Information on Hill
Start Assist Hill
Start Assist holds theve hicle for a short time
when pulling away on a hill under thefo llowing
conditions:
R Vehicles with automatic transmission: the
transmission is in position 005Bor005E.
R The pa rking brake has been released.
This gives you enough time tomo veyour foot
from the brake pedal tothe accelerator pedal and
depress it before theve hicle begins toroll. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
due totheve hicle rolling away
Af ter a short time, Hill Start Assist no lon ger
holds theve hicle and it can rollaw ay. #
Therefore, swiftly mo veyour foot from
th e brake pedal tothe accelerator
pedal. Ne ver attem pttolea vetheve hi‐
cle if it is being held byHill Start Assist. HOLD function
HOLD function
Re quirements:
R The seat occupancy recognition on the driv‐
er's seat has de tected that the driver has fas‐
te ned the seat belt.
The HOLD function holds theve hicle at a stand‐
st ill without requ iring youto depress the brake
pedal, e.g. when pulling away on steep slopes or
when waiting in traf fic. When you depress the
accelerator pedal topull away,th e braking ef fect
is canceled and the HOLD function is deactiva‐
te d.
The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsibil‐
ity forth eve hicle safely standing still remains
with the driver.
Sy stem limits
The HOLD function is only intended toprov ide
assis tance when driving and is not a su fficient
means of safeguarding theve hicle against rolling
aw ay when stationar y.
R The incline must not be greater than 30%.
Ac tivating/deactivating the HOLD function
Requ irements: R
The vehicle is stationar y.
R The engine is running or it has been au tomati‐
cally switched off bythe ECO start/ stop func‐
tion.
R The driver is seated and belted.
R The electric parking brake is released.
R Vehicles with automatic transmission: the
selector le ver is in position 005B,005Eor005C.
R Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC is deacti va‐
te d.
Ac tivating the HOLD function &
WARNING Risk of an accident due tothe
HOLD function being activated when you
lea vetheve hicle
If yo u lea vetheve hicle while only the HOLD
function is braking theve hicle, theve hicle
can rollaw ay inthefo llowing situations:
R Ifth ere is a malfunction in the sy stem or
in the po wer supp ly.
R Ifth e HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelera tor pedal or brake
pedal, e.g. byave hicle occupant. #
Always deactivate the HOLD function
and secure theve hicle against rolling
aw ay before leaving theve hicle. *
NO
TEDama gefrom auto matic braking When
Active Brake Assi st,Ac tive Dis tance
Assi stDISTRONIC or the HOLD function are
activated, theve hicle brakes autonomously in
cer tain situations.
To avo id damage totheve hicle, deactivate
th ese sy stems in thefo llowing or similar sit‐
uations: #
During towing #
In a car wash #
Make sure that the activation conditions are
met. #
Depress the brake pedal until the00D9 dis‐
play appears in the multifunction displa y.
The HOLD function is activated. You can
re lease the brake pedal.
% If depressing
the brake pedal thefirs t time
does not acti vate the HOLD function, wait
brief lyand then try again. Driving and parking
15 5
R
The time is set incor rectly
R Youch ange lanes and vary your speed fre‐
qu ently in active driving situations
The ATTENTION ASSIST dr owsiness or alertness
assessment is dele ted and restar ted when con‐
tinuing the journey in thefo llowing situations:
R Ifyo u swit choff the engine
R You unfas tenyo ur seat belt and open the driv‐
er's door (e.g. change drivers or take a break)
Setting ATTENTION ASSI ST
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Assistance
5 Attention Assist
Setting options #
Select Standard, SensitiveorOff.
Suggesting a rest area #
Select Suggest Rest Area. #
Activate or deacti vate the function.
If AT TENTION ASSIST de tects fatigue or an
increasing la ckof attention, it suggests a
nearby rest area. #
Select a sugges tedre st area.
Yo u are guided tothe selected rest area. Tr
af fic Sign Assist Fu
nction of Traf fic Sign Assist Tr
af fic Sign Assi stdetects traf fic signs wi thmulti‐
function camera 1. It assistsyo uby displaying
de tected speed limits and overtaking restrictions
in the instrument clus ter.
Since Traf fic Sign Assi stalso uses the data
st ored in the navigation sy stem, it can also
update the display without de tecting traf fic signs:
R when theve hicle changes roads, e.g. free way
entry orexitro ad
R when a village or city boundary stored in the
digital map is passed The camera also de
tects traf fic signs wi th a
re striction indicated byan additional sign (e.g. in
we t conditions).
Wa rning when the maximum permissible
speed is exceeded
The sy stem can warnyou if you unin tentionally
ex ceed the maximum permissible speed. Todo
th is, you can specify in the multimedia sy stem by
how much the maximum permissible speed can
be exceeded before a warning is issued. You can
specify whe ther thewa rning is tobe just a visual
wa rning or an audible one as well.
Display in the Instrument Display In
stru ment Display (color display)
1 Perm issible speed
2 Perm issible speed when there is a restriction
3 Additional sign with a restriction
% Only one of traf
fic signs 1or2 is dis‐
pla yed at any one time in the Instrument Dis‐
pla y,if necessary with additional sign 3. If
two valid traf fic signs are de tected at the
same time, a plus sign appears nexttothe
traf fic sign in the Instrument Display as an
indication that bo thtraf fic signs are dis‐
pla yed in the navigation sy stem.
Since Traf fic Sign Assi stalso uses the data
st ored in the navigation sy stem, it can also
update the display without de tecting traf fic signs:
R when theve hicle changes roads, e.g. free way
entry orexitro ad
R when a village or city boundary stored in the
digital map is passed Driving and parking
16 3
R
Fasten the load tothe tie-down eyes and dis‐
tribute the load evenly among them.
R Use tie-down eyes and fastening components
which are suitable forth ewe ight and size of
th e load. Load distribution
* NO
TERisk of damage tothefloor co ver‐
ing Excessive point loading on
the cargo com‐
partment floor or on the load area can nega‐
tively af fect the driving characteristics and
could damage thefloor co vering. #
Vehicles with rear-wheel drive: dis‐
tribu tethe load uniformly. When doing
so, ensure that theove rall cen ter of
gr av ity of the load is alw ays as low and
close tothe center as possible and
between the axles near there ar axle. #
Vehicles with all-wheel drive: distrib‐
ute the load uniforml y.When doing so,
ensure that theove rall cen ter of gr avity
of the load is alw ays as low and close to
th e center as possible and between the
axles. Fo
r Cargo Vans, buses and Passenger Vans:
R Always transport loads in the cargo compart‐
ment.
R Always place the load against the seat backr‐
ests of there ar ben chseat.
R Movelarge and heavy loads as farto wa rds
th e front of theve hicle as possible in the
direction of tra vel against there ar ben ch
seat. Stow loads flush with there ar ben ch
seat.
R Always additionally securethe load with suita‐
ble load securing aids or tie downs.
R The load must not pr otru de abo vethe upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R Transport loads behind seats that are not
occupied.
R Ifth ere ar ben chseat is not occupied, insert
th e seat belts crosswise into the seat belt
buckle of the opposite seat belt. Securing loads
Note
s on load securing &
WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due toincor rect use of the lashing stra ps
If yo u attach the lashing stra p incor rectly
when secu ring loads, thefo llowing may occur
in theev ent of abrupt changes in direction,
braking maneuver or an acciden t:
R The tie-down eyes may become de tach ed
or the lashing stra p may tear if the per‐
missible load is exceeded.
R The load cann otbe restra ined.
This may cause the load toslip, tip over or be
fl ung about, striking vehicle occupants. #
Alwayste nsion the lashing stra ps in the
proper manner and only between the
described tie-down eyes. #
Always use lashing stra ps designed spe‐
cifically forth e loads. %
Obser
vethe information relating tothe maxi‐
mum loading capacity of the individual cargo
tie-down point. If you combine various cargo
tie-down points tosecure a load, alw aysta ke
th e maximum loading capacity of thewe ak‐
est cargo tie-down point into account. During
maximum full- stop braking, forc es may act
which can multiply thewe ight of the load.
Alw ays use se veral cargo tie-down points to
distribute and spread the load. Spread the
load evenly between the cargo tie-down
points or tie-down eyes.
Alw ays obser vethe operating instructions or the
lashing stra p manufacturer's instructions forthe
operation of the lashing stra p.
Obser vethe information relating tothe maximum
loading capacity of the cargo tie-down points
(/ page 353).
As the driver, you are responsible for ensuring the
fo llowing:
R The load is secured against slipping, tipping,
rolling or falling off.
Ta ke usual traf fic conditions as well as swerv‐
ing or full brake application and bad roads
into account.
R The applicable requ irements and guidelines
re lating toload-securing practices are met.
If th is is not the case, this may con stitute a
punishable of fense, depending on local legis‐ 272
Transporting
Using the interior
roof car rier sy stem &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue tounse‐
cured loads
When you secure or loosen a load, the load
may fall down and injure vehicle occupants. #
When securing or loosening a load, do
not stand under the load. *
NO
TERisk of damage tothe belt stra ps
and slider Excessive point loading on
the belt stra ps and
sliders may cause the belt stra ps totear or cause
the sliders tobreak off from thera ck
ra il. #
Distribute the load evenly. When doing
so, ensure that theove rall cen ter of
gr av ity of the load is alw ays as close to
th e center as possible and between the
ro of rails and between thera ck rails. Yo
u can use the interior roof rack system to
secure loads. It is also suitable for securing long
loads.
% The interior
roof rack system may be subjec‐
te dto a maximum load of 110 lbs (50 kg).
The interior roof rack system consists of thefo l‐
lowing components:
R Roofrails 1 are attached tothero of of the
ve hicle.
R Rack rails 2 are scr ewed onto thero of rails
and can be mo ved.
R Rack rail2 is equipped with slider pair 4.
Slider pair 4with attached belt stra p5 can
be mo ved. Load 6isstowe dby placing and
lashing it in belt stra p5.
R The load has tobe secured in the direction of
tra vel and in the opposite direction tothe direction of tra
vel using two head lashings
3. Tr
ansporting 275
#
Tomo vetherack ra ils:unsc rew star knobs
7 coun ter-clockwise until they are slightly
loose. #
Slide rack rail2 along roof rail1 tothe
desired position. #
Screw star knobs 7tight clo ckwise. #
Check that thera ck rail is seated securely.
Moving the sliders &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue toinade‐
qu ately secured loads
If th e slider of the interior roof rack system is
not engaged proper ly,th e load may come
loose, fall down and injure people, for
ins tance when they enter or load and unload
th e cargo compartment. #
Always engage the slider properly. %
Ring
8of slider 4must alw ays be at an
angle of 90° torack rail2, so that slider 4
is engaged proper ly. #
When thering of the slider is at an angle
of 90° totherack ra il:pull ring 8 of slider
4 down and simul taneously mo veslider 4
to the desired position. #
Release ring 8 atthe desired position. #
Moveslider 4slightly fur ther along on rack
ra il2 until slider 4engages automaticall y. #
When thering of the slider is pa rallel to
th erack ra il:mo veslider 4tothe desired
position. #
Position ring 8 of slider 4at an angle of
90° torack rail2.
Slider 4is engaged. Ad
justing the belt strap #
Press and hold the locking mechanism on
slider 9. #
Pull or release belt stra p5. #
Release the locking mechanism on slider 9.
% When securing or loosening a load, be sure
to not stand under the load.
Securing and loosening the load #
Tosecure the load: placethe load in the belt
st ra ps of thera ck rails. #
Fasten the load flush with the partition. #
Secure belt stra p5. #
Check that the load is seated securel y. #
Toloosen the load: press and hold the lock‐
ing mechanism on slider 9. #
Pull ring 8 ofthe slider down and simultane‐
ously mo vethe slider away from the load. #
Loosen belt stra p5 and at the same time
make sure that the load does not fall out of
th e belt stra ps. #
Remo vethe load from the belt stra ps.
Installing cargo tie down rings 276
Transporting
Note
s on cleaning and car ePreve nting damage totheve hicle
Ste ps
R
Clean the electrically operated steps
and their housing with a po wer
wa sher.
R After cleaning, spr aythe lateral
guides with silicone spr ay.
R Clean thesteps in the bumper with a
po we rwa sher. Do not use oil or grease as a lubricant.
Aluminum
dropsides R
Brush down the aluminum dropsides
with water and a neutral or mild alka‐
line cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents
to
clean the dropsides. Note
s on interior care &
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom pla stic
parts breaking off af terth e use of sol‐
ve nt-based care products
Ca reand cleaning products con taining sol‐
ve nts can cause su rfaces in the cockpit to
become porous.
When the airbags are deplo yed, plastic parts
may break away. #
Do not use any care or cleaning prod‐
ucts containing sol vents toclean the
cockpit. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death from
bleached seat belts
Bleaching or dyeing seat belts can se verely
we aken them.
This can, forex ample, cause seat belts totear
or fail in an accident. #
Never blea chor dye seat belts. Obser
vethefo llowing no tes: Note
s on cleaning and car ePreve nting damage totheve hicle
Seat belts Clean with lukewarmsoapy water. R
Do not use chemical cleaning
agents.
R Do not dry the seat belt byheating
abo ve176°F (80°C) or in direct sun‐
light.
Display Cleanthe sur face carefully wi tha mic ro‐
fi ber clo thand LCD/TFT displ aycare
product. R
Switch off the display and let it cool
down.
R Do not use any other agents.
Plastic trim R
Clean with a damp microfiber clo th.
R For heavy soiling: use care product
re commended for Mercedes-Benz . R
Do not af fix st icke rs,fi lms or similar.
R Do not allow tocome into contact
wi th cosmetics, insect repellent and
sun creams.
Re alwo od/
trim ele‐
ments R
Clean with a mic rofiber clo th.
R Blackpiano-lacquer look: clean with
a damp clo thand soapy water.
R For heavy soiling: use care product
re commended for Mercedes-Benz . Do not use sol
vent-based cleaning
agents, polishes or waxes. 290
Maintenance and care
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
0049
Check Left Low
Beam (exa mp le) *T
he bulb in question is faulty. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
or #
Check whe ther changing the bulb is permitted. Indicator and
warning lamps Overview of indicator and
warning lamps When
the ignition is switched on, many sy stems
per form a self-test. Some indicator and warning
lamps may switch on or flash temp orarily during
th is time. This behavior is no cause for alarm.
These indicator and warning lamps indicate a
malfunction only if they light up or flash af terthe
engine has been star ted or during a journe y.
Indicator and warning lamps:
0058 Low beam (/
page84)
0060 Pa
rking lamps (/ page84)
0057 High beam (/
page 85)
003E003D Tu
rn signal lights (/ page 85)
005E Re
ar fog light (/ page84)
00E9 Seat belt not
fastened
(/ page 383)
0027 and
004D USA: Brakes (red) (/
page377)
004D Canada: Brakes (red) (
/page 377)
004D Brakes (yell
ow) (/ page377)
0025 ABS malfunction (/
page 377)
002E Off-
road gear
00E5 ESP®
(/ page 377)
00BB ESP®
OFF (/ page 377)
00D4 Ac
tive Brake Assi stswitched off
(/ page 149)
0049
and 0024 US
A: Electric pa rking brake applied
(red) (/ page377)
0024 Canada: Electric parking brake
applied (red) (/
page377)
0024 Electric parking brake (yell
ow)
( / page 377)
00CC Po
we r-assis tedsteering malfunction
(/ page 383)
003D Elect
rical malfunction
(/ page 384)
0075 Re
stra int sy stem (/ page377) 00B9
Che
ckEngine (/ page 384)
00D4 Fu
elreser vewith fuel filler cap loca‐
tion indicator (/ page 384)
00AC Coolant
too hot/cold (/ page 384)
00BA Dis
tance warning (/ page 383)
0028 Preglow
0077 Ti
re pressure monitor 376
Displaymessa ges and warning and indicator lamps
Seat belt
Wa
rning/indicator
lamp Po
ssible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
0076
Seat belt warning lamp
fl ashes The seat belt
redwa rning lamp flashes and an intermit tent wa rning tone
sounds.
*The driver or front passenger does not ha vetheir belt on while the
ve hicle is in motion (speeds abo ve15 mp h (2 5 km/h)). #
Put on the seat belt (/ page 34).
*There are objects on the front passenger seat. #
Remo vethe objects from the front passenger seat.
0076
Seat belt warning lamp
lights up The seat belt
redwa rning lamp lights up af terth e engine has star ted.
A wa rning tone may also sound.
*When theve hicle is stationary: The seat belt warning lamp reminds
drivers and front passengers toput on their seat belt. #
Put on the seat belt (/ page 34).
Objects on the front passenger seat may pr eventthe seat belt warn‐
ing lamp from going out. Driving sy
stems Wa
rning/indicator
lamp Po
ssible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
00BA
Dis tance warning lamp The
red dis tance warning lamp lights up while you are driving and a
wa rning tone sounds.
*Y ou are approaching an obs tacle at too high a speed. #
Beready toapply the brakes immediatel y. #
Increase the dis tance. Ve
hicle Wa
rning/indicator
lamp Po
ssible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
00CC
Po we rst eering sy stem
wa rning lamp The po
werst eering sy stem redwa rning lamp lights up while the engine
is on.
*The po werst eering assis tance or thesteering itself is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering no longer functions as intended, theve hicle's oper‐
ating saf ety is jeopardized. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. Displ
aymessa ges and warning and indicator lamps 383