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Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 22
Introduction .......................................... .2 2
Operation ............................................... 22
Introduction ......................................... 23
Protecting the environment .................. .2 3
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .2 3
Operator's Manual ................................. 24
Service and vehicle operation ............... .2 4
Operating safety .................................... 26
QR codes for the rescue card ............... .2 8
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 28
Information on copyright ....................... 30
At a glance ........................................... 31
Cockpit .................................................. 31
Instrument cluster ................................. 32
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Center console ...................................... 34
Door control panel ................................. 37
Overhead control panel ........................ .3 8
Safety ................................................... 39
Panic alarm ............................................ 39
Occupant safety .................................... 39
Children in the vehicle ........................... 53
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 59
Driving safety systems ........................... 60
Protection against theft ........................ .6 7
Opening and closing ........................... 69
SmartKey ............................................... 69
Doors ..................................................... 75
Trunk ..................................................... 77
Side windows ......................................... 80
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 84
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 89
Correct driver's seat position ............... .8 9
Seats ..................................................... 89
Steering wheel ....................................... 94 Mirrors ................................................... 95
Memory function ................................... 97
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 99
Exterior lighting ..................................... 99
Interior lighting .................................... 102
Replacing bulbs ................................... 103
Windshield wipers ................................ 106
Climate control ................................. 109
Overview of climate control systems ... 109
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 114
Air vents .............................................. 119
Driving and parking .......................... 120
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 120
Driving ................................................. 120
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ......... 127
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 128
Automatic transmission ....................... 129
Refueling ............................................. 137
Parking ................................................ 140
Driving tips .......................................... 143
Driving systems ................................... 148
On-board computer and displays .... 174
Important safety notes ........................ 174
Displays and operation ........................ 174
Menus and submenus ......................... 177
Display messages ................................ 188
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 216
Multimedia system ........................... 227
General notes ...................................... 227
Important safety notes ........................ 227
Function restrictions ............................ 227
Operating system ................................ 228
Stowage and features ...................... 233
Loading guidelines ............................... 233
Stowage areas ..................................... 2332
Contents

ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 63
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
STEER CONTROL ............................. 66
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 150
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 160
Parking Pilot .................................. 162
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 157
Start-off assist ............................... 157
Driving systems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 158
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 169
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 171
Cruise control ................................ 148
Display message ............................ 205
HOLD function ............................... 156
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 172
Lane Tracking package .................. 171
Rear view camera .......................... 166
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 132
Brakes ........................................... 145
Break-in period .............................. 120
Checking brake lining thickness .... 146
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 155
Downhill gradient ........................... 145
Drinking and driving ....................... 143
Driving in winter ............................. 147
Driving on flooded roads ................ 147
Driving on wet roads ...................... 147
Exhaust check ............................... 143
Fuel ................................................ 143
General .......................................... 143
Hydroplaning ................................. 147
Icy road surfaces ........................... 147
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 146
Snow chains .................................. 285
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 120
Wet road surface ........................... 145
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 180
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227 DYNAMIC SELECT button
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) ............................. 114
Climate control (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 111
DYNAMIC SELECT button (al l ve hi-
c les except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 127
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 128
E EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ................................ 66
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 144
On-board computer ....................... 177
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 125
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 125
Deactivating/activating ................. 126
General information ....................... 125
Important safety notes .................. 125
Introduction ................................... 124
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 76
Trunk ............................................... 80
Vehicle ............................................. 76
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 51
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 222
Display message ............................ 202
ECO start/stop function ................ 124
Engine number ............................... 309
Irregular running ............................ 126
Jump-starting ................................. 273
Starting problems .......................... 126 Index 9

Setting the airflow ........................... .1 16
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 27
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 27
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 27
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 185
On-board computer ....................... 183
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 186
Side impact air bag ............................ .4 5
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 201
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 261
Convenience closing feature ............ 82
Convenience opening feature ......... .8 2
Important safety information ........... 80
Opening/closing .............................. 81
Problem (malfunction) .................... .8 3
Resettin g ........................................ .8 3
Reversin g feature ............................ .8 1
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 72
Changing the programming ............ .7 1
Checking the battery ...................... .7 2
Convenience closing feature ............ 82
Convenience opening feature .......... 82
Dis play message ............................ 214
Door central locking/unlo ckin g ...... .6 9
Importa nt safety notes .................... 69
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 70
Loss ................................................ .7 3
Mechanical key ................................ 71
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 121
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 73
Starting the engine ........................ 123 SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 121
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
Snow chains ...................................... 285
Sockets
Center console .............................. 241
General notes ................................ 241
Rear compartment ........................ .2 42
Trunk ............................................. 242
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 228
Special seat belt retractor .................. 54
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 184
Digital ............................................ 178
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 174
Selecting the display unit .............. .1 83
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 200
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 157
Important safety notes .................. 157
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 122
Starting the engine ........................ 123
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 122
STEER CONTROL .................................. 66
Steering
Display message ............................ 214
Ste e
ring assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94 Index 17

Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 175
Cleaning ........................................ .2 64
Important safety notes .................... 94
Paddle shifters ............................... 135
Steering wheel paddle shifters ....... .1 35
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 186
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 234
Armrest (under) ............................ .2 35
Center console .............................. 234
Center console (rear) ..................... 235
Cup holders ................................... 238
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .2 34
Glove box ....................................... 234
Important safety information ......... 233
Map pockets .................................. 235
Stowage net ................................... 235
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 235
Stowage net ....................................... 235
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 237
Summer tires ..................................... 284
Sun visor ............................................ 240
Suspension
Adaptive Damping System ............. 159
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 158
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 118
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 232
T
Tachometer ........................................ 174
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 200
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 309
Information .................................... 307 Tires/wheels ................................. 306
Vehicle data ................................... 314
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 181
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 231
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 230
Display message ............................ 214
Introduction ................................... 180
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 180
Number from the phone book ........ 181
Redialing ........................................ 181
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 181
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 232
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 175
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 185
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 185
Outside temperature ...................... 174
Setting (climate control) ................ 115
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 185
Through-loading feature ................... 236
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 186
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 289
Checking manually ........................ 288
Display message ............................ 209
Maximum ....................................... 288
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 269
Notes ............................................. 287
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 270
Recommended ............................... 285
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 288
Important safety notes .................. 288
Restarting ...................................... 289
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 291
Function/notes ............................. 28918
Index

Removin g th e towin g eye .............. .2 77
Towing a trailer
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 276
Installing the towing eye ................ 277
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 279
Removing the towing eye .............. .2 77
Transporting the vehicle ................ 278
With both axles on the ground ....... 278
With front axle raised ..................... 277
Towing eye ......................................... 266
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 27
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ..................... .1 29
Transporting the vehicle .................. 278
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .2 64
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .1 77
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 177
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 178
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 80
Emergency release button .............. .8 0
Important safety notes .................... 77
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................ .7 8
Opening (from outside the vehi-
cle, HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .............. 78
Opening automatically from
inside ............................................... 79
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 77
Trunk emergency release button ...... .8 0
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 213
Opening dimensions ...................... 314
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 314
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 199 Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 105
Swi tching o n/off ........................... 100
Tw o-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 307
Installation ..................................... 307
Transmission output (maximum) .... 307
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 185
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 232
V Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 240
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 211
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings .......................... 183
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 292
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 76
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 69
Lowering ........................................ 305
Maintenance .................................... 25
Parking for a long period ................ 142
Pulling away ................................... 124
Raising ........................................... 303
Reporting problems ........................ .2 7
Securing from rolling away ............ 302
Transporting .................................. 278
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 76
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 69
Vehicle data ................................... 314
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 314
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 31420
Index

This steering assistance is provided in particular
if: R
both right wheels or both left wheels are on a
wet or slippery road surface when you brake R
the vehicle begins to skid
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( Y
page 60).
No steering assistance is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if: R
ESP ®
is malfunctioningR
the steering is malfunctioning
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electrical power steering.
Protection against theft
Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey. X
To activate with the SmartKey: remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. X
To activate with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: switch the ignition off
and open the driver's door. X
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone
can start the engine if a valid SmartKey has been
left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated when
you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys-
tem is not operational. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system) X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp C flashes. The alarm system
is armed after approximately 15 seconds. X
To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the Smart-
Key or KEYLESS-GO.
or X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open: R
a door R
the vehicle with the mechanical key R
the trunk lid R
the hood X
To turn the alarm off with the SmartKey:
press the 6 or 7 button on the Smart-
Key.
The alarm is stopped.
or X
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function
or KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/Stop but-
ton from the ignition lock ( Y
page 121).X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is stopped. X
To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is stopped.
or X
Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the vehi-
cle.
The alarm is stopped.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you close
the open door that triggered it, for example.Protection against theft 67
Safety Z

SmartKey
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could: R
open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users. R
get out and disrupt traffic. R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they: R
release the parking brake. R
shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position PR
Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
G WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a
risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-
netic fields. Otherwise, the remote control
function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-
ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey: R
with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey. R
with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil. R
inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function: do
not keep the SmartKey in the trunk. Otherwise, the SmartKey may not be detected, e.g. when
starting the engine using the Start/Stop button.
SmartKey functions
C
7 To lock the vehicleD
T To open the trunk lid

KEYLESS- GO
Gene ra l notesBear in min d that th e engin e can be started by
any of th e vehicl e occupant s if there is a Smart -
Key in th e vehicle.
Locking and unlocking You can start , loc k or unloc k th e vehicl e usin g
KEYLESS-GO . To do this, you only need carry th e
SmartKey wit h you. You can combine th e func-
tion s of KEYLESS-GO wit h those of a conven -
tional SmartKey. Unloc k th e vehicl e by usin g
KEYLESS-GO , for instance , and loc k it usin g th e
7 butto n on th e SmartKey.
The driver's door and th e door at whic h th e han -
dle is used , mus t bot h be closed. The SmartKey
mus t be outside th e vehicle. Whe n locking or
unlocking wit h KEYLESS-GO , th e distanc e
between th e SmartKey and th e corresponding
door handle mus t no t be greate r than 3 ft (1 m).
A chec k whic h periodically establishes a radi o
connection between th e vehicl e and th e Smart -
Key determine s whether a valid SmartKey is in
th e vehicle. This occurs, for example: R
when starting th e engin eR
while drivin gR
when usin g HANDS-FRE E ACCESSR
when th e external door handles are touchedR
during convenience closin g
X
To unlock th e vehicle: touch th e inner sur -
fac e of th e door handle.X
To lock th e vehicle: touch sensor surfac e C
or D . Mak e sur e that you do no t touch th e inner
surfac e of th e door handle. X
Convenienc e closin g feature: touch
recessed sensor surfac e D for an extended
period.
Further information on th e convenience clos-
ing feature ( Y
page 82).
X
To unlock th e trunk lid : pull trunk lid han -
dle C .
Deactivating and activating If you do no t inten d to use th e vehicl e for a lon -
ger period of time, you can deactivat e KEYLESS -
GO. The SmartKey will then use ver y littl e power,
thereby conserving battery power. Fo r th e pur-
poses of activation/deactivation , th e vehicl e
mus t no t be nearby. X
To deactivate: press th e 7 butto n on th e
SmartKey twice in rapi d succession .
The battery chec k lamp of th e SmartKey
flashes twice briefl y and lights up once , then
KEYLESS-GO is deactivated ( Y
page 72).X
To activate: press any butto n on th e Smart -
Key.
or X
Inser t th e SmartKey int o th e ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and all of it s associated features
are available again .
KEYLESS- GO start function
Gene ra l notes
Bear in min d that th e engin e can be started by
any of th e vehicl e occupant s if there is a Smart -
Key in th e vehicle.70
SmartKey
Opening and closing

Changing the settings of the locking
system You can change the settings of the locking sys-
tem. This means that only the driver's door and
the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the vehicle
is unlocked. This is useful if you frequently travel
on your own. X
To change the setting: press and hold the
6 and 7 buttons simultaneously for
approximately six seconds until the battery
indicator lamp flashes twice ( Y
page 72).
If the setting of the locking system is changed
within the signal range of the vehicle, pressing
the 7 or 6 button:R
locks or R
unlocks the vehicle
The SmartKey now functions as follows: X
To unlock: press the 6 button once.X
To unlock centrally: press the 6 button
twice. X
To lock centrally: press the 7 button.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol-
lows: X
To unlock the driver's door: touch the inner
surface of the door handle on the driver's
door. X
To unlock centrally: touch the inner surface
of the door handle on the front-passenger
door or the rear door. X
To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles. X
To restore the factory settings: press and
hold the 6 and 7 buttons simultane-
ously for approximately six seconds until the
batter y check lamp flashes twice
( Y
page 72).
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO,
use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the anti-
theft alarm system will be triggered ( Y
page 67). There are several ways to turn off the alarm: X
To deactivate the alarm with the key: press
the 6 or 7 button on the key.
or X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or X
To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS-GO:
press the Start/Stop button in the ignition
lock. The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
or X
Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey must be outside the vehi-
cle.
If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical
key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked auto-
matically. X
To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key
X
Push release catch C in the direction of the
arrow and at the same time remove mechan-
ical key D from the SmartKey.
For further information about: R
Unlocking the driver's door ( Y
page 76)R
Unlocking the trunk ( Y
page 80)R
Locking the vehicle ( Y
page 76)
Inserting the mechanical key X
Push mechanical key D completely into the
SmartKey until it engages and release
catch C is back in its basic position.SmartKey 71
Opening and closing Z

Door s
Important safet y notes
G WARNING
If children are lef t unsupervised in th e vehicle,
they could: R
ope n th e doors , thus endangerin g other
people or road users. R
get out and disrup t traffic .R
operat e th e vehicle' s equipment.
Additionally, children could set th e vehicle in
motion if, fo r example, they:R
release th e parking brake .R
shiftin g th e automatic transmissio n out of
par k position PR
Start th e engine.
There is a ris k of an acciden t and injury.
Whe n leavin g th e vehicle, always take th e
SmartKey wit h you and loc k th e vehicle. Never
leav e children or animals unattended in th e
vehicle. Always keep th e SmartKey out of
reach of children .
You should preferably plac e luggage or load s in
th e cargo compartment. Observ e th e loadin g
guidelines ( Y
page 233).
Unlockin g an d opening doors from
th e inside
! The sid e windows will no t open/close if th e
battery is discharged or if th e sid e windows
hav e iced up. It will then no t be possible to
close th e door. Do no t attempt to forc e th e
doo r closed. You could otherwise damage th e
doo r or th e sid e window.
Whe n a doo r is opened, th e sid e window on that
sid e opens slightly. Whe n th e doo r is closed, th e
sid e window close s again . X
To unlock an d ope n a front door: pull doo r
handle D .
If th e doo r is locked, locking knob C pop s up.
The doo r is unlocke d and opens .X
To unlock a rear door: pull up locking
knob C .
The doo r is unlocke d and can be opened.X
To ope n a rear door: pull doo r handle D .
You can ope n a doo r from insid e th e vehicle
eve n if it has bee n locked. You can only ope n th e
rea r doors from insid e th e vehicle if they are no t
secure d by th e child-proof locks ( Y
page 59).
If th e vehicle has previously bee n locke d wit h
th e SmartKey from th e outside, opening a doo r
from th e insid e will trigger th e anti-thef t alar m
system. Switc h of f th e alar m ( Y
page 67).
Centrally locking an d unlocking th e
vehicle from th e insideYou can centrall y loc k or unloc k th e vehicle from
th e inside. Thi s can be useful if you wish to loc k
th e vehicle befor e pulling away, fo r example.
X
To unlock : press butto n C .X
To lock : press butto n D .
If all th e doors and th e trunk lid are closed, th e
vehicle locks .Doors 75
Opening and closing Z