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ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) .. .250
Characteristics ................................. 70
Deactivating/activating ................... 70
Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety guidelines ............. 70
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 291
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 70
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 328
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 111
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 112
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 249
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 112
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 112
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 112
Parking position ............................. 113
Resetting ....................................... 112
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 114 F
Fault message see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 332
First-aid kit ......................................... 331
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 359
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 360
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 357
Raising the vehicl e......................... 358
Removing a whee l.......................... 359
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 357
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyre s......................... 333
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 333
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 334 see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 316
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 119
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 302
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 174
On flooded roads ........................... 174
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 314
Mobile phone ................................. 372
Two-way radio ................................ 372
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 264
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 45
Problems ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 47
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 376
Consumption information .............. 377
Consumption statistics .................. 238
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 239
Displaying the range ...................... 239
Driving tip s.................................... 171
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Grade (petrol) ................................ 375
Important safety notes .................. 375
Low outside temperatures ............. 377
Notes for Mercedes ‑AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 376
Problem (malfunction) ................... 164
Quality (diesel )............................... 376
Refuelling ....................................... 161
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 375
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 162
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 271
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Gauge .............................................. 29
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 375 10
Index
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Luxury head restraint
.......................104 M
M+S tyres .......................................... .350
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 119
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 326
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
centre console ............................... 300
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 241
Memory function ............................... 114
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Display message ............................ 259
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 310
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 210
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 221
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 224
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 218
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .............. .190
General notes ................................ 178
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .220
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 51
Reversing camera .......................... 206
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 216
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .253
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor) Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 372
Installation ..................................... 372
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 242
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 310
Transmission output (maximum) .... 372
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 80
MOExtended tyres .............................333
Motorway mode ................................ 118
MP3
Operating ....................................... 241
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .237
Permanent display ......................... 246
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 236
Overview .......................................... 32
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 239
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 145 O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 42
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n.......................... 45
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 52
Children in the vehicle ..................... 52
Important safety notes .................... 37
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 38
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 51
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 51
Restraint system introduction .......... 37
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 38 Index
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Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 383
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 176
Checklist before driving off-road ....1 76
Fording depth ................................ 383
General information ....................... 176
Important safety notes .................. 175
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity ................................................. .384
Travelling uphill .............................. 177
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 193
DSR ............................................... 193
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 250
Assistance menu ........................... 243
Audio menu ................................... 241
Convenience submenu .................. 248
Display messages .......................... 253
Displaying a service message ....... .323
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 188
Factory setting submenu .............. .249
Heating submenu ........................... 247
Important safety notes .................. 235
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 246
Light submenu ............................... 246
Menu overview .............................. 238
Message memory .......................... 253
Navigation menu ............................ 239
Operating the TV ............................ 242
Operating video DVD ..................... 241
Operation ....................................... 236
RACETIMER ................................... 250
Service menu ................................. 245
Settings menu ............................... 245
Standard displa y............................ 238
Telephone menu ............................ 242
Trip menu ...................................... 238
Vehicle submenu ........................... 247
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24 Important safety note ...................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 236
Overhead control panel ...................... 35
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 63 P
Paint code .......................................... 373
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 325
Panic alarm .......................................... 37
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 96
Operating ......................................... 97
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Rain-closing feature (when driv-
ing) .................................................. 98
Rain-closing feature (when the
engine is switched off) ..................... 98
Reversing feature ............................. 97
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 167
Parking brake ................................ 169
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 113
Reversing camera .......................... 206
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 257
Electric parking brake .................... 169
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/of f........................... 116
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 201
Driving system ............................... 199
Function/note s............................. 199
Important safety notes .................. 199 14
Index
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Suspension settings
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 198
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........2 50
Switching the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
On/off .......................................... .138 T
Tailgate Display message ............................ 282
Emergency unlocking ....................... 92
Important safety notes .................... 88
Limiting the opening angle .............. .91
Opening dimensions ......................3 81
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 91
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 89
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 89
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 374
Emergency spare wheel ................. 371
Information ................................... .372
Trailer loads ................................... 385
Tyres/wheels ................................. 361
Vehicle data ................................... 381
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 242
Display message ............................ 284
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 242
Number from the phone book ....... .243
Redialling ....................................... 243
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 242
Telephone compartment ................ 300
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrumentcluster) .......................................... 236
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .250
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .250
Outside temperature ..................... .236
Setting (climate control) ................ 132
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 250 TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .178
Through-loading ................................ 302
Time
see Separate Owner's manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 250
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 334
Important safety notes .................. 334
Storage location ............................ 332
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 336
Tyre pressure reached ................... 336
Top Tether ............................................ 54
Total distance recorder .................... 238
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 75
Deactivating ..................................... 76
Function .......................................... .75
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 346
Important safety notes .................. 343
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 343
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 345
Transporting the vehicle ................ 345
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 224
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 226
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 385
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
Failure check for LEDs ................... 232
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 149
Swinging out the ball coupling ....... 228
Swinging the ball coupling in ......... 231
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 283
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 344
Removing the towing eye ............... 344
With both axles on the ground ....... 345
Towing eye ......................................... 332
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 244
Display message ............................ 274
Function/note s............................. 216
Important safety notes .................. 216
Instrument cluster display ............. 217 18
Index
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Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
:
Multifunction display 237
;
Multimedia system display
= ?
Switches on voice-operated
navigation or LINGUA-
TRONIC
8
Mute
WX
Adjusts the volume
~
Rejects or ends a call 242
Exits telephone book/redial
memory
6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial mem-
ory Function Page
?
=;
Selects a menu 236
9:
Selects a submenu or scrolls
through lists 236
a
Confirming the selection 236
Hides display messages 253
%
Back 236
Switches off voice-operated
navigation or LINGUA-
TRONIC i
In vehicles with multimedia system
COMAND Online you can find further infor-
mation:
R on the multimedia system in the Digital
Owner's Manual
R on the DVD changer or single DVD drive in
the Digital Owner's Manual
R on LINGUATRONIC in the separate operat-
ing instructions i
You can find further information in vehicles
with an Audio 20 multimedia system:
R on the multimedia system in the Digital
Owner's Manual
R on voice-controlled navigation in the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions 32
Multifunction steering wheelAt a glance
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Protection against theft
Immobiliser
X To activate with the key: remove the key
from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can start
the engine if a valid key has been left inside the vehicle.
i The immobiliser is always deactivated when
you start the engine. ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
X
To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm system
is primed after approximately 15 seconds.
X To switch off: unlock the vehicle with the key
or KEYLESS-GO.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open: R a door
R the vehicle with the emergency key element
R the tailgate
R the bonnet X
To stop the alarm with the key: press the
% or& button on the key.
The alarm stops.
or X Remove the Start/Stop button from the igni-
tion lock.
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm stops.
X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The key must
be outside the vehicle.
The alarm stops.
or X Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The key must be inside the vehicle.
The alarm stops.
The alarm does not switch off, even if you close the open door that has triggered it, for example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the Mercedes‑Benz emergency
call system automatically sends a message to
the Customer Assistance Centre. This is done by means of a text message or a data con-
nection. The emergency call system sends a
message or establishes a data connection
provided that:
R you have subscribed to the Mercedes ‑Benz
emergency call system
R the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system
has been activated properly
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available Tow-away protection
Function An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your
vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while
tow-away protection is primed. This can occur if
the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for exam-
ple.
Priming X
Make sure that: Protection against theft
75Safety Z
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Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models,
series and optional equipment for your vehi-
cle that were available at the time of going to
press. National variations are possible. Note
that your vehicle may not be equipped with all
of the functions described. This is also the
case for systems and functions relevant to
safety.
i Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops: (Y page 25). Key
Important safety notes
United Kingdom only: G
WARNING
When the double locks are activated, the
doors can no longer be opened from the
inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a
risk of injury.
Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper-
vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld-
erly people or people in need of special assis-
tance. Do not activate the double lock when
people are in the vehicle.
All countries: G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they can:
R open doors and endanger other persons or
road users
R climb out and be injured by the traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and, for exam-
ple, trap themselves.
Children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R starting the engine. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. Always
keep the key out of reach of children. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the key, the key could be unintentionally turned in the
ignition lock. This could cause the engine to
be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
key. Remove any bulky keyrings before insert-
ing the key into the ignition lock.
! Keep the key away from strong magnetic
fields. Otherwise, the remote control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-
ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the key: R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal film
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the key's functionality.
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO
Start function key in the temperature-controlled
cup holder. Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO or KEY- LESS-GO Start function key will not be detected.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function: do
not keep the key in the luggage compartment.
Otherwise, the key may not be detected, e.g.
when starting the engine using the Start/Stop
button.
Only for the United Kingdom: if the vehicle
has been locked with the key from the outside,
the double lock function is activated as stand-
ard. It is then not possible to open the doors
from inside the vehicle. 78
KeyOpening and closing
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To start the vehicle without actively using the
key:
R the Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock
R the key must be in the vehicle
R the vehicle must not be locked with the key or
KEYLESS-GO (Y page 79)
Do not keep the key:
R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal film
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the key's functionality.
Do not keep the key in the temperature-control- led cup holder (Y page 307). Otherwise, the key
is not detected.
If you lock the vehicle with the key's remote
control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a short time:
R you will not be able to switch on the ignition
with the Start/Stop button
R you will not be able to start the engine with the
Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the button
on the front door (Y page 85), you can continue
to start the engine with the Start/Stop button.
The engine can be switched off while the vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for three seconds. This function
operates independently of the ECO start/stop
automatic engine switch-off function.
Key positions with the Start/Stop button :
Start/Stop button
; Ignition lock
When you switch on the ignition, all of the indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster light up.
Further information on situations where an indi- cator lamp either fails to go out after starting the
engine or lights up while driving (Y page 288).
If Start/Stop button :has not yet been
pressed, this corresponds to the key being
removed from the ignition.
X To switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button :once.
The power supply is switched on. You can now activate the windscreen wipers, for example.
The power supply is switched off again if:
R the driver's door is opened and
R you press Start/Stop button :twice when in
this position
X To switch on the ignition: press Start/Stop
button :twice.
The ignition is switched on.
If you press Start/Stop button :once when
in this position, the ignition is deactivated
again.
Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock and start the vehicle as normal
using the key.
It is only possible to switch between Start/Stop
button mode and key operation when the trans-
mission is in position P.
X Remove Start/Stop button :from ignition
lock ;.
You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but-
ton from the ignition lock when you leave the
vehicle. You should, however, always take the
key with you when leaving the vehicle. As long as
the key is in the vehicle:
R the vehicle can be started using the Start/
Stop button
R electrically powered equipment can be oper-
ated Driving
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The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
Bear in mind that the outside temperature dis-
play indicates the measured air temperature
and not the road surface temperature.
The outside temperature display is in the multi-
function display (Y page 237).
A change in the outside temperature is shown in the multifunction display after a delay. Coolant temperature gauge
G
WARNING
If you open the bonnet while the engine is
overheating or while there is a fire in the
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other leaking ser-
vice products. There is a danger of injury.
Allow an overheating engine to cool down
before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in the engine compartment, leave the bonnet
closed and notify the fire brigade.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the instru-
ment cluster on the right-hand side (Y page 29).
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature
may rise to 120 †.
At high outside temperatures and when driving
uphill, the coolant temperature may rise to the
end of the scale. Operating the on-board computer
Overview :
Multifunction display
; Right control panel
= Left control panel
X To activate the on-board computer: turn
the key to position 1in the ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
In vehicles with the multimedia system
COMAND Online, you can find further informa-
tion on LINGUATRONIC in the separate operat-
ing instructions.
Left control panel =
; R
Calls up the menu and menu bar 9
: Press briefly:
R Scrolls through lists
R Selects a submenu or function
R In the Audio Audio menu: selects the
previous or next station, when the preset list or station list is active,
or an audio track or video scene
R In the Tel Tel(telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone num-
ber 236
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays
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9
: Press and hold:
R
In the Audio Audio menu: selects a pre-
set list or a station list in the
desired frequency range, or
selects an audio track or video
scene using rapid scrolling
R In the Tel
Tel (Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone
book is open a R
Confirms the selection or display
message
R In the Tel Tel(Telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialling the selected
number % Press briefly:
R Back
R Switches off voice-operated navi-
gation or LINGUATRONIC
R Hides display messages or calls up
the last Trip Tripmenu function used
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory % Press and hold:
R
Calls up the standard display in the
Trip
Trip menu Right control panel
~ R
Rejects or ends a call
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory 6 R
Makes or accepts a call
R Switches to the redial memory W
X R
Adjusts the volume 8 R
Mute ? R
Switches on voice-operated navi-
gation or LINGUATRONIC Multifunction display
:
Permanent display: outside temperature or
speed (Y page 246)
; Time
= Text field
? Menu bar
A Drive program (Y page 154)
B Transmission position (Y page 154)
X To display menu bar ?: press the=
or ; button on the steering wheel.
If you do not press the buttons any longer,
menu bar ?is faded out after a few seconds.
Text field =shows the selected menu or sub-
menu as well as display messages.
i Set the time using the multimedia system
(see the Digital Owner's Manual).
Possible displays in the multifunction dis-
play:
R ZGearshift recommendation, when shifting
manually (Y page 158)
R j Active Parking Assist (Y page 202)
R ¯ Cruise control (Y page 178)
R LIM
LIM SPEEDTRONIC (Y page 180)
R _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
(Y page 119)
R è ECO start/stop function (Y page 149)
R ë HOLD function (Y page 191)
R a DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot (Y page 190) Displays and operation
237On-board computer and displays Z