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Index
....................................................... 3Introduction
......................................... 19 At a glance
........................................... 25 Safety
................................................... 34 Opening and closing
...........................71 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....86 Lights and windscreen wipers
...........97 Climate control
................................. 114 Driving and parking
..........................125 On-board computer and displays
....172 Stowing and features
.......................224 Maintenance and care
......................239 Breakdown assistance
.....................248 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 266 Technical data
................................... 2802
Contents
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 190
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 62
Warning lamp .................................2 16
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .120
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 116
Active light function ......................... 100
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 159
Display message ............................ 206
Exiting a parking space .................. 160
Function/notes ............................ .158
Important safety notes .................. 158
Parking .......................................... 159
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 64
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 65
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 203
Function/notes ............................ .101
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Additional speedometer ................... 186
Adjusting the headlamp range ........... 99
Aerial .................................................... 22
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 114
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 123
Rear ............................................... 124
Setting the centre air vents ........... 123
Setting the side air vents .............. .123 Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 42
Introduction ..................................... 39
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 35
Airbags
Display message ............................ 199
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 40
Important safety guidelines ............. 39
Kneebag .......................................... .41
Sidebag ............................................ 41
Triggering ......................................... 46
Windowbag ...................................... 42
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 68
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 68
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film .................................... 238
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 150
Ashtray ............................................... 234
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 182
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 182
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 242
Driving abroad ............................... 242
Hiding a service message .............. 242
Information about Service ............. 242
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 242
Service message ............................ 241
Special service requirements ......... 242
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ........................................... 68 Index
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Switching off the alarm .................... 68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 183
Display message ............................ 205
Function/note s............................. 165
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 180
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 203
see Lights
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 199
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 42
Problems ......................................... 46
System self-test ............................... 45
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 98
Automatic transmission
Display message ............................ 210 B
Bag hook ............................................ 229
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Replacing ......................................... 75
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 256
Display message ............................ 204
Important safety notes .................. 254
Jump starting ................................. 258
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 46
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 183
Display message ............................ 206
Notes/function .............................. 169
Bonnet
Closing ........................................... 240
Display message ............................ 211 Important safety notes .................. 239
Opening ......................................... 239
Boot lid
see Tailgate
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 284
Brake
EBD .................................................. 66
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 195
Notes ............................................. 283
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 65
Display message ............................ 201
Brake system
Driving safety systems ..................... 67
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS .................................................. 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 283
Display message ............................ 190
Driving tips .................................... 148
Hill start assist ............................... 128
HOLD function ............................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 148
Parking brake ................................ 146
Warning lamp ................................. 215
Breakdown
Towing away .................................. 260
Where will I find...? ........................ 248
see Flat tyre
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 27
Buttons on the steering column ...... 174 C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 2434
Index
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Pre-entry climate control via key
(on-board computer) ......................1
85
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 120
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 117
Setting the air distribution ............. 117
Setting the air vents ..................... .123
Setting the airflow ......................... 118
Setting the temperature ................ 117
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 120
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 122
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 119
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................. .118
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 115
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 25
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 183
Display message ............................ 196
Operation/notes .............................. 62
COMAND
Generated electricity ..................... 137
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 246
Combination switch ............................ 99
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 176
Convenience closing feature .............. 83
Convenience opening feature ............ 83
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 120
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 240
Important safety notes .................. 283
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 24
Cornering lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 106 Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes ............................ .100
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 103
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 151
Cruise control lever ....................... 151
Deactivating ................................... 152
Display message ............................ 207
Driving system ............................... 150
Important safety notes .................. 151
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 151
Selecting ........................................ 151
Setting a speed .............................. 152
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 151
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 233
Important safety notes .................. 233
Rear compartment ......................... 234 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 202
Function/notes ................................ 98
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 186
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 22
Departure time
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 184
Diagnostics connection ......................22
Digital speedometer .........................178
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 105
Display message ............................ 201
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) .......................................... 97
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 187
Switching on/off .............................. 98
DIRECT SELECT lever
Transmission ................................. 129 6
Index
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Display
High-voltage battery charge level
(instrument cluster) ...................... .174
Display message
Drive system .................................. 204
Driving systems ............................ .205
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 241
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 189
General information ....................... 189
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 189
Key ................................................ 212
Lights ............................................. 201
Safety systems .............................. 190
Tyres .............................................. 209
Vehicle .......................................... .210
Displaying electrical consumption
(on-board computer) ......................... 178
Displaying energy consumption
(on-board computer) ......................... 178
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 63
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .222
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .79
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 72
Control panel .................................. .32
Display message ............................ 211
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety note s.................... 78
Opening (from the inside) ................ 78
Drive system
Jump-starting ................................. 258
Starting with the key ...................... 128
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 127
Switching off .................................. 145
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 242
Symmetrical dipped beam ............... 97
Driving on flooded roads .................. 150Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 62
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 66
STEER CONTROL ............................. 67
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
Distance warning function ............... 63
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 65
Important safety guidelines ............. 61
Overview .......................................... 61
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 158
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 165
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 169
Cruise control ................................ 150
Display message ............................ 205
HOLD function ............................... 154
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 170
Lane package ................................ 168
PARKTRONIC ................................. 155
Reversing camera .......................... 162
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 152
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 166
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 150
Brakes ........................................... 148
Downhill gradient ........................... 149
Driving abroad ................................. 97
Driving in winter ............................. 150
Driving on flooded roads ................ 150
Driving on wet roads ...................... 150
Energ y........................................... 148
General .......................................... 147
Icy road surfaces ........................... 150
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 149
New brake pads/linings ................ 149
Running-in tip s............................... 125
Snow chains .................................. 269
Symmetrical dipped beam ............... 97
Wet road surface ........................... 149 Index
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Operating (on-board computer) .... .180 E
E‑CELL display ................................... 173
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 192
Function/notes ................................ 66
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .148
On-board computer ....................... 176
Electric motor number ......................282
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 22
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 73
Inserting .......................................... 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 80
Removing ......................................... 74
Emergency release
Charge socket flap ......................... 143
Driver's door ................................... .80
Emergency unlocking
Tailgat e............................................ 81
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Energy
Driving tips .................................... 148
Energy flow display ........................... 177
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 280
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 19
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 182
Characteristics ................................. 66
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 66
Display message ............................ 190 Function/note
s................................ 65
General notes .................................. 65
Important safety guidelines ............. 65
Warning lamp ................................. 218
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 65
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 256
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 245
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 93
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 94
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 188
Folding in/out (automatically )......... 94
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 94
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 94
Parking position ............................... 95
Resetting ......................................... 94
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 96 F
Fault message see Display messages
Fire extinguisher ............................... 249
First-aid kit ......................................... 248
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 276
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 276
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 274
Raising the vehicle ......................... 274
Removing a wheel .......................... 276
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 274
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 273
MOExtended tyre s......................... 250
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 249
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 251
Floormat ............................................. 238
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 101
Folding table ...................................... 2268
Index
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Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 201
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Power display ................................ 173
Settings ........................................ .186
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 28
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 172
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 187
Display message ............................ 202
Overview ........................................ 100
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 187
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .103
Emergency lighting ........................ 103
Overview ........................................ 102
Reading lamp ................................. 102
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 69
Function .......................................... .69
Priming ............................................ 69
Switching off .................................... 69
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....50J
Jack Storage location ............................2 49
Using ............................................. 274 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 75
Checking the battery ....................... 74
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Convenience opening feature .......... 83
Display message ............................ 212
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
Emergency key element ................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 71
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 73
Loss ................................................. 76
Modifying the programming ............. 73 Positions (ignition lock) ................. 126
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 76
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 126
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 126
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 83
Deactivation ..................................... 72
Locking ............................................ 72
Unlocking ......................................... 72
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .131
Kneebag ............................................... 41 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 183
Display message ............................ 206
Function/informatio n.................... 170
Lane package ..................................... 168
Lashing eyelets ................................. 229
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 202
Licence plate lighting
Changing bulb s.............................. 108
Light sensor (display message) ....... 203
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 187
Active light function ....................... 100
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 101
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 98
Cornering light function ................. 100
Dipped-beam headlamp s................. 98
Driving abroad ................................. 97
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 101
Hazard warning lamps ................... 100
Headlamp flashe r........................... 100
Headlamp range .............................. 99
Light switch ..................................... 97
Main-beam headlamp s..................... 99
Misted up headlamp s.................... 102 10
Index
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Motorway mode ............................. 101
Parking lamps ..................................98
Rear foglamp .................................. .98
Setting exterior lighting ................... 97
Side lamps ....................................... 98
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 186
Turn signals ..................................... 99
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 151
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 153
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 224
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 187
Luggage compartment cover
Fitting/removing ........................... 230
Important safety notes .................. 229
Notes/function .............................. 229
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 228
Luggage compartment floor
Adjusting the height ....................... 232
Important safety notes .................. 231
opening/closing ............................ 231
stowage well, under ....................... 231
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 90 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 268
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 101
Changing bulb s.............................. 105
Display message ............................ 202 Switching on/of
f.............................. 99
Map (Navigation)
Switching the range on the map
on/off ............................................ 138
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 244
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 140
Memory card (audio) ......................... 180
Memory function ................................. 96
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 236
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 166
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 189
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 245
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 280
Installation ..................................... 280
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 181
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 236
Transmission output (maximum) .... 280
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ...................... 238
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 73
MOExtended tyres ............................. 250
Motorway mode ................................ 101
MP3
Operating ....................................... 180
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 175
Permanent display ......................... 186
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..1 74
Overview .......................................... 29 Index
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Warning display ............................. 157
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................1 99
Indicator lamps ................................ 35
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 199
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 61
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .246
Power display ................................... .173
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-Crash Safety System
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 48
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 196
Program selector button .................. 131
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Immobiliser ...................................... 67
Interior motion sensor ..................... 69
Tow-away protection ........................ 68
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 19
Pulling away
Hill start assist ............................... 128 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 23
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 23R
Radio Selecting a station ......................... 180
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 22
Range
RANGE PLUS ................................. 137 RANGE PLUS
charge .......................................... .184
Range ............................................ 137
Reading lamp ..................................... 102
READY indicator ................................ 172
Rear bench seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 228
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .124
Rear foglamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 202
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 120
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 39
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 94
Dipping (manual ).............................. 93
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 67
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 103
Overview of bulb types .................. 104
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 105
Rescue card ......................................... 23
Reserve
High-voltage battery ...................... 222
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 122
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 198
Introduction ..................................... 34
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Warning lamp (function) ................... 34
Reverse gear
Engaging ........................................ 130
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 246 Index
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Snow chains
...................................... 269
Socket
Luggage compartment ...................2 36
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 235
General notes ................................ 235
Rear compartment ......................... 236
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Spectacles compartment ................. 225
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 186
Digital ............................................ 178
In the Instrument cluster ................. 27
Selecting a display unit .................. 186
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 154
Function/notes ............................ .152
Important safety notes .................. 152
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 153
Selecting ........................................ 153
Storing the current spee d.............. 153
Variabl e......................................... 153
SPEEDTRONIC (variable)
Storing the current speed and
calling up the last stored speed ..... 153
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 127
Starting the drive system ............... 127
Starting
the Vehicle ..................................... 127
Starting the vehicle. .......................... 127
STEER CONTROL .................................. 67
Steering
Display message ............................ 212
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 92
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 174
Cleaning ......................................... 247
Gearshift paddle s........................... 132
Important safety notes .................... 92 Steering wheel gearshift paddles
.... 132
Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 227
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 225
Armrest (under) ............................. 226
Centre console .............................. 225
Centre console (rear) ..................... 226
Cup holde r..................................... 233
Glove compartment ....................... 225
Important safety information ......... 224
Spectacles compartment ............... 225
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 226
Stowage net ....................................... 227
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 227
Summer tyres .................................... 268
Sun visor ............................................ 234 T
Tail lamps see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 211
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Opening dimensions ...................... 284
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 81
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 282
Information .................................... 280
Tyres/wheels ................................. 277
Vehicle data ................................... 284
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 181
Display message ............................ 212
Introduction ................................... 181
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 181
Number from the phone book ........ 181
Redialling ....................................... 182
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 181
Telephone compartment ................ 226
Temperature
Outside temperature ...................... 172
Setting (climate control )................ 117 Index
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