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4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 183
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 297
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .323
Function/notes .............................1 94
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 66
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 278
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 135
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 202
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Display message ............................ 247
Function/information .................... 204
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes ............................. 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Display message ............................ 246
Function/information .................... 206
Active multicontour seat .................. 112
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 187
Display message ............................ 247
Exiting a parking space .................. 189 Function/notes ............................. 186
Important safety notes .................. 186
Parking .......................................... 188
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 70
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 182
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ............................. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Additional speedometer ................... 225
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 374
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 270
Air bags
Belt bags .......................................... 46
Cushion air bags .............................. 50
Deployment ..................................... 55
Display message ............................ 239
Front air b
ag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 49
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Side impact air bag .......................... 50
Window curtain air bag .................... 50
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 143
Important safety notes .................. 143
Rear ............................................... 143
Setting ........................................... 143
Setting the center air vents ........... 143
Setting the side air vents ............... 143
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ............................. 182
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
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Tires ............................................... 252
Vehicle ...........................................254
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 266
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 69
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 172
Activation conditions ..................... 172
Cruise control lever ....................... 172
Deactivating ................................... 176
Display message ............................ 249
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 175
Driving tips ....................................1 76
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 173
Function/notes .............................1 71
Important safety notes .................. 171
Setting a speed .............................. 174
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 175
Stopping ........................................ 174
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 177
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............8 4
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .77
Control panel .................................. .40
Display message ............................ 256
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Power closing .................................. 84
Drinking and driving ......................... 165
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 156
Manual ........................................... 157
Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 158
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 226
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 319
Driving Ass
istance package
............. 204Driving on flooded roads
.................. 168
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 68
Distance warning function ............... 69
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 73
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 65
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 194
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 204
Active Body Control ABC ............... 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 206
Active Parking Assist ..................... 186
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 198
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display message ............................ 245
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 171
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 177
Driving Assistance package ........... 204
HOLD function ............................... 178
Night View Assist Plus ................... 200
PARKTRONIC ................................. 184
Rear view camera .......................... 190
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 199
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 168
Automatic transmission ................. 155
Brakes ........................................... 166
Break-in period .............................. 144
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 176
Downhill gradient ........................... 166
Drinking and driving ....................... 165
Driving in winter ............................. 168
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NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 215
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 202
Cleaning ......................................... 324
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes ............................. 200
Pedestrian and animal recogni-
tion ................................................ 201
Problem (malfunction) ................... 203
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 222
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 144
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 54
Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ............................... 53
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 48
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 42
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 42
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 57
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belt .......................................... 43
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51 Faults ............................................... 54
Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ............................... 53
Odometer ........................................... 214
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 226
Assistance graphic menu ............... 221
Assistance menu ........................... 221
Display messages .......................... 227
Displaying a service message ........ 318
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 175
Factory settings ............................. 226
Head-up display ............................. 212
Important safety notes .................. 210
Instrument cluster menu ............... 225
Lights menu ................................... 225
Media menu ................................... 218
Menu overview .............................. 214
Message memory .......................... 227
Navigation menu ............................ 215
Operation ....................................... 211
Radio menu ................................... 217
Service menu ................................. 221
Settings menu ............................... 221
Standard display ............................ 214
Telephone menu ............................ 219
Trip menu ...................................... 214
Video DVD operation ..................... 219
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Important safety notes .................... 29
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operatio n
Di

gital Operator's Manual ................ 25
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 27
Vehicle equipment ........................... 27
Outside temperature display ........... 210
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 65
P
Paint code number ............................ 370
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QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card .....................................3 1
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 30
Quick access for telephone
Sending DTMF tones ......................2 72
R
Radiator cover................................... 313
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 217
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 69
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 96
Reading lamp ..................................... 127
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ...........................................1 35
Setting the air distribution ............. 138
Setting the air vents ......................1 43
Setting the airflow ......................... 138
Setting the temperature ................ 137
Stowage compartment .................. 283
Rear Seat Entertainment System
AUX jacks ...................................... 280
AUX jacks CD/DVD drive .............. 279
Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 102
Adjusting a rear reclining seat ....... 102
Overview .......................................... 41
Setting the reclined position .......... 103
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 323
Displays in the COMAND display ... 191
Function/notes ............................. 190
Rear window blind ............................ 293
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Switching on/off ........................... 139 Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 117
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 118
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 375
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Important safety notes .................. 159
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 307
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 308
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 128
Reporting safety defects .................... 30
Rescue card ......................................... 31
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display mes sage ............................ 244
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arning lamp ................................. 264
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 140
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 237
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 95
Roller sunblinds ............................... 96
Side windows ................................... 91
Trunk lid ........................................... 85
ROAD SURFACE SCAN ....................... 181
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 28
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 96
Rear side windows ......................... 293
Rear window .................................. 293
Roller sunblind of the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
Operating (front roller sunblind) ....... 96
Operating (rear roller sunblind) ........ 97
Roof carrier ........................................ 289
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Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines)......................................... 326
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 376
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 278
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Selecting ........................................ 218
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Seat
Adjusting the front-passenger
seat from the driver's seat ............. 103
Adjusting the front-passenger
seat from the rear .......................... 104
Multicontour seat in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 112
Seat belt buckle extender
Display message ............................ 235
Seat belt extender
Function/notes ................................ 47
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
Cleaning ......................................... 325
Correct usage .................................. 45
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 43
Releasing ......................................... 47
Seat belt extender ........................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47 Seating
Seating comfort package ............... 112
Seating comfort package ................. 112
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 112
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (rear compartment) ........ 102
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 109
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 120
Chauffeur mode ............................. 106
Cleaning the cover ......................... 325
Correct driver's seat position ........ 100
Display message ............................ 256
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system ............. 116
Important safety notes .................. 100
Seat heating .................................. 112
Se

at heating problem .................... 114
Seat ventilation .............................. 113
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 112
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 113
Section
Wheels and tires ............................ 343
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 288
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 325
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 323
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 221
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 374
Coolant (engine) ............................ 374
Engine oil ....................................... 373
Fuel ................................................ 372
Important safety notes .................. 371
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 375
Washer fluid ................................... 375
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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
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systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro-
vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts (
Ypage 370).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Bear in mind
that your vehicle may not feature all functions
described here. This also applies to safety-
relevant systems and functions. The equip-
ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Book-
let are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in
accordance with the warranty terms and condi-
tions in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
REmission System Warranty
REmission Performance Warranty
RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System War-
ranty
RState warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
warranties. These are available at any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iShould you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replace-
ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor-
nia
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a reason-
able number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service
facilities fail to fix one or more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are
covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first,
a reasonable number of repair attempts is pre-
sumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more
of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause
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Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
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.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb, speed bumps or a pothole in the road
Ra heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the strain they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaustsystem, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the two following two conditions: 1)
These devices may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and 2) These devices must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may
not cause interference, and (2) These devices
must accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation of
the device."
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The following text is reproduced as required of
all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of
1966.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order
a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go tohttp://
www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
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 contra-
ventions against these instructions is not cov-
ered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War-
ranty.
QR codes for the rescue card
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate res-
cue card for your vehicle. The current rescue
card contains the most important information
about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the
routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data storage
A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
Rthe vehicle's operating state
Rincidents
Rmalfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
Roperating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels
Rthe vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, deceleration in move-
ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
Rmalfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
Rvehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems
Rambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
Rassist in recognizing and rectifying malfunc-
tions and defects
Ranalyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
Roptimize vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memory
and malfunction data memory.
Services include, for example:
Rrepair services
Rservice processes
Rwarranties
Rquality assurance
The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser-
vice network (including the manufacturer) using special diagnostic testers. More detailed infor-
mation is obtained from it, if required.
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After a malfunction has been rectified, the infor-
mation is deleted from the malfunction memory
or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are con-
ceivable in which this technical data, in connec-
tion with other information (if necessary, under
consultation with an authorized expert), could
be traced to a person.
Examples include:
Raccident reports
Rdamage to the vehicle
Rwitness statements
Further additional functions that have been con- tractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi-
cle as well. The additional functions include, for
example, vehicle location in case of an emer-
gency.
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 sit-
uations, and the location of the vehicle may be
compiled through COMAND or the mbrace sys-
tem.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual or the Digital Owners
Manual and/or the mbrace Terms and Condi-
tions.
Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deploy-
ment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems
performed. 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:
RHow various systems in your vehicle were
operating
RWhether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened
RHow far (if at all) the driver was depressing theaccelerator and/or brake pedal and
RHow fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR
under normal driving conditions and no personal
data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash location)
are recorde d. Ho
wever, other parties, such as
law enforcement could combine the EDR data
with the type of personally identifying data rou-
tinely acquired during a crash investigation.
Access to the vehicle and/or the EDR is needed
to read data that is recorded by an EDR, and
special equipment is required. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing the
vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat- ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci-
dent 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 of the
lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law enforce- ment; by federal, state or local government; in
connection with or arising out of litigation involv-
ing MBUSA or its subsid
iaries and affiliates; or,
as required by law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the
Restraint System Module. Tampering with, alter-
ing, modifying or removing the EDR component
may result in a malfunction of the Restraint Sys-
tem Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted.
This means that in the event of such conflict, the
federal regulation governs. As of February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.
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Introduction