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8 G
Garage door Opening/closing (with the remote
control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Garage door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . ..214
Clearing the memory . . . . . . . . . . .216
Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .391
Programming the remote control . .214
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 126
Gearshift program Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts . . . ..344
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . ..205
Gross vehicle weight, maximum
permissible . . ..369, 371, 372, 373, 374 H
Headlamp Misting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
Headlamps
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Headlamps delayed switch-off
see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Head restraint
Adjusting (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . .79, 80
Adjusting (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Luxury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79, 81 NECK-PR
O.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Removing (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Head restraints
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO
head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . ..245
HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
HomeLink ®
see Garage door opener I
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Indicator and warning lamp Brakes (red ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Distronic (red ).. . . . . . . . . . .149, 286
Engine diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
ESP ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 285
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF . . . .49, 283
Reserve fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291
Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 289
Tyre pressure monitor . . . . . . . . . .289
Indicator and warning lamps . . . . ..285
Indicator lamp see Indicator and warning lamp Instrument cluster
. . . . . . . . . . . . ..120
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 28
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . ..120
Integrated child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . ..55
Intelligent Light System . . . . . . . . ..103
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Menu (on-board computer) . . . . . .137
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Ambient (on-board computer) . . . .136
Automatic control . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Manual control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Reading lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Interior motion sensor . . . . . . . . . . ..63
ISOFIX child seat securing system ..54 J
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333
Jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333 K
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .310 Index
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Switching off the alarm
ATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62T
Tailgate Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .308
Limiting the opening angl e.. . . . . ..76
Opening/closing (manually) . . . . . . .70
Tail lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377
Technical data Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352
Trailer loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .366
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Telescopic lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) ..2 04
Temperature Engine oil (on-board computer) . . .126
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . .121 Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .283
Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .283
Third brake lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Through-loading feature . . . . . . . . ..195
Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..327
Time Lap time (on-board computer) . . . .127
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .134
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Timer (on-board computer) . . . . . ..127
TIREFIT kit Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
Total distance recorder
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 29
Resetting the trip meter . . . . . . . . .121
Tow-away protection . . . . . . . . . . . . ..63
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Towing eye Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Trailer 7-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Display message . . . . . .268, 272, 273
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242 Trailer loads
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376
Trailer tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Notes on care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Trailer towing
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Mounting dimensions . . . . . . . . . . .375
Parktroni c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio . . . . . . .345
Transport (vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . ..340
Trip computer Menu (on-board computer) . . . . . .139
Trip meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Turn signal lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . .273, 274
TV
Operating (on-board computer) . . .130
Two-way radio
Installatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345
Tyre grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Calling up (on-board computer) . .232
Display message . . . . . . . . . .262, 278
Table (see Fuel filler flap) . . . . . . . .219
see Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure loss warning system 230
Tyre pressure monitor Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Index
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Tyre pressures
Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356
Tyres
Direction of rotatio n.. . . . . . . . . . .229
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Tyre tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 U
Unit for distance Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .133
Unladen weight
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .369, 370, 372, 373, 374
Unlocking Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .306
From the inside (central unlocking
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Up (display message) . . . . . . . . . . ..126 V
Variable Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . . ..152
Vehicle Emergency unlocking . . . . . . .306, 307
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Leaving parked up . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340 Vehicle battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329
Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . ..366
Vehicle electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . ..345
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346, 347
Vehicle identification plates . . . . ..346
Vehicle level Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
Setting (AIRMATIC DC) . . . . . . . . .156
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369 W
Warning and indicator lamp ABS (yellow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
LIM (Cruise control) . . . . . . . . . . . .143
LIM (Distronic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
LIM (variable Speedtronic) . . . . . . .152
Warning signal
Audible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Washer fluid Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
Wearing seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..95
Wheel bolts Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Wheel chock
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256 Wheels
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Interchanging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Windowbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Windows Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Cleaning the windscreen . . . . . . . .246
Side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Windscreen
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Infrared reflecting . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Windscreen washer fluid . . . . . . . ..390
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226, 390
Windscreen washer reservoir Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
Windscreen washer system . . . . . ..390
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . ..105
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . .315
Winter diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234, 235
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Index
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Protection of the environment
16 Protection of the environment
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integra-
ted environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural
resources which form the basis of our exis-
tence on this planet sparingly and in a man-
ner which takes the requirements of both
nature and humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environ-
ment by operating your vehicle in an envi-
ronmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend
on the following factors:
R Operating conditions of your vehicle
R Your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
Therefore, please bear the following in
mind:
Operating conditions
R Avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R Make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct. R
Do not carry any unnecessary weight in
the vehicle.
R Keep an eye on the vehicle’s fuel con-
sumption.
R Remove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
R A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib-
ute to environmental protection. You
should therefore adhere to the service
intervals.
R Always have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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 dis-
tance from the vehicle in front.
R Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R Change gear in good time and only use
each gear for up to 2
/ 3 of its maximum
engine speed.
R Switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Introduction
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Exterior view
21Function Page
1 Luggage compartment/
boot Opening and closing 70
Spare wheel 254
Vehicle tool kit 254
Vehicle battery 329
2 Rear lights
311
3 Rear window heating
175
4 Fuel filler flap
218
Fuel requirements 219
5 Opening and closing the
doors 66
6 Demisting the windscreen
174
Cleaning the windows 246
7
Sliding/tilting sunroof* 180
Panorama sliding sunroof*
183 Function Page
8 Exterior mirrors
91
Parking aid* 92
9 Windscreen wipers, opera-
tion
105
Cleaning the wiper blades 246
Replacing the wiper blades 315
a Opening the bonnet
222
Engine oil 223
Coolant 225
b Front lights
311
c Fitting the front towing eye
337
d Tyres and wheels
227
Checking the tyre pressure 229
Flat tyre, fitting the spare
wheel
317
e Fitting the rear towing eye
337 At a glance
* optional
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Instrument cluster
27Function Page
1 Turn signal indicator lamp,
left
101
2
ESP
®
warning lamp 285
3 Segments
4
Distance warning lamp*
1 286
5 Turn signal indicator lamp,
right
101
6 SRS warning lamp
289
7 ABS warning lamp
285
8 Seat belt warning lamp
290
9 Coolant temperature gauge
120
a Coolant warning lamp
287
b Main-beam indicator lamp
101
c Dipped-beam indicator
lamp
99 Function Page
d Rev counter
121
e Multi-function display
123
f Trip meter
121
g Depending on the setting in
the on-board computer:
134
• Outside temperature
2 • Digital speedometer
h Standard display
125
j
Automatic transmission*:
gearshift program display
115
k Total distance recorder
l
Automatic transmission*:
selector lever position dis-
play
115
m Speedometer Function Page
n Engine diagnostic warning
lamp
288
o Tyre pressure warning
lamp*
289
p Brake system warning lamp
286
q Clock
135
r Reserve fuel warning lamp
291
s Fuel gauge
t Reset button
120
u Diesel engine: preglow indi-
cator lamp
111
1
On vehicles without Distronic*, the symbol lights up briefly but has no function.
2 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the speed in km/h is always shown instead of the outside temperature. At a glance
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Instrument cluster
29Function Page
1 Turn signal indicator lamp,
left
101
2
ESP
®
warning lamp 285
3 Segments
4
Distance warning lamp*
3 286
5 Turn signal indicator lamp,
right
101
6 SRS warning lamp
289
7 ABS warning lamp
285
8 Seat belt warning lamp
290
9 Coolant temperature gauge
120
a Coolant warning lamp
287
b Main-beam indicator lamp
101
c Dipped-beam indicator
lamp
99 Function Page
d Rev counter
121
e Multi-function display
123
f Trip meter
121
g Depending on the setting in
the on-board computer:
134
• Outside temperature
4 • Digital speedometer
h Standard display
125
j
Automatic transmission*:
gearshift program display
115
k Total distance recorder
l
Automatic transmission*:
selector lever position dis-
play
115
m Speedometer Function Page
n Engine diagnostic warning
lamp
288
o Tyre pressure warning
lamp*
289
p Brake system warning lamp
286
q Clock
135
r Reserve fuel warning lamp
291
s Fuel gauge
t Reset button
120
u Diesel engine: preglow indi-
cator lamp
111
3
On vehicles without Distronic*, the symbol lights up briefly but has no function.
4 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the speed in km/h is always shown instead of the outside temperature. At a glance
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Driving safety sys
tems58
X
To deactivate: press button1.
Indicator lamp 2goes out. You can oper-
ate the rear side windows using the
switches in the rear compartment. Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock Braking System)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System)
R Adaptive brake lamps
R ESP ®
( Electronic Stability Program)
R EBV (electronic brake-power distribution)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE
i In wintry road conditions, always use win-
ter tyres (M+S tyres) and, where necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the driv-
ing safety systems described in this section
work as effectively as possible. G
Risk of accident
The risk of an accident is significantly
increased by driving too fast. This is partic-
ularly the case when cornering as well as
on wet or slippery roads or when driving too
close to the vehicle in front.
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce this risk nor override
the laws of physics. For this reason, always adapt your driving
style to suit the prevailing road and weather
conditions. Maintain sufficient distance
from other road users and objects on the
road.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi-
cle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 8 km/h
upwards, regardless of road surface condi-
tions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even
when you only brake gently. G
Risk of accident
Do not depress the brake pedal several
times in quick succession (pumping).
Depress the brake firmly and evenly. Pump-
ing the brake pedal reduces the braking
effect.
Braking If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.Safety
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On-board computer
125Function
1 Basic display
menu (Ypage 125)
R Digital speedometer 17
(Y page 126)
R Outside tempera-
ture 17
(Y page 126)
R ASSYST PLUS service display
(Y page 243)
R Engine oil level* (Y page 223)
R Tyre pressure loss warning system
(Y page 230) or tyre pressure mon-
itor* (Y page 232) 2
AMG* menu (Y
page 126) 3
Audio/TV*/DVD*
(Ypage 129)
menu
R Radio station ( Ypage 129)
R Audio drive or media (Y page 129)
R TV* (Y page 130)
R DVD video* (Y page 130) Function
4
Navigation* menu (Y
page 130) 5
Distronic
* menu (distance display)
(Y page 145) 6
Message memory
menu18
(fault and
warning messages) (Y page 131) 7 Settings
menu (Ypage 131)
R Resetting to factory settings
(Y page 132)
R Selecting a submenu (Y page 132) 8 Trip computer
menu
R Consumption statistics
(Y page 140)
R Range (Y page 140) 9
Telephone*
menu (Ypage 141) This is what the displays look like when you
scroll through the menus.
The generic terms in the table overview are
intended to help you navigate through themenus. The terms themselves are not always
displayed in the multi-function display.
The Audio, Navi* and Tel* menus are dis-
played slightly differently in vehicles with
audio equipment and vehicles with COMAND
APS*. The examples given in this Owner's
Manual apply to vehicles equipped with
COMAND APS*. Standard display menu
i Menu overview: (Y page 124).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
X Press the èor· button to select the
basic display.
17 The sequence of the digital speedometer and the outside temperature display depends on the settings in the "Basic display" submenu.
18 This menu is only visible if there is a display message available. Controls
* optional
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On-board computer
126Basic display
1
Outside temperature
2 Trip meter
Instead of outside temperature 1, you can
opt to display the digital speedome-
ter 19
(Y page 134).
You can select the following functions in the
Basic display menu by pressing the jor
k button:
R digital speedometer 20
R ASSYST PLUS service display
(Y page 243)
R engine oil level* (Y page 223)
R outside temperature 20
R tyre pressure loss warning system
(Y page 230) or tyre pressure moni-
tor* (Y page 232) Displaying the digital speedometer or
outside temperature You can use the
Basic display submenu
(Y page 134) to select whether the first func-
tion listed in the Basic displaymenu is the
digital speedometer or the outside tempera-
ture.
X Press the èor· button to select the
basic display.
X Press the jork button to select the
digital speedometer or the outside temper-
ature. Illustration showing the digital speedometer dis-
played
1
Digital speedometer
2 Status line with outside temperature
3 Trip meter AMG* menu
These functions are only available on AMG
vehicles.
i Menu overview: see (Y page 124).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
X Press the èor· button to select the
AMG menu. 1
Gear indicator
2 Upshift instruction
3 Engine oil temperature
In the manual gearshift program, the menu is
displayed in red when the engine reaches the
overrevving range. You will also see shift up
instruction 2. Shiftup2 blocks other mes-
sages in the multi-function display until you
have shifted up.
19 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the outside temperature is always displayed.
20 The sequence of the digital speedometer and the outside temperature display depends on the settings in the "Basic display" submenu. Controls
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