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the lines on the assistance graphic display areshown in green (Ypage 219). Active LaneKeeping Assist is ready for use.
XTo deactivate:press button D.Indicator lamp Cgoes out. The Active LaneKeeping Assist is deactivated. TheLaneLaneKeeping Assist OffKeeping Assist Offmessage appears inthe multifunction display.
Selecting Standard or Adaptive setting
XIn theDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu on the on-boardcomputer, select theActive Lane Keep‐Active Lane Keep‐ing Assisting Assistfunction (Ypage 221).
XSelect settingStandardStandardorAdaptiveAdaptive.WhenStandardStandardis selected, no warning vibra-tion occurs if:
Ryou switch on the turn signals. In this event,the warnings are suppressed for a certainperiod of time.
Ra driving safety system intervenes, such as
ABS, BAS or ESP®.
WhenAdaptiveAdaptiveis selected, no warning vibra-tion occurs if:
Ryou switch on the turn signals. In this event,the warnings are suppressed for a certainperiod of time.
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ABS, BAS or ESP®.
Ryou accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown.
Ryou brake hard.
Ryou steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid anobstacle or change lanes quickly.
Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend.
To ensure that you are warned only when nec-essary and in good time if you cross the lanemarkings, the system detects certain conditionsand warns you accordingly.
The warning vibration occurs earlier if:
Ryou approach the outer lane marking on abend
Rthe road has very wide lanes, e.g. a freeway
Rthe system detects solid lane markings
The warning vibration occurs later if:
Rthe road has narrow lanes
Ryou cut the corner on a bend
Towing a trailer
When you attach a trailer, make sure you havecorrectly established the electrical connection.
This can be accomplished by checking the trailerlighting.
Towing a trailer
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Installing an unsuitable ball coupling may
result in overloading of the trailer tow hitch
and the rear axle. This applies especially if the
ball coupling in question is longer or angled
differently. This could seriously impair the
driving characteristics and the trailer can
come loose. There is a risk of an accident.
You should only ever install a ball coupling
that has the permissible dimensions and that
is designed to meet your trailer-towing
requirements. Do not modify the ball coupling
or the trailer tow hitch.
You will find the values approved by the manu-facturer on the vehicle identification plates andthose for the towing vehicle under "Technicaldata" (Ypage 364).
GWARNING
When the vehicle/trailer combination begins
to lurch, you could lose control of it. The vehi-
cle/trailer combination could even rollover.
There is a risk of an accident.
On no account should you attempt to
straighten up the vehicle/trailer combination
by increasing the speed. Reduce vehicle
speed and do not countersteer. Apply the
brake as necessary.
!If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,changes to the engine cooling system may benecessary, depending on the vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,observe the anchorage points on the chassisframe.
The installation of a trailer tow hitch is only per-missible if a towing weight is specified in yourvehicle documents. If this is not the case, thenthe vehicle is not approved for the towing of atrailer.
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XSwitch off the engine.
XClose the doors and tailgate.
XCouple up the trailer.
XEstablish the electrical connection betweenthe vehicle and the trailer.
XCheck that the trailer lighting system is work-ing.
XPush the combination switch upwards/down-wards and check whether the correspondingturn signal on the trailer flashes.
A trailer that is connected is recognized onlywhen the electrical connection is establishedcorrectly and when the lighting system is work-ing properly. The function of other systems alsodepends on this, for example:
RESP®
RPARKTRONIC
RActive Parking Assist
RActive Blind Spot Assist
RActive Lane Keeping Assist
Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL: if you coupleup a trailer, the vehicle always remains at high-way level. Observe the following note when cou-pling up a trailer:
RUnless highway level has been set manually,the vehicle is automatically lowered to high-way level. If a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) hasbeen reached, this may be the case.
These restrictions apply to accessories that aresupplied with power via the trailer socket in yourvehicle, e.g. a rear bicycle rack.
Observe the maximum permissible trailerdimensions (width and length).
Most U.S. states and all Canadian provincesrequire by law:
RSafety chains between the towing vehicle andthe trailer. The chains should be cross-woundunder the trailer drawbar. They must be fas-tened to the vehicle's trailer coupling, not tothe bumper or the axle.
Leave enough play in the chains to make tightcornering possible.
RA separate brake system for certain types oftrailer.
RSafety switch for braked trailers. Check thespecific legal requirements applicable to yourstate.
If the trailer becomes detached from the tow-ing vehicle, the safety feature applies thetrailer brakes.
Towing a trailer
There are several legal requirements for towinga trailer, e.g. the maximum permissible speed.Make sure that your car/trailer combinationcomplies with the local regulations:
Rin your place of residence
Rat your destination
The police and local authorities can provide reli-able information.
To accumulate driving experience and accustomyourself to the new handling characteristics,practice the following at a location where thereis no traffic:
RCornering
RStopping
RBacking up
Check the following before the journey:
RTrailer tow hitch
RSafety switch for braked trailers
RSafety chains
RElectrical connections
RLighting system
RWheels and tires
RLoad securing
Adjust the exterior mirrors so that you have aclear view of the rear section of the trailer.
If the trailer is equipped with electronically con-trolled brakes, pull away carefully in the car/trailer combination. Brake manually using thebrake controller and check whether the brakesfunction correctly.
Regularly check that the load is secure.
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handlingcharacteristics will be different in comparisonwith when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
Ris heavier
Ris restricted in its acceleration and gradient-climbing capability
Rhas an increased braking distance
Ris affected more by strong crosswinds
Rdemands more sensitive steering
Rhas a larger turning circle
Avoid sudden steering movements.
Avoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake gentlyat first to allow the trailer to run on. Then,increase the braking force rapidly.
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Driving and parking
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P PSolutions
The yellow $warning lamp lights up. The red I(USA only)or $(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten secondsafter the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It thengoes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake.
If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake:
XShift the transmission to position ].
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake manually:
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 155).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow $warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply orrelease the electric parking brake, the red I(USA only) or $(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to applythe electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission to position ], as the electric parking brakeis not applied automatically.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake manually:
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 155).
I(USA
only) $(Canada
only)
Parking Brake Inop‐Parking Brake Inop‐erativeerative
The yellow $warning lamp lights up. The red I(USA only)or $(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten secondsafter the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It thengoes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of over-voltage or undervoltage.
XRemove the cause of the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. bycharging the battery or restarting the engine.
XApply or release the electric parking brake.
If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parking brake:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P PSolutions
The yellow $warning lamp lights up and the red I(USA only)or $(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission to position ].
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
'(USA only)
M(Canada only)
Check Brake FluidCheck Brake FluidLevelLevel
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the '(USA only) or M(Canada only) warning lamplights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
GWARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue drivingunder any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 152).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XDo not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
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CheckCheckBrakeBrakePadPadWearWear
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
USA only: the red 'brake system warning lamp is lit while theengine is running.
GWARNING
If the brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit, braking per-formance may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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InoperativeInoperative
One or more main features of the mbrace system are malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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ActiveActiveBrakeBrakeAssistAssistFunctions LimitedFunctions LimitedSee Operator's Man‐See Operator's Man‐ualual
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function is unavailable due to amalfunction.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
RadarRadarSensorsSensorsDirtyDirtySee Operator's Man‐See Operator's Man‐ualual
The radar sensor system is malfunctioning.
Possible causes are:
Rdirt on sensors
Rheavy rain or snow
Rwhen driving on inter-urban roads without traffic or infrastructure,e.g. in desert-like areas
At least one driving system or driving safety system is malfunctioningor is temporarily unavailable:
RActive Brake Assist
RActive Lane Keeping Assist
RActive Blind Spot Assist
RActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC with Active Steering Assist
If the radar sensor system in front is dirty, Active Blind Spot Assist willnot perform a course-correcting brake application.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the driving anddrive safety systems will be available again. The display message dis-appears.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 152).
XSwitch off the engine.
XClean all sensors (Ypage 309).
XRestart the engine.The display message disappears.
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SRSSRSMalfunctionMalfunctionSer‐Ser‐vice Requiredvice Required
The restraint system is malfunctioning. The uwarning lamp alsolights up in the instrument cluster.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggeredunintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Further information about the restraint system (Ypage 43).
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Stop Vehicle SeeStop Vehicle SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
The battery is no longer being charged and the condition of charge istoo low.
A warning tone also sounds.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, pay-ing attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 152).
XObserve the instructions in the =See Operator's ManualSee Operator's Manualdisplay message.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Stop Vehicle LeaveStop Vehicle LeaveEngine RunningEngine Running
The battery condition of charge is too low.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue drivingunder any circumstances.
XLeave the engine running.
XWait until the display message disappears before pulling away.
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Start Engine SeeStart Engine SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
The engine is switched off and the condition of charge is too low.
XSwitch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as therear window defroster and interior lighting.
XLeave the engine running for a few minutes or drive a long distance.The battery is being charged.
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Safety systems
Warning/indicatorlamp
Q QSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and P PSolutions
' M Q '(USA only), M(Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is litwhile the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may beaffected.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to roadand traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 152).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
' M Q '(USA only), M(Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp lightsup while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
GWARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to roadand traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 152).
XDo not add brake fluid. Adding more will not correct the malfunction.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
' QUSA only: the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.The multifunction display also shows a display message with the &symbol.
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Problems with the 115 V power socket
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and P PSolutions
The warning lamp on the115 V power socket isnot lit.
The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak.
XStart the engine.
or
XCharge the battery (Ypage 321).
If the indicator lamp still does not light up:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
The temperature of the DC/AC converter is temporarily too high.
XRemove the electronic device connector from the 115 V socket.
XLet the DC/AC converter cool down.
If the indicator lamp still does not light up after cooling down theconverter:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
You have connected an electronic device that has a constant nominalpower of less than 150 watts, but has a very high switch-on current.This device will not work. If you connect such a device, the 115 Vpower socket will not supply it with power.
XConnect a suitable electronic device.
Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys-
tem
Information on these requirements can be foundin the Digital Operator's Manual.
XTo open:press cover C.
XTo make an emergency call:press SOS but-ton Dbriefly.The indicator lamp in SOS button Dflashesuntil the emergency call is concluded.
XWait for a voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center.
XAfter the emergency call, close cover C.
You will see a message if:
Ra connection to the Mercedes-Benz emer-gency call center cannot be established
Ra call has not been automatically forwardedto the public emergency call center
In this case, dial the emergency number onyour mobile phone.
Further information on the Mercedes-Benzemergency call system can be found in the Dig-ital Operator's Manual.
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General notes
The display of the multimedia system indicatesthat a call is active. During the call, you can callup the navigation menu by pressing the