Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................23
Introduction .......................................... .23
Operation ............................................... 23
Introduction ......................................... 24
Protecting the environment ...................2 4
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .24
Operator's Manual ................................. 25
Service and vehicle operation ................2 5
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR code for rescue card ........................ 29
Data stored in the vehicle ......................2 9
Mercedes me website ............................3 1
Information on copyright ....................... 32
At a glance ........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster .................................3 4
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Center console ...................................... 36
Overhead control panel .........................3 7
Door control panel ................................. 38
Safety ................................................... 39
Panic alarm ............................................ 39
Occupant safety .................................... 39
Children in the vehicle ........................... 54
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 57
Driving safety systems ........................... 57
Protection against theft .........................6 3
Opening and closing...........................65
SmartKey ............................................... 65
Doors ..................................................... 71
Cargo compartment .............................. .73
Side windows ......................................... 75
Panorama roof ....................................... 79
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....80
Correct driver's seat position ................ 80
Seats ..................................................... 80
Steering wheel ....................................... 85 Mirrors ................................................... 86
Memory function ................................... 89
Lights and windshield wipers
............91
Exterior lighting ..................................... 91
Interior lighting ...................................... 94
Replacing bulbs ..................................... 95
Windshield wipers .................................. 95
Climate control .................................... 98
Overview of climate control systems ..... 98
Operating the climate control sys-
tems ...................................................... 99
Air vents .............................................. 102
Driving and parking ..........................104
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 104
Driving ................................................. 104
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 111
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed
sports transmission ............................. 112
Refueling ............................................. 120
Parking ................................................ 122
Driving tips .......................................... 126
Driving systems ................................... 129
On-board computer and displays ....154
Important safety notes ........................ 154
Displays and operation ........................ 154
Menus and submenus ......................... 156
Display messages ................................ 168
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 193
Multimedia system ...........................204
General notes ...................................... 204
Important safety notes ........................ 204
Function restrictions ............................ 204
Operating system ................................ 205
Stowage and features ......................213
Stowage areas ..................................... 213
Features .............................................. 216
2Contents
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 130
Storing, maintaining and calling
up a speed ..................................... 130
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 216
Important safety notes .................. 216
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 160
Daytime running lamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 180
Function/notes ................................ 91
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 164
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Diagnostics connection ...................... 28
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 23
Introduction ..................................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 157
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 237
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 169
Driving systems ............................. 183
Engine ............................................ 181
General notes ................................ 168
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 169
Introduction ................................... 168
Lights ............................................. 180
Safety systems .............................. 170
SmartKey ....................................... 192 Tires ............................................... 186
Vehicle ........................................... 188
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 133
Activation conditions ..................... 133
Cruise control lever ....................... 133
Display Message ............................ 185
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 137
Driving tips .................................... 137
Driving with Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC .................................... 134
Function/notes ............................. 131
Important safety notes .................. 132
Setting a speed .............................. 135
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 136
Stopping ........................................ 135
Switching off .................................. 136
Distance recorder ............................. 156
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 201
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 59
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 38
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 72
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 65
Displa y me
ssage ............................ 190
Emergency locking ........................... 72
Emergency unlocking ....................... 72
Important safety notes .................... 71
Opening (from inside) ...................... 71
Drinking and driving ......................... 126
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 117
Display ........................................... 114
Manual ........................................... 117
Selecting ........................................ 111
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 166
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seat
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 104
8Index
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
Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Combination switch92
;Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers116
=Instrument cluster34
?Overhead control panel37
AClimate control systems99
BHorn
CAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically85
FunctionPage
DCruise control lever129
EUnlocks the tailgate74
FElectric parking brake124
GDiagnostics connection28
HOpens the hood232
IRear fog lamp92
JLight switch91
Cockpit33
At a glance
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 57).
ESP
®monitors driving stability and traction, i.e.
power transmission between the tires and the
road surface.
If ESP
®detects that the vehicle is deviating from
the direction desired by the driver, one or more
wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The
engine output is also modified to keep the vehi-
cle on the desired course within physical limits.
ESP
®assists the driver when pulling away on
wet or slippery roads. ESP®can also stabilize
the vehicle during braking.
ETS (Electronic Traction System)
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 57).
ETS traction control is part of ESP
®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for
example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is transfer-
red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP
®.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 57).
GWARNING
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv-
ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
®checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
ESP
®is only deactivated if the åwarning
lamp is lit continuously.
When SPORT handling mode is activated, the
M warning lamp lights up in the instrument
panel. When the
åandh warning lamps light up
continuously, ESP
®is not available due to a mal-
function.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Ypage 196) and display messages which may
be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 170).
Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP
®function properly.
Characteristics of ESP®
General information
If the ÷ ESP®warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP®is automatically
active.
If ESP
®intervenes, the ÷ESP®warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP
®intervenes:
XDo not deactivate ESP®under any circum-
stances.
XOnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
XAdapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle stops
moving. The engine starts automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP
®
remains in its previously selected status. Exam-
ple: if ESP®was deactivated before the engine
was switched off, ESP®remains deactivated
when the engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 57).
You can select between the following states of
ESP
®:
RESP®is activated
RSPORT handling mode is activated
RESP®is deactivated
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Safety
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could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
You can open the tailgate from the driver's seat
when the vehicle is stationary and unlocked.
XPress remote operating switch:for the tail-
gate until the tailgate is unlocked.
The tailgate opens slightly.
Tailgate emergency release
Use the emergency release if the tailgate can no
longer be unlocked:
Rusing the SmartKey
Rwith the tailgate unlocking sensor
Rusing the remote operating switch on the
instrument panel
XClimb into the cargo compartment via the
vehicle interior.
Unhook the cargo compartment cover, if nec-
essary (
Ypage 215).
XPush carpet :down.
XPull the cable behind carpet :until the tail-
gate unlocks.
The tailgate opens slightly.
XLift the tailgate.
When you close the tailgate, it is also locked at
the same time.
Side windows
Important safety notes
GWARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side win-
dow and the door frame as the side window
moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side win-
dow during the opening procedure. If some-
body becomes trapped, release the switch or
pull the switch to close the side window again.
GWARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts in
the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody
becomes trapped, release the switch or press
the switch to open the side window again.
GWARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an auto-
matic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks
or restricts a side window from traveling
upwards during the automatic closing process,
the side window opens again automatically. Dur-
ing the manual closing process, the side window
Side windows75
Opening and closing
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XTo indicate briefly:press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction of
arrow ;or?.
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:
select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to the LorÃ
position.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
In the Ãposition, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark and
the engine is running.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the high-beam head-
lamps are switched on.
XTo switch off the high-beam headlamps:
move the combination switch back to its nor-
mal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist: when
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active, it controls
switching on/off of the high-beam headlamps
(
Ypage 93).
XTo switch on the high-beam flasher: pull
the combination switch in the direction of
arrow =.
Hazard warning lamps
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a
turn signal using the combination switch, only
the turn signal lamp on the corresponding
side of the vehicle will flash.
XTo switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
The hazard warning lamps automatically switch
on if:
Ran air bag is deployed or
Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed
of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to a
standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of above
6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full brake appli-
cation.
iThe hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
General notes
You can use this function to set the headlamps
to change between low beam and high beam
automatically. The system recognizes vehicles
with their lights on, either approaching from the
opposite direction or traveling in front of your
vehicle, and consequently switches the head-
lamps from high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-beam
headlamp range depending on the distance to
the other vehicle. Once the system no longer
detects any other vehicles, it reactivates the
high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control panel.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize
road users:
Rwho have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
Rwho have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
Rwhose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
Exterior lighting93
Lights and windshield wiper s
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The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down
faulty circuits. If a fuse blows, all the compo-
nents on the circuit and their functions stop
operating.
Before changing a fuse
XSwitch off the engine.
XSwitch off all electrical consumers.
XOpen the driver's door.
The on-board electronics are now in key posi-
tionu. This is the same as the key having
been removed.
or, if the SmartKey is inserted in the ignition
lock:
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
(Ypage 122).
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off.
Fuse box in the front-passenger foot-
well
!
The floor panel must be installed properly,
otherwise moisture or dirt could impair the
function of the fuses.
XOpen the front-passenger door.
XTo open: remove the carpet over the footrest.
XLoosen screws :on the floor panel using a
suitable tool.
XRemove the floor panel.
XTo close: install the floor panel again.
XScrew in and tighten screws :.
XPut in the carpet and press to secure.
Fuse box in the cargo compartment
XOpen the tailgate.
XTo open:turn fastener ;on the service flap
counter-clockwise.
XOpen service flap :.
iThe fuse allocation chart is located in a
recess at the side of the fuse box. You can find
the corresponding fuse rating and fuse type
on the fuse allocation chart.
Fuses257
Breakdown assistance
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