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Bottle holder
...................................... 316
Box (trunk) ......................................... 309
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 260
Notes ............................................. 423
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 267
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................71
BAS .................................................. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist .68
Brake fluid (notes) .........................423
Display message ............................ 258
Driving tips .................................... 186
High-performance brake system ....187
HOLD function ............................... 202
Important safety notes ..................186
Maintenance .................................. 187
Parking brake ................................ 183
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 346
Carpets .......................................... 349
Car wash ........................................ 342
Display ........................................... 347
Exhaust pipe .................................. 347
Exterior lights ................................ 345
Gear or selector lever ....................347
Interior ........................................... 347
Matte finish ................................... 344
Notes ............................................. 341Paint
.............................................. 344
Plastic trim .................................... 347
Power washer ................................ 343
Rear view camera .......................... 346
Roof lining ...................................... 349
Seat belt ........................................ 348
Seat cover ..................................... 348
Sensors ......................................... 346
Steering wheel ............................... 347
Trim pieces .................................... 348
Washing by hand ........................... 343
Wheels ........................................... 344
Windows ........................................ 345
Wiper blades .................................. 345
Wooden trim .................................. 348
Cargo compartment cover ...............307
Cargo compartment enlargement ...304
Cargo compartment floor .................313
Cargo net Attaching ....................................... 309
Important safety information .........309
Cargo tie down rings .........................306
Car keys see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 342
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 244
Center console Lower section .................................. 35
Lower section (AMG vehicles) ..........36
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 251
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........82
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................137
Turn signals (front) ......................... 138
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................65
Rear doors ....................................... 66
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Special seat belt retractor ...............63 6
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Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................341
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 128
Driving on flooded roads ..................188
Driving safety system BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist .68
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................71
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............68
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....70
Distance warning function ...............70
Electronic brake force distribution ...75
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .72
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 72
Important safety information ...........67
Overview .......................................... 67
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .76
STEER CONTROL ............................. 78
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 220
Active Blind Spot Assist .................230
Active Driving Assistance package 230
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............233
Active Parking Assist .....................212
AIRMATIC ...................................... 204
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 206
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................225
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 226
Cruise control ................................ 189
Display message ............................ 273
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 191
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist ............................................. 200
HOLD function ............................... 202
Lane Keeping Assist ......................228
Lane Tracking package ..................226
PARKTRONIC ................................. 208
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........203
Rear view camera .......................... 217
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes .....................187
Automatic transmission .................170
Brakes ........................................... 186Break-in period
.............................. 158
Downhill gradient ........................... 186
Drinking and driving .......................184
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Driving in winter ............................ .188
Driving on flooded roads ................188
Driving on wet roads ......................188
Exhaust check ............................... 184
Fuel ................................................ 184
General .......................................... 184
Hydroplaning ................................. 188
Icy road surfaces ........................... 189
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 186
Snow chains .................................. 375
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 128
Wet road surface ........................... 186
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....244
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....245 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................252
Function/notes ............................. 121
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 122
Function/notes ............................. 121
Switching on/off ........................... 252
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................311
EASY-PACK folding floor Important safety notes ..................313
EASY-PACK folding luggage-
compartment floor
Opening and closing ......................313
EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Components and storage ..............311
Inserting the brackets into the
loading rai l..................................... 311
EASY-PACK rear sill protector ..........314
EASY-PACK trunk box .......................309
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 260
Function/notes ................................ 75 Index
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ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 185
On-board computer .......................242
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................164
Automatic engine switch-off ..........163
Deactivating/activating .................164
General information .......................163
Important safety notes ..................163
Introduction ................................... 163
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Fuel filler fla p................................. 177
Trunk ............................................... 97
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................410
Points to remember .......................410
Removing ....................................... 411
Storage location ............................ 411
Stowing .......................................... 412
Technical data ............................... 414
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .59
Safety guideline s............................. 41
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 97
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 292
Display message ............................ 269
ECO start/stop function ................163
Engine number ............................... 417
Irregular running ............................ 166
Jump-starting ................................. 362
Starting problems ..........................166
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 161
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............161
Switching off .................................. 182
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 367
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................166Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 338
Additives ........................................ 422
Checking the oil level ..................... 337
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 338
Display message ............................ 271
Filling capacity ............................... 422
Notes about oil grades ................... 422
Notes on oil level/consumption ....337
Temperature (on-board computer) .253
Viscosity ........................................ 423
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...254
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 74
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 247
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................73
Display message ............................ 258
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 72
Function/notes ................................ 72
General notes .................................. 72
Important safety information ...........72
Warning lamp ................................. 289
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 72
Exhaust check ................................... 184
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 347
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 128
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 122
Dipping (automatic) .......................124
Folding in/out (automatically). ......123
Folding in/out (electrically). ..........123
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 252
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...124
Setting ........................................... 123
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Storing the parking position ..........124
Eyeglasses compartment .................29910
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F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ........................................ .352
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................354
Preparing the vehicle .....................354
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 355
Floormats ........................................... 334
Folding bench seat (cargo
compartment) .................................... 114
Fuel Additives ........................................ 420
Consumption statistics ..................241
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 242
Displaying the range ......................242
Driving tips .................................... 184
Flexible fuel vehicles ......................420
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 419
Important safety notes ..................418
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .419
Problem (malfunction) ...................179
Quality (diesel )............................... 420
Refueling ........................................ 175
Tank content/reserve fuel .............419
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................177
Opening/closing ............................ 176
Fuel filter (display message) ............272
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 242
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 419
Problem (malfunction) ...................179
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 352
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 367
Before changing ............................. 367
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 369
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 368Fuse box in the trunk
.....................368
Important safety notes ..................367 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................333
Important safety notes ..................331
Opening/closing the garage door ..333
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 331
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 253
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ........................................... 299 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 93
Hazard warning lamps ......................132
Head bags Display message ............................ 263
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 135
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Adjusting (angle) ............................ 111
Adjusting (electrically) ...................111
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 112
Installing/removing (rear) ..............112
Luxury ............................................ 111
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 137
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Hill start assist .................................. 162
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 202
Deactivating ................................... 203
Display message ............................ 274
Function/notes ............................. 202
Hood
Closing .......................................... .337
Display message ............................ 283 Index
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Remote control
Garage door opener .......................331
Programming (garage door opener) 331
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................137
Overview of bulb type s.................. 137
Reporting safety defects ....................27
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 272
Warning lamp ................................. 292
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........154
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) 167
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 103
Roller sunblinds ............................. 104
Side windows ................................... 98
Sliding sunroof .............................. .103
Trunk lid/tailgate ............................. 91
Reversing lamps (display message) 268
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....24
Roller sunblind Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding pane l.................................. 104
Rear side windows .........................318
Rear window .................................. 318
Roof carrier ........................................ 314
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 349
Roof load (maximum) ........................426 S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................60
Child restraint systems ....................60
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
Safety system
see Driving safety systems Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................57
Adjusting the height ......................... 58
Belt force limiters ............................ 59
center rear-compartment sea t......... 58
Cleaning ......................................... 348
Correct usage .................................. 56
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .59
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines .............55
Releasing ......................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................252
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ...................110
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 114
Adjusting the active multicontour
seat ............................................... 113
Adjusting the head restraint ..........110
Cleaning the cover .........................348
Correct driver's seat position ........108
Folding the backrest (rear
compartment) forwards/back .......305
Important safety notes ..................109
Massage function .......................... 113
Overview ........................................ 109
Seat heating problem ....................118
Seat ventilation problem ................119
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Switching seat heating on/off .......116
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..118
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 347
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......346
Service menu (on-board computer) .249
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 423
Coolant (engine) ............................ 423
DEF special additives .....................421
Engine oil ....................................... 422
Fuel ................................................ 418
Important safety notes ..................41816
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Paddle shifter
s............................... 172
Steering wheel heating ..................120
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........172
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 254
Stowage areas ................................... 298
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 300
Center console .............................. 299
Cup holders ................................... 316
Eyeglasses compartment ...............299
Glove box ...................................... .299
Important safety information .........298
Rear ............................................... 300
Stowage net ................................... 301
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 300
Stowage net ....................................... 301
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 312
Summer tires ..................................... 374
Sun visor ............................................ 317
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 251
Suspension tuning AIRMATIC ...................................... 205
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 206
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........254
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 154
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............78 T
Tachometer ........................................ 238
Tailgate Display message ............................ 282
Emergency unlocking .......................97
Important safety notes ....................90
Limiting the opening angle ...............96
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92Opening/closing (from outside)
.......92
Opening dimensions ......................426
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 267
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 418
Emergency spare wheel .................414
Information .................................... 416
Tires/wheels ................................. 400
Vehicle data ................................... 426
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 326
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 326
Downloading routes .......................330
Emergency call .............................. 323
Geo fencing ................................... 330
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............328
MB info call button ........................325
Remote vehicle locking ..................328
Roadside Assistance button ..........325
Search & Send ............................... 327
Self-test ......................................... 323
Speed alert .................................... 330
System .......................................... 323
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 330
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 329
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............328
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 322
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 245
Display message ............................ 283
Menu (on-board computer) ............245
Number from the phone book ....... .245
Redialing ........................................ 246
Rejecting/ending a call .................245
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 312
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 238
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 253
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 253
Outside temperature ..................... .239
Setting (climate control) ................15118
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards
...................................... 387
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................393
Unladen weight (definition) ............394
Wear indicator (definition) .............394
Wheel rim (definition) ....................393
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 64
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........364
Installing the towing eye ................365
Removing the towing eye ...............366
With the rear axle raised ................366
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......366
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............367
Important safety notes ..................364
Transfer case ..................................... 175
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........168
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................168
Transporting the vehicle ..................366
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .348
Trip computer (on-board computer) 241
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 241
Resetting (on-board computer) ......242
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................97
Locking separately ...........................96
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) ....................93
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 282
Opening dimensions ......................426
Trunk load (maximum) ......................426
Turn signals Changing bulbs (front) ...................138
Display message ............................ 266
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........317
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 282
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings ..........................249
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 383
Locking (in an emergency) ...............90
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 400
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 183
Pulling away ................................... 162
Raising ........................................... 397
Reporting problems .........................27
Securing from rolling away ............396
Towing away .................................. 364
Transporting .................................. 366
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................82
Vehicle data ................................... 426
Vehicle data ....................................... 426
Vehicle dimensions ...........................426
Vehicle emergency locking ................90
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............416
Vehicle level AIRMATIC ...................................... 204
Vehicle level (display message) .......273
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 352
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 245
VIN ...................................................... 41620
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Door control panel
Function Page
:
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Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel
125
;
Adjusts the seats
electrically
110
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Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 89
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Opens the door 88
A
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Adjusts and folds the
exterior mirrors in/out
electrically 122 Function Page
B
W
Opens/closes the
side windows 99
C
n
Activates/
deactivates the override
feature for the side
windows in the rear
compartment 66
D
p
Opens/closes the
trunk lid/tailgate 9538
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STEER CONTROL
General information STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in
particular if:
R both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a slippery road surface when you brake
heavily.
R the vehicle starts to skid.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 67).
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, you will not receive
steering support from STEER CONTROL.
Power steering will, however, continue to
function. Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
X To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Anyone can start the engine if a valid
SmartKey has been left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk lid/tailgate
R the hood
X To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey: press the%or& button
on the SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off. 78
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Useful information
..............................82
SmartKey ............................................. 82
Doors .................................................... 88
Trunk/cargo compartment ................90
Side windows ...................................... 98
Sliding sunroof .................................. 102 81Opening and closing
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