
1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 167
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 284
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 05
Display in the multimedia system .. 186
Function/notes ............................ .184 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 270
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 119
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 217
Display message ............................ 241
Function/informatio n.................... 194
Trailer towing ................................. 197
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 216
Display message ............................ 229
Function/note s................................ 65
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 216
Display message ............................ 230
Function/note s................................ 70
Important safety notes .................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 240 Function/note
s............................. 170
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 159
Activation conditions ..................... 159
Cruise control lever ....................... 159
Deactivating ................................... 162
Display message ............................ 242
Displays on the instrument clus-
ter .................................................. 163
Driving tips .................................... 163
Function/note s............................. 157
Important safety notes .................. 158
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 162
Stopping ........................................ 161
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 217
Display message ............................ 241
Function/information .................... 197
Trailer towing ................................. 199
Active light function ......................... 108
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 180
Detecting parking spaces .............. 177
Display message ............................ 242
Exiting a parking space .................. 179
Function/note s............................. 176
Important safety notes .................. 176
Parking .......................................... 178
Active Steering Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 216
Display message ............................ 244
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 70
Adaptive Damping System
Function/note s............................. 172
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 236
Function/note s............................. 109
Switching on/of f........................... 109
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 362
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 264
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 265 4
Index 

ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping Sys-
tem)
Function/notes ............................ .169
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 54
Display message ............................ 233
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 48
Important safety notes .................... 47
Introduction ..................................... 47
Knee bag .......................................... 48
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Side impact air bag .......................... 49
Window curtain air bag .................... 49
AIR FLOW .......................................... .120
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 125
Important safety notes .................. 124
Rear ............................................... 125
Setting .......................................... .124
Setting the center air vents ........... 124
Setting the side air vents .............. .124
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC package
ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping
System) ......................................... 169
Function/notes ............................ .168
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 73
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 73
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 73
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 172
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 220
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Approach/departure angle .............. 155
Ashtray ............................................... 282 Assistance display (on-board com-
puter)
................................................. .216
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .216
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .300
Hiding a service message .............. 300
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 300
Service message ............................ 300
Special service requirements ......... 300
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 73
Function .......................................... .73
Switching off the alarm .................... 73
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 217
Display message ............................ 239
Function/note s............................. 189
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 214
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 235
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 301
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 132
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 131
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 106
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 137
Changing gear ............................... 137
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 135
Display message ............................ 247
Drive program ................................ 138
Drive program display .................... 136
Driving tips .................................... 137
DYNAMIC SELECT controlle r......... 134
Emergency running mode .............. 141
Engaging drive position .................. 136
Engaging neutral ............................ 135
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 135 Index
5 

Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 120
Setting the temperature ................ 120
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 123
Switching on/of f........................... 119
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 123
Switching the rear window
defroster on/of f............................ 122
Switching the ZONE function
on/of f............................................ 121
Coat hooks ......................................... 278
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 35
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 356
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 307
Combination switch .......................... 107
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 264
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Controller ........................................... 265
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 87
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 299
Display message ............................ 236
Filling capacity ............................... 363
Important safety notes .................. 362
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 220
Temperature gaug e........................ 209
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 34
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 235
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 110
Crosswind Assist ................................. 69
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 69Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 157
Activation conditions ..................... 156
Cruise control lever ....................... 156
Deactivating ................................... 157
Display message ............................ 244
Driving system ............................... 156
Function/note s............................. 156
Important safety notes .................. 156
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 157
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 281
Important safety notes .................. 280
Rear compartment ......................... 281
Temperature controlled ................. 281
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 31
Customer Relations Department ....... 31 D
Data see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 214
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 235
Function/note s............................. 106
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 218
Declarations of conformity ................. 29
Decorative film
Cleaning instructions ..................... 303
Diagnostics connection ...................... 30
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 25
Introduction ..................................... 25
Digital speedometer ......................... 212
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 135
Display messages
ASSYST PLU S................................ 300
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 223
Driving systems ............................. 239
Engine ............................................ 236
General notes ................................ 222
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 223 8
Index 

N
Navigation Entering a destination .................... 266
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 212
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua l.................................................. 264
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 126 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 50
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 52
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 47
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Belt warning ..................................... 46
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 42
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 42
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belt .......................................... 43
OCS
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 211
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 366
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 154
Checklist before driving off-road .... 153
General information ....................... 153
Important safety notes .................. 152 Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 367
Maximum water depth ................... 366
Traveling uphill ............................... 155
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 167
DSR ............................................... 167
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 163
AMG menu ..................................... 220
Assistance menu ........................... 216
Audio menu ................................... 214
Convenience submenu .................. 219
Display messages .......................... 222
Displaying a service message ........ 300
Factory settings submenu ............. 220
Important safety notes .................. 208
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 218
Lighting submenu .......................... 218
Menu overview .............................. 211
Message memory .......................... 223
Navigation menu ............................ 212
Operation ....................................... 209
RACETIMER ................................... 221
Service menu ................................. 217
Settings menu ............................... 217
Standard display ............................ 211
Telephone menu ............................ 214
Trip menu ...................................... 211
Vehicle submenu ........................... 219
Video DVD operation ..................... 214
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Important safety notes .................... 29
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manua l................ 25
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 27
Vehicle equipment ........................... 27
Outside temperature display ........... 208
Overhead control panel ...................... 40
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 63 Index
15 

Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 214
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 264
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 91
REACH Regulation ............................... 30
Reading lamp ..................................... 110
Rear bench seat
Folding forwards/back .................. 276
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 125
Setting the temperature ................ 120
Rear fog lamp
Display messag e............................ 235
Switching on/of f........................... 107
Rear Seat Entertainment System
AUX jacks ...................................... 271
AUX jacks CD/DVD drive .............. 271
Rear seats
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 305
Display in the multimedia system .. 181
Function/note s............................. 180
Switching on/of f........................... 181
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 123
Switching on/of f........................... 123
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 102
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 103
Reflective safety jacket .................... 309
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 363
Refueling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 36
Important safety notes .................. 142
Refueling process .......................... 142
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 292 Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 111
Reporting safety defects .................... 31
Rescue card ......................................... 31
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 238
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 123
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 231
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 90
Roller sunblind ................................. 91
Side windows ................................... 86
Tailgate ............................................ 82
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 235
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 28
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 91
Roof carrier ........................................ 279
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 308
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 364
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 264
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 212
Route guidance active ...................... 213 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 270
Inserting/removing ........................ 270
Removing ....................................... 270 Index
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SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 264
Selecting ........................................2 14
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .264
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat bel t......................... 46
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Correct usage .................................. 45
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 43
Releasing ......................................... 46
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 219
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 95
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 96
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 105
Cleaning the cover ......................... 307
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 275
Important safety notes .................... 94
Overview .......................................... 94
Seat heating problem ...................... 99
Seat ventilation problem .................. 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 98
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.... 99
Section
Sliding sunroof ................................. 89
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 307
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 305
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 217 Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 362
Coolant (engine) ............................ 362
Engine oil ....................................... 361
Fuel ................................................ 360
Important safety notes .................. 359
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 363
Washer fluid ................................... 363
Setting the air distribution ............... 121
Setting the airflow ............................ 121
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 264
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 264
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 264
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 220
On-board computer ....................... 217
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 220
Side impact air bag ............................. 49
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 235
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 304
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Important safety information ........... 86
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Overview .......................................... 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88
Resetting ......................................... 88
Reversing feature ............................. 86
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 264
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel 18
Index 

Protecting the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 00C3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate orre-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
tal rules and regulations when disposing of
materials. In this way you will help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
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systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual- ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro-
vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts (Y page 358). Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are possi-
ble. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documentation
for your vehicle contains a list of all the systems
in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Book-
let are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in
accordance with the warranty terms and condi-
tions in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System War-
ranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
warranties. These are available at any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replace- ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet will be posted to you. Information for customers in Califor-
nia
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a reason-
able number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service
facilities fail to fix one or more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are
covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
29,000 km (approximately 18,000 miles) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first,
a reasonable number of repair attempts is pre-
sumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more
of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause Service and vehicle operation
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