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Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
Approach/departure angle .............. 175
Aquaplaning ...................................... .172
Ashtray ............................................... 298
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .226
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .226
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .307
Driving abroad ............................... 307
Hiding a service message .............. 307
Information about Service ............. 307
Resetting the service interval dis-
pla y................................................ 307
Service message ............................ 306
Special service requirements ......... 307
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function ........................................... 76
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 227
Display message ............................ 252
Function/note s............................. 206
Audio 20
Driving dynamics display ............... 192
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 223
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 248
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 149
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 148 Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 244
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 49
Problems ......................................... 53
System self-test ............................... 52
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 116
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 158
Changing gear ............................... 158
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 155
Drive program display .................... 155
Drive programs .............................. 159
Driving tip s.................................... 158
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi- cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 151
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 152
Emergency running mode .............. 163
Engaging drive position .................. 156
Engaging neutral ............................ 156
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 157
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 155
Engaging reverse gear ................... 156
Engaging the park position ............ 155
Gliding mod e................................. 159
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 158
Kickdown ....................................... 158
Manual shifting .............................. 161
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 231
Overview ........................................ 154
Problem (fault) ............................... 163
Pulling away ................................... 146
Selector lever ................................ 156
Starting the engine ........................ 146
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 161
Trailer towing ................................. 159
Transmission position display ........ 157
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 155
Transmission positions .................. 157 Index
5

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 69
Distance warning function ............... 69
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Important safety guidelines ............. 68
Overview .......................................... 68
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 180
DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL ............ 191
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 193
Parking Pilot .................................. 196
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 188
Speed limiter ................................. 178
Start-off assis t............................... 187
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 204
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 189
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 206
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 209
Cruise control ................................ 176
Display message ............................ 252
HOLD function ............................... 186
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 210
Lane package ................................ 209
Reversing camera .......................... 200
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 207
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 172
Automatic transmission ................. 158
Brakes ........................................... 170
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 186
Downhill gradient ........................... 171
Driving abroad ............................... 116
Driving in winter ............................. 172
Driving on flooded roads ................ 172
Driving on sand .............................. 175
Driving on wet roads ...................... 172
Fuel ................................................ 169
General .......................................... 169
Icy road surfaces ........................... 172
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 171
New brake pads/linings ................ 171
Off-road driving .............................. 173
Running-in tip s............................... 143
Snow chains .................................. 337 Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 116
The first 1500 km .......................... 143
Towing a trailer .............................. 213
Travelling uphill .............................. 175
Tyre ruts ........................................ 175
Wet road surface ........................... 171
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 252
Function/note s............................. 190
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 224
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 151
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 152
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Climate control (air conditioning) .. 130
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC) .......................... 131 E
EASY-PACK tailgate see Tailgate
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 237
Function/note s................................ 75
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 169
On-board computer ....................... 221
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 149
General information ....................... 148
Important safety notes .................. 148
Introduction ................................... 148
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System) 10
Index

Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 88
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 81
Inserting .......................................... 82
Locking vehicle ................................ 88
Removing ........................................ .82
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 88
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 348
Removing ...................................... .348
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 88
Engine
Display message ............................ 249
ECO start/stop function ................ 148
Engine number ............................... 352
Jump-starting ................................. 325
Running irregularl y......................... 150
Starting (important safety notes )... 145
Starting problems .......................... 150
Starting the engine with the key .... 146
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 146
Stopping ........................................ 166
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 331
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 272
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 350
Problem (fault) ............................... 150
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 356
Checking the oil level ..................... 304
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 304
Display message ............................ 250
Filling capacity ............................... 356
Notes about oil grade s................... 355
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 304
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Topping up ..................................... 305
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil) Entering an address
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 26
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 266
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 232
Characteristics ................................. 72
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 73
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 73
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 227
Display message ............................ 235
Function/note s................................ 72
General notes .................................. 72
Important safety guidelines ............. 72
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 269
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 72
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 312
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 311
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 112
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 113
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 231
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 113
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 113
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 113
Parking position ............................. 114
Resetting ....................................... 113
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 115 Index
11

H
Handling control system see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ................... 91, 95
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 263
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 109
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 109
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 109
Headlamp flasher .............................. 118
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 119
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 309
Hill start assist .................................. 147
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 187
Activation conditions .................... .186
Deactivating ................................... 187
Display message ............................ 252
Function/notes ............................ .186
Home address
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 277
Horn ...................................................... 32 I
Ignition key see Key
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 76
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 272
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 273
Engine diagnostics ......................... 272
SPORT handling mode ................... 270
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 246
see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Settings ......................................... 228
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 217
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .120
Overview ........................................ 119
Reading lamp ................................. 119
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 78
Function .......................................... .77
Priming ............................................ 77
Switching off .................................... 77
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 277
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....57 J
Jack Declaration of conformity ................27
Storage location ............................ 317
Using ............................................. 344
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 325 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 82
Checking the battery ....................... 82
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 98
Display message ............................ 263
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 79
Emergency key element ................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 79
Loss ................................................. 84
Modifying the programming ............. 81
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 144
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 84
Starting the engine ........................ 146
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 144
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 144 Index
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Spare wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................30
Spectacles compartment ................. 289
Speed limiter
Display message ............................2 55
Important safety notes .................. 178
Selecting ........................................ 179
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 228
Digital ............................................ 222
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 217
Selecting a display unit .................. 228
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 73
Warning lamp ................................. 270
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 188
Important safety notes .................. 187
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 145
Starting the engine ........................ 146
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 145
Starting the engine
see Starting (engine)
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Steering
Display message ............................ 262
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 111
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 218
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Gearshift paddle s........................... 161
Important safety notes .................. 111
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 161
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 232Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 290
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 289
Armrest (under) ............................. 290
Centre console .............................. 289
Centre console (rear) ..................... 290
Cup holde r..................................... 296
Glove compartment ....................... 289
Important safety information ......... 288
Spectacles compartment ............... 289
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 290
Stowage net ....................................... 290
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 290
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tyres .................................... 336
Sun visor ............................................ 297
Suspension settings
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 189
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 286 T
Tail lamps see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 261
Emergency unlocking ................. 94, 97
Important safety notes .................... 89
Limiting the opening angle ............... 93
Obstruction detectio n...................... 89
Opening dimensions ...................... 358
Opening/closing (from outside) .. 90, 95 Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 92
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 90
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 352
Information .................................... 350
Trailer load s................................... 359 20
Index

Centre console
Centre console, upper section
Function Page
:
Multimedia system (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions)
;
c
Seat heating 110
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
AMG RIDE CONTROL (left
side) 189
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
adjusts the exhaust flap of
the AMG performance
exhaust system (right side) 150
=
Ã
Downhill Speed Regu-
lation 190
?
c
Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC 195 Function Page
A
è
ECO start/stop func-
tion 148
B
£
Hazard warning lamps 118
C
PASSENGER AIRBAG indica-
tor lamps 42
D
DYNAMIC SELECT button 151
å
Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles: ESP ® 73
E
&
Auxiliary heating 137
F
Activates the driving dynam-
ics display (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) 19236
Centre consoleAt a glance

Panic alarm
X
To activate: press and hold
! button :for approx. one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed.
X To deactivate: press!button :again.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function
or KEYLESS ‑GO:
X Press the Start/Stop button.
The key must be in the vehicle.
The panic alarm function is only available in cer-
tain countries. Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi-
cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident. The restraint system can also reduce the forces
to which vehicle occupants are subjected during an accident.
The restraint system includes the:
R seat belt system
R airbags
R child restraint system
R child seat securing system The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only offerprotection if all vehicle occupants always:
R have the seat belt correctly fastened
(Y page 44)
R have the seat and head restraint adjusted
properly (Y page 106)
As the driver, you must also make sure that the
steering wheel is also adjusted properly.
Observe the information on the correct driver's
seat position (Y page 106).
In addition, you must make sure that the airbags can inflate properly if they are deployed
(Y page 46).
An airbag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the airbag
increases the level of protection for vehicle
occupants in the event of an accident. The air-
bags are not deployed, for example, in the event
of an accident in which sufficient protection is
offered by the seat belt. In addition, only those
airbags, which in the applicable accident situa-
tions offer additional protection, are deployed in the event of an accident. However, the seat beltand airbag generally do not protect against
objects penetrating the vehicle from the out-
side.
Information on how the restraint system oper-
ates can be found under "Deployment of belt
tensioners and airbags" (Y page 53).
See "Children in the vehicle" for information on
children travelling with you in the vehicle as well
as on child restraint systems (Y page 56). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the restraint system is modified, it may no
longer work as intended. The restraint system
may then not perform its intended protective function by failing in an accident or triggering
unexpectedly, for example. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Never modify parts of the restraint system. Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to adjust the vehicle to accom- modate a person with disabilities, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. Occupant safety
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Windowbags
Windowbags
:are integrated in the side of the
roof frame and deploy in the area from the A-
pillar to the C-pillar.
When deployed, the windowbag enhances the
level of protection for the head. However, it does
not protect the chest or arms.
When the restraint system control unit detects a side impact, the windowbag is deployed on the
side on which the impact occurs.
If the system determines that it can offer addi-
tional protection to that provided by the seat
belt, a windowbag may be deployed in other
accident situations (Y page 53).Automatic front-passenger front air-
bag deactivation
Introduction In order to recognise a child restraint system on
the front-passenger seat, the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system cat- egorises the person in the front-passenger seat.Depending on that result, the front-passenger
front airbag is either enabled or disabled. If a
rearward-facing child restraint system is fitted
to the front-passenger seat, the PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up after
the system self-test and remain lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is disabled.
The system does not disable:
R the sidebag
R the windowbag
R the seat belt tensioner
Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with the automatic front-passenger front airbag deacti-
vation system (Y page 60). If this is not the case, always install a child restraint system on a
suitable rear seat (Y page 61).
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be
sure to observe the correct positioning of the
child restraint system. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. a
cushion. Fully retract the seat cushion length.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat cushion of the
front-passenger seat. The backrest of a forward-
facing child restraint system must, as far as
possible, rest flat against the backrest of the
front-passenger seat. The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain bythe head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat
backrest and the head restraint position accord-
ingly. Only then is the correct function of the
automatic front-passenger front airbag deacti-
vation system guaranteed. Always observe the
information on suitable positioning of the child
restraint system (Y page 61) in addition to the
child restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions.
Operation of automatic front-passenger
airbag deactivation :
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
; PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled or ena-
bled.
X Press the Start/Stop button once or twice, or
turn the key to position 1or2 in the igni-
tion lock.
The system carries out a self-diagnosis.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simul- taneously for approximately six seconds. Occupant safety
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brakes are applied again, the brake lamps light
up continuously. The hazard warning lamps
switch off automatically if you travel faster than
10 km/ h.You can also switch off the hazard
warning lamps using the hazard warning button (Y page 118). ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 68).
ESP ®
monitors driving stability and traction, i.e.
power transmission between the tyres 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 stabilise the vehicle. The
engine output is also modified to keep the vehi- cle on the desired course within physical limits.
ESP ®
assists the driver when pulling away on
wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilise
the vehicle during braking.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 68).
ETS traction control is part of ESP ®
. On vehicles
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, e.g. if the road surface is slippery on one side. In addi-
tion, more drive torque is transferred to the
wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active 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 (Y page 192).
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 68). G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilise the vehicle. In addition, other driving
safety systems are switched off. This increa-
ses 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 ®
(Y page 329).
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.
Read the information on warning lamps
(Y page 269) and display messages that may be
shown in the instrument cluster (Y page 235).
Use only wheels with the recommended tyre
sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function properly.
Characteristics of ESP ® General information
If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
you begin the journey, ESP ®
is automatically
active.
If ESP ®
intervenes, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp
flashes on the instrument cluster.
If ESP ®
intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
under any circum-
stances.
X When pulling away, depress the accelerator
pedal only as far as is necessary.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle stops
moving. When pulling away again, the engine
starts automatically. ESP ®
remains in its previ-
ously selected status. Example:if ESP®
was
deactivated before the engine was switched off,
ESP ®
remains deactivated when the engine is
switched on again. 72
Driving safety systemsSafety

Protection against theft
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
X To activate with the key: remove the key
from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO:
switch the ignition off
and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can start
the engine if a valid key has been left inside the
vehicle.
i The immobiliser is always deactivated when
you start the engine. ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
X
To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm system
is primed after approximately 15 seconds.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
key or KEYLESS-GO.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open: R a door
R the vehicle with the emergency key element
R the tailgate
R the bonnet X
To stop the alarm with the key: press the
% or& button on the key.
The alarm stops.
or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function
or KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/Stop but-
ton from the ignition lock (Y page 144).
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm stops.
X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The key must
be outside the vehicle.
The alarm stops.
or X Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The key must be inside the vehicle.
The alarm stops.
The alarm does not switch off, even if you close the open door that has triggered it, for example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the Mercedes‑Benz emergency
call system automatically sends a message to
the Customer Centre. This is done by means
of a text message or a data connection.
The emergency call system sends a message or establishes a data connection provided
that:
R you have subscribed to the Mercedes ‑Benz
emergency call system
R the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system
has been activated properly
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available Tow-away protection
Function An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your
vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while
tow-away protection is primed. This can occur if
the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for exam-
ple.
Switching on X
Make sure that: 76
Protection against theftSafety