Page 1 Mercedes‑AMG GT S Operator's Manual É1905847801mËÍ 1905847801 Order no. 6515 1977 13 Part no. 190 584 78 01 Edition C-2016...
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Page 3 Design Equipment Technical features Please note that the Mercedes-Benz Guides App The equipment in your vehicle may therefore may not yet be available in your country. differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.
Page 4 Contents Index ............3 Introduction ......... 21 Digital Operator's Manual ....20 At a glance ........... 29 Safety ........... 35 Opening and closing ......60 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..75 Lights and windshield wipers .... 86 Climate control ........93 Driving and parking ......
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Index Side impact air bag ......42 1, 2, 3 ... Window curtain air bag ....42 12 V socket Air vents see Sockets Important safety notes ....99 Setting ..........99 Setting the side air vents ....100 Air-conditioning system ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) see Climate control Display message ......
Page 6 Activating/deactivating ....160 Checking .......... 63 Display message ......180 Important safety notes ....62 Function/notes ......146 Replacing ......... 63 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Battery (vehicle) see Qualified specialist workshop Charging ........247 Authorized workshop Display message ......179 see Qualified specialist workshop Important safety notes ....
Page 7 Index see Flat tire see Towing away see also Digital Operator's Man- Buttons on the steering wheel ..152 ual ..........200 CD player (on-board computer) ..157 Center console Overview .......... 32 California Central locking Important notice for retail cus- Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ..
Page 8 Index Cornering light function Setting the airflow ......97 Setting the climate mode (multi- Display message ......177 Cruise control media system) ....... 205 Setting the temperature ....96 Cruise control lever ....... 127 Switching air-recirculation mode Deactivating ........128 on/off ..........
Page 9 Icy road surfaces ......126 see Doors Driving abroad Limited braking efficiency on sal- ted roads ........124 Mercedes-Benz Service ....234 Snow chains ........256 Driving on flooded roads ....126 Subjecting brakes to a load ... 124 Driving safety systems The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..
Page 10 Index DVD video Starting with the Start/Stop but- Operating (on-board computer) ..158 ton ..........104 see also Digital Operator's Man- Switching off ........120 ual ..........200 Tow-starting (vehicle) ..... 252 Engine electronics DYNAMIC SELECT controller .... 108 Notes ..........279 Problem (malfunction) ....
Page 11 Index Fuses Out of position (troubleshooting) ..82 Setting ..........82 Allocation chart ......253 Storing settings (memory func- Before changing ......253 tion) ..........84 Fuse box in the cargo compart- Storing the parking position ..... 83 ment ..........253 Fuse box in the front-passenger footwell ..........
Page 12 Index High-beam headlamps Display message ......177 Jack Switching on/off ......87 Using ..........274 Hill start assist ........104 Jump starting (engine) ...... 248 HOLD function Activating ........136 Deactivating ........137 Display message ......181 Key positions Function/notes ......136 SmartKey ........
Page 13 From inside (central locking but- ton) ..........67 Seats, steering wheel, exterior see KEYLESS-GO mirrors ..........84 Locking centrally Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive see Central locking DISTRONIC PLUS ......128 Low-beam headlamps Message memory (on-board com- Display message ......177 puter) ..........166 Switching on/off ......
Page 14 Index Restraint system warning lamp ..35 Operation ........157 Seat belt .......... 36 see also Digital Operator's Man- ual ..........200 Conditions ........43 Multifunction display Faults ..........46 Function/notes ......153 Operation ......... 43 Multifunction steering wheel System self-test ....... 45 Operating the on-board computer ..
Page 15 Parking brake Applying automatically ....121 Applying or releasing manually ..121 QR code Display message ......169 Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Electric parking brake ....121 Rescue card ........26 Emergency braking ......122 Qualified specialist workshop ... 25 General notes ........
Page 16 Index Rear fog lamp Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ..23 Display message ......177 Roller sunblind for the panorama Switching on/off ......87 roof Rear lamps Opening and closing ......74 see Lights Operating ......... 74 Rear spoiler Roof lining and carpets (cleaning Display message ......
Page 17 Index Adjusting the head restraint .... 77 Important safety information ... 71 Cleaning the cover ......239 Opening/closing ......72 Correct driver's seat position ... 75 Problem (malfunction) ..... 74 Important safety notes ....75 Resetting ......... 73 Seat heating problem ...... 80 Reversing feature ......
Page 18 Index Sports exhaust system Switching on media mode see AMG sports exhaust system Via the device list ......208 Standing lamps Display message ......177 Switching on/off ......87 Tachometer ........151 Start/Stop button Tail lamps General notes ........ 102 Display message ......
Page 19 Index Setting (climate control) ....96 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def- Transmission oil (on-board com- inition) ........... 271 puter) ..........162 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- Timing (RACETIMER) ......164 ing) (definition) ......271 Tire pressure Important safety notes ....254 Increased vehicle weight due to Calling up (on-board computer) ..
Page 20 Index Uniform Tire Quality Grading Resetting (on-board computer) ..154 Standards ........266 Trunk load (maximum) ...... 286 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Trunk partition ........211 Standards (definition) ....271 Turn signals Wear indicator (definition) ..... 272 Display message ......177 Wheel and tire combination ...
Page 21 Index Wheels Unlocking (in an emergency) ... 68 Unlocking (SmartKey) ...... 60 Changing a wheel ......272 Vehicle data ........286 Checking ........255 Vehicle data Cleaning ......... 236 Trunk load (maximum) ....286 Important safety notes ....254 Vehicle dimensions ......286 Information on driving ....
Page 22: Digital Operator's Manual
Digital Operator's Manual Select the Operator's Manual menu item by Introduction turning 3 and pressing 7 the controller. Confirm 7 the message about the warning The printed Operator's Manual provides infor- and safety notes. mation about the safe operation of your vehicle. The basic menu for the Digital Operator's The Digital Operator's Manual additionally Manual appears.
Page 23: Protection Of The Environment General Notes
Mercedes-Benz. This braking. could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant...
Page 24: Service And Warranty Information
Service and vehicle operation systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu- tions in the Service and Warranty Information ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual- booklet. ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will...
Page 25: Maintenance
Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the times and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz in writing of the need for its (USA) at the hotline number repair. 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or...
Page 26: Declarations Of Conformity
Operating safety Operating safety There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high Important safety notes curb or an unpaved road you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a WARNING curb or a hole in the road If you do not have the prescribed service/ a heavy object strikes the undercarriage or...
Page 27: Customer Relations Department
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con- a Mercedes-Benz Center or contact us at one of nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor- the following addresses. mation being reset, for example. This may lead...
Page 28: Rescue Card
A wide range of electronic components in your National Highway Traffic Safety Administration vehicle contain data memories. (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz These data memories temporarily or perma- USA, LLC. nently store technical information about:...
Page 29: Event Data Recorders
Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially available, For additional information please refer to the Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly COMAND User Manual or the Digital Operator's disclaims any and all liability arising from the...
Page 30: Copyright
As of February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs. Information on copyright General information Information on license for free and open-source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the following web- site: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource...
Page 31: Horn
Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Combination switch Cruise control lever Steering wheel paddle shift- Unlocks the tailgate Electric parking brake Instrument cluster Diagnostics connection Overhead control panel Opens the hood Climate control systems Rear fog lamp Horn Light switch Adjusts the steering wheel electrically...
Page 32: Warning And Indicator Lamps
Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Warning and indicator lamps: Speedometer ! Electric parking brake Speedometer segments (yellow) Warning and indicator lamps: ! ABS h Tire pressure monitor ; Check Engine ® å ESP Electric parking brake (red) ®...
Page 33 Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display ò Opens the menu list 9 : Selects a menu Multimedia system display a Confirms the selection ~ Rejects or ends a call % Back 6 Makes or accepts a call Operates the on-board com- Further telephone functions puter...
Page 34 Center console Center console Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment AMG E-SELECT selector lever 12 V socket Adjusts AMG adaptive sport Cigarette lighter suspension system Ashtray Button for gear P Switches the multimedia sys- ® Activates/deactivates ESP tem on or off (see separate operating instructions) Activates/deactivates SPORT handling mode...
Page 35: Overhead Control Panel
Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page c Seat heating Rear-view mirror Extends/retracts rear Transmitter buttons for the spoiler garage door opener £ Hazard warning lamps G SOS button (mbrace system) PASSENGER AIR BAG indica- tor lamp F Roadside Assistance call button (mbrace system) ATA indicator lamp...
Page 36 Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door \ Selects the right exte- rior mirror & % Locks/unlocks the vehicle 7 Adjusts the exterior mirrors Z Selects the left exterior mirror W Opens/closes the side windows ª...
Page 37: Safety
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to Seat belt system accommodate a person with disabilities, con- Air bags tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for The components of the restraint system work in details. USA only: for further information con- conjunction with each other. They can only...
Page 38: Tor Lamp
Occupant safety The 6 restraint system warning lamp in the are met, the front-passenger front air bag is instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is deployed. switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec- PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front- onds after the engine is started.
Page 39 WARNING system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi- If the seat belt is incorrectly fastened, it can- cle. The child restraint system must be appro- not protect as intended. Furthermore, an...
Page 40 Only use seat belts that have been approved for the seat belt is not routed across sharp, poin- your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. ted or fragile objects. Vehicles with AMG Performance seats: these If you have such items located on or in your seats are designed for the standard three-point clothing, e.g.
Page 41: Fastening
Occupant safety Fastening seat belts Observe the safety notes on the seat belt page 37) and the notes on correct use of seat belts ( page 38). Basic illustration Press release button : and guide belt tongue ; back towards belt loop =. Seat belt adjustment Basic illustration Adjust the seat (...
Page 42: Important Safety Notes
Occupant safety ing lamp lights up for six seconds each time the could even cause additional injury when engine is started. If, after six seconds, the driver deployed. This poses an increased risk of or front-passenger seat belt has not been fas- injury or even fatal injury.
Page 43: Knee Bag
Occupant safety Front air bags restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions. Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent the air bag from functioning correctly. Before starting your journey and to avoid risks resulting from the speed of the air bag as it deploys, make sure that: there are no people, animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an air...
Page 44: Side Impact Air Bag
You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz. Window curtain air bags : are integrated into the side of the roof frame and deployed in the area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
Page 45: Conditions
Occupant safety Prerequisites The indicator lamps display the status of the front-passenger front air bag. To be classified correctly, the front passenger PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the front- must sit: passenger front air bag is enabled. If, in the with the seat belt fastened correctly event of an accident, all deployment criteria in an almost upright position with their back...
Page 46 Consult an authorized PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp Mercedes-Benz Center. The front-passenger lights up after the system self-test and seat should only be repaired at an authorized remains lit. This indicates that the front- Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 47: System Self-Test
Occupant safety For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- When the front-passenger seat is occupied, mends that you only use seat accessories that always ensure that: have been approved by Mercedes-Benz. the classification of the person in the front- If the driver's air bag deploys, this does not...
Page 48: Faults
Occupant safety Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" ( page 45). Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The PASSENGER AIR The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is incor- BAG OFF indicator lamp rect.
Page 49 Occupant safety continue to perform their protective function for An Emergency Tensioning Device can only be the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash. triggered, if: the ignition is switched on WARNING the components of the restraint system are Pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices operational;...
Page 50 Occupant safety Important safety notes they provide an indication of air bag deploy- ment. Make sure that there are no objects in the The vehicle can be deformed considerably, with- footwell under or behind the seats when mov- out an air bag being deployed. This is the case if ing the seats back.
Page 51: Dent
Never leave children unattended in system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. the vehicle. The child restraint system must be appropri- ate to the age, weight and size of the child...
Page 52: Restraint Systems
You can obtain further information about the Replace child restraint systems which have correct child restraint system from any author- ized Mercedes-Benz Center. been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident as soon as possible. Have the secur-...
Page 53: On The Front-Passenger Seat
Children in the vehicle The securing system of child restraint systems is Always observe the child restraint system man- the seat belt system. ufacturer's installation and operating instruc- tions. If you install a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on the "Occupant Forward-facing child restraint system Classification System (OCS)"...
Page 54: Bas (Brake Assist System)
Driving safety systems The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument Driving safety systems cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out when the engine is running. Overview of driving safety systems ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph In this section, you will find information about (8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.
Page 55: Plus
Driving safety systems Important safety notes Important safety notes In particular, the detection of obstacles can be Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- impaired if: tion ( page 52). there is dirt on the sensors or anything else WARNING covering the sensors If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance there is snow or heavy rain in an emergency braking situation is...
Page 56: Adaptive Brake Assist
Driving safety systems also react to stationary obstacles, such as stop- WARNING ped or parked vehicles. The distance warning function does not react: Autonomous braking function to people or animals to oncoming vehicles If the driver does not react to the distance warn- to crossing traffic ing signal in a critical situation, COLLISION PRE- VENTION ASSIST PLUS can assist with the...
Page 57: General Notes
Driving safety systems Assist will automatically increase the braking WARNING force to a level suitable for the traffic conditions. Adaptive Brake Assist does not react: Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking assis- tance in hazardous situations at speeds above to people or animals 4 mph (7 km/h).
Page 58: Characteristics
Driving safety systems side. In addition, more drive torque is transfer- ECO start/stop function red to the wheel or wheels with traction. The ECO start/stop function switches the Traction control remains active, even if you engine off automatically when the vehicle stops ®...
Page 59: General Information
Driving safety systems When SPORT handling mode is activated: ® Activate ESP as soon as the situations descri- ® bed above no longer apply. ESP will otherwise ® only improves driving stability to a limi- not be able to stabilize the vehicle if the vehicle ted degree.
Page 60: Adaptive Brake
Contact an authorized The alarm is switched off. Mercedes-Benz Center or call The alarm is not switched off, even if you close 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or the open door that triggered it, for example.
Page 61 Protection against theft The emergency call system sends a message or establishes a data connection provided that: you have subscribed to the mbrace service. the mbrace service has been activated properly. the necessary mobile phone network is available.
Page 62: Important Safety Notes
SmartKey Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function: do SmartKey not keep the SmartKey on the cargo compart- Important safety notes ment cover or in the cargo compartment. Oth- erwise, the SmartKey may not be detected, e.g. WARNING when starting the engine using the Start/Stop button.
Page 63: Deactivation
SmartKey When the locator lighting is activated via the multimedia system, it lights up when it is dark after the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey. Information on activating and deactivating the locator lighting can be found in the Digital Oper- ator's Manual.
Page 64: Important Safety Notes
SmartKey If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical Changing the settings of the locking key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked auto- system matically. You can change the settings of the locking sys- To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the tem.
Page 65: Checking
National guide- lines must be observed during disposal. In Cal- ifornia, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist work- shop. Press mechanical key ; into the SmartKey...
Page 66 SmartKey Insert the front tabs of battery compartment cover : into the housing first and then press to close it. Insert mechanical key ; into the SmartKey page 62). Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle.
Page 67: Loss
SmartKey Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You can no longer lock or The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle using Check the SmartKey battery ( page 63) and replace it if necessary the SmartKey.
Page 68: Important Safety Notes
Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine cannot be the on-board voltage is too low. started using the Smart- Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior Key. lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary ( page 247).
Page 69: Alarm System
Doors To unlock: press button :. The side windows will not open/close if the battery is discharged or if the side windows To lock: press button ;. have iced up. It will then not be possible to If the front-passenger door is closed, the vehi- close the door.
Page 70: Vehicle
Cargo compartment The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn- ing. You could therefore be locked out if: the vehicle is being pushed. the vehicle is being towed. the vehicle is on a roller dynamometer. You can activate and deactivate the auto- matic locking mechanism via the multimedia system (see the Digital Operator's Manual).
Page 71: Unlocking With Keyless-Go
Cargo compartment Closing The tailgate swings upwards and out when opening. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient space above the tailgate. The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be found in the "Vehicle data" section page 286). If the rear spoiler has been extended manually the height when opened is higher by this amount.
Page 72 Cargo compartment Operation Observe the following points: Carry your KEYLESS-GO key about your per- son. The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the rear detection range of the vehicle. When making the kicking movement, make sure that you are standing firmly on the ground and that there is sufficient clearance to the rear of the vehicle.
Page 73: Reversing Feature
Side windows You can open the tailgate from the driver's seat Make sure that nobody touches the side win- when the vehicle is stationary and unlocked. dow during the opening procedure. If some- Press remote operating switch : for the tail- body becomes trapped, release the switch or gate until the tailgate is unlocked.
Page 74: Convenience Closing Feature
Side windows Convenience opening someone becomes trapped, press the switch to open the side window again. General notes You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. Opening and closing the side win- If the SmartKey is in close proximity to the vehi- dows cle, the convenience opening function is availa- The switches for all side windows are located on...
Page 75: Resetting
Side windows Using the SmartKey If the side window opens again slightly: Immediately pull the corresponding switch on Press and hold the & button until the side the door control panel until the side window is windows are fully closed. completely closed ( page 72).
Page 76: Panorama Roof
Panorama roof Problems with the side windows WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.
Page 77: Correct Driver's Seat Position
Seats you can see all the displays in the instrument Correct driver's seat position cluster clearly. you should have a good overview of traffic WARNING conditions. You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body the following while driving: and is routed across the center of your shoul- der and across your hips in the pelvic area.
Page 78 Seats WARNING poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving: Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always ensure that the backrest adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, is in an almost vertical position and that the steering wheel or mirrors shoulder section of your seat belt is routed...
Page 79: Adjusting The Head Restraint
Seats Adjusting the seat fore-and-aft position For safety reasons, seat fore-and-aft adjustment on electrically adjustable seats is only possible for a maximum of two seconds when the vehicle is in motion. The seat fore-and-aft adjustment can then no longer be set. Further related subjects: You can store the seat settings using the memory function (...
Page 80: Performance Seat
Seats Side bolsters of the seat cushion To narrow: press button :. To broaden: press button ;. Side bolsters of the seat backrest To narrow: press button =. To broaden: press button ?. Front-passenger seat To raise the backrest contour To soften the backrest contour To lower the backrest contour To harden the backrest contour...
Page 81 Seats The three red indicator lamps in the button indi- cate the heating level you have selected. The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes. The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes.
Page 82: Seat Heating Problem
Steering wheel Problems with the seat heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat heating has The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum- switched off prematurely ers are switched on. or cannot be switched Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting.
Page 83: Exterior Mirrors
Mirrors Press one of the memory function position but- The last position of the steering wheel column is tons. The adjustment process is stopped. This stored after each manual setting or when you function is only available on vehicles with mem- store the setting with the memory function ory function.
Page 84: Setting
Mirrors Adjusting the exterior mirrors Select key position 1 or 2 with the Start/Stop button. Briefly press button ?. Both exterior mirrors fold in or out. Make sure that the exterior mirrors are always folded out fully while driving. They could otherwise vibrate.
Page 85: Storing The Parking Position
Mirrors Using reverse gear Automatic anti-glare mirrors WARNING Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto- matic anti-glare mirror breaks. The electrolyte is harmful and causes irritation. It must not come into contact with your skin, eyes, res- piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed. There is a risk of injury.
Page 86: Storing Settings
Memory function Press memory button M : and one of the diately release the memory function position arrows on button ? within three seconds. button. The adjustment process is stopped. The parking position is stored if the exterior mirror does not move. WARNING If the mirror moves out of position, repeat the Children could become trapped if they acti-...
Page 87 Memory function Calling up a stored setting Press and hold the corresponding storage position button 1, 2 or 3 until: Seat Steering wheel Exterior mirrors are in the stored position. The steering wheel and seat adjustment procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button.
Page 88: Automatic Headlamp Mode
WARNING General notes When the light switch is set to Ã, the low- For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- beam headlamps may not be switched on mends that you drive with the lights switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or other even during the daytime.
Page 89: Combination Switch
Exterior lighting matically depending on the brightness of the Press the R button. ambient light. The yellow R indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster lights up. With the engine running: if you have activated Daytime Running Lights function via To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the the on-board computer, the daytime running R button.
Page 90: Hazard Warning Lamps
Exterior lighting To indicate briefly: press the combination the turn signal lamp on the corresponding side of the vehicle will flash. switch briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?. To switch off the hazard warning lamps: The corresponding turn signal flashes three press button :.
Page 91: General Notes
Interior lighting cator lamp in the multifunction display beam headlamps will not be deactivated or remains lit. activated regardless. There is a risk of an acci- To switch off: move the combination switch dent. back to its normal position or move the light Always carefully observe the traffic conditions switch to another position.
Page 92: Single Wipe
Windshield wipers Automatic interior lighting control windshield using washer fluid after washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash. To switch on or off: press the | button. Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to When the automatic interior lighting control is optical influences and the windshield becom- activated, the button is flush with the over- ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind-...
Page 93: Replacing The Wiper Blades
Turn the wiper blade parallel to the wiper arm. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield. the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Page 94 Windshield wipers Problems with the windshield wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The windshield wipers Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper are jammed. movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the driver's door.
Page 95: Climate Control
Overview of climate control systems Overview of climate control systems General notes Observe the settings recommended on the fol- lowing pages. The windows could otherwise fog To prevent the windows from fogging up: switch off climate control only briefly switch on air-recirculation mode only briefly switch on the cooling with air dehumidifica- tion function switch on the defrost windshield function...
Page 96: Climate Control (3-Zone Automatic Climate Control)
Overview of climate control systems Control panel for dual-zone climate control Sets the temperature, left ( page 96) Sets the air distribution ( page 96) Sets the airflow ( page 97) Switches off climate control ( page 95) Sets climate control to automatic ( page 96) Defrosts the windshield ( page 97)
Page 97: Activating/Deactivating Cooling With Air Dehumidification
Operating the climate control systems Operating the climate control sys- tems Switching climate control on/off General notes When the climate control is switched off, the air supply and air circulation are also switched off. The windows could fog up. Therefore, switch off climate control only briefly Switch on climate control primarily using the Ã...
Page 98: Indicator Lamp
Operating the climate control systems Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The indicator lamp over Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a mal- the ¿ rocker switch function. flashes three times or Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 99: Defrosting The Windows
Operating the climate control systems air distribution to the windshield and front Setting the airflow side windows Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop but- air-recirculation mode off ton ( page 103). If necessary, the "Cooling with air dehumid- To increase or reduce: press the H ification"...
Page 100 Operating the climate control systems Activating or deactivating Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop but- ton ( page 103). Press the ¤ rocker switch up or down. The indicator lamp above the ¤ rocker switch lights up or goes out.
Page 101: Air Vents Important Safety Notes
Air vents Problems with the rear window defroster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear window The battery has not been sufficiently charged. defroster has deactiva- Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps, ted prematurely or can- interior lighting or the seat heating.
Page 102: Setting
Air vents Setting the air vents Example Side window defroster vent Side air vent, left Control for left side air vent To open or close: turn thumbwheel = to the left or right as far as it will go. To adjust the air direction: hold side air vent ;...
Page 103: The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
Driving Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle Driving Important safety notes Important safety notes The sensor system of some driving and driving WARNING safety systems adjusts automatically while a Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the certain distance is being driven after the vehicle pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
Page 104: Start/Stop Button
Driving Do not keep the SmartKey: Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid high with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone engine speeds and driving at full throttle until or another SmartKey. the engine has reached its operating temper- with metallic objects, e.g.
Page 105 Driving To switch on the power supply: press Ignition (power supply for all consumers) Start/Stop button : once. and drive position The power supply is switched on. You can now To start the engine activate the windshield wipers, for example. The SmartKey can be turned in the ignition The power supply is switched off again if: lock even if it is not the correct SmartKey for...
Page 106: Pulling Away
Driving If the engine will not start: parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk of fire. Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Reinsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock Carry out regular checks to make sure that after a short waiting period.
Page 107: Important Safety Notes
Driving General notes gives you enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and to depress it before the vehicle begins to roll. WARNING After a short time, hill start assist will no lon- ger brake your vehicle and it could roll away.
Page 108: Amg Sports Exhaust System
Driving All of the vehicle's systems remain active when To deactivate: press ECO button :. the engine is stopped automatically. Indicator lamp ; goes out. The HOLD function can also be activated if the To activate: press ECO button :. engine has been switched off automatically.
Page 109 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. start. Deactivate the HOLD function ( page 136) or DISTRONIC PLUS page 128). Try to start the engine again ( page 103).
Page 110: Dynamic Select Controller
DYNAMIC SELECT controller DYNAMIC SELECT controller Selecting the drive program General information Select the drive program using the DYNAMIC SELECT controller. Available drive programs: C Comfort Comfort-oriented, optimum- economy engine and trans- mission settings S Sport Sporty engine and transmis- sion settings S+ SportPlus Especially sporty engine and...
Page 111: E-Select Lever
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission gram RACE, S+, S or C using the DYNAMIC If you wish to select a transmission position SELECT controller. or to disengage park position P, the engine must be running. If you switch to drive program I, all stored char- acteristics will be accepted.
Page 112: Drive Program Display
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission To shift directly from P to D: The transmission remains in N if: Start the engine ( page 104). the SmartKey is in the ignition lock and Depress the brake pedal and push the E- you use the E‑SELECT lever to shift the trans- SELECT lever backwards past the first point of mission to N before switching the engine off...
Page 113: Accelerator Pedal Position
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission Transmission positions Neutral Do not shift the transmission to N Park position while driving. Otherwise, the auto- This prevents the vehicle from rolling matic transmission could be dam- away when stopped. aged. Only shift the transmission into posi- No power is transmitted from the tion P when the vehicle is stationary engine to the drive wheels.
Page 114: Double-Clutch Function
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission Double-clutch function Gliding mode is characterized by the following: the combustion engine is disconnected from When shifting down, the double-clutch function the drive train. is active regardless of the currently selected the engine speed corresponds to the idling drive program.
Page 115: Automatic Drive Program
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission Press M button :. Automatic drive program Indicator lamp ; lights up. The letter M appears in the multifunction display. Manual Drive program C (Comfort) mode M is activated. Drive program C is characterized by the follow- Further information on manual mode M ing: page 115).
Page 116: Manual Drive Program
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission gliding mode is not available. Shifting gears the ECO start/stop function is not available. If you pull on the left or right steering wheel paddle shifter, the automatic transmission if a period of dynamic driving is followed by an switches to temporary manual drive program for extended phase with a constant accelerator a limited amount of time.
Page 117: Manual Mode
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission You can also deactivate temporary manual drive ommended gear is shown in the multifunction program yourself: display. Shift to recommended gear ; according to Pull on the right-hand steering wheel paddle gearshift recommendation : when shown in shifter and hold it in place ( page 113).
Page 118 AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission The RACE drive program is characterized by the following: The vehicle exhibits driving characteristics suitable for the racetrack. All vehicle systems are set for maximum sportiness. For optimum performance, the transmission shifts up later and shifts down sooner. The multifunction display shows the manual gearshift program without upshift indicator page 114).
Page 119: Refueling
Refueling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission has There is a malfunction in the transmission. problems shifting gear. The transmission no longer shifts into the next gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Page 120: General Information
Refueling Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and Use a filter when refueling from a fuel can. remove it. Otherwise, the fuel lines and/or injection sys- tem could be blocked by particles from the Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the fuel can.
Page 121: Important Safety Notes
Parking Problems with fuel and the fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the WARNING vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. Risk of explosion or fire. Apply the electric parking brake. Switch off the engine.
Page 122: Switching Off
Parking position D or R, park position P is otherwise Apply the electric parking brake. engaged automatically. Shift the transmission to P with the button in The transmission could be damaged. the center console. Using the Start/Stop button Always secure the vehicle correctly against rolling away.
Page 123: Parking Brake
Parking Applying or releasing manually Electric parking brake General notes WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example: release the parking brake. shift the automatic transmission out of the parking position P.
Page 124: Emergency Braking
: is depressed, the greater the brak- to the 12 V socket in the cargo compartment. A ing force. trickle charger can be obtained from an author- ized Mercedes-Benz Center, for example. Switch the ignition off. Open the tailgate.
Page 125: Drinking And Driving
Driving tips Connect the cable provided in the cargo com- when the traffic situation permits. If you are partment to the trickle charger. unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop before operating the telephone. Connect the trickle charger to 12 V socket :. Consult the manufacturer's operating instruc- Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph tions on how to do so.
Page 126: Important Safety Notes
This could cause brakes occasionally while paying attention to damage to the drive train. This type of damage the traffic conditions. is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz war- Carefully depress the brake pedal and the ranty. beginning and end of a journey.
Page 127: Amg High-Performance And Ceramic Brakes
Brake system. fluid which has not been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which is not of an ® The ESP system operates automatically. equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's The engine and the ignition must therefore be operating safety.
Page 128: Driving On Flooded Roads
Driving tips warning lamp in the instrument cluster and note DANGER any brake status messages in the multifunction If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate display. Especially for high performance driving, ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases it is important to maintain and have the brake such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the system checked regularly.
Page 129: Driving System
Driving systems Storing and maintaining the current Driving systems speed Cruise control General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed. Change into a lower gear in good time on long and steep downhill gradients.
Page 130: Deactivating
Driving systems Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. If you acceler- ate to overtake, cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored after you have finished overtaking. Deactivating cruise control Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you :.
Page 131: Important Safety Notes
Driving systems Important safety notes Change into a lower gear in good time on long and steep downhill gradients. This is especially important if the vehicle is laden. By doing so, you WARNING will make use of the braking effect of the engine. DISTRONIC PLUS does not react to: This relieves the load on the brake system and people or animals...
Page 132: Activation Conditions
Driving systems Cruise control lever If you fail to adapt your driving style, DISTRONIC PLUS can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take into account the road, traffic and weather conditions. DISTRONIC PLUS is only an aid.
Page 133: Driving With Distronic Plus
Driving systems Activating Activating at the current speed/last stored speed WARNING If you call up the stored speed and it differs from the current speed, the vehicle acceler- ates or decelerates. If you do not know the stored speed, the vehicle could accelerate or brake unexpectedly.
Page 134: Stopping
Driving systems If you want to pull away with DISTRONIC cles or the right lane on right-hand-drive vehi- PLUS: remove your foot from the brake pedal. cles. Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards Stopping you :. WARNING Accelerate briefly. When leaving the vehicle, even if it is braked Your vehicle pulls away and adapts its speed only by DISTRONIC PLUS, it could roll away if:...
Page 135: Setting A Speed
Driving systems a system malfunction occurs. law. Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if necessary. the power supply is not sufficient. If a malfunction occurs, the transmission may also shift into position P automatically. Setting a speed To increase: turn control ; in direction =. DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
Page 136: Displays In The Instrument Cluster
Driving systems DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactivated you engage the electric parking brake or if the vehicle is automatically secured with the elec- tric parking brake ® ® intervenes or you deactivate ESP the transmission is in the P, R or N position you pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away and the front-passenger door or one of the rear doors is open...
Page 137: Distronic Plus
Driving systems Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS Other vehicles changing lanes General notes Pay particular attention in the following traffic situations: Cornering, going into and coming out of a bend Vehicles traveling on a different line Other vehicles changing lanes Narrow vehicles Obstructions and stationary vehicles Crossing vehicles...
Page 138: Hold Function
Driving systems cle or stationary vehicle, DISTRONIC PLUS will the electrical system in the engine com- not brake for these. partment, the battery or the fuses have been tampered with. Crossing vehicles the battery is disconnected There is a risk of an accident. If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off the HOLD function and secure the vehicle against rolling away.
Page 139: Race Start
Driving systems Make sure that the activation conditions are off the engine, released the seat belt and met. opened the driver's door with the HOLD function activated. The sounding of the horn alerts you to Depress the brake pedal. the fact that the HOLD function is still activated. Quickly depress the brake pedal further If you attempt to lock the vehicle, the tone until :...
Page 140: Adaptive Sport Suspension Sys Tem
Driving systems the vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is RACE START Canceled message depressed sufficiently (left foot). appears in the multifunction display. the transmission is in position D. Take your foot off the brake, but keep the accelerator pedal depressed. drive program S, S+ or RACE is selected The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceler- page 108).
Page 141: Parktronic
Driving systems Sport mode Press button : repeatedly until indicator lamps ; and = go out. You have selected Comfort mode. AMG Suspension System COMFORT mes- sage appears in the multifunction display. PARKTRONIC Important safety notes PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors.
Page 142: Range Of The Sensors
Driving systems Range of the sensors Front sensors Center Approx. 40 in (approx. General notes 100 cm) PARKTRONIC does not take objects into con- sideration that are: Corners Approx. 24 in (approx. 60 cm) below the detection range, e.g. people, ani- mals or objects.
Page 143: Deactivating/Activating
Driving systems mine which warning display is active when the engine is running. Transmission posi- Warning display tion Front area activated R, N or the vehicle is Rear and front areas activated rolling backwards No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehi- cle's distance from the obstacle.
Page 144: Rear View Camera
Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments in PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. the PARKTRONIC warn- If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified spe- ing displays are lit. You cialist workshop.
Page 145 Driving systems The field of vision and other functions of the rear view camera may be restricted due to additional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle rack). The guide lines in the multimedia system display show the distances to your vehicle.
Page 146 Driving systems Make sure that the rear view camera is switched on ( page 143). The lane and the guide lines are shown. With the help of white guide line :, check whether the vehicle will fit into the parking space.
Page 147 Driving systems Yellow guide line for the vehicle width Red guide line at a distance of approximately including the exterior mirrors, for current 12 in (0.30 m) from the rear of the vehicle steering wheel angle (dynamic) White guide line without turning the steering wheel Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in End of parking space...
Page 148: Attention Assist
Driving systems Displaying the attention level ATTENTION ASSIST General notes ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long, monotonous journeys, such as on highways. It is active in the 37 mph (60 km/h) to 125 mph (200 km/h) range. If ATTENTION ASSIST detects typical indicators of fatigue or increas- ing lapses in concentration on the part of the driver, it suggests taking a break.
Page 149: Blind Spot Assist
Driving systems responds to the last selection activated (stand- Important safety notes ard/sensitive). WARNING Blind Spot Assist does not react to: Warning in the multifunction display vehicles overtaken too closely on the side, If fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration placing them in the blind spot area are detected, a warning appears in the multi- function display:...
Page 150: Warning Display
Driving systems there are narrow vehicles, e.g. motorcycles or Warning display bicycles the road has very wide lanes the road has narrow lanes you are not driving in the middle of the lane there are barriers or similar lane borders Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated.
Page 151: Lane Keeping Assist
Driving systems Switching on Blind Spot Assist WARNING Make sure that Blind Spot Assist The Lane Keeping Assist warning does not page 160) is activated in the on-board return the vehicle to the original lane. There is computer. a risk of an accident. Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop but- You should always steer, brake or accelerate ton.
Page 152 Driving systems page 159) are shown in green. Lane Keep- ing Assist is ready for use. Standard When Standard is selected, no warning vibra- tion occurs if: you have switched on the turn signal. In this event, the warnings are suppressed for a cer- tain period of time.
Page 153: Ment Cluster
Displays and operation One or two segments in the set speed range Important safety notes light up. DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front WARNING that is driving at a slower speed than the If you operate information systems and com- stored speed: munication equipment integrated in the vehi- The segments between the speed of the vehi-...
Page 154: Operating The On-Board Computer
Displays and operation The coolant temperature display is in the lower Press and hold: section of the tachometer ( page 30). Scrolls quickly through all lists Under normal operating conditions and with the In the Radio Media menu: specified coolant level, the coolant temperature selects a station, audio track or may rise to 248 ‡...
Page 155: Overview
Menus and submenus Telephone menu ( page 158) Multifunction display Assistance Graphic menu ( page 159) Service menu ( page 160) Settings menu ( page 160) menu ( page 162) Trip menu Standard display Transmission position ( page 111) Time outside temperature ( page 151) Display...
Page 156: Digital Speedometer
Menus and submenus eled C appears instead of approximate Confirm by pressing a on the steering range. wheel. Press the : or 9 button to select the digital speedometer. Trip computer "From Start" or "From Reset" Resetting values Press ò on the steering wheel to open the menu list.
Page 157 Menus and submenus Route guidance not active Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation Direction of travel Road into which the change of direction Current road leads Distance to the change of direction Route guidance active Change-of-direction symbol Recommended lane and new lane during a No change of direction announced change of direction (white) Possible lane...
Page 158: Radio Menu
Menus and submenus Other status indicators of the naviga- Change of direction without lane recom- tion system mendation Road into which the change of direction Additional information leads Other possible additional information: Distance to change of direction and visual New Route... Calculating Route...
Page 159: Changing The Media Source
Menus and submenus position is only displayed along with station ; if Disc (CD/DVD) (DVD COMAND only) this has been stored. SD card (COMAND) You can store TV channels ; in the multimedia Media Register (COMAND) system. USB storage device Switch on the multimedia system (see sepa- ®...
Page 160: Telephone Menu
Menus and submenus To select to next or previous track in the To select a scene from the scene list using track list: press : or 9 briefly. rapid scrolling: press and hold : or 9 until desired scene : is reached. To select a track from the track list using rapid scrolling: press and hold : or 9 Press a to confirm your selection.
Page 161: Assistance Graphic Menu
Menus and submenus Accepting a call To exit the telephone book: press the ~ If someone calls you when you are in the Tele‐ or % button. phone menu, a display message appears in the multifunction display. Redialing You can accept a call at any time, even if you are not in the Telephone menu.
Page 162: Activating/Deactivating
Menus and submenus DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 128) Press a to confirm. Distance warning function of COLLISION Press 9 or : to select Collision PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS ( page 53) Prevention. Blind Spot Assist ( page 147) Press a to confirm. The current selection appears.
Page 163 Menus and submenus Press : or 9 to select Off, Standard Further information about Daytime Running or Sensitive. Lights( page 86). Press a to confirm the selection. When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the Instrument cluster submenu é symbol appears in the Assistance Graphic menu in the multifunction display.
Page 164: Additional Speedometer
Menus and submenus The selected unit of measurement for distance Press : or 9 to select or Yes. applies to: Press a to confirm the selection. If you have selected Yes, the multifunction Digital speedometer in the Trip menu display shows a confirmation message. Odometer and the trip odometer For safety reasons, the Daytime Running...
Page 165: G-Meter
Menus and submenus G-Meter SETUP Drive Comfort/Sport/Sport Race The G-Meter shows you the forces that are exer- Chassis Comfort/Sport/Sport + ted on the driver during the journey, both later- ally and in the direction of travel. Transmission The maximum values are indicated in red in the Exhaust system Comfort/Sport + guideline system.
Page 166: Racetimer
Menus and submenus RACETIMER Press the : or 9 button to select Lap. Displaying and starting RACETIMER Press a to confirm. A maximum of 32 laps may be stored. Stopping the RACETIMER RACETIMER The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a closed race circuit.
Page 167 Menus and submenus Resetting the RACETIMER Press a to confirm. The lap statistics are displayed. Press the 9 or : button to select a dif- ferent lap evaluation. The fastest lap is indicated by flashing sym- bol :. Press the : or 9 button to select Stop. The RACETIMER is stopped.
Page 168: General Notes
Display messages Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's Manual and may therefore differ from the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator's Manual.
Page 169: Display Message
Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- gram) are temporarily not available. Currently Unavaila‐ Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be faulty. ble See Operator's In addition, the ÷...
Page 170 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ® is malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be faulty. Inoperative See The ÷ warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Operator's Manual WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
Page 171: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS and ESP are malfunc- tioning. ÷ Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be faulty. In addition, the ÷ and ! warning lamps light up in the instru- Inoperative See ment cluster and a warning tone sounds.
Page 172 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. (USA The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. only) (Canada To apply: only) Switch the ignition off. Parking Brake See Press the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds. Operator's Manual Shift the transmission to position P.
Page 173 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.
Page 174: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually. Shift the transmission to position P.
Page 175: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Collision Preven‐ COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily inoperative due tion Assist Plus to a malfunction. Adaptive Brake Assist may also have failed. Inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. PRE-SAFE Inopera‐ ®...
Page 176 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The restraint system has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Front Left Malfunc‐ WARNING tion Service Required orFront The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered Right Malfunction unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
Page 177: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Air‐ The front-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee bag are bag Disabled See deactivated during the journey, although: Operator's Manual an adult a person of the corresponding stature is on the front-passenger seat If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may interpret the occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.
Page 178 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Air‐ The front-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee bag are bag Enabled See enabled during the journey, although: Operator's Manual a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat the front-passenger seat is unoccupied The system may detect objects or forces applying additional weight on...
Page 179: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating correctly. Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. For further information about the Occupant Classification System, see page 43). Lights Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The corresponding bulb is faulty.
Page 180: Display Message
Display messages Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine Check Coolant Level cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. See Operator's Man‐ Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so page 231).
Page 181: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The battery is not being charged. A warning tone also sounds. See Operator's Man‐ Possible causes are: a defective alternator a torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, pay- ing attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 182: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have added too much engine oil. The engine or catalytic converter may be damaged. Engine Oil Reduce Siphon off excess engine oil until it is at the specified level. Observe Oil Level the legal requirements.
Page 183: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Currently Unavaila‐ Possible causes are: ble See Operator's the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty. Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog. there have been no lane markings for an extended period.
Page 184: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated ( page 128). If it was not deactivated by the driver, a warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC PLUS Now DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been temporarily Available unavailable.
Page 185: Tires
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise Control A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled. - - - mph You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h), for exam- ple. ®...
Page 186 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Warning Tire Mal‐ The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The wheel function position is shown in the multifunction display. WARNING Driving with a flat tire poses a risk of the following hazards: a flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
Page 187: Display Message
Display messages Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Shift to 'P' or 'N' You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in posi- to Start Engine tion R or D. Shift the selector lever to position P or N. Apply Brake to You have attempted to shift the selector lever to position D, R or N Shift from 'P'...
Page 188 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Transmission Mal‐ A malfunction has occurred in the mechanical transmission compo- function Stop nents. A warning tone also sounds. The gearbox automatically shifts to posi- tion N. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 189: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The tailgate is open. WARNING When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle inte- rior if the tailgate is open. There is a risk of poisoning. Close the tailgate. The hood is open.
Page 190: Smartkey
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Ð The power steering is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds. Power Steering Mal‐ WARNING function See Opera‐ tor's Manual You will need to use more force to steer. There is a risk of an accident. Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
Page 191 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Â The SmartKey is currently undetected. Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle. Key Not Detected If the SmartKey still cannot be detected: (white display message) Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired position.
Page 192: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety Seat belts Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ü N After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6 seconds. The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts.
Page 193: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affected.
Page 194: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS (anti-lock braking system) is malfunctioning. If there is an additional warning tone, the EBD (electronic brake force distribution) is malfunctioning.
Page 195 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ÷ ® N The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Page 196: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow SPORT handling mode warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. SPORT handling mode is activated. WARNING ®...
Page 197: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. There may be a malfunction, for example: in the engine management in the fuel injection system in the exhaust system...
Page 198 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.
Page 199: Plus
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice. At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Page 200: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tires Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires. WARNING Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Page 201: Warning Lamps
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Vehicle Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp Ð N The red power steering warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. The power steering is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
Page 202: Multimedia System
Function restrictions Please always use this feature instead of con- General notes sulting the map display for directions. Looking at the icons or map display can distract you from The multimedia system section in this manual traffic conditions and driving, and increase the describes the basic principles for operation.
Page 203: Back Button
Operating system Switching the sound on or off Operating system Press the 8 button on the multifunction Overview steering wheel. If the audio output is switched off, the status General notes line will show the 8 symbol. If you switch the media source or set the volume, the sound Do not use the space in front of the display is automatically switched on.
Page 204: Touchpad
Operating system To exit the menu: briefly press the % Swiping with two fingers, e.g. using this func- button. tion: The multimedia system changes to the next To show or hide the audio menu: swipe up higher menu level in the current operating or down with two fingers.
Page 205: Changing The Station/Music Track
Operating system Quick access for audio Changing the station/music track Exits the menu Returns to handwriting recognition Uses the phone book or text templates (COMAND) Depending on the audio source that is currently Selects the input line or changes the posi- activated, you can use this function to select the tion of the cursor next station or music track.
Page 206: Calling Up The Climate Control Bar Multimedia System
Operating system Adding favorites You can find all available climate control func- tions in the climate control menu. You can use the climate control bar to switch to the climate Adding a predefined favorite control menu. Overview Adds a new favorite Renames a selected favorite Moves a selected favorite Example: COMAND...
Page 207 Operating system Settings in the climate menu For further information on synchronizing climate control settings, see ( page 97). Setting the climate mode By setting the climate mode you determine the Navigation mode type of airflow. The setting is active when the air- conditioning system is set to Ã...
Page 208: Telephony
Use Carpool Lanes (only available in the USA) tions. Prerequisite: your vehicle meets the access select destinations from Mercedes-Benz Apps conditions for carpool lanes. Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool select geo-coordinates lanes option is activated.
Page 209: Searching For A Mobile Phone
In the USA you can also contact the If the codes match: select on the mul- Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center timedia system. at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372). Confirm code on the mobile phone. Depend- In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus- ing on the mobile phone used, confirm the tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100.
Page 210: Inserting
Operating system Switching between mobile phones If you are no longer using the SD memory card, you should remove it and take it out of If you have authorized more than one mobile the vehicle. High temperatures can damage phone, you can switch between the individual the card.
Page 211: Stowage Areas
Stowage areas Position heavy loads as far forwards as pos- Stowage areas sible and as low down in the cargo compart- ment as possible. Loading guidelines The load must not protrude above the upper WARNING edge of the seat backrests. Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust Hook in the cargo net when loading.
Page 212: Glove Box
Stowage areas Glove box To open: slide cover : forwards. Stowage compartment under armrest To open: pull handle : and open glove box flap ;. To close: fold glove box flap ; upwards until To open: press button :. it engages. The stowage compartment opens from the rear.
Page 213: Cargo Compartment Cover Important Safety Notes
Stowage areas Cargo compartment cover Cargo net Important safety notes Important safety notes WARNING WARNING On its own, the cargo compartment cover On its own, the cargo net cannot secure or cannot secure or restrain heavy objects, restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and items of luggage and heavy loads.
Page 214: Important Safety Notes
Features Ensure that closable stowage spaces are shut before beginning your journey. Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin- ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in the cargo compartment. Observe the loading guidelines ( page 209). Only use the cup holders for containers of the right size and which have lids.
Page 215: Ashtray
Features Sun visor (variant 1) Moving the sun visor (sun visor variant 1 only) Mirror light Bracket Fold down the sun visor. Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket Slide the sun visor horizontally as desired. Vanity mirror Mirror cover Glare from the side Sun visor (variant 2) Fold down sun visor :.
Page 216: Cigarette Lighter
Features You can place insert ? into the cup holder on Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop but- the left-hand or right-hand side. ton ( page 103). To open: slide cover : forwards until it Slide cover : forwards until it engages. engages.
Page 217: General Notes
GPS reception is available. Have the system checked at the nearest author- the vehicle position can be forwarded to the ized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact the fol- Customer Assistance Center. lowing service hotlines:...
Page 218: Emergency Call
Features Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at All important information on the emergency is 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or transmitted, for example: 1-866-990-9007 current location of the vehicle (as determined by the GPS system) Emergency call vehicle identification number information on the severity of the accident...
Page 219: Mb Info Call Button
To call Roadside Assistance: press Road- side Assistance button :. Press the corresponding multimedia system This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- button for ending a phone call. tomer Assistance Center. The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance MB Info call button button : flashes while the call is active.
Page 220: Call Priority
You receive information about operating your Downloading destinations vehicle, about the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center and about other prod- Downloading destinations ucts and services from Mercedes-Benz. Downloading destinations gives you access to a You can find further information on the mbrace database with over 15 million points of interest system under "Owners Online"...
Page 221: Search & Send
"Search & Send" is a destination entry service. A order as the order in which they were sent. destination address which is found on Google If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles with ® Maps can be transferred via mbrace directly to mbrace and activated mbrace accounts: your vehicle's navigation system.
Page 222 The vehicle data is sent to the Customer If the anti-theft alarm system is activated for Assistance Center. longer than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz Depending on what the customer service rep- Customer Assistance Center is automatically resentative agreed with you, the voice connec-...
Page 223: Downloading Routes
Features tion is re-established after the transfer is com- tance Center. The Customer Assistance Center plete. If necessary, you will be contacted at a then forwards this information to you. later time by another means, e.g. by e-mail or You can select the way in which you receive this phone.
Page 224 Features Rear spoiler When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never Overview leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Do not enter an automatic car wash with the rear spoiler extended. Otherwise, the rear spoiler may be damaged.
Page 225: General Notes
Remove the object. Alternatively, you can call the following tele- Garage door opener phone assistance services: General notes USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes ® The HomeLink garage door opener integrated Canada: Customer Service at in the rear-view mirror allows you to operate up 1-800-387-0100 to three different door and gate systems.
Page 226: Synchronizing The Rolling Code
Features tons ; to ? on the rear-view mirror at a dis- within the range of movement of the garage tance of 2 to 8 in (5 to 20 cm). door. Press and hold button B on remote control A until indicator lamp : lights up green. WARNING When indicator lamp : lights up green: pro- Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust...
Page 227: Opening/Closing The Garage Door
Features Get into the vehicle. should test every position for at least 25 seconds before trying another position. Press previously programmed button ;, = or ? on the integrated garage door opener Problems when programming repeatedly and in quick succession until the door closes.
Page 228: Floormats
Features Select SmartKey position 2 with the Start/ Stop button ( page 103). Press button ;, = or ? which you have programmed to operate the garage door. Garage door system with a fixed code: indi- cator lamp : lights up green. Garage door system with a rolling code: indi- cator lamp : flashes green.
Page 229: Important Safety Notes
Engine compartment Engine compartment remove jewelry and watches keep items of clothing and hair, for exam- Hood ple, away from moving parts Important safety notes WARNING WARNING The ignition system and the fuel injection sys- If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when tem work under high voltage.
Page 230: Checking The Oil Level
Engine compartment be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds. Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be in a different location. It is only possible to correctly measure the oil level when: the engine is at normal operating temperature the vehicle is parked on a level surface...
Page 231 Engine compartment Slowly slide oil dipstick : into the guide tube to the stop, and take it out again. If the level is between MIN mark = and MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct. If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark = or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) engine oil.
Page 232: On-Board Computer
Engine compartment Checking the oil level using the on-board computer Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop button. Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus. Press the : or 9 button on the steering wheel to select the Service menu.
Page 233: Checking Coolant Level
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz of the exhaust system, can become very hot. Service center. Working in the engine compartment poses a Damage to the engine or exhaust system is risk of injury.
Page 234: Service Message
( page 188). If necessary, add coolant that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Further information on windshield washer fluid/ antifreeze ( page 285). Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
Page 235: Hiding A Service Message
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an author- not take into account any periods of time during ized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset the which the battery is disconnected. ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the Maintaining the time-dependent service sched- service work has been carried out.
Page 236: Car Wash
Care Driving abroad Washing the vehicle and cleaning the paintwork An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is also available in other countries. You can obtain Automatic car wash further information from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. WARNING Braking efficiency is reduced after washing the vehicle.
Page 237: Paint
KEYLESS-GO, the following situa- Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car tions, for example, could lead to the uninten- shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. tional opening of the tailgate: Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen- tle jet of water.
Page 238: Matte Finish
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint surface, use the paint care products recommen- Cleaning the vehicle parts ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the case approximately every three to five months, Cleaning the wheels depending on the climate conditions and the care product used.
Page 239: Exterior Lights
There agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or is otherwise a risk of damaging the windows. cleaning cloths.
Page 240: Display
Care Cleaning the rear view camera flash rust to form on the surface. You can restore the original shine of the exhaust pipe by Do not clean the camera lens and the area cleaning it regularly, especially in winter and around the rear view camera with a power after washing.
Page 241: Gear Or Selector Lever
Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use been tested and approved by Mercedes- leather care agents that have been recom- Benz. You can obtain these from a qualified mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. specialist workshop. Leather is a natural product. Cleaning genuine wood and trim ele-...
Page 242: Carpets
Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solution. Cleaning the headliner and carpets Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or dry shampoo. Carpets: use the carpet and textile cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 243: Where Will I Find
Where will I find...? Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Where will I find...? Vehicle tool kit General notes Apart from certain country-specific variations, the vehicles are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit. If the vehicle is equipped with tire- changing tools, these are located in the left- hand stowage compartment behind the service flap in the cargo compartment.
Page 244: Preparing The Vehicle
Flat tire Flat tire WARNING In the following situations, the tire sealant is Preparing the vehicle unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis- Your vehicle may be equipped with: tance, as it is unable to seal the tire properly: a TIREFIT kit ( page 241) there are cuts or punctures in the tire larger Information on changing and mounting wheels...
Page 245: Flat Tire
Flat tire Using the TIREFIT kit Unscrew flanged cap A. Unscrew the cap from tire sealant bottle :. Do not remove any foreign objects which have Make sure that the aluminum film is not dam- penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or nails. aged when doing so.
Page 246: Tire Pressure Not Reached
Flat tire Tire pressure not reached Make sure that on and off switch ; on the tire inflation compressor is set to 0. If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has not Insert connector ? into the 12 V socket been attained after five minutes: page 214).
Page 247: Important Safety Notes
In cases such as the one mentioned above, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- in the event of abrupt steering maneuvers ter. Or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the and/or when the vehicle's speed is not USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Page 248 After the battery has been disconnected, the ommended by Mercedes-Benz. Contact a quali- transmission is locked in position P. fied specialist workshop for further information. After the work has been done, install the bat-...
Page 249: Charging The Battery
Never charge the battery if it is still installed in the vehicle, unless you use a battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehi- cles and tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz is available as an accessory.
Page 250: Jump Starting
Jump-starting Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point in the engine com- partment, consisting of a positive terminal and a ground point. Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the catalytic converter could be damaged by the non-combusted fuel. Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device.
Page 251 Jump-starting Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting device. Slide cover A of positive terminal : in the direction of the arrow. Connect positive terminal : on your vehicle to positive terminal ; of donor battery B using the jumper cable.
Page 252 Towing and tow-starting Check the transmission position in the instru- Towing and tow-starting ment cluster. Important safety notes Make sure that the electric parking brake is released. If the electric parking brake is faulty, WARNING visit a qualified specialist workshop. The rear axle locks when: Secure the tow rope or tow bar to the towing the engine is not running...
Page 253: Installing The Towing Eye
If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle, have it transported to the nearest qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the vehicle can no longer be driven because of an accident or breakdown, you have the follow-...
Page 254: Important Safety Notes
Start the engine and leave it running during cause traced and rectified at a qualified special- the entire loading operation. ist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the...
Page 255: Fuses Allocation Chart
Fuses correct fuse rating for the system concerned. Open the front-passenger door. Otherwise, components or systems could be To open: remove the carpet over the footrest. damaged. Loosen screws : on the floor panel using a suitable tool. Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open.
Page 256: Wheels And Tires
Accessories that are not approved for your vehi- an increased risk of hydroplaning and skid- cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- ding on a damp or wet road surface. tire grip is rectly can impair the operating safety.
Page 257: Checking
Do not mount anything onto the valve other than the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not use any other valve caps or systems, e.g. tire pressure monitoring systems.
Page 258: Snow Chains
M+S tires been specially approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding WARNING standard of quality. For more information, M+S tires with a tire tread depth of less than please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 259: Recommended
Tire pressure If you intend to mount snow chains, please bear The data on the Tire and Loading Information the following points in mind: placard and tire pressure table are only exam- ples. Tire pressure specifications are vehicle- Snow chains may not be mounted on all specific and may deviate from the data shown wheel/tire combinations.
Page 260: Notes
There is a risk of an accident. Only screw the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto the tire valve. Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the tire...
Page 261: Maximum
Tire pressure not permit any reliable conclusion about the tire Underinflated tires may: pressure. On vehicles equipped with the elec- overheat, leading to tire defects tronic tire pressure monitor, the tire pressure adversely affect handling can be checked in the on-board computer. wear excessively and/or unevenly The tire temperature and pressure increase have an adverse effect on fuel consumption...
Page 262: General Notes
Tire pressure menu of the multifunction shown in the Service Checking the tire pressures display; see illustration (example). Important safety notes Observe the notes on tire pressure page 257). Information on air pressure for the tires on your vehicle can be found: on the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard on the B-pillar in the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap...
Page 263: Checking The Tire Pressure Elec Tronically
Tire pressure halt by braking carefully. Avoid abrupt steering bility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if movements. underinflation has not reached the level to The tire pressure monitor has a yellow warning trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres- lamp in the instrument cluster for indicating sure telltale.
Page 264: Restarting
Tire pressure Press 9 or : to select Tire Pres‐ for monitoring. In most cases, the tire pressure sure. monitor will automatically detect the new refer- ence values after you have changed the tire Press the a button. pressure. However, you can also define refer- The current tire pressure of each tire is shown ence values manually as described here.
Page 265: Loading
Loading the vehicle Loading the vehicle Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating Instruction labels for tires and loads WARNING Overloaded tires can overheat, causing a blowout. Overloaded tires can also impair the steering and driving characteristics and lead to brake failure. There is a risk of accident. Observe the load rating of the tires.
Page 266 Loading the vehicle The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustration are examples. The number of seats is vehicle- specific and can differ from the details shown. The number of seats in your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
Page 267 Loading the vehicle Example: steps 1 to 3 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use a load limit of 1500 lbs (680 kg).
Page 268: Traction
All about wheels and tires sponding quality grading markings on the side- Vehicle identification plate wall of the tire. Even if you have calculated the total cargo care- Quality grades can be found, where applicable, fully, you should still make sure that the gross on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and vehicle weight rating and the gross axle weight maximum section width.
Page 269: Labeling (Overview)
Tire labeling tions when temperatures are around freezing point. Overview Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum tread depth of ã in (4 mm) on all four winter tires. Observe the legally required minimum tire tread depth ( page 255). Winter tires can reduce the braking distance on snow-covered surfaces in comparison with summer tires.
Page 270 All about wheels and tires description, depending on the manufacturer tire load rating and speed rating required for (e.g. 245/40 ZR 18). your vehicle. Rim diameter: rim diameter ? is the diameter of the bead seat, not the diameter of the rim flange.
Page 271: Load Index
All about wheels and tires the size description, depending on the man- Make sure that your tires have the required ufacturer (e.g. 245/40 ZR18). speed rating, e.g. when buying new tires. The required speed rating for your vehicle can be The service specification is made up of load- found in the "Tires"...
Page 272: Characteristics
All about wheels and tires Maximum tire load : is the maximum permis- Date of manufacture: date of manufacture A sible weight for which the tire is approved. provides information about the age of a tire. The first and second positions represent the week of Do not overload the tires by exceeding the manufacture, starting with "01"...
Page 273: Maximum Tire Load
All about wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) A uniform standard to grade the quality of tires The GVWR is the maximum permissible gross with regards to tread quality, tire traction and weight of a fully loaded vehicle (the weight of the temperature characteristics.
Page 274: Changing A Wheel
Changing a wheel PSI (pounds per square inch) Load bearing index A standard unit of measure for tire pressure. The load bearing index (also load index) is a code that contains the maximum load bearing capa- Aspect ratio city of a tire. Relationship between tire height and tire width Traction in percent.
Page 275: Preparing The Vehicle
Changing a wheel Only have tires changed at a qualified spe- Shift the transmission to position P. cialist workshop. Switch off the engine. Always observe the instructions and safety With KEYLESS-GO start function or vehi- notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section cles with KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's page 273).
Page 276: Using
To raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-spe- Position socket ; on hub cap :. cific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. If used incorrectly, the Position lug wrench = on socket ;. jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
Page 277: Removing A Wheel
Changing a wheel Using lug wrench =, loosen the bolts on the Make sure that the base of the jack is posi- wheel you wish to change by about one full tioned directly under the jacking point. turn. Do not unscrew the bolts completely. Turn crank B clockwise until jack A sits completely on jacking point ? and the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
Page 278: Mounting A New Wheel
Only use wheel bolts that have been designed for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety rea- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. AMG ceramic high performance compound brake system:...
Page 279: Lowering The Vehicle
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you only use tires and wheels WARNING which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehicle. The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts These tires have been specially adapted for...
Page 280 Wheel and tire combinations recommendations of the tire manufacturer in the vehicle document wallet. Notes on the vehicle equipment – always equip the vehicle with: with tires of the same size on a given axle (left and right) with the same type of tires on all wheels at a given time (summer tires, winter tires) Exception: it is permissible to install a differ- ent type or make in the event of a flat tire.
Page 281: Technical Data
There is a risk of an accident. plement when installing. Have the low-reflection exterior antenna Deviations with respect to frequency bands, maximum transmission outputs or antenna mounted at a qualified specialist workshop. positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. When operating RF transmitters in the vehi-...
Page 282: Vehicle Identification Plate
Identification plates The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the Identification plates base of the antenna must not exceed the fol- lowing values: Vehicle identification plate with vehi- cle identification number (VIN) Frequency band Maximum transmission output Short wave 100 W 3 - 54 MHz 4 m waveband 30 W...
Page 283: Engine Number
Only use products recommended by Mercedes- Benz. Damage which is caused by the use of products which have not been recommended is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz Operator's Manual in the appro- priate section.
Page 284: Grade (Gasoline)
Service products and filling capacities Other identifications, for example: Model Of which reserve 0 W-30 5 W-30 All models Approx. 5 W-40 3.2 US gal (12.0 l) Fuel Gasoline Important safety notes Fuel grade WARNING Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a gasoline engine.
Page 285: Additives
The fuel quality available in some countries may All models 229.5 not be sufficient. Residue could build up in the fuel injection system as a result. In such cases, and in consultation with an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed...
Page 286: Notes
Brake fluid Further information on coolants can be found WARNING in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser- vice Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on the The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. from the air. This lowers the boiling point of Or contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 287: Refrigerant
All models 15.0 US qt (14.2 l) Only the refrigerant R‑134a and the PAG oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used. The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with Windshield washer system any other PAG oil that is not approved for R-134a refrigerant.
Page 288: Refrigerant Filling Capacity
Vehicle data Refrigerant instruction label Dimensions and weights Example: refrigerant instruction label All models : Opening height Warning symbol Refrigerant filling capacity Rear wing retracted 78.1 in (1985 mm) Applicable standards Rear wing extended 80.6 in (2047 mm) PAG oil part number Type of refrigerant Fixed rear wing 83.4 in (2119 mm)

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