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Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 190
Notes/function .............................. 178
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 149
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 341
Bluetooth
®
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 231
Entering the passcode ................... 229
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 229
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Telephony ...................................... 227
Box (trunk) ......................................... 245
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 194
Notes ............................................. 342
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 80
BAS .................................................. 76
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 76
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 342
Display message ............................ 192
High-performance brake system .... 154
HOLD function ............................... 165
Important safety notes .................. 154
Maintenance .................................. 154
Parking brake ................................ 152
Riding tips ...................................... 154
Warning lamp ................................. 204
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 37
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs Buttons and controller
...................... 222
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 29
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Care
360° camera ................................. 268
Car wash ........................................ 267
Carpets .......................................... 268
Display ........................................... 268
Exterior lights ................................ 268
Gear or selector lever .................... 268
Interior ........................................... 268
Matte finish ................................... 268
Notes ............................................. 266
Paint .............................................. 268
Plastic trim .................................... 268
Power washer ................................ 268
Rear view camera .......................... 268
Roof lining ...................................... 268
Seat belt ........................................ 268
Seat cover ..................................... 268
Sensors ......................................... 268
Tail pipes ....................................... 268
Trim pieces .................................... 268
Washing by hand ........................... 268
Wheels ........................................... 268
Windows ........................................ 268
Wiper blades .................................. 268
Wooden trim .................................. 268
Cargo compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 99
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 243
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 241
Cargo compartment floor ................. 248
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 245
Important safety information ......... 244
6Index

see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
E
E10see Fuel
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Function/notes ............................. 117
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 117
Switching on/off ........................... 190
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 246
EASY-PACK folding floor
Important safety notes .................. 248
EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor
Opening and closing ......................2 49
EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Components and storage .............. 246
Inserting the brackets into the
loading rail ..................................... 247
EASY-PACK rear sill protector .......... 249
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 245
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 194
Function/notes ................................ 84
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 154
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 141
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 141
Deactivating/activating ................. 141
General information ....................... 141
Important safety notes .................. 141
Introduction ................................... 141
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 67
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 96
Fuel filler flap ................................. 147
Trunk ............................................. 103 Vehicle ............................................. 96
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 329
Important safety notes .................. 329
Removing ....................................... 329
Storage location ............................ 329
Stowing .......................................... 330
Technical data ............................... 332
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 63
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate .......................................... 103
Emissi ons c
ontrol
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 202
Display message ............................ 199
ECO start/stop function ................ 141
Engine number ............................... 337
Irregular running ............................ 142
Jump-starting ................................. 279
Starting problems .......................... 142
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 140
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 140
Switching off .................................. 152
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 284
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 264
Checking the oil level ..................... 263
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 264
Display message ............................ 191
Filling capacity ............................... 342
Notes about oil grades ................... 341
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 263
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (except
AMG vehicles) .................................. 81
10Index

Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer, except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 190
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 190
Characteristics ................................. 81
Deactivating/activating (button
in AMG vehicles) .............................. 82
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 190
Display message ............................ 192
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 81
Function/notes ................................ 80
General notes .................................. 80
Important safety information ........... 81
Trailer stabilization ........................... 84
Warning lamp ................................. 206
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 81
Exhaust check ................................... 154
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 120
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 117
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 117
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 117
Setting ........................................... 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Storing the parking position .......... 117
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 239
F
Favorites
Adding ........................................... 223
Deleting ......................................... 224
Displaying and calling up ............... 223
Moving ........................................... 224
Overview ........................................ 223
Renaming ....................................... 224
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 272
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 271
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 273
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 259
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 334
Two-way radio ................................ 334
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 339
Consumption statistics .................. 190
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 190
Displaying the range ...................... 190
Driving tips .................................... 153
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 340
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 338
Important safety notes .................. 337
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 338
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Quality (diesel) ............................... 339
Refueling ........................................ 145
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 338
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 147
Opening ......................................... 146
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 338
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 270
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 284
Before changing ............................. 284
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 285
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 285
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 284
Index11

Reversing featurePanorama sliding sunroof .............. 107
Roller sunblinds ............................. 109
Side windows ................................. 104
Sliding sunroof ............................... 107
Trunk lid/tailgate ............................. 97
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 191
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 108
Rear side windows ......................... 251
Rear window .................................. 251
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 268
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 344
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 190
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 68
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 53
Adjusting the height ......................... 52
center rear-compartment seat ......... 53
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Correct usage .................................. 51
Fastening ......................................... 52
Important safety guidelines ............. 50
Introduction ..................................... 50
Releasing ......................................... 53 Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 190
Warning lamp ................................. 202
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 116
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 116
Adjusting the 4 ‑way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 116
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 116
Cleaning the cover ......................... 268
Correct driver's seat position ........ 114
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 241
Important safety notes .................. 115
Seat heating problem .................... 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 116
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 116
Securing cargo .................................. 242
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 235
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 268
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 190
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 342
Coolant (engine) ............................ 342
DEF special additives ..................... 341
Engine oil ....................................... 341
Fuel ................................................ 337
Important safety notes .................. 337
Refrigerant (air-conditioni ng sy
s-
tem) ............................................... 344
Washer fluid ................................... 343
Setting access data
Online and Internet ........................ 233
Setting the air distribution ............... 133
Setting the airflow ............................ 133
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
18Index

Stowage areas................................... 238
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 239
Center console .............................. 239
Cup holders ................................... 251
Display message) ........................... 191
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 239
Glove box ....................................... 239
Important safety information ......... 239
Rear ............................................... 239
Stowage net ................................... 239
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 239
Stowage net ....................................... 239
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor ....................................................2 48
Summer tires ..................................... 290
Sun visor ............................................ 251
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 90
Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 167
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 190
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 133
T
Tachometer ........................................ 188
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 201
Emergency unlocking ..................... 103
Important safety notes .................... 96
Limiting the opening angle ............. 102
Opening dimensions ......................3 44
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ................................... 101
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 98
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 97
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 337 Emergency spare wheel ................. 332
Information ....................................3
34
Tires/wheels ................................. 314
Vehicle data ................................... 344
Telephone
Accepting a call ..................... 190, 231
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 229
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 227
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................. 231
Ending an active call ......................2 32
Entering phone numbers ................ 232
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ........................... 230
Making a call ................................. 232
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
Number from the phone book ........1 90
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automatically ................................. 231
Redialing ........................................ 190
Rejecting a call .............................. 232
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 190
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
Switching between mobile
phones ...........................................2 31
Using the telephone ....................... 231
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 232
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 248
Te

mperature
Coolant .......................................... 188
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 190
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 190
Outside temperature ......................1 88
Setting (climate control) ................ 133
Through-loading feature ................... 239
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 190
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 294
Checking manually ........................ 294
Display message ............................ 200
Maximum ....................................... 294
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 274
Notes ............................................. 292
20Index

Towing a trailerCleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 268
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ...............................................8 4
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 281
Installing the towing eye ................ 282
Removing the towing eye ............... 283
With both axles on the ground ....... 283
With the rear axle raised ................ 283
Towing eye ......................................... 270
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 190
Function/notes ............................. 176
Important safety notes .................. 177
Instrument cluster display ............. 177
Transfer case ..................................... 145
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 143
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 143
Transporting the vehicle .................. 283
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 190
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 190
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 190
Trunk
Emergency release ........................ 103
Important safety notes .................... 96
Locking separately ......................... 102
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ................................... 101
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 98
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 99
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 97 Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 191
Opening dimensions ...................... 344
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 344
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 125
Display mes sage ............................ 191
Sw

itching on/off ........................... 121
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 334
Installation ..................................... 334
Transmission output (maximum) .... 334
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 96
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 95
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 252
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 32
Data acquisition ............................... 33
Display message ............................ 201
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individual settings .......................... 190
Limited Warranty ............................. 32
Loading .......................................... 298
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 96
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 90
Lowering ........................................ 313
Maintenance .................................... 29
Parking for a long period ................ 153
Pulling away ................................... 140
Raising ........................................... 310
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Securing from rolling away ............ 310
Towing away .................................. 281
Transporting .................................. 283
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 96
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 90
Vehicle data ................................... 344
Vehicle data ....................................... 344
22Index

Door controlpanel
FunctionPage
:r 45=
Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and steer-
ing wheel
~
;Adjusts the seats electri-
cally
~
=%& Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
~
?Opens the door~
A7Zö\
Adjusts and folds the exte-
rior mirrors in/out electri-
cally
~
FunctionPage
BW Opens/closes the
side windows
~
Cn Activates/deacti-
vates the override feature
for the side windows in the
rear compartment
~
Dp Opens/closes the
trunk lid/tailgate
101
Door control panel45
At a glance

Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 75).
No steering support isprovided by STEER
CONTROL, if:
RESP®is malfunctioning.
Rthe lighting isfaulty.
Power steering will, however, continue to
function.
Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobili zer prevents your vehicle from
bein g started without the correct SmartKey.
XTo activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XTo activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignit ion off and open the driver's door.
XTo deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
Sm artKey with you and lock the vehicle. Any-
one can start the engine ifa valid SmartKey
has been left inside the vehicle.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be star-
ted (yet the vehicle's battery is charged),
the system isnot operational. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-M ERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
XTo ar m:lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS -GO.
In dicator lamp :flashes. The alarm sys-
tem isarmed after approximately
15 seconds.
XTo disar m:unlock the vehicle with the
Sm artKey or KEYLESS -GO.
or
XIn sert the SmartKey into the ignit ion lock.
A visual and audiblealarmistriggered ifthe
alarm system isarmed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe trunk lid/tailgate
Rthe hood
XTo switch the ala rmoff with the Smar t-
Key: press the %or& button on the
Sm artKey.
The alarm isswitched off.
or
XRemo vethe Start /S top button from the
ignit ion lock.
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignit ion lock.
The alarm isswitched off.
Protection against theft87
Safety
Z

Useful information..............................90
SmartKey ............................................. 90
Doors .................................................... 95
Trunk/cargo compartment ................96
Side windows .................................... 104
Sliding sunroof .................................. 106
89
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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.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 31).
SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to theSmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey.
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil.
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey.
SmartKey functions
:& To lock the vehicle
;FTo open/close the trunk lid/tailgate
=% To unlock the vehicle
XTo lock centrally: press the&button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
Rthe doors
Rthe trunk lid/tailgate
Rthe fuel filler flap
The turn signals flash once when unlocking
and three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
90SmartKey
Opening and closing