1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socketsee Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 170
Function/notes ................................ 57
Warning lamp ................................ .196
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 211
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................... 99
Active aerodynamics profile
Display message ............................ 191
Extending/retracting ..................... 227
Problem ......................................... 228
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 163
Display message ............................ 175
Function/notes ................................ 58
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 63
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 170
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes .............................1 42
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 180
Function/notes ................................ 93
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Additional speedometer ................... 165
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 286
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 04
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 82
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 205 After-sales service center
see ASSYST PLUS
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 51
Display message ............................ 178
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 45
Occupa nt C
lassification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Side impact air bag .......................... 46
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 102
Setting ...........................................1 02
Setting the side air vents ...............1 03
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 63
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 63
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 63
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 142
E-SELECT lever .............................. 112
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 165
Performance Seat ............................ 83
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 112
AMG ceramic brakes ......................... 128
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .................................. 128
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 109
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-entrapment function
see Reversing feature
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
4Index
Multifunction steering wheelOperating the on-board computer .. 155
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ...................... 205
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
N
NavigationDisplaying (on-board computer) ..... 158
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 158
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 104
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation .........................................4 7
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 44
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Belt warning ..................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Important safety notes .................... 39
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 39
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 57
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 53
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
Seat belt .......................................... 40
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 50 Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer ........................................... 156
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 165
Assistance graphic menu ............... 162
Assistance menu ........................... 163
Display messages .......................... 168
Displaying a service message ........ 238
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 137
Factory settings ............................. 165
G-Meter ......................................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 154
Instrument cluster menu ............... 164
Lights menu ................................... 164
Media menu ................................... 160
Menu overview .............................. 156
Message memory .......................... 169
Navigation menu ............................ 158
Operation ....................................... 155
RACETIMER ................................... 167
Radio menu ................................... 159
Service menu ................................. 163
Settings menu ............................... 163
Standard display ............................ 156
Telephone menu ............................ 161
Trip menu ...................................... 156
Video DVD operation ..................... 161
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Importa
nt safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 23
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 154
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
14Index
P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................282
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 240
Panic alarm .......................................... 39
Panorama roof ..................................... 79
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 113
Important safety notes .................. 122
Parking brake ................................ 124
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 88
Rear view camera .......................... 145
Switching off the engine ................ 123
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 144
Driving system ............................... 142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 145
Sensor range ................................. 143
Warning display ............................. 144
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 124
Applying or releasing manually ...... 124
Display message ............................ 172
Electric parking brake .................... 124
Emergency braking ........................ 125
General notes ................................ 124
Releasing automatically ................. 125
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 92
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 178
Indicator lamps ................................ 40
Problems (malfunction) .................. 178
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 57
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204 Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions)
.................................................. 243
Power washers .................................. 240
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-emptive safety
see PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory
occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 176
Operation ......................................... 53
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 63
Immobilizer ...................................... 63
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 107
General notes ................................ 107
Hill start assist ............................... 107
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 207
R
RACE STARTActivating ....................................... 141
Activation conditions ..................... 140
Important safety notes .................. 140
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 167
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 159
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
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Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicleDeclaration of conformity ................ 27
Reading lamp ....................................... 94
Rear axle steering
Function/notes .............................1 08
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 180
Switching on/off .............................. 92
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear spoiler
Display message ............................ 190
Extending/retracting ..................... 226
Problem ......................................... 227
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 242
Function/notes .............................1 45
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 86
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 88
Recycling
see Protection of the environment
Reflective safety jacket .................... 245
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 288
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 120
Refueling process .......................... 121
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 228
Replacing bulbs
General notes .................................. 95
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 183
Warning lamp ................................. 199 Restraint system
Display message ............................ 176
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 75
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 180
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roll away protection
see HOLD function
Roller sunblind for the panorama
roof
Opening and closing ........................ 79
Ope rating ......................................... 79
Ro
of lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 244
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 54
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 212
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Selecting ........................................ 160
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 80
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 43
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Correct usage .................................. 42
Fastening ......................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 41
16Index
Introduction .....................................40
Releasin g ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Seat function
see Seat
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 82
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 81
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 83
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 82
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 82
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................... 90
Cleaning the cover ......................... 244
Important safety notes .................... 80
Seat heating problem ...................... 84
Seat ventilation problem .................. 84
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 89
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 83
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 84
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Positions ........................................ 112
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 242
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 163
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 286
Coolant (engine) ............................ 287
Engine oil ....................................... 286
Fuel ................................................ 283
Important safety notes .................. 283
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 288
Washer fluid ................................... 287
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204 Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 165
On-board computer ....................... 163
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 166
Side impact air bag ............................. 46
Si de marke
r lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 180
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Convenience opening feature .......... 76
Important safety information ........... 75
Opening/closing .............................. 76
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Resetting ......................................... 77
Reversing feature ............................. 75
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 68
Changing the programming ............. 67
Checking the battery ....................... 68
Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Convenience opening feature .......... 76
Display message ............................ 192
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 65
Important safety notes .................... 65
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 66
Loss ................................................. 69
Mechanical key ................................ 67
Overview .......................................... 65
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 106
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 69
Starting the engine ........................ 107
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Snow chains ...................................... 260
Sockets
General notes ................................ 218
Luggage compartment ................... 219
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 205
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Protecting the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the Operator's Manual requires you to
dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-
use them. Observe the relevant environmental
rules and regulations when disposing of materi-
als. In this way you will help to protect the envi-
ronment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
24Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Introduction
systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro-
vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts (
Ypage 282).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of this Oper-
ator's Manual going to print. Country-specific
differences are possible. Bear in mind that
your vehicle may not feature all functions
described here. This also applies to safety-
relevant systems and functions. The equip-
ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Book-
let are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in
accordance with the warranty terms and condi-
tions in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
REmission System Warranty
REmission Performance Warranty
RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System War-
ranty
RState warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
warranties. These are available at any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iShould you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replace-
ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor-
nia
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a reason-
able number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service
facilities fail to fix one or more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are
covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first,
a reasonable number of repair attempts is pre-
sumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more
of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause
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Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road
Ra heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the loads they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: 1) These
devices may not cause harmful interference,
and 2) These devices must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. Changes or modifi-
cations not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may
not cause interference, and (2) These devices
must accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation of
the device."
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