XConnect the cable providedin the cargo com-
partment to the trick lecharger.
XConnect the trick lecharger to 12 V socket :.
Consult the manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions on how to doso.
The tailgate can be closed, even ifa trick le
charger isconnected. Make sure that the con-
nector for both the connector cables isoutside
of the veh icle.
The connector can then separate ifthe veh icle is
moved, even ifyou forget to disconnect the con-
nector cables. This prevents damaging the
cables and the trick lecharger.
A trick lecharger connected to 12 V socket :
only maintains the current charge level of the
veh icle's electrical system battery. Ifthe veh i-
cle's electrical system battery is discharged, it
needs to becharged with a battery charger.
Driving tips
General driving tips
Important safety notes
GWAR NING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
wit hlimit ations, or not at all.This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You willrequire cons iderably
more effort to steer and brake. There isa risk
of an acc ident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If you operate mob ilecommunication equip-
ment when driving, you may be distracted
from the traff icsituation. You could also lose
control of the veh icle. There isa risk of an
acc iden t.
Only operate th is equipment when the veh icle
is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the country
in whic h you are driving. Some jur isdictions pro-
hibit thedriver from using a mob ilephone while
driv ing a veh icle. If
you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone
when the traff icsituation permits. Ifyou are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear inmind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a
dist ance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m)per sec-
ond.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
XThe tires should always be inflated to the rec-
ommended tire pressure.
XRemove unnecessary loads.
XWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
XAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
XHave all service and maintenance work car-
ried out at the specified intervals.
Fuel consumption also increases when driving in
cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in hilly ter-
rain.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Emission control
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
126Driving tips
Driving and parking
Deactivating theHOL Dfunction
The HOLD function is deactivated if:
Ryou depress th eaccelerator and th etrans -
missio nis in position hork
Ryou shift th etransmissio nto position j
Ryou apply th ebrake sagain wit h acertain
amount of pressure until th eHOL Ddisplay dis -
appears from th emultifunction display
Ryou secure th evehicle usin gth eelectric park-
in g brake
iAfte r atime, th eelectric parking brake
secure sth evehicle and relieves th eservic e
brake .
The electric parking brake secure sth evehicle
automatically if th eHOLD function is activated
when th evehicle is stationary and :
Rthedriver's seat belt is no tfastene dand th e
driver's doo ris ope n
Rtheengin eis switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched of fby th eEC Ostart/sto p
function
Ra syste mmalfunction occur s
Rthepowe rsupply is no tsufficien t
If th eelectric parking brake is no toperational, a
hor nwill soun dat regular intervals. The HOLD
function mus tthen be deactivated.
If amalfunction occurs, th etransmissio nmay
also be shifted to position jautomatically.
The Brake Immediately
messag emay also
appear in th emultifunction display.
XImmediately depress th ebrake firmly until th e
warnin gmessag ein th emultifunction display
goe sout .
The HOLD function is deactivated. If you turn of f
th eengine, take of fyour seat belt or ope nth e
driver's doo rwhen th eHOLD function is activa-
ted, ahor nwill soun dat regular intervals. The
soundin gof th ehor nalerts you to th efac tthat
th eHOLD function is still activated. If you
attempt to loc kth evehicle, th etone becomes
louder. The vehicle canno tbe locke duntil you
hav edeactivated th eHOLD function .
iAfterswitchin gof fth eengine, it can only be
started again once you hav edeactivated th e
HOLD function .
RACE START
Important safet ynotes
iRAC ESTART mus tno tbe used on normal
roads. RAC ESTART mus tonly be activated
and used on dedicated road circuits, outsid e
of publi croad use.
RAC ESTART enable soptimal acceleration from
a standin gstart .Fo rthis, asuitably high-grip
road surfac eis require dand th evehicle and tires
mus tbe in goo dworking order .
GWARNING
If you use RAC ESTART ,individual tires may
start to spi nand th evehicle could skid.
Dependin gon th eselecte dES P
®mode, there
is an increase dris kof skidding and havin gan
accident. Mak esur ethat no persons, animals
or obstacles are within range of th evehicle.
iObserv eth esafet ynote son drivin gsafet y
systems (Ypage 57).
Be sur eto rea dth esafet ynote sand informa-
tion on ES P
®(Ypage 61).
iObserveth especific servic erequirements
fo rracetrac kmode operation (Ypage 238).
Activation conditions
You can activateRAC ESTART under th efollow -
in g conditions:
Rth edoors are close d
Rtheengin eis running and th eengin eand
transmissio nare at operatin gtemperature .
Thi sis th ecas ewhen th eoil temperature dis -
play in th emultifunction display is shown in
whit e (
Ypage 165).
RESP®is functionin gcorrectl y (Ypage 61 )
Rthesteerin gwhee lis in th estraight-ahead
position
Rth evehicle is stationary and th ebrake peda lis
depressed sufficientl y(lef tfoot )
Rthetransmissio nis in position h
Rdrive program S,S+ orRAC Eis selecte d
(Ypage 111).
140Driving systems
Driving an d parking
RDistance Pilot DISTRONIC (Ypage 131)
RDistance warning function of Active Brake
Assist (Ypage 58)
RBlind Spot Assist (Ypage 150)
RATTENTION ASSIST (Ypage 148)
RLane Keeping Assist (Ypage 152)
XPress:to display the ATTENTION ASSIST
assessment.
Service menu
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you have the following options in the
Service
menu:
Rcalling up display messages in message mem- ory (Ypage 169)
Rchecking the tire pressure electronically
(Ypage 265).
Rcalling up the service due date (Ypage 238).
Rchecking the engine oil level using the on-
board computer (Ypage 234).
Settings menu
Introduction
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you have the following options in the
Settings
menu:
Rchanging assistance settings (Ypage 163).
Rchanging the light settings (Ypage 164).
Rchanging the instrument cluster settings
(Ypage 164).
Rrestoring the factory settings (Ypage 165).
Assistance submenu
Activating/deactivating Active Brake
Assist
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the DriveAs‐sistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XSelect Brake Assistwith9 or:.
XPress ato confirm.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
When Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the
æ symbol appears in the Assistance
Graphicmenu of the multifunction display.
Further information on Active Brake Assist
(
Ypage 58).
Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the DriveAs‐sistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select Blind SpotAssist.
XPressato confirm.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
When Blind Spot Assist is activated, gray
radar waves propagating backwards appear
next to the vehicle in the Assistance
Graphicmenu in the multifunction display.
For further information about Blind Spot Assist,
see (
Ypage 150).
Setting ATTENTION ASSIST
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the DriveAs‐sistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XSelect Attention Assistwith: or
9.
XPress ato confirm.
Menus and submenus163
On-board computer and displays
Z
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Cruise Control- - -mph
RAcondition for activating cruise control has no tbeen fulfilled .
You hav etried to store aspeed belo w20 mph (30 km/h), for exam-
ple
RES P®is deactivated. The yellow ES P®OFFwarning lamp is lit .
XIf conditionspermit ,drive at aspeed faste rthan 20 mph (30 km/h)
and store the speed.
or
XCheck the activation conditions for cruise control (Ypage 129).
or
XReactivate ESP®(Ypage 61).
Cruise Control OffCruise control has been deactivated.
If a warning tone also sounds, cruise control has deactivated auto-
matically (
Ypage 129).
Tires
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
PleaseCorrectTirePressureThe tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
XCheck the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Ypage 264).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure monitor (Ypage 266).
Check TiresThe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. The
wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be
greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 122).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat
tire (Ypage 246).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 264).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
186Display messages
On-board computer and displays
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
WarningTir eMal ‐functionThe tire pressur ein on eor mor etires has dropped suddenly. The whee l
position is shown in th emultifunction display.
GWARNIN G
Drivin gwit h a flat tire poses aris kof th efollowin ghazards :
Raflat tire affects th eabilit yto steer or brak eth evehicl e
Ryou could lose control of th evehicl e
Rcontinued drivin gwit h a flat tire will caus eexcessive heat build-up
and possibl y afire
There is aris kof an accident.
XStop th evehicl ewithout making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers .Pay attention to th etraffic condition sas you do so.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 122).
XCheckth etires and ,if necessary, follow th einstruction sfor aflat
tire (Ypage 246).
TirePress.Monito rCurrently Unavaila‐ble
Becausethere is interferenc efrom astron gsource of radi owaves, no
signals from th etire pressur esensor sare detected. The tire pressur e
monitor is temporarily malfunctioning .
XDrive on.
The tire pressur emonitor restarts automatically as soo nas th e
problem has been resolved.
TirePress .Sen ‐sor(s) Missin gThere is no signal from th etire pressur esensor of on eor several tires .
The pressur eof th eaffecte dtire is no tdisplayed in th emultifunction
display.
XHav eth efault ytire pressur esensor replace dat aqualified special -
ist workshop .
TirePressure Moni‐tor Inoperative NoWheel Sensor s
The wheels mounte ddo no thav e a suitable tire pressur esensor .The
tire pressur emonitor is deactivated.
XMoun twheels wit hsuitable tire pressur esensors.
The tire pressur emonitor is activated automatically after drivin gfor
a few minutes.
Tir ePress.Monito rInoperativeThe tire pressur emonitor is faulty.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
Display messages187
On-board computer and displays
Z
Tires
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
hNThe yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires.
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tire trac-
tion.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly
impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay
attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 122).
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat tire
(Ypage 246).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 264).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
hN The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)
flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
GWARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
202Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays
XUse plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
XRinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
XDo not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-work.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Power washers
GWARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
!Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about the
correct distance is available from the equip-
ment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
Rtires
Rdoor gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
Relectrical components
Rbattery
Rplug-type couplings
Rlights
Rseals
Rtrim
Rventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components can
lead to leaks or failures.
!Vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your
vehicle are covered with decorative foil. Main-
tain a distance of at least 27.5 in (70 cm)
between the foil-wrapped parts of the vehicle
and the nozzle of the high pressure cleaner.
Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufacturer. Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
The water temperature of the high-pressure
cleaner must not exceed 140 °F (60 °C).
!If the SmartKey is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate:
Rwhen using an automatic car wash
Rwhen using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle.
Cleaning the paintwork
!Do not affix:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rmagnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot always be completely repaired. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
XRemove dirt immediately, where possible,
while avoiding rubbing too hard.
XSoak insect remains with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
XSoak bird droppings with water and rinse off
the treated areas afterwards.
XRemove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils,
fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter
fluid.
XUse tar remover to remove tar stains.
XUse silicone remover to remove wax.
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint
surface, use the paint care products recommen-
ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the
case approximately every three to five months,
depending on the climate conditions and the
care product used.
If dirt has penetrated the paint surface or if the
paint has become dull, the paint cleaner recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz
should be used.
Do not use these care products in the sun or on
the hood while the hood is hot.
240Care
Maintenance and care
XWith KEYLESS-GO start function or vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO:open the driver's
door.
The vehicle electronics are now in key posi-
tion u. This is the same as the SmartKey
having been removed.
or
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XMake sure that the passengers are not endan-
gered as they do so. Make sure that no one is
near the danger area while a wheel is being
changed. Anyone who is not directly assisting in the wheel change should, for example,
stand behind the barrier.
XGet out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traffic
conditions when doing so.
XClose the driver's door.
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes
TIREFIT is a tire sealant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to
0.16 in (4 mm), particularly those in the tire
tread. You can use TIREFIT at outside tempera-
tures down to Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †).
GWARNING
In the following situations, the tire sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis-
tance, as it is unable to seal the tire properly:
Rthere are cuts or punctures in the tire larger
than those mentioned above.
Rthe wheel rim is damaged.
Ryou have driven at very low tire pressures or on a flat tire.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
GWARNING
The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita-
tion. It must not come into contact with your
skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed. Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tire sealant away
from children. There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the tire sealant,observe the following:
RRinse off the tire sealant from your skin
immediately with water.
RIf the tire sealant comes into contact with
your eyes, immediately rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water.
RIf tire sealant is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting,
and seek medical attention immediately.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with tire sealant.
RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
!Do not operate the tire inflation compressor
for longer than ten minutes at a time without a break. It may otherwise overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be operated
again once it has cooled down.
Comply with the manufacturer's safety instruc-
tions on the tire inflation compressor label and
on the tire sealant bottle.
Using the TIREFIT kit
XDo not remove any foreign objects which have
penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or nails.
XRemove the tire sealant bottle, the accompa-
nying TIREFIT sticker and the tire inflation
compressor from the stowage compartment
in the cargo compartment (
Ypage 245).
Flat tire247
Breakdown assistance
Z