Switching on/off ........................... 181
Wide-angle function ....................... 184
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 105
Recuperation display ........................ 211
Reflective safety jacket .................... 316
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 365
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Important safety notes .................. 149
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 299
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 300
Replacing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 113
Important safety notes .................. 112
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 114
Low-beam headlamps .................... 113
Overview of bulb types .................. 113
Replacing front bulbs (vehicles
with halogen headlamps) ............... 113
Turn signals (front) ......................... 114
Reporting safety defects .................... 31
Rescue card ......................................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 241
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 125
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 233
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 90
Sliding sunroof ................................. 93
Tailgate ............................................ 85 Roadside Assistance (breakdown)
.... 29
Roll away protection
see HOLD function
Roller sunblind
Rear side windows ......................... 289
Roof carrier ........................................ 286
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 315
Roof load (
maximum)
........................ 366
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Route guidance active ...................... 212
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 274
Selecting ........................................ 215
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 47
center rear-compartment seat ......... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 315
Correct usage .................................. 46
Fastening ......................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 45
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
18Index
Tail lampsDisplay message ............................ 237
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 252
Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ..................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 84
Limiting the opening angle ............... 89
object detection ............................... 85
Opening dimensions ...................... 366
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 88
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 85
Reversing feature ............................. 85
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 361
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 367
Information .................................... 359
Trailer loads ................................... 367
Vehicle data ................................... 366
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 216
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 273
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 273
Display message ............................ 253
Introduction ................................... 216
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 216
Number from the phone book ........ 216
Redialing ........................................ 217
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 216
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 207
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 221
Outside temperature ...................... 207
Setting (climate control) ................ 122
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 221 Timing (RACETIMER)
......................... 223
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 340
Checking manually ........................ 339
Display message ............................ 248
Maximum ....................................... 339
No
t reached (TIREFIT) .................... 321
Notes ............................................. 337
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 321
Recommended ............................... 336
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 320
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 339
Important safety notes .................. 339
Restarting ...................................... 340
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 342
Function/notes ............................. 340
General notes ................................ 340
Important safety notes .................. 341
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 343
Restarting ...................................... 342
Warning lamp ................................. 264
Warning message .......................... 342
Tire pressure sensors
Display message ............................ 249
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 317
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 319
Storage location ............................ 317
Tire pressure not reached .............. 321
Tire pressure reached .................... 321
Using ............................................. 320
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 352
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 351
Bar (definition) ............................... 351
Changing a wheel .......................... 353
Characteristics .............................. 351
Checking ........................................ 333
Curb weight (definition) ................. 352
Definition of terms ......................... 351
Direction of rotation ...................... 353
Display message ............................ 248
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Reporting problems........................ .31
Securing from rolling away ............ 354
Technical data ............................... 359
Towing away .................................. 327
Transporting .................................. 329
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 84
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 77
Vehicle data ................................... 366
Vehicle data
Dimensions .................................... 366
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 84
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 360
Vehicle level
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 171
Display message ............................ 242
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 215
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
VIN
Seat ............................................... 361
Type plate ...................................... 360
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 257
Active Brake Assist ........................ 263
Airbag ............................................ 260
Brakes ........................................... 256
Coolant .......................................... 261
Distance warning ........................... 263
Engine diagnostics ......................... 260
ESP
®.............................................. 257
ESP®OFF ....................................... 259
Fuel tank ........................................ 260
General notes ................................ 254
Overview .......................................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 260
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 44
Reserve fuel ................................... 260
Restraint system ............................ 260
Seat belt ........................................ 255
SPORT handling mode ................... 259 Steering ......................................... 265
Tire pressure monitor .................... 264
Warranty .............................................. 28
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 253
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 357
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 357
Wheel chock ...................................... 354
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 353
Checking ........................................ 333
Cleaning ......................................... 311
Important safety notes .................. 333
Information on driving .................... 333
Interchanging/changing ................ 353
Mounting a new wheel ................... 356
Mounting a wheel .......................... 354
Removing a wheel .......................... 356
Snow chains .................................. 335
Storing ........................................... 354
Tightening torque ........................... 357
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 357
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 234
Operation ......................................... 50
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 124
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 307
Important safety notes .................. 365
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 115
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Winter driving
Important sa
fety notes .................. 335
Slippery road surfaces ................... 158
Snow chains .................................. 335
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 304
24Index
PRE-SAFE®takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detected:
Rthe front seat belts are pre-tensioned.
Rif the vehicle skids, the side windows and the
sliding sunroof are closed.
Rvehicles with the memory function for the
front-passenger seat: the front-passenger
seat is adjusted if it is in an unfavorable posi-
tion.
If the hazardous situation passes without result-
ing in an accident, PRE-SAFE
®slackens the belt
pre-tensioning. All settings made by PRE-SAFE®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:
XMove the seat backrest or seat back slightly
when the vehicle is stationary.
The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and
the locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE
®convenience function. Informa-
tion about the convenience function can be
found under "Belt adjustment" (
Ypage 47).
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory occu-
pant protection system PLUS)
Introduction
PRE-SAFE®PLUS is only available in vehicles
with the Driving Assistance package.
Using the radar sensor system, PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS is able to detect that a head-on or rear-end
collision is imminent. In certain hazardous sit-
uations, PRE-SAFE
®PLUS takes pre-emptive
measures to protect the vehicle occupants.
Important safety notes
The intervention of PRE-SAFE®PLUS cannot
prevent an imminent collision.
The driver is not warned about the intervention
of PRE-SAFE
®PLUS.
PRE-SAFE®PLUS does not intervene:
Rif the vehicle is backing up
Rwhen the vehicle is towing a trailer and there
is a risk of a rear-end collision
When driving, or when parking or exiting a park- ing space with assistance from Parking Pilot,
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS will not apply the brakes.
Function
PRE-SAFE®PLUS intervenes in certain situa-
tions if the radar sensor system detects an
imminent head-on or rear-end collision.
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detected:
Rif the radar sensor system detects that a
head-on collision is imminent, the seat belts
are pre-tensioned.
Rif the radar sensor system detects that a rear-
end collision is imminent:
-the brake pressure is increased if the driver
applies the brakes when the vehicle is sta- tionary.
-the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
The PRE-SAFE®PLUS braking application is can-
celed:
Rif the accelerator pedal is depressed when a
gear is engaged
Rif the risk of a collision passes or is no longer
detected
Rif Distance Pilot DISTRONIC indicates an
intention to pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without result-
ing in an accident, the original settings are
restored.
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on the
type and severity of the impact:
Rthe hazard warning lamps are switched on
Rthe emergency lighting is activated
Rthe vehicle doors are unlocked
Rthe front side windows are lowered
Rvehicles with a memory function: the electri-
cally adjustable steering wheel is raised when
the driver's door is opened
Rthe engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is cut off
Rvehicles with mbrace: automatic emergency
call
58Occupant safety
Safety
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
GWARNING
Electrostatic buildup can create sparks and
ignite fuel vapors. There is a risk of fire and
explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. Any existing electrostatic buildup is
thereby discharged.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu-
eling process. otherwise electrostatic charge
could build up again.
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
!Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
!Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
!Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can.
The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system
could otherwise be blocked by particles from
the fuel can.
If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray out
when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
For further information on fuel and fuel quality
(
Ypage 361).
Refueling
General information
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 149).
If you unlock/lock the vehicle from the outside,
the fuel filler flap also unlocks/locks.
The position of the 8fuel filler cap is dis-
played on the instrument cluster. The arrow next
to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehi-
cle.
Opening the fuel filler flap
:To open the fuel filler flap
;To insert the fuel filler cap
=Tire pressure table
?Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function
or KEYLESS ‑GO
XOpen the driver's door.
The vehicle electronics are now in setting u.
This is the same as "SmartKey removed".
XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
XTurn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and
remove it.
XInsert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the
inside of fuel filler flap ;.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and
refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
150Refueling
Driving and parking
For more information, please contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
Please observe the manufacturer's operating
instructions for the trailer coupling if a detach-
able trailer coupling is used.
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If you
do not couple the trailer to the towing vehicle
correctly, the trailer could become detached.
Make sure that the following values are not
exceeded:
Rthe permissible trailer drawbar noseweight
Rthe permissible trailer load
Rthe permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
Rthe maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
The applicable permissible values, which must
not be exceeded, can be found:
Rin the vehicle documents
Ron the type plate for the trailer
Ron the vehicle identification plate
If the values differ, the lowest value applies.
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
with when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
Ris heavier
Ris restricted in its acceleration and gradient-
climbing capability
Rhas an increased braking distance
Ris affected more by strong crosswinds
Rdemands more sensitive steering
Rhas a larger turning circle
This could impair the handling characteristics.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your speed
to the current road and wea
ther conditions. Do
not exceed the maximum permissible speed for
your vehicle/trailer combination.
Notes on towing a trailer
General notes
RDo not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for vehicle/trailer combinations in the
relevant country. This lowers the risk of an accident.
ROnly install an approved trailer coupling on
your vehicle.
Further information on availability and on
installation is available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
RThe bumpers of your vehicle are not suitable
for installing detachable trailer couplings.
RDo not install hired trailer couplings or other
detachable trailer couplings on the bumpers
of your vehicle.
RIf you no longer need the ball coupling,
remove it from the ball coupling recess. This
will reduce the risk of damage to the ball cou-
pling.
When towing a trailer, set the tire pressure on
the rear axle of the towing vehicle for a maxi-
mum load; see the tire pressure table in the fuel
filler flap (
Ypage 351).
Please note that when towing a trailer, the fol-
lowing driving systems have limited availability
or are not available at all:
RPARKTRONIC (Ypage 177)
RBlind Spot Assist (Ypage 191)
RActive Lane Keeping Assist (Ypage 198)
On vehicles without level control, the height of
the ball coupling will alter according to the load
placed on the vehicle. If necessary, use a trailer
with a height-adjustable drawbar.
You will find permissible trailer loads under
"Technical data" (
Ypage 367).
Driving tips
Observe the information on ESP®trailer stabili-
zation (Ypage 71) and on pulling away with a
trailer (Ypage 134).
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginning the journey, check the
trailer's documents to see what the maximum
permitted speed is. Observe the maximum per-
missible speed in the relevant country.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the maxi-
mum permissible rear axle load is increased
when towing a trailer. See the "Technical data"
section to find out whether this applies to your
vehicle (
Ypage 368). In the event of increased
rear axle load, the vehicle/trailer combination
may not exceed a maximum speed of 60 mph
(100 km/h) for reasons concerning the operat-
ing permit. This also applies in countries in
Towing a trailer201
Driving and parking
Z
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
F!NF (USA only), !(Canada only): the red indicator lamp for the electric
parking brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric
parking brake is lit.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
6N The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restraint system is malfunctioning.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XContact a qualified specialist workshop and have the restraint system checked.
For further information about the restraint system, see (
Ypage 43).
Engine
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
;NThe yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
There may be a malfunction, for example:
Rin the engine management
Rin the fuel injection system
Rin the exhaust system
Rin the ignition system (for vehicles with gasoline engines)
Rin the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be in emergency
mode.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
In some states, you must immediately visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as the yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up. This is due to the legal require-
ments in effect in these states. If in doubt, check whether such legal regulations
apply in the state in which you are currently driving.
XStart the engine three to four times after refueling.
If the yellow Check Engine warning lamp goes out, emergency running mode is
canceled. The vehicle need not be checked.
8N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station.
260Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
8NThe yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
In addition, the ;Check Engine warning lamp may light up.
The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
XCheck that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
XIf the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler cap.
XIf the fuel filler cap is closed:visit a qualified specialist workshop.
?NThe red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the
coolant temperature gage is at the start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gage is malfunctioning.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a risk of engine
damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 151).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster261
On-board computer and displays
Z