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BatteryCharging ........................................ 261
Checking (SmartKey) .......................74
Display message ............................ 196
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 74
Jump-starting ................................. 262
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................74
Safety notes .................................. 259
Belt
see Seat belts
Brake fluid
Notes ............................................. 309
Brake fluid level ................................ 242
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 192
Brakes ABS .................................................. 62
BAS .................................................. 62
Brake fluid (notes) .........................309
Display message ............................ 190
High-performance brake system ....153
Important safety notes ..................151
Maintenance .................................. 152
Parking brake ................................ 149
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Breakdown
see Accident (notes)
see Flat tire
Bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 115
Brake lamp .................................... 115
High-beam headlamps ...................113
Low-beam headlamps ....................113
Overview ........................................ 112
Parking lamps ................................ 114
Rear fog lamp ................................ 115
Replacing ....................................... 114
Side marker lamp .......................... 115
Standing lamps (front) ...................114
Tail lamp ........................................ 115
Turn signal lamp ............................ 115
Turn signals (front) ......................... 114C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) .........21
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................19
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Care
Carpets .......................................... 249
Car wash ........................................ 244
Display ........................................... 247
Gear or selector lever ....................248
Headlamps ..................................... 246
Matte finish ................................... 245
Notes ............................................. 243
Paint .............................................. 245
Plastic trim .................................... 247
Power washer ................................ 244
Rear view camera .......................... 247
Roof lining ...................................... 249
Seat belt ........................................ 249
Seat covers .................................... 248
Sensors ......................................... 247
Steering wheel ............................... 248
Tail pipes ....................................... 247
Trim strips ..................................... 248
Washing by hand ........................... 244
Wheels ........................................... 245
Windows ........................................ 246
Wiper blades .................................. 246
Wooden trim .................................. 248
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 219
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 175
Center console ..................................... 29
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 181
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 111
Changing gears .................................. 139
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Display messagesBrakes ........................................... 189
Calling up (on-board computer) .....183
Clearing (on-board computer) ........183
Driving systems ............................. 197
Engine ............................................ 194
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 202
Lamps ............................................ 191
Safety systems .............................. 184
Service interval display ..................242
SmartKey ....................................... 201
Tires ............................................... 197
Vehicle ........................................... 200
Distance recorder ............................. 170
Door Automatic locking ............................ 78
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 181
Display message ............................ 201
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Opening (from inside) ......................78
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 31
Doors
Important safety notes ....................77
Drinking and driving ......................... 151
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 141
Manual ........................................... 142
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........171
Drive program display ...................... 139
Driving abroad ................................... 155
Driving on flooded roads .................. 154
Driving safety system EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) ..................................... 66
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 63
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 63
Important safety information ...........61
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 66BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............62
Overview .......................................... 61
Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 156
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 158
PARKTRONIC ................................. 159
Rear view camera .......................... 162
Driving tips ........................................ 139
Braking .......................................... 153
Downhill gradients .........................152
Driving on flooded roads ................154
Wet road surface ........................... 152
Winter ............................................ 155
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 175
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 158
E
EASY-ENTRY feature ............................ 99
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 181
EASY-EXIT feature ............................... 99
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 181
Crash-responsive ............................. 99
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) Display message ............................ 190
Function/notes ................................ 66
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake force
see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap ................................. 146
Trunk ............................................... 82
Vehicle ............................................. 79
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission .................144
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Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 267
Fuse box in the trunk .....................268
Notes ............................................. 266
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................235
Notes ............................................. 232
Opening/closing the garage door ..234
Programming the remote control ...232
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 171
Gear lever ........................................... 137
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 248
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 302
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 248
Glove box ........................................... 216
H
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 109
Adding washer fluid .......................241
Notes ............................................. 310
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 246
Misting up ...................................... 110
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) .....................96
Adjusting (manually) ........................95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 96
Installing/removing (rear) ................96
see NECK-PRO head restraints
(except AMG vehicles)
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 109
Hill start assist .................................. 135
Hood Closing ........................................... 239
Display message ............................ 200
Opening ......................................... 238
Hydroplaning ..................................... 154
I
Immobilizer .......................................... 66
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 26
Submenu (on-board computer) ......178
Warning and indicator lamps ...........27
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 26
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................111
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 180
Emergency lighting ........................111
Manual control ............................... 111
Reading lamp ................................. 110
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 253
Using ............................................. 256
Jump-starting ..................................... 262
K
KEYLESS-GO Button ............................................ 132
Convenience closing feature ............85
Display message ............................ 202
Locking ............................................ 71
Starting the engine ........................133
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 132
SmartKey ....................................... 131
Kickdown ................................... 140, 143
Knee bag .............................................. 38
L
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 58
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 193
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LightsActivating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ......................180
Active light function .......................109
Automatic headlamp mode ............107
Cornering light function .................110
Daytime running lamps ..................107
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Fog lamps ...................................... 108
Hazard warning lamps ...................109
High-beam headlamps ...................108
Light switch ................................... 106
Low-beam headlamps ....................107
Rear fog lamp ................................ 108
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 180
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 180
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........180
Light sensor (display message) ....... 194
Loading guidelines ............................ 216
Locking Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 78
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 181
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 191
Luggage net ....................................... 217
Lumbar support ................................... 97
M
M+S tires ............................................ 154
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 192
Malfunction message see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 21
Manual drive program ...................... 142
Manual transmission
Gear lever ...................................... 137
Pulling away ................................... 134
Shift recommendation ...................138
Starting .......................................... 133
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 245
mbrace Call priority .................................... 230
Display message ............................ 185
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 230
Emergency call .............................. 227
Important safety notes ..................226
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............231
MB info call button ........................229
Remote vehicle locking ..................231
Roadside Assistance button ..........229
Self-test ......................................... 227
System .......................................... 227
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............231
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 73
Memory card (on-board computer) . 175
Memory function ............................... 102
Menu (on-board computer) AMG ............................................... 171
Assistance ..................................... 178
Audio ............................................. 175
DVD ............................................... 176
Navigation ..................................... 174
Overview of menus ........................169
Service ........................................... 178
Settings ......................................... 178
Telephone ...................................... 176
Trip ................................................ 170
Message memory .............................. 183
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 222
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 259
MP3 Operating (on-board computer) .....175
see separate operating instructions
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Multifunction steering wheelOperating the on-board computer . 167
Overview .......................................... 28
N
Navigation On-board computer .......................174
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints (except
AMG vehicles) Operation ......................................... 49
Resetting triggered ..........................50
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 130
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 45
Operation ......................................... 41
System self-test ............................... 44
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................55
System overview .............................. 34
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 307
Odometer ........................................... 170
Off-road 4MATIC .......................................... 159
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 171
Assistance menu ........................... 178
Audio menu ................................... 175
Convenience submenu ..................181
Display messages ..........................183
Factory settings ............................. 182
Important safety notes ..................166
Instrument cluster submenu ..........178
Lighting submenu .......................... 180
Message memory .......................... 183
Navigation menu ............................ 174
Operating video DVD .....................176
Operation ....................................... 167
Overview of menus ........................169
Service menu ................................. 178
Settings menu ............................... 178
Standard display submenu ............170
Telephone menu ............................ 176
Time/Date submenu .....................179
Trip menu ...................................... 170
Vehicle submenu ........................... 181
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 114
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Display ........................................... 167
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 30
Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................60
P
Paint code number ............................ 303
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 245
Panic alarm .......................................... 61
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel Opening/closing .............................. 89
Resetting ......................................... 90
Parking ............................................... 148
Parking aid PARKTRONIC ................................. 159
Rear view camera .......................... 162
Parking brake .................................... 149
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 193
Parking lock Releasing manually (automatic
transmission) ................................. 144
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 101
PARKTRONIC
Activating/deactivating .................161
Function/notes ............................. 159
Malfunction .................................... 162
Problem ......................................... 162
Range of the sensors .....................159
Warning display ............................. 160
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only Canada) ............................. 46
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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only USA) ................................... 41
Pedals ................................................. 151
Permanent display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 179
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 247
Power washers .................................. 244
Power windows see Side windows
Product information ............................ 18
Program selector button .................. 140
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................134
Manual transmission ...................... 134
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 172
Radio Changing stations (on-board
computer) ...................................... 175
see separate operating instructions
Range (on-board computer) ............. 170
Rear compartment Setting the airflow .........................124
Setting the air vents ......................127
Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 193
Rear seat backrest Display message ............................ 201
Folding forwards/back ..................218
Rear seat backrest (display
message) ............................................ 201
Rear view camera Function/notes ............................. 162
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 247
Rear-view mirror Anti-glare (manual) ..........................99
Dipping (automatic) .......................101
Rear window blind ............................ 222
Rear window heating Malfunction .................................... 125
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Refueling ............................................ 145
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 232
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 21
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 197
Warning lamp ................................. 210
Restraint systems
see SRS
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) ....137
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 193
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 19
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 89
Rear side windows .........................222
Rear window .................................. 222
Roof carrier ........................................ 220
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 249
Route see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 174
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................55
Child restraint systems ....................56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 41
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 34
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat backrest
Adaptive ........................................... 97
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 53
Belt force limiters ............................ 54
Cleaning ......................................... 249
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Exterior viewFunctionPage:Trunk lidVehicle tool kit253;Rear window heating125=Lights111?Fuel filler flap145ADefrosting the windshield124Cleaning the windows246BSliding sunroof86FunctionPageCExterior mirrors100DWindshield wipers115EOpening the hood238Engine oil239Coolant240FTowing away264GTires and wheels270Flat tire25424Exterior viewAt a glance
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Overhead control panelFunctionPage:u To switch the rear
interior lighting on/off
111
;| To switch the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
111
=p To switch the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
110
?3 To open/close the
tilt/sliding sunroof
88
3 To open/close the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with roller
sunblinds
89
Aï Button for MB info call
(mbrace system)
229
BG SOS button (mbrace
system)
227
FunctionPageCRear-view mirror99DIntegrated electronic
compass
235
EButtons for the garage door
opener
232
FMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system)
telephone and Voice
Control System 4GF
Roadside Assistance
button (mbrace system)
229
Hp To switch the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
110
Ic To switch the front
interior lighting on/off
1114 The Voice Control System is only available in connection with COMAND. Observe the additional operating
instructions.30Overhead control panelAt a glance
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operation is possible using the switches in
the rear compartment.
Panic alarm
X To activate: press and hold !
button : for about one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.XTo deactivate: press ! button :
again.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
XPress the KEYLESS-GO Start-Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle.
i USA only:
This device complies with the part 15 of the
FCC regulations. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. This device must withstand any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with the RSS-210
regulations of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. This device must withstand any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock Braking System)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System)
R ESP ®
(E lectronic Stability Program)
R EBD ( Electronic Brake-power Distribution)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE
Important safety notes
GWarning
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
R Excessive speed, especially in turns
R Wet and slippery road surfaces
R Following another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or prevent
the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle. They cannot increase braking or
steering efficiency beyond that afforded by
the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires
or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with the
driving safety systems described in this
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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the important safety notes on
( Y page 93).
XCheck whether you have adjusted seat =
properly.
Manual and electrical seat adjustment
( Y page 94)
Electrical seat adjustment ( Y page 94)
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
R you are as far away from the driver's air
bag as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright
position.
R you can fasten the seat belt properly.Ryou have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.XCheck whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly ( Y page 95).
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.
Observe the important safety notes on
( Y page 98).
XCheck whether steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel
manually( Y page 98)
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
( Y page 98)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the important safety notes on
( Y page 50).
XCheck whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly ( Y page 52).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip jointsXBefore starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
( Y page 100) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.XVehicles with memory function: save the
seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings ( Y page 102).92Correct driver's seat positionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors
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