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115 V socket...................................... 353
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................380
Function/notes.............................235
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)....72
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive)..................................................256
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message............................291
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety notes....................67
Warning lamp ................................. 327
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification.................155
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer)............................281
Display message............................314
Function/information....................247
Trailer towing.................................250
Active Curve System
Display message............................311
Function/notes.............................218
Active Driving Assistance package.247
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer)............................282
Display message............................313
Function/information....................251
Trailer towing.................................253
Active light function.........................133
Active Parking Assist
Display message............................314
Exiting a parking space..................229
Function/notes.............................226
Important safety notes..................226
Parking..........................................228
Towing a trailer..............................230
ADAPTIVE BRAKE................................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message............................298
Function/notes ................................ 71
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message............................306
Function/notes.............................134
Switching on/off...........................134
Additives (engine oil)........................450
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes.............................217
Air bags
Display message............................301
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger).......................................46
Important safety notes....................44
Knee bag .......................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp..................................49
Safety guidelines.............................43
Side impact air bag..........................47
Window curtain air bag....................48
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message)..............309
AIR FLOW...........................................157
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)...217
Function/notes.............................217
Level control..................................218
Air vents
Glove box .......................................163
Important safety notes..................162
Rear...............................................163
Setting...........................................162
Setting the center air vents...........162
Setting the side air vents...............163
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system).........77
Switching off (ATA)..........................77
Switching the function on/off
(ATA)................................................77
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer)......................................283
Setting the color (on-board
computer)......................................283
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AMG adaptive sport suspension
system................................................ 221
AMG menu (on-board computer).....287
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle..............200
Ashtray...............................................351
Assistance display (on-board
computer)..........................................280
Assistance menu (on-board
computer)..........................................280
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message........375
Hiding a service message..............375
Notes.............................................374
Resetting the service interval
display...........................................375
Service message ............................ 374
Special service requirements ......... 375
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating...................77
Function ...........................................77
Switching off the alarm....................77
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating.................281
Display message............................309
Function/notes.............................239
Audio menu (on-board computer)....278
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message............................306
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode..............128
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program...............178
Changing gear...............................176
DIRECT SELECT lever.....................173
Display message............................320
Drive program display....................173
Driving tips....................................176
Emergency running mode..............182
Engaging drive position .................. 175
Engaging neutral............................174
Engaging park position
automatically.................................174
Engaging reverse gear...................174
Engaging the park position............173
Kickdown.......................................176
Manual drive program....................178
Manual drive program (AMG
vehicles)........................................179
Manual drive program (vehicles
with the ON&OFFROAD package)..179
Overview........................................173
Problem (malfunction)...................182
Program selector button................177
Pulling away...................................170
Starting the engine........................169
Steering wheel paddle shifters......177
Trailer towing.................................176
Transmission position display........173
Transmission positions..................175
Automatic transmission
emergency mode............................... 182
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing)...............................................457
B
Bag hook............................................346
Ball coupling
Installing........................................265
Removing.......................................269
Storing...........................................269
BAS (Brake Assist System).................68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)....................................................68
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 83
Important safety notes....................83
Replacing.........................................83
Battery (vehicle)
Charging........................................394
Display message............................307
Important safety notes..................391
Jump starting.................................395
Overview........................................391
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Belt
see Seat belts
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 59
Function ........................................... 59
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating.................281
Display message............................314
Notes/function..............................243
Trailer towing.................................245
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF....................................186
BlueTEC (DEF)....................................448
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message............................297
Notes.............................................450
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs..............................140
Display message............................304
Brakes
ABS..................................................67
Adaptive Brake Assist......................71
BAS..................................................68
BAS PLUS........................................68
Brake fluid (notes).........................450
Display message............................291
High-performance brake system....195
Important safety notes..................193
Maintenance..................................194
Parking brake................................189
Riding tips ...................................... 193
Warning lamp ................................. 326
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees....................25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera.................................380
Carpets..........................................383
Car wash ........................................ 376
Display...........................................381
Exhaust pipe..................................381
Exterior lights................................379
Gear or selector lever....................382
Interior...........................................381
Matte finish...................................378
Night View Assist Plus...................381
Notes.............................................376
Paint..............................................378
Plastic trim....................................382
Power washer................................377
Rear view camera..........................380
Roof lining ...................................... 383
Seat belt........................................383
Seat cover.....................................383
Sensors.........................................380
Steering wheel...............................382
Trim pieces....................................382
Washing by hand...........................377
Wheels...........................................379
Windows........................................379
Wiper blades..................................379
Wooden trim..................................382
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use.........................346
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes..................344
Cargo compartment floor
Opening/closing............................347
Stowage well (under).....................347
Cargo tie down rings.........................345
Car key
see SmartKey
Car wash (care).................................376
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer)..........................................278
Center console
Lower section..................................37
Upper section..................................36
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Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer)......................................284
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)........80
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps...................................140
High-beam headlamps...................139
Low-beam headlamps....................138
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes....................65
Rear doors.......................................66
Children
In the vehicle...................................60
Restraint systems............................60
Special seat belt retractor...............63
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether.......................................64
Cigarette lighter................................352
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal...........................380
Trailer tow hitch.............................381
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control
with additional rear-compartment
climate control ............................... 152
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 150
Controlling automatically...............156
Cooling with air dehumidification..155
Defrosting the windows.................160
Defrosting the windshield..............159
Dual-zone automatic climate
control...........................................147
Important safety notes..................146
Indicator lamp ................................ 156
Information about using 3-zone
automatic climate control..............154
Maximum cooling..........................159
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control..............149
Overview of systems......................146
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification............................156
Problem with the rear window
defroster........................................161
Rear control panel.........................150
Rear control panel (3-zone
automatic climate control with
additional rear-compartment
climate control).............................152
Refrigerant.....................................452
Refrigerant filling capacity.............452
Setting the air distribution.............158
Setting the airflow.........................158
Setting the air vents......................162
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW)............................................157
Setting the temperature................157
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off............................................161
Switching on/off...........................154
Switching residual heat on/off......161
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off............................160
Switching the ZONE function on/
off..................................................159
Coat hooks.........................................347
Cockpit
Overview..........................................32
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Operation/notes..............................69
COMAND
ON&OFFROAD menu.....................262
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 381
Combination switch..........................131
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer)..........................................275
Convenience closing feature..............95
Convenience opening feature............95
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level.........................373
Display message............................306
Filling capacity...............................451
Important safety notes..................450
Temperature (on-board computer).287
Temperature gauge ........................ 272
Warning lamp ................................. 334
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright.............................................30
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Symmetrical low beam..................128
Tire ruts.........................................199
Towing a trailer..............................264
Traveling uphill ............................... 200
Wet road surface...........................194
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message............................312
Function/notes.............................256
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer).....278
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer).....279
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating.................285
Function/notes.............................121
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive...........................122
Function/notes.............................121
Switching on/off...........................285
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message............................293
Function/notes ................................ 74
ECO display
Function/notes.............................192
On-board computer.......................276
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door....................................88
Vehicle.............................................88
Emergency spare wheel
General notes................................439
Important safety notes..................439
Removing.......................................440
Storage location............................440
Technical data...............................441
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................59
Safety guidelines.............................43
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate............................................93
Emissions control
Service and warranty information....24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 333
Display message............................306
Engine number......................444, 445
Irregular running............................172
Jump-starting.................................395
Starting problems..........................172
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey.......................................169
Starting with KEYLESS-GO.............170
Switching off..................................189
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 400
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction)...................172
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding...........................................372
Additives........................................450
Checking the oil level ..................... 371
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick..........................................371
Display message............................308
Filling capacity...............................449
Notes about oil grades ................... 449
Notes on oil level/consumption....371
Temperature (on-board computer).287
Viscosity........................................450
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
4ETS................................................72
AMG menu (on-board computer)...287
Characteristics ................................. 73
Deactivating/activating...................73
Display message............................291
Function/notes ................................ 72
General notes..................................72
Important safety information...........72
Trailer stabilization ........................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 329
Exhaust check...................................192
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions)381
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting.......................................122
Dipping (automatic).......................123
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Folding in/out (automatically).......123
Folding in/out (electrically)...........123
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer)......................................286
Out of position (troubleshooting)...123
Setting...........................................123
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Storing the parking position..........124
Eyeglasses compartment.................342
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tires..........................387
Preparing the vehicle.....................387
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 388
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats...........................................367
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back..................................344
Fording
Off-road.........................................195
On flooded roads...........................195
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives........................................447
Consumption statistics..................275
Displaying the current
consumption..................................276
Displaying the range......................276
Driving tips....................................192
Fuel gauge.......................................33
Grade (gasoline)............................446
Important safety notes..................446
Low outside temperatures.............448
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline.446
Problem (malfunction)...................185
Quality (diesel)...............................447
Refueling ........................................ 182
Tank content/reserve fuel.............446
Fuel filler flap
Opening.........................................184
Fuel filter (display message)............309
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer)......................................276
Fuel tank
Capacity........................................446
Problem (malfunction)...................185
Fuses
Allocation chart.............................400
Before changing.............................400
Dashboard fuse box.......................401
Fuse box in the engine
compartment.................................401
Fuse box under rear bench seat....402
Important safety notes..................400
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory.....................367
General notes................................364
Important safety notes..................364
Opening/closing the garage door..367
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror)...................................364
Gear indicator (on-board computer)287
Genuine parts......................................23
Glove box...........................................341
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition).........................................425
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps......................132
Headlamps
Fogging up.....................................135
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting.......................................108
Adjusting (electrically)...................109
Adjusting (manually)......................109
Adjusting (rear)..............................110
Installing/removing (rear)..............110
Luxury ............................................ 109
Heating
see Climate control
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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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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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