H
Handling control systemsee ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ..........................80
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Head restraints
Adjusting .........................................9 3
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 94
Headlamps
Fogging up .....................................1 04
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 03
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 212
Replacing bulbs .............................1 06
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Hill start assist .................................. 127
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 163
Activation conditions ..................... 162
Deactivating ................................... 163
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes .............................1 62
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 70
Display message ............................ 225
Important safety notes .................. 269
Opening ......................................... 269
Horn ...................................................... 31
Hydroplaning ..................................... 150
I
Ignition key
see SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 67 Indicator lamp
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 107
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Settings ......................................... 195
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 185
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................1 04
Overview ........................................ 104
Reading lamp ................................. 104
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 283
Using ............................................. 321
Jump starting (engine) ......................291
K
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 124
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Deactivation ..................................... 70
Locking ............................................ 70
Unlocking ......................................... 70
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 36
Manual gearshifting ....................... 140
Knee bag .............................................. 45
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 195
12Index
Display message ............................ 217
Function/information .................... 183
Lane Tracking package ..................... 181
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 198
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 56
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 212
Light sensor (display message) ....... 213
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 101
Cornering light function ................. 103
Fog lamps ...................................... 102
Fogged up headlamps .................... 104
Hazard warning lamps ................... 103
High beam flasher .......................... 103
High-beam headlamps ................... 103
Light switch ................................... 101
Low-beam headlamps .................... 102
Parking lamps ................................ 102
Rear fog lamp ................................ 102
Setting exterior lighting ................. 101
Standing lamps .............................. 102
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 196
Turn signals ................................... 103
Loading guidelines ............................ 247
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 76
Emergency locking ........................... 77
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 197
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 211
Replacing bulbs ............................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Lubricant additives
see Additives (
engine oil) Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 95
M
M+S tires ............................................ 301
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 276
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 260
Display message ............................ 206
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 261
Downloading routes ....................... 263
Emergency call .............................. 258
General notes ................................ 257
Geo fencing ................................... 264
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 262
MB info call button ........................ 260
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 263
Remote vehicle locking .................. 262
Roadside assistance button ........... 259
Search & Send ............................... 261
Self-test ......................................... 257
Speed alert .................................... 263
System .......................................... 257
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 264
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 262
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 71
Inserting .......................................... 72
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Removing ......................................... 71
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 76
Memory card (audio) ......................... 192
Memory function ................................. 99
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 200
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Index13
High-beam headlamps ................... 106
Important safety notes .................. 105
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 106
Low-beam headlamps .................... 106
Overview of bulb types .................. 105
Rear fog lamp ................................ 107
Turn signals (front) ......................... 107
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 107
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 215
Warning lamp ................................. 234
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 121
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 207
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 234
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 134
Reversing feature
Roller sunblind ................................. 89
Side windows ................................... 83
Tailgate ............................................ 78
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 88
Roof carrier ........................................ 253
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 281
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 333
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 53
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 245 Inserting/removing ........................ 245
Removing ....................................... 245
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 91
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 43
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Correct usage .................................. 42
Fastening ......................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 41
Introduction ..................................... 40
Releasing ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 227
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 93
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 92
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 95
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 93
Cleaning the cover ......................... 280
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 251
Important safety notes .................... 91
Seat heating problem ...................... 96
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 100
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 95
Section
Cargo compartment ......................... 77
Securing cargo .................................. 252
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 278
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 195
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Index17
Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
:Speedometer wit hsegments18 5
Warning and indicator lamps:
L Low-beam headlamps102
T Parking lamp s102
K High-beam headlamps103
÷ ESP®23 1
Electric parking brak e
applie d(red)
F (USAonly)
! (Canada only)234
! Electric parking brak e
(yellow)23 4
· Distanc ewarning23 7
å ESP®OF F231
! ABSmalfunctioning23 0
Brake s229
$ (USAonly)
J (Canada only)
;#! Turn signals103
FunctionPag e
=Multifunction display188
?Tachometer185
6 Restrain tsystem40
ü Seat belt no tfastene d227
M SPORT handlin gmod e
(Mercedes-AM Gvehicles)23 2
R Rear fog lamp102
N Foglamp s102
; CheckEngin e234
h Tirepressur emonitor23 8
ACoolan ttemperature gauge18 6
Warning and indicator lamps:
? Coolan tto ohot/cold23 5
BFue llevel indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
æ Reserve fuel234
CInstrumen tcluste rlighting18 5
32Instrument cluster
At a glance
Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched on
even during the daytime. In some countries,
operation of the headlamps varies due to legal
requirements and self-imposed obligations.
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lighting can be set using the:
Rlight switch
Rcombination switch (Ypage 103)
Ron-board computer (Ypage 196)
Light switch
Operation
1 WLeft-hand standing lamps
2XRight-hand standing lamps
3TParking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4ÃAutomatic headlamp mode, controlled
by the light sensor
5LLow-beam/high-beam headlamps
B RRear fog lamp
CNFog lamp (only vehicles with front fog
lamps)
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to the Ãposition. The exterior lighting (except the parking/stand-
ing lamps) switches off automatically if you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Ropen the driver's door with the SmartKey in
position
g
Automatic headlamp mode
Ãis the preferred light switch position:
RThe light setting is automatically selected
according to the brightness of the ambient
light (exception: poor visibility due to weather
conditions such as fog, snow or spray).
RWith the SmartKey in position 1in the igni-
tion lock: the parking lamps are switched on
or off automatically depending on the bright-
ness of the ambient light.
RWith the engine running: if you have activated
the Daytime Running Lightsfunction via
the on-board computer, the daytime running
lamps or the parking lamps and the low-beam
headlamps are switched on or off automati-
cally depending on the brightness of the ambi-
ent light.
XTo switch on the automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to the Ãposi-
tion.
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for the vehicle's light-
ing at all times.
Canada only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day. The daytime run-
ning lamps function is required by law in Can-
ada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you shift the automatic transmis-
sion from a driving position to position jthe
daytime running lamps or low-beam headlamps
go out after 3 minutes.
Exterior lighting101
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
Combination switch
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:
turn the light switch to LorÃ.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
The high-beam headlamps only switch on in
the à position if the low-beam headlamps
are on.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
XTo switch off the high-beam headlamps:
move the combination switch back to its nor-
mal position.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
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.
The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off.
Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the
Exterior lighting103
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
Automa tic interi orlighting control
XTo switch on: set theswitch to center posi-
tion B.
XTo switch off :set th eswitch to th e|
position .
The interior lighting automatically switches on if
you:
Runloc kth evehicl e
Ropenadoor
Rremove th eSmartKey from th eignition loc k
The interior lighting is switched on for aset time
when th eSmartKey is remove dfrom th eignition
lock. You can set this delaye dswitch-off via th e
multimedia system (see Digital Operator' sMan -
ual).
Replacing bulbs
Import ant safety notes
GWARNIN G
Bulbs, lamp sand connectors can get ver yhot
when operating .If you chang e abulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is aris kof injury.
Allow these component sto cool down before
changing abulb.
Do no tuse abulb if it has been dropped or if it s
glas stub ehas been scratched.
The bulb may explod eif:
Ryou touch it
Rit is hot
Ryou dro pit
Ryou scratch it
Use bulbs only in closed lamp sthat hav ebeen
designed for this purpose .Only instal lspar e
bulbs of th esam etyp eand th especifie dvolt-
age.
Marks on th eglas stub ereduce th eservic elife
of th ebulbs .Do no ttouch th eglas stub ewit h
your bare hands. If necessary, clean th eglas s
tub ewhen cold wit halcohol or spirit and rub it
off wit h alint-free cloth .
Protect bulbs from moisture during operation .
Do no tallow bulbs to come int ocontact wit h
liquids. Replac
eonly th ebulbs listed (
Ypage 105).
Hav eth ebulbs that you canno tchang eyourself
replace dat aqualified specialist workshop .
If you require assistanc ereplacing bulbs ,con-
sult aqualified specialist workshop .
If th ene wbulb still does no tligh tup, consult a
qualified specialist workshop .
Headlamps and lights are an important aspect of
vehicl esafety. You mus tth erefo
r
emak esur e
that these function correctl yat all times .Hav e
th eheadlamp setting checke dregularly.
Vehicles wit hLED headlamps: thefron tand
rear lamp clusters of your vehicl eare equipped
wit hLE Dbulbs .Do no treplace th ebulbs your-
self .Contac t aqualified specialist workshop
whic hhas th enecessar yspecialist knowledge
and tools to carry out th ewor krequired.
Overview ofbulb types
You can replace th efollowin gbulbs .The bulb
typ ecan be foun din th elegend .
Vehicles wit hhalogen headlamp s
:
Turn signal lamp :PY 21 W
;High-beam headlamps/daytime runnin g
lamps/parking lamps/standing lamps:
H1 555 W/15 W
=Low-beam headlamps: H1 555 W
Replacing bulbs105
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
Tail lamps (vehicles with halogen headlamps)
:
Backup lamp: W 16 W
;Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
=Brake lamp: W 16 W
?Rear fog lamp: H 21 W
Replacing front bulbs
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing
You must remove the cover of the front wheel
housing before you can change the front turn
signal lamp.
XTo remove: switch off the lights.
XTurn the front wheels inwards.
XSlide cover:up and remove it.
XTo install: insert cover :again and slide it
down until it engages.
Low-beam headlamps (halogen head-
lamps)
XRemove the cover in the front wheel housing
(Ypage 106).
XTurn housing cover :counter-clockwise and
remove it.
XTurn bulb holder ;counter-clockwise and
pull out.
XPull the bulb out of bulb holder ;.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.
XInsert bulb holder;and turn it clockwise.
XPress on housing cover :and turn it to the
right.
XReplace the cover in the front wheel housing
(Ypage 106).
High-beam headlamps/daytime run-
ning lamps/parking lamps and stand-
ing lamps (halogen headlamps)
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn housing cover :counter-clockwise and
remove it.
XTurn bulb holder ;counter-clockwise and
pull out.
106Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers