Display message ............................ 237
Replacing bulbs ............................. 113
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Hill start assist .................................. 134
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 169
Activation conditions ..................... 169
Deactivating ................................... 169
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ............................. 168
General notes ................................ 168
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Hood
Closing ........................................... 304
Display message ............................ 252
Important safety notes .................. 303
Opening ......................................... 303
Horn ...................................................... 35
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 158
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 75
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 304
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 36
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 206
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 112
Control ........................................... 112
Overview ........................................ 112
Reading lamp ................................. 112
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
J
Jack Using ............................................. 354
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 325
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 130
Start/Stop button .......................... 131
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 78
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Deactivation ..................................... 78
Locking ............................................ 78
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 131
Start function ................................... 79
Unlocking ......................................... 78
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 143
Manual gearshifting ....................... 148
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Change Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 194
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 219
Display message ............................ 243
Function/information .................... 193
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package ..................... 191
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 223
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
Level control
Display message ............................ 243
see AIR BODY CONTROL
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 237
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Detecting parking spaces .............. 174
Exiting a parking space .................. 176
Function/notes ............................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
Parking .......................................... 175
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 235
Indicator lamps ................................ 44
Problems (malfunction) .................. 235
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 126
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Setting the perfume intensity
(multimedia system) ...................... 271
Vial ................................................ 126
Permanent all-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 314
Power washers .................................. 310
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 232
Operation ......................................... 57
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 58
Program
see Drive programs
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Immobilizer ...................................... 75
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 27
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 133
General notes ................................ 133
Hill start assist ............................... 134
Trailer ............................................ 134
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 32
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 269
R
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 223
Radar sensor system
Display message ............................ 233
Radiator cover ................................... 304
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 214
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Reading lamp ..................................... 112
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 128
Setting the airflow ......................... 123
Setting the temperature ................ 122
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 237
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 280
Rear seat backrest
Display message ............................ 252
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 252
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 182
Cleaning instructions ..................... 312
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 184
Display in the multimedia system .. 181
General notes ................................ 180
Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 184
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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
When Towing a Trailer See Operator'sManualmessage appears in the multifunction
display.
Active Lane Keeping Assist
General notes
Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in
front of your vehicle by means of multifunction
camera :at the top of the windshield. Various
different areas to the front, rear and side of your
vehicle are also monitored with the aid of the
radar sensor system. Active Lane Keeping
Assist detects lane markings on the road and
can warn you before you leave your lane unin-
tentionally. If you do not react to the warning, a
lane-correcting application of the brakes can
bring the vehicle back into the original lane.
This function is available in the range between
40 mph and 120 mph (60 km/h and 200 km/h).
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style, Active Lane
Keeping Assist can neither reduce the risk of an
accident nor override the laws of physics. Active
Lane Keeping Assist cannot take account of
road and weather conditions. It may not recog-
nize traffic situations. Active Lane Keeping
Assist is only an aid. You are responsible for the
distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for staying in
your lane.
Active Lane Keeping Assist cannot continuously
keep your vehicle in its lane.
GWARNING
Active Lane Keeping Assist cannot always
clearly detect lane markings.
In such cases, Active Lane Keeping Assist
can:
Rgive an unnecessary warning and then
make a course-correcting brake application
to the vehicle
Rnot give a warning or intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay particular attention to the traffic
situation and keep within the lane, especially
if Active Lane Keeping Assist alerts you. Ter-
minate the intervention in a non-critical driv-
ing situation.
The system may be impaired or may not function
if:
Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to insufficient
illumination of the road, or due to snow, rain,
fog or heavy spray
Rthere is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, the
sun or reflection from other vehicles (e.g. if
the road surface is wet)
Rthe windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged or
covered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicin-
ity of the camera
Rthe radar sensors in the front or rear bumpers
or the radiator trim are dirty, e.g. obscured by
snow
Rthere are no or several unclear lane markings
for one lane, e.g. roadworks
Rthe lane markings are worn away, dark or cov-
ered up, e.g. by dirt or snow
Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is too short
and thus the lane markings cannot be detec-
ted
Rthe lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes
branch off, cross one another or merge
Rthe road is narrow and winding
Rthere are highly variable shade conditions on the roadway
If no vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane and
broken lane markings are detected, no lane-cor-
recting brake application is made.
Warning vibration in the steering wheel
A warning may be given if a front wheel passes
over a lane marking. It will warn you by means of
intermittent vibration in the steering wheel for
up to 1.5 seconds.
198Driving systems
Driving and parking
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
?NThe red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running.
The coolant level is too low.
If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or
the electric engine radiator fan may be defective.
The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 151).
XLeave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
XCheck the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes
(Ypage 306).
XIf you have to add coolant frequently, have the engine cooling system checked.
XMake sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by snow,
slush or ice.
XDo not start the engine again until the coolant temperature gage is below the red
marking. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
XDrive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
XAvoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain
and stop-and-go traffic.
?N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. A warning
tone also sounds.
The coolant temperature gage has reached the red marking. The airflow to the
engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low.
GWARNING
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some fluids which
may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns which can occur
just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 151).
XLeave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has
cooled down.
XCheck the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes
(Ypage 306).
XIf you have to add coolant frequently, have the engine cooling system checked.
XMake sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by snow,
slush or ice.
262Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays
Engine compartment
Hood
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never unlatch the hood while driving. Before
every trip, ensure that the hood is locked.
GWARNING
When opening and closing the hood, it may
suddenly fall into the closed position. There is a risk of injury to persons within range of
movement of the hood.
Open and close the hood only when no one is
within its range of movement.
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
GWARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components, such as
the radiator fan, may continue to run or start
again suddenly when the ignition is off. There is a risk of injury.
If you need to do any work inside the engine
compartment:
Rswitch off the ignition
Rnever reach into the area where there is a
risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area
Rremove jewelry and watches
Rkeep items of clothing and hair, for exam-
ple, away from moving parts
Opening the hood
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by
the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
!Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield wip-
ers or the hood.
XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
XPull release lever :on the hood.
The hood is released.
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Maintenance and care
Z
XReachint oth egap, pull hoo dcatch handle ;
up and lift th ehood.
If you lift th ehoo dby approximately 15 in
(40 cm), th ehoo dis opened and held open
automatically by th egas-filled strut .
Closing the hood
XLowerth ehoo dand let it fall from aheight of
approximately 8in (20 cm).
XChec kthat th ehoo dhas engage dproperly.
If th ehoo dcan be raised slightly, it is no t
properly engaged. Open it again and close it
wit h a littlemor eforce .
Radiator
Do no tcover up th eradiator, suc has wit h a
thermal mat or insec tprotection cover .Other -
wise, th evalue sof th eEuropean on-board diag-
nostics may be affected. Some of these read -
ing sare require dby law and mus tbe accurat eat
all times .
Engine oil
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
Certain component sin th eengin ecompart-
ment, suc has th eengine, radiato rand part s
of th eexhaust system, can become ver yhot .
Workin gin th eengin ecompartmen tposes a
ris kof injury.
Wher epossible, let th eengin ecool down and
touch only th ecomponent sdescribe din th e
following.
GWARNIN G
The engin ecompartmen tcontain smoving
components. Certain components, suc has
th eradiato rfan ,may continu eto run or start
again suddenly when th eignition is off .There
is aris kof injury.
If you need to do any wor kinside th eengin e
compartment:
Rswitch off th eignition
Rnever reac hint oth earea wher ethere is a
ris kof danger from moving components,
suc has th efan rotation area
Rremove jewelr yand watches
Rkeep items of clothing and hair ,for exam-
ple, away from moving part s
GWARNING
If engin eoil comes int ocontact wit hhot com-
ponents in th eengin ecompartment, it may
ignite. There is aris kof fir eand injury.
Mak esur ethat engin eoil is no tspilled next to
th efiller neck .Let th eengin ecool down and
thoroughly clean th eengin eoil off th ecom-
ponents before starting th eengine.
GWARNIN G
Opening th ehoo dwhen th eengin eis over-
heated or when there is afir ein th eengin e
compartmen tcould expos eyou to hot gase s
or other servic eproducts .There is aris kof
injury.
Let an overheate dengin ecool down before
opening th ehood. If there is afir ein th e
engin ecompartment, keep th ehoo dclosed
and contact th efir edepartment.
General notes
Dependin gon your driving style, th evehicl e
consumes up to 0. 9US qt (0. 8l) of oil per
60 0mile s(1,00 0km). Th eoi lcons umption may
be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if
you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be
in a different location.
304Engine compartment
Maintenance and care
To check the engine oil level:
Rpark the vehicle on a level surface
Rthe engine should be switched off for approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
Example: checking the engine oil level using
the oil dipstick
XPull oil dipstick:out of the dipstick guide
tube.
XWipe off oil dipstick :.
XSlowly slide oil dipstick :into the guide tube
to the stop and take it out again after approx-
imately three seconds.
If the level is between MIN mark =and MAX
mark ;, the oil level is correct.
XIf the engine oil level has dropped to MIN mark
=or below, top up with 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) of
engine oil.
Adding engine oil
HEnvironmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful to
the environment.
!Use only engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with a service system. A list of the engine oils and oil filters that have
been tested and approved in accordance with
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products is available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. The following cause engine failure or damage
to the exhaust system:
RUse of engine oils and oil filters that have
not been expressly approved for the service
system
RReplacement of engine oil and oil filter after
the replacement interval specified by the
service system has expired
RUse of engine oil additives
!Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the engine
or to the catalytic converter. Have excess
engine oil siphoned off.
Add engine oil (example)
XTurn cap :counter-clockwise and remove it.
XAdd engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on
the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)of engine
oil.
XReplace cap :on the filler neck and tighten
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely.
XCheck the oil level again with the oil dipstick
(Ypage 305).
Further information on engine oil (
Ypage 363).
Additional service products
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
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Maintenance and care
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