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Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 20
At a glance........................................... 29
Safety................................................... 39
Opening and closing...........................71
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....87
Lights and windshield wipers ............99
Climate control ................................. 115
Driving and parking..........................129
On-board computer and displays ....181
Stowage and features ......................241
Maintenance and care ......................269
Breakdown assistance .....................281
Wheels and tires ............................... 301
Technical data................................... 331
Contents3

Installing/removing ....................... 248
Notes/how to use .........................248
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 246
Cargo compartment floor
Height adjustment ......................... 250
Important safety notes .................. 249
Opening/closing ............................ 250
Stowage well (under) ..................... 249
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 249
Important safety information ......... 249
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 247
CD player (on-board computer) ........191
Center console
Lower section .................................. 36
Upper section .................................. 35
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .72
Changing bulbs
Cornering light function ................ .107
High-beam headlamps ................... 106
License plate lighting ..................... 109
Low-beam headlamps .................... 106
Parking lamps ................................ 107
Rear fog lamp ................................ 107
Reversing lamps ............................ 107
Standing lamps (front) ................... 107
Turn signals (front) ......................... 107
Charge level display .......................... 184
Charging
with RANGE PLUS .......................... 195
see Charging the high-voltage battery
Charging cable
Connecting ....................................1 48
Controls ......................................... 147
Important safety notes .................. 146
Removing ....................................... 149
Storing ...........................................1 47
Warming up ................................... 142
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ................... 140
Child
Restraint system .............................. 57
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 60 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 58
On the
front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 60
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 61
Rear doors ....................................... 61
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Cigarette lighter ................................ 254
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 277
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 117
Auxiliary climate control (on-
board computer) ............................ 196
Controlling automatically ............... 120
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 123
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 118
Defrosting the windows ................. 122
Defrosting the windshield .............. 121
General notes ................................ 116
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................. 125
Indicator lamp ................................ 120
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 117
Maximum cooling .......................... 122
Overview of systems ...................... 116
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ............................... 125
Pre-entry climate control at time
of departure (on-board computer) .. 196
Pre-entry climate control via key ... 124
Pre-entry climate control via key
(on-board computer) ...................... 196
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 123
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 120
Refrigerant ..................................... 337
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 337
Setting the air distribution ............. 120
Setting the air vents ...................... 126
Setting the airflow ......................... 121
6Index

Emergency releaseDriver's door .................................... 80
Vehicle ............................................ .80
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .54
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 82
Energy
Driving tips .................................... 157
Energy flow display ...........................187
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 193
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 67
Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes ................................ 66
General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 235
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 66
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 290
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 277
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 96
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 95
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 98
Storing the parking position ............. 96
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 243
F
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 283
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 282
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 284
Floormats .......................................... .267
Folding table ...................................... 244
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 332
Two-way radio ................................ 332 Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 245
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .299
Before changing ............................ .298
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 298
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 299
Important safety notes .................. 298
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 266
General notes ................................ 263
Important safety notes .................. 263
Opening/closing the garage door .. 266
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 264
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 264
Generated electrical energy (Audio
20) ...................................................... 144
Genuine parts ...................................... 20
Glove box .......................................... .243
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 227
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 91
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 91
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 92
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 103
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................102
High voltage
see Safety notes
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 106
Index9

LightsAutomatic headlamp mode ............ 100
Cornering light function ................ .103
Fogged up headlamps .................... 103
Hazard warning lamps ................... 102
High beam flasher .......................... 102
High-beam headlamps ................... 102
Light switch ................................... 100
Low-beam headlamps .................... 101
Parking lamps ................................ 101
Rear fog lamp ................................ 101
Setting exterior lighting ................. 100
Standing lamps .............................. 101
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Turn signals ................................... 102
Loading guidelines ............................ 242
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 80
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) .............................. .198
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 106
Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................. .92
M
M+S tires ............................................ 304
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Switching the range on the map
on/off ............................................ 145
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 276 Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 147
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .259
Display message ............................ 209
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 259
Downloading routes ....................... 262
Emergency call .............................. 256
General notes ................................ 255
Geo fencing ................................... 263
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .261
MB info call button ........................ 258
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 261
Remote vehicle locking .................. 261
Roadside Assistance button .......... 257
Search & Send ............................... 260
Self-test ......................................... 255
Speed alert .................................... 262
System .......................................... 255
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 263
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 260
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 74
Inserting .......................................... 75
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Removing ......................................... 75
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80
Memory card (audio) ......................... 191
Memory function ................................. 97
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 200
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 277
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 332
Installation ..................................... 332
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 192
Transmission output (maximum) .... 332
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 74
Index11

Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 96
Rear view camera .......................... 172
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 168
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................2 05
Electric parking brake .................... 155
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 107
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 167
Driving system ............................... 165
Function/notes ............................ .165
Important safety notes .................. 165
Problem (malfunction) ................... 168
Range of the sensors ..................... 165
Warning display ............................. 166
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 213
Indicator lamps ................................ 41
Problem (malfunction) ................... 213
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 62
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 278
Power display .................................... 183
Power washers .................................. 275
Power windows
see Side windows
Program selector button .................. 137
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Immobilizer ...................................... 69
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 20
Pulling away
Hill start assist ............................... 134Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 27
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26
R
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 191
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Range
RANGE PLUS ................................. 144
RANGE PLUS
charge ........................................... 195
Range ............................................ 144
Reading lamp ..................................... 103
READY indicator ................................ 182
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 127
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 246
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 278
Displays in the Audio display ......... 173
Displays in the COMAND display ... 173
Function/notes ............................. 172
Switching on/off ........................... 173
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 123
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 112
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 95
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 96
Index13

Tire bead (definition) ...................... 322
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 322
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 321
Tire size (data) ............................... 327
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 317
Tire tread ....................................... 303
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 322
Total load limit (definition) ............. 323
Traction ......................................... 316
Traction (definition) ....................... 322
Tread wear ..................................... 316
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 315
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 321
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 322
Wheel and tire combination ........... 329
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 321
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 294
Installing the towing eye ................ 296
Removing the towing eye ............... 296
Transporting the vehicle ................ 297
With both axles on the ground ....... 296
With front axle raised ..................... 297
With the rear axle raised ................ 297
Towing eye ......................................... 282
Trailer hitch ......................................... 25
Trailer tow hitch .................................. 25
Transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 134
Drive program ................................ 137
Driving tips .................................... 137
Engaging the drive position ............ 136
Engaging the park position ............ 135
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 137
Kickdown ....................................... 137
Overview ........................................ 134
Program selector button ................ 137
Shifting to neutral .......................... 135
Transmission position display ......... 134
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 134Transmission positions
....................136
Transporting the vehicle .................. 297
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 278
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 187
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 187
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 189
Trunk lid
see Tailgate
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 338
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 107
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 332
Installation ..................................... 332
Transmission output (maximum) .... 332
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 253
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 225
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings .......................... 195
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 312
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 326
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 156
Raising ........................................... 324
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Index17

Door control panel
FunctionPage
:Opens the door79
;%&Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
80
=r45=Saves
the seat and exterior mirror
settings
97
?Adjusts the seats electri-
cally
91
A7 Zö\
Adjusts and folds the exte-
rior mirrors in/out electri-
cally
95
FunctionPage
BW Opens/closes the
side windows
83
Cn Activates/deacti-
vates the override feature
for the side windows in the
rear compartment
62
Door control panel37
At a glance

Overhead control panel
FunctionPage
:uSwitches the rear
compartment interior light-
ing on/off
103
;p Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
103
=| Switches the front
interior lighting/automatic
interior lighting control off
103
?ï MB Info call button
(mbrace system)
258
ARear-view mirror95
BSets the compass266
FunctionPage
CButtons for the garage door
opener
264
DF Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace sys-
tem)
257
EG SOS button (mbrace
system)
256
FEyeglasses compartment243
Gc Switches the front
interior lighting on
103
Hp Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
103
38Overhead control panel
At a glance

Useful information..............................88
Correct driver's seat position ............88
Seats .................................................... 89
Steering wheel .................................... 94
Mirrors ................................................. 95
Memory function ................................. 97
87
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 26).
Correct driver's seat position
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the vehicle's drive system.
XObserve the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (
Ypage 89).
XMake sure that seat =is adjusted prop-
erly.
Manual seat adjustment (
Ypage 90)
Electrical seat adjustment (
Ypage 91)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
Ryou are as far away from the driver's air
bag as possible
Ryou are sitting in a normal upright posi-
tion
Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly
Ryou have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position
Ryou have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported
Ryou can depress the pedals properly
XCheck whether the head restraint is adjus-
ted properly (
Ypage 91).
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by the
center of the head restraint.
XObserve the safety notes on steering col-
umn adjustment (
Ypage 94).
XMake sure that steering wheel :is adjus-
ted properly.
Adjusts the steering wheel (
Ypage 94)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
Ryou can move your legs freely
Ryou can see all the displays in the instru-
ment cluster clearly
XObserve the safety guidelines for seat belts
(
Ypage 42).
XCheck whether you have fastened seat
belt ;properly (
Ypage 44).
88Correct driver's seat position
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors