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Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 20 At a glance
........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 39 Opening and closing
...........................73 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....95 Lights and windshield wipers
..........109 Climate control
................................. 123 Driving and parking
..........................139 On-board computer and displays
....199 Stowage and features
......................261 Maintenance and care
......................285 Roadside Assistance
........................299 Wheels and tires
............................... 317 Technical data
................................... 351 Contents
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California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Car wash ........................................ 292
Carpets .......................................... 298
Display .......................................... .296
Exhaust pipe .................................. 296
Exterior lights ................................ 295
Gear or selector lever .................... 297
Interior .......................................... .296
Matte finish ................................... 294
Notes ............................................. 291
Paint .............................................. 293
Plastic trim ................................... .297
Power washer ................................ 293
Rear view camera .......................... 296
Roof lining ...................................... 298
Seat belt ........................................ 298
Seat cover ..................................... 297
Sensors ......................................... 295
Steering wheel ............................... 297
Trim pieces ................................... .297
Washing by hand ........................... 292
Wheels .......................................... .294
Windows ........................................ 294
Wiper blades .................................. 295
Wooden trim .................................. 297
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 265
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 266
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 207
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 212
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .74
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps .................................. .119
Cornering light function ................. 119
High-beam headlamps ................... 118
Low-beam headlamps .................... 118 Rear fog lamp ................................ 119
Turn signals (front) ......................... 119
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 119
Child
Restraint system .............................. 57
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 61
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 58
On the front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 61
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 61
Rear doors ....................................... 62
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .57
Cigarette lighter ................................ 270
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .295
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 125
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 127
Controlling automatically .............. .131
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 129
Defrosting the windows ................. 134
Defrosting the windshield .............. 133
General notes ................................ 124
Indicator lamp ................................ 131
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 128
Maximum cooling .......................... 133
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 126
Overview of systems ..................... .124
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 135
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 131
Refrigerant ..................................... 358
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 359
Setting the air distribution ............. 132
Setting the air vents ..................... .136
Setting the airflow ......................... 132
Setting the temperature ................ 131
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 135 6
Index

On-board computer ....................... 204
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 146
Automatic engine switch-off ..........1 45
Deactivating/activating ................. 146
General information ....................... 145
Important safety notes .................. 145
Introduction ................................... 145
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .83
Trunk ............................................... 85
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 54
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .256
Display message ............................ 233
ECO start/stop function ................ 145
Engine number ............................... 353
Irregular running ............................ 147
Jump-starting ................................. 309
Starting problems .......................... 147
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 144
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 144
Switching off .................................. 161
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 314
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .288
Additives ........................................ 356
Checking the oil level ..................... 287
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 288
Display message ............................ 234
Filling capacity ............................... 356
Notes about oil grades ................... 356
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 287
Temperature (on-board computer, AMG vehicles) ................................ 214
Viscosity ........................................ 356 ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (except
AMG vehicles) .................................. 68
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer, except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 210
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 214
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating (button
in AMG vehicles) .............................. 68
Display message ............................ 218
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 67
Function/notes ................................ 67
General notes .................................. 67
Important safety information ........... 67
Trailer stabilization ........................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 252
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 67
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 164
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 296
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 295
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 213
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 103
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ........................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 263 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 301 Index
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Preparing the vehicle ..................... 300
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 302
Floormats ...........................................2 84
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 231
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 355
Consumption information .............. 355
Consumption statistics .................. 204
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 204
Displaying the range ..................... .204
Driving tips ................................... .164
E10 ................................................ 354
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 354
Important safety notes .................. 354
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 355
Problem (malfunction) ................... 160
Refueling ........................................ 158
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 354
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 159
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 354
Problem (malfunction) ................... 160
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .316
Before changing ............................ .315
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 315
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 316
Important safety notes .................. 314 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 282
General notes ................................ 279
Important safety notes .................. 280
Opening/closing the garage door .. 282 Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 280
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 281
Gasoline ............................................. 354
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, AMG vehicles) ......................... 214
Genuine parts ...................................... 20
Glove box .......................................... .263 H
Hazard warning lamps Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 99
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 99
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 115
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................113
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 114
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 230
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Hill start assist .................................. 145
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 179
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ............................ .178
Hood
Closing .......................................... .287
Display message ............................ 244
Important safety notes .................. 286
Opening ......................................... 286
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 168 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 7110
Index

M
M+S tires ............................................ 320
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 294
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .275
Display message ............................ 224
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 276
Downloading routes ....................... 279
Emergency call .............................. 273
General notes ................................ 272
Geo fencing ................................... 279
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .278
MB info call button ........................ 275
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 278
Remote vehicle locking .................. 277
Roadside Assistance button .......... 274
Search & Send ............................... 276
Self-test ......................................... 272
Speed alert ................................... .279
System .......................................... 272
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 279
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 277
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 76
Inserting .......................................... 77
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Removing ......................................... 77
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83
Memory card (audio) ......................... 207
Memory function ............................... 106
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .217
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 295
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 208 Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)
.......................................... .76
MOExtended tires .............................. 301
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 345
Mounting a new wheel ................... 344
Preparing the vehicle .................... .341
Raising the vehicle ......................... 342
Removing a wheel .......................... 344
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 342
MP3
Operation ....................................... 207
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .203
Permanent display ......................... 212
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 201Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 205
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 140 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety notes .................... 41
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ................................................. .40
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 62
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41 12
Index

Seat belt .......................................... 42
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 203
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 214
Assistance graphic menu ............... 209
Assistance menu ........................... 209
Audio menu ................................... 207
Convenience submenu .................. 213
Display messages .......................... 217
Displaying a service message ........ 291
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 176
Factory settings ............................. 213
Important safety notes .................. 200
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 211
Lighting submenu .......................... 212
Menu overview .............................. 203
Message memory .......................... 217
Navigation menu ............................ 205
Operation ....................................... 201
RACETIMER ................................... 214
Service menu ................................. 211
Settings menu ............................... 211
Standard display ............................ 203
Telephone menu ............................ 208
Trip menu ...................................... 203
Vehicle submenu ........................... 212
Video DVD operation ..................... 207
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 119
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety notes .................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 21
Outside temperature display ........... 201
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 62 P
Paint code number ............................ 352
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 293
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 90
Operating ......................................... 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 160
Parking brake ................................ 162
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
Rear view camera .......................... 189
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 184
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 221
Electric parking brake .................... 162
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 183
Driving system ............................... 181
Function/note s............................. 181
Important safety notes .................. 181
Problem (malfunction) ................... 184
Range of the sensors ..................... 181
Warning display ............................. 182
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 228
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 41
PASSENGER AIRBAG
Problems (malfunction) .................. 228
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 62
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 297
Power washers .................................. 293
Power windows
see Side windows Index
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Program selector button
.................. 153
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Protection of the environment
General notes ..................................20
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Hill start assist ...............................1 45Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 26
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24R
RACE START Important safety notes .................. 180
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 180
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 214
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 207
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 92
Reading lamp ..................................... 115
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .137
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
Display message ............................ 231
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 266
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 296
Displays in the Audio displa y......... 189
Displays in the COMAND display ... 189
Function/note s............................. 189 Switching on/of
f........................... 189
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 135
Switching on/of f........................... 134
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Recuperation display ........................ 204
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 358
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 158
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 355
Refueling process .......................... 159
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 279
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 280
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 116
Overview of bulb types .................. 117
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 118
Reporting safety defects .................... 25
Rescue card ......................................... 26
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 234
Warning lamp ................................. 256
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 135
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 225
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 151
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 91
Roller sunblind ................................. 92
Side windows ................................... 86
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 2214
Index

Tire tread (definition) ..................... 340
Total load limit (definition )............. 341
Traction ......................................... 334
Traction (definition) ....................... 340
Tread wear ..................................... 334
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 333
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 339
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 340
Wheel and tire combination ........... 347
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 339
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 314
Important safety notes .................. 311
Installing the towing eye ................ 312
Removing the towing eye ............... 313
Towing a trailer
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 70
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 311
Installing the towing eye ................ 312
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 314
Removing the towing eye ............... 313
Transporting the vehicle ................ 314
With both axles on the ground ....... 313
With front axle raised ..................... 313
Towing eye ......................................... 300
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 149
Transporting the vehicle .................. 314
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 297
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 204
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 203
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 205
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 85
Emergency release button ............... 86
Important safety notes .................... 83 Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 84
Opening automatically from
inside ............................................... 85
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 84
Trunk emergency release button ....... 86
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 244
Opening dimensions ...................... 359
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 359
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 119
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 119
Display message ............................ 230
Switching on/of f........................... 112
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 82
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, AMG vehicles) ......................... 214 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 269
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 242
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings .......................... 211
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 329
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 83
Locking (SmartKey ).......................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 345
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 163
Pulling away ................................... 144
Raising ........................................... 342
Reporting problems ......................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 342 18
Index

Door control panel
Function Page
:
Opens the door 81
;
%&Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 82
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Saves
the seat and exterior mirror settings 106
?
Adjusts the seats electri-
cally
98
A
7
Zö\
Adjusts and folds the exte-
rior mirrors in/out electri-
cally 103 Function Page
B
W
Opens/closes the
side windows 87
C
n
Activates/deacti-
vates the override feature
for the side windows in the
rear compartment 62
D
q
Opens the trunk 8536
Door control panelAt a glance

Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
u
Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off 115
;
p
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 115
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Switches the front
interior lighting/automatic
interior lighting control off 115
?
ï
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 275
A
Rear-view mirror 103
B
Sets the compass 283
C
Buttons for the garage door
opener 280
D
F
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace sys-
tem) 274 Function Page
E
G
SOS button (mbrace
system) 273
F
Eyeglasses compartment 263
G
3
Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with roller sunblinds 91
H
c
Switches the front
interior lighting on 115
I
p
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 115Overhead control panel
37At a glance