The vehicle identification plate, which provides information about weights, including the gross vehicle weight rating, is located on the B-pillar on the driver's side. You can find the valid maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating for your vehicle on the Tire and Loading Information placard.

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Page 5: Contents
Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 29 Introduction ......... 21 Safety ........... 39 Opening and closing ......75 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..95 Lights and windshield wipers ..107 Climate control ......... 123 Driving and parking ......139 On-board computer and displays ..
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Index Safety guidelines ......42 1, 2, 3 ... Side impact air bag ......46 12 V socket Window curtain air bag ....47 see Sockets Air-conditioning system 4ETS see Climate control see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- Air vents tion System) Important safety notes ....
Page 7 Audio menu (on-board computer) ..202 Backup lamp Audio system Changing bulbs ......117 see separate operating instructions Display message ......228 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center BAS (Brake Assist System) ....64 see Qualified specialist workshop Battery (SmartKey) Authorized Workshop Checking .......... 78 see Qualified specialist workshop Important safety notes ....
Page 8 Index Breakdown Central locking see Flat tire Automatic locking (on-board com- see Towing away/tow-starting puter) ..........209 Bulbs Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ..76 Changing bulbs see Replacing bulbs Brake lamps ........117 Cornering light function ....117 High-beam headlamps ....116 California Low-beam headlamps ....
Page 9 Index Setting the airflow ......132 Cornering light function Setting the air vents ...... 136 Changing bulbs ......117 Setting the temperature ....131 Display message ......226 Switching air-recirculation mode Function/notes ......111 on/off ..........135 Crash-responsive emergency light- Switching on/off ......
Page 10 Driver's seat SmartKey ........243 see Seats Tires ..........237 Driving abroad Vehicle ........... 239 Mercedes-Benz Service ....287 Distance recorder ......199 Symmetrical low beam ....108 see Odometer Driving on flooded roads ....165 see Trip odometer Driving safety systems...
Page 11 Index Rear view camera ......186 Emergency release Speed Limit Assist ......190 Driver's door ........83 Driving tips Trunk ..........86 Automatic transmission ....149 Vehicle ..........83 Brakes ........... 162 Emergency Tensioning Devices Break-in period ......140 Activation ......... 41 Checking brake lining thickness ..
Page 12 Index Deactivating/activating (except Front fog lamps AMG vehicles) ........ 205 Display message ......227 Deactivating/activating (notes; Switching on/off ......109 except AMG vehicles) ...... 69 Front windshield Display message ......214 see Windshield ETS ..........68 Fuel ETS/4ETS ........68 Additives ........
Page 13 Index Gear or selector lever (cleaning Inspection guidelines) ......... 293 see ASSYST PLUS Genuine parts ........21 Instrument cluster Glove box ........... 257 Overview .......... 31 Settings ......... 207 Warning and indicator lamps ... 32 Instrument cluster lighting ....196 Handbrake Interior lighting .........
Page 14 Index Locking verification signal (on- Light function, active board computer) ....... 209 Display message ......229 Lights Low-beam headlamps Activating/deactivating the inte- Changing bulbs ......116 rior lighting delayed switch-off ..209 Display message ......226 Automatic headlamp mode .... 109 Setting for driving abroad (sym- Cornering light function ....
Page 15 Index Memory function ....... 105 Mercedes-Benz CONNECT Occupant Classification System Recovering a stolen vehicle ... 272 (OCS) Search & Send ....... 271 Faults ..........51 Message memory (on-board com- Operation ......... 47 puter) ..........213 System self-test ....... 50 Messages...
Page 16 Index Operator's Manual Range of the sensors ..... 179 Warning display ......180 Vehicle equipment ......22 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Outside temperature display ... 197 Problems (malfunction) ....225 Overhead control panel ...... 36 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator Override feature lamp ............
Page 17 Index Rear view camera Roller sunblind Cleaning instructions ..... 291 Opening/closing ......93 Function/notes ......186 Panorama roof with power tilt/ Switching on/off ......186 sliding panel ........92 Rear-view mirror Roof carrier ........261 Roof lining and carpets (cleaning Anti-glare (manual) ......
Page 18 Index Storing settings (memory func- Problem (malfunction) ..... 80 tion) ..........105 Starting the engine ......142 Switching seat heating on/off ..101 SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 141 Sensors (cleaning instructions) ..291 Snow chains ........317 Service menu (on-board com- Sockets puter) ..........
Page 19 Index Steering (display message) ....242 Technical data Steering wheel Information ........346 Tires/wheels ......... 340 Adjusting (manually) ...... 102 Vehicle data ........353 Button overview ....... 33 TELEAID Buttons (on-board computer) ..197 Cleaning ......... 293 Call priority ........270 Important safety notes ....
Page 20 Index Tire pressure Load bearing index (definition) ..335 Load index ........332 Calling up (on-board computer) ..321 Load index (definition) ....334 Checking manually ......320 M+S tires ........316 Display message ......237 Maximum loaded vehicle weight Important safety notes ....
Page 21 Index Top Tether ..........61 Display message ......226 Switching on/off ......110 Towing Type identification plate Important safety guidelines ... 307 see Vehicle identification plate Installing the towing eye ....308 Removing the towing eye ....309 Towing a trailer ®...
Page 22 Index Windshield washer system Adding washer fluid ....... 286 Warning and indicator lamps Notes ..........352 ABS ..........245 Windshield wipers Brakes ........... 245 Display message ......242 Check Engine ......... 251 Problem (malfunction) ....121 Coolant .......... 251 Replacing the wiper blades .... 119 Distance warning ......
Page 23: Protection Of The Environment General Notes
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors: Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts operating conditions of your vehicle your personal driving style Environmental note You can influence both factors. You should...
Page 24: Service And Warranty Information
Mercedes. This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel- Service and vehicle operation evant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of Warranty equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically The implied warranty for your vehicle applies approved for your vehicle.
Page 25: Maintenance
Always have the Service and Warranty Book- sonable number of repair attempts let with you when you bring the vehicle to an Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its author- authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The ser- ized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or...
Page 26: Important Safety Notes
Delivery Program. For details, consult an flammable materials which have become authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to trapped. In the case of damage, contact a one of the following addresses. qualified specialist workshop.
Page 27: Declarations Of Conformity
Introduction If you make any changes to the vehicle elec- approved by the party responsible for com- tronics, the general operating permit is ren- pliance could void the user’s authority to dered invalid. operate the equipment." Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle ! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: comply with Industry Canada license-exempt the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g.
Page 28: Customer Relations Department
Introduction requirements of the next emissions test dur- again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or con- ing the main inspection. tact us at one of the following addresses. In the USA Customer Assistance Center Qualified specialist workshop Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a One Mercedes Drive qualified specialist workshop.
Page 29: Copyright
Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Information on copyright General information...
Page 31 Cockpit ..........30 Instrument cluster ......31 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 33 Center console ........34 Overhead control panel ...... 36 Door control panel ......37...
Page 32: Cockpit
Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel paddle Climate control systems shifters Ignition lock Combination switch Adjusts the steering wheel Instrument cluster Cruise control lever Horn Electric parking brake DIRECT SELECT lever Light switch PARKTRONIC warning dis- Diagnostics connection play Opens the hood Overhead control panel...
Page 33: Instrument Cluster
Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays and controls Function Page Function Page Speedometer with seg- Coolant temperature ments Fuel gauge Multifunction display Instrument cluster lighting Tachometer...
Page 34: Warning And Indicator Lamps
Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page L Low-beam head- M SPORT handling lamps mode in AMG vehicles T Parking lamps ? Coolant K High-beam head- R Rear fog lamp lamps N Fog lamps ® ÷ ESP ;...
Page 35: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu Audio/COMAND display; see the separate operating Selects a submenu or instructions scrolls through lists Switches on the Voice Con- Confirms your selection trol System; see the sepa- Hides display messages rate operating instructions Back...
Page 36: Center Console
Center console Center console Center console, upper section Function Page Function Page Audio system/COMAND; £ Hazard warning see the separate operating lamps instructions 4 PASSENGER AIR BAG c Seat heating OFF indicator lamp c PARKTRONIC Ú Selects the drive pro- gram ¤...
Page 37 Center console Center console, lower section Function Page Function Page Ashtray Stowage compartment with Media Interface Cigarette lighter Socket Audio/COMAND control- Stowage compartment ler; see the separate oper- ating instructions Stowage compartment Cup holder...
Page 38: Overhead Control Panel
Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page u Switches the rear F Roadside Assistance interior lighting on/off call button (mbrace sys- tem) p Switches the right- hand reading lamp on/off Eyeglasses compartment | Switches the front 3 Opens/closes the interior lighting/automatic panorama roof with power interior lighting control off...
Page 39: Control Panel
Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door W Opens/closes the side windows % & Unlocks/locks the vehicle n Activates/deacti- vates the override feature r45= Saves for the side windows in the the seat and exterior mirror rear compartment settings o Opens the trunk...
Page 41 Useful information ......40 Panic alarm .......... 40 Occupant safety ........40 Children in the vehicle ......56 Driving safety systems ....... 63 Theft deterrent locking system ..72...
Page 42: Useful Information
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to Please note that your vehicle may not be accommodate a person with disabilities, con- equipped with all features described. This tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz center. also applies to safety-related systems and USA only: for further information contact our functions.
Page 43 Occupant safety Triggering of Emergency Tensioning Emergency Tensioning Devices for the Devices and air bags front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear During the first stage of a collision, the air bag Seat belt force limiter for the front seat control unit evaluates important physical belts and the outer seat belts in the rear data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel-...
Page 44: Safety Guidelines
Mercedes-Benz Center. Air bag system components will be hot after Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Ten- an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
Page 45: Occupant Safety
If you sell your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz their seat belts. strongly recommends that you inform the For maximum protection in the event of a col-...
Page 46 Occupant safety the event of such a situation will the air bags do not lean your head or chest close to the provide their supplemental protection. steering wheel or dashboard. If the driver and front passenger do not wear only hold the steering wheel on the outside. their seat belts, it is not possible for the air Placing hands and arms inside the rim can bags to provide their supplemental protec-...
Page 47: Knee Bag
Occupant safety bag ; deploys in front of and above the glove The front-passenger front air bag will only box. deploy if: The front air bags increase protection for the the system, based on the OCS weight sen- driver's and front passenger's head and sor readings, detects that the front- chest.
Page 48: Side Impact Air Bag
You should only use seat covers that have impact air bags ; deploy next to the outer been approved for the respective seat by seat cushions. Mercedes-Benz. When deployed, the side impact air bags offer WARNING additional protection of the thorax for occu-...
Page 49: Tor Lamp
Occupant safety The side impact air bag on the front- regardless of whether the front-passenger passenger side will deploy if the front- seat is occupied passenger seat belt is fastened, regardless of independently of the front air bags whether the front-passenger seat is occupied Window curtain air bags : will not deploy in or not.
Page 50 Occupant safety being heavier than the weight of a typical 12- placed in the rear seats whenever possible. month-old child seated in a standard child Regardless of seating position, children 12 restraint or as being a small individual (such years old and under must be seated and prop- as a young teenager or a small adult), the erly secured in an appropriate infant restraint, 45 indicator lamp will illuminate for...
Page 51 Only have the seat repaired or replaced at an with the seat belt fastened correctly authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. in a position that is as upright as possible In order to ensure proper operation of the air with their back against the seat backrest...
Page 52: System Self-Test
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- rest. mends that you only use seat accessories If necessary, adjust the tilt of the passenger that have been approved by Mercedes-Benz. seat backrest. Both the driver and the front passenger An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause...
Page 53 Occupant safety Problems with the occupant classification system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The PASSENGER AIR The OCS is malfunctioning. BAG OFF indicator Make sure that the front passenger is sitting in a correct, upright lights up and remains position.
Page 54 Only use seat belts that have been approved pants in certain frontal (front air bags, driv- for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. er's side knee bag and ETDs) and side (side impact air bags, window curtain air bags,...
Page 55: Fastening
Occupant safety and ETDs) impacts which exceed preset Place the seat backrest in a position that is deployment thresholds and in certain roll- as upright as possible. overs (window curtain air bags and ETDs). Check your seat belt during travel to make Never wear the shoulder belt under your sure it is properly positioned.
Page 56: Releasing
Occupant safety Belt height adjustment You can adjust the seat belt height on the front seats. Adjust the belt to a height that allows the upper part of the seat belt to be routed across the center of your shoulder. Adjust the seat and move the backrest to To raise: slide the belt guide upwards.
Page 57: Function
Occupant safety 60 seconds or until the driver or front passenger have fastened their seat belts. If the driver/front passenger unfasten their seat belt while the vehicle is in motion, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up and a warning tone sounds again.
Page 58: In The Vehicle
Children in the vehicle The front seat belts and the outer seat belts in If the seat belt is also equipped with a seat the rear are equipped with Emergency Ten- belt force limiter and this is triggered, the sioning Devices and seat belt force limiters. force exerted by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant is reduced.
Page 59: Children In The Vehicle
Children in the vehicle passenger front air bag in your vehicle use the proper child restraint recommen- when the system senses the weight of a ded for the age, size and weight of the child, typical 12‑month-old child or less along and secure child restraint with the vehicle's with the weight of a standard appropriate seat belt according to the child seat man-...
Page 60 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you always people or road users. properly secure all infants and children with a get out and disrupt traffic.
Page 61: Special Seat Belt Retractor
Children in the vehicle the District of Columbia once the child restraint system has been secured. all Canadian provinces Installing a child restraint system: Infants and children must always be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system Always comply with the manufacturer's recommended for the size and weight of the installation instructions.
Page 62: Anchors
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint restraint systems is available at any author- systems with which the child is also secured ized Mercedes-Benz Center. with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the child restraint system with the Top Tether belt, if available.
Page 63: Top Tether
Children in the vehicle Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system on both LATCH-type (ISO- FIX) securing rings :. Comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installing the LATCH- type (ISOFIX) child restraint system. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) is a standardized secur- ing system for specially designed child restraint systems on the rear seats.
Page 64: Child-Proof Locks Important Safety Notes
Children in the vehicle Hook Top Tether hook ? into Top Tether WARNING anchorage =. If children are traveling in the vehicle, they Make sure that Top Tether belt A is not could: twisted. open doors, thus endangering other people Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child or road users restraint system with Top Tether.
Page 65: Driving Safety Systems
Driving safety systems vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST (distance from the outside. warning function and adaptive Brake Assist) ( page 64) To activate: press the child-proof lock COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS lever up in the direction of arrow :. page 64) Make sure that the child-proof locks are ®...
Page 66: Important Safety Notes
Driving safety systems This allows you to continue steering the vehi- BAS (Brake Assist System) cle when braking. General information The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched BAS operates in emergency braking situa- on.
Page 67 Driving safety systems and the · distance warning lamp will light WARNING up in the instrument cluster. The distance warning function does not react: Brake immediately in order to increase the to people or animals distance from the vehicle in front. to oncoming vehicles to crossing traffic Take evasive action provided it is safe to do...
Page 68: Adaptive Brake Assist
Driving safety systems sions at low speeds where there is no visible Should you approach an obstacle and Adap- damage to the front of the vehicle. tive Brake Assist has detected a risk of colli- sion, Adaptive Brake Assist calculates the Adaptive Brake Assist braking force necessary to avoid a rear-end collision.
Page 69: Plus
Driving safety systems there is interference by other radar sources automatically within a speed range of between 4 mph (7 km/h) and 124 mph there are strong radar reflections, for (200 km/h). example in parking garages COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS can a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g.
Page 70: Ets (Electronic Traction System)
Driving safety systems keep the vehicle on the desired course within ! Do not tow vehicles with 4MATIC with the ® front or rear axle raised. physical limits. ESP assists the driver when ® pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP Vehicles without 4MATIC: when towing your can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
Page 71 Driving safety systems cally when the driver wants to pull away again. To activate:( page 205). ® remains in its previously selected sta- ® The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the ® instrument cluster goes out. tus. Example: if ESP was deactivated before ®...
Page 72 Driving safety systems SPORT handling mode SPORT handling mode message ® Only deactivate ESP in the situations descri- appears in the multifunction display. bed in the following. To deactivate SPORT handling mode: In the following situations, it may be better to briefly press button :.
Page 73: Adaptive Brake
Driving safety systems ® ® If you deactivate ESP trailer stabilization does not work if ® is deactivated or disabled because of a ® no longer improves driving stability. malfunction. engine torque is no longer limited and the drive wheels are able to spin. The spinning of the wheels results in a cut- EBD (electronic brake force distribu- ting action for better traction on loose sur-...
Page 74: Theft Deterrent Locking System
The alarm is not switched off, even if you Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz close the open door that triggered it, for Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the example.
Page 75 Theft deterrent locking system If the alarm continues for more than 30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call system automatically notifies the Cus- tomer Assistance Center. This is done either by text message or data connection. The emergency call system sends the mes- sage provided that: you have subscribed to the mbrace ser- vice.
Page 77 Useful information ......76 SmartKey ..........76 Doors ............ 81 Trunk ............ 84 Side windows ........86 Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel ........90...
Page 78: Useful Information
SmartKey Useful information WARNING If you attach heavy or large objects to the This Operator's manual describes all SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten- models and all standard and optional equip- tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could ment of your vehicle available at the time of cause the engine to be switched off.
Page 79: Mechanical Key
SmartKey To lock centrally: press button :. To lock centrally: press the & button. To restore the factory settings: press The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks: and hold down the % and & buttons the doors simultaneously for approximately six sec- the trunk lid onds until the battery check lamp flashes the fuel filler flap twice (...
Page 80: Important Safety Notes
In California, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/ You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery. index.cfm. Take the mechanical key out of the Smart- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have Key ( page 77). the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 81 SmartKey arrow until battery tray cover : opens. When doing so, do not hold cover : shut. Remove battery tray cover :. Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery = falls out. Insert the new battery with the positive ter- minal facing upwards.
Page 82: Loss
SmartKey Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You cannot lock or The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control using the SmartKey. function of the SmartKey.
Page 83: Doors
Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine cannot be The on-board voltage is too low. started using the Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior SmartKey. lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary page 301).
Page 84 Doors To unlock and open a front door: pull To unlock: press button :. door handle ;. To lock: press button ;. If the door is locked, locking knob : pops If all the doors and the trunk lid are closed, up.
Page 85: Vehicle
Doors Automatic locking feature Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise as far as it will go to position 1. To disarm: press and hold button : for The door is unlocked. about five seconds until a tone sounds. Turn the mechanical key back and remove To arm: press and hold button ;...
Page 86: Important Safety Notes
Trunk ! The trunk lid swings upwards when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid. The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be found in the "Vehicle data" section page 353). You should preferably place luggage or loads in the cargo compartment.
Page 87: Trunk
Trunk Closing Press and hold the F button on the SmartKey until the trunk lid opens. If the trunk lid is unlocked, pull the trunk lid handle and let it go again immediately. Opening automatically from inside Important safety notes WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust Pull down the trunk lid using handle :.
Page 88: Trunk
Side windows Emergency release If the trunk lid can no longer be opened from outside the vehicle, use the emergency release on the inside of the trunk lid. ! The trunk lid swings upwards when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
Page 89: Side Windows
Side windows cle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Side window reversing feature The side windows are equipped with an auto- matic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks or restricts a side window from trav- eling upwards during the automatic closing process, the side window opens again auto- Front left matically.
Page 90: Convenience Closing Feature
Side windows When you lock the vehicle, you can simulta- Convenience opening neously: You can ventilate the vehicle before you start close the side windows driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to close the panorama roof with power tilt/ carry out the following functions simultane- sliding panel ously:...
Page 91 Side windows If the side window opens again slightly: Immediately pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side win- dow is completely closed ( page 87). Hold the switch for an additional second. If the corresponding side window remains closed after the button has been released, the side window has been reset correctly.
Page 92: Sliding Panel Important Safety Notes
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Problems with the side windows WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.
Page 93: Panorama Roof With Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel WARNING WARNING At high speeds the raised sliding sunroof auto- The reversing feature does not react: matically lowers slightly at the rear. This could to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- trap you or other persons. There is a risk of gers injury.
Page 94: Rain Closing Feature
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel If you press/pull the 3 switch beyond The opening or closing procedure will be stop- the point of resistance, automatic opera- ped. tion is started in the corresponding direc- The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior tion.
Page 95: Resetting
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Opening and closing Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow = until the roller sunblinds are fully closed. Keep the 3 switch pulled for an addi- tional second.
Page 96 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Problems with the sliding sunroof WARNING If you do not reset the sliding sunroof after a malfunction or voltage supply interruption, then the backing up function will malfunction or not work. The sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force.
Page 97 Useful information ......96 Correct driver's seat position .... 96 Seats ............ 97 Steering wheel ........102 Mirrors ..........103 Memory functions ......105...
Page 98: Useful Information
Correct driver's seat position Make sure that seat = is adjusted prop- Useful information erly. Manual seat adjustment ( page 98) This Operator's manual describes all models and all standard and optional equip- Electrical seat adjustment ( page 99) ment of your vehicle available at the time of When adjusting the seat, make sure that: publication of the Operator's manual.
Page 99: Seats
Seats The seat belt should: While moving the seats, make sure that your hands or other body parts do not get under the fit snugly across your body lever assembly of the seat adjustment sys- be routed across the middle of your tem.
Page 100 Seats Adjusting the seats manually years old and under must be seated and prop- erly secured in an appropriately sized child restraint system or booster seat recommen- ded for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see the "Children in the vehicle"...
Page 101: Head Restraints Adjusting
Seats Adjusting the seats electrically restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level. General notes For vehicles with sports seats you cannot adjust the front head restraints or the outer rear head restraints. Adjusting the head restraints manually Adjusting the head restraint height Head restraint height Seat cushion angle...
Page 102: Performance Seat
Seats With this function you can adjust the distance Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support between the head restraint and the back of You can adjust the contour of the front seat the seat occupant's head. backrests individually to provide optimum To adjust forwards: pull the head restraint support for your back.
Page 103 Seats Adjusting the seat backrest side bol- Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the sters ignition lock ( page 141). To switch on: press button : repeatedly To set the side bolsters of the seat until the desired heating level is set. backrest narrower: press button =.
Page 104: Steering Wheel
Steering wheel Problems with the seat heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The seat heating has The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con- switched off prema- sumers are switched on. turely or cannot be Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as switched on.
Page 105: Mirrors
Mirrors Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the Mirrors ignition lock ( page 141). Rear-view mirror Press button : for the left-hand exterior mirror or button ; for the right-hand exte- rior mirror. The indicator lamp in the corresponding button lights up in red.
Page 106: Setting
Mirrors button ( page 103) until you hear a click Make sure that the exterior mirrors are and then the mirrors engage in position. always folded out fully while driving. They The mirror housing is engaged again and could otherwise vibrate. you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual If you are driving faster than 30 mph page 103).
Page 107: Memory Functions
Memory functions Press memory button M ? and one of the arrows on adjustment button = within three seconds. The parking position is stored if the exterior mirror does not move. If the mirror moves out of position, repeat the steps. Calling up a stored parking position set- ting Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
Page 108 Memory functions Calling up a stored setting While the memory function is making adjust- ments, make sure that no one has any body Press and hold the relevant storage posi- parts in the sweep of the seat. If somebody tion button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat and becomes trapped, immediately release the exterior mirrors are in the stored position.
Page 109 Useful information ......108 Exterior lighting ........ 108 Interior lighting ......... 113 Replacing bulbs ......... 114 Windshield wipers ......118...
Page 110: Useful Information
( page 26). Exterior lighting General notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some coun- tries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obli- Left-hand standing lamps gations.
Page 111: Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting Automatic headlamp mode If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to L, the manual settings take WARNING precedence over the daytime running lamps. When the light switch is set to Ã, the low- beam headlamps may not be switched on Low-beam headlamps automatically if there is fog, snow or other Even if the light sensor does not detect that it...
Page 112: Combination Switch
Exterior lighting specific regulations for the use of rear fog Combination switch lamps. Turn signal To switch on the rear fog lamps: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. Turn the light switch to L or Ã. Press the R button.
Page 113: Hazard Warning Lamps
Exterior lighting Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist: The hazard warning lamps still operate if when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active, it the ignition is switched off. controls activation of the high-beam head- lamps ( page 112). Cornering light function High-beam flasher To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine.
Page 114: Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Exterior lighting Extended range fog lamps The extended range fog lamps reduce the glare experienced by the driver and improve the illumination of the edge of the road. Active: if you are driving at speeds below 40 mph (70 km/h) and you switch on the rear fog lamp.
Page 115: Interior Lighting
Interior lighting In particular, the detection of obstacles can Headlamps fogged up on the inside be restricted if there is: Certain climatic and physical conditions may poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This snow moisture does not affect the functionality of dirt on the sensors or the sensors are...
Page 116: Crash-Responsive Emergency Light Ing
Replacing bulbs Manual interior lighting control To switch the front interior lighting on: set the switch to the c position. To switch the interior lighting off: set the switch to the | position or (if the door is closed) to the center position. To switch the interior lighting on/off: press the u button.
Page 117: Replacing Bulbs
Replacing bulbs Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of that these function correctly at all times. vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure Have the headlamp setting checked regularly. that these function correctly at all times. Have the headlamp setting checked regularly. Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types Other bulbs You can change the following bulbs.
Page 118: High-Beam Headlamps
Replacing bulbs Low-beam headlamps (halogen head- lamps) Tail lamps (vehicles with halogen headlamps) Rear fog lamp: P 21 W Brake lamp: W 16 W Remove the cover in the front wheel hous- Brake lamp: W 16 W ing ( page 116). Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise Backup lamp: W 16 W...
Page 119: Cornering Light Function
Replacing bulbs Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise Switch off the lights. and pull it out. Open the hood. Turn bulb ; counter-clockwise and pull it Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise out. and pull it out. Insert the new bulb and engage it to the Turn bulb holder ;...
Page 120 Windshield wipers Windshield wipers Switching the windshield wipers on/off ! Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry, as this could damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has collected on the windshield can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windshield is dry.
Page 121: Windshield Wipers
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have ted inadvertently. This could then damage the wiper blades changed at a qualified the windshield wiper blades or scratch the specialist workshop.
Page 122 Windshield wipers Position new wiper blade : with recess B on lug A. Fold wiper blade : in the direction of arrow = onto the wiper arm, until retaining clips ; engage in bracket ?. Make sure that wiper blade : is seated correctly.
Page 123 Windshield wipers Problems with the windshield wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The windshield wipers Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield are jammed. wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Page 125: Climate Control
Useful information ......124 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 124 Operating the climate control sys- tems ........... 129 Setting the air vents ......136...
Page 126: Useful Information
Overview of climate control systems Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period Useful information during warm weather, e.g. using the con- venience opening feature ( page 88). This This Operator's manual describes all will speed up the cooling process and the models and all standard and optional equip- desired interior temperature will be ment of your vehicle available at the time of...
Page 127 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for climate control USA only To set the temperature ( page 131) To defrost the windshield ( page 133) To set the air distribution ( page 132) To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode ( page 135) To set the airflow ( page 132) To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (...
Page 128 Overview of climate control systems To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode ( page 135) To set the airflow ( page 132) To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( page 129) To switch the rear window defroster on/off ( page 134) when in a tunnel. The windows could oth- Optimum use of climate control erwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn Automatic climate control...
Page 129 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control USA only To set the temperature, left ( page 131) To set climate control to automatic ( page 131) To defrost the windshield ( page 133) To increase the airflow ( page 132) To set the air distribution ( page 132)
Page 130: Climate Control
Overview of climate control systems Canada only To set the temperature, left ( page 131) To set climate control to automatic ( page 131) To defrost the windshield ( page 133) To increase the airflow ( page 132) To set the air distribution ( page 132) Display To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (...
Page 131: Activating/Deactivating Cooling With Air Dehumidification
Operating the climate control systems Dual-zone automatic climate control Only available on vehicles for Canada: use the residual heat function if you want to Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when tion lock ( page 141).
Page 132 Operating the climate control systems Activating/deactivating To activate: press the ¿ button. The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lights To deactivate: press the ¿ button. The indicator lamp in the ¿ button goes out. The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function has a delayed switch-off feature.
Page 133: Indicator Lamp
Operating the climate control systems Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The indicator lamp in Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a the ¿ button malfunction. flashes three times or Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 134: Setting The Air Distribution
Operating the climate control systems Setting the air distribution Setting the air distribution Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- Climate control tion lock ( page 141). Press the É or Ë button repeatedly Air distribution settings until the desired symbol appears in the dis- ¯...
Page 135: Defrosting The Windows
Operating the climate control systems Defrosting the windshield Climate control: turn temperature con- You can use this function to defrost the wind- trol : clockwise or counter-clockwise shield or to defrost the inside of the wind- page 125). shield and the side windows. Dual-zone automatic climate control: turn You should only select the "Windshield temperature control : or E clockwise or...
Page 136 Operating the climate control systems Dual-zone automatic climate control Activate the ¿ "Cooling with air dehu- midification" function. Activate automatic mode Ã. If the windows continue to fog up, activate the ¬ "Windshield defrosting" function. You should only select this setting until the windshield is clear again.
Page 137: Operating The Climate Control Systems
Operating the climate control systems Problems with the rear window defroster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The rear window The battery has not been sufficiently charged. defroster has deactiva- Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading ted prematurely or can- lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
Page 138: Setting The Air Vents
Setting the air vents You cannot use the ventilation to cool the For optimal climate control in the vehicle, vehicle interior to a temperature lower than open the air vents completely and set the the outside temperature. adjusters to the central position. Activating/deactivating Setting the center air vents Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni-...
Page 139: Rear
Setting the air vents Setting the rear-compartment air vents Rear-compartment air vent, left Rear-compartment air vent, right Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel To open/close: turn thumbwheel = up or down. If the control panel in the front is switched off, no air can flow through the rear air vents.
Page 141 Useful information ......140 Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ............. 140 Driving ..........140 Automatic transmission ....146 Refueling ..........155 Parking ..........157 Driving tips ........160 Driving systems ........ 166...
Page 142: Useful Information
Driving Do not manually shift to a lower gear to Useful information brake the vehicle. Try to avoid depressing the accelerator This Operator's manual describes all pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick- models and all standard and optional equip- down).
Page 143: Key Positions
Driving Key positions WARNING Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.: shoes with thick soles shoes with high heels slippers There is a risk of an accident. Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct usage of the pedals. WARNING To remove the SmartKey If you switch off the ignition while driving,...
Page 144: Pulling Away
Driving Release the brake pedal. the engine compartment or in the exhaust system. Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. The electric parking brake is automatically ! Do not depress the accelerator when released ( page 158). starting the engine. The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus- During a cold start, the engine runs at ter goes out.
Page 145: Automatic Engine Switch-Off
Driving Hill start assist is not active if: function switches the engine off automati- cally if the vehicle stops moving. you are pulling away on a level road or on a The stop/start function is automatically acti- downhill gradient. vated each time you start the engine with the the transmission is in position N.
Page 146: Deactivating/Activating
Driving been started automatically for the fourth Shifting the transmission to position P time. When the ¤ symbol is shown in does not start the engine. green in the multifunction display, auto- If you shift the transmission from R to D, matic engine switch-off is again possible.
Page 147 If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it: Consult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high. Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two minutes.
Page 148: Direct Select Lever
Automatic transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine is not run- There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical ning smoothly and is component of the engine management system. misfiring. Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly. Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 149: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission transmission position display ( page 147) The automatic transmission shifts into in the multifunction display. park position P automatically: if you open the driver's door while the Transmission position and drive pro- vehicle is stationary in transmission posi- gram display tion D or R The current transmission position and drive...
Page 150: Engaging Drive Position
Automatic transmission Shifting to neutral N Engaging drive position D When the vehicle is stationary, depress the When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal. brake pedal. Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past to the first point of resistance.
Page 151: Accelerator Pedal Position
Automatic transmission Engaging park position P Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels. Releasing the brakes will allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or tow it. ® If ESP is deactivated or faulty: only shift the transmission to posi- tion N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g.
Page 152: Kickdown
Automatic transmission Rocking the vehicle free This interrupts the power transmission. The vehicle may, for example, roll backwards on Shifting the transmission repeatedly between gradients. There is a risk of an accident. gears D and R may help to free the vehicle if it Never hold the vehicle stationary on uphill has become stuck in slush or snow.
Page 153: Automatic Drive Program
Automatic transmission The automatic transmission shifts to Steering wheel paddle shifters automatic drive program E each time the engine is started. For further information on the automatic drive program, see ( page 151). AMG vehicles Left steering wheel paddle shifter (shifts down) Right steering wheel paddle shifter (shifts In drive program M, you can change gear...
Page 154: Manual Drive Program
Automatic transmission the vehicle pulling away more gently in 5 You can use the braking effect of forward and reverse gears, unless the the engine on downhill gradients accelerator pedal is depressed fully and for driving: increased sensitivity. This improves driving on steep mountain roads stability on slippery road surfaces, for in mountainous terrain...
Page 155 Automatic transmission Upshifting AMG vehicles Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle ! In manual drive program M, the automatic shifter ( page 151). transmission does not shift up automati- The automatic transmission shifts up to the cally even when the engine limiting speed next gear.
Page 156: Manual Drive Program
Automatic transmission Kickdown AMG vehicles: it is only possible to use kick- down in temporary manual drive program M. You can also use kickdown for maximum acceleration in manual drive program M. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. The automatic transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
Page 157: Refueling
Refueling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work- shop immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating.
Page 158: General Information
Refueling Switch the engine off. ! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the fuel system. Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. ! Take care not to spill any fuel on painted Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of surfaces.
Page 159: Parking
Parking Problems with fuel and the fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. vehicle. WARNING Risk of explosion or fire. Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately and remove it ( page 141).
Page 160: Parking Brake
Parking To ensure that the vehicle is secured against Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni- rolling away unintentionally: tion lock and remove it. The immobilizer is activated. the electric parking brake must be applied. the transmission must be in position P and If you switch the engine off with the trans- the transmission position display must mission in position R or D, the automatic...
Page 161: Parking
Parking Releasing When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never Pull handle :. The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus- The function of the electric parking brake is ter goes out.
Page 162: General
Driving tips If the transmission is in position R, the trunk If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a lid must be closed. result of lack of use. If your seat belt is not fastened, the following conditions must be fulfilled to automatically Visit a qualified specialist workshop and release the electric parking brake:...
Page 163: Driving Tips
Warm up the engine at low engine speeds. regular intervals and in accordance with the Avoid frequent acceleration or braking. Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details Have all maintenance work carried out as can be found in the Maintenance Booklet. indicated by the service intervals in the Maintenance Booklet or by the service interval display.
Page 164: Important Safety Notes
This could cause damage to the drive speeds. train. This type of damage is not covered by To achieve a higher value in the categories the Mercedes-Benz warranty. Acceleration Acceleration Constant Constant: Briefly depressing the accelerator pedal observe the gearshift recommendations.
Page 165: Maintenance
If you are planning to have the vehicle time. This may also occur after the vehicle has tested on such a dynamometer, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to been washed or driven through deep water. obtain further information first. Otherwise,...
Page 166: Checking Brake Lining Thickness
Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which correspond to an equivalent quality standard. Brake pads/linings which have not been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not of an equivalent quality could affect your vehi- cle's operating safety. Front wheel...
Page 167: Driving On Flooded Roads
Driving tips Hold test gauge A vertically on brake Winter driving disc : and slide measuring pin ; onto WARNING brake disc :. If you shift down on a slippery road surface in Check which color field ? the arrow on an attempt to increase the engine's braking measuring pin ;...
Page 168: Cruise Control Lever
Driving systems You should pay special attention to road con- Do not use cruise control: ditions when temperatures are around freez- in road and traffic conditions which do not ing point. allow you to maintain a constant speed e.g. For more information on driving with snow in heavy traffic or on winding roads chains, see ( page 317).
Page 169: Deactivating
Driving systems Storing, maintaining and calling up a Setting a speed speed Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has accelerated or braked to Storing and maintaining the current the speed set. speed Press the cruise control lever up : for a You can store the current speed if you are higher speed or down ;...
Page 170: Important Safety Notes
Driving systems If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear a This device complies with RSS-210 of warning tone. You will see the Cruise Con‐ Cruise Con‐ Industry Canada. Operation is subject to trol Off trol Off message in the multifunction dis- the following two conditions: play for approximately five seconds.
Page 171: Driving Systems
Driving systems there is interference by other radar sources WARNING strong radar reflections, for example, in DISTRONIC PLUS brakes your vehicle with up parking garages to 50% of the maximum possible deceleration. If DISTRONIC PLUS no longer detects a vehi- If this braking force is insufficient, DISTRONIC PLUS warns you visually and audibly.
Page 172: Distronic Plus Activation Conditions
Driving systems Activating DISTRONIC PLUS Activating at the current speed/last stored speed Activation conditions WARNING To activate DISTRONIC PLUS, all of the fol- If you call up the stored speed and it differs lowing activation conditions must be fulfilled: from the current speed, the vehicle acceler- the engine must be started.
Page 173 Driving systems Stopping If there is no vehicle in front, DISTRONIC PLUS operates in the same way as cruise WARNING control. When leaving the vehicle, even if it is braked If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in only by DISTRONIC PLUS, it could roll away if: front has slowed down, it brakes your vehicle.
Page 174: Setting The Specified Minimum Distance
Driving systems The electric parking brake automatically press the cruise control lever up : or secures the vehicle if DISTRONIC PLUS is down ; to the pressure point. activated and: Every time the cruise control lever is pressed up : or down ;, the last speed the seat belt is unfastened and the driver's stored is increased or reduced.
Page 175: Deactivating
Driving systems To increase: turn control = in direc- you pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away and the front- tion ;. passenger door or one of the rear doors is DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater open distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
Page 176: Distronic Plus
Driving systems Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti- Select the Assistance Graphic Assistance Graphic function vated using the on-board computer page 204). You will initially see the stored speed for about five seconds when you activate DIS- TRONIC PLUS. Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS General notes The following contains descriptions of certain road and traffic conditions in which you must...
Page 177 Driving systems Obstructions and stationary vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles traveling on a different line. The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short. Other vehicles changing lanes DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for obsta- cles or stationary vehicles. If, for example, the detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle, DISTRONIC DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehi-...
Page 178: Hold Function
Driving systems Activation conditions HOLD function You can activate the HOLD function if: Important safety notes the vehicle is stationary WARNING the engine is running or if it has been auto- When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away matically switched off by the ECO start/ despite being braked by the HOLD function if: stop function...
Page 179: Deactivating
Driving systems Deactivating the HOLD function Conditions for activation The HOLD function is deactivated automati- You can activate RACE START if: cally if: the doors, hood and the trunk lid are you accelerate. On vehicles with automatic closed. transmission: only when the transmission the engine is running and the transmission, is in position D or R.
Page 180: Parktronic
Damage of this sort is not covered by the Take your foot off the brake, but keep the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All accelerator pedal depressed. wheels must remain either on the ground or The vehicle pulls away at maximum accel- be fully raised.
Page 181: Range Of The Sensors
Driving systems The sensors may not detect snow and other objects that absorb ultrasonic waves. Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash, the compressed-air brakes on a truck or a pneumatic drill could cause PARKTRONIC to malfunction. PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on Side view uneven terrain.
Page 182: Deactivating/Activating
Driving systems If there is an obstacle within this range, the Transmission Warning display relevant warning displays light up and a warn- position ing tone sounds. If the distance falls below Front area activated the minimum, the distance may no longer be shown.
Page 183: Important Safety Notes
Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
Page 184: Detecting Parking Spaces
Driving systems Parking tips: WARNING On narrow roads, drive as close to the park- If there are objects above the detection range, ing space as possible. Active Parking Assist may turn prematurely. You may cause a collision as a result. There is Parking spaces that are littered or over- a risk of an accident.
Page 185: Parking
Driving systems system independently locates and measures Always apply the brakes yourself when parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle. maneuvering and parking. Active Parking Assist will only detect parking Stop the vehicle when the parking space spaces: symbol shows the desired parking space in that are parallel or at right-angles to the the instrument cluster.
Page 186: Exiting A Parking Space
Driving systems Park Assist Active Accelerate Park Assist Active Accelerate cedure will be canceled. A sensible parking and Brake Brake Observe Observe Surroundings Surroundings mes- position can no longer be achieved from sage appears in the multifunction display. this position. You will achieve the best results by wait- Exiting a parking space ing for the steering procedure to complete...
Page 187: Park Assist
Driving systems Canceling Active Parking Assist Otherwise Active Parking Assist will be can- celed. You can cancel Active Parking Assist at any Stop when PARKTRONIC sounds the con- time. tinuous warning tone, if not before. Stop the movement of the multifunction Shift the transmission to position D or R as steering wheel or steer yourself.
Page 188: Rear View Camera
Driving systems are no persons, animals or objects in the area Rear view camera in which you are maneuvering. General notes Under the following circumstances, the rear view camera will not function, or will function in a limited manner: if the trunk lid is open in heavy rain, snow or fog at night or in very dark places if the camera is exposed to very bright light...
Page 189 Driving systems Displays in the Audio/COMAND display The rear view camera may show a distorted view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all. The rear view camera does not show objects in the following positions: very close to the rear bumper under the rear bumper in close range above the handle on the trunk lid...
Page 190 Driving systems Reverse perpendicular parking with the an additional operational readiness indicator steering wheel at an angle will appear in COMAND display ;.If the PARKTRONIC warning displays are active or Drive past the parking space and bring the light up, warning displays : and = are also vehicle to a standstill.
Page 191: Attention Assist
Driving systems Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in ATTENTION ASSIST front of the parking space. General notes The white lane should be as close to parallel with the parking space marking as possi- ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long, ble.
Page 192: Speed Limit Assist
Driving systems Warning and display messages in the Speed Limit Assist detects the traffic signs multifunction display with a camera attached behind the top of the windshield. Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on- board computer ( page 206). If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, you will be warned no sooner than 20 minutes after your journey has begun.
Page 193: Blind Spot Assist
Driving systems Information in the multifunction display the road type changes (e.g. highway, coun- try road). Briefly showing detected traffic signs in you have traveled a certain minimum dis- the multifunction display tance without the traffic sign being repea- Activate the Speed Limit Assist warning ted or detected again.
Page 194 Driving systems This device has been approved by the FCC this purpose, Blind Spot Assist uses radar as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar sensors in the rear bumper. sensor is intended for use in an automotive If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the radar system only.
Page 195: Lane Keeping Assist
Driving systems Lane Keeping Assist speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), the indica- tor lamp goes out and Blind Spot Assist is General notes operational. If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assist at speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), then warning lamp : on the corresponding side lights up red.
Page 196 Driving systems the lane markings in the assistance graph- You should always steer, brake or accelerate ics display ( page 204) are shown in yourself, in particular if warned by Lane Keep- green. ing Assist. When Standard is selected, no warning vibra- If you fail to adapt your driving style, Lane tion occurs if: Keeping Assist can neither reduce the risk of...
Page 197 Useful information ......196 Important safety notes ....196 Displays and operation ....196 Menus and submenus ...... 199 Display messages ......213 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......243...
Page 198: Useful Information
Displays and operation times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not oper- Useful information ating safely may cause an accident. For an overview, see the instrument panel This Operator's manual describes all illustration ( page 31). models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's manual.
Page 199: Displays And Operation
Displays and operation The coolant temperature gauge is in the Operating the on-board computer instrument cluster on the right-hand side. Overview Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant tem- perature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). Tachometer ! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as this could damage the engine.
Page 200: Multifunction Display
Displays and operation Left control panel Adjusts the volume Calls up the menu and menu bar Mute Press briefly: Back button Scrolls in lists Press briefly: Selects a submenu or function In the Audio Audio menu: selects a Back stored station, an audio track or Switches off the Voice Control a video scene System;...
Page 201: Menu Overview
Menus and submenus To show menu bar ?: press the = Trip menu or ; button on the steering wheel. Standard display Menu bar ? disappears after a few seconds. Text field = shows the selected menu or submenu as well as display messages. You can set the time using the audio sys- tem or COMAND, see the separate operat- ing instructions.
Page 202: Digital Speedometer
Menus and submenus Digital speedometer From Reset From Reset trip computer is automati- cally reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours or 99,999 miles. ECO display Shift recommendation ( page 152) Digital speedometer Gearshift recommendation : is not given on AMG vehicles.
Page 203: Menus And Submenus
Menus and submenus Change of direction announced without a "From start" trip computer, the values in lane recommendation the ECO display are also reset. Navigation system menu Displaying navigation instructions Switch on the audio system or COMAND; see the separate operating instructions. Road into which the change of direction Press the = or ;...
Page 204: Operation
Menus and submenus To select a station from the station list: Recommended lane =: in this lane you will be able to complete the next change of direc- press and briefly hold the 9 or : tion and the one after that. button.
Page 205: Telephone Menu
Menus and submenus audio drives or data carriers support this When telephoning, you must observe the function. legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving. If track information is stored on the audio Switch on your mobile phone and audio device or medium, the multifunction display system or COMAND, see the separate will show the number and title of the track.
Page 206: Assistance Menu
Menus and submenus Dialing an entry from the phone book Assistance menu Press the = or ; button on the steer- Introduction ing wheel to select the menu. Press the 9, : or a button to switch to the phone book. Press the 9 or : button to select the desired name.
Page 207: In The Instrument Cluster
Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steer- WARNING ing wheel to select the DriveAssist DriveAssist menu. ® ® If you deactivate ESP , ESP no longer sta- Press 9 or : to select Assistance Assistance bilizes the vehicle.
Page 208: Activating/Deactivating
Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Press the a button. Assist The current selection is displayed. To activate/deactivate: press the a Press the = or ; button on the steer- button again. ing wheel to select the DriveAssist DriveAssist menu. When the distance warning function is acti- Press the 9 or : button to select vated, the Ä...
Page 209: Additional Speedometer
Menus and submenus Instrument cluster Maintenance menu Selecting the unit of measurement for dis- tance You can determine whether the multifunction display shows some messages in miles or kilometers. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the Sett Sett menu.
Page 210: Permanent Display
Menus and submenus Setting the brightness of the ambient Press the : or 9 button to select the lighting Speedometer [km/h] Speedometer [km/h] Speedometer Speedometer [mph] [mph] function. Press the = or ; button on the steer- You will see the selected setting: on on off.
Page 211: Interior Lighting
Menus and submenus Vehicle around the vehicle are displayed in orange in the multifunction display. Activating/deactivating the automatic Press the a button to save the setting. door locking mechanism Deactivating delayed switch-off of the exte- Press the = or ; button on the steer- rior lighting temporarily: ing wheel to select the Sett...
Page 212: Amg Menu
Menus and submenus Press the 9 or : button to select Press a to confirm. Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual): Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual):. Reset All Settings? Reset All Settings? message You will see the selected setting: Enabled Enabled appears.
Page 213: Racetimer
Menus and submenus SETUP Displaying the intermediate time Drive program (C C /S S /M M Press the = or ; button to select Interm. Time Interm. Time. ® mode (ON ON/OFF OFF) or SPORT handling mode (SPORT SPORT) Press a to confirm. The intermediate time is displayed for five ®...
Page 214 Menus and submenus key to position 2 or 3 and then press a to This function is shown if you have stored at least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER. confirm Start Start, timing is continued. Press = or ; on the steering wheel Resetting the current lap to select the menu.
Page 215: Display Messages
Display messages Display messages General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's Manual and may differ from the messages shown in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator's Manual.
Page 216: Display Message
Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- gram), BAS (Brake Assist), the HOLD function and hill start assist Currently Unavail‐ Currently Unavail‐ are temporarily unavailable. able See Opera‐...
Page 217 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec- ted.
Page 218: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® , BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. Inoperative See Inoperative See COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST/COLLISION PREVENTION Operator's Manual Operator's Manual ASSIST PLUS may also have failed. In addition, the ÷...
Page 219: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp (USA flashes and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled ( page 158).
Page 220 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes and the yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually.
Page 221 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or release the electric parking brake, the red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
Page 222: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. (USA In addition, the $ (USA only)/J (Canada only) warning only) (Canada lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone only) sounds.
Page 223: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily not opera- Collision Preven‐ Collision Preven‐ tion Assist Plus tion Assist Plus tional. Possible causes are: Currently Unavail‐ Currently Unavail‐ the front bumper is dirty. able See Opera‐...
Page 224: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Adaptive Brake Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE are: Functions Cur‐ Functions Cur‐ rently rently Limited Limited See the front bumper is dirty. Operator's Manual Operator's Manual function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g.
Page 225 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions SRS has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Front Front Left Left Malfunc‐ Malfunc‐ WARNING tion Service tion Service Required Required...
Page 226 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The front-passenger air bag is disabled during the journey, even Front Passenger Front Passenger Airbag Disabled Airbag Disabled though: See Operator's Operator's Man‐ Man‐ an adult a person larger than a certain size is occupying the front- passenger seat If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may inter- pret the occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.
Page 227: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions For further information about the Occupant Classification System, see ( page 47). Front Passenger Front Passenger The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even Airbag Airbag Enabled Enabled See though: Operator's Manual Operator's Manual...
Page 228: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary sys- tem checks have been completed. Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the mul- tifunction display.
Page 229: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is defective. Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Check Front Left Check Front Left page 114). Turn Signal Turn Signal Check Front Right Check Front Right...
Page 230: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The rear fog lamp is defective. Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Rear Fog Lamp Rear Fog Lamp page 114). Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The front left or front right parking or standing lamp is defective. Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Check Front Left Check Front Left...
Page 231: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The active light function is defective. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Active Headlamps Active Headlamps Inoperative Inoperative The exterior lighting is defective. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Malfunction See Malfunction See Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The light sensor is defective.
Page 232: Display Message
Display messages Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant level is too low. ! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine Check Coolant Check Coolant cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. Level See Opera‐...
Page 233: Display Message
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will otherwise be damaged. Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http:// bevo.mercedes-benz.com. æ The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. Refuel at the nearest gas station.
Page 234: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ç There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. æ The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
Page 235: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ë The HOLD function is deactivated. the vehicle is skidding. A warning tone also sounds. Reactivate the HOLD function later ( page 176). The HOLD function is deactivated. When the brake pedal is firmly depressed, an activation condition is not fulfilled.
Page 236: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavail‐ Currently Unavail‐ the sensors are dirty. able See Opera‐ able See Opera‐ function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. tor's Manual tor's Manual the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature...
Page 237: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking Park Park Assist Assist inoper‐ inoper‐ ative ative maneuvers. Active Parking Assist will become available again after approx- imately ten minutes ( page 181).
Page 238: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS is defective. Adaptive Brake Assist may also DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS Inoperative Inoperative have failed. A warning tone also sounds. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS You have depressed the accelerator pedal.
Page 239: Tires
Display messages Tires Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Please Correct Please Correct The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire Tire Pressure Tire Pressure pressure difference between the wheels is too great. Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity ( page 321).
Page 240 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The Warning Tire Mal‐ Warning Tire Mal‐ function function wheel position is shown in the multifunction display. WARNING If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards: a flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
Page 241: Vehicle
Display messages Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Auxiliary Battery Auxiliary Battery The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged. Malfunction Malfunction Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity. Until then, set the automatic transmission to position P before you switch off the engine.
Page 242 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction. Service Required Service Required Do Do Not Not Shift Shift Gears Gears A warning tone also sounds. Visit Dealer Visit Dealer If transmission position D is selected: Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the transmission from position D.
Page 243: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions AMG vehicles: the transmission oil has overheated. Trans. Trans. Oil Oil Overhea‐ Overhea‐ ted Drive on with ted Drive on with Manual drive program M and the temporarily active manual drive Care Care program are no longer available.
Page 244: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Ð The power steering is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds. Power Power Steering Steering Mal‐ Mal‐ WARNING function See Oper‐ function See Oper‐ ator's Manual ator's Manual You will need to use more force to steer. There is a risk of an accident.
Page 245: Smartkey
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster SmartKey Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock. Use the correct SmartKey. Key Does Not Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle Belong to Vehicle The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
Page 246 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ü The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. The vehicle is being driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or has briefly The red seat belt warn- been driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
Page 247: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions $ (USA only) There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. J (Canada only) WARNING The red brake system The braking effect may be impaired. warning lamp comes on There is a risk of an accident.
Page 248 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS, COLLISION PREVENTION ® ASSIST, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP , EBD (elec- The yellow ABS warning tronic brake force distribution), the HOLD function and hill start lamp is lit while the assist, for example, are therefore also deactivated.
Page 249: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions EBD is malfunctioning. Therefore, ABS, BAS, COLLISION PREVEN- ® TION ASSIST, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP , the The yellow ABS warning HOLD function and hill start assist, for example, are not available lamp is lit while the either.
Page 250: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. ® The yellow ESP warn- ing lamp flashes while Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
Page 251 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ å ® , BAS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, COLLISION PRE- VENTION ASSIST PLUS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are ® The yellow ESP not available due to a malfunction.
Page 252: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions F (USA only) Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. ! (Canada only) The red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes or lights up and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake...
Page 253: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions There may be a malfunction, for example: The yellow Check in the engine management Engine warning lamp in the fuel injection system lights up while the in the exhaust system engine is running.
Page 254 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The red coolant warn- If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may ing lamp comes on be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunc- while the engine is run- tioning.
Page 255: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. Check the coolant level and add coolant ( page 285).
Page 256: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tires Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires. The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp WARNING (pressure loss/ With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol-...
Page 257 Useful information ......256 Loading guidelines ......256 Stowage areas ........256 Features ..........262...
Page 258: Loading Guidelines
Stowage areas The handling characteristics of a laden vehi- Useful information cle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle. For this reason, you This Operator's manual describes all should observe the following notes when models and all standard and optional equip- transporting a load: ment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's manual.
Page 259: Eyeglasses Compartment
Stowage areas Eyeglasses compartment Always store objects so that they cannot be flung around in these or in similar situa- tions. Always make sure that objects do not pro- trude from stowage compartments, parcel nets or stowage nets. Close lockable stowage compartments while driving.
Page 260 Stowage areas Stowage compartment in front of the arm- or MP3 player (see the separate Audio or rest (vehicles with automatic transmis- COMAND Operating Instructions). sion) Stowage compartment under the driver's seat and front-passenger seat WARNING If you exceed the maximum load for the stow- age compartment, the cover may not be able to restrain the items.
Page 261: Parcel Net
Stowage areas Stowage space in the rear Stowage compartment in the rear center console To open: fold down seat armrest :. Pull the center head restraint on the rear bench seat into the uppermost position page 99). To open: pull down the top of stowage compartment : by the edge of the handle.
Page 262 Stowage areas Fold backrest : forwards. The vehicle occupant would thereby be pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench Move the driver's or front-passenger seat back if necessary. seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The seat belt can no longer offer the intended level of protection and could even cause injuries.
Page 263: Cargo Tie Down Rings
Stowage areas To open: pull handle : up. Securing cargo Cargo tie-down rings Observe the following notes on securing loads: Observe the loading guidelines page 256). Secure the load using the cargo tie-down rings. Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down rings evenly.
Page 264: Important Safety Notes
Features Features Never exceed the maximum roof load and adjust your driving style. Cup holder ! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Important safety notes only use roof carriers that have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. WARNING This helps to prevent damage to the vehi- The cup holder cannot hold a container secure cle.
Page 265: Sun Visor
Features Cup holder in the rear seat armrest The stowage compartments in the doors pro- vide space for bottles: ! Do not sit on or support your body weight front: capacity up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0 l) on the rear seat armrest when it is folded rear: capacity up to 17 fl.
Page 266: Ashtray
Features Mirror light Example: vehicles with a cover over the stowage compartment Bracket To open: push the lower section of Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket cover :. Vanity mirror The stowage compartment opens. Mirror cover To remove the insert: lift insert = up ; and out.
Page 267: Cigarette Lighter
Features Cigarette lighter 12 V sockets Points to observe before use WARNING You can burn yourself if you touch the hot Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni- heating element or the socket of the cigarette tion lock ( page 141).
Page 268: General Notes
Vehicles without a cover over the stowage com- lines: partment Lift up the cover of socket :. USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007 Socket in the rear-compartment center console...
Page 269: Emergency Call
Features The mbrace system Have the system checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as the following service hotlines: follows: USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Press the W or X button on the mul- Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes tifunction steering wheel.
Page 270: Roadside Assistance Button
GPS system) Wait for a voice connection to the Vehicle identification number Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter. Information on the severity of the accident After the emergency call, close cover :. Shortly after the emergency call has been ini-...
Page 271: Mb Info Call Button
Features Press Roadside Assistance button :. The system has not been able to initiate a This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz roadside assistance call, if: Customer Assistance Center. the indicator lamp for Roadside Assis- The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance tance call button : is flashing continu- button : flashes while the call is active.
Page 272: Call Failed
COMAND for ending a telephone You receive information about operating your call vehicle, about the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center and about other prod- When a call is initiated, the audio system ucts and services from Mercedes-Benz. is muted. The mobile phone is no longer USA only: you can find further information on connected to COMAND.
Page 273: Search & Send
® Google Maps can be transferred via mbrace sent. directly to your vehicle's navigation system. If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehi- Specifying and sending the destination cles with mbrace and activated mbrace address accounts: Go to the website http:// If multiple vehicles are registered under the www.maps.google.com and enter a desti-...
Page 274 ® the telephone application (e.g. iPhone Return to your vehicle at the time agreed Blackberry) upon with the Mercedes-Benz Customer To do this, you will need your identification Assistance Center. number and password. USA only: alternatively, the vehicle can be...
Page 275: Downloading Routes
Depending on what the customer service rep- required. You are then, for example, guided to resentative agreed with you, the voice con- the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- nection is re-established after the transfer is ter or a recovery vehicle is called.
Page 276: General Notes
Features Geo fencing A route can be prepared and sent either by a customer service representative or via the Geo fencing allows you to select areas which mbrace portal on the Internet. the vehicle should not enter or leave. You will Each route can include up to 20 way points.
Page 277: Important Safety Notes
275). garage door opener, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Alternatively, you can call the following tele- phone assistance services: USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes Canada: Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 ® HomeLink hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free...
Page 278 Features Press and hold button B on remote control Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- A until indicator lamp : lights up green. tion lock ( page 141). When indicator lamp : lights up green: Get out of the vehicle. programing is finished.
Page 279: Opening/Closing The Garage Door
Features When indicator lamp : flashes green: pro- same programing steps with this remote graming was successful. The next step is to control. Before performing these steps, synchronize the rolling code. make sure that new batteries have been installed in garage door drive remote con- Release button B of remote control A of trol A.
Page 280: Calling Up
Features Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- tion lock ( page 141). Press and hold buttons ; and ?. The indicator lamp initially lights up yellow and then green. Release buttons ; and ?. The memory of the integrated garage door opener in the rear-view mirror is cleared.
Page 281: Floormats
Features Calibrating the compass Make sure that there is sufficient space for you to drive in a circle without impeding traffic. In order to calibrate the compass correctly, do the following: calibrate the compass in the open and not in the vicinity of steel structures or high- voltage transmission lines.
Page 283 Useful information ......282 Engine compartment ......282 Maintenance ........286 Care ............ 287...
Page 284: Useful Information
Engine compartment Useful information WARNING The engine compartment contains moving This Operator's manual describes all components. Certain components, such as models and all standard and optional equip- the radiator fan, may continue to run or start ment of your vehicle available at the time of again suddenly when the ignition is off.
Page 285: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Pull support strut ? out of bracket A. ! Make sure that the windshield wipers are not folded away from the windshield. You Lift up support strut ? and insert it into could otherwise damage the windshield yellow retaining clip =. wipers or the hood.
Page 286: Engine Oil Adding
You can obtain a list of the engine oils and oil filters tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service center. Damage to the engine or exhaust system is Example...
Page 287 If necessary, add coolant that has been tes- coolant spraying out. There is a risk of injury. ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Let the engine cool down before opening the Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far cap.
Page 288: Maintenance
(see the separate Maintenance touch only the components described in the Booklet). following. You can obtain further information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at WARNING http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). Windshield washer concentrate is highly flam- The ASSYST PLUS service interval display mable.
Page 289: Care
Further information Serv. Serv. menu. can be obtained at a qualified specialist work- Press the 9 or : button to select the shop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ASSYST PLUS ASSYST PLUS submenu and confirm by ter. pressing the a button.
Page 290: Car Wash
Use care products and cleaning agents rec- ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Otherwise, the vehicle might be damaged. You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car wash from the very start.
Page 291: Paint
! Do not park the vehicle for an extended mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. period straight after cleaning it, particularly This is the case approximately every three to...
Page 292: Matte Finish
There is a risk of Use only insect remover and car shampoo injury. from the range of approved Mercedes-Benz Always switch off the windshield wipers and care products. the ignition before cleaning the windshield or...
Page 293: Exterior Lights
Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals in the exterior mirror housing using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or clean- ing cloths.
Page 294: Display
! Do not affix the following to plastic surfa- Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product ces: tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. stickers ! AMG vehicles with black exhaust pipes: films do not use chrome polish to polish black chromed screens.
Page 295: Gear Or Selector Lever
Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use marks caused by growth and injury leather care agents that have been recom- mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. slight nuances of color These are characteristics of leather and not Cleaning genuine wood and trim ele- material defects.
Page 296: Carpets
Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solu- tion. Cleaning the headliner and carpets Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or a cleaning agent recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean- ing agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 297 Useful information ......296 Where will I find...? ......296 Flat tire ..........296 Battery (vehicle) ........ 301 Jump-starting ........305 Towing and tow-starting ....307 Fuses ..........310...
Page 298: Useful Information
Flat tire Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Useful information This Operator's manual describes all models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described.
Page 299: Flat Tire
Flat tire Information on changing/mounting a wheel sidewall of the tire. You will find this marking page 336). next to the tire size designation, the load- bearing capacity and the speed index Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and page 330). level ground, as far away as possible from MOExtended tires may only be used in con- traffic.
Page 300: Tirefit Kit
Flat tire you additionally equip your vehicle with a WARNING TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not In the following situations, the tire sealant is feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter tires. unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis- A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a quali- tance, as it is unable to seal the tire properly: fied specialist workshop.
Page 301 Flat tire Using the TIREFIT kit mounting of tire inflation compressor ; until the cap and both hooks engage. TIREFIT sticker, 2-part Remove the cap from valve C on the faulty Do not remove any foreign objects which tire. have penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or nails.
Page 302 Flat tire If a tire pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) ! After use, excess tire sealant may run out is not achieved after a maximum of ten of the filler hose. This could cause stains. minutes, see ( page 300).
Page 303: Battery (Vehicle)
Battery (vehicle) Correct the tire pressure if it is still at least Have the tire sealant bottle and the filler 130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). See the Tire and hose replaced as soon as possible at a Loading Information placard on the driver's qualified specialist workshop.
Page 304 Battery (vehicle) Before handling the battery, touch the vehicle batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with body to remove any existing electrostatic water and seek medical attention. build-up. Environmental note The highly flammable gas mixture forms when Batteries contain dangerous charging the battery as well as when jump- substances.
Page 305: Charging The Battery
Battery (vehicle) The battery and the cover of the positive recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Contact a terminal clamp must be installed securely qualified specialist workshop for further infor- during operation. mation. Have the battery condition of charge checked Comply with safety precautions and take pro- more frequently if you use the vehicle mainly tective measures when handling batteries.
Page 306 Mercedes-Benz. An accessory battery charge unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available. It permits the charging of the battery in its installed position. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further informa- tion and availability.
Page 307: Jump-Starting
Jump-starting Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a positive terminal and a ground point, in the engine compartment. WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery.
Page 308 Jump-starting Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper cables. Observe the following points: The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
Page 309: Towing And Tow-Starting
Towing and tow-starting Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device. Press together cover : of positive clamp ; and slide it back. Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B using the jumper cable, beginning with your own battery.
Page 310: Installing The Towing Eye
Towing and tow-starting The battery must be connected and charged. ! When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST Otherwise, you: PLUS, DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD func- tion is activated, the vehicle brakes auto- cannot turn the SmartKey to position 2 in matically in certain situations. To avoid the ignition lock damage to the vehicle, deactivate these cannot shift the transmission to position N.
Page 311: Removing The Towing Eye
Towing and tow-starting Removing the towing eye Observe the important safety notes when towing your vehicle with the front axle raised Unscrew and remove the towing eye. page 307). Position the top of cover : in the bumper and press it in at the bottom until it engages.
Page 312: Before Changing
! Only use fuses that have been approved ! Make sure that no moisture can enter the for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which fuse box when the cover is open. have the correct fuse rating for the system concerned.
Page 313: Fuses
Fuses Fuse box in the front-passenger foot- well Open the hood. Use a dry cloth to remove any moisture from the fuse box. To open: remove the floormat from the To open: open clamps ;. front-passenger side. Fold up cover : in the direction of the Fold out perforated floor covering : in the arrow and remove it.
Page 315: Wheels And Tires
Useful information ......314 Important safety notes ....314 Operation ........... 314 Winter operation ....... 316 Tire pressure ........317 Loading the vehicle ......324 Maximum load rating ....... 327 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards .......... 328 Tire labeling ........329 Definition of terms for tires and loading ..........
Page 316: Useful Information
Operator's manual. Accessories that are not approved for your Country-specific differences are possible. vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or that are not Please note that your vehicle may not be being used correctly can impair operating equipped with all features described. This safety.
Page 317: Wet Road Surface
Do not mount anything onto the valve other than the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not use any other valve caps or systems, e.g. tire pressure monitoring systems.
Page 318: Winter Operation
(100 km), as they only reach their full per- form, thereby damaging the tires perma- formance after this distance. nently. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept Do not drive with tires which have too little responsibility for this type of damage. tread depth, as this significantly reduces the traction on wet roads (hydroplaning).
Page 319: Tire Pressure
Only these tires will allow driving by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding standard of quality. ® safety systems such as ABS and ESP function optimally in winter.
Page 320: On-Board Computer
Tire pressure operating conditions, i.e. differing load and Follow recommended tire inflation pressures speed conditions. and check the pressure of all the tires includ- ing the spare wheel: Specifications shown in the examples of monthly, at least tire pressure tables are for illustration pur- poses only.
Page 321: Notes
There is a risk of an accident. Only screw the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto the tire valve. Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the tire pressure.
Page 322: Maximum
Tire pressure ommended tire pressure for your vehicle Underinflated or overinflated tires when adjusting the tire pressure Underinflation page 317). WARNING Tires with pressure that is too low can over- heat and burst as a consequence. In addition, they also suffer from excessive and/or irreg- ular wear, which can severely impair the brak- ing properties and the driving characteristics.
Page 323: Important Safety Notes
Tire pressure Loading Information placard on the B-pillar recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the driver's side of your vehicle. on the Tire and Loading Information placard If necessary, increase the tire pressure to on the driver's door B-pillar or the tire pres- the recommended value ( page 317).
Page 324: Service Menu
Tire pressure Further information can be found on TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one page 237). or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate Tires If the tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning, and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to it may take more than ten minutes for the tire function properly.
Page 325: Restarting
Tire pressure Monitor Active Monitor Active message is shown instead can also define reference values manually as of the tire pressure display. The tire pressures described here. The tire pressure monitor are already being monitored. then monitors the new tire pressure values. Set the tire pressure to the value recom- Tire pressure monitor warning mes- mended for the corresponding driving sit-...
Page 326: Loading
Loading the vehicle by one axle (front or rear axle). Never Loading the vehicle exceed the maximum load or the maxi- Instruction labels for tires and loads mum gross axle weight rating for the front or rear axle. WARNING Overloaded tires can overheat, causing a blowout.
Page 327: Loading The Vehicle
Loading the vehicle Step 4: The resulting figure equals the Number of seats available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1,400 lbs and there will be five 150-lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1,400 Ò...
Page 328 Loading the vehicle Example: steps 1 to 3 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use a maximum load of 1,500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Infor- mation placard ( page 325).
Page 329: Maximum Load Rating
Maximum load rating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Step 3 Permissible load and 1500 lbs 1500 lbs 1500 lbs trailer load/nose- (680 kg) Ò (680 kg) Ò (680 kg) Ò weight (maximum 750 lbs (340 kg) 540 lbs (245 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) = permissible load rat- = 750 lbs...
Page 330: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
The actual values for tires are vehicle- freezing point. specific and may deviate from the values in Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum the illustration. tread depth of ã in (4 mm) for all four winter tires (...
Page 331: Tire Labeling
Tire labeling Temperature Tire labeling Overview of tire labeling WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is estab- lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla- tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause excessive heat build-up and possible tire failure.
Page 332 Tire labeling ratio is calculated by dividing the tire width by Tire size designation, load-bearing the tire height. capacity and speed rating Tire code: tire code = specifies the tire type. "R" represents radial tires; "D" represents diagonal tires; "B" represents diagonal radial tires.
Page 333 Tire labeling adapt your driving style to the traffic condi- 275/40 ZR 18 (99 Y). The speed rating "(Y)" tions. indicates that the maximum speed of the tire is over 186mph (300km/h). Ask the Summer tires tire manufacturer about the maximum speed.
Page 334: Load Index
Tire labeling The TIN is a unique identification number. The Load index TIN makes it easier for tire manufacturers or retreaders to notify customers of recalls or other safety-related matters. It makes it pos- sible for the purchaser to easily identify the affected tires.
Page 335: Characteristics
Definition of terms for tires and loading Tire characteristics Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand- ards A uniform standard to grade the quality of tires with regards to tread quality, tire traction and temperature characteristics. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using U.S. government testing procedures.
Page 336: Definition Of Terms For Tires And Loading
Definition of terms for tires and loading Speed rating Load index The speed rating is part of the tire identifica- In addition to the load-bearing index, the load tion. It specifies the speed range for which the index may also be imprinted on the sidewall of tire is approved.
Page 337: Changing A Wheel
Changing a wheel Tire pressure TIN (Tire Identification Number) This is pressure inside the tire applying an This is a unique identifier which can be used outward force to each square inch of the tire's by a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for surface.
Page 338: Preparing The Vehicle
Changing a wheel be found under "MOExtended tires (tires with Direction of rotation run-flat characteristics" ( page 297). Tires with a specified direction of rotation have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of hydroplaning. You will only gain these ben- Rotating the wheels efits if the correct direction of rotation is WARNING...
Page 339: Raising The Vehicle
Mercedes-Benz. If used incor- rectly, the jack could tip over with the vehi- cle raised. the jack is designed only to raise and hold the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed.
Page 340: Inserting
Changing a wheel before raising the vehicle, secure it from rolling away by applying the parking brake and inserting wheel chocks. Never disen- gage the parking brake while the vehicle is raised. the jack must be placed on a firm, flat and non-slip surface.
Page 341: Mounting A New Wheel
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Example only use wheel bolts which have been Make sure the foot of the jack is directly approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the beneath the jacking point. respective wheel. Turn ratchet wrench ? until jack = sits ! To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold completely on jacking point ;...
Page 342: Lowering The Vehicle
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts General notes and bolts are not tightened to the specified ! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec- tightening torque. There is a risk of accident. ommends that you only use tires and...
Page 343: Wheel And Tire Combinations
Observe the "MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat characteristics" section Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for page 297). damage resulting from the use of tires, wheels or accessories other than those tes- Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires ted and approved.
Page 344: Wheel And Tire Combination
Wheel and tire combinations Tires CLA 250 Summer tires R 17 Tires Wheels BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 BA: 225/45 R17 91 V Wheel offset: 2.07 in (52.5 mm) BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 BA: 225/45 R17 91 W Wheel offset: 2.07 in (52.5 mm)
Page 345 R 17 Tires Wheels BA: 6.5 J x 17 H2 BA: 205/50 R17 93 H XL M+S i Wheel offset: 1.93 in (49 mm) CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC Summer tires R 18 Tires Wheels BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 BA: 235/40 ZR18 95 Y XL Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
Page 346 Wheel and tire combinations R 19 Tires Wheels BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 BA: 235/35 ZR19 91 Y XL Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) Winter tires R 18 Tires Wheels BA: 215/45 R18 93 V XL M+Si BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.67 in (42.5 mm) BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 BA: 235/40 R18 95 V XL M+S i...
Page 347: Technical Data
Useful information ......346 Information regarding technical data ............ 346 Identification plates ......346 Service products and filling capaci- ties ............. 347 Vehicle data ........353...
Page 348: Vehicle Identification Plate
Information regarding technical data General information The data stated here specifically refers to a vehicle with standard equipment. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the data for all vehicle variants and trim levels. Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only) Identification plates...
Page 349: Engine Number
Mercedes-Benz. Information about tested and approved prod- ucts can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. You can recognize service products approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-...
Page 350: Grade (Gasoline)
Service products and filling capacities Fuel Model Of which reserve Important safety notes AMG vehicles Approx. WARNING 2.1 US gal Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel (8.0 l) incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo- All other models Approx.
Page 351: Additives
(USA only). ! Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a CLA 250, CLA 250 4MATIC: as a temporary specification other than is necessary to ful- measure, if the recommended fuel is not fill the prescribed service intervals.
Page 352: Notes
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. Or visit the website http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. The table shows which engine oils have been approved for your vehicle.
Page 353: Important Safety Notes
Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications The coolant is checked with every main- for Service Products, MB Specifications for tenance interval at a qualified specialist Service Products 310.1, e.g.
Page 354: Refrigerant
Make sure that no windshield washer con- ! Only the refrigerant R‑134a and the PAG centrate is spilled next to the filler neck. oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used. The approved PAG oil may not be ! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to mixed with any other PAG oil that is not the washer fluid container.
Page 355: Vehicle Data
Filling capacities Missing values were not available at time of going to print. Model Refrigerant CLA 250 Model CLA 250 4MATIC 22.9 ± 0.4 oz Opening (650 ± 10 g) height AMG vehicles 23.6 ± 0.4 oz AMG vehicles 68.0 in...
Page 356 Vehicle data Model Vehicle height AMG vehicles 55.7 in (1416 mm) All other models 56.5 in (1436 mm)

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