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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

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

Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" (Ypage 60).
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator
lamp lights up and
remains lit, even
though the front-
passenger seat is occu-
pied by an adult or a
person of a stature cor-
responding to that of an
adult.The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is
incorrect.
XMake sure the conditions for a correct classification of the per-
son on the front-passenger seat are met (
Ypage 58).
XIf the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the
front-passenger seat may not be used.
XHave OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator
lamp does not light up
and/or does not stay
on.
The front-passenger
seat is:
Runoccupied
Roccupied by the
weight of a child up
to 12 months old in a
child restraint sys-
tem
OCS is malfunctioning.
XMake sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the
child seat.
XMake sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of
the forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as pos-
sible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. If nec-
essary, adjust the position of the front-passenger seat.
XWhen installing the child restraint system, make sure that the
seat belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight using the front-
passenger seat adjustment. This could result in the seat belt and
the child restraint system being pulled too tightly.
XCheck for correct installation of the child restraint system.
Make sure that the head restraint does not apply a load to the
child restraint system. If necessary, adjust the head restraint
accordingly.
XMake sure that no objects are applying additional weight onto
the seat.
XIf the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off, do
not install a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat.
It is recommended that you install the child restraint system on
a suitable rear seat.
XHave OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
62Occupant safety
Safety

XTo apply:depress parking brake ;firmly.
When the engine is running, the $(USA
only) or J(Canada only) indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
XTo release: depress the brake pedal and
keep it depressed.
XPull release handle :.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the $(USA only) or
J (Canada only) indicator lamp goes out
in the instrument cluster.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
You can find information about this in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the coun-
try in which you are driving. Some jurisdic-
tions prohibit the driver from using a mobile
phone while driving a vehicle. If you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone
when the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per
se cond.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
XThe tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
XRemove unnecessary loads.
XRemove roof racks when they are not nee-
ded.
XWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
XAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
XHave all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display.
Fuel consumption also increases when driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in
hilly terrain.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Driving tips153
Driving and parking
Z

sudden braking or a sudden change in
direction.
Always observe the maximum permitted
load of the EASY-PACK trunk box. Always
store and secure heavy objects in the trunk
outside of the EASY-PACK trunk box.
The maximum permitted load of the EASY-
PACK trunk box is 22 lbs (10 kg). With a load
of above approximately 11 lbs (5 kg), the bot- tom of the box moves downward until it rests
on the mat of the trunk floor. Thus, overload-
ing of the box is avoided.
Adjusting the height to any position
XPull the box out by handle :in the direc-
tion of the arrow all the way to the stop.
XLowering the load surface: push the cen-
ter of load surface ;down by hand in the
direction of the arrow until load surface ;
has reached the desired position and the
box is the desired size.
XTo raise the load surface: press switch
=.
Load surface ;of the box moves up auto-
matically.
XTo stow the box: push the box in by han-
dle :all the way to the stop.
Removing and installing
XTo install: insert retainer ;of box :into
slots =
XRaise box :and press hooks Ainto
anchorage ?as far as they will go.
XTurn left-hand rotating catch Bclockwise
and right-hand rotating catch Bcounter-
clockwise by 90°.
XTo remove: turn left-hand rotating catch
B counter-clockwise and right-hand rotat-
ing catch Bclockwise by 90°.
XMove box :downwards and pull it out
from anchorages ?.
iStore the EASY-PACK trunk box on a flat
surface after removal, e.g. on a suitable
shelf.
EASY-PACK load-securing kit (Wagon)
Components and storage
The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you
to use your cargo compartment for a variety
246Stowage areas
Stowage and features

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).
Where will I find...?
Vehicle tool kit
General notes
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stow- age well under the trunk floor (
Ypage 248) or
cargo compartment floor (
Ypage 249).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
vehicle tool kit is on the left-hand side or the
right-hand side in the stowage well under the trunk floor/cargo compartment floor.
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit
Vehicle tool kit in the left-hand stowage well (exam-
ple: equipment and country-specific variations
possible)
:
Tire sealant filler bottle
;Folding wheel chock
=One pair of gloves (under jack)
?Tire inflation compressor
ATowing eye
BJack
CAlignment bolt
DFuse allocation chart
ELug wrench
XOpen the trunk lid/tailgate.
XSedan: lift up the floor of the trunk
(
Ypage 248).
XWagon: remove the seat cushions of the
folding bench seat; see the Digital Opera-
tor's Manual, keyword "Folding bench seat
(cargo compartment)".
Vehicles with a spare
wheel/"Minispare" emergency spare
wheel
(Example: equipment and country-specific varia-
tions possible)
:
Vehicle tool kit tray
;Stowage well
=Spare wheel/"Minispare" emergency
spare wheel
XOpen the trunk lid/tailgate.
XSedan: lift up the floor of the trunk
(
Ypage 248).
XWagon: remove the seat cushions of the
folding bench seat; see the Digital Opera-
tor's Manual, keyword "Folding bench seat
(cargo compartment)".
The vehicle tool kit contains:
RFolding wheel chock
RFuse allocation chart
RJack
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RAlignment bolt
ROne pair of gloves
RLug wrench
RTowing eye
Vehicles with a collapsible spare wheel
(Example: equipment and country-specific varia-
tions possible)
:
Towing eye
;One pair of gloves
=Jack
?Folding wheel chock
AAlignment bolt
BSheet for faulty wheel
CTire inflation compressor
DLug wrench
EFuse allocation chart
XOpen the trunk lid/tailgate.
XSedan:lift up the floor of the trunk
(
Ypage 248).
XWagon: remove the seat cushions of the
folding bench seat; see the Digital Opera-
tor's Manual, keyword "Folding bench seat
(cargo compartment)".
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
RMOExtended tires (tires with run-flat prop-
erties) (
Ypage 272) Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires
Ra TIREFIT kit (Ypage 270)
Ran emergency spare wheel (Ypage 329)
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if
you mount tires that do not feature run-flat
properties, e.g. winter tires. A TIREFIT kit may
be obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Information on changing/mounting a wheel
(
Ypage 309).
XStop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
(
Ypage 151).
XIf possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
XVehicles with AIRMATIC: make sure that
"normal" level is selected (
Ypage 166).
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.
XRemove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock (
Ypage 138).
XMake sure that the passengers are not
endangered as they do so. Make sure that
no one is near the danger area while a
wheel is being changed. Anyone who is not
directly assisting in the wheel change
should, for example, stand behind the bar-
rier.
XGet out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traf-
fic conditions when doing so.
XClose the driver's door.
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MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
General notes
With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tires. The affected
tire must not show any clearly visible damage.
You can recognize MOExtended tires by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the
sidewall of the tire. You will find this marking next to the tire size designation, the load-
bearing capacity and the speed index
(
Ypage 303).
MOExtended tires may only be used in con-
junction with an active tire pressure monitor.
If a pressure loss warning message
appears in the multifunction display:
Robserve the instructions in the display mes-
sages (
Ypage 200).
Rcheck the tire for damage.
Rif driving on, observe the following notes.
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
is approximately 50 miles (80 km) when the
vehicle is partially laden and approximately
18 miles (30 km) when the vehicle is fully
laden.
In addition to the vehicle load, the driving dis-
tance possible depends upon:
Rvehicle speed
Rroad condition
Routside temperature
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
may be reduced by extreme driving condi-
tions/maneuvers, or it can be increased
through a moderate style of driving.
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
is counted from the moment the tire pressure
loss warning appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
You must not exceed a maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h). When replacing one or all tires, please
observe the following specifications for your
vehicle's tires:
Rsize
Rthe type and
Rthe "MOExtended" mark
If a tire has gone flat and cannot be replaced
with a MOExtended tire, a standard tire may
be used as a temporary measure. Make sure
that you use the proper size a
nd type (sum-
mer or winter tire).
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run-flat
properties, e.g. winter tires. A TIREFIT kit may
be obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When driving in emergency mode, the driving
characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when corner-
ing, accelerating quickly and when braking.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not exceed the stated maximum speed.
Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers,
and driving over obstacles (curbs, potholes,
off-road). This applies in particular to a laden
vehicle.
Stop driving in emergency mode if:
Ryou hear banging noises.
Rthe vehicle starts to shake.
Ryou see smoke and smell rubber.
RESP®is intervening constantly.
Rthere are tears in the sidewalls of the tire.
After driving in emergency mode, have the
wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist
workshop with regard to their further use. The
defective tire must be replaced in every case.
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TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes
TIREFIT is a tire sealant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to
0.16 in (4 mm), particularly those in the tire
tread. You can use TIREFIT at outside tem-
peratures down to Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †).
GWARNING
In the following situations, the tire sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis-
tance, as it is unable to seal the tire properly:
Rthere are cuts or punctures in the tire larger
than those mentioned above.
Rthe wheel rim is damaged.
Ryou have driven at very low tire pressures or on a flat tire.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
GWARNING
The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita-
tion. It must not come into contact with your
skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed. Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tire sealant away
from children. There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the tire sealant,
observe the following:
RRinse off the tire sealant from your skin
immediately with water.
RIf the tire sealant comes into contact with
your eyes, immediately rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water.
RIf tire sealant is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting,
and seek medical attention immediately.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with tire sealant.
RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
!Do not operate the tire inflation compres-
sor for longer than eight minutes at a time
without a break. It may otherwise overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be oper-
ated again once it has cooled down.
Comply with the manufacturer’s safety
instructions on the sticker on the tire inflation
compressor.
Using the TIREFIT kit
XDo not remove any foreign objects which
have penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or
nails.
XRemove the tire sealant bottle, the accom-
panying TIREFIT sticker and the tire infla-
tion compressor from the stowage well
underneath the trunk floor/cargo compart- ment floor (
Ypage 270).
XAffix part :of the TIREFIT sticker to the
instrument cluster within the driver's field
of vision.
XAffix part ;of the TIREFIT sticker near the
valve on the wheel with the defective tire.
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Z

XPull plug?with the cable and hose Aout
of the housing.
XScrew hose Aonto flange Bof tire seal-
ant bottle :.
XPlace tire sealant bottle :head down-
wards into recess ;of the tire inflation
compressor.
XRemove the cap from valve Con the faulty
tire.
XScrew filler hose Donto valve C.
XInsert connector ?into a 12 V socket
(
Ypage 251) in your vehicle.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 137).
XPress on/off switch =on the tire inflation
compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated.
First, tire sealant is pumped into the tire.
The pressure can briefly rise to approx-
imately 500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi).
Do not switch off the tire inflation com-
pressor during this phase.
XAllow the tire inflation compressor to run
for five minutes. The tire should then have
attained a pressure of at least 180 kPa
(1.8 bar/26 psi).
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
been attained after five minutes, see "Tire
pressure reached" (
Ypage 274).
If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi)
has not been attained after five minutes, see
"Tire pressure not reached" (
Ypage 274). If tire sealant leaks out, allow it to dry. It can
then be removed like a layer of film.
If your clothes are soiled with tire sealant,
have them cleaned with perchloroethylene at
a dry cleaner as soon as possible.
Tire pressure not reached
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
not been attained after five minutes:
XSwitch off the tire inflation compressor.
XUnscrew the filler hose from the valve of
the faulty tire.
XVery slowly drive forwards or reverse
approximately 30 ft (10 m).
XPump up the tire again.
After a maximum of five minutes the tire
pressure must be at least 180 kPa (1.8 bar/ 26 psi).
GWARNING
If the required tire pressure is not reached
after the specified time, the tire is too badly
damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair the
tire in this instance. Damaged tires and a tire
pressure that is too low can significantly
impair the vehicle's braking and driving char-
acteristics. There is a risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
Tire pressure reached
GWARNING
A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant
impairs the driving characteristics and is not
suitable for higher speeds. There is a risk of
accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
accordingly and drive carefully. Do not exceed the specified maximum speed with a tire that
has been repaired using tire sealant.
The maximum speed for a tire sealed with tire
sealant is 50 mph (80 km/ h). The upper part
of the TIREFIT sticker must be affixed to the
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