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XDepending on the message or as required,shift the transmission to position[or^when the vehicle is stationary.Active Parking Assist immediately steers inthe other direction. TheParking AssistParking AssistActive Accelerate and BrakeActive Accelerate and BrakeObserve SurroundingsObserve Surroundingsmessage appearsin the multifunction display.
iYou will achieve the best results by waitingfor the steering procedure to completebefore pulling away.
If you back up after activation, the steeringwheel is moved to the straight-ahead posi-tion.
XDrive forwards and reverse as prompted bythe Parking Assist PARKTRONIC warningdisplays, several times if necessary.
Once you have exited the parking space com-pletely, the steering wheel is moved to thestraight-ahead position. You hear a tone andtheActive Parking Assist FinishedActive Parking Assist Finishedmes-sage appears on the multifunction display. Youwill then have to steer and merge into trafficon your own. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC isstill available. You can take over the steeringbefore the vehicle has exited the parkingspace completely. This is useful, for examplewhen you recognize that it is already possibleto pull out of the parking space.
Canceling Active Parking Assist
You can cancel Active Parking Assist at anytime.
XStop the movement of the multifunctionsteering wheel or steer yourself.Active Parking Assist will be canceled atonce. TheActive Parking Assist Can‐Active Parking Assist Can‐celedceledmessage appears in the multifunctiondisplay.
or
XPress the "Parking Assist PARKTRONIC" but-ton on the center console (Ypage 174).Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is switched offand Active Parking Assist is immediatelycanceled. TheActive Parking AssistActive Parking AssistCanceledCanceledmessage appears in the multi-function display.
Active Parking Assist is canceled automaticallyif:
Rparking using Active Parking Assist is nolonger possible
Ryou are driving faster than 6 mph (10 km/h)
Ra wheel spins, ESP®intervenes or fails. The

Under the following circumstances, the rearview camera will not function, or will functionin a limited manner:
Rif the trunk lid is open
Rin heavy rain, snow or fog
Rat night or in very dark places
Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light
Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LEDlighting (the display may flicker)
Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,e.g. when driving into a heated garage inwinter
Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.Observe the notes on cleaning(Ypage 275)
Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In thiscase, have the camera position and settingchecked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The field of vision and other functions of therear view camera may be restricted due toadditional accessories on the rear of the vehi-cle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle rack).
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,leaving the standard height can result in inac-curacies in the guide lines, depending on tech-nical conditions.
iThe contrast of the display may be affec-ted by the sudden presence of sunlight orother light sources, e.g. when exiting agarage. Pay particular attention in this situa-tion.
iIf usability is severely restricted, e.g. dueto pixel errors, have the display repaired orreplaced.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
XTo activate:make sure that the SmartKeyis in positionHin the ignition lock.
XMake sure that theActivation by R gearActivation by R gearfunction is selected in the multimedia sys-tem; see the Digital Operator's Manual.
XEngage reverse gear.The multimedia system shows the areabehind the vehicle with guide lines.
The image from the rear view camera isavailable throughout the maneuvering proc-ess.
To deactivate:the rear view camera deacti-vates if you shift the transmission to position], or after driving forwards a short distance.
The inner segments of the warning indicatorare displayed in red if there is a complete sys-tem failure. The indicator lamp in thePARKTRONIC button lights up.
If the system fails at the rear of the vehicle:
Rthe rear segments are shown in red whenbacking up.
Rthe rear segments are hidden when drivingforwards.
Displays in the multimedia system
The rear view camera may show a distortedview of obstacles, show them incorrectly ornot at all. The rear view camera does not showobjects in the following positions:
Rvery close to the rear bumper
Runder the rear bumper
Rin close range above the handle on the trunklid
!Objects not at ground level may appear tobe further away than they actually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle
Rthe drawbar of a trailer
Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
Rthe rear section of an HGV
Ra slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.Approach objects no further than the bot-tom-most guideline.
CYellow guide line at a distance of approx-imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear area
DWhite guide line without steering input –vehicle width including the exterior mirrors(static)
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Reverse perpendicular parking with
steering input
CParking space marking
DYellow guide line for the vehicle widthincluding the exterior mirrors, at the cur-rent steering wheel angle (dynamic)
XDrive past the parking space and bring thevehicle to a standstill.
XMake sure that the rear view camera is acti-vated (Ypage 180).The lane and the guide lines are shown.
XWhile the vehicle is at a standstill, turn thesteering wheel in the direction of the park-ing space until yellow guide lineDreachesparking space markingC.
XMaintain the steering input and reversecarefully.
CYellow guide line for the vehicle widthincluding the exterior mirrors, at the cur-rent steering wheel angle (dynamic)
XStop the vehicle when it is almost exactly infront of the parking space.The white lane should be as close to parallelwith the parking space marking as possible.
CWhite guide line at the current steeringinput
DParking space marking
XTurn the steering wheel to the center posi-tion while the vehicle is stationary.
CRed guide line at a distance of approx-imately 12 in (0.30m) fromthe rear area
DWhite guide line without steering input

In such cases, Active Lane Keeping Assist
can:
Rgive an unnecessary warning and then
make a course-correcting brake applica-
tion
Rneither give a warning nor intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay particular attention to the traffic
situation and keep within the lane, espe-
cially if Active Lane Keeping Assist alerts
you. Terminate the intervention in a non-crit-
ical driving situation.
The system may be impaired or may not func-tion if:
Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi-cient illumination of the road, or due tosnow, rain, fog or heavy spray
Rthere is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,the sun or reflection from other vehicles(e.g. if the road surface is wet)
Rthe windshield is dirty, fogged up, damagedor covered, for instance by a sticker, in thevicinity of the camera
Rthere are no lane markings, or severalunclear lane markings are present, e.g.around construction sites
Rthe lane markings are worn away, dark orcovered up, e.g. by dirt or snow
Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is tooshort and thus the lane markings cannot bedetected
Rthe lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanesbranch off, cross one another or merge
Rthe road is narrow and winding
Rthere are highly variable shade conditionson the roadway
Rno vehicle is detected in the adjacent laneand there are broken lane markings
Warning vibration in the steering wheel
A warning may be given if a front wheel passesover a lane marking. You will then be warnedby means of a vibration through the steeringwheel lasting for up to 1.5 seconds.
In order that you are warned only when neces-sary and in good time if you cross the lanemarking, the system detects certain condi-tions and warns you accordingly.
The warning vibration occurs earlier if:
Ryou approach the outer lane marking on abend
Rthe road has very wide lanes, e.g. a freeway
Rthe system detects solid lane markings
The warning vibration occurs later if:
Rthe road has narrow lanes
Ryou cut the corner on a bend
Lane-correcting brake application
GWARNING
A lane-correcting brake application cannot
always bring the vehicle back into the origi-
nal lane. There is a risk of an accident.
Always steer, brake or accelerate yourself,
especially if Active Lane Keeping Assist
warns you or makes a lane-correcting brake
application.
GWARNING
Active Lane Keeping Assist only detects traf-
fic conditions or road users to a limited
extent. In very rare cases, the system may
make an inappropriate brake application,
e.g. after intentionally driving over a solid
lane marking. There is a risk of an accident.
An inappropriate brake application may be
interrupted at any time if you steer slightly
in the opposite direction. Always make sure
that there is sufficient distance on the side
for other traffic or obstacles.
In rare cases, Active Lane Keeping Assistcould detect broken line markings or specialstructures on the road surface as solid lanemarkings. An inappropriate brake applicationcan be interrupted at any time, for example ifyou steer slightly in the opposite direction.
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If you leave your lane, under certain circum-stances the vehicle will brake briefly on oneside. This is meant to assist you in bringing thevehicle back to the original lane.
If a lane-correcting brake application occurs,displayCappears in the multifunction dis-play.
A lane-correcting brake application can bemade after driving over a lane marking recog-nized as being solid or broken. Before this, awarning must have been issued by means of avibration through the steering wheel. In addi-tion, a lane with lane markings on both sidesmust have been detected.
In the case of a broken lane marking beingdetected, a lane-correcting brake applicationcan only be made if a vehicle has been detec-ted in the adjacent lane. The following vehiclescan have an influence on brake application:oncoming traffic, vehicles that are overtakingand vehicles that are driving parallel to yourvehicle.
iA further lane-correcting brake applicationcan only occur after your vehicle hasreturned to the original lane.
No lane-correcting brake application occurs if:
Ryou clearly and actively steer, brake oraccelerate
Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend
Ryou have switched on the turn signal
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ESP®, PRE-SAFE®Brake or Active Blind SpotAssist
Ryou have adopted a sporty driving style withhigh cornering speeds or high rates of accel-eration
RESP®is switched off
Rthe transmission is not in position[
Ran obstacle has been detected in the lane inwhich you are driving
Rwhen a loss of tire pressure or a defectivetire has been detected and displayed
There is a possibility that the Active LaneKeeping Assist could misjudge the given trafficsituation. An inappropriate brake applicationmay be interrupted at any time if you:
Rsteer slightly in the opposite direction
Rswitch on the turn signal
Rclearly brake or accelerate
A lane-correcting brake application is interrup-ted automatically if:
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ESP®, PRE-SAFE®Brake or Active Blind SpotAssist
Rlane markings are no longer detected
Switching on Active Lane Keeping Assist
XSwitch on Active Lane Keeping Assist usingthe on-board computer; to do so, selectStandardStandardorAdaptiveAdaptive(Ypage 199).If you drive at speeds above 40 mph(60 km/h) and lane markings are detected,the lines in the assistance graphic displayare shown in green (Ypage 198). ActiveLane Keeping Assist is ready for use.
WhenStandardStandardis selected,
No warning vibration occurs if:
Ryou switch on the turn signals. In thisevent, the warnings are suppressed for acertain period of time.
Ra driving safety system intervenes, such
as ABS, BAS or ESP®.
WhenAdaptiveAdaptiveis selected,
No warning vibration occurs if:
Ryou switch on the turn signals. In thisevent, the warnings are suppressed for acertain period of time.
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ABS, BAS or ESP®.
Ryou accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown.
Ryou brake hard.
Ryou steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid anobstacle or change lanes quickly.
Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend.
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Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Using theYorebutton on the steeringwheel, open the menu bar.
Operating the on-board computer(Ypage 191).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you canselect the following menu:
RTripTripmenu (Ypage 193)
RNaviNavimenu (navigation instructions)(Ypage 194)
RAudioAudiomenu (Ypage 195)
RTelTelmenu (telephone) (Ypage 196)
RDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu (assistance)(Ypage 197)
RServ.Serv.menu (Ypage 199)
RSett.Sett.menu (settings) (Ypage 199)
RAMGAMGmenu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)(Ypage 202)
Trip menu
Standard display
XPress and hold the8button on thesteering wheel until theTripTripmenu with tripodometerCand odometerDappears.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset"
CDistance
DDriving time

XEstablish a Bluetooth®connection to themultimedia system (Ypage 246).
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theTelTelmenu.
You will see one of the following display mes-sages in the multifunction display:
RPhone READYPhone READYor the name of the networkprovider: the mobile phone has found a net-work and is ready to receive.
RPhone No ServicePhone No Service: there is no networkavailable or the mobile phone is searchingfor a network.
Accepting a call
If someone calls you when you are in theTelTelmenu, a display message appears in the multi-function display.
You can accept a call at any time regardless ofthe menu selected.
XPress theabutton on the steering wheelto accept an incoming call.
Rejecting or ending a call
XPress thevbutton on the steering wheelto reject or end a call.
Selecting an entry in the phone book
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theTelTelmenu.
XPress thec,dorvbutton toswitch to the phone book.
XAuthorize access to the phone book on thephone.
XPressdorcto select the names oneafter the other.
or
XTo start rapid scrolling:press and holdthedorcbutton for longer than onesecond.The names in the phone book are displayedquickly one after the other.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release thebutton or reach the end of the list.
XIf only one telephone number is storedfor a name:press theaorvbuttonto start dialing.
or
XIf there is more than one number for aparticular name:press theaorvbutton to display the numbers.
XPress thecordbutton to select thenumber you want to dial.
XPress theaorvbutton to start dial-ing.
or
XTo exit the telephone book:press thevor8button.
Redialing
The on-board computer saves the last namesor numbers dialed in the redial memory.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theTelTelmenu.
XPress theabutton to switch to theredial memory.
XPress thecordbutton to select thedesired name or number.
XPress theaorvbutton to start dial-ing.
or
XTo exit the redial memory:press thevor8button.
Assistance menu
Introduction
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, in theDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu, you have the followingoptions:
RDisplaying the assistance graphic(Ypage 198)
RMercedes-AMG vehicles: setting the vehiclelevel (Ypage 170)
RActivating/deactivating Active SteeringAssist (Ypage 198)
RActivating/deactivating Active Brake Assist(Ypage 198)
RActivating/deactivating Active Brake Assistwith cross-traffic function (Ypage 198)
RActivating/deactivating ATTENTION ASSIST(Ypage 198)
RActivating/deactivating Active Blind SpotAssist (Ypage 199)
RActivating/deactivating Active Lane KeepingAssist (Ypage 199)
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Displaying the assistance graphic
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu.
XPress thecordbutton to selectAssist. GraphicAssist. Graphic.
XPressvto confirm your selection.The multifunction display shows the Dis-tance Assist DISTRONIC distance display inthe assistance graphic display.
The assistance graphic shows you the statusof and/or information from other drivingsystems or driving safety systems:
RDistance Assist DISTRONIC (Ypage 156)
RActive Brake Assist with cross-traffic func-tion (Ypage 70)
RATTENTION ASSIST (Ypage 183)
RActive Lane Keeping Assist (Ypage 187)
XPressdto display the ATTEN-TION ASSIST assessment.
Activating or deactivating Active
Steering Assist
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu.
XPress thecordbutton to selectActive Steering AssistActive Steering Assist.
XConfirm by pressingvon the steeringwheel.The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate:press thevbutton again.When Active Steering Assist is activated, themultifunction display displays theActiveActiveSteering AssistSteering AssistOnOnmessage.
Further information on Active Steering Assist(Ypage 197).
Activating/deactivating Active Brake
Assist
You can use this function to activate or deacti-vate Active Brake Assist.
You can use the function to activate or deacti-vate Active Brake Assist or, on vehicles withthe Driving Assistance Plus package, to acti-vate or deactivate Active Brake Assist withcross-traffic function.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu.
XPress thecordbutton to selectBrake AssistBrake Assist.
XPressvto confirm.The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate:press thevbutton again.When Active Brake Assist or Active BrakeAssist with cross-traffic function is deactiva-ted, the

automatic headlamp mode is activated(Ypage 109).
Rexterior lighting delayed switch-off:theexterior lighting remains lit for 60 secondsafter the engine is switched off. If you closeall the doors and the trunk lid, the exteriorlighting goes off after 15 seconds.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, whenthe surround lighting and delayed switch-offexterior lighting are on, the following light up:
Rparking lamps
Rlow-beam headlamps
Rdaytime running lamps
Rside marker lamps
Rsurround lighting in the exterior mirrors
Activating/deactivating the interior
lighting delayed switch-off
If you activate theInterior LightingInterior LightingDelayDelayfunction, the interior lighting remainson for 20 seconds after you remove the Smart-Key from the ignition lock.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theLightLightsubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theInterior Lighting DelayInterior Lighting Delayfunction.When theInterior Lighting DelayInterior Lighting Delayfunc-tion is activated, the vehicle interior is dis-played in orange in the multifunction dis-play.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
If you activate theAutomatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lockfunction, the vehicle is centrally locked abovea speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theVehicleVehiclesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theAutomatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lockfunction.When theAutomatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lockfunctionis activated, the multifunction display showsthe left-hand vehicle door in orange.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
For further information on the automatic lock-ing feature, see (Ypage 81).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on theAcoustic LockAcoustic Lockfunction,an acoustic signal sounds when you lock thevehicle.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theVehicleVehiclesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theAcoustic LockAcoustic Lockfunction.If theAcoustic LockAcoustic Lockfunction is activated,the7symbol in the multifunction displaylights up orange.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
Comfort
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress one of the memory function posi-
tion buttons, or
Rmove the switch for steering wheel
adjustment in the opposite direction to
that in which the steering wheel is mov-
ing.
The adjustment process is stopped.
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XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theConvenienceConveniencesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XUsingdorc, select theEasyEasyEntry/ExitEntry/Exitfunction.If theEasy Entry/ExitEasy Entry/Exitfunction is activa-ted, the multifunction display shows thesteering wheel in orange.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXITfeature (Ypage 103).
Switching the seat belt adjustment
on/off
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theConvenienceConveniencesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theBelt AdjustmentBelt Adjustmentfunction.When theBelt AdjustmentBelt Adjustmentfunction isactivated, the seat belt is displayed inorange in the multifunction display.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
For further information on belt adjustment,see (Ypage 44).
Switching the fold-in mirrors when lock-
ing feature on/off
This function is only available when the vehicleis equipped with the electrical fold-in function.
This function is only available in Canada.
When you activate theAuto. Mirror Fold‐Auto. Mirror Fold‐ingingfunction, the exterior mirrors are folded inwhen the vehicle is locked.
If you have switched on theAuto. MirrorAuto. MirrorFoldingFoldingfunction and you fold in the exteriormirrors using the button on the door(Ypage 105), they will not fold out automati-cally. The exterior mirrors can then only be fol-ded out using the button on the door.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theConvenienceConveniencesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theAuto. Mirror FoldingAuto. Mirror Foldingfunction.If theAuto. Mirror FoldingAuto. Mirror Foldingfunction isswitched on, the multifunction displayshows the exterior mirror in orange.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theFactory SettingFactory Settingsubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.TheReset All Settings?Reset All Settings?functionappears.
XPress thedorcbutton to selectNoNoorYesYes.
XPress thevbutton to confirm the selec-tion.If you have selectedYesYesand confirmed, themultifunction display shows a confirmationmessage.
For safety reasons, theDaytime RunningDaytime RunningLightsLightsfunction in theLightsLightssubmenu isonly reset if the vehicle is stationary.
AMG menu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Warm-up
CDigital speedometer
DGear indicator