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Special service requirements ......... 216
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function ........................................... 76
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 164
Display message ............................ 165
Function/note s............................. 148
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 165
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 216
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 119
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 119
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 103
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 121
Automatic drive program ............... 121
Changing gear ............................... 121
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 120
Display message ............................ 165
Driving tips .................................... 121
Emergency running mode .............. 121
Engaging drive position .................. 120
Engaging neutral ............................ 120
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 120
Engaging reverse gear ................... 120
Engaging the park position ............ 120
Kickdown ....................................... 121
Manual drive program (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 121
Overview ........................................ 120
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Program selector button ................ 121
Pulling away ................................... 118
Starting the engine ........................ 118
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 121
Transmission position display ........ 121
Transmission positions .................. 121 Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode
....................................... 121
B
Back button ....................................... 193
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66
BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/note s................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 227
Important safety notes .................. 225
Jump starting ................................. 229
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 169
Notes ............................................. 278
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 165
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS .................................................. 66
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 278
Display message ............................ 166
EBD .................................................. 73
High-performance brake system .... 128
Hill start assis t............................... 118
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Break-in period .............................. 114
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 135
Downhill gradient ........................... 128
Drinking and driving ....................... 127
Driving abroad ............................... 102
Driving in winter ............................. 128
Driving on flooded roads ................ 128
Driving on wet roads ...................... 128
Exhaust check ............................... 127
Fuel ................................................ 127
General .......................................... 127
Hydroplaning ................................. 128
Icy road surfaces ........................... 128
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 128
Snow chains .................................. 242
Symmetrical low beam.................. 102
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 114
Wet road surface ........................... 128
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 164
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/note s................................ 99
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s................................ 99
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 169
Function/note s................................ 73
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 128
ECO start/stop function
General information ....................... 119
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 83
Trunk ............................................... 89
Vehicle ............................................. 83 Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 57
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 176
Display message ............................ 174
ECO start/stop function ................ 119
Engine number ............................... 275
Irregular running ............................ 119
Jump-starting ................................. 229
Starting problems .......................... 119
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 118
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 118
Switching off .................................. 126
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 126
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 126
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 234
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Engine emergency stop .................... 237
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 213
Additives ........................................ 278
Checking the oil level ..................... 211
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 211
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 213
Display message ............................ 165
Filling capacity ............................... 278
Notes about oil grade s................... 277
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 211
Viscosity ........................................ 278
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 71
Deactivating/activating ................... 72
Display message ............................ 166
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 71
Function/note s................................ 71
General notes .................................. 71
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Head-up displayAdjusting the brightness ............... .164
Function/notes ............................ .162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Setting the position ....................... 164
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 99
Switching on or off ......................... 162
Switching the display on/off ......... 164
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 102
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 104
Display message ............................ 165
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Hill start assist .................................. 118
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 139
Deactivating ................................... 139
Function/notes ............................ .138
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .188
Hood
Closing .......................................... .211
Display message ............................ 176
Important safety notes .................. 210
Opening ......................................... 210
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 128
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 75
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 184
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33 Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 35
Intelligent Light System
Display message ............................ 165
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 105
Emergency lighting ........................ 105
Manual control ............................... 105
Overview ........................................ 105
Reading lamp ................................. 105
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .188
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 263
Jump starting (engine) ......................229
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 115
Start/Stop button .......................... 115
KEYLESS-GO
Deactivation ..................................... 79
Display message ............................ 165
Locking ............................................ 79
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .121
Manual drive program .................... 122
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 165
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 165
Light sensor (display message) ....... 165
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Mechanical key ................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 115
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 82
Starting the engine ........................ 118
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
Snow chains ...................................... 242
Sockets
Center console .............................. 198
General notes ................................ 198
Rear compartment ........................ .198
Trunk ............................................. 198
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 164
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 165
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 117
Starting the engine ........................ 118
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 117
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Steering
Warning lamps ............................... 186
Steering (display message) .............. 176
Steering Assist (DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 165
Steering assistant STEER CON-TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 161
Important safety notes .................... 99
Paddle shifters ............................... 121 Steering wheel heating .................... 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 99
Steering wheel (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .218
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........121
Stowage areas ................................... 196
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .197
Center console .............................. 197
Center console in rear compart-
ment .............................................. 197
Cup holders ................................... 198
Door ............................................... 197
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .197
Glove box ....................................... 197
Important safety information ......... 196
Rear ............................................... 197
Rear seat backrest ......................... 197
Stowage net ................................... 197
Stowage net ....................................... 197
Stowage space
Parcel net retainers ....................... 197
Securing a load .............................. 197
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 197
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 242
Sun visor ............................................ 198
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control ABC .............. .140
AIRMATIC ...................................... 141
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 111
T
Tachometer ........................................ 160
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 165
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 275
Information ................................... .274
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In situations like this, the body, the under-
carriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in thisway can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, no longer withstand the strain
they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible 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 exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. If on con-
tinuing your journey you notice that driving
safety is impaired, pull over and stop the
vehicle immediately, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. In such cases,
visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference, and 2) These devices must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance 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
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle.
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
!If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali-
fications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the case for work relevant to safety.
Introduction27
Z

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
~
;Combination switch103
=Horn
?Instrument cluster33
ADIRECT SELECT lever120
BOverhead control panel38
CControl panel for:
ÜLowering the rear
seat head restraints
~
Extending/retracting the
rear roller sunblind
198
Moves the seat-belt
extender forwards
46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indi-
cator lamp
43
Setting the brightness of
the instrument cluster light- ing and the COMAND dis-play
~
DClimate control systems110
FunctionPage
EIgnition lock115
Start/Stop button115
FAdjusts the steering wheel~
Steering wheel heating~
GCruise control lever130
HElectric parking brake126
IDiagnostics connection27
JOpens the hood210
KLight switch102
LControl panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot
136
Switching on Active Lane
Keeping Assist
155
Deactivating PARKTRONIC142
Switching on the 360° cam-
era
146
Activating Night View
Assist
150
Switching on the head-up
display
~
32Cockpit
At a glance

Center console
FunctionPage
:Switches COMAND on/off~
;Adjusts the volume/mute~
=èECO start/stop func-
tion
~
?Touchpad~
Telephone keypad~
AÉ Sets the vehicle level140,
140
BAdjusts the suspension set-tings140, 140
CÛ Selects the drive pro-
gram/program selector
button
121
Ñ Selects the drive pro-
gram/program selector
button (AMG vehicles)
121
FunctionPage
DBack button~
ESeat adjustment button~
FNavigation button~
GRadio button~
H£ Hazard warning
lamps
102
IMedia button~
JTelephone, address book
and Internet button
~
KVehicle and system set-
tings button
~
LCOMAND controller~
Center console37
At a glance

Useful information
iThis Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops ( Ypage 27).
Panic alarm
X
To activate: press!button :for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lightingflashes.
X To deactivate: press!button :
again.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Restraint system: introduction
The restraint system reduces the risk of vehi-
cle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle's interior in the event of an
accident. The restraint system can also reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants
are subjected during an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
R Seat belt system
R Air bags
R Child restraint system
R Child seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work
in conjunction with each other. They can only deploy their protective function if, at all times,
all vehicle occupants:
R have fastened their seat belts correctly(Y page 45)
R have adjusted their seat and head restraint
properly ( Ypage 97).
As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the cor-
rect driver's seat position ( Ypage 96).
You also have to make sure that an air bag can inflate properly if deployed ( Ypage 48).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the air
bag increases the level of protection for vehi-
cle occupants in the event of an accident. For example, if, in the event of an accident, the
protection offered by the seat belt is suffi-
cient, the air bags are not deployed. When an
accident occurs, only the air bags that
increase protection in that particular accident
situation are deployed. However, seat belts
and air bags generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the out-
side.
Information on restraint system operation
can be found under "Deployment of Emer-
gency Tensioning Devices and air bags"( Y page 57).
For more information about children traveling
with you in the vehicle and on child restraint
systems, see "Children in the vehicle"( Y page 60).
42Occupant safety
Safety

You can switch the seat-belt adjustment on
and off using COMAND. Information on
switching the belt adjustment function on and
off can be found in the Digital Operator's
Manual or in the separate COMAND operating instructions.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster is a reminder that all occupants
must fasten their seat belts. It may light up
continuously or flash. In addition, there may
be a warning tone.
Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt
has already been fastened, the 7seat belt
warning lamp lights up for six seconds each
time the engine is started. If, after
six seconds, the driver or front-passenger
seat belt has not been fastened and the doors are closed, the 7seat belt warning lamp
lights up. As soon as the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts are fastened or a front
door is opened again, the 7seat belt
warning lamp goes out.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. This warning tone stops after six seconds or when the driver's seat belt is
fastened.
If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) once and the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts are not fastened, a
warning tone sounds. A warning tone also
sounds with increasing intensity for
60 seconds or until the driver or front
passenger have fastened their seat belts.
If the driver or front passenger unfasten their seat belts during the journey, the seat belt
warning is activated again.
iFor more information on the 7seat
belt warning lamp, see "Warning and indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster, seat
belts" ( Ypage 177).
Air bags
Introduction
The installation point of an air bag can be rec- ognized by the AIR BAG symbol.
An air bag complements the correctly fas-
tened seat belt. It is no substitute for the seat
belt. The air bag provides additional protec-
tion in applicable accident situations.
Not all air bags are deployed in an accident.
The different air bag systems function inde-
pendently from one another ( Ypage 57).
However, no system available today can com- pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
It is also not possible to rule out a risk of injury
caused by an air bag due to the high speed at which the air bag must be deployed.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not sit in the correct seat position,
the air bag cannot protect as intended and
could even cause additional injury when
deployed. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, always make
sure that all of the vehicle's occupants:
R have fastened their seat belts correctly,
including pregnant women
R are sitting correctly and maintain the great-
est possible distance to the air bags
R follow the following instructions
Always make sure that there are no objects
between the air bag and the vehicle's occu-
pants.
R Adjust the seats properly before beginning
your journey. Always make sure that the
seat is in an almost upright position. The
center of the head restraint must support
the head at about eye level.
R Move the driver's and front-passenger
seats as far back as possible. The driver's
seat position must allow the vehicle to be
driven safely.
48Occupant safety
Safety

rest and the head restraint position accord-
ingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to functioncorrectly. Always observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-tions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS)
:PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
;PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated or
enabled.
X Press the Start/Stop button once or twice,
or turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in
the ignition lock.
The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps
must light up simultaneously for approx-
imately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag. R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF :lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is deactiva-
ted. It will then not be deployed in the event
of an accident.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON ;lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is enabled. If,
in the event of an accident, all deployment criteria are met, the front-passenger front
air bag is deployed. If the status of the front-passenger front air
bag changes while the vehicle is in motion, an
air bag display message appears in the instru-
ment cluster ( Ypage 172). When the front-
passenger seat is occupied, always pay atten-
tion to the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamps. Be aware of the status of the front-passenger
front air bag both before and during the jour- ney.
GWARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of
an accident and cannot perform its intended
protective function. A person in the front-
passenger seat could then, for example, come
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
R the classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat
R the front-passenger seat has been moved
back as far back as possible.
R the person is seated correctly.
Make sure, both before and during the jour-
ney, that the status of the front-passenger
front air bag is correct.
GWARNING
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
and the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator
lamp is lit up, the front-passenger front air bag may deploy in an accident. The child could be
struck by the air bag. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
52Occupant safety
Safety