Segments ...................................... 206
Selecting the display unit ............... 215
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 126
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 126
STEER CONTROL .................................. 69
Steering
Display message ............................ 248
Steering Pilot
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 243
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 97
Button overview ............................... 34
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 207
Cleaning ......................................... 304
Important safety notes .................... 97
Steering wheel heating .................... 98
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 102
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 136
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 218
Stowage areas ................................... 270
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 271
Center console .............................. 272
Center console (rear) ..................... 272
Cup holders ................................... 277
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 272
Glove box ....................................... 271
Important safety information ......... 270
Stowage net ................................... 272
Stowage net ....................................... 272
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 323
Sun visor ............................................ 279 Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 173
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 218
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 27
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 121
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 268
T
Tachometer ........................................ 206
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 247
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 78
Limiting the opening angle ............... 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 358
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 81
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 80
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 79
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 352
Information .................................... 350
Tires/wheels ................................. 345
Trailer loads ................................... 361
Vehicle data ................................... 358
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 213
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 267
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 266
Display message ............................ 248
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 212
Number from the phone book ........ 213
Redialing ........................................ 213
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 213
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
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PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................340
Replacing ....................................... 341
Service life ..................................... 322
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 340
Snow chains .................................. 323
Speed rating (definition) ................ 339
Storing ...........................................3 41
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 338
Summer tires in winter .................. 323
Temperature .................................. 335
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 340
Tire bead (definition) ......................3 40
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 340
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 339
Tire size (data) ............................... 345
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 335
Tire tread ....................................... 322
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 340
Total load limit (definition) ............. 340
Traction ......................................... 334
Traction (definition) ....................... 340
Tread wear ..................................... 334
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 340
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 334
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 339
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 340
Wheel and tire combination ........... 345
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 339
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 57
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 318
Important safety notes .................. 316
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 361
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 304
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 202
Decoupling a traile r ....................... 204
Dri
ving tips .................................... 200
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66 Important safety notes .................. 199
Installing the ball coupling ............. 201
Lights display message .................. 233
Mounting dimensions .................... 361
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 174
Power supply ................................. 205
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 128
Removing the ball coupling ............ 205
Trailer loads ................................... 361
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 316
Installing the towing eye ................ 317
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 318
Removing the towing eye ............... 317
Transporting the vehicle ................ 318
With both axles on the ground ....... 317
Towing eye ......................................... 306
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ............................. 190
Important safety notes .................. 190
Instrument cluster display ............. 190
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 204
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 197
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 199
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 204
Transfer case ..................................... 139
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 134
Transporting the vehicle .................. 318
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 156
Driving downhill ............................. 157
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 156
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 305
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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
is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
!The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 358).
You should preferably place luggage or loads in
the cargo compartment. Observe the loading
guidelines (
Ypage 270).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo com-
partment. You could otherwise lock yourself
out.
You can:
Rclose the tailgate manually from outside
Ropen and close the tailgate automatically
from outside
Ropen and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
Rlimit the opening angle of the tailgate
Runlock the tailgate from inside with the emer- gency release
Tailgate reversing feature
The tailgate is equipped with automatic obstacle
detection with reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the tailgate when automati-
cally opening or closing, this procedure is stop- ped. If the tailgate is stopped during the closing
procedure, it will open again automatically. The
automatic obstacle recognition with reversing
feature is only an aid. It is not a substitute for
your attentiveness when opening and closing
the tailgate.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not respond:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
Rover the last Óin (8 mm) of the closing
movement
The reversing feature cannot prevent some-
one from becoming trapped in these situa-
tions in particular. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress the Fbutton on the SmartKey, or
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door or
Rpress the closing or locking button on the
tailgate or
Rpull the handle on the tailgate
Opening and closing manually from
outside
Opening
XPress the %button on the SmartKey.
XPress handle for the tailgate :.
The tailgate opens automatically.
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Opening and closing
Z
Closing
XPull the tailgate down using recess:.
You can release the tailgate as soon as the
tailgate starts to close.
XLock the vehicle if necessary with the &
button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
iIf a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the cargo
compartment, the tailgate will not lock.
Opening/closing automatically from
outside
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate. More-
over, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area
during the closing process. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
Rpress the Fbutton on the SmartKey.
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
Rpress the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
Rpull the handle on the tailgate
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
!The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate is
opening or closing.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 358).
iNotes on the automatic reversing feature for
the tailgate (Ypage 79).
Opening the tailgate automatically
You can open the tailgate automatically with the
SmartKey or with the handle for the tailgate.
XPress and hold the Fbutton on the Smart-
Key until the tailgate opens.
or
XWhen the tailgate is unlocked, pull the tailgate
handle and let it go again immediately.
or
XWith the tailgate stopped in an intermediate
position, pull the tailgate upwards.
You can release the tailgate as soon as the
tailgate starts to open.
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Opening and closing
Closing the tailgate automatically
XTo close:press closing button :in the tail-
gate.
or
XPress and hold the Fbutton on the Smart-
Key until the tailgate closes. The SmartKey
must be located in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle.
You can release the button as soon as the
tailgate starts to close.
or
XPull the tailgate downwards slightly.
You can release the tailgate as soon as the
tailgate starts to close.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: you can simultane-
ously close and lock the tailgate.
XPress locking button ;in the tailgate.
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected outside the
vehicle, the tailgate closes and locks. All the
doors must be shut and the SmartKey located
in the vicinity of the tailgate.
iThe tailgate cannot be opened and closed
with the SmartKey if there is a SmartKey in the
ignition.
If the tailgate touches an object while closing,
the closing procedure is interrupted and the
tailgate reopens.
iIf a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the cargo
compartment, the tailgate will not lock.
Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate. In addi-
tion, people may be standing in the closing
area or may enter the closing area, e.g. chil-
dren, during the closing procedure. There is a
risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Release the remote operating switch imme-
diately if somebody becomes trapped. To re-
open the tailgate pull on the remote operating
switch.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
!The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate is
opening or closing.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 358).
iNotes on the automatic reversing feature for
the tailgate (Ypage 79).
Cargo compartment81
Opening and closing
Z
Opening and closing
XTo open:pull remote operating switch :for
the tailgate until the tailgate opens.
XTo close: turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2
in the ignition lock.
XPress remote operating switch for tailgate :
until the tailgate is completely closed.
You can open and close the tailgate from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary and
unlocked.
Limiting the opening angle of the tail- gate
General notes
!Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the open-
ing angle. The tailgate could otherwise be
damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle out-
side.
Activating
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate.
This is possible in the top half of its opening
range, up to approximately 4 in (10 cm) before
the stop.
XTo open the tailgate: pull the handle on the
tailgate.
XTo stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the closing button in the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside
of the tailgate again.
XTo save the position:
press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until two short
tones sound.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
Deactivating
XPress and hold the closing button in the tail-
gate until you hear a short tone.
Tailgate emergency release
General notes
!The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 358).
If the tailgate can no longer be unlocked:
Rusing the SmartKey, or
Rusing the remote operating switch in the door
control panel:
Use the emergency release.
Opening
XFold the rear seat backrest forward
(Ypage 274).
XTake mechanical key ;out of the SmartKey
(Ypage 73).
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Opening and closing
Ran obstacle has been detected in the lane in
which you are driving.
Rwhen a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire
has been detected and displayed.
There is a possibility that the Active Lane Keep- ing Assist could misjudge the given traffic sit-
uation. An inappropriate brake application may
be interrupted at any time if you:
Rsteer slightly in the opposite direction.
Rswitch on the turn signal.
Rclearly brake or accelerate.
A lane-correcting brake application is interrup-
ted automatically if:
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP®,
PRE-SAFE®Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist.
Rlane markings are no longer detected.
Switching on Active Lane Keeping Assist
XSwitch on Active Lane Keeping Assist using
the on-board computer; to do so, select
Standard
or Adaptive(Ypage 215).
If you drive at speeds above 40 mph
(60 km/h) and lane markings are detected,
the lines in the assistance graphics display
(
Ypage 214) are shown in green. Active Lane
Keeping Assist is ready for use.
If Standard
is selected, no warning vibration
occurs if:
Ryou switch on the turn signals. In this event,
the warnings are suppressed for a certain
period of time.
Ra driving safety system intervenes, such as
ABS, BAS or ESP®.
When Adaptive
is selected, no warning vibra-
tion occurs if:
Ryou switch on the turn signals. In this event,
the warnings are suppressed for a certain
period of time.
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ABS, BAS or ESP®.
Ryou accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown.
Ryou brake hard.
Ryou steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid an
obstacle or change lanes quickly.
Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend.
Towing a trailer
When you attach a trailer, make sure you have
correctly established the electrical connection.
This can be accomplished by checking the trailer lighting. Lane-correcting brake application does
not take place when towing a trailer. Active Lane
Keeping Assist is not activated and the lines in
the assistance graphic are gray.
Towing a trailer
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Installing an unsuitable ball coupling may
result in overloading of the trailer tow hitch
and the rear axle. This applies especially if the ball coupling in question is longer or angled
differently. This could seriously impair the
driving characteristics and the trailer can
come loose. There is a risk of an accident.
You should only ever install a ball coupling
that has the permissible dimensions and that
is designed to meet your trailer-towing
requirements. Do not modify the ball coupling
or the trailer tow hitch.
You will find the values approved by the manu-
facturer on the vehicle identification plates and
those for the towing vehicle under "Technical
data" (
Ypage 361).
GWARNING
If the ball coupling is not installed correctly or not secured with the bolt provided and the
corresponding spring cotter, the trailer may
come loose. There is a risk of an accident.
Always install and secure the ball coupling as
described. Before every journey, ensure that
the ball coupling is secured with the bolt and
the corresponding spring cotter.
GWARNING
When the vehicle/trailer combination begins
to lurch, you could lose control of it. The vehi- cle/trailer combination could even rollover.
There is a risk of an accident.
On no account should you attempt to
straighten up the vehicle/trailer combination
by increasing the speed. Reduce vehicle
speed and do not countersteer. Apply the
brake as necessary.
Towing a trailer199
Driving and parking
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