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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

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

Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 92
Roof carrier ........................................ 267
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 298
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 359S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 100
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 298
Correct usage .................................. 44
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 98
Cleaning the cover ......................... 297
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 266
Important safety notes .................... 97
Seat heating problem .................... 102
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 100
Securing cargo .................................. 266
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 297
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 295
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 211
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 357
Coolant (engine) ............................ 357
Engine oil ....................................... 356
Fuel ................................................ 353
Important safety notes .................. 353
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 358
Washer fluid ................................... 358
Setting the air distribution ............... 132
Setting the airflow ............................ 132
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 213
On-board compute r....................... 211
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 214
Side impact air bag ............................. 48
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 231
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Important safety information ........... 86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90
Resetting ......................................... 89
Reversing feature ............................. 86
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 78
Changing the programming ............. 76
Checking the battery ....................... 77
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Display message ............................ 246
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 74
Important safety notes .................... 74
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 76
Loss ................................................. 79
Mechanical key ................................ 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 141
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 79
Starting the engine ........................ 144
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 141
Snow chains ...................................... 321 Index
15

Transporting ..................................3
14
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 83
Unlocking (SmartKey) ..................... .74
Vehicle data ................................... 359
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) .....................3 59
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 359
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 359
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 83
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 352
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 300
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 136
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 207
VIN ...................................................... 352 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 250
Brakes .......................................... .249
Check Engine ................................. 256
Coolant .......................................... 256
Distance warning ........................... 258
ESP ®
.............................................. 252
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 253
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 173
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF .............. .41
Reserve fuel .................................. .256
Restraint system ............................ 255
Seat belt ........................................ 247
SPORT handling mode ................... 253
Tire pressure monitor .................... 259
Warranty .............................................. 21
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 245
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 345
Wheel chock ...................................... 342
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 341
Checking ........................................ 319
Cleaning ......................................... 294 General notes ................................ 345
Important safety notes .................. 318
Information on driving .................... 318
Interchanging/changing ................ 341
Mounting a new wheel ................... 344
Removing a wheel .......................... 344
Storing .......................................... .341
Tightening torque ........................... 345
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 345
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 226
Operation ......................................... 48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 133
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 290
Notes ............................................. 358
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 245
Problem (malfunction) ................... 122
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 168
Snow chains .................................. 321
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 320
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 320
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 295
Important safety notes .................. 121
Replacing (windshield )................... 121
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 297 Z
ZONE function Switching on/of f........................... 132 Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop. 20
Introduction

Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
u
Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off 115
;
p
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 115
=
|
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

Knee bags
Driver's knee bag
:deploys under the steer-
ing column and front-passenger knee bag ;
under the glove box. The driver's and front-
passenger knee bags are triggered together
with the front air bags.
The driver's and front-passenger knee bags
offer additional thigh, knee and lower leg pro-
tection for the occupants in the front seats.
Side impact air bags G
WARNING
Unsuitable seat covers could restrict or even
prevent the deployment of the air bags inte-
grated into the seats. Consequently, the air
bags cannot protect vehicle occupants as
they are designed to do. In addition, the func- tion of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS) could be restricted. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
You should only use seat covers that have
been approved for the respective seat by
Mercedes-Benz. Front side impact air bags
:and rear side
impact air bags ;deploy next to the outer
bolster of the seat backrest.
When deployed, the side impact air bag offers additional thorax protection. It also offers
additional pelvis protection for occupants in
the front seats. However, it does not protect
the:
R head
R neck
R arms
In the event of a side impact, the side impact
air bag is deployed on the side on which the
impact occurs.
The side impact air bag on the front-
passenger side (front) deploys under the fol-
lowing conditions:
R the OCS system detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied or
R the belt tongue is engaged in the belt
buckle of the front-passenger seat
If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt
buckle, the side impact air bag on the front-
passenger side deploys if an appropriate acci- dent situation occurs. In this case, deploy-
ment is independent of whether the front-
passenger seat is occupied or not.
Window curtain air bags Window curtain air bags
:are integrated
into the side of the roof frame and deployed in
the area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
When deployed, the window curtain air bag
enhances the level of protection for the head. 48
Occupant safetySafety

However, it does not protect the chest or
arms.
In the event of a side impact, the window cur-
tain air bag is deployed on the side on which
the impact occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt, a window curtain air bag may be
deployed in other accident situations
(Y page 54). Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Introduction The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
categorizes the person in the front-passenger
seat. Depending on that result, the front-
passenger front air bag and front-passenger
knee bag are either enabled or deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
R the side impact air bag
R the window curtain air bag
R the Emergency Tensioning Devices
Prerequisites To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
R with the seat belt fastened correctly
R in an almost upright position with their
back against the seat backrest
R with their feet resting on the floor, if possi-
ble
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce a false classi-
fication, e.g. because the front passenger:
R transfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest
R sits in such a way that their weight is raised
from the seat cushion
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
be sure to observe the correct positioning of the child restraint system. Never place
objects under or behind the child restraint
system, e.g. cushions. The entire base of the
child restraint system must always rest on the
seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The
backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the
backrest of the front-passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be subjected to a load by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat back-
rest and the head restraint position accord-
ingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function correctly. Always observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
Operation of Occupant Classification
System (OCS) :
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
; PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated or
enabled.
X Press the Start/Stop button once or twice,
or turn the key to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps
must light up simultaneously for approx-
imately six second s. Occu
pant safety
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Rearward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a rear-
ward-facing child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat, always make sure that
the front-passenger front air bag is deactiva-
ted. Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is permanently lit (Y page 41)
is the front-passenger front air bag deactiva-
ted.
Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions.
Forward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to install a
forward-facing child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat, always move the front-
passenger seat as far back as possible. The
entire base of the child restraint system must
always rest on the seat cushion of the front-
passenger seat. The backrest of the child
restraint system must lie as flat as possible
against the backrest of the front-passenger
seat. The child restraint system must not
touch the roof or be subjected to a load by the
head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat
backrest and the head restraint position
accordingly. Always make sure that the shoul- der belt strap is correctly routed from the
vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide
on the child restraint system. The shoulder
belt strap must be routed forwards and down- wards from the vehicle belt outlet. If neces-
sary, adjust the vehicle belt outlet and the
front-passenger seat accordingly.
Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions. Child-proof locks
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If children are traveling in the vehicle, they
could:
R open doors, thus endangering other people
or road users
R exit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming
traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always activate the child-proof locks and
override feature if children are traveling in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Override feature for: R the rear doors (Y page 62)
R the rear side windows (Y page 62) G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
R start 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. G
WARNING
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. Children in the vehicle
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