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AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 180
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ...............234
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 87
Automatic transmission
Display message ............................ 186 B
Back button ....................................... 202
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 179
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
Bag hook ............................................ 212
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 59
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 69
Important safety notes .................... 68
Replacing ......................................... 69
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 248
Display message ............................ 181
Important safety notes .................. 246
Jump starting ................................. 249
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 163
Display message ............................ 183
Notes/function .............................. 150
Blootooth ®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 206
Bluetooth ®
Searching for a mobile phone ....... .205
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .201
Telephony ...................................... 204
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 173
Notes ............................................. 284
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 178
Brake system
Driving safety systems ..................... 64
Brakes
ABS ................................................. .59
BAS .................................................. 59
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 284
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 61
Display messag e............................ 168
EBD .................................................. 63
Hill start assist ............................... 111
HOLD function ............................... 138
Important safety notes .................. 133
Maintenance .................................. 134
Parking brake ................................ 130
Riding tips ...................................... 133
Warning lamp ................................. 192
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/note s................................ 61
Breakdown
Towing away .................................. 251
Where will I find...? ........................ 241
see Flat tire
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 154 C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 234
Carpets .......................................... 240
Display ........................................... 238
Exterior lights ................................ 237
Gear or selector lever .................... 239
Interior ........................................... 238
Matte finish ................................... 236
Notes ............................................. 234
Paint .............................................. 235
Plastic trim .................................... 238 Index
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Display
High-voltage battery charge level
(instrument cluster) ...................... .153
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 233
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 167
Drive system .................................. 181
Driving systems ............................ .182
General notes ................................ 167
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 167
Lights ............................................. 178
Safety systems .............................. 168
SmartKey ....................................... 189
Tires ............................................... 185
Vehicle .......................................... .186
Displaying electrical consumption
(on-board computer) ......................... 158
Displaying energy consumption
(on-board computer) ......................... 158
Distance recorder .............................156
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 199
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 60
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 166
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .73
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .66
Control panel .................................. .36
Display message ............................ 187
Emergency locking ........................... 73
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Important safety note s.................... 72
Opening (from inside) ...................... 72
Drinking and driving ......................... 132
Drive system
Jump-starting ................................. 249
Starting with the SmartKey ............ 111
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 110
Switching off .................................. 129
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 234 Driving on flooded roads
.................. 135
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 60
Braking assistance appropriate tothe situation ..................................... 61
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 59
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 64
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 59
Distance warning function ............... 60
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 63
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 62
Important safety information ........... 58
Overview .......................................... 58
STEER CONTROL ............................. 64
Driving system
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 139
Parking Pilo t.................................. 142
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 148
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 150
Cruise control ................................ 136
Display message ............................ 182
HOLD function ............................... 138
Rear view camera .......................... 145
Driving tips
Brakes ........................................... 133
Break-in period .............................. 108
Checking brake lining thickness .... 134
Downhill gradient ........................... 133
Drinking and driving ....................... 132
Driving in winter ............................. 135
Driving on flooded roads ................ 135
Driving on wet roads ...................... 135
Energy ........................................... 132
General .......................................... 131
Hydroplaning ................................. 135
Icy road surfaces ........................... 135
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 134
Snow chains .................................. 259
Wet road surface ........................... 134
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 160
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201 8
Index

E
E ‑CELL display .................................. .152
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 170
Function/notes ................................ 63
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .132
On-board computer ....................... 156
Electric motor number ......................283
Electrical energy generated
(COMAND) .......................................... 120
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 52
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .73
Vehicle .............................................73
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .50
Emergency unlocking
Tailgat e............................................ 75
Energy
Driving tips .................................... 132
Energy flow display ........................... 157
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 201
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 162
Characteristics ................................. 63
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 63
Display message ............................ 168
Function/note s................................ 62
General notes .................................. 62
Important safety information ........... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 195
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 62
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 248
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 237 see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 84
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 84
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 84
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 86
Storing the parking position ............. 85
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 208 F
Favorites Overview ........................................ 203
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 242
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 241
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 243
Floormats ........................................... 229
Folding table ...................................... 209
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 281
Two-way radio ................................ 281
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 210
Fuel
Fuel gaug e....................................... 32
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 256
Before changing ............................. 255
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 255
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 256
Important safety notes .................. 254 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 228
General notes ................................ 226
Important safety notes .................. 226
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 28
Problems when programming ....... .228
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 226
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 227 Index
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Generated electrical energy (Audio
20) ...................................................... 120
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ........................................... 208
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps
Display messag e............................ 188
Switching on/of f.............................. 89
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 80
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 81
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 81
Headlamps
Fogging up ....................................... 89
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................... 88
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 179
Replacing bulb s............................... 92
Switching on/of f.............................. 88
High-voltage battery
Battery care ................................... 119
Charging (charging station) ............ 125
Charging (mains socket) ................ 122
Charging cable warming ................ 118
Cruise rang e.................................. 120
Discharged battery ........................ 119
Display message ............................ 181
Displaying energy consumption
(on-board computer) ...................... 158
Displaying the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 158
Energy consumption ...................... 120
General notes ................................ 118
Method of operation ...................... 119
Outside temperatures .................... 119
Overvoltage protection .................. 118
Problems with the charging proc-
ess ................................................. 126 Reserve, warning lamp ................... 199
Terms of use .................................. 119
High-voltage disconnect device ......... 26
Hill start assist .................................. 111
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 138
Deactivating ................................... 138
Display message ............................ 182
Function/note s............................. 138
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 201
Hood
Closing ........................................... 232
Display message ............................ 187
Important safety notes .................. 231
Opening ......................................... 231
Horn ...................................................... 31
Hydroplaning ..................................... 135 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Power display ................................ 153
Setting s......................................... 165
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 152
Interior lighting
Control ............................................. 90
Overview .......................................... 89
Reading lamp ................................... 89
Internet connection
Via mobile service modul e............. 128
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201 10
Index

On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 162
Assistance menu ........................... 162
Audio menu ................................... 160
Display messages .......................... 167
Displaying a service message ........ 233
E‑CELL menu ................................. 163
Factory settings ............................. 166
Important safety notes .................. 152
Instrument cluster submenu ..........1 65
Lighting submenu .......................... 166
Menu overview .............................. 156
Message memory .......................... 167
Navigation menu ............................ 158
Operation ....................................... 154
Service menu ................................. 163
Settings menu ............................... 163
Standard displa y............................ 156
Telephone menu ............................ 160
Trip menu ...................................... 156
Vehicle submenu ........................... 166
Video DVD operation ..................... 160
Online access .................................... 127
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manua l................ 21
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outside temperature display ........... 152
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 58 P
Paint code number ............................ 282
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 235
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 128
Parking brake ................................ 130
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side .................................................. 85 Rear view camera .......................... 145
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 141
Driving system ............................... 139
Function/note s............................. 139
Important safety notes .................. 139
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 141
Sensor rang e................................. 139
Warning display ............................. 140
Parking brake
Applying automaticall y................... 130
Applying or releasing manually ...... 130
Display message ............................ 171
Electric parking brake .................... 130
Emergency braking ........................ 131
General notes ................................ 130
Releasing automaticall y................. 131
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Parking lamps
Replacing bulb s............................... 92
Switching on/of f.............................. 88
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 145
Detecting parking spaces .............. 142
Display Message ............................ 183
Exiting a parking space .................. 144
Function/note s............................. 142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Parking .......................................... 143
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 176
Indicator lamps ................................ 39
Problem (malfunction) ................... 176
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 58
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 238
Power display .................................... 153
Power washers .................................. 235
Power windows
see Side windows
Program selector button .................. 114 Index
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Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 65
Immobilizer ...................................... 64
Protection of the environment
General notes ..................................22
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 111
Hill start assist ...............................1 11Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27R
Radio Selecting a station ......................... 160
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .201
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Range
RANGE PLUS ................................. 120
RANGE PLUS
charge .......................................... .164
Range ............................................ 120
Reading lamp ....................................... 89
READY indicator ................................ 152
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .106
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 179
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
Switching on/off .............................. 88
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 211
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 147
Cleaning instructions ..................... 238 Display in the multimedia system .. 146
Function/notes ............................
.145
General notes ................................ 145
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade ................ 97
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 83
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 84
Recharging statistics (COMAND)
Generated electricity ..................... 120
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 64
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 285
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 226
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 226
Replacing bulbs
Backup lamp ................................... .93
High-beam headlamps ..................... 92
Important safety notes .................... 90
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) ............................ 92
License plate lamp ........................... 94
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 92
Overview of bulb types .................... 91
Parking lamps ................................. .92
Rear fog lamp .................................. 93
Standing lamps ................................ 92
Turn signals (front) .......................... .93
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve
High-voltage battery ...................... 199
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 175
Introduction ..................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39 14
Index

You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual about
the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to
your vehicle that arises from culpable contra- ventions against these instructions is not cov-
ered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War- ranty. QR codes for the rescue card
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate res-
cue card for your vehicle. The current rescue
card contains the most important information
about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the
routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code. Data stored in the vehicle
Data storage
A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
R the vehicle's operating state
R incidents
R malfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
R operating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels
R the vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheelrevolutions/speed, deceleration in move- ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
R malfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
R vehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy- ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems
R ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
R assist in recognizing and rectifying malfunc-
tions and defects
R analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
R optimize vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memory
and malfunction data memory.
Services include, for example:
R repair services
R service processes
R warranties
R quality assurance
The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser-
vice network (including the manufacturer) using special diagnostic testers. More detailed infor-
mation is obtained from it, if required.
After a malfunction has been rectified, the infor-
mation is deleted from the malfunction memory or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are con-
ceivable in which this technical data, in connec-
tion with other information (if necessary, under
consultation with an authorized expert), could
be traced to a person.
Examples include:
R accident reports
R damage to the vehicle
R witness statements
Further additional functions that have been con- tractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi-
cle as well. The additional functions include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emer-
gency. 28
Data stored in the vehicleIntroduction

Cockpit
Function Page
0043
Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers
115
0044
Combination switch 88
0087
Instrument cluster 32
0085
Horn
0083
DIRECT SELECT lever 112
0084
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
warning display
140
006B
Overhead control panel 37 Function Page
006C
Climate control systems 99
006D
Ignition lock 109
006E
Adjusts the steering wheel 83
006F
Cruise control lever 136
0070
Electric parking brake 130
0071
Light switch 87
0072
Diagnostics connection 26
0073
Opens the hood 231Cockpit
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Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the transmission out of park position P
R start the vehicle's drive system.
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. G
WARNING
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. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the childrestraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Y page 40) and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Y page 41).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb s(18 kg) until they reach a height where a
three-point seat belt can be properly fastened
without a booster seat. Special seat belt retractor
G
WARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac- tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with a special seat belt retractor.
When activated, the special seat belt retractor
ensures that the seat belt will not slacken once
the child restraint system has been secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
X Always comply with the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation instructions.
X Pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt out-
let.
X Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor: X Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat belt
retractor is activated.
X Push the child seat restraint system down so
that the seat belt is tight and does not loosen.
Removing a child restraint system and deacti-
vating the special seat belt retractor:
X Always comply with the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation instructions.
X Press the release button of the belt buckle,
hold the belt tongue firmly and guide it back
towards the belt outlet.
The special seat belt retractor is deactivated. Children in the vehicle
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Forward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a forward-
facing child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, always move the front-
passenger seat as far back as possible. Fully
retract the seat cushion length. The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on
the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat.
The backrest of the child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the
front-passenger seat. The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be subjected to a loadby the head restraint. Adjust the angle of the
seat backrest and the head restraint position
accordingly. Always make sure that the shoul-
der belt strap is correctly routed from the vehi-
cle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide on the
child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap
must be routed forwards and downwards from
the vehicle belt outlet. If necessary, adjust the
vehicle belt outlet and the front-passenger seat
accordingly.
Always observe the child restraint system man- ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions. Child-proof locks
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If children are traveling in the vehicle, they
could:
R open doors, thus endangering other people
or road users
R exit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming
traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always activate the child-proof locks and
override feature if children are traveling in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Override feature for:
R the rear doors (Y page 58)
R the rear side windows (Y page 58) G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the transmission out of park position
P.
R start the vehicle's drive system.
They could also operate the vehicle's equip-
ment. 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 unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
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. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Children in the vehicle
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