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
Bag hook............................................ 279
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 199
Removing ....................................... 201
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 65
Important safety notes .................... 65
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 79
Replacing ......................................... 79
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 321
Display message ............................ 236
Important safety notes .................. 319
Jump starting ................................. 322
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 216
Display message ............................ 241
Notes/function .............................. 188
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 271
BlueTEC
see DEF
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 270
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Telephony ...................................... 270
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 228
Notes ............................................. 362
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 228
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64 Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS .................................................. 64
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 362
Display message ............................ 223
EBD .................................................. 72
Hill start assist ............................... 131
HOLD function ............................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 154
Maintenance .................................. 155
Parking brake ................................ 150
Riding tips ...................................... 154
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 313
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness contro l (
instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 34
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 204
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 27
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 267
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 268
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 310
Car wash ........................................ 305
Carpets .......................................... 312
Display ........................................... 310
Exhaust pipe .................................. 310
Exterior lights ................................ 309
General notes ................................ 305
Interior ........................................... 310
6Index
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
Index13
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
16Index
Service menu (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 214
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid .....................................3 62
Coolant (engine) ............................ 362
DEF special additives ..................... 361
Engine oil ....................................... 361
Fuel ................................................ 358
Important safety notes .................. 358
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 363
Washer fluid ................................... 363
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 218
On-board computer ....................... 215
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 219
Side impact air bag .............................4 9
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 234
Side running board
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature ..........9 0
Important safety information ........... 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Problem (malfunction) .....................9 1
Resettin g........................................ .91
Reversin gfeature ............................ .89
SIRIUS services
see also Digit
al Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Ski and snowboard bag .................... 275Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 92
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Resetting ......................................... 93
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 79
Changing the programming .............7 8
Checking the battery ...................... .79
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature .......... 90
Display message ............................ 250
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .76
Important safety notes .................... 76
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 78
Loss .................................................8 0
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Overview .......................................... 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 127
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80
Starting the engine ........................ 129
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 129
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Snow chains ...................................... 332
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment ....................... 288
Center console .............................. 287
General notes ................................ 287
Rear compartment ......... ................2
88
So
und
Switching on/off ........................... 264
Special seat belt retractor .................. 58
Specialist workshop ............................ 30
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 218
Digital ............................................ 208
In the Instrument cluster ................. 35
Segments ...................................... 203
Selecting the display unit ...............2 18
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 70
Index19
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
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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