Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 25
Protecting the environment .................. .2 5
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .2 5
Operator's Manual ................................. 26
Service and vehicle operation ............... .2 6
Operating safety .................................... 28
QR codes for the rescue card ............... .3 0
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 30
Information on copyright ....................... 32
At a glance ........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster ................................. 34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Center console ...................................... 36
Overhead control panel ........................ .3 9
Door control panel ................................. 40
Safety ................................................... 41
Panic alarm ............................................ 41
Occupant safety .................................... 41
Children in the vehicle ........................... 57
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 62
Driving safety systems ........................... 62
Protection against theft ........................ .7 2
Opening and closing ........................... 74
SmartKey ............................................... 74
Doors ..................................................... 80
Cargo compartment .............................. .8 1
Side windows ......................................... 85
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 89
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 94
Correct driver's seat position ................ 94
Seats ..................................................... 94
Steering wheel ..................................... 100
Mirrors ................................................. 102
Memory function ................................. 105
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 107
Exterior lighting ................................... 107 Interior lighting .................................... 111
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED
headlamps) .......................................... 112
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps) ................................... 112
Windshield wipers ................................ 114
Climate control ................................. 119
Overview of climate control systems ... 119
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 124
Setting the air vents ............................ 129
Driving and parking .......................... 131
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 131
Driving ................................................. 131
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 139
Automatic transmission ....................... 140
Refueling ............................................. 147
Parking ................................................ 153
Driving tips .......................................... 156
Driving systems ................................... 166
Towing a trailer .................................... 215
On-board computer and displays .... 223
Important safety notes ........................ 223
Displays and operation ........................ 223
Menus and submenus ......................... 226
Display messages ................................ 237
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 268
Multimedia system ........................... 281
General notes ...................................... 281
Important safety notes ........................ 281
Function restrictions ............................ 281
Operating system ................................ 282
Stowage and features ...................... 288
Stowage areas ..................................... 288
Features .............................................. 298
Maintenance and care ...................... 314
Engine compartment ........................... 314
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 3182
Contents
Tires ............................................... 262
Vehicle .......................................... .2 64
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 170
Activation conditions ..................... 170
Cruise control lever ....................... 169
Display Message ............................ 260
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 173
Driving tips ................................... .1 74
Function/notes ............................ .1 68
Important safety notes .................. 168
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 172
Stopping ........................................ 171
Switching off .................................. 172
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 279
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .8 1
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .7 4
Control panel .................................. .4 0
Display message ............................ 266
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 80
Opening (from inside) ...................... 80
Overview .......................................... 80
Power closing .................................. 81
Downhill speed regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drinking and driving ......................... 157
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Roa d Eng ineering pack-
a ge) ............................................... 211
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 212
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 235 Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 142
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 131
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 319
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 204
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 165
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 64
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 69
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 63
Distance warning function ............... 64
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 69
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 62
Overview .......................................... 62
STEER CONTROL ............................. 72
Driving system
AIRMATIC package ........................ 180
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 168
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 174
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 184
Parking Pilot .................................. 187
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 195
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 204
Active Curve System ...................... 182
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 207
ADS ............................................... 180
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 184
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 199 Index 9
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes ............................. 212
Off-road drive program .................. 212
Offroad Plus drive program ............ 212
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the Off-Road Engineering package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 215
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 209
DSR ............................................... 210
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 213
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 66
Off-road ABS .................................... 63
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 68
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 211
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 212
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 235
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 235
Assistance menu ........................... 230
Audio menu ................................... 228
Convenience submenu .................. 234
Display messages .......................... 237
Displaying a service message ........ 318
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 173
Factory settings submenu ............. 235
Important safety notes .................. 223
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 232
Lighting submenu .......................... 233
Menu overview .............................. 226
Message memory .......................... 238
Navigation menu ............................ 227
On and Offroad menu .................... 235
Operation ....................................... 224
RACETIMER ................................... 236
Settings menu ............................... 232
Standard display ............................ 226
Telephone menu ............................ 229
Trip menu ...................................... 226
Vehicle submenu ........................... 233
Video DVD operation ..................... 229 Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 28
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 26
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
O uts
ide temperature display ........... 223
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 62
P Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 372
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 321
Panic alarm .......................................... 41
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 89
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 92
Operating ......................................... 91
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Reversing feature ............................. 89
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 153
Parking brake ................................ 154
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 104
Rear view camera .......................... 191
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Pilot .................................. 187
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 186
Driving system ............................... 184
Function/notes ............................. 184
Important safety notes .................. 184
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 18716
Index
Important safety notes
G WARNIN G
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipmen t integrate d in th e vehi-
cle while driving , you will be distracte d from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of th e vehicle. Ther e is a ris k of an accident.
Only operate th e equipmen t when th e traffic
situation permits. If you are no t sur e that this
is possible , park th e vehicl e payin g attention
to traffic condition s and operate th e equip-
men t when th e vehicl e is stationary.
You must observ e th e legal requirements for th e
country in whic h you are currentl y driving when
operating th e on-board computer.
G WARNIN G
If th e instrumen t cluste r has faile d or mal-
functioned, you may no t recognize function
restriction s in systems relevan t to safety. The
operating safet y of your vehicl e may be
impaired . Ther e is a ris k of an accident.
Pull ove r as soo n as it is saf e to do so and
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The on-board computer only shows message s or
warning s from certain systems in th e multifunc-
tion display. You should therefor e mak e sur e
your vehicl e is operating safely at all times .
Fo r an overview, see th e instrumen t panel illus-
tration ( Y
page 34).
PLUG ‑ IN HYBRID vehicles: pleas e be sur e to
read th e separat e operating instructions. Oth-
erwise, you may no t recognize dangers.
Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in th e instrumen t cluster, in th e dis-
plays and th e control s in th e vehicl e interior can
be adjusted usin g th e brightness control knob.
The brightness control knob is locate d on th e
botto m lef t of th e instrumen t cluste r
( Y
page 34). X
Turn th e brightness control knob clockwise or
counter-clockwise.
If you tur n th e ligh t switch to X , ` or
X , th e brightness is dependen t upon th e
brightness of th e ambien t light.
i The ligh t sensor in th e instrumen t cluste r
automatically control s th e brightness of th e
multifunction display.
In daylight, th e displays in th e instrumen t
cluste r are no t illuminated.
Speedometer with segments The segments in th e speedometer indicat e
whic h spee d range is available. R
Cruis e control activated ( Y
page 166):
The segments ligh t up from th e store d spee d
to th e maximum speed. R
Distanc e Pilot DISTRONI C is activated
( Y
page 168):
On e or two segments in th e set spee d range
ligh t up. R
Distanc e Pilot DISTRONI C detects a vehicl e in
fron t moving mor e slowly than th e store d
speed:
The segments between th e spee d of th e vehi-
cle in fron t and th e store d spee d ligh t up.
Tachometer
! Do no t driv e in th e overrevving range, as this
could damag e th e engine.
The red ban d in th e tachometer indicates th e
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel suppl y is interrupted to protect th e
engin e when th e red ban d is reached.
Outside temperature display You should pay special attention to road condi-
tion s when temperatures are aroun d freezing
point.
Bea r in min d that th e outside temperature dis-
play indicates th e temperature measured and
does no t record th e road temperature.
The outside temperature display is in th e multi-
function display ( Y
page 225).Displays and operation 223
On-board computer and displays Z