Automatic car wash (care)...............305
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function)....................................136
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function).......................... 136
Automatic headlamp mode.............. 109
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 144
Changing gear ............................... 144
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 141
Display message ............................ 252
Double-clutch function .................. 144
Drive program ................................ 145
Drive program display.................... 142
Driving tips .................................... 144
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 139
Emergency running mode .............. 150
Engaging drive position .................. 142
Engaging neutral ............................ 142
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 142
Engaging the park position ............ 141
Gearshift recommendation ............ 149
Gliding mode................................. 144
Kickdown ....................................... 144
Manual shifting .............................. 147
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 223
Overview ........................................ 141
Permanent setting ......................... 147
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Pulling away ................................... 134
Starting the engine ........................ 133
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 147
Trailer towing ................................. 145
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 142
Transmission positions .................. 143
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode....................................... 150
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing)...................................................... 365
B
Back button....................................... 269
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 239
Bag hook............................................ 283
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 204
Removing ....................................... 206
BAS (Brake Assist System)................. 66
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 80
Replacing ......................................... 80
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 321
Display message ............................ 241
Important safety notes .................. 319
Jump starting ................................. 322
Belt warning......................................... 48
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 220
Display message ............................ 246
Notes/function .............................. 193
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 275
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Brake
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 72
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 233
Notes ............................................. 361
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 233
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 67
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Automatic engine switch-off .......... 136
Deactivating/activating ................. 137
General information ....................... 136
Important safety notes.................. 135
Introduction ................................... 135
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door.................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 55
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 89
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 262
Display message ............................ 240
ECO start/stop function ................ 135
Engine number ............................... 358
Irregular running ............................ 138
Jump-starting ................................. 322
Starting (important safety notes)... 133
Starting problems .......................... 138
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 133
Starting via smartphone ................ 134
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 133
Switching off .................................. 153
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 327
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 301
Additives ........................................ 361
Checking the oil level ..................... 300
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 301
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer........................ 301
Display message ............................ 242
Filling capacity ............................... 361
General notes ................................ 360
Notes about oil grades ................... 360
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 300
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 224
Characteristics ................................. 69
Crosswind Assist ............................. 71
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 70
Deactivating/activating (notes,
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... 69
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes................................ 68
General notes .................................. 68
Important safety information ........... 68
Trailer stabilization ........................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 259
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem)...................................................... 68
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check................................... 156
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Setting options .............................. 109
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 104
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Dipping (automatic) ....................... 105
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 105
Folding in/out (electrically)........... 105
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 105
Setting ........................................... 105
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Storing the parking position .......... 106
Eyeglasses compartment................. 279
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 271
Features............................................. 289
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel................................... 350
MOExtended tires.......................... 315
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 315
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 316
Floormats........................................... 298
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 356
Two-way radio ................................ 356
Front wheel arch
Removing/installing the cover ....... 115
Front wheel arch cover
Installing/removing ....................... 115
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 360
Consumption statistics .................. 213
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 213
Displaying the range ...................... 213
Driving tips .................................... 156
E10 ................................................ 359
Fuel gauge....................................... 36
Gasoline ......................................... 359
Grade (gasoline)............................ 359
Important safety notes .................. 359
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Refueling ........................................ 150
Tank content/reserve fuel............. 359
Fuel filler flap
Closing ........................................... 152
Opening ......................................... 151
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 213
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 359
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 328
Before changing ............................. 327
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 328
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 328
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 328
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 328
Important safety notes .................. 327
G
G-Meter (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 224
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 298
General notes ................................ 295
Important safety notes .................. 296
Opening/closing the garage door..298
Problems when programming ........297
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 296
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 296
Gasoline............................................. 359
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles)....... 223
Genuine parts...................................... 27
Glove box...........................................279
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................268
H
Handling control system
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 87
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Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 107
Mercedes me connect
General notes ................................ 294
Info call button .............................. 295
Roadside Assistance call button .... 295
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel ..............................................294
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 187
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 197
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC ....................................162
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC with Active Steering
Assist ............................................. 168
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 200
Active Parking Assist ..................... 175
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 191
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
General notes ................................ 160
Lane Keeping Assist ......................195
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 179
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 57
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Rear view camera .......................... 182
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 193
Message memory (on-board com-
puter)..................................................227
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (device manager) ........275
Frequencies ................................... 356
Installation ..................................... 356
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Transmission output (maximum) .... 356
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)...........................................79
MOExtended tires.............................. 315
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 354
Mounting a new wheel ................... 353
Preparing the vehicle .....................351
Raising the vehicle ......................... 351
Removing a wheel .......................... 353
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 351
MP3
Operation ....................................... 217
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................268
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................210
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 209
Overview .......................................... 37
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................269
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................268
N
Navigation
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 214
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 214
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................268
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle....................................................... 130
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 54
Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ............................... 53
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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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Driving system ............................... 179
Function/notes............................. 179
Important safety notes .................. 179
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 182
Sensor range ................................. 180
Warning display ............................. 181
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically................... 154
Applying or releasing manually ...... 154
Display message ............................ 230
Electric parking brake .................... 154
Emergency braking ........................ 155
General notes ................................ 154
Releasing automatically................. 155
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Parking lamps
Switching on/off........................... 110
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 237
Indicator lamps ................................ 44
Problems (malfunction) .................. 237
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 127
Problem (malfunction) ................... 128
Setting the perfume intensity
(multimedia system) ...................... 273
Vial ................................................ 127
Permanent all-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Pets in the vehicle............................... 64
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 310
Power washers.................................. 306
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 234
Operation ......................................... 57
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 58
Program
see Drive programs
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)......... 75
Immobilizer ...................................... 75
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 27
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 134
General notes ................................ 134
Hill start assist ............................... 135
Trailer ............................................ 135
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 32
Qualified specialist workshop........... 31
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 271
R
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles).................................................... 171
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 225
Radar sensor system
Display message ............................ 235
Radiator cover................................... 300
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 216
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 268
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Reading lamp..................................... 113
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 129
Setting the airflow ......................... 124
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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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