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Index.......................................................4
Digital Operator's Manual..................24
Introduction ...........................................24
Operation ............................................... 24
Introduction.........................................25
Protecting the environment ...................25
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...............25
Operator's Manual ................................. 26
Service and vehicle operation ................26
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR code for rescue card ........................ 28
Data storage .......................................... 28
Information on copyright ....................... 30
At a glance...........................................31
Cockpit .................................................. 31
Instrument cluster ................................. 32
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Center console ...................................... 34
Door control panel ................................. 37
Overhead control panel .........................38
Safety...................................................39
Panic alarm ............................................ 39
Occupant safety .................................... 39
Children in the vehicle ........................... 53
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 59
Driving safety systems ........................... 60
Protection against theft .........................67
Opening and closing...........................69
SmartKey ............................................... 69
Doors ..................................................... 75
Cargo compartment ...............................77
Side windows ......................................... 83
Panorama roof with power tilt/slid-
ing panel ................................................ 87
Seats, steering wheel and mir-
rors.......................................................92
Correct driver's seat position ................ 92
Seats ..................................................... 92
Steering wheel ....................................... 97
Mirrors ................................................... 98
Memory function ................................. 101
Lights and windshield wipers..........102
Exterior lighting ................................... 102
Interior lighting .................................... 105
Replacing bulbs ................................... 106
Windshield wipers ................................ 109
Climate control.................................113
Overview of climate control systems ... 113
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 118
Air vents .............................................. 123
Driving and parking..........................124
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 124
Driving ................................................. 124
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ..................................................... 132
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 133
Automatic transmission ....................... 134
Refueling ............................................. 142
Parking ................................................ 145
Driving tips .......................................... 148
Driving systems ................................... 157
On-board computer and displays....188
Important safety notes ........................ 188
Displays and operation ........................ 188
Menus and submenus ......................... 191
Display messages ................................ 203
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 230
Multimedia system...........................242
General notes ...................................... 242
Important safety notes ........................ 242
Function restrictions ............................ 242
Operating system ................................ 243
2Contents

Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 168
Performance Seat ............................ 96
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system
General Information .......................168
AMG menu (on-board computer)..... 200
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem..................................................... 130
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle.............. 156
Ashtray............................................... 259
Assistance display (on-board
computer).......................................... 197
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter)..................................................196
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........278
Driving abroad ............................... 278
Hiding a service message .............. 277
Information about Service ............. 278
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 278
Service message ............................ 277
Special service requirements ......... 278
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ...........................................68
Switching off the alarm .................... 68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 198
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes............................. 183
Audio 20
Driving dynamics display ............... 171
Audio menu (on-board computer).... 194
Audio system
see Digital Operator's Manual
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 216
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care)............... 279
Automatic engine start (ECO
start/stop function).......................... 129
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function).......................... 129
Automatic headlamp mode.............. 102
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 137
Changing gear ............................... 137
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 134
Drive program ................................ 138
Drive program display .................... 134
Driving tips .................................... 137
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all
vehicles except Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 132
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 133
Emergency running mode.............. 142
Engaging drive position .................. 136
Engaging neutral ............................ 135
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 136
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 135
Engaging reverse gear ................... 135
Engaging the park position ............ 134
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 138
Kickdown ....................................... 138
Manual shifting .............................. 140
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 200
Overview ........................................ 134
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Pulling away ................................... 128
Selector lever ................................ 136
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 140
Transmission position display ........ 136
Index5

Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................134
Transmission positions .................. 137
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode....................................... 142
B
Back button....................................... 243
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 215
Bag hook............................................ 255
BAS (Brake Assist System)................. 61
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Replacing ......................................... 72
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 294
Display message ............................ 218
Important safety notes .................. 292
Jump starting ................................. 295
Replacing ....................................... 295
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning......................................... 44
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 198
Display message ............................ 220
Notes/function .............................. 185
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth®
Searching for a mobile phone ........246
Searching for a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 247
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Telephony ...................................... 246
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 209
Notes ............................................. 337
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs .............................108
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Brakes
ABS ..................................................60
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 337
Display message............................ 204
EBD .................................................. 67
Hill start assist ............................... 128
HOLD function ............................... 165
Important safety notes .................. 150
Maintenance .................................. 151
Parking brake ................................ 146
Riding tips ...................................... 150
Situation-dependent braking
assistance ........................................ 63
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 286
see Flat tire
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)................................... 32
Buttons on the steering wheel......... 189
C
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 279
Carpets .......................................... 285
Display ........................................... 283
Exhaust pipe .................................. 283
Exterior lights ................................ 282
Gear or selector lever .................... 284
Interior ........................................... 283
Matte finish ................................... 280
Notes............................................. 278
6Index

Paint ..............................................280
Plastic trim ....................................284
Power washer ................................ 279
Rear view camera .......................... 283
Roof lining ...................................... 285
Seat belt ........................................ 285
Seat cover ..................................... 284
Sensors ......................................... 282
Steering wheel ............................... 284
Trim pieces ....................................284
Washing by hand ........................... 279
Wheels ...........................................281
Windows ........................................ 281
Wiper blades .................................. 282
Wooden trim .................................. 284
Cargo compartment enlargement... 253
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 256
Opening/closing ............................ 256
Stowage well (under) ..................... 256
Cargo tie down rings......................... 255
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
CD player (on-board computer)........195
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 199
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........69
Change of address.............................. 26
Change of ownership.......................... 26
Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires ............................ 326
Child
Restraint system .............................. 55
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 58
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 56
On the front-passenger seat ............ 57
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 58
Top Tether .......................................56
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 58
Rear doors .......................................59
Children
Special seat belt retractor ...............54
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 53
Cigarette lighter................................ 259
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ...........................282
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 114
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 116
Controlling automatically ...............119
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 118
Defrosting the windows ................. 121
Defrosting the windshield .............. 120
General notes ................................ 113
Indicator lamp ................................ 119
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 117
Maximum cooling .......................... 121
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 115
Overview of systems ......................113
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 119
Refrigerant ..................................... 338
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 339
Setting the air distribution ............. 120
Setting the air vents ......................123
Setting the airflow ......................... 120
Setting the temperature ................ 119
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 122
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 122
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 122
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 120
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 31
see Instrument cluster
Collision warning
see Active Brake Assist
Index7

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle remote locking .................. 266
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 265
Message memory (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 203
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) ..............................................246
Connecting (device manager) ........247
Frequencies ................................... 332
Installation ..................................... 332
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 195
Transmission output (maximum) .... 332
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)...........................................71
MOExtended tires.............................. 288
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 329
Mounting a new wheel ................... 328
Preparing the vehicle .....................326
Raising the vehicle ......................... 327
Removing a wheel .......................... 328
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 326
MP3
Operation ....................................... 195
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................191
Permanent display ......................... 199
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board com-
puter .............................................. 189
Overview .......................................... 33
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................243
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
N
Navigation
Entering a destination .................... 244
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 193
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle....................................................... 124
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
Self-test ...........................................50
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................44
Automatic measures after an
accident ........................................... 53
Belt warning ..................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ..................... 53
Important safety notes.................... 39
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 39
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
Seat belt .......................................... 41
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
Self-test ........................................... 50
Odometer........................................... 192
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 340
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 155
Checklist before driving off-road .... 155
General information ....................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 153
14Index

Segments ...................................... 188
Selecting the display unit............... 198
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 236
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off........................... 103
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 166
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 126
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 126
STEER CONTROL.................................. 67
Steering
Display message ............................ 228
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 97
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 189
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes .................... 97
Paddle shifters ............................... 140
Steering wheel paddle shifters........ 140
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 201
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 251
Armrest (under) ............................. 252
Center console .............................. 251
Center console (rear) ..................... 252
Cup holders ................................... 257
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 251
Glove box ....................................... 251
Important safety information ......... 250
Map pockets .................................. 252
Stowage net ................................... 252
Stowage net....................................... 252
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires..................................... 306
Sun visor............................................ 258
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 168
SVHC (Substances of Very High
Concern)............................................... 28
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off................................................. 122
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 248
T
Tachometer........................................ 188
Tail lamps
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 227
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 77
Limiting the opening angle ............... 82
Obstruction detection...................... 78
Opening dimensions ...................... 339
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 78
Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 81
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 79
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 334
Information .................................... 332
Tires/wheels ................................. 329
Vehicle data ................................... 339
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 196
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 246
Authorizing a mobile phone via
the device manager (connecting) ... 247
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 247
Index19

Cockpit
FunctionPage
CSteering wheel paddle shift-ers140
DCombination switch104

Multifunction steering wheel
FunctionPage
CMultifunction display191
DMultimedia system display

Panic alarm
XTo activate:press and hold the
3buttonCfor approx. one second.A visual and audible alarm is triggered if thealarm system is armed.
XTo deactivate:press3buttonCagain.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-functionor KEYLESS‑GO
XPress the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk ofvehicle occupants coming into contact withparts of the vehicle's interior in the event of anaccident. The restraint system can also reducethe forces to which vehicle occupants are sub-jected during an accident.
The restraint system includes the followingcomponents:
Rseat belt system
Rair bags
Rchild restraint system
Rchild seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system workin conjunction with each other. They can onlydeploy their protective function if, at all times,all vehicle occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly(Ypage 42)
Rhave the seat and head restraint adjustedproperly (Ypage 92)
As the driver, you also have to make sure thatthe steering wheel is adjusted correctly.Observe the information relating to the correctdriver's seat position (Ypage 92).
You also have to make sure that an air bag caninflate properly if deployed (Ypage 44).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seatbelt. As an additional safety device, the air bagincreases the level of protection for vehicleoccupants in the event of an accident. Forexample, if, in the event of an accident, theprotection offered by the seat belt is sufficient,the air bags are not deployed. When an acci-dent occurs, only the air bags that increaseprotection in that particular accident situationare deployed. However, seat belts and air bagsgenerally do not protect against objects pene-trating the vehicle from the outside.
Information on restraint system operation canbe found under "Triggering of the EmergencyTensioning Devices and air bags"(Ypage 51).
See "Children in the vehicle" for informationon children traveling with you in the vehicle aswell as on child restraint systems(Ypage 53).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to the restraint system may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail in
an accident or trigger unexpectedly, for
example. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
Occupant safety39
Safety
Z

XPress the release button in the belt buckle,hold the belt tongue firmly and guide thebelt back.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
Thevseat belt warning lamp in the instru-ment cluster is a reminder that all vehicleoccupants must wear their seat belts. It maylight up continuously or flash. In addition,there may be a warning tone.
Regardless of whether the driver's seat belthas already been fastened, thevseat beltwarning lamp lights up for six seconds eachtime the engine is started. If the front doorsare closed and the driver's or front-passengerseat belt has not been fastened, thevseatbelt warning lamp lights up again after the sixseconds. As soon as the driver's and front-passenger seat belts are fastened or a frontdoor is opened again, thevseat belt warn-ing lamp goes out.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened afterthe engine is started, an additional warningtone will sound. The warning tone switches offafter six seconds or once the driver's seat beltis fastened.
If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph(25 km/h) once and the driver's and front-passenger seat belts are not fastened, a warn-ing tone sounds. A warning tone also soundswith increasing intensity for 60 seconds oruntil the driver or front passenger have fas-tened their seat belts.
If the driver or front passenger unfasten theirseat belts during the journey, the seat beltwarning is activated again.
Air bags
Introduction
The installation point of an airbag can be rec-ognized by the AIRBAG marking.
An airbag complements the correctly fastenedseat belt. It is no substitute for the seat belt.When deployed, an airbag can increase theprotection provided for the respective vehicleoccupant.
Not all airbags are deployed in an accident.The various airbags work independently ofeach other (Ypage 51).
However, no system available today can com-pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
It is also not possible to rule out a risk of injurycaused by an airbag due to the high speed atwhich the airbag must be deployed.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not sit in the correct seat position,
the air bag cannot protect as intended and
could even cause additional injury when
deployed. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, always make
sure that all of the vehicle's occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly,
including pregnant women
Rare sitting correctly and maintain the
greatest possible distance to the air bags
Rfollow the following instructions
Always make sure that there are no objects
between the air bag and the vehicle's occu-
pants.
All vehicle occupants must observe the follow-ing notes to avoid risks posed by the airbagwhen it deploys.
RAdjust the seats properly before beginningyour journey. Always make sure that theseat is in an almost upright position. Thecenter of the head restraint must supportthe head at about eye level.
RMove the driver's and front-passenger seatsas far back as possible. The driver's seatposition must allow the vehicle to be drivensafely.
ROnly hold the steering wheel on the outside.This allows the airbag to be fully deployed.
RAlways lean against the backrest while driv-ing. Do not lean forward or lean against thedoor or side window. You may otherwise bein the deployment area of the airbags.
RAlways keep your feet in the footwell infront of the seat. Do not put your feet on thedashboard, for example. Your feet may oth-erwise be in the deployment area of the air-bag.
RFor this reason, always secure persons lessthan 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable restraint
44Occupant safety
Safety