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Airbag
Introduction .................................... .51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 46
Airbags
Display message ............................3 30
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 52
Important safety guidelines ............. 51
Kneebag .......................................... .53
Sidebag ............................................ 53
Triggering ......................................... 60
Windowbag ...................................... 53
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 339
Function/note s............................. 238
AIRPANEL (cleaning instructions) .... 404
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 87
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 87
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 87
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film .................................... 391
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 218
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 372
Ashtray ............................................... 383
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 308
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 309
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 399
Hiding a service message .............. 399
Notes ............................................. 399
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 399
Service message ............................ 399
Special service requirements ......... 400
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 87 Function ........................................... 87
Switching off the alarm .................... 87
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 311
Display message ............................ 339
Function/note s............................. 258
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 334
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 191
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 190
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 330
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 54
Problems ......................................... 59
System self-test ............................... 57
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 135
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 200
AGILITY SELECT switch .................. 201
Changing gear ............................... 200
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 197
Display message ............................ 347
Drive program display .................... 199
Drive programs .............................. 201
Driving tips .................................... 200
Emergency running mode .............. 204
Engaging drive position .................. 199
Engaging neutral ............................ 198
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 198
Engaging reverse gear ................... 198
Engaging the park position ............ 197
Kickdown ....................................... 200
Manual shifting .............................. 202
Overview ........................................ 197
Problem (fault) ............................... 204
Pulling away ................................... 189
Starting the engine ........................ 187
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 202
Trailer towing ................................. 200 Index
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Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)
................................... 32
Buttons on the steering column ...... 295C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 400
Care
360° camera ................................. 405
AIRPANEL ...................................... 404
Automatic car wash ....................... 400
Carpets .......................................... 408
Display ........................................... 406
Exhaust pipe .................................. 406
Exterior lighting ............................. 404
Gear or selector lever .................... 407
High-pressure cleaner .................... 402
Interior ........................................... 406
Matt paintwork .............................. 403
Note s............................................. 400
Paint .............................................. 402
Plastic trim .................................... 407
Reversing camera .......................... 405
Roof lining ...................................... 408
Seat belt ........................................ 408
Seat cove r..................................... 407
Sensors ......................................... 405
Steering wheel ............................... 407
Trim pieces .................................... 407
Washing by hand ........................... 402
Wheels ........................................... 403
Windows ........................................ 403
Wiper blades .................................. 404
Wooden trim .................................. 407
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 305
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 91
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 38 Upper section .................................. 37
Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 143
Main-beam headlamp s................... 143
Reversing lamps ............................ 144
Turn signals (front) ......................... 144
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 144
Charge status of high-voltage bat-
tery ..................................................... 276
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 68
ISOFIX .............................................. 65
On the front-passenger sea t............ 66
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 67
Recommendations ........................... 72
Suitable positions ............................ 68
Top Tether ....................................... 65
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 74
Rear doors ....................................... 75
Children
In the vehicl e................................... 63
Restraint systems ............................ 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 384
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 404
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 406
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 176
Controlling automaticall y............... 162
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 168
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 161
Demisting the windows .................. 166
Demisting the windscreen ............. 166
ECO start/stop function ................ 160
ECO start/stop function
(THERMATIC 1-zone) ............. 153, 154
ECO start/stop function
(THERMATIC 2-zone) ............. 156, 157
Hybrid vehicle (THERMOTRONIC ).. 160
Hybrid vehicles (THERMATIC) ........ 156
Important safety notes .................. 152
Indicator lamp ................................ 162
Information about using
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (1 ‑zone) ............................. 153 Index
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ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 81
Important safety guidelines ............
.76
Overview .......................................... 75
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................84
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................ .44
Driving system
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .............. .234
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 253
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 266
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 269
Active Parking Assist ..................... 243
AIRMATIC ...................................... 238
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 258
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 263
Cruise control ................................ 220
Display message ............................ 339
Distronic Plus ................................ 226
Driving Assistance package ........... 266
HOLD function ............................... 236
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .265
Lane package ................................ 263
PARKTRONIC ................................. 240
Reversing camera .......................... 248
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 223
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 260
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 218
Automatic transmission ................. 200
Brakes .......................................... .217
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 233
Downhill gradient ........................... 217
Driving abroad ............................... 134
Driving in winter ............................ .219
Driving on flooded roads ................ 219
Driving on wet roads ..................... .218
Fuel ................................................ 215
General .......................................... 215
Icy road surfaces ........................... 219
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 218
New brake disks ............................ 218
New brake pads/linings ................ 218
Running-in tips ............................... 184
Snow chains .................................. 435 Symmetrical dipped bea
m............. 134
The first 1500 km .......................... 184
Towing a trailer .............................. 287
Wet road surface ........................... 218
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 305 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/note s............................. 126
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s............................. 126
EASY-PACK luggage compartment
management system ........................ 379
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 320
Function/note s................................ 84
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 215
On-board computer ....................... 300
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 191
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 190
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC ).......................... 160
Deactivating/activating ................. 191
General information ....................... 190
Important safety notes .................. 190
Introduction ................................... 190
Electric motor
Power display ................................ 275
see Hybrid operation
Electric motor power display ........... 275
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 63
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 99
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 93
Inserting .......................................... 93
Locking vehicle .............................. 100 10
Index

Removing ........................................
.93
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 99
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 463
Important safety notes .................. 463
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................ .464
Technical data ............................... 465
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate .......................................... 106
Vehicle ............................................. 99
Energy flow display ........................... 276
Engine
Display message ............................ 335
ECO start/stop function ................ 190
Engine number ............................... 470
Jump-starting ................................. 422
Running irregularl y......................... 193
Starting problems .......................... 193
Starting the engine with the key .... 188
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 188
Stopping ........................................ 212
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 428
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 362
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 468
Problem (fault) ............................... 193
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 476
Checking the oil level ..................... 396
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 396
Display message ............................ 337
Filling capacity ............................... 475
Notes about oil grade s................... 475
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 396
Topping up ..................................... 396
Viscosity ........................................ 476
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 24
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating ................... 82
Characteristics ................................. 82
Deactivating/activating ................. 309 Display message ............................ 317
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 81
Function/note
s................................ 81
General notes .................................. 81
Important safety guidelines ............. 82
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 83
Warning lamp ................................. 359
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 81
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 406
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 419
Extended overrun mode ................... 283
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 404
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 128
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 129
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 128
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 128
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 129
Parking position ............................. 129
Resetting ....................................... 128
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 131 F
Fault message see Display messages
Features ............................................. 381
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 411
First-aid kit ......................................... 410
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 446
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 447
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 442
Raising the vehicle ......................... 443
Removing a whee l.......................... 446
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 443 Index
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Headlamp
Cleaning system (notes) ............... .477
Headlamp flasher .............................. 137
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 140
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 402
High-voltage battery
Charge leve l................................... 276
Charging ........................................ 420
Charging (on-board computer) ....... 277
General notes .................................. 43
Vehicle fire ....................................... 43
Hill start assist .................................. 189
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 237
Deactivating ................................... 237
Display message ............................ 342
Function/note s............................. 236
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hybrid drive
Displaying the total range .............. 279
Generated electrical energy ........... 279
Hybrid operation
AGILITY SELECT switch .................. 280
Automatic engine start (ECO
Start/Stop function) ...................... 283
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 283
Driving tips .................................... 281
ECO start/stop function ................ 282
Energy flow display ........................ 276
Extended overrun mod e................. 283
Fuel consumption .......................... 279
General notes ................................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 273
Manual gearshifting ....................... 281
Noiseless start ............................... 280
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 276
Overrun mode ................................ 283
Overview (instrument cluster) ........ 275
Power display (electric motor) ....... 275
Problems ....................................... 285
Pulling away ................................... 280
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 273 Resetting values (Audio 20) ........... 279
Resetting values (COMAND
Online) ........................................... 279
Starting the engine ........................ 279
Hybrid system
Automatic deactivation .................... 42
Danger of electric shock .................. 42
Display message ............................ 338
High-voltage battery ........................ 43
Important safety notes .................... 42
Manual deactivation ......................... 43
Opening the bonnet ......................... 44
Overview ........................................ 274
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 285
READY indicator ............................. 279
Warning lamp ................................. 364
Hybrid vehicle
Climate control (THERMATIC) ........ 157
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC) .......................... 160
Hybrid vehicles
Important safety notes .................... 42 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 86
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 361
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 365
Coolant .......................................... 362
Engine diagnostics ......................... 362
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 332
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 396
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Power display ................................ 275
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 35
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 294
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 313 Index
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Display message ............................ 333
Overview ........................................ 138
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 313
Interior lighting
Control ........................................... 141
Emergency lighting ........................ 141
Overview ........................................ 140
Reading lamp ................................. 140
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating .................................... .88
Function ........................................... 88
Priming ............................................ 88
Switching off .................................... 88
Internal combustion engine
Malfunction .................................... 285
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 65J
Jack Storage location ............................ 411
Using ............................................. 443
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 422K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 94
Checking the battery ....................... 94
Convenience closing feature .......... 108
Convenience opening feature ........ 108
Display messag e............................ 352
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 91
Emergency key element ................... 93
Important safety notes .................... 90
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 92
Loss ................................................. 95
Modifying the programming ............. 92
Overview .......................................... 90
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 185
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
Starting the engine ........................ 188
Key positions
Key ................................................ 185
Start/Stop button .......................... 185
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ...................... 109
Deactivation ..................................... 91 Locking ............................................ 91
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 186
Unlocking ......................................... 91
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 200
Kneebag ............................................... 53 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 311
Display message ............................ 340
Function/information .................... 265
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane package ..................................... 263
Lashing eyelets ................................. 376
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 333
Light sensor (display message) ....... 334
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 313
Active light function ....................... 138
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 139
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 135
Cornering light function ................. 138
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 135
Driving abroad ............................... 134
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 139
Hazard warning lamps ................... 137
Headlamp flashe r........................... 137
Headlamp range ............................ 136
Intelligent Light System (func-
tion) ............................................... 138
Light switch ................................... 134
Main-beam headlamp s................... 137
Misted up headlamp s.................... 140
Motorway mode ............................. 138
Parking lamps ................................ 136
Rear foglamp ................................. 135
Setting exterior lighting ................. 134
Side lamps ..................................... 136
Turn signals ................................... 137 14
Index

see Interior lighting
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 220
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 227
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 223
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................370
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 98
Emergency locking ........................ 100
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .97
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Luggage compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ).................. 103
Luggage compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 376
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 373
Luggage compartment floor
opening/closing ............................ 380
stowage well, under ....................... 380
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 123 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 434
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 139
Changing bulb s.............................. 143
Display message ............................ 333
Switching on/of f........................... 137
Manual transmission
AGILITY SELECT switch .................. 195
Drive program ................................ 196
Engaging reverse gear ................... 195
Gear lever ...................................... 194
Pulling away ................................... 188
Shift recommendation ................... 195
Shifting to neutral .......................... 195
Starting the engine ........................ 187 Matt finish (cleaning instructions)
.. 403
Memory card (audio) ......................... 305
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 130
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Info call button .............................. 389
Roadside Assistance call button .... 389
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 388
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 253
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 266
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 269
Active Parking Assist ..................... 243
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 258
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 263
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 226
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 234
General notes ................................ 220
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 265
PARKTRONIC ................................. 240
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 62
PRE-SAFE® PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 62
Reversing camera .......................... 248
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 260
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 316
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 404
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 468
Installation ..................................... 468
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 306 Index
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Selecting ........................................ 224
Storing the current speed .............. 224
Variabl e......................................... 223
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 188
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 187
Stationary vehicle ............................. 281
STEER CONTROL .................................. 86
Steering
Warning lamps ............................... 367
Steering (display message) .............. 351
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 344
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 126
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 125
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 295
Cleaning ......................................... 407
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 126
Gearshift paddle s........................... 202
Important safety notes .................. 125
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 131
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 202
Stowage areas ................................... 370
Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 372
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 372
Centre console .............................. 371
Cup holde r..................................... 381
Door ............................................... 372
Glove compartment ....................... 371
Important safety information ......... 370
Rear ............................................... 372
Spectacles compartment ............... 371
Stowage net ....................................... 372 Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 372
Summer tyres
In winter ........................................ 434
Sun blind
Rear side window s......................... 383
Sun visor ............................................ 382
Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 239
Switching the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
On/off ........................................... 177 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 332
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 349
Emergency unlocking ..................... 106
Important safety notes .................. 101
Limiting the opening angle ............. 105
Obstruction detectio n.................... 101
Opening dimensions ...................... 478
Opening/closing ............................ 101
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ................................... 105
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................. 102
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ......................................... 102
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 470
Emergency spare wheel ................. 465
Information .................................... 468
Trailer load s................................... 480
Tyres/wheels ................................. 448
Vehicle data ................................... 478
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 307
Display message ............................ 351
Introduction ................................... 306
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 306
Number from the phone book ........ 307
Redialling ....................................... 308
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 307 20
Index

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
202
;
Combination switch 137
=
Horn
?
Instrument cluster 34
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 197
B
Climate control systems 152
C
Overhead control panel 39
D
Control panel for COMAND
Online and vehicle func-
tions
37
E
Ignition lock 185
Start/Stop button 185
F
Adjusts the steering wheel 125
G
Cruise control lever 220 Function Page
H
Electric parking brake 213
I
Diagnostics connection 27
J
Opens the bonnet 395
K
Light switch 134
L
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist 234
Activating Active Lane
Keeping Assist 269
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 240
Switching on 360° camera 253
Switching on the head-up
display
297
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: map/
coin holder32
CockpitAt a glance

Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 39
;
Climate control systems 152
=
Combination switch 137
?
Instrument cluster 34
A
Horn
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 197
C
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
202
D
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist 234
Activating Active Lane
Keeping Assist
269
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 240
Switching on 360° camera 253
Switching on the head-up
display
297
Vehicles without a driver
assistance systems: map/
coin holder Function Page
E
Light switch 134
F
Opens the bonnet 395
G
Diagnostics connection 27
H
Electric parking brake 213
I
Ignition lock 185
Start/Stop button 185
J
Adjusts the steering wheel 125
K
Cruise control lever 220
L
Control panel for COMAND
Online and vehicle func-
tions
37Cockpit
33At a glance