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Index....................................................... 3
Introduction......................................... 25
At a glance........................................... 33
Safety................................................... 42
Opening and closing...........................78
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..100
Lights and windshield wipers ..........114
Climate control ................................. 126
Driving and parking..........................144
On-board computer and displays ....263
Stowage and features ......................329
Maintenance and care ......................356
Breakdown assitance .......................369
Wheels and tires ............................... 387
Technical data................................... 431
2Contents

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 235
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 343
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .366
Display in the multimedia system .. 222
Function/notes .............................2 21
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 281
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 319
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 132
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 272
Display message ............................ 305
Function/information .................... 230
Trailer towing ................................. 233
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes ............................. 207
Active Driving Assistance package .. 230
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 272
Display message ............................ 305
Function/information .................... 233
Trailer towing ................................. 235
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 306
Exiting a parking space .................. 216
Function/notes ............................. 213
Important safety notes .................. 213 Parking .......................................... 215
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 74
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 70
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 209
Adaptive damping system
see ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 295
Function/notes ............................. 117
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 438
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................. 206
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 56
Display message ............................ 290
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 49
Knee bag .......................................... 51
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 52
P

ASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 45
Side impact air bag .......................... 51
Window curtain air bag .................... 51
Air filter (display message) .............. 298
AIR FLOW ........................................... 134
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 142
Important safety notes .................. 141
Rear ............................................... 142
Setting ........................................... 141
Setting the center air vents ........... 142
Setting the side air vents ............... 142
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 206
Function/notes ............................. 205
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 77
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 77
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 77
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Alarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 209
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....2 77
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 190
Ashtray ............................................... 341
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 71
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 71
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 60
Hiding a service message .............. 360
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 360
Service message ............................ 360
Special service requirements ......... 361
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 77
Function ...........................................7 7
Switching off the alarm .................... 77
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 301
Function/notes ............................. 224
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 269
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 294
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 361
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 150
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 150
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 114Automatic transmission
Accelerato
r pedal position ............. 157
Changing gear ............................... 157
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 154
Display message ............................ 311
Drive program ................................ 158
Drive program display .................... 154
Driving tips .................................... 157
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ......... 152
Emergency running mode .............. 162
Engaging drive position .................. 156
Engaging neutral ............................ 155
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 155
Engaging reverse gear ................... 155
Engaging the park position ............ 155
Gliding mode ................................. 157
Kickdown ....................................... 157
Manual shifting .............................. 159
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 277
Overview ........................................ 154
Problem (malfunction) ................... 162
Pulling away ................................... 148
Starting the engine ........................ 147
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 159
Trailer towing ................................. 158
Transmission position display ........ 154
Transmission positions .................. 156
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 162
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 445
B
Bag hook ............................................ 334
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 258
Removing ....................................... 262
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Battery (high-voltage)
see High-voltage battery
4Index

Battery (SmartKey)Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 377
Display message ............................ 296
Important safety notes .................. 374
Jump starting ................................. 379
Overview ........................................ 374
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 305
Notes/function .............................. 227
Trailer towing ................................. 229
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 167
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 436
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 286
Notes ............................................. 438
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 293
Brake pedal
Pedal resistance/pedal travel .......... 44
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 438
Display message ............................ 281
High-performance brake system .... 185
Important safety notes .................. 183
Maintenance .................................. 184
Parking brake ................................ 179
RBS warning lamp .......................... 318
Recuperative Brake System ............. 44
Riding tips ...................................... 183 Warning lamp ................................. 317
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 369
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 34
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 26
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 366
Car wash ........................................ 361
Carpets .......................................... 368
Display ........................................... 367
Exhaust pipe .................................. 366
Exterior lights ................................ 365
Gear or selector lever .................... 367
Interior ........................................... 367
Matte finish ................................... 363
Notes ............................................. 361
Paint .............................................. 363
Plastic trim .................................... 367
Power washer ................................ 363
Rear view camera .......................... 365
Roof lining ...................................... 368
Seat belt ........................................ 368
Seat cover ..................................... 367
Sensors ......................................... 365
Side running board ........................ 365
Steering wheel ............................... 367
Trim pieces .................................... 367
Washing by hand ........................... 362
Wheels ........................................... 364
Windows ........................................ 364
Wiper blades .................................. 364
Wooden trim .................................. 367
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use ......................... 334
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 332
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CockpitOverview .......................................... 33
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ........................................ .429
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 287
Operation/notes .............................. 69
COMAND
Driving dynamics display ............... 241
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 367
Combination switch .......................... 116
Combined cargo cover and net ........ 335
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 266
Convenience closing feature .............. 92
Convenience opening feature ............ 92
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 359
Display message ............................ 295
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 273
Filling capacity ............................... 439
Important safety notes .................. 438
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 277
Temperature gauge ........................ 264
Warning lamp ................................. 325
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 292
Function/notes ............................. 117
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 119
Crosswind Assist ................................. 74
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 74
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 192
Activation conditions ..................... 191
Cruise control lever ....................... 191
Deactivating ................................... 192 Display message ............................ 308
Driving system ............................... 191
Function/notes ............................. 191
Important safety notes
.................. 191
Sto

ring and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 192
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 339
Important safety notes .................. 339
Rear compartment ......................... 340
Temperature controlled ................. 340
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 269
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 294
Function/notes ............................. 114
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 275
Declarations of conformity ................. 29
DEF
Adding ........................................... 167
Display message ............................ 298
Filling capacity ............................... 437
Important safety notes .................. 436
Diagnostics connection ...................... 29
Differential lock (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 303
Digital speedometer ......................... 267
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 154
Display message
Hybrid drive system ....................... 299
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 360
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 280
Driving systems ............................. 301
Engine ............................................ 295
General notes ................................ 280
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Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 280
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 314
Lights ............................................. 292
Safety systems .............................. 281
SmartKey ....................................... 314
Tires ............................................... 309
Vehicle ........................................... 311
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 327
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 327
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 194
Activation conditions ..................... 194
Cruise control lever ....................... 194
Deactivating ................................... 197
Display message ............................ 306
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 198
Driving tips .................................... 198
Function/notes ............................. 193
Important safety notes .................. 193
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 196
Stopping ........................................ 196
Warning lamp ................................. 327
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 275
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 85
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 78
Control panel ................................... 41
Display message ............................ 313
Emergency locking ........................... 86
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening (from inside) ...................... 85
Overview .......................................... 84
Power closing .................................. 86
Downhill speed regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drinking and driving ......................... 182
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 158 Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 154
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 237
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 237
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 277
Driver's door
see Doors
Dri ving ab
road
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 361
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 190
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 74
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 69
Distance warning function ............... 69
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 74
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 74
Recuperative Brake System ............. 44
STEER CONTROL ............................. 76
Driving system
AIRMATIC package ........................ 205
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 221
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 230
Active Curve System ...................... 207
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 230
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 233
Active Parking Assist ..................... 213
ADS ............................................... 206
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AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 209
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 224
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 227
Cruise control ................................ 191
Display message ............................ 301
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 193
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 199
HOLD function ............................... 204
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 229
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package) ........... 201
PARKTRONIC ................................. 210
Rear view camera .......................... 217
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 226
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 157
Brakes ........................................... 183
Break-in period .............................. 144
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 198
Downhill gradient ........................... 183
Drinking and driving ....................... 182
Driving in winter ............................. 186
Driving on flooded roads ................ 185
Driving on sand .............................. 189
Driving on wet roads ...................... 185
Driving over obstacles ................... 189
Exhaust check ............................... 182
Fuel ................................................ 182
General .......................................... 181
Hydroplaning ................................. 185
Icy road surfaces ........................... 186
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 184
Off-road driving .............................. 187
Off-road fording ............................. 185
Snow chains .................................. 390
Tire ruts ......................................... 189
Towing a trailer .............................. 257
Traveling uphill ............................... 190
Wet road surface ........................... 184
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 304
Function/notes ............................. 236
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Operating (on-board computer) ..... 270 DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 152
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation ............ 251
E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 275
Function/notes ............................. 109
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 110
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off ........................... 275
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 336
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 283
Function/notes ................................ 74
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 182
On-board computer ....................... 267
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 150
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 150
Deactivating/activating ................. 151
General information ....................... 150
Important safety notes .................. 149
Introduction ................................... 149
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation ............ 253
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 86
Vehicle ............................................. 86
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 426
Important safety notes .................. 426
Removing ....................................... 427
Storage location ............................ 427
Stowing .......................................... 427
Technical data ............................... 430
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 56
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Emergency unlockingTailgate ............................................ 90
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 26
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .325
Display message ............................ 295
ECO start/stop function ................ 149
Engine number ............................... 433
Irregular running ............................ 152
Jump-starting ................................. 379
Starting (important safety notes) ... 147
Starting problems .......................... 152
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 147
Starting via smartphone ................ 148
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 148
Switching off .................................. 179
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 383
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................3 58
Additives ........................................ 438
Checking the oil level ..................... 357
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 357
Display message ............................ 297
Filling capacity ............................... 438
Notes about oil grades ................... 437
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 357
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 77
Viscosity ........................................ 438
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 277
Characteristics ................................. 72
Deactivating/activating ................... 72
Display message ............................ 281
Function/notes ................................ 71
General notes .................................. 71
Important safety information ........... 72
Trailer stabilization ........................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 321 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem)
...................................................... 71
Exhaust c
heck ................................... 182
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 66
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 376
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 111
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 276
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 111
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 111
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 111
Setting ........................................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Storing the parking position .......... 112
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 331
F
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 370
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 370
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 371
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 355
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 332
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 185
On flooded roads ........................... 185
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 431
Two-way radio ................................ 431
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 435
Consumption statistics .................. 266
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 267
Displaying the range ...................... 267
Driving tips .................................... 182
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 436
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
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Grade (gasoline) ............................ 434
Important safety notes .................. 434
Low outside temperatures .............436
Problem (malfunction) ................... 166
Quality (diesel) ............................... 435
Refueling ........................................ 162
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 434
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 164
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 298
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 267
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 434
Problem (malfunction) ................... 166
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 384
Before changing ............................. 384
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 384
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 385
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 385
Important safety notes .................. 384
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 355
General notes ................................ 352
Important safety notes .................. 352
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 54
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 353
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 353
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 277
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box ...........................................3 30
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 407
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................116Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 102
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 103
Adjusting (manually) ......................1 03
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 103
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 104
Luxury ............................................ 103
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 118
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 117
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 293
Switching on/off ........................... 116
High-voltage battery
Battery care ................................... 171
Charging ........................................ 378
Charging (charging station) ............ 175
Charging (mains socket) ................ 172
Charging (wallbox) ......................... 175
Charging cable warming ................ 171
Cruise range .................................. 171
Energy consumption ......................1 71
General notes .................................. 43
Method of operation ......................1 70
Outside temperatures .................... 171
Overvoltage protection .................. 172
Problems with the charging proc-
ess ................................................. 176
Terms of use .................................. 171
Vehicle fire ....................................... 43
Hill start assist .................................. 149
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 205
Display message ............................ 304
Function/notes .............................2 04
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 57
Display message ............................ 313
Important safety notes .................. 356
Opening ......................................... 356
Horn ...................................................... 33
Hybrid drive system
Automatic switch off ........................ 42
Danger of electric shock .................. 42
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