
Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................26
Introduction .......................................... .26
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction ......................................... 27
Protecting the environment ...................2 7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .27
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ................2 8
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 2
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 32
Information on copyright ....................... 34
At a glance ........................................... 35
Cockpit .................................................. 35
Instrument cluster ................................. 36
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 37
Center console ...................................... 38
Overhead control panel .........................4 1
Door control panel ................................. 42
Safety ................................................... 43
Panic alarm ............................................ 43
Occupant safety .................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 64
Driving safety systems ........................... 65
Protection against theft .........................7 5
Opening and closing...........................77
SmartKey ............................................... 77
Doors ..................................................... 83
Cargo compartment .............................. .84
Side windows ......................................... 89
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 93
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....96
Correct driver's seat position ................ 96
Seats ..................................................... 96
Steering wheel ..................................... 101
Mirrors ................................................. 104 Memory function ................................. 107
Lights and windshield wipers
..........108
Exterior lighting ................................... 108
Interior lighting .................................... 112
Replacing bulbs ................................... 112
Windshield wipers ................................ 114
Climate control ................................. 118
Overview of climate control systems ... 118
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 121
Air vents .............................................. 127
Driving and parking ..........................129
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 129
Driving ................................................. 129
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 138
Automatic transmission ....................... 140
Refueling ............................................. 149
Parking ................................................ 151
Driving tips .......................................... 154
Driving systems ................................... 159
Towing a trailer .................................... 200
On-board computer and displays ....206
Important safety notes ........................ 206
Displays and operation ........................ 206
Menus and submenus ......................... 210
Display messages ................................ 225
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 254
Multimedia system ...........................266
General notes ...................................... 266
Important safety notes ........................ 266
Function restrictions ............................ 266
Operating system ................................ 267
Stowage and features ......................276
Stowage areas ..................................... 276
Features .............................................. 287
2Contents

Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 171
Air suspension
see AIR BODY CONTROL
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 127
Rear ............................................... 128
Setting ........................................... 127
Setting the center air vents ........... 128
Setting the side air vents ............... 128
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 75
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
AMG
Switchable performance exhaust
system ........................................... 136
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 221
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AppCode
see QR code
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 277
Ashtray ............................................... 289
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 217
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 218
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 307
Driving abroad ............................... 308
Hiding a service message .............. 307
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 308
Service message ............................ 307
Special service requirements ......... 308 ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 219
Display message ............................ 242
Displaying level .............................. 190
Function/notes ............................. 189
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Quali fied sp
ecialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 237
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 308
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 135
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 135
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 108
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 143
Changing gear ............................... 143
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 140
Display message ............................ 250
Double-clutch function .................. 143
Drive program ................................ 144
Drive program display .................... 142
Driving tips .................................... 143
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 138
Emergency running mode .............. 149
Engaging drive position .................. 141
Engaging neutral ............................ 141
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 141
Engaging the park position ............ 140
Gearshift recommendation ............ 148
Gliding mode ................................. 143
Kickdown ....................................... 143
Manual shifting .............................. 146
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 221
Overview ........................................ 140
Permanent setting ......................... 146
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Index5

see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash
see Care
Care
360° camera ................................. 312
Car wash ........................................3 08
Carpets .......................................... 315
Display ...........................................3 13
Exhaust pipe .................................. 313
Exterior lights ................................ 312
General notes ................................ 308
Interior ...........................................3 13
Matte finish ................................... 311
Paint .............................................. 310
Plastic trim ....................................3 14
Power washer ................................ 310
Rear view camera .......................... 312
Roof lining ...................................... 315
Seat belt ........................................ 315
Seat cover ..................................... 314
Selector lever ................................ 314
Sensors ......................................... 312
Side running board ........................ 312
Steering wheel ............................... 314
Trim pieces ....................................3 14
Washing by hand ........................... 309
Wheels ...........................................3 11
Windows ........................................ 311
Wiper blades .................................. 312
Wooden trim .................................. 314
Cargo compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 87
Plug-in module (telescopic rods) .... 285
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 282
Notes/how to use ......................... 282
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 279
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 285
Locking and unlocking ................... 286
Opening/closing ............................ 286
Stowage well (under) ..................... 285
Cargo compartment plug-in mod-
ule (telescope bars) .......................... 285
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 281 CD
see also Digital Operator's Ma
n-
ual ..................................................2 66
CD player (on-board computer) ........215
Center console
Lower section (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 40
Upper section .................................. 38
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 7
Change of address .............................. 29
Change of ownership .......................... 29
Changing the media source .............214
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 221
Child
Restraint system .............................. 60
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 63
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
On the front-passenger seat ............ 62
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 63
Top Tether ....................................... 61
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 63
Rear doors ....................................... 64
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 59
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 290
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 312
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 313
Climate control
Control panel for 3-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 119
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 118
Controlling automatically ............... 122
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 121
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 271
Defrosting the windows ................. 124
Defrosting the windshield .............. 124
Index7

D
Data
see Technica ldat a
Dat acarrier
Selecting ........................................ 21 5
Daytime runnin glamps
Displa ymessage ............................ 23 7
Function/notes ............................ .108
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 220
Diagnostics connection ......................31
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .26
Introduction .....................................2 6
Digital speedomete r........................ .211
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 140
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 307
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 225
Driving systems .............................2 42
Engine ............................................ 238
General notes ................................ 225
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 225
Introduction ................................... 225
Lights ............................................. 237
Safety systems .............................. 226
SmartKey ....................................... 253
Tires ............................................... 248
Vehicle ...........................................2 50
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 162
Activation conditions ..................... 162
Cruise control lever ....................... 162
Display Message ............................ 245
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 165
Driving tips ....................................1 66
Driving with Distance Pi
lot
DISTRONIC ....................................1 63
Function/notes .............................1 61
Important safety notes .................. 161
Setting a speed .............................. 164
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 164 Stopping ........................................ 164
Switching off .................................. 166
with Steering Pilot ......................... 167
Distance recorder .............................2 10
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 263
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 67
Distance warning system
see Active Brake Assist
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............8 4
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .77
Control panel .................................. .42
Display message ............................ 252
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Drinking and driving ......................... 155
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 144
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 222
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 142
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 138
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 308
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 195
Driving on flooded roads .................. 158
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 66
Crosswind Assist ............................. 71
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 72
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
Ad
aptive Brake Assist ...................... 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
Distance warning function ............... 66
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 72
Index9

Emergency Tensioning DevicesActivation ........................................ .55
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 89
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .260
Display message ............................ 238
ECO start/stop function ................ 134
Engine number ............................... 361
Irregular running ............................ 137
Jump-starting ................................. 325
Starting (important safety notes) ... 132
Starting problems .......................... 137
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 132
Starting via smartphone ................ 133
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 132
Switching off .................................. 152
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 330
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 137
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................3 05
Additives ........................................ 364
Checking the oil level ..................... 304
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 305
Display message ............................ 240
Filling capacity ............................... 364
General notes ................................ 363
Notes about oil grades ................... 363
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 304
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 21
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 66
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 222
Characteristics ............................ ..... 69C
rosswind Assist .............................7
1
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............7 0
Deactivating/activating (notes,
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... 69
Display message ............................ 226
Function/notes ................................ 68
General notes .................................. 68
Important safety information ........... 68
Trailer stabilization ........................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 257
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 68
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 155
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 312
Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 104
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 105
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 105
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 105
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 105
Setting ........................................... 105
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Storing the parking position .......... 106
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 277
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 269
Features ............................................. 287
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 353
MOExtended tires .......................... 318
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 318
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 319
Floormats ........................................... 302
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 359
Index11

Light function, activeDisplay message ............................ 237
Light switch
Operation ...................................... .108
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 110
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 108
Cornering light function ................. 110
Fogged up headlamps .................... 111
General notes ................................ 108
Hazard warning lamps ................... 110
High beam flasher .......................... 109
High-beam headlamps ................... 109
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamps .................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 109
Rear fog lamp ................................ 109
Setting exterior lighting ................. 108
Standing lamps .............................. 109
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 220
Turn signals ................................... 109
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 276
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................8 3
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 237
Replacing bulbs ............................ .113
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
M
M+S tires ............................................ 335 Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 11
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 96
Display message ............................ 231
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 296
Downloading routes ....................... 299
Emergency call .............................. 293
General notes ................................ 292
Geo fencing ................................... 299
Info call button .............................. 295
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 98
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 298
Remote vehicle locking .................. 297
Roadside assistance button ........... 294
Search & Send ............................... 296
Self-test ......................................... 293
Speed alert .................................... 299
System .......................................... 293
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 299
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 297
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 79
General notes .................................. 79
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Removing ......................................... 79
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 84
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 215
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 107
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 185
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 195
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 198
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 189
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 161
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 167
General notes ................................ 159
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 193
14Index

System self-test ............................... 53
Odometer ........................................... 210
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 221
Assistance graphic menu ............... 217
Assistance menu ........................... 218
Display messages .......................... 225
Displaying a service message ........ 307
Displays and operation .................. 206
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 165
Factory settings ............................. 221
G-Meter ......................................... 222
Head-up display ............................. 209
Important safety notes .................. 206
Instrument cluster menu ............... 220
Lights menu ................................... 220
Media menu ................................... 214
Menu overview .............................. 210
Message memory .......................... 225
Navigation menu ............................ 212
RACETIMER ................................... 223
Radio menu ................................... 214
Service menu ................................. 217
Settings menu ............................... 217
Standard display ............................ 210
Telephone menu ............................ 216
Trip menu ...................................... 210
Video DVD operation ..................... 215
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 26
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 207
Overhead control panel ...................... 41
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 64P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 360
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 310
Panic alarm .......................................... 43
Parcel net ........................................... 283
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 151
Parking brake ................................ 153
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 106
Rear view camera .......................... 180
Switching off the engine ................ 152
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Parking Pilot
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 244
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 179
Driving system ............................... 177
Function/notes ............................. 177
Important safety notes .................. 177
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 180
Sensor range ................................. 178
Warning display ............................. 179
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 153
Applying or releasing manually ...... 153
Display message ............................ 228
Electric parking brake .................... 153
Emergency braking ........................ 154
General notes ................................ 153
Releasing automatically ................. 154
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 177
16Index

Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 353
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 351
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 350
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) .....................................351
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ...........................................3 52
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 352
Important safety notes .................. 333
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 351
Information on driving .................... 333
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 352
Labeling (overview) ........................ 348
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 353
Load index ..................................... 350
Load index (definition) ................... 352
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 352
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 352
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 352
Maximum tire load ......................... 350
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 352
MOExtended tires .......................... 335
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 353
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 352
Replacing ....................................... 353
Service life ..................................... 334
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 352
Snow chains .................................. 335
Speed rating (definition) ................ 352
Storing ........................................... 354
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 351
Summer tires in winter .................. 335
Temperature .................................. 347
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 353
Ti re b
ead (definition) ...................... 352
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 352 Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 351
Tire size (data) ............................... 357
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 348
Tire tread ....................................... 334
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 352
Total load limit (definition) ............. 353
Traction ......................................... 347
Traction (definition) ....................... 353
Tread wear ..................................... 347
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 346
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 351
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 353
Wheel and tire combination ........... 357
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 351
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 269
Character suggestions ................... 268
Deleting characters ....................... 268
Entering a space ............................ 268
Entering characters ....................... 268
Gesture control .............................. 268
Handwriting recognition ................ 268
Operating the touchpad ................. 268
Overview ........................................ 268
Quick access for Audio .................. 269
Switching ....................................... 268
Switching input line ....................... 268
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 330
Important safety notes .................. 327
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 368
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 313
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 202
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 204
Driving tips .................................... 201
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
Important safety notes .................. 200
Installing the ball coupling ............. 202
Lights display message .................. 237
Power supply ................................. 204
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