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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 249
12 V socket see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 202
Function/notes ................................ 57
Important safety notes ....................57
Warning lamp ................................. 230
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 117
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 193
Function/information ....................174
Active Driving Assistance package . 174
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 193
Display message ............................ 217
Function/information ....................177
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 212
Active service system PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 62
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ............................. 104
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 330
Air bags Display message ............................ 209
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Important safety notes ....................38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Pelvis air bag ................................... 41
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag ..........................40
Window curtain air bag ....................42
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 121
Important safety notes ..................120
Rear ............................................... 122
Setting ........................................... 120
Setting the center air vents ...........121
Setting the side air vents ...............121
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 198
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 248
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 192
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................64
Function ........................................... 64
Switching off the alarm ....................64
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................193
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ............................. 169
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 189
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 213
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 1024Index

Automatic transmissionAutomatic drive program ...............134
Changing gear ............................... 132
Display message ............................ 224
Driving tips .................................... 132
Emergency running mode ..............137
Kickdown ....................................... 132
Manual drive program ....................135
Problem (malfunction) ...................137
Program selector button ................132
Pulling away ................................... 127
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 137
Selector lever ................................ 130
Shift ranges ................................... 134
Starting the engine ........................127
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......133
Transmission position display ........131
Transmission positions ..................131
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 137
B
Back support see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 110
Display message ............................ 212
Bag hook ............................................ 245
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 57
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 58
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 72
Important safety notes ....................72
Replacing ......................................... 72
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 286
Display message ............................ 215
Important safety notes ..................284
Jump starting ................................. 287
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................193
Notes/function .............................. 170
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 205
Notes ............................................. 331
Brake fluid level ................................ 268
Brake lamps Changing bulbs .............................. 110
Display message ............................ 211
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 57
BAS .................................................. 57
BAS PLUS ........................................ 58
Brake fluid (notes) .........................331
Display message ............................ 202
Driving tips .................................... 143
High-performance brake system ....145
Important safety notes ..................143
Maintenance .................................. 144
Parking brake ................................ 141
Warning lamp ................................. 229
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 275
Car wash ........................................ 270
Display ........................................... 274
Exterior lights ................................ 273
Gear or selector lever ....................274
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Matte finish ................................... 272
Notes ............................................. 269
Paint .............................................. 271
Plastic trim .................................... 274
Power washer ................................ 271
Rear view camera .......................... 273
Roof lining ...................................... 275
Seat belt ........................................ 275
Seat cover ..................................... 274
Sensors ......................................... 273
Steering wheel ............................... 274
Tail pipes ....................................... 273
Trim pieces .................................... 274
Washing by hand ........................... 270
Wheels ........................................... 271
Windows ........................................ 272
Wiper blades .................................. 272
Wooden trim .................................. 274
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 245
Car wash (care) ................................. 270
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 190
Cell phone see Mobile phone
Center console ..................................... 32
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........68
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 110
Cornering light function .................109
High-beam headlamps ...................108
Important safety notes ..................106
Low-beam headlamps ....................108
Overview of bulb types ..................107
Parking lamps ................................ 109
Reversing lamps ............................ 110
Standing lamps (front) ...................109
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 52
Restraint systems ............................ 52
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 54
Special seat belt retractor ...............54
Top Tether ....................................... 55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 248Climate control
Controlling automatically ...............117
Cooling with air dehumidification ..117
Defrosting the windows .................119
Defrosting the windshield ..............119
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 115
Important safety notes ..................114
Indicator lamp ................................ 117
Maximum cooling .......................... 119
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 116
Overview of systems ......................114
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 117
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 120
Refrigerant ..................................... 330
Setting the air distribution .............118
Setting the airflow .........................118
Setting the air vents ......................120
Setting the temperature ................118
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 120
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 120
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 118
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 103
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 261
Calling up ....................................... 260
Setting ........................................... 260
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 187
Convenience closing feature .............. 82
Convenience opening feature ............ 82
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................266
Display message ............................ 213
Notes ............................................. 331
Temperature (on-board computer) . 1986Index

Specifications ................................ 329
Tank content/reserve fuel .............328
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 138
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 187
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 328
Problem (malfunction) ...................140
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 278
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 291
Before changing ............................. 291
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 291
Fuse box in the trunk .....................292
Important safety notes ..................291
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................260
Notes ............................................. 256
Opening/closing the garage door ..259
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 257
Gasoline ............................................. 138
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 198
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 274
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 324
Glove box ........................................... 243
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 103
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 332
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....267
Cleaning system (function) ............103
Fogging up ..................................... 105
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 91
Adjusting (electrically) .....................91
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 108
Display message ............................ 211
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 104
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Hill start assist .................................. 128
HOLD function Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ............................. 159
Hood
Closing ........................................... 265
Display message ............................ 225
Opening ......................................... 264
Hydroplaning ..................................... 145
I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Settings ......................................... 194
Warning and indicator lamps ...........30
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 29
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................. 106
Automatic control ..........................106
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Emergency lighting ........................106
Manual control ............................... 106
Overview ........................................ 106
Reading lamp ................................. 106
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Displaying a service message ........269
Display messages ..........................201
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 155
Factory settings submenu .............198
Important safety notes ..................182
Instrument cluster submenu ..........194
Lighting submenu .......................... 195
Menu overview .............................. 186
Message memory .......................... 201
Navigation menu ............................ 188
Operation ....................................... 183
RACETIMER ................................... 198
Service menu ................................. 194
Settings menu ............................... 194
Standard display ............................ 187
Telephone menu ............................ 190
Trip menu ...................................... 187
Vehicle submenu ........................... 196
Video DVD operation .....................190
On-board diagnostics interface .......... 23
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 109
Operating safety On-board diagnostics interface ........23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 183
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
P
Paint code number ............................ 325
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 271
Panic alarm .......................................... 56
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel Opening/closing .............................. 85
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 85
Problem (malfunction) .....................86
Resetting ......................................... 86
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................84
Parcel net ........................................... 243
Parking ............................................... 140
Important safety notes ..................140
Parking brake ................................ 141
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 96
Rear view camera .......................... 168
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 165
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 204
Notes/function .............................. 141
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 218
Important safety notes ..................165
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 109
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating .................164
Driving system ............................... 162
Function/notes ............................. 162
Problem (malfunction) ...................165
Range of the sensors .....................162
Warning display ............................. 163
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 42
Pedals ................................................. 142
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 274
Power washers .................................. 271
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ................................ 62
Switching on/off ........................... 193
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive
occupant safety system)
Product information ............................ 20
Program selector button .................. 132
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................127
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 23
Index13

CockpitFunctionPage:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
133
;Cruise control lever147=Instrument cluster29?HornAPARKTRONIC warning
display (Canada only)
162
BOverhead control panel33CClimate control systems114DIgnition lock125Start/Stop button125FunctionPageEAdjusts the steering wheel
manually
93
FAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
93
GCombination switch103HParking brake141IOn-board diagnostic
interface
23
JOpens the hood264KReleases the parking brake141LLight switch10028CockpitAt a glance

XMake sure that Top Tether belt A is not
twisted.XInstall the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system with Top Tether. Comply
with the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so. Make sure that
Top Tether belt A is tight.
Panic alarm
X To activate: press ! button : for at
least 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 Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept 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.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-Gen of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept 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.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
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 BAS PLUS ( Brake Assist System Plus*)
R ESP ®
(E lectronic Stability Program)
R EBD ( Electronic Brake force Distribution)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style, the
driving safety systems can neither reduce the
risk of accident nor override the laws of
physics. Driving safety systems are merely
aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
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front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road/weather conditions,
as well as the traffic conditions and maintain
a safe distance to the vehicle in front. Drive
carefully.
i Please note that the driving safety
systems described only work as effectively
as possible when there is adequate contact
between the tires and the road surface. Pay
particular attention to the information
regarding tires, recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and
tires" section ( Y page 294).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 56).
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
( 8 km/h) upwards, regardless of road-surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even when you only brake gently.
GWARNING
If the ABS malfunctions, other driving systems
such as the BAS or the ESP ®
are also switched
off. Observe indicator and warning lamps that
may come on as well as messages in the
multifunction display that may appear.
If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing the steering
capability and extending the braking distance.
The ! warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking
situation is over.XTo make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions, and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving.
GWARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady
brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the
brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS
and significantly reduces braking
effectiveness.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 56).
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
XKeep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
GWARNING
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still
functions, but without the additional brake
boost available that the BAS would normally
provide in an emergency braking maneuver.
Therefore, the braking distance may increase.
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GWARNING
Switch on ESP®
immediately if one of the
previously stated conditions is no longer met.
Otherwise, ESP ®
cannot stabilize the vehicle
if it begins to lurch or when a wheel spins.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R the engine's torque is no longer limited and
the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of
the wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
XTo deactivate: (Y page 192).
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.GWARNING
When the å ESP®
OFF warning lamp is lit,
ESP ®
is deactivated.
If the ÷ ESP®
warning lamp and the
å ESP®
OFF warning lamp remain lit,
ESP ®
is not available due to a malfunction.
When ESP ®
is deactivated or not operational,
vehicle stability in standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP ®
.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
XTo activate: (Y page 192).
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.Deactivating/activating ESP ®
(AMG
vehicles)
Activating/deactivating SPORT handling
mode
GWARNING
The SPORT handling mode should not be
switched on during normal driving.
Switching on the SPORT handling mode will
result in the following:
R no restriction to the engine torque
R system supported traction control is
limited
The SPORT handling mode is designed for
driving on closed tracks when the vehicle's
own natural oversteer and understeer
characteristics are desired and requires a
highly skilled and experienced driver able to
handle these critical driving situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch on the SPORT handling mode.
Do not switch on the SPORT handling when a
spare wheel is mounted.
ESP ®
is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
It may be best to activate SPORT handling
mode in the following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
GWARNING
Switch off the SPORT handling mode and
switch on the ESP ®
immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the SPORT handling
mode will only stabilize the vehicle to a limited
extent when it is starting to skid or a wheel is
spinning.
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When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP ®
only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R the engine's torque is restricted only to a
limited degree and the drive wheels can
spin. The spinning of the wheels results in
a cutting action, which provides better grip.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you brake
firmly.
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP®
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. ESP ®
only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.XTo activate: briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
The SPORT handling mode message
appears in the multifunction display.XTo deactivate: briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Activating/deactivating ESP ®
GWARNING
The ESP
®
should not be switched off during
normal driving.
Disabling of the system will result in the
following:
R no restriction to engine torque
R loss of system-supported traction control
"ESP ®
OFF" is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the vehicle's natural oversteer
and understeer characteristics are desired
and requires a highly skilled and experienced
driver able to handle these critical driving
situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch off the ESP ®
.
Do not switch off the ESP ®
when a spare
wheel is mounted.
ESP ®
is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravelGWARNING
Switch on ESP ®
immediately if one of the
previously stated conditions is no longer met.
Otherwise, ESP ®
cannot stabilize the vehicle
if it begins to lurch or when a wheel spins.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R the engine's torque is no longer limited and
the drive wheels are able to spin. The
spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action, which provides better grip.
R traction control is still activated.
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is no longer available,
nor is it activated if you brake firmly and
ESP ®
intervenes.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you brake
firmly.
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster does not flash. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
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