... 365
Vehicle data ................................... 364
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TelephoneAccepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 213
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 270
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 270
Display message ............................ 249
Introduction ................................... 213
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 213
Number from the phone book ........ 213
Redialing ........................................ 214
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 213
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 271
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 204
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 219
Outside temperature ...................... 204
Setting (climate control) ................ 121
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 219
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 220
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 337
Checking manually ........................ 336
Display message ............................ 245
Maximum ....................................... 336
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 318
Notes ............................................. 335
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 318
Recommended ............................... 333
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 317
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 336
Important safety notes .................. 336
Restarting ...................................... 337
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 339
Function/notes ............................. 337
General notes ................................ 337
Important safety notes .................. 338 Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 340
Restarting
...................................... 339
W
arning lamp ................................. 261
Warning message .......................... 339
Tire pressure sensors
Display message ............................ 246
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 314
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 316
Storage location ............................ 314
Tire pressure not reached .............. 318
Tire pressure reached .................... 318
Using ............................................. 317
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 349
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 348
Bar (definition) ............................... 348
Changing a wheel .......................... 350
Characteristics .............................. 348
Checking ........................................ 330
Curb weight (definition) ................. 349
Definition of terms ......................... 348
Direction of rotation ...................... 350
Display message ............................ 245
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 350
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 348
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 347
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 348
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 349
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 349
Important safety notes .................. 330
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 348
Information on driving .................... 330
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 349
Labeling (overview) ........................ 345
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 350
Load index ..................................... 347
Load index (definition) ................... 349
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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
22Index
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
24Index
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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