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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
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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
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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
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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
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lights up once, then KEYLESS-GO is deac-
tivated.
XTo activate:press any button on the
SmartKey or insert the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and all of its associated fea-
tures are available again.
Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can find information about this in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the trunk lid/tail-
gate, the anti-theft alarm system will be trig-
gered (
Ypage 87).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
XTo deactivate the alarm with the Smart-
Key: press the %or& button on the
SmartKey.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
XTo deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS-
GO: press the Start/Stop button in the igni-
tion lock. The SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
or
XLock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey must be outside the
vehicle. If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical
key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked
automatically.
XTo unlock the fuel filler flap:
insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key
XPush release catch :in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key ;from the SmartKey.
For further information about:
Runlocking the driver's door (Ypage 96)
Runlocking the trunk (Ypage 103)
Runlocking the tailgate (Ypage 103)
Rlocking the vehicle (Ypage 96)
Inserting the mechanical key
XPush mechanical key ;completely into
the SmartKey until it engages and release
catch :is back in its basic position.
92SmartKey
Opening and closing
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
You have lost the
mechanical key.XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
XIf necessary, have the locks changed as well.
The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey.the on-board voltage is too low.
XSwitch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
XCheck the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(
Ypage 278).
or
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 279).
or
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey is in
the vehicle.The vehicle is locked.
XUnlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Doors
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.
Ideally, place luggage or loads in the trunk/
cargo compartment. Observe the loading
guidelines (
Ypage 238).
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
RUnlocking and opening doors from the
inside
RCentrally locking and unlocking the vehicle
from the inside
RAutomatic locking feature
Doors95
Opening and closing
Z
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Ideally, place luggage or loads in the trunk/
cargo compartment. Observe the loading
guidelines (
Ypage 238).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk/cargo compartment. You could otherwise lock your-
self out.
Sedan without the trunk lid convenience
closing feature: the trunk lid can be:
Ropened and closed manually from outside
Ropened automatically from outside
Ropened automatically from inside
Rlocked separately
Ropened with the emergency release button
Runlocked with the mechanical key
Sedan with the trunk lid convenience
closing feature: the trunk lid can be:
Ropened and closed manually from outside
Ropened and closed automatically from out-
side
Ropened and closed automatically from
inside
Rlocked separately
Ropened with the emergency release button
Runlocked with the mechanical key
Wagon: you can:
Ropen and close the tailgate manually from
outside
Ropen the tailgate manually from inside
(Wagon with a folding bench seat)
Ropen and close the tailgate automatically
from outside
Ropen and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
Rlimit the opening angle of the tailgate
Runlock the tailgate using the mechanical
key
Trunk lid/tailgate reversing feature
The trunk lid/tailgate is equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. It reacts if a solid
object obstructs or restricts the trunk lid/
tailgate during the closing procedure. The trunk lid/tailgate opens again automatically.
The automatic reversing feature is only an aid
and is not a substitute for your attentiveness to the trunk lid/tailgate while it is closing.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
Rover the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
movement
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress the Fbutton on the SmartKey, or
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door or
Rpress the closing or locking button on the
trunk lid/tailgate, or
Rpull the handle on the trunk lid/tailgate
Opening/closing from outside
Opening
Handle (example: Sedan)
XPress the %button on the SmartKey.
XSedan: pull handle :.
XRaise the trunk lid.
Wagon: if you pull handle :and keep it in
this position, you can open the tailgate man-
Trunk/cargo compartment97
Opening and closing
Z
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ually.Ifyou release the handle, the tailgate
opens automatically.
Closing
Recess (example: Sedan )
XPull the trunk lid/tailgate downusing
recess :.
XWagon: let the tailgate drop and engage in
the lock.
XIf necessary, lock the vehicle with the &
button on the SmartKey (
Ypage 90) or with
KEYLESS -GO (
Ypage 91).
XIfnecessary, lock the vehicle with the &
button on the SmartKey (
Ypage 90) or with
KEYLESS -GO (
Ypage 91).
XIfnecessary, lock the vehicle with the &
button on the SmartKey (
Ypage 90).
iIfa KEYLESS -GO keyisdetected in the
trunk /cargo compartment, the trunk lid/
tailgate willnot lock.
Sedan: the trunk lid then opens again.
Opening/closing automatically from
outside
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
Part sof th ebody could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closin gof th etrunk lid/tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children ,may be
standing in th eclosin garea or may ente rth e
closin garea durin gth eclosin gprocess. Ther e
is aris kof injury.
Mak esure that nobody is in th evicinity of th e
closin garea durin gth eclosin gprocess.
Use on eof th efollowin goption sto stop th e
closin gprocess:
Rpress th eF buttonon th eSmartKey.
Rpull or press th eremot eoperating switch
on th edriver' sdoor .
Rpress th eclosin gor lockin gbutto non th e
trunk lid/tailgate.
Rpull th ehandle on th etrunk lid/tailgat e
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gase ssuc has carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gase scan ente rth evehicl einterio rif th e
trunk lid/tailgat eis open when th eengin eis
running, especially if th evehicl eis in motion .
Ther eis aris kof poisoning .
Always switch off th eengin ebefore opening
th etrunk lid/tailgate. Never driv ewit hth e
trunk lid/tailgat eopen .
!The trunk lid/tailgate swings upwards
and to the rear when opened. Therefore,
make sure that there issufficient clearance
above and behind the trunk lid/tailgate.
Opening
You can open the trunk lid/tailgate automat-
ical ly wit h the SmartKey or the handle inthe
trunk lid/tailgate.
XPress and hold the Fbutton on the
Sm artKey unt ilthe trunk lid/tailgate
opens.
or
XIf the trunk lid/tailgate isunlocked, pullthe
trunk lid/tailgate handle and let itgo again
immediately.(
Ypage 97)(Ypage 97)
98Trunk/cargo compartment
Opening and closing
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XInsert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key clockwise from
position1to position 2.
XRemove the mechanical key.
XInsert the mechanical key into the Smart-
Key.
Unlocking the trunk (Sedan)
!
The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechani-
cal key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system
will be triggered (
Ypage 87).
XTake the mechanical key out of the Smart-
Key (
Ypage 92).
XInsert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key from position 1
counter-clockwise as far as it will go to
position 2.
The trunk is unlocked.
XTurn the mechanical key back to position
1 and remove it.
XInsert the mechanical key into the Smart-
Key.
Trunk emergency release (Sedan)
You can open the trunk lid from inside the
vehicle with the emergency release button.
XPress emergency release button :briefly.
The trunk lid unlocks and opens.
The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened
with the trunk lid emergency release when
the vehicle is stationary or while driving.
The trunk lid emergency release does not
open the trunk lid if the battery is disconnec- ted or discharged.
Trunk lid emergency release light:
Remergency release button :flashes for
30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened.
Remergency release button :flashes for
60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed.
Tailgate emergency release (Wagon)
General notes
!The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
iTailgate opening dimensions
(
Ypage 344).
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
On vehicles with a folding bench seat, you can
use the handle to open the tailgate from
inside the vehicle (
Ypage 97).
Trunk/cargo compartment103
Opening and closing
Z
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=Tire pressure table
?Instruction label for fuel type to be refu-
eled
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑ GO:
XOpen the driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status
0. This is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed.
The driver’s door can be closed again.
XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow:.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
XOpen the fuel filler flap fully.
XTurn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise
and remove it.
XSedan: insert the fuel filler cap into the
bracket on the inside of fuel filler flap ;.
or
XWagon: insert the fuel filler cap into the
recesses in the fuel filler flap hinge arm
horizontally from above.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place
and refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel
may leak out.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: the filler neck is designed for refueling at diesel filling pumps.
Closing the fuel filler flap
XReplace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
XPress the fuel filler flap closed until it
engages audibly.
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. Otherwise, the locking pin of the cen- tral locking prevents the fuel filler flap from
closing.
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open,
the
8 reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. A
message appears in the multifunction display
(
Ypage 191).
Fuel filler flap emergency release
XSedan: open the trunk lid.
XSlide down the parcel net.
XOpen the right-hand side trim panel.
XDetach the emergency release from
retainer :.
XPull the emergency release in the direction
of arrow ;.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
XOpen the fuel filler flap.
XWagon: open the tailgate.
XOpen the right-hand side trim panel.
XFold down the paneling.
Refueling147
Driving and parking
Z