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Symmetrical dipped beam
.............118
Towing atrailer .............................. 215
Tyr egrip ........................................ 177
Wet road surface ........................... 176
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 192 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating (12-but-
ton multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..243
Function/notes ............................. 111
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating/deactivating (12-but-
ton multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..243
Crash-responsive ........................... 112
Function/notes ............................. 111
EASY-PACK load-securing kit ...........310
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Function/notes ................................ 78
EBD (Electronic Brake force Distri-
bution)
Display message (12 button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............257
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distri-
bution)
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................251
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................158
General information .......................156
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake force Distribution
see EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tionS ystem)
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door ..............91
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 86
Locking vehicle ................................ 91Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 91
Fuel filler fla p................................. 172
Emergency spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 369
Storage location ............................ 336
Emergency unlocking
Boot ................................................. 95
Tailgate ............................................ 95
Vehicle ............................................. 91
Engine
ECO start/stop function ................156
Emergency starting ........................354
Engine number ............................... 379
Running irregularl y......................... 159
Starting problems ..........................159
Starting the engine with the key ....155
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............155
Stopping ........................................ 174
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 298
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 377
Problem (fault) ............................... 159
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 382
Checking the oil level ..................... 323
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 323
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............271
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................269
Filling capacity ............................... 382
Notes about oil grades ................... 381
Notes on oil level/consumption ....323
Temperature (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................245
Topping up ..................................... 324
Viscosity ........................................ 382
Environmental protection
Note ................................................ .26
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......26
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...245
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76 Index
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If the rear seat backrest is not engaged, this
will be shown in the multifunction display in
the instrument cluster.
i You should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do not need the through-
loading feature. This will prevent unauthor-
ised access to the boot from the vehicle
interior.
X Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(Y page 107).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary. Enlarging the luggage compartment
(Estate)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the
vehicle or in the luggage compartment unless
they are secured.
Otherwise, you and other vehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being thrown
around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak-
ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci-
dent.
When using the enlarged luggage compart-
ment, always clip in the safety net.
When transporting objects in the luggage
compartment, the combined luggage cover
and net (luggage compartment cover and
safety net) must be attached to the rear seat
backrest. G
WARNING
Always drive with the tailgate closed. Exhaust
fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle inte-
rior.
! Before you fold down the rear seat back-
rest, remove the side head restraints for
the integrated child seat; see the "Side
head restraints for integrated child seat" section. The side head restraints could oth-
erwise be damaged.
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr-
ests can be folded forward sseparately to
increase the luggage compartment capacity.
Folding the rear seat backrest forward If the combined luggage cover and net is fit-
ted with the luggage compartment cover and
safety net, both rear seat backrests can be
folded forwards only if you first fold the right-
hand rear seat backrest forwards. Otherwise,
only the right-hand backrest can be folded
forwards individually.
X
Fully insert the backrest head restraints
(Y page 107).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Pull left-hand or right-hand release han-
dle ;of the seat backrest forwards.
Corresponding seat backrest :is
released.
X Fold seat backrest :forwards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary. 306
Stowage areasStowing and features