1, 2, 3 ...
12-V socket........................................ 243
A
ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................ .206
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 192
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 224
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 114
Active Parking Assist
Canceling/stopping active park-
ing assistance ................................ 160
Detecting parking spaces .............. 157
Display message ............................ 216
Exiting a parking space .................. 159
Function/notes .............................1 56
Important safety notes .................. 156
Parking .......................................... 158
Towing a trailer .............................. 156
Add-on equipment ............................... 32
Additional indicators
Replacing bulbs .............................1 04
Additional speedometer
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 188
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 177
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 310
Gasoline ......................................... 308
Air bag
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 207
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 193
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 56 Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 51
Important safety notes .................... 50
Introduction ..................................... 49
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 52
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................4
6
Side impact air bag .......................... 51
W
indow curtain air bag .................... 52
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 120
Setting the center air vents ........... 120
Setting the rear-compartment air
vents .............................................. 120
Setting the side air vents ............... 120
Air vents
see Air vents
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Ambient lamp
Changing a bulb (front door) .......... 101
Changing a bulb (tailgate) .............. 101
Changing a bulb (vanity mirror) ...... 101
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrests .............................................. 92
Ashtray ............................................... 242
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ........... 68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 187
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 177
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 216
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
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Function/notes ............................. 152
ATTENTION ASSIST
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Audio 10
Important safety notes .................. 232
Audio 15
Bluetooth
®settings ....................... 236
Display overview ............................ 235
Entering the passkey ..................... 236
Important safety notes .................. 232
Making a call ................................. 238
Media mode ................................... 237
Navigation ..................................... 238
Overview ........................................ 234
Telephone mode ............................ 238
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lamp
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
AUTO lights
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 266
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 126
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 126
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 97
Automatic locking ............................... 74
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 132
Changing gear ............................... 130
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 128
Display message ............................ 220
Drive program display .................... 130
Driving tips .................................... 132
Emergency running mode .............. 134
Engaging drive position .................. 129
Engaging neutral ............................ 129
Engaging reverse gear ................... 129
Engaging the park position ............ 129
Gearshift recommendation ............ 133
Important safety notes .................. 128
Kickdown ....................................... 132
Manual shifting .............................. 132 Overview ........................................ 128
Problem (malfunction) ................... 134
Program selector button ................ 131
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 132
Shift ranges ................................... 130
Starting the engine ........................ 124
Steering wheel paddle shi
fters ...... 132
T
railer towing ................................. 132
Transmission oil change ................ 310
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 130
Transmission positions .................. 129
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 134
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 316
B
Backup lamp
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Backup lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Replacing bulbs ............................. 105
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Function/notes ................................ 65
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 71
Important safety notes .................... 71
Replacing ......................................... 72
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 265
Charging ........................................ 264
Connecting and installing .............. 263
Disconnecting and removing ......... 261
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 214
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200
Important safety notes .................. 260
Jump starting ................................. 274
Location ......................................... 261
Before driving off
Important safety notes .................. 123
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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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Vehicle ........................................... 220
Display messages (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons)
Calling up ....................................... 191
Driving systems .............................2 02
Engine ............................................ 200
Hiding ............................................ 191
Important safety notes .................. 191
Introduction ................................... 191
Key ................................................ 205
Lamps ............................................ 198
Setting the language ......................1 76
Tires ............................................... 203
Vehicle ...........................................2 04
Distance recorder
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 180
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 174
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 177
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 229
Distance warning function ...............146
Door
Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ..... 101
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 221
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 204
Indicator lamp ................................ 231
Doors
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 69
Control panel ................................... 43
Emergency locking ........................... 71
Emergency unlocking ....................... 71
Drinking and driving ......................... 138
Drinks holder
see Bottle holder
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 131
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 130
Driver's door and front-passenger
door ...................................................... 74
Driver's seat
see Seats Driving abroad
Fuel ................................................ 139
Low-beam headlamps .................... 139
Mercedes-Benz Service ....... .......... 139
D
riving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 141
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 65
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 65
Important safety information ........... 64
Overview .......................................... 64
Driving system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 146
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 156
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 152
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 148
Cruise control ................................ 144
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 216
Lane Keeping Assist ......................1 50
PARKTRONIC ................................. 153
Rear view camera .......................... 160
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 132
Brakes ...........................................1 39
Break-in period .............................. 122
Checking brake lining thickness .... 140
Downhill gradient ........................... 139
Drinking and driving ....................... 138
Driving abroad ............................... 139
Driving in mountainous areas ........1 43
Driving in winter .............................1 41
Driving on flooded roads ................ 141
Driving on wet roads ......................1 41
Exhaust check ............................... 138
Fuel ................................................ 138
General .......................................... 137
Hydroplaning ................................. 141
Icy road surfaces ........................... 141
Important safety notes .................. 122
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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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Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally ....................... 100
J
JackHolder in the cargo compartment .. 274
Jacking points ................................ 299
Scope of tire-changing tools .......... 272
Storage location ............................ 272
Stowage compartment in the rear. .272
Stowage space in the cargo com-
partment ........................................ 273
Using ............................................. 299
Jump starting (engine) ......................274
K
Key
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 221
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 205
Position in the ignition lock ............ 123
Kickdown ...........................................1 32
L
Lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 151
Display message ............................ 217
Function/information .................... 150
Setting sensitivity (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Setting the sensitivity .................... 152
Language
Display (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 188
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 176
Lashing points and tie downs
Permissible tensile load ................. 314 Lashing strap
Important safety notes .................. 247
Tensioning strap .................... 248, 249
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 102
License plate lamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Light sensor
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 190
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 97
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 102
Changing bulbs (interior lights) ...... 100
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Driving abroad ............................... 139
Fog lamps ........................................ 97
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 98
High beam flasher ............................ 98
Hi
gh-beam headlamps ..................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 96
Light switch ..................................... 96
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 97
Parking lamps .................................. 96
Rear fog lamp .................................. 97
Replacing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 102
Standing lamps ................................ 96
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 97
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 189
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 189
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On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons)Displaying the service message ..... 260
On-board computer (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons)
Displaying the service message ..... 260
On-board diagnostics interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating Instructions
Before the first journey .................... 27
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Operating safety
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Operating safety and vehicle
approval
Attachments and bodies .................. 32
Changing the engine power out-
put ................................................... 31
Correct use ...................................... 29
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Equipment and conversions ............. 32
Important safety notes .................... 30
Information about body/equip-
ment mounting directives ................ 32
Notes on operating the vehicle ........ 30
Qualified specialist workshop .......... 31
Registering your vehicle ................... 32
Operating system
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 178
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 173
Operator's Manual
General notes .................................. 27
Vehicle equipment ........................... 27
Outside temperature display ........... 172
Overhead control panel ...................... 43
Overrevving range ............................. 172
Overrun cutoff ................................... 138
P
Paint code number ............................ 305
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 267
Parking ............................................... 135
Important safety notes .................. 135
Parking brake ................................ 136
Rear view camera .......................... 160 see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 156
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 197
Notes/function .............................. 136
Warning lamp ................................. 136
Parking brake
see Parking brake
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 104
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 155
Display messages .......................... 216
Driving system ............................... 153
Function/notes ............................. 153
Important safety notes .................. 153
Problem (malfunction) ................... 156
Range of the sensors ..................... 154
Roll-back warning .......................... 155
Trailer towing ................................. 156
Warning display ............................. 155
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 46
Passenger compartment air-condi-
tioning system
see Climate control
Passenger compartment heating
see Climate control
Pedestrian protection
see Hood
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 270
Power washers .................................. 266
Power windows
see Side windows
Preparing for a journey
Checks in the vehicle ..................... 123
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Visual check of the vehicle exte-
rior .................................................123
Program selector button .................. 131
Protection against theft
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 29
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 124
Hill start assist ............................... 125
Q
QR codeRescue card ..................................... 34
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
R
Radiator cover..................................... 33
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 183
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Rail transport
see Transport by rail
Rain sensor
Setting the sensitivity .................... 106
Setting the sensitivity (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 190
Setting the sensitivity (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 177
Reading lamp ....................................... 99
Rear bench seat
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ...............8 8
General notes .................................. 87
Installation options .......................... 88
Removing/installing (standard
rear bench seat) .............................. .89
Seat anchorage ................................ 87
Seat rails .......................................... 87
Seating variants ............................... 88
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 113
Seating variants ............................... 88 Setting the air vents ...................... 120
Setting the temperature ................ 115
Switching the interior lighting on/
off .................................................. 100
Rear door
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 221
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 204
Important safety notes .................... 80
Indicator lamp ................................ 231
Opening at an angle of 180° or
270° ................................................ 81
Opening dimensions ...................... 313
Opening/closing from inside ........... 81
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 80
Rear doors ............................................ 80
Rear fog lamp
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Display messages (vehicle with-
out ste
ering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Replacing bulbs ............................. 105
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 269
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 164
Function/notes ............................. 160
General notes ................................ 160
Important safety notes .................. 161
Messages in the display ................. 162
Reverse parking ............................. 163
Switching on/off ........................... 161
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 118
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Rear-compartment air-condition-
ing system
see Climate control
Rear-compartment heating
see Climate control
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 94
Recuperation display ........................ 175
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