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Features .............................................. 304
Maintenance and care ...................... 321
Engine compartment ........................... 321
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 325
Care ..................................................... 326
Breakdown assistance ..................... 334
Where will I find...? .............................. 334
Flat tire ................................................ 335
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 340
Jump-starting ....................................... 342
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 345
Fuses ................................................... 348
Wheels and tires ............................... 351
Important safety notes ........................ 351
Operation ............................................ 351
Winter operation .................................. 353
Tire pressure ....................................... 354
Loading the vehicle .............................. 361
All about wheels and tires ................... 364
Changing a wheel ................................ 371
Wheel and tire combinations ............... 376
Emergency spare wheel ....................... 376
Technical data ................................... 381
Information regarding technical data ... 381
Vehicle electronics .............................. 381
Identification plates ............................. 382
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 383
Vehicle data ......................................... 390
Vehicle data for off-road driving .......... 392
Trailer tow hitch ................................... 394 Contents 3
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Safety systems .............................. 244
SmartKey ....................................... 273
Tires ............................................... 268
Vehicle ........................................... 270
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 173
Activation conditions ..................... 173
Cruise control lever ....................... 173
Display Message ............................ 265
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 176
Driving tips .................................... 177
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes .................. 171
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 175
Stopping ........................................ 174
Switching off .................................. 175
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 285
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 84
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 77
Control panel ................................... 43
Display message ............................ 272
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Overview .......................................... 83
Power closing .................................. 84
Downhill speed regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drinking and driving ......................... 160
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 146
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 214 Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 215
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 241
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 145
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 134
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 326
Drivi ng Assistance PLUS package ... 208
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 168
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 67
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 69
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 72
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
Distance warning function ............... 68
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 72
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 70
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 66
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving system
AIRMATIC package ........................ 183
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 171
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 177
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 187
Parking Pilot .................................. 190
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 198
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 208
Active Curve System ...................... 184 Index 9
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Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .2 83
Display message ............................ 256
ECO start/stop function ................ 139
Engine number ............................... 383
Irregular running ............................ 141
Jump-starting ................................. 342
Starting (important safety notes) ... 136
Starting problems .......................... 141
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 137
Starting via smartphone ................ 137
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 137
Switching off .................................. 157
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 348
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 141
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .3 23
Additives ........................................ 388
Checking the oil level ..................... 322
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 323
Display message ............................ 258
Filling capacity ............................... 387
Notes about oil grades ................... 387
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 322
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 40
Engine switch-off
see ECO start/stop function
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 87
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 241
Characteristics ................................. 70
Deactivating/activating ................... 71
Display message ............................ 244
Function/notes ................................ 70
General notes .................................. 70
Important safety information ........... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 279 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 70
Exhaust check ................................... 160
Exhaust pipe ( cl
eaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .3 30
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 107
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 106
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 106
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 107
Setting ........................................... 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 108
Storing the parking position .......... 107
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 297
F Favorites
Overview ........................................ 289
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 336
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 335
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 337
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 319
Fog lamps (extended range) ............. 113
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 298
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 164
On flooded roads ........................... 163
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 381
Two-way radio ................................ 381
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 385
Consumption statistics .................. 231
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 232
Displaying the range ...................... 232 Index 11
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Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 238
Turn signals ................................... 111
see Interior lighting
see Replacing the bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 295
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 83
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 239
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 262
Off-road gear ................................. 216
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 216
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 255
Replacing bulbs ............................. 116
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 101
Luxury head restraints ..................... 100
M
M+S tires ............................................ 353
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 328
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 313
Display message ............................ 249
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 313
Downloading routes ....................... 316
Emergency call .............................. 310
General notes ................................ 310
Geo fencing ................................... 316
Info call button .............................. 312
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 315 Remote fault diagnosis .................. 315
Remote vehicle locking .................. 314
Roadside assistance button ........... 311
Search & Send ............................... 313
Self-test ......................................... 310
Speed alert .................................... 316
System .......................................... 310
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 316
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 314
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 79
General notes .................................. 79
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Removing ......................................... 79
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 84
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 296
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 234
Memory function ............................... 108
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 198
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 208
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 210
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 202
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 204
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 171
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 177
General notes ................................ 169
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 206
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 187
Parking Pilot .................................. 190
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Rear view camera .......................... 194
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 203
Mess age memory (on-board com-
pute r) .................................................. 243
Mirror
Vanity mirror (sun visor) ................ 305
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 330
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors14
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see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) ............................................. .2 91
Connecting (device manager) ....... .2 92
Frequencies ................................... 381
Installation ..................................... 381
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 235
Transmission output (maximum) .... 381
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) .......................................... .7 9
MOExtended tires .............................. 336
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 375
Mounting a new wheel ................... 374
Preparing the vehicle .................... .3 72
Raising the vehicle ......................... 373
Removing a wheel .......................... 374
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 372
MP3
Operation ....................................... 234
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 87
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .2 30
Permanent display ......................... 238
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 229
Overview .......................................... 38
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ..................... .2 88
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
N
Navigation
Entering a destination .................... 289
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 232
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 134 O Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 49
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Belt warning ..................................... 48
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 44
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 45
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 45
Seat belt .......................................... 45
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 231
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 393
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 167
Checklist before driving off-road .... 166
Fording depth ................................ 392
General information ....................... 165
Important safety notes .................. 165
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 393
Traveling uphill ............................... 168
Off-road lights .................................... 113
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes ............................. 214 Index 15
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Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature .......... 89
Dis play message ............................ 273
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .7 7
Important safety notes .................... 77
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 79
Loss ................................................ .8 1
Mechanical key ................................ 79
Overview .......................................... 77
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 135
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 137
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Snow chains
Information .................................... 353
Sockets
Center console .............................. 308
General notes ................................ 308
Luggage compartment .................. .3 08
Rear compartment ......................... 308
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 288
Special seat belt retractor .................. 60
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 232
In the Instrument cluster ................. 37
Segments ...................................... 228
Selecting the display unit .............. .2 38
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 255
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 136
STEER CONTROL ..................... ............. 75
Ste e ring
Display message ............................ 272
Steering Pilot
Activating/deactivating ................. 236 Display message ............................ 266
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 103
Button overview ............................... 38
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 229
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Important safety notes .................. 103
Steering wheel heating .................. 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 108
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 104
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 147
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 241
Stowage areas ................................... 295
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 296
Center console .............................. 297
Center console (rear) ..................... 297
Cup holders ................................... 304
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 297
Glove box ....................................... 296
Important safety information ......... 295
Stowage net ................................... 297
Stowage net ....................................... 297
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 353
Sun visor ............................................ 305
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 183
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 186
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 241
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 30
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 131
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 293
T
Tachometer ........................................ 22820
Index
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Tailgate
Display message ............................ 271
Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 84
Limiting the opening angle ............... 88
Opening dimensions ...................... 390
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 87
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 85
Power closing .................................. 84
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 383
Information .................................... 381
Tires/wheels ................................. 376
Trailer loads ................................... 394
Vehicle data ................................... 390
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 235
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 291
Authorizing a mobile phone via the
device manager (connecting) ......... 292
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 292
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 291
Display message ............................ 272
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 235
Number from the phone book ........ 235
Redialing ........................................ 235
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 235
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 229
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 240
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 240
Outside temperature ...................... 228 Setting (climate control) ................ 128
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 240
Through-loading feature ................... 298
Timing ( RACETIMER) ......................... 241
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 358
Checking manually ........................ 357
Display message ............................ 268
Maximum ....................................... 357
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 338
Notes ............................................. 356
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 339
Recommended ............................... 354
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 357
Important safety notes .................. 358
Restarting ...................................... 358
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 360
Function/notes ............................. 358
General notes ................................ 358
Important safety notes .................. 359
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 361
Restarting ...................................... 361
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Warning message .......................... 360
Tire pressure table ............................ 355
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 337
Storage location ............................ 335
Tire pressure not reached .............. 338
Tire pressure reached .................... 339
Using ............................................. 337
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 370
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 369
Bar (definition) ............................... 369
Changing a wheel .......................... 371
Characteristics .............................. 369
Checking ........................................ 351
Curb weight (definition) ................. 370
Definition of terms ......................... 369
Direction of rotation ...................... 372
Display message ............................ 268 Index 21
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Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 371
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 369
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 368
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) .................................... .3 69
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 370
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) .......................................... .3 70
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 370
Important safety notes .................. 351
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 369
Information on driving .................... 351
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 370
Labeling (overview) ........................ 366
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 371
Load index ..................................... 368
Load index (definition) ................... 370
M+S tires ....................................... 353
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 370
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 370
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 370
Maximum tire load ......................... 368
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 370
MOExtended tires .......................... 353
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 371
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 370
Replacing ....................................... 371
Service life ..................................... 352
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 371
Snow chains .................................. 353
Speed rating (definition) ................ 370
Storing ........................................... 372
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 369
Summer tires in winter .................. 353
Temp erature .................................. 365 T
IN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 371
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 370
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 370
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 369
Tire size (data) ............................... 376
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 366
Tire tread ....................................... 352
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 370
Total load limit (definition) ............. 371
Traction ......................................... 365
Traction (definition) ....................... 371
Tread wear ..................................... 365
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 371
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 364
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 369
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 371
Wheel and tire combination ........... 376
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 369
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 348
Important safety notes .................. 345
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 394
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 331
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 222
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 224
Driving tips .................................... 220
Important safety notes .................. 219
Installing the ball coupling ............. 221
Lights display message .................. 255
Mounting dimensions .................... 394
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 187
Power supply ................................. 225
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 138
Removing the ball coupling ............ 224
Trailer loads ................................... 394
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 345
Insta l ling the towing eye ................ 346
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 348
Removing the towing eye ............... 34622
Index
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Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 390
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 393
Fording depth ................................ 392
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 393
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 390
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 84
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 382
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 185
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 260
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 335
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 234
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
VIN ...................................................... 382
Seat ............................................... 383
Type plate ...................................... 382
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 277
Brakes ........................................... 276
Coolant .......................................... 283
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 285
Distance warning ........................... 285
Engine diagnostics ......................... 283
ESP ®
.............................................. 279
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 280
Fuel tank ........................................ 283
Overview .......................................... 37
Parking brake ................................ 282
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 283
Restraint system ............................ 282
Seat belt ........................................ 274
Tire pressure monitor .................... 286
Warranty .............................................. 28
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 272 Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 376
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 375
Wheel chock ...................................... 372
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 371
Checking ........................................ 351
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Emergency spare wheel ................. 376
Important safety notes .................. 351
Information on driving .................... 351
Interchanging/changing ................ 371
Mounting a new wheel ................... 374
Mounting a wheel .......................... 372
Overview ........................................ 351
Removing a wheel .......................... 374
Snow chains .................................. 353
Storing ........................................... 372
Tightening torque ........................... 375
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 376
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 252
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 129
Infrared reflective .......................... 320
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 325
Important safety notes .................. 389
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Rear window wiper ........................ 118
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 118
Rep lacing the wiper blades
( MAGIC VISION CONTROL) ............ 119
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 164
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 353
Radiator cover ............................... 32224
Index
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Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 353
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Replacing ....................................... 118
Replacing (rear window) ................ 120
Replacing (windshield) .................. .1 18
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .3 32
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Z ZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 129 Index 25