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Plastic trim .................................... 334
Reversing camera .......................... 333
Roof lining ...................................... 335
Seat belt ........................................3 35
Seat cover ..................................... 335
Sensors ......................................... 332
Steering wheel ............................... 334
Trim pieces ................................... .335
Washing by hand ........................... 330
Wheels .......................................... .331
Windows ........................................ 331
Wiper blades .................................. 332
Wooden trim .................................. 335
CD player (on-board computer) ........245
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 251
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 83
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 128
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 127
Main-beam headlamp s................... 127
Rear foglamp ................................. 128
Reversing lamps ............................ 128
Turn signals (front) ......................... 128
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 128
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 62
ISOFIX .............................................. 59
On the front-passenger sea t............ 61
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 62
Recommendations ........................... 66
Suitable positions ............................ 62
Top Tether ....................................... 60
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 67
Rear doors ....................................... 68
Cigarette lighter ................................ 316
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 332
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 333
Climate control
Air conditioning ............................. 137 Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 148
Controlling automaticall
y............... 142
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 146
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 141
Demisting the windows .................. 144
Demisting the windscreen ............. 144
Indicator lamp ................................ 142
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 139
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 137
Overview of systems ...................... 136
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 146
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 142
Setting the air distribution ............. 143
Setting the air vents ...................... 153
Setting the airflow ......................... 143
Setting the temperature ................ 142
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 146
Switching on/of f........................... 140
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 147
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f...................................... 145
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 143
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 139
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 249
Display message ............................ 265
Operation/note s.............................. 70
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 334
Combination switch .......................... 122
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 242
Convenience closing feature .............. 95
Convenience opening feature ............ 95 Index
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Manual gearshifting ....................... 179
Kneebag ............................................... 48 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................2 49
Display message ............................ 278
Function/informatio n.................... 228
Lane package ..................................... 226
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 254
Lashing eyelets ................................. 311
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 272
Light sensor (display message) ....... 274
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 123
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 120
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 121
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Hazard warning lamps ................... 123
Headlamp flashe r........................... 123
Headlamp range ............................ 122
Light switch ................................... 120
Main-beam headlamp s................... 122
Misted up headlamp s.................... 124
Parking lamps ................................ 121
Rear foglamp ................................. 121
Setting exterior lighting ................. 120
Side lamps ..................................... 121
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 251
Turn signals ................................... 122
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 192
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 198
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 195
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 306
Locking
see Central locking Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 91
Emergency locking ........................... 92
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 90
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 252
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 309
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 312
opening/closing ............................ 312
stowage well, under ....................... 312
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 110 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 360
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 123
Changing bulb s.............................. 127
Display message ............................ 272
Switching on/of f........................... 122
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Manual transmission
Drive program ................................ 169
DYNAMIC SELECT button .............. 166
Engaging reverse gear ................... 168
Gear lever ...................................... 168
Pulling away ................................... 160
Shift recommendation ................... 168
Shifting to neutral .......................... 168
Starting the engine ........................ 159
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 331
Memory card (audio) ......................... 245
Memory function ............................... 116
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 317
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 223 Index
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Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof)
................................. 100
Reading lamp ..................................... 124
Rear bench seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 310
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 154
Rear foglamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 128
Display message ............................ 273
Switching on/of f........................... 121
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear shelf ........................................... 311
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 146
Switching on/of f........................... 145
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 132
Switching on/of f........................... 130
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 46
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 114
Dipping (manual) ........................... 113
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 30
Important safety notes .................. 180
Notes for Mercedes‑ AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 398
Refuelling process ......................... 181
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 149
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 151
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 125
Overview of bulb types .................. 126
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 127
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 151
Rescue card ......................................... 25
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 277
Warning lamp ................................. 301
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 147
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 267
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 300
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Rev counter ........................................ 239
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 168
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 172
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 333
Displays in the Audio display ......... 218
Displays in the COMAND display ... 218
Function/note s............................. 217
Switching on/of f........................... 218
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 99
Side windows ................................... 94
Reversing function
Roller sunblind ............................... 101
Reversing lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 128
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 273
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 100
Roof carrier ........................................ 313
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 335
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 404 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 111
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 310
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 44 16
Index

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 24). 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-
gations. Driving abroad
Symmetrical dipped-beam headlamps It is not necessary to switch your headlamps
to symmetrical dipped beam when driving in
countries where vehicles are driven on the
opposite side of the road to the country in
which the vehicle is registered. Legal require- ments are fulfilled without switching the
headlamps to symmetrical dipped beam. Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using the:
R light switch
R combination switch (Y page 122)
R headlamp range adjustment (only vehicles
with halogen headlamps) (Y page 122)
R on-board computer (Y page 251)Light switch Operation
1
W
Left-hand parking lamps
2 X
Right-hand parking lamps
3 T
Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
B R
Rear foglamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to the Ãposition.
The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/
parking lamps) switches off automatically if
you: R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the key in posi-
tion 0in the ignition lock.
Automatic headlamp mode
à is the preferred light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected accord- ing to the brightness of the ambient light
(exception: poor visibility due to weather con-
ditions such as fog, snow or spray):
R key in position 1in the ignition lock: the
side lamps are switched on or off automat- ically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light
R with the engine running: if you have
switched on the daytime driving lights func- 120
Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers

tion in the on-board computer, the daytime
driving lights or the side lamps and dipped- beam headlamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light
X To switch on the automatic headlamps:
turn the light switch to the Ãposition. G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the
dipped-beam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or othercauses of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle
lighting at all times.
The daytime driving lights improve the detect- ability of your vehicle during the day. To do
this, the daytime driving lights function must
be switched on via the on-board computer
(Y page 251).
When the side lamps and dipped-beam head- lamps are switched on, the green T(side
lamps) and L(dipped-beam headlamps)
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up.
Dipped-beam headlamps
When the ignition is switched on and the light switch is in the Lposition, the side lamps
and dipped-beam headlamps are switched on even if the light sensor does not sense dark
ambient light conditions. This is advanta-
geous when there is fog or rain.
X To switch on the dipped beam head-
lamps: turn the key to position 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L.
The green Lindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up. Rear foglamp
The rear foglamp improves the visibility of
your vehicle in heavy fog for the following
traffic. Please observe the country-specific
laws on the use of rear foglamps.
X To switch on the rear foglamp: turn the
key to position 2in the ignition lock or start
the engine.
X Turn the light switch to LorÃ.
X Press the Rbutton.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear foglamp: press the
R button.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Side lamps
! If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the side lamps or parking lamps
are automatically switched off to enable
the next engine start. Always park your
vehicle safely and sufficiently lit according
to legal standards. Avoid the continuous
use of the Tside lamps for several
hours. If possible, switch on the Xright
or the Wleft parking lamp.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to T.
The green Tindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
Switching on the parking lamps ensures that
the corresponding side of the vehicle is illu-
minated.
X To switch on the parking lamps: the key
should not be in the ignition lock or it
should be in position 0.
X Turn the light switch to W(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or X(right-hand side of
the vehicle). Exterior lighting
121Lights andwindscreen wipers Z

Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognise road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
recognises road users too late or not at all. In
this, or in similar situations, the automatic
main-beam headlamps will not be deactivated
or activated regardless. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions and switch off the main-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You
are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's
lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and
traffic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be restricted if there is:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or if the sensors are
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off X
To switch on: turn the light switch to Ã.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display lights up when it is dark and the
light sensor switches on the dipped-beam
headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 45 km/h:
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users. If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 55 km/h and no other road users
are detected:
The main-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 45 km/h or other road users are
detected or the roads are adequately lit:
The main-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The _
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display goes out. Headlamps misted up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This
moisture does not affect the functionality of
the headlamp. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel :
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c Switches the front interior lighting
on 124
Interior lightingLights and windscreen wipers

Allow these components to cool down before
replacing the bulb.
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if
its glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
R you touch it
R it is hot
R you drop it
R you scratch it
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps
designed for that purpose. Only fit spare
bulbs of the same type and the specified volt- age.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service
life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube
with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the
glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and
rub it off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during opera-
tion. Do not allow bulbs to come into contact
with liquids.
Replace only the bulbs listed (Y page 126).
Have the bulbs that you cannot replace your-
self replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con- sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Vehicles with LED headlamps: the light
clusters of your vehicle are equipped with
LED light bulbs. Do not replace the bulbs
yourself. Contact a qualified specialist work-
shop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Overview of bulb replacement – bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs. The
details for the bulb type can be found in the
legend. Vehicles with halogen headlamps
:
Dipped-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
; Main-beam headlamp/side lamp/park-
ing lamp: H15 55 W/15 W
= Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W Tail lamps (vehicles with halogen headlamps)
: Reversing lamp: W 21 W
; Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
= Rear foglamp: W 21 W 126
Replacing bulbsLights and
windscreen wipers

Bulb holder
A
Reversing light
B Turn signals
C Rear foglamp
X Brake and rear foglamps: press the rele-
vant bulb gently into the bulb holder, turn it
anti-clockwise and remove it from the bulb holder.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder and
turn it clockwise.
X Turn signal: press the bulb gently into the
bulb holder, turn it anti-clockwise and
remove it from the bulb holder.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder and
turn it clockwise.
X Secure the bulb holder to attachment =on
the tail lamp and tighten nuts ?.X
Insert the tail lamp into the vehicle and
make sure that it sits correctly in guides D.
X Tighten wing nut :and re-establish con-
tact with connector ;.
X Close the side trim panel (Y page 128). Windscreen wipers
Switching the windscreen wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windscreen wipers
when the windscreen is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windscreen can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windscreen is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the wind-
screen wipers in dry weather conditions,
always operate them using washer fluid.
! If the windscreen wipers leave smears on
the windscreen after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, this may
be due to wax or other residue. Clean the
windscreen with washer fluid after an auto- matic car wash. Combination switch
1
$ Windscreen wipers off
2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3 Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4 ° Continuous wipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B í Single wipe/î wipes the wind-
screen using washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 157).
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position. Windscreen wipers
129Lights and windscreen wipers Z

of the braking effect of the engine. This
relieves the load on the brake system and
prevents the brakes from overheating and
wearing too quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con- ditions are appropriate for maintaining a
steady speed for a prolonged period. You can
store any road speed above 30 km/h.
The speed indicated in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed stored.
Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise
control can neither reduce the risk of an acci-
dent nor override the laws of physics. Cruise
control cannot take into account road,
weather or traffic conditions. Cruise control is only an aid. You are responsible for the dis-
tance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed,
for braking in good time, and for staying in
lane.
Do not use cruise control:
R in road and traffic conditions which do not
allow you to maintain a constant speed, e.g.
in heavy traffic or on winding roads
R on smooth or slippery roads. Braking or
accelerating can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then
skid
R when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored. Cruise control lever :
To activate or increase speed
; LIM indicator lamp
= To activate at the current speed/last
stored speed
? To activate or reduce speed
A To switch between cruise control and var-
iable SPEEDTRONIC
B To deactivate cruise control
You can operate cruise control and variable
SPEEDTRONIC with the cruise control lever.
The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control
lever indicates which system you have selec- ted:
R LIM indicator lamp off: cruise control is
selected
R LIM indicator lamp on: variable SPEED-
TRONIC is selected
When you activate cruise control, the stored
speed is shown in the multifunction display
for five seconds.
Selecting cruise control X
To select cruise control: check whether
LIM indicator lamp ;is on or off.
If it is off, cruise control is already selected.
X If it is not, press the cruise control lever in
the direction of arrow A.
LIM indicator lamp ;in the cruise control
lever goes out. Cruise control is selected. 192
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Under the following circumstances, the
reversing camera will not function, or will
function in a limited manner:
R if the tailgate is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the camera is exposed to very bright light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R if there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter
R if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(Y page 333)
R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
case, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The field of vision and other functions of the
reversing camera may be restricted due to
additional accessories on the rear of the vehi-
cle (e.g. licence plate holder, bicycle rack).
Activating/deactivating the reversing
camera X
To activate: make sure that the key is in
position 2in the ignition lock.
X Make sure that the Activation by R
Activation by R
gear
gear function is selected in Audio 20/ COMAND Online; see the Digital Owner's
Manual.
X Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown with
guide lines in the Audio 20/COMAND
Online display.
The image from the reversing camera is
available throughout the manoeuvring
process.
X To change the function mode for vehi-
cles with trailer tow hitch: using the
Audio 20/COMAND controller, select sym- bol :for the "Reverse parking" function or
symbol ;for "Coupling up a trailer".
The symbol of the selected function is high- lighted.
To deactivate: the reversing camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to Por after
driving forwards a short distance.
Displays in the Audio 20/COMAND dis-
play The reversing camera may show a distorted
view of obstacles or show them incorrectly or
not at all. Obstacles are not shown by the
reversing camera in the following locations:
R very close to the rear bumper
R under the rear bumper
R in the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
! Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R the bumper of a parked vehicle
R the drawbar of a trailer
R the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R the rear section of an HGV
R a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bot-
tom-most guideline. 218
Driving systemsDriving and parking