
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 271
Touchpad ....................................... 270
Hazard warning lamps...................... 111
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) .....................99
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 99
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 99
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................... 99
Important safety notes.................... 98
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 222
Displays and operating .................. 211
Function/notes............................. 211
Important safety notes .................. 211
Selecting displays .......................... 221
Setting the position ....................... 222
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Switching on or off ......................... 211
Headlamps
Display message ............................ 239
Fogging up ..................................... 112
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher............................. 110
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 111
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs............................. 114
Switching on/off........................... 110
Hill start assist.................................. 135
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 170
Activation conditions ..................... 170
Deactivating ................................... 170
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes............................. 170
General notes ................................ 170
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Hood
Closing ........................................... 300
Display message ............................ 254
Important safety notes .................. 299
Opening ......................................... 299
Horn...................................................... 35
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning..................................... 159
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer.......................................... 75
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator.... 300
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 36
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36
Instrument cluster lighting.............. 208
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 113
Control ........................................... 113
Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 113
iPod®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 351
Jump starting (engine)...................... 322
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 131
Start/Stop button .......................... 132
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 78
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Deactivation ..................................... 78
Locking ............................................ 78
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 132
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Start function ................................... 79
Unlocking ......................................... 78
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 144
Manual gearshifting ....................... 149
Knee bag.............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Change Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 245
Function/information .................... 195
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package..................... 193
Lap time (RACETIMER)...................... 225
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................ 61
Level control
Display message ............................ 245
see AIR BODY CONTROL
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage)................................................... 239
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 239
Light switch
Operation ....................................... 109
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 111
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 109
Cornering light function ................. 111
Fogged up headlamps.................... 112
General notes ................................ 109
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flasher .......................... 110
High-beam headlamps................... 110
Light switch ................................... 109
Low-beam headlamps.................... 110
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 110
Setting exterior lighting ................. 109
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 222
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines............................ 278
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 83
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs............................. 114
Switching on/off........................... 110
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
M
M+S tires............................................ 332
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 307
mbrace
Display message ............................ 233
Mechanical key
Function/notes................................ 79
General notes .................................. 79
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Removing ......................................... 79
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 84
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio)......................... 217
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Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................48
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Belt warning .....................................48
Children in the vehicle .....................59
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 43
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 57
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 44
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 54
Operation .........................................51
System self-test ............................... 53
Odometer........................................... 212
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 166
AMG menu ..................................... 223
Assistance graphic menu ............... 219
Assistance menu ........................... 220
Display messages .......................... 227
Displaying a service message ........ 304
Displays and operation .................. 208
Factory settings ............................. 223
G-Meter ......................................... 224
Head-up display ............................. 211
Important safety notes .................. 208
Instrument cluster menu ............... 222
Lights menu ................................... 222
Media menu ................................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 212
Message memory .......................... 227
Navigation menu ............................ 214
RACETIMER ................................... 225
Radio menu ................................... 216
Service menu ................................. 219
Settings menu ............................... 219
Standard display ............................ 212
Telephone menu ............................ 218
Trip menu ...................................... 212
Video DVD operation ..................... 217
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 26
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display........... 209
Overhead control panel...................... 41
Override feature
Rear side windows........................... 64
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number............................ 357
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)... 307
Panic alarm.......................................... 43
Parcel net........................................... 285
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 152
Parking brake ................................ 154
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 106
Rear view camera .......................... 182
Switching off the engine ................ 153
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 181
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Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................47
Adjusting the height ......................... 47
center rear-compartment seat......... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 311
Correct usage .................................. 46
Fastening ......................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 45
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (AMG Performance
Seat) .............................................. 100
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 98
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 107
Cleaning the cover ......................... 311
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 281
Important safety notes .................... 96
Seat heating .................................. 100
Seat heating problem .................... 101
Seat ventilation .............................. 101
Seat ventilation problem ................ 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo.................................. 283
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 311
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions)....... 309
Service menu (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 219
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 361
Coolant (engine) ............................ 361
Engine oil ....................................... 360
Fuel ................................................ 358
Important safety notes .................. 358
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 362
Washer fluid ................................... 362
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 223
On-board computer ....................... 219
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 224
Side impact air bag............................. 50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage)................................................... 239
Side running board
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Convenience opening feature .......... 91
Important safety information ........... 89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 92
Reversing feature ............................. 90
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Ski and snowboard bag.................... 280
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 93
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Resetting ......................................... 94
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SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 80
Changing the programming .............79
Checking the battery .......................80
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Convenience opening feature .......... 91
Display message ............................ 255
Door central locking/unlocking .......77
Important safety notes .................... 77
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 79
Loss .................................................81
Mechanical key ................................ 79
Overview .......................................... 77
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 131
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 133
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 134
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Snow chains...................................... 332
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment ....................... 292
Center console .............................. 292
General notes ................................ 292
Rear compartment .........................292
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 269
Special seat belt retractor.................. 59
Specialist workshop............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 223
Digital ............................................ 213
In the Instrument cluster ................. 36
Segments ...................................... 208
Selecting the display unit ...............222
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 70
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Sports exhaust system
AMG ............................................... 137
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start button
Display message ............................ 256
Start/Stop button
Key positions ................................. 132
Starting the engine ........................ 133
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 133
Starting the engine
see Starting (engine)
STEER CONTROL.................................. 75
Steering
Display message ............................ 255
Warning lamps ............................... 267
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102
Adjusting (manually)...................... 102
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 209
Cleaning ......................................... 311
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 103
Important safety notes .................. 102
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Switching on/off........................... 102
Steering wheel paddle shifters........ 147
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 225
Stowage areas................................... 278
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 279
Center console .............................. 279
Cup holders ................................... 289
Door ............................................... 280
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 279
Glove box ....................................... 279
Important safety information ......... 278
Map pockets .................................. 280
Rear ............................................... 280
Stowage net ................................... 280
see Stowage areas
Stowage net....................................... 280
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Summer tires
In winter ........................................332
Sun visor............................................ 290
Suspension settings
AIR BODY CONTROL ......................172
Suspension tuning
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ......................174
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............224
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off................................................. 126
Switching on media mode
Via the device list.......................... 276
T
Tachometer........................................ 209
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 254
Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ..................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 84
Limiting the opening angle ............... 89
object detection............................... 85
Opening dimensions ...................... 363
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 88
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 85
Reversing feature ............................. 85
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 358
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 364
Information .................................... 356
Trailer loads................................... 364
Vehicle data ................................... 363
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 218
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 275
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 275
Display message ............................ 255
Introduction ................................... 218
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Number from the phone book ........ 218
Redialing ........................................ 219
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 218
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 209
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Outside temperature ...................... 209
Setting (climate control)................ 123
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 223
Timing (RACETIMER)......................... 225
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 337
Checking manually ........................ 336
Display message ............................ 250
Maximum ....................................... 336
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 318
Notes ............................................. 334
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 318
Recommended ............................... 333
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 317
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 336
Important safety notes .................. 336
Restarting ...................................... 337
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 339
Function/notes............................. 337
General notes ................................ 337
Important safety notes .................. 338
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 340
Restarting ...................................... 339
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Warning message .......................... 339
Tire pressure sensors
Display message ............................ 251
Tire-change tool kit........................... 314
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Quick access for Audio .................. 271
Switching ....................................... 270
Switching input line ....................... 270
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 327
Important safety notes .................. 324
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible.................... 365
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 310
Coupling up a trailer...................... 204
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 206
Driving tips .................................... 203
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
Important safety notes .................. 202
Installing the ball coupling ............. 204
Lights display message .................. 239
Power supply ................................. 206
Pulling away with a trailer.............. 135
Removing the ball coupling ............ 206
Trailer loads................................... 364
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 324
Installing the towing eye ................ 325
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 327
Removing the towing eye ............... 326
Transporting the vehicle ................ 326
With both axles on the ground ....... 326
Towing eye......................................... 314
Traction system
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 220
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes............................. 193
Important safety notes .................. 193
Instrument cluster display ............. 193
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights............................................... 206
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 199
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 202
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 195
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 206
Transfer case..................................... 150
Transmission
Display message ............................ 253
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Transmission position display......... 142
Transporting the vehicle.................. 326
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 311
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 213
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 212
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 214
Trunk
see Cargo compartment
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 115
Switching on/off........................... 110
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 356
Installation ..................................... 356
Transmission output (maximum) .... 356
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 277
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........ 290
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 31
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Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 252
Electronics .....................................356
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individual settings .......................... 219
Limited Warranty .............................32
Loading .......................................... 340
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 84
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 354
Maintenance .................................... 29
Operating safety .............................. 30
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 29
Parking .......................................... 152
Parking for a long period ................ 155
Pulling away................................... 134
Raising ........................................... 351
Reporting problems ......................... 31
Securing from rolling away ............ 351
Technical data ............................... 356
Towing away .................................. 324
Transporting .................................. 326
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 84
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 77
Vehicle data ................................... 363
Vehicle data
Dimensions .................................... 363
Vehicle emergency locking................ 84
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate.............. 357
Vehicle level
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 173
Display message ............................ 244
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 217
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
VIN
Seat ............................................... 358
Type plate ...................................... 357
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 259
Active Brake Assist ........................ 265
Airbag ............................................ 262
Brakes ........................................... 258
Coolant .......................................... 263
Distance warning ........................... 265
Engine diagnostics ......................... 262
ESP®.............................................. 259
ESP®OFF ....................................... 261
Fuel tank ........................................ 262
General notes ................................ 256
Overview .......................................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 262
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 44
Reserve fuel ................................... 262
Restraint system ............................ 262
Seat belt ........................................ 257
SPORT handling mode ................... 261
Steering ......................................... 267
Tire pressure monitor .................... 266
Warranty.............................................. 28
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 255
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 354
Wheel bolt tightening torque........... 354
Wheel chock...................................... 351
Wheels
Changing a wheel.......................... 350
Checking ........................................ 330
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Important safety notes .................. 330
Information on driving .................... 330
Interchanging/changing ................ 350
Mounting a new wheel ................... 353
Mounting a wheel .......................... 351
Removing a wheel.......................... 353
Snow chains .................................. 332
Storing ........................................... 351
Tightening torque ........................... 354
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 354
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