
AlarmATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ........ .71
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 71
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 71
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 256
Ashtray ............................................... 259
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 198
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 198
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 278
Hiding a service message .............. 278
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 278
Service message ............................ 277
Special service requirements ......... 278
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 71
Function ........................................... 71
Switching off the alarm .................... 71
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 200
Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ............................. 176
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 216
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 279
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 128
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 128
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 134
Automatic drive program ............... 135
Changing gear ............................... 134
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 131
Display message ............................ 227
Drive program display .................... 132
Drivi ng ti
ps .................................... 134
Emergency running mode .............. 138
Engaging drive position .................. 132
Engaging neutral ............................ 132
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 131
Engaging reverse gear ................... 131
Engaging the park position ............ 131
Kickdown ....................................... 134
Manual drive program .................... 135
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 136
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 203
Overview ........................................ 131
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Program selector button ................ 134
Pulling away ................................... 127
Starting the engine ........................ 126
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 135
Transmission position display ........ 132
Transmission positions .................. 133
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 138
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 253
B
Back button ....................................... 244
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 216
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Important safety notes .................... 63
Index5

Adjusting (rear) ................................ 97
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 201
Displays and operating .................. 190
Function/notes ............................. 189
Important safety notes .................. 189
Selecting displays .......................... 201
Setting the position ....................... 201
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 110
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 108
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 109
Display message ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Hill start assist .................................. 127
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 159
Activation conditions ..................... 158
Deactivating ................................... 159
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 158
General notes ................................ 158
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Hood
Closing ........................................... 273
Display message ............................ 229
Important safety notes .................. 272
Opening ......................................... 272
Horn ...................................................... 33
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 148
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 70 Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 240
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 273
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 187
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 111
Control ........................................... 111
Manual control ............................... 111
Overview ........................................ 111
Reading lamp ................................. 111
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
J
Jack Using ............................................. 322
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 294
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 124
Start/Stop button .......................... 124
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 73
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Deactivation ..................................... 73
Locking ............................................ 73
Start function ................................... 74
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 134
Knee bag .............................................. 48
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
12Index

Speed, controllingsee Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 202
Digital ............................................ 192
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 187
Selecting the display unit ............... 202
Standing lamps
Display message ............................2 16
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 124
Key positions ................................. 125
Removing ....................................... 125
Starting the engine ........................ 126
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 125
STEER CONTROL .................................. 70
Steering
Display message ............................ 229
Warning lamps ............................... 242
Steering Assist
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 225
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 188
Cleaning ......................................... 286
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 102
Important safety notes .................. 101
Paddle shifters ............................... 135
Steering wheel heating .................. 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........135Stop&Go Pilot
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Stowage areas ................................... 254
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 56
Center console .............................. 255
Center console in rear compart-
ment ..................... ......................... 256
C
up holders ................................... 258
Door ............................................... 256
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 55
Glove box ....................................... 255
Important safety information ......... 254
Rear ............................................... 256
Rear seat backrest ......................... 256
Stowage net ................................... 257
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 257
Stowage space
Parcel net retainers ....................... 257
Securing a load .............................. 257
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 258
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 304
Sun visor ............................................ 259
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 160
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 203
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 119
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 252
T
Tachometer ........................................ 187
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 216
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 329
Information .................................... 327
Tires/wheels ................................. 325
Vehicle data ................................... 334
Index19

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers135
;Combination switch108
=Horn
?Instrument cluster34
ADIRECT SELECT lever131
BOverhead control panel38
CControl panel for:
ÜLowering the rear seat
head restraints97
Moves the seat-belt extender
forwards44
PASSENGER AIRBAG indica-
tor lamps42
Adjusting the brightness of
the instrument lighting and
the multimedia system dis-
play
DClimate control systems114
EIgnition lock124
Start/Stop button124
FunctionPage
FAdjusts the steering wheel101
Steering wheel heating101
GCruise control lever149
HElectric parking brake142
IDiagnostics connection29
JOpens the hood272
KLight switch107
LControl panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot156
Switching on Active Lane
Keeping Assist184
Deactivating PARKTRONIC161
Switching on the 360° cam-
era172
Activating Night View Assist178
Switching on the head-up
display189
Cockpit33
At a glance

Center console
FunctionPage
:ÜSwitches the multime-
dia system on/off244
;Adjusts the volume244
=è ECO start/stop func-
tion129
?Touchpad245
Telephone keypad (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions)
AOpens/closes the soft top89
BOpens/closes all side win-
dows85
CAIRCAP91
DÉ Sets the vehicle level159
EeAdjusts the suspension
settings160
FÛ Selects the drive pro-
gram/program selector but-
ton
134
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
Ñ Selects the drive pro-
gram/program selector but-
ton
134
FunctionPage
G% Back button244
HTSeat adjustment but-
ton95
IØ Navigation button; see
the Digital Operator's Man-
ual
J$ Radio button; see Digi-
tal Operator's Manual
K£ Hazard warning lamps109
LÕMedia button; see the
Digital Operator's Manual
M% Telephone, address
book and Internet button;
see the Digital Operator's
Manual)
NØ Vehicle functions/
system settings button; see
the Digital Operator's Man-
ual
OController244
Center console37
At a glance

Panic alarm
XTo arm:press!button :for approx-
imately one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed.
XTo disarm: press!button :again.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi- cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident.
The restraint system can also reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants are subjected during
an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
Rseat belt system
Rair bags
Rchild restraint system
Rchild seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times, all vehicle occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly
(Ypage 44)
Rhave adjusted their seat and head restraint
properly (Ypage 94). As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the correct
driver's seat position (
Ypage 94).
You also have to make sure that an air bag can
inflate properly if deployed (
Ypage 46).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the air bag
increases the level of protection for vehicle
occupants in the event of an accident. For exam-
ple, if, in the event of an accident, the protection
offered by the seat belt is sufficient, the air bags are not deployed. When an accident occurs, only
the air bags that increase protection in that par-ticular accident situation are deployed. How-
ever, seat belts and air bags generally do not
protect against objects penetrating the vehicle
from the outside.
Information on restraint system operation can
be found under "Triggering of the Emergency
Tensioning Devices and air bags" (
Ypage 54).
For information on children traveling with you in
the vehicle and on child restraint systems, see
"Children in the vehicle" (
Ypage 57).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to the restraint system may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail in an
accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify components of the
restraint system to accommodate a person
with disabilities, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only:
for further information contact our Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1‑800‑367‑6372).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use
driving aids which have been approved specifi-
cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Occupant safety41
Safety
Z

Always make sure that the seat-belt extenderis retracted during a journey.
If the seat-belt extender does not retract auto-
matically, you can return it manually. Press the
seat-belt extender back to the stop before start-
ing the vehicle to do so. Returning the seat-belt
extender requires force.
The seat-belt extender for the driver and front
passenger helps you fasten your seat belt. Seat-
belt extender =is extended when the respec-
tive door is closed.
You can also extend seat-belt extender =with
seat-belt extender button ?.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
XPress seat-belt extender button ?.
Seat-belt extender =extends.
Seat-belt extender =is retracted again if:
Rthe belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt
buckle
Rthe belt tongue is not engaged in the seat belt
buckle within 60 seconds
In this case, you can extend seat-belt
extender =again. Press seat-belt extender
button ?again.
Rthe respective door is opened
Ryou release the seat backrest and fold it for-
wards
Rthe front-passenger seat remains unoccupied
If you then press seat-belt extender but-
ton ?, seat-belt extender =will not extend.
Basic illustration
XAdjust the seat (Ypage 94).
The seat backrest must be in an almost ver-
tical position.
XPull the seat belt smoothly out of seat-belt
extender =and engage belt tongue ;into
belt buckle :.
The seat belt on the driver’s seat and the
front-passenger seat may be tightened auto-
matically, see "Belt adjustment" (
Ypage 44).
XIf necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with a special seat belt retractor to
securely fasten child restraint systems in the
vehicle. Further information can be found under
"Special seat belt retractor" (
Ypage 58).
Releasing seat belts
!Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up.
Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue will be
trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism.
This could damage the door, the door trim
panel and the seat belt. Damaged seat belts
can no longer fulfill their protective function
and must be replaced. Visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Occupant safety45
Safety
Z

:PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
;PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated or
enabled.
XPress the Start/Stop button once or twice, or
turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simul-
taneously for approximately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, subsequently both indicator lamps are
off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the
front-passenger front air bag is able to deploy
in the event of an accident.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
then not be deployed in the event of an acci-
dent.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
front air bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
If the status of the front-passenger front air bagchanges while the vehicle is in motion, an air bag
display message appears in the instrument clus- ter (
Ypage 214). When the front-passenger
seat is occupied, always pay attention to the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp. Be
aware of the status of the front-passenger front
air bag both before and during the journey.
GWARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is
disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of an accident and cannot perform its intended
protective function. A person in the front-
passenger seat could then, for example, come
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
Rthe classification of the person in the front-passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat
Rthe front-passenger seat has been moved
back as far back as possible.
Rthe person is seated correctly.
Make sure, both before and during the jour-
ney, that the status of the front-passenger
front air bag is correct.
GWARNING
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off, the front-passenger front air bag
may deploy in the event of an accident. The
child could be struck by the air bag. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that the front-passenger front air
bag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
stays off, do not install a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat.
You can find more information on OCS under
"Problems with the Occupant Classification Sys-
tem" (
Ypage 53).
50Occupant safety
Safety