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Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................26
Introduction .......................................... .26
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction ......................................... 27
Protecting the environment ...................2 7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .27
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ................2 8
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 2
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 32
Information on copyright ....................... 35
At a glance ........................................... 36
Cockpit .................................................. 36
Instrument cluster ................................. 37
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 38
Center console ...................................... 39
Overhead control panel .........................4 2
Door control panel ................................. 43
Safety ................................................... 44
Panic alarm ............................................ 44
Occupant safety .................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 65
Driving safety systems ........................... 66
Protection against theft .........................7 5
Opening and closing...........................77
SmartKey ............................................... 77
Doors ..................................................... 83
Cargo compartment .............................. .84
Side windows ......................................... 88
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 92
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....97
Correct driver's seat position ................ 97
Seats ..................................................... 97
Steering wheel ..................................... 108
Mirrors ................................................. 110 Memory function ................................. 113
Lights and windshield wipers
..........115
Exterior lighting ................................... 115
Interior lighting .................................... 119
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED
headlamps) .......................................... 120
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps) ................................... 120
Windshield wipers ................................ 122
Climate control ................................. 125
Overview of climate control systems ... 125
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 131
Setting the air vents ............................ 136
Driving and parking ..........................139
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 139
Driving ................................................. 139
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 147
Automatic transmission ....................... 148
Refueling ............................................. 155
Parking ................................................ 161
Driving tips .......................................... 164
Driving systems ................................... 174
Towing a trailer .................................... 224
Bicycle rack ......................................... 230
On-board computer and displays ....233
Important safety notes ........................ 233
Displays and operation ........................ 233
Menus and submenus ......................... 236
Display messages ............................... 248
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 279
Multimedia system ...........................292
General notes ...................................... 292
Important safety notes ........................ 292
Function restrictions ............................ 292
Operating system ................................ 293
Stowage and features ......................300
Stowage areas ..................................... 300
2Contents

Power washer ................................ 331
Rear view camera .......................... 334
Roof lining ...................................... 337
Seat belt ........................................336
Seat cover ..................................... 336
Sensors ......................................... 334
Side running board ........................ 334
Steering wheel ............................... 336
Trim pieces ....................................3 36
Washing by hand ........................... 331
Wheels ...........................................3 33
Windows ........................................ 333
Wiper blades .................................. 333
Wooden trim .................................. 336
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use ......................... 306
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 303
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 307
Opening/closing ............................ 307
Stowage well (under) ..................... 307
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 305
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 92
CD player (on-board computer) ........239
Center console
Lower section .................................. 40
Upper section .................................. 39
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 244
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 7
Child
Restraint system .............................. 61
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 64
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 62
On the front-passenger seat ............ 64
Rearward-facing res train
t system .... 64
Top Tether ...................................... .63
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ...................................... .65
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .60 Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 312
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .334
Trailer tow hitch .............................3 35
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control
with additional rear-compartment
climate control ............................... 129
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 127
Controlling automatically ...............1 32
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 131
Defrosting the windows ................. 134
Defrosting the windshield .............. 133
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 125
General notes ................................ 125
Indicator lamp ................................ 132
Ionization ....................................... 135
Maximum cooling .......................... 134
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 131
Overview of systems ......................1 25
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 135
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 132
Rear control panel ......................... 127
Rear control panel (3-zone auto-
matic climate control with addi-
tional rear-compa
rtment climate
control) .......................................... 129
Refrigerant ..................................... 391
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 392
Setting the air distribution ............. 133
Setting the air vents ......................1 36
Setting the airflow ......................... 133
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 132
Setting the temperature ................ 132
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 135
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 135
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 134
Index7

Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package)Function/notes ............................. 220
Off-road drive program .................. 220
Offroad Plus drive program ............ 221
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the Off-Road Engineering package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 223
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 218
DSR ............................................... 218
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 221
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 70
Off-road ABS .................................... 67
Off-road ESP
®.................................. 71
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 220
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 245
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 245
Assistance menu ........................... 241
Audio menu ................................... 239
Convenience submenu .................. 244
Display messages .......................... 248
Displaying a service message ........ 329
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 181
Factory settings submenu ............. 245
Important safety notes .................. 233
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 243
Lighting submenu .......................... 243
Menu overview .............................. 236
Message memory .......................... 248
Navigation menu ............................ 237
On and Offroad menu .................... 245
Operation ....................................... 234
RACETIMER ................................... 246
Service menu ................................. 242
Settings menu ............................... 243
Standard display ............................ 236
Telephone menu ............................ 240
Trip menu ...................................... 236
Vehicle submenu ........................... 244
Video DVD operation ..................... 239
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30 Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 26
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ...........233
O

verhead control panel ...................... 42
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 65
P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 385
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 332
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 92
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 95
Operating ......................................... 94
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Reversing feature ............................. 93
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 161
Parking brake ................................ 162
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 112
Rear view camera .......................... 199
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Pilot .................................. 195
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 194
Driving system ............................... 192
Function/notes ............................. 192
Important safety notes .................. 192
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 195
16Index

Rear seatsAdjusting ....................................... 101
Display message ............................ 277
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 334
Display in the multimedia system .. 200
Function/notes ............................. 199
Switching on/off ........................... 200
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 135
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 124
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 110
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 112
Reflective safety jacket .................... 338
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 391
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Important safety notes .................. 155
Refueling process .......................... 156
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 321
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 120
High-beam headlamps ................... 121
Important safety notes .................. 120
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 121
Low-beam headlamps .................... 121
Overview of bulb types .................. 120
Turn signals (front) ......................... 122
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Rescue card ......................................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 263
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 135
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 256
Introduction ..................................... 44 Warning lamp ................................. 287
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 93
Roller sunblinds ............................... 95
Side windows ................................... 89
Sliding sunroof ................................. 93
Tailgate ............................................ 85
Reversing lamps (
display mes-
sage) ................................................... 260
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 94
Rear side windows ......................... 310
Roof carrier ........................................ 308
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 337
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 392
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 237
Route guidance active ...................... 238
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 298
Inserting/removing ........................ 298
Removing ....................................... 298
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
Selecting ........................................ 239
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 97
18Index

Seat beltsAdjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................4 8
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 336
Correct usage .................................. 47
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Introduction .....................................4 5
Releasin g ......................................... 48
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 244
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 106
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 99
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 114
Cleaning the cover ......................... 336
Entry position (3rd row of seats) .... 103
Exit position (3rd row of seats) ...... 104
Folding down/up (third row of
seats) ............................................. 101
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward electrically ........................ 105
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually ........................... 103
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 303
Important safety notes .................... 97
Overview .......................................... 97
Seat heating problem .................... 108
Seat ventilation problem ................ 108
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 106
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 107
Section
Sliding sunroof ................................. 92
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 336
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 334
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 242 Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 390
Coolant (engine) ............................ 390
DEF special add
itives ..................... 389
Engine oil ....................................... 389
Fuel ................................................ 387
Important safety notes .................. 386
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 391
Washer fluid ................................... 391
Setting the air distribution ............... 133
Setting the airflow ............................ 133
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 245
On-board computer ....................... 243
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 246
Side impact air bag ............................. 51
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 260
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 333
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature .......... 90
Hinged side windows ....................... 89
Important safety information ........... 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Overview .......................................... 88
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 91
Reversing feature ............................. 89
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 92
Index19

Opening/closing .............................. 93
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Resetting ......................................... 94
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 80
Changing the programming .............7 9
Checking the battery ...................... .80
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Convenience opening feature .......... 90
Dis play message ............................ 278
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .77
Important safety notes .................... 77
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 79
Loss .................................................8 1
Mechanical key ................................ 79
Overview .......................................... 77
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 140
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 142
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
Snow chains
Information .................................... 356
Sockets
Center console .............................. 312
General notes ................................ 312
Luggage compartment ...................3 13
Rear compartment ......................... 312
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 293
Special seat belt retractor .................. 60
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 237
In the Instru
ment cluster ................. 37
Segments ...................................... 233
Selecting the display unit ...............2 43
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 260
Switching on/off ........................... 116 Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 141
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Steering
Display message ............................ 277
Steering Pilot
Activating/deactivating ................. 241
Display message ............................ 271
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 109
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 108
Button overview ............................... 38
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 234
Cleaning ......................................... 336
Important safety notes .................. 108
Steering wheel heating .................. 109
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 109
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 152
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 246
Stowage areas ................................... 300
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 301
Center console .............................. 302
Center console (rear) ..................... 302
Cup holders ................................... 308
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 302
Glove box ....................................... 301
Important safety information ......... 300
Stowage net ................................... 302
Stowage net ....................................... 302
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 356
Sun visor ............................................ 310
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 188
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 191
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 246
20Index

Protecting the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you
to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or
re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
tal rules and regulations when disposing of
materials. In this way you will help to protect the
environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts27
Introduction
Z

Overhead control panel
FunctionPage
:pSwitches the left-hand
reading lamp on/off119
;c Switches the front inte-
rior lighting on119
=u Switches the rear inte-
rior lighting on or off119
?| Switches the front inte-
rior lighting/automatic inte-
rior lighting control off
120
Ap Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off119
B3 Opens/closes the pan-
orama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and roller sun-
blinds
94
FunctionPage
CEyeglasses compartment302
DF Breakdown assistance
call button (mbrace system)316
EG SOS button (mbrace
system)315
Fï Info call button
(mbrace system)317
GRear-view mirror110
HButtons for the garage door
opener323
IMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System
1
1The Voice Control System is only available in combination with COMAND. Please observe the separate oper-
ating instructions.
42Overhead control panel
At a glance

The driver's knee bag offers additional thigh,
knee and lower leg protection for the occupant
in the driver's seat.
Side impact air bags
GWARNING
Unsuitable seat covers can obstruct or pre-
vent deployment of the air bags integrated
into the seats. Consequently, the air bags
cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do. In addition, the operation of
the occupant classification system (OCS)
could be adversely affected. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
You should only use seat covers that have
been approved for the respective seat by
Mercedes-Benz.
Front side impact air bags :and second row
rear side impact air bags ;deploy next to the
outer bolster of the seat backrest.
When deployed, the side impact air bag offers
additional thorax protection. It also offers addi-
tional pelvis protection for occupants in the
front seats. However, it does not protect the:
RHead
RNeck
RArms
If the restraint system control unit detects a side impact, the side impact air bag is deployed on
the side on which the impact occurs.
The side impact air bag on the front-passenger
side deploys under the following conditions:
Rthe OCS system detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied or
Rthe seat belt buckle tongue is engaged in the
belt buckle of the front-passenger seat If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle,
the side impact air bag on the front-passenger
side deploys if an appropriate accident situation
occurs. In this case, deployment is independent
of whether the front-passenger seat is occupied
or not.
Window curtain air bags
Window curtain air bags
:are integrated into
the side of the roof frame and deploy in the area extending from the front door (A-pillar) to the
rear side window (D-pillar).
When deployed, the window curtain air bag
enhances the level of protection for the head.
However, it does not protect the chest or arms.
If the restraint system control unit detects a side impact, the window curtain air bag is deployed
on the side on which the impact occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt, a window curtain air bag may be
deployed in other accident situations
(
Ypage 56).
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Introduction
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) cat-
egorizes the person in the front-passenger seat. Depending on that result, the front-passenger
front air bag is either enabled or deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
Rthe side impact air bag
Rthe window curtain air bag
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices
Occupant safety51
Safety
Z

In the following situation, the side impact air bag
and the Emergency Tensioning Device are deac-
tivated:
ROCS has not categorized the person on the
front-passenger seat as an adult or a person
of corresponding stature and
Rthe seat belt buckle tongue of the seat belt is
not inserted into the front-passenger seat belt
buckle
Requirements
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
Rwith the seat belt fastened correctly
Rin an almost upright position with their back
against the seat backrest
Rwith their feet resting on the floor, if possible
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce a false classifica-
tion, e.g. because the front passenger:
Rtransfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest
Rsits in such a way that their weight is raised
from the seat cushion
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be
sure to observe the correct positioning of the
child restraint system. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. a
cushion. The entire base of the child restraint
system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must lie as
flat as possible against the backrest of the front-
passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be subjected to a load by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function
correctly. Always observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS)
:PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
;PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated or
enabled.
XPress the Start/Stop button once or twice, or turn the SmartKey to position 1or2 in the
ignition lock.
The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simul-
taneously for approximately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, subsequently both indicator lamps are
off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the
front-passenger front air bag is able to deploy
in the event of an accident.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
then not be deployed in the event of an acci-
dent.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
front air bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
If the status of the front-passenger front air bag
changes while the vehicle is in motion, an air bag
display message appears in the instrument clus-
ter (
Ypage 258). When the front-passenger
seat is occupied, always pay attention to the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp. Be
aware of the status of the front-passenger front
air bag both before and during the journey.
52Occupant safety
Safety