
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

Pulling away ................................... 133
Starting the engine ........................ 132
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 146
Trailer towing ................................. 144
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 142
Transmission positions .................. 142
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 149
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 368
B
Back button ....................................... 267
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 237
Bag hook ............................................ 282
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 202
Removing ....................................... 204
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 80
Replacing ......................................... 80
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 324
Display message ............................ 239
Important safety notes .................. 322
Jump starting ................................. 325
Belt warning ......................................... 48
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 218
Display message ............................ 244
Notes/function .............................. 191
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 273
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Brake
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 72 Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 231
Notes ............................................. 364
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 231
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 67
BAS .................................................. 66
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 364
Display message ............................ 226
EBD .................................................. 72
Hill start assist ............................... 134
HOLD function ............................... 168
Important safety notes .................. 156
Maintenance .................................. 157
Parking brake ................................ 153
Riding tips ...................................... 156
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 316
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Buttons o
n the steering wheel ......... 207
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 28
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 271
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 271
Camera
see 360° camera
6Index

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
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ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 68
Important safety information ........... 65
Overview .......................................... 65
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 170
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 172
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 161
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 167
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 177
Parking Pilot .................................. 174
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 185
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 195
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 198
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 189
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
Cruise control ................................ 159
Display message ............................ 242
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 195
HOLD function ............................... 168
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 193
Lane Tracking package .................. 191
Rear view camera .......................... 180
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 191
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Brakes ........................................... 156
Break-in period .............................. 129
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 166
Downhill gradient ........................... 156
Drinking and driving ....................... 155
Driving in winter ............................. 158
Driving on flooded roads ................ 158
Driving on wet roads ...................... 158
Exhaust check ............................... 155
Fuel ................................................ 155
General .......................................... 154
Hydroplaning ................................. 158
Icy road surfaces ........................... 158
Important safety notes .................. 129
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 157
Snow chains .................................. 335
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 157 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 129
Towing a trailer .............................. 201
Wet road surface ........................... 157
DVD video
Operating (on-b
oard computer) ..... 215
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 138
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control) .................... 121
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ............................. 103
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 103
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 155
On-board computer ....................... 211
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 135
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 135
Deactivating/activating ................. 136
General information ....................... 135
Important safety notes .................. 134
Introduction ................................... 134
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 84
10Index

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

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC ..........177
Parking Pilot .................................. 174
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 57
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Rear view camera .......................... 180
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 191
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 25
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 312
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (device manager) ........2 73
Frequencies ................................... 359
Installation ..................................... 359
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 216
Transmission output (maximum) .... 359
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 9
MOExtended tires .............................. 318
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 357
Mounting a new wheel ................... 356
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 54
Raising the vehicle ......................... 354
Removing a wheel .......................... 356
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 354
MP3
Operation ....................................... 215
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 66
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................2 08
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 207Overview .......................................... 37 Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 67
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 66
N
Navigation
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 212
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 212
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 66
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 129
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 54
Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ............................... 53
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 8
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Belt warning ..................................... 48
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 43
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 57
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 44
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 54
Operation ......................................... 51
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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