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Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................25
Introduction .......................................... .25
Operation ............................................... 25
Introduction ......................................... 26
Protecting the environment ...................2 6
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .26
Operator's Manual ................................. 27
Service and vehicle operation ................2 7
Operating safety .................................... 29
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 1
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 31
Information on copyright ....................... 33
At a glance ........................................... 34
Cockpit .................................................. 34
Instrument cluster ................................. 35
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 36
Center console ...................................... 38
Overhead control panel .........................3 9
Door control panel ................................. 40
Rear seats ............................................. 41
Safety ................................................... 42
Panic alarm ............................................ 42
Occupant safety .................................... 42
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 65
Driving safety systems ........................... 65
Protection against theft .........................7 5
Opening and closing...........................77
SmartKey ............................................... 77
Doors ..................................................... 83
Trunk ..................................................... 85
Side windows ......................................... 90
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 94
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..100
Correct driver's seat position .............. 100
Seats ................................................... 100 Steering wheel ....................................
.115
Mirrors ................................................. 117
Memory function ................................. 120
Memory function in the rear compart-
ment .................................................... 121
Lights and windshield wipers ..........124
Exterior lighting ................................... 124
Interior lighting ....................................1 27
Replacing bulbs ................................... 128
Windshield wipers ................................ 128
Climate control ................................. 132
Overview of climate control systems ... 132
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 135
Setting the air vents ............................ 143
Driving and parking ..........................144
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 144
Driving ................................................. 144
Automatic transmission ....................... 152
Refueling ............................................. 159
Parking ................................................ 162
Driving tips .......................................... 164
Driving systems ................................... 169
On-board computer and displays ....210
Important safety notes ........................ 210
Displays and operation ........................ 210
Menus and submenus ......................... 214
Display messages ................................ 227
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 258
Multimedia system ...........................269
General notes ...................................... 269
Important safety notes ........................ 269
Function restrictions ............................ 269
Operating system ................................ 270
Stowage and features ......................281
Stowage areas ..................................... 281
Features .............................................. 290
2Contents

Replacing........................................ .80
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 334
Display message ............................ 243
Important safety notes .................. 332
Jump starting ................................. 335
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt bag ................................................ 46
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 278
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 277
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Telephony ...................................... 277
Box (trunk) ......................................... 287
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 233
Notes ............................................. 374
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS .................................................. 66
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 374
Display message ............................ 228
EBD .................................................. 73
High-performance brake system .... 168
Hill start assist ............................... 148
HOLD function ............................... 178
Important safety notes .................. 166
Maintenance .................................. 167
Parking brake ................................ 163
Riding tips ...................................... 166
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 327 see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 36
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 211
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 27
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 274
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 274
Camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 323
Car wash ........................................ 319
Carpets .......................................... 326
Display ........................................... 324
Exhaust pipe .................................. 323
Exterior lights ................................ 322
General notes ................................ 319
Interior ........................................... 324
Matte finish ................................... 321
Night View Assist Plus ................... 324
Paint .............................................. 321
Plastic trim .................................... 324
Power washer ................................ 320
Rear view camera .......................... 323
Roof lining ...................................... 326
Seat belt ........................................ 325
Seat cover ..................................... 325
Selector lever ................................ 325
Sensors ......................................... 323
Steering wheel ............................... 325
Trim pieces .................................... 325
Washing by hand ........................... 320
Wheels ........................................... 322
Windows ........................................ 322
Wiper blades .................................. 322
6Index

Driving on flooded roads ................ 168
Driving on wet roads ...................... 168
Exhaust check ............................... 165
Fuel ................................................ 165
General .......................................... 164
Hydroplaning ................................. 168
Icy road surfaces ........................... 168
Important safety notes .................. 144
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 167
Snow chains .................................. 345
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 166
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 144
Wet road surface ........................... 167
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 219
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ............................. 116
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 117
Function/notes ............................. 116
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 287
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ................................ 73
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 165
On-board computer ....................... 214
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 149
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 149
Deactivating/activating ................. 150
General information ....................... 149
Important safety notes .................. 149
Introduction ................................... 148
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84 Trunk ............................................... 90
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 55
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 27
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 264
Display message ............................ 242
ECO start/stop function ................ 148
Engine number ............................... 371
Irregular running ............................ 151
Jump-starting ................................. 335
Starting (important safety notes) ... 146
Starting problems .......................... 151
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 147
Starting via smartphone ................ 147
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 147
Switching off .................................. 162
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 340
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 151
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 315
Additives ........................................ 374
Checking the oil level ..................... 314
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 314
Checki ng the o
il level using the
on-board computer ........................ 314
Display message ............................ 244
Filling capacity ............................... 374
General notes ................................ 373
Notes about oil grades ................... 373
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 314
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 226
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 226
Characteristics ................................. 71
Deactivating/activating ................. 221
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 71
10Index

Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 71
General notes .................................. 71
Important safety information ........... 71
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 261
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 71
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 165
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 323
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 334
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Setting options .............................. 124
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 117
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 118
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 118
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 118
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 118
Setting ........................................... 118
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Storing the parking position .......... 119
External audio source
Connecting .................................... 279
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 282
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 273
Features ............................................. 290
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 371
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 362
MOExtended tires .......................... 328
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 327
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 329
Floormats ........................................... 310
Folding table ...................................... 284 Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 369
Two-way radio ................................ 369
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 373
Consumption statistics .................. 215
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 214
Displaying the range ...................... 214
Driving tips .................................... 165
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 372
Important safety notes .................. 372
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Refueling ........................................ 159
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 372
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 214
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 372
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 340
Before changing ............................. 341
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 341
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 341
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 341
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 342
Important safety notes .................. 340
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 310
General notes ................................ 307
Important safety notes .................. 308
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 10
Problems when programming ........3 09
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 308
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 309
Gasoline ............................................. 372
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 226
Genuine parts ...................................... 26
Index11

Q
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
W

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
Index17

Setting the date/time formatsee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 226
On-board computer ....................... 221
SETUP (on-board computer) .............226
Side impact air bag .............................5 0
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 241
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Convenience opening feature ..........9 2
Important safety information ........... 90
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Problem (malfunction) .....................9 3
Resettin g........................................ .93
Reversin gfeature ............................ .91
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Skibag ................................................ 285
Sliding sunroof
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 ............ 92
Convenience opening feature .......... 92
Dis play message ............ ...
............. 257
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) ................. 145
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 147 Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 147
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Snow chains ...................................... 345
Sockets
Center console .............................. 296
General notes ................................ 296
Rear compartment .........................2 96
Trunk ............................................. 297
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 270
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 30
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 225
Digital ............................................ 215
In the Instrument cluster ................. 35
Segments ...................................... 210
Selecting the display unit ...............2 25
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 145
Key positions ................................. 146
Removing ....................................... 146
Starting the engine ........................ 147
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 146
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Ste

ering
Display message ............................ 257
Warning lamps ............................... 268
Steering Assist
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 250
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Index19

Steering wheelAdjusting (electrically) ...................1 15
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 211
Cleaning ......................................... 325
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 116
Important safety notes .................. 115
Paddle shifters ............................... 156
Steering wheel heating .................. 115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 116
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........156
Stop&Go Pilot
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Stowage areas ................................... 281
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 83
Center console .............................. 282
Center console in rear compart-
ment .............................................. 283
Cup holders ................................... 290
Door ............................................... 283
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 82
Glove box ....................................... 282
Important safety information ......... 281
Rear ............................................... 283
Rear seat backrest ......................... 284
Stowage net ................................... 285
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 285
Stowage space
Bag hooks ...................................... 287
Folding table .................................. 284
Parcel net retainers ....................... 288
Securing a load .............................. 288
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 289
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 345
Sun visor ............................................ 292
Suspension mode
Active Body Control ABC ...............1 80
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182 Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 226
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 140
Sw

itching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 278
T
Tachometer ........................................ 210
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 371
Information .................................... 369
Tires/wheels ................................. 367
Vehicle data ................................... 376
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 220
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 277
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 277
Display message ............................ 257
Introduction ................................... 219
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 219
Number from the phone book ........ 220
Redialing ........................................ 220
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 220
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 278
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 211
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 226
Outside temperature ...................... 210
Setting (climate control) ................ 137
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 226
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 349
Checking manually ........................ 349
Display message ............................ 252
20Index

Traction (definition) ....................... 362
Tread wear .....................................356
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 356
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 360
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 362
Wheel and tire combination ........... 367
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 361
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 272
Character suggestions ................... 271
Deleting characters ....................... 272
Entering a space ............................ 272
Entering characters ....................... 271
Gesture control .............................. 271
Handwriting recognition ................ 272
Operating the touchpad ................. 271
Overview ........................................ 271
Quick access for Audio .................. 272
Quick access for telephone ........... 272
Switching ....................................... 271
Switching input line ....................... 272
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 340
Important safety notes .................. 338
Towing a trailer
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 338
Installing the towing eye ................ 339
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 340
Removing the towing eye ...............3 39
Transporting the vehicle ................ 340
With both axles on the ground ....... 339
Towing eye ......................................... 327
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 69
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 200
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes .............................1 99
Important safety notes .................. 200 Instrument cluster display .............
200
Sw

itching on/off ........................... 222
Transfer case ..................................... 159
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 340
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 25
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 15
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 214
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 215
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 90
Emergency release button ...............9 0
Important safety notes .................... 85
Locking separately ........................... 89
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 89
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 87
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 86
Power closing .................................. 84
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 255
Obstacle recognition ........................ 85
Opening dimensions ...................... 376
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 376
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 369
Installation ..................................... 369
Transmission output (maximum) .... 369
Windshield (infrared reflective) ...... 311
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 84
22Index

Door controlpanel
FunctionPage
:s Seat ventilation113
;c Seat heatin g112
=w Adjust sth efront-
passenger seat from th e
driver’s seat
10 3
?r 45=
Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and steering
column
120
AAdjusts the seats electrically101
B7Zª\
Adjusts and folds the exterior
mirrors in/out electrically
117
CW Opens/closes the right
side window90
FunctionPage
DW Opens/closes the rear
right side window90
Ep Opens/closes the
trunk lid89
Fn Override feature for the
controls in the rear compart-
ment
65
GOpens the door83
H%&Unlocks/locks
the vehicle83
IW Opens/closes the rear
left side window90
JW Opens/closes the left
side window90
40Door control panel
At a glance

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 :flashes. 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 %or& 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.
76Protection against theft
Safety