
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
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Engaging reverse gear ................... 135
Engaging the park position ............ 135
Important safety note
s.................. 135
Kickdown ....................................... 138
Manual shifting .............................. 139
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 220
Overview ........................................ 135
Problem (malfunction) ................... 141
Pulling away ................................... 130
Starting the engine ........................ 129
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 139
Trailer towing ................................. 138
Transmission position display ........ 136
Transmission positions .................. 137
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 141
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 271
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 367 B
Back button ....................................... 265
Bag hook ............................................ 277
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 201
Removing ....................................... 205
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes .................... 77
Replacing ......................................... 77
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 317
Display message ............................ 237
Important safety notes .................. 315
Jump starting ................................. 318
Overview ........................................ 315
Replacing ....................................... 317
Belt warning ......................................... 46
Bicycle rack ....................................... 205
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 217
Display message ............................ 241
Notes/function .............................. 191
Trailer towing ................................. 193 see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth ®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 268
Searching for a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 269
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 264
Telephony ...................................... 268
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 229
Notes ............................................. 362
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 235
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 229
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
BAS .................................................. 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 362
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 66
Display message ............................ 224
Hill start assist ............................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 149
Maintenance .................................. 150
Parking brake ................................ 145
Riding tips ...................................... 149
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/note s................................ 66
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 309
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 36 C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 27 6
Index

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 250
Lights .............................................2
35
Safety systems .............................. 224
SmartKey ....................................... 250
Tires ............................................... 245
Vehicle .......................................... .247
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 262
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 219
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .81
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .74
Control panel .................................. .41
Display message ............................ 249
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety note s.................... 80
Opening (from inside) ...................... 80
Overview .......................................... 80
Power closing .................................. 81
Drinking and driving ......................... 147
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 138
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 220
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 136
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 126
Towing vehicles ............................. 207
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 301
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 194
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 155
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 65
Braking assistance appropriate tothe situation ..................................... 66
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 70
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 70
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65
Distance warning function ............... 65
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 69
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Important safety information ........... 64
Overview .......................................... 64
STEER CONTROL ............................. 72
Driving system
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 157
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC with Active Steering
Assist ............................................. 164
ADS PLUS ...................................... 169
AIRMATIC package ........................ 168
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 173
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 184
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 194
Active Curve System ...................... 170
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 197
Active Parking Assist ..................... 176
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 172
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 189
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
Cruise control ................................ 156
Display message ............................ 239
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 194
HOLD function ............................... 165
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 193
Rear view camera .......................... 180
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 190
Driving tips
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 163
Automatic transmission ................. 137 Index
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Using ............................................. 349
Jump starting (engine) ......................318 K
Key positions SmartKey ....................................... 127
Start/Stop button .......................... 127
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 75
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Deactivation ..................................... 75
Display message ............................ 250
Locking ............................................ 75
Start function ................................... 76
Starting the engine ........................ 129
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .138
Manual gearshifting ....................... 140
Knee bag .............................................. 48 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 217
Display message ............................ 241
Function/informatio n.................... 193
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 221
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 60
Level control
AIRMATIC ...................................... 170
Level control (display message) ...... 240
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 235
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 235
Light sensor (display message) ....... 235
Light switch
Operation ....................................... 106
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 218
Active light function ....................... 108 Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 109
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 106
Fog lamps (extended) .................... 109
Hazard warning lamps ................... 108
High beam flasher .......................... 107
High-beam headlamp s................... 107
Highway mod e............................... 109
Light switch ................................... 106
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 107
Parking lamps ................................ 107
Rear fog lamp ................................ 107
Standing lamps .............................. 107
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 218
Turn signals ................................... 107
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 272
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 219
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 235
Switching on/of f........................... 107
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................... 98
Luxury head restraints ....................... 97 M
M+S tires ............................................ 329
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 303
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 288
Display message ............................ 229
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 289 Index
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Downloading routes ....................... 291
Emergency call .............................. 286
General notes ................................ 285
Geo fencing ................................... 292
Info call button .............................. 288
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 290
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 290
Remote vehicle locking .................. 290
Roadside assistance button ........... 287
Search & Send ............................... 289
Self-test ......................................... 286
Speed alert .................................... 291
System .......................................... 285
Triggering the vehicle alar m........... 292
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 290
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 76
General notes .................................. 76
Inserting .......................................... 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Removing ......................................... 76
Unlocking the driver's doo r.............. 81
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 273
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 214
Memory function ............................... 105
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 184
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 194
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 157
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC with Active Steering
Assist ............................................. 164
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 197
Active Parking Assist ..................... 176
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 189
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
General notes ................................ 156
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 193
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 173
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Rear view camera .......................... 180
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 190 Message memory (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 223
Mirror
Vanity mirror (sun visor) ................ 281
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 305
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 268
Connecting (device manager) ........ 269
Frequencies ................................... 357
Installation ..................................... 357
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 214
Transmission output (maximum) .... 357
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 76
MOExtended tires .............................. 311
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 351
Mounting a new wheel ................... 351
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 348
Raising the vehicle ......................... 349
Removing a whee l.......................... 350
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 349
MP3
Operation ....................................... 214
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 264
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 210
Permanent display ......................... 218
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 09
Overview .......................................... 37
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ..................... .265
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .264 14
Index

P
Paddle shifters see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................358
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 303
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 89
Operating ......................................... 90
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Rain closing feature ......................... 91
Reversing feature ............................ .90
Parcel shelf ........................................2 77
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 144
Parking brake ................................ 145
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 104
Rear view camera .......................... 180
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 175
Driving system ............................... 173
Function/notes ............................ .173
Important safety notes .................. 173
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 176
Sensor range ................................. 173
Towing a trailer .............................. 173
Warning displa y............................. 174
Parking assistance
see Driving system
Parking brake
Applying automaticall y................... 146
Applying or releasing manually ...... 145
Display message ............................ 226
Electric parking brake .................... 145
Emergency braking ........................ 146
General notes ................................ 145
Releasing automaticall y................. 146
Warning lamp ................................. 259 Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 107
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 233
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
Problem (malfunction) ................... 233
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 63
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 264
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 307
Power locks ......................................... 81
Power washers .................................. 302
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 230
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 230
Operation ......................................... 57
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 73
Immobilizer ...................................... 73
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 26
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 130
General notes ................................ 130
Hill start assist ............................... 130
Trailer ............................................ 130 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 31
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 30 R
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 221
Radiator cover ................................... 29716
Index

Direction of rotatio
n...................... 348
Display message ............................ 245
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 347
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 345
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 345
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 346
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 346
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 346
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 346
Important safety notes .................. 327
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 346
Information on driving .................... 327
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 346
Labeling (overview) ........................ 342
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 347
Load index ..................................... 344
Load index (definition) ................... 346
M+S tire s....................................... 329
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 346
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 346
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 346
Maximum tire load ......................... 344
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 346
MOExtended tire s.......................... 328
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 347
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 347
Replacing ....................................... 347
Service life ..................................... 328
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 347
Snow chains .................................. 329
Speed rating (definition) ................ 346
Storing ........................................... 348
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 345
Summer tires in winter .................. 329 Temperature .................................. 341
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 347
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 347
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 347
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 346
Tire size (data) ............................... 352
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 342
Tire tread ....................................... 328
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 347
Total load limit (definition) ............. 347
Traction ......................................... 341
Traction (definition) ....................... 347
Tread wear ..................................... 341
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 347
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 341
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 345
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 347
Wheel and tire combination ........... 352
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 346
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 60
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 324
Important safety notes .................. 321
Towing
Permitted towing methods ............ 322
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 367
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 306
Coupling up a traile r...................... 202
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 204
Driving tip s.................................... 200
Important safety notes .................. 199
Installing the ball coupling ............. 201
Lights display message .................. 235
Mounting dimensions .................... 367
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 173
Power supply ................................. 205
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 130
Removing the ball coupling ............ 205
Trailer load s................................... 367
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 321 Index
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