Anti-lock braking systemsee ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft ala rmsystem
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Asht ray.............................................. .220
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 67
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 68
Assistance system
see Driving systems
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........2 40
Hiding a service message .............. 239
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 240
Service message ............................ 239
Special service requirements ......... 240
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 64
Function ...........................................6 4
Switching off the alarm .................... 64
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 168
Display message ............................ 188
Function/notes ............................. 153
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 185
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 241
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 114
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 113
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 96
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 120
Automatic drive program ............... 122
Changing gear ............................... 120
Display message ............................ 193
Double-clutch function .................. 120Dri
ve program display .................... 119
Driving tips .................................... 120
Emergency running mode .............. 125
Engaging neutral ............................ 118
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 118
Engaging reverse gear ................... 118
Engaging the park position ............ 118
Gearshift recommendation ............ 123
Gliding mode ................................. 120
Important safety notes .................. 117
Kickdown ....................................... 120
Manual drive program .................... 122
Manual mode ................................. 123
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 170
Overview ........................................ 117
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Pulling away ................................... 112
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 120
Shift override ................................. 124
Starting the engine ........................ 112
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 121
Transmission position display ........ 119
Transmission positions .................. 119
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 125
B
Back button ....................................... 209
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 59
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 69
Important safety notes .................... 68
Replacing ......................................... 69
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 254
Display message ............................ 187
Important safety notes .................. 253
Jump starting ................................. 254
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 44
Index5
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
The selected unit of measurement for distance
applies to:
RDigital speedometer in theTripmenu
ROdometer and the trip odometer
RTrip computer
RRange
RNavigation instructions in the Navimenu
RCruise control
RDistance Pilot DISTRONIC
RASSYST PLUS service interval display
Switching the additional speedometer
on/off
If the additional speedometer is switched on,
the speed is shown in the status bar in the mul-
tifunction display instead of the outside tem-
perature.
The additional speedometer displays the speed
in the respective unit that is not shown in the
multifunction display.
XPressòon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Instru‐ment Clustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the Addi‐tional Speedometer [km/h]function.
The current selection appears.
XTo switch on/off: pressaagain.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the FactorySettingssubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
The Reset All Settings?function
appears.
XPress :or9 to select NoorYes.
XPress ato confirm the selection.
If you have selected Yes, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Lightsfunction in theLightssubmenu is only
reset when the vehicle is stationary.
AMG menu
Warm-up
:Digital speedometer
;Gear indicator
=Charge-air pressure
?Engine oil temperature
ATransmission oil temperature
XUse ò on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
Engine and transmission oil tempera-
tures: when the engine and transmission are
at normal operating temperature, oil temper-
atures ?and Aare displayed in white in the
multifunction display.
If the multifunction display shows oil temper-
ature ?orA in blue, the engine or the
transmission are not yet at normal operating
temperature. Avoid driving at full engine out-
put during this time.
170Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays
Displaying service messages
XSwitchon th eignition .
XUseò on thesteerin gwhee lto cal lup th e
list of menus.
XPress 9or: on thesteerin gwhee lto
selec tth eServic emenuand confirm wit h
a.
XPress 9or: on thesteerin gwhee lto
selec tth eASSYST PLU Ssubmenuand con-
fir m wit ha.
The servic edue dat eappears in th emulti-
function display.
Information about Service
Resetting th eASSYS TPLUS service
interva ldisplay
!If th eASSYST PLU Sservic einterval display
has bee ninadvertentl yreset ,this setting can
be correcte dat aqualified specialis twork-
shop.
Hav eservic ewor kcarrie dout as described in
th eMaintenance Booklet .Thi smay otherwise
lead to increase dwear and damage to th e
major assemblies or th evehicle.
A qualified specialis tworkshop ,e.g. an author -
ized Mercedes-Ben zCenter, will reset th e
ASSYST PLU Sservic einterval display after th e
servic ewor khas bee ncarrie dout .You can also
obtain further information on maintenance
work, fo rexample.
Specia lservice requirement s
The specifiedmaintenance interval take sonly
th enormal operation of th evehicle into
account. Under arduous operatin gcondition sor
increase dload on th evehicle, maintenance
wor kmus tbe carrie dout more frequently, fo r
example:
RRegular city drivin gwit hfrequent intermedi-
at estops
RIf th evehicle is primarily used to trave lshort
distances
RUse in mountainous terrain or on poo rroad
surfaces
RIf th eengin eis ofte nlef tidling fo rlon gperiods
RIn racetrac kmode Under these or similar conditions, have, fo
r
example, th eair filter, engin eoil and oil filte r
replaced or changed more frequently. Under
arduous operatin gconditions, th etires mus tbe
checke dmore often. Further information can be
obtained at aqualified specialis tworkshop ,e.g.
an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
iIn racetrac kmode, th evehicle is subjec tto
higher loads, meaning that additional main -
tenance wor kis required. If you plan race-
track use, consult aqualified specialis twork-
sho pfirst .Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that
you use an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCente r
fo rthis purpose.
Drivin gabroad
An extensive Mercedes-Ben zServic enetwor kis
also available in other countries. You can obtain
further information from any authorized
Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
Car e
General notes
HEnvironmental not e
Dispose of empty packagin gand cleanin g
cloths in an environmentally responsible man -
ner.
!Whe ncleanin gyour car ,do no tuse:
Rdry, coars eor har dcloths
Rabrasiv ecleanin gagents
Rsolvents
Rcleanin gagents containin gsolvents
Do no tscrub .
Do no ttouch th esurfaces and films wit hhar d
objects ,e.g. rings or ic escrapers .Otherwise ,
you may scratch or damage th esurfaces and
films .
!Do no tpar kyour vehicle fo r alon gperiod of
time directl yafter cleaning, particularly after
cleanin gth ewhee lrim wit hwhee lcleaner.
Wheel cleaner can lead to th eincrease dcor-
rosio nof th ebrake discs and pads .Therefore,
drive fo r afew minutes after cleaning. By
heatin gup th ebrakes, th ebrake discs and
pads dry. The vehicle can then be parke dfo r a
lon gperiod of time.
240Care
Maintenance and care