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Page 3 Digital form via the Internet Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz The Operator's Manual on the Internet We urge you to read this Operator's Manual provides easy access to all information carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehi- regarding your vehicle and multimedia cle before driving.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Replacing bulbs ........113 Windshield wipers ........ 113 Introduction ......... 24 Protecting the environment ....24 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ....24 Climate control ......... 116 Operator's Manual ......... 25 Overview of climate control systems ... 116 Service and vehicle operation ....25 Operating the climate control sys- Operating safety ........
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Contents Maintenance and care ...... 265 Engine compartment ......265 Overview of the engine compart- ment ............ 269 ASSYST PLUS ........269 Care ............. 270 Breakdown assistance ..... 276 Where will I find...? ......276 Flat tire ..........278 Battery (vehicle) ........282 Jump-starting ........
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Index Active Body Control (except 1, 2, 3 ... Mercedes-AMG Vehicles) 12 V socket Display message ......221 see Sockets Active Body Control (Mercedes- AMG Vehicles) Display message ......221 Active Brake Assist ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Activating or deactivating ....198 Display message ......
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Index Air-conditioning system Important safety notes ....175 Parking .......... 177 see Climate control Active Steering Assist AIRSCARF Activating/deactivating ....198 Switching on/off ......102 AIRSCARF vents Display message ......226 Adaptive adjustable damping Setting the blower output ....124 Alarm Driving dynamics display ....
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Index Audio system Automatic transmission emer- see Digital Operator's Manual gency mode ........144 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized workshop Back button ........244 see Qualified specialist workshop BAS (Brake Assist System) ....61 AUTO lights Battery (SmartKey) Display message ......
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Index Brake Assist with cross-traffic Lower section (AMG vehicles) ..37 function ........... 61 Upper section ........35 Central locking Brake fluid (notes) ......324 Display message ......206 Automatic locking (on-board EBD ..........69 computer) ........201 High-performance brake system ..152 Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ..
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Index Switching the rear window Storing and maintaining current defroster on/off ......121 speed ..........154 Cup holder Switching the ZONE function on/off ..........120 Center console ......253 Cockpit Important safety notes ....252 Customer Assistance Center Overview .......... 32 see Instrument cluster (CAC) .............
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DISTRONIC ........162 Towing vehicles ......132 AMG ceramic brakes ..... 152 Driving abroad Automatic transmission ....138 Mercedes-Benz Service ....270 Brakes ........... 151 Driving on flooded roads ....153 Break-in period ......125 Driving safety system Downhill gradient ......151 Active Brake Assist ......
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Index see also Digital Operator's Man- Engine number ....... 321 ual ..........243 Irregular running ......131 DYNAMIC SELECT button (all Jump-starting ......... 285 vehicles except Mercedes-AMG Overview ........269 vehicles) ..........132 Starting problems ......131 DYNAMIC SELECT controller Starting the engine with the SmartKey ........
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Index Exterior lighting Fuel level Setting options ......109 Calling up the range (on-board see Lights computer) ........193 Exterior mirrors Fuel tank Adjusting ........105 Capacity ........322 Dipping (automatic) ....... 106 Problem (malfunction) ....146 Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool Folding in when locking (on- board computer) ......
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Index Head restraints Setting the brightness of the Adjusting ........100 ambient lighting (on-board com- see NECK-PRO head restraints puter) ..........200 Headlamps ® iPod see Automatic headlamp mode see also Digital Operator's Man- Heating ual ..........243 see Climate control High beam flasher ......
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General notes ........ 255 board computer) ......200 Info call button ......258 Switching the surround lighting Mercedes-Benz emergency call ..256 on/off (on-board computer) ..200 Remote Vehicle Health Check ..259 Turn signals ........110 Roadside Assistance call button ..257 see Interior lighting Self-diagnosis ........
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Index Modifying the programming (SmartKey) ........... 75 Occupant Classification System MOExtended tires ......278 (OCS) Mounting wheels Conditions ........48 Lowering the vehicle ...... 317 Faults ..........51 Mounting a new wheel ....316 Operation ......... 48 Preparing the vehicle ..... 313 Self-test ...........
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Pulling away (automatic trans- see PARKTRONIC mission) ..........128 Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating ....174 Important safety notes ....172 Problems (malfunctions) ....175 QR code Sensor range ......... 173 Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Warning display ......174 Rescue card ........29...
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Index Replacing bulbs Qualified specialist workshop ... 28 General notes ........ 113 Reporting safety defects ....29 Rescue card ......... 29 RACE START Reserve (fuel tank) Important safety notes ....166 see Fuel RACE START (Mercedes-AMG Reserve fuel vehicles) ..........166 Display message ......
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Index SD card Service products Inserting ........248 Brake fluid ........324 Inserting/removing ......248 Coolant (engine) ......324 Removing ........248 Engine oil ........323 SD memory card Fuel ..........322 see also Digital Operator's Man- Important safety notes ....321 ual ..........
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Index Door central locking/unlocking ..74 Buttons (on-board computer) ..191 Important safety notes ....74 Important safety notes ....103 Loss ..........78 Storing settings (memory func- Mechanical key ........ 76 tion) ..........107 Opening/closing the roof ....92 Steering wheel paddle shifters ..
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Index Tank content Reached (TIREFIT) ......281 Fuel gauge ........33 Recommended ....... 296 Technical data Tire pressure monitor Capacities ........321 Checking the tire pressure elec- Information ........319 tronically ........301 Tires/wheels ......... 318 Function/notes ......299 Vehicle data ........326 General notes ........
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Index Labeling (overview) ......307 Wheel rim (definition) ....311 Load bearing index (definition) ..312 see Flat tire Tow-starting Load index ........309 Load index (definition) ....312 Emergency engine starting .... 290 M+S tires ........295 Important safety notes ....288 Towing Maximum load on a tire (defini- tion) ..........
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Index Trunk partition Securing from rolling away .... 314 Display message ......230 Tow-starting ........288 General notes ........92 Towing away ........288 Installing .......... 93 Transporting ........290 Opening/closing ......93 Unlocking (in an emergency) ... 81 Removing ......... 93 Unlocking (SmartKey) ......
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Index Winter operation Seat belt ........233 SPORT handling mode ....238 Overview ........295 Winter tires Tire pressure monitor ....242 Warning triangle ........ 276 M+S tires ........295 Wiper blades Warranty ..........25 Cleaning ......... 274 Washer fluid Important safety notes ....
Page 25: Digital Operator's Manual
Digital Operator's Manual Introduction Operating the Digital Operator's Manual The printed Operator's Manual provides infor- General notes mation about the safe operation of your vehi- cle. The Digital Operator's Manual provides Please observe the information about the comprehensive and specifically adapted infor- operation of the controller ( page 244).
Page 26: Protecting The Environment
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts Protecting the environment change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine General notes speed. switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Environmental note keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con- Daimler's declared policy is one of compre- sumption.
Page 27: Operator's Manual
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rele- vant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only Warranty genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal The implied warranty for your vehicle applies quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories in accordance with the warranty terms and...
Page 28: Maintenance
Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents delivery in Europe through our European Deliv- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. ery Program. For details, consult an authorized 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the (USA) following addresses. 1-800-387-0100 (Canada) In the USA...
Page 29: Operating Safety
Operating safety European Delivery Department There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: 98 Vanderhoof Avenue the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 curb or an unpaved road you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb, a speed bump or a pothole in the Operating safety road...
Page 30: Diagnostics Connection
(German version) Qualified specialist workshop http://www.daimler.com/reach/en (English version) An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a qualified specialist workshop. It has the neces- sary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifica- tions to correctly carry out the work required...
Page 31: Qr Code For Rescue Card
Observe the notes in this Operator's Man- your satisfaction, please discuss the problem ual regarding the correct operation of your again with an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- vehicle and possible damage to the vehicle. ter or, if necessary, contact us at one of the Damage to the vehicle which is caused by following addresses.
Page 32 Data storage malfunctions and defects in important sys- COMAND/Mercedes me connect tem components, e.g. lights, brakes (Canada: TELEAID) vehicle reactions and operating conditions If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or in special driving situations, e.g. air bag Mercedes me connect, additional data about deployment, intervention of stability control the vehicle's operation, the use of the vehicle systems...
Page 33: Information On Copyright
Since the Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the extraction of this information by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel.
Page 34: Cockpit
Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel paddle shift- Climate control systems Ignition lock Combination switch Start/Stop button Adjusts the steering wheel Cruise control lever electrically Electric parking brake Horn Light switch Instrument cluster Diagnostics connection Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Opens the hood warning display Overhead control panel...
Page 35: Instrument Cluster
Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Warning and indicator Speedometer with seg- lamps: ments M SPORT handling mode Warning and indicator in Mercedes-AMG vehicles lamps: R This indicator lamp Electric parking brake (red) has no function F USA only N This indicator lamp ! Canada only has no function...
Page 36: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu Multimedia system display Selects a submenu or Switches on the Voice Con- scrolls through lists trol System Confirms a selection Mute Hides display messages Adjusts the volume Back Switches off the Voice Con- Rejects or ends a call...
Page 37: Center Console
Center console Center console Center console, upper section Function Page Function Page COMAND £ Hazard warning lamps c Seat heating 4 5 Indicator lamp s Seat ventilation ® å ESP (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Ò AIRSCARF è ECO start/stop button (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) c Parking Assist PARKTRONIC In vehicles with the COMAND multimedia...
Page 38: Center Console Lower Section
Center console Center console, lower section (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment è ECO start/stop button Cup holder Activates the driving dynam- Ashtray ics display COMAND controller É Adjusts the vehicle level (vehicles with Active Seat adjustment Body Control) Favorites button Adjusts the suspension set-...
Page 39 Center console Center console, lower section (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment Selects park position Cup holder DYNAMIC SELECT controller Ashtray p Manual drive program COMAND controller for the automatic transmis- sion Seat adjustment à Adjusts the suspen- Favorites button sion settings Roof switch...
Page 40: Overhead Control Panel
Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page p Switches the left-hand ï MB Info call button reading lamp on/off G Emergency call/SOS c Switches the interior button lighting on/off Rear-view mirror µ Operates MAGIC SKY Buttons for the garage door CONTROL opener | Switches the auto-...
Page 41: Door Control Panel
Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door o Opens/closes the trunk lid % & Unlocks/locks the vehicle 7Z\ Adjusts the exterior mirrors electrically Adjusts the seats W Opens/closes the side r 4 5 = windows Stores seat, exterior mirror and steering column adjust-...
Page 42: Safety
They can only with disabilities, contact an authorized deploy their protective function if, at all times, Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only: all vehicle occupants: for further information contact our Customer have fastened their seat belts correctly...
Page 43: Lamps
Occupant safety lamp ; are part of the Occupant Classifica- Restraint system warning lamp tion System (OCS). The functions of the restraint system are The indicator lamps display the status of the checked after the ignition is switched on and front-passenger front air bag.
Page 44 Occupant safety pants coming into contact with parts of the An incorrectly fastened seat belt can also vehicle interior or being ejected from the vehi- cause injuries, for example, in the event of cle. Furthermore, the seat belt helps to keep an accident or when braking or changing the vehicle occupant in the best position in direction abruptly.
Page 45 42). always secure the child in a child restraint Every vehicle occupant must observe the fol- system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz lowing notes to ensure a properly worn seat vehicle. The child restraint system must be belt can provide full protection. Also make...
Page 46: Belt Warning
Occupant safety section for securing objects, luggage or loads aged seat belts can no longer fulfill their page 249). protective function and must be replaced. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Fastening seat belts Press the release button in the belt buckle, hold the belt tongue firmly and guide the Observe the safety notes on the seat belt belt back.
Page 47: Important Safety Notes
Occupant safety passenger seat belts are not fastened, a warn- All vehicle occupants must observe the follow- ing tone sounds. A warning tone also sounds ing notes to avoid risks posed by the airbag with increasing intensity for 60 seconds or when it deploys.
Page 48: Knee Bag
Occupant safety Before commencing your journey, ensure that: there are no people, animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an air- there are no objects between the seat, door and B-pillar there are no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers, hanging on the grab handles or coat hooks no accessories, such as cup holders, are attached to the vehicle within the deploy-...
Page 49: Head Bag
You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz. Head bags : deploy in the area of the side windows at the front. When deployed, the head bag enhances the level of protection for the head.
Page 50: Conditions
Occupant safety Occupant Classification System opera- Occupant Classification System tion (OCS) (OCS) Introduction The Occupant Classification System (OCS) cat- egorizes the person in the front-passenger seat. Depending on that result, the front- passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee bag are either enabled or deactivated. The system does not deactivate: the side impact air bag the headbag...
Page 51 Occupant safety passenger front air bag both before and during restraint system on the front-passenger seat. the journey. You can find more information on OCS under "Problems with the Occupant Classification WARNING System" ( page 51). If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator WARNING lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag If you secure a child in a forward-facing child...
Page 52: Self-Test
That person could, for example, come into recommends that you use an authorized contact with the vehicle's interior, especially Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. if the person is sitting too close to the dash- If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or board.
Page 53 Occupant safety deactivated in accordance with the per- entire base of the child restraint system son in the front-passenger seat must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the the person is seated properly with a cor- forward-facing child restraint system must, rectly fastened seatbelt as far as possible, be resting on the back-...
Page 54 Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized corresponding to that of Mercedes-Benz Center. an adult. The PASSENGER AIR OCS is malfunctioning. BAG OFF indicator lamp...
Page 55 Occupant safety air bags continue to perform their protective function for the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash. WARNING Emergency Tensioning Devices that have deployed pyrotechnically are no longer operational and are unable to perform their intended protective function. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Page 56 Occupant safety An Emergency Tensioning Device can only be minor deformation. This is the case if, for triggered, if: example, very rigid vehicle parts such as longi- tudinal body members are hit, and sufficient the ignition is switched on deceleration occurs as a result. the components of the restraint system are If the restraint system control unit detects a operational.
Page 57: Neck-Pro Head Restraints Important Safety Notes
® PRE-SAFE informs you of certain critical driv- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have ing situations and takes pre-emptive measures the NECK-PRO head restraints checked for to protect the vehicle occupants. functionality at a qualified specialist workshop ®...
Page 58: Automatic Measures After An Accident
Occupant safety setting a more favorable seat position for ® PRE-SAFE PLUS takes the following meas- the front-passenger seat. ures depending on the hazardous situation detected: vehicles with a multicontour seat: increasing the air pressure in the side bolsters of the if the radar sensor system detects that a seat backrest.
Page 59: Children In The Vehicle
Never leave children unat- system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. tended in the vehicle. The child restraint system must be appropri- ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
Page 60: Child Restraint System
You can obtain further information about the heavy braking or sudden changes of direc- correct child restraint system from any author- tion. There is an increased risk of injury, ized Mercedes-Benz Center. possibly even fatal. WARNING Replace child restraint systems which have...
Page 61: Pets In The Vehicle
Pets in the vehicle If you install a child restraint system on the Always observe the child restraint system front passenger seat, be sure to observe the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions and safety notes on the "Occu- instructions. pant Classification System (OCS)" ( page 48).
Page 62: Driving Safety Systems
Driving safety systems chains. Only in this way will the driving safety Always secure animals properly when driv- systems described in this section work as ing, for instance with a suitable pet carrier. effectively as possible. Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Overview of driving safety systems General information In this section, you will find information about...
Page 63: Bas (Brake Assist System)
Driving safety systems The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication For Brake Assist with cross-traffic function to of hazardous road conditions, and functions as assist you when driving, the radar sensor sys- a reminder to take extra care while driving. tem and the camera system must be opera- tional.
Page 64 Driving safety systems darkness Always pay careful attention to the traffic or if: situation and be ready to brake. pedestrians move quickly, e.g. into the path of the vehicle WARNING the camera system no longer recognizes a Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic func- pedestrian as a person due to special tion does not react: clothing or other objects...
Page 65: Active Brake Assist
Driving safety systems Important safety notes Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph (70 km/h), Brake Assist with cross-traffic In particular, the detection of obstacles can be function may react to: impaired if: stationary objects in the path of your vehi- there is dirt on the sensors or anything else cle, e.g.
Page 66: Adaptive Brake Assist
Driving safety systems Important safety notes may also cause the system to display a warn- ing. Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- With the help of the radar sensor system, the tion for driving safety systems ( page 60). distance warning function can detect obsta- WARNING cles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time.
Page 67: Adaptive Brake Lights
Driving safety systems Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking assis- As a result, the Adaptive Brake Assist may tance in hazardous situations at speeds above not intervene in all critical conditions. There 4 mph (7 km/h). It uses radar sensor technol- is a risk of an accident.
Page 68: Characteristics
Driving safety systems the vehicle on the desired course within physi- When towing the vehicle with the rear axle ® ® cal limits. ESP assists the driver when pulling raised, observe the notes on ESP page 290). ® away on wet or slippery roads. ESP can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
Page 69 Driving safety systems Drive program Characteristics ® mode C Comfort This drive program offers the best compromise ® between traction and stability. E Economy Select drive program E or C in difficult road conditions such as snow and ice or on wet roads.
Page 70: Active Brake Assist With Cross
Driving safety systems ® ® Deactivating/activating ESP Deactivating/activating ESP (Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) Important safety notes Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- tion ( page 60). You can select between the following states of ® ® is activated SPORT handling mode is activated ®...
Page 71 Driving safety systems engine torque is no longer limited and the Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an drive wheels are able to spin ® extended period with ESP deactivated. You could otherwise damage the drivetrain. ® still provides support when you brake firmly ®...
Page 72 Driving safety systems tics such as body contours and the posture of tics. Have the brake system checked at a a person standing upright. qualified specialist workshop. Observe the restrictions described in the Observe information regarding indicator and "Important safety notes" section warning lamps ( page 236) as well as display page 70).
Page 73 Driving safety systems darkness intervene in these cases. There is a risk of or if: an accident. pedestrians move quickly, e.g. into the Always pay particular attention to the traffic path of the vehicle situation and be prepared to brake, espe- the camera system no longer recognizes a cially if Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic pedestrian as a person due to special...
Page 74: Protection Against Theft
In the event that the engine cannot be star- ted (yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an STEER CONTROL authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or General information 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Page 75 Protection against theft To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO. Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm system is armed after approximately 15 seconds. To switch off: unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO. A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed and you open: a door the vehicle with the mechanical key...
Page 76: Smartkey
SmartKey SmartKey SmartKey functions Important safety notes WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could: operate the vehicle's equipment Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they: release the parking brake shift the automatic transmission out of &...
Page 77 SmartKey Locking/unlocking centrally Deactivating and activating You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using If you do not intend to use a SmartKey for an KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry extended period of time, you can deactivate the SmartKey with you.
Page 78 In California, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ arrow and at the same time remove HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm. mechanical key ; from the SmartKey. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have For further information about: the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist unlocking the driver's door ( page 81) workshop.
Page 79: Replacing
SmartKey Checking the battery Press mechanical key ; into the SmartKey opening in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover : opens. Do not hold battery compartment cover : closed while doing so. Remove battery compartment cover :. Press the &...
Page 80: Loss
SmartKey Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You can no longer lock The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. or unlock the vehicle Check the SmartKey battery ( page 77) and replace it if neces- using the SmartKey.
Page 81: Doors
Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M 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 284).
Page 82 Doors the front-passenger door from the inside or Never leave children or animals unattended lock the vehicle before you pull away. in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This also applies for the Digital Vehicle Key if the "Digital Vehicle Key"...
Page 83: Trunk
Trunk Automatic locking feature Unlocking/locking the driver's door using the mechanical key If you want to centrally lock the vehicle using the mechanical key, begin by pressing the locking button for the interior locking mechanism while the driver's door is open. Then lock the driver's door using the mechanical key.
Page 84: Trunk Lid
Trunk Only close the trunk once the roof is low- WARNING ered completely. Otherwise, you could dam- The reversing feature does not respond: age the roof. to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers If you close the trunk lid before the roof is lowered completely, the loading aid switch over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing lights up and a warning tone sounds.
Page 85: Opening Automatically
Trunk Closing The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be found in the "Vehicle data" section page 326). Opening automatically You can automatically open the trunk lid using the trunk lid handle. If the trunk lid is unlocked, pull the trunk lid handle and let it go again immediately.
Page 86: Hands-Free Access
Trunk HANDS-FREE ACCESS General notes With KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you can open or close the trunk lid or stop the procedure without using your hands. This is useful if you have your hands full. To do this, make a kicking movement under the bumper with your foot.
Page 87: Opening/Closing (Automatically From Inside)
Trunk Operation Opening/closing automatically from inside Important safety notes WARNING Parts of the body could become trapped during automatic closing of the trunk lid. In addition, people may be standing in the clos- ing area or may enter the closing area, e.g. children, during the closing procedure.
Page 88 Trunk Opening and closing Remove the mechanical key. Insert the mechanical key into the Smart- Key. Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key) The trunk lid swings upwards when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid. If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechanical key.
Page 89: Side Windows
Side windows press the switch to open the side window again. WARNING If children operate the side windows they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Page 90 Side windows Opening/closing the rear side win- Opening and closing the side win- dows dows To open: open the front side window on the Opening and closing the side windows corresponding side ( page 88). in the front Press the corresponding switch again and The switches for the side windows are located release.
Page 91: Convenience Closing Feature
Side windows With KEYLESS-GO you can close all side win- dows simultaneously. The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the vehicle. All the doors must be closed. To open all side windows: press button : to the point of resistance. To open all side windows fully: press switch : beyond the point of resistance.
Page 92: Roof
Roof Problems with the side windows WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side win- dow 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 93: Roof Switch
Roof Do not forget that the weather can change Operating the roof while pulling away: abruptly. Make certain that the roof is Observe the following traffic carefully. closed when you leave the vehicle. The vehi- Do not drive faster than 25 mph cle electronics can be damaged if water (40 km/h).
Page 94: General Notes
Roof All of the side windows open. Locking the roof again To close all side windows, pull the switch Important safety notes under the cover of the center console page 88). WARNING If you do not fully open/close the soft top, Opening/closing using the SmartKey the soft-top hydraulics depressurize after a short time.
Page 95: Installing
Roof Make sure the trunk separator is com- pletely closed. Otherwise, the roof can be blocked when it is opened or closed. The trunk partition can be used to cover lug- gage and loads in the trunk. Opening and closing Unhook net = from holders ? on both sides and guide it to the rear until it is com- pletely rolled up.
Page 96: Magic Sky Control
Roof Pull the net forwards and hook into the retainers on both sides. Push trunk partition cover : back against the spring pressure and insert to the stop on both sides. To extend: press button :. To retract: press button : again. Roller sunblind for the panorama Reconnect connector ;...
Page 97 Roof Key to position u in the ignition lock or warns you of high voltage. The electric cables remove the SmartKey. of the high-voltage section are color orange. Risk of electric shock Operating MAGIC SKY CONTROL DANGER MAGIC SKY CONTROL operates using high voltage.
Page 98 Roof Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row. The roof drive has switched off automatically. You can open and close the roof again after approximately ten minutes. Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Repeat the opening or closing procedure.
Page 99: Correct Driver's Seat Position
Seats of your head is supported at eye level by the Correct driver's seat position center of the head restraint. Observe the safety notes on steering col- WARNING umn adjustment ( page 103). You could lose control of your vehicle if you Make sure that steering wheel : is adjus- do the following while driving: ted properly.
Page 100 Mercedes-Benz. Make sure that there are no objects in the WARNING footwell under or behind the seats when If the head restraints are not installed or not moving the seats back.
Page 101: Belt Guide
Seats For more information, contact a qualified net in the front-passenger footwell. The specialist workshop. objects could otherwise be damaged. Adjusting the seats electrically You can use the seat switches on the driver's side to adjust the front-passenger seat. To activate/deactivate: press button :. Head restraint height When the indicator lamp in button : lights Seat height...
Page 102: Adjusting
Seats seat belt guide. This makes it easier to move the seats forward. Before you drive off, the seat belt must be inserted into the seat belt guide. Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts page 42). To remove: open up magnetic head ; and fold the tab up in the direction of the arrow.
Page 103: Seat Heating Problem
Mercedes-Benz. Ensure that there are no objects on the seat surface when the seat heating is switched...
Page 104: Head Level Heating (Airscarf)
Seats Switching the seat ventilation on/off AIRSCARF Switching on/off Setting head level heating (AIRSCARF) WARNING When AIRSCARF is switched on, very hot air can flow from the vents in the head restraints. This could result in burns in the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There is a risk of injury.
Page 105: Steering Wheel
Steering wheel Steering wheel Adjusting the steering wheel electri- cally Important safety notes WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving: adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors fasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident.
Page 106 Steering wheel Position of the steering wheel when If somebody becomes trapped: the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active press one of the memory function posi- The steering wheel swings up when you: tion buttons, or remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock move the switch for steering wheel adjustment in the opposite direction to open the driver's door with KEYLESS-GO in...
Page 107: Mirrors
Mirrors exterior mirror using button = as long as Mirrors the indicator lamp is lit. Exterior mirrors Press button = up, down, to the right or to the left. Adjusting the exterior mirrors The exterior mirror must be set to a position that provides you with a good overview of WARNING traffic conditions.
Page 108: Storing The Parking Position
Mirrors Automatic anti-glare mirrors Parking position for the exterior mir- ror on the front-passenger side WARNING Setting and storing the parking posi- Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an tion automatic anti-glare mirror breaks. The elec- trolyte is harmful and causes irritation. It Using the memory button must not come into contact with your skin, eyes, respiratory organs or clothing or be...
Page 109: Memory Function
Memory function Using reverse gear Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- tion lock. Select the exterior mirror on the front- passenger side using button ;. Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the stored parking position. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves back to its original position: as soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph...
Page 110 Memory function Calling up a stored setting When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This also applies for the Digital Vehicle Key if the "Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated via Mercedes me connect. The memory function can be activated at any time, e.g.
Page 111: Exterior Lighting
General notes remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- open the driver's door while the SmartKey is mends that you drive with the lights switched in position u in the ignition lock on even during the daytime.
Page 112: Combination Switch
Exterior lighting When the engine is running, the vehicle is sta- hours. If possible, switch on the right-hand tionary and in bright ambient light: if you turn X or left-hand W standing lamps. the light switch to the T position, the day- To switch on: turn the light switch to T.
Page 113: Active Light Function
Exterior lighting The blue K indicator lamp in the instru- ing light function can only be activated when ment cluster lights up when the high-beam the low-beam headlamps are switched on. headlamps are switched on. Active: To switch off the high-beam headlamps: if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph move the combination switch back to its (40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal or...
Page 114: Interior Lighting
Interior lighting detects any other vehicles, it reactivates the The headlamp range is set automatically high-beam headlamps. depending on the distance between the vehicle and other road users. The system's optical sensor is located behind the windshield near the overhead control If you are driving at speeds above approx- panel.
Page 115: Replacing Bulbs
Windshield wipers damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust Interior lighting control that has collected on the windshield can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when General notes the windshield is dry. In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from If it is necessary to switch on the windshield discharging, the interior lighting functions are wipers in dry weather conditions, always use...
Page 116: Replacing The Wiper Blades
To bring the wiper blade into position to Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have be removed: hold the wiper arm firmly with the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- one hand. With the other hand, turn the cialist workshop.
Page 117 Windshield wipers Push the new wiper blade in the direction of Make sure that the wiper blade is seated arrow : onto the wiper arm until lug ; correctly. engages. Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind- Push the wiper blade out of the removal shield.
Page 118: Climate Control
Overview of climate control systems Climate control can only be operated when the Overview of climate control systems engine is running. Optimum operation is only achieved with the side windows and roof General notes closed. Observe the settings recommended on the fol- When the weather is warm, ventilate the lowing pages.
Page 119 Overview of climate control systems Adjusts the climate mode settings ( page 119) Switches air-recirculation mode on/off ( page 122) USA only Sets the temperature, left ( page 119) Sets climate control to automatic ( page 119) Defrosts the windshield ( page 120) Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off ( page 121)
Page 120: Operating The Climate Control Sys Tems
Operating the climate control systems Activating/deactivating Use the residual heat function if you want to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- the ignition is switched off. The residual tion lock ( page 126).
Page 121: Air Flow
Operating the climate control systems Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The indicator lamp in Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a the ¿ button flashes malfunction. three times or remains Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 122: Defrosting The Windshield
Operating the climate control systems side is not adopted for the front-passenger Setting the air distribution side. Activating/deactivating To switch off: press the á button. The indicator lamp in the á button goes Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- out.
Page 123: Maximum Cooling
Operating the climate control systems Windows fogged up on the outside MAX COOL maximum cooling Activate the windshield wipers. The MAX COOL function is only available in vehicles for the USA. Press the _ button repeatedly until the P or O symbol appears in the display. MAX COOL is only operational when the engine is running.
Page 124: Setting The Air Vents
Setting the air vents Activating/deactivating Switching air-recirculation mode on/off Turn the SmartKey to position u in the igni- tion lock or remove it ( page 126). General notes To activate: press the Ì button. If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the The indicator lamp in the Ì...
Page 125: Setting The Center Air Vents
Setting the air vents In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air Setting the side air vents through the air vents into the vehicle interior, please observe the following notes: keep the air inlet grille on the hood and in the engine compartment on the front- passenger side free of blockages, such as ice, snow or leaves.
Page 126: Setting The Blower Output Of The Airscarf Vents
Setting the air vents To open or close: turn thumbwheel : to the right or left. Setting the blower output of the AIR- SCARF vents WARNING When AIRSCARF is switched on, very hot air can flow from the vents in the head restraints.
Page 127: Notes On Breaking-In A New Vehicle
Driving Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle Self-locking rear axle differential (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Important safety notes Your vehicle is equipped with a self-locking dif- The sensor system of some driving and driving ferential on the rear axle. safety systems adjusts automatically while a Change the oil to improve protection of the certain distance is being driven after the vehi- rear axle differential:...
Page 128: Keyless-Go
Driving Key positions WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, SmartKey safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake boosting effect. You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake.
Page 129: Removing The Start/Stop Button
Driving Key is in the vehicle. This occurs, for example, ing the engine or lights up while driving when starting the engine. page 235). To start the vehicle without actively using the If Start/Stop button : has not yet been SmartKey: pressed, this corresponds to the key being removed from the ignition.
Page 130: Pulling Away
Driving You can start the engine in transmission Additionally, children could set the vehicle in position j and i. motion if, for example, they: release the parking brake Starting procedure with the SmartKey shift the automatic transmission out of To start the engine using the SmartKey instead park position j of KEYLESS-GO, pull the Start/Stop button out start the engine...
Page 131: Automatic Engine Switch-Off
Driving Important safety notes It is only possible to shift the transmission from position j to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then is the shift WARNING lock released. If the engine is switched off automatically and you exit the vehicle, the engine is Upshifts take place at higher engine speeds after a cold start.
Page 132 Driving Deactivating or activating the ECO the system detects that the windshield is not fogged up when the air-conditioning sys- start/stop function tem is switched on the hood is closed All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- cles) the driver's door is closed and the driver's seat belt is fastened All of the vehicle's systems remain active when the engine is stopped automatically.
Page 133 Driving If drive program S, S+ or M is active, the the result of a malfunction. The engine will then not be switched off automatically when automatic transmission switches to drive the vehicle stops. program C. If indicator lamp ; is off, the ECO start/stop function has been deactivated manually or as Problems with the engine Problem...
Page 134: Towing Vehicles
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine is not run- There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical ning smoothly and is component of the engine management system. misfiring.
Page 135: General Information
DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) General information Select the drive program using the DYNAMIC SELECT controller. Available drive programs: I Individual Individual settings C Comfort Comfort-oriented, opti- mum-economy engine and Press DYNAMIC SELECT button : as many transmission settings times as necessary until the desired drive S Sport...
Page 136: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission These settings will also be maintained if you Selecting the drive program switch to drive program RACE, S+, S or C with the DYNAMIC SELECT controller. If you switch to drive program I, all stored characteristics will be accepted. This is also the case if you have previously pressed but- tons : - ?.
Page 137: Drive Program Display
Automatic transmission Transmission position and drive pro- gram display All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- cles) Park position Reverse gear Transmission position Neutral Gear Drive Drive program The selector lever always returns to its original The current transmission position and drive position.
Page 138: Engaging Reverse Gear
Automatic transmission Engaging park position P Under certain conditions, the automatic trans- mission shifts automatically to transmission position j if the HOLD function or Active Dis- All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- tance Assist DISTRONIC is activated. Observe cles) the information on the HOLD function page 165) and on Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC ( page 159).
Page 139: Engaging Drive Position
Automatic transmission With the SmartKey: if you then open the driv- Transmission positions er's door or the front-passenger door or remove the SmartKey from the ignition, the Park position automatic transmission shifts to j automati- This prevents the vehicle from roll- cally.
Page 140: Accelerator Pedal Position
Automatic transmission Kickdown Neutral Do not shift the transmission to Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. A while driving. The automatic Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the transmission could otherwise be pressure point. damaged. The automatic transmission shifts to a lower No power is transmitted from the gear depending on the engine speed.
Page 141 Automatic transmission the steering exhibits sporty steering charac- Vehicles with adaptive damping system: teristics. drive program E (Economy) ® provides the optimum compromise Drive program E is characterized by the follow- between traction and stability. Further infor- ing: ® mation about ESP page 66).
Page 142 Automatic transmission kinetic energy and consumes less fuel restricted to a limited degree and the drive (coasting mode). wheels can spin. Further information about ® page 68). ® provides the optimum compromise between traction and stability. Further infor- Drive program S+ (Sport Plus) ®...
Page 143: Manual Shifting
Automatic transmission Temporary setting optimal fuel consumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting up sooner. The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed range and the wheels are less likely to spin. gliding mode is available. the ECO start/stop function is available. ®...
Page 144: Shifting Gears
Automatic transmission To activate: shift the selector lever to h. sion automatically shifts up in order to pre- vent engine damage. Press button :. To shift down: pull steering wheel paddle To deactivate: press button :. shifter :. The automatic transmission shifts down to Mercedes-AMG vehicles the next gear.
Page 145: Gearshift Recommendation
Automatic transmission Shift recommendation shift up automatically even when the engine limiting speed for the current gear is reached. When the engine limiting speed is All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- reached, the fuel supply is cut to prevent cles) the engine from overrevving. Always make sure that the engine speed does not reach the red area of the tachometer.
Page 146: Refueling
Refueling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating.
Page 147: Refueling Process
Refueling Do not get into the vehicle again during the refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge could build up again. Do not get into the vehicle again during the refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge could build up again. Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a gasoline engine.
Page 148: Parking
Parking Closing the fuel filler flap If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the 8 reserve fuel warning lamp Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn flashes. The ; Check Engine warning clockwise until it engages audibly. lamp may also light up.
Page 149: Parking Brake
Parking Electric parking brake Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. General notes Always secure the vehicle correctly against WARNING rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle or its If children are left unsupervised in the vehi- drivetrain could be damaged. cle, they could: To ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away unintentionally: open doors, thereby endangering other...
Page 150: Applying Or Releasing Manually
Parking Applying or releasing manually In addition, at least one of the following condi- tions must be fulfilled: the engine is switched off the driver is not wearing a seat belt and the driver's door is opened there is a system malfunction the power supply is insufficient the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada...
Page 151: Driving Tips
Driving tips During braking: Only operate this equipment when the vehi- a warning tone sounds cle is stationary. Release Parking Brake Release Parking Brake message Observe the legal requirements for the country appears in which you are driving. Some jurisdictions the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada prohibit the driver from using a mobile phone only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-...
Page 152: Emission Control
Always have ate acceleration, especially at work on the engine carried out at a qualified higher speeds specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recom- the outer area empties and the mends that you use an authorized Mercedes- inner area is gray: sporty acceler- Benz Center for this purpose.
Page 153 This could cause damage to the drive train. This type of damage is not cov- active electrical consumers ered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty. These factors are not included in the ECO dis- play. Change into a lower gear in good time on long and steep downhill gradients.
Page 154 Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not of an Carefully depress the brake pedal and the equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's beginning and end of a journey.
Page 155: Driving On Flooded Roads
Driving tips New and replaced brake pads and discs only grip. There is an increased danger of skid- reach their optimum braking effect after sev- ding and accidents. eral hundred kilometers of driving. Compen- Do not shift down for additional engine brak- sate for this by applying greater force to the ing on a slippery road surface.
Page 156: Driving Systems
Driving systems Cruise control lever Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" section ( page 295). Driving systems Cruise control General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and steep downhill gradients, especially if the vehi- cle is laden, you must select a lower gear in To store the current speed or a higher...
Page 157: Deactivating
Driving systems Storing or calling up a speed pressure point for a higher speed, or down ? for a lower speed. WARNING Every time the cruise control lever is If you call up the stored speed and it differs pressed up or down, the last speed stored is increased or reduced.
Page 158 Driving systems Any unauthorized modification to this device Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. General notes Canada only: This device complies with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC regulates RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is the speed and automatically helps you main- subject to the following two conditions: tain the distance from the vehicle detected in...
Page 159 Driving systems adapt your driving style, nor override the laws As a result, Active Distance Assist of physics. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC DISTRONIC may neither give warnings nor cannot take into account road, weather or traf- intervene in such situations. There is a risk fic conditions.
Page 160: Cruise Control Lever
Driving systems Cruise control lever the driver's door must be closed when you shift from j to h or your seat belt must be fastened. the front-passenger door must be closed. the vehicle must not skid. Activating Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you ?, up : or down ;...
Page 161: Stopping
Driving systems Selecting the drive program ates or decelerates. If you do not know the All vehicles (except AMG vehicles): Active stored speed, the vehicle could accelerate Distance Assist DISTRONIC supports a sporty or brake unexpectedly. There is a risk of an driving style when you have selected the S or accident.
Page 162 Driving systems cient distance behind the vehicle in front. The Make sure that you maintain a sufficiently safe specified minimum distance is set using the distance from the vehicle in front. Adjust the control on the cruise control lever. distance to the vehicle in front if necessary. The electric parking brake secures the vehicle automatically if Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activated and:...
Page 163 Driving systems Deactivating Active Distance Assist the speed set for Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC. DISTRONIC Display when Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated Cruise control lever There are several ways to deactivate Active Vehicle in front, if detected Distance Assist DISTRONIC: Distance indicator, current distance to the Briefly press the cruise control lever for- vehicle in front...
Page 164: Active Distance Assist Distronic
Driving systems message will appear on the multifunction dis- Other vehicles changing lanes play for approximately five seconds. Tips for driving with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC General notes The following contains descriptions of certain road and traffic conditions in which you must be particularly attentive.
Page 165: Assist
Driving systems revealed, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC In a speed range from 0 - 37 mph will not brake for them. (0 - 60 km/h), Active Steering Assist focuses on the vehicle in front, taking into account Crossing vehicles lane markings, e.g. when following vehicles in a traffic jam.
Page 166 Driving systems The support provided by the system can be appears in the multifunction display. If you impaired if: have still not started to steer and have not taken hold of the steering wheel after five sec- there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi- onds at the latest, a warning tone also sounds cient illumination of the road, or due to to remind you to take control of the vehicle.
Page 167: Hold Function
Driving systems Activation conditions HOLD function You can activate the HOLD function if all of the General notes following conditions are fulfilled: The HOLD function can assist the driver in the the vehicle is stationary. following situations: the engine is running or if it has been auto- When pulling away, especially on steep matically switched off by the ECO start/ slopes...
Page 168 Driving systems Activation conditions After a time, the electric parking brake secures the vehicle and relieves the service You can activate RACE START if: brake. the doors are closed. When the HOLD function is activated, the the engine is running and it has reached an transmission is shifted automatically to posi- operating temperature of approximately tion j if:...
Page 169: Adaptive Damping System
Driving systems To cancel: pull the left-hand steering wheel The damping is tuned individually to each wheel and depends on: paddle shifter ( page 141). your driving style, e.g. sporty To confirm: pull the right-hand steering the road surface conditions wheel paddle shifter ( page 141).
Page 170: Vehicle Level
Driving systems try roads or, ideally, when driving on closed Active Body Control ABC (except race circuits. Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Press DYNAMIC SELECT button : repeat- Setting the vehicle level edly until the Sport Plus drive program is selected. General notes The vehicle level can be set using the Activating the driving dynamics dis- DYNAMIC SELECT button (...
Page 171: Normal Level
Driving systems Setting raised level The suspension is continuously tuned to each wheel individually and depends on: the road surface condition, e.g. bumps the vehicle load the drive program selected Each time you start the engine with the Smart- Key or the Start/Stop button, the Comfort drive program is activated.
Page 172: Driving Dynamics Display
Driving systems Selecting the CURVE setting Switch on the multimedia system. Further information can be found in the Digital Oper- In the CURVE drive program, the curve tilting ator's Manual. function is activated. The vehicle tilts by up to Press button :. 2.65 degrees into bends.
Page 173 Driving systems Important safety notes Setting the normal level The vehicle is slightly lowered when the engine is switched off. WARNING When the vehicle is being lowered, people could become trapped if their limbs are between the vehicle body and the wheels or underneath the vehicle.
Page 174 Driving systems Each time you start the engine with the Smart- Make sure that the engine is running or that Key or the Start/Stop button, the comfortable it has been switched off by the ECO start/ setting is activated. For further information stop function.
Page 175 Driving systems exiting a parking space. Make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in the maneuvering area when you are maneuvering or parking. When parking, pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors, such as flower pots or trailer drawbars.
Page 176: Warning Display
Driving systems Rear sensors The selected transmission position and the direction in which the vehicle is rolling deter- Center Approx. 48 in (approx. mine which warning display is active when the 120 cm) engine is running. Corners Approx. 32 in (approx. Transmission posi- Warning display 80 cm)
Page 177 Driving systems Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Only the red segments Parking Assist PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has been deac- in the Parking Assist tivated. PARKTRONIC warning If problems persist, have Parking Assist PARKTRONIC checked at displays are lit.
Page 178: Detecting Parking Spaces
Driving systems are not taken into account when the parking parking procedure with the Parking Package procedure is calculated, e.g. overhanging with rear view camera. loads, tail sections or loading ramps of trucks. Active Parking Assist may therefore guide you If they cannot be avoided, drive over into the parking space too early.
Page 179 Driving systems A parking space is displayed while you are This could cause a collision. There is a risk driving past it, and until you are approximately of an accident. 50 ft (15 m) away from it. If objects are located above the detection range, stop and deactivate Active Parking Parking Assist.
Page 180: Exiting A Parking Space
Driving systems erwise, Active Parking Assist will be can- the curb. If necessary, cancel the parking celed. procedure with Active Parking Assist. Stop as soon as Parking Assist PARKTRONIC You can also preselect transmission position sounds the continuous warning tone, if not h.
Page 181: Rear View Camera
Driving systems Depending on the message or as required, Active Parking Assist is canceled automatically shift the transmission to position h or k when the vehicle is stationary. parking using Active Parking Assist is no Active Parking Assist immediately steers in longer possible the other direction.
Page 182: Display In The Multimedia System
Driving systems Under the following circumstances, the rear To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti- view camera will not function, or will function vates if you shift the transmission to position in a limited manner: j, or after driving forwards a short distance. The inner segments of the warning indicator if the trunk lid is open are displayed in red if there is a complete sys-...
Page 183 Driving systems with rear warning displays are active or light Yellow guide line for the vehicle width up, warning displays : and = are also active including the exterior mirrors, at the cur- or light up correspondingly in the multimedia rent steering wheel angle (dynamic) system.
Page 184 Driving systems Reverse perpendicular parking with steering input White guide line at the current steering input Parking space marking Parking space marking Turn the steering wheel to the center posi- Yellow guide line for the vehicle width tion while the vehicle is stationary. including the exterior mirrors, at the cur- rent steering wheel angle (dynamic) Drive past the parking space and bring the...
Page 185: Attention Assist
Driving systems 180° view The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is restricted and warnings may be delayed or not occur at all: if the length of the journey is less than approximately 30 minutes if the road condition is poor, e.g. if the sur- face is uneven or if there are potholes if there is a strong side wind if you have adopted a sporty driving style...
Page 186: Active Driving Assistance Pack Age
Driving systems The following information is displayed: take a break, you will be warned again after 15 minutes at the earliest. The precondition the length of the journey since the last for this is that ATTENTION ASSIST still detects break. typical indicators of fatigue or increasing lap- the attention level determined by ATTEN- ses in concentration.
Page 187: Active Blind Spot Assist
Driving systems cialist workshop. Active Blind Spot Assist may WARNING otherwise no longer work properly. Active Blind Spot Assist does not react to: Monitoring area vehicles overtaken too closely on the side, WARNING placing them in the blind spot area vehicles which approach with a large Active Blind Spot Assist does not detect all speed differential and overtake your vehi-...
Page 188 Driving systems Due to the nature of the system: double warning tone and red warning lamp : flashes. If the turn signal remains on, detected warnings may be issued in error when driv- vehicles are indicated by the flashing of red ing close to crash barriers or similar solid warning lamp :.
Page 189: Active Lane Keeping Assist
Driving systems Active Lane Keeping Assist Either no braking application, or a course-cor- recting brake application adapted to the driv- ing situation occurs if: General notes there are vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash barriers, located on both sides of your vehi- cle.
Page 190 Driving systems The warning vibration occurs earlier if: In such cases, Active Lane Keeping Assist can: you approach the outer lane marking on a bend give an unnecessary warning and then the road has very wide lanes, e.g. a freeway make a course-correcting brake applica- the system detects solid lane markings tion...
Page 191 Driving systems an obstacle has been detected in the lane in which you are driving when a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire has been detected and displayed There is a possibility that the Active Lane Keeping Assist could misjudge the given traffic situation.
Page 192 Displays and operation The brightness control knob is located on the Important safety notes bottom left of the instrument cluster page 33). WARNING Turn the brightness control knob clockwise If you operate information systems and com- or counter-clockwise. If you turn the light switch ( page 109) to munication equipment integrated in the the Ã, T or L position, the bright-...
Page 193: Temperature Gauge
Displays and operation Bear in mind that the outside temperature dis- Operating the on-board computer play indicates the temperature measured and does not record the road temperature. Overview The outside temperature display is in the mul- tifunction display ( page 192). A change in the outside temperature is shown in the multifunction display after a delay.
Page 194 Displays and operation Multifunction display Press and hold: In the Audio Audio menu: selects a pre- set list or a station list in the desired frequency range, selects an audio track or video scene using rapid scrolling In the (Telephone) menu: starts rapid scrolling if the phone book is open Confirms the selection or display...
Page 195: Menus And Submenus
Menus and submenus Menus and submenus Average speed Average fuel consumption Menu overview Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the Trip Trip menu. Using the = or ; button on the steering wheel, open the menu bar. Press the 9 or : button to select From Start From Start...
Page 196: Digital Speedometer
Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steer- also reset. If you reset the values in the "From ing wheel to select the Trip Trip menu. Start" trip computer, the values in the ECO dis- play are also reset. Press 9 or : to select the display with approximate range : and current fuel consumption ;.
Page 197: Audio Menu
Menus and submenus Other status indicators of the naviga- Change of direction announced without tion system a lane recommendation Road into which the change of direction The navigation system displays additional leads information and the vehicle status. Distance to change of direction and visual Possible displays: distance display New Route...
Page 198: Operation
Menus and submenus To select a preset list or station list: Video DVD operation press and briefly hold the 9 or : but- ton until the preset list or station list in the desired frequency range is shown. To select a station: briefly press 9 or :.
Page 199: Assistance Menu
Menus and submenus If there is more than one number for a ® Establish a Bluetooth connection to the particular name: press the 6 or a multimedia system ( page 246). button to display the numbers. Press the = or ; button on the steer- Press the 9 or : button to select the ing wheel to select the menu.
Page 200: Activating Or Deactivating
Menus and submenus Displaying the assistance graphic Activating/deactivating Active Brake Assist You can use this function to activate or deacti- vate Active Brake Assist. You can use the function to activate or deacti- vate Active Brake Assist or, on vehicles with the Driving Assistance Plus package, to acti- vate or deactivate Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function.
Page 201: Permanent Display
Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating Active Blind Settings menu Spot Assist Introduction Press the = or ; button on the steer- Depending on the equipment installed in the ing wheel to select the DriveAssist DriveAssist menu. vehicle, in the Sett. Sett. menu you have the fol- Press the 9 or : button to select lowing options:...
Page 202 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steer- Setting the ambient lighting color ing wheel to select the Sett. Sett. menu. Press the = or ; button on the steer- Press the : or 9 button to select the ing wheel to select the Sett.
Page 203 Menus and submenus automatic headlamp mode is activated Press the : or 9 button to select the page 109). Automatic Door Lock Automatic Door Lock function. When the Automatic Door Lock Automatic Door Lock function exterior lighting delayed switch-off: the is activated, the multifunction display shows exterior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds the left-hand vehicle door in orange.
Page 204: Amg Menu
Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steer- Press the : or 9 button to select the ing wheel to select the Sett. Sett. menu. Auto. Mirror Folding Auto. Mirror Folding function. If the Auto. Mirror Folding Auto.
Page 205: Racetimer
Menus and submenus Engine and transmission oil tempera- ture: when the engine and transmission are at normal operating temperature, oil tem- perature ? and B are displayed in white in the multifunction display. If the multifunction display shows oil tem- perature ? or B in blue, the engine or the transmission are not yet at normal operating temperature.
Page 206 Menus and submenus Overall statistics Stopping the RACE TIMER RACETIMER overall evaluation Press the % button on the steering wheel. Total time driven Confirm with a. Average speed Distance covered The RACE TIMER interrupts timing if you stop Maximum speed the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock.
Page 207: Display Messages
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 Man- ual 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 208: Display Message
Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ! ÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- gram) are temporarily not available. Currently Unavaila‐ Currently Unavaila‐ Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc- ble See Operator's ble See Operator's tion.
Page 209 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® is temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc- Currently Unavaila‐ Currently Unavaila‐ tion. ble See Operator's ble See Operator's In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up in the instru- Manual Manual ment cluster.
Page 210 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS and ESP are mal- functioning. ÷ Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc- tion. Inoperative See Inoperative See In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in the Operator's Manual Operator's Manual instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
Page 211 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp light up. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually.
Page 212 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M 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 213 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M 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 j.
Page 214 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active Brake Active Brake Active Brake Assist is unavailable due to a malfunction. Assist Functions Assist Functions Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Limited See Opera‐ Limited See Opera‐ tor's Manual tor's Manual Active Brake Active Brake...
Page 215 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Radar Sensors Radar Sensors The radar sensor system is malfunctioning. Dirty See Opera‐ Dirty See Opera‐ Possible causes are: tor's Manual tor's Manual dirt on sensors heavy rain or snow when driving on inter-urban roads without traffic or infrastructure, e.g.
Page 216 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The restraint system is malfunctioning. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. SRS Malfunction SRS Malfunction WARNING Service Required Service Required The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig- gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
Page 217 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The front-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee air bag Air Bag Disabled Air Bag Disabled are disabled during the journey, although: See Operator's Man‐ See Operator's Man‐ an adult a person of the corresponding stature is on the front-passenger seat...
Page 218 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The front-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee air bag Air Bag Enabled Air Bag Enabled are enabled during the journey, although: See Operator's Man‐ See Operator's Man‐ 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...
Page 219 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions cator lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the occupant. If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating cor- rectly. Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Observe the additional information on OCS ( page 48).
Page 220 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inopera- Assist Currently Assist Currently tive. Unavailable See Unavailable See Possible causes are: Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty. Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
Page 221 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant is too hot. A warning tone also sounds. Coolant Too Hot Coolant Too Hot WARNING Stop Vehicle Turn Stop Vehicle Turn Engine Off Engine Off Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
Page 222 Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from a quali- fied specialist workshop or on the Internet at http:// bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Mercedes-AMG vehicles: The engine oil level is too low. Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil Avoid longer journeys when there is insufficient engine oil.
Page 223 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. Refuel at the nearest gas station. Fuel Level Low Fuel Level Low There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail.
Page 224 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active Body Control (ABC) is malfunctioning. The multifunction display continuously shows the display message. WARNING The suspension settings are thus affected. There is a risk of an accident. Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h). Make only slight steering movements.
Page 225 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active Lane Keep‐ Active Lane Keep‐ Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inopera- ing Assist Cur‐ ing Assist Cur‐ tive. rently Unavailable rently Unavailable Possible causes are: See Operator's Man‐ See Operator's Man‐...
Page 226 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active Parking Active Parking The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been fas- Assist Canceled Assist Canceled tened. Repeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the driver's door closed.
Page 227 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active Distance Active Distance Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is temporarily inoperative. Assist Currently Assist Currently Active Steering Assist is also temporarily inoperative. Unavailable See Unavailable See Possible causes are: Operator's Manual Operator's Manual the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g.
Page 228 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active Steering Active Steering Active Steering Assist is temporarily inoperative. Assist Currently Assist Currently Possible causes are: Unavailable See Unavailable See the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty Operator's Manual Operator's Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog...
Page 229: Tires
Display messages Tires Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Please Correct Please Correct The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire Tire Pressure Tire Pressure pressure difference between the wheels is too great. Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity ( page 299).
Page 230 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Tire Press. Moni‐ Tire Press. Moni‐ Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves, tor Currently tor Currently no signals from the tire pressure sensors are detected. The tire Unavailable Unavailable pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning.
Page 231 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Only Select Park Only Select Park The vehicle is moving. (P) When Vehicle (P) When Vehicle Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying is Stationary is Stationary attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 232 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The trunk lid is open. Close the trunk lid. The hood is open. WARNING The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of an accident. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 233 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The roof is not fully opened or closed. The hydraulics are depressur- ized. Vario-Roof Lowering Vario-Roof Lowering Fully open or close the roof ( page 91). The roof is not locked. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying Open/Close Vario- Open/Close Vario-...
Page 234 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Â The SmartKey needs to be replaced. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Obtain a New Key Obtain a New Key Â The SmartKey battery is discharged. Change the battery ( page 77).
Page 235: Warning And Indicator Lamps
Warning and indicator lamps Warning and indicator lamps General notes Some systems carry out a self-diagnosis when the ignition is switched on. Therefore, some indi- cator and warning lamps may light up or flash temporarily. This behavior is non-critical. These indicator and warning lamps only indicate a malfunction if they light up or flash after starting the engine or whilst driving.
Page 236 Warning and indicator lamps Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp ü N The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts, as soon as the driver's or the front-passenger door is closed. The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
Page 237: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps Safety systems Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M 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 238 Warning and indicator lamps Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M 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 distribu- tion) is malfunctioning.
Page 239 Warning and indicator lamps Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M 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 240 Warning and indicator lamps Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N Mercedes-AMG vehicles only: The yellow SPORT handling mode warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. SPORT handling mode is activated. WARNING ®...
Page 241 Warning and indicator lamps Engine Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M 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 in the ignition system...
Page 242 Warning and indicator lamps Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M 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 defective.
Page 243 Warning and indicator lamps Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice. If the coolant temperature gage is below the H marking ( page 191), drive on to the next qualified specialist workshop.
Page 244 Warning and indicator lamps Tires Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M 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.
Page 245: Multimedia System
Function restrictions Navigation announcements are intended to General notes direct you while driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving. The multimedia system section in this Opera- Please always use this feature instead of con- tor's Manual describes the basic principles for sulting the map display for directions.
Page 246: Operating System
Operating system switch the media source or set the volume, Operating system the sound is automatically switched on. Overview Navigation announcements will be heard even if the sound is muted. General notes Functions Do not use the space in front of the dis- play for storage.
Page 247: Using
Operating system Favorites button from the traffic situation. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of You can assign predefined functions using the an accident. g favorites button and call them up by pressing the button ( page 245).
Page 248: Telephony
Prerequisite: your vehicle meets the access yourself with up to four intermediate desti- conditions for carpool lanes. nations. Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool select destinations from Mercedes-Benz lanes option is activated. Apps select geo-coordinates Entering an address...
Page 249: Searching For A Mobile Phone
If codes match: select on the multime- dia system. In the USA, you can get in touch with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center Confirm code on the mobile phone. Depend- on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes ing on the mobile phone used, confirm the (1-800-367-6372).
Page 250: Inserting
Operating system displayed (see the manufacturer's operating Inserting an SD card instructions). The SD card slot is located on the control panel. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot until Media mode the SD card engages. The side with the con- tacts must face down.
Page 251: Stowage Areas
Stowage areas Stowage areas Stowage spaces Important safety notes WARNING If objects in the passenger compartment are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always The glove box can be locked and unlocked retain all objects they contain.
Page 252: Eyeglasses Compartment
Stowage areas Eyeglasses compartment Umbrella holder Example: vehicle side, left To open: press marking :. Eyeglasses compartment ; opens. There are umbrella holders in the door stow- age compartments on both sides of the vehi- Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment is cle.
Page 253: Rear
Stowage areas Stowage compartment in the rear Loading aid in the trunk passenger compartment Raising/lowering the roof WARNING Body parts can become trapped when the roof is being raised or lowered. There is a risk of injury. When raising or lowering the roof, make sure that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of moving parts.
Page 254: Features
Features opened, the loading aid rises automatically. tition moves to the closed position automat- When the roof is closed, the trunk partition ically when the roof is lowered. remains in the open position. The trunk par- Problems with the loading aid Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions It is no longer possible...
Page 255: Sun Visor
Features Cup holder in the center console To open: open the stowage compartment page 250). To open: open the stowage compartment To remove the insert: slide catches : page 250). inwards in the direction of the arrow. To remove the insert: slide catches : Lift bottle holder insert ;...
Page 256: Ashtray
Features Retaining strip, e.g. for a parking lot ticket Vanity mirror Mirror cover Ashtray Your attention must always be focused on the traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette lighter when road and traffic conditions per- mit. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- tion lock ( page 126).
Page 257 The indicator lamp in the SOS button does lines: not come on during the system self-test. The indicator lamp in the F Roadside USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Assistance button does not light up during Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes self-diagnosis of the system.
Page 258: Emergency Call
General notes Have the system checked at the nearest An emergency call is dialed automatically if an Mercedes-Benz Service Center or contact the air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is trig- following service hotlines: gered.
Page 259: Roadside Assistance Button
In this case, summon assistance by other means. Making an emergency call Press Roadside Assistance button :. This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center. The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance button : flashes while the call is active.
Page 260: Info Call Button
To end a call: press the ~ button on the multifunction steering wheel. Press MB Info call button :. This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Press the corresponding button for ending a Customer Assistance Center. phone call on COMAND.
Page 261 You are then, for example, guided to USA only: this information can also be called the nearest Mercedes-Benz Service Center or up under "Owners Online" at http:// a recovery vehicle is called. www.mbusa.com.
Page 262 Features garage door opener, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Alternatively, you can call the following tele- phone assistance services: USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes Canada: Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 ® HomeLink hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free of charge) ® More information on HomeLink...
Page 263: Problems When Programming
Features The required distance between remote con- U.S. garage door openers also feature a trol A and the integrated garage door "break". opener depends on the garage door drive Proceed as follows: system. Several attempts might be neces- if you live in Canada. sary.
Page 264: Calling Up
Features Clearing the memory The integrated garage door opener is com- patible with devices that have units which Make sure that you clear the memory of the operate in the frequency range of 280 to integrated garage door opener before selling 433 MHz.
Page 265: Setting
Features Setting the compass Calibrating the compass Make sure that there is sufficient space for you to drive in a circle without impeding traffic. In order to calibrate the compass correctly, do the following: calibrate the compass in the open and not in the vicinity of steel structures or high-volt- age transmission lines.
Page 266 Features Slide the seat back. To install: place the floormat in the foot- well. Press studs : onto retainers ;. To remove: pull the floormat off retain- ers ;. Remove the floormat.
Page 267: Engine Compartment
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 To ensure the flow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle interior, please observe WARNING the following notes: ( page 122)
Page 268: Engine Oil Adding
Engine compartment Checking the oil level using the oil dip- stick WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts of the exhaust system, can become very hot. Working in the engine compartment poses a risk of injury. Only touch the following components descri- bed.
Page 269 A list of the engine oils and oil filters that have been tested and approved in accord- Checking coolant level ance with Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products is available at any author- WARNING ized Mercedes-Benz Center. Certain components in the engine compart-...
Page 270: Windshield Washer System
:. If necessary, add coolant that has been tes- WARNING ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. The cooling system is pressurized, particu- Replace cap ; and turn it clockwise as far larly when the motor is warm. If you open as it will go.
Page 271: Ment
Information on the type of service and service intervals (see the separate Maintenance Book- let). You can obtain further information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does not show any information on the engine oil level.
Page 272: Care
Notes on care A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an author- ized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset the Environmental note ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning service work has been carried out.
Page 273: Car Wash
N when washing your vehicle Use care products and cleaning agents recom- in a tow-through car wash. The vehicle could mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. be damaged if the transmission is in another position. Make sure that:...
Page 274: Paint
Use a soft sponge to clean. Door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc. Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car Electrical components shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. Battery Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a Plug-type couplings gentle jet of water.
Page 275: Matte Finish
Observe these notes if your vehicle has a clear been approved and recommended by matte finish. This will help you to avoid dam- Mercedes-Benz, should be used when dirt has age to the paintwork due to incorrect treat- penetrated the decorative film surface or the ment.
Page 276: Wheels
Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products, shop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you solvents or cleaning agents containing sol- use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for vents to clean the inside of the windows. Do this purpose. not touch the insides of the windows with hard objects, e.g.
Page 277: Exhaust Pipe
Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior lights with a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths. Cleaning the mirror turn signals Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Page 278: Where Will I Find
Where will I find...? Where will I find...? First-aid kit Warning triangle Removing the warning triangle First-aid kit : is located in the stowage well under the trunk floor. Lift the trunk floor upwards ( page 252). Remove first-aid kit :. Warning triangle : is located in a bracket on the inside of the trunk lid.
Page 279: Vehicle Tool Kit
Where will I find...? To stow: fold the reflective safety jacket, The reflective safety jackets should be dis- posed of and replaced with new ones: roll it up and stow it in safety jacket bag :. after 15 washes, and/or Slide safety jacket bag : along the lower edge of the armrest into the safety jacket if the reflective strips have become...
Page 280: Flat Tire
You can recognize an MOExtended tire by the you can contact the Mercedes-Benz emer- MOExtended marking which appears on the gency call system customer center.
Page 281: Tirefit Kit
Flat tire If a pressure loss warning message Important safety notes appears in the multifunction display: WARNING observe the instructions in the display mes- sages ( page 227) When you drive in emergency mode, the handling characteristics are impaired. e.g. check the tire for damage when cornering, when accelerating strongly if driving on, observe the following notes...
Page 282 Flat tire Using the TIREFIT kit There is a risk of an accident. Do not drive the vehicle. Contact a qualified specialist workshop. WARNING The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita- tion. It must not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed.
Page 283: Tire Pressure Not Reached
Flat tire Tire pressure not reached If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has not been attained after five minutes: Switch off the tire inflation compressor. Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the faulty tire. Note that tire sealant may escape when you unscrew the filler hose.
Page 284: Battery (Vehicle)
Battery (vehicle) Environmental note Have the used tire sealant bottle disposed of professionally, e.g. at a qualified special- ist workshop. If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has been achieved after a maximum period of ten minutes: Switch off the tire inflation compressor.
Page 285 Battery (vehicle) The operating safety of your vehicle may be Make sure that the positive terminal of a restricted. connected battery does not come into contact with vehicle parts. You could lose control of the vehicle, for example: Never place metal objects or tools on a battery.
Page 286 Secure the vehicle to prevent it from roll- also charge the battery with a charger recom- ing away. mended by Mercedes-Benz. Contact a quali- Switch off the ignition. fied specialist workshop for further informa- Disconnect the negative terminal first and tion.
Page 287: Jump-Starting
When jump-start- page 282). ing the vehicle or charging the battery, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have gases can escape from the battery. There is the 12 V battery replaced at a qualified spe- a risk of an explosion.
Page 288 Jump-starting WARNING During charging and jump-starting, explosive gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion. Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery. WARNING During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas.
Page 289 Jump-starting Make sure that: The jumper cables are not damaged. Bare parts of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jumper cables are connected to the battery. The jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine is running, such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
Page 290: Towing And Tow-Starting
Towing and tow-starting Jumper cables and further information regarding jump-starting can be obtained at any quali- fied specialist workshop. open the driver's or front-passenger door, Towing and tow-starting which could damage the transmission. Important safety notes Make sure that the electric parking brake is released.
Page 291: Removing The Towing Eye
To close, press the lower section of page 288). cover : until it engages. Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit. Permitted towing methods Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than towing it away.
Page 292: Fuses
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle Benz Center. onto a trailer or transporter for transporting purposes. Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the system con-...
Page 293: Before Changing
Fuses cerned. Otherwise, components or systems could be damaged. Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open. When closing the cover, make sure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses.
Page 294 Fuses Insert your fingers at the bottom of front cover ; between the cover and floor cover- ing. Remove front cover ; by pulling it forward in the direction of the arrow. Lift off top cover : by pulling it in the direc- tion of the arrow.
Page 295: Wheels And Tires
WARNING Accessories that are not approved for your Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pres- vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being sure loss. As a result, you could lose control used correctly can impair the operating safety. of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Page 296: Service Life
Do not mount anything onto the valve other than the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Marking : shows where the bar indicator for Do not use any other valve caps or systems, tread wear (arrow) is integrated into the tire e.g.
Page 297: Winter Operation
If snow chains are installed to the front thereby damaging the tires permanently. wheels, they may drag against the vehicle Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility body or chassis components. This could for this type of damage. cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
Page 298: Tire Pressure
Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding and vehicle speed increase. standard of quality. For more information, please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 299 Tire pressure Tire and Loading Information placard The load conditions "partially laden" and "fully laden" are defined in the table for different Recommended tire pressures numbers of occupants and amounts of lug- The Tire and Loading Information placard is on gage.
Page 300: Notes
Only screw the standard valve cap or other irregular wear, which can severely impair the valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for braking properties and the driving character- your vehicle onto the tire valve.
Page 301: Maximum
Tire pressure Checking tire pressures manually Overinflated tires may: increase the braking distance To determine and set the correct tire pressure, adversely affect handling proceed as follows: wear excessively and/or unevenly Remove the valve cap of the tire that is to have an adverse effect on ride comfort be checked.
Page 302 Tire pressure Important safety notes When the malfunction indicator is illumina- ted, the system may not be able to detect or WARNING signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS Each tire, including the spare (if provided), malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea- should be checked at least once a month sons, including the mounting of incompati- when cold and inflated to the pressure rec-...
Page 303: Checking The Tire Pressure Elec Tronically
Tire pressure Tire pressure monitor warning mes- stantly, the tire pressure monitor is malfunc- tioning. sages In addition to the warning lamp, a message The tire pressure monitor detects a pressure appears in the multifunction display. Observe loss in one or more tires: the information on display messages page 227).
Page 304: Pressure Monitor
Tire pressure Radio type approval for the tire pres- Additional tire pressure values for different loads can also be found on the tire pressure sure monitor table on the inside of the fuel filler flap page 296). Country Radio type approval number Make sure that the tire pressure is correct FCC ID: MRXMW2433A on all four wheels.
Page 305: Loading The Vehicle
Loading the vehicle Country Radio type approval number Country Radio type approval number licence. L'exploitation est IC: 2546A-MC34MA4 authorisee aux deux conditions suivantes. (1) L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et Loading the vehicle (2) L'autisatuer de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage Instruction labels for tires and loads radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en...
Page 306 Loading the vehicle Number of seats B-pillar, driver's side Maximum number of seats : indicates the maximum number of occupants allowed to Maximum permissible gross vehicle travel in the vehicle. This information can be weight rating found on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
Page 307: Vehicle Identification Plate
Loading the vehicle Step 2 available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Example 1 Example 2 Step 5: Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehi- Number of peo- cle.
Page 308: All About Wheels And Tires
Example: Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum tread depth of ã in (4 mm) on all four winter tires. Treadwear grade: 200 Observe the legally required minimum tire Traction grade: AA tread depth ( page 294).
Page 309: Labeling (Overview)
All about wheels and tires surfaces that are not icy or covered with snow. Tire labeling Take appropriate care when driving. Overview Temperature WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is estab- lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 310 All about wheels and tires Optionally, tires with a maximum speed of over the tire load rating and speed rating 149 mph (240 km/h) may have "ZR" in the required for your vehicle. size description, depending on the manufac- turer (e.g. 245/40 ZR 18). Rim diameter: rim diameter ? is the diame- ter of the bead seat, not the diameter of the rim flange.
Page 311: Load Index
All about wheels and tires Not all tires with the M+S marking provide Summer the driving characteristics of winter tires. In tires addition to the M+S marking, winter tires Index Speed rating also have the i snowflake symbol on the tire wall.
Page 312: Maximum Tire Load
All about wheels and tires wall of the tire. You will find this after the let- ter that identifies the speed rating page 307). If no specification is given: no text (as in the example above), represents a standard load (SL) tire XL or Extra Load: represents a reinforced tire...
Page 313 All about wheels and tires Tire characteristics Recommended tire pressures The recommended tire pressure applies to the tires mounted at the factory. The Tire and Loading Information placard con- tains the recommended tire pressures for cold tires on a fully loaded vehicle and for the maxi- mum permissible vehicle speed.
Page 314 All about wheels and tires Maximum loaded vehicle weight pounds per square inch (psi), in kilopascal (kPa) or in bar. The tire pressure should only The maximum weight is the sum of: be corrected when the tires are cold. the curb weight of the vehicle Cold tire pressure the weight of the accessories The tires are cold:...
Page 315: Changing A Wheel
Changing a wheel Treadwear indicators Always pay attention to the instructions and safety notes when changing a wheel Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are distrib- page 313). uted over the tire tread. If the tire tread is level The wear patterns on the front and rear tires with the bars, the wear limit of á...
Page 316: Raising The Vehicle
To raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle- away, for example when changing a wheel. specific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. If used incor- Fold both plates upwards :. rectly, the jack could tip over with the vehi- Fold out lower plate ;.
Page 317 18 lb-ft city due to the restricted height. (25 Nm). Mercedes-Benz recommends that Make sure that the distance between the you have the hub cap installed at a qualified underside of the tires and the ground does specialist workshop.
Page 318: Mounting A New Wheel
Changing a wheel Removing a wheel Mercedes-AMG vehicles: during removal and repositioning of the wheel, the wheel rim can strike the ceramic-brake disc and damage it. Therefore, you should proceed carefully and get a second person assist to you. Alternatively, you can use a second alignment bolt.
Page 319: Lowering The Vehicle
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the tightening torque checked immedi- only use wheel bolts which have been ately. approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. Turn the crank of the jack counter-clockwise Mercedes-AMG vehicles: during removal until the vehicle is once again standing and repositioning of the wheel, the wheel firmly on the ground.
Page 320: Wheel And Tire Combinations
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics) Exception: it is permissible to mount a dif- ferent type or make in the event of a flat MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer- tire. Observe the "MOExtended tires (tires tain AMG tires) with run-flat characteristics)" section Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires may page 278).
Page 321: Technical Data
The data stated here specifically refers to a vehicle with standard equipment. Consult reflection exterior antenna when operating an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the in the vehicle. data for all vehicle variants and trim levels. The operating permit may be invalidated if...
Page 322: Identification Plates
Identification plates basic wiring. Be sure to observe the manufac- Identification plates turer's Supplement when installing. Vehicle identification plate with Deviations with respect to frequency bands, maximum transmission outputs or antenna vehicle identification number (VIN) positions must be approved by Mercedes- Benz.
Page 323: Service Products And Filling Capaci Ties
Mercedes-Benz. Information about tested and approved prod- ucts can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. You can identify service products approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on the container: MB-Freigabe (e.g.
Page 324: Grade (Gasoline)
Service products and filling capacities Tank capacity Other identifications, for example: 0 W-30 Model Total capa- 5 W-30 city 5 W-40 All models 19.8 US gal (75.0 l) Fuel Model Of which Important safety notes reserve WARNING Mercedes‑AMG vehicles Approx. Fuel is highly flammable.
Page 325 If standard unleaded gasoline is unavailable Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed and you have to refuel with unleaded gaso- with the cleaning additive recommended by line of a lower grade, observe the following Mercedes-Benz.
Page 326 This could damage the engine. You can find additional notes on the coolant in the following places: Brake fluid in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, MB BeVo 310.1 WARNING on the Internet at The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com...
Page 327: Washer Fluid
The inhibitor. spray nozzles may otherwise become Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/ blocked. corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accordance Do not use distilled or de-ionized water. Other- with MB Specifications for Service Products wise, the level sensor may give a false reading.
Page 328: Vehicle Data
All models 4.2 oz Only the refrigerant R‑134a and the PAG oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be (120 g) used. The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with any other PAG oil that is not approved for R-134a refrigerant. Otherwise,...
Page 329 Vehicle data Missing values were not available at time of going to print. Mercedes‑AMG vehicles Vehicle length 182.7 in (4640 mm) Vehicle length when opening/clos- ing the roof Vehicle width 82.6 in (2099 mm) including exterior mirrors Vehicle height 51.2 in - 51.5 in (1300 mm - 1308 mm) Vehicle height...

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