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Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................26
Introduction .......................................... .26
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction ......................................... 27
Protecting the environment ...................2 7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .27
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ................2 8
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 2
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 32
Information on copyright ....................... 34
At a glance ........................................... 35
Cockpit .................................................. 35
Instrument cluster ................................. 36
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 37
Center console ...................................... 38
Overhead control panel .........................4 1
Door control panel ................................. 42
Safety ................................................... 43
Panic alarm ............................................ 43
Occupant safety .................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 64
Driving safety systems ........................... 64
Protection against theft .........................7 4
Opening and closing...........................76
SmartKey ............................................... 76
Doors ..................................................... 81
Trunk ..................................................... 83
Side windows ......................................... 85
Soft top ................................................ .88
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....94
Correct driver's seat position ................9 4
Seats ..................................................... 94
Steering wheel ..................................... 100
Mirrors ................................................. 103 Memory function ................................. 105
Lights and windshield wipers
..........107
Exterior lighting ................................... 107
Interior lighting .................................... 110
Replacing bulbs ................................... 111
Windshield wipers ................................ 111
Climate control ................................. 115
Overview of climate control systems ... 115
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 116
Air vents .............................................. 120
Driving and parking ..........................122
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 122
Driving ................................................. 122
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 130
Automatic transmission ....................... 132
Refueling ............................................. 141
Parking ................................................ 143
Driving tips .......................................... 146
Driving systems ................................... 151
On-board computer and displays ....192
Important safety notes ........................ 192
Displays and operation ........................ 192
Menus and submenus ......................... 196
Display messages ................................ 211
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 241
Multimedia system ...........................253
General notes ...................................... 253
Important safety notes ........................ 253
Function restrictions ............................ 253
Operating system ................................ 254
Stowage and features ......................263
Stowage areas ..................................... 263
Features .............................................. 267
Maintenance and care ......................281
Engine compartment ........................... 281
2Contents

see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 193
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 28
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 258
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 258
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash
see Care
Care
360° camera ................................. 292
AIRCAP .......................................... 289
Car wash ........................................2 86
Carpets .......................................... 294
Display ...........................................2 93
Exhaust pipe .................................. 292
Exterior lights ................................ 291
General notes ................................ 286
Interior ...........................................2 93
Matte finish ................................... 289
Paint .............................................. 288
Plastic trim ....................................2 93
Power washer ................................ 288
Rear view camera .......................... 292
Roof lining ...................................... 294
Seat belt ........................................ 294
Seat cover ..................................... 294
Selector lever ................................ 293
Sensors ......................................... 292
Soft top .......................................... 289
Steering wheel ............................... 293
Trim pieces .................................... 293 Washing by hand ........................... 287
Wheels ........................................... 291
Wind deflector ............................... 289
Wind screen ................................... 290
Windows ........................................ 291
Wiper blades .................................. 291
Wooden trim .................................. 293
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 266
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 201
Center console
Lower section .................................. 39
Lower section (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 40
Upper section .................................. 38
Central locking
Locking/u
nlocking (SmartKey) ........ 76
Change of address .............................. 29
Change of ownership .......................... 29
Changing the media source ............. 200
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 208
Child
Restraint system .............................. 60
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 63
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
On the front-passenger seat ............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 63
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 60
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 270
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 292
Climate control
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 115
Controlling automatically ............... 117
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 117
Index7

Emergency releaseDriver's door .................................... 83
Trunk .............................................. .85
Vehicle .............................................8 3
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .56
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .247
Display message ............................ 225
ECO start/stop function ................ 127
Engine number ............................... 340
Irregular running ............................ 129
Jump-starting ................................. 304
Starting (important safety notes) ... 125
Starting problems .......................... 129
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 125
Starting via smartphone ................ 126
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 125
Switching off .................................. 144
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 309
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 83
Additives ........................................ 343
Checking the oil level ..................... 282
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 283
Display message ............................ 227
Filling capacity ............................... 343
General notes ................................ 342
Notes about oil grades ................... 342
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 282
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 08
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Ma

n-
ual ..................................................2 53
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program) ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 209
Characteristics ................................. 68
Crosswind Assist .............................7 1
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............6 9
Deactivating/activating (notes,
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... 68
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 204
Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ................................ 67
General notes .................................. 67
Important safety information ........... 68
Trailer stabilization ........................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 244
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 68
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 147
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Setting options .............................. 107
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 103
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ........................................... 103
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 104
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 264
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 256
Features ............................................. 267
Filler cap
see Refueling
Index11

Flat tireChanging a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel .................................. .331
MOExtended tires .......................... 297
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 296
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 298
Floormats ...........................................2 80
Folding wind screen
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Installing .......................................... 92
Removing ......................................... 92
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 338
Two-way radio ................................ 338
Front-passenger seat
see Seat
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 342
Consumption statistics .................. 197
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 197
Displaying the range ......................1 97
Driving tips ....................................1 47
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 341
Important safety notes .................. 341
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Refueling ........................................ 141
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 341
Fuel filler flap
Closing ...........................................1 43
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 341
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................3 11
Before changing .............................3 09
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 310
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 310
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 310
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 311
Important safety notes .................. 309G
G-Meter (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 208
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 280
General notes ................................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 278
Opening/closing the garage door .. 280
Problems when programming ........2 79
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 278
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 279
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 208
Genuine parts ...................................... 27
Glove box ...........................................2 64
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 53
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Handling control system
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 256
Touchpad ....................................... 255
Hazard warning lamps ......................109
Head bags
Display message ............................ 221
Operation ......................................... 51
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........100
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................... 96
General notes .................................. 96
Important safety notes .................... 96
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 97
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 206
Displays and operating .................. 195
Function/notes .............................1 95
Important safety notes .................. 195
12Index

Memory functionSeats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 105
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 176
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 186
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 189
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 180
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 182
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 153
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 159
General notes ................................ 151
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 184
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 170
Parking Pilot .................................. 166
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................5 8
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Rear view camera .......................... 173
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 182
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 212
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) ..............................................2 60
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 261
Frequencies ................................... 338
Installation ..................................... 338
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 202
Transmission output (maximum) .... 338
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 8
MOExtended tires .............................. 297 Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 336
Mounting a new wheel ................... 335
Preparing the vehicle ..... ................3
32
R

aising the vehicle ......................... 333
Removing a wheel .......................... 335
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 332
MP3
Operation ....................................... 201
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 53
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 94
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 193
Overview .......................................... 37
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 54
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 53
N
Navigation
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 198
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 198
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 53
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 122
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 8
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Belt warning ..................................... 48
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 43
Index15

Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 43
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 44
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation .........................................5 2
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 196
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 208
Assistance graphic menu ............... 203
Assistance menu ........................... 204
Display messages .......................... 211
Displaying a service message ........ 285
Displays and operation .................. 192
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 158
Factory settings ............................. 207
G-Meter ......................................... 208
Head-up display ............................. 195
Important safety notes .................. 192
Instrument cluster menu ............... 207
Lights menu ................................... 207
Media menu ................................... 200
Menu overview .............................. 196
Message memory .......................... 212
Navigation menu ............................ 198
RACETIMER ................................... 210
Radio menu ................................... 200
Service menu ................................. 203
Settings menu ............................... 203
Standard display ............................ 196
Telephone menu ............................ 202
Trip menu ...................................... 196
Video DVD operation ..................... 201 On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operatio n
Di

gital Operator's Manual ................ 26
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 193
Overhead control panel ...................... 41
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 339
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 288
Panic alarm .......................................... 43
Parcel net ........................................... 267
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 143
Parking brake ................................ 145
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 104
Rear view camera .......................... 173
Switching off the engine ................ 144
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Parking Pilot
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 230
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 172
Driving system ............................... 170
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 170
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 172
Sensor range ................................. 170
Warning display ............................. 171
16Index

Cleaning instructions .....................292
Display in the multimedia system .. 173
General notes ................................ 173
Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 176
Switching on/off ........................... 173
Wide-angle function ....................... 176
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Recuperation display ........................ 197
Reflective safety jacket .................... 295
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 344
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Important safety notes .................. 141
Refueling process .......................... 142
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 277
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 278
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 111
Reporting safety defects .................... 31
Rescue card ......................................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 227
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 220
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 85
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roll away protection
see HOLD function
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 221 Operation ......................................... 55
Roof
Overview .......................................... 88
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 294
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Route guidance active ...................... 198
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 261
Selecting ........................................ 201
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Correct usage .................................. 46
Fastening ......................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 45
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 48
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seat function
see Seat
Seats
Adjusting (AMG Performance
Seat) ................................................ 98
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96
18Index

Traction systemsee ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 204
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ............................. 182
Important safety notes .................. 182
Instrument cluster display ............. 182
Transfer case ..................................... 141
Transmission
Display message ............................ 237
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 208
Transmission position display ......... 134
Transporting the vehicle .................. 308
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 293
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 196
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 198
Trunk
Important safety notes .................... 83
Locking separately ........................... 84
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 84
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 84
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 83
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 238
Opening dimensions ...................... 345
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 239
General notes .................................. 90
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 224 Switching on/off ........................... 108
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 338
Installation ..................................... 338
Transmission output (maximum) .... 338
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 82
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 262
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 269
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 236
Electronics ..................................... 338
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individual settings .......................... 203
Limited Warranty ............................. 32
Loading .......................................... 322
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 83
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 336
Maintenance .................................... 29
Operating safety .............................. 30
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 29
Parking .......................................... 143
Parking for a long period ................ 146
Pulling away ................................... 126
Raising ........................................... 333
Reporting problems ......................... 31
Securing from rolling away ............ 332
Technical data ............................... 338
Towing away .................................. 306
Transporting .................................. 308
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 83
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 76
Vehicle data ................................... 345
Index23

Overhead control panel
FunctionPage
:pSwitches the left-hand
reading lamp on/off110
;c Switches the front inte-
rior lighting on/off111
=| Switches the automatic
interior lighting control
on/off
111
?p Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off110
AEyeglasses compartment264
FunctionPage
BRear-view mirror
Automatic anti-glare104
CButtons for the garage door
opener278
DF Breakdown assistance
call button (mbrace system)273
EG SOS button (mbrace
system)272
Fï Info call button
(mbrace system)273
Overhead control panel41
At a glance

Door controlpanel
FunctionPage
:r 45=
Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and steering
column
105
;Adjusts the seats electrically96
=c Seat heating99
?sSeat ventilation99
AÒAIRSCARF100
BOpens the door81
C%&Unlocks/locks
the vehicle82
DWOpens/closes the left
side window85
FunctionPage
E7Zª\
Adjusts and folds the exterior
mirrors in/out electrically
103
FW Opens/closes the right
side window85
Gp Opens the trunk lid84
HWOpens/closes the rear
right side window85
IW Opens/closes the rear
left side window85
42Door control panel
At a glance