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Index.......................................................4
Digital Operator's Manual..................23
Introduction ...........................................23
Operation ............................................... 23
Introduction.........................................24
Protecting the environment ...................24
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...............24
Operator's Manual ................................. 25
Service and vehicle operation ................25
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR code for rescue card ........................ 29
Data storage .......................................... 29
Information on copyright ....................... 31
At a glance...........................................32
Cockpit .................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ................................. 33
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 34
Center console ...................................... 35
Overhead control panel .........................38
Door control panel ................................. 39
Safety...................................................40
Panic alarm ............................................ 40
Occupant safety .................................... 40
Children in the vehicle ........................... 57
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 59
Driving safety systems ........................... 60
Protection against theft .........................72
Opening and closing...........................74
SmartKey ............................................... 74
Doors ..................................................... 79
Trunk ..................................................... 81
Side windows ......................................... 87
Roof .......................................................90
Seats, steering wheel and mir-
rors.......................................................97
Correct driver's seat position ................97
Seats ..................................................... 97
Steering wheel ..................................... 103
Mirrors ................................................. 105
Memory function ................................. 107
Lights and windshield wipers..........109
Exterior lighting ................................... 109
Interior lighting .................................... 112
Replacing bulbs ................................... 113
Windshield wipers ................................ 113
Climate control.................................116
Overview of climate control systems ... 116
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 118
Setting the air vents ............................ 122
Driving and parking..........................125
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 125
Driving ................................................. 125
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ..................................................... 132
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 133
Automatic transmission ....................... 134
Refueling ............................................. 144
Parking ................................................ 146
Driving tips .......................................... 149
Driving systems ................................... 154
On-board computer and displays....190
Important safety notes ........................ 190
Displays and operation ........................ 190
Menus and submenus ......................... 193
Display messages ................................ 205
Warning and indicator lamps ............... 233
Multimedia system...........................243
General notes ...................................... 243
Important safety notes ........................ 243
Function restrictions ............................ 243
Operating system ................................ 244
Stowage and features......................249
Stowage areas ..................................... 249
Features .............................................. 252
2Contents

Active light function....................... 111
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 109
Cornering light function ................. 111
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flasher .......................... 110
High-beam headlamps................... 110
Light switch ................................... 109
Low-beam headlamps.................... 110
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 200
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
see Replacing the bulbs
Loading aid (trunk)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 251
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)............................... 201
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off........................... 110
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
M
M+S tires............................................ 295
MAGIC SKY CONTROL......................... 94
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 273
Mechanical key
Function/notes................................ 76
General notes .................................. 76
Inserting .......................................... 76
Locking vehicle................................ 81
Removing ......................................... 76
Unlocking the driver's door.............. 81
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio)......................... 196
Memory function............................... 107
Mercedes me connect
Call priority .................................... 258
General notes ................................ 255
Info call button .............................. 258
Mercedes-Benz emergency call..... 256
Remote Vehicle Health Check ....... 259
Roadside Assistance call button .... 257
Self-diagnosis ................................ 255
System .......................................... 255
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 184
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC with Active Steering
Assist ............................................. 163
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 187
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 183
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Rear view camera .......................... 179
Message memory (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 205
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) .............................................. 246
Frequencies ................................... 319
Installation ..................................... 319
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 196
Transmission output (maximum) .... 319
Index13

Navigation menu ............................ 194
Operation ....................................... 191
RACETIMER ................................... 203
Service menu .................................199
Settings menu ............................... 199
Standard display............................ 193
Telephone menu ............................ 196
Trip menu ...................................... 193
Vehicle submenu ........................... 201
Video DVD operation ..................... 196
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual................ 23
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display........... 190
Overhead control panel...................... 38
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number............................ 320
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)... 272
Panic alarm.......................................... 40
Panoramic roof
Operating the roller sunblind ........... 94
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 146
Parking brake ................................ 147
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 106
Rear view camera .......................... 179
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 172
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 175
Sensor range................................. 173
Warning display ............................. 174
Parking brake
Applying automatically................... 148
Applying or releasing manually ...... 148
Display message ............................ 208
Electric parking brake .................... 147
Emergency braking ........................ 148
General notes ................................ 147
Releasing automatically................. 148
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Parking lamps
Switching on/off........................... 110
PARKTRONIC
Driving system ............................... 172
Function/notes............................. 172
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 215
Indicator lamps ................................ 41
Problems (malfunction) .................. 215
Pets in the vehicle............................... 59
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Power locks......................................... 81
Power washers.................................. 272
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection)
Display message ............................ 211
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 56
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)......... 72
Immobilizer ...................................... 72
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 128
Pulling away (automatic trans-
mission)............................................. 128
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Index15

Qualified specialist workshop........... 28
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 166
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)............................................. 166
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 203
Radio
Selecting a station .........................195
see Digital Operator's Manual
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
REACH Regulation............................... 28
Reading lamp..................................... 112
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 217
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 275
Display in the multimedia system .. 180
Function/notes .............................179
Switching on/off ........................... 180
Rear window defroster
General notes ................................ 121
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 106
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 326
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 144
Refueling process .......................... 145
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 260
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 113
Reporting safety defects.................... 29
Rescue card......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 221
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Residual heat (climate control)........122
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 214
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear (selector lever)........... 136
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 87
Trunk lid ...........................................82
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage)................................................... 217
Roadside Assistance (breakdown).... 26
Roll bar
Display message............................ 213
Operation ......................................... 52
Roller sunblind.................................... 94
Roof
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety notes .................... 90
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 91
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .... 92
Overview .......................................... 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
Relocking ......................................... 92
Roof switch.......................................... 91
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Route guidance active...................... 194
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
16Index

Door central locking/unlocking ....... 74
Important safety notes.................... 74
Loss ................................................. 78
Mechanical key ................................ 76
Opening/closing the roof................ 92
Overview .......................................... 74
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 126
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Starting the engine ........................ 128
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Snow chains...................................... 295
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ............... 255
General notes ................................ 254
Trunk ............................................. 255
Sound
Switching on/off........................... 244
Special seat belt retractor.................. 57
Specialist workshop............................ 28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 194
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 190
Selecting the display unit............... 199
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 127
STEER CONTROL.................................. 72
Steering
Display message ............................ 230
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 103
Button overview ............................... 34
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 191
Important safety notes .................. 103
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Steering wheel paddle shifters........ 141
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 203
Stowage areas................................... 249
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 249
Center console .............................. 250
Center console (rear) ..................... 250
Cup holders ................................... 252
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 250
Glove box ....................................... 249
Important safety information ......... 249
Rear ............................................... 251
Stowage net ................................... 251
Stowage net....................................... 251
Stowage space
Umbrella holder............................. 250
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor.................................................... 252
Summer tires..................................... 295
Sun visor............................................ 253
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 200
Suspension settings
Active Body Control (ABC)
(except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .. 169
Active Body Control (ABC)
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 171
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 203
SVHC (Substances of Very High
Concern)............................................... 28
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off................................................. 122
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 248
T
Tachometer........................................ 190
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 217
see Lights
18Index

Protecting the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affec-
ted by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each
gear only up to

Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Introduction
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) cat-egorizes the person in the front-passengerseat. Depending on that result, the front-passenger front air bag and front-passengerknee bag are either enabled or deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
Rthe side impact air bag
Rthe headbag
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices
Requirements
To be classified correctly, the front passengermust sit:
Rwith the seat belt fastened correctly
Rin an almost upright position with their backagainst the seat backrest
Rwith their feet resting on the floor, if possi-ble
If the front passenger does not observe theseconditions, OCS may produce a false classifi-cation, e.g. because the front passenger:
Rtransfers their weight by supporting them-selves on a vehicle armrest
Rsits in such a way that their weight is raisedfrom the seat cushion
If you install a child restraint system on thefront-passenger seat, be sure to observe thecorrect positioning of the child restraint sys-tem. Never place objects under or behind thechild restraint system, e.g. a cushion. Fullyretract the seat cushion length. The entirebase of the child restraint system must alwaysrest on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat aspossible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch theroof or be subjected to a load by the headrestraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrestand the head restraint position accordingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to functioncorrectly. Always observe the child restraintsystem manufacturer's installation and operat-ing instructions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS)
CPASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
DPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether thefront-passenger front air bag is deactivated orenabled.
XPress the Start/Stop button once or twice,or turn the SmartKey to positionGorHinthe ignition lock.The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF andPASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps mustlight up simultaneously for approximately sixseconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of thefront-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for60 seconds, subsequently both indicatorlamps are off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON andOFF): the front-passenger front air bag isable to deploy in the event of an accident.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: thefront-passenger front air bag is deactivated.It will then not be deployed in the event ofan accident.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lampis off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-cator lamp shows the status of the front-passenger front air bag. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp may be lit continu-ously or be off.
If the status of the front-passenger front airbag changes while the vehicle is in motion, anair bag display message appears in the instru-ment cluster (Ypage 215). When the front-passenger seat is occupied, always pay atten-tion to the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicatorlamp. Be aware of the status of the front-
48Occupant safety
Safety

The roll bars are located in the rear area of thevehicle under the two outer rear compartmenttrim covers.
They extend if systems detect that the vehicleis in danger of rollover. The two outer rearcompartment trim covers are opened and theroll bars are extended within fractions of asecond.
Once the roll bars are extended, you can nolonger lower them. An open roof can no longerbe closed. In this case, visit the nearest quali-fied specialist workshop.
Deployment of Emergency Tension-
ing Devices and air bags
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has
been deployed. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a
deployed air bag replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop as soon as possible.
GWARNING
A deployed air bag no longer offers any pro-
tection and cannot provide the intended pro-
tection in an accident. There is an increased
risk of injury.
Have the vehicle towed to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop in order to have a deployed
air bag replaced.
For your own safety and that of your frontpassenger, it is important that you havedeployed air bags replaced and defective airbags repaired. This will help to make sure the
air bags continue to perform their protectivefunction for the vehicle occupants in the eventof a crash.
GWARNING
Emergency Tensioning Devices that have
deployed pyrotechnically are no longer
operational and are unable to perform their
intended protective function. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have pyrotechnically triggered Emergency
Tensioning Devices replaced immediately at
a qualified specialist workshop.
An electric motor is used by PRE-SAFE®totrigger the tightening of the seat belt in haz-ardous situations. This procedure is reversible.
If Emergency Tensioning Devices are triggeredor air bags are deployed, you will hear a bang,and some powder may also be released. Theurestraint system warning lamp lights up.
Only in rare cases will the bang affect yourhearing. The powder that is released generallydoes not constitute a health hazard, but it maycause short-term breathing difficulties in peo-ple with asthma or other respiratory problems.Provided it is safe to do so, you should leavethe vehicle immediately or open the window inorder to prevent breathing difficulties.
Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tension-ing Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate mate-rial, which may require special handling andregard for the environment. National guide-lines must be observed during disposal. In Cal-ifornia, seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.
Method of operation
During the first stage of a collision, therestraint system control unit evaluates impor-tant physical data relating to vehicle decelera-tion or acceleration, such as:
Rduration
Rdirection
Rintensity
Based on the evaluation of this data, therestraint system control unit triggers the Emer-gency Tensioning Devices during a head-on orrear-end collision.
Occupant safety53
Safety
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If you install a child restraint system on thefront passenger seat, be sure to observe theinstructions and safety notes on the "Occu-pant Classification System (OCS)" (Ypage 48).There you will also find information on disa-bling the front passenger front air bag.
All child restraint systems must meet the fol-lowing standards:
RU.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards213 and 225
RCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards213 and 210.2
Confirmation that the child restraint systemcorresponds to the standards can be found onan instruction label on the child restraint sys-tem. This confirmation can also be found inthe installation instructions that are includedwith the child restraint system.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-rior and on the child restraint system.
Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat
General notes
If you install a child restraint system on thefront-passenger seat, always observe theinstructions and safety notes on the "Occu-pant Classification System (OCS)" (Ypage 48).
You can thus avoid the risks that could ariseas a result of:
Ran incorrectly categorized person in thefront-passenger seat
Rdeactivating the front passenger front airbag unintentionally
Rthe unsuitable positioning of the childrestraint system, e.g. too close to the dash-board
Rearward-facing child restraint system
If circumstances require you to secure a childin a rearward-facing child restraint system onthe front-passenger seat, always make surethat the front passenger front air bag is deacti-vated. Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFFindicator lamp is lit continuously (Ypage 41),is the front passenger front air bag deactiva-ted.
Always observe the child restraint systemmanufacturer's installation and operatinginstructions.
Forward-facing child restraint system
If you secure a child in a forward-facing childrestraint system on the front-passenger seat,always move the front-passenger seat as farback as possible. Fully retract the seat cushionlength. The entire base of the child restraintsystem must always rest on the seat cushionof the front-passenger seat. The backrest ofthe child restraint system must lie as flat aspossible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. The child restraint systemmust not touch the roof or be subjected to aload by the head restraint. Adjust the angle ofthe seat backrest and the head restraint posi-tion accordingly. Always make sure that theshoulder belt strap is correctly routed from thefront-passenger seat belt guide to the shoulderbelt guide on the child restraint system. Theshoulder belt strap must be routed forwardand down from the front-passenger seat beltguide. If necessary, adjust the front-passengerseat accordingly.
Always observe the child restraint systemmanufacturer's installation and operatinginstructions.
Pets in the vehicle
GWARNING
If you leave animals unsupervised or unse-
cured in the vehicle, they may press buttons
or switches, for instance.
In this way, animals may:
Ractivate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
Rswitch systems on or off and thereby
endanger other road users
Furthermore, unsecured animals may be
flung around inside the vehicle in the event
of an accident or abrupt steering or braking
maneuver, and thereby injure vehicle occu-
pants. There is a risk of accident and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle.
Pets in the vehicle59
Safety
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!Only close the trunk once the roof is low-ered completely. Otherwise, you could dam-age the roof.
If you close the trunk lid before the roof islowered completely, the loading aid switchlights up and a warning tone sounds.
The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can befound in the "Vehicle data" section(Ypage 326).
With the roof open, you can use the loadingaid to raise the folded roof in the trunk tomake loading easier (Ypage 251). The trunkpartition opens automatically.
You can unlock the trunk lid if the vehicle isstationary and the roof is completely open orclosed.
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. Youcould otherwise lock yourself out.
The trunk lid can be:
Ropened/closed from outside
Ropened and closed automatically from out-side (vehicles with trunk lid remote closingfeature)
Ropened and closed automatically frominside (vehicles with trunk lid remote closingfeature)
Ropened, closed or stopped during operationwithout the use of your hands (vehicles withKEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE ACCESS)
Rlocked separately
Ropened with the emergency release button
Runlocked with the mechanical key
You should preferably place luggage or loadsin the trunk.
Trunk lid reversing feature
The trunk lid is equipped with an automaticreversing feature. It reacts if a solid objectobstructs or restricts the trunk lid during theclosing procedure. The trunk lid opens againautomatically. The automatic reversing func-tion is only an aid and is not a substitute foryour attentiveness to the trunk lid while it isclosing.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not respond:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
Rover the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
movement
The reversing feature cannot prevent some-
one being trapped in these situations in par-
ticular. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress theTbutton on the SmartKey,
or
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door or
Rpress the closing or locking button on the
trunk lid, or
Rpull on the trunk lid handle
Opening/closing from outside
Opening
XPress the6button on the SmartKey.
XPull handleC.
XLift the trunk lid.If the trunk partition was closed, it opensautomatically and remains open.
With the roof open, you can use the loadingaid to raise the folded roof in the trunk tomake loading easier (Ypage 251). The trunkpartition opens automatically.
82Trunk
Opening and closing