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Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 22 At a glance
........................................... 31 Safety
................................................... 43 Opening and closing
...........................83 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..109 Lights and windshield wipers
..........137 Climate control
................................. 151 Driving and parking
..........................169 On-board computer and displays
....247 Stowage and features
......................315 Maintenance and care
......................347 Breakdown assistance
.....................363 Wheels and tires
............................... 383 Technical data
................................... 421 Contents
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Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrest
Stowage compartment ..................318
Ashtray ............................................... 326
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 258
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 259
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........352
Hiding a service message ..............352
Notes ............................................. 352
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 353
Service message ............................ 352
Special service requirements ......... 353
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................81
Function .......................................... .81
Switching off the alarm ....................81
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................261
Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes ............................. 234
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 282
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 176
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................175
Automatic headlamp mode ..............138
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............183
Changing gea r............................... 182
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................179
Display message ............................ 297
Driving tips .................................... 182
Emergency running mode ..............187
Engaging drive position .................. 180 Engaging neutral
............................ 180
Engaging park position
automatically ................................. 179
Engaging reverse gear ...................179
Engaging the park position ............179
Kickdown ....................................... 182
Manual drive program ....................184
Manual drive program (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 185
Overview ........................................ 179
Problem (malfunction) ...................187
Program selector button ................182
Pulling away ................................... 174
Starting the engine ........................174
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......183
Transmission position displa y........ 181
Transmission positions ..................181
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 187 B
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................71
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 72
BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist Important safety notes ....................72
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 87
Important safety notes ....................87
Replacing ......................................... 87
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 371
Display message ............................ 285
Important safety notes ..................369
Jump starting ................................. 373
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt bag ................................................ 63
Belt force limiter Activation ......................................... 62
Function .......................................... .62
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System) Index
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Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 272
Notes ............................................. 426
Brake force distribution,
electronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 281
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 71
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................75
BAS .................................................. 71
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist .72
Brake fluid (notes) .........................426
Display message ............................ 266
EBD .................................................. 78
High-performance brake system ....197
Hill start assist ............................... 175
HOLD function ............................... 212
Important safety notes ..................196
Maintenance .................................. 196
Parking brake ................................ 192
Riding tips ...................................... 196
Warning lamp ................................. 303
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering wheel .........249 C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 358
Carpets .......................................... 361
Car wash ........................................ 354
Display ........................................... 359
Exhaust pipe .................................. 359
Exterior lights ................................ 357Gear or selector lever
....................360
Interior ........................................... 359
Matte finish ................................... 356
Night View Assist Plus ...................359
Notes ............................................. 353
Paint .............................................. 356
Plastic trim .................................... 360
Power washer ................................ 355
Rear view camera .......................... 358
Roof lining ...................................... 361
Seat belt ........................................ 361
Seat cover ..................................... 361
Sensors ......................................... 358
Steering wheel ............................... 360
Trim pieces .................................... 360
Washing by hand ........................... 355
Wheels ........................................... 356
Windows ........................................ 357
Wiper blades .................................. 357
Wooden trim .................................. 360
Car key
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 354
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 256
Center console Overview .......................................... 37
Stowage space .............................. 317
Center console in the rear
compartment
Stowage compartment ..................319
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........85
Chauffeur mode
Display message ............................ 299
Fully reclined position ....................121
General notes ................................ 117
Installing the head restraint ...........119
Moving front-passenger seat into
the chauffeur position .................... 118
Moving the front-passenger seat
into the normal position ................. 120
Removing the head restraint .......... 119
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................69
Rear doors ....................................... 696
Index

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System)
........................................... 76
Important safety information ...........70
Overview .......................................... 70
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .78
STEER CONTROL ............................. 80
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 230
Active Blind Spot Assist .................240
Active Body Control .......................214
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............243
Active Parking Assist .....................221
AIRMATIC ...................................... 216
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................234
Cruise control ................................ 199
Display message ............................ 287
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 201
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist ............................................. 210
Driving Assistance package ...........240
HOLD function ............................... 212
Night View Assist Plus ...................236
PARKTRONIC ................................. 218
Rear view camera .......................... 226
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes .....................197
Automatic transmission .................182
Brakes ........................................... 196
Break-in period .............................. 170
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 208
Downhill gradient ........................... 196
Drinking and driving .......................194
Driving abroad ............................... 138
Driving in winter ............................ .198
Driving on flooded roads ................198
Driving on wet roads ......................198
Exhaust check ............................... 194
Fuel ................................................ 194
General .......................................... 193
Hydroplaning ................................. 198
Icy road surfaces ........................... 198
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 196
Snow chains .................................. 387
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 138
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) .....170
Wet road surface ........................... 196DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....256 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/notes ............................. 129
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 129
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 269
Function/notes ................................ 78
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 195
On-board computer .......................251
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................176
Automatic engine switch-off ..........175
Climate control .............................. 155
Deactivating/activating .................177
General information .......................175
Important safety notes ..................175
Introduction ................................... 175
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an
accident ........................................... 57
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 92
Trunk ............................................... 98
Vehicle ............................................. 92
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .62
Safety guideline s............................. 45
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 308
Display message ............................ 283
ECO start/stop function ................175
Engine number ............................... 423
Irregular running ............................ 178
Jump-starting ................................. 373
Starting problems ..........................178
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 174 Index
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Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis
....................................... 339
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............338
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 86
Inserting .......................................... 87
Locking vehicle ................................ 93
Removing ......................................... 86
Unlocking the driver's door ..............92
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) .........................256
Memory function In the rear compartment ................134
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 133
Storing settings (rear
compartment) ................................ 135
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 230
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..........71
Active Blind Spot Assist .................240
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............243
Active Parking Assist .....................221
Attention Assist ............................. 234
BAS (Brake Assist) ...........................71
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist ..................72
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....73
Crosswind driving assistance
(vehicles with Magic Body Control )214
Crosswind driving assistance
(vehicles without MAGIC BODY
CONTROL) ....................................... 77
Cruise control ................................ 199
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 201
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist ............................................. 210
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .76
General notes ................................ 199
Magic Body Control .......................213
Night View Assist Plus ...................236
PARKTRONIC ................................. 218
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection) .......................56
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .78PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) ..............56
Rear view camera .......................... 226
ROAD SURFACE SCAN ..................215
Seat belt buckle extender ................61
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 265
Messages see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 357
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............257
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 86
MOExtended tires .............................. 365
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................412
Mounting a new wheel ...................411
Preparing the vehicle .....................408
Raising the vehicle .........................409
Removing a wheel ..........................411
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 408
MP3
Operation ....................................... 256
Multicontour seat .............................. 124
Multifunction display Function/notes ............................. 250
Permanent displa y......................... 263
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .249
Overview .......................................... 35 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............252
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating .................238
Cleaning ......................................... 359
Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ............................. 236 Index
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Important safety notes
..................423
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 428
Washer fluid .................................. .427
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........263
On-board computer .......................259
SETUP (on-board computer) .............264
Side impact air bag .............................49
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 282
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 357
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Convenience opening feature ........100
Important safety information ...........99
Opening/closing .............................. 99
Problem (malfunction) ...................102
Resetting ....................................... 101
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................87
Changing the programming .............86
Checking the battery .......................87
Convenience closing feature .......... 101
Convenience opening feature ........100
Display message ............................ 300
Door central locking/unlocking .......85
Important safety notes ....................84
Loss ................................................. 89
Mechanical key ................................ 86
Overview .......................................... 84
Positions (ignition lock) .................171
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
Starting the engine ........................174
Snow chains ...................................... 387
Sockets Center console .............................. 328
General notes ................................ 328
Rear compartment .........................328
Trunk ............................................. 329
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat belt retractor .................. 66
Speed, controlling see Cruise control Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................263
Digital ............................................ 252
In the Instrument cluster .................33
Selecting the unit of measurement 262
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 276
Introduction ..................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 307
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 282
Switching on/off ........................... 139
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................174
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 173
STEER CONTROL .................................. 80
Steering Warning lamps ............................... 313
Steering (display message) ..............299
Steering Assist (DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message ............................ 293
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ...................127
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 249
Cleaning ......................................... 360
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature .............129
Important safety notes ..................127
Paddle shifters ............................... 183
Steering wheel heating ..................128
Storing settings (memory function) 133
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................129
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........183
Stowage areas ................................... 316
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 318
Center console .............................. 317
Center console in rear
compartment ................................. 319 Index
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Opening/closing (automatically
from outside)
................................... 94
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) ....................95
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 94
Power closing .................................. 92
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 298
Obstacle recognition ........................93
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Opening dimensions ......................429
Trunk load (maximum) ......................429
Turn signals Display message ............................ 280
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Two-way radio
Windshield (infrared reflective) ......345
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................92
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 91V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........324
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 297
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings ..........................259
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 395
Locking (in an emergency) ...............93
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 85
Lowering ........................................ 412
Maintenance .................................... 24
Operating safety .............................. 25
Parking for a long period ................ 193
Pulling away ................................... 174
Raising ........................................... 409
Reporting problems .........................27Securing from rolling away
............408
Towing away .................................. 376
Transporting .................................. 378
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........92
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................85
Vehicle data ................................... 429
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum )..................... 429
Trunk load (maximum )................... 429
Vehicle dimensions ...........................429
Vehicle emergency locking ................93
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............422
Vehicle level Active Body Control (ABC) .............214
Display message .................... 287, 288
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 364
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 256
VIN ...................................................... 422 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 304
Brakes ........................................... 303
Check Engine ................................. 308
Coolant .......................................... 309
Distance warning ........................... 311
ESP ®
.............................................. 305
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 306
Fuel tank ........................................ 308
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 307
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................51
Reserve fuel ................................... 308
Seat belt ........................................ 302
SRS ................................................ 307
Steering ......................................... 313
Tire pressure monitor ....................312
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 300
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires 20
Index

If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well as any required
repairs carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a
risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other
networked components. In particular,
systems relevant to safety could also be
affected. As a result, these may no longer
function as intended and/or jeopardize the
operating safety of the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of an accident and injury. Introduction
25 Z

Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
This vehicle is capable of recording diagnostic
information relating to vehicle operation,
malfunctions, and user settings. This may
include information about the performance or
status of various systems, including but not
limited to, engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems, that is stored and can be read out
with suitable devices, particularly when the
vehicle is serviced. The data obtained is used
to properly diagnose and service your vehicle
or to further optimize and develop vehicle
functions. COMAND/mbrace
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain
situations, and the location of the vehicle may
be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace
system.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace
Terms and Conditions. Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as during air bag deployment
or when hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
R how various systems in your vehicle are
operating
R whether or not the driver and passenger
seat belts are fastened
R how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
R how fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and
no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, can
combine the EDR data with the type of
personal identification data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer, other parties that
have the special equipment, such as law
enforcement, can read the information by
accessing the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal
matters as a tool in accident reconstruction,
accident claims, and vehicle safety. Since the
Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to
extract data from the EDR is commercially
available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all
liability arising from the extraction of this
information by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz
personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or,
if the vehicle is leased, without the consent 28
Introduction

Dashboard
........................................... 32
Instrument cluster ..............................33
Multifunction steering wheel .............35
Center console .................................... 37
Overhead control panel ......................39
Door control panel .............................. 40
Rear seats ............................................ 41 31At a glance