
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

Maintenance and care......................303
Engine compartment ........................... 303
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 307
Care ..................................................... 308
Breakdown assistance .....................316
Where will I find...? .............................. 316
Flat tire ................................................ 318
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 322
Jump-starting ....................................... 325
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 327
Fuses ...................................................3 30
Wheels and tires............................... 333
Important safety notes ........................ 333
Operation ............................................ 333
Winter operation .................................. 335
Tire pressure ....................................... 336
Loading the vehicle .............................. 343
All about wheels and tires ................... 346
Changing a wheel ................................ 353
Wheel/tire combination ......................3 57
Technical data................................... 359
Information regarding technical data ... 359
Vehicle electronics .............................. 359
Identification plates .............................3 60
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 361
Vehicle data ......................................... 366
Trailer tow hitch ................................... 367
Contents3

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 173
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
115 V socket ...................................... 291
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 12
Display in the multimedia system .. 187
Function/notes .............................1 85
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 226
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Accident warning
see Driving safety system
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 274
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 121
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 218
Display message ............................ 244
Function/notes .............................1 95
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 218
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ................................ 66
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 218
Display message ............................ 232
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 263 Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 219
Display message ............................ 243
Function/information .................... 198
Active light function
Display message ............................ 237
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 67
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 172
Adaptive Damping System with
continuous damping adjustment
(ADS PLUS) ........................................ 170
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 238
Function/notes ............................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Additional speedometer ................... 221
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 364
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 267
A
fter-sales service center
see ASSYST PLUS
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 55
Display message ............................ 235
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 50
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Side impact air bag .......................... 50
Window curtain air bag .................... 50
AIR BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 170
Lowering the rear of the vehicle .... 172
Raising the rear of the vehicle ....... 172
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 172
4Index

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

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

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

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 98
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 107
Cleaning the cover ......................... 314
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 279
Important safety notes .................... 96
Seat heating .................................. 100
Seat heating problem .................... 101
Seat ventilation .............................. 101
Seat ventilation problem ................ 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 281
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 314
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 312
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 217
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 364
Coolant (engine) ............................ 364
Engine oil ....................................... 363
Fuel ................................................ 361
Important safety notes .................. 361
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 365
Washer fluid ................................... 365
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 221 On-board computer ....................... 217
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 222
Side impact air bag ............................. 50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 237
Side running board
Cleaning ......................................... 312
Side w
indows
Cleaning ......................................... 311
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Convenience opening feature .......... 91
Important safety information ........... 89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 92
Reversing feature ............................. 90
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Ski and snowboard bag .................... 278
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 93
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Resetting ......................................... 94
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 80
Changing the programming ............. 79
Checking the battery ....................... 80
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Convenience opening feature .......... 91
Display message ............................ 253
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 77
Important safety notes .................... 77
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 79
Loss ................................................. 81
Mechanical key ................................ 79
Overview .......................................... 77
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 130
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 132
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 133
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Index19