
Index
....................................................... 4Digital Operator's Manual
..................23
Introduction .......................................... .23
Operation ............................................... 23 Introduction
......................................... 24
Protecting the environment ...................24
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .24
Operator's Manual ................................. 25
Service and vehicle operation ................25
Operating safety .................................... 26
QR code for rescue card ........................ 29
Data stored in the vehicle ......................29
Mercedes me website ............................31
Information on copyright ....................... 32 At a glance
........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster .................................34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Center console ...................................... 36
Overhead control panel .........................37
Central control panel ............................ .38
Door control panel ................................. 39 Safety
................................................... 40
Panic alarm ............................................ 40
Occupant safety .................................... 40
Children in the vehicle ........................... 55
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 58
Driving safety systems ........................... 58
Protection against theft ........................ .64Opening and closing
...........................66
SmartKey ............................................... 66
Doors ..................................................... 72
Trunk ..................................................... 74
Side windows ......................................... 76
Soft top (Roadster) ................................ 80 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....84
Correct driver's seat position ................84
Seats ..................................................... 84 Steering wheel ....................................... 90
Mirrors ................................................... 91
Memory function ................................... 94 Lights and windshield wipers
............96
Exterior lighting ..................................... 96
Interior lighting ...................................... 99
Replacing bulbs ................................... 100
Windshield wipers ................................ 100 Climate control
................................. 103
Overview of climate control systems ... 103
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 104
Air vents .............................................. 107 Driving and parking
..........................109
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 109
Driving ................................................. 109
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 116
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed
sports transmission ............................. 117
Refueling ............................................. 125
Parking ................................................ 127
Driving tips .......................................... 131
Driving systems ................................... 134 On-board computer and displays
....159
Important safety notes ........................ 159
Displays and operation ........................ 159
Menus and submenus ......................... 161
Display messages ................................ 173
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 199 Multimedia system
...........................209
General notes ...................................... 209
Important safety notes ........................ 209
Function restrictions ............................ 209
Operating system ................................ 210 Stowage and features
......................218
Stowage areas ..................................... 218
Features .............................................. 220 2
Contents

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 175
Function/notes ................................ 58
Warning lamp .................................2 01
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 216
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 104
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 168
Display message ............................ 181
Function/notes ................................ 59
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 138
Activation conditions ..................... 138
Cruise control lever ....................... 138
Deactivating ................................... 142
Display message ............................ 191
Displays on the instrument clus-
ter ................................................. .142
Driving tips ................................... .143
Driving with Active Distance
Assist DISTRONI C.......................... 140
Function/note s............................. 136
Important safety notes .................. 137
Setting a speed .............................. 141
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 141
Stopping ........................................ 140
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 175
Adaptive Damping System
Function/note s............................. 147 Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 186
Function/note s................................ 98
Switching on/of f.............................. 99
Additional speedometer ................... 170
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 291
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 86
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 210
After-sales service center
see ASSYST PLUS
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 52
Display message ............................ 184
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
Head bag ......................................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 45
Introduction ..................................... 45
Knee bag .......................................... 46
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Side impact air ba g.......................... 47
Air vents
Adjusting the blower setting of
AIRSCARF vents ............................. 108
Important safety notes .................. 107
Setting ........................................... 107
Setting the side air vents ............... 108
Switching AIRSCARF on/of f............ 89
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90
Switching on/of f.............................. 89
AIRSCARF vents
Adjusting the blower setting .......... 108
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 64
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 64
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 64 4
Index

Raising the vehicl
e .........................282
Removing a wheel .......................... 284
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 282
MP3
Operation ....................................... 165
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .161
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 160
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ..................... .210
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209 N
Navigation Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 163
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 163
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209
Neck-level heating/head-level
heating
see AIRSCARF
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 109 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 48
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Air bags .......................................... .45
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
Belt warning .................................... .44
Children in the vehicle .................... .55
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40 Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 54
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41
Seat belt .......................................... 41
Odometer ........................................... 161
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 142
AMG menu .....................................1 70
Assistance graphic menu .............. .167
Assistance menu ........................... 168
Display messages .......................... 173
Displaying a service message ....... .241
Factory settings ............................ .170
G-Mete r......................................... 171
Important safety notes .................. 159
Instrument cluster menu ............... 169
Lights menu ................................... 169
Media menu ................................... 165
Menu overview .............................. 161
Message memory .......................... 174
Navigation menu ............................ 163
Operation ....................................... 160
RACETIMER ................................... 172
Radio menu ................................... 164
Service menu ................................. 168
Settings menu ............................... 168
Standard display ............................ 161
Telephone menu ............................ 166
Trip menu ...................................... 161
Video DVD operation ..................... 166
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 23 14
Index

PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................2 80
Replacing ....................................... 281
Service life ..................................... 264
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 280
Speed rating (definition) ................ 280
Storing .......................................... .282
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 279
Summer tires in winter .................. 265
Temperature .................................. 275
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 281
Tire bead (definition) ..................... .280
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 280
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 279
Tire size (data) ............................... 285
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 276
Tire tread ....................................... 264
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 280
Total load limit (definition) ............. 281
Traction ......................................... 275
Traction (definition) ....................... 281
Tread wea r..................................... 275
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 274
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 279
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 281
Wheel and tire combination ........... 285
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 279
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 212
Character suggestions ................... 211
Deleting characters ....................... 211
Entering a space ............................ 211
Entering characters ....................... 211
Gesture control .............................. 211
Handwriting recognition ................ 211
Operating the touchpad ................. 211
Overview ........................................ 211
Quick access for Audio .................. 212
Switching ....................................... 211 Switching input line ....................... 211
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 261
Towing
Permitted towing methods ............ 259
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 258
Installing the towing eye ................ 259
Removing the towing eye ............... 260
Transporting the vehicle ................ 260
With both axles on the ground ....... 260
Towing eye ......................................... 249
Traction system
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Transmission
Driving tips .................................... 120
Selector lever ................................ 117
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 119
Transmission positions
General notes ................................ 117
Overview ........................................ 118
Transporting the vehicle .................. 260
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 247
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 162
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 161
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 162
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 196
Important safety notes .................... 74
Locking separately ........................... 76
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 75
Opening dimensions ...................... 293
Opening/closing (from the out-
side) ................................................. 74
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO ............ 74
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 293
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 186
Switching on/of f.............................. 97 20
Index

The following information is displayed:
R the length of the journey since the last break.
R the attention level determined by ATTENTION
ASSIST ( Attention Level
Attention Level), displayed in a
bar display in five levels from high to low.
R if ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate
the attention level and cannot issue a warn-
ing, the System Suspended System Suspended message
appears. The bar display then changes what is shown, e.g. if you are driving at a speed below 37 mph (60 km/h) or above 125 mph
(200 km/h).
Activating ATTENTION ASSIST X
Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
board computer (Y page 168).
The system determines the attention level of
the driver depending on the setting selected:
Selection of Standard
Standard: the sensitivity with
which the system determines the attention level
is set to normal.
Selection of Sensitive Sensitive: the sensitivity is set
higher. The attention level detected by ATTEN-
TION ASSIST is adapted accordingly and the
driver is warned earlier.
When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the
00D7 symbol appears in the multifunction dis-
play in the Assistance display.
When ATTENTION ASSIST has been deactivated, it is automatically reactivated after the engine
has been stopped. The sensitivity selected cor-
responds to the last selection activated ( Stand‐
Stand‐
ard ard orSensitive
Sensitive ).
Warning in the multifunction display If fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration
are detected, a warning appears in the multi-
function display: ATTENTION ASSIST
ATTENTION ASSIST Take a Take a
Break!
Break! .
In addition to the message shown in the multi-
function display, you will then hear a warning
tone.
X If necessary, take a break.
X Confirm the message by pressing the 0076
button on the steering wheel.
On long journeys, take regular breaks in good
time to allow yourself to rest. If you do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST still detects
increasing lapses in concentration, you will be
warned again after 15 minutes at the earliest. This will only happen if ATTENTION ASSIST still
detects typical indicators of fatigue or increas-
ing lapses in concentration.
If a warning is output in the multifunction dis-
play, a service station search is performed in
COMAND. You can select a service station and
navigation to this service station will then begin.
This function can be activated and deactivated
in COMAND. Lane Tracking package
General notes The Lane Tracking package consists of Blind
Spot Assist (Y page 155) and Lane Keeping
Assist (Y page 157).
Blind Spot Assist General notes
Blind Spot Assist monitors the areas on either
side of the vehicle that are not visible to the
driver with two lateral, rear-facing radar sen-
sors. A warning display in the exterior mirrors
draws your attention to vehicles detected in the
monitored area. If you then switch on the cor-
responding turn signal to change lanes, you will also receive a visual warning and hear a warning
tone.
Blind Spot Assist supports you from a speed of
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Blind Spot Assist does not react to:
R vehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
placing them in the blind spot area
R vehicles which approach with a large speed
differential and overtake your vehicle
As a result, Blind Spot Assist may not give
warnings in such situations. There is a risk of an accident.
Always observe the traffic conditions care-
fully, and maintain a safe lateral distance.
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to
detect some vehicles and is no substitute for
attentive driving. Always ensure that there is Driving systems
155Driving and parking Z

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

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The yellow
0024warning lamp lights up and the red 0049(USA only)
or 0024 (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
X Shift the transmission to position 005D.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0027
(USA only)
004D (Canada only)
Check Brake Fluid
Check Brake Fluid
Level
Level There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the
0027(USA only) or 004D(Canada only) warning lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
G WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 127).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction. 0026
Check Check
Brake
Brake Pad
PadWear
Wear The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
USA only: the red
0027brake system warning lamp also lights up while
the engine is running.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0053
Inoperative Inoperative One or more main features of the mbrace system are malfunctioning.
X Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Mercedes Mercedes
me
me connect
connect
Services Limited
Services Limited
See Operator's Man‐ See Operator's Man‐
ual ual Service limited.
Malfunction of one or more main functions of the Mercedes me con-
nect system.
X Observe the notes on diagnostics connection (Y page 27).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 180
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

The system is available if:
R it has been activated and is operational
R the corresponding mobile phone network is
available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
R a service subscription is available
Determining the location of the vehicle on a map
is only possible if:
R GPS reception is available
R the vehicle position can be forwarded to the
Customer Assistance Center
The mbrace system To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
X Press the 0081or0082 button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
or X Use the multimedia system volume control.
The system offers various services, e.g.: R Automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R Info call
You can find information and a description of all
available features under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test After you have switched on the ignition, the sys-
tem carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detected
if one of the following occurs:
R The indicator lamp in the SOS button does not
come on during the system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in the 0052Roadside
Assistance call button does not light up dur-
ing self-diagnosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in the 00D9Info call button
does not light up during the system self-diag-
nosis. R
The indicator lamp in one or more of the fol-
lowing buttons continues to light up red after
the system self-diagnosis:
- SOS button
- 0052 Roadside Assistance call button
- 00D9 Info call button
R The Inoperative
Inoperative or theService Not Service Not
Activated
Activated message appears in the multi-
function display after the system self-diagno- sis.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above,
the system may not operate as expected. In the
event of an emergency, help will have to be
summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest author- ized Mercedes-Benz Center or call the following
telephone assistance services:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007.
Emergency call Important safety notes
G
WARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
R you see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
R the vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
R the vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be
seen by other road users, particularly whendark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
General notes
Observe the notes on system activation
(Y page 222).
The emergency call is triggered automatically if
an air bag is deployed or an Emergency Ten- Features
223Stowage and features Z