Important safety guidelines .............42
Introduction .....................................4 1
Releasin g ......................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Seat function
see Seat
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 86
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 85
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 87
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 86
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 86
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................... 95
Cleaning the cover ......................... 246
Important safety notes .................... 84
Seat heating problem ...................... 88
Seat ventilation problem .................. 88
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 94
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............ 89
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 87
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 88
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 246
Positions ........................................ 117
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 245
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 168
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 289
Coolant (engine) ............................ 290
Engine oil ....................................... 289
Fuel ................................................ 286
Important safety notes .................. 286
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 291
Washer fluid ................................... 290
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208 Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Settings
Factory (on-board compu
ter) ......... 170
On-board computer ....................... 168
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 171
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 185
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Convenience closing feature ............ 78
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Important safety information ........... 76
Opening/closing .............................. 77
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 79
Resetting ......................................... 78
Reversing feature ............................. 77
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 69
Changing the programming ............. 67
Checking the battery ....................... 69
Convenience closing feature ............ 78
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Display message ............................ 196
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 67
Loss ................................................. 70
Mechanical key ................................ 68
Opening/closing soft top ................. 81
Overview .......................................... 66
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 111
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
Starting the engine ........................ 112
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Snow chains ...................................... 263
Index17
Two-way radioFrequencies ................................... 285
Installation ..................................... 285
Transmission output (maximum) .... 285
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 73
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 72
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ...............................................2 16
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........220
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 193
Electronics ..................................... 285
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 168
Limited Warranty .............................2 9
Loading .......................................... 269
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 73
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 66
Lowering ........................................ 283
Maintenance .................................... 26
Operating safety .............................. 27
Parking .......................................... 127
Parking for a long period ................ 130
Pulling away ................................... 112
Raising ........................................... 280
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 280
Towing away .................................. 257
Transporting .................................. 259
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 73
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 66
Vehicle data ................................... 291
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 291 Vehicle dimensions
........................... 291
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 73
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 285
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 248
Ventilation
see Climate control
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 166
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
VIN
Seat ............................................... 286
Type plate ...................................... 285W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 200
Active Brake Assist ........................ 205
Brakes ........................................... 199
Check Engine ................................. 203
Coolant .......................................... 203
Distance warning ........................... 205
ESP
®.............................................. 200
ESP®OFF ....................................... 201
Fuel tank ........................................ 203
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 202
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 41
Reserve fuel ................................... 203
Restraint system ............................ 202
Seat belt ........................................ 198
SPORT handling mode ................... 202
Steering ......................................... 207
Tire pressure monitor .................... 206
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 196
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 283
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 283
Index21
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The yellow!warning lamp lights up and th ered F (USAonly)
or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes .
It is no tpossibl eto apply th eelectric parking brak emanually.
XShift th etransmission to position j.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
$(USAonly)
J(Canada only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
There is no tenough brak efluid in th ebrak efluid reservoir .
In addition ,th e$ (USAonly) or J(Canada only) warning lamp
lights up in th einstrumen tcluste rand awarning tone sounds.
GWARNIN G
The braking effec tmay be impaired.
There is aris kof an accident.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions. Do no tcontinu edrivin g
under any circumstances.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 127).
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop .
XDo notadd brak efluid .This does no tcorrec tth emalfunction .
#
CheckBrakePadWear
The brak epads/linings hav ereached their wear limit.
US Aonly: th ered $ brakesystem warning lamp also lights up while
th eengin eis running.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
G
Inoperative
Oneor mor emain features of th embrace system are malfunctioning .
XHaveth embrace system checke dimmediately at aqualified spe -
cialist workshop .
ActiveBrakeAssistFunctionsCurrentlyLimitedSee Opera‐tor's Manual
Active Brake Assis tis temporarily inoperative.
Possibl ecauses are:
Rth eradar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to elec -
tromagneti cradiation emitted by nearby TV or radi ostation sor
other source sof electromagneti cradiation
Rth esystem is outside th eoperating temperature range
Rth eon-boar dvoltag eis to olow
Whe nth ecauses state dabov eno longer apply, th edisplay message
disappears.
Active Brake Assis tis operational again .
If th edisplay message does no tdisappear :
XPull overand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 127).
XRestart th eengine.
180Display messages
On-board computer and displays
Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The rear axle locks when:
Rthe engine is not running
Rthe engine stalls while the vehicle is being
towed
Rthere is a malfunction in the power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system
There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of a breakdown, you should
always have the vehicle transported.
GWARNING
If the brake system or power steering is mal-
functioning and your vehicle is then towed
away, significantly more effort may be
required to steer and brake than is normally
required. There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before towing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
GWARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
Rthe towing eye could detach itself
Rthe vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
over.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per- missible gross weight of your vehicle.
Details on the permissible gross vehicle weight
of your vehicle can be found on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (
Ypage 285).
!Use the SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop
button when towing the vehicle.
Start the engine and keep it running. The
SmartKey is in position 2in the ignition lock.
Set the transmission to iusing the E-
SELECT selector lever. Make sure that you
then leave the SmartKey in position 2.Check the transmission position in the instru-
ment cluster.
!Make sure that the electric parking brake is
released. If the electric parking brake is faulty,
visit a qualified specialist workshop.
!Secure the tow rope or tow bar to the towing
eye only. Otherwise, the vehicle could
become damaged.
!When Active Brake Assist, Distance Pilot
DISTR ONIC or the HOLD function is activated,
the vehicle brakes automatically in certain
situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit-
uations:
Rwhen towing the vehicle
Rin the car wash
!Do not use the towing eyes for recovery pur-
poses as this could damage the vehicle. If in
doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
!When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high, the
vehicles could be damaged.
!Shift the automatic transmission to position
i and do not open the driver's or front-
passenger door when towing the vehicle
away. Otherwise, the automatic transmission
may shift to position jwhich can cause
damage to both vehicles.
!Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This
could damage the vehicle.
!The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
!Observe the transmission fluid temperature
(AMG menu) in the on-board computer when
towing. The transmission fluid temperature
must not exceed 250 ‡ (
120 †). If this
occurs, you must stop towing immediately.
!Tow-starting the vehicle is not permitted.
The transmission may otherwise be damaged.
Towing and tow-starting257
Breakdown assistance
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