Important safety notes .................. 194
Introduction
................................... 194
Key ................................................ 209
Lamps ............................................ 202
Setting the language ...................... 179
Tires ............................................... 207
Vehicle ........................................... 208
Distance recorder
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 183
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 177
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 180
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 235
Distance warning function ............... 149
Door
Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ..... 104
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 226
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 208
Indicator lamp ................................ 237
Doors
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 71
Control panel ................................... 44
Emergency locking ........................... 73
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Downhill gradients ............................ 142
Drinking and driving ......................... 140
Drinks holder
see Bottle holder
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 133
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 132
Driver's door and front-passenger
door ...................................................... 76
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Fuel ................................................ 141
Low-beam headlamps .................... 141 Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 141
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads ..................
144
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
EBD (electronic brake force dis-
tribution) .......................................... 68
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 68
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 66
Driving system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 149
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 206
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 159
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 155
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 151
Cruise control ................................ 146
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 221
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 153
PARKTRONIC ................................. 156
Rear view camera .......................... 163
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 134
Brakes ........................................... 142
Break-in period .............................. 126
Checking brake lining thickness .... 143
Downhill gradient ........................... 142
Drinking and driving ....................... 140
Driving abroad ............................... 141
Driving in mountainous areas ........ 146
Driving in winter ............................. 144
Driving on flooded roads ................ 144
Driving on wet roads ...................... 143
Exhaust check ............................... 141
Fuel ................................................ 140
General notes ................................ 140
Hydroplaning ................................. 143
Icy road surfaces ........................... 144
Important safety notes .................. 126
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 142
New brake disks ............................ 143 10
Index
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ..................................................
46
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 54
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 47
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 66
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 46
Seat belt .......................................... 47
OCS
Faults ............................................... 57
Operation ......................................... 54
Self-test ........................................... 56
Odometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 183
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 177
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 192
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 180
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 146
Important safety notes .................. 144
Rules for driving off-road ............... 145
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Assistance menu ........................... 189
Audio menu ................................... 187
Date menu ..................................... 192
Display messages .......................... 209
Factory settings ............................. 194
Important safety notes .................. 174
Instrument cluster menu ............... 192
Lights menu ................................... 193
Menu overview .............................. 183
Message memory .......................... 209
Navigation menu ............................ 185
Operating ....................................... 181
Permanent display ......................... 192
Service menu ................................. 191
Setting the date ............................. 192
Setting the display ......................... 192
Setting the display language .......... 192 Setting the language ...................... 192
Setting the time ............................. 192
Settings menu ............................... 191
Standard display ............................ 183
Telephone menu ............................ 188
Time menu ..................................... 192
Trip menu ...................................... 183
Vehicle menu ................................. 193
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons)
Coolant temperature display
menu ............................................. 178
Current fuel consumption menu .... 178
Date menu ..................................... 181
Digital speedometer menu ............. 178
Display messages .......................... 194
Distance menu ............................... 177
Factory settings ............................. 179
Important safety notes .................. 174
Menu overview .............................. 177
Message memory .......................... 195
Operating ....................................... 176
Permanent display ......................... 180
Range menu ................................... 178
Setting the date ............................. 181
Setting the display ......................... 180
Setting the display language .......... 179
Setting the language ...................... 179
Setting the time ............................. 181
Settings menu ............................... 179
Standard display menu .................. 177
Time menu ..................................... 181
Trip computer menu ...................... 177
On-board computer (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons)
Displaying the service message ..... 258
On-board computer (vehicles
without steering wheel buttons)
Displaying the service message ..... 258
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating Instructions
Before the first journey .................... 27
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Operating safety
Limited Warranty ............................. 2716
Index
Selecting the display units (vehi-
cle without steering wheel but-
tons) ..............................................
180
Trip meter
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 183
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 177
Resetting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 185
Resetting (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 177
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 192
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 180
Truck
see Vehicle
Truck key
see SmartKey
Turn signal
Changing bulbs (additional turn
signals) .......................................... 107
Turn signals
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 216
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 107
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 108
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Trailer display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 216
Trailer display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 202
Turn signals
see Turn signals
Two-way radios
Type approval/frequency .............. 304
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (def-
inition) ................................................ 297
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking
....................... 73
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75
With emergency key element ........... 72
USB (audio)
Playing ........................................... 187 V
Vanity mirror Changing a bulb (mirror lamp)
....... 104
Sun visor ........................................ 239
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 35
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 225
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 208
Electronics ..................................... 304
Emergency unlocking ....................... 72
Equipment ....................................... 27
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 289
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 73
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 71
Lowering ........................................ 300
Maintenance .................................... 28
Operating safety .............................. 30
Parking for a long period ................ 140
Pulling away ................................... 128
Raising ........................................... 298
Registration ..................................... 33
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Securing from rolling away ............ 138
Towing away .................................. 274
Transporting .................................. 276
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 73
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 71
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies ..................................... 33
Body/equipment mounting
directives for trucks ......................... 33
Vehicle check
see Preparing for a journey24
Index
On-board computer (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons)
Operating the on-board computer
Overview :
È and 3 buttons
; Display
= f and g buttons
X To activate the on-board computer: turn
the key to position 1 in the ignition lock.
If you remove the key, then quickly re-insert it
and turn to position 1, the on-board computer
and instrument cluster are not activated.
You can control the display messages and set-
tings in the on-board computer with but-
tons : and = on the instrument cluster.
Buttons on the instrument cluster G
WARNING
If you are driving and reach through the
steering wheel to operate the adjustment
knob, you could lose control of the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Only operate the adjustment knobs when
the vehicle is stationary. Do not reach
through the steering wheel when driving. È Press briefly:
R Selects the menu or display
R in menu Settings, leaves the
submenu without adopting the
last setting and returns to the
main menu È Press and hold:
R
Returns to the standard display
or the Distance menu without
adopting the last setting 3 Press briefly:
R Selects a submenu or function
R Confirms the selected entry in
the list or the display, or confirms
the setting 3 Press and hold:
R
Resets the trip odometer and trip
computer values
R in the main menu of the Set‐
tings menu: resets settings to
the factory settings
R in menu Settings, resets values
and returns to the main menu f
g R
Sets the instrument cluster light-
ing (not in the Settings menu)
R Scrolls through lists
R Changes values or settings Display
Instrument cluster display
:
Clock (Y page 192)
V Cruise control (Y page
146)
; Permanent display: outside temperature or
speed
(Y page 180)176
On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays
120 km/h! (only for certain countries)
maximum permissible speed exceeded
= Display panel for display messages, menus
and menu bar
? Transmission position (Y page 132)
A Fuel level
Fuel filler flap location indicator t: the
fuel filler cap is on the left-hand side
B è Rear window wiper
(Y page 110)
Display panel = shows the selected menu or
submenu and display messages. Menu overview
The Settings menu is only displayed when
the vehicle is stationary. You can think of the
order of the menus and functions as a circle.
Press È on the instrument cluster to scroll
through the menus.
If you scroll forward in the Settings menu
using 3, the setting from the previous sub-
menu or function is adopted.
If you press È in a submenu, the submenu or
function is exited without adopting the setting.
The display then shows the start screen of the
Settings menu.
Operation information can be found under
"Operating the on-board computer"
(Y page
176).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
call up the following menus, displays or func-
tions:
R trip odometer and odometer display
(Y page 177)
R trip computer display (Y page 177)
R current range display (Y page 178)
R current fuel consumption display
(Y page 178)
R digital speedometer ( Y page 178)
R coolant temperature gage (Y page 178)
R display messages in the message memory
(Y page 195)
The following menus, displays and functions
are only displayed when the vehicle is station-
ary:
R next service due date display ( Y page 258)
R tire pressure monitor restart (Y page 285)
R Settings menu for setting or activating/
deactivating driving and driver assistance systems as well as display options
(Y page
179) Distance menu
Odometer
If the display shows the speed in the header,
the display beside trip odometer : also
shows the outside temperature.
You can switch the permanent display in the
header
(Y page 180).
Use the buttons in the instrument cluster.
X To display: press and hold È until the dis-
play shows trip odometer : and odome-
ter ;.
X To reset: press and hold 3 until the trip
odometer is reset to 0.0.
You can set the unit of measurement for the
trip odometer in the Distance Unit: sub-
menu (Y page
180). Trip computer menu
Trip computer
:
Distance
; Length of journey
= Average fuel consumption
? Average speed On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
177
On-board computer and displays Z
Further information can be found under "ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)" ( Y page
69).
The vehicle must be stationary and the engine
must be running. Use the buttons in the instru-
ment cluster.
X Press È to select the Settings menu.
X Press 3 to select the ESP submenu.
The display shows the current status.
If the display shows the Oper. Only
Poss. With Engine On message, confirm
the message with 3 and start the engine.
The display then shows the ESP submenu
and the ESP ®
status.
If the ESP Inoperative message is shown
in the display, ESP is not available due to a
malfunction and is deactivated. If you con-
firm the message with 3, the display shows
the next submenu.
X Press f or g to activate or deactivate
ESP.
X Press 3 to confirm.
The next submenu is shown in the display.
If the å warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the vehicle is ready to
drive, ESP ®
is deactivated.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( Y page
230) and display messages
( Y page 200).
Setting the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor The vehicle must be stationary. Use the but-
tons in the instrument cluster.
X Press È to select the Settings menu.
X Press 3 to select the Rain Sensor sub-
menu.
The display shows the current sensitivity
setting.
X Press f or g to select the Low, Standard
or Sensitive setting. This setting controls
the rain sensor's sensitivity to precipitation.
The windshield wiper will then wipe more or
less frequently at the same precipitation
intensity.
X Press 3 to confirm.
The next submenu is shown in the display.
You can find further information under "Wind-
shield wiper"
(Y page 109). Activating/deactivating ATTENTION
ASSIST The vehicle must be stationary. Use the but-
tons in the instrument cluster.
X Press È to select the Settings menu.
X Press 3 to select the Attention Assist
submenu.
The display shows the current status.
If the Attention Assist Inoperative
message is shown in the display, ATTEN-
TION ASSIST is not available due to a mal-
function and is deactivated. If you confirm
the message with 3, the display shows the
next submenu.
X Press f or g to activate or deactivate
ATTENTION ASSIST.
X Press 3 to confirm.
The next submenu is shown in the display.
Further information can be found under
"ATTENTION ASSIST"
(Y page 155).
Selecting the permanent display func-
tion With the Permanent Display: function, you
can switch the display in the header between
outside temperature and speed.
If the display shows the speed in the header,
the outside temperature is shown with the
odometers (Y page
177).
The additional speedometer unit in the header
is always inverse to the speedometer unit.
The vehicle must be stationary. Use the but-
tons in the instrument cluster.
X Using È select the Settings menu.
X Using 3 select the Permanent Display:
submenu.
The display indicates the selected setting of
Outside Temp. or Speedometer.
X Change the setting by pressing f or g.
X Press 3 to confirm.
The next submenu is shown in the display.
Selecting the unit for the distance In the
Distance Unit: submenu, you can
select whether the display shows certain infor-
mation in kilometers or miles. 180
On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays
The vehicle must be stationary. Use the but-
tons in the instrument cluster.
X Press È to select the Settings menu.
X Press 3 to select the Distance Unit:
submenu.
The display indicates the selected setting of
km or Miles.
X Change the setting by pressing f or g.
X Press 3 to confirm.
The display shows the next submenu or the
Settings menu again.
The selected distance units are used for the
displays:
R Digital speedometer
R Odometer and trip odometer
R Trip computer
R Range
R Current consumption
R Cruise control
R Service intervals
Setting the time and date The vehicle must be stationary. Use the but-
tons in the instrument cluster.
X Press È to select the Settings menu.
X Press 3 to select the time and date display.
X Press f or g to set the hours and press
3 to confirm.
X Press f or g to set the minutes and press
3 to confirm.
X Press f or g to set the day and press 3
to confirm.
X Press f or g to set the month and press
3 to confirm.
X Press f or g to set the year and press 3
to confirm.
The display shows the Settings menu
again. On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons)
Operating the on-board computer
Overview :
Display
; Right control panel
= Left control panel
X To activate the on-board computer: turn
the key to position 1 in the ignition lock.
You can control the displays and the settings
in the on-board computer using the steering
wheel buttons in left control panels =. Using
the steering wheel buttons in right control
panel ; you can control the functions of the
audio system and switch on voice-operated
control of the navigation system (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions). On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
181On-board computer and displays Z
Display
Instrument cluster display
:
Clock (Y page 192)
; Ä COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST dis-
tance warning function
(Y page 149)
j Active Parking Assist
(Y page 159)
= Permanent display: outside temperature or
speed ( Y page
192)
120 km/h! (only for certain countries)
maximum permissible speed exceeded
? Menu bar
Outside temperature (only if header F dis-
plays the additional speedometer)
A Drive program ( Y page 132)
B Transmission position ( Y page
132)
C Gearshift recommendation ( Y page
136)
D Status area
E Display panel for display messages, menus
and menu bar
F Header
X To call up menu bar ? in the display
panel: press the = or ; steering
wheel button.
The menu bar is faded out after a few sec-
onds.
Display panel E shows the selected menu or
submenu and display messages. In status area D, the display can show the
status of the following driving systems:
À ATTENTION ASSIST ( Y page
155)
à Lane Keeping Assist ( Y page
153)
V Cruise control (Y page
146)
è Rear window wiper (Y page
110) Menu overview
You can think of the order of the menus as a
circle. Use the = or ; steering wheel
buttons to show the menu bar and scroll
through the menus. Use the : or 9
steering wheel buttons to scroll through their
submenus and functions.
Operation information can be found under
"Operating the on-board computer"
(Y page
181).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
call up the following menus:
R Trip menu (Y page 183)
R Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 185)
R Audio menu ( Y page 187)
R Tel (telephone) menu (Y page 188)
R Assist. (assistance) menu ( Y page 189)
R Service menu (Y page 191)
R Settings menu (Y page 191) Trip menu
Standard display Odometer
X Press and hold the % steering wheel but-
ton until the Trip menu with trip odome-
ter : and odometer ; appears. On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
183
On-board computer and displays Z