FuelAdditives ........................................ 285
Consumption statistics .................. 157
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 157
Displaying the range ...................... 157
Driving tips .................................... 126
E10 ................................................ 284
Fuel gauge ...................................... .34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 284
Important safety notes .................. 284
Problem (malfunction) .................. .122
Refueling ........................................ 120
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 284
Fuel filler flap
Closing ...........................................1 21
General information ....................... 121
Opening ......................................... 121
Problem (malfunction) ................... 122
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 157
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 284
Problem (malfunction) ................... 122
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 57
Before changing .............................2 57
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 257
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 257
Important safety notes .................. 256
G
G-Meter (on-board computer) .......... 166
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 231
General notes ................................ 228
Important safety notes .................. 229
Opening/closing the garage door .. 231
Problems when programming ........2 30
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 229
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 230
Gasoline ............................................. 284 Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter)
..................................................1 65
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ...........................................2 14
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 04
H
Handling control system
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 207
Touchpad ....................................... 206
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 93
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 82
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 287
Fogging up ....................................... 94
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................... 92
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 180
Switching on/off .............................. 92
Hill start assist .................................. 107
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 139
Activation conditions ..................... 139
Deactivating ................................... 140
Display message ............................ 184
General notes ................................ 139
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 04
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 33
Display message ............................ 190
Important safety notes .................. 232
Opening ......................................... 232
Horn ...................................................... 33
Hydroplaning ..................................... 129
Index11
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
USB devicesConnecting to the Media Inter-
face .............................................. .212
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........217
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 188
Electronics ..................................... 282
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 163
Limited Warranty .............................2 9
Loading .......................................... 266
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 72
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 65
Lowering ........................................ 280
Maintenance .................................... 26
Operating safety .............................. 27
Parking .......................................... 122
Parking for a long period ................ 125
Pulling away ................................... 107
Raising ........................................... 277
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 277
Towing away .................................. 254
Transporting .................................. 256
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 72
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 65
Vehicle data ................................... 288
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 288
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 288
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 72
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 282
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 245
Ventilation
see Climate control
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 161 see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
VIN
Seat ............................................... 283
Type plate ...................................... 282W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 196
Active Brake Assist ........................ 201
Brakes ........................................... 195
Check Engine ................................. 199
Coolant .......................................... 199
Distance warning ........................... 201
ESP
®.............................................. 196
ESP®OFF ....................................... 197
Fuel tank ........................................ 199
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 198
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 40
Reserve fuel ................................... 199
Restraint system ............................ 198
Seat belt ........................................ 193
SPORT handling mode ................... 198
Steering ......................................... 203
Tire pressure monitor .................... 202
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 191
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 280
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 280
Wheel chock ...................................... 277
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 276
Checking ........................................ 259
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Important safety notes .................. 258
Information on driving .................... 258
Interchanging/changing ................ 276
Mounting a new wheel ................... 279
Mounting a wheel .......................... 277
Notes on sport tires ....................... 258
Removing a wheel .......................... 279
Index21
Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
:Speedometer
Speedometer segments154
Warning and indicator lamps:
h Tirepressur emonitor20 2
å ESP®OF F196
÷ ESP®19 6
· Distanc ewarning20 1
Ð Powersteering20 3
6 Restrain tsystem40
ü Seat belt s193
K High-beam headlamps92
LLow-beam headlamps92
TParking lamp s92
NThis indicator lamp has
no function
R Rear fog lamp92
;#! Turn signals92
=Multifunction display156
?Tachometer154
FunctionPag e
Warning and indicator lamps:
! Electric parking brak e
(yellow)19 8
! ABS196
; CheckEngin e199
Electric parking brak e(red)19 8
F USAonly
! Canad aonly
Brake s(red)19 5
$ USAonly
J Canad aonly
M SPORT handlin gmod e198
ACoolan ttemperature gauge15 4
Warning and indicator lamps:
? Coolan t199
BFue llevel indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
8 Reserve fuel level wit h
fuel filler flap location indica-
to r(right )
199
iInformation on th edisplay of th eoutside
temperature in th emultifunction display can
be foun dunder "Outside temperature dis-
play" (
Ypage 154). Adjusting th
einstrumen tcluste rlighting
usin gth eon-board computer (
Ypage 164).
34Instrument cluster
At a glance
!Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can.
The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system
could otherwise be blocked by particles from
the fuel can.
If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray out
when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
For further information on fuel and fuel quality
(
Ypage 283).
Refueling
General information
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 120).
If you unlock/lock the vehicle from the outside, the fuel filler flap also unlocks/locks.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
8 in the instrument cluster. The arrow next
to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehi-
cle.
Opening the fuel filler flap
:To open the fuel filler flap
;To insert the fuel filler cap
=Tire pressure table
?Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled
XSwitch off the engine.
XOpen 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, if the SmartKey is inserted in the ignition
lock:
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
XTurn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and
remove it.
XInsert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the
inside of fuel filler flap ;.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and
refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops
filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak
out.
Closing the fuel filler flap
XReplace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
XClose the fuel filler flap.
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi-
cle.
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the 8 reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. A mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display
(
Ypage 183).
Refueling121
Driving and parking
Z
Engine
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
;NThe yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
There may be a malfunction, for example:
Rin the engine management
Rin the fuel injection system
Rin the exhaust system
Rin the ignition system
Rin the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be in emergency
mode.
XHave the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
In some states, you must immediately visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as the yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up. This is due to the legal require-
ments in effect in these states. If in doubt, check whether such legal regulations
apply in the state in which you are currently driving.
8N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station.
8N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
In addition, the ;Check Engine warning lamp may light up.
The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
XCheck that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
XIf the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler cap.
XIf the fuel filler cap is closed:visit a qualified specialist workshop.
?NThe red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the
coolant temperature gauge is at the start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gage is defective.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a risk of engine
damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 122).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster199
On-board computer and displays
Z
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
RFuels
RLubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWindshield washer fluid
RClimate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must match.
Only use products recommended by Mercedes-
Benz. Damage which is caused by the use of
products which have not been recommended is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or
goodwill gestures. They are listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Operator's Manual in the appro- priate section.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscription on
the containers:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
RMB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB
229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other identifications, for example:
R0 W-30
R5 W-30
R5 W-40
Fuel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity
ModelTotal capacity
All models19.8 US gal (75.0 l)
ModelOf whichreserve
All modelsApprox.
3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
Gasoline
Fuel grade
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
284Service products and filling capacities
Technical data