Display message ............................ 261
ECO start/stop function ................ 144
Engine number ............................... 386
Irregular running ............................ 146
Jump-starting ................................. 346
Starting (important safety notes) ... 141
Starting problems .......................... 146
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 142
Starting via smartphone ................ 142
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 142
Switching off .................................. 162
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 352
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 327
Additives ........................................ 390
Checking the oil level ..................... 326
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 327
Display message ............................ 263
Filling capacity ............................... 390
Notes about oil grades ................... 389
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 326
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 245
Engine switch-off
see ECO start/stop function
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 246
Characteristics ................................. 70
Deactivating/activating ................... 71
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety information ........... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 284
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 70
Exhaust check ................................... 165 Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 334
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 112
Folding in whe n locking (on-board
co mputer) ...................................... 245
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 111
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 111
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 112
Setting ........................................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Storing the parking position .......... 112
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 302
F Favorites
Overview ........................................ 294
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 340
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 339
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 341
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 324
Fog lamps (extended range) ............. 118
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 303
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 169
On flooded roads ........................... 168
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 384
Two-way radio ................................ 384
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 388
Consumption statistics .................. 236
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 237
Displaying the range ...................... 237
Driving tips .................................... 164
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 387 Index 11
X
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off. X
Pull release lever C on the hood.
The hood is released.
X
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch handle D
up and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open
automatically by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the hood X
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height of
approximately 8 in (20 cm). X
Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close it
with a little more force.
Radiator
Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not cover
the radiator. such as with a thermal mat or
insect protection cover. Otherwise, the values of
the European on-board diagnostics may be
affected. Some of these readings are required
by law and must be accurate at all times. Engine oil
Important safety notes
G WARNING
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.
G WARNING
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.
G WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com-
ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to
the filler neck. Let the engine cool down and
thoroughly clean the engine oil off the com-
ponents before starting the engine.
General notes Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption 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.326
Engine compartment
Maintenance and care
When checking the oil level: R
park the vehicle on a level surface. R
the engine should be switched off for approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature. R
if the engine is not at normal operating tem-
perature, e.g. if the engine was only started
briefly, wait about 30 minutes before carrying
out the measurement.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
Example: vehicles with a gasoline engine
Example: vehicles with a diesel engine X
Pull oil dipstick C out of the dipstick tube.X
Wipe off oil dipstick C .X
Slowly slide oil dipstick C into the guide tube
to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark
