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AMG adaptive sport suspension
system
................................................ 203
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray .............................................. .312
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .241
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .240
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ....... .335
Hiding a service message .............. 335
Notes ............................................. 334
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 335
Service message ............................ 334
Special service requirements ......... 335
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 81
Function .......................................... .81
Switching off the alarm .................... 81
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 242
Display message ............................ 268
Function/note s............................. 219
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 263
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 336
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 162
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 162
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 129
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position ............. 168
Automatic drive program ............... 170
Changing gear ............................... 168
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 166 Display message ............................ 276
Drive program display .................... 166
Driving tips .................................... 168
Emergency running mode .............. 173
Engaging drive position .................. 168
Engaging neutral ............................ 167
Engaging park position (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 165
Engaging reverse gear ................... 167
Engaging the park position ............ 166
Kickdown ....................................... 169
Manual drive progra m.................... 171
Manual drive program (AMG vehi- cles) ............................................... 172
Overview ........................................ 165
Problem (malfunction) ................... 173
Program selector button ................ 169
Pulling away ................................... 160
Selector lever ................................ 165
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 170
Transmission position display ........ 165
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 166
Transmission positions .................. 168
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 173 B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 70
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/note s................................ 70
Important safety notes .................... 70
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 87
Replacing ......................................... 87
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 352
Display message ............................ 265
Important safety notes .................. 349
Jump starting ................................. 353
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 242 Index
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Emergency locking ........................... 91
Emergency unlocking ....................... 91
Important safety note s.................... 89
Opening (from inside) ...................... 89
Drinking and driving ......................... 182
Drive program Automatic ...................................... 170
Display ........................................... 165
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 166
Manual ........................................... 171
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 172
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 248
Drive program selector ..................... 169
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 335
Symmetrical low beam .................. 128
Driving on flooded roads .................. 186
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 69
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 78
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 73
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 70
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 70
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 72
Distance warning function ............... 72
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 78
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 74
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 75
Important safety information ........... 69
Overview .......................................... 69
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 78
STEER CONTROL ............................. 80
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 215
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 224
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 224
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 227
Active Parking Assist ..................... 209
AIRMATIC ...................................... 202 AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 203
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 219
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 220
Cruise control ................................ 187
Display message ............................ 268
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 189
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 198
HOLD function ............................... 200
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 222
Lane Tracking package .................. 220
PARKTRONIC ................................. 206
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 201
Rear view camera .......................... 214
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 185
Automatic transmission ................. 168
Brakes ........................................... 183
Break-in period .............................. 156
Downhill gradient ........................... 183
Drinking and driving ....................... 182
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Driving in winter ............................. 186
Driving on flooded roads ................ 186
Driving on wet roads ...................... 185
Exhaust check ............................... 182
Fuel ................................................ 182
General .......................................... 181
Hydroplaning ................................. 185
Icy road surfaces ........................... 186
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 184
Snow chains .................................. 365
Symmetrical low beam .................. 128
Wet road surface ........................... 184
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 239 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 246
Function/note s............................. 121
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 122
Function/note s............................. 121
Switching on/of f........................... 246 Index
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EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system
........................ 304
EASY-PACK folding floor Important safety notes .................. 306
EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor
Opening and closing ...................... 306
EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Components and storage .............. 304
Inserting the brackets into the
loading rail .................................... .305
EASY-PACK rear sill protector .......... 307
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 303
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes ................................ 78
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .182
On-board computer ....................... 236
ECO start/stop function
General information ....................... 161
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 61
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .91
Fuel filler fla p................................. 175
Trunk ............................................... 98
Vehicle ............................................. 91
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 404
Important safety notes .................. 404
Removing ....................................... 404
Storage location ............................ 404
Stowing .......................................... 405
Technical data ............................... 407
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 57
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 98
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24 Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 286
Display message ............................ 264
ECO start/stop function ................ 161
Engine number ............................... 411
Irregular running ............................ 164
Jump-starting ................................. 353
Starting problems .......................... 164
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 160
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 160
Switching off .................................. 180
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 358
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 164
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 332
Additives ........................................ 416
Checking the oil level ..................... 331
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 332
Display message ............................ 266
Filling capacity ............................... 416
Notes about oil grade s................... 415
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 331
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 247
Viscosity ........................................ 416
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 248
Characteristics ................................. 75
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 241
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 76
Display message ............................ 252
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 75
Function/note s................................ 74
General notes .................................. 74
Important safety information ........... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 283
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 75
Exhaust check ................................... 18210
Index

Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 112
Adjusting (angle) ............................ 113
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 113
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 113
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 114
Luxury ............................................ 113
see NECK-PRO head restraints
see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 132
Changing bulbs .............................. 135
Display message ............................ 262
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Hill start assist .................................. 161
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 200
Deactivating ................................... 200
Display message ............................ 269
Function/notes ............................. 200
Hood
Closing ........................................... 331
Display message ............................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 330
Opening ........................................ .330
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 185 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 80
Indicator and warning lamps COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 289
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 331
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ......................................... 243
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34 Instrument cluster lighting
.............. 244
Interior lighting Automatic control .......................... 134
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 245
Emergency lighting ........................ 134
Manual control ............................... 134
Overview ........................................ 133
Reading lamp ................................. 133
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 244
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 244
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 245 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 344
Using ............................................. 386
Jump starting (engine) ......................353 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature .......... 101
Display message ............................ 278
Locking ............................................ 85
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 159
Start/Stop button .......................... 158
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 158
SmartKey ....................................... 157
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .169
Manual drive program .................... 172
Knee bag .............................................. 50 12
Index

Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) .............................................. .418
Washer fluid ................................... 418
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 247
On-board computer ....................... 243
Setting the air distribution ...............149
Setting the airflow ............................ 150
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 248
Side impact air bag .............................50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 263
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 339
Convenience closing feature ..........1 01
Convenience opening feature ....... .100
Important safety information ........... 99
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 102
Skibag ................................................ 295
Sliding sunroof Important safety notes .................. 103
Opening/closing ............................ 104
Problem (malfunction) ................... 108
Resetting ....................................... 105
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 87
Changing the programming ............. 85
Checking the battery ....................... 87
Convenience closing feature .......... 101
Convenience opening feature ....... .100
Display message ............................ 278
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 84
Important safety notes .................... 84
Loss ................................................. 88
Mechanical key ................................ 86
Overview .......................................... 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 157
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Snow chains ...................................... 365
Sockets Center console .............................. 314
General notes ................................ 314 Luggage compartment ................... 314
Rear compartment ......................... 314
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 405
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat belt retractor .................. 63
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 236
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 233
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 243
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 262
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 159
STEER CONTROL .................................. 80
Steering (display message) .............. 277
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 242
Display message ............................ 272
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 119
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 233
Cleaning ......................................... 341
Important safety notes .................. 119
Paddle shifters ............................... 170
Steering wheel heating .................. 120
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 125
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/off ........................... 120 18
Index

In situations like this, the body, the under-
carriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, no longer withstand the strain
they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. If on con-
tinuing your journey you notice that driving
safety is impaired, pull over and stop the
vehicle immediately, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. In such cases,
visit a qualified specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference, and 2) These devices must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali-
fications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the case for work relevant to safety. Introduction
27 Z

Cockpit
Function Page
0043
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
170
0044
Combination switch 130
0087
Instrument cluster 33
0085
Horn
0083
DIRECT SELECT lever 166
0084
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
206
006B
Overhead control panel 39
006C
Climate control systems 142
006D
Ignition lock 157
Start/Stop button 158 Function Page
006E
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
119
Steering wheel heating 120
006F
Cruise control lever 187
0070
Parking brake 180
0071
Diagnostics connection 27
0072
Opens the hood 330
0073
Releases the parking brake 180
0074
Light switch 12832
CockpitAt a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
0043
COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions 0044
0072
Seat heating 117
0087
008E
Seat ventilation 118
0085
008F
PARKTRONIC 206
0083
00A7
ECO start/stop func-
tion (AMG vehicles) 161
0084
002F
Hazard warning
lamps 131 Function Page
006B
00730074Indicator lamp
52
006C
ATA indicator lamp 81
006D
00CA
Lowers the rear seat
head restraints (Wagon) 113
006E
0094
Sedan: rear window
roller sunblind 31236
Center consoleAt a glance

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment 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 special-
ist workshops (Y page 27). Panic alarm
X
To activate: press0033button 0043for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X To deactivate: press0033button 0043
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO: X Press the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle. Occupant safety
Restraint system: introduction
The restraint system reduces the risk of vehi-
cle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle's interior in the event of an
accident. The restraint system can also
reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants
are subjected during an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
R Seat belt system
R Air bags
R Child restraint system
R Child seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work
in conjunction with each other. They can only deploy their protective function if, at all times,
all vehicle occupants:
R have fastened their seat belts correctly
(Y page 45)
R have adjusted their seat and head restraint
properly (Y page 111).
As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the cor-
rect driver's seat position (Y page 110).
You also have to make sure that an air bag can inflate properly if deployed (Y page 48).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the air
bag increases the level of protection for vehi-
cle occupants in the event of an accident. For example, if, in the event of an accident, the
protection offered by the seat belt is suffi-
cient, the air bags are not deployed. When an
accident occurs, only the air bags that
increase protection in that particular accident
situation are deployed. However, seat belts
and air bags generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the out-
side.
Information on restraint system operation
can be found under "Triggering of the Emer-
gency Tensioning Device and air bags"
(Y page 57). 42
Occupant safetySafety

You can switch the seat-belt adjustment on
and off in the on-board computer
(Y page 246).
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger The
0076 seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster is a reminder that all occupants
must fasten their seat belts. It may light up
continuously or flash. In addition, there may
be a warning tone.
Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt
has already been fastened, the 0076seat belt
warning lamp lights up for six seconds each
time the engine is started. If, after
six seconds, the driver or front-passenger
seat belt has not been fastened and the doors are closed, the 0076seat belt warning lamp
lights up again. As soon as the driver's and
front-passenger seat belts are fastened or a
front door is opened again, the 0076seat belt
warning lamp goes out.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. This warning tone stops after six seconds or when the driver's seat belt is
fastened.
If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) once and the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts are not fastened, a
warning tone sounds. The warning tone
sounds with increasing intensity for
60 seconds or until the driver or front
passenger have fastened their seat belts.
If the driver or front passenger unfasten their seat belts during the journey, the seat belt
warning is activated again.
i For more information on the
0076seat
belt warning lamp, see "Warning and indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster, seat
belts" (Y page 280). Air bags
Introduction The installation point of an air bag can be rec-
ognized by the AIR BAG symbol.
An air bag complements the correctly fas-
tened seat belt. It is no substitute for the seat
belt. The air bag provides additional protec-
tion in applicable accident situations.
Not all air bags are deployed in an accident.
The different air bag systems function inde-
pendently from one another (Y page 57).
However, no system available today can com- pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
It is also not possible to rule out a risk of injury
caused by an air bag due to the high speed at which the air bag must be deployed.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you do not sit in the correct seat position,
the air bag cannot protect as intended and
could even cause additional injury when
deployed. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, always make
sure that all of the vehicle's occupants:
R have fastened their seat belts correctly,
including pregnant women
R are sitting correctly and maintain the great-
est possible distance to the air bags
R follow the following instructions
Always make sure that there are no objects
between the air bag and the vehicle's occu-
pants.
R Adjust the seats properly before beginning
your journey. Always make sure that the
seat is in an almost upright position. The
center of the head restraint must support
the head at about eye level.
R Move the driver's and front-passenger
seats as far back as possible. The driver's
seat position must allow the vehicle to be
driven safely. 48
Occupant safetySafety