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
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 .................. 255
Ashtray ............................................... 259
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 279
Hiding a service message .............. 279
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 279
Service message ............................ 278
Special service requirements ......... 279
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 71
Function ........................................... 71
Switching off the alarm .................... 71
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 199
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 175
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 215
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 280
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 125
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 125
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 104
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 131
Automatic drive program ............... 132 Changing gear ............................... 131
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 128
Display message ............................ 227
Drive program display .................... 129
Driving tips .................................... 131
Emergency running mode .............. 135
Engaging drive positi
on .................. 129
Eng
aging neutral ............................ 129
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 128
Engaging reverse gear ................... 128
Engaging the park position ............ 128
Kickdown ....................................... 131
Manual drive program .................... 132
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 133
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 202
Overview ........................................ 128
Problem (malfunction) ................... 135
Program selector button ................ 131
Pulling away ................................... 124
Starting the engine ........................ 123
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 132
Transmission position display ........ 129
Transmission positions .................. 130
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 135
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 252
B
Back button ....................................... 243
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 215
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
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 75
Index5
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
8Index
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ...............................................153
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............7 9
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .72
Control panel .................................. .39
Display message ............................ 229
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking ....................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening (from inside) ...................... 78
Power closing .................................. 79
Drinking and driving ......................... 141
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 132
Manual ........................................... 132
Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 133
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 202
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 280
Driving Assistance package ............. 180
Driving on flooded roads .................. 144
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 62
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 64
Distance warning function ............... 65
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 68
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 68
STEER CONTROL ............................. 70
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 171
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 180 Active Body Control ABC ............... 156
Active Lane
Keep
ing Assist ............ 183
Active Parking Assist ..................... 163
AIRMATIC ...................................... 158
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 175
Cruise control ................................ 145
Display message ............................ 219
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 147
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 153
Driving Assistance package ........... 180
HOLD function ............................... 154
Night View Assist Plus ................... 177
PARKTRONIC ................................. 160
Rear view camera .......................... 167
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 176
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 144
Automatic transmission ................. 131
Brakes ........................................... 142
Break-in period .............................. 120
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 152
Downhill gradient ........................... 142
Drinking and driving ....................... 141
Driving in winter ............................. 144
Driving on flooded roads ................ 144
Driving on wet roads ...................... 144
Exhaust check ............................... 141
Fuel ................................................ 141
General .......................................... 140
Hydroplaning ................................. 144
Icy road surfaces ........................... 144
Important safety notes .................. 120
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 143
Snow chains .................................. 305
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 142
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 120
Wet road surface ........................... 143
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 195
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ................................ 99
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EASY-ENTRY system............................ 95
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive .......................... .100
Function/notes ................................ 99
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ................................ 68
ECO display
Function/notes .............................1 41
On-board computer ....................... 190
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 125
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 125
Deactivating/activating ................. 126
General information ....................... 125
Important safety notes .................. 124
Introduction ................................... 124
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................7 9
Trunk ............................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 79
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....2 6
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .237
Display message ............................ 216
ECO start/stop function ................ 124
Engine number ............................... 330
Irregular running ............................ 127
Jump-starting ................................. 295
Starting (important safety notes) ... 122
Starting problems .......................... 127
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 123
Starting via smartphone ................ 123
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 123 Switching off .................................. 138
Tow-starting
(vehi
cle) ..................... 300
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 76
Additives ........................................ 333
Checking the oil level ..................... 275
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 275
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 275
Display message ............................ 218
Filling capacity ............................... 333
General notes ................................ 332
Notes about oil grades ................... 332
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 275
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 02
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 42
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 202
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating ................. 197
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 67
Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes ................................ 66
General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 234
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 66
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 141
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Setting options .............................. 104
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101
10Index
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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Light sensor (display message).......2 15
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 106
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 104
Cornering light function ................. 106
Fogged up headlamps .................... 107
General notes ................................ 104
Hazard warning lamps ................... 106
High beam flasher .......................... 105
High-beam headlamps ................... 105
Light switch ................................... 104
Low-beam headlamps .................... 105
Parking lamps ................................ 105
Rear fog lamp ................................ 105
Setting exterior lighting ................. 104
Standing lamps .............................. 105
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 201
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 201
Turn signals ................................... 105
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 253
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................7 8
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off .......................... .105
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ..................................................9 5
M
M+S tires............................................ 305
Magic Body Control ........................... 156
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 90
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 282 MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 65
Display message ............................ 209
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 265
Downloading routes ....................... 268
Emergency call .............................. 262
General notes ................................ 261
Geo fencing ................................... 268
Info call button .............................. 264
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 67
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 267
Remote vehicle locking .................. 266
Roadside Assistance button .......... 263
Search & Send ............................... 265
Self-test ......................................... 262
Speed alert .................................... 268
System .......................................... 262
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 266
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 74
General notes .................................. 74
Inserting .......................................... 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 79
Removing ......................................... 74
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 79
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 255
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 194
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 102
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 171
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 62
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 183
Active Parking Assist ..................... 163
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 175
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with C
ross-Traffic Assist .................. 62
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