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High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist.............134
Changing bulbs..............................139
Display message............................304
Switching on/off...........................132
Hill start assist..................................171
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 217
Display message............................312
Function/notes.............................216
Hood
Closing ...........................................371
Display message............................321
Important safety notes..................370
Opening.........................................370
Hydroplaning.....................................195
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer..........................................77
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator....371
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview..........................................33
Warning and indicator lamps...........34
Instrument cluster lighting..............272
Interior lighting.................................135
Automatic control..........................136
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer)......................................284
Emergency lighting........................137
Manual control ............................... 136
Overview........................................135
Reading lamp.................................135
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer)......................................283
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer).........283
J
Jack
Storage location............................386
Using.............................................429
Jump starting (engine)......................395
K
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature............96
Display message............................323
Locking............................................81
Start/Stop button .......................... 167
Starting the engine........................170
Unlocking ......................................... 81
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO..................................167
SmartKey.......................................167
Kickdown
Driving tips....................................176
Manual drive program....................180
Knee bag..............................................47
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating.................282
Display message............................313
Function/information....................245
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER)......................287
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................63
Level control (display message)......310
Level control (vehicles with
AIRMATIC package)
Basic settings................................219
Function/notes.............................218
Important safety notes..................218
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package)
Basic settings................................213
Function/notes.............................212
Important safety notes..................212
License plate lamp (display
message)............................................ 304
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Light function, active
Display message............................305
Lighting
Light switch...................................128
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off.284
Active light function.......................133
Adaptive Highbeam Assist.............134
Automatic headlamp mode............128
Cornering light function.................133
Driving abroad...............................128
Hazard warning lamps...................132
High beam flasher .......................... 132
High-beam headlamps...................132
Low-beam headlamps....................129
Parking lamps................................130
Rear fog lamp................................130
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer)......................................283
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer).........283
Standing lamps..............................131
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 283
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer)............................284
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer)..........284
Turn signals...................................131
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message).......306
Loading guidelines............................340
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic........................................88
Emergency locking ........................... 88
From inside (central locking
button).............................................87
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)...............................285
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs..............................138
Display message............................303
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical).................................128
Switching on/off...........................129
LOW RANGE
Display message............................312
Off-road gear.................................259
LOW RANGE off-road gear................259
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat)..................116
Luxury head restraints.....................109
M
M+S tires............................................ 406
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions)378
mbrace
Call priority....................................359
Display message............................297
Downloading destinations
(COMAND).....................................359
Downloading routes.......................363
Emergency call..............................356
General notes................................355
Geo fencing...................................363
Locating a stolen vehicle...............362
MB info call button........................358
Remote vehicle locking..................361
Roadside Assistance button..........358
Search & Send...............................360
Self-test.........................................356
Speed alert....................................363
System..........................................356
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 364
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis.......................................362
Vehicle remote unlocking..............361
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 82
Inserting..........................................83
Locking vehicle................................88
Removing.........................................82
Unlocking the driver's door..............88
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Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio).........................278
Memory function...............................125
Message memory (on-board
computer)..........................................290
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer)............279
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)...........................................81
MOExtended tires.............................. 387
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle......................432
Mounting a new wheel...................431
Preparing the vehicle.....................428
Raising the vehicle.........................429
Removing a wheel..........................431
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away...................................428
MP3
Operation ....................................... 278
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes.............................274
Permanent display.........................283
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer.273
Overview..........................................35
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer)............277
see separate operating instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating.................241
Cleaning ......................................... 381
Problem (malfunction)...................243
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle166
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults...............................................53
Operation .........................................49
System self-test...............................51
Occupant safety
Air bags...........................................44
Important safety notes....................42
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory
occupant protection).......................54
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)...........................................43
OCS
Faults...............................................53
Operation .........................................49
System self-test...............................51
Odometer...........................................275
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle............455
Checklist after driving off-road......198
Checklist before driving off-road .... 198
Fording depth................................454
General information.......................197
Important safety notes..................197
Maximum gradient climbing ability 455
Traveling uphill ............................... 200
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package)
Displays in the COMAND display...262
Function/notes.............................258
Off-road program 1........................258
Off-road program 2........................259
Off-road system
4MATIC..........................................256
DSR...............................................256
LOW RANGE off-road gear.............259
Off-road 4ETS..................................72
Off-road ABS....................................68
Off-road ESP®..................................74
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package)..........258
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer)..........................................286
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On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................287
Assistance menu...........................280
Audio menu...................................278
Convenience submenu..................285
Displaying a service message........375
Display messages..........................290
DISTRONIC PLUS...........................210
Factory settings submenu.............286
Important safety notes..................272
Instrument cluster submenu..........282
Lighting submenu..........................283
Menu overview..............................275
Message memory..........................290
Navigation menu............................277
On and Offroad menu....................286
Operation ....................................... 273
RACETIMER...................................287
Service menu.................................282
Settings menu...............................282
Standard display............................275
Telephone menu............................279
Trip menu......................................275
Vehicle submenu...........................284
Video DVD operation.....................279
On-road programs
AUTO program...............................254
Function/notes.............................253
Snow program...............................255
SPORT program.............................254
Trailer program..............................255
Opening and closing the side trim
panels.................................................139
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity................27
Important safety notes....................26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment...........................24
Outside temperature display...........273
Overhead control panel......................39
Override feature
Rear side windows...........................66
P
Paint code number............................444
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)...378
Panic alarm..........................................42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing............................100
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind.........................................101
Problem (malfunction)...................103
Resetting.......................................101
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes....................98
Parking...............................................188
Important safety notes..................188
Parking brake................................189
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 124
Rear view camera..........................230
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist.....................226
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message............................294
Electric parking brake....................189
Warning lamp ................................. 332
Parking lamps
Switching on/off...........................130
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating.................224
Driving system...............................222
Function/notes.............................222
Important safety notes..................222
Problem (malfunction)...................226
Range of the sensors.....................223
Trailer towing.................................225
Warning display.............................224
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction).....................53
Problems (malfunction) .................. 301
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp...................................................... 49
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions).382
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Power closing feature.........................88
Power washers..................................377
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message............................297
Operation .........................................54
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating.................281
Display message............................299
Function/notes ................................ 75
Warning lamp ................................. 336
Program selector button..................177
Protection of the environment
General notes..................................23
Pulling away
Trailer............................................170
Pulling away (automatic
transmission)..................................... 170
Q
Qualified specialist workshop...........28
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer)....287
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating.................285
Display message............................312
Radiator cover...................................371
Radio
Selecting a station.........................278
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled devices (installing)367
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity................27
Reading lamp.....................................135
Rear compartment
Exit/entry position (3rd row of
seats) .............................................113
Setting the air vents......................163
Rear fog lamp
Switching on/off...........................130
Rear seats
Adjusting.......................................111
Display message............................322
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions.....................380
Function/notes.............................230
Switching on/off...........................231
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual)........................122
Dipping (automatic).......................123
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction)...................161
Switching on/off...........................160
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 142
Switching on/off...........................141
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes..................452
Refueling
Fuel gauge.......................................33
Important safety notes..................182
Refueling process..........................183
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door opener) 364
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes..................137
Overview of bulb types..................138
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch)..........................138
Reporting safety defects....................29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message............................308
Warning lamp ................................. 333
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control)........161
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof................99
Roller sunblinds.............................100
Side windows...................................94
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Sliding sunroof.................................99
Tailgate............................................89
Reversing lamps (display message)305
Roadside Assistance (breakdown)....25
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel..................................100
Rear side windows.........................351
Roof carrier........................................348
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines).........................................383
Roof load (maximum)........................453
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation)............277
S
Safety
Child restraint systems....................60
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)...............................................49
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
Cleaning ......................................... 383
Correct usage..................................55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........59
Fastening.........................................57
Important safety guidelines.............55
Releasing.........................................58
Safety guidelines.............................43
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer)......................285
Warning lamp ................................. 324
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58
Seats
Adjusting (electrically)...................108
Adjusting the head restraint..........108
Cleaning the cover.........................383
Correct driver's seat position........106
Entry position (3rd row of seats)....113
Exit position (3rd row of seats)......114
Folding down/up (third row of
seats) .............................................111
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward electrically........................115
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually...........................113
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 344
Important safety notes..................107
Overview........................................107
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 ......................................... 382
Sensors (cleaning instructions).......380
Service menu (on-board computer).282
Service products
Brake fluid.....................................450
Coolant (engine)............................450
DEF special additives.....................448
Engine oil.......................................449
Fuel ................................................ 446
Important safety notes..................445
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)..........................................452
Washer fluid ...................................451
Settings
Factory (on-board computer).........286
On-board computer.......................282
Setting the air distribution...............158
Setting the airflow............................158
SETUP (on-board computer).............287
Side impact air bag.............................47
Side marker lamp (display
message)............................................ 305
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Convenience closing feature............95
Convenience opening feature..........95
Hinged side windows.......................94
Important safety information...........93
Opening/closing..............................94
Overview..........................................93
Problem (malfunction).....................98
Resetting.........................................96
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Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes....................98
Opening/closing..............................99
Problem (malfunction)...................103
Resetting.......................................100
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery.......................83
Changing the programming.............81
Checking the battery.......................83
Convenience closing feature............96
Convenience opening feature..........95
Display message............................323
Door central locking/unlocking.......80
Important safety notes....................80
Loss.................................................85
Mechanical key................................82
Overview..........................................80
Positions (ignition lock).................167
Problem (malfunction).....................85
Starting the engine........................169
Snow chains
Information....................................407
Snow drive program ....................... 255
Sockets
Center console..............................353
General notes................................352
Luggage compartment...................353
Rear compartment.........................353
Specialist workshop............................ 28
Special seat belt retractor.................. 63
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital............................................276
In the Instrument cluster.................33
Segments......................................273
Selecting the unit of measurement 282
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message............................299
Introduction.....................................43
Warning lamp ................................. 332
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Standing lamps
Display message............................305
Switching on/off...........................131
Starting (engine)................................ 169
STEER CONTROL..................................76
Steering (display message)..............322
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically)...................120
Adjusting (manually)......................119
Button overview...............................35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 273
Cleaning ......................................... 382
Important safety notes..................119
Paddle shifters...............................177
Steering wheel heating..................120
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction)...................121
Switching on/off...........................120
Steering wheel paddle shifters........177
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 287
Stowage areas...................................340
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under).............................342
Center console..............................342
Cup holders...................................348
Eyeglasses compartment...............342
Glove box .......................................341
Important safety information.........341
Stowage net ................................... 343
Stowage net.......................................343
Stowage space
Center console (rear).....................342
Summer tires.....................................406
Sun visor............................................350
Supplemental restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer)..........................................284
Suspension tuning
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system...........................................221
SETUP (on-board computer)..........287
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle).......................26
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Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off.................................................161
T
Tachometer........................................ 273
Tailgate
Display message............................321
Emergency unlocking.......................93
Important safety notes....................89
Limiting the opening angle...............92
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 92
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside)...................................90
Opening/closing (from outside).......90
Opening dimensions......................453
Power closing..................................88
Tail lamps
Display message............................304
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge.......................................33
Technical data
Capacities......................................445
Emergency spare wheel.................441
Information....................................444
Tires/wheels.................................432
Trailer loads...................................457
Vehicle data...................................453
TELEAID
Call priority....................................359
Downloading destinations
(COMAND).....................................359
Downloading routes.......................363
Emergency call..............................356
Geo fencing...................................363
Locating a stolen vehicle...............362
MB info call button........................358
Remote vehicle locking..................361
Roadside Assistance button..........358
Search & Send...............................360
Self-test.........................................356
Speed alert....................................363
System..........................................356
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 364
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis.......................................362
Vehicle remote unlocking..............361
Tele Aid
General notes................................355
Telephone
Accepting a call.............................279
Display message............................322
Menu (on-board computer)............279
Number from the phone book ........280
Redialing........................................280
Rejecting/ending a call.................279
Temperature
Coolant..........................................272
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 287
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 287
Outside temperature ......................273
Setting (climate control)................157
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system).........77
Immobilizer......................................77
Through-loading................................343
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER).........................287
TIREFIT kit..........................................388
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer).....412
Checking manually........................411
Display message............................318
Important safety notes..................412
Maximum.......................................410
Notes.............................................409
Not reached (TIREFIT)....................390
Reached (TIREFIT)..........................390
Recommended ............................... 408
Tire pressure loss warning
system
General notes................................411
Important safety notes..................411
Restarting......................................412
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically.................................414
Function/notes.............................412
General notes................................412
Important safety notes..................413
Restarting......................................415
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Warning lamp ................................. 337
Warning message..........................414
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition).................426
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition)....................425
Bar (definition)...............................424
Changing a wheel..........................427
Characteristics..............................424
Checking ........................................ 405
Definition of terms.........................424
Direction of rotation......................428
Display message............................318
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition)....................427
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................424
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition)............425
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition).....................................425
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition).....................................425
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition).....................................425
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition).........................425
Important safety notes..................404
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition)......425
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition)...........425
Labeling (overview)........................421
Load bearing index (definition)......426
Load index.....................................423
Load index (definition)...................426
M+S tires.......................................406
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition).....................................425
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 426
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 426
Maximum tire load.........................423
Maximum tire load (definition).......426
MOExtended tires..........................406
Optional equipment weight
(definition).....................................426
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition).....................................426
Replacing.......................................427
Service life.....................................406
Sidewall (definition).......................426
Speed rating (definition)................425
Storing...........................................428
Structure and characteristics
(definition).....................................424
Temperature..................................420
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition).....................................426
Tire bead (definition)......................426
Tire pressure (definition)................426
Tire pressures (recommended)......425
Tire size (data)...............................432
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 421
Tire tread.......................................405
Tire tread (definition).....................426
Total load limit (definition).............427
Traction.........................................420
Traction (definition).......................427
Tread wear.....................................420
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition).................427
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards......................................419
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition)....................425
Unladen weight (definition)............426
Wear indicator (definition).............427
Wheel and tire combination...........435
Wheel rim (definition)....................425
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether............................................64
Towing
Important safety guidelines...........397
Installing the towing eye................398
Removing the towing eye...............399
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist.....................230
Axle load, permissible....................457
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 381
Coupling up a trailer......................266
Decoupling a trailer.......................268
Driving tips....................................264
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program).74
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Important safety notes..................263
Installing the ball coupling.............265
Mounting dimensions....................456
Power supply.................................270
Pulling away with a trailer..............170
Removing the ball coupling............269
Storing the ball coupling................269
Trailer drive program.....................255
Trailer loads...................................457
Towing away
With both axles on the ground.......399
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting............400
Important safety notes..................397
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights......................................269
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist.................250
Active Lane Keeping Assist............253
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 245
PARKTRONIC.................................225
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights.....................269
Transfer case.....................................182
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display.........173
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever)......................173
Transporting the vehicle..................399
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 200
Driving downhill.............................201
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability.......................................200
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions).382
Trip computer (on-board computer)275
Trip meter
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 275
Resetting (on-board computer)......276
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Display message............................303
Switching on/off...........................131
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition).........................................427
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking.......................88
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button).............................87
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........350
Vehicle
Correct use......................................28
Data acquisition...............................29
Display message............................320
Equipment.......................................24
Individual settings..........................282
Limited Warranty.............................29
Loading..........................................415
Locking (in an emergency)...............88
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 80
Lowering........................................432
Maintenance....................................25
Parking for a long period ................ 191
Pulling away...................................170
Raising...........................................429
Reporting problems.........................28
Securing from rolling away............428
Towing away..................................397
Transporting..................................399
Unlocking (in an emergency)...........88
Unlocking (SmartKey)......................80
Vehicle data...................................453
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data.......................................453
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle............455
Fording depth................................454
Maximum gradient climbing ability 455
Vehicle dimensions...........................453
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