Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................24
Introduction .......................................... .24
Operation ............................................... 24
Introduction ......................................... 25
Protecting the environment ...................2 5
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .25
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 ...................................... 37
Overhead control panel .........................3 8
Door control panel ................................. 39
Rear seats ............................................. 40
Safety ................................................... 41
Panic alarm ............................................ 41
Occupant safety .................................... 41
Children in the vehicle ........................... 57
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 61
Driving safety systems ........................... 61
Protection against theft .........................7 1
Opening and closing...........................72
SmartKey ............................................... 72
Doors ..................................................... 78
Trunk ..................................................... 80
Side windows ......................................... 85
Panorama roof ....................................... 88
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....91
Correct driver's seat position ................9 1
Seats ..................................................... 91
Steering wheel ....................................... 98 Mirrors ................................................. 100
Memory function ................................. 102
Lights and windshield wipers
..........104
Exterior lighting ................................... 104
Interior lighting .................................... 108
Replacing bulbs ................................... 108
Windshield wipers ................................ 108
Climate control ................................. 111
Overview of climate control systems ... 111
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 113
Setting the air vents ............................ 118
Driving and parking ..........................120
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 120
Driving ................................................. 120
Automatic transmission ....................... 128
Refueling ............................................. 135
Parking ................................................ 137
Driving tips .......................................... 140
Driving systems ................................... 145
On-board computer and displays ....186
Important safety notes ........................ 186
Displays and operation ........................ 186
Menus and submenus ......................... 189
Display messages ................................ 203
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 231
Multimedia system ...........................242
General notes ...................................... 242
Important safety notes ........................ 242
Function restrictions ............................ 242
Operating system ................................ 243
Stowage and features ......................253
Stowage areas ..................................... 253
Features .............................................. 257
Maintenance and care ......................273
Engine compartment ........................... 273
2Contents
1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 160
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .284
Function/notes .............................1 71
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes ................................ 62
Warning lamp ................................. 234
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 251
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 113
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 179
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 199
Display message ............................ 221
Function/information .................... 180
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ............................. 156
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 199
Display message ............................ 221
Function/information .................... 183
Active multicontour seat .................... 95
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 164
Display message ............................ 221
Exiting a parking space .................. 166
Function/notes ............................. 163 Important safety notes .................. 163
Parking .......................................... 165
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 66
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 159
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ............................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Additional speedometer ................... 201
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 333
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 243
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 53
Display message ............................ 213
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Imp ortant sa
fety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 48
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Side impact air bag .......................... 48
Window curtain air bag .................... 49
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 119
Important safety notes .................. 118
Rear ............................................... 119
Setting ........................................... 118
Setting the center air vents ........... 119
Setting the side air vents ............... 119
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............ 97
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 158
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71
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Battery (vehicle)Charging ........................................ 294
Display message ............................ 217
Important safety notes .................. 292
Jump starting ................................. 295
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 251
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 250
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Telephony ...................................... 250
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 209
Notes ............................................. 333
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 62
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 333
Display message ............................ 204
EBD .................................................. 68
High-performance brake system .... 144
Hill start assist ............................... 124
HOLD function ............................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 142
Maintenance .................................. 143
Parking brake ................................ 139
Riding tips ...................................... 142
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 288
see Flat tire
see Towing away Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)
................................... 35
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 187
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 26
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 247
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 247
Camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 284
Car wash ........................................ 280
Carpets .......................................... 287
Display ........................................... 285
Exhaust pipe .................................. 284
Exterior lights ................................ 283
General notes ................................ 280
Interior ........................................... 285
Matte finish ................................... 282
Night View Assist Plus ................... 285
Paint .............................................. 282
Plastic trim .................................... 285
Power washer ................................ 281
Rear view camera .......................... 284
Roof lining ...................................... 287
Seat belt ........................................ 286
Seat cover ..................................... 286
Selector lever ................................ 286
Sensors ......................................... 284
Steering wheel ............................... 286
Trim pieces .................................... 286
Washing by hand ........................... 281
Wheels ........................................... 282
Windows ........................................ 283
Wiper blades .................................. 283
Wooden trim .................................. 286
6Index
CDsee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 194
Center console
Overview .......................................... 37
Stowage space .............................. 25 4
Center console in the rear com-
partment
Stowage compartment .................. 255
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 72
Changing the media source .............194
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 61
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 59
On the front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 60
Top Tether ....................................... 60
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Cigarette lighter ................................ 259
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 283
Climate control
Adjusting the footwell tempera-
ture (multimedia system) ............... 248
Automatic climate control ............. 112
Controlling automatically ............... 114
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 113
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 248
Defrosting the windows ................. 115
Defrosting the windshield .............. 115
ECO start/stop function ................ 112
General notes ................................ 111
Indicator lamp ................................ 113
Ionization ....................................... 118
Ionization (multimedia system) ...... 247
Notes on using the automatic cli -
ma
te control .................................. 112
Overview ........................................ 246
Overview of systems ...................... 111
Perfume atomizer .......................... 117 Perfume atomizer (multimedia
system) .......................................... 247
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 116
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 113
Refrigerant ..................................... 334
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 335
Setting the air distribution ............. 114
Setting the air vents ...................... 118
Setting the airflow ......................... 115
Setting the climate mode ............... 114
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 247
Setting the temperature ................ 114
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 116
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 116
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 116
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 115
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ............................... 248
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 246
Climate control system
Climate control .............................. 112
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 33
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 198
Display message ............................ 209
Operation/notes .............................. 64
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Combination switch .......................... 105
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 191
Controller ........................................... 243
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
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Coolant (engine)Checking the level ........................ .277
Display message ............................ 216
Filling capacity ............................... 334
Important safety notes .................. 333
Temperature gauge ........................ 187
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Coolbox .............................................. 260
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes .............................1 06
Crosswind Assist ................................. 68
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ................... 156
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ...............68
Cruise control
Calling up the speed last stored .... 146
Cruise control lever ....................... 146
Deactivating ................................... 146
Display message ............................ 225
Driving system ............................... 145
Function/notes ............................. 145
General notes ................................ 145
Important safety notes .................. 145
Setting a speed .............................. 146
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 146
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 257
Important safety notes .................. 257
Rear compartment ......................... 257
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 194
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ............................. 104 Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 201
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
Diagnostics connection ...................... 29
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 24
Introduction ..................................... 24
Digital speedometer ......................... 191
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 128
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 278
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 203
Driving systems ............................. 219
Engine ............................................ 216
General notes ................................ 203
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 203
Introduction ................................... 203
Lights ............................................. 215
Safety systems .............................. 204
SmartKey ....................................... 230
Tires ............................................... 226
Vehicle ........................................... 227
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 239
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 65
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 148
Activation conditions ..................... 148
Cruise control lever ....................... 148
Deactivating ................................... 152
Display message ............................ 223
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 151
Driving tips .................................... 152
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 149
Function/notes ............................. 147
Important safety notes .................. 147
Setting a speed .............................. 150
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 151
Stopping ........................................ 150
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Displays and operating .................. 189
Function/notes ............................. 188
Important safety notes .................. 188
Selecting displays .......................... 200
Setting the position ....................... 200
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 103
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 107
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 105
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 106
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Hill start assist .................................. 124
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 155
Activation conditions ..................... 155
Deactivating ................................... 155
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ............................. 154
General notes ................................ 154
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Hood
Closing ........................................... 274
Display message ............................ 229
Important safety notes .................. 273
Opening ......................................... 273
Horn ...................................................... 33
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 144
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 71
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 239
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 274
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 186
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 108
Control ........................................... 108
Manual control ............................... 108
Overview ........................................ 108
Reading lamp ................................. 108
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
J
Jack Using ............................................. 323
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 295
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 121
Start/Stop button .......................... 121
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 73
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Deactivation ..................................... 73
Locking ............................................ 73
Start function ................................... 74
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 131
Knee bag .............................................. 48
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 59
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 215
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Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)Important safety notes .................. 334
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 135
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 268
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 269
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 108
Reporting safety defects .................... 29
Rescue card ......................................... 30
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 218
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 116
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 211
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 236
Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Reversing feature
Roller sunblind ................................. 88
Side windows ................................... 85
Trunk lid ........................................... 80
ROAD SURFACE SCAN ....................... 158
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 27
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof ................................. 88
Rear window .................................. 258
Roller sunblind for the panorama
roof
Opening and closing ........................ 89
Operating ......................................... 88
Resetting ......................................... 89
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 287
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 335
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 57
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 251
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Selecting ........................................ 194
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Seat
Adjusting the front-passenger
seat from the driver's seat ............... 93
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 46
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Correct usage .................................. 44
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 43
Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Seating
Seating comfort package ................. 95
Seating comfort package ................... 95
Seats
Active multicontour seat .................. 95
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 92
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 93
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 103
Cleaning the cover ......................... 286
Correct driver's seat position ........... 91
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system ............... 99
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................. 95
Important safety notes .................... 91
Index17
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 250
Display message ............................ 230
In troduction .................................. .195
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 195
Number from the phone book ........1 96
Redialing ........................................ 196
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 196
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 42
Switching between mobile
phones ...........................................2 51
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 187
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 02
Outside temperature ......................1 86
Setting (climate control) ................ 114
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 202
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 309
Checking manually ........................ 309
Display message ............................ 226
Maximum ....................................... 308
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 291
Notes ............................................. 307
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 291
Recommended ............................... 306
Using the TIREFIT kit ......................2 90
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 310
Function/notes .............................3 09
General notes ................................ 309
Important safety notes .................. 309
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 312
Restarting ...................................... 311
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Warning message .......................... 311
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 289
Storage location ............................ 288
Tire pressu
re not reached .............. 291
Tire pressure reached .................... 291
Using ............................................. 290 Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 320
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 319
Bar (definition) ............................... 319
Changing a wheel .......................... 321
Characteristics .............................. 319
Checking ........................................ 303
Curb weight (definition) ................. 320
Definition of terms ......................... 319
Direction of rotation ...................... 322
Display message ............................ 226
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 321
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 319
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 319
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 320
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 320
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 320
Important safety notes .................. 303
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 320
Information on driving .................... 303
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 320
Labeling (overview) ........................ 316
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 321
Load index ..................................... 318
Load index (definition) ................... 320
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 320
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 320
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 320
Maximum tire load ......................... 318
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 320
MOExtended tires .......................... 304
Optional equipme nt w
eight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 321
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 320
Replacing ....................................... 321
Service life ..................................... 304
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