Filling capacity ............................... 357
Important safety notes .................. 356
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 218
Temperature gauge ........................ 207
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 31
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 233
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 109
Crosswind Assist ................................. 66
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 66
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 158
Activation conditions ..................... 158
Cruise control lever ....................... 158
Deactivating ................................... 159
Display message ............................ 243
Driving system ............................... 157
Function/notes ............................. 157
Important safety notes .................. 157
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 158
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 278
Important safety notes .................. 277
Rear compartment ......................... 279
Temperature controlled ................. 278
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 212
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ............................. 104
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 216
Declarations of conformity ................. 27DEF
Adding ........................................... 142
Display message ............................ 237
Filling capacity ............................... 355
Important safety notes .................. 355
Diagnostics connection ...................... 28
Digital speedometer ......................... 210
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 132
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 298
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 221
Driving systems ............................. 238
Engine ............................................ 234
General notes ................................ 220
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 220
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 249
Lights ............................................. 233
Safety systems .............................. 222
SmartKey ....................................... 249
Tires ............................................... 244
Vehicle ........................................... 246
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 161
Activation conditions ..................... 161
Cruise control lever ....................... 160
Display Message ............................ 241
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 164
Driving tips .................................... 165
Function/notes ............................. 159
Important safety notes .................. 159
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 163
Stopping ........................................ 162
Switching off .................................. 163
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 261
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 62
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 216
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 78
8Index
Restraintsystem warnin glamp ........ 40
Seat belt .......................................... 40
OCS
Condition s...................................... .47
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer ........................................... 209
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 360
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 155
Checklist before driving off-road .... 155
Fording depth ................................ 359
General information ....................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 153
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 360
Traveling uphill ............................... 156
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 168
DSR ............................................... 168
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 218
Assistance menu ........................... 213
Audio menu ................................... 211
Convenience submenu .................. 217
Display messages .......................... 220
Displaying a service message ........ 298
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 164
Factory settings submenu ............. 217
Important safety notes .................. 206
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 215
Lighting submenu .......................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 209
Message memory .......................... 221
Navigation menu ............................ 210
Operation ....................................... 207
RACETIMER ................................... 218
Settings menu ............................... 215
Standard display ............................ 209
Telephone menu ............................ 212
Trip menu ...................................... 209
Vehicle submenu ........................... 216
Video DVD operation ..................... 212
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27 Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
O
utside temperature display ........... 206
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 60
P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 351
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 301
Panic alarm .......................................... 39
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 86
Operating ......................................... 87
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 88
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Rain closing feature ......................... 88
Reversing feature ............................. 87
Parcel shelf ........................................ 275
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 145
Parking brake ................................ 146
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 101
Rear view camera .......................... 181
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Pilot .................................. 177
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 176
Driving system ............................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 177
Sensor range ................................. 174
Towing a trailer .............................. 174
Index15
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 209
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 209
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 210
Trunk
see Tailgate
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 358
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 350
Installation ..................................... 350
Transmission output (maximum) .... 350
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 340
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 78
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 77
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 218
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ...............................................2 68
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........279
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 246
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 215
Limited Warranty .............................2 9
Loading .......................................... 331
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 78
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 71
Lowering ........................................ 345
Maintenance .................................... 26
Operating safety .............................. 27 Parking .......................................... 145
Parking for a long period ................ 148
Pulling away ................................... 128
Raising ........................................... 342
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 342
Towing away .................................. 316
Transporting .................................. 318
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 78
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 71
Vehicle data ................................... 358
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 358
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 358
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 360
Fording depth ................................ 359
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 360
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 358
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 78
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 351
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 171
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 238
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 306
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 212
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
VIN ...................................................... 351
Seat ............................................... 352
Type pla
te ...................................... 351
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 253
Brakes ........................................... 252
Check Engine ................................. 259
Coolant .......................................... 259
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 261
Distance warning ........................... 261
ESP
®.............................................. 255
ESP®OFF ....................................... 256
Fuel tank ........................................ 259
22Index
systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro-
vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts (
Ypage 351).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are possi-
ble. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documentation
for your vehicle contains a list of all the systems
in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Book-
let are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in
accordance with the warranty terms and condi-
tions in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
REmission System Warranty
REmission Performance Warranty
RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System War-
ranty
RState warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
warranties. These are available at any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iShould you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replace-
ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor-
nia
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a reason-
able number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service
facilities fail to fix one or more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are
covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first,
a reasonable number of repair attempts is pre-
sumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more
of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause
Introduction25
Z
Possible displays in the multifunction dis-
play:
RZGearshift recommendation, when shifting
manually (Ypage 136)
Rj Parking Pilot (Ypage 177)
RCRUISECruise control (Ypage 157)
R_ Adaptive Highbeam Assist
(Ypage 108)
Rè ECO start/stop function (Ypage 129)
RëHOLD function (Ypage 167)
RaDistance Pilot DISTRONIC Steering Pilot
(Ypage 214)
RDSRDownhill Speed Regulation
(Ypage 168)
Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to call up the menu bar and select a menu.
Operating the on-board computer (
Ypage 207).
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
RTripmenu (Ypage 209)
RNavimenu (navigation instructions)
(Ypage 210)
RAudiomenu (Ypage 211)
RTelmenu (telephone) (Ypage 212)
RDriveAssistmenu (assistance)
(Ypage 213)
RServ.menu (Ypage 213)
RSett.menu (settings) (Ypage 215)
RAMGmenu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
(Ypage 218)
Trip menu
Standard display
XPress and hold the %button on the steer-
ing wheel until the Tripmenu with trip odom-
eter :and odometer ;appears.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset"
:Distance
;Driving time
=Average speed
?Average fuel consumption
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Tripmenu.
XPress the9or: button to select
From startor From reset.
The values in the From
Startsubmenu are cal-
culated from the start of a journey, while the
values in the From Reset
submenu are calcu-
lated from the last time the submenu was reset
(
Ypage 210).
The From Start
trip computer is automatically
reset if:
Rthe ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R999 hours have been exceeded.
R9,999 miles have been exceeded.
The From reset
trip computer is automatically
reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours or
99,999 miles.
ECO display
The ECO display is not available for Mercedes-
AMG vehicles.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Tripmenu.
XPress the9or: button to select ECODISPLAY.
If the ignition remains switched off for longer
than four hours, the ECO display will be auto-
matically reset.
For more information on the ECO display, see
(
Ypage 149).
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On-board computer and displays
Z
Displaying therange an dcurrent fuel
consumption
Mercedes-AMG vehicles :th emen uonly dis -
plays approximat erange :.
XPress th e= or; buttonon th esteerin g
whee lto selec tth eTri pmenu.
Digital speedometer
XPress th e= or; buttonon th esteerin g
whee lto selec tth eTri pmenu.
XPress th e9 or: buttonto selec tth e
digita lspeedometer.
A gear shift recommendation Zcan also
appear.
Observ eth einformation on gearshift recom -
mendation Zwhen shiftin gmanually
(
Ypage 136).
Mercedes-AMG vehicles : agearshift recom -
mendation is shown in th estatus bar of th e
multifunction display and no tin th edigita l
speedometer display.
Resetting value s
XPress the= or; buttonon th esteerin g
whee lto selec tth eTri pmenu.
XPress th e9 or: buttonto selec tth e
function that you wish to reset .
XPressato confirm your selection .
XPress:to selec tYesand press ato
confirm .
You can reset th evalues of th efollowin gfunc-
tions:
RTrip odometer
R"From Start "trip compute r
R"From Reset" trip compute r
RECOdisplay
If you reset th evalues in th eEC Odisplay, th e
values in th e"From Start "trip compute rare also
reset .If you reset th evalues in th e"From Start "trip computer, th
evalues in th eEC Odisplay are
also reset .
Navigation syste mmenu
Displaying navigation instructions
In th eNav imenu, th emultifunction display
shows navigation instructions.
Observ eth eadditional information on naviga-
tion in th eseparat emultimedia system operat -
in g instructions.
XSwitc hon th emultimedia system (se esepa-
rat eoperatin ginstructions).
XPress th e= or; buttonon th esteerin g
whee lto selec tth eNav imenu.
Route guidance not active
:Direction of trave l
;Currentroad
Route guidance active
No change of direction announced
:Distanc eto destination
;Distanc eto th enext chang eof direction
=Curren troad
?"Follow th eroad's course" symbol
210Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays
XConfirmbypressing aon the steering
wheel.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
For further information about BlindSpo t Assist,
see (
Ypage 191).
For further information about Active BlindSpo t
Assist, see (
Ypage 194).
Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping
Assist
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the DriveAssistmenu.
XPress the9or: button to select
Lane Keeping Assist.
XPress ato confirm.
The current selection appears.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to set Off,
Standardor Adaptive.
When Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane
Keeping Assist isactivated, the multifunction
displ ay shows the lane markings as bright
lin es inthe assistance graphic.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
For further information about Lane Keeping
Assist, see (
Ypage 193).
For further information about Active Lane Keep-
ing Assist, see (
Ypage 197).
Service menu
Dependin g on theequipment installed inthe
veh icle, you have the foll owing options inthe
Serv.
menu:
RCallin g updisplay messages inmessage
memory (Ypage 221)
RRestarting the tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem (Ypage 328) or checking the tire pres-
sure electronically (Ypage 330)
RCallin g up the service due date
(Ypage 298)
Settings menu
Introduction
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, In the Sett.menu you have the follow-
ing options:
RChanging the instrument cluster settings
(Ypage 215)
RChanging the light settings (Ypage 216)
RChanging the vehicle settings (Ypage 216)
RChanging the convenience settings
(Ypage 217)
RRestoring the factory settings (Ypage 217)
Instrument cluster submenu
Selecting the distance unit
The Display Unit Speedometer / Odome‐ter:function allowsyou to choose whether
certain displays appear in kilometers or miles in
the multifunction display.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Instrument Clustersubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Display Unit Speedometer / Odometer
function.
You willsee the selected setting: kmormiles.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
The selected unit of measurement for distance
applies to:
RDigital speedometer in the Tripmenu
ROdometer and the trip odometer
RTrip computer
RCurrent consumption and the range
RNavigation instructions in the Navimenu
RCruise control
RDistance Pilot DISTRONIC
RASSYST PLUS service interval display
Selecting permanent display
The Permanent Display:function allowsyou
to choose whether the multifunction display
always shows the outsidetemperature or the
speed.
Menus and submenus215
On-board computer and displays
Z