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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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Brakes ........................................... 149
Break-in period .............................. 126
Downhill gradient ........................... 149
Drinking and driving ....................... 147
Driving in winter ............................. 151
Driving on flooded roads ................ 151
Driving on sand .............................. 154
Driving on wet roads ...................... 150
Driving over obstacles ................... 154
Exhaust check ............................... 147
Fuel ................................................ 147
General .......................................... 147
Hydroplaning ................................. 150
Icy road surfaces ........................... 151
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 150
Off-road driving .............................. 153
Off-road fording ............................. 151
Snow chains .................................. 329
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 126
Tire ruts ........................................ .154
Towing a trailer .............................. 200
Traveling uphill ............................... 155
Wet road surface ........................... 150
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes ............................ .167
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 214
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .264
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 134 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 219
Function/notes ............................ .101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 101
Function/notes ............................ .101
Switching on/off ........................... 219
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 278
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 226 Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .148
On-board computer ....................... 212
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 132
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 131
Deactivating/activating ................. 132
General information ....................... 131
Important safety notes .................. 131
Introduction ................................... 131
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .81
Vehicle .............................................81
Emergency spare wheel
General note s ................................ 353
Im portant safety notes .................. 353
Removing .......................................3 54
Storage location ............................ 354
Stowing .......................................... 354
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 54
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 85
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 27
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 259
Display message ............................ 236
ECO start/stop function ................ 131
Engine number ............................... 359
Irregular running ............................ 133
Jump-starting ................................. 318
Starting (important safety notes) ... 128
Starting problems .......................... 133
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 129
Starting via smartphone ................ 129
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 129
Switching off .................................. 144
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 324
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133 10
Index

SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 77
Changing the programming .............76
Checking the battery ...................... .77
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Display message ............................ 250
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .74
Important safety notes .................... 74
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 76
Loss .................................................78
Mechanical key ................................ 76
Overview .......................................... 74
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 127
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Starting the engine ........................ 129
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 129
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 264
Snow chains
Information .................................... 329
Sockets
Center console .............................. 283
General notes ................................ 283
Luggage compartment ...................2 84
Rear compartment ......................... 283
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 265
Special seat belt retractor .................. 58
Specialist workshop ............................ 30
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 212
In the Instrument cluster ................. 36
Segments ...................................... 208
Selecting the display unit .............. .218
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 235
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 128
Starting the engine ........................ 129
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 128
STEER CONTROL .................................. 72 Steering
Display message ............................ 249
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 100
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 99
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 209
Cleaning ......................................... 307
Important safety notes .................... 99
Steering wheel heating .................. 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Switching on/of f........................... 100
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 139
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 221
Stowage areas ................................... 272
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 273
Center console .............................. 274
Center console (rear) ..................... 274
Cup holders ................................... 280
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 274
Glove box ....................................... 273
Important safety information ......... 272
Stowage net ................................... 274
Stowage net ....................................... 274
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 329
Sun visor ............................................ 281
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 168
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 172
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 220
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 29
SVHC (Substances of Very High
Concern) ............................................... 30
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 123
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 270 Index
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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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Transporting ..................................3
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Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ..................... .74
Vehicle data ................................... 364
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) .....................3 64
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 364
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 366
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity ................................................. .367
Maximum water depth ................... 366
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 364
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 358
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 170
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 239
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 310
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 214
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .264
VIN ...................................................... 358
Seat ............................................... 359
Type plate ...................................... 358 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 254
Brakes .......................................... .253
Coolant .......................................... 260
Distance warning ........................... 262
Engine diagnostics ......................... 259
ESP ®
.............................................. 256
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 257
Fuel tank ........................................ 259
Overview .......................................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 259
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .43
Reserve fuel .................................. .259
Restraint system ............................ 259
Seat belt ........................................ 251
Tire pressure monitor .................... 263
Warranty .............................................. 27 Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 249
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 264
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 352
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 351
Wheel chock ...................................... 349
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 347
Checking ........................................ 327
Cleaning ......................................... 304
Emergency spare wheel ................. 353
Important safety notes .................. 327
Information on driving .................... 327
Interchanging/changing ................ 347
Mounting a new whee l................... 351
Mounting a whee l.......................... 348
Overview ........................................ 327
Removing a whee l.......................... 350
Snow chains .................................. 329
Storing ........................................... 348
Tightening torque ........................... 351
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 352
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 232
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 122
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 299
Important safety notes .................. 363
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 114
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 111
Replacing the wiper blades
(MAGIC VISION CONTROL) ............ 113
Switching on/of f........................... 111
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 151
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 329
Radiator cover ............................... 297 Index
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Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
(Y page 64)
R BAS (Brake AssistSystem) (Y page 65)
R Active Brake Assist (Y page 65)
R ESP ®
(E lectronic StabilityProgram)
(Y page 68)
R EBD (Electronic Brake forceDistribution)
(Y page 69)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 70)
R Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
(Y page 70)
R Active Steering Assist STEER CONTROL
(Y page 72) Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei-
ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for maintaining the distance to the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time, and for staying in lane. Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described only work
as effectively as possible when there is ade-
quate contact between the tires and the road
surface. Pay particular attention to the informa- tion regarding tires, recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and tires"
section (Y page 327).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tires (M+S tires )and if necessary, snow chains.
Only in this way will the driving safety systems
described in this section work as effectively as
possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when braking.
The 0025 ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you only brake gently.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 64). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid- ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 254) and dis-
play messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 224).
Brakes X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit-
uation is over.
X To make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a
reminder to take extra care while driving. 64
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Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv- ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP ®
checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! Only operate the vehicle for a maximum of
ten seconds on a brake test dynamometer.
Switch off the ignition.
Application of the brakes by ESP ®
may oth-
erwise destroy the brake system.
! A function or performance test should only
be carried out on a two-axle dynamometer.
Before you operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult a qualified
workshop. You could otherwise damage the
drive train or the brake system.
! Do not tow vehicles with 4MATIC with the
front or rear axle raised.
ESP ®
is only deactivated if the 00BBwarning
lamp is lit continuously.
If the 00E5 warning lamp and the 00BBwarning
lamp are lit continuously, ESP ®
is not available
due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 256) and display messages which may
be shown in the instrument cluster
(Y page 224).
i Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function properly.
Characteristics of ESP ®General information
If the 00E5 ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP ®
is automatically
active.
If ESP ®
intervenes, the 00E5ESP®
warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster. If ESP
®
intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
under any circum-
stances.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle stops moving. The engine starts automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP ®
remains in its previously selected status, e.g. if
ESP ®
was deactivated before the engine was
automatically switched off.
Deactivating/activating ESP ® Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 64).
You can select between the following states of
ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
is activated.
R ESP ®
is deactivated. G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the follow-
ing situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
Spinning the wheels results in a cutting action
which provides better grip.
i Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP ®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if
the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin. 68
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When driving in snow with or without snow
chains, select driving program Slippery
(Y page 134).
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing
point do not guarantee that the road surface is
free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in
wooded areas or on bridges. You should pay
special attention to road conditions when tem-
peratures are around the freezing point.
For more information on driving with snow
chains, see (Y page 329).
For more information on driving with summer
tires, see (Y page 329).
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y page 347). Off-road driving
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is a risk of an accident.
Always drive on a steep incline in the line of
fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the
vehicle. G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving on an unpaved road or off-road,
check the vehicle underside regularly. In par-
ticular, remove trapped plant parts or other
flammable material. Contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop immediately if damage is
detected. G
WARNING
If the vehicle level is high, the vehicle center of gravity is raised. This could cause the vehicleto tip over more easily on uphill or downhill
gradients. There is a risk of an accident.
Select the lowest possible vehicle level.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the loads they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
When driving off-road, substances such as sand,
mud and water or water mixed with oil may get
into the brakes. This could result in a reduced
braking effect or in total brake failure and also in
increased wear and tear. The braking charac-
teristics change depending on the material
entering the brakes. Clean the brakes after driv-
ing off-road. If you detect a reduced braking
effect or grinding noises, have the brake system checked in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible. Adapt your driving style to the
different braking characteristics.
Driving off-road increases the likelihood of dam- age to the vehicle, which, in turn, can lead to
failure of the mechanical assembly or systems.
Adapt your driving style to suit the terrain con-
ditions. Drive carefully. Have damage to the 152
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