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1, 2, 3 ...
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 156A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .........58
Display message ............................ 266
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Accident
Notes ............................................. 288
Acoustic warning signal
see Warning tone
Active bonnet (pedestrian protection)
Display message ............................ 253
Resetting after being triggered ......302
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 270
Active multicontour seat ....................80
Active Service System PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 239
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 63
Adaptive brake lamps .........................60
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Activating/deactivating ...................95
Adaptive Main-Beam Assist
Display message ............................ 253
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 133
AdBlue ®
Display message ............................ 269
Service indicator ............................ 239
AdBlue ®
service indicator ................239
Airbags Activation ......................................... 37
Control unit ...................................... 37
Driver's ............................................ 40
Driver's knee airbag .........................41
Front ................................................ 40
Front passenger ............................... 40
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ............................................. 280
Pelvis airba g.................................... 41
Sidebag ............................................ 41
System ............................................. 39
Windowba g...................................... 42Air conditioning
Activating/deactivating .................174
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................ 180
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 181
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode )................. 180
Demisting the windscreen .............179
Malfunction indicator lamp ............279
Rear window heating .....................179
Setting the air vents ......................176
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 176
Switching the residual heat func-
tion on/off ..................................... 181
Thermatic 2-zone automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 172
Thermotronic luxury 3-zone auto-
matic climate control .....................173
Air-conditioning system
see Air conditioning
Air filter
Display message ............................ 274
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 268
AIRMATIC (except E 63 AMG) ...........154
Air pressure see Tyre pressure
Air pump, electric .............................. 250
Alertness Assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST .................130
Ambient lighting
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 133
AMG Ride Control sports suspen-
sion (E 63 AMG) ................................. 155
Anti-lock braking system see ABS ........................................... 58
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft systems ............................... 65
Ashtray ............................................... 208
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 2394
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ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play ..................................................... 239
Calling up the date (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Display message ............................ 239
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) ............65
Switching off the alarm ....................66
ATTENTION ASSIST ...........................163
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 130
Display message ............................ 265
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 271
Automatic car wash ..........................240
Automatic engine start With ECO Start/Stop function .......109
Automatic engine switch-off
Using the ECO Start/Stop func-
tion ................................................ 108
Automatic lane recognition system
see Lane Keeping Assist ................130
Automatic transmission
Changing gear yoursel f.................. 112
Display message ............................ 253
Driving tips .................................... 114
Emergency running mode ..............293
Kickdown ....................................... 114
Malfunction ................................... .293
One-touch gearshifting ..................112
Program selector button ................113
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 301
Selector lever positions .................111
Shift ranges ................................... 113
Trailer towing ................................. 114
Auxiliary heating ............................... 181
Display message ............................ 276
Notes ............................................. 181
Remote control .............................. 182
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 135
Auxiliary ventilation ..........................181 B
Backrest Display message ............................ 277
Bag hook ............................................ 200Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 237
Folding out ..................................... 234
BAS (Brake Assist) ............................... 59
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
Plus*) .................................................... 59
Battery Changing (auxiliary heating
remote control) .............................. 304
Changing (key )............................... 304
Charging ........................................ 322
Checking (key) ............................... 304
Check lamp (key )........................... 304
Disconnecting ................................ 321
Display message ...........253, 265, 274
Fitting the battery ..........................323
Jump-starting ................................. 323
Maintenance (vehicle) .................... 319
Reconnecting ................................. 323
Removing/fitting ........................... 322
Vehicle battery .............................. 319
Belt force limiters
Activation ......................................... 37
Belt height adjustment .......................91
Belt tensioners Activation ......................................... 37
Belt warning ......................................... 91
Blind Spot Assist ............................... 167
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 130
Display message ............................ 261
Indicator lamp ................................ 280
Trailer towing ................................. 169
Warning lamp ................................. 280
BlueTEC
AdBlue ®
......................................... 335
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 219
Bonnet catch ................................. 220
Display message ............................ 263
Opening/closing ........................... 219
Resetting the active bonnet
(pedestrian protection) after
being triggered .............................. 302
Bonnet release lever
Release leve r................................. 220 Index
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Boot
Automatic opening ..................... 73, 74
Emergency release ........................300
Locking separately ...........................73
Boot/luggage compartment load
(maximum) ........................................ .339
Boot lid Display message ............................ 263
Opening/closing .............................. 72
Bottle holder ...................................... 193
Brake Assist ......................................... 59
see BAS ........................................... 59
see BAS
Brake fluid .......................................... 338
Display message ............................ 266
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .60
Display message .................... 270, 271
Brakes
Display message ............................ 267
Parking brake ................................ 107
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Brake system
Display message ............................ 265
Bulbs .................................................. 304
Cornering light ............................... 307
Dipped-beam headlamps ...............306
Display message ............................ 273
Infrared light .................................. 307
Main-beam headlamps ................... 307
Overview ........................................ 306
Parking lamp .................................. 307
Replacing ....................................... 306
Side lamp ....................................... 307
Turn signal lamp ............................ 308
see Lamp C
Calling up a fault see Display message .....................251
Care
Automatic car wash .......................240
Care products ................................ 240
Cleaning agents ............................. 240
Dashboard ..................................... 244
Display ........................................... 244
Exterior .......................................... 240Headlamps ..................................... 242
High-pressure cleaners
..................241
Interior ........................................... 244
Matt paintwork .............................. 241
Night View Assist Plus ...................245
Paintwork ...................................... 242
Plastic trim .................................... 245
Reversing camera ..........................243
Seat covers .................................... 244
Sensors ......................................... 243
Steering wheel boss ......................244
Tail pipes ....................................... 243
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 243
Trim strips ..................................... 245
Wheels ........................................... 242
Windows ........................................ 242
Wiper blades .................................. 242
Wooden trim .................................. 245
Care products .................................... 240
CD player/CD changer Operating (on-board computer) .....127
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 134
Key .................................................. 70
Central locking/unlocking button .....71
Central unlocking Key .................................................. 70
Centre console
Overview .......................................... 31
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyre
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 57
Children
Fastening seat belts ......................... 54
In the vehicle ................................... 43
Restraint system .............................. 44
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................45
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion) ............................................... 280
Display message ............................ 261
Integrated ........................................ 53
ISOFIX .............................................. 51
Recommendations ...........................49
Suitable seat position ......................46
Cigarette lighter ................................ 2086
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Driver's knee airbag
............................41
Driver's seat position ..........................92
Driving abroad ................................... 233
Driving safety systems .......................58
ABS .................................................. 58
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 63
Adaptive brake lamps ......................60
BAS .................................................. 59
BAS PLUS ........................................ 59
EBV .................................................. 63
ESP ®
............................................... 60
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .63
Driving systems ................................ 137
4MATIC .......................................... 156
AIRMATIC (except E 63 AMG) ........154
AMG Ride Control sports suspen-
sion (E 63 AMG) ............................. 155
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................163
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 167
Cruise control ................................ 138
Distronic Plus ................................ 140
HOLD function ............................... 151
Lane Keeping Assist ......................169
Lane package ................................ 167
Night View Assist Plus ...................165
Parking Guidance ........................... 159
Parktroni c...................................... 157
RACE START (E 63 AMG) ...............153
Reversing camera ..........................162
Speed Limit Assist .........................164
Speedtronic ................................... 148
Driving tips ........................................ 114
Braking .......................................... 231
Distronic Plus ................................ 147
Driving abroad .............................. 233
Driving on wet roads .....................233
Fording ......................................... 233
Trailer towing ................................. 235
Winter ............................................ 231
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....127
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....127 E
EASY-ENTRY feature ............................ 85
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 136
EASY-EXIT feature ............................... 85
Crash-responsive ............................. 85
EASY-PACK convenience box ...........201
Easy-Pack fix kit ................................ 202
EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor ................................... 204
EASY-PACK loading sill protector ....205
EBV (electronic brake force distri-
bution) .................................................. 63
Display message ............................ 266
ECO Start/Stop function ..................108
Electronic brake force distribution See EBV ........................................... 63
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
......................................... 60
Electronic Traction Support
see ETS
Emergency key element
Lost ............................................... 297
Emergency locking
Vehicle .......................................... .299
Emergency release
Fuel filler fla p................................. 301
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission .................293
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 249
Emergency starting ...........................326
Emergency unlocking Boot ............................................... 300
Tailgate .......................................... 300
Vehicle .......................................... .299
Engine
Running irregularl y......................... 292
Starting problems ..........................291
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............105
Starting with the key ..................... .103
Switching off .................................. 107
Engine diagnostics warning
lamp .................................................... 285
Engine electronics .............................330
Malfunction ................................... .291
Engine number .................................. 3338
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Garage door Opening/closing (with the remote
control) .......................................... 213
Garage door opener ..........................211
Clearing the memory .....................213
Frequencies ................................... 359
Programming the remote control ...212
Gear indicator ............................ 111, 112
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .122
Gearshift program SETUP (on-board computer) ..........123
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........330
Glove compartment ..........................188 H
Headlamp cleaning system ..............222
Headlamps Cleaning ......................................... 242
Cleaning system .............................. 98
Misting up ...................................... 294
Head restraints
Adjusting (front) ......................... 77, 78
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 79
Luxury .............................................. 81
NECK-PRO ....................................... 43
Removing (rear) ............................... 79
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO
head restraints .............................. 303
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners ....................241
Hill start assist .................................. 106
HOLD function ................................... 151
Display message ...........253, 257, 267
HomeLink ®
see Garage door opener
Hook ................................................... 200I
Immobiliser .......................................... 65
Indicator and warning lamp Automatic child seat recognition
(malfunction) ................................. 280
Brakes (red) ................................... 284PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
........45, 280
Reserve fuel ................................... 287
SRS .......................................... 37, 283
Thermotronic (malfunction) ...........279
Indicator and warning lamps ...........281
Coolant .......................................... 284
Engine diagnostics .........................285
Seat belt ........................................ 286
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster ............................117
On-board computer .......................131
Overview .......................................... 27
Instrument lighting .............................27
see Instrument cluster lighting
Integrated child seat ...........................53
Intelligent Light System Display message .................... 257, 272
On-board computer .......................133
Tourist mode .................................. 133
Interior lighting
Automatic control system ................99
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 134
Emergency lighting ..........................99
Manual control ................................ .99
Reading lamp ................................... 99
Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 133
Interior motion sensor ........................67
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....51 J
Jack Operation ....................................... 315
Storage location ............................ 249
Jump-starting ..................................... 323
Jump leads ..................................... 323 K
Key ........................................................ 70
Changing the battery .....................304
Checking the battery .....................304
Convenience closing ......................102
Convenience opening ....................102
Display message ............................ 27410
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Rain closing feature
.......................186
Resetting ....................................... 187
Park Assist
Parking Guidance ........................... 159
Parking ............................................... 107
Parking aid Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ................................. 88
PARKTRONIC ................................. 157
Reversing camera ..........................162
Parking brake .................................... 107
Display message ............................ 266
Parking Guidance .............................. 159
Display message ............................ 257
Trailer towing ................................. 162
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 273
Parking lock
Releasing manually (automatic
transmission) ................................. 301
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ................................. 88
PARKTRONIC ...................................... 157
Activating/deactivating .................159
Malfunction ................................... .293
Range of the sensors .....................157
Trailer towing ................................. 159
Warning displa y............................. 158
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ............................................. 45, 280
Pelvisbag .............................................. 41
Permanent display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .132
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC ................................... 156
Permanent Speedtronic ....................150
Petrol Minimum grade ............................ .217
see Fuel
Plastic hooks ..................................... 197
Plastic trim Cleaning ......................................... 245
Power supply (trailer) .......................238
Power window switch see Side windows Pre-emptive occupant safety system
see PRE-SAFE ®
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
Distronic Plus) Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 130
Display message ............................ 260
PRE-SAFE ®
system .............................. 42
Display message ............................ 260
PRE-SAFE Brake (vehicles with Dis-
tronic Plus) .......................................... .63
Program selector button ..................113
Pulling away ...................................... 105 R
RACE START (E 63 AMG) ...................153
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....123
Radar sensor system Country overview ........................... 362
Display message ............................ 261
Radar system sensors
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 135
Radio
Selecting a station (on-board
computer) ...................................... 126
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 186
Sliding/tilting sunroof ...................185
Range
Calling up (on-board computer) .....121
Rear compartment
Setting the airflow .........................178
Setting the air vents ......................177
Setting the temperature ................176
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 91
Rear foglamp Display message ............................ 272
Rear seat backrest
Display message ............................ 277
Folding forwards/back ..................195
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting ......................................... 86
Anti-dazzle (manual) ......................... 86
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ..........87
Rear window blind ............................208 Index
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Rear window heating
........................179
Rear window wiper ...........................100
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 309
Refuelling ........................................... 216
Remote control Auxiliary heating ............................ 182
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 304
Garage door opene r....................... 211
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 212
Reserve fuel ....................................... 334
Display message ............................ 278
Fuel tank ........................................ 334
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Restraint system
See SRS .......................................... 37
Restraint systems
For children ..................................... 44
Rev counter ........................................ 117
Reverse gear Engaging (manual transmission) ....110
Reversing camera ............................. 162
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 273
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 187
Rear side windows .........................207
Rear window .................................. 208
Roof carrier ....................................... 206
Roof load (maximum) ........................339
Route see Route guidance .......................125
Route guidance
On-board computer .......................125 S
Safety net .......................................... .200
Seat Adjusting ................................... 76, 77
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Storing settings ............................... 87
Seat backrest (rear)
Folding forwards/back ..................196Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................90
Adjusting the height ......................... 91
Centre rear-compartment sea t........ 90
Display message ......................91, 263
Fastening ......................................... 89
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................136
Warning lamp ........................... 91, 286
Seat covers
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Seat heating ........................................ .81
Seat ventilation ................................... 81
Malfunction indicator lamp ............279
Securing a load .................................. 197
Selector lever Display message ............................ 253
Selector lever positions ....................112
Sensors Cleaning ......................................... 243
Service indicator
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 239
Service products ............................... 333
AdBlue ®
additives .......................... 335
Brake fluid ..................................... 338
Coolant .......................................... 338
Engine oil ....................................... 336
Fuel ................................................ 334
Windscreen washer fluid ................339
Settings
Calling up a stored setting ...............88
Factory (on-board computer) .........137
On-board computer .......................131
SETUP (on-board computer) .............123
Shift ranges ....................................... 113
Sidebag ................................................ 41
Side marker lamp Display message ............................ 273
Side windows
Convenience closing ......................102
Convenience opening ....................102
Fault .............................................. 295
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Skibag ................................................ 193
Ski rack .............................................. 20614
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Protection of the environment
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
which 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 tyre wear depend on
the following 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 make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
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 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 with the vehicle
stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 2
/ 3of 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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Cockpit
Left-hand-drive vehicles
Function Page
:
Automatic transmission*:
steering-wheel gearshift
paddles*
114
;
Cruise control lever 138
=
Instrument cluster 27
?
DIRECT SELECT lever* 111
A
PARKTRONIC* warning dis-
play
158
B
Overhead control panel 33
C
Operates Thermatic/
Thermotronic*
171
D
Ignition lock 75
Start/Stop button*
75 Function Page
E
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
84
F
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically*
85
Steering wheel heating* 85
G
Combination switch 93
H
Parking brake 107
I
Releases the parking brake 107
J
Light switch 93
K
Adjusts the headlamp
range (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps)
98
Night View Assist Plus* 165Cockpit
25At a glance
* optional
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Right-hand-drive vehicles
Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 33
;
PARKTRONIC
*warning dis-
play 158
=
Cruise control lever 138
?
Instrument cluster 27
A
DIRECT SELECT lever* 111
B
Automatic transmission*:
steering-wheel gearshift
paddles*
114
C
Adjusts the headlamp
range (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps)
98
Night View Assist Plus* 165
D
Light switch
93 Function Page
E
Releases the parking brake 107
F
Ignition lock 75
Start/Stop button* 75
G
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
84
H
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically*
85
Steering wheel heating* 85
I
Combination switch 93
J
Parking brake 107
K
Operates Thermatic/
Thermotronic*
17126
CockpitAt a glance
* optional
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