Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 27
Operating Instructions .......................... .27
Service and vehicle operation ................ 27
Proper use ............................................. 29
Protection of the environment ............... 29
Operating safety and vehicle approval
............................................................... 30
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ............... 33
QR code for rescue card ........................ 34
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 34
At a glance ........................................... 36
Cockpit .................................................. 36
Instrument cluster (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ......................... 37
Instrument cluster (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ......................... 39
Steering wheel buttons .......................... 41
Center console ...................................... 42
Overhead control panel ......................... 43
Door control panel ................................. 43
Safety ................................................... 45
Useful information ................................. 45
Occupant safety .................................... 45
Children in the vehicle ........................... 58
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 64
Driving safety systems ........................... 64
Theft deterrent locking system .............. 67
Opening and closing ...........................69
Useful information ................................. 69
Key ........................................................ 69
Central locking ...................................... 73
Driver's door and front-passenger
door ....................................................... 74
Sliding door ........................................... 74
Electric sliding door ............................... 75
Tailgate .................................................. 79
Rear doors ............................................. 80
Side windows ......................................... 82
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....85
Useful information ................................. 85
Seats ..................................................... 85
Steering wheel ....................................... 93
Mirrors ................................................... 93
Memory function ................................... 94
Lights and windshield wipers ............96
Useful information ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ..................................... 96
Interior lighting ...................................... 99
Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and
ambient lamps ..................................... 100
Replacing bulbs ................................... 102
Windshield wipers ................................ 106
Climate control ................................. 110
Useful information ............................... 110
Overview of climate control systems ... 110
Operating the climate control system .. 113
Adjusting the air vents ......................... 120
Driving and parking ..........................122
Useful information ............................... 122
Breaking-in notes ................................. 122
Driving ................................................. 122
Automatic transmission ....................... 128
Refueling ............................................. 134
Parking ................................................ 135
Driving tips .......................................... 137
Driving systems ................................... 144
Towing a trailer .................................... 165
On-board computer and displays ....171
Useful information ............................... 171
Important safety notes ........................ 171
Display and operation .......................... 171
On-board computer (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 173
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 178
Display messages (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 191
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 205
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Indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 221
Multimedia systems in brief............232
Introduction .........................................2 32
Audio 15 .............................................. 234
Stowing and features .......................240
Useful information ............................... 240
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments ............................................ 240
Sun visors ............................................ 241
Cup holder ...........................................2 41
Bottle holder ........................................ 242
Ashtray ................................................ 242
Cigarette lighter ................................... 242
12 V socket ......................................... 243
Mobile communications equipment ..... 243
Transporting loads ............................244
Useful information ............................... 244
Loading guidelines ............................... 244
Load distribution ................................. 245
Securing loads ..................................... 246
Lashing straps ..................................... 247
Securing loads ..................................... 249
Carrier systems ................................... 250
Maintenance and care ......................252
Useful information ............................... 252
Engine compartment ........................... 252
Maintenance ........................................ 259
Battery ................................................. 260
Care ..................................................... 265
Breakdown assistance .....................272
Useful information ............................... 272
Where will I find...? .............................. 272
Flat tire ................................................ 274
Jump-starting ....................................... 274
Tow-starting and towing away ............. 276
Electrical fuses ....................................2 78
Wheels and tires............................... 279
Useful information ............................... 279 Important safety notes ........................ 279
Operation ............................................ 279
Operation in winter .............................. 281
Tire pressure ....................................... 282
Loading the vehicle .............................. 290
What you should know about wheels
and tires .............................................. 293
Changing wheels ................................. 298
Wheel and tire combination ................. 302
Spare wheel ......................................... 303
Technical data
................................... 305
Useful information ............................... 305
Vehicle electronics .............................. 305
Identification plates .............................3 05
Service products and capacities .......... 306
Vehicle data ......................................... 313
Contents3
Beltsee Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 49
Blind Spot Assist
Activating ....................................... 150
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 187
Collision warning ........................... 150
Display message ............................ 218
Important safety notes .................. 148
Monitoring range of the sensors .... 149
Notes/function .............................. 148
Trailer towing ................................. 150
Warning display ............................. 150
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth
®Audio ............................... 184
Brake
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 192
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level ......................... 257
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 209
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 195
Notes ............................................. 311
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Replacing bulbs ............................. 105
Trailer display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 212
Trailer display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 198
Brake pads/linings
New ............................................... 140
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64 Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 147
Applying the parking brake ............ 136
BAS .................................................. 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 311
Checking brake fluid level .............. 257
Display message
(vehi
cle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 206
EBD .................................................. 65
Hill start assist ............................... 125
Important safety notes .................. 139
New brake pads/linings ................ 140
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 140
Riding tips ...................................... 139
Warning lamp ................................. 223
Breakdown
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 272
Breakdown assistance
see Towing away
Buttons
On the instrument cluster .............. 173
On the steering wheel .................... 178
C
CaliforniaImportant notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 27
Camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Car wash
see Care
Care
Car wash ........................................ 266
Carpets .......................................... 271
Display ........................................... 270
Exterior lights ................................ 268
Interior ........................................... 269
Notes ............................................. 265
Paint .............................................. 267
Plastic trim .................................... 270
Power washer ................................ 266
Rear view camera .......................... 269
Roof lining ...................................... 271
Seat belt ........................................ 271
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Climate controlAir conditioning in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 113
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control .................... .112
Controlling automatically ...............1 15
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 114
Defrosting the windows ................. 118
Defrosting the windshield .............. 117
Important safety notes .................. 110
Information on dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 112
Information on TEMPMATIC (air-
conditioning system) ..................... 111
Overview of systems ......................1 10
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 118
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing ................................................. 113
Refrigerant ..................................... 312
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 312
Setting the air distribution ............. 116
Setting the air vents ......................1 20
Setting the airflow ......................... 116
Setting the temperature ................ 115
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 118
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 119
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 118
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 117
TEMPMATIC control panel (air
conditioning) .................................. 111
Clock
Setting (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 178
Cockpit
Instrument cluster (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 39
Instrument cluster (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ............. 37
Overview .......................................... 36
see Instrument cluster
Coffee cup symbol
see ATTENTION ASSIST COL
LISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 187
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 147
Display message ............................ 216
Distance warning function ............. 146
Operation/notes ............................ 146
Collision warning
see COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Combination switch ............................ 98
Communications equipment
Operation ....................................... 243
Type approval/frequency .............. 305
Consumption statistics
Fuel (vehicle with steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 181
Fuel (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 174
Control panel
Above the windshield ....................... 43
Center console ................................ 42
Climate control ................................ 42
Driver's door ....................................4 3
Convenience closing feature .............. 83
Convenience opening
With the SmartKey ........................ .119
Convenience opening feature ............ 83
Conversions/equipment .................... 32
Coolant (engine)
Adding ...........................................2 57
Checking the level ......................... 255
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 215
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 175
Filling capacity ............................... 312
Notes ............................................. 311
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 172
Warning lamp ................................. 227
Cooling
see Climate control
Crosswind Assist ................................. 67
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Cruise controlActivating ...................................... .145
Activation conditions ..................... 145
Cruise control lever ....................... 144
Deactivating ................................... 145
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 217
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Displaying the speed ..................... 144
Driving system ............................... 144
Function/notes ............................. 144
Important safety notes .................. 144
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Resuming the stored speed ........... 145
Setting a speed .............................. 145
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 145
Cup holder ......................................... 242
Important safety notes .................. 241
Cup holder
see Cup holder
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 32
Customer Relations Department ....... 32
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Date
Setting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 189
Setting (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 178
Daytime running lamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 104
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 97 Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 31
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 189
Interior lighting .............................. 190
Diagnostics connection
Operating safety and vehicle
approval ........................................... 31
Digital speedometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 181
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 175
Dimensions ........................................ 313
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 128
Display
Function/notes (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 179
Function/notes (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 173
Permanent display (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 188
Permanent display (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 177
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Safety systems .............................. 206
Service i
nterval display .................. 259
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons)
Safety systems .............................. 192
Service interval display .................. 259
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Calling up ....................................... 205
Driving systems ............................. 216
Engine ............................................ 214
Hiding ............................................ 205
Important safety notes .................. 205
Introduction ................................... 205
Key ................................................ 221
Lights ............................................. 211
Setting the language ...................... 188
Tires ............................................... 219
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G
Gasoline............................................. 307
Gearshift recommendation
Display (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ...............................1 79
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 173
Genuine parts ...................................... 33
Glove box ...........................................2 40
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 296
Guide rail
Maximum tensile strength ............. 315
H
Handbrakesee Parking brake
Handling control system
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Hands-free system
see Mobile phone
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 98
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 91
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 91
Important safety notes .................... 90
Removing/installing ........................ 91
Headlamps
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 102
Fogging up ....................................... 99
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Replacing bulbs .............................1 04
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Hill start assist .................................. 125
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 53
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 221 Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 204
Important safety notes .................. 252
Opening ......................................... 253
Hydroplaning ..................................... 141
I
Ignition lock
see SmartKey positions (ignition lock)
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ...... 33
Instrument cluster
Buttons (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 173
Overview (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 39
Overview (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ........................... 37
Warning and indicator lamps
(vehicle with steering wheel but-
tons) ................................................ 40
Warning and indicator lamps
(vehicle without steering wheel
buttons) ...........................................3 8
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 171
Interior lighting
Automatic control ............................ 99
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
General notes .................................. 99
Manual control .............................. .100
Notes on changing bulbs ...............1 00
Overview .......................................... 99
Reading lamp ................................... 99
Rear interior light in the grab han-
dle ................................................. 100
Replacing bulbs .............................1 00
Switching the cargo compartment
lighting on/off (cargo compart-
ment) ............................................. 100
Switching the cargo compartment
lighting on/off (dashboard) ........... 100
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O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 53
System self-test .............................. .55
Occupant safety
Air bags .......................................... .49
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Belt warning .....................................4 9
Childr eninthe vehicle .................... .58
Important safety notes .................... 45
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 45
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 52
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 46
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 45
Seat belt .......................................... 46
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation .........................................5 3
System self-test ............................... 55
Odometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 180
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 174
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 188
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 177
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 143
Important safety notes .................. 142
Rules for driving off-road ............... 142
Oil
see Engine oil
O
n-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Assistance menu ........................... 185
Audio menu ................................... 183 Date menu ..................................... 189
Display messages .......................... 205
Factory settings ............................. 190
Important safety notes .................. 171
Instrument cluster menu ............... 188
Lights menu ................................... 189
Menu overview .............................. 180
Message memory .......................... 205
Navigation menu ............................ 182
Operating ....................................... 178
Permanent display ......................... 188
Service menu ................................. 187
Setting the date ............................. 189
Setting the display ......................... 188
Setting the display language .......... 188
Setting the language ...................... 188
Setting the time ............................. 189
Settings menu ............................... 188
Standard display ............................ 180
Telephone menu ............................ 184
Time menu ..................................... 189
Trip menu ...................................... 180
Vehicle menu ................................. 190
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons)
Coolant temperature display
menu ............................................. 175
Current fuel consumption menu .... 175
Date menu ..................................... 178
Digital speedometer menu ............. 175
Display messages .......................... 191
Distance menu ............................... 174
Factory settings ............................. 176
Important safety notes .................. 171
Menu overview .............................. 174
Message memory .......................... 191
Operating ....................................... 173
Permanent display ......................... 177
Range menu ................................... 175
Setting the date ............................. 178
Setting the display ......................... 177
Setting the display language .......... 176
Setting the language ...................... 176
Setting the time ............................. 178
Settings menu ............................... 176
Standard display menu .................. 174
Time menu ..................................... 178
Trip computer menu ...................... 174
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Important safety notes .................. 306
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 312
Transmission oil .....................310, 311
Washer fluid ................................... 313
Setting the air distribution ...............116
Setting the airflow ............................ 116
Setting the speed
see Cruise control
Settings
Factory (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 190
Factory (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 176
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 188
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 176
Side impact air bag .............................5 1
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Convenience opening feature ..........8 3
Hinged side windows ....................... 82
Important safety information ........... 82
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Overview .......................................... 82
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Resetting ......................................... 83
Signal and ambient light
Changing a bulb ............................. 102
Sliding door
Child-proof locks .............................. 63
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Important safety notes .................... 74
Indicator lamp ................................ 231
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 75
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 75
see Electric sliding door
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 72
Changing the programming ............. 70
Checking the battery ....................... 71
Convenience closing feature ... 83, 119
Convenience opening feature .......... 83
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 69
Important safety notes .................... 69 Loss ................................................. 72
Mechanical key ................................ 70
Problem (malfunction) .....................
72
SmartK
ey positions (ignition lock) .. 123
Snow chains ...................................... 282
Sockets .............................................. 243
Spare wheel
General notes ................................ 303
Important safety notes .................. 303
Removing/mounting ...................... 303
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 188
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 177
Digital (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 181
Digital (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 175
General notes ................................ 172
In the instrument cluster (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 39
In the instrument cluster (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) ...... 37
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 188
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 177
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
see Restraint system
Standing lamp
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Standing lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 104
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 105
Switching on/off .............................. 96
20Index