
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 147
E-SELECT lever .............................. 117
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 170
Performance Seat ............................ 87
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 117
AMG ceramic brakes .........................133
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .................................. 133
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 114
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-entrapment function
see Reversing feature
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)
Ashtray ............................................... 221
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .167
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .168
Assistance system
see Driving systems
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .241
Hiding a service message .............. 241
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 241
Service message ............................ 240
Special service requirements ......... 241
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 64
Function .......................................... .64
Switching off the alarm .................... 64
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 168
Display message ............................ 189
Function/note s............................. 154 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 186
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 242
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 114
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 113
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 96
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 120
Automatic drive program ............... 122
Changing gear ............................... 120
Display message ............................ 194
Double-clutch function .................. 120
Drive program display .................... 119
Driving tips .................................... 120
Emergency running mode .............. 125
Engaging neutral ............................ 118
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 118
Engaging reverse gear ................... 118
Engaging the park position ............ 118
Gearshift recommendation ............ 123
Gliding mod e................................. 120
Important safety notes .................. 117
Kickdown ....................................... 120
Manual drive progra m.................... 122
Manual mod e................................. 123
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 170
Overview ........................................ 117
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Pulling away ................................... 112
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 120
Shift override ................................. 124
Starting the engine ........................ 112
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 121
Transmission position display ........ 119
Transmission positions .................. 119
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 125 Index
5

From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 72
see KEYLESS-GO
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking the vehicle
Trunk lid separately ......................... 76
Low-beam headlamps
Display messag e............................ 186
Switching on/of f.............................. 97
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil) M
M button ............................................. 121
M+S tires ............................................ 265
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual drive program
Activating ....................................... 122
Changing gear ............................... 123
Deactivating ................................... 123
General notes ................................ 122
Manual mode
Activating ....................................... 123
Deactivating ................................... 124
General notes ................................ 123
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 244
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 226
Display message ............................ 180
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 226
Downloading routes ....................... 229
Emergency call .............................. 223
General notes ................................ 222
Geo fencing ................................... 229
Info call button .............................. 225
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 228
Remote fault diagnosi s.................. 228
Remote vehicle locking .................. 227
Roadside assistance button ........... 224
Search & Send ............................... 226
Self-test ......................................... 223
Speed alert .................................... 229
System .......................................... 223 Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 229
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 227
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 68
General notes .................................. 68
Inserting .......................................... 68
Locking vehicle ................................ 73
Removing ......................................... 68
Unlocking the driver's doo r.............. 73
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 165
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ............................................. 94
Mercedes me connect
Change of vehicle ............................ 32
Data protection ................................ 32
Display message ............................ 180
Website ............................................ 31
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 136
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 174
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 246
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Connecting (device manager) ........ 215
Frequencies ................................... 287
Installation ..................................... 287
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 166
Transmission output (maximum) .... 287
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 68
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 285
Mounting a new wheel ................... 284
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 282 Index
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Important safety guidelines .............42
Introduction .....................................41
Releasin g......................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Seat function
see Seat
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 86
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 85
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 87
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 86
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 86
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................... 95
Cleaning the cover ......................... 248
Important safety notes .................... 84
Seat heating problem ...................... 89
Seat ventilation problem .................. 89
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 94
Switching AIRSCARF on/of f............ 89
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 87
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.... 88
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 247
Positions ........................................ 117
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 246
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 168
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 291
Coolant (engine) ............................ 292
Engine oil ....................................... 291
Fuel ................................................ 289
Important safety notes .................. 289
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 293
Washer fluid ................................... 292
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209 Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 170
On-board computer ....................... 168
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 171
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 186
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 245
Convenience closing feature ............ 78
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Important safety information ........... 76
Opening/closing .............................. 77
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 79
Resetting ......................................... 78
Reversing feature ............................. 77
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 69
Changing the programming ............. 68
Checking the battery ....................... 69
Convenience closing feature ............ 78
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Display message ............................ 197
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 67
Loss ................................................. 70
Mechanical key ................................ 68
Opening/closing soft top ................. 81
Overview .......................................... 66
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 111
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
Starting the engine ........................ 112
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Snow chains ...................................... 265 Index
17

Information .................................... 287
Tires/wheels .................................2
85
Vehicle data ................................... 293
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 167
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 216
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 215
Display message ............................ 197
Introduction ................................... 166
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 166
Number from the phone book ....... .167
Redialing ........................................ 167
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 167
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrumentcluster) .......................................... 159
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 170
Outside temperature ..................... .159
Setting (climate control) ................ 105
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 170
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 172
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 269
Checking manually ........................ 268
Display message ............................ 192
Maximum ....................................... 268
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 253
Notes ............................................. 267
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 253
Recommended ............................... 266
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 270
Function/notes ............................ .269
General notes ................................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 269
Restarting ...................................... 271
Warning lamp ................................. 207
Warning message .......................... 270
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 250
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 251 Storage location ............................ 250
Tire pressure not reached .............. 253
Tire pressure reached .................... 253
Using ............................................. 251
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 280
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 279
Bar (definition) ............................... 279
Changing a wheel .......................... 281
Characteristics .............................. 279
Checking ........................................ 264
Curb weight (definition) ................. 280
Definition of terms ......................... 279
Direction of rotation ..................... .281
Display message ............................ 192
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 281
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................ .279
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 278
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 279
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) .......................................... .280
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 280
Important safety notes .................. 263
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 279
Information on driving .................... 263
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 280
Labeling (overview )........................ 276
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 281
Load index ..................................... 278
Load index (definition) ................... 280
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 280
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 280
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 280
Maximum tire load ......................... 278
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 280
Notes on sport tire s....................... 263
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 281 Index
19

SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-
netic fields. Otherwise, the remote control
function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin- ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey: R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the Smart-
Key. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function:
do
not keep the SmartKey in the trunk. Otherwise, the SmartKey may not be detected, e.g. when
starting the engine using the Start/Stop button.
A brief radio connection between the vehicle
and the SmartKey determines whether a valid
SmartKey is in, or in the direct vicinity of, the
vehicle.
This occurs, for example:
R when starting the engine
R while driving
R when using the trunk lid unlocking sensor
R when the external door handles are touched
R during convenience closing SmartKey functions
0043
0037 Locks the vehicle
0044 0054 Opens the trunk lid
0087 0036 Unlocks the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the0036button.
If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again
R the anti-theft alarm system is armed again.
X To lock centrally: press the0037button.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks the
doors, the glove box and the fuel filler flap.
The turn signals flash once when unlocking and three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated via the
multimedia system; see the Digital Operator's
Manual.
When the locator lighting is activated via the
multimedia system, it lights up when it is dark 66
SmartKeyOpening and closing

!
Do not warm up the engine while stationary.
Pull away immediately. Avoid high engine
speeds and full throttle until the engine has
reached its operating temperature.
In vehicles with automatic transmission,
engage positions P and R only when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery roads.
You could otherwise damage the drive train.
! During a cold start with low engine oil tem-
peratures (below 32 ‡) (0 †), the maximum
engine speed is restricted in order to protect
the engine. To protect the engine and main-
tain smooth engine operation, avoid driving at full throttle when the engine is cold. Key positions
Start/Stop button General notes
All vehicles are equipped with a Start/Stop but-
ton.
The Start/Stop button is located in the center
console and is illuminated when the vehicle is
unlocked.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times in succession corresponds to the different Smart-
Key positions in the ignition lock. This is only the
case if you are not depressing the brake pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the Smart-
Key determines whether a valid SmartKey is in
the vehicle. This occurs, for example, when
starting the engine.
If there is a SmartKey in the ignition lock, this
takes precedence over the KEYLESS-GO start
function.
To start the vehicle without actively using the
SmartKey:
R the SmartKey must be in the vehicle
R the vehicle must not be locked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO (Y page 67)Do not keep the SmartKey:
R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the Smart-
Key.
If you lock the vehicle with the SmartKey remote control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a short time:
R you will not be able to switch on the ignition
with the Start/Stop button
R you will no longer be able to start the engine
with the Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the button
on the driver's door (Y page 72), you can con-
tinue to start the engine with the Start/Stop
button.
The engine can be switched off while the vehicle
is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for three seconds. This function
operates independently of the ECO start/stop
automatic engine switch-off function.
Key positions with the Start/Stop button As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up. Further information on situations where an
indicator lamp either fails to go out after starting the engine or lights up while driving
(Y page 200).
If Start/Stop button 0043has not yet been
pressed, this corresponds to the SmartKey
being removed from the ignition.
X To switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button 0043once.
The power supply is switched on. You can now
activate the windshield wipers, for example. If you press Start/Stop button 0043twice in this 110
DrivingDriving and parking

RACE START
Important safety notes i
RACE START must not be used on normal
roads. RACE START must only be activated
and used on dedicated road circuits, outside
of public road use.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration from
a standing start. For this, a suitably high-grip
road surface is required and the vehicle and tires must be in good working order. G
WARNING
If you use RACE START, individual tires may
start to spin and the vehicle could skid.
Depending on the selected ESP ®
mode, there
is an increased risk of skidding and having an accident. Make sure that no persons, animals
or obstacles are within range of the vehicle.
i Observe the safety notes on driving safety
systems (Y page 58).
Be sure to read the safety notes and informa-
tion on ESP ®
(Y page 62).
i Observe the specific service requirements
for racetrack mode operation (Y page 241).
Activation conditions You can activate RACE START under the follow-
ing conditions:
R the doors are closed
R the engine is running and the engine and
transmission are at operating temperature.
This is the case when the oil temperature dis- play in the multifunction display is shown in
white (Y page 170).
R ESP ®
is functioning correctly (Y page 62)
R the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
position
R the vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is
depressed sufficiently (left foot)
R the transmission is in position 005B
R drive program S,S+ orRACE is selected
(Y page 116). Activating RACE START (AMG GT S) i
When manual mode (Y
page 123) is active,
the transmission automatically shifts up in
the RACE START drive program. This function supports maximum acceleration with RACE
START. After going through an accelerating
process once from a stationary position, this
function is automatically deactivated.
X Depress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
X Pull and hold both steering wheel paddle shift-
ers.
The RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP
Cancel: Paddle DOWN
Cancel: Paddle DOWN message appears in
the multifunction display.
X Release both steering wheel paddle shifters.
i If the activation conditions are no longer ful-
filled, RACE START is canceled. The RACE
RACE
START Not Possible See Operator's
START Not Possible See Operator's
Manual Manual message appears on the multifunc-
tion display.
X To cancel: pull the left-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter (Y page 121).
or
X To confirm: pull the right-hand steering
wheel paddle shifter (Y page 121).
The RACE
RACE START
START Available
Available Depress
Depressgas
gas
pedal.
pedal. message appears on the multifunc-
tion display.
i If you do not depress the accelerator pedal
within a few seconds, RACE START is can-
celed. The RACE START Canceled
RACE START Canceled message
appears on the multifunction display.
X Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed is increased.
The RACE RACE START
START Release
Release brake
braketo
tostart
start
message appears in the multifunction display.
i If you do not release the brake pedal within
a short time, RACE START will be canceled.
The RACE START Canceled RACE START Canceled message
appears on the multifunction display.
X Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceler-
ation.
The RACE
RACE START START Active
Active message appears in
the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 30 mph (Can-
ada: 50 km/h). 146
Driving systemsDriving and parking

The selected unit of measurement for distance
applies to:
R Digital speedometer in the Trip
Trip menu
R Odometer and the trip odometer
R Trip computer
R Range
R Navigation instructions in the Navi
Navi menu
R Cruise control
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R ASSYST PLUS service interval display
Switching the additional speedometer
on/off
If the additional speedometer is switched on,
the speed is shown in the status bar in the mul- tifunction display instead of the outside tem-
perature.
The additional speedometer displays the speed
in the respective unit that is not shown in the
multifunction display.
X Press 00E2on the steering wheel to open the
main menu.
X Press 0064or0063 on the steering wheel to
select the Settings Settings menu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X Press 0064or0063 to select the Instru‐
Instru‐
ment Cluster
ment Cluster submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press 0064or0063 to select the Addi‐
Addi‐
tional Speedometer [km/h]
tional Speedometer [km/h] function.
The current selection appears.
X To switch on/off: press0076again.
Restoring the factory settings X
Press 00E2on the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
X Press 0064or0063 on the steering wheel to
select the Settings
Settings menu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X Press 0064or0063 to select the Factory
Factory
Settings
Settings submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
The Reset All Settings?
Reset All Settings? function
appears. X
Press 0064or0063 to select No
No orYes
Yes.
X Press 0076to confirm the selection.
If you have selected Yes
Yes, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Daytime Running
Lights
Lights function in the Lights
Lightssubmenu is only
reset when the vehicle is stationary. AMG menu
Warm-up 0043
Digital speedometer
0044 Gear indicator
0087 Charge-air pressure
0085 Engine oil temperature
0083 Transmission oil temperature
X Use 00E2 on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
X Press the 0064or0063 button on the steering
wheel to select the AMG AMGmenu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
Engine and transmission oil tempera-
tures: when the engine and transmission are
at normal operating temperature, oil temper-
atures 0085and 0083are displayed in white in the
multifunction display.
If the multifunction display shows oil temper- ature 0085or0083 in blue, the engine or the
transmission are not yet at normal operating
temperature. Avoid driving at full engine out-
put during this time. 170
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays