1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 187
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
115 V socket ...................................... 305
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 28
Display in the multimedia system .. 201
Function/notes .............................1 99
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes ................................ 66
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Accident warning
see Driving safety system
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 288
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 128
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 232
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes .............................2 09
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 232
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ................................ 67
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 232
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 277 Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 233
Display message ............................ 257
Function/information .................... 212
Active light function
Display message ............................ 251
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 68
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 186
Adaptive Damping System with
continuous damping adjustment
(ADS PLUS) ........................................ 184
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 252
Function/notes ............................. 114
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Additional speedometer ................... 235
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 380
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 281
Air bags
Depl oyment ..................................... 56
Di
splay message ............................ 249
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 49
Knee bag .......................................... 51
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 52
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 45
Side impact air bag .......................... 51
Window curtain air bag .................... 51
AIR BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ............................. 184
Lowering the rear of the vehicle .... 186
Raising the rear of the vehicle ....... 186
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 186
Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 185
4Index
Driving downhill................................ 16 8
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departur eangle ............ 16 8
Driving off-road
Drivin gdownhill ............................ .168
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 165
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 67
Crosswind Assist .............................7 3
Driving safet ysystems
AB S(Anti-loc kBraking System) ...... .66
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 73
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
Distance warning function ............... 67
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 73
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 66
STEER CONTROL ............................. 76
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 184
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 186
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 170
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 177
Off-road program ........................... 181
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 191
Parking Pilot .................................. 188
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 183
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 199
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 209
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 212
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 203
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 205
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display message ............................ 256
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 209
HOLD function ............................... 178
Lane Ke
eping Assist ...................... 207 Lane Tracking package .................. 205
Rear view camera .......................... 194
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 205
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 149
Brakes ........................................... 163
Break-in period .............................. 135
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 176
Downhill gradient ........................... 163
Drinking and driving ....................... 161
Driving in winter ............................. 165
Driving on flooded roads ................ 165
Driving on sand .............................. 167
Driving on wet roads ...................... 164
Exhaust check ............................... 161
Fuel ................................................ 161
General .......................................... 160
Hydroplaning ................................. 164
Icy road surfaces ........................... 165
Important safety notes .................. 135
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 163
Off-road driving .............................. 165
Snow chains .................................. 351
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 163
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 135
Tire ruts ......................................... 167
Towing a trailer .............................. 215
Traveling uphill ............................... 168
Wet road surface ........................... 163
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 259
Function/notes ............................. 180
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 229
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control) .................... 127
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ............................. 106
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 106
10Index
Removingth eStart/Sto pbutto n ... 137
Start function ................................... 80
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 149
Manual gearshifting ....................... 154
Knee bag .............................................. 51
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 ................. 208
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 233
Display message ............................ 257
Function/information .................... 207
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package ..................... 205
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 237
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 62
Level control
Display message ............................ 257
see AIR BODY CONTROL
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 251
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 251
Light switch
Operation ....................................... 112
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 114
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 112
Cornering light function ................. 114
Fogged up headlamps .................... 115
General notes ................................ 112
Hazard warning lamps ................... 114
High beam flasher .......................... 113
High-beam headlamps ................... 113
Light switch ................................... 112
Low-beam headlamps .................... 113
Parking lamps ................................ 113 Rear fog lamp ................................ 113
Setting exterior lighting ................. 112
Standing lamps .............................. 113
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 234
Turn signals ................................... 113
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 290
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 85
Emergency locking ........................... 85
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 84
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display mes sage ............................ 251
R
eplacing bulbs ............................. 117
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 103
M
M+S tires ............................................ 351
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 326
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 310
Display message ............................ 245
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 311
Downloading routes ....................... 313
Emergency call .............................. 308
General notes ................................ 307
Geo fencing ................................... 314
Info call button .............................. 310
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 312
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 312
Remote vehicle locking .................. 312
Roadside assistance button ........... 309
Search & Send ............................... 311
14Index
Self-test ......................................... 308
Speed alert .................................... 313
System .......................................... 307
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 314
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 312
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 80
General notes .................................. 80
Inserting .......................................... 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 85
Removing ......................................... 80
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 85
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 229
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 110
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 199
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 209
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 212
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 203
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 205
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 170
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 177
General notes ................................ 169
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 207
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 191
Parking Pilot .................................. 188
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Rear view camera .......................... 194
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 205
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 239
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 327
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) Mobile phone
Connecting (device manager) ........ 287
Frequencies ................................... 375
Installation ..................................... 375
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 230
Transmission output (maximum) .... 375
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 80
MOExtended tires .............................. 334
Mou nting w
heels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 373
Mounting a new wheel ................... 372
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 370
Raising the vehicle ......................... 370
Removing a wheel .......................... 372
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 370
MP3
Operation ....................................... 229
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 222
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 21
Overview .......................................... 38
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 81
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 80
N
Navigation
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 226
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 80
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 135
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 55
Index15
Instrument cluster display .............205
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 218
Trailer towing
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 207
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 218
Transfer case ..................................... 155
Transmission
Display message ............................ 265
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 35
Transmission position display ......... 148
Transporting the vehicle .................. 346
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 168
Driving downhill .............................1 68
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 168
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 30
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 25
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 224
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 226
Trunk
see Cargo compartment
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 251
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 118
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 375
Installation ..................................... 375
Transmission output (maximum) .... 375
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 85 From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 84
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 289
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 303
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 32
Data acquisition ............................... 33
Display message ............................ 264
Electronics ..................................... 375
Equipment ....................................... 29
Individual settings .......................... 231
Limited Warranty ............................. 33
Loading .......................................... 359
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 85
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 78
Lowering ........................................ 373
Maintenance .................................... 30
Operating safety .............................. 31
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 30
Parking .......................................... 158
Parking for a long period ................ 160
Pulling away ................................... 139
Raising ........................................... 370
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Securing from rolling away ............ 370
Technical data ............................... 375
Towing away .................................. 343
Transporting .................................. 346
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 85
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 78
Vehicle data ................................... 382
Vehicle data
Dimensions .................................... 382
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 384
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 384
Maximum water depth ................... 383
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 85
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 376
24Index
Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers152
;Combination switch113
=Horn
?Instrument cluster37
ADIRECT SELECT lever146
BClimate control systems124
COverhead control panel42
DControl panel for multimedia
system and vehicle functions39
EIgnition lock136
Start/Stop button137
FAdjusts the steering wheel105
GCruise control lever169
HElectric parking brake159
FunctionPage
IDiagnostics connection32
JOpens the hood318
KLight switch112
LControl panel for:
YActivating Distance
Pilot DISTRONIC with Steer-
ing Pilot
177
Ç Switching on Active
Lane Keeping Assist212
c Deactivating Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC193
Ô Switching on the 360°
camera199
Switching on the head-up
display223
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: map/
coin holder
36Cockpit
At a glance
Drivingsafet ysystems
Overview of drivin gsafet ysystems
In this section ,you will fin dinformation about
th efollowin gdrivin gsafet ysystems :
RABS (Anti-loc kBrakin gSystem)
(Ypage 66)
RBA S (B rakeAssist System) (Ypage 67)
RActive Brak eAssis t (Ypage 67 )
RESP®(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Ypage 69)
REB D (Electroni cBrak eforc eDistribution )
(Ypage 73 )
RADAPTIV EBRAKE (Ypage 73 )
RActive Brak eAssis twit hcross-traffic function
(Ypage 73)
RSTEE RCONTROL (Ypage 76)
Important safet ynotes
If you fail to adapt your drivin gstyle or if you are
inattentive ,th edrivin gsafet ysystems can nei-
ther reduce th eris kof an acciden tno roverride
th elaws of physics. Driving safet ysystems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible fo rmaintainin gth edistanc eto th e
vehicle in front, fo rvehicle speed, fo rbraking in
goo dtime, and fo rstayin gin lane. Always adapt
your drivin gstyle to suit th eprevailin groad and
weather condition sand maintain asaf edistanc e
from th evehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The drivin gsafet ysystems described only wor k
as effectively as possible when there is ade-
quat econtact between th etires and th eroad
surface. Pay particular attention to th einforma-
tion regardin gtires ,recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in th e"Wheels and tires "
section (
Ypage 349).
In wintr ydrivin gconditions, always use winte r
tires (M+ Stires )and if necessary, snow chains.
Only in this way will the driving safety systems
described in this section work as effectively as
possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when
braking.
The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 66).
GWARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (
Ypage 271) and dis-
play messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (
Ypage 240).
Braking
XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit-
uation is over.
XTo make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.
66Driving safety systems
Safety
the vehicle/trailer combination from swerv-
ing. Trailers with a high center of gravity can
tip over before ESP
®can detect this. There is
a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your driving style to the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer com-
bination) begins to lurch, you can only stabilize
the vehicle/trailer combination by depressing
the brake firmly.
ESP
®trailer stabilization is active above speeds
of approximately 40 mph (65 km/h).
ESP
®trailer stabilization does not work if ESP®
is deactivated or malfunctioning.
Crosswind Assist
General information
Strong crosswind gusts can impair the ability of
your vehicle to drive straight ahead. The cross-
wind driving assistance function integrated in
ESP
®noticeably reduces these impairments.
ESP®intervenes automatically according to the
direction and intensity of the crosswinds affect- ing your vehicle.
ESP
®intervenes with stabilizing braking to
assist you in keeping the vehicle in the lane.
Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle speeds
above 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving straight
ahead or cornering gently.
Important safety notes
Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP®is
switched off or deactivated because of a mal-
function.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General information
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure
on the rear wheels to improve driving stability
while braking.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 66).
GWARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
Ypage 271) as well as display
messages (Ypage 242).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and
offers increased braking comfort. In addition to
the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has
the HOLD function (
Ypage 178) and hill start
assist (Ypage 140).
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function
General information
iObserve the important safety notes in the
"Driving safety systems" section (Ypage 66).
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
can help you to minimize the risk of a collision
with a vehicle in front or a pedestrian and reduce
the effects of such a collision. If the Active Brake
Assist with cross-traffic function detects a risk
of collision, you will be warned visually and
acoustically and, if necessary, your brake appli-
cation will be assisted according to the situa-
tion. If you do not react, the system can also
react by braking automatically. In the event of a
detected risk of collision due to crossing traffic,
you will also be visually and acoustically warned
as well as assisted by the brake boosting effect
according to the situation.
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function is
only available in vehicles with the Driving Assis- tance Plus package.
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