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Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 23
At a glance........................................... 29
Safety................................................... 41
Opening and closing...........................75
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..101
Lights and windshield wipers ..........115
Climate control ................................. 131
Driving and parking..........................147
On-board computer and displays ....217
Stowage and features ......................279
Maintenance and care ......................307
Breakdown assistance .....................321
Wheels and tires ............................... 339
Technical data................................... 373
Contents3
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Function/notes ............................. 184
Important safety notes .................. 184
Setting a speed .............................. 185
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 185
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 289
Important safety notes .................. 288
Rear compartment ......................... 289
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ............................. 116
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 230
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Digital speedometer ......................... 223
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 159
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 312
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 235
Driving systems ............................. 253
Engine ............................................ 251
General notes ................................ 235
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 235
Lights ............................................. 247
Safety systems .............................. 236
SmartKey ....................................... 265
Tires ............................................... 258
Vehicle ........................................... 261
Distance control
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Distance recorder ............................. 221
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 277Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 277
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 187
Cruise control lever ....................... 187
Deactivating ................................... 190
Display message ............................ 255
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 191
Driving tips .................................... 192
Function/notes ............................. 186
Important safety notes .................. 186
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 190
Stopping ........................................ 189
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 230
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 84
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 76
Control panel ................................... 38
Display message ............................ 264
Emergency locking ........................... 85
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Drinking and driving ......................... 175
Drive prog ram
Au
tomatic transmission ................. 164
Display ........................................... 161
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 159
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 232
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 313
Driving dynamics display
Off-road program ........................... 200
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 183
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 179
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EmergencyAutomatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................ .58
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................ .84
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .56
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 89
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .275
Display message ............................ 251
ECO start/stop function ................ 153
Engine number ............................... 377
Irregular running ............................ 156
Jump-starting ................................. 331
Starting (important safety notes) ... 151
Starting problems .......................... 156
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 151
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 152
Switching off .................................. 172
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 337
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 156
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................3 10
Additives ........................................ 380
Checking the oil level ..................... 309
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 310
Display message ............................ 252
Filling capacity ............................... 380
Notes about oil grades ................... 379
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 309
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 31
Viscosity .............. .......................... 380
E
ngine, starting
see Starting (engine)
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program) ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 232
Characteristics ................................. 69
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 70
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 70
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 27
Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety information ........... 69
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 271
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 69
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 175
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 318
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 317
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 110
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 110
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 109
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 110
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Storing the parking position .......... 111
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 281
F
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 323
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 322
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 324
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Locking centrallysee Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) .............................. .230
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 248
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 106
M
M+S tires ............................................ 342
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 16
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 96
Display message ............................ 242
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 296
Downloading routes ....................... 299
Emergency call .............................. 293
General notes ................................ 292
Geo fencing ................................... 300
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 98
MB info call button ........................ 295
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 298
Remote vehicle locking .................. 298
Roadside Assistance button .......... 294
Search & Send ............................... 297
Self-test ......................................... 293
Speed alert .................................... 300
System .......................................... 292
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 300
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 297
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 79
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 85
Removing ......................................... 79
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 84
Memory card (audio) ......................... 225
Memory function ............................... 112 Message memory (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 235
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 317
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 374
Installation ..................................... 374
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226
Transmission output (maximum) .... 374
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 78
MOExtended tires .............................. 323
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 366
Mounting a new wheel ................... 366
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 363
Raisi
ng the vehicle ......................... 364
Removing a wheel .......................... 366
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 364
MP3
Operation ....................................... 225
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 221
Permanent display ......................... 230
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 19
Overview .......................................... 33
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 223
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 148
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
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Stowage compartmentsArmrest (front) ............................... 282
Armrest (under) ............................. 282
Center console .............................. 281
Center console (rear) ..................... 282
Cup holders ................................... 288
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 281
Glove box ....................................... 281
Important safety information ......... 281
Map pockets .................................. 283
Stowage net ................................... 283
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 282
Stowage net ....................................... 283
Summer tires ..................................... 342
Sun visor ............................................ 290
Suspension
Adaptive Damping System ............. 199
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 196
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 143
T
Tachometer ........................................ 219
Tail lamps
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 263
Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
Important safety notes .................... 85
Limiting the opening angle ............... 89
Obstruction detection ...................... 86
Opening dimensions ...................... 383
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 87
Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 88
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 87
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 377
Information .................................... 374 Tires/wheels ................................. 367
Vehicle data ................................... 383
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 296
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 296
Downloading routes ....................... 299
Emergency call .............................. 293
General notes ................................ 292
Geo fencing ................................... 300
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 298
MB info call button ........................ 295
Remote vehicle locking .................. 298
Roadside Assistance button .......... 294
Search & Send ............................... 297
Self-test ......................................... 293
Speed alert .................................... 300
System .......................................... 292
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 300
Vehicle Health Check .................... 298
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 297
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 226
Display message ............................ 264
Introduction ................................... 226
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226
Number from the phone book ........ 226
Redialing ........................................ 227
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 226
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 219
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Outside temperature ...................... 219
Setting (
climate control) ................ 139
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 231
Through-loading feature ................... 283
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 232
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 348
Checking manually ........................ 347
Display message ............................ 258
Maximum ....................................... 346
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 326
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Notes .............................................345
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 326
Recommended ............................... 343
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 347
Important safety notes .................. 347
Restarting ...................................... 347
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 350
Function/notes .............................3 48
General notes ................................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 348
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 351
Restarting ...................................... 350
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Warning message .......................... 350
Tiredness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 324
Tire pressure not reached .............. 326
Tire pressure reached .................... 326
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 362
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 361
Bar (definition) ............................... 360
Changing a wheel .......................... 363
Characteristics .............................. 360
Checking ........................................ 341
Curb weight (definition) ................. 362
Definition of terms ......................... 360
Direction of rotation ...................... 363
Display message ............................ 258
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 363
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 361
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 360
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 361
General notes ................................ 367
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 361
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-ing) (definition) .............................. 361 Important sa
fety notes .................. 340
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 361
Information on driving .................... 340
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 361
Labeling (overview) ........................ 357
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 362
Load index ..................................... 359
Load index (definition) ................... 361
M+S tires ....................................... 342
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 362
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 361
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 362
Maximum tire load ......................... 359
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 362
MOExtended tires .......................... 342
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 362
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 362
Replacing ....................................... 363
Service life ..................................... 342
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 362
Speed rating (definition) ................ 361
Storing ........................................... 363
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 360
Summer tires ................................. 342
Temperature .................................. 356
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 362
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 362
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 362
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 361
Tire size (data) ............................... 367
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 357
Tire tread ....................................... 341
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 362
Total load limit (definition) ............. 363
Traction ......................................... 356
Traction (definition) ....................... 362
Tread wear ..................................... 356
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Stand ards ...................................... 355
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Vehicle batterysee Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 383
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 383
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 384
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 384
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 383
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 85
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 376
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 322
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 144
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 225
VIN
Seat ............................................... 376
Type plate ...................................... 376
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 269
Brakes ........................................... 268
Check Engine ................................. 275
Coolant .......................................... 275
Distance warning ........................... 277
ESP
®.............................................. 271
ESP®OFF ....................................... 272
Fuel tank ........................................ 275
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 187
Overview .......................................... 32
Reserve fuel ................................... 275
Restraint system ............................ 274
Seat belt ........................................ 266
SPORT handling mode ................... 272
Tire pressure monitor .................... 278
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 264
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 369
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 366
Wheel chock ...................................... 364 Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 363
Checking ........................................ 341
Cleaning ......................................... 316
General notes ................................ 367
Important safety notes .................. 340
Information on driving .................... 340
Interchanging/changing ................ 363
Mounting a new wheel ................... 366
Removing a wheel .......................... 366
Storing ........................................... 363
Tightening torque ........................... 366
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 367
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 244
Operation ......................................... 50
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 141
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 311
Important safety notes .................. 382
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 264
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Rear window wiper ........................ 126
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 179
Snow chains .................................. 343
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 342
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 342
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 317
Important safety notes .................. 126
Replacing (re ar w
indow) ................ 128
Replacing (windshield) ................... 126
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 319
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes-
Benz. This could lead to malfunctions in
safety-relevant systems, e.g. the brake sys-
tem. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
or parts of equal quality. Only use tires,
wheels and accessories that have been spe-
cifically approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should
therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers main-
tain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
for necessary service and repair work. In addi-
tion, strategically located parts delivery cen-
ters provide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts (
Ypage 376).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are possi-
ble. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty Book-
let with you when you bring the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The ser-
vice advisor will record every service for you
in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Breakdown assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of a
breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-
gram brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assis-
tance" section in the Service and Warranty
booklet (Canada). You will find both in your
vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of own-
ership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or sim-
ply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in con-
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Drivingsafet ysystems
Overview of drivin gsafet ysystems
In this section ,you will fin dinformation about
th efollowing drivin gsafet ysystems :
RABS (Anti-loc kBrakin gSystem)
(
Ypage 65)
RBA S (B rake Assist System) (Ypage 66)
RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLU S
(
Ypage 66 )
RESP®(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(
Ypage 69 )
REBD (Electroni cBrak eforc eDi stribution )
(
Ypage 72)
RADAPTIV EBRAKE (Ypage 73 )
RSTEERCONTROL (Ypage 73)
Important safet ynotes
If you fail to adapt your drivin gstyle or if you
are inattentive ,th edrivin gsafet ysystems can
neither reduce th eris kof an acciden tno r
override th elaws of physics. Driving safet y
systems are merely aids designed to assist
driving. You are responsible fo rmaintainin g
th edistanc eto th evehicle in front, fo rvehicle
speed, fo rbraking in goo dtime, and fo rstay-
in gin lane. Always adapt your drivin gstyle to
suit th eprevailin groad and weather condi-
tion sand maintain asaf edistanc efrom th e
vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The drivin gsafet ysystems described only
wor kas effectively as possible when there is
adequat econtact between th etires and th e
road surface. Please pay special attention to
th enote son tires ,recommended minimum
tire tread depths, etc. (
Ypage 340).
In wintr ydrivin gconditions, always use winte r
tires (M+ Stires )and if necessary, snow
chains. Only in this way will th edrivin gsafet y
systems described in this section wor kas
effectively as possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
AB Sregulates brake pressure in suc h away
that th ewheels do no tloc kwhen you brake .
Thi sallow syou to continue steerin gth evehi-
cl e when braking .
The ! ABSwarnin glamp in th einstrumen t
cluster lights up when th eignition is switched
on .It goe sout when th eengin eis running .
AB Sworks from aspeed of about 5mph
(8 km/h), regardles sof road-surfac econdi-
tions. AB Sworks on slipper ysurfaces, eve n
when you only brake gently.
Important safet ynotes
iObserv eth e"Important safet ynotes" sec -
tion (
Ypage 65).
GWARNING
If AB Sis faulty, th ewheels could loc kwhen
braking .The steerability and braking charac -
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition -
ally, further drivin gsafet ysystems are deac -
tivated. There is an increase ddanger of skid-
din gand accidents .
Drive on carefully. Hav eAB Schecke dimme-
diately at aqualified specialis tworkshop .
WhenAB Sis malfunctioning, other systems ,
includin gdrivin gsafet ysystems ,will also
becom einoperative .Observ eth einformation
on th eAB Swarnin glamp (
Ypage 269) and
display message swhic hmay be shown in th e
instrumen tcluster (
Ypage 236).
Braking
XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress th e
brake peda lvigorousl yuntil th ebraking sit -
uation is over.
XTo make afull brak eapplication:
depress th ebrake peda lwit hfull force.
If AB Sintervenes when braking ,you will feel a
pulsin gin th ebrake pedal.
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Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-uation and be ready to brake.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving condi-
tions may also cause Brake Assist to inter-
vene.
If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to
a malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
brake system remains available with full
brake boosting effect and BAS.
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 65).
ESP
®monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tires and the road surface.
If ESP
®detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP
®assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP®
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 65).
ETS traction control is part of ESP
®. On vehi-
cles with 4MATIC, 4ETS is part of ESP®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is trans-
ferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP
®.
Off-road 4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem)
A 4ETS system specifically suited to off-road
terrain is activated automatically once the off-
road program is activated (
Ypage 199).
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 65).
GWARNING
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv-
ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
®checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: when towing
your vehicle with the front axle raised, it is
important that you observe the notes on ESP
®
(Ypage 335).
If the å ESP
®OFF warning lamp lights up
continuously, ESP®is deactivated.
If the ÷ ESP
®warning lamp and the å
warning lamp are lit continuously, ESP®is not
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Ypage 271) and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 236).
Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP
®function properly.
Characteristics of ESP®
General information
If the ÷ ESP
®warning lamp goes out
before beginning the journey, ESP®is auto-
matically active.
If ESP
®intervenes, the ÷ESP®warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
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Safety
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