Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................26
Introduction .......................................... .26
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction ......................................... 27
Protecting the environment ...................2 7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .27
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ................2 8
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 2
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 32
Information on copyright ....................... 34
At a glance ........................................... 35
Cockpit .................................................. 35
Instrument cluster ................................. 36
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 37
Center console ...................................... 38
Overhead control panel .........................4 1
Door control panel ................................. 42
Safety ................................................... 43
Panic alarm ............................................ 43
Occupant safety .................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 64
Driving safety systems ........................... 64
Protection against theft .........................7 6
Opening and closing...........................77
SmartKey ............................................... 77
Doors ..................................................... 83
Cargo compartment .............................. .84
Side windows ......................................... 90
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 93
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....98
Correct driver's seat position ................ 98
Seats ..................................................... 98
Steering wheel ..................................... 104 Mirrors ................................................. 106
Memory function ................................. 109
Lights and windshield wipers
..........111
Exterior lighting ................................... 111
Interior lighting .................................... 115
Replacing bulbs ................................... 115
Windshield wipers ................................ 119
Climate control ................................. 123
Overview of climate control systems ... 123
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 124
Air vents .............................................. 129
Driving and parking ..........................131
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 131
Driving ................................................. 131
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 139
Automatic transmission ....................... 141
Refueling ............................................. 148
Parking ................................................ 154
Driving tips .......................................... 157
Driving systems ................................... 162
Towing a trailer .................................... 202
On-board computer and displays ....208
Important safety notes ........................ 208
Displays and operation ........................ 208
Menus and submenus ......................... 212
Display messages ................................ 227
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 256
Multimedia system ...........................268
General notes ...................................... 268
Important safety notes ........................ 268
Function restrictions ............................ 268
Operating system ................................ 269
Stowage and features ......................278
Stowage areas ..................................... 278
Features .............................................. 290
2Contents
Replacingbulbs ............................ .118
Bag hook ............................................ 284
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 204
Removing ....................................... 206
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 80
Replacing ......................................... 80
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 327
Display message ............................ 241
Important safety notes .................. 325
Jump starting ................................. 328
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 246
Notes/function .............................. 193
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 276
BlueTEC
see DEF
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........2 75
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 68
Telephony ...................................... 275
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 233
Notes ............................................. 368
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 233 Brakes
ABS ..................................................6 5
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 69
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 66
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 368
Display message ............................ 228
EBD .................................................. 73
Hill start as sist ............................... 136
HO
LD function ............................... 171
Important safety notes .................. 159
Maintenance .................................. 160
Parking brake ................................ 155
Riding tips ...................................... 159
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 319
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 209
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 28
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 272
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 272
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 316
Car wash ........................................ 311
Carpets .......................................... 318
Display ........................................... 316
Exhaust pipe .................................. 316
Exterior lights ................................ 315
6Index
High-beam headlampsAdaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 113
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs ............................. 117
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Hill start assist .................................. 136
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 172
Activation conditions .....................1 72
Deactivating ................................... 172
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes .............................1 71
General notes ................................ 171
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 68
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 07
Display message ............................ 254
Important safety notes .................. 306
Opening ......................................... 306
Horn ...................................................... 35
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 161
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 76
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 265
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 307
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 36
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 208
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 115
Control ...........................................1 15
Overview ........................................ 115
Reading lamp ................................. 115 iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2
68
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 357
Jump starting (engine) ......................328
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 132
Start/Stop button .......................... 133
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 78
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Deactivation ..................................... 78
Locking ............................................ 78
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 133
Start function ................................... 79
Unlocking ......................................... 78
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 44
Manual gearshifting ....................... 147
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 245
Function/information .................... 195
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package ..................... 193
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 225
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
Level control
Display message ............................ 245
see AIR BODY CONTROL
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 239
Index13
Light function, activeDisplay message ............................ 239
Light switch
Operation ...................................... .111
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 113
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111
Cornering light function ................. 113
Fogged up headlamps .................... 114
General notes ................................ 111
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
High beam flasher .......................... 112
High-beam headlamps ................... 112
Light switch ................................... 111
Low-beam headlamps .................... 112
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear fog lamp ................................ 112
Setting exterior lighting ................. 111
Standing lamps .............................. 112
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 223
Turn signals ................................... 112
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 278
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................8 3
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs ............................ .116
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 102
M
M+S tires ............................................ 338
Malfunction message
see Display messages Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions)
..................................................3 14
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 98
Display message ............................ 233
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 299
Downloading routes ....................... 301
Emergency call .............................. 296
General notes ................................ 295
Geo fencing ................................... 302
Info call button .............................. 298
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............3 00
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 300
Remote vehicle locking .................. 300
Roadside assistance button ........... 297
Search & Send ............................... 299
Self-test ......................................... 296
Speed alert .................................... 301
System .......................................... 295
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 302
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 300
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 79
General notes .................................. 79
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Removing ......................................... 79
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 84
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 217
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 109
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 187
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 197
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 200
Active Parking Assist ..................... 178
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 191
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 169
General notes ................................ 162
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 195
PARKTRONIC ................................. 175
14Index
Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 186
Switching on/off ........................... 183
Wide-angle function ....................... 186
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................1 27
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 108
Recuperation display ........................ 213
Reflective safety jacket .................... 319
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 369
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Important safety notes .................. 148
Refueling process .......................... 149
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 302
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 303
Replacing bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 118
High-beam headlamps ................... 117
Important safety notes .................. 115
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 117
Low-beam headlamps .................... 116
Opening/closing side trim panels. .118
Overview of bulb types .................. 116
Replacing front bulbs (vehicles
with halogen headlamps) ............... 116
Turn signals (front) ......................... 117
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Rescue card ......................................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 242
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 235
Introduction ..................................... 43 Warning lamp ................................. 262
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 94
Roller sunblinds ............................... 95
Side window s ................................... 90
T
ailgate ............................................ 85
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roller sunblind
Operating ......................................... 96
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 95
Rear side windows ......................... 291
Resetting ......................................... 96
Roof carrier ........................................ 289
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 318
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 370
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Route guidance active ...................... 214
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 276
Selecting ........................................ 217
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 98
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 47
center rear-compartment seat ......... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 318
Correct usage .................................. 46
Fastening ......................................... 47
18Index
Tow-startingEmergency engine starting ............ 333
Important safety notes .................. 330
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 371
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 316
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 204
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 206
Driving tips .................................... 203
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
Important safety notes .................. 202
Installing the ball coupling ............. 204
Lights display message .................. 239
Power supply ................................. 206
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 135
Removing the ball coupling ............ 206
Trailer loads ................................... 371
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 330
Installing the towing eye ................ 331
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 333
Removing the towing eye ............... 332
Transporting the vehicle ................ 332
With both axles on the ground ....... 332
Towing eye ......................................... 320
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ............................. 192
Important safety notes .................. 193
Instrument cluster display ............. 193
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 206
Trailer towing
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 202
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 195
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 206
Transfer case ..................................... 148
Transmission
Display message ............................ 253
see Automatic transmission Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehi
cles) ............... 224
Transmission position display ......... 142
Transporting the vehicle .................. 332
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 317
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 213
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 212
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 214
Trunk
see Cargo compartment
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 370
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 117
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 362
Installation ..................................... 362
Transmission output (maximum) .... 362
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 276
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 291
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 252
Electronics ..................................... 362
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individual settings .......................... 220
Limited Warranty ............................. 32
Loading .......................................... 346
Index23
Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
:p Left-han dfron treading lamp
;| Automatic interio rlighting control
=c Frontinterio rlighting
?u Rear interio rlighting
Ap Right-hand fron treading lamp
Control panel in the grab handle (rear
compartment)
:Readin glamp
;p Switches th ereading lamp on/off
Interior lighting control
General notes
In order to preven tth evehicle's battery from
discharging ,th einterio rlighting function sare
automatically deactivated after som etime
except for when th eSmartKey is in position 2
in th eignition lock. The color and brightness of th
eambien tlighting
are set usin gth emultimedia system (see Digital
Operator's Manual).
Automatic interior lighting control
XTo switch on or off :press th e| button.
When th eautomatic interior lighting control is
activated, th ebutto nis flus hwit hth eover-
head control panel.
The interior lighting automatically switches on if
you:
Runlock th evehicl e
Ropenadoor
Rremove th eSmartKey from th eignition loc k
The interior lighting is switched on for aset time
when th eSmartKey is remove dfrom th eignition
lock. This delaye dswitch-off can be adjusted via
th emultimedia system (see Digital Operator's
Manual).
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
Bulbs, lamp sand connectors can get ver yhot
when operating .If you chang e abulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
Ther eis aris kof injury.
Allow these component sto cool down before
changing abulb.
Do no tuse abulb if it has been dropped or if it s
glass tub ehas been scratched.
The bulb may explod eif:
Ryou touch it
Rit is hot
Ryou dro pit
Ryou scratch it
Use bulbs only in closed lamp sthat hav ebeen
designed for this purpose .Only instal lspar e
bulbs of th esam etyp eand th especifie dvolt-
age.
Mark son th eglass tub ereduce th eservic elife
of th ebulbs .Do no ttouch th eglass tub ewit h
your bare hands. If necessary, clean th eglass
tub ewhen cold wit halcohol or spirit and rub it
off wit h alint-free cloth .
Replacing bulbs115
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
Protect bulbs from moisture during operation.
Do not allow bulbs to come into contact with
liquids.
Replace only the bulbs listed (
Ypage 116).
Have the bulbs that you cannot change yourself
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
Headlamps and lights are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times. Have
the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Vehicles with LED headlamps: the front and
rear light clusters of your vehicle are equipped
with LED bulbs. Do not replace the bulbs your-
self. Contact a qualified specialist workshop
which has the necessary specialist knowledge
and tools to carry out the work required.
Overview of bulb types
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
Halogen headlamps
:Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
;High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
=Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
Rear lamp cluster
:Backup lamp: W 16 W
Replacing front bulbs (vehicles with
halogen headlamps)
Low-beam headlamps
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn housing cover :counter-clockwise and
remove it.
XPush bulb holder ;up and pull out.
XPull defective bulb out of bulb holder ;.
XInsert new bulb into bulb holder;.
XInsert bulb holder;into groove with lug at
top.
XPush bulb holder ;down until it engages
audibly.
XPress on housing cover :and turn it clock-
wise.
116Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers