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1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 170
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................2 95
Display in the multimedia system .. 182
Function/notes .............................1 80
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Accident warning
see Driving safety system
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 264
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 119
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 209
Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes .............................1 90
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 208
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ................................ 64
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 209
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ................................ 70
Important safety notes .................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 253 Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 209
Display message ............................ 234
Function/information .................... 193
Active light function
Display message ............................ 228
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 66
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 169
Adaptive Damping System with
continuous damping adjustment
(ADS PLUS) ........................................ 168
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ............................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Additional speedometer ................... 211
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 347
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
A

djusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 257
After-sales service center
see ASSYST PLUS
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 55
Display message ............................ 226
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 50
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Side impact air bag .......................... 50
Window curtain air bag .................... 51
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 123
Rear ............................................... 124
Setting ........................................... 123
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Setting the center air vents ........... 124
Setting the side air vents ............... 124
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Warning lamp ................................. 250
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ............................. 167
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 168
Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 168
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 74
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 74
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 74
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 169
Performance Seat ............................ 99
Switchable performance exhaust
system ........................................... 132
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 212
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AppCode
see QR code
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 267
Ashtray ............................................... 273
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 207
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 208
Assistance system
see Driving systems ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 290
Driving abroad ............................... 291
Hiding a service message .............. 290
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 291
Service message ............................ 290
Special service requirements ......... 291
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 74
Function ........................................... 74
Switching off the alarm .................... 74
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 209
Di

splay message ............................ 233
Displaying level .............................. 185
Function/notes ............................. 184
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 228
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 291
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 131
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 130
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 108
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 139
Changing gear ............................... 139
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 136
Display message ............................ 240
Double-clutch function .................. 139
Drive program ................................ 140
Drive program display .................... 138
Driving tips .................................... 139
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 134
Emergency running mode .............. 145
Engaging drive position .................. 137
Engaging neutral ............................ 137
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 137
Engaging reverse gear ................... 137
Engaging the park position ............ 136
Gearshift recommendation ............ 144
Index5

Calling up a malfunctionsee Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 261
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 261
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash
see Care
Care
360° camera ................................ .295
Car wash ........................................ 291
Carpets .......................................... 298
Display ...........................................2 96
Exhaust pipe .................................. 296
Exterior lights ................................ 295
General notes ................................ 291
Interior ...........................................2 96
Matte finish ................................... 294
Paint .............................................. 293
Plastic trim ....................................2 96
Power washer ................................ 293
Rear view camera .......................... 295
Roof lining ...................................... 298
Seat belt ........................................ 297
Seat cover ..................................... 297
Selector lever ................................ 297
Sensors ......................................... 295
Steering wheel ............................... 297
Trim pieces ....................................2 97
Washing by hand ........................... 292
Wheels ...........................................2 94
Windows ........................................ 294
Wiper blades .................................. 295
Wooden trim .................................. 297
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 270
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 56
CD player (on-board computer) ........205
Center console
Lower section .................................. 39 Lower section (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 40
Upper section .................................. 38
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 5
Change of address .............................. 29
Change of ownership .......................... 29
Changing the media source .............204
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 212
Child
Restraint system .............................. 60
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 63
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
On the front-passenger seat ............ 62
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 62
Top Tether ....................................... 61
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 59
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 274
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 295
Climate control
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 117
Controlling automatically ............... 119
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 119
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 261
Defrosting the windows ................. 121
Defrosting the windshield .............. 120
ECO start/stop function ................ 118
General notes ................................ 117
Indicator lamp ................................ 119
Ionization ....................................... 123
Ionization (multimedia system) ...... 261
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 118
Overview ........................................ 260
Overview of systems ...................... 117
Perfume atomizer .......................... 122
Index7

Function/notes ............................. 108
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 211
Diagnostics connection ...................... 31
Digital Operator's Manual
Help .................................................2 6
Introduction .....................................2 6
Digital speedometer .........................201
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 136
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 290
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 216
Driving systems .............................2 33
Engine ............................................ 229
General notes ................................ 215
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 215
Introduction ................................... 215
Lights ............................................. 228
Safety systems .............................. 217
SmartKey ....................................... 243
Tires ............................................... 238
Vehicle ...........................................2 40
Distance control
see Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 159
Activation conditions ..................... 159
Cruise control lever ....................... 159
Display Message ............................ 235
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 161
Driving tips ....................................1 63
Driving with Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC ....................................1 60
Function/notes .............................1 57
Important safety notes .................. 158
Setting a speed .............................. 161
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 161
Stopping ........................................ 160
Switching off .................................. 162
with Steering Pilot ......................... 163
Distance recorder .............................2 00
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 253Distance warning
function
Fu
nction/notes ................................ 65
Distance warning system
see Active Brake Assist
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............8 2
Central locking/unlocking
(Sm artKey) ...................................... .75
Control panel .................................. .42
Display message ............................ 242
Emergency locking ........................... 82
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 81
Opening (from inside) ...................... 81
Drinking and driving ......................... 151
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 140
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 213
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 138
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 134
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seat
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 291
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 190
Driving on flooded roads .................. 154
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 64
Crosswind Assist ............................. 70
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 70
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
Distance warning function ............... 65
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 70
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Important safety information ........... 63
Overview .......................................... 63
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HeadlampsDisplay message ............................ 228
Fogging up ..................................... 111
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 109
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 110
Display message ............................ 228
Replacing bulbs ............................. 113
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Hill start assist .................................. 130
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 166
Activation conditions .....................1 65
Deactivating ................................... 166
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes .............................1 65
General notes ................................ 165
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 56
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 87
Display message ............................ 242
Important safety notes .................. 286
Opening ......................................... 286
Horn ...................................................... 35
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 154
I
Ignition key
see SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 73
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 287
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 36
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 196
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 112
Control ...........................................1 12
Overview ........................................ 111
Reading lamp ................................. 111
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 56
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 337
Jump starting (engine) ......................308
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 126
Start/Stop button .......................... 127
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 76
Convenience closing feature ............ 89
Deactivation ..................................... 76
Locking ............................................ 76
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 127
Start function ................................... 77
Unlocking ......................................... 76
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 39
Manual gearshifting ....................... 144
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Change Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 189
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 209
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Display message ............................ 234
Function/information .................... 188
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package ..................... 186
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 214
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 228
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 228
Light switch
Operation ....................................... 108
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist .............1 10
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 108
Cornering light function ................. 110
Fogged up headlamps .................... 111
General notes ................................ 108
Hazard warning lamps ................... 110
High beam flasher .......................... 109
High-beam headlamps ................... 109
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamps .................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 109
Rear fog lamp ................................ 109
Setting exterior lighting ................. 108
Standing lamps .............................. 109
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 211
Turn signals ................................... 109
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 266
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 82
Emergency locking ........................... 82
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................8 1
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 228
Replacing bulbs .......................... ..
.1 13
Sw

itching on/off ........................... 109 Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ..................................................9 9
M
M+S tires............................................ 318
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 294
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 78
Display message ............................ 222
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 279
Downloading routes ....................... 281
Emergency call .............................. 276
General notes ................................ 275
Geo fencing ................................... 282
Info call button .............................. 278
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 80
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 280
Remote vehicle locking .................. 280
Roadside assistance button ........... 277
Search & Send ............................... 279
Self-test ......................................... 276
Speed alert .................................... 281
System .......................................... 275
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 282
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 280
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 77
General notes .................................. 77
Inserting .......................................... 77
Locking vehicle ................................ 82
Removing ......................................... 77
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 82
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 205
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 106
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 180
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SIRIUS servicessee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 78
Changing the programming .............7 7
Checking the battery ...................... .78
Convenience closing feature ............ 89
Convenience opening feature .......... 88
Dis play message ............................ 243
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .75
Important safety notes .................... 75
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 77
Loss .................................................7 9
Mechanical key ................................ 77
Overview .......................................... 75
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 126
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 79
Starting the engine ........................ 128
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 129
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Snow chains ...................................... 319
Socket (12 V)
Center console .............................. 275
General notes ................................ 274
Rear compartment .........................2 75
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 257
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Spe

edometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 211
Digital ............................................ 201
In the Instrument cluster ................. 36
Segments ...................................... 196
Selecting the display unit ...............2 11SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Sports exhaust system
AMG ............................................... 132
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 228
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Start button
Display message ............................ 244
Start/Stop button
Key positions ................................. 127
Starting the engine ........................ 128
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 128
Starting the engine
see Starting (engine)
STEER CONTROL .................................. 73
Steering
Display message ............................ 242
Warning lamps ............................... 255
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering Pilot
Display message ............................ 237
with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ...... 163
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 197
Cleaning ......................................... 297
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 102
Important safety notes .................. 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........142
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 214
Stowage areas ................................... 266
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 67
Center console .............................. 267
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Handwriting recognition ................ 258
Operating the touchpad ................. 258
Overview ........................................ 258
Quick access for Audio .................. 259
Switching ....................................... 258
Switching input line ....................... 258
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 313
Important safety notes .................. 310
Towing a trailer
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 70
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 310
Installing the towing eye ................ 311
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 313
Removing the towing eye ............... 311
Transporting the vehicle ................ 312
With both axles on the ground ....... 312
With the rear axle raised ................ 311
Towing eye ......................................... 300
Traction system
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 208
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ............................. 186
Important safety notes .................. 186
Instrument cluster display ............. 186
Transfer case ..................................... 145
Transmission
Display message ............................ 241
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 212
Transmission position display ......... 138
Transporting the vehicle .................. 312
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 297
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 201 Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 200
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 202
Trunk
Important safety notes .................... 82
Locking separately ........................... 86
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 86
Openi
ng/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 84
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 85
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 83
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 242
Object detection .............................. 83
Opening dimensions ...................... 349
Reversing feature ............................. 83
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 228
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 113
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 342
Installation ..................................... 342
Transmission output (maximum) .... 342
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 82
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 81
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 265
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 273
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 240
Electronics ..................................... 342
Equipment ....................................... 28
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Individual settings .......................... 207
Limited Warranty .............................32
Loading .......................................... 326
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 82
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 75
Lowering ........................................ 340
Maintenance .................................... 29
Operating safety .............................. 30
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 29
Parking .......................................... 147
Parking for a long period ................ 150
Pulling away ................................... 129
Raising ........................................... 337
Reporting problems ......................... 31
Securing from rolling away ............ 336
Technical data ............................... 342
Towing away .................................. 310
Transporting .................................. 312
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 82
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 75
Vehicle data ................................... 349
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 349
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 349
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 82
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 343
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 168
Display message ............................ 233
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 205
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
VIN
Seat ............................................... 344
Type plate ...................................... 343
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 247
Active Brake Assist ........................ 253
Airbag ............................................ 250 Brakes ........................................... 246
Coolant .......................................... 251
Distance warning ........................... 253
Engine diagnostics ......................... 250
ESP
®.............................................. 247
ESP®OFF ....................................... 249
Fuel tank ........................................ 250
General notes ................................ 244
Overview .......................................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 250
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 44
Reserve fuel ................................... 250
Restraint system ............................ 250
Seat belt ........................................ 245
SPORT handling mode ................... 249
Steering ......................................... 255
Tire pressure monitor .................... 254
Warranty .............................................. 28
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 243
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 340
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 340
Wheel chock ...................................... 336
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 335
Checking ........................................ 317
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Important safety notes .................. 316
Information on driving .................... 316
Interchanging/changing ................ 335
Mounting a new wheel ................... 339
Mounting a wheel .......................... 336
Removing a wheel .......................... 339
Snow chains .................................. 319
Storing ........................................... 336
Tightening torque ........................... 340
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 340
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 225
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
24Index

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers142
;Combination switch109
=Horn
?Instrument cluster36
ADIRECT SELECT lever136
BClimate control systems117
COverhead control panel41
DControl panel for multimedia
system and vehicle functions38
EIgnition lock126
Start/Stop button127
FAdjusts the steering wheel101
GCruise control lever156
HElectric parking brake149
FunctionPage
IDiagnostics connection31
JOpens the hood286
KLight switch108
LControl panel for:
YActivating Distance
Pilot DISTRONIC with Steer-
ing Pilot
163
Ç Switching on Active
Lane Keeping Assist193
c Deactivating Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC176
Ô Switching on the 360°
camera180
Switching on the head-up
display199
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: map/
coin holder
Cockpit35
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