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1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System).... 59
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
115 V socket ...................................... 218
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 175
Function/notes ................................ 58
Warning lamp ................................ .194
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 50
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 208
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 61
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 286
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
Adjustable damping .......................... 111
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 204
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 47
Display message ............................ 179
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................3 9
Pelvis air bag ................................... 46
Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 102
Rear ............................................... 103
Setting ...........................................1 02
Setting the center air vents ........... 103
Setting the side air vents ...............1 03
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 62 Switching off (ATA) .......................... 62
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 62
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti
-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Transfer case ................................. 149
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 171
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 132
Ashtray ............................................... 216
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 67
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 67
ASSYST service interval display
Service messages .......................... 235
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 62
Function ...........................................6 2
Switching off the alarm .................... 62
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 180
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 236
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 109
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 108
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 87
Automatic transmission
Display message ............................ 190
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 113
Drive program ................................ 116
Driving tips .................................... 114
Emergency running mode .............. 119
Engaging drive position .................. 113
Engaging neutral ............................ 113
Engaging reverse gear ................... 112
Engaging the park position ............ 112
Important safety notes .................. 111
Kickdown ....................................... 114
Manual shifting .............................. 117
4Index

Neutral (ECO start/stop func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Overview ........................................ 111
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Program selector button ................ 115
Pulling away ................................... 106
Selector lever ................................ 112
Shift ranges ................................... 116
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 116
Trailer towing ................................. 115
Transmission position display ........ 112
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 119
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 291
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system ............. 53
Back button ....................................... 204
Backup lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 156
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 59
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 65
Important safety notes .................... 64
Replacing ......................................... 65
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 248
Display message ............................ 182
Important safety notes .................. 246
Jump starting ................................. 249
Overview ........................................ 246
Belt warning ......................................... 43
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 167
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 167
Display message ............................ 185
Notes/function .............................. 140
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 207
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Telephony ...................................... 206 Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 177
Notes ............................................. 286
Brake fluid level ................................ 235
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 180
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 58
BAS .................................................. 59
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 286
Display message ............................ 175
EBD .................................................. 61
High-performance brake system .... 127
Hill start assist ............................... 107
HOLD function ............................... 142
Important safety notes .................. 125
Maintenance .................................. 126
Parking brake ................................ 123
Riding tips ...................................... 125
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Brush guard ....................................... 226
Bulbs
Backup lamp .................................... 90
Brake lamp ...................................... 90
Rear fog lamp .................................. 90
Standing lamps (rear) ...................... 90
T

ail lamp .......................................... 90
Turn signal lamp (front) .................... 90
Turn signal lamp (rear) ..................... 90
see Replacing bulbs
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Index5

Camerasee Rear view camera
Care
Car wash ........................................ 236
Carpets .......................................... 24 2
Chrome parts ................................ .240
Display ...........................................2 41
Exhaust pipe .................................. 240
Exterior lights ................................ 239
General notes ................................ 236
Interior ...........................................2 41
Matte finish ................................... 238
Paint .............................................. 238
Plastic trim ....................................2 41
Power washer ................................ 237
Rear view camera .......................... 240
Roof lining ...................................... 242
Seat belt ........................................ 242
Seat cover ..................................... 241
Selector lever ................................ 241
Sensors ......................................... 239
Steering wheel ............................... 241
Trim pieces ....................................2 41
Washing by hand ........................... 237
Wheels ...........................................2 38
Windows ........................................ 239
Wiper blades .................................. 239
Wooden trim .................................. 241
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 214
Installing/removing ....................... 214
Notes/how to use ......................... 214
Opening and closing ......................2 14
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 211
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 214
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 165
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Overview .......................................... 34
Upper secti

on .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 170 Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........6
3
Change of address .............................. 25
Change of ownership .......................... 25
Changing bulbs
Standing lamp (rear) ........................ 92
Changing gears .................................. 114
Child
Restraint system .............................. 51
Child seat
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................ .53
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 55
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 52
On the front-passenger seat ............ 55
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 56
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 55
Top Tether ....................................... 52
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 56
Rear door ......................................... 57
Rear doors ....................................... 57
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 50
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 50
Chrome parts (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 240
Cigarette lighter ................................ 217
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 239
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 240
Climate control
Controlling automatically ................. 99
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 98
Defrosting the windows ................. 100
Defrosting the windshield .............. 100
Dual-zone automa tic cl
imate con-
trol ................................................... 96
ECO start/stop function .................. 98
Important safety notes .................... 96
Indicator lamp .................................. 98
Maximum cooling .......................... 100
Notes on using dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ....................... 97
Overview of systems ........................ 96
6Index

Fuel ................................................ 124
General .......................................... 124
Gravel roads .................................. 131
Hydroplaning .................................127
Icy road surfaces ........................... 128
Important safety notes .................. 104
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 126
Off-road driving .............................. 129
Off-road fording .............................1 28
Pulling away on slippery surfaces .. 127
Snow chains .................................. 259
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 126
The first 1500 km .......................... 104
Tire ruts ......................................... 131
Towing a trailer .............................. 154
Traveling uphill ............................... 132
Wet road surface ........................... 126
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 165
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 166
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 170
Function/notes ................................ 81
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 81
Switching on/off ........................... 170
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 176
Function/notes ................................ 61
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 108
General information ....................... 107
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 50 Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................6 8
Vehicle .............................................6 8
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .47
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .199
Display message ............................ 180
ECO start/stop function ................ 107
Engine number ............................... 283
Irregular running ............................ 110
Jump-starting ................................. 249
Starting problems .......................... 110
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 106
Switching off .................................. 123
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 254
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 33
Additives ........................................ 286
Checking the oil level ..................... 232
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 232
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 232
Display message ............................ 182
Filling capacity ....... ........................ 286
G

eneral notes ................................ 285
Notes about oil grades ................... 285
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 232
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 171
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 59
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 171
Characteristics ................................. 60
Deactivating/activating ................... 60
Display message ............................ 175
Function/notes ................................ 59
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R
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 172
RACETIMER
Deleting all laps .............................1 72
Displaying and starting .................. 172
Displaying the intermediate time ... 172
Resetting the current lap ...............1 72
Starting a new lap .......................... 172
Stopping ........................................ 172
Radiator cover ................................... 231
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 165
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Rear bench seat
Folding forward .............................. 213
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................1 03
Rear door
Display message ............................ 190
Important safety notes .................... 68
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 180
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position ..... 213
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 240
Coupling up a trailer function ........1 48
Display in the multimedia system .. 147
Function/notes .............................1 46
General notes ................................ 146
Switching on/off ........................... 147
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade ................ 94
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 83 Reflective safety jacket
.................... 243
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 287
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 120
R

efueling process .......................... 120
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 227
Replacing bulbs
Backup lamp .................................... 92
Brake lamp ...................................... 92
Important safety notes .................... 89
Overview of bulb types .................... 90
Rear fog lamp .................................. 92
Tail lamp .......................................... 92
Turn signal (rear) .............................. 92
Turn signals (front) ........................... 91
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 183
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 177
Introduction ..................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Warning lamp (function) ................... 38
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 180
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 242
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 164
Route guidance active ...................... 164
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Overview .......................................... 69
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 71
Opening/closing .............................. 72
Operating manually .......................... 72
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 73
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 65
Changing the programming ............. 64
Checking the battery ....................... 65
Convenience closing feature ............ 70
Convenience opening feature .......... 70
Display message ............................ 191
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 63
Important safety notes .................... 63
Loss ................................................. 66
Mechanical key ................................ 64
Overview .......................................... 63
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 105
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 66
Starting the engine ........................ 106
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Snow chains ...................................... 259
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment ....................... 218
Front-passenger footwell ............... 217
General notes ................................ 217
Rear compartment ......................... 218
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 204
Spare fuses ........................................ 255
Spare wheel
Important safety notes .................. 279
Spare wheel bracket at the rear .... 245
Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........ 245
Special seat belt retractor .................. 50
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 163
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 160
Selecting the display unit ............... 168 Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 180
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Starting the engine
Important safety notes .................. 106
Steering (display mes sage
)
.............. 191
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 80
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 161
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Important safety notes .................... 79
Paddle shifters ............................... 116
Steering wheel heating .................... 80
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 84
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 81
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 116
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 172
Stowage areas ................................... 210
Stowage compartment
Door stowage compartment .......... 211
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 211
Cup holders ................................... 215
Glove box ....................................... 210
Important safety information ......... 210
Stowage net ................................... 211
Stowage pockets ........................... 211
Stowage net ....................................... 211
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 259
Sun visor ............................................ 215
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 169
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 26
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 102
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 208
T
Tachometer ........................................ 160
Index17

Sports Utility Vehicle
GWARNING
Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle
may start to skid and roll over in the event of
an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when
the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road
conditions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to
the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll-
over rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe
or fatal injury.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signif-
icantly more likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt.
You and all vehicle occupants should always
wear your seat belts.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road
Ra heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the loads they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
26Operating safety
Introduction

Center console
Center console, upper section
FunctionPage
:Multimedia system; see the
Digital Operator's Manual
;cSeat heating78
=sSeat ventilation79
?cPARKTRONIC143
AèECO start/stop func-
tion107
FunctionPage
B£ Hazard warning lamps88
C45PASSENGER AIR-
BAG OFF indicator lamp39
DåESP®59
34Center console
At a glance

!Only operate the vehicle for a maximum of
ten seconds on a brake test dynamometer.
Switch off the ignition.
Application of the brakes by ESP
®may oth-
erwise destroy the brake system.
!A function or performance test should only
be carried out on a two-axle dynamometer.
Before you operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult a qualified
workshop. You could otherwise damage the
drive train or the brake system.
If the å ESP
®OFF warning lamp lights up
continuously, ESP®is deactivated.
If the ÷ ESP®warning lamp lights up contin-
uously, ESP®is not available due to a malfunc-
tion.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Ypage 196) and display messages which may
be displayed in the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 175).
Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP
®function properly.
If differential locks are switched on, ABS, BAS
and ESP
®switch off automatically.
Characteristics of ESP®
General information
If the ÷ ESP®warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP®is automatically
active.
If ESP
®intervenes, the ÷ESP®warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP
®intervenes:
XDo not deactivate ESP®under any circum-
stances.
XOnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
XAdapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle stops
moving. The engine starts automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP
®
remains in its previously selected status, e.g. if
ESP®was deactivated before the engine was
automatically switched off.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 58).
You can select between the following states of
ESP
®:
RESP®is activated.
RESP®is deactivated.
GWARNING
If you deactivate ESP
®, ESP®no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
®in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
®in the follow-
ing situations:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
Roff-road
Spinning the wheels results in a cutting action
which provides better grip.
Activate ESP
®as soon as the situations descri-
bed above no longer apply. ESP®will otherwise
not be able to stabilize the vehicle if the vehicle
starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin.
!Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP®deactivated. You
could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
60Driving safety systems
Safety

Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
XTo activate:remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
XTo deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated when
you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys-
tem is not operational. 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)
XTo arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm system
is armed after approximately 15 seconds.
XTo disarm: unlock the vehicle with the Smart-
Key.
iIf you then do not open a side door or the
rear door, the alarm system switches back on
again after approximately 40 seconds.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe rear door
Rthe hood The alarm is also triggered if:
Rthe position of the vehicle is changed.
Ra window is smashed.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you close the open door that triggered it, for example.
XTo stop the alarm: press the%or&
button on the SmartKey.
The alarm is stopped.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is stopped.
iIf the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call sys-
tem automatically notifies the Customer
Assistance Center. This is done either by text
message or data connection.
The emergency call system sends the mes-
sage or data provided that:
Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace service.
Rthe mbrace service has been activated
properly.
Rthe necessary mobile phone network is
available.
62Protection against theft
Safety