Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 4MATIC+ 2019
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Here you can find comprehen‐ You can find the Operator's Man‐ The Mercedes-Benz Guides App tents of the Operator's Manual sive information about operating ual on the Mercedes-Benz home‐ is available free-of-charge in directly via the vehicle's multi‐ your vehicle and about services page.
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In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol‐ Internet lowing symbols: Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ Notes on material damage inform you of cles and about Daimler AG can be found on the risks which may lead to your vehicle being &...
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The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐ Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐ Before you first drive off, read this Operator's trations. Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with The following are integral parts of the vehicle: your vehicle.
... 111 Notes on pets in the vehicle ......62 Protecting the environment ......19 Installing/removing the floor mats ....113 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...... 20 Operator's Manual ........20 Opening and closing ........63 Service and vehicle operation ....... 21 Light and visibility ........
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Contents Adjusting the instrument lighting ....229 Climate control ......... 128 Maintenance and care ......350 Menus and submenus ........ 229 Overview of climate control systems ..128 ASSYST PLUS service interval display ..350 Head-up Display ......... 237 Operating the climate control system ..129 Engine compartment ........
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Contents Technical data ........... 416 Notes on technical data ......416 Vehicle electronics ........416 Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine number ..........418 Operating fluids .......... 420 Vehicle data ..........426 Display messages and warning/indi‐ cator lamps ..........428 Display messages ........
At a glance – Warning and indicator lamps Instrument Display...
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At a glance – Warning and indicator lamps → Speedometer F USA only → #! Turn signal lights ! Canada only → → Multifunction display 6 Restraint system → → R Rear fog light Brakes (red) → K High beam $ USA only →...
At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment...
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At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment → → Adjusts the seats electrically W Opens/closes the left side window → → Switches the seat heater on/off Opens the door → → Switches the seat ventilation on/off Operates the memory function →...
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At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns → → QR code for accessing the rescue card Jump-starting → → Safety vests Hazard warning lamps → → Buttons for the SOS emergency call system Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire and breakdown assistance call pressure, fuel type and QR code for accessing the rescue card...
Some sections of the Digital Operator's Manual, bookmarks you have stored yourself. such as warnings, can be made visible by high‐ lighting and pressing them. The Operator's Manual can also be found in the Mercedes-Benz Guides app in all com‐ mon app stores.
General notes Protecting the environment Always have maintenance work carried ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental out at a qualified specialist workshop. pollution caused by irresponsible dis‐ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental posal of the high-voltage battery Personal driving style: damage due to operating conditions and A high-voltage battery contains materials personal driving style Do not depress the accelerator pedal...
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain Use recycled reconditioned compo‐ a supply of Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts for Do not carry out repairs or welding. nents and parts from Daimler AG. necessary service and repair work. In addition, Have aftermarket installation of acces‐...
The original purchase agreement for your vehicle damage. contains a list of all of the systems in your vehi‐ The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro‐ Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in cle. gram offers technical help in the case of a Europe through our European Delivery Program.
Used Car" in the Service and Guarantee booklet Modification to electronic components, their mable material. or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer software or wiring could impair their function If there is damage, consult a qualified Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number and/or the function of other networked com‐...
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General notes The vehicle is driven too fast over an If driving safety is impaired while con‐ Never touch damaged component parts obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot‐ tinuing your journey, pull over and stop of high-voltage components. hole the vehicle immediately in accordance Never touch component parts of high-...
General notes The name and address of the responsible party Declaration of conformity for wireless vehi‐ approved for your vehicle by Mercedes- cle components Benz. Continental Automotive Systems US Inc. USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com‐ ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 2400 Executive Hills Drive &...
Qualified specialist workshop could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave Further information can be found at: warning stickers in position. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary http://www.daimler.com/reach When using the vehicle, observe the following special skills, tools and qualifications to cor‐...
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising If you believe that your vehicle has a defect an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec‐ from violation of these operating instruc‐ which could cause a crash or could cause injury essary, contact us at one of the following tions.
(e.g. workshops, manufactur‐ Further information can be obtained at http:// status messages concerning the vehicle or ers) or third parties (e.g. breakdown services). www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code. its individual components (e.g. number of Services include repair services, maintenance wheel revolutions/speed, longitudinal accel‐...
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General notes Malfunction memories in the vehicle can be You can store or change convenience settings/ back. There is no further interaction between the reset by a service outlet as part of repair or individualization in the vehicle at any time. smartphone and the vehicle;...
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General notes manufacturer in a suitable place (e.g. Operator's sonal data as part of third party services from vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short Manual, website of the manufacturer) along with their respective provider. period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. the relevant data protection information.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Data Retrieval (CDR) tool that is used to extract Johnson Controls. data from the EDR is commercially available, Copyright Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly iPod ® and iTunes ® are registered trademarks disclaims any and all liability arising from the Free and open source software of Apple Inc.
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General notes ® Gracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc. ® ZAGATSurvey and related brands are regis‐ tered trademarks of ZagatSurvey, LLC.
Depending modate a person with disabilities, contact an on the detected accident situation, Emergency authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details. Tensioning Devices and/or airbags supplement a USA only: for details, contact our Customer correctly worn seat belt. Emergency Tensioning...
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Occupant safety Restraint system functionality the components of the restraint system must gered unintentionally or might not be trig‐ take place in good time at the start of the colli‐ gered at all in the event of an accident. This When the ignition is switched on, a self-test is sion.
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Knee airbag Frontal impact Airbags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Side airbag Side impact Devices contain perchlorate material, which may vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop require special handling or environmental pro‐...
Occupant safety In order for the correctly worn seat belt to pro‐ Never secure objects with a seat belt if the Seat belts vide the intended level of protection, each vehi‐ seat belt is also being used by one of the Protection provided by the seat belt cle occupant must observe the following infor‐...
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Occupant safety Reduced seat belt protection The seat belt may not then provide the & WARNING Risk of injury or death when proper protection. additional restraint systems are not used & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to for persons with a smaller build Before starting a journey, make sure incorrect seat position that there are no objects between the...
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Occupant safety Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Modified Emergency Tensioning Devices can & WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop accidentally trigger or fail to function as due to modified seat belt systems after an accident.
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Occupant safety Vehicles with automatic front passenger Device may also deploy in the event of an front airbag shutoff: accident along with other systems. Only one person should use each seat * NOTE Deployment of the Emergency belt at any one time. Tensioning Device and side air bag when the front passenger seat is unoccupied Seat belt adjustment function...
Occupant safety Activating/deactivating seat belt adjustment In the following cases, the seat belt warning Front passenger front airbag via the multimedia system lights up during a journey if: Front passenger knee airbag The vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph Window curtain airbag Multimedia system: (25 km/h) and the driver's or front Side airbag...
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Occupant safety AMG Performance seat: potential protection Only one person should use each seat Always make sure that there are no for the ribcage. belt at any one time. objects between the air bag and the vehicle occupant. The front passenger front airbag can only be deployed in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR Protection by the airbags To avoid the risks resulting from the deployment...
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You should only use seat covers that Limited protection from airbags have been approved for the correspond‐ bag. ing seats by Mercedes-Benz. There are no objects between the seat, door & WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi‐ and door pillar (B-pillar).
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Occupant safety Status of the front passenger front airbag The backrest of the forward-facing child Consequently, the airbags cannot protect restraint system must lie as flat as possible vehicle occupants as they are designed to Function of the automatic front passenger against the backrest of the front passenger front airbag shutoff seat.
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Occupant safety The front passenger sits in such a way that The entire base of the child restraint The front passenger seat has been moved their weight is raised from the sitting sur‐ system must always rest on the sitting as far back as possible.
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Occupant safety Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indica‐ The status of the front passenger front airbag is Status display tor lamps displayed after the self-test: If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure, both before and during the journey, that the sta‐ PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for tus of the front passenger front airbag is correct 60 seconds, subsequently both indicator...
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Occupant safety NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint adjust the seat belt outlet and the front & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to system on a seat protected by an ENABLED passenger seat accordingly. incorrect positioning of the forward- FRONT AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERI‐...
Occupant safety should not use the front passenger seat. Be sure to also observe the following further will not be deployed in the event of an acci‐ Instead, they should use a rear seat. related subjects: dent. In this case, the front passenger air bag If the front passenger seat is occupied by a cannot perform its intended protective func‐...
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Occupant safety Vehicles with multicontour seat: Increas‐ If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced, System limitations ing the air pressure in the seat side bolsters move the seat backrest back slightly. The system will not initiate any action in the fol‐ of the seat backrest.
→ Mercedes-Benz recommends using a child Always secure the child in a child restraint booster seat with a backrest. system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ Safely transporting children in the vehicle The child restraint system must be appropriate cle. Always observe when children are traveling to the age, weight and size of the child.
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Securing systems for child restraint systems Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child in the vehicle booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide. If the child restraint system is incorrectly...
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Occupant safety instructions as well as the vehicle-specific Do not modify the child restraint system Always use child restraint systems with information: the original cover designed for them. & WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi‐ Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child Always replace damaged covers with cations to the child restraint system restraint system to the rear seat...
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Occupant safety The child cannot be restrained in the event of Protect it with a blanket, for example. Never leave children unattended in the an accident, heavy braking or a sudden vehicle. If the child restraint system has been change of direction. exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to When leaving the vehicle, always take Always replace child restraint systems...
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Occupant safety Overview of suitable seats in the vehicle for installing a child restraint system Securing systems for child restraint systems Vehicle seat Left/right rear seat Preferred securing system: Alternative securing system: LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing sys‐ Vehicle seat belt Also secure Top Tether if present page 56) →...
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Occupant safety Vehicle seat Center rear seat Securing system: Vehicle seat belt Also secure Top Tether if present page 56) → Activating/deactivating the seat belt's spe‐ Rear seats Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as cial seatbelt retractor soon as possible, paying attention to Installing a child restraint system road and traffic conditions.
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Occupant safety Activating the special seatbelt retractor Installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child Make sure that the seat backrest and restraint system on the rear seat Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia the rear bench seat/rear seat are reel retract it again.
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Occupant safety When installing a child restraint system, observe the child restraint system must, as far as attachments and the child may not be the following: possible, lie flat against the backrest of the restrained in the event of an accident, for vehicle seat.
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Occupant safety Open the cover by using zipper 1. If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked, this will be shown on the multifunction display Carefully open the zip further. on the instrument cluster. Attach the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child If the child restraint system is equipped restraint system to both mounting brackets with a Top Tether belt:...
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Occupant safety Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt Attaching the child restraint system with the seat belt on the rear seat & WARNING Risk of injury if the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged they could fold for‐...
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Occupant safety ately and adjust all the head restraints cor‐ The seat belts on the following seats are equip‐ Make sure that the seat backrest and rectly. ped with a special seatbelt retractor: the rear bench seat/rear seat are engaged before every trip. O The backrest of the forward-facing child Front passenger seat restraint system must, as far as possible, be...
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Occupant safety Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing Observe the specific instructions for the rear‐ Securing the child restraint system with the child restraint systems on the front seat belt on the front passenger seat ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint passenger seat systems ( page 59).
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Occupant safety O The child restraint system must not be put highest position and the rear edge of the Child safety locks under strain between the roof and the seat seat cushion is in the lowest position. Activating/deactivating the child safety lock cushion and/or be installed facing the Set the seat backrest to an almost vertical for the rear doors...
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Occupant safety When children are traveling in the vehi‐ & WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to cle, always activate the available child exposure to extreme heat or cold in the safety locks. vehicle Never leave children unattended in the If people –...
Occupant safety Notes on pets in the vehicle & WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to animals left unsecured or unat‐ tended in the vehicle If you leave animals in the vehicle unatten‐ ded or unsecured, they could possibly press down buttons or switches.
Opening and closing SmartKey When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the Overview of SmartKey functions vehicle. & WARNING Risk of accident and injury Never leave children and animals unat‐ tended in the vehicle. due to children left unattended in the vehicle Keep the SmartKey out of reach of chil‐...
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Opening and closing If the vehicle is not opened within approximately Activating/deactivating the panic alarm Changing the unlocking settings 40 seconds after unlocking, it locks again. Anti- Possible unlocking functions of the SmartKey: Requirements: theft protection is activated again. Central unlocking The panic alarm function is only available in Do not keep the SmartKey together with elec‐...
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Opening and closing Key . To do so, deactivate the SmartKey func‐ To remove: press release button 1. Keep batteries out of the reach of chil‐ tions. Emergency key is pushed out slightly. dren. To deactivate: press the & button on the Pull out emergency key until it engages in If batteries are swallowed, seek medical...
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You require a CR 2032 3 V cell battery. cover in the direction of the arrow. Fold out cover in the direction of the Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the arrow and remove. battery replaced at a qualified specialist work‐ shop. Remove battery compartment and take out the discharged battery.
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Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The SmartKey is defective. Check the battery using the battery check lamp and replace if necessary ( page 65). → Use the emergency key to lock or unlock ( page 65). → Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Opening and closing To unlock a rear passenger compartment Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle Doors from the inside door: pull the rear passenger compartment Unlocking and opening doors from the inside door handle. The locking pin pops up when the rear passenger compartment door is unlocked.
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Opening and closing The vehicle is not unlocked: To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur‐ face of the door handle. If you have locked the vehicle using the SmartKey. To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface or 2. If you have locked the vehicle using KEY‐ LESS-GO.
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Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The SmartKey is faulty. Activate the SmartKey functions ( page 64). → Check the battery using the battery check lamp and replace if necessary ( page 65). → Use the emergency key to unlock or lock the vehicle ( page 65).
Opening and closing Locking/unlocking the driver's door with the Insert the emergency key as far as it will go To unlock: turn the emergency key counter- emergency key into opening in the cover. clockwise to position 1. Pull and hold the door handle. To lock: turn the emergency key clockwise to If you wish to lock the vehicle entirely using position 1.
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Opening and closing For a tailgate stopped in an intermediate * NOTE Damage to the tailgate caused by position, pull it upwards and release it as obstacles above the vehicle soon as it starts to open. The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards when it is opened.
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Opening and closing To close the tailgate, the following options & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped are available: during automatic closing of the tailgate Pull the tailgate downwards slightly. Release Parts of the body could become trapped dur‐ it as soon as it begins to close. ing automatic closing of the tailgate.
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Opening and closing object blocks or restricts the tailgate when auto‐ If someone is trapped: matically closing, the tailgate automatically Press the p button on the SmartKey, opens again slightly. Automatic obstacle detec‐ tion with reversing function is only an aid. It is Press or pull the remote operating switch not a substitute for your attentiveness when you on the driver's door, or...
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Opening and closing HANDS-FREE ACCESS function Observe the notes when opening ( page 71) → (3 m) away from the vehicle in such sit‐ and closing ( page 72) the tailgate. → uations. Two warning tones sound when the tailgate is opening or closing.
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Opening and closing Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate The tailgate can open or close unintentionally in the following situations: Activating the opening angle limiter A person's arms or legs are moving in the You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate in sensor detection range, e.g.
Opening and closing Sun blind Side windows Folding up or down the sun blind for the rear Opening and closing the side windows window & WARNING Risk of entrapment when opening a side window When opening a side window, parts of the body could be drawn in or become trapped between the side window and window frame.
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Opening and closing To interrupt automatic operation: press or If someone is trapped, release the but‐ pull the W button again. ton immediately or press the button in order to reopen the side window. When the vehicle is switched off, the side win‐ dows can continue being operated.
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Opening and closing This means that the reverse function cannot Release the button immediately if trapped in the closing area of the side win‐ prevent someone from becoming trapped in somebody becomes trapped. dow and the sliding sunroof. these situations. Observe the complete closing proce‐...
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Opening and closing Problems with the side windows Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions A side window cannot be closed and Check to see whether any objects are in the window guide. you cannot see the cause. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or fatally injured if reversing protection is not activated If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force.
Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The side windows cannot be opened or The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. closed using the convenience opening Check the battery using the battery check lamp and replace if necessary ( page 65).
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Opening and closing To interrupt automatic operation: briefly & WARNING Risk of entrapment even with press the 3 button in any direction. the reversing function active The opening/closing process is stopped. The reversing feature does not react in par‐ Vehicles without a panoramic sliding sun‐ ticular: roof: The automatic opening and raising fea‐...
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Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The sliding sunroof cannot be closed & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or fatal injury by closing the sliding sunroof again and you cannot see the cause. If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding sunroof closes with increased force.
(yet the vehicle’s starter battery is charged), tions: the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Indicator lamp flashes when the ATA system after locking the vehicle with the SmartKey is armed.
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Opening and closing The ATA system is deactivated automatically in Deactivating the alarm using KEYLESS-GO: the following situations: Grasp the outside door handle with the after unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey SmartKey outside the vehicle. after pressing the start/stop button with the SmartKey in the stowage compartment page 137) →...
Seats and stowing your legs are not fully extended and you can Notes on the correct driver's seat position depress the pedals properly & WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting the back of your head is supported at eye the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in level by the center of the head restraint motion you can hold the steering wheel with your...
Seats and stowing Seats When adjusting a seat, make sure that Children in particular could accidentally no one has any body parts in the sweep press the electrical seat adjustment buttons Adjusting the front seat mechanically and of the seat. and become trapped.
Seats and stowing Do not interchange the head restraints of the Make sure that the seat is engaged in posi‐ front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be tion. able to adjust the height and angle of the head To adjust the seat cushion length: lift lever restraints correctly.
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Seats and stowing Adjusting the front seat electrically Save the settings with the memory function page 97). → Adjusting the front passenger seat electri‐ cally from the driver's seat Requirements: The power supply is switched on This function is available only in vehicles with an electrically adjustable front passenger seat.
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Seats and stowing To select the front passenger seat: press Head restraints & WARNING Risk of injury due to head button 1. restraints which are not installed or are Adjusting the front seat head restraints When the indicator lamp lights up, the front adjusted incorrectly mechanically passenger seat is selected.
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Seats and stowing Adjusting the head restraints of the rear Installing/removing the outer rear seat head seats mechanically restraints Removing To raise: pull the head restraint up. To lower: press release knob in the direc‐ tion of the arrow and push the head restraint To raise: pull the head restraint up.
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Seats and stowing Push release knob in the direction of the Adjusting the side bolsters of the driver's Setting automatic adjustment of the lateral seat cushion (only vehicles with AMG Per‐ support (active multicontour seat) arrow and pull out the head restraint. formance seat) Multimedia system: Installing...
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Seats and stowing Mobilizing Massage Resetting seat adjustments To protect against overheating, the seat heating may be temporarily deactivated after it is Multimedia system: Active Workout switched on repeatedly. Act. Workout Back Act. Workout Cush- Vehicle a Seats Reset programs require your active cooperation. * NOTE Damage to the seats caused by Select or No.
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Seats and stowing To switch off/reduce the level: press but‐ repeatedly until the desired heating level is set. If all indicator lamps are off, the seat heating is switched off. The seat heating automatically switches down from the three heating levels after 8, 10 and 20 minutes until the seat heating is switched off.
Seats and stowing Select Front and Rear, Front Only, Rear Only To switch on/increase the level: press but‐ repeatedly until the desired ventila‐ or Off. tion level is set. Depending on the ventilation level, up to Switching the seat ventilation on/off three indicator lamps light up.
Seats and stowing Switching the steering wheel heater on or off To switch off: turn the lever in the direction & WARNING Risk of entrapment when of arrow 2. adjusting the easy entry and exit feature Requirements: Indicator lamp goes out. ‑...
Seats and stowing If the easy entry and exit feature is active, the Setting the easy entry and exit feature & WARNING Risk of entrapment when set‐ steering wheel will move upwards in the follow‐ ting the seat with the memory function Multimedia system: ing situations: Vehicle...
Seats and stowing seat, the steering wheel, Head-up Display When leaving the vehicle, always take and outside mirror are in the stored position. the key with you and lock the vehicle. The memory function can be used when the igni‐ Stowage areas tion is switched off.
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Seats and stowing The driving characteristics of your vehicle are There is a risk of injury, particularly in the Always stow objects in such a way that dependent on the distribution of the load within event of sudden braking or a sudden change they cannot be tossed about in these or the vehicle.
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100 Seats and stowing Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior Locking and unlocking the glove box Opening the eyeglasses compartment Overview of the front stowage compart‐ ments Press button 1. Opening the stowage compartment in the rear armrest Stowage compartment in the doors Stowage compartment in the armrest with a multimedia and USB connection Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock‐...
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Seats and stowing 101 Press release catch and swing the cover Securing the ski/snowboard bag in the cargo compartment of the armrest upwards. & WARNING Risk of injury due to using the Through-loading feature in the rear bench through-load ski bag incorrectly seat The through-load ski bag in conjunction with Locking the release catch of the center rear...
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102 Seats and stowing A maximum of four pairs of skis or two snow‐ Load the ski and snowboard bag with the boards may be transported in the ski and snow‐ skis or snowboards. board bag. Close zip 2. Pull the tensioning strap tight by the loose end.
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Seats and stowing 103 poses. The components are located in the stow‐ Objects or items of luggage could be thrown age space under the cargo compartment floor. around and thereby hit vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly changing direc‐ tions. Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
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104 Seats and stowing Opening or closing the stowage space under Close the cargo compartment floor. sudden braking or a sudden change in direc‐ the cargo compartment floor tion. Always close the cargo compartment & WARNING Risk of injury due to an open floor before a journey.
Seats and stowing 105 Cup holder Installing the cup holder in or removing it from the center console (automatic trans‐ mission) & WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury when using the cup holder while the vehicle is moving The cup holder cannot secure containers while the vehicle is moving.
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106 Seats and stowing Opening or closing the cup holder in the rear armrest * NOTE Damage to the rear armrest When folded out, the rear armrest can be damaged by the weight of your body. Do not sit or support yourself on the rear armrest.
Seats and stowing 107 To remove the insert: press insert To install the insert: install insert from Ashtray and cigarette lighter upwards slightly and pull it out upwards. above and press down on the holder until it Using the ashtray in the front center console engages.
108 Seats and stowing Using the 12 V socket in the rear passenger Sockets Never leave children unattended in the compartment vehicle. Using the 12 V socket in the front center console Requirements: Requirements: Only connect devices up to a maximum of Requirements: The ignition is switched on.
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Seats and stowing 109 Requirements: Only use dry and damage-free connect‐ Devices must be equipped with a suitable ing cables. plug which conforms to the standards spe‐ When the ignition is switched off, cific to the country you are in. ensure that the 115 V socket is dry.
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110 Seats and stowing Insert the plug of the device into 115 V Insert the plug of the device into 115 V socket 1. socket 1. When the on-board electrical system voltage When the on-board electrical system voltage is sufficient, indicator lamp lights up.
Seats and stowing 111 USB port in the rear passenger compartment Wireless charging of the mobile phone and connection with the exterior antenna Notes on wirelessly charging the mobile phone & WARNING Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
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112 Seats and stowing The charging function and wireless connec‐ Close the lockable stowage spaces * NOTE Damage to objects caused by tion of the mobile phone to the vehicle's before starting a journey. placing them in the mobile phone stow‐ exterior antenna are only available if the igni‐...
You can charge a mobile phone in the stowage objects in the driver's footwell compartment in the center console. http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle.
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114 Seats and stowing To install: slide the seat backwards and lay the floor mat in the footwell. Press studs onto holders 2. Adjust the corresponding seat. To remove: pull the floor mat off holders 2. Remove the floor mat.
Light and visibility 115 Light switch L Low beam/high beam Exterior lighting R Switches the rear fog lights on or off Operating the light switch Information about lighting systems and your responsibility When low beam is activated, the T indicator lamp for the parking lights is deactivated and The various lighting systems of the vehicle are replaced by the L low beam indicator lamp.
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116 Light and visibility Operating the combination switch for the Observe the notes on surround lighting Press the R button. page 119). lights → Please observe the country-specific laws on the Automatic driving lights function use of rear fog lamps. The parking lights, low beam and daytime run‐...
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Light and visibility 117 High-beam headlamps To indicate permanently: press the combi‐ Activating/deactivating the hazard warning lights nation switch beyond the point of resistance To switch on: turn the light switch to the in the direction of arrow or 4. L or Ã...
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118 Light and visibility Cornering light At speeds between 25 mph (40 km/h) and On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam 45 mph (70 km/h) when the steering wheel Assist may fail to recognize other road users Cornering light function is turned with their own lighting, or may recognize them too late.
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Light and visibility 119 The high beam switches off automatically: Switching the daytime running lamps on/off At speeds below 16 mph (25 km/h). Multimedia system: If other road users are detected. Vehicle ÷ Light Settings Day- time Run. Lights If street lighting is sufficient. Activate O or deactivate ª...
120 Light and visibility Adjusting the ambient lighting vehicle is unlocked. When you start the vehicle, To switch on or off: press button – the surround lighting is deactivated and the accordingly. Multimedia system: automatic driving lights are activated. Control panel in the rear passenger compart‐ Vehicle ÷...
Light and visibility 121 Activating multi-color animation Setting the interior lighting switch-off delay Windshield wiper and windshield washer time system Select Multi-color Anim.. Multimedia system: Switching the windshield wiper on/off Activate O or deactivate ª the function. The chosen color combination changes at Vehicle ÷...
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122 Light and visibility Moving the wiper arms to the change posi‐ ° Continuous wiping, slow tion ¯ Continuous wiping, fast Switch the ignition on and switch off again Turn the combination switch to the corre‐ immediately. sponding position 1 - 5. Within around 15 seconds, press the î...
Light and visibility 123 Installing the wiper blades Switch the ignition on. Remove protective film from the mainte‐ nance display on the tip of the newly instal‐ Press the î button on the combination led wiper blades. switch ( page 121). →...
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124 Light and visibility Folding the outside mirrors in/out Adjusting the outside mirrors Before starting the engine: adjust the driver's seat, the head restraint, the Press buttons to select the outside steering wheel or the mirror and fasten mirror to be adjusted. your seat belt.
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Light and visibility 125 System limitations you press the button for the outside mirror If you come into contact with electro‐ The system does not go into anti-glare mode in on the driver's side lyte, observe the following: the following situations: Rinse the electrolyte from your skin and seek medical attention immedi‐...
126 Light and visibility Select the front-passenger outside mirror Operating the sun visors using button 2. Using the single sun visor Engage reverse gear. Move the front-passenger outside mirror into the desired parking position using button 1. Calling up Select the front-passenger outside mirror using button 2.
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Light and visibility 127 The infrared reflective windshield is coated and reduces the build-up of heat in the vehicle inte‐ rior. The coating shields the vehicle interior from radio waves up to the gigahertz range. Radio-controlled equipment, such as toll sys‐ tems, can only be mounted on areas of the wind‐...
128 Climate control ¿ Switches the A/C function on/off Overview of climate control systems page 129) → Notes on climate control w Sets the temperature, right An interior air filter must always be used so that the air conditioning system, pollution level moni‐ Overview of the control panel for 3-zone toring and the air filtering function work cor‐...
Climate control 129 If climate control is switched off, the win‐ Ã Sets climate control to automatic dows may fog up more quickly. Switch off mode ( page 130) → climate control only briefly. ¬ Defrosts the windshield ! Calls up the air conditioning menu Switching the A/C function on/off via the Switches residual heat on/off ( page 131)
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130 Climate control Activate O or deactivate ª the function. Setting the climate style Activating/deactivating the climate control synchronization function via the control Multimedia system: panel Vehicle b Climate Control Cli- Setting climate control to automatic mode mate Mode The climate control can be operated centrally In automatic mode, the set temperature is con‐...
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Climate control 131 ture setting is automatically adopted for all cli‐ If air-recirculation mode is switched on, the Activate O or deactivate ª the function. mate zones. windows may fog up more quickly. Switch on air-recirculation mode only briefly. Activate O or deactivate ª the function. Fragrance system Setting the fragrance system Switching the residual heat on or off...
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To insert: slide flacon into the holder as If symptoms continue, consult a doctor. far as it will go. To remove: pull out flacon 2. If you do not use genuine Mercedes-Benz interior perfumes, observe the manufacturers' safety notices on the perfume packaging.
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Climate control 133 Dispose of the genuine Mercedes-Benz interior Air vents perfume flacon when it is empty and do not refill Adjusting the front air vents & WARNING ‑ Danger of burns or frostbite Refillable flacon due to being too close to the air vents Unscrew cap of empty flacon 2.
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134 Climate control Adjusting the rear air vents Opening or closing the air vent in the glove * NOTE Damage to temperature-sensitive objects in the glove box Temperature-sensitive objects stored in the glove box may be damaged by the air vent located inside it.
Driving and parking 135 Driving Never leave children and animals unat‐ if they come into contact with hot parts of tended in the vehicle. the engine or exhaust system. Switching the power supply or ignition on without starting the engine When leaving the vehicle, always take Therefore, check regularly that there the SmartKey with you and lock the...
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136 Driving and parking To switch on the ignition: press button If the vehicle does not start: switch off non- essential consumers and press button twice. The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster once. light up. If the vehicle still does not start and the The ignition is switched off again if one of the Place the Key in the Marked Space See following conditions is met:...
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Driving and parking 137 Start the vehicle with the start/stop button Make sure that marked space is empty. Starting the vehicle via Remote Online serv‐ ices page 136) and simultaneously pull one of → Remove SmartKey from the key ring. the steering wheel paddle shifters or 2.
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138 Driving and parking You can then start the vehicle with the Requirements: Securing the engine against starting before carrying out maintenance or repair work: smartphone to charge the battery. Park position j is selected. Switch on the hazard warning lights. The vehicle is automatically switched off The anti-theft alarm system is not activated.
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Driving and parking 139 do not shift down a gear manually in order to pensate for the reduced braking effect by that there is always sufficient room for brake. applying greater force to the brake pedal. the pedals. avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at Do not use loose floor mats and do not full throttle.
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140 Driving and parking system and the brake force boosting, for Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐ & WARNING Risk of accident and injury example. faces to increase the engine braking due to being under the influence of alco‐ effect.
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Driving and parking 141 Limited braking effect on salt-treated roads: Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. * NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter Due to salt build-up on the brake discs and due to non-combusted fuel Do not depress the brake pedal and the brakepads, the braking distance can increase accelerator pedal at the same time The engine is not running smoothly and is...
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142 Driving and parking Rear axle steering has the following characteris‐ ECO start/stop function The engine is restarted automatically if: tics: you release the brake pedal in transmission Operation of the ECO start/stop function Reduced steering effort and turning radius, position h when the HOLD function is not All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG GT 63 resulting in reduced parking effort...
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Driving and parking 143 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ and GT 63 S you permanently activate manual gearshift‐ Deactivating or activating the ECO start/ 4MATIC+ stop function ing. The engine is automatically switched off if the you pull the left-hand or right-hand steering following conditions are met: wheel paddle shifter.
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144 Driving and parking Depending on the model and the vehicle The inner segment lights up and the outer seg‐ ECO Assist function equipment, the button may also be located ment fills up: All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG GT 63 at a different position in the center console. moderate acceleration 4MATIC+ and GT 63 S 4MATIC+): gentle deceleration and rolling...
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Driving and parking 145 A different number of segments will light up The event will be shown for a short time after it around the symbol depending on the distance to has been passed. the event ahead: If the event involves a vehicle ahead and when Few segments: the event ahead is near the coast-down recommendation is given, all segments will immediately turn green once there...
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146 Driving and parking times irrespective of whether the system inter‐ Displaying ECO Assist Operating the AMG Performance exhaust system venes. On-board computer: The system may be impaired or may not function Assistance in the following situations: Select Assist. If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi‐ cient illumination of the road, highly variable shade conditions, or due to rain, snow, fog or AMG Performance exhaust system...
Driving and parking 147 be activated and used on dedicated race cir‐ Suspension DYNAMIC SELECT switch cuits, not on public roads. Steering Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch Mercedes-AMG recommends selecting the drive Availability of the ECO start/stop function Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change program A when in city traffic or stop-and-go Availability of glide mode between the following drive programs:...
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148 Driving and parking You can call up vehicle characteristics via Selecting the drive program Configuring drive program I the Performance menu in the on-board com‐ Multimedia system: puter ( page 230). → Vehicle e DYNAMIC You can also change the following vehicle SELECT Individual characteristics using the buttons in the cen‐...
Driving and parking 149 Displaying engine data Automatic transmission Never leave children and animals unat‐ tended in the vehicle. Multimedia system: E-SELECT selector lever When leaving the vehicle, always take Vehicle e DYNAMIC SELECT Function of the E-SELECT selector lever the SmartKey with you and lock the Select Engine...
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150 Driving and parking Engaging neutral N Engaging park position P Depress the brake pedal and push the E- Observe the notes on parking the vehicle SELECT selector lever up or down to the first page 156). → point of resistance. Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle is The transmission position display shows i stationary.
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Driving and parking 151 To maneuver with an open driver's door, double-clutch function changes depending on open the driver's door while stationary and the drive program. engage transmission position h or k again. Manual gearshifting Engaging drive position D & WARNING Risk of skidding and of an Depress the brake pedal and pull the E- SELECT selector lever back past the first accident due to shifting down on slippery...
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152 Driving and parking When switching gears in the I (RACE) driving If the engine speed is too high or too low, you program, manual shifting is automatically activa‐ cannot change gear using the steering wheel ted. paddle shifters. In this case, segments light up red.
Driving and parking 153 Gearshift recommendation is active only if Glide mode is characterized by the following: When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is you have activated manual gearshifting with active, glide mode is not available. The combustion engine is disconnected from the button on the center console.
154 Driving and parking Refueling Before you open the fuel filler cap or If you or other people come into contact with take hold of the pump nozzle, touch the Refueling the vehicle fuel, observe the following: metallic vehicle body. Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with This discharges any electrostatic charge &...
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Driving and parking 155 Never refuel using any of the following fuels: Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely. Diesel Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by * NOTE Damage to the fuel system caused volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100 by overfilled fuel tanks.
156 Driving and parking Insert the fuel filler cap into bracket 2. On uphill or downhill gradients, turn & WARNING Risk of accident and injury Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel the front wheels so that the vehicle due to children left unattended in the rolls towards the curb if it starts pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and...
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Driving and parking 157 On uphill or downhill gradients, turn the front Garage door opener * NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to it wheels so that the vehicle rolls towards the rolling away Programming buttons for the garage door curb if it starts moving.
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158 Driving and parking Press and hold button 1, that you is within the range of movement of the wish to program. door. Indicator lamp flashes yellow. Only operate the following doors using the It can take up to 20 seconds before the indi‐ garage door opener: cator lamp flashes yellow.
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Driving and parking 159 The remote control for the door drive is not Please also read the operating instructions included in the scope of delivery of the for the door drive. garage door opener. Troubleshooting when programming the Synchronizing the rolling code remote control Requirements: The door system uses a rolling code.
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160 Driving and parking Hold remote control at the same angles Clearing the garage door opener memory at various distances in front of the inside rearview mirror. You should test every posi‐ tion for at least 25 seconds before trying another position.
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Driving and parking 161 Radio equipment approval numbers Radio equipment approval numbers Country Radio equipment approval Country Radio equipment approval number number Mexico RCPGEMU15-0448 Egypt TAC.2511151293.WIR Monaco Andorra New Zea‐ R-NZ Australia R-NZ land Barbados MED1578 Norway Chile 2488/DFRS20576/F-74 Russian Not required Federa‐...
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162 Driving and parking Electric parking brake The electric parking brake is applied if the trans‐ Country Radio equipment approval mission is in position j and one of the follow‐ number Electric parking brake function (applying ing conditions is fulfilled: automatically) Turkey Not required...
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Driving and parking 163 The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the shift from transmission position j to h or Applying/releasing the electric parking brake manually seat belt buckle of the driver's seat and the driver's door is opened. Applying If the seat belt tongue is not inserted into the There is a system malfunction.
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164 Driving and parking The electric parking brake is only securely If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six If the following conditions are fulfilled, standby applied if the indicator lamp is lit continu‐ weeks, it may suffer disuse damage. mode can be activated or deactivated using the ously.
Driving and parking 165 Activating/deactivating standby mode Function of the radar sensors Overview of driving systems and driving safety systems Multimedia system: Some driving and driving safety systems use Vehicle î Vehicle Set- radar sensors to monitor the area in front of, In this section, you will find information about tings Standby Mode...
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166 Driving and parking Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured. ® (Electronic Stability Program) Depress the brake pedal with full force page 167) → in emergency braking situations. ABS If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a prevents the wheels from locking. Active Speed Limit Assist ( page 180) →...
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Driving and parking 167 Functions of ESP ® (Electronic Stability Pro‐ Characteristics when ESP ® is activated ® If the ÷ ESP warning lamp flashes in the gram) instrument cluster, one or several vehicle wheels ® monitors and improves driving stability and has reached its grip limit: traction, particularly in the following situations: &...
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168 Driving and parking ® ® ® ® Driving with ESP SPORT or with ESP deactiva‐ continues to provide assistance when It may be best to activate ESP SPORT or deacti‐ ted requires an extremely qualified and experi‐ the brakes are firmly applied. ®...
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Driving and parking 169 ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by Activating/deactivating ESP ® (Electronic Sta‐ To deactivate ESP ® : press and hold display intervening in the following ways: bility Program) button until the road in button symbol lights up red. The drive wheels are braked individually if The ESP OFF message is shown in the instru‐...
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170 Driving and parking 125 mph (200 km/h) when driving straight The vehicle starts to skid Active Brake Assist can help you to minimize the ahead or cornering slightly. risk of a collision with vehicles or pedestrians or System limitations to reduce the effects of such a collision.
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Driving and parking 171 Be prepared to brake or swerve if nec‐ & WARNING Risk of an accident caused by essary. limited detection performance of Active Brake Assist Also observe the system limitations of Active Active Brake Assist cannot always clearly Brake Assist.
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172 Driving and parking The distance warning function can aid you in the following situations with an intermittent warning tone and a warning lamp: Vehicles traveling in Stationary vehicles Crossing vehicles Moving pedestrians Stationary pedes‐ front trians Vehicles without Driv‐ Up to approx.
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Driving and parking 173 Situation-dependent braking assistance Situation-dependent braking assistance may intervene at speeds starting from approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) in the following situations: Vehicles traveling in Stationary vehicles Crossing vehicles Moving pedestrians Stationary pedes‐ front trians Vehicles without Driv‐ Up to approx.
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174 Driving and parking For pedestrians or vehicles if they move Drive at an appropriate speed if pedes‐ & WARNING Risk of an accident despite quickly into the sensor detection range. trians are close to the path of your vehi‐ Evasive Steering Assist cle.
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Driving and parking 175 Medium Speed control cruise control Late Function of cruise control Cruise control regulates the speed to the value Select a setting. selected by the driver. Your selection is retained when the vehicle is If you accelerate to overtake, for example, the next started.
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176 Driving and parking doing so, you will make use of the braking effect Requirements: To activate cruise control: press rocker of the engine. This relieves the load on the brake switch up (SET+) or down (SET-). ® must be activated, but not intervening. system and prevents the brakes from overheat‐...
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Driving and parking 177 To adopt the detected speed: press rocker Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and the distance to the vehicle ahead are set switch and saved on the steering wheel. Function of Active Distance Assist The maximum permissible speed shown by Other features of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC the traffic sign is stored and the vehicle...
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178 Driving and parking 30 seconds. If a critical situation is detected Narrow vehicles, such as bicycles and motor‐ Take into account the traffic situation when driving off, a visual and acoustic warning is cycles, are not detected. before calling up the stored speed. given indicating that the driver must now take Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in control of the vehicle.
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Driving and parking 179 ® is activated and is not intervening. & WARNING Risk of accident if detection function of Active Distance Assist The transmission is in position h. DISTRONIC is impaired All the doors are closed. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not Check of the radar sensor system has been react or has a limited reaction: successfully completed (vehicle traveling...
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180 Driving and parking Depress the accelerator pedal briefly and firmly. To activate Active Distance Assist Press and hold rocker switch up/down to The functions of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC with a stored speed: press the pressure point. DISTRONIC continue to be carried out. The stored speed is increased or reduced in rocker switch up.
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Driving and parking 181 updated when the vehicle is level with the traffic permissible speed applying for a vehicle with a sign. trailer is not detected by the system. In these sit‐ uations you must adjust your speed yourself. If there is no speed restriction on an unlimited stretch of road (e.g.
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182 Driving and parking route events ahead. Depending on the drive pro‐ Driving on lanes adjacent to slowing-down is responsible for complying with road traffic gram selected, the vehicle negotiates the route lanes regulations and driving at a suitable speed. event ahead in a fuel-saving, comfortable or In difficult conditions (e.g.
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Driving and parking 183 Active Steering Assist The driver is required to keep their hands on Adjust the speed to the traffic situation. the steering wheel at all times and be able to Function of Active Steering Assist intervene at any time to correct the course of the vehicle and keep it in lane.
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184 Driving and parking If the system reaches a system limitation or the System limitations The roadway is narrow and winding. driver has not steered the vehicle for a consider‐ Active Steering Assist has a limited steering tor‐ Obstacles on the lane or projecting out into able period of time or has removed their hands que for lateral guidance.
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Driving and parking 185 Assistance when changing lanes is provided if all & WARNING Risk of accident if Active the following conditions are met: Steering Assist unexpectedly intervenes You are driving on a freeway or road with A malfunction in the detection of lane mark‐ multiple lanes in the direction of travel.
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186 Driving and parking If no vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane and Observe the traffic conditions and steer & WARNING Risk of accident from chang‐ a lane change is permitted, the steering wheel and/or brake if necessary. ing lane to an occupied adjacent lane symbol and the arrow are shown in green Lane Change Assist cannot always detect Lane Change to the Left...
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The vehicle is unlocked Vehicle ahead If possible, an emergency call is placed to Distance indicator the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center Set specified distance The driver can cancel the deceleration at any Active Lane Change Assist lane change dis‐ time by performing one of the following actions:...
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188 Driving and parking Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC status dis‐ Active Steering Assist status display Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active, play and route-based speed adaptation speed stored, no vehicle detected (bright vehicle symbol) Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active, speed stored, vehicle detected (green vehi‐ cle symbol) Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and route- based speed adaptation active, speed stored...
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Driving and parking 189 Hill start assist HOLD function If the HOLD function is deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal or brake Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short HOLD function pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant. time when pulling away on a hill under the fol‐ The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand‐...
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190 Driving and parking Requirements: The HOLD function is deactivated in the follow‐ RACE START enables optimal vehicle accelera‐ The vehicle is stationary. ing situations: tion from a standstill. For this, a suitably high- grip road surface is required, the tires and vehi‐ The driver's door is closed or the seat belt on Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐...
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Driving and parking 191 Activating RACE START START Not Possible See Operator's Manual RACE START is deactivated immediately if you message appears on the multifunction dis‐ release the accelerator pedal during RACE You can activate RACE START under the follow‐ play.
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192 Driving and parking Activating DRIFT MODE Below a speed of 95 mph (150 km/h) to approx‐ & WARNING Risk of skidding and having imately 70 mph (115 km/h) 4MATIC+ is continu‐ an accident from wheels spinning ously deactivated again. ®...
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Driving and parking 193 To confirm: pull steering wheel paddle or for vehicles with AMG DYNAMIC PLUS AMG Performance exhaust system package. shifter 2. page 146) → The instrument cluster shows the DRIFT ECO start/stop function ( page 142) → MODE Active message and the DRIFT warn‐...
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194 Driving and parking ing driving. Depending on the vehicle speed, it Ensure that there are no people in the adopts different positions and thus adapts the sweep of the rear wing when extending vehicle's aerodynamics to the driving conditions. or retracting the rear wing.
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Driving and parking 195 If you press display button again during AMG adaptive sport suspension system retraction, the rear wing will extend again. Function of the AMG adaptive sport suspen‐ sion system The different positions of the rear wing are also shown on the instrument cluster.
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196 Driving and parking Characteristics of AMG adaptive sport sus‐ The damping is tuned individually for each wheel Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel pension system + (air suspension) and is affected by the following factors: consumption. AMG adaptive sport suspension system + is an The driving style, e.g.
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Driving and parking 197 Characteristics of each drive program (vehicles with AMG adaptive sport suspension system + only) Drive program Characteristics o (Slippery) The suspension tuning is comfortable. A (Comfort) The vehicle is set to the normal level. When driving at speeds of above 130 mph (210 km/h) the vehicle is lowered. When driving at speeds below 75 mph (120 km/h) the vehicle is raised again.
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198 Driving and parking same suspension tuning must be selected The selected suspension setting is shown in for the AMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐ the multifunction display as a message: tem and the DYNAMIC SELECT switch. AMG Suspension System COMFORT When the vehicle is started again, the "Com‐...
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Driving and parking 199 Raising the vehicle When leaving the vehicle, make sure & WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi‐ that nobody is in the vicinity of the cle lowering wheel arches or the underbody. When lowering the vehicle, people could become trapped if their limbs are between This function is only available for vehicles with the vehicle body and the tires or underneath...
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200 Driving and parking When driving between 50 mph (80 km/h) Parking Assist PARKTRONIC the maneuvering area while maneuvering and and 75 mph (120 km/h) for approximately parking in/exiting parking spaces. Function of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC three minutes. In the standard setting, an intermittent warning After selecting a drive program using the tone sounds from a distance of approximately DYNAMIC SELECT switch.
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Driving and parking 201 Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display in the Obstacles above the detection range, e.g. multimedia system overhanging loads, overhangs or loading ramps of trucks. The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush. Otherwise, they may not function correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them.
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202 Driving and parking light up yellow or red, depending on the distance to the obstacle. Segment color depending on distance Color Lateral distance in Yellow Approx. 30 - 60 Approx. < 30 In order for lateral front or rear segments to be Vehicles without 360°...
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Driving and parking 203 After the engine is restarted, obstacles must be Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the The vehicle or other objects could oth‐ detected again before a new warning can be button may also be located in the center erwise be damaged.
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204 Driving and parking Select Warn Early. Reversing camera you to orient yourself and to avoid obstacles when backing up. Activate O or deactivate ª the function. Function of the rear view camera The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a Activating/deactivating audio fadeout substitute for your attention to the surroundings.
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Driving and parking 205 Red warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are very close (approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) or less) Orange warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are a medium dis‐ tance away (between approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) and 2.0 ft (0.6 m)) If the entire system fails, the inner segments of the warning display are shown in red.
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206 Driving and parking position and setting checked at a qualified parking remains with you. Make sure that there specialist workshop. are no persons, animals or objects etc. in the maneuvering area while maneuvering and park‐ The field of vision and other functions of the rear ing.
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Driving and parking 207 Top view When Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is operational Guide lines and no object is detected, the segments of the warning display are shown in gray. If the entire system fails, the segments of the warning display are shown in red and the é...
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208 Driving and parking The guide lines in the multimedia system dis‐ and their setting checked at a qualified spe‐ play show the distances to your vehicle. The cialist workshop. distances apply to road level. Do not use the 360° Camera under such cir‐ Side view of the mirror cameras cumstances.
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Driving and parking 209 Selecting a view for the 360° Camera Navigate downwards twice. The parking space and, if necessary, the parking The Favorites menu appears. direction can be selected as desired. Active Requirements: Parking Assist calculates a suitable vehicle path Select Favorite.
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210 Driving and parking You open the doors or the trunk lid while Parking spaces on unsuitable surfaces. This could cause a collision. driving. In these situations, do not use Active Active Parking Assist will not assist you with System limitations Parking Assist.
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Driving and parking 211 Parking with Active Parking Assist Where necessary, select the parking direc‐ tion: forwards or reverse. Vehicle path is shown, depending on selected parking space and the parking direction. Confirm selected parking space 4. The turn signal indicator is switched on auto‐ matically when the parking procedure begins.
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212 Driving and parking then be continued. If no new vehicle path is Pay attention to objects and other road available, the transmission position will be users. changed again. If the vehicle has not yet Where necessary, stop the vehicle or reached the parking space, the parking pro‐...
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Driving and parking 213 You are responsible for selecting the turn signal tem display: select the corresponding trans‐ in accordance with the traffic conditions. If nec‐ mission position. essary, select the turn signal accordingly. The vehicle moves out of the parking space. The turn signal indicator is switched off auto‐...
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214 Driving and parking Function of Drive Away Assist If the maneuvering assistance function is Be prepared to brake or swerve as nec‐ Drive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an activated in the multimedia system. essary, provided the traffic situation impact when pulling away.
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Driving and parking 215 If the maneuvering assistance function is in time. The system is not a substitute for a well- activated in the multimedia system. rested and attentive driver. On long journeys, take regular breaks in good time that allow for System limitations adequate recuperation.
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216 Driving and parking tion to this rest area. This function can be activa‐ If the time has been set incorrectly. Activate O or deactivate the function ª. ted and deactivated in the multimedia system. If ATTENTION ASSIST detects fatigue or In active driving situations, if you change increasing lack of attention, it suggests a lanes and vary your speed frequently.
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Driving and parking 217 tions in the instrument cluster and optionally in this, you can specify in the multimedia system the head-up display. by how much the maximum permissible speed can be exceeded before a warning is issued. You Since Traffic Sign Assist also uses the data can specify whether the warning is to be just a stored in the navigation system, it can update visual warning or an acoustic one as well.
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218 Driving and parking If the windshield in the area of the multifunc‐ ted can be manually adopted as the speed to your vehicle, the warning lamp in the outside tion camera is dirty, or if the camera is fog‐ limit ( page 179).
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Driving and parking 219 Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist Function of brake application (Active Blind & WARNING Risk of accident despite Spot Assist) are only aids. They may fail to detect some vehi‐ Active Blind Spot Assist cles and are no substitute for attentive driving.
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220 Driving and parking System limitations Active Lane Keeping Assist Either a course-correcting brake application Function of Active Lane Keeping Assist appropriate to the driving situation, or none at all, may occur in the following situations: Vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash barriers, are located on both sides of your vehicle.
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Driving and parking 221 A front wheel drives over this lane marking. made if a vehicle has been detected in the adja‐ System limitations cent lane. Oncoming traffic can be detected. No lane-correcting brake application occurs in You will also be guided back into your lane by Vehicles with Driving Assistance package or the following situations: means of a course-correcting brake application...
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222 Driving and parking If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, not function. If an obstacle in the lane in which The brake application can be interrupted at the sun or reflections. you are driving has been detected, no lane-cor‐ any time if you steer slightly in the opposite recting brake application occurs.
Driving and parking 223 Sensitivity of Active Lane Keeping Assist Vehicle towing instructions The availability of the following function is The vehicle is not suitable for the use of tow-bar country-dependent. systems, which are used for flat towing or dinghy With the standard or sensitive setting, you can towing, for example.
224 Instrument Display and on-board computer Instrument Display The segments on speedometer indicate the Instrument Display overview system status for the following: & WARNING Risk of accident due to an Cruise control( page 175) → instrument display malfunction Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC( page 177) →...
Instrument Display and on-board computer 225 POWER shows the electrical drive sup‐ Control panel for multimedia system: & WARNING Danger of burns when open‐ port as a percentage. £ LINGUATRONIC or voice control sys‐ ing the hood CHARGE shows the electric motor's recu‐ If you open the hood when the engine has peration power performance as a percent‐...
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226 Instrument Display and on-board computer Assistance Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits. Performance If you cannot be sure of this, stop the Trip vehicle whilst paying attention to road Navigation and traffic conditions and operate the Radio equipment with the vehicle stationary.
Instrument Display and on-board computer 227 Setting the design Setting the additional value range On-board computer: Designs This function is only available for vehicles with a Widescreen Cockpit. The following designs can be selected: Classic Sport Supersport To scroll in the menu bar: swipe left or right on left-hand Touch Control 2.
228 Instrument Display and on-board computer The following content can be displayed in Further displays on the multifunction display: Overview of displays on the multifunction Mercedes-AMG vehicles: display ë Active Parking Assist activated Tachometer/date page 211) → G-meter é Parking Assist PARKTRONIC deactivated page 203) →...
Instrument Display and on-board computer 229 Calling up the assistant display Adjusting the instrument lighting Menus and submenus On-board computer: Functions on the Service menu of the on- board computer Assistance On-board computer: The following displays are available on the assis‐ tant display menu: Service Assistant display...
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230 Instrument Display and on-board computer Light lane markings: Active Lane Keeping G-meter Transmission oil temperature Assist enabled Engine data Boost pressure Green lane markings: Active Lane Keeping Vehicles without AMG TRACK PACE: RACE‐ If the engine or transmission is not at operating Assist active TIMER ( page 231)
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Instrument Display and on-board computer 231 To reset the G-meter: press the left-hand Displaying and starting RACETIMER in the ® Performance menu Touch Control. On/Sport/Off Select Yes. On-board computer: AMG Dynamics: Press the left-hand Touch Control. Basic/Advanced/Pro/Master Performance Transmission position The following functions are possible in RACE‐...
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232 Instrument Display and on-board computer To start a new lap: after the first stored lap, Select List. press the left-hand Touch Control. The lap statistics will be displayed. Select Lap. Display the statistics of the next lap by swip‐ ing up or down on the left-hand Touch Con‐...
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Instrument Display and on-board computer 233 Displays on the Trip menu: overview for the Instrument Display page 225). → Standard display You can reset the values of the following func‐ Range and current fuel consumption tions: If there is only a small amount of fuel left in Trip distance the fuel tank, the display will show a vehicle being refueled instead of the range.
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234 Instrument Display and on-board computer Calling up navigation instructions on the on- Road Not Mapped: the road is unknown, e.g. board computer for newly built roads. Route: no route could be calculated to On-board computer: the selected destination. Navigation Map: the map for the current location is not available.
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Instrument Display and on-board computer 235 If route guidance has already been activated, Selecting radio stations using the on-board To select a radio station: swipe upwards or computer a request will appear asking whether you downwards on the left-hand Touch Control. wish to end the current route guidance.
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236 Instrument Display and on-board computer Media playback using the on-board computer Changing a media source and traffic conditions and operate the Press the left-hand Touch Control. equipment with the vehicle stationary. On-board computer: To select a media source: swipe upwards Media When telephoning, you must observe the legal or downwards on the left-hand Touch Con‐...
Instrument Display and on-board computer 237 wards on the left-hand touch control to Swipe upwards or downwards on the left- Press the left-hand Touch Control. select the desired telephone number. hand Touch Control and select 6 (Accept) or ~ (Reject). Press the left-hand Touch Control.
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238 Instrument Display and on-board computer Information from the driver assistance sys‐ If you select RACETIMER, the Head-up Display Objects on the display cover tems will show the lap and lap time. Polarization in sunglasses Some warning messages In vehicles with AMG TRACK PACE, you can dis‐ In extreme sunlight, sections of the display play further content depending on the setting, Display elements...
240 Voice Control System Notes on operating safety Operation from the traffic situation. This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Overview of operating the multifunction & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ Only operate this equipment when the steering wheel mation systems and communications vehicle is stationary.
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Voice Control System 241 Operable functions Press the rocker switch up: 6 makes/ accepts a call You can use the Voice Control System to operate Press the rocker switch down: ~ rejects/ the following equipment depending on the fea‐ ends a call (ends the Voice Control System) tures: Telephone Conducting a dialog with the Voice Control...
242 Voice Control System Application-specific voice commands are Specific function: say voice commands for If a station list entry is not recognized: only available for the active application. the desired function, e.g. Help telephone. say the Read out station list voice command. Information on the language setting Notes on how to improve speech quality Essential voice commands...
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Voice Control System 243 Telephone voice commands Voice command Function Call <Name> Makes a phone call. All address book names are available. Search for contact <Name> Searches for and displays a contact. All address book names are available. Outgoing calls Displays the last call Redial Selects the last phone number dialed...
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244 Voice Control System Voice command Function To switch to the previous station Previous station To save a station in the station list Save station To display the names of all receivable stations Show station list To listen to the names of all receivable stations Read out station list To switch the traffic information service on/off Traffic information on...
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Voice Control System 245 Media player voice commands Voice command Function Play <Tracks> The names of all available tracks, albums, artists, composers, genres or playlists are accepted dur‐ ing the search. Play <Albums> Play <Artists> Play<Composers> Play <Genres> Play <Playlists> Media search <Track>...
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246 Voice Control System Voice command Function Available albums, artists, composers, genres, tracks or playlists are searched for. Show all albums Show all artists Show all composers Show all genres Show all tracks Show all playlists Next track To select the next track To select the previous track Previous track To switch the random track list on/off...
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Voice Control System 247 Message voice commands Voice command Function Text message to <Name> To create a message. All address book names are available. Reply To reply to a message Forward text message To forward a message Overview of vehicle voice commands You can use the vehicle voice commands to directly call up the corresponding menus for the vehicle settings.
248 Multimedia system Display button shows volume, current vol‐ Overview and operation ume when setting the volume or mute Overview of the multimedia system Press the display button: switches the multi‐ media system on/off & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ Touchpad mation systems and communications equipment...
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Multimedia system 249 Automatic temperature-controlled switch- Central control elements overview Multimedia system button group on the off feature: if the temperature is too high, the steering wheel ( page 225) → brightness is initially reduced automatically. The Media display display may then switch off completely for a Main function button group ( page 253) →...
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250 Multimedia system Touch Control To select a menu item: swipe up, down, left or right on Touch Control 2. Operating Touch Control Press Touch Control 2. To move the digital map: swipe in any direction. Setting the sensitivity for the Touch Control Multimedia system: System w Input...
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Multimedia system 251 Turn 3 counter-clockwise or clockwise. Slide 1 left or right. Slide 4 up or down. Slide 2 diagonally. Press 7 briefly or press and hold. Touchpad Operating the touchpad Requirements: The multimedia system is equipped with a touchpad.
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252 Multimedia system Setting the sensitivity for the touchpad Activating/deactivating haptic operating Calls up main functions and favorites feedback on the touchpad Multimedia system: Touchpad Multimedia system: System w Input You can navigate in menus and lists via touch- System w Input Select Touchpad...
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Multimedia system 253 To hide the control menu: swipe down with Vehicle % button two fingers. The swipe must start in the Calls up the telephone System Settings upper area of the touchpad. Ø button add your own favorites ( page 253) →...
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254 Multimedia system Navigate downwards twice. Navigate downwards once. Navigate downwards once. The Favorites menu appears. Select a favorite. Select a favorite. Select Favorite. Navigate downwards once. Navigate downwards once. The categories are displayed. The Favorites menu appears. The Favorites menu appears. Select a category.
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Multimedia system 255 To mute: press volume control 1. during a navigation announcement The 8 symbol appears in the status line The volume of the navigation announce‐ of the media display. ment changes in accordance with the vol‐ ume of the current media source. You will also hear traffic announcements and navigation announcements even when the during a telephone call...
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256 Multimedia system Entering characters Use the character input function in the following On the touchpad (if available): select the situations, for example: characters in the character bar. Using the character input function Renaming a favourite & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ Entering a POI or address Write the characters on the touch-sensitive mation systems and communications...
Multimedia system 257 Example: renaming favorites To delete a character: swipe left when the On: press a button, %, for example. cursor is located in the input line. Display design To confirm the entry: press the touchpad. Select Day/Night Design. To finish character entry: swipe upwards.
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258 Multimedia system Time and date Select a time zone. Setting the time and date format The time zone set is displayed after Time Multimedia system: Setting the time and date automatically Zone:. System & Time and Date Multimedia system: Format Setting summer time System...
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Multimedia system 259 Connectivity Internet connection Select Yes. ® Android Auto is closed and Bluetooth listening to music via Bluetooth ® audio Switching transmission of the vehicle posi‐ deactivated. page 335) tion on/off → Multimedia system: transferring business cards (vCards) into the Wi-Fi vehicle System...
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260 Multimedia system WPS PBC Connecting the multimedia system with a All devices support a security key as a device via Wi-Fi means of connection. The connection to a secure Wi-Fi network is This function is available if a HERMES communi‐ made by pressing a button (push button).
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Multimedia system 261 Device has already been connected: Select Set Up Hotspot. Select Continue in the multimedia system. To automatically connect: highlight a Wi-Fi Highlight Connect Device to Vehicle Hotspot. Connecting using a security key network in the list. Generating a WPS PIN Select Connect Device to Vehicle Hotspot.
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262 Multimedia system Managing COMAND Touch devices Authorizing a connected device Activating/deactivating child safety lock Select Authorize a New Device. Multimedia system: Requirements: The devices already connected are displayed. The COMAND Touch app is installed on the System Parental Control Select Continue Using Connected Devices.
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Display, switch the Additional Speedometer Current vehicle settings can be edited after Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of display on O. the import. data. Exporting Data import and export Requirements: If PIN protection is activated, your PIN is reques‐...
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Alternatively, you can have PIN protection multimedia system and on the server. This Select Change Settings. reset at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ ensures that the latest user profiles are always Confirm with the PIN. ter. available.
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Multimedia system 265 Select Automatic Synchronization. Setting user profile options Software update Multimedia system: Activate O or deactivate ª the function. Source of the Update type System g Personalization update For more information about importing/ exporting user profiles . Highlight a profile. Updates via mobile Navigation map, sys‐...
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Further information about software updates can later time ( page 266). → Activating the software update be found at http://me.mercedes-benz.com Restart the system. If the download is completed and the update is Performing a software update ready for installation, you will be informed of this Function of important system updates after the next ignition cycle, for example.
Please consult a qualified specialist workshop to If you have forgotten your PIN, an authorized resolve the problem. Mercedes-Benz Center can deactivate the Setting Track Race PIN protection for you. Multimedia system: Reset function...
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268 Multimedia system To finish track recording, select Stop or cross Displaying the analysis the starting line again. Select times. Enter the weather and the track name. An overview of all the driven times appears. Select a track. Searching by track name The following data is displayed: Select tracks.
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Multimedia system 269 Engine oil/tire temperature Highlight the desired recording. Measurement can be stopped early by selecting Stop or by stopping the vehicle. Based on the analysis you can check and opti‐ Select Ü options. mize driving characteristics for any position on Select Weather or Delete.
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270 Multimedia system Storing and calling up measurement values parameters can be selected that are to be Multimedia system: When a measurement has been completed or shown in the display. Vehicle TRACK PACE Options canceled, the measured time can be stored. For example: Setting driver profiles After a measurement, select...
Multimedia system 271 number of Track Races, Drag Races and Select a device that is already authorized. laps driven The device is de-authorized. Select a setting. maximum speed Setting the TRACK PACE display in the head- Activating/deactivating additional informa‐ up display Connecting a mobile device via the TRACK tion PACE app...
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272 Multimedia system ENERGIZING comfort program overview Program overview Program Function Refresh Can make targeted changes to the interior climate to refresh vehicle occupants. Cooling airflow and ioniza‐ tion purify the air. The vehicle interior is illuminated with cool colors and the seats are ventilated. Warmth Can increase the comfort level of the occupants.
Multimedia system 273 Please note that the available programs and Configuring a program Navigation the associated functions are dependent on Call up further options Ü for the desired Switching navigation on your vehicle equipment. Depending on your program. equipment, fewer functions may be availa‐ Multimedia system: Switch the functions included in the program ble.
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274 Multimedia system If a climate control setting is changed, a cli‐ Multimedia system: mate bar appears briefly. Navigation Slide the controller to the right. To show or hide lower menu levels, swipe or Showing/hiding the navigation menu slide to the left or right as many times as necessary.
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The service has been activated at an author‐ City, POI name Select ª Enter Destination ized Mercedes-Benz Center. The state or province in which the vehicle is To switch to handwriting recognition: Further information can be found at: http:// located is set 1.
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276 Multimedia system Press the touchpad. Enter the online destination or a 3 word If the top line of the character bar is highligh‐ To delete an entry: select % (if avail‐ address in the input line. ted, navigate upwards. able).
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Multimedia system 277 An entry, e.g. POI, can be deleted with Select the destination. Select All Categories and the category. £ in a step-by-step search. Navigate The destination address is shown. If route guidance is not active: the search to the left to do so. begins in the vicinity of the current vehicle Selecting previous destinations position.
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278 Multimedia system Select the POI. Select Yes. If there are already four intermediate des‐ The automatic gas station search begins. The tinations: select in the prompt. Example: setting the search position for the available gas stations along the route or in The selected gas station is entered into posi‐...
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Multimedia system 279 Editing intermediate destinations Calculating a route with intermediate desti‐ Filtering displays for contacts nations Enter a name or telephone number, for exam‐ Requirements: ple, into the search field. A destination is entered. Requirements: The destination and at least one intermediate Select ¡.
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280 Multimedia system Entering the destination as a 3 word address locations on the Earth's surface are included If the map is displayed in full screen mode, which do not have a building address such press the central control element. Requirements: as street and house number, for example.
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Multimedia system 281 Setting the map orientation to 2D or 3D Slide the controller to the left or right. The previous or next POI is highlighted on the Highlight Map Orientation: 2D/3D. If route guidance is active, select Start New map.
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282 Multimedia system Selecting a route type A route with a short driving distance is calcu‐ Selecting route options Multimedia system: lated. Multimedia system: Navigation À Route and Position Navigation À Route and Posi- Automatic Traffic Jam Avoidance can be tion Avoid Options Select...
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Multimedia system 283 Using carpool lanes The multimedia system announces the Selecting an alternative route names of the roads that will follow the Multimedia system: Select Number of Occupants in the Vehicle. upcoming change of direction. Navigation À Route and Position Select number.
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284 Multimedia system The prompt Reserve Fuel Do you want to start a Select Yes. Route guidance The service station search starts. The availa‐ search for surrounding gas stations? appears. Notes on route guidance ble service stations along the route or in the Select Yes.
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Multimedia system 285 The road and traffic rules and regulations always Incomplete digital map data There are three phases when changing direction: have priority over multimedia system driving Preparation phase Notes on GPS reception instructions. The correct function of the navigation system If there is enough time between the changes The following driving instructions can be used: depends amongst other things on GPS recep‐...
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286 Multimedia system drops down to 0 feet (0 m) and the current Possible lane vehicle position symbol has reached the In this lane, you will only be able to complete highlighted change-of-direction point. the next change of direction. When the change of direction is complete, Lane not recommended the map appears in full-screen mode.
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The minimum volume can be individually set message appears. Switch Voice Guidance During Call on O or at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. off ª. Via system settings Show the navigation menu ( page 274). → Adjusting the volume of navigation Select System.
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288 Multimedia system Select Navigation and Traffic Announce- Multimedia system: When route guidance begins the following dis‐ plays appear: ments. Navigation Switch Audio Fadeout During Voice Guidance Road Not Mapped message is shown. Select % Cancel Route Guidance. on O or off ª. A direction arrow showing the linear direc‐...
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Previous Destinations Select on the map menu ( page 292). → Mercedes-Benz Apps The current vehicle position is saved to the Highlight one of the previous destinations. door-to-door navigation with Companion app "Previous destinations" memory. To save as a favorite: select ¥...
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Information and are used for route guidance. tion, you can have this service deactivated at an tination address is set as a new destination. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service is unavailable in some countries. The previous destinations and intermediate destinations are deleted. Route guidance to...
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( page 292). → at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center road blocks Displaying traffic incidents via an MB Info call to the Mercedes-Benz warning messages Multimedia system: Customer Assistance Center Navigation Z Options The symbols for traffic incidents are dis‐...
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292 Multimedia system The traffic delay is displayed for the current To select a traffic report symbol: select Map and compass route. Traffic delays lasting one minute or Next or Previous. Map and compass overview longer are taken into consideration. Press on the central control element.
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Mercedes me portal. • Satellite map Navigation The service has been activated at an • Traffic incidents authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You can set the unit of measurement of the Switches the traffic map display on or off map scale ( page 263).
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294 Multimedia system Selecting the map orientation Standard displays symbols of predefined cat‐ Geo-coordinates displays the following infor‐ Multimedia system: egories on the map. mation: Navigation Z Options User Defined allows you to personally select Longitude and latitude Menu the symbols for the available categories. Elevation None switches the display off.
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Map. map can be obtained from an authorized To start: press the Touch Control, the touch‐ Move the map Mercedes-Benz Center. pad or the controller. Overview of avoiding an area To change: swipe up or down on the Touch To search for an area using an address: You can define areas along a route that you Control or the touchpad.
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Further information on the online map update is only be provided by the navigation system in Freeways are always taken into account available at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center conjunction with the most up-to-date map data. for the route. or at http://www.mercedes.me.
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In the event of the following problems, please map menu, switch it on O or off ª number of GPS satellites from which a contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: page 292). → signal can be received...
The service has been activated at an author‐ equipment with the vehicle stationary. Navigation Z Options Naviga- ized Mercedes-Benz Center. tion Info Further information can be found at: http:// & WARNING Risk of distraction from oper‐ Select the topic. www.mercedes.me...
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Multimedia system 299 Further information can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at: http:// www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. Telephone menu overview Signal strength of the mobile phone network Battery status of the currently connected ® Bluetooth device name of the currently...
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300 Multimedia system Two mobile phones connected: changes view ¢ (telephone ready) or w (call active) Text Message between telephone 1 and 2 or Active Call Contacts page 305) One mobile phone connected: Active Call. → Devices page 301) → Recent Calls page 308) →...
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Multimedia system 301 If the codes match: confirm the code on Multimedia system: Connecting a mobile phone (Bluetooth ® tel‐ the mobile phone. ephony) Phone ª Devices Connecting a mobile phone (authorization by Select Connect New Device. Requirements: entering a passkey) ®...
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302 Multimedia system A mobile phone can be operated both as an Multimedia system: audio source as well as telephone in parallel. Phone ª Devices It is possible at any future point to change In the device overview, select a mobile phone the type of connection for the mobile phone which has already been authorized and set already connected and to set this as...
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Further information can be found at: http:// If the mobile phone is authorized on the mul‐ www.mercedes-benz.com/connect timedia system for the first time, it is connec‐ De-authorizing a mobile phone ted after confirming the mobile phone Multimedia system: Using the mobile phone with Near Field Com‐...
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Press the 8 or ~ button on the multi‐ To show all functions, navigate down. tion and transmission volume: http:// function steering wheel. The following functions are available during a www.mercedes-benz.com/connect call: Adjusting the call and ringtone volume Calls End Call...
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Multimedia system 305 Conducting calls with several participants Accepting/rejecting a waiting call Contacts Information about the contacts menu Requirements: Requirements: The contacts menu contains all contacts from There is an active call ( page 304). There is an active call ( page 304).
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306 Multimedia system Downloading mobile phone contacts Enter characters into the search field. Overview of importing contacts Multimedia system: A selection of possible contacts appears. Contacts from various sources Entering more characters into the search Phone Z Options Contacts field narrows down the number of possible Source Requirements Automatically...
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Multimedia system 307 Saving a mobile phone contact Depending on the stored data, the following Source Requirements Multimedia system: options are available: If the sending of ñ Bluetooth ® con‐ Phone ª Contacts Call ® nection vCards via Bluetooth Select the mobile phone contact ó. Send Text Message is supported, vCards Select p.
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® If the PBAP Bluetooth profile is not supported, automatically.) Mercedes-Benz Center or at: http:// the effects are as follows: www.mercedes-benz.com/connect Select an option. The multimedia system generates its own call Some mobile phones require further settings The setting may not be active until the lists.
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Multimedia system 309 Reading text messages To start the dictation function: press on Expanding the choice of words Multimedia system: the central control element. Deleting the selection The app for the dictation function is loaded. Phone i Text Message Recording a new dictation If there was no prior Internet connection, a Reading a text message To leave the menu: select Done.
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Requirements: red to the media display. Disconnect the connecting cable between The Mercedes-Benz Link control box is con‐ the Mercedes-Benz Link control box and the The Mercedes-Benz Link control box supplemen‐ nected with the multimedia system using the multimedia system.
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Multimedia system 311 Apple CarPlay™ tem, it is closed when route guidance is started ® Siri voice-operated control system. You can on the mobile phone. activate the voice-operated control system by Overview of Apple CarPlay™ pressing and holding the ó button on the Connecting an iPhone ®...
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Decline & End. the mobile phone and multimedia system. You must observe the legal requirements for the Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting Exiting Apple CarPlay™ country in which you are currently driving when the connecting cable only when the vehicle is Press the ò button on the multifunction operating the multimedia system.
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Multimedia system 313 Only one mobile phone at a time can be connec‐ The Android Auto app is installed on the Select Decline & End. ted via Android Auto to the multimedia system. mobile phone. Activating automatic start The availability of Android Auto and Android Auto In order to use the telephone functions, the Select Start Automatically...
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The transfer of this data is used to alter how button) phone. This enables you to get the best out of content is displayed to correspond to the driving Mercedes-Benz emergency call system (SOS selected mobile phone services. Vehicle data is situation. button)
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The contract partner's GSM network cover‐ panel ( page 315). → age is available in the respective region. You can also call the Mercedes-Benz Customer The ignition is switched on so that vehicle Center using the multimedia system data can be transferred automatically. page 315).
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The Mercedes me connect accident manage‐ A call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center Regardless of whether you have consented to ment is an extension of the Mercedes-Benz has been initiated via the me button in the over‐...
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Multimedia system 317 information is then sent to your desired Mercedes-Benz emergency call system buying the vehicle) that the Mercedes-Benz service outlet. emergency call system is deactivated. Information on the Mercedes-Benz emer‐ This service outlet will then contact you gency call system Overview of the Mercedes-Benz emergency within 24 hours.
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(e.g. a malfunction with the site. In certain situations data is also transmitted speaker, microphone, airbag, SOS button), a in the voice channel to the Mercedes-Benz Triggering a manual emergency call corresponding message appears in the mul‐ emergency call center.
Information on connecting to the Internet In certain situations data is also transmitted vehicle identification number in the voice channel to the Mercedes-Benz the vehicle drive type & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ emergency call center.
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Mercedes me connect. Contact an authorized The Internet functions can only be used to a limi‐ Mercedes-Benz Center to find out whether it is ted degree whilst driving. possible to purchase data volume in your coun‐ Function of the communication module try.
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Calling up a web page License fees may be applicable. System ö Connectivity & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ Operating Mercedes-Benz Apps using voice Select Internet Status. control mation systems and communications In the case of a connection via the communi‐...
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322 Multimedia system Multimedia system: Web browser overview Calling up web browser options Multimedia system: Con- Con- nect z Browser z Enter URL nect z Browser Z Options Enter a web address. The following functions are available: The function is country-dependent. Refresh Page/Cancel To finish the entry and call up the web‐...
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Enter a URL and a name. The services are country-dependent. Cookies Select ¡. Entered URLs For more information, consult an authorized Deleting a bookmark Mercedes-Benz Center. Form Data Highlight a bookmark. Multimedia system: Select an option. Select p. Radio Þ Radio Source Select Yes.
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324 Multimedia system Internet radio overview Selecting and connecting Internet radio sta‐ Press and hold the central control element tions until an audible signal sounds. Multimedia system: The ß symbol appears by the station name. Radio Þ Radio Source TuneIn Select ß...
Multimedia system 325 Setting Internet radio options Supported formats: traffic conditions. This could also cause you Multimedia system: to lose control of the vehicle. Radio Þ Radio Source TuneIn Only handle a data storage medium Radio Z Options when the vehicle is stationary. The following options are available: Permissible file systems: Select...
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326 Multimedia system Activating media mode Multimedia system: Media à Media Sources Select a media source. Playable music files are played back. Inserting/removing an SD card & DANGER Risk of fatal injury from swal‐ lowing SD cards Gracenote, the Gracenote logo and logotype, SD cards are small parts.
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Multimedia system 327 Multimedia system: Insert the SD memory card into the SD card Removing slot until it engages. The side with the con‐ Media à Media Sources Mem. Press the SD card. tacts must face downwards. Card Remove the SD card. Playable music files are played back.
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328 Multimedia system Overview of the audio mode Active data storage medium Search Full Screen (for video playback) Album cover Playback Control Options Track, artist, album Media Sources Track number and number of tracks in the Sound track list...
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Multimedia system 329 Connecting USB devices Selecting a track in the media playback Playback mode Multimedia system: Select Random Mode - Current Playlist. * NOTE Damage caused by high tempera‐ Media The current track list is played in random tures order.
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330 Multimedia system To hide the playback controls The multimedia system supports the following data transfer rates, playback cannot be guar‐ formats: anteed. Press the % button. Videos up to FullHD (1920x1080) are sup‐ MPEG ported. AVI, DivX, MKV Video mode Copy-protected video files or DRM (Digital MP4, M4V Rights Management) encrypted files cannot...
Multimedia system 331 Overview of video mode Active data storage medium Search Full Screen (for video playback) Album cover Playback Control Options Track, artist, album Media Sources Track number and number of tracks in the Sound track list...
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332 Multimedia system Activating/deactivating full-screen mode Adjusting the brightness manually Composers Multimedia system: If the Automatic picture format is switched off, Videos you can adjust the brightness yourself. Media à Media Sources ® Podcasts (Apple devices) Select Brightness. Select a data storage medium. ®...
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Multimedia system 333 MP3 player Switching to Media Interface Select a media device. Multimedia system: Playable music files are played back. USB devices Media à Media Sources For details and a list of supported devices, visit Connect a data storage medium to the USB our website at http://www.mercedes- port ( page 329).
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334 Multimedia system Overview of Media Interface Active data storage medium Search Full Screen (video playback only) Album cover Playback Control Options Artist, track and album Media Sources Track number and number of tracks in the Sound track list...
Multimedia system 335 Bluetooth ® audio ® Before using your Bluetooth audio equipment with the multimedia system for the first time, ® Information about Bluetooth audio you will need to authorize it ( page 336). → Bluetooth ® audio overview Active data storage medium Track, artist, album Track number and number of tracks in the...
® tooth audio equipment www.mercedes-benz.com/connect or from Select ¥. ® The Bluetooth device name of the multimedia an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. system is MB BLUETOOTH XXXXX. Select Add New Bluetooth Audio Device. Select Search from Device.
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Multimedia system 337 Searching for a music track on the Blue‐ Lightly press the NFC area on the mobile Activating Bluetooth ® audio ® phone (see the manufacturer's operating tooth audio device Multimedia system: instructions). Multimedia system: Media à Media Sources If the mobile phone has already been author‐...
338 Multimedia system Calling up the radio station list Switch the function on O or off ª. Radio HD Radio Technology manufactured under Switching on the radio Multimedia system: license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. Radio è Multimedia system: U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and Select a station.
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ID and the current sub‐ These include environmental or topographical scription status. conditions beyond the control of Mercedes-Benz Satellite radio Establish a telephone connection. USA, LLC. Thus, operation at certain locations Information on the satellite radio Follow the service staff's instructions.
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340 Multimedia system Overview of the satellite radio Active frequency band Channel information Sound Logo or album art (if available) SiriusXM Radio Channels Playback Control Category Presets Options Channel name Radio Source...
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Multimedia system 341 Selecting a satellite radio category Setting parental control for radio Setting music and sport alerts Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Radio Þ Radio Source Sir- Radio Þ Radio Source Sir- Radio Þ Radio Source Sir- iusXM Radio è...
342 Multimedia system Activate Artist & Song Alerts track currently playing on the station is automat‐ Sound The alert is set for the current artist or track. ically restarted from the beginning of the track. Tone settings If a match is found, a prompt appears asking Activating/deactivating TuneStart whether you wish to change to the station.
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Multimedia system 343 Adjusting treble, mid-range and bass set‐ Adjusting the treble, mid and bass settings Burmester ® surround sound system tings ® on the Burmester surround sound system ® Information about the Burmester surround Multimedia system: Multimedia system: sound system Media à...
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344 Multimedia system To exit the menu: press the % button. Calling up the sound menu in the Activating/deactivating volume adjustment ® ® Burmester high-end 3D surround sound in the Burmester high-end 3D surround Switching surround sound on/off in the system sound system ®...
Media à Sound VIP Seat Media (three to five menus) Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its This setting optimizes the sound playback for the System settings (four menus) vehicles to the state of the art. selected seat position.
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346 Multimedia system Displays and functions in the status line Tap the touchscreen twice in rapid succes‐ Displaying AMG dynamic data The date, time and current settings are dis‐ sion. Rear touchscreen: played. To call up the main menu: in any menu, Simultaneously press left and right on the Dynamic Data should be selected.
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Multimedia system 347 If no area is selected then the settings apply Setting the roller sunshade To select a playback option: set the play‐ for the whole vehicle. back option via the MIX symbols. Requirements: Normal track sequence To set the intensity: move the control knob The vehicle is equipped with a panoramic between and 10.
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348 Multimedia system Adjusting the equalizer Setting seat-specific sound optimization Easy Listening (high-end sound system) Rear touchscreen: Live Rear touchscreen: Media Equalizer Surround Media VIP Seat To adjust the treble, mid and bass: move 3D sound The setting optimizes the sound playback for the the control knob between and 10.
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Multimedia system 349 Move the control knob between 1 min Select the current temperature value, e.g. Switching ionization on/off Ionization can be switched on/off in the climate min. control bar. The climate control bar appears in Move the control knob between and HI.
In the event of frequent cold start phases * NOTE Premature wear through failure to and/or loads. observe service due dates Mercedes-Benz recommends avoiding such Examples of arduous operating conditions: operating conditions. Service work which is not carried out at the regular city driving with frequent intermedi‐...
Maintenance and care 351 frequent operation in mountainous terrain or Engine compartment & WARNING Danger of burns when open‐ on poor road surfaces ing the hood Opening/closing the hood when the engine is often left idling for long If you open the hood when the engine has periods &...
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352 Maintenance and care Never touch the danger zone surround‐ Let the engine cool down and only ing moving component parts, e.g. the touch the component parts described rotation area of the fan. as follows. Remove jewelry and watches. & WARNING Risk of injury from using the Keep items of clothing and hair away windshield wipers while the engine hood from moving parts.
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Maintenance and care 353 Engine oil Engine Oil Level OK and the bar display for indicating the oil level on the multifunction Checking the engine oil level using the on- display is green and is between "min" and board computer "max": the oil level is correct.
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354 Maintenance and care Close the hood. * NOTE Engine damage caused by an incorrect oil filter, incorrect oil or addi‐ Adding engine oil tives & WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐ Do not use engine oils or oil filters ponent parts in the engine compartment which do not correspond to the specifi‐...
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Maintenance and care 355 Checking coolant level & WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐ ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain component parts in the engine com‐ partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the cooler and parts of the exhaust system. Let the engine cool down and only touch the component parts described as follows.
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If necessary, add coolant that has been Before opening the hood, allow the approved for Mercedes-Benz. engine to cool down. Further information on coolant In the event of a fire in the engine com‐ page 424).
Maintenance and care 357 the side windows and sliding sunroof are Information on using a power washer Cleaning and care completely closed. Information on washing the vehicle in a car & WARNING Risk of accident when using the blower for the ventilation/heating is wash high-pressure cleaning equipment with switched off.
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358 Maintenance and care Vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your Do not point the nozzle of the power washer Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using vehicle are covered with a decorative foil. directly at sensitive parts such as tires, slits, a soft car sponge.
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Maintenance and care 359 Notes on paintwork/matte finish paintwork care Observe the following information: Cleaning and care Avoiding paintwork damage Paintwork Insect remains: soak with insect remover and rinse off the Do not attach stickers, films or similar. treated areas afterwards. Remove dirt immediately, where possible.
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360 Maintenance and care Cleaning and care Avoiding paintwork damage Matte finish Only use care products approved for Mercedes-Benz. Do not polish the vehicle and alloy wheels. Only use car washes that correspond to the latest engi‐ neering standards. Do not use car wash programs with a final hot wax treat‐...
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If there is dirt on the finish or if the decorative foil is dull: use the Paint Cleaner recommended and approved for Mercedes-Benz. oily products Insect remains: soak with insect remover and rinse off the treated Do not use polish on matte decorative foil.
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Windows Clean the windows on the inside and outside using a damp Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-based cleaning cloth and cleaning agents recommended by Mercedes-Benz. agents to clean the inside of windows. Wiper blades Fold out the wiper blades and clean them using a damp cloth.
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Clean the rear wing with a soft car sponge and mild clean‐ ing agent, e.g. car shampoo. Retract the rear wing completely after drying page 194). → Tailpipes Clean with cleaning agents recommended by Mercedes-Benz, Do not use acidic cleaning agents. particularly in the winter and after washing the vehicle.
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Clean with a damp microfiber cloth. Do not attach stickers, films or similar materials. For heavy soiling: use care product recommended for Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or sun cream to Mercedes-Benz. come in contact with the plastic trim.
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Do not allow the leather to become too damp. seat covers Leather care: use leather care agents that have been rec‐ Do not use a microfiber cloth. ommended for Mercedes-Benz. DINAMICA seat cov‐ Clean with a damp cloth. Do not use a microfiber cloth.
366 Breakdown assistance Open safety vest bag and pull out the The requirements defined by the legal standard Emergency are only fulfilled if the safety vest is the correct safety vest. Removing the safety vest size and is fully closed. There are also safety vest compartments in The safety vests are located in the safety vest the rear door stowage compartments in...
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Breakdown assistance 367 All vehicles: change the wheel Alternatively, consult a qualified spe‐ smoke which smells like rubber page 410). → cialist workshop. ® continuous ESP intervention cracks in tire side walls Tires with run-flat characteristics: Notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat tire) Observe the information and warning After driving in emergency mode have notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat...
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368 Breakdown assistance TIREFIT kit storage location If a pressure loss warning message appears in Tire inflation compressor the multifunction display: Gloves (depending on the vehicle equipment) The TIREFIT kit is located under the cargo com‐ Check the tire for damage. partment floor.
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Breakdown assistance 369 Affix part of the TIREFIT sticker to the & WARNING Risk of injury and poisoning * NOTE Overheating due to the tire infla‐ instrument cluster within the driver's field of from tire sealant tion compressor running too long vision.
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370 Breakdown assistance If, after ten minutes, a tire pressure of Push the plug of hose into flange Press on and off switch on the tire infla‐ 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has not been ach‐ tire sealant bottle until the plug engages. tion compressor.
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Have the tire sealant bottle disposed of Do not exceed the maximum speed professionally, e.g. at an authorized limit with a tire that has been repaired In cases such as the one mentioned above, con‐ Mercedes-Benz Center. using tire sealant. tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or...
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery release button next to manometer 2. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends can, for example, lead to a short circuit. This that you only use batteries which have been tes‐ can lead to function restrictions in safety-rel‐...
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Breakdown assistance 373 Benz. These batteries provide increased impact Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or protection to prevent vehicle occupants from clothing. suffering acid burns should the battery be dam‐ Do not lean over the battery. aged in the event of an accident. Dispose of batteries in an Do not inhale battery gases.
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Never place metal objects or tools on a Alternatively: connect the battery to a bat‐ battery. tery charger approved by Mercedes-Benz or When connecting and disconnecting the consult a qualified specialist workshop to battery, you must observe the descri‐...
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Breakdown assistance 375 All vehicles When giving starting assistance, always & WARNING Risk of explosion from a fro‐ make sure that you only connect bat‐ zen battery * NOTE Damage caused by numerous or tery terminals with identical polarity. A discharged battery may freeze at tempera‐ extended attempts to start the engine During starting assistance, you must tures slightly above or below freezing point.
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The transmission is in position j. Only use battery chargers tested and The ignition and all electrical consumers are approved for Mercedes-Benz. switched off. Read the battery charger's operating instruc‐ The hood is open. tions before charging the battery.
2. Connect the negative pole of the donor bat‐ approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. tery and ground point of your own vehicle Further information can be obtained at a quali‐...
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378 Breakdown assistance For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both * NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow‐ axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar sys‐ ing away incorrectly tems. Observe the instructions and notes on towing away.
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Breakdown assistance 379 Towing the vehicle with both axles on the the permissible gross mass of your own * NOTE Damage due to towing away at ground vehicle. excessively high speeds or over long dis‐ tances Observe the notes on the permitted towing If a vehicle must be tow started or towed away, methods ( page 377).
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380 Breakdown assistance Do not activate the HOLD function. in position j in the event of damage to the Make sure that the steering wheel can electrical system. To shift to i, provide the Deactivate Active Brake Assist ( page 174). move freely, before towing the vehicle →...
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Breakdown assistance 381 Secure the vehicle on all four wheels after Towing eye storage location vehicle/trailer combination may start to skid. loading. Consequently, you could lose control of your vehicle. 4MATIC vehicles/vehicles with automatic transmission When transporting, ensure that: The vehicle has been loaded onto the transporter correctly The vehicle is secured at all four wheels with suitable tensioning...
Vehicles with automatic transmission must Only use fuses that have been approved bumper when you remove the towing eye. not be tow-started. by Mercedes-Benz and which have the correct fuse rating. * NOTE Damage due to incorrect use of Electrical fuses...
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If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the Opening and closing the fuse box in the engine compartment cause traced and rectified at a qualified special‐ ist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Requirements: Center. You need a dry cloth and a screwdriver.
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Opening and closing the fuse box in the cockpit The fuse box is on the side of the dashboard under a cover. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ Remove any existing moisture from the fuse Open cover in the direction of the arrow ter for further information.
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Breakdown assistance 385 Remove cover 1. The fuse allocation chart is on the side of the fuse box.
Mercedes-Benz. & WARNING Risk of accident from dam‐ Visual check of the tire tread depth and the Thus, you should regularly check the aged tires tire contact surface across the entire width.
Wheels and tires 387 vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains This could cause damage to the vehicle or with the same quality standard. the tires. If snow chains are installed, the maximum Never mount snow chains on the front permissible speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
388 Wheels and tires Tire pressure which is too low can cause: Tire pressure before embarking on a longer journey Tire defects as a result of overheating Notes on tire pressure if operating conditions change, e.g. off- road driving Impaired handling characteristics &...
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Inspect the tire for signs of foreign cold. Conditions for cold tires: caps specifically approved by objects. Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto The vehicle has been parked with the tires Check whether the wheel or valve has a the tire valve.
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390 Wheels and tires Maximum tire pressure ( page 400) → Checking tire pressures manually Read the tire pressure for the current operat‐ ing conditions from the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure table. Observe the notes on tire pressure. Remove the valve cap of the tire to be checked.
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Wheels and tires 391 Further related subjects: tire pressure table, you need to determine the system is not operating properly. The Notes on tire pressure ( page 388) the proper tire pressure for those tires. TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with →...
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392 Wheels and tires The system checks the tire pressure and the tire In most cases, the tire pressure monitoring sys‐ On-board computer: temperature of the tires installed on the vehicle tem will automatically update the new reference Service Tires by means of a tire pressure sensor.
Wheels and tires 393 ing condition ( page 389). Observe the The wheels or tires have been changed or Radio equipment approval of the tire pres‐ → sure monitoring system notes on tire temperature ( page 388). newly installed. → The values displayed in the multifunction dis‐...
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394 Wheels and tires Recommended tire pressures for cold impair the steering and handling characteris‐ tires. The recommended tire pressures are tics and lead to brake failure. valid for the maximum permissible load and Observe the load-bearing capacity of up to the maximum permissible vehicle the tires.
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Wheels and tires 395 Step 1: locate the statement "The combined rying. For safety reasons, this weight may not Tire pressure table ( page 389) → weight of occupants and load should never safely exceed the available cargo and lug‐ Vehicle identification plate exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs."...
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396 Wheels and tires Step 1 Example 1 Example 2 Combined maximum weight of occupants and 1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) load (data from the Tire and Loading Information placard) Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants) Distribution of the occupants Front: 2...
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Wheels and tires 397 Step 3 Example 1 Example 2 Permissible load (maximum gross vehicle weight 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 750 lbs (340 kg) = 750 lbs 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 200 lbs (91 kg) = 1300 lbs rating from the Tire and Loading Information (340 kg) (589 kg)
398 Wheels and tires Manufacturer Tire labeling Characteristics of the tire ( page 401) → Overview of tire labeling Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index ( page 401) → Tire name The data shown in the image is example data.
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Wheels and tires 399 and one-half times as well on the government sure of all tires including the spare * NOTE Damage to the drivetrain from test track as a tire graded 100. wheel. wheelspin The relative performance of tires depends upon Adjust the tire pressure as necessary.
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400 Wheels and tires Tire size: identifier describes the tire The data shown in the image is example data. size. Maximum tire load is the maximum permissi‐ Tire type code: tire type code can be ble weight for which the tire is approved. used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of the tire.
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Wheels and tires 401 Never exceed maximum tire pressure speci‐ Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index fied for the tire. & WARNING Risk of injury through exceed‐ Information on tire characteristics ing the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating may lead to tire...
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Load-bearing index required speed rating from an authorized "LT": light truck tires according to US manu‐ Numerical code that specifies the maximum Mercedes-Benz Center. facturing standards. load-bearing capacity of a tire (e.g. "91" corre‐ sponds to 1356 lbs (615 kg)).
Wheels and tires 403 All-weather tires and winter tires "C", "D", "E": a load range that depends on Index Speed rating the maximum load that the tire can carry at a Index Speed rating certain pressure up to 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR...Y up to 100 mph (160 km/h) Q M+S...
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404 Wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards: a regardless of whether it is actually installed on of the fully laden vehicle (weight of the vehicle uniform standard to grade the quality of tires the vehicle or not. including all accessories, occupants, fuel, lug‐ with regard to tread quality, tire traction and gage and the trailer drawbar noseweight if appli‐...
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Wheels and tires 405 these are installed on the vehicle, but does not without direct sunlight on the tires or the vehicle er's identity code, tire size, tire type code and include passengers or luggage. has been driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km). the manufacturing date.
You can ask for information regarding permitted and accessories which have been specially wheel/tire combinations at an authorized Model approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Mercedes-Benz Center. These tires are specially adapted to the con‐ & WARNING Risk of injury through exceed‐...
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Accessory parts that are not approved for your Only use tires, wheels and accessories that Avoid obstacles or drive particularly vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used have been checked and recommended by carefully. correctly can impair the operating safety.
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408 Wheels and tires Observe the following when selecting, installing For M+S tires, only use tires with the same Tire and Loading Information placard and replacing tires: tread. page 393) → Only use tires and wheels of the same type Observe the maximum permissible speed for Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, (summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended...
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Wheels and tires 409 Rear wheels wear more in the center of the For more information on which tire-change tools Only use tire types that have been tire are required and approved for performing a approved for the maximum road speed wheel change on your vehicle, consult a qualified set and the vehicle.
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410 Wheels and tires Setting up the folding chock The vehicle is not on a slope. The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level ground. Apply the electric parking brake manually. Move the front wheels to the straight-ahead position. Vehicles with automatic transmission: Shift into position j.
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Important notes on using the jack: Position wheel wrench on socket 2. Only use the vehicle-specific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz Using wheel wrench 3, turn hub cap to raise the vehicle. counter-clockwise and remove it.
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412 Wheels and tires The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and tically under the jacking point of the non-slip surface. If necessary, use a large, vehicle. flat, load-bearing, non-slip underlay. The foot of the jack must be positioned verti‐ * NOTE Vehicle damage from the jack cally under the jacking point.
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Wheels and tires 413 Removing a wheel * NOTE Damage to threading from dirt on wheel bolts Requirements: The vehicle is raised ( page 411). → Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a dirty surface. Vehicles with AMG ceramic high-perform‐ ance composite braking system: Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com‐...
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414 Wheels and tires Mounting a new wheel For tires with a specified direction of rotation, an Only tighten wheel bolts or wheel nuts arrow on the side wall of the tire indicates the when the vehicle is on the ground. Requirements: correct direction of rotation.
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Wheels and tires 415 Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger- Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal Make sure to observe the following further rela‐ tight. pattern in the order indicated to 5). ted subject: Specified tightening torque: 111 lb-ft Lower the vehicle ( page 415).
The data stated only applies to vehicles with instructions for installation and use standard equipment. You can obtain further If you operate two-way radios incorrectly in information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz the vehicle, the electromagnetic radiation The operating permit may be invalidated if Center.
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Technical data 417 radio frequency transmitting equipment") when Frequency band Maximum transmis‐ retrofitting two-way radios. Comply with the sion output legal requirements for detachable parts. 2 m waveband (50 W) If your vehicle has installations for two-way radio equipment, use the power supply and antenna 144 - 174 MHz connectors provided in the pre-installation.
418 Technical data There are no restrictions when positioning the Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine antenna on the outside of the vehicle for the fol‐ number lowing wavebands: Vehicle identification plate trunked radio system/Tetra 70 cm waveband 2G/3G/4G Vehicle identification plate (USA only) Permissible gross weight Permissible front axle load Permissible rear axle load...
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Technical data 419 Never exceed the permissible gross vehicle Additional plates weight or the maximum gross axle weight rating for the front or rear axle. VIN in front of the right-hand front seat Vehicle identification plate (Canada only) Permissible gross weight Permissible front axle load Permissible rear axle load Paint code...
Climate control system refrigerant Always store operating fluids sealed in sparks must be avoided. Only use products approved by Mercedes-Benz. their original containers. Switch off the ignition and, if it has Damage caused by the use of products that have Always keep children away from operat‐...
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Technical data 421 Fuel Do not swallow fuel or let it come into If you have accidentally refueled with the contact with skin, eyes or clothing. wrong fuel: Notes on fuel grade Observe the notes on operating fluids Do not inhale fuel vapor. Do not switch on the ignition.
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In this case, in consultation with an authorized Further information on fuel is available at the fol‐ Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed lowing locations: with the cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
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Further information on engine oil and oil filters is Model Capacity qualified specialist workshop. available at the following locations: Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GT 53 9.0 US qt In the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0.
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Thoroughly clean off any antifreeze tected against overheating and corrosion at in the following places: from component parts before starting high outside temperatures. in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for the vehicle. Always use coolant approved by Operating Fluids Mercedes-Benz. at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com * NOTE Damage caused by incorrect cool‐...
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Above freezing point: e.g. MB SummerFit Only use refrigerant compressor oil that Make sure that no windshield washer Below freezing point: e.g. MB WinterFit has been approved by Mercedes-Benz. concentrate spills out next to the filler opening.
426 Technical data Applicable standards Vehicle data Do not mix the approved refrigerant compressor oil with a different refriger‐ PAG oil part number Vehicle dimensions ant compressor oil. GWP (Global Warming Potential) of the refrig‐ The heights specified may vary as a result of the erant used following factors: Work on the climate control system may only be...
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Technical data 427 Height when opened Roof load Model Vehicle length Model All models Height when Mercedes-AMG GT 53 199.2 in opened 4MATIC+ (5059 mm) Maximum roof load 220 lb (100 kg) Mercedes-AMG GT 53 77.0 in (1956 mm) Mercedes-AMG GT 63 199.2 in 4MATIC+ 4MATIC+...
428 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps O Hide display message Calling up stored display messages Display messages On-board computer: Introduction You can select the desired symbol by swiping Service 1 Message left or right on the left-hand Touch Control. Notes on display messages Press the ¤...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 429 Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS and ESP ® are temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be temporarily unavailable. The brake system continues to operate normally. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can ÷...
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430 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction. The brake system continues to operate normally. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can ÷...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 431 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ® is malfunctioning ® ® If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched off.
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432 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive on carefully. Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. * EBD, ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction. & WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP ®...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 433 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, driving systems and driving safety systems will be available again.
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434 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions (USA only) You are performing emergency braking using the electric parking brake ( page 164). → Check that the conditions for automatic release of the electric parking brake are fulfilled. Release the electric parking brake manually.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 435 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Release the electric parking brake automatically ( page 163). → If it is still not possible to release the electric parking brake: Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp is flashing.
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436 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If the battery charge level is too low: Charge the battery. To apply: Switch off the ignition. The electric parking brake is applied automatically. If the electric parking brake should not be applied, e.g. when washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash or when having the vehicle towed, leave the ignition switched on.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 437 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If it is still not possible to release the electric parking brake: Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. &...
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438 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. * The restraint system is defective ( page 33). → & WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to a malfunction in the restraint system If the restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or SRS Malfunction Service might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 439 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. Detection of a restraint system malfunction: The 6 restraint system warning lamp does not light up when the ignition is switched on. The 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey.
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440 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury when using a child restraint system while the front passenger air bag is enabled If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the front passenger air bag is enabled, the front passenger air bag can deploy in the event of an accident.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 441 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions A person in the front passenger seat could then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle's interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit. Make sure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct.
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442 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions PRE-SAFE Inoperative See Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Operator's Manual * PRE-SAFE ® Impulse Side is malfunctioning or inoperative after having already been triggered. PRE-SAFE Impulse Side Inoperative See Operator's Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 443 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ATTENTION ASSIST: Take a Break! À * ATTENTION ASSIST is malfunctioning. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ATTENTION ASSIST Inoper- ative  * The vehicle level may be lowered for the following reasons: You have selected a different drive program.
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444 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Á * You have pulled away despite the vehicle level being too low. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. The vehicle will be raised to the selected vehicle level.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 445 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The AMG adaptive sport suspension system is malfunctioning. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affec‐ ted. Do not drive at speeds greater than 50 mph (80 km/h). Malfunction Drive at Max.
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446 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Active Lane Keeping Assist is temporarily unavailable. Active Lane Keeping Assist Currently Unavailable See The ambient conditions are outside the system limits ( page 220). → Operator's Manual Drive on.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 447 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive on. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle while paying attention to road and traffic conditions and restart the engine.
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448 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * When you establish the electrical connection to the trailer, Active Blind Spot Assist is unavailable. Active Blind Spot Asst. Not Available When Towing a Press the left-hand Touch Control and acknowledge the display message. Trailer See Operator's Man- * Active Parking Assist and Parking Assist PARKTRONIC are malfunctioning.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 449 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Traffic Sign Assist is malfunctioning. Traffic Sign Assist Inopera- tive Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ë * The HOLD function is deactivated because the vehicle is skidding or a condition for activation is not met. Reactivate the HOLD function later or check the activation conditions for the HOLD function ( page 189).
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450 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Active Distance Assist Cur- The ambient conditions are outside the system limits ( page 177). → rently Unavailable See Drive on. Operator's Manual As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again. * Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is malfunctioning.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 451 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Possible causes are: RACE START Canceled You released the accelerator pedal during RACESTART. You depressed the brake pedal during RACESTART. You can try RACESTART again at the next start. Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and...
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452 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Danger of burns when opening the hood If you open the hood when the engine has overheated or during a fire in the engine compartment, you could come into contact with hot gases or other escaping operating fluids.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 453 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level is too low. * NOTE Possible engine damage if you continue driving Stop Vehicle See Opera- Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
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Cannot Start Engine See Switch off electrical consumers that are not required. Operator's Manual Connect a suitable charger approved by Mercedes-Benz with sufficient charge output to the jump-start connec‐ tion point of the 12 V battery ( page 376). →...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 455 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive the vehicle for a while to charge the 12 V battery and the 48 V battery after disconnecting the charger from the vehicle. If the Engine Can Now Be Started display message does not appear after a few minutes: Try to start the engine again.
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456 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Switch off the engine. Add 1.1 US qt (1 l) engine oil.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 457 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * The electrical connection to the oil level sensor is interrupted or the oil level sensor is defective.
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458 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Check Engine Oil Level * NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient engine oil (Add 1 quart) Avoid long journeys with insufficient engine oil. When next refueling, add 1 quart of engine oil. Top up engine oil ( page 354).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 459 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pressure Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: The tires may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase. The tires may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tire traction.
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460 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Do not drive with a flat tire. Observe the notes on flat tires. Notes on flat tires ( page 366). → Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Check the tires.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 461 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The tire pressure monitoring system is defective. & WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning If the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning, it is not able to issue a warning if there is pressure loss Tire Press.
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462 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps SmartKey Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions  * The SmartKey needs to be replaced. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Obtain a New Key  * The SmartKey battery is discharged. Replace the battery ( page 65).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 463 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions  * The SmartKey cannot be detected and may no longer be in the vehicle. The SmartKey is no longer in the vehicle and you switch off the engine: You can no longer start the engine.
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464 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * You are leaving the vehicle when it is in a ready-to-drive state. When leaving the vehicle, switch off the ignition, secure the vehicle against rolling away and take the SmartKey with you.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 465 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions To Deselect P or N, Depress the brake pedal. Depress Brake and Start Start the engine. Engine * You have attempted to shift the transmission out of position j and into another transmission position. Apply Brake to Shift from Depress the brake pedal.
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466 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Switch the transmission to position j. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * The auxiliary battery for the transmission is no longer being charged. Auxiliary Battery Malfunc- tion Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Until then, manually set the transmission to position j before you switch off the engine.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 467 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Transmission position M and the temporary manual driving program are no longer available. The engine power is reduced depending on the overheating. Let the transmission oil cool down by driving defensively until the display message goes out. Trans.
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468 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Ð * The rear axle steering is malfunctioning. The rear axle has no steering capability. When driving in a straight line, the steering wheel may tilt. Rear Axle Steering Malfunc- Continue driving carefully at a changed speed.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 469 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Visit a qualified specialist workshop. * The vehicle's speed is limited to the value displayed. Therefore, the rear wing cannot reach the end position during Rear Spoiler Inoperative extension and only extends as far as is possible.
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470 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The hood is open. & WARNING Risk of accident if the engine hood is unlatched while driving An unlocked engine hood may open up when the vehicle is in motion and block your view. Never unlatch the engine hood while driving.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 471 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ¥ * The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum. Add washer fluid ( page 356). → Check Washer Fluid Lights Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The corresponding light source is defective.
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472 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The Intelligent Light System is defective. The lighting system continues to function properly without the functions of the Intelligent Light System. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Intell. Light System Inoper- ative * The exterior lighting is defective.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 473 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * You are driving without low-beam headlamps. Turn the light switch to the L or à position. Switch On Headlamps * Adaptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning. Adaptive Highbeam Assist Inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
474 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Clean the windshield. Instrument Display Supersport setting Warning and indicator lamps Overview of warning and indicator lamps Some systems will perform a self-test when the ignition is switched on. Some warning and indi‐ cator lamps may briefly light up or flash.
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476 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Brakes warning lamp (Can‐ & WARNING Risk of accident and injury if brake force boosting is malfunctioning ada) If brake force boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal force may be necessary for braking. The braking characteristics may be impaired.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 477 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Red indicator lamp, electric parking brake applied (USA only) Red indicator lamp, electric parking brake applied (Can‐ ada only) Yellow electric parking brake indicator lamp is mal‐ functioning The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
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478 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING There is risk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus severely impaired. The braking distance in an emer‐ gency braking situation can increase.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 479 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions å ® SPORT is activated while the engine is running. ® ® When ESP SPORT is activated, ESP stabilizes the vehicle only to a limited extent. ± & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ®...
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480 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ® is malfunctioning ® ® If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched off.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 481 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Seat belts Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red seat belt warning lamp will light up for six seconds once the engine has started. In addition, a warning tone may sound.
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482 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Driving systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions à The yellow AMG adaptive sport suspension system warning lamp is on. There is a malfunction in the AMG adaptive sport suspension system. Observe the messages on the multifunction display. Suspension warning lamp The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 483 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Power steering system & WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired warning lamp If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardized. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
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484 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Electrical malfunction warn‐ Observe the messages on the multifunction display. ing lamp The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp lights up while driving. There has been pressure loss in the fuel system. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking. Close the fuel filler cap.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 485 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Danger of burns when opening the hood If you open the hood when the engine has overheated or during a fire in the engine compartment, you could come into contact with hot gases or other escaping operating fluids.
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486 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Tires Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one of the tires. &...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 487 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Tire pressure monitoring & WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning system warning lamp If the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning, it is not able to issue a warning if there is pressure loss in flashes one or more of the tires.
488 Index Switching on/off (control panel) ..129 Increasing/decreasing speed ....179 1, 2, 3 ... Requirements ........179 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ..... 166 4MATIC ............. 153 Route-based speed adaptation .... 181 Acceleration Function ..........153 Steering wheel buttons ......179 see Kickdown 12 V battery Storing a speed ........
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Index 489 Maneuvering assistance ...... 215 Additives ..........422 Adjusting the sound focus Parking ..........211 Engine oil ..........422 ® Burmester surround sound system ... 344 System limitations ....... 209 Fuel ............. 422 Adjusting the sound optimization Active Service System PLUS Additives (engine oil) Burmester ®...
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490 Index Air pressure Alarm AMG DRIVE UNIT see Tire pressure see Panic alarm see AMG Performance steering wheel Air vents ........... 133 Alarm system AMG dynamic data see ATA (anti-theft alarm system) Displaying (rear touchscreen) ....346 Adjusting (front) ........133 Adjusting (rear) ........
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Selecting playback options ....329 Anti-theft protection Displaying the service due date ... 350 Track list ..........329 see ATA (anti-theft alarm system) Function/notes ........350 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Anticipatory occupant protection Regular maintenance work ....350 see Qualified specialist workshop ® see PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occu‐...
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492 Index Automatic driving lights ......116 E-SELECT selector lever ....... 149 Notes (starting assistance and Engaging drive position ......151 charging) ..........374 Automatic engine start (ECO start/ Engaging neutral ........150 Replacing ..........377 stop function) .......... 142 Engaging park position ......
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Index 493 Selecting a music player ...... 337 New/replaced brakepads/brake Burmester ® surround sound system ..343 Switching device via NFC ....337 discs ............ 138 Adjusting the balance/fader ....343 Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..138 Adjusting the sound focus ....344 Boost pressure (on-board computer, Adjusting treble, mid-range and bass Performance menu) ........
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494 Index Calls with several participants ..... 305 Paintwork ..........359 Changing gears ........151 Declining ..........304 Plastic trim .......... 364 Manually ..........151 Ending a call ........304 Power washer ........357 Changing hub caps ........411 Incoming call during an existing call ..305 Real wood/trim elements ....
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Index 495 Children Activating/deactivating the synchro‐ Setting temperature (rear Avoiding dangers in the vehicle ..... 49 nization function (multimedia sys‐ touchscreen) ........349 Basic instructions ........48 tem) ............. 130 Setting the air distribution ....128 Special seat belt retractor ..... 53 Air distribution settings .......
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496 Index COMAND Options ..........307 Function ..........175 see Multimedia system Storing ..........307 Requirements: ........176 Selecting ..........176 COMAND Touch Controller Setting a speed ........176 Managing devices ........ 262 Operating ..........250 Storing a speed ........176 Combination switch .........
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Index 497 Data acquisition Definitions (tires and loading) ....403 Digital Operator's Manual ......18 Vehicle ........... 27 Designs Digital speedometer ....... 232 Data import/export ........ 263 Menu (on-board computer) ....227 Dinghy towing Function/notes ........263 Destination ..........289 see Tow-bar system Importing/exporting ......
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498 Index Active Blind Spot Assist Currently Active Lane Keeping Assist Currently ÀATTENTION ASSIST: Take a Unavailable See Operator's Manual ..447 Unavailable See Operator's Manual ..446 Break! ..........442 Active Blind Spot Assist Inoperative ..447 Active Lane Keeping Assist Inopera‐ bAutomatic Headlamp Mode Active Blind Spot Asst.
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Index 499 hCheck Tires ......... 458 5Engine Oil Level Cannot Be TInoperative See Operator's Measured ..........457 Manual ..........432 ¥Check Washer Fluid ..... 471 ?Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle 4Engine Oil Level Low Stop Vehi‐ GInoperative ........442 cle Turn Engine Off ......
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500 Index Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Running ëOff ..........449 ÐRear Axle Steering Malfunction Only Shift to 'P' when Vehicle is Sta‐ Service Required ......... 468 Wait Transmission Cooling ....466 tionary ..........465 Rear Spoiler Control System Inopera‐ #Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Run‐ tive ............
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Index 501 Distance control Switching on ........192 Traffic Sign Assist Camera View see Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Drinking and driving ........ 139 Restricted See Operator's Manual ..448 Distance recorder Traffic Sign Assist Currently Unavail‐ Drive Away Assist ........214 see Trip distance able See Operator's Manual ....
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502 Index STEER CONTROL ......... 170 Drinking and driving ......139 E10 ............421 General driving tips ......139 Driving system Easy entry feature Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..138 AMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐ Function/notes ........96 tem ............
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Starting assistance ......376 Function/notes ........167 Emergency call system Switching off (start/stop button) ..156 Status display (on-board computer, see Mercedes-Benz emergency call system Engine data Performance menu) ......230 Emergency engine start ......382 Displaying ..........149 ®...
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Index 505 Locking/unlocking ......100 Headliner (care) ........364 Heating G-meter (on-board computer, Per‐ see Climate control formance menu) ........230 Handbrake High beam Garage door opener see Electric parking brake Switching on/off ........116 Clearing the memory ......160 Handling characteristics (unusual) ..
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Managing bookmarks ......323 iPhone ® Setting the additional value range ..227 see Apple CarPlay™ Internet connection Warning/indicator lamps ..... 474 see Mercedes-Benz Link Connection status ....... 320 Intelligent Light System Displaying the connection status ..321 Adaptive Highbeam Assist ....118...
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Index 507 Lamp Automatic driving lights ....... 116 see Interior lighting Combination switch ......116 Jack Cornering light function ....... 118 Lamps (Instrument Display) Storage location ........409 Hazard warning lights ......117 see Warning/indicator lamps Jump-start connection ......376 High beam ..........
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508 Index Load-bearing capacity (tires) ....401 Unlocking and opening doors from Map ........... 291, 292, 293 the inside ..........68 Avoiding an area ........295 Loading ............. 102 Avoiding an area (overview) ....295 Low-beam headlamps Bag hook ..........102 Changing an area ........
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Maximum tire pressure ......400 Head-up Display — Calling up stored Accident management ......316 Mechanical key settings ..........97 Calling the Mercedes-Benz Customer Inserting/removing ....... 65 Head-up Display — Storing settings ..97 Center ..........315 Unlocking the tailgate ......76 Operating ..........
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Transferred data ........319 see Telephone Main functions ........253 Overview ..........248 Mobile phone voice recognition Mercedes-Benz Link ........ 310 Restoring the factory settings ....267 Connecting .......... 310 Starting ..........304 Standby mode function ....... 164 Stopping ..........304 Ending ..........
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Index 511 see Route Non-operational time On-board computer ......... 225 see Route guidance Activating/deactivating standby Assistance graphic menu ....229 see Traffic information mode ........... 165 Displaying the service due date ... 350 Standby mode function ....... 164 Head-up Display menu ......237 Navigation announcements Media menu ........
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512 Index Engine oil ..........422 Panel heating Parking lights ........... 115 Fuel (gasoline) ........421 Setting ........... 94 Parking position Notes ..........420 Panic alarm ..........64 Exterior mirrors ........125 Refrigerant (air conditioning system) ... 425 Activating/deactivating ......64 Storing the position of the front- Windshield washer fluid ......
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Index 513 Personalization Power washer (care) ....... 357 see User profile Power windows QR code Pets in the vehicle ........62 see Side windows Rescue card ........... 27 Phone book ® PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occupant Qualified specialist workshop ....25 see Contacts protection) ..........
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514 Index Storing radio stations ......338 Rear spoiler Switching the climate control func‐ Switching on ........338 see Rear wing tion on/off .......... 349 Switching the HD radio function Using the basic functions ....345 Rear touchscreen on/off ..........338 Adjusting the ambient lighting .....
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Index 515 Cooling or heating the vehicle inte‐ Rims (Care) ..........362 Changing direction ......285 rior ............137 Destination reached ......286 Roadside Assistance ......... 21 Starting the vehicle ......138 From an off-road location ....288 Roadside Assistance call Lane recommendations .......
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516 Index Information about Smart Favorites Setting automatic lateral support Seat heating and TuneStart ........342 adjustment ..........92 Activating/deactivating ......93 Logging in ..........339 Setting options ........14 Seat ventilation Music and sport alerts function ... 341 Workout program overview ....92 Switching on/off ........
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Setting the date format ......258 Problem ..........80 see Apple CarPlay™ Setting the distance unit ......263 Size designation (tires) ......401 see Mercedes-Benz Link Setting the map scale Ski/snowboard bag ......... 101 see Telephone see Map Snow chains ..........387 Sliding sunroof SETUP (on-board computer, Perform‐...
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518 Index Sound Speed index (tires) ........401 Station Direct frequency entry ......338 ® see Burmester surround sound system Speedometer Searching ..........338 see Sound settings Digital ..........232 Setting ..........338 Sound focus (premium sound system) Sports exhaust Storing ..........
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Index 519 Door ............ 100 Selecting the suspension setting ..198 Setting the time/date format ....258 Eyeglasses compartment ....100 Setting the suspension level ....198 Switching transmission of the vehicle Glove box ..........100 position on/off ........259 Suspension level Rear armrest ........
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520 Index Tire pressure monitor ......393 Reception and transmission volume ..304 Temperature grade ........398 Vehicle identification plate ....418 Switching mobile phones (Near Field Text messages ......... 308 Communication (NFC)) ......303 Telemetry display Calling a message sender ....309 Telephone menu overview ....
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Index 521 TIN (Tire Identification Number) .... 399 Tire pressure ........389, 390 Tire pressure monitoring system Checking (manually) ......390 (function) ..........391 Tire and Loading Information placard ... 393 Checking (tire pressure monitoring Tire tread ..........386 Tire characteristics ......... 401 system) ..........
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522 Index Maximum tire pressure ....... 400 Unusual handling characteristics ..386 Towing eye MOExtended tires ........ 367 Installing ..........381 Tool Noise ........... 386 Storage location ........381 see Vehicle tool kit Notes on installing ......406 Towing methods ........377 Top Tether ..........
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Index 523 Transferred vehicle data Turn signals ..........116 Android Auto ........314 Switching on/off ........116 Vehicle ............137 Apple CarPlay™ ........314 Two phone mode Activating/deactivating standby Transmission position display ....149 see Second telephone mode ........... 165 Transporting Two-way radios Correct use ...........
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524 Index Starting (Emotion Start) ....... 136 Vehicle electronics Ventilation Starting (Remote Online) ..... 138 Notes ........... 416 see Climate control Starting (start/stop button) ....136 Two-way radios ........416 Vents Switching off (start/stop button) ..156 Vehicle identification number see Air vents Towing ..........
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Index 525 Improving speech quality ..... 242 Warning system FRed indicator lamp, electric Language setting ......... 242 see ATA (anti-theft alarm system) parking brake applied (USA only) ..476 Media player voice commands .... 244 Warning/indicator lamp 6Restraint system warning lamp ... 480 Message voice commands ....
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526 Index Washing by hand (care) ......358 Wheels Selection ..........406 Care ............ 362 Snow chains ........387 Water tank Changing hub caps ....... 411 Speed rating ........401 see Air-water duct Checking ..........386 Storing ..........409 Weather information ....... 298 Checking the tire pressure (man‐...
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Index 527 Windows (Care) ........362 Wireless charging Function/notes ........111 Windshield ........122, 128 Mobile phone ........113 Defrosting ..........128 Wireless vehicle components Infrared reflective ........ 126 Declaration of conformity ...... 24 Replacing the wiper blades ....122 Workout program Windshield Overview ..........
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