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Displays and operating .................. 189
Function/notes ............................. 188
Important safety notes .................. 188
Selecting displays .......................... 200
Setting the position ....................... 200
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 103
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 107
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 105
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 106
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Hill start assist .................................. 124
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 155
Activation conditions ..................... 155
Deactivating ................................... 155
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ............................. 154
General notes ................................ 154
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Hood
Closing ........................................... 274
Display message ............................ 229
Important safety notes .................. 273
Opening ......................................... 273
Horn ...................................................... 33
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 144
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 71
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 239
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 274
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 186
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 108
Control ........................................... 108
Manual control ............................... 108
Overview ........................................ 108
Reading lamp ................................. 108
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
J
Jack Using ............................................. 323
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 295
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 121
Start/Stop button .......................... 121
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 73
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Deactivation ..................................... 73
Locking ............................................ 73
Start function ................................... 74
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 131
Knee bag .............................................. 48
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 59
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 215
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Cockpit
FunctionPage
0043Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers132
0044Combination switch105
0087Horn
0085Instrument cluster34
0083DIRECT SELECT lever128
0084Overhead control panel38
006BControl panel for:
00CALowering the rear seat
head restraints94
0094 Extending/retracting
the rear window roller sun-
blind
258
Moves the seat-belt extender
forwards44
PASSENGER AIRBAG indica-
tor lamps42
Adjusting the brightness of
the instrument lighting and
the multimedia system dis-
play
006CClimate control systems111
FunctionPage
006DIgnition lock121
Start/Stop button121
006EAdjusts the steering wheel98
Steering wheel heating98
006FCruise control lever146
0070Electric parking brake139
0071Diagnostics connection29
0072Opens the hood273
0073Light switch104
0074Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot153
Switching on Active Lane
Keeping Assist183
Deactivating PARKTRONIC160
Switching on the 360° cam-
era171
Activating Night View Assist177
Switching on the head-up
display188
Cockpit33
At a glance

Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
XTo activate with the SmartKey:remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XTo activate with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: switch the ignition off
and open the driver's door.
XTo deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone
can start the engine if a valid SmartKey has been
left inside the vehicle.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated when
you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys-
tem is not operational. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
XTo arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 0043flashes. The alarm system
is armed after approximately ten seconds.
XTo disarm: unlock the vehicle with the Smart-
Key or KEYLESS-GO.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle. A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe trunk lid
Rthe hood
XTo stop the alarm with the SmartKey:
press the
0036or0037 button on the Smart-
Key.
The alarm is stopped.
or
XRemove the Start/Stop button from the igni-
tion lock.
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is stopped.
XTo stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is stopped.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the vehi- cle.
The alarm is stopped.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you close
the open door that triggered it, for example.
iIf the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call sys-
tem automatically notifies the Customer
Assistance Center. This is done either by text message or data connection.
The emergency call system sends a message
or establishes a data connection provided
that:
Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace service.
Rthe mbrace service has been activated
properly.
Rthe necessary mobile phone network is
available.
Protection against theft71
Safety
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shield wipers may be activated inadvertently.
This could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch off
the windshield wipers in dry weather.
0047003F Windshield wiper off
00480062Intermittent wiping, normal
00490063Intermittent wiping, frequent
004A00AAContinuous wipe, slow
004B00A9Continuous wipe, fast
008400D3Single wipe
00D4 Wipe with washer fluid
XSwitch on the ignition.
XTurn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the 0063or0062 position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically according
to the intensity of the rain. In the 0063position,
the rain sensor is more sensitive than in the
0062 position, causing the windshield wiper to
wipe more frequently.
The washer fluid is fed through the wiper blades;
when the screen is wiped with washer fluid
00D4, the water is emitted directly from the
blades.
If you push and hold the combination switch
beyond the point of resistance in direction of
arrow 0084, the manual wash program is activa-
ted. If you push and hold the combination switch
briefly beyond the point of resistance in direc-
tion of arrow 0084, the automatic wash program is
activated.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will
no longer be wiped properly. This could prevent
you from observing the traffic conditions.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make
sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the
wiper.
!Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade
and it falls onto the windshield, the windshield
may be damaged by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
!Always position the windshield wiper arms
vertically before folding them away from the
windshield. By doing so, you will avoid dam-
age to the hood.
Replacing the wiper blades
Moving the wiper arms to a vertical posi-
tion
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove your foot from the brake pedal.
XSet the windshield wiper to the 00AAposition
on the combination switch.
XPress the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windshield wiper starts.
XWhen the wiper arms are vertical to the hood,
press the Start/Stop button.
XFold the wiper arm away from the windshield.
Windshield wipers109
Lights and windshield wipers
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In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
Rkeep the air inlet between the windshield and
the hood free of blockages, such as ice, snow
or leaves.
Rnever cover the air vents or air intake grilles in
the vehicle interior.
Setting the air vents
Air vents are located:
Ron the left and right-hand side of the dash-
board
Rin the middle of the dashboard
Rin the front head restraints
Rin the glove box
Rin the rear-compartment center console
Example: side air vent
0043Side window defroster vent
0044Side air vent
0087Control for left side air vent
XTo open/close: press control0087.
The control pops out.
XTurn control 0087counter-clockwise or clock-
wise.
XTo adjust the air direction: hold side air
vent 0044by the middle fin and move it up or
down or to the left or right.
Adjust the rear air vents and the air vent in the
glove box; see Digital Operator's Manual.
Setting the air vents119
Climate control
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Also make sure that:
Rthe fuel tank is sufficiently filled
Rthe starter battery is sufficiently charged
GWARNING
Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the
engine is started unintentionally during ser-
vice or maintenance work. There is a risk of
injury.
Always secure the engine against uninten-
tional starting before carrying out mainte-
nance or repair work.
Make sure that the engine cannot be started via
your smartphone before carrying out mainte-
nance or repairs. You can prevent an engine
start via your smartphone, for example, if you:
Rswitch on the hazard warning lamps
Rdo not lock the doors
Ropen the hood
Pulling away
General notes
GWARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
Depress the accelerator carefully when pulling
away.
The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled
away. The locking knobs in the doors drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at any
time.
You can also deactivate the automatic locking
feature (
Ypage 79).
It is only possible to shift the transmission from
position Pto the desired position if you depress
the brake pedal. Only then is the parking lock
released.
If you do not depress the brake pedal, the
DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved but the
parking lock remains engaged.
iUpshifts take place at higher engine speeds
after a cold start. This helps the catalytic con-
verter to reach its operating temperature
more quickly.
Information on the automatic release of the
electric parking brake (
Ypage 140).
Hill start assist
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away for-
wards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It holds
the vehicle for a short time after you have
removed your foot from the brake pedal. This
gives you enough time to move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and to
depress it before the vehicle begins to roll.
GWARNING
After a short time, hill start assist will no lon-
ger brake your vehicle and it could roll away.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start
assist.
Hill start assist is not active if:
Ryou are pulling away on a level road or on a
downhill gradient.
Rthe transmission is in position 005C.
Rthe electric parking brake is applied.
RESP®is malfunctioning.
ECO start/stop function
Introduction
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is stopped
under certain conditions.
The engine starts automatically when the driver
wants to pull away again. The ECO start/stop
function thereby helps you to reduce the fuel
consumption and emissions of your vehicle.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and
you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
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automatically. The vehicle may begin moving.
There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes
0043ECO start/stop display
The ECO start/stop function is activated when- ever you switch on the engine using the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button.
If the engine has been switched off automati-
cally by the ECO start/stop function, the 00D6
ECO symbol is shown in the multifunction dis-
play.
The ECO start/stop function is only available in
drive program E(drive program Con Mercedes-
AMG vehicles).
Automatic engine switch-off
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill with the
transmission in 005Bor005C, the ECO start/stop
function switches off the engine automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is operational
when:
Rthe indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
Rthe outside temperature is within the range
that is suitable for the system.
Rthe engine is at normal operating tempera-
ture.
Rthe set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
Rthe battery is sufficiently charged.
Rthe system does not detect any moisture on
the windshield when the automatic climate
control is switched on
Rthe hood is closed.
Rthe driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
All of the vehicle's systems remain active when
the engine is stopped automatically.
The HOLD function can be activated if the
engine has been switched off automatically. It is
then not necessary to continue applying the
brakes during the automatic stop phase. When
you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine
starts automatically and the braking effect of
the HOLD function is deactivated.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the number of con-
secutive automatic engine switch-offs is unlimi-
ted.
All other models: automatic engine switch-off
can take place a maximum of four times in a r
ow
(initial switch-off, then three subsequent switch-
offs).
Automatic engine start
The engine starts automatically if:
Ryou switch off the ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO button
Ryou switch to drive program Sor M
Rin transmission position 005Bor005C, the brake
pedal is released and the HOLD function is not
active
Ryou depress the accelerator pedal
Ryou engage reverse gear 005E
Ryou move the transmission out of position 005D
Ryou unfasten your seat belt or open the driv-
er's door
Rthe vehicle starts to roll
Rthe brake system requires this
Rthe temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range
Rthe system detects moisture on the wind-
shield when the automatic climate control is
switched on
Rthe battery's condition of charge is too low
Shifting the transmission to position 005Ddoes
not start the engine.
Driving125
Driving and parking
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Coolant temperature gauge
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
!A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature is above 257 ‡
(125 †) do not drive any further. The engine
will otherwise be damaged.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the lower
section of the tachometer (
Ypage 34).
Under normal operating conditions and with the
specified coolant level, the coolant temperature
may rise to 255 ‡ (124 †).
Operating the on-board computer
0043Instrument cluster with multifunction dis-
play
0044Right control panel
0087Left control panel
XTo activate the on-board computer: turn
the SmartKey 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.
Left control panel
00E2ROpens the menu list
0063
0064Press briefly:
RScrolls in lists
RSelects a menu or function
RIn the
RadioorMediamenu:
opens the track or station list and
selects a station, an audio track or
a video scene
RIn the Telephonemenu: switches
to the phone book and selects a
name or a telephone number
0063
0064Press and hold:
RScrolls quickly through all lists
RIn the RadioorMediamenu:
selects a station, audio track or
video scene using rapid scrolling
RIn the Telephonemenu: starts
rapid scrolling if the phone book is
open
0076RIn all menus: confirms the selected
entry in the list
RIn the RadioorMediamenu:
opens the list of available radio
sources or media
RIn the Telephonemenu: switches
to the phone book and starts dial-
ing the selected number
00E1RSwitches off the Voice Control
System (see the separate operat-
ing instructions)
0038Press briefly:
RBack
RIn the RadioorMediamenu: dese-
lects the track or station list or list
of available radio sources or media
RHides display messages
RExits the telephone book/redial
memory
0038Press and hold:
RCalls up the standard display in the
Tripmenu
Displays and operation187
On-board computer and displays
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Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
00BD
CheckCoolantLevelSee Operator's Man‐ual
The coolant level is too low.
!Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
XAdd coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Ypage 277).
If you have to add coolant frequently:
XContact a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine cooling
system checked.
00ACThe fan motor is malfunctioning.
XAt coolant temperatures below 257 ‡(125 †), drive to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop.
XAvoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain and stop-and-go traffic.
00AC
Coolant Too HotStop Vehicle TurnEngine Off
The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch
fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns which
can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, pay- ing attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 137).
XWait until the engine has cooled down.
XMake sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked,e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
XDo not start the engine again until the display message goes out and
the coolant temperature is below 257 ‡ (125 †). Otherwise, the
engine could be damaged.
XPay attention to the coolant temperature gauge.
If the temperature increases again:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 255 ‡ (124 †).
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On-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
Auxiliary BatteryMalfunctionThe auxiliary battery for th etransmission is no longer bein gcharged.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
XUntilthen ,set th etransmission to position Pbefore you switch off
th eengine.
XBefor eleaving th evehicle, apply th eelectric parking brake.
0084The trunk lid is open .
XCloseth etrunk lid.
0083The hoo dis open . Awarning tone also sounds.
GWARNIN G
The open hoo dmay bloc kyour vie wwhen th evehicl eis in motion .
There is aris kof an accident.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 137).
XCloseth ehood.
0051At least on edoor is open . Awarning tone also sounds.
XClos eall th edoors.
006F
Loc kSea tBackrestFront Lef torFrontRightSea tBackrestNot Locked
The driver's or fron tpassenger's seat backrest is no tengaged. A
warning tone also sounds.
XPush th ebackrest bac kuntil it engages.
00CC
Power Steering Mal ‐function See Opera‐tor's Manual
The powersteering is malfunctioning .
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNIN G
You will need to use mor eforce to steer .
There is aris kof an accident.
XChec kwhether you are able to apply th eextr aforce required.
If you ar eabl eto steer safely:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
If you ar eunable to steer safely:
XDo no tdrive on .
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop .
Display messages229
On-board computer and displays
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