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Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 22
At a glance........................................... 31
Safety................................................... 41
Opening and closing...........................81
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..107
Lights and windshield wipers ..........123
Climate control ................................. 139
Driving and parking..........................151
On-board computer and displays ....237
Stowage and features ......................305
Maintenance and care ......................337
Breakdown assistance .....................353
Wheels and tires ............................... 373
Technical data................................... 405
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Top Tether ....................................... 63
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 65
Rear doors ....................................... 66
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 61
Cigarette lighter ................................ 320
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 348
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 349
Climate control
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 141
Controlling automatically ............... 144
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 142
Defrosting the windows ................. 146
Defrosting the windshield .............. 146
ECO start/stop function (dual-
zone automatic climate control) ....1 42
General notes ................................ 140
Indicator lamp ................................ 144
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 141
Ionization ....................................... 149
Overview of systems ......................1 40
Perfume atomizer .......................... 147
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 147
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 144
Refrigerant ..................................... 414
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 414
Setting the air distribution ............. 145
Setting the air vents ......................1 49
Setting the airflow ......................... 145
Setting the temperature ................ 145
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 147
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 146
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 145
Coat hooks ......................................... 315
Cockpit
Overview ....... ................................... 32 C
OLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 252
Display message ............................ 265
Operation/notes .............................. 70
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 350
Combination switch .......................... 126
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 245
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature ............ 99
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 341
Display message ............................ 276
Filling capacity ............................... 413
Important safety notes .................. 412
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 239
Warning lamp ................................. 299
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 272
Function/notes .............................1 27
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 130
Crosswind Assist ................................. 75
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 182
Deactivating ................................... 183
Display message ............................ 284
Driving system ............................... 181
Function/notes .............................1 81
General notes ................................ 181
Important safety notes .................. 181
Setting a speed .............................. 183
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 182
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 182
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 318
Important safety notes .................. 318
Rear compartment ......................... 318
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Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 155
Starting via smartphone ................ 156
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 156
Switching off .................................. 173
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 370
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 160
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 340
Additives ........................................ 412
Checking the oil level ..................... 339
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 339
Display message ............................ 278
Filling capacity ............................... 412
General notes ................................ 411
Notes about oil grades ................... 411
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 339
Viscosity ........................................ 412
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 73
Crosswind Assist ............................. 75
Deactivating/activating ................... 74
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety information ........... 73
Trailer stabilization ........................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 296
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 73
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 176
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 349
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 348
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 119
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 120
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 119
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 119 Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 120
Setting ........................................... 119
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
Storing the parking position .......... 120
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 307
F
Features............................................. 318
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 395
MOExtended tires .......................... 357
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 356
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 358
Floormats ........................................... 335
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 406
Two-way radio ................................ 406
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 411
Consumption information .............. 411
Consumption statistics .................. 245
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 244
Displaying the range ...................... 244
Driving tips .................................... 176
E10 ................................................ 410
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 410
Important safety notes .................. 409
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Refueling ........................................ 169
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 410
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 170
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 410
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 372
Before changing ............................. 370
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Dashboard fuse box ....................... 371
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 372
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 371
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 371
Important safety notes .................. 370
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 335
General notes ................................ 332
Important safety notes .................. 332
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 35
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 333
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 333
Gasoline ............................................. 410
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ...........................................3 07
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 94
Hazard warning lamps ......................127
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 112
Adjusting (manually) ......................1 11
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 112
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................. 111
General notes ................................ 111
Important safety notes .................. 111
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 112
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 255
Displays and operating .................. 242
Function/notes .............................2 41
Important safety notes .................. 241
Selecting displays .......................... 254
Setting the position ....................... 254
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 413
Fogging up ..................................... 128 see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 26
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 127
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 274
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Hill start assist .................................. 157
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 195
Activation conditions ..................... 194
Deactivating ................................... 195
Display message ............................ 282
Function/notes .............................1 94
General notes ................................ 194
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 39
Display message ............................ 288
Important safety notes .................. 338
Opening ......................................... 338
Horn ...................................................... 32
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 180
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 78
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 301
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator .... 339
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 238
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................1 29
Emergency lighting ........................ 130
Overview ........................................ 129
Reading lamp ................................. 129
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MB info call button ........................ 327
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 330
Remote vehicle locking .................. 330
Roadside Assistance button ..........326
Search & Send ............................... 329
Self-test ......................................... 325
Speed alert ....................................3 31
System .......................................... 325
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 332
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 329
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 85
Inserting .......................................... 85
Locking vehicle ................................ 91
Removing ......................................... 85
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Memory card (audio) ......................... 249
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ...........................................1 21
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 210
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 222
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 225
Active Parking Assist ..................... 201
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 217
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 183
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 92
General notes ................................ 181
Lane Keeping Assist ......................2 20
PARKTRONIC ................................. 198
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 216
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 57
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 348 Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 406
Installatio n ..................................... 406
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 250
Tra
nsmission output (maximum) .... 406
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................8 4
MOExtended tires .............................. 357
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 399
Mounting a new wheel ................... 398
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 95
Raising the vehicle ......................... 396
Removing a wheel .......................... 398
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 396
MP3
Operation ....................................... 249
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................2 41
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 239
Overview .......................................... 35
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 246
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 152
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 43
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Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 42
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 66
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation .........................................5 2
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 244
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 251
Assistance menu ........................... 252
Display messages .......................... 257
Displaying a service message ........ 343
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 189
Factory settings ............................. 256
Head-up display ............................. 241
Important safety notes .................. 238
Instrument cluster menu ............... 255
Lights menu ................................... 255
Media menu ................................... 248
Menu overview .............................. 243
Message memory .......................... 257
Navigation menu ............................ 246
Operation ....................................... 239
Radio menu ................................... 248
Service menu ................................. 252
Settings menu ............................... 252
Standard display ............................ 244
Telephone menu ............................ 250
Trip menu ...................................... 244
Video DVD operation ..................... 249
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 132 Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 23
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outside temperature displ
ay
........... 239
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 66
P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 408
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 346
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................. 101
Opening/closing ............................ 102
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Resetting ....................................... 104
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 172
Parking brake ................................ 174
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 120
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Switching off the engine ................ 173
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 261
Electric parking brake .................... 174
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 125
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 200
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Driving system ............................... 198
Function/notes ............................. 198
Important safety notes .................. 198
Problem (malfunction) ................... 201
Range of the sensors ..................... 198
Warning display ............................. 199
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 271
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
Problems (malfunction) .................. 271
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 147
Perfume vial ................................... 147
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 66
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 350
Power washers .................................. 345
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 265
Operation ......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 253
Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ................................ 75
Important safety notes .................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 301
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 59
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Immobilizer ...................................... 78
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 157
General notes ................................ 157
Hill start assist ............................... 157
Trailer ............................................ 157
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1 Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
Radiator cover................................... 339
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 248
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Reading lamp ..................................... 129
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 150
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 274
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 312
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 289
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 348
Displays in the Audio display ......... 207
Displays in the COMAND display ... 207
Function/notes ............................. 206
Switching on/off ........................... 207
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 137
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 118
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 120
Reflective safety jacket .................... 354
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 414
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 169
Refueling process .......................... 170
see Fuel
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Towing eye......................................... 355
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 282
Function/notes ............................. 216
Important safety notes .................. 216
Instrument cluster display ............. 217
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 234
Trailer towing
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 234
Transfer case ..................................... 169
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 163
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 163
Transporting the vehicle .................. 369
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 350
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 245
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 244
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 245
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 415
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 132
Display message ............................ 273
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 406
Installation ..................................... 406
Transmission output (maximum) .... 406
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 319
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 287
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 252
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 384
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 91
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 83
Lowering ........................................ 399
Maintenance .................................... 24
Operating safety .............................. 25
Parking .......................................... 172
Parking for a long period ................ 176
Pulling away ................................... 157
Raising ........................................... 396
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 396
Towing away .................................. 367
Transporting .................................. 369
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 83
Vehicle data ................................... 415
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 415
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 415
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 415
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 91
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 408
Vehicle level
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 196
Display message ............................ 279
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 355
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 249
VIN
Seat ............................................... 408
Type plate ...................................... 408
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Overhead control panel
FunctionPage
:pSwitches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
129
;| Switches the auto-
matic interior lighting con-
trol on/off
129
=G SOS button (mbrace
system)
325
?c Switches the front
interior lighting on/off
129
Au Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off
129
Bp Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
129
Cï MB Info call button
(mbrace system)
327
DEyeglasses compartment307
FunctionPage
E3 Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
102
Opens/closes the roller
sunblinds
103
FRear-view mirror118
GButtons for the garage door
opener
333
HMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating instruc-
tions
IF Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace sys-
tem)
326
Overhead control panel39
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Door controlpanel
FunctionPage
:r 45=
Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and steer-
ing column
121
;Adjusts the seats electri-
cally
110
=c Seat heating112
?sSeat ventilation114
AOpens the door89
B%&Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
89
CWOpens/closes the
rear left side window
98
DW Opens/closes the left
side window
98
FunctionPage
E7Zª\
Adjusts and folds the exte-
rior mirrors out/in electri-
cally
119
FW Opens/closes the
right side window
98
GW Opens/closes the
rear right side window
98
Hn Override feature for
the controls in the rear
compartment
66
Ip Opens/closes the
tailgate
96
40Door control panel
At a glance