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Audio systemsee separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 225
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 118
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............152
Changing gear ............................... 151
Display message ............................ 236
Driving tips .................................... 151
Emergency running mode ..............155
Kickdown ....................................... 151
Manual drive program ....................154
Problem (malfunction) ...................155
Program selector button ................151
Pulling away ................................... 147
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 155
Selector lever ................................ 149
Shift ranges ................................... 153
Starting the engine ........................146
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......152
Transmission position display ........150
Transmission positions ..................150
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 155
B
Back support see Lumbar support
Bag hook ............................................ 255
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 62
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes ....................74
Replacing ......................................... 74
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 298
Display message ............................ 227
Important safety notes ..................296
Jump starting ................................. 299
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................207
Notes/function .............................. 186
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 216
Notes ............................................. 344
Brake fluid level ................................ 278
Brake lamps Display message ............................ 223
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS ........................................ 62
Brake fluid (notes) .........................344
Display message ............................ 214
Driving tips .................................... 161
Important safety notes ..................161
Maintenance .................................. 162
Parking brake ................................ 159
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
AIRCAP .......................................... 283
Carpets .......................................... 287
Car wash ........................................ 280
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Display ........................................... 285
Exterior lights ................................ 284
Gear or selector lever ....................286
Matte finish ................................... 282
Notes ............................................. 279
Paint .............................................. 281
Plastic trim .................................... 285
Power washer ................................ 281
Rear view camera .......................... 285
Roof lining ...................................... 287
Seat belt ........................................ 286
Seat cover ..................................... 286
Sensors ......................................... 284
Soft top .......................................... 282
Steering wheel ............................... 286
Tail pipes ....................................... 285
Trim pieces .................................... 286
Washing by hand ........................... 280
Wheels ........................................... 281
Wind deflector ............................... 283
Windows ........................................ 284
Wind screen ................................... 283
Wiper blades .................................. 284
Wooden trim .................................. 286
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 255
Car wash (care) ................................. 280
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204
Cell phone see Mobile phone
Center console ..................................... 30
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........70
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................124
Important safety notes ..................122
Low-beam headlamps ....................124
Overview of bulb types ..................123
Parking lamps ................................ 125
Standing lamps (front) ...................125
Turn signals (front) ......................... 125
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................59
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 55
Restraint systems ............................ 55Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 57
Special seat belt retractor ...............57
Top Tether ....................................... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 260
Climate control Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 133
Controlling automatically ...............135
Cooling with air dehumidification ..134
Defrosting the windows .................138
Defrosting the windshield ..............137
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 131
Important safety notes ..................130
Indicator lamp ................................ 135
Maximum cooling .......................... 138
Notes on using automatic climate
control ................................... 132, 134
Overview of systems ......................130
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 135
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 139
Rear control panel .........................133
Refrigerant ..................................... 344
Setting the air distribution .............136
Setting the airflow .........................137
Setting the air vents ......................140
Setting the climate mode ............... 135
Setting the temperature ................136
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 139
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Switching residual heat on/off ......139
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 138
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 137
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 1196Index
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Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................342
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 342
Problem (malfunction) ...................158
Refueling ........................................ 155
Specifications ................................ 343
Tank content/reserve fuel .............342
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 156
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 342
Problem (malfunction) ...................158
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 290
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 303
Before changing ............................. 303
Dashboard fuse box .......................303
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 304
Fuse box in the trunk .....................304
Important safety notes ..................303
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................270
Notes ............................................. 267
Opening/closing the garage door ..270
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 268
Gasoline ............................................. 156
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 286
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 338
Glove box ........................................... 252
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 119
Head bags ............................................ 41
Head bags ........................................ 41
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 346
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....277
Cleaning system (function) ............119
Fogging up ..................................... 121
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........ 108
Head restraint Lowering manually (rear) ...............105
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Adjusting (electrically) ...................105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 105
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 223
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Hill start assist .................................. 147
HOLD function Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................. 176
Hood
Closing ........................................... 275
Display message ............................ 237
Opening ......................................... 274
Hydroplaning ..................................... 163
I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 208
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 27
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
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Interior lightingAutomatic control ..........................122
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Emergency lighting ........................122
Manual control ............................... 122
Overview ........................................ 122
Reading lamp ................................. 122
see Interior lighting
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 290
Using ............................................. 292
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 299
K
Key Opening/closing soft top .................88
see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............85
Display message ............................ 239
Locking ............................................ 71
Start/Stop button .......................... 145
Starting the engine ........................146
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 145
SmartKey ....................................... 145
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 151
Manual drive program ....................154
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane-change assistant
see Blind Spot Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................207
Display message ............................ 229
Function/information ....................188
Lane Tracking package ..................... 186
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 57
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Lighting see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 210
Automatic headlamp mode ............118
Cornering light function .................120
Display message ............................ 222
Driving abroad ............................... 116
Fog lamps ...................................... 118
Hazard warning lamps ...................119
High beam flasher .......................... 119
High-beam headlamps ...................119
Light switch ................................... 116
Low-beam headlamps ....................117
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Rear fog lamp ................................ 118
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 209
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................117
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 209
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........209
Turn signals ................................... 119
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 225
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 164
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
Loading guidelines ............................ 252
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 78Index11
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Locking centrallysee Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 210
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 222
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 116
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 107
M
M+S tires ............................................ 310
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 23
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 282
mbrace Call priority .................................... 265
Display message ............................ 217
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 265
Emergency call .............................. 262
Important safety notes ..................261
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............267
MB info call button ........................264
Remote vehicle locking ..................267
Roadside Assistance button ..........264
Search & Send ............................... 266
Self-test ......................................... 262
System .......................................... 262
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............266
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 73
Locking vehicle ................................ 79
Unlocking the driver's door ..............79
Memory card (audio) ......................... 204
Memory function ............................... 113
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............204
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 73
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 295
MP3 Operating ....................................... 204
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat .............................. 107
Multifunction display Function/notes ............................. 198
Permanent display .........................208
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 197
Overview .......................................... 29
N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............202
On-board computer .......................202
see separate operating instructions
Neck level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 49
Resetting after being triggered ........49
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 144
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O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test ............................... 46
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................55
System overview .............................. 36
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 343
Odometer ........................................... 201
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 206
Audio menu ................................... 203
Convenience submenu ..................211
Displaying a service message ........279
Display messages ..........................213
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 172
Factory settings submenu .............212
Important safety notes ..................196
Instrument cluster submenu ..........208
Lighting submenu .......................... 209
Menu overview .............................. 200
Message memory .......................... 213
Navigation menu ............................ 202
Operating video DVD .....................204
Operation ....................................... 197
Service menu ................................. 208
Settings menu ............................... 208
Standard display ............................ 201
Telephone menu ............................ 204
Trip menu ...................................... 201
Vehicle submenu ........................... 210
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 197
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................59
P
Paint code number ............................ 339
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 281
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel Opening/closing .............................. 98
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 99
Problem (malfunction) .....................99
Resetting ......................................... 99
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................97
Parcel net ........................................... 253
Parking ............................................... 158
Important safety notes ..................158
Parking brake ................................ 159
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 112
Rear view camera .......................... 184
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 181
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 215
Notes/function .............................. 159
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety notes ..................181
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 125
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating .................180
Driving system ............................... 178
Function/notes ............................. 178
Problem (malfunction) ...................181
Range of the sensors .....................178
Warning display ............................. 179
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 43
Pedals ................................................. 160
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 285
Power washers .................................. 281
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive occupant
safety system) Display message ............................ 217
Operation ......................................... 48Index13
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Mechanical key ................................ 73
Positions (ignition lock) .................145
Problem (malfunction) .....................76
Starting the engine ........................146
Snow chains ...................................... 311
Sockets Center console .............................. 261
Points to observe before use .........261
Rear compartment .........................261
Soft top
AIRCAP ............................................ 94
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Closing manually in an emergency ... 88
Display message ............................ 238
Important safety notes ....................86
Installing/removing the AIRCAP
wind screen ..................................... 95
Opening/closing (with key) .............. 88
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 87
Problem (malfunction) .....................97
Relocking ......................................... 93
wind screen ..................................... 93
Soft-top switch .................................... 87
Spare wheel Notes/data .................................... 335
Storage location ............................ 290
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 201
In the Instrument cluster .................27
Segments ...................................... 197
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 208
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 218
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 125
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 116Starting (engine) ................................ 146
Station see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 237
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................109
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Important safety notes ..................109
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 113
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 152
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 253
Cup holders ................................... 257
Glove box ....................................... 252
Important safety information .........252
Parcel net ...................................... 253
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 256
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 310
Sun visor ............................................ 258
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 139
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 67
T
Tachometer ........................................ 197
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 223
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
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Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 329
Temperature .................................. 325
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 331
Tire bead (definition) ......................331
Tire pressure (definition) ................331
Tire pressures (recommended) ......329
Tire size (data) ............................... 333
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 326
Tire tread ....................................... 309
Tire tread (definition) .....................331
Total load limit (definition) .............332
Traction ......................................... 324
Traction (definition) .......................332
Tread wear ..................................... 324
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 324
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................329
Unladen weight (definition) ............330
Wear indicator (definition) .............332
Wheel rim (definition) ....................330
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 58
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........301
Installing the towing eye ................301
Removing the towing eye ...............302
With the rear axle raised ................302
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......302
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............303
Important safety notes ..................301
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 302
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 286
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 201
Resetting (on-board computer) ......202Trunk
Emergency release ..........................82
Important safety guidelines .............80
Locking separately ...........................82
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 81
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 81
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 236
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 237
General notes .................................. 93
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................125
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................79
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 78
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 258
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 236
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individual settings ..........................208
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 319
Locking (in an emergency) ...............79
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 71
Lowering ........................................ 295
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 159
Pulling away ................................... 147
Raising ........................................... 292
Reporting problems .........................23
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Useful information ............................116
Exterior lighting ................................ 116
Interior lighting ................................. 122
Replacing bulbs ................................. 122
Windshield wipers ............................125115Lights and windshield wipers
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Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel (example: Coupe)
:u Switches the rear interior lighting
on/off (Coupe only);| Switches the automatic interior
lighting control on/off=p Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off?c Switches the front interior lighting
on/offAp Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
Interior lighting control
Important notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except for when the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
Automatic interior lighting control
XTo switch on/off: press the | button.
When the automatic interior lighting
control is activated, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel.The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
( Y page 210).
Manual interior lighting controlXTo switch the interior lighting on/off:
press the c button.XTo switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the p button.
Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
XTo switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
XLock and then unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey.
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs
If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs,
you can recognize this by the following: the
cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the engine. For this to be
observed, the lights must be switched on
before starting the engine.
GDANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You could
get an electric shock and be seriously or even
122Replacing bulbsLights and windshield wipers