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Display message
............................ 263
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 191
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist ............................................. 200
Dynami chandling package with
sports mod e.................................. 203
HOLD function ............................... 201
Lane Keeping Assist ......................223
Lane Tracking package ..................221
PARKTRONI C................................. 204
Rea rview camera .......................... 212
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................175
Brakes ........................................... 186
Break-in period .............................. 164
Downhill gradient ........................... 186
Drinking and driving .......................184
Driving abroad ............................... 134
Driving in winter ............................ .188
Driving on flooded road s................ 188
Driving on wet road s...................... 188
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 185
Fuel ................................................ 184
General .......................................... 184
Hydroplaning ................................. 188
Icy road surfaces ........................... 188
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 187
Snow chains .................................. 347
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 134
Wet road surface ........................... 187
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....238
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....239
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 203 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................246
Function/notes ............................. 126
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 127
Function/notes ............................. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 246EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ................................ 75
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 185
On-board computer .......................236
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................169
Automatic engine switch-off ..........169
Deactivating/activating .................170
General information .......................168
Important safety notes ..................168
Introduction ................................... 168
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yclosing
Soft top .......................................... 101
Emergency release
Driver' sdoor .................................... 90
Trunk ............................................... 93
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................377
Points to remember .......................377
Storage location ............................ 378
Technical data ............................... 379
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .61
Safety guideline s............................. 43
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 282
Display message ............................ 260
ECO start/stop function ................168
Engine number ............................... 383
Irregularr unning............................ 171
Jump-starting ................................. 334
Starting problems ..........................171
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 167
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............167
Switching off .................................. 183
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 338
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................171 Index
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Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 314
Additives ........................................ 387
Checking the oil level ..................... 313
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 313
Display message ............................ 262
Filling capacity ............................... 387
Notes about oil grades ................... 386
Notes on oil level/consumption ....313
Viscosity ........................................ 387
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating .................241
Deactivating/activating (notes) .......75
Display message ............................ 249
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 74
Function/notes ................................ 74
General notes .................................. 74
Important safety information ...........74
Warning lamp ................................. 279
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 74
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 185
Exhaus tpipe (cleaning instructions) 324
Exterior lighting Settin goption s.............................. 134
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 127
Dipping (automatic) .......................129
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......128
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........128
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 246
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...129
Setting ........................................... 128
Storing settings (memory function) 130
Storing the parking position ..........129 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 328
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................329
Preparing the vehicle .....................328Floormats
........................................... 308
Fuel Additives ........................................ 385
Consumption statistics ..................235
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 236
Displaying the range ......................236
Driving tips .................................... 184
Flexible fuel vehicles ......................386
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 385
Important safety notes ..................384
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .385
Problem (malfunction) ...................182
Refueling ........................................ 179
Tank content/reserve fuel .............384
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 180
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 236
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 384
Problem (malfunction) ...................182
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 328
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 339
Before changing ............................. 339
Dashboard fuse box .......................339
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 340
Fuse box in the trunk .....................340
Important safety notes ..................339 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................308
Important safety notes ..................305
Opening/closing the garage door ..308
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 306
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ........................................... 28910
Index

L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................242
Display message ............................ 264
Function/informatio n.................... 223
Lane Tracking package .....................221
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 66
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 258
Light function ,active
Display message ............................ 259
Lighting
Ligh tswitc h................................... 134
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .245
Active light function .......................139
Automatic headlamp mode ............135
Cornering light function .................139
Driving abroad ............................... 134
Hazard warning lamps ...................138
High beam flasher .......................... 138
High-beam headlamps ...................138
Low-beam headlamps ....................136
Parking lamps ................................ 136
Rea rfog lamp ................................ 136
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........244
Standing lamps .............................. 137
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 244
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 245Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer)
..........245
Turn signals ................................... 137
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......260
Loading guidelines ............................288
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 246
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 257
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 134
Switching on/off ........................... 136
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 121 M
M+S tires ............................................ 346
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 320
mbrace Call priority .................................... 301
Display message ............................ 252
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 301
Downloading route s....................... 304
Emergency call .............................. 298
General notes ................................ 297
Geo fencing ................................... 305
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 303
MB info call button ........................300
Remote vehicle locking ..................303
Roadside Assistance button ..........299 12
Index

SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 253
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 259
Switching on/off ........................... 137
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 166
STEE RCONTROL .................................. 78
Steering (display message) ..............273
Steering Assist (DISTRONIC PLUS) Activating/deactivating .................242
Display message ............................ 268
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically). ..................125
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 233
Cleaning ......................................... 325
Important safety notes ..................124
Paddle shifters ............................... 176
Steering wheel heating ..................125
Storing settings (memory function) 130
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........176
Stowage areas ................................... 288
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 289
Center console .............................. 289
Cuph olders ................................... 293
Glove box ...................................... .289
Important safety information .........288
Stowage net ................................... 290
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 290
Stowage net ....................................... 290
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 292
Summer tires ..................................... 346Sun visor
............................................ 294
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 245
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 158
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............78 T
Tachometer ........................................ 232
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 258
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 384
Emergency spare wheel .................379
Information .................................... 382
Tires/wheels ................................. 372
Vehicle data ................................... 390
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 301
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 301
Downloading route s....................... 304
Emergency call .............................. 298
Geo fencing ................................... 305
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 303
MB info call button ........................300
Remote vehicle locking ..................303
Roadside Assistance button ..........299
Search &Send ............................... 302
Self-test ......................................... 297
Speed alert .................................... 305
System .......................................... 297
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 305
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 303
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............302
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 297
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 239
Display message ............................ 273
Menu (on-board computer) ............239
Number from the phone book ....... .239
Redialing ........................................ 240
Rejecting/ending acall................. 239 Index
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards
...................................... 359
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 365
Unladen weight (definition) ............366
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............366
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 365
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 66
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........336
Installing the towing eye ................337
Removing the towing eye. ..............337
With the rear axle raised ................337
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......338
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............338
Important safety notes ..................336
Transfer case ..................................... 179
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........172
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECTl ever)...................... 172
Transporting the vehicle ..................338
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .325
Trip computer (on-board computer) 235
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 235
Resetting (on-board computer) ......236
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................93
Important safety notes ....................91
Locking separatel y........................... 93
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 91
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 92
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 92
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 272
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Opening dimensions ......................390
Trunk load (maximum) ......................390 Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 273
General notes ................................ 106
Opening/closing ............................ 106
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 257
Switching on/off ........................... 137
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........294
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 271
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individua lsettings .......................... 243
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 355
Locking (in an emergency) ...............90
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 371
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 184
Pulling away ................................... 167
Raising ........................................... 369
Reporting problems .........................26
Securing from rolling away ............368
Towing away .................................. 336
Transporting .................................. 338
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................82
Vehicle data ................................... 390
Vehicle data ....................................... 390
Vehicle dimensions ...........................390
Vehicle emergency locking ................90
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............382 Index
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Door control panel
Function Page
0002
0014000D0009
Stores settings fo
rthe seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel 130
0003
Adjusts the seats
electrically
118
0023
000E000D
Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 89
0022
Opens the door 88
0020
0005000A0011000B
Adjusts and folds the
exterior mirrors in/out
electrically
127
0021
0008
Opens/closes the
side windows 94
0014
0012
Activates/
deactivates the override
feature for the side
windows in the rear
compartment 68
0015
0013
Opens the trunk lid 92 Doorc
ontrol panel
39At a glance

You can prevent the intervention of the PRE-
SAFE
®
Brake at any time by:
R depressing the accelerator pedal further.
R activating kickdown.
R releasing the brake pedal.
The braking action of PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is
ended automatically if:
R you maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
R there is no longer a risk of collision.
R there is no longer an obstacle detected in
front of your vehicle. STEER CONTROL
General information STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in
particular if:
R both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a slippery road surface when you brake
heavily.
R the vehicle starts to skid.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Importan tsafety notes"
sectio n(Ypage 68).
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, you will not receive
steering support from STEER CONTROL.
Power steering will, however, continue to
function. Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey. X
To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Anyone can start the engine if a valid
SmartKey has been left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Cente rorcall 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lockthe vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 0002flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
Av isual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk lid
R the hood 78
Theft deterrent locking systemSafety

Useful information
..............................82
SmartKey ............................................. 82
Doors .................................................... 88
Trunk .................................................... 91
Side windows ...................................... 94
Soft top (Cabriolet) .............................99
Sliding sunroof (Coupe) ....................110 81Opening and closing

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If 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. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally 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
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey. SmartKey functions
0002
000D To lock the vehicle
0003 0005 To unlock the trunk lid
0023 000E To unlock the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the000E
button. 82
SmartKeyOpening and closing

If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R
the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking system is
armed again.
X To lockc entrally:press the 000Dbutton.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap
The tur nsignals flash onc ewhen unlocking
and three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 246).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 245). KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started
by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a
KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle.
Locking/unlocking centrally You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. You can combine the
functions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a
conventional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle
by using KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock
it using the 000Dbutton on the SmartKey.
When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the SmartKey and the
corresponding door handle must not be
greater than 3 ft (1 m). Ac
heck which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid
SmartKey is in the vehicle. This occurs, for
example:
R when the external door handles are
touched
R when starting the engine
R while the vehicle is in motion X
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor
surface 0002.
X Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface 0003for an
extended period.
Further information on the convenience
closing feature (Y page 97).
X To unlock the trunk lid: pull the handle on
the trunk lid.
The vehicle only unlocks the trunk lid. Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means that only the driver's door
and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the
vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you
frequently travel on your own.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the 000Eand000D buttons on the
SmartKey simultaneously for SmartKey
83Opening and closing Z