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Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 218
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ...............278
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ................................... .138
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 137
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 109
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position ............. 143
Automatic drive program .............. .144
Changing gear ............................... 143
Display message ............................ 230
Driving tips ................................... .143
Emergency running mode .............. 148
Kickdown ....................................... 143
Manual drive program .................... 146
Overview ........................................ 141
Problem (malfunction) ................... 148
Program selector button ................ 143
Pulling away ................................... 136
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 148
Selector lever ................................ 141
Shift ranges ................................... 145
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 144
Transmission position displa y........ 142
Transmission positions .................. 142
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 148 B
Backup lamp Changing bulb s.............................. 117
Display message ............................ 218
Bag hook ............................................ 251
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
.................................................... 65
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes .................... 76
Replacing ......................................... 77
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 293
Display message ............................ 221
Important safety notes .................. 290
Jump starting ................................. 294
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 57
Function ........................................... 57
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 200
Display message ............................ 224
Notes/function .............................. 179
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 211
Notes ............................................. 346
Brake lamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 117
Display message ............................ 217
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
BAS .................................................. 64
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 346
Display message ............................ 209
High-performance brake system .... 157
Important safety notes .................. 155
Maintenance .................................. 156
Parking brake ................................ 152
Riding tips ...................................... 155
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Brightness control knob (instru-
ment cluster lighting, multifunc- Index
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tion steering wheel with 12 but-
tons)
..................................................... 31
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 284
Car wash ........................................ 278
Display .......................................... .282
Exterior lights ................................ 281
Gear or selector lever .................... 282
Interior .......................................... .282
Matte finish ................................... 280
Notes ............................................. 277
Paint .............................................. 279
Plastic trim ................................... .282
Power washer ................................ 278
Rear view camera .......................... 281
Roof lining ...................................... 284
Seat belt ........................................ 283
Seat cover ..................................... 283
Sensors ......................................... 281
Steering wheel ............................... 282
Tail pipes ....................................... 281
Trim pieces ................................... .282
Washing by hand ........................... 278
Wheels .......................................... .279
Windows ........................................ 280
Wiper blades .................................. 280
Wooden trim .................................. 282
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 251
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 196
Center console Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34 Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 203
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .74
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps .................................. .117
Cornering light function ................. 116
High-beam headlamps ................... 116
Low-beam headlamps .................... 115
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Reversing lamps ............................ 117
Standing lamps (front) ................... 116
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 58
Restraint systems ............................ 58
Special seat belt retractor .............. .61
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
Top Tether ...................................... .62
Cigarette lighter ................................ 255
Cleaning Mirror turn signal .......................... .281
Climate control
Controlling automatically .............. .126
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 125
Defrosting the windows ................. 128
Defrosting the windshield .............. 127
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 123
Important safety notes .................. 122
Indicator lamp ................................ 126
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 124
Maximum cooling .......................... 128
Overview of systems ..................... .122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 126
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 129
Refrigerant ..................................... 348
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 349
Setting the air distribution ............. 126
Setting the airflow ......................... 127
Setting the air vents ..................... .129
Setting the temperature ................ 126 6
Index

Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 348
Refueling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 148
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 345
Refueling process .......................... 149
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 148
Remote control Garage door opener ....................... 266
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 266
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 114
Overview of bulb types .................. 115
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 222
Warning lamp ................................. 241
see Fuel
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 141
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 89
Roller sunblind ................................. 90
Side windows ................................... 86
Trunk lid ........................................... 82
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 90
Roof carrier ........................................ 252
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 284
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 349
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 195 S
Safety Child restraint systems .................... 58
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
Overview of occupant safety sys-
tems ................................................ 40
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 56
Belt force limiters ............................ 57
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Correct usage .................................. 54
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 57
Fastening ......................................... 55
Important safety guidelines ............. 53
Releasing ......................................... 56
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 204
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) ................................................ 96
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 96
Cleaning the cover ......................... 283
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................. 97
Important safety notes .................... 95
Seat backrest display message ..... 231
Seat heating problem ...................... 99
Seat ventilation problem ................ 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 98
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.... 99
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 281
Service Center see Qualified specialist workshop Index
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Service menu (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 200
Service products Brake fluid .....................................3 46
Coolant (engine) ............................ 347
Engine oil ....................................... 345
Fuel ................................................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 343
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 348
Washer fluid ................................... 348
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 204
On-board computer ....................... 201
Setting the air distribution ...............126
Setting the airflow ............................ 127
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 205
Side impact air bag .............................45
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 218
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 280
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Important safety information ........... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Problem (malfunction) .....................88
Resetting ........................................ .88
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 77
Changing the programming .............75
Checking the battery ...................... .77
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Display message ............................ 231
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Loss .................................................78
Mechanical key ................................ 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 133
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Snow chains ...................................... 305 Sockets
General notes ................................ 255
Rear compartment .........................2 56
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 339
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 194
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 191
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 201
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 238
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 212
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 135
Steering (display message) .............. 231
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 100
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 191
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Important safety notes .................. 100
Paddle shifters ............................... 144
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 144
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 205
Stowage areas ................................... 24916
Index

Trip computer (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 193
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 193
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 194
Trunk
Emergency release .................... 84, 85
Important safety notes .................... 82
Locking separately ........................... 84
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 84
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 83
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 230
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 349
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 349
Turn signals Display message ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 254
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 230
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings .......................... 201
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 312
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 329
Maintenance .................................... 23 Parking for a long period ................ 153
Pulling away ................................... 136
Raising ........................................... 326
Reporting problems ........................
.26
Securing from rolling away ............ 326
Towing away .................................. 296
Transporting .................................. 298
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 74
Vehicle data ................................... 349
Vehicle data ....................................... 349
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 349
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 342
Vehicle maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 286
Video (DVD) ........................................ 197
VIN ...................................................... 342 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 235
Brakes ........................................... 235
Check Engine ................................. 241
Coolant .......................................... 242
Distance warning ........................... 244
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 244
ESP ®
.............................................. 237
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 238
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 47
Reserve fue l................................... 241
Seat belt ........................................ 233
SPORT handling mod e................... 238
SRS ................................................ 240
Tire pressure monitor .................... 245
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 231
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 329
Wheel chock ...................................... 326 Index
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Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
This vehicle is capable of recording diagnostic
information relating to vehicle operation, mal- functions, and user settings. This may include
information about the performance or status
of various systems, including but not limited
to, engine, throttle, steering or brake sys-
tems, that is stored and can be read out with suitable devices, particularly when the vehi-
cle is serviced. The data obtained is used to
properly diagnose and service your vehicle or
to further optimize and develop vehicle func-
tions. COMAND/mbrace (Canada: TELEAID)
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain
situations, and the location of the vehicle may
be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace system.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace
Terms and Conditions. Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record data that will assist in under-
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed
in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as during air bag deployment or when
hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
R how various systems in your vehicle are
operating
R whether or not the driver and passenger
seat belts are fastened
R how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
R how fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, can
combine the EDR data with the type of per-
sonal identification data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehi- cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing
the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal
matters as a tool in accident reconstruction,
accident claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to
extract data from the EDR is commercially
available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all lia- bility arising from the extraction of this infor-
mation by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz per-
sonnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or,
if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of Introduction
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
00E5
ESP® 237
0074
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 238
0044
00BA
Distance warning 244
0087
00BB
ESP®
OFF 237
0085
0027
Brakes (USA only) 235
0083
004D
Brakes (Canada only) 235
0084
003E003D
Turn signals 110
006B
0025
ABS 235
006C
0075
SRS 240
006D
00B9
Check Engine 241
006E
0077
Tire pressure monitor 245 Function Page
006F
00E9
Seat belt 233
0070
00E5
ESP®
in AMG vehicles 238
0071
00AC
Coolant 242
0072
0057
High-beam head-
lamps 111
0073
0058
Low-beam head-
lamps 109
0074
0060
Parking lamps 110
0075
005E
Rear fog lamp 110
0076
005A
Front fog lamps 109
0077
00B6
Reserve fuel 24132
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 26). Panic alarm
X
To activate: press0033button 0043for
approximately one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X To deactivate: press0033button 0043
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or X Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the vehi-
cle. Occupant safety
Overview of occupant safety
In this section, you will learn the most impor-
tant facts about the restraint system compo-
nents of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
R seat belts
R child restraint systems
R LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R air bag system components with:
- PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
- front-passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
The different air bag systems work independ-
ently of each other. The protective functions
of the system work in conjunction with each
other. Not all air bags are always deployed in an accident. G
WARNING
Modifications to or work improperly conduc-
ted on restraint system components or their
wiring, as well as tampering with interconnec- ted electronic systems, can lead to the
restraint systems no longer functioning as
intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy inadver-
tently or fail to deploy in accidents although
the deceleration threshold for air bag deploy-ment is exceeded. Therefore, never modify
the restraint systems. Do not tamper with
electronic components or their software.
i For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle restraint
systems for infants and children, see "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (Y page 58).40
Occupant safetySafety

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with:
R The 0075 SRS warning lamp
R Air bags
R Air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
R Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) for
seat belts
R Seat belt force limiters
SRS reduces the risk of vehicle occupants
coming into contact with parts of the vehi-
cle's interior in the event of an accident. It can also reduce the forces to which vehicle occu-
pants are subjected during an accident.
SRS warning lamp G
WARNING
If SRS is malfunctioning, restraint system
components may be triggered unintentionally
or might not be triggered at all in the event of
an accident with a high rate of vehicle decel-
eration. There is an increased risk of injury,
possibly even fatal.
Have SRS checked and repaired immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 0075 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational read-
iness when the 0075SRS warning lamp goes
out while the engine is running. There is a malfunction if:
R
the 0075 SRS warning lamp does not light
up when the ignition is switched on
R the engine is running and the 0075SRS
warning lamp does not go out after a few
seconds
R the engine is running and the 0075SRS
warning lamp lights up again
Safety guidelines for seat belts, Emer-
gency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and
air bags G
WARNING
R Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Ten-
sioning Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate
material, which may require special han-
dling and regard for the environment.
Check your national disposal guidelines.
California residents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm .
R Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETDthat has deployed must be replaced.
R Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
R Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
R Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
R No modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
R Do not change or remove any component or
part of the SRS.
R Do not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. over the steering
wheel hub, front-passenger front air bag Occupant safety
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generally does not constitute a health hazard
and does not indicate that there is a fire in the
vehicle. In order to prevent potential breath-
ing difficulties, you should leave the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any
breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the
vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get fresh
air by opening a window or door. G
WARNING
In order to reduce the potential danger of
injuries caused during the deployment of the
front air bags, the driver and front passenger
must always be correctly seated and wear
their seat belts.
For maximum protection in the event of a col- lision, you must always be in the normal seat
position with your back against the backrest.
Fasten your seat belt and make sure that it is
correctly positioned on your body.
As the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating position
and correct positioning of the hands on the
steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe distance from the air bag. Occupants who are
not wearing their seat belt, are not seated
properly or are too close to the air bag can be seriously injured or killed by an air bag, as it
inflates with great force instantaneously:
R sit with the seat belt fastened correctly and
in a position that is as upright as possible
with your back against the backrest.
R move the driver's seat as far back as pos-
sible, still permitting proper operation of
vehicle controls. The distance from the cen- ter of the driver's chest to the center of the
air bag cover on the steering wheel must be
at least 10 inches (25 cm). You should be
able to accomplish this by adjusting the
seat and steering wheel. If you have any
difficulties, please contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R do not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or dashboard.
R only hold the steering wheel on the outside.
Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of
hand/arm injury if the driver front air bag
inflates.
R adjust the front-passenger seat as far back
as possible from the dashboard when the
seat is occupied.
R occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their heads
in the area of the door or the rear side trim panel where the side impact air bag
inflates. This could result in serious or fatalinjuries should the side impact air bag be
deployed. Always sit as upright as possible,
wear the seat belt properly and use an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants.
If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you
make the buyer aware of this safety informa-
tion. Be sure to give the buyer this Operator's
Manual.
If the air bags are deployed, you will hear a
bang, and a small amount of powder may also be released. Only in rare cases will the bang
affect your hearing. The powder that is
released generally does not constitute a
health hazard and does not indicate that thereis a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause
some temporary breathing difficulty for peo-
ple with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the
vehicle or open the windows as soon as it is
safe to do so. The 0075SRS warning lamp
lights up.
The air bags are deployed if the air bag control
unit detects the need for deployment. Only in the event of such a situation will the air bags
provide their supplemental protection.
If the driver and front passenger do not wear
their seat belts, it is not possible for the air
bags to provide their supplemental protec-
tion. Occupant safety
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