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Fuel ................................................ 157
General..........................................156
Hydroplaning.................................161
Icy road surfaces...........................161
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads...................................159
Snow chains..................................315
Symmetrical low beam..................104
Wet road surface...........................159
DVD audio (on-board computer)......200
DVD video (on-board computer)......201
E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system
Cargo compartment enlargement..257
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message............................215
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes.............................157
On-board computer.......................198
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start..................140
Automatic engine switch-off..........139
Deactivating/activating.................140
General information.......................139
Important safety notes..................139
Introduction...................................139
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
Emergencyrelease
Driver's door....................................79
Trunk...............................................82
Vehicle.............................................79
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 39
Function ...........................................53
Safety guidelines.............................40
Emissions control
Service and warranty information....22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 248
Display message............................227
ECO start/stop function................139
Engine number ............................... 345
Irregularrunning............................141
Jump-starting.................................303
Starting problems..........................141
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey.......................................138
Switching off..................................154
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 308
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction)...................141
Engine oil
Adding...........................................282
Additives........................................348
Checking the oil level ..................... 281
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick..........................................282
Display message............................228
Filling capacity...............................348
Notes about oil grades ................... 348
Notes on oil level/consumption....281
Temperature (on-board computer).209
Viscosity........................................348
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer)...210
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles)..........................................66
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles)................................203
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles)......................68
Display message............................213
ETS/4ETS........................................65
Function/notes.........................65, 66
General notes..................................65
Important safety information...........65
Trailer stabilization ........................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 244
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System)................................................65
Exhaustcheck...................................157
Exhaustpipe (cleaning instructions)289
Exterior lighting
Settingoptions..............................104
see Lights
Index9

Problem (malfunction).....................76
Starting the engine........................138
SmartKey positions (ignition lock)..137
Snow chains......................................315
Sockets
Center console..............................263
Points to observe before use.........263
Rearcompartment.........................264
Trunk.............................................264
Specialist workshop............................ 25
Special seat beltretractor.................. 57
Speed,controlling
see Cruise control
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the
warning function............................203
Displaying......................................203
Display message............................229
Display message in the
multifunctiondisplay.....................187
Function/notes.............................187
Important safety notes..................187
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer.................206
Digital............................................198
In the Instrument cluster.................29
Segments......................................195
Selecting the unit of measurement 206
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles)..........................................66
Warning lamp ................................. 245
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message............................219
Introduction.....................................38
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Display message............................225
Switching on/off...........................106
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 137
STEERCONTROL..................................69
Steering (display message)..............239
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually)........................97
Button overview...............................31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 195
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Important safety notes....................96
Paddle shifters...............................147
Steering wheel paddle shifters........147
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 210
Stowage areas...................................254
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front)...............................256
Armrest (under).............................256
Center console..............................255
Cupholders...................................260
Eyeglasses compartment...............255
Glove box .......................................255
Important safety information.........254
Parcelnet......................................257
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat..............................256
Stowage space
Center console (rear).....................256
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor....................................................259
Summer tires.....................................314
Sun visor............................................261
Surround lighting (on-board
computer)..........................................207
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off.................................................131
Switching off the alarm (ATA)............70
T
Tachometer........................................ 195
Tail lamps
Display message............................224
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge.......................................29
Technical data
Capacities......................................345
Information....................................344
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M+S tires.......................................314
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition).....................................334
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 334
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 334
Maximum tire load.........................327
Maximum tire load (definition).......334
MOExtended tires..........................314
Optional equipment weight
(definition).....................................335
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition).....................................334
Replacing.......................................336
Service life.....................................314
Sidewall (definition).......................335
Speed rating (definition)................334
Storing...........................................336
Structure and characteristics
(definition).....................................333
Summer tires.........................161, 314
Temperature..................................329
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition).....................................335
Tire bead(definition)......................335
Tire pressure (definition)................335
Tire pressures (recommended)......333
Tire size (data)...............................340
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 330
Tire tread.......................................313
Tire tread (definition).....................335
Total load limit (definition).............335
Traction.........................................328
Traction (definition).......................335
Treadwear.....................................328
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards......................................328
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards(definition)....................333
Unladen weight (definition)............334
Wearindicator(definition).............335
Wheelrim (definition)....................333
see Flat tire
Top Tether............................................59
Towing
Important safety guidelines...........305
Installing the towing eye................306
Removing the towing eye...............306
Towingatrailer
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program).69
Towing away
With both axles on the ground.......307
With front axle raised ..................... 307
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting............308
Important safety notes..................305
Installing the towing eye................306
Removing the towing eye...............306
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display.........143
Transporting the vehicle..................307
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions).290
Trip computer (on-board computer)197
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 197
Resetting (on-board computer)......198
Trunk
Emergency release..........................82
Emergency release button...............82
Important safety notes....................80
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 80
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 81
Opening automatically from inside..81
Trunk emergency release button....... 82
Trunk lid
Display message............................238
Opening dimensions......................351
Trunk load (maximum)......................351
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front)...................113
Changing bulbs (rear)....................114
Display message............................223
Switching on/off...........................106
TV
Operating (on-board computer).....201
see Separate operating instructions
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
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Door control panel
FunctionPage
Opens the door77
\nUnlocks/locks
the vehicle78
"\nSaves
the seat and exteriormirror
settings100
!Adjusts the seats
electrically93

Adjusts and folds the
exterior mirrors in/out
electrically97
FunctionPage
Opens/closes the
side windows83
Activates/
deactivates the override
feature for the side
windows in the rear
compartment61
Opens the trunk81
Door control panel35
At a glance

Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
The immobilizerprevents yourvehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
XTo activate:remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock.
XTo deactivate:switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contactanauthorized Mercedes-Benz
Centerorcall 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
XTo arm:lockthe vehicle with the
SmartKey.
Indicator lampflashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
XTo disarm:unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Avisual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Ra door
Rthe trunk lid
Rthe hood
XTo stop the alarm:insert the SmartKey
into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XPress theor\nbutton on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
iIf the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the mbraceemergency call
system automatically sendsamessage to
the Customer Assistance Center by text
message or data connection.The
emergency call system sends the message
provided that:
Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace
service.
Rthe mbrace service has been activated
properly.
Rthe necessary mobile phone network is
available.
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Safety

Useful information..............................72
SmartKey.............................................72
Doors....................................................77
Trunk....................................................80
Side windows......................................82
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel........................................85
71
Opening and closing

Useful information
iThis Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment 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. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
iRead the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Ypage 25).
SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park positionP
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock.This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
SmartKey functions
\nTo lock the vehicle
To open the trunk lid
"To unlock the vehicle
XTo unlock centrally:press button".
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Opening and closing

If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
Rthe vehicle is locked again.
Rthe theft deterrent locking system is armed
again.
XTo lockcentrally:press button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
Rthe doors
Rthe trunk lid
Rthe fuel filler flap
The turnsignals flash oncewhen unlocking
and three times when locking.
iWhen it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Ypage 207).
iYou can also set an audible signal to
confirm that the vehicle has been locked.
The audible signal can be activated and
deactivated using the on-board computer
(Ypage 208).
XTo open the trunk lid automatically:
press and hold buttonuntil the trunk lid
opens (Ypage 81).
Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. When you then unlock the vehicle
only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
are unlocked. This is useful if you frequently
travel on your own.
XTo change the setting:press and hold
down theand\nbuttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
(Ypage 74) flashes twice.
iIf the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the
vehicle, pressing the\norbutton:
Rlocks or
Runlocks the vehicle
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
XTo unlock the driver's door:press the
button once.
XTo unlock centrally:press the
button twice.
XTo lock centrally:press the\nbutton.
XTo restore the factory settings:press
and hold down theand\nbuttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice (Ypage 74).
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered (Ypage 70).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
XPress theor\nbutton on the
SmartKey.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical
key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked
automatically.
XTo unlock the fuel filler flap:insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key
SmartKey73
Opening and closing
Z

XPush release catchin the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical keyfrom the SmartKey.
For further information about:
Runlocking the driver's door (Ypage 79)
Runlocking the trunk (Ypage 82)
Rlocking the vehicle (Ypage 79)
SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
substances. If batteries are swallowed, it can
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate
material, which may require special handling
and regard for the environment. National
guidelines must be observed during disposal.
In California, seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/
index.cfm.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Checking the battery
XPress the\norbutton.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamplights up briefly.
The battery is discharged if battery check
lampdoes not light up briefly.
XChange the battery (Ypage 74).
iIf the SmartKey battery is checked within
the signal reception range of the vehicle,
pressing the\norbutton:
Rlocks or
Runlocks the vehicle
iYou can get a battery at any qualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the battery
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Ypage 73).
XPress mechanical keyinto the opening
in the SmartKey in the direction of the
arrow until battery tray coveropens.
When doing so, do not hold covershut.
XRemove battery tray cover.
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Opening and closing

XTo unlock a front door:pull door
handle.
Locking knobpops up.
The door is unlocked and can be opened.
XTo open a front door:pull door
handle.
XTo unlock a rear door:pull up locking
knob.
The door is unlocked and can be opened.
XTo open a rear door:pull door handle.
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
evenifithas been locked. You can open the
rear doors from inside the vehicle unless they
are secured by the child-proof lock
(Ypage 60).
If the vehicle has previously been locked with
the SmartKey, openingadoor from the inside
will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
Switch off the alarm (Ypage 70).
Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle
from the inside. This can be useful if you wish
to lock the vehicle before pulling away, for
example.
XTo unlock:press button.
XTo lock:press button.
If all the doors and the trunk lid are closed,
the vehicle locks.
Meanwhile, the fuel filler flap will not be
locked or unlocked.
You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from
the inside if the vehicle has been locked with
the SmartKey.
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked. You can open the
rear doors from inside the vehicle unless they
are secured by the child-proof lock
(Ypage 60).
If the vehicle has previously been locked with
the SmartKey, openingadoor from the inside
will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
Switch off the alarm (Ypage 70).
If the vehicle has been locked using the
locking button for the central locking, or has
been locked automatically, and a door is
opened from the inside:
Rthe vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had
previously been fully unlocked
Ronly the door which has been opened form
the inside is unlocked if only the driver's
door had been previously unlocked
78Doors
Opening and closing