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General notes .................................. 96
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Brake
EBD .................................................. 75
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 247
Notes ............................................ .366
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .72
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 71
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 68
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 366
Display message ............................ 242
Driving tips .................................... 164
High-performance brake system .... 166
Hill start assist ............................... 136
HOLD function ............................... 179
Important safety notes .................. 164
Parking brake ................................ 161
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 323
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
Buttons on the steering column ...... 221C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 288
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 288
Camera
see 360° camera see Reversing camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 314
Care
360° camera ................................. 320
AIRCAP .......................................... 317
Automatic car wash ....................... 314
Carpets .......................................... 322
Display ........................................... 321
Draught stop .................................. 318
Exhaust pipe .................................. 320
Exterior lighting ............................. 319
Gear or selector lever .................... 321
General notes ................................ 314
High-pressure cleaner .................... 316
Interior ........................................... 321
Matt paintwork .............................. 316
Paint .............................................. 316
Plastic trim .................................... 321
Reversing camera .......................... 320
Roof lining ...................................... 322
Seat belt ........................................ 322
Seat cove r..................................... 321
Sensors ......................................... 319
Soft top .......................................... 317
Steering wheel ............................... 321
Trim pieces .................................... 321
Washing by hand ........................... 315
Wheels ........................................... 318
Wind deflector ............................... 317
Windows ........................................ 318
Wiper blades .................................. 319
Wooden trim .................................. 321
CD
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 229
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 82
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 38
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 39
Upper section .................................. 37
Changing the media source ............. 228
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 237 Index
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Main-beam headlamps ...................1
20
Overview of bulb type s.................. 120
Turn signals (front) ......................... 120
Rescue card ......................................... 31
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 257
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 249
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Rev counter ........................................ 221
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 143
Reversing camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 195
Cleaning instructions ..................... 320
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 196
Display in the multimedia system .. 194
General notes ................................ 193
Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 197
Switching on/of f........................... 193
wide-angle function ....................... 196
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 91
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 253
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 250
Operation ......................................... 55
Roof
Overview .......................................... 94
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 322
Route guidance
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 295
SD memory card
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Selecting ........................................ 229
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 105
Seat backrest display message ..... 269
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 45
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 47
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 102
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 105
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 103
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 113
Cleaning the cover ......................... 321
Correct driver's seat position ........ 100
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 104
Important safety notes .................. 100
Seat heating .................................. 105
Seat heating problem .................... 106
Seat ventilation .............................. 106
Seat ventilation problem ................ 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Switching AIRSCARF on/of f.......... 107
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 105
Switching the seat ventilation on/ off .................................................. 106
Securing a load .................................. 299 Index
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Environmental protection
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Take-back of end-of-life vehicles
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your end-of-life
vehicle for environmentally friendly disposal in
accordance with the European Union (EU) End-
Of-Life Vehicles Directive.
A network of vehicle take-back points and dis-
mantlers has been established for you to return
your vehicle. You can leave it at any of these
points free of charge. This makes an important
contribution to closing the recycling circle and
conserving resources.
For further information about the recycling and
disposal of end-of-life vehicles, and the take-
back conditions, please visit the national
Mercedes-Benz website for your country. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well as
control units and sensors for these restraint
systems, may be installed in the following
areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
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front-passenger seat. The child restraint system
must not touch the roof or be put under strain bythe head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat
backrest and the head restraint position accord-
ingly. Only then is the correct function of the
automatic front-passenger front airbag deacti-
vation system guaranteed. Always observe the
information on suitable positioning of the child
restraint system (Y page 62) in addition to the
child restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions.
Operation of automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation :
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
; PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled or ena-
bled.
X Press the Start/Stop button once or twice, or
turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
The system carries out a self-diagnosis.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simul- taneously for approximately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front airbag:
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, then both indicator lamps are off
(PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the front-
passenger front airbag is able to deploy in the
event of an accident.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. It will then
not be deployed in the event of an accident.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows the status of the front-passenger front airbag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
If the status of the front-passenger front airbag
changes while the vehicle is in motion, an airbag display message appears on the instrument
cluster (Y page 251). When the front-passenger
seat is occupied, always pay attention to the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp. Be
aware of the status of the front-passenger front
airbag both before and during the journey.
If a person sits in the passenger seat, he/she
must be:
R seated with the seat belt fastened correctly
R in an almost upright position with his/her
back against the seat backrest
R with his/her feet resting on the floor, if pos-
sible
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, the automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system may be influenced,
e.g. because the front passenger:
R transfers his/her weight by supporting him-
self/herself on a vehicle armrest
R sits in such a way that his/her weight is raised
from the seat cushion
The front-passenger front airbag may be disa-
bled by mistake as a result of these or similar
actions. In this case, the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp lights up permanently. The
front-passenger front airbag then does not
deploy during an accident. G
WARNING
If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, the front-passenger front airbag is disa-
bled. It will not be deployed in the event of an
accident and cannot perform its intended pro-
tective function. A person in the front-
passenger seat could then, for example, come
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always make sure that:
R the classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and that the front-
passenger front airbag is enabled or disa- Occupant safety
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Vehicles without automatic co-driver's
front airbag deactivation system If the co-driver's seat of your vehicle is not
equipped with an automatic co-driver's front air-
bag deactivation system, this is indicated by a
special sticker. The sticker is affixed to the side of the dashboard on the co-driver's side. The
sticker is visible when you open the co-driver's
door.
Never fit a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem to the co-driver's seat in this case
(Y page 62).
Observe the following information under "Rear-
ward-facing child restraint system"
(Y page 62) and "Forward-facing child
restraint system" (Y page 62) and on suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 62).
Rearward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to fit a rearward-
facing child restraint system to the co-driver's
seat, you must always make sure that the co-
driver's front airbag is deactivated. The co-driv-
er's front airbag is only disabled if the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit
continuously (Y page 43).
Always observe the information about suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 62) as well as the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions.
Forward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to secure a child in a
forward-facing child restraint system on the co- driver's seat, you must always move the co-driv-
er's seat as far back as possible. Fully retract the
seat cushion length. The base of the child restraint system must lie fully on the co-driver's
seat cushion. The backrest of the child restraint
system must lie as flat against the co-driver's
seat backrest as possible. The child restraint
system may not touch the roof or be put under
strain by the head restraint. Adjust the angle of
the seat backrest and the head restraint posi-
tion accordingly. Always make sure that the
shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the
vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder belt
guide on the child restraint system. The shoul-
der belt strap must be routed forwards and
downwards from the vehicle belt outlet. If nec-
essary, adjust the vehicle belt sash guide and
the co-driver's seat accordingly.
Always observe the information about suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 62) as well as the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions. Suitable positioning of the child
restraint system
Introduction Only child restraint systems that are approved in
accordance with ECE standard ECE R44 are per-
mitted for use in the vehicle.
"Universal"-category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label and
the text "Universal". Example: approval label on the child restraint
system
The following "Universal"-category child
restraint systems can be used on seats labelled
U, UF or IUF according to the tables "Suitability
of the seats for attaching a belt-secured child
restraint system" or "Suitability of the seats for
attaching an ISOFIX child restraint system". 62
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Semi-universal child restraint systems are indi-
cated by the text "semi-universal" on the
approval label. These can be used if the vehicle
and the seat are listed in the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's vehicle model list. For fur-
ther information, contact the child restraint sys- tem manufacturer or visit the manufacturer's
website.
If circumstances require you to fit a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat:
X Always observe the notes under "Child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat"
(Y page 61).
There you will find instructions on how to cor- rectly route the shoulder belt strap from the
vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide
on the child restraint system (Y page 62).
X Move the front-passenger seat as far back as
possible and fully retract the seat cushion
length. X
Move the backrest to an almost vertical posi-
tion.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat cushion of the
front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting on the backrest of
the front-passenger seat. The child restraint
system must not touch the roof or be put
under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the head
restraint position accordingly. In addition,
observe the child restraint system manufac-
turer's installation instructions.
X Move the seat cushion angle to the highest,
most vertical position.
Suitability of the seats for attaching a belt-secured child restraint system If you use a baby car seat of category 0 or 0+ or a rearward-facing child restraint system of category
I on a rear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint system.
Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat forwards
slightly.
For certain child restraint systems in weight categories II or III, this can mean that the area of use is restricted. The maximum size setting of the child restraint system may not be possible due to
possible contact with the roof.
When the soft top is opened and closed, child restraint systems of weight categories II or III must be
removed or the head restraint of the child restraint system must be set to the lowest position.
You can have the head restraints of the rear seats removed and installed by a qualified specialist
workshop. This may be necessary for the use of certain child restraint systems.
In addition, always observe the notes under "Child restraint system" (Y page 60) and the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
Legend for the table:
XS eat that is unsuitable for children in this weight category.
US uitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category that are approved for use in this
weight category.
UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems that belong to the "Universal" category and are approved for use in this weight category.
LS uitable for child restraint systems as recommended; see the "Recommended child restraint
systems" table (Y page 65). Suitable for semi-universal child restraint systems if the vehicle
and the seat are listed in the child restraint system manufacturer's vehicle model list. Children in the vehicle
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Weight category Front-passenger seat Rear seat
Front-
passenger
front airbag enabled Front-
passenger
front airbag
disabled 1 Left, right
0
up to 10 kg X U, L U, L
0+
up to 13 kg X U, L U, L
I
9 kg to 18 kg UF, L U, L U, L
II
15 kg to 25 kg U, L U, L U, L
III
22 kg to 36 kg U, L U, L U, L
Suitability of the seats for attaching an ISOFIX child restraint system
If you use a baby car seat of category 0 or 0+ or a rearward-facing child restraint system of category
I on a rear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint system.
In addition, always observe the notes under "Child restraint system" (Y page 60) and the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat forwards slightly.
For certain child restraint systems in weight categories II or III, this can mean that the area of use
is restricted. The maximum size setting of the child restraint system may not be possible due to
possible contact with the roof.
When the soft top is opened and closed, child restraint systems of weight categories II or III must be removed or the head restraint of the child restraint system must be set to the lowest position.
Legend for the table:
XI SOFIX position that is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this weight category
and/or size category.
IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child seat securing systems that belong to the "Universal" category and are approved for use in this weight category.
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems as recommended; see the "Recommended child restraint systems" table (Y page 65).
The manufacturer will also recommend a suitable ISOFIX child restraint system. For this, your
vehicle and the seat must be listed in the child restraint system manufacturer's model list. For more information, contact the child restraint system manufacturer or visit the manufacturer'swebsite. Weight category Size cate-
gory Equipment Rear seat,
right Rear seat, left
Carry cot
F ISO/L1 X X
G ISO/L2 X X
0
up to 10 kg up to approx.
6 months E ISO/R1 IL IL
1
The vehicle is equipped with an automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system. The PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit. 64
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Weight category Size cate-
gory Equipment Rear seat,
right Rear seat, left
0+
up to 13 kg up to approx.
15 months E ISO/R1 IL IL
D ISO/R2 IL IL
C ISO/R3
IL
2 X
I
9t
o 18 kg approx. 9 months
to 4 years D ISO/R2 IL IL
C ISO/R3
IL
2 X
B ISO/F2 IL IL
B1 ISO/F2X IL IL
A ISO/F3 IL IL
The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint position accordingly. In addition, observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation instructions. Recommended child restraint systems
General notes Always observe the information in "Child restraint systems on the front-passenger seat" (Y
page 61)
and in "Suitable positioning of the child restraint system" (Y page 62).
You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
Recommended child restraint systems for attaching with the vehicle seat belt Weight categories Manufac-
turer Type Approval num-
ber(E1 ...) Order number
(A 000 ...)
3 Category 0:
up to 10 kg
up to approximately
6 months
Britax Römer BABY SAFE
plus II 04 301146 970 20 00
970 36 00
Category 0+:
up to 13 kg
up to approximately
15 months
Britax Römer BABY SAFE
plus II 04 301146 970 20 00
970 36 00
2
If you are using a child restraint system of size category C (ISO/R3), move the front seat to the highest
position, right at the very front, and move the backrest to an upright position. Make sure that the front seat
backrest does not rest against the child restraint system.
3 Colour code 9H95. Children in the vehicle
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Opening/closing with the convertible
top switch
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped by moving parts such as the roof
mechanism, the boot lid, or the side windows.
There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of moving parts. Release the switch if somebody
becomes trapped. G
WARNING
If the vehicle speed exceeds 60 km/h, the
soft top stops during the opening or closing
process. This impairs your view to the rear.
There is a risk of an accident.
Reduce your speed to below 60 km/ho r stop
the vehicle in accordance with the traffic con-
ditions. Operate the soft-top switch again in
order to open or close the soft top fully.
Opening and closing X
Make sure that the boot separator is closed
(Y page 96).
X Close the boot lid.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed. X
To open: pull and hold soft-top switch :until
the entire soft top is stowed away in the boot.
The multifunction display shows the opening
process of the soft top.
If, when opening, you drive at speeds above
60 km/h, the opening process is stopped.
The Open/close
Open/close top topcompletely
completely message
is shown on the multifunction display. In order
to open the soft top fully, reduce your speed
again to below 60 km/h and pull the soft-top switch again.
X To close: pull and hold soft top switch :until
the soft top is completely closed.
The multifunction display shows the closing
process of the soft top.
If, when closing, you drive at speeds above
60 km/h, the closing process is stopped. The
Open/close top completely Open/close top completely message is
shown on the multifunction display. In order
to close the soft top fully, reduce your speed
to below 60 km/h and push the soft-top
switch again. Opening/closing with the key
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped by moving parts such as the roof
mechanism, the boot lid, or the side windows.
There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of moving parts. Release the switch if somebody
becomes trapped.
Opening and closing The key must be in close proximity to the vehi-
cle. Convertible top
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AIRCAP has the following components:
R a wind deflector above the windscreen
R a draught stop behind the two rear-seat head
restraints
When AIRCAP has been activated, the draught
stop extends up between the two rear-seat head
restraints. At the same time, the wind deflector
extends out along the front windscreen.
AIRCAP can be activated or deactivated up to
speeds of approximately 160 km/h.
Activating and deactivating AIRCAP X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
X To activate: pull switch:.
The draught stop behind the rear-seat headr-
ests and the wind deflector in the roof frame
extend simultaneously. The indicator lamp in
switch :lights up.
X To deactivate: press switch:.
The draught stop behind the rear-seat headr-
ests and the wind deflector in the roof frame
retract simultaneously. The indicator lamp in
switch :goes out.
If you park your vehicle with the soft top down
and remove the key, the wind deflector and the
draught stop retract automatically. When you
restart your engine after having been parked,
the wind deflector and the draught stop extend
again automatically.
AIRCAP cannot be extended or retracted if the
vehicle speed exceeds approximately
160 km/h. Folding draught stop
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you use the draught stop in darkness or in
other conditions offering poor visibility, your
view to the rear is further impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Only use the draught stop when visibility con- ditions are good. G
WARNING
If the draught stop is not fitted correctly, it
could come loose during the journey and
endanger other road users. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
Fit the draught stop as described.
! Fit or remove the draught stop only when
the soft top is open. You could otherwise
damage the draught stop or the vehicle inte-
rior.
! Observe the backrest position of the front
seats if the draught stop is installed, since the
backrest could collide with the draught stop
here.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use draught stops which have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.
The folding draught stop protects against wind
when driving with the soft top open. It is secured
above the rear bench seats. For this reason, only the driver and the front passenger can travel in
the vehicle when the folding draught stop is fit-
ted.
The folding draught stop can be fitted or
removed from the driver's side or passenger
side.
You should preferably perform operations
involving the folding draught stop on the side
facing away from traffic, after you have stopped the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions. Convertible top
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