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Light switch →
163
2 Steering wheel gearshiT paddles →
215
3 Combination switch →
165
4 Driver displ ay →
294
5 DIRECT SELECT le ver →
213
6 ü Start/stop button →
200
è ECO start/s top function →
208
7 Central display →
302
8 Glovecompartment →
146
9 Stow age compartment →
146
A Switch panel for:
÷ DYNAMIC SELECT button →
212
c Active Parking Assist →
280
& Switches the stationary heater on/o. →
192
\ Quick vehicle access
ú Fingerprint sensor →
302 Ü
Switches the MBUX multimedia system
on/o. →
302
a Switches sound on/o. →
302
ø Adjusts thevo lume →
302
B £ Hazard warning light system →
166
C Control panel forth e MBUX multimedia system →
309
D Adjusts the steering wheel →
136
ý Switches the steering wheel heater
on/o. →
137
E Control panel:
Driver display →
294
I Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and
va riable limi ter →
240
F Diagnostics connection →
35
G M Opens the bonnet →
363
H ! Electric parking brake →
224 At
a glance – Cockpit
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#! Turn signal lights →
165
2 ï Indicator lamp inoperative
3 ä Suspension (red) →
495
ä Suspension (yellow) →
495
4 # Electrical fault →
490
5 Ù Powe r steering (red) →
488
Ù Powe r steering (yellow) →
488
Ù Rear axle steering (red) →
488
Ù Rear axle steering (yellow) →
488
6 6 Restraint system →
486
7 ü Seat belt →
486
8 L Distance warning →
495
9 ! ABS →
497
A h Tyre pressure monitoring system →
500
B ; Engine diagnostics →
490
C å ESP®
OFF →
497 ÷
ESP®
→
497
D % Indicator lamp inoperative
E ÿ Coolant temp erature →
490
F Coolant temp erature display
G ! Electric parking brake (yellow) →
493
H ! Electric parking brake (red) →
493
I J Brakes (red) →
493
J Brakes (yellow) →
493
J 8 Reser vefuel wi thfuel /ller 0ap location
indicator →
490
K Fuel le vel
L K High beam →
165
L Low beam →
163
T Standing lights →
163
M R Rear fog light →
164
N H Mercedes-Benz emer gency call system →
499 At
a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard)
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#! Turn signal lights →
165
2 ü Seat belt →
486
3 L Distance warning →
495
4 6 Restraint system →
486
5 h Tyre pressure monitoring system →
500
6 å ESP®
OFF →
497
÷ ESP®
→
497
7 ! ABS →
497
8 % Indicator lamp inoperative
9 ÿ Coolant temp erature →
490
A Coolant temp erature display
B ! Electric parking brake (yellow) →
493
C ! Electric parking brake (red) →
493
D J Brakes (red) →
493
J Brakes (yellow) →
493
E 8 Reser vefuel wi thfuel /ller 0ap location
indicator →
490 F
Fuel le vel
G R Rear fog light →
164
H K High beam →
165
L Low beam →
163
T Standing lights →
163
I H Mercedes-Benz emer gency call system →
499
J ï Indica tor lamp inoperative
K # Electrical fault →
490
L ; Engine diagnostics →
490
M Ù Powe r steering (red) →
488
Ù Powe r steering (yellow) →
488
Ù Rear axle steering (red) →
488
Ù Rear axle steering (yellow) →
488
N ä Suspension (red) →
495
ä Suspension (yellow) →
495 At
a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (with driver camera)
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AL NOTE
TEEnvironmental
damage caused bynot using recycled
re conditioned components Mercedes‑Benz
AGo.ers recycled recondi-
tioned components and parts with the same
qu ality as new parts. The same entitlement
from the implied warranty is valid as for new
parts. #
Recycled reconditioned components and
parts from Mercedes‑Benz AG.*
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NO
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TE Impairm ent ofthe operating e1-
ciency of there straint systems from
installing accessor y parts or fromrepairs
or we lding Airbags and seat belt
tensioners, as well as
control units and sensors forth ere straint sys-
te ms, may be ins talled in thefo llowing areas
of your vehicle:
R Doors R
Door pillars
R Door sills
R Seats
R Cockpit
R Instrument clus ter
R Centre console
R Lateral roof frame #
Do not ins tall accessory parts such as
audio systems in these areas. #
Do not car ryout repairs or welding. #
Have accessory parts retro/tted at a
qu ali/ed specialist workshop. Yo
u could jeopardise the operating saf ety of your
ve hicle if you use parts, tyres and wheels as well
as accessories releva nt tosaf ety which ha venot
been app rove dby Mercedes-Benz. Saf ety-re leva nt
systems, e.g. the brake system, may malfunction.
Only use Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts or parts of
equal qualit y.Only use tyres, wheels and acces-
sory parts that ha vebeen speci/cally appr oved
fo ryo ur vehicle model. Mercedes-Benz
tests original pa rts and con ver-
sion parts and accessory parts that ha vebeen
speci/cally appr ovedfo ryo ur vehicle model for
th eir reliability, saf ety and suitability. Despite
ongoing mar ketre sear ch, Mercedes-Benz is
unable toassess other parts. Mercedes-Benz
th erefore accepts no responsibility forth e use of
such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if
th ey have been o1cially appr oved or independ-
ently appr ovedby ate sting centre.
Ce rtain parts are only o1cial lyappr ovedfor
installation or modi/cation if they comply with
legal requ irements. All Mercedes-Benz Genuine-
Pa rts meet the appr oval requ irements. The use of
non-appr oved parts may in validate theve hicle's
ge neral opera ting permit.
This is the case in thefo llowing situations:
R The vehicle type is di.erent from that for
which theve hicle's general opera ting permit
wa sgr anted.
R Other road users could be endangered.
R The exhaust gas or noise le velget swo rse. 22 22
General no
tes

fo
rex ample, your driving behaviour, your location,
yo ur route or your use patterns.
Leg
Leg al r
al req
equir
uir ements r
ements r eg
egar
arding t
ding t he disclosur
he disclosur e of
e of
data
data
If legally requ ired todo so, manufacturers are, in
individual cases, legally obliged toprov ide go vern-
mental entities, upon requ est and totheex tent
re qu ired, data stored bythe manufacturer. For
ex ample, this may be the case during the in vesti-
ga tion of a criminal o.ence.
Go vernmental entities are themsel ves, in individ-
ual cases and within the applicable legal frame-
wo rk, authorised toread out data from theve hi-
cle. In the case of an accident, information that
can help with an in vesti gation can, therefore, be
ta ke n from the airbag control unit, forex ample.
Oper Oper ational dat
ational dat a in t
a in the v
he vehicle
ehicle
This is data rega rding the operation of theve hicle,
which ha vebeen processed bycont rol units.
This includes thefo llowing data, forex ample:
R vehicle status information such as the speed,
longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration,
number of wheel revo lutions or thefa stened
seat belts display R
ambient conditions, su chastemp erature, rain
sensor or distance sensor
Generall y,the use of these data is temp orar y;
th ey will not be stored be yond the period of oper-
ation and will only be processed within theve hicle
itself. Control units oTen contain data memories
fo rve hicle keys,fo rex ample. Their use permits
th ete mp orary or permanent documentation of
te ch nical information about theve hicle's operat-
ing state, component loads, main tenance requ ire-
ments and tech nical events or faults.
Depending on theve hicle equipment, thefo llo w-
ing data are stored:
R operating status of system components, such
as /ll le vels, tyre pressure or battery status
R malfunctions or faults in impor tant system
components, such as lights or brakes
R system reactions in special driving situations,
such as airbag depl oyment or the inter vention
of stability contro l systems
R information on events leading tovehicle dam-
age In cer
tain cases, it may be requ ired tostore da ta
th at wo uld ha veotherwise been used only temp o-
rari ly. This may be the case if theve hicle has
de tected a malfunction, forex ample.
If yo u use services, such as repair services and
maintenance work, stored operational data as
we ll as theve hicle identi/cation number can be
re ad out and used. They can be read out by
service network emplo yees, such as workshops
and manu facturers or third parties, such as break-
down services. The same is true in the case of
wa rranty claims and quality assurance measures.
In general, there adout is per form ed via the legally
prescribed port forth e diagnostics connection in
th eve hicle. The operational data that are read out
document tech nical states of theve hicle or of
individual components and assist in the diagnosis
of malfunctions, compliance with warranty obli ga-
tions and quality impr ovement. Tothat end, these
data, in particular information about component
loads, tech nical events, malfunctions and other
fa ults may be transmitted along with theve hicle
identi/cation number tothe manufacturer. Fur-
th ermore, the manufacturer is subject toproduct
liability. Forth is reason the manufacturer also General no
tes
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R
Increasing brake pressure when theve hicle is
stationar y.This brake application is cancelled
automatically when theve hicle pulls away.
If an accident did not occur, the pre-em ptive
measures that we re ta ken are reve rsed.
Sy
Sy st
stem limits
em limits
The system will not initiate any action in thefo l-
lowing situations:
R when reve rsing
The system will not initiate any braking application
in thefo llowing situations:
R whilst driving
or
R when entering or exiting a parking space while
using Active Parking Assist F F
unction of PRE-S
unction of PRE-S AFE
AFE®
®
Im
Im pulse Side
pulse Side If an imminent side impact is de
tected, PRE-
SA FE®
Impulse Side can pre-em ptively mo vethe
front seat vehicle occupant's upper body towa rds
th e centre of theve hicle. It does this by rapidly in0ating an air cushion in
the outer seat side bol-
ster of the seat backrest on the side on which the
impact is anticipated. This increases the distance
between the door and theve hicle occupant.
V
V ehicles wit
ehicles wit h E-A
h E-ACTIVE BOD
CTIVE BOD Y C
Y CONTR
ONTR OL:
OL:the body
can also be slightly raised.
If PRE-SAFE ®
Impulse Side has been deplo yed or
is faulty, thePRE-SAFE impulse side inoperative
See Owner's Manual(/ page 426) display mes-
sage appears. A
A
ut
ut omatic measur
omatic measur es
esaTer
aTer an accident
an accident
Depending on the type and se verity of the acci-
dent, and depending on theve hicle's equipment,
th efo llowing measures can be implemented, for
ex ample:
R automatic braking (post-collision brake)
R activating the hazard warning lights
R triggering an automatic emer gency call
(/ page 350)
R switching o. the engine To
start theve hicle again, switch theve hicle
o. and on once more (/ page 200). Depend-
ing on the type and se verity of the accident,
yo u may no longer be able tostart theve hicle.
R switching o. the fuel supply
R unlocking theve hicle doors
R lowe ring the side windo ws
R displaying the emer gency guide in the central
display
R switching on the interior lighting
F
F unction of t
unction of t he pos
he post-collision brt-collision br ake
ake
Depending on the accident situation, the post-col-
lision brake can minimise the se verity of a fur ther
collision or even avo id it.
If an accident is de tected, the post-collision brake
can implement automatic braking. When theve hi-
cle has come toa standstill, the electric parking
brake is automatically applied.
The driver can cancel automatic braking bytaking
th efo llowing actions:
R braking more strongly than automatic braking Occupant saf
ety
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A
A
v
void dir
oid dir ect sunlight
ect sunlight &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of burns when thech ild
seat is exposed todirect sunlight
If th ech ild restraint system is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could su.er burns from these parts,
particular lyon me tallic parts of thech ild
re straint system. #
Always make sure that thech ild restraint
system is not exposed todirect sunlight. #
Protect thech ild restraint system wi th a
blank et,fo rex ample. #
Ifth ech ild restraint system has been
ex posed todirect sunlight, allow it to
cool before securing a child into it. #
Never lea vechildren unattended in the
ve hicle. Observ Observ
e when st
e when st opping or par
opping or par king
king &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to leaving children unattended in theve hi-
cle
If ch ildren are leT unattended in theve hicle,
th ey could, in particular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R get out and be struck byoncoming tra1c.
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, forex ample.
In addition, thech ildren could also set the
ve hicle in motion by,fo rex ample:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the transmission position.
R starting theve hicle. #
Never lea vechildren unattended in the
ve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke the
ke y with you and lock theve hicle. #
Keep theve hicle key out of there ach of
ch ildren. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk offatal injury due toexpo-
sure toextreme heat or cold in theve hicle
If persons, particular lych ildren, are subjected
to prolonged exposure tointense heat or cold,
th ere is a risk of se vere injury or even death. #
Never lea vepersons, particular lych il-
dren, unattended in theve hicle. Ov
Ov
er
ervie
vie w of r
w of r ecommended c
ecommended c hild r
hild res
estr
traint syst
aint syst ems
ems %
Further information on the cor rect child
re straint system can be ob tained at a quali-
/ed specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre forth is purpose.
V
V ehicles wit
ehicles wit h belt airbags:
h belt airbags: Occupant saf
ety
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O
Thechild restraint system must not be put
under strain bythe head restraint. Adjust the
head restraints as appropria te.
O Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or
behind thech ild restraint system. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injur y or death due to
objects between the seat sur face and the
ch ild restraint system
Objects between the seat sur face and the
ch ild restraint system could a.ect the function
of the automatic front passenger airbag shut-
o.. #
Do not place any objects between the
seat sur face and thech ild restraint sys-
te m. #
Always make sure that thech ild restraint
system is co rrectly /t ted. #
Set the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and mo vethe seat into the highest
position if possible. #
Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust-
ment. #
Adjust the seat cushion inclination so that the
front ed geofthe seat cushion is in the highest
position and there ar edge of the seat cushion
is in the lo west position. #
Set the seat backrest tothe most vertical
position possible. #
Install thech ild restraint system.
The entire base of thech ild restraint system
must al ways rest on the sitting sur face of the
front passenger seat. #
Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap
is cor rectly routed from the seat belt outlet of
th eve hicle tothe shoulder belt guide on the
ch ild restraint system.
The shoulder belt strap must be routed for-
wa rds and down wards from the seat belt out-
let. #
If necessar y,adjust the seat belt outlet and
th e front passenger seat accordingl y. Child safe
Child safe
ty locks
ty loc ks A
A
ctiv
ctiv ating/deactiv
ating/deactiv ating t
ating the c
he child safe
hild safe ty loc
ty lock f
k for
or
t
t he r
he r ear doors
ear doors &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to leaving children unattended in theve hi-
cle
If ch ildren are leT unattended in theve hicle,
th ey could, in particular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R get out and be struck byoncoming tra1c.
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, forex ample.
In addition, thech ildren could also set the
ve hicle in motion by,fo rex ample:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the transmission position.
R starting theve hicle. #
Never lea vechildren unattended in the
ve hicle. Occupant saf
ety
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K
K
e
ey
y Ov
Ov
er
ervie
vie w of ke
w of key functions
y functions &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident and inju rydue
to leaving children unattended in theve hi-
cle
If ch ildren are leT unattended in theve hicle,
th ey could, in particular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R get out and be struck byoncoming tra1c.
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, forex ample.
In addition, thech ildren could also set the
ve hicle in motion by,fo rex ample:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the transmission position.
R starting theve hicle. #
Never lea vechildren unattended in the
ve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke the
ke y with you and lock theve hicle. #
Keep theve hicle key out of there ach of
ch ildren. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage totheke y caused bymag-
netic /elds #
Keep theke yaw ay from strong magnetic
/elds. Ve
hicle key
1 Indicator lamp
2 Locks 3
Unlo cks (with embossed sur face)
4 Opens/closes the boot lid
% If indicator lamp 1does not light up aTer
pressing theÜ ors button, the battery
is we ak or possibly dischar ged. Re place the
battery as soon as possible.
Re place theke y battery (/ page 86).
The key loc ksand unloc ksthefo llowing compo-
nents:
R Doors
R Fuel /ller 0ap
R Boot lid
If th eve hicle is not opened within appr oximately
40 seconds aTer unlocking, it loc ksagain. Anti-
th eT pr otection is primed again.
Do not keep theke yto get her with elect ronic devi-
ces or me tal objects. This can a.ect theke y's
functionalit y. 84 84
Opening and closing

A
A
ctiv
ctiv ating/deactiv
ating/deactiv ating t
ating the hazar
he hazar d w
d war
arning lights
ning lights #
Press button 1.
The hazard warning lights will switch on automati-
cally if:
R the airbag has been deplo yed.
R theve hicle is heavily braked from a speed of
more than 70 km/h toa standstill. When
you pull away again, the hazard warning
light system will switch o. automatically at
appr oximately 10 km/h. You can also switch o.
th e hazard warning light system using thewa rning
lamp button. A A
dap
dap tiv
tive functions MUL
e functions MUL TIBEAM LED and DIGIT
TIBEAM LED and DIGIT AL
AL
LIGHT
LIGHT Int
Int
ellig
ellig ent Light Syst
ent Light Syst em function
em function
In this system, the headlamps adapt tothe driving
and weather situation. It also prov idesextended
functions for impr oved illumination of thero ad.
The system comprises thefo llowing functions:
R Active headlamps (/ page 166)
R Cornering light (/ page 167)
R Motorw ay mode (/ page 167)
R Enhanced fog light function (/ page 167)
R Bad weather light (/ page 168)
R City lighting (/ page 168)
R Topog raphical compensation (vehicles with
DIGITAL LIGHT) (/ page 168) The system is active only when it is dar
k.
A
A ctiv
ctiv e headlam
e headlamps function ps function R
The headlamps follow the steering mo ve-
ments.
R Releva nt areas are better illumina ted during a
journe y.
The functions are active when the low beam is
switched on.
Depending on theve hicle's equipment, the course
of the lane in which you are driving will also be
ev aluated and the active headlamps function will
adjust the light in advance. 166 166
Light and sight