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Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 161
Performance Seat ............................ 95
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system
General Information .......................161
AMG menu (on-board computer)..... 190
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem..................................................... 128
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray............................................... 246
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter)..................................................187
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter)..................................................186
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........264
Driving abroad ............................... 265
Hiding a service message .............. 264
Information about Service ............. 265
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 265
Service message ............................ 264
Special service requirements ......... 265
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ...........................................68
Switching off the alarm .................... 68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 187
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes............................. 173
Audio menu (on-board computer).... 184
Audio system
see Digital Operator's Manual
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 206
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care)............... 265
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function).................................... 127
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function).......................... 127
Automatic headlamp mode.............. 101
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 134
Changing gear ............................... 134
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 131
Drive program ................................ 135
Drive program display .................... 131
Driving tips .................................... 134
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 129
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 130
Emergency running mode.............. 139
Engaging drive position .................. 133
Engaging neutral ............................ 132
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 133
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 132
Engaging reverse gear ................... 132
Engaging the park position ............ 132
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 135
Kickdown ....................................... 135
Manual shifting .............................. 137
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 190
Overview ........................................ 131
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Pulling away ................................... 126
Selector lever ................................ 133
Starting the engine ........................ 125
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 137
Transmission position display ........ 133
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 131
Transmission positions .................. 134
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Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 131
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Towing vehicles ............................. 129
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 265
Driving on flooded roads.................. 150
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 62
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation .....................................63
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE............................. 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
Distance warning function ............... 62
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 67
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 64
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61
STEER CONTROL ............................. 68
Driving system
DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL ............ 162
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 162
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 160
Start-off assist ............................... 159
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 165
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 161
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 173
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 174
Cruise control ................................ 150
Display message ............................ 209
HOLD function ............................... 158
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 176
Lane Tracking package .................. 174
Rear view camera .......................... 169
Driving tips
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC ............................ 152, 158
Automatic transmission ................. 134
Brakes ........................................... 147
Break-in period .............................. 122
Checking brake lining thickness .... 149
Downhill gradient ........................... 147
Drinking and driving ....................... 146
Driving in winter ............................. 150
Driving on flooded roads ................ 150
Driving on wet roads ...................... 149
Exhaust check ............................... 146
Fuel ................................................ 146
General .......................................... 145
Hydroplaning ................................. 149
Icy road surfaces ........................... 150
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 148
Snow chains .................................. 293
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 122
Wet road surface ........................... 148
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 185
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
DYNAMIC SELECT button
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) ............................. 116
Climate control (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 113
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles).................................................... 129
DYNAMIC SELECT controller............ 130
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)................. 130
E
EASY-PACK tailgate
see Tailgate
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system
Cargo compartment enlargement .. 242
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 196
Function/notes................................ 67
ECO display
Function/notes............................. 146
On-board computer ....................... 182
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 127
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 127
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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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Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Hood
Closing ........................................... 261
Display message ............................ 217
Important safety notes .................. 260
Opening .........................................260
Horn...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning..................................... 149
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer.......................................... 68
Indicator lamp
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 107
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ......................................... 188
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting.............. 178
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................105
Overview ........................................ 104
Reading lamp ................................. 104
iPod®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 274
Using ............................................. 312
Jump starting (engine)......................282
K
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 123
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Deactivation ..................................... 71
Locking ............................................ 71
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................135
Manual gearshifting ....................... 139
Knee bag.............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 188
Display message ............................ 210
Function/information.................... 176
Lane Tracking package..................... 174
Lap time (RACETIMER)...................... 191
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................ 57
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage)................................................... 205
Light sensor (display message)....... 206
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 103
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 101
Fogged up headlamps.................... 104
Hazard warning lamps ................... 103
High beam flasher .......................... 102
High-beam headlamps................... 102
Light switch ................................... 101
Low-beam headlamps.................... 102
Parking lamps ................................ 102
Rear fog lamp ................................ 102
Setting exterior lighting ................. 101
Standing lamps .............................. 102
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 189
Turn signals ................................... 102
Loading guidelines............................ 239
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 77
Emergency locking ........................... 77
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 76
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Specialist workshop............................28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 189
Digital ............................................ 183
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 178
Selecting the display unit ............... 188
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................66
Warning lamp ................................. 224
Standing lamps
Display message ............................205
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 160
Important safety notes .................. 159
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 124
Starting the engine ........................ 125
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 124
STEER CONTROL.................................. 68
Steering
Display message ............................ 218
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually)........................ 96
Button overview ............................... 34
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 179
Cleaning ......................................... 271
Important safety notes .................... 96
Paddle shifters ............................... 137
Steering wheel paddle shifters........ 137
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 191
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 240
Armrest (under) ............................. 241
Center console .............................. 240
Center console (rear) ..................... 241
Cup holders ................................... 244
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 240
Glove box ....................................... 240
Important safety information ......... 239
Map pockets .................................. 241
Stowage net ................................... 241
Stowage net....................................... 241
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor.................................................... 243
Summer tires..................................... 292
Sun visor............................................ 246
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 161
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off................................................. 120
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 237
T
Tachometer........................................ 178
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 205
see Lights
Tailgate
Limiting the opening angle ............... 81
Obstruction detection...................... 78
Opening dimensions ...................... 325
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 79
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 319
Information .................................... 317
Tires/wheels ................................. 315
Vehicle data ................................... 325
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 186
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 235
Authorizing a mobile phone via the
device manager (connecting) ......... 236
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 236
18Index

Panic alarm
XTo activate:press and hold the
3buttonCfor approx. one second.A visual and audible alarm is triggered if thealarm system is armed.
XTo deactivate:press3buttonCagain.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-functionor KEYLESS‑GO
XPress the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi-cle occupants coming into contact with parts ofthe vehicle's interior in the event of an accident.The restraint system can also reduce the forcesto which vehicle occupants are subjected duringan accident.
The restraint system comprises:
RSeat belt system
RAir bags
RChild restraint system
RChild seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work inconjunction with each other. They can onlydeploy their protective function if, at all times, allvehicle occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly(Ypage 43)
Rhave the seat and head restraint adjustedproperly (Ypage 91)
As the driver, you also have to make sure thatthe steering wheel is adjusted correctly.Observe the information relating to the correctdriver's seat position (Ypage 91).
You also have to make sure that an air bag caninflate properly if deployed (Ypage 45).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seatbelt. As an additional safety device, the air bagincreases the level of protection for vehicleoccupants in the event of an accident. For exam-ple, if, in the event of an accident, the protectionoffered by the seat belt is sufficient, the air bagsare not deployed. When an accident occurs, onlythe air bags that increase protection in that par-ticular accident situation are deployed. How-ever, seat belts and air bags generally do notprotect against objects penetrating the vehiclefrom the outside.
Information on restraint system operation canbe found under "Triggering of the EmergencyTensioning Devices and air bags" (Ypage 52).
See "Children in the vehicle" for information onchildren traveling with you in the vehicle as wellas on child restraint systems (Ypage 54).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to the restraint system may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail in an
accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even
fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify components of therestraint system to accommodate a person withdisabilities, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only: for furtherinformation contact our Customer AssistanceCenter at 1-800 FOR-MERCEDES(1‑800‑367‑6372).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only usedriving aids which have been approved specifi-cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
40Occupant safety
Safety

Requirements
To be classified correctly, the front passengermust sit:
Rwith the seat belt fastened correctly
Rin an almost upright position with their backagainst the seat backrest
Rwith their feet resting on the floor, if possible
If the front passenger does not observe theseconditions, OCS may produce a false classifica-tion, e.g. because the front passenger:
Rtransfers their weight by supporting them-selves on a vehicle armrest
Rsits in such a way that their weight is raisedfrom the seat cushion
If it is absolutely necessary to install a childrestraint system on the front-passenger seat, besure to observe the correct positioning of thechild restraint system. Never place objectsunder or behind the child restraint system, e.g. acushion. The entire base of the child restraintsystem must always rest on the seat cushion ofthe front-passenger seat. The backrest of theforward-facing child restraint system must lie asflat as possible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch theroof or be subjected to a load by the headrestraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrestand the head restraint position accordingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to functioncorrectly. Always observe the child restraint sys-tem manufacturer's installation and operatinginstructions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS)
CPASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
DPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether thefront-passenger front air bag is deactivated orenabled.
XPress the Start/Stop button once or twice, orturn the SmartKey to positionGorHin theignition lock.The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGERAIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simul-taneously for approximately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of thefront-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-onds, subsequently both indicator lamps areoff (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): thefront-passenger front air bag is able to deployin the event of an accident.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. It willthen not be deployed in the event of an acci-dent.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp isoff, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicatorlamp shows the status of the front-passengerfront air bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFFindicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
If the status of the front-passenger front air bagchanges while the vehicle is in motion, an air bagdisplay message appears in the instrument clus-ter (Ypage 202). When the front-passengerseat is occupied, always pay attention to thePASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp. Beaware of the status of the front-passenger frontair bag both before and during the journey.
GWARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is
disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of
an accident and cannot perform its intended
protective function. A person in the front-
passenger seat could then, for example, come
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
Rthe classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and the front-
48Occupant safety
Safety

GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking positionP.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. 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 unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro-
tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants havetheir seat belts fastened correctly and are sittingproperly. Particular attention must be paid tochildren.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt(Ypage 42) and the notes on correct use of seatbelts (Ypage 43).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieveproper seat belt positioning for children over40 lbs (18 kg) until they reach a height where a
three-point seat belt can be properly fastenedwithout a booster seat.
Special seatbelt retractor
GWARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac-
tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driver'sseat belt, are equipped with a special seat beltretractor. When activated, the special seat beltretractor ensures that the seat belt cannotslacken once the child seat is secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
XMake sure you observe the child restraintsystem manufacturer's installation instruc-tions.
XPull the seat belt smoothly from the belt out-let.
XEngage seat belt tongue in belt buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
XPull the seat belt out fully and let the inertiareel retract it again.While the seat belt is retracting, you shouldhear a ratcheting sound. The special seat beltretractor is enabled.
XPush the child restraint system down so thatthe seat belt is tight and does not loosen.
Removing the child restraint system and deac-tivating the special seat belt retractor:
XMake sure you observe the child restraintsystem manufacturer's installation instruc-tions.
XPress the release button of the seat beltbuckle and guide the seat belt tongue backtowards the belt sash guide.The special seat belt retractor is deactivated.
Children in the vehicle55
Safety
Z

XTo stop the alarm with the SmartKey:press the6or7button on the Smart-Key.The alarm is stopped.
or
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-functionor KEYLESS-GO:remove the Start/Stop but-ton from the ignition lock (Ypage 123).
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.The alarm is stopped.
XTo stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKeymust be outside the vehicle.The alarm is stopped.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button on the dash-board. The SmartKey must be inside the vehi-cle.The alarm is stopped.
The alarm is not stopped, even if you close theopen door that triggered it, for example.
iIf the alarm stays on for more than30 seconds, the Mercedes me connect emer-gency call system automatically sends a mes-sage to the Customer Center. This is doneeither by text message or data connection.
The emergency call system sends the mes-sage or data provided that:
Ryou have subscribed to the Mercedes meconnect service
Rthe Mercedes me connect service has beenactivated properly
Rthe necessary mobile phone network isavailable
Protection against theft69
Safety
Z

SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Roperate the vehicle's equipment
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake
Rshift the automatic transmission out of park
position]
Rstart the engine
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Never leave children or animals unattended in
the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This
also applies for the Digital Vehicle Key if the
"Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated via
Mercedes me connect.
GWARNING
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 controlfunction could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phoneor another SmartKey
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function:donot keep the SmartKey in the trunk. Otherwise,
the SmartKey may not be detected, e.g. whenstarting the engine using the Start/Stop button.
SmartKey functions
C7To lock the vehicle
DTTo open the trunk lid