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4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 180
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 289
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .312
Display in the multimedia system .. 198
Function/notes .............................1 97
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ................................ 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 268
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 124
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Display message ............................ 255
Function/information .................... 206
Trailer towing ................................. 209
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ............................. 183
Active Driving Assistance package .. 206
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Display message ............................ 255
Function/information .................... 209
Trailer towing ................................. 211
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 256
Exiting a parking space .................. 192
Function/notes ............................. 189
Important safety notes .................. 189 Parking .......................................... 191
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 64
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 185
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ............................. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 371
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................. 182
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 50
Display message ............................ 244
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction ..................................... 43
Knee bag .......................................... 44
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Side imp act a
ir bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 45
Air filter (display message) .............. 252
AIR FLOW ........................................... 126
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 131
Important safety notes .................. 131
Rear ............................................... 132
Setting ........................................... 131
Setting the center air vents ........... 131
Setting the side air vents ............... 131
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 182
Function/notes ............................. 182
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 70
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 70
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 70
Index3

Child-proof locksImportant safety notes .................... 58
Rear doors ...................................... .59
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .54
Cigarette lighter ................................ 288
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .311
Trailer tow hitch .............................3 12
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 122
Controlling automatically ...............1 26
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 124
Defrosting the windows ................. 129
Defrosting the windshield .............. 128
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 119
General notes ................................ 118
Indicator lamp ................................ 126
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 124
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 121
Ionization ....................................... 130
Maximum cooling .......................... 128
Overview of systems ......................1 18
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 130
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 126
Rear control panel ......................... 122
Refrigerant ..................................... 373
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 373
Setting the air distribution ............. 127
Setting the air vents ......................1 31
Setting the airflow ......................... 127
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 126
Setting the temperature ................ 126
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ....... ..................................... 130
Sw

itching on/off ........................... 124
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 130
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 129
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ..................................................1 28Coat hooks
......................................... 284
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 363
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 228
Display message ............................ 241
Operation/notes .............................. 63
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Combination switch .......................... 110
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 222
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 305
Display message ............................ 249
Filling capacity ............................... 372
Important safety notes .................. 372
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 31
Temperature gauge ........................ 220
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes .............................1 11
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 113
Crosswind Assist ................................. 67
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 67
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 169
Activation conditions ..................... 169
Cruise control lever ....................... 169
Deactivating ................................... 170
Display message ....... ..................... 258
Dri

ving system ............................... 168
Function/notes .............................1 68
Important safety notes .................. 169
6Index

Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Please note
that your vehicle may not be equipped with all
features described. This also applies to
safety-related systems and functions.
iRead the information on qualified specialist
workshops (Ypage 26).
Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol-
lowing pages. The windows could otherwise fog
up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
Rswitch off climate control only briefly
Rswitch on air-recirculation mode only briefly
Rswitch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function
Rswitch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature and
the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters
undesirable substances out of the air.
The residual heat function can only be activated
or deactivated with the ignition switched off
(
Ypage 130).
iVentilate the vehicle for a brief period during
warm weather, e.g. using the convenience
opening feature (
Ypage 86).
This will speed up the cooling process and the
desired interior temperature will be reached
more quickly.
If you start the engine using your smartphone,
the last selected climate control setting is reac-
tivated (
Ypage 136).
iThe integrated filter filters out most parti-
cles of dust and soot and completely filters
out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pollutants
and odors. A clogged filter reduces the
amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior.
For this reason, you should always observe
the interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Maintenance Booklet. As it depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Maintenance Book-
let.
iVehicles with AIR-BALANCE package:
in
addition to ionization, the vehicle has an air
filter with anti-allergenic properties that con-
tribute to improved air filtration.
iIt is possible that under certain circumstan-
ces the residual heat function may be activa-
ted automatically an hour after the SmartKey
has been removed in order to dry the auto-
matic climate control. The vehicle is then ven-
t

ilated for 30 minutes.
118Overview of climate control systems
Climate control

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
USAonly
Front control panel
:Sets the temperature, left (Ypage 126)
;Defrosts the windshield (Ypage 128)
=Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off (Ypage 128)
?Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 124)
ASwitches the rear window defroster on/off (Ypage 129)
BSets the temperature, right (Ypage 126)
CSwitches air-recirculation mode on/off (Ypage 130)
DSets the air distribution (Ypage 127)
EIncreases the airflow (Ypage 127)
FReduces the airflow (Ypage 127)
GActivates/deactivates climate control (Ypage 124)
HSets climate control to automatic (Ypage 126)
Overview of climate control systems119
Climate control

Canada only
Front control panel
:Sets the temperature, left (Ypage 126)
;Defrosts the windshield (Ypage 128)
=Switches the ZONE function on/off (Ypage 128)
?Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 124)
Switches the residual heat on or off (
Ypage 130)
ASwitches the rear window defroster on/off (Ypage 129)
BSets the temperature, right (Ypage 126)
CSwitches air-recirculation mode on/off (Ypage 130)
DSets the air distribution (Ypage 127)
EIncreases the airflow (Ypage 127)
FReduces the airflow (Ypage 127)
GActivates/deactivates climate control (Ypage 124)
HSets climate control to automatic (Ypage 126)
Rear control panel
:Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic
;Switches the rear climate control on/off
=Directs the airflow through the rear air vents
?Switches the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off
120Overview of climate control systems
Climate control

Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control
USAonly
Front control panel
:Sets the temperature, left (Ypage 126)
;Defrosts the windshield (Ypage 128)
=Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off (Ypage 128)
?Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 124)
ASwitches the rear window defroster on/off (Ypage 129)
BSets the temperature, right (Ypage 126)
CSwitches the ZONE function on/off (Ypage 128)
DActivates/deactivates climate control (Ypage 124)
ESets the air distribution (Ypage 127)
FIncreases the airflow (Ypage 127)
GReduces the airflow (Ypage 127)
HDisplay
IAdjusts the climate mode settings (Ypage 126)
JSwitches air-recirculation mode on/off (Ypage 130)
KSets climate control to automatic (Ypage 126)
Rear control panel
LIncreases the airflow (Ypage 127)
MSets the temperature (Ypage 126)
NSets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Ypage 126)
ODirects the airflow through the rear air vents (Ypage 127)
PSwitches the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off (Ypage 98)
QDirects the airflow through the footwell vents (Ypage 127)
RSwitches the rear climate control on/off (Ypage 124)
SReduces the airflow (Ypage 127)
TSwitches the seat heating on the left-hand side on/off (Ypage 98)
122Overview of climate control systems
Climate control

Canada only
Front control panel
:Sets the temperature, left (Ypage 126)
;Defrosts the windshield (Ypage 128)
=Switches the residual heat on or off (Ypage 130)
?Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 124)
ASwitches the rear window defroster on/off (Ypage 129)
BSets the temperature, right (Ypage 126)
CSwitches the ZONE function on/off (Ypage 128)
DActivates/deactivates climate control (Ypage 124)
ESets the air distribution (Ypage 127)
FIncreases the airflow (Ypage 127)
GReduces the airflow (Ypage 127)
HDisplay
IAdjusts the climate mode settings (Ypage 126)
JSwitches air-recirculation mode on/off (Ypage 130)
KSets climate control to automatic (Ypage 126)
Rear control panel
LIncreases the airflow (Ypage 127)
MSets the temperature (Ypage 126)
NSets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Ypage 126)
ODirects the airflow through the rear air vents (Ypage 127)
PSwitches the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off (Ypage 98)
QDirects the airflow through the footwell vents (Ypage 127)
RSwitches the rear climate control on/off (Ypage 124)
SReduces the airflow (Ypage 127)
TSwitches the seat heating on the left-hand side on/off (Ypage 98)
Overview of climate control systems123
Climate control

Optimum use of 3-zone automatic cli-
mate control
The following contains instructions and recom-
mendations to enable you to get the most out of
your 3-zone automatic climate control.
RActivate climate control using theÃand
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above the
à and¿ buttons light up.
RIn automatic mode, you can also use the ñ
button to set a climate mode (FOCUS/
MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The MEDIUM level is
recommended.
RSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
ROnly use the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly until the windshield is clear again.
ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if
there are unpleasant outside odors or when in
a tunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in
air-recirculation mode.
RUse the ZONE function to adopt the temper-
ature settings on the driver's side for the
front-passenger side and the rear compart-
ment as well. The indicator lamp above the
á button goes out.
RUse the residual heat function if you want to
heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when the
ignition is switched off. The residual heat
function can only be activated or deactivated with the ignition switched off.
RIf you change the settings of the climate con-
trol system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen in the multimedia
system display. You will see the current set-
tings of the various climate control functions.
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control system only operates at a reduced capa-
city. If you require the full climate control output,
you can switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button (
Ypage 139).
Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Activating/deactivating climate con-
trol
General notes
When the climate control is switched off, the air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could fog up. Therefore, switch off
climate control only briefly
iSwitch on climate control primarily using
the à button (Ypage 126).
In the rear compartment, you can also switch
climate control on and off using the Ãand
^ buttons.
Activating or deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 134).
XTo activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to auto-
matic mode.
or
XPress the ^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
XTo deactivate: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button lights
up.
Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
General notes
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumid-
ification" function, the air inside the vehicle will
not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also
not be dehumidified. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Therefore, only deactivate the
"Cooling with air-dehumidification" function
briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function is only available when the engine is running. The
air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified
according to the temperature selected.
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Climate control

Condensation maydripfrom the undersi deof
the veh iclewhen it is in coolin g mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there isa malfunc-
tion.
Switching on/off
XTo activate: press the¿orÁ button.
The indicator lamp inthe ¿ orÁ button
lights up.
XTo deactivate: press the¿orÁ but-
ton.
The indicator lamp inthe ¿ orÁ button
goes out. The "Coolingwit h air dehumidif ica-
tion" function has a delayed switch-off fea-
ture.
Operating the climate control systems125
Climate control

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The indicator lamp in the
¿orÁ button
flashes three times or
remains off. The "Cool-
ing with air dehumidifi-
cation" function cannot
be switched on.Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a mal-
function.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Setting climate control to automatic
General notes
In automatic mode, the set temperature is main-
tained automatically at a constant level. The
system automatically regulates the temperature
of the dispensed air, the airflow and the air dis-
tribution.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
is activated automatically in automatic mode.
In the rear compartment, you can also switch
climate control for the rear seats to automatic
mode using the Ãbutton.
Automatic control
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 134).
XSet the desired temperature.
XTo activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are
activated.
XTo switch to manual mode: press the_
button.
or
XPress the IorK button.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out.
3-zone automatic climate control: when auto-
matic mode is activated, you can select a cli-
mate mode (
Ypage 126).
Adjusting the climate mode settings
You can select the following climate mode set-
tings in automatic mode:
FOCUS high airflow, slightly cooler setting
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow, slightly warmer and draft- free setting
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 134).
XPress the Ãbutton.
XPress the ñbutton repeatedly until the
desired climate mode appears in the display.
Setting the temperature
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Different temperatures can be set for the driv-
er's and front-passenger sides.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 134).
XTo increase or decrease: turn control:or
B counter-clockwise or clockwise
(
Ypage 119).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
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Climate control