
Emergency Tensioning DevicesActivation ........................................ .51
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 75
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .199
Display message ............................ 181
ECO start/stop function ................ 108
Engine number ............................... 283
Irregular running ............................ 110
Jump-starting ................................. 251
Starting problems .......................... 110
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 107
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 107
Switching off .................................. 123
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 256
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 282
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 35
Additives ........................................ 286
Checking the oil level ..................... 233
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 233
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 234
Display message ............................ 182
Filling capacity ............................... 286
Notes about oil grades ................... 286
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 233
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 165
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 04
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 166
Characteristics ....... .......................... 61 Dea
 ctivating/activating ................... 61
Deactivating/activating (button
in AMG vehicles) .............................. 62
Display message ............................ 170
Function/notes ................................ 61
General notes .................................. 61
Important safety information ........... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 196
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 61
Exhaust check ................................... 126
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 42
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 242
see Lights
Exterior mirror
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) ....................................9 0
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ........................................ .87
Dipping (automatic) .........................8 8
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 87
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 87
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 88
Setting ............................................. 87
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 89
Storing the parking position ............. 88
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 207
Features ............................................. 216
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 276
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 246
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 247
Floormats ........................................... 231
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 282
Two-way radio ................................ 282
Front-passenger seat
see Seat
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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
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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 

Replacing...................................... .276
Service life ..................................... 259
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 275
Speed rating (definition) ................ 275
Storing ...........................................2 77
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 274
Summer tires in winter .................. 260
Temperature .................................. 270
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 276
Tire bead (definition) ......................2 75
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 275
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 274
Tire size (data) ............................... 280
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 271
Tire tread ....................................... 259
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 275
Total load limit (definition) ............. 276
Traction ......................................... 270
Traction (definition) ....................... 276
Tread wear ..................................... 270
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 269
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 274
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 276
Wheel and tire combination ........... 280
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 274
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 207
Character suggestions ................... 206
Deleting characters ....................... 206
Entering a space ............................ 206
Entering characters ....................... 206
Gesture control .............................. 206
Handwriting recognition ................ 206
Operating the touchpad ................. 206
Overview ........................................ 206
Quick access for Audio .................. 207
Switching ....................................... 206
Switching input line ....................... 206 Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 256
To
wing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 254
Installing the towing eye ................ 255
Removing the towing eye ............... 255
Transporting the vehicle ................ 256
With both axles on the ground ....... 255
Towing eye ......................................... 245
Traction system
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Transmission
Driving tips .................................... 115
Selector lever ................................ 112
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 114
Transmission positions
General notes ................................ 112
Overview ........................................ 113
Transporting the vehicle .................. 256
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 243
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 157
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 156
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 157
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 288
Trunk partition .................................. 215
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 180
Switching on/off .............................. 92
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 282
Installation ..................................... 282
Transmission output (maximum) .... 282
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 72
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 71
20Index 

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."
Operating safety27
Introduction
Z 

SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-
netic fields. Otherwise, the remote control
function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-
ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the Smart-
Key. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function:
do
not keep the SmartKey on the cargo compart-
ment cover or in the cargo compartment. Oth-
erwise, the SmartKey may not be detected, e.g.
when starting the engine using the Start/Stop
button.
A brief radio connection between the vehicle
and the SmartKey determines whether a valid
SmartKey is in, or in the direct vicinity of, the
vehicle. This occurs, for example:
Rwhen starting the engine
Rwhile driving
Rwhen using the tailgate unlocking sensor
Rwhen the external door handles are touched
Rduring convenience closing
SmartKey functions
:& Locks the vehicle
;FOpens the tailgate
=%Unlocks the vehicle
XTo unlock centrally: press the%button.
If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
Rthe vehicle is locked again
Rthe anti-theft alarm system is armed again.
XTo lock centrally: press the&button.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks the
doors and the fuel filler flap.
The turn signals flash once when unlocking and
three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated via the
multimedia system; see the Digital Operator's
Manual.
SmartKey65
Opening and closing
Z 

When the locator lighting is activated via the
multimedia system, it lights up when it is dark
after the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey.
Information on activating and deactivating the
locator lighting can be found in the Digital Oper-
ator's Manual.
XTo open the tailgate:press and hold the
F button until the tailgate opens.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a Smart-
Key in the vehicle (
Ypage 107).
Locking/unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry the
SmartKey with you. You can combine the func-
tions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a conven-
tional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by using
KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using the
& button on the SmartKey.
The driver's door and the door at which the han-
dle is used, must both be closed. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle. When locking or
unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distance
between the SmartKey and the corresponding
door handle must not be greater than 3 ft (1 m).
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the Smart-
Key determines whether a valid SmartKey is in
the vehicle. This occurs, for example:
Rwhen starting the engine
Rwhile driving
Rwhen using the tailgate unlocking sensor
Rwhen the external door handles are touched
Rduring convenience closing
XTo unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur-
face of the door handle.
XTo lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface :
or ;.
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
XConvenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ;for an extended
period.
Further information on the convenience clos-
ing feature (
Ypage 77).
Deactivating and activating
If you do not intend to use the vehicle for a lon-
ger period of time, you can deactivate KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey will then use very little power,
thereby conserving battery power. For the pur-
poses of activation/deactivation, the vehicle
must not be nearby.
XTo deactivate: press the&button on the
SmartKey twice in rapid succession.
The indicator light on the SmartKey flashes
twice briefly then one long flash, then KEY-
LESS-GO is deactivated (
Ypage 68).
XTo activate: press any button on the Smart-
Key.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and all of its associated features
are available again.
KEYLESS-GO start function
Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a Smart-
Key in the vehicle (
Ypage 107).
66SmartKey
Opening and closing