
Sockets
General notes ................................ 222
Trunk ............................................. 222
Soft top
Cleaning ......................................... 245
Important safety notes .................... 80
Opening/closing (SmartKey) ........... 81
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 80
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Relocking ......................................... 81
Wind screen .....................................82
Soft-top switch .................................... 80
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 210
Special seat belt retractor .................. 56
Specialist workshop ............................28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 170
Digital ............................................ 162
Segments ...................................... 159
Selecting the display unit ............... 169
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating ...................62
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Sports exhaust system
see AMG sports exhaust system
Standing lamps
Display message ............................1 86
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 110
Key positions ................................. 110
Starting the engine ........................ 112
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 111
Steering
Display message ............................ 197
Warning lamps ............................... 208
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 90
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 160 Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) ...................................
.95
Cleaning ........................................ .247
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature .............. .90
Important safety notes .................... 90
Paddle shifters ............................... 121
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) .................................................94
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 121
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ...................172
Stowage areas ................................... 218
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 219
Armrest (under) ............................ .219
Cup holders ................................... 220
Glove box ....................................... 219
Important safety information ......... 218
Stowage net ................................... 219
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 219
Summer opening
see Side windows
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 265
Sun visor ............................................ 220
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system .......................................... .147
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .171
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 107
Switching on media mode
Via the device lis t.......................... 217 T
Tachometer ........................................ 159
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 186
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 289 18
Index

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The suspension setting can also be adjusted
using the DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Y page 116).
Setting "Sport" mode
X Press button 0043repeatedly until left indicator
lamp 0087lights up.
You have selected Sport mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT
AMG Suspension System SPORT mes-
sage appears on the multifunction display.
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
Sport mode ensures even better contact with
the road. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
Setting "Sport +" mode
X Press button 0043repeatedly until indicator
lamps 0044and 0087light up.
You have selected Sport + mode.
The AMG
AMG Suspension Suspension System
SystemSPORT +
SPORT + mes-
sage appears on the multifunction display.
The very firm setting of the suspension setting in Sport + mode ensures the best possible contact
with the road. Select this mode only when driv-
ing on race circuits.
Setting "Comfort" mode
X Press button 0043repeatedly until indicator
lamps 0044and 0087go out.
You have selected Comfort mode.
The AMG AMG Suspension
Suspension System
SystemCOMFORT
COMFORT mes-
sage appears on the multifunction display.
In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics of
your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this
mode if you prefer a more comfortable driving
style, but also when driving at speed on straight
roads, e. g. highways. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic
parking aid with ultrasound. It monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the
front bumper and four sensors in the rear
bumper. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC shows you
the distance between your vehicle and a detec-
ted obstacle visually and audibly.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is
not a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always responsible for safe maneuvering, parking and
exiting a parking space. Make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects etc., in the
maneuvering area while maneuvering and park-
ing or exiting parking spaces.
! When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such as
flower pots or trailer drawbars. Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects
when they are in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle or the
objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car
wash, the compressed-air brakes of a truck or
a pneumatic drill could cause Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC to malfunction.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC may not function
correctly on uneven terrain.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated auto-
matically when you:
R switch on the ignition
R shift the transmission to position 005B,005Eor
005C
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated at
speeds above approx. 11 mph (18 km/h). It is
reactivated at lower speeds.
Range of the sensors General notes
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not take into
account obstacles located:
R below the detection range, e.g. people, ani-
mals or objects.
R above the detection range, e.g. overhanging
loads, truck overhangs or loading ramps. 148
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Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If wheels and tires of the wrong size are used, the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tires with those
that fulfill the specifications of the original
part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to use the
correct:
R designation
R model
When replacing tires, make sure to use the
correct:
R designation
R manufacturer
R model G
WARNING
A flat tire severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident.
Tires without run-flat characteristics:
R do not drive with a flat tire.
R immediately replace the flat tire with your
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Tires with run-flat characteristics:
R pay attention to the information and warn-
ing notices on MOExtended tires (tires with
run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are not approved for your vehi-
cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- rectly can impair the operating safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop and inquire about:
R suitability
R legal stipulations
R factory recommendations Information on the sizes and types of wheels and
tires for your vehicle can be found under
"Wheel/tire combinations" (Y page 285).
Tire pressure information can be found:
R on the Tire and Loading Information placard
on the B-pillar on the driver's side
(Y page 271)
R in the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap
(Y page 126)
R in the "Tire pressure" section Operation
Information on driving
Check the tire pressure when the vehicle is
heavily laden and adjust prior to a trip.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations, noises
and unusual handling characteristics, e.g. pull-
ing to one side. This may indicate that the
wheels or tires are damaged. If you suspect that a tire is defective, reduce your speed immedi-
ately. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible to
check the wheels and tires for damage. Hidden
tire damage could also be causing the unusual
handling characteristics. If you find no signs of
damage, have the tires and wheels checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure that the
tires do not get deformed by the curb or other
obstacles. If they cannot be avoided, drive over obstacles such as curbs slowly and at an obtuse
angle. Otherwise, you may damage the wheels
or tires. Notes on high performance tires
G
WARNING
Due to the special tire tread in combination
with the optimized rubber compound, there is an increased risk of hydroplaning and skid-
ding on damp or wet road surfaces. In addi-
tion, tire traction is significantly reduced at
low outside temperatures and low tire-oper-
ating temperatures. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Activate ESP ®
and adapt your driving style. At
outside temperatures below 50 ‡(10 †), use
M+S tires. Operation
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Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
parts and more than 5 lbs (2.3 kg). These
optional extras, such as high-performance
brakes, level control, a roof rack or a high-volt-
age battery, are not included in the curb weight
and the weight of the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number) This is a unique identifier which can be used by
a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for example
for a product recall, and thus identify the pur-
chasers. The TIN is made up of the manufactur- er's identity code, tire size, tire type code and
the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a code that contains the maximum load bearing capa-
city of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the tires and the road surface.
Treadwear indicators Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are distrib-
uted over the tire tread. If the tire tread is level
with the bars, the wear limit of 00CDin (1.6 mm)
has been reached.
Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at their designated seating positions.
Total load limit Nominal load and luggage load plus 68 kg
(150 lbs) multiplied by the number of seats in
the vehicle. Changing a wheel
Flat tire
The "Breakdown assistance" section
(Y page 250) contains information and notes on
how to deal with a flat tire. Rotating the wheels
G
WARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the wheels or tires have different dimensions. The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged. There is a risk of acci-
dent.
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the wheels and tires are of the same dimensions.
! On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure
monitor, electronic components are located
in the wheel.
Tire-mounting tools should not be used near
the valve. This could damage the electronic
components.
Only have tires changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
(Y page 282).
The wear patterns on the front and rear tires
differ, depending on the operating conditions.
Rotate the wheels before a clear wear pattern
has formed on the tires. Front tires typically
wear more on the shoulders and the rear tires in
the center.
On vehicles that have the same size front and
rear wheels, you can rotate the wheels accord-
ing to the intervals in the tire manufacturer's
warranty book in your vehicle documents. If no
warranty book is available, the tires should be
rotated every 3,000 to 6,000 miles (5,000 to
10,000 km). Depending on tire wear, this may
be required earlier. Do not change the direction
of wheel rotation.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and the
brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is rota- ted. Check the tire pressure and reactivate the
tire pressure monitor if necessary. Direction of rotation
Tires with a specified direction of rotation have
additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of hydro- planing. These advantages can only be gained if
the tires are installed corresponding to the
direction of rotation. Changing a wheel
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