
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
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Blind Spot AssistActivating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 168
Display message ............................ 189
Notes/function .............................. 155
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 215
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 180
Notes ............................................. 289
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 58
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 133
BAS .................................................. 59
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 289
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 61
Display message ............................ 175
EBD .................................................. 64
Hill start assist ............................... 112
Important safety notes .................. 132
Maintenance .................................. 133
Parking brake ................................ 129
Riding tips ...................................... 132
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/notes ................................ 61
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 248
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 160
C
Cabriolet
Soft top ............................................ 80
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 212
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 212
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 241
Carpets .......................................... 247
Display ........................................... 245
Exhaust pipe .................................. 245
Exterior lights ................................ 244
Gear or selector lever .................... 246
General notes ................................ 240
Interior ........................................... 245
Matte finish ................................... 243
Paint .............................................. 242
Plastic trim .................................... 246
Power washer ................................ 242
Rear view camera .......................... 245
Roof lining ...................................... 247
Seat belt ........................................ 247
Seat cover ..................................... 246
Sensors ......................................... 245
Soft top .......................................... 244
Steering wheel ............................... 246
Trim pieces .................................... 246
Washing by hand ........................... 241
Wheels ........................................... 243
Windows ........................................ 243
Wiper blades .................................. 244
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 165
Center console
Overview .......................................... 36
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Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's sea t
see Seat
Driving
Importan tsafet ynote s.................. 10 9
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Ben zService ................ .240
Driving on flooded roads .................. 134
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 59
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 61
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 58
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .............................6 4
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 59
Distance warning function ............... 60
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 64
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 62
Important safety information ........... 58
Overview .......................................... 58
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 136
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 147
Driving systems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 147
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 153
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 155
Cruise control ................................ 134
Display message ............................ 188
HOLD function ............................... 144
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 157
Lane Tracking package .................. 155
RACE START .................................. 145
Rear view camera .......................... 150
Driving tips
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 133
Automatic transmission ................. 120
Brakes ........................................... 132
Break-in period .............................. 109
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 142
Downhill gradient ........................... 132
Drinking and driving ....................... 131 Driving in winter ............................. 134
Driving on flooded roads ................ 134
Driving on wet roads ...................... 134
Exhaust check ............................... 131
Fuel ................................................ 131
General .......................................... 131
Hydroplaning .................................
134
Icy ro
ad surfaces ........................... 134
Important safety notes .................. 109
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 132
Snow chains .................................. 263
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 132
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 109
Wet road surface ........................... 132
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 166
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............ 116
E
E-SELECT lever................................... 117
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes ................................ 90
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 90
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 177
Function/notes ................................ 64
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 113
Deactivating/activating ................. 114
General information ....................... 113
Important safety notes .................. 113
Introduction ................................... 113
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
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Emergency brakingsee BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 73
Trunk .............................................. .76
Vehicle .............................................7 3
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .52
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .203
Display message ............................ 186
ECO start/stop function ................ 113
Engine number ............................... 286
Irregular running ............................ 115
Jump-starting ................................. 254
Starting problems .......................... 115
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 112
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 112
Switching off .................................. 128
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 259
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 285
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 37
Additives ........................................ 289
Checking the oil level ..................... 235
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 235
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 236
Display message ............................ 187
Filling capacity ............................... 289
Notes about oil grades ................... 289
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 235
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 170
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Ente ring an addre
ss
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 08
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program) ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 171
Characteristics ................................. 62
Deactivating/activating ................... 62
Deactivating/activating (button
in AMG vehicles) .............................. 63
Display message ............................ 175
Function/notes ................................ 62
General notes .................................. 62
Important safety information ........... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 200
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 62
Exhaust check ................................... 131
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 45
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 244
see Lights
Exterior mirror
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) ....................................9 5
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ........................................ .92
Dipping (automatic) .........................9 3
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 92
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 92
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 93
Setting ............................................. 92
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 94
Storing the parking position ............. 93
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 211
Features ............................................. 219
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 279
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 249
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 250
Floormats ........................................... 232
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 285
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Horn...................................................... 33
Hydroplaning ..................................... 134
I
Ignition key
see SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps ...........3 4
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 169
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 100
Overview .......................................... 99
Reading lamp .................................. .99
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 169
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
J
Jack Using ............................................. 280
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 254
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 111
Start/Stop button .......................... 110
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 78
Deactivation ..................................... 67
Locking ............................................ 67
Start function ................................... 67
Unlocking ......................................... 67
KEYLESS-GO start function
Start/Stop button .......................... 110 Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 120
Knee bag .............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 169
Display message ............................ 189
Function/information .................... 157
Lane Tracking package ..................... 155
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 172
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 185
Light sensor (display message) ....... 185
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 96
Fogged up headlamps ...................... 99
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 98
High beam flasher ............................ 97
High-beam headlamps ..................... 97
Light switch ..................................... 96
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 97
Parking lamps .................................. 97
Rear fog lamp .................................. 97
Setting exterior lighting ................... 96
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 169
Standing lamps ................................ 97
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 169
Turn signals ..................................... 97
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 217
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 72
Emergency locking ........................... 73
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 72
see KEYLESS-GO
Locking centrally
see Central locking
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Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 159
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 285
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 242
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 118
Important safety notes .................. 127
Parking brake ................................ 129
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side .................................9 3
Rear vie wcamera .......................... 15 0
Switchin goff th eengin e................ 12 8
see Parkin gAssis tPARKTRONI C
Parking aid
see Exterio rmirror s
see Parkin gAssis tPARKTRONI C
Parking Assis tPARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activatin g ................. 149
Driving system ............................... 147
Important safety notes .................. 147
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 150
Sensor range ................................. 148
Warning display ............................. 149
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 129
Applying or releasing manually ...... 129
Display message ............................ 177
Electric parking brake .................... 129
Emergency braking ........................ 130
General notes ................................ 129
Releasing automatically ................. 130
Warning lamp ................................. 202
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 97
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 183
Indicator lamps ................................ 41
Problems (malfunction) .................. 183
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 58 Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 246
Power washers .................................. 242
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-emptive s
afety
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory
occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 181
Operation ......................................... 54
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 64
Immobilizer ...................................... 64
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 112
General notes ................................ 112
Hill start assist ............................... 112
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 .............................................. 211
R
RACE STARTActivating ....................................... 146
Activation conditions ..................... 145
Important safety notes .................. 145
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 172
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 164
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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
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For this reason, please ask the service provider
for information about the type, extent and pur-
pose of the collection and use of personal data
when services are provided by third parties.
COMAND/mbrace
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle's
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain sit-
uations, and the location of the vehicle may be
compiled through COMAND or the mbrace sys-
tem.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual or the Digital Operator'sManual and/or the mbrace Terms and Condi-
tions.
Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deploy-
ment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
RHow various systems in your vehicle were
operating
RWhether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened
RHow far (if at all) the driver was depressing theaccelerator and/or brake pedal and
RHow fast the vehicle was traveling
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE:EDR data are recor-
ded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash
situation occurs; no data are recorded by the
EDR under normal driving conditions and no
personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash
location) are recorded. However, other parties,
such as law enforcement could combine the
EDR data with the type of personally identifying
data routinely acquired during a crash investi-
gation. Access to the vehicle and/or the
EDR i
s needed
to read data that is recorded by an EDR, and
special equipment is required. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing the
vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat- ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci-
dent claims and vehicle safety. Since the Crash
Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract
data from the EDR is commercially available,
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly
disclaims any and all liability arising from the
extraction of this information by unauthorized
Mercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if
the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law enforce-
ment; by federal, state or local government; in
connection with or arising out of litigation involv-
ing MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or,
as required by law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the
Restraint System Module. Tampering with, alter-
ing, modifying or removing the EDR component
may result in a malfunction of the Restraint Sys-
tem Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted.
This means that in the event of such conflict, the
federal regulation governs. As of Fe
bruary 2013,
13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.
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General information
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle when driving, you may be distracted from
the traffic situation. You could also lose con-
trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
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