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Starting the engine ........................ 160
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 159
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 170
Manual drive progra m.................... 174
Kneebag ............................................... 50 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 276
Function/information .................... 224
Lane package ..................................... 222
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 251
Lashing eyelets ................................. 306
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 270
Light sensor (display message) ....... 271
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 247
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 248
Active light function ....................... 124
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 121
Cornering light function ................. 124
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 121
Display message ............................ 268
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Foglamps ....................................... 121
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 125
Hazard warning lamps ................... 123
Headlamp flashe r........................... 123
Headlamp range ............................ 122
Light switch ................................... 120
Main-beam headlamp s................... 123
Motorway mode ............................. 124
Off-road lights ................................ 125
Parking lamps ................................ 122
Rear foglamp ................................. 122
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 247
Side lamps ..................................... 122 Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 246
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) ..................... 121
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 247
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 247
Turn signals ................................... 123
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 189
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 194
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 191
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 300
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 93
Emergency locking ........................... 94
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 92
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 249
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 304
Important safety notes .................. 304
Notes on use ................................. 305
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 307
opening/closing ............................ 307
stowage well, under ....................... 307
Luggage net ....................................... 303
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 354 Index
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Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 130
Display message ............................ 270
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 167
Gear lever ...................................... 166
Pulling away ................................... 160
Shift recommendation ................... 167
Shifting to neutral ......................... .167
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 325
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 241
Memory function ............................... 117
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .254
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 382
Installation ..................................... 382
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 312
Transmission output (maximum) .... 382
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ..................... .313
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 87
MOExtended tyres .............................334
Motorway mode ................................ 124
MP3
Operating ....................................... 241
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .236
Permanent display ......................... 246
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 235
Overview .......................................... 35 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 239
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 158 O
Occupant safety Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 71
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
Odometer .......................................... .237
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 393
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 186
Checklist before driving off-road .... 186
General information ....................... 185
Important safety notes .................. 185
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity ................................................. .393
Maximum water depth ................... 392
Travelling uphill .............................. 187
Off-road lights ................................... .125
Off-road program ............................... 205
Off-road system
DSR ............................................... 204
Off road drive program .................. 205
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 77
Off-road ABS ................................... .73
Off-road ESP® ................................. 80
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................2 51
Assistance menu ........................... 243
Audio menu ................................... 240
Convenience submenu .................. 250
Display messages .......................... 254
Displaying a service message ....... .322
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 199 14
Index
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Factory setting submenu ............... 251
Heating submenu ........................... 249
Important safety notes .................. 234
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 246
Light submenu ............................... 246
Menu overview .............................. 237
Message memory .......................... 254
Navigation menu ............................ 239
Operating video DVD ..................... 241
Operation ....................................... 235
RACETIMER ................................... 251
Service menu ................................
.245
Settings menu ............................... 245
Standard displa y............................ 237
Telephone menu ............................ 241
Trip menu ...................................... 237
Vehicle submenu ........................... 248
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 131
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety note ...................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 235
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 71 P
Paint code .......................................... 384
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 325
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 101
Opening/closing ............................ 102
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 104
Problem (malfunction) ................... 105
Rain closing feature ....................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 104
Parking ............................................... 179
Important safety notes .................. 179
Parking brake ................................ 180 Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 116
Reversing camera .......................... 215
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 210
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 258
Electric parking brake .................... 180
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 270
Switching on/of f........................... 122
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 208
Driving system ............................... 206
Function/note s............................. 206
Important safety notes .................. 206
Problem (fault) ............................... 210
Sensor rang e................................. 207
Trailer towing ................................. 209
Warning display ............................. 207
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 267
Petrol .................................................. 385
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 71
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 328
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 263
Program selector button .................. 171
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22 Index
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Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 160
Manual transmission ......................1 60
Trailer ............................................ 161 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 202
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 251
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 249
Display message ............................ 275
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 240
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof) ................................. 103
Reading lamp ..................................... 127
Rear bench seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 304
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .156
Rear foglamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 270
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 305
Rear shelf .......................................... .306
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 148
Switching on/off ........................... 147
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 48 Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .116
Dipping (manual) ........................... 115
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 175
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 386
Refuelling process ......................... 176
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 151
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 153
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 128
Overview of bulb types .................. 129
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 129
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 153
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 274
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Residual heat (climate control) ........149
Restraint system
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Rev counter ........................................ 235
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 167
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 169
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 327
Function/notes ............................ .215
Switching on/off ........................... 216
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 102
Roller sunblinds ............................ .103
Side windows ................................... 98
Tailgate ............................................ 95
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 270 16
Index
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Roller sunblind
Opening/closing ............................ 104
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 103
Roof carrier ........................................ 307
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 329
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 391
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 239S
Safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system .............. 51
Child restraint systems .................... 60
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 113
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 46
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 250
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat bel t......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Display message ............................ 263
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 48
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 110
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 111
Cleaning the cover ......................... 328
Correct driver's seat position ........ 108
Important safety notes .................. 109 Seat heating problem .................... 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Switching seat heating on/of
f....... 113
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 326
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 245
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 390
Coolant (engine) ............................ 390
Engine oil ....................................... 388
Fuel ................................................ 385
Important safety notes .................. 384
Washer fluid ................................... 391
Setting the air distribution ............... 145
Setting the airflow ............................ 145
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 251
On-board compute r....................... 245
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 251
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 167
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 122
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 99
Convenience opening ...................... 99
Important safety notes .................... 98
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Resetting ....................................... 100
Sidebag ................................................ 50
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 355
Socket
Luggage compartment ................... 312
Points to observe before use ......... 311
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 311
Rear compartment ......................... 311
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Spectacles compartment ................. 301 Index
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Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 243
Display message ............................2 75
Display message in the multifunc-
tion display ................................... .221
Function/notes ............................ .221
Important safety notes .................. 221
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 246
Digital ............................................ 238
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 235
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 246
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 192
Display message ............................ 278
Function/notes ............................ .191
Important safety notes .................. 191
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 191
Permanent ..................................... 193
Selecting ........................................ 192
Storing the current spee d.............. 192
Variable ......................................... 191
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 78
Warning lamp ................................. 292
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 264
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 159
STEER CONTROL .................................. 81
Steering (display message) .............. 286
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 114
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 235
Cleaning ......................................... 328
Gearshift paddle s........................... 171
Important safety notes .................. 114 Steering wheel gearshift paddles
.... 171
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 251
Stowage areas ................................... 301
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 302
Armrest (under )............................. 302
Centre console .............................. 301
Centre console (rear) ..................... 303
Cup holder ..................................... 308
Glove compartment ....................... 301
Important safety information ......... 301
Luggage net ................................... 303
Spectacles compartment ............... 301
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 302
Summer tyres .................................... 354
Sun visor ............................................ 309
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 247 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 270
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 285
Emergency unlocking ....................... 97
Important safety notes .................... 94
Limiting the opening angle ............... 97
Obstruction detection ...................... 95
Opening dimensions ...................... 391
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 95
Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 96
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 96
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel ................. 379
Information .................................... 382
Trailer load s................................... 394
Tyres/wheels ................................. 366
Vehicle data ................................... 391
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 242
Display message ............................ 287
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
Number from the phone book ........ 242 18
Index
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Rediallin
g....................................... 242
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 242
Telephone compartment ................ 302
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 234
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 251
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 251
Outside temperature ...................... 235
Setting (climate control )................ 144
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 188
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Immobiliser ...................................... 81
Through-loading ................................ 303
Time
see Separate Owner's manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 251
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 335
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 82
Deactivating ..................................... 82
Function ........................................... 81
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 348
Fitting the towing eye .................... 346
Important safety notes .................. 344
Removing the towing eye ............... 346
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 344
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 347
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 215
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 394
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 230
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 80
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 161
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 286
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 346
Removing the towing eye ............... 346
With both axles on the ground ....... 347
With front axle raised ..................... 346
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 230
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 224
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 327
Coupling up a traile r...................... 229
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 229
Driving tips .................................... 225
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 229
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 228
Important safety notes .................. 225
Lights display message .................. 269
Mounting dimensions .................... 393
Parktronic ...................................... 209
Power supply ................................. 230
Trailer load s................................... 394
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 168
Transporting the vehicle .................. 347
Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 188
Driving downhill ............................. 188
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 188
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 328
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 237
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 237
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 238
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 130
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 131
Switching on/of f........................... 123
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 382
Installation ..................................... 382
Transmission output (maximum) .... 382
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 358
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 358
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 337 Index
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Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 337
Recommended ..............................
.356
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 357
Important safety notes .................. 357
Restarting ...................................... 358
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 359
Function/notes ............................ .358
General notes ................................ 358
Important safety notes .................. 358
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 361
Restarting ...................................... 360
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Warning message .......................... 360
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 361
Checking ........................................ 353
Direction of rotatio n...................... 362
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 352
M+S tyres ...................................... 354
MOExtended tyre s......................... 354
Replacing ....................................... 361
Service life ..................................... 353
Storing ........................................... 362
Summer tyres ........................ 184, 354
Tyre size (data ).............................. 366
Tyre tread ...................................... 353
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 368
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 93
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 92 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 309
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26 Electronics ..................................... 382
Equipment ....................................... 23
Implied warranty .............................. 26
Individual settings .......................... 245
Leaving parked up ......................... 181
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 94
Locking (key) ................................... 87
Lowering ........................................ 365
Pulling away ................................... 160
Raising ........................................... 363
Registration ..................................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 363
Tow-starting ................................... 344
Towing away .................................. 344
Transporting .................................. 347
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 93
Unlocking (key) ................................ 87
Vehicle data ................................... 391
Vehicle data
Boot load (maximum) ..................... 391
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 391
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 393
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 393
Maximum water depth ................... 392
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 391
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 94
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 384
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 333
Video (DVD) ........................................ 241
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 241
VIN ...................................................... 384 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 289
Brakes ........................................... 289
Distance warning signal ................. 297
ESP® ............................................. 291
ESP® OFF ...................................... 292
Fuel tank ........................................ 295
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 189 20
Index
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LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 194
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) .........1
91
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .43
Reserve fuel .................................. .295
Seat belt ........................................ 288
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 298
Warning triangle ................................ 332
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 287
Wheel and tyre combinations
see Tyres
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 365
Wheel chock ...................................... 363
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 361
Changing/replacing ....................... 361
Checking ........................................ 353
Cleaning ......................................... 324
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 362
Emergency spare wheel ................. 377
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 365
Fitting a wheel ............................... 362
Important safety notes .................. 352
Removing a wheel .......................... 365
Storing .......................................... .362
Tightening torque ........................... 365
Wheel size/tyre size ..................... .366
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 265
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 325
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 146
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Notes ............................................. 391
Topping up ..................................... 321
Windscreen wipers
Display message ............................ 287
Problem (malfunction) ................... 135
Rear window wiper ........................ 133
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 133
Switching on/off ........................... 132 Winter driving
General notes ................................ 354
Winter operation
Slippery road surfaces ................... 184
Snow chains .................................. 355
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 248
M+S tyres ...................................... 354
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 326
Important safety notes .................. 133
Replacing (on the rear window) ..... 134
Replacing (windscreen) .................. 133
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .328
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 145 Index
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Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
i
Instrument cluster: kilometres Function Page
:
Speedometer with seg-
ments
235
;
Multifunction display 236
=
Rev counter 235 Function Page
?
Coolant temperature 234
A
Fuel gauge
B
Instrument cluster lighting 23432
Instrument clusterAt a glance