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Index.......................................................4
Digital Operator's Manual..................23
Introduction ...........................................23
Operation ............................................... 23
Introduction.........................................24
Protecting the environment ...................24
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...............24
Operator's Manual ................................. 25
Service and vehicle operation ................25
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR code for rescue card ........................ 29
Data storage .......................................... 29
Information on copyright ....................... 31
At a glance...........................................32
Cockpit .................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ................................. 33
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 34
Center console ...................................... 35
Door control panel ................................. 38
Overhead control panel .........................39
Safety...................................................40
Panic alarm ............................................ 40
Occupant safety .................................... 40
Children in the vehicle ........................... 54
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 60
Driving safety systems ........................... 61
Protection against theft .........................68
Opening and closing...........................70
SmartKey ............................................... 70
Doors ..................................................... 76
Trunk ..................................................... 78
Side windows ......................................... 82
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 86
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors....91
Correct driver's seat position ................91
Seats ..................................................... 91
Steering wheel ....................................... 96
Mirrors ................................................... 97
Memory function ................................. 100
Lights and windshield wipers..........101
Exterior lighting ................................... 101
Interior lighting .................................... 104
Replacing bulbs ................................... 105
Windshield wipers ................................ 108
Climate control.................................111
Overview of climate control systems ... 111
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 116
Air vents .............................................. 121
Driving and parking..........................122
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 122
Driving ................................................. 122
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ......... 129
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 130
Automatic transmission ....................... 131
Refueling ............................................. 139
Parking ................................................ 142
Driving tips .......................................... 145
Driving systems ................................... 150
On-board computer and displays....178
Important safety notes ........................ 178
Displays and operation ........................ 178
Menus and submenus ......................... 181
Display messages ................................ 193
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 220
Multimedia system...........................231
General notes ...................................... 231
Important safety notes ........................ 231
Function restrictions ............................ 231
Operating system ................................ 232
Stowage and features......................239
Loading guidelines ............................... 239
Stowage areas ..................................... 239
2Contents
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Roof lining ...................................... 272
Seat belt ........................................ 271
Seat cover .....................................271
Sensors ......................................... 269
Steering wheel ............................... 271
Trim pieces ....................................271
Washing by hand ........................... 266
Wheels ...........................................268
Windows ........................................ 268
Wiper blades .................................. 269
Wooden trim .................................. 271
Cargo compartment enlargement... 242
Cargo tie down rings......................... 243
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
CD player (on-board computer)........185
Center console
Lower section .................................. 36
Upper section .................................. 35
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 189
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........70
Change of address.............................. 26
Change of ownership.......................... 26
Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires ............................ 311
Child
Restraint system .............................. 56
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 59
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 57
On the front-passenger seat ............ 58
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 59
Top Tether .......................................57
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 59
Rear doors .......................................60
Children
Special seat belt retractor ...............55
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 54
Cigarette lighter................................ 247
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ...........................269
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 112
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 114
Controlling automatically ...............117
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 116
Defrosting the windows ................. 119
Defrosting the windshield .............. 118
General notes ................................ 111
Indicator lamp ................................ 117
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 115
Maximum cooling .......................... 119
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 113
Overview of systems ......................111
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 120
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 117
Refrigerant ..................................... 324
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 324
Setting the air distribution ............. 117
Setting the air vents ......................121
Setting the airflow ......................... 118
Setting the temperature ................ 117
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 120
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 120
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 119
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 118
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Combination switch.......................... 102
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 258
Calling up ....................................... 258
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 258
Setting ...........................................258
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
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Deactivating/activating ................. 128
General information ....................... 127
Important safety notes.................. 127
Introduction ................................... 126
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 77
Vehicle ............................................. 77
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 316
Important safety notes .................. 315
Removing ....................................... 316
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 52
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 226
Display message ............................ 207
ECO start/stop function ................ 126
Engine number ............................... 319
Irregular running ............................ 128
Jump-starting ................................. 282
Starting (important safety notes)... 124
Starting problems .......................... 128
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 125
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 125
Switching off .................................. 143
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 287
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 128
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 262
Additives ........................................ 322
Checking the oil level ..................... 261
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 261
Display message ............................ 208
Filling capacity ............................... 322
Notes about oil grades................... 322
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 261
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 190
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 191
Characteristics ................................. 65
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 66
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................. 65
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 187
Display message ............................ 194
Function/notes................................ 64
General notes .................................. 64
Important safety information ........... 64
Trailer stabilization ........................... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 223
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem)...................................................... 64
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check................................... 146
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 269
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 98
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Folding in/out (automatically)......... 98
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 98
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 98
Setting ............................................. 98
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 100
Storing the parking position ............. 99
Eyeglasses compartment................. 240
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F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 233
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 275
Preparing the vehicle .....................274
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 276
see Emergency spare wheel
Flexible Fuel vehicles........................ 320
Floormats...........................................259
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 317
Two-way radio ................................ 317
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 321
Consumption statistics .................. 182
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 182
Displaying the range ......................182
Driving tips ....................................146
E10 ................................................ 320
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 320
Important safety notes .................. 320
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Refueling ........................................ 139
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 320
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 141
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 182
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 320
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................289
Before changing .............................288
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 288
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 289
Important safety notes .................. 287
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 257
General notes ................................ 255
Important safety notes .................. 255
Opening/closing the garage door .. 257
Problems when programming ........257
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 255
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 256
Gasoline............................................. 320
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles)....... 190
Genuine parts...................................... 24
Glove box...........................................240
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 80
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 218
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 94
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 104
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher.............................102
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 103
Display message ............................ 205
Replacing bulbs .............................107
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Hill start assist.................................. 126
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 159
Activation conditions ..................... 159
Deactivating ................................... 159
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes .............................158
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Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)...............................190
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 204
Replacing bulbs .............................106
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ..................................................95
M
M+S tires............................................ 292
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 267
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 72
Inserting .......................................... 72
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Removing .........................................72
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 77
Memory card (audio).........................185
Memory function............................... 100
Mercedes me connect
Call priority ....................................251
Display message ............................ 199
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 251
Downloading routes ....................... 254
General notes ................................ 248
Geo fencing ................................... 254
Info call button .............................. 250
Mercedes-Benz emergency call ..... 249
Recovering a stolen vehicle ........... 253
Remote Vehicle Health Check ....... 253
Roadside Assistance call button .... 250
Search & Send ............................... 252
Self-diagnosis ................................ 248
Speed alert ....................................254
System .......................................... 248
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 255
Vehicle remote locking .................. 253
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 252
Message memory (on-board com-
puter)..................................................193
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) .............................................. 235
Connecting (device manager) ........236
Frequencies ................................... 317
Installation ..................................... 317
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 185
Transmission output (maximum) .... 317
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)...........................................72
MOExtended tires.............................. 275
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 314
Mounting a new wheel ................... 313
Preparing the vehicle .....................311
Raising the vehicle ......................... 312
Removing a wheel .......................... 313
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 312
MP3
Operation ....................................... 185
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................181
Permanent display ......................... 189
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 179
Overview .......................................... 34
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................232
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
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N
Navigation
Entering a destination .................... 233
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 183
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 231
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle....................................................... 122
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 48
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 45
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Belt warning ..................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 60
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41
Seat belt .......................................... 41
Odometer........................................... 182
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 190
Assistance graphic menu ............... 187
Assistance menu ........................... 186
Audio menu ................................... 184
Convenience submenu .................. 190
Display messages .......................... 193
Displaying a service message ........ 264
Factory settings ............................. 190
Important safety notes .................. 178
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 188
Lighting submenu .......................... 189
Menu overview .............................. 181
Message memory .......................... 193
Navigation menu ............................ 183
Operation ....................................... 179
RACETIMER ................................... 191
Service menu ................................. 188
Settings menu ............................... 188
Standard display ............................ 182
Telephone menu ............................ 185
Trip menu ...................................... 182
Vehicle submenu ........................... 189
Video DVD operation ..................... 185
Opening and closing the side trim
panels................................................. 107
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual................ 23
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display........... 178
Overhead control panel...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows........................... 60
P
Paint code number............................ 318
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)... 267
Panic alarm.......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 86
Operating ......................................... 87
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 88
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Reversing feature ............................. 87
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 142
Parking brake ................................ 143
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side .................................................. 99
Rear view camera .......................... 169
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Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 164
Driving system ...............................162
Function/notes .............................162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 165
Sensor range ................................. 163
Warning display............................. 164
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically................... 144
Applying or releasing manually ...... 144
Display message ............................ 196
Electric parking brake .................... 143
Emergency braking ........................ 145
General notes ................................ 143
Releasing automatically................. 145
Warning lamp ................................. 226
Parking lamps
Switching on/off........................... 102
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 202
Indicator lamps ................................ 41
Problem (malfunction) ................... 202
Pets in the vehicle............................... 60
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 270
Power washers.................................. 266
Power windows
see Side windows
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Immobilizer ...................................... 68
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 126
General notes ................................ 126
Hill start assist ............................... 126
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop........... 28
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 160
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles).................................................... 160
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 191
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 184
see Digital Operator's Manual
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel).... 88
Reading lamp..................................... 104
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 121
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 205
Replacing bulbs............................. 107
Switching on/off........................... 102
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 242
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 171
Cleaning instructions ..................... 269
Display in the multimedia system .. 170
Function/notes............................. 169
General notes ................................ 169
Switching on/off........................... 170
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Switching on/off........................... 120
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Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 97
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 98
Reflective safety jacket.................... 273
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 324
Refueling
Fuel gauge....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 139
Refueling process .......................... 140
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 255
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 255
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamp .................................... 107
High-beam headlamps................... 107
Important safety notes .................. 105
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 106
Low-beam headlamps.................... 106
Overview of bulb types .................. 105
Rear fog lamp ................................ 107
Turn signals (front) ......................... 107
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 107
Reporting safety defects.................... 28
Rescue card......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 208
Warning lamp ................................. 226
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control)........ 120
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 201
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 226
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear (selector lever)........... 133
Reversing feature
Roller sunblind ................................. 88
Side windows ................................... 83
Tailgate ............................................ 78
Roadside Assistance (breakdown).... 26
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 88
Roof carrier........................................ 244
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines)......................................... 272
Roof load (maximum)........................ 325
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 237
Inserting/removing ........................ 237
Removing ....................................... 237
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 91
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 271
Correct usage .................................. 43
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 41
Releasing ......................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 93
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 93
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 95
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 94
Cleaning the cover ......................... 271
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U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking .......................77
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 76
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles)....... 190
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 238
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........ 246
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message............................ 215
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 188
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 301
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 77
Locking (SmartKey).......................... 70
Lowering ........................................ 314
Maintenance .................................... 26
Parking for a long period ................ 145
Pulling away ................................... 126
Raising ........................................... 312
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 312
Transporting .................................. 287
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 77
Unlocking (SmartKey)...................... 70
Vehicle data ................................... 325
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 325
Vehicle dimensions........................... 325
Vehicle emergency locking................ 77
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate.............. 318
Vehicle tool kit.................................. 274
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 121
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 185
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
VIN
Seat ............................................... 319
Type plate ...................................... 318
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 222
Active Brake Assist ........................ 229
Brakes ........................................... 221
Check Engine ................................. 226
Coolant .......................................... 227
Distance warning ........................... 229
ESP®.............................................. 223
ESP®OFF ....................................... 224
Fuel tank ........................................ 226
Overview .......................................... 33
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 41
Reserve fuel ................................... 226
Restraint system ............................ 226
Seat belt ........................................ 220
SPORT handling mode ................... 224
Tire pressure monitor .................... 230
Warranty.............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 218
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 315
Wheel bolt tightening torque........... 314
Wheel chock...................................... 312
Wheels
Changing a wheel.......................... 310
Checking ........................................ 290
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Emergency spare wheel ................. 315
Important safety notes .................. 290
Information on driving .................... 290
Interchanging/changing ................ 310
Mounting a new wheel ................... 313
Removing a wheel.......................... 313
Storing ........................................... 311
Tightening torque ........................... 314
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 315
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Correct driver's seat position
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do
the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine.
Observe the following when adjusting steeringwheel C, seat belt Dand driver's seat