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Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
#Havetherestraint systemchecked andrepaired immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Drive on carefully.
#Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
Seat belts
Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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Seat beltwarning lamplights up
Thered seat beltwarning lamp will light upfor six seconds oncethe engine hasstarted.
In addition, awarningtone may sound.
The seat beltwarning lampremindsthe driver and front passengertofastentheir seat belts.
#Fastenyour seat belt (→page37).
Ifyou haveplaced objects onthe front passenger seat,the seat beltwarning lamp mayremain lit.
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Seat beltwarning lampflashes
Thered seat beltwarning lampflashes and an intermittentwarningtone sounds.
The driver or front passenger has notfastenedtheir seat belt whilethevehicle is in motion.
#Fastenyour seat belt(→page37).There are objects onthe front passenger seat.
#Removethe objects fromthe front passenger seat.
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Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Engine diagnosiswarninglampIn somestates, legalrequirementsstipulatethatyou must immediately consult aqualified specialistworkshop as soonastheyellow Check Enginewarning lamp lights up.
#Havethevehiclechecked as soon as possible at aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Electrical malfunctionwarn‐ing lamp
Thered electrical malfunctionwarning lamp is lit.
There is a malfunction inthe electrics.
#Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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#Exitthevehicle andkeep a safe distance from it untilthe engine has cooled down.
#Checkthe coolant level (→page 401).
#Make surethatthe air supplytotheradiator is not obstructed.
#Avoiding high loads onthe engine, drivetothe nearestqualified specialistworkshop. In doing so, ensurethatthecoolanttemperature displayremains belowthered area.
Tires
Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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Tirepressure monitoringsystemwarning lamp lightsup
Theyellow tire pressure monitoring systemwarning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one ofthe tires.
&WARNINGRisk of an accident duetoinsufficient tire pressure
Tirepressuresthat aretoo low posethefollowing hazards:
RThe tires may burst, especially asthe load andvehicle speed increase.
RThe tires maywearexcessively and/or unevenly,which may greatly impair tire traction.
RThe drivingcharacteristics, aswell assteering and braking, may be greatly impaired.
You couldthen lose control ofthevehicle.
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Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
#Observetherecommended tire pressure.
#Adjustthe tire pressure if necessary.
#Stopthevehicle, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
#Checkthe tire pressure andthe tires.
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Tirepressure monitoringsystemwarning lampflashes
Theyellow tire pressure monitoring systemwarning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)flashesfor approximatelyoneminute andthenremains lit.
The tire pressuremonitoring system is defective.
&WARNINGThereis arisk of an accident ifthe tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
Ifthe tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning, it is not abletoissue awarning ifthere is pressure loss inone or more ofthe tires.
Underinflated tires may,forexample, impairthe driving,steering and brakingcharacteristics.
#Havethe tire pressure monitoring systemchecked at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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12V batterysee Battery (vehicle)
12V socketsee Socket (12 V)
115 V socketsee Socket (115V)
360° Camera........................................... 228Function .............................................. 228Openingthe camera cover (rear viewcamera) ............................................... 231Selecting a view .................................. 230Settingfavorites ..................................231
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A/C functionActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................16 0Switching on/off (control panel) .........16 0
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............192
Accelerationsee Kickdown
Accident and breakdown manage‐mentMercedes me connect .........................345
Acoustic lockingverification signalActivating/deactivating ......................... 63
Activating/deactivating automaticvolume adjustment
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
Active Blind Spot Assist..........................24 3Brake application .................................24 5Function ..............................................24 3Switching on/off .................................24 6System limitations ...............................243
Active Brake AssistFunction/notes ...................................19 6Setting ................................................. 200
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC........ 203Active EmergencyStop Assist ..............212Active Lane Change Assist...................210Calling up a speed ...............................204Displays inthe Instrument Display .......212Function .............................................. 203Increasing/decreasing speed .............. 204Requirements ...................................... 204
Route-based speed adaptation ............207Steering wheel buttons ....................... 204Storing a speed ................................... 204Switching off/deactivating .................. 204Switching on/activating ......................204System limitations ...............................203
Active EmergencyStop Assist................212
Active hood (pedestrian protection)...... 396Method of operation ............................396Resetting ............................................. 396
Active Lane Change Assist.....................210Activating/deactivating .......................212Function ...............................................210
Active LaneKeeping Assist....................24 6Activating/deactivating .......................248Activating/deactivatingthewarning ....24 9Function ..............................................24 6Settingthe sensitivity ..........................24 9System limitations ...............................246
ActiveParking Assist.............................. 231CrossTraffic Alert ............................... 236DriveAwayAssist................................ 235Exiting a parking space .......................234Function .............................................. 231
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Maneuvering assistance ...................... 237Parking ................................................ 233System limitations ...............................231
Active Service System PLUSsee ASSYSTPLUS
Active Speed Limit Assist....................... 206Display ................................................ 206Function .............................................. 206
ActiveSteering Assist.............................208Activating/deactivating .......................210Active EmergencyStop Assist ..............212Active Lane Change Assist...................210Displays inthe Instrument Display .......212Function .............................................. 208System limitations ...............................208
Adaptive cruise controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Adaptive Highbeam AssistFunction ..............................................14 8Switching on/off .................................14 9
AdditionalvaluerangeSetting display content ........................ 254
Additives..................................................470Engine oil .............................................470Fuel .....................................................470
Additives (engine oil)seeAdditives
Additives (fuel)seeFuel
Address booksee Contacts
Adjusting the balance/fader
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................377
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
Adjusting the bass, mid-range andtreble
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Adjusting the mid-range, treble andbass
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Adjusting the soundfocus
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
Adjusting the sound optimization
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................377
Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
ADS PLUS damping systemsee AIRMATIC
After-sales service centersee ASSYST PLUS
Air bagReduced protection ...............................40
Air distributionSetting (multimedia system) ................161
Air freshener systemseePerfume atomizer
Air inletsee Air-water duct
Air pressureseeTirepressure
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Assistance systemssee Driving safety system
Assistant displayMenu (on-board computer) .................. 256
ASSYST PLUS........................................... 395Battery disconnection periods .............396Displayingthe service due date ........... 395Function/notes ................................... 395Regular maintenancework.................. 395Special servicerequirements .............. 395
ATA(anti-theft alarmsystem).................. 90Deactivatingthe alarm ...........................91Function ................................................ 90
ATTENTION ASSIST.......................... 237, 238Function .............................................. 237Setting ................................................. 238System limitations ...............................237
Attention assistantseeATTENTION ASSIST
Audio modeActivating media mode ........................ 355Connecting USB devices ..................... 358Copyrights ...........................................355Information .......................................... 354
Inserting/removing an SD card ........... 355Media search ....................................... 361Overview ............................................. 357Pause and playback function ...............358Selecting a track ................................. 358Selecting playbackoptions .................. 358Track list .............................................. 358
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Centersee Qualified specialistworkshop
Authorizedworkshopsee Qualified specialistworkshop
Automatic activationSwitching on/off.................................24 2
Automatic distance controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Automatic driving lights.........................14 6
Automatic enginestart (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................173
Automatic enginestop (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................173
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoff...........................................41, 43Function ofthe automatic frontpassenger front airbag shutoff ...............41PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....43
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoffseeAutomatic front passenger frontairbag shutoff
Automatic lateral support adjustmentSetting .................................................109
Automatic mirrorfolding functionActivating/deactivating .......................157
Automatic transmissionDIRECT SELECT lever ...........................17 7Drive program display ..........................176Drive programs ....................................175DYNAMIC SELECT switch .....................175Engaging drive position ........................178Engaging neutral ..................................178Engaging parkposition ........................178Engagingreversegear .........................178Kickdown .............................................180Manualgearshifting .............................178
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Steering wheel paddle shifters............178Transmission position display ..............17 7Transmission positions ........................17 7
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BAS (Brake Assist System).....................192
BatteryCharging (RemoteOnline) ....................17 0SmartKey...............................................64
Batterysee Battery (vehicle)
Battery (vehicle)...................................... 424Charging .............................................. 423Charging (RemoteOnline) ....................17 0Notes ...................................................419Notes (starting assistance andcharging) .............................................421Replacing .............................................424Starting assistance .............................. 423
Beltsee Seat belt
Belt airbagActivation .............................................. 32Function/notes .....................................36
Blind Spot Assist.....................................24 3Function ..............................................24 3Switching on/off .................................24 6System limitations ...............................243
Blu-raydrive (Rear Seat Entertain‐ment System)Overview .............................................383
Bluetooth®............................................... 290Activating/deactivating .......................290Information .......................................... 289
Bluetooth®audioActivating ............................................ 366De-authorizing (de-registering)thedevice .................................................. 366Information .......................................... 364Overview .............................................364Searchingfor a track ........................... 366Searchingfor and authorizingthedevice .................................................. 365Selecting a media player .....................366Switching device via NFC .................... 366
Brake Assist SystemseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BrakefluidNotes ...................................................472
Brakeforce distributionEBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................19 6
BrakesABS (Anti-lockBraking System) ...........19 2Active Brake Assist..............................19 6BAS (Brake AssistSystem) ..................19 2Driving tips ..........................................171EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................19 6HOLD function .....................................214Limited braking effect (salt-treatedroads) ..................................................171New/replaced brakepads/brakediscs ....................................................17 0Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle .....17 0
Braking assistanceseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BreakdownChanging a wheel ................................ 458Overview ofthe help functions ..............16Roadside Assistance ..............................21
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Tow-starting ........................................ 430Towingaway........................................ 426Transportingthevehicle ......................427
Breakdownsee Flat tire
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound systemAdjustingthe balance/fader ...............377Adjustingthe sound optimization ........377Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ................................................376Automaticvolume adjustment .............377Calling upthe sound menu ..................376Information ..........................................376Selectingthe sound profile ..................377
Burmester®surround sound system.....375Adjustingthe balance/fader ................376Adjustingthe soundfocus ...................376Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ................................................376Automaticvolume adjustment .............376Calling upthe sound menu ..................375Information ..........................................375
Switchingthe surround sound on/off.............................................................376
ButtonsSteering wheel .................................... 252
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Call listMaking a call ....................................... 337Overview ............................................. 336
Calling upthe sound menu
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Burmester®surround sound system ....375
Calls.......................................................... 333Accepting ............................................ 333Activating functions during a call ........ 333Calls withseveral participants .............333Declining ............................................. 333Ending a call ........................................ 333Incoming call during anexisting call .... 334Making ................................................ 333Viatheoverhead control panel(Mercedes me connect) ......................344
Camerasee 360° CameraseeRear view camera
Carkeysee SmartKey
Carwashsee Care
Carwash (care)....................................... 403
Care...........................................................41 0Air-water duct ...................................... 403Automatic carwash ............................. 403Carpet ..................................................41 0Decorativefoil .....................................406Display.................................................41 0EASY-PACK trunk box ...........................410Exterior lighting ................................... 409Headliner .............................................41 0Mattefinish ......................................... 405NightViewAssist................................ 408Paintwork............................................ 405Plastic trim ...........................................41 0Powerwasher ...................................... 404Realwood/trim elements ....................41 0Rear view camera ................................ 409
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Air distribution settings ........................161Air-recirculation mode .........................162Automatic control (front) .....................160Automatic control (rear passengercompartment) ......................................161Climatestyle function ..........................161Control panelfor 3-zone automaticclimatecontrol ....................................15 9Filling capacityforPAG oil ...................475Front airvents .....................................16 5Glovebox airvent ................................16 6Inserting/removingtheflacon (fra‐grance system) ....................................16 3Ionization .............................................16 3Note....................................................15 9Rear airvents ......................................16 5Rear operating unit ..............................15 9Rear passenger compartmentresid‐ual heat ...............................................16 3Refrigerant ...........................................474Refrigerantfilling capacity ...................475Removing condensation fromthewindows..............................................16 2Residual heat inthe front compart‐ment ....................................................163
Settingrear climate control (multi‐media system) .....................................162Settingthe climatestyle ......................161Settingthe fragrance system ...............16 3Switching on/off (front) ......................16 0Switching on/off (rear passengercompartment) ......................................16 0Ventilatingthevehicle (convenienceopening) ................................................ 79Windshield heater ................................16 4
ClimatestyleFunction ...............................................161Setting .................................................161
Cockpit.........................................................6Overview .................................................6
Coffee cup symbolseeATTENTION ASSIST
COMANDsee Multimedia system
COMANDTouchManaging devices ................................ 292
Combination switch................................14 6
Compass.................................................. 325
Computersee On-board computer
ConnectionstatusDisplaying ............................................ 350Overview .............................................349
ConnectivitySwitching transmission ofthevehicleposition on/off .................................... 289
Contacts................................................... 334Calling up ............................................ 335Deleting ............................................... 336Downloading (from mobile phone) ...... 334Importing ............................................ 335Importing (overview) ...........................335Information .......................................... 334Making a call ....................................... 336Nameformat .......................................335Options ................................................ 336Storing ................................................ 336
ControllerOperating ............................................ 280
Convenience closingfeature.................... 80
Convenience opening................................ 79
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