Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
We urge you to read this Operator's Manual
carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehi-
cle before driving. For your own safety and a
longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and
warning notices in this Operator's Manual.
Ignoring them could result in damage to the
vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow
instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty.
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RModel
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REquipment
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The equipment in your vehicle may therefore
differ from that shown in the descriptions and
illustrations.
The following are integral components of the
vehicle:
RDigital Operator's Manual
RPrinted Operator's Manual
RMaintenance Booklet
REquipment-dependent supplements
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all
times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all
documents on to the new owner.
Your Operator's Manual:
Digital form inside the vehicle
The Digital Operator's Manual provides
comprehensive and specifically adapted
information on your vehicle's equipment
and multimedia system. It contains infor-
mative animations, individual language
settings and an intuitive search function.
Booklet inside the vehicle
In addition to this manual and the afore-
mentioned digital media, you also have the
option to obtain a comprehensive printed
version of the Supplement for your multi-
media system from your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Digital form via the Internet
The Operator's Manual on the Internet pro-
vides easy access to all information
regarding your vehicle and multimedia sys-
tem. It also provides helpful animations,
interesting background information and a
wide array of search options.
Digital form as an App
Using the Mercedes-Benz Guides App, you
can view all the information on your vehicle
and multimedia system via mobile Internet
or download it independently of network
access. Available for smartphones or tab-
lets.
You can also use the Mercedes-Benz Guides
App:
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may not yet be available in your country.
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Ball couplingInstalling ........................................ 201
Removing ....................................... 205
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Replacing ......................................... 74
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 313
Display message ............................ 235
Important safety notes .................. 311
Jump starting ................................. 313
Overview ........................................ 311
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 240
Notes/function .............................. 191
Trailer towing ................................. 193
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 268
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 142
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 355
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 267
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Telephony ...................................... 266
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 227
Notes ............................................. 356
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 233
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 63
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 356
Display message ............................ 222
Hill start assist ............................... 128
Important safety notes .................. 150 Maintenance .................................. 151
Parking brake ................................ 146
Riding tips ...................................... 150
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 306
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
360° camera ................................. 303
Car wash ........................................ 299
Carpets .......................................... 305
Display ........................................... 304
Exhaust pipe .................................. 303
Exterior lights ................................ 302
Gear or selector lever .................... 304
Interior ........................................... 304
Matte finish ................................... 301
Notes ............................................. 299
Paint .............................................. 301
Plastic trim .................................... 304
Power washer ................................ 300
Rear view camera .......................... 303
Roof lining ...................................... 305
Seat belt ........................................ 305
Seat cover ..................................... 305
Sensors ......................................... 303
Side running board ........................ 302
Steering wheel ............................... 304
Trim pieces .................................... 305
Washing by hand ........................... 300
Wheels ........................................... 301
Windows ........................................ 302
Wiper blades .................................. 302
Wooden trim .................................. 305
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 273
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Wet road surface ........................... 151
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................2 39
Function/notes .............................1 68
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 212
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 132
E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 217
Function/notes ................................ 98
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive .............................9 9
Function/notes ................................ 98
Switching on/off ........................... 217
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ................................ 66
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 149
On-board computer ....................... 209
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 130
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 129
Deactivating/activating ................. 130
General information ....................... 129
Important safety notes .................. 129
Introduction ................................... 129
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 78
Vehicle ............................................. 78
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 346
Important safety notes .................. 346
Removing ....................................... 347
Storage location ............................ 347
Stowing .......................................... 347
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 51 Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 82
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 259
Display message ............................ 234
ECO start/stop function ................ 129
Engine number ............................... 352
Irregular running ............................ 131
Jump-starting ................................. 313
Starting (important safety notes) ... 126
Starting problems .......................... 131
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 127
Starting via smartphone ................ 127
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 127
Switching off .................................. 146
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 318
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 296
Additives ........................................ 356
Checki ng the o
il level ..................... 295
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 296
Display message ............................ 236
Filling capacity ............................... 356
Notes about oil grades ................... 355
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 295
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 218
Engine switch-off
see ECO start/stop function
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 218
Characteristics ................................. 65
Deactivating/activating ................... 65
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ................................ 64
General notes .................................. 64
Important safety information ........... 64
Trailer stabilization ........................... 66
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Warning lamp ................................. 255
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 64
Exhaust check ................................... 149
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 303
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Folding in/out (automatically) .......1 00
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 100
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 100
Setting ...........................................1 00
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 102
Storing the parking position .......... 101
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 272
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 265
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 307
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 306
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 308
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ...........................................2 92
Fog lamps (extended range) ............. 107
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 273
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 152
On flooded roads ........................... 152
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 350
Two-way radio ................................ 350
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 354
Consumption statistics .................. 209
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 210 Displaying the range ......................2
10
Driving tips ....................................1 48
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 353
Important safety notes .................. 353
Low outside temperatures ............. 354
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Quality (diesel) ............................... 354
Refueling ........................................ 139
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 353
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 141
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 237
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 353
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 318
Before changing ............................. 319
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 319
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 319
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 320
Important safety notes .................. 318
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 292
General notes ................................ 289
Important safety notes .................. 290
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 92
Problems when programming ........2 91
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 290
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 291
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 218
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ...........................................2 71
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 339
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ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 189
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 159
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 165
General notes ................................ 157
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 193
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 174
Parking Pilot .................................. 177
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 54
Rear view camera .......................... 181
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 190
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 221
Mirror
Vanity mirror (sun visor) ................ 279
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 266
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 268
Frequencies ................................... 350
Installation .....................................3 50
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 212
Transmission output (maximum) .... 350
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 3
MOExtended tires .............................. 307
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 345
Mounting a new wheel ................... 344
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 41
Raising the vehicle ......................... 342
Removing a wheel .......................... 343
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 342
MP3
Operation ....................................... 212
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................2 08
Permanent di
splay ......................... 215
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 207
Overview .......................................... 34
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 210
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 124
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 4
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Important safety notes .................... 39
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 39
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 60
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 53
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 54
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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
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Warning display ............................. 175
Parking brake
Applying automatically ...................1 47
Applying or releasing manually ...... 147
Display message ............................ 224
Electric parking brake .................... 146
Emergency braking ........................ 148
General notes ................................ 146
Releasing automatically ................. 147
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Parking Pilot
Display Message ............................ 241
Exiting a parking space .................. 180
Function/notes .............................1 77
Important safety notes .................. 177
Parking .......................................... 179
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 231
Indicator lamps ................................ 40
Problem (malfunction) ................... 231
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 60
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 04
Power locks ......................................... 78
Power washers .................................. 300
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 228
Operation ......................................... 53
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 228
Operation ......................................... 54
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 70
Immobilizer ...................................... 70
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 128 General notes ................................ 128
Hill start assist ............................... 128
Trai
ler ............................................ 128
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 218
Radiator cover ................................... 295
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 211
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 88
Reading lamp ..................................... 108
Rear bench seat
Folding forwards/back .................. 274
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 123
Setting the temperature ................ 119
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Rear Seat Entertainment System
AUX jacks ...................................... 269
AUX jacks CD/DVD drive .............. 269
Rear seats
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 303
Display in the multimedia system .. 182
Function/notes ............................. 181
Switching on/off ........................... 182
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/off ........................... 121
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Overview .......................................... 91
Seat heating problem ......................96
Seat ventilation problem .................. 96
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 102
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 95
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 96
Section
Sliding sunroof ................................. 86
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 304
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 303
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 356
Coolant (engine) ............................ 356
DEF special additives ..................... 355
Engine oil ....................................... 355
Fuel ................................................ 353
Important safety notes .................. 352
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 357
Washer fluid ................................... 357
Setting the air distribution ............... 119
Setting the airflow ............................ 119
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 217
On-board computer ....................... 215
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 218
Side impact air bag ............................. 46
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 233
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Convenience opening feature .......... 84
Important safety information ........... 83 Opening/closing .............................. 83
Overview .......................................... 83
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Resetting ......................................... 85
Reversing feature ............................. 83
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Sliding sunro
of
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 74
Changing the programming ............. 73
Checking the battery ....................... 74
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Convenience opening feature .......... 84
Display message ............................ 249
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 71
Important safety notes .................... 71
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 73
Loss ................................................. 75
Mechanical key ................................ 73
Overview .......................................... 71
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 125
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 75
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 127
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Snow chains
Information .................................... 323
Sockets
Center console .............................. 281
General notes ................................ 280
Luggage compartment ................... 281
Rear compartment ......................... 281
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 264
Special seat belt retractor .................. 55
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 210
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
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