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1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 77
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Display message ............................ 285
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 203
12 V socket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 255
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Warning lamp .................................2 89
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .148
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 142
Active light function ......................... 124
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling ...................................... 215
Detecting parking spaces .............. 211
Display message ............................ 277
Exiting a parking space .................. 214
Function/notes ............................ .210
Important safety notes .................. 210
Parking .......................................... 212
Towing a trailer .............................. 215
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 80
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 263
Function/notes ................................ 74
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 76
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 272
Function/notes ............................ .125
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Additional speedometer ................... 246Additives (engine oil)
........................ 389
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 122
Air filter (white display message) .... 274
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 155
Rear ............................................... 156
Setting .......................................... .155
Setting the centre air vents ........... 155
Setting the side air vents .............. .156
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Introduction ..................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Airbags
Display message ............................ 267
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Kneebag .......................................... .50
Sidebag ............................................ 50
Triggering ......................................... 57
Windowbag ...................................... 51
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 81
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 81
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 247
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 113
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 251
Anti-glare film .................................... 313
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 187
Aquaplaning ....................................... 184
Ashtray ............................................... 309 4
Index

BAS (Brake Assist System)
................. 73
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 88
Replacing ......................................... 89
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 340
Display message ............................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 338
Jump starting ................................. 342
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 57
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 276
Notes/function .............................. 222
Trailer towing ................................. 224
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 316
Closing ........................................... 318
Display message ............................ 285
Important safety notes .................. 316
Opening ......................................... 317
Boot
see Tailgate
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 391
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 261
Notes ............................................. 390
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 76
Changing bulb s.............................. 131
Display message ............................ 269
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
BAS .................................................. 73
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 390
Display message ............................ 255
Driving tips .................................... 183
HOLD function ............................... 201
Important safety notes .................. 183
Parking brake ................................ 180 Warning lamp ................................. 289
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Capacities (technical data) ............... 384
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 323
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 323
Carpets .......................................... 329
Display ........................................... 328
Exhaust pipe .................................. 327
Exterior lighting ............................. 326
Gear or selector lever .................... 328
High-pressure cleaner .................... 324
Interior ........................................... 328
Matt paintwork .............................. 325
Notes ............................................. 323
Paint .............................................. 325
Plastic trim .................................... 328
Reversing camera .......................... 327
Roof lining ...................................... 329
Seat belt ........................................ 329
Seat cove r..................................... 328
Sensors ......................................... 326
Steering wheel ............................... 328
Trim pieces .................................... 328
Washing by hand ........................... 324
Wheels ........................................... 324
Windows ........................................ 325
Wiper blades .................................. 326
Wooden trim .................................. 328
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 249
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 87
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36 6
Index

Changing bulbs
Brake lamps .................................. .131
Cornering light function ................. 130
Dipped-beam headlamps .............. .130
Main-beam headlamps ................... 130
Rear foglamp ................................. 131
Reversing lamps ............................ 131
Turn signals (front) ......................... 130
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 131
Charging
see Charging the high-voltage battery
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 64
ISOFIX .............................................. 61
On the front-passenger sea t............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Recommendations ........................... 68
Suitable positions ............................ 64
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 70
Rear doors ....................................... 71
Children
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 310
Cleaning
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 327
Climate control
Air conditioning ............................. 139
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 150
Controlling automaticall y............... 144
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 148
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 142
Demisting the windows .................. 146
Demisting the windscreen ............. 146
Important safety notes .................. 138
Indicator lamp ................................ 144
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 141
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 139
Overview of systems ...................... 138
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 148
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 144 Setting the air distribution ............. 145
Setting the air vents ...................... 155
Setting the airflow ......................... 145
Setting the temperature ................ 144
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of
f............................................ 148
Switching on/of f........................... 142
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 149
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f...................................... 147
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 145
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 141
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 244
Display message ............................ 255
Operation/note s.............................. 73
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 244
Display message ............................ 262
Operation/note s.............................. 76
COMAND Online
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 123
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 237
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature ............ 99
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 148
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 320
Display message ............................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 390
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 251
Temperature gaug e........................ 234
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27 Index
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Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 172
Display .......................................... .169
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 168
Manual .......................................... .172
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 323
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 120
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 187
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 184
Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 76
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 80
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 77
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 72
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 80
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 76
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 73
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 73
Distance warning function ............... 73
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 76
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 77
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 77
Important safety guidelines ............. 72
Overview .......................................... 72
STEER CONTROL ............................. 81
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 210
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 220
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 222
Cruise control ................................ 188
Display message ............................ 275
Distronic Plus ................................ 193
HOLD function ............................... 201
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 224
Lane package ................................ 222 PARKTRONIC ................................. 206
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 202
Reversing camera .......................... 215
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 221
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 191
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 184
Automatic transmission ................. 170
Brakes ........................................... 183
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 199
Downhill gradient ........................... 183
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 184
Driving on flooded roads ................ 184
Driving on sand .............................. 187
Driving on wet roads ...................... 184
General .......................................... 182
Icy road surfaces ........................... 184
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 184
New brake pads/linings ................ 184
Off-road driving .............................. 185
Running-in tips ............................... 158
Snow chains .................................. 355
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 120
Towing a traile r.............................. 225
Travelling uphill .............................. 187
Tyre ruts ........................................ 187
Wet road surface ........................... 183
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 275
Function/note s............................. 204
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 241 E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment .............................................. 304
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 257
Function/note s................................ 80
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 182
On-board computer ....................... 238
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 163 Index
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H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 123
Display message ............................ 287
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 111
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 111
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 111
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 112
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 112
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 124
Cleaning system (notes) ............... .391
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 126
Topping up the cleaning system .... 321
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 324
Hill start assist .................................. 161
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 202
Deactivating ................................... 202
Display message ............................ 275
Function/notes ............................ .201 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 81
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 294
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 295
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 297
Engine diagnostics ......................... 295
SPORT handling mode ................... 292
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 269
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32 Settings ......................................... 246
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 234
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 247
Display message ............................ 271
Overview ........................................ 124
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 247
Interior lighting ................................. 127
Automatic control system .............. 127
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 248
Emergency lighting ........................ 128
Manual control ............................... 128
Overview ........................................ 127
Reading lamp ................................. 127
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 247
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 83
Function .......................................... .82
Priming ............................................ 82
Switching off .................................... 82
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....61 J
Jack Storage location ............................3 33
Using ............................................. 363
Jump starting (engine) ......................342 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 89
Checking the battery ....................... 88
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 287
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 87
Emergency key element ................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 86
Loss ................................................. 90
Modifying the programming ............. 87
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 159
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90 12
Index

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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Implied warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Data stored in the vehicle
A wide range of electronic components in
your vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
R the vehicle's operating state
R events
R faults
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
R operating conditions of system compo-
nents, e.g. fluid levels
R the vehicle's status messages and those of
its individual components, e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in
movement, lateral acceleration, accelera-
tor pedal position
R malfunctions and defects in important sys-
tem components, e.g. lights, brakes
R vehicle reactions and operating conditions
in special driving situations, e.g. airbag
deployment, intervention of stability con-
trol systems
R ambient conditions, e.g. outside tempera-
ture This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
R assist in recognising and rectifying faults
and defects
R analyse vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
R optimise vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data mem- ory and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
R repair services
R service processes
R warranty events
R quality assurance
It is read by employees of the service network (including manufacturers) using special diag-
nostic testers. More detailed information is
obtained from it, if required.
After a fault has been rectified, the informa-
tion is deleted from the fault memory or is
continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are
conceivable in which this technical data, in
connection with other information (if neces-
sary, under consultation with an authorised
expert), could be traced to a person.
Examples include:
R accident reports
R damage to the vehicle
R witness statements
Further additional functions that have been
contractually agreed upon with the customer
allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by
the vehicle as well. The additional functions
include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emergency. 26
Introduction

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
171
;
Combination switch 123
=
Instrument cluster 32
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 167
B
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
206
C
Overhead control panel 38 Function Page
D
Climate control systems 138
E
Ignition lock 159
F
Adjusts the steering wheel 114
G
Cruise control lever 189
H
Electric parking brake 180
I
Light switch 120
J
Diagnostics connection 24
K
Opens the bonnet 31730
CockpitAt a glance

Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 38
;
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play 206
=
Combination switch 123
?
Instrument cluster 32
A
Horn
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 167
C
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
171 Function Page
D
Light switch 120
E
Electric parking brake 180
F
Opens the bonnet 317
G
Diagnostics connection 24
H
Ignition lock 159
I
Adjusts the steering wheel 114
J
Cruise control lever 189
K
Climate control systems 138Cockpit
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PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Introduction In certain hazardous situations, PRE-SAFE
®
takes pre-emptive measures to protect the
vehicle occupants.
Important safety notes !
Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be
damaged when PRE-SAFE ®
is activated.
Although your vehicle is equipped with PRE-
SAFE ®
, the possibility of injury in the event of
an accident cannot be ruled out. Always
adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions and maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive
carefully.
Function PRE-SAFE
®
intervenes:
R in emergency braking situations, e.g. when
BAS is activated.
R in critical driving situations, e.g. when phys-
ical limits are exceeded and the vehicle
understeers or oversteers severely.
R on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS: when
adaptive Brake Assist intervenes power-
fully.
PRE-SAFE ®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detec-
ted:
R the front seat belts are pre-tensioned.
R if the vehicle skids, the panorama sliding
sunroof is completely closed and the side
windows are closed so that only a small gap
remains.
R vehicles with the memory function: the
front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an
unfavourable position. If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE
®
slackens
the belt pre-tensioning. All settings made by
PRE-SAFE ®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning does not
decrease:
X Move the backrest or seat back slightly
when the vehicle is stationary.
Seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and the
locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE ®
convenience function. Fur-
ther information can be found under "Seat
belt adjustment" (Y page 47). Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on
the type and severity of the impact:
R by activating the hazard warning lamps
R the emergency lighting is activated
R the vehicle doors are unlocked
R the front side windows are lowered
R the engine is switched off Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-
dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For
this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises
that you install a child restraint system on a
rear seat. Children are generally better pro-
tected there.
If a child younger than 12 years old and under 1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehicle:
R always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles. The child restraint system must be Children in the vehicle
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