Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
We urge you to read this Operator's Manual
carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehi-
cle before driving. For your own safety and a
longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and
warning notices in this Operator's Manual.
Ignoring them could result in damage to the
vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow
instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty.
The equipment or product designation of your
vehicle may vary depending on:
RModel
ROrder
RCountry specification
RAvailability
Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right to
introduce changes in the following areas:
RDesign
REquipment
RTechnical features
The equipment in your vehicle may therefore
differ from that shown in the descriptions and
illustrations.
The following are integral components of the
vehicle:
RDigital Operator's Manual
RPrinted Operator's Manual
RMaintenance Booklet
REquipment-dependent supplements
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all
times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all
documents on to the new owner.
Your Operator's Manual:
Digital form inside the vehicle
The Digital Operator's Manual provides
comprehensive and specifically adapted
information on your vehicle's equipment
and multimedia system. It contains infor-
mative animations, individual language
settings and an intuitive search function.
Booklet inside the vehicle
In addition to this manual and the afore-
mentioned digital media, you also have the
option to obtain a comprehensive printed
version of the Supplement for your multi-
media system from your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Digital form via the Internet
The Operator's Manual on the Internet pro-
vides easy access to all information
regarding your vehicle and multimedia sys-
tem. It also provides helpful animations,
interesting background information and a
wide array of search options.
Digital form as an App
Using the Mercedes-Benz Guides App, you
can view all the information on your vehicle
and multimedia system via mobile Internet
or download it independently of network
access. Available for smartphones or tab-
lets.
Please note that the Mercedes-Benz Guides App
may not yet be available in your country.
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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
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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
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Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 101
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 101
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 101
Setting ........................................... 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 103
Storing the parking position .......... 102
External audio source
Connecting .................................... 252
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 254
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 246
Features ............................................. 257
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 330
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 321
MOExtended tires .......................... 289
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 288
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 289
Floormats ........................................... 271
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 328
Two-way radio ................................ 328
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 332
Consumption statistics .................. 191
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 190
Displaying the range ...................... 190
Driving tips .................................... 141
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 331
Important safety notes .................. 331
Problem (malfunction) ................... 137
Refueling ........................................ 135
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 331
Fuel filler flap
Closing ........................................... 137
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 331
Problem (malfunction) ................... 137 Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 301
Before changing ............................. 301
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 301
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 302
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 301
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 302
Important safety notes .................. 301
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 271
General notes ................................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 269
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 71
Problems when programming ........2 70
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 269
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 270
Gasoline ............................................. 331
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 202
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box ...........................................2 54
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 42
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 82
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 245
Touchpad ....................................... 245
Hazard warning lamps ......................106
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) .......... 97
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 93
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 94
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 200
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Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) .............. .156
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ........... 68
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 147
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 53
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
General notes ................................ 145
MAGIC BODY CONTROL ................ 156
Night View Assist Plus ................... 177
PARKTRONIC ................................. 160
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®Brake .............................6 8
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Rear view camera .......................... 167
ROAD SURFACE SCAN .................. 158
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 176
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 203
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) ..............................................2 50
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 251
Frequencies ................................... 328
Installation ..................................... 328
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 195
Transmission output (maximum) .... 328
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 4
MOExtended tires .............................. 289
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 326
Mounting a new wheel ................... 325
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 22Raising
the vehicl
e ......................... 323
Removing a wheel .......................... 325
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 322
MP3
Operation ....................................... 194
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 42
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 88
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 187
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 43
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 42
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 191
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 42
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 179
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes .............................1 77
Pedestrian and animal recogni-
tion ................................................ 178
Problem (malfunction) ................... 180
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 198
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 120
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 52
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 6
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Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 41
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 41
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 61
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 42
Seat belt .......................................... 42
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 52
Odometer ........................................... 190
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 202
Assistance graphic menu ............... 197
Assistance menu ........................... 197
Display messages .......................... 203
Displaying a service message ........ 279
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 151
Factory settings ............................. 202
Head-up display ............................. 188
Important safety notes .................. 186
Instrument cluster menu ............... 201
Lights menu ................................... 201
Media menu ................................... 194
Menu overview .............................. 189
Message memory .......................... 203
Navigation menu ............................ 191
Operation ....................................... 187
Radio menu ................................... 193
Service menu ................................. 197
Settings menu ............................... 197
Standard display ............................ 190
Telephone menu ............................ 195 Trip menu ...................................... 190
Video DVD operation ..................... 195
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 28
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 24
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 26
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Outside temperature display ........... 186
Overhead co ntrol panel
...................... 38
P
Paint code number ............................ 329
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 282
Panic alarm .......................................... 41
Panorama roof ..................................... 88
Parcel net hooks ............................... 256
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 137
Parking brake ................................ 139
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 102
Rear view camera .......................... 167
Switching off the engine ................ 138
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 139
Applying or releasing manually ...... 139
Display message ............................ 206
Electric parking brake .................... 139
Emergency braking ........................ 140
General notes ................................ 139
Releasing automatically ................. 140
Warning lamp ................................. 236
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 105
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PARKTRONICDeactivating/activating ................. 162
Driving system ...............................1 60
Function/notes .............................1 60
Important safety notes .................. 160
Problem (malfunction) ................... 163
Range of the sensors ..................... 161
Warning display ............................. 162
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 213
Indicator lamps ................................ 42
Problem (malfunction) ................... 213
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 117
Problem (malfunction) ................... 118
Setting the perfume intensity
(multimedia system) ...................... 247
Vial ................................................ 117
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 61
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 285
Power locks ......................................... 79
Power washers .................................. 281
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 210
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 199
Display message ............................ 210
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 239
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 210
Operation ......................................... 56
Program selector button .................. 131
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71
Immobilizer ...................................... 71 Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 124
General notes ................................ 124
Hill start assist ............................... 124
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
Quick access for telephone
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 245
R
Radiator cover ................................... 274
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 193
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Reading lamp ..................................... 108
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 119
Stowage compartment .................. 255
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Rear seats
Overview .......................................... 40
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 284
Displays in the COMAND display ... 168
Function/notes ............................. 167
Rear window blind ............................ 258
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 116
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101
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Seat backrest display message ..... 229
Seat heating .................................... 96
Seat heating problem ...................... 97
Seat ventilation ................................ 96
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 103
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............ 97
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 96
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 96
Section
Wheels and tires ............................ 303
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 256
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 286
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 284
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 333
Coolant (engine) ............................ 333
Engine oil ....................................... 332
Fuel ................................................ 331
Important safety notes .................. 330
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 334
Washer fluid ................................... 334
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 202
On-board computer ....................... 197
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 202
Side impact air bag ............................. 48
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 215 Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Important safety information ........... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88
Resetting ......................................... 87
Reversing feature ............................. 85
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Opera
tor's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 75
Changing the programming ............. 74
Checking the battery ....................... 75
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Display message ............................ 230
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 74
Loss ................................................. 76
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Overview .......................................... 72
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 121
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 76
Starting the engine ........................ 123
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 123
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Snow chains ...................................... 305
Sockets
Center console .............................. 260
General notes ................................ 260
Rear compartment ......................... 260
Trunk ............................................. 260
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 243
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 201
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