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BootEmergency release ..........................86
Important safety notes ....................84
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 85
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 85
Opening automatically from inside ..85
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 252
Opening dimensions ......................343
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 343
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 233
Notes ............................................. 341
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 68
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 237
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................66
BAS .................................................. 64
Brake fluid (notes) .........................341
Display message ............................ 227
Driving tips .................................... 166
Important safety notes ..................166
Parking brake ................................ 163
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Automatic car wash .......................288
Carpets .......................................... 294
Display ........................................... 292
Exhaust pipe .................................. 292
Exterior lighting ............................. 291
Gear or selector lever ....................293
High-pressure cleaner .................... 289
Interior ........................................... 292
Matt paintwork .............................. 290
Notes ............................................. 288
Paint .............................................. 289
Plastic trim .................................... 293
Reversing camera ..........................291
Roof lining ...................................... 294
Seat belt ........................................ 294
Seat cover ..................................... 293
Sensors ......................................... 291
Steering wheel ............................... 293
Trim pieces .................................... 293
Washing by hand ........................... 289
Wheels ........................................... 289
Windows ........................................ 290
Wiper blades .................................. 291
Wooden trim .................................. 293
Car wash (care) ................................. 288
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 223
Locking/unlocking (key) ..................77
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 118
Cornering light function .................117
Dipped-beam headlamps ...............116
Important safety notes ..................114
Main-beam headlamps ................... 116
Overview of bulb types ..................115
Rear foglamp ................................. 118
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 116
Reversing lamps ............................ 118
Turn signals (front) ......................... 117
Turn signals (rear) ..........................118
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................62
Rear doors ....................................... 63
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 50
Restraint systems ............................ 506Index

Engine number ............................... 336
Jump-starting ................................. 306
Running irregularly .........................150
Starting problems ..........................150
Starting the engine with the key ....146
Stopping ........................................ 162
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 311
Warning lamp (engine diagnostics) 262
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 334
Problem (fault) ............................... 150
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 341
Checking the oil level ..................... 284
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 284
Display message ............................ 242
Filling capacity ............................... 340
Notes about oil grades ................... 340
Notes on oil level/consumption ....284
Topping up ..................................... 285
Viscosity ........................................ 341
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......21
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) Deactivating/activating .................218
Deactivating/activating (notes) .......69
Display message ............................ 227
ETS .................................................. 68
Function/notes ......................... 68, 69
General notes .................................. 68
Important safety guidelines .............68
Trailer stabilisation ..........................70
Warning lamp ................................. 258
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 68
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 292
Exterior lighting Settings options ............................. 106
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 101
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........102
Folding in/out (automatically) .......102
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........101Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 225
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...102
Parking position ............................. 102
Resetting ....................................... 102
Storing settings (memory function) 103
F
Fault message see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 297
First-aid kit ......................................... 296
Fitting a wheel Removing a wheel ..........................328
Fitting wheels
Fitting a wheel ............................... 328
Lowering the vehicle ......................328
Preparing the vehicle .....................325
Raising the vehicle .........................326
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 326
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyres .........................298
Preparing the vehicle .....................298
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 299
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 279
Foglamps Extended range .............................. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 334
Two-way radio ................................ 334
Front foglamps
Display message ............................ 238
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 338
Consumption information ..............339
Consumption statistics ..................211
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 212
Displaying the range ......................212
E10 ................................................ 337
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Grade (petrol) ................................ 337
10Index

Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 113
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) ....222
Interior motion sensor ........................ 72
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 54
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 297
Using ............................................. 326
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 306
K
Key Changing the battery .......................79
Checking the battery .......................78
Convenience closing feature ............88
Convenience opening feature ..........88
Display message ............................ 254
Door central locking/unlocking .......77
Emergency key element ................... 77
Important safety notes ....................76
Loss ................................................. 80
Modifying the programming .............77
Positions (ignition lock) .................145
Problem (malfunction) .....................80
Starting the engine ........................146
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 145
Kickdown Driving tips .................................... 155
Manual drive program ....................157
Kneebag ............................................... 44
L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................219
Display message ............................ 244
Function/information ....................199
Lane package ..................................... 197
Lashing eyelets ................................. 272
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 238
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................221
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off .......222
Active light function .......................110
Automatic headlamp mode ............107
Cornering light function .................111
Dipped-beam headlamps ...............107
Display message ............................ 236
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Foglamps ....................................... 108
Foglamps (extended range) ...........111
Hazard warning lamps ...................110
Headlamp flasher ........................... 109
Headlamp range ............................ 108
Light switch ................................... 107
Main-beam headlamps ................... 109
Motorway mode ............................. 111
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Rear foglamp ................................. 108
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) ....222
Side lamps ..................................... 108
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 221
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 220
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) .....................107
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 222
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........222
Turn signals ................................... 109
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 239
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 169
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 174
Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................171
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 268
Locking see Central locking 12Index

R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................223
Display message ............................ 243
Radio
Selecting a station .........................214
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................23
Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof) ................................... 91
Reading lamp ..................................... 113
Rear bench seat Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 271
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................142
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 49
Rear foglamp Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 238
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........102
Dipping (manual) ........................... 101
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Important safety notes ..................159
Refuelling process .........................160
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 137
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 138
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 138
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 242
Warning lamp ................................. 262Residual heat (climate control) ........ 135
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 209
Reverse gear Engaging (manual transmission) ....152
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions .....................291
Function/notes ............................. 191
Switching on/off ........................... 191
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................90
Roller sunblinds ............................... 91
Side windows ................................... 87
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Panorama sliding sunroof ................91
Roof carrier ........................................ 273
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 294
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 343
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 213
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................50
Child restraint systems ....................50
Safety system
see Driving safety system
Seat
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back ..............271
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................48
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Belt force limiter .............................. 50
Belt tensioner .................................. 50
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Display message ............................ 234
Index15

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos-
sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: ( Y page 24).
Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched
on even during the daytime. In some coun-
tries, operation of the headlamps varies due
to legal requirements and self-imposed obli-
gations.
Driving abroad
General notes
If your journey takes you to countries where
vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the
road to the country in which the vehicle is
registered, your headlamps must be switched
to symmetrical dipped beam as soon as pos-
sible after crossing the border (exception:
vehicles with halogen headlamps). This pre-
vents oncoming traffic from being dazzled.
Symmetrical lights do not illuminate as large
an area of the edge of the carriageway.
Vehicles with halogen headlamps
It is not necessary to switch your headlamps
to symmetrical dipped beam when driving in
countries where vehicles are driven on the
opposite side of the road to the country in
which the vehicle is registered. Legal require-
ments are fulfilled without switching the
headlamps to symmetrical dipped beam.
Vehicles with bi-xenon headlampsXTurn protective cap : anti-clockwise and
remove it.XPush switchover lever ; down.XInsert protective cap : and turn it clock-
wise.
Convert the headlamps back to asymmetrical
dipped beam as soon as possible after return-
ing across the border.
Vehicles with Intelligent Light System
XBefore crossing the border, set the head-
lamps to symmetrical dipped beam and
after returning back to asymmetrical
dipped beam via the "Dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left" function
in the on-board computer ( Y page 221).
If the headlamps are converted to symmetri-
cal dipped beam, the "motorway mode" and
"extended range foglamps" functions are not
available.
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lighting can be set using the:
R light switch
R headlamp range control (vehicles with hal-
ogen headlamps only) ( Y page 108)
106Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers

Rcombination switch ( Y page 109)
R on-board computer ( Y page 220)
Light switch
Operation
1 WLeft-hand parking lamps2XRight-hand parking lamps3TSide lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting4 ÃAutomatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor5 LDipped-beam/main-beam head-
lampsB RRear foglampCNFoglamp (vehicles with front fog-
lamps only)
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to Ã.
The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/
parking lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the key in posi-
tion 0.
Automatic headlamp mode
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the
dipped-beam headlamps may not be switched
on automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L .
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
à is the preferred light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected accord-
ing to the brightness of the ambient light
(exception: poor visibility due to weather con-
ditions such as fog, snow or spray):
R Key in position 1 in the ignition lock: the
side lamps are switched on or off automat-
ically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
R With the engine running: if you have
switched on the daytime driving lights func-
tion in the on-board computer, the daytime
driving lights or the side lamps and dipped-
beam headlamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.XTo switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
The daytime driving lights improve the detect-
ability of your vehicle during the day. Here,
the daytime driving lights function must be
switched on via the on-board computer
( Y page 220).
When the dipped-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up and the daytime
driving lights switch off.
Dipped-beam headlamps
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in position L, the side lamps and
dipped-beam headlamps are switched on
even if the light sensor does not sense dark
ambient light conditions. This is advanta-
geous when there is fog or rain.
Exterior lighting107Lights and windscreen wipersZ

XTo switch on the dipped-beam head-
lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.
The green L indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Foglamps
In conditions where visibility is poor due to
fog, snow or rain, the foglamps improve visi-
bility as well as making it easier for other road
users to see you. They can be operated
together with the side lamps or together with
the side lamps and dipped-beam headlamps.
XTo switch on the foglamps: turn the key
in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the
engine.XTurn the light switch to L or à .XPress the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.XTo switch off the front foglamps: press
the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Only vehicles with front foglamps are equip-
ped with the "Foglamp" function; for how to
operate the foglamps on vehicles with the
Intelligent Light System ( Y page 111).
Rear foglamp
The rear foglamp improves the visibility of
your vehicle in heavy fog for the following
traffic. Please observe the country-specific
laws on the use of rear foglamps.
XTo switch on the rear foglamp: turn the
key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start
the engine.XTurn the light switch to L or à .XPress the R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.XTo switch off the rear foglamp: press the
R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
i When the rear foglamp is switched on, the
centre brake lamp in the tail lamp switches
off due to a legal requirement.
Side lamps
! If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the side lamps or parking lamps
are automatically switched off to enable
the next engine start. Always park your
vehicle safely and sufficiently lit according
to legal standards. Avoid the continuous
use of the T side lamps for several
hours. If possible, switch on the X right
or the W left parking lamp.
XTo switch on: turn the light switch to
T .
The green T indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
Switching on the parking lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-
ted.
XTo switch on the parking lamps: the key
is not in the ignition lock or it is in posi-
tion 0.XTurn the light switch to W (left-hand side
of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of
the vehicle).
Adjusting the headlamp range (halogen
headlamps)
The headlamp range control allows you to
adjust the cone of light from the headlamps
to suit the vehicle load.
108Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers

Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps switch on auto-
matically if:
R an airbag is deployed or
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of more than 70 km/h and comes to
a standstill
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle will flash.XTo switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button :.
The hazard warning lamps switch off auto-
matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of
over 10 km/h again after a full brake appli-
cation.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.
Headlamp cleaning system
If the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated five times ( Y page 118) while the
lights are on and the engine is running, the
headlamps are cleaned automatically. When
you switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and count-
ing is resumed from 0.
Intelligent Light System
General notes
The Intelligent Light System is a system that
adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit
the prevailing driving and weather conditions.
It offers advanced functions for improved illu-
mination of the road surface, e.g. depending
on the vehicle speed or weather conditions.
The system includes the active light function,
cornering light function, motorway mode and
extended range foglamps. The system is only
active when it is dark.
You can activate or deactivate the "Intelligent
Light System" using the on-board computer
( Y page 221).
Active light function
The active light function is a system that
moves the headlamps according to the steer-
ing movements of the front wheels. In this
way, relevant areas remain illuminated while
driving. This allows you to recognise pedes-
trians, cyclists and animals.
Active: when the lights are switched on.
110Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers

Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the
direction you are turning, enabling better vis-
ibility in tight bends, for example. The corner-
ing light function can only be activated when
the dipped-beam headlamps are switched on.
Active:
R if you are driving at speeds below
40 km/h and the turn signal is activated or
the steering wheel is turned.
R if you are driving at speeds between
40 km/h and 70 km/h and turn the steer-
ing wheel.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
40 km/h or switch off the turn signal or turn
the steering wheel to the straight-ahead posi-
tion.
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than three minutes.
Motorway mode
Motorway mode increases the range of the
beam.
Active:
R if you are driving at speeds above
110 km/h and do not make any large steer-
ing movements for 1000 m
R if you are driving at speeds above
130 km/h
Not active: if you are driving at speeds below
80 km/h following activation.
Extended range foglamps
The extended range foglamps reduce the
glare experienced by the driver and improve
the illumination of the edge of the carriage-
way.
Active: if you are driving at speeds below
70 km/h and you switch on the rear foglamp.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
100 km/h or if you switch off the rear foglamp
following activation.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognise
road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
Exterior lighting111Lights and windscreen wipersZ

In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
recognises road users too late or not at all. In
this, or in similar situations, the automatic
main-beam headlamps will not be deactivated
or activated regardless. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the main-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You
are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's
lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and
traffic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be restricted if there is:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscured
General notes
You can use this function to set the head-
lamps to change between dipped beam and
main beam automatically. The system recog-
nises vehicles with their lights on, either
approaching from the opposite direction or
travelling in front of your vehicle, and conse-
quently switches the headlamps from main
beam to dipped beam.
The system automatically adapts the dipped-
beam headlamp range depending on the dis-
tance to the other vehicle. Once the system
no longer detects any other vehicles, it reac-
tivates the main-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windscreen near the overhead control
panel.
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off
XTo switch on: switch on the Adaptive High-
beam Assist function using the on-board
computer ( Y page 221).XTurn the light switch to Ã.XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :
( Y page 109).
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display lights up when it is dark and the
light sensor activates the dipped-beam
headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 45 km/h:
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 55 km/h and no other road users
are detected:
The main-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The K indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.112Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers