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12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 164
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety notes ....................67
Warning lamp ................................. 177
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................116
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 151
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 161
Display message ............................ 163
Function/informatio n.................... 153
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles)
Display message ............................ 173
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND display (AMG vehicles) ... 144
Function/notes ............................. 143
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles)
Display message ............................ 173
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND displa y........................... 143
Function/notes ............................. 142
Active Driving Assistance package .153
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 161
Display message ............................ 163
Function/informatio n.................... 156
Active light function .........................109
Active Parking Assist Display message ............................ 163
Function/notes ............................. 145
Important safety notes ..................146
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72
Adaptive Damping System Function/notes ............................. 141Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 163
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Additives (engine oil) ........................276
Address book see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Adjusting the vehicle height
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 143
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 142
Air bags
Display message ............................ 170
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 48
Head bag ......................................... 50
Important safety notes ....................46
Knee bag .......................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 51
Safety guidelines ............................. 45
Side impact air bag ..........................49
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIR FLOW ........................................... 116
AIRSCARF Switching on/off ........................... 101
Air vents
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........101
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
AMG
Button for AMG menu ....................126
SETUP ............................................ 126
AMG menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 2064
Index

Assistance display (on-board
computer)
.......................................... 161
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........221
Hiding a service message ..............220
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 221
Service message ............................ 220
Special service requirements ......... 221
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................75
Function .......................................... .75
Switching off the alarm ....................75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................161
Display message ............................ 163
Function/notes ............................. 148
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....161
Authorized Centers see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 163
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 125
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................125
Automatic headlamp mode ......107, 108
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............126
Automatic drive program ...............126
Changing gea r............................... 126
Display message ............................ 163
Driving tips .................................... 126
Emergency running mode ..............126
Kickdown ....................................... 126
Manual drive program ....................126
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............126
Overview ........................................ 126
Problem (malfunction) ...................126
Program selector button ................126
Pulling away ................................... 124Selector lever
................................ 126
Starting the engine ........................123
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......126
Transmission position displa y........ 126
Transmission positions ..................126
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 126 B
Back button ....................................... 197
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 68
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 80
Important safety notes ....................80
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 233
Important safety notes ..................231
Jump starting ................................. 235
Overview ........................................ 231
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth ®
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Bottle holder ...................................... 206
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 167
Notes ............................................. 276
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 163
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 67
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS ........................................ 68
Brake fluid (notes) .........................276
Display message ............................ 164
Driving tips .................................... 131
High-performance brake system ....131
Important safety notes ..................131
Maintenance .................................. 131
Warning lamp ................................. 177 Index
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KEYLESS-GO
.................................. 163
Lights ............................................ .163
Safety systems .............................. 164
SmartKey ....................................... 163
Tires ............................................... 174
Vehicle .......................................... .175
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Distance recorder ............................. 161
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....184
DISTRONIC PLUS Cruise control lever .......................135
Deactivating ................................... 138
Display message ............................ 163
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 138
Driving tips .................................... 139
Function/notes ............................. 133
Important safety notes ..................134
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 138
Warning lamp ................................. 184
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .84
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .78
Control panel ................................... 42
Display message ............................ 163
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking .......................84
Important safety notes ....................83
Opening (from inside) ......................84
Overview .......................................... 83
Drinking and driving .........................131
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 126
Display ........................................... 126
Manual .......................................... .126
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 126
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........161
Drive program selector .....................126Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................221
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 106
Driving on flooded roads ..................131
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .68
Electronic brake force distributio n... 72
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .69
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....69
Important safety information ...........66
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 74
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................153
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 143
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 142
Active Driving Assistance package 153
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............156
Active Parking Assist .....................145
Adaptive Damping System .............141
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................148
Cruise control ................................ 132
Display message ............................ 173
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 133
HOLD function ............................... 140
Night View Assist Plus ...................149
PARKTRONIC ................................. 144
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........141
Rear view camera .......................... 147
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes .....................131
Automatic transmission .................126
Brakes ........................................... 131
Break-in period .............................. 120
Checking brake lining thickness ....131
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 139
Downhill gradient ........................... 131
Drinking and driving .......................131
Driving abroad ............................... 1068
Index

Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................30
Important safety notes ....................29
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................27
Outside temperature display ...........160
Overhead control panel ......................41 P
Paint code number ............................274
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...222
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Parking ............................................... 130
Important safety notes ..................130
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 102
Rear view camera .......................... 147
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................145
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 163
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 108
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................145
Driving system ............................... 144
Function/notes ............................. 144
Important safety notes ..................144
Problem (malfunction) ...................145
Range of the sensors .....................144
Warning displa y............................. 145
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) .....................56
Problems (malfunction) .................. 170
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 51
Phone book see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .223
Power closing feature .........................84
Power washers .................................. 222Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 167
Operation ........................................ .57
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................161
Display message ............................ 167
Function/notes ................................ 73
Warning lamp ................................. 184
Program selector button ..................126
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 26
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 124 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........30 R
RACE START Important safety notes ..................141
RACETIMER (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................161
Display message ............................ 163
Radio
Selecting a station .........................161
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................30
Reading lamp ..................................... 110
Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 163
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................222
Function/notes ............................. 147
Switching on/off ........................... 14814
Index

Dashboard
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
~
;
Combination switch 108
=
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically
~
?
Horn
A
Instrument cluster 35
B
PARKTRONIC warning
display
144
C
Overhead control panel 41
D
Climate control systems
114 Function Page
E
Ignition lock 121
Start/Stop button 121
F
Cruise control lever 133
G
Activating Night View
Assist Plus 151
H
Electric parking brake ~
I
Light switch 106
J
Opening the hood 216
K
Diagnostics connection 3034
Dashboa
rdAt a glance

PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection system)
Introduction PRE-SAFE
®
takes preemptive measures to
protect occupants in certain hazardous
situations.
Important safety notes !
Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
Despite your vehicle being equipped with the
PRE-SAFE ®
system, the possibility of
personal injuries occurring as a result of an
accident cannot be eliminated.
Always adapt your driving style to suit the
prevailing road and weather conditions and
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front. Drive carefully.
Function PRE-SAFE
®
intervenes:
R in emergency braking situations, e.g. when
BAS is activated.
R in critical driving situations, e.g. when
physical limits are exceeded and the
vehicle understeers or oversteers severely.
R on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS: if
BAS PLUS brakes hard or the radar sensor
system detects an imminent danger of
collision in certain situations.
PRE-SAFE ®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
R the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
R if the vehicle skids, the side windows are
closed so that only a small gap remains. R
the front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is
in an unfavorable position.
R Vehicles with a multicontour seat or
active multicontour seat: the air
pressure in the side bolsters is increased.
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE ®
slackens
the belt pre-tensioning. All settings made by
PRE-SAFE ®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belts are not released:
X When the vehicle is stationary, move the
backrest or seat back slightly.
The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and
the locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE ®
convenience function. More
information about seat-belt adjustment can
be found under "Seat-belt adjustment"
(Y page 60). NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Do not secure any objects (e.g. coat hangers)
on the NECK-PRO head restraints. Otherwise,
the NECK-PRO head restraints may not
function properly, or in the event of a rear-end
collision may not be able offer the level of
protection they are designed to provide. G
WARNING
Seat or head restraint covers can cause a
malfunction when the NECK-PRO head
restraints are activated or when the side
impact air bags are deployed, or they can
prevent this completely. The NECK-PRO head
restraints or side impact air bags can
therefore not provide the intended protection.
Do not use any seat or head restraint covers. G
WARNING
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints. Occupant safety
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system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
G
WARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing
systems which have been damaged or
subjected to a load in an accident can no
longer protect as intended. The child cannot
then be restrained in the event of an accident,
heavy braking or sudden changes of direction.
There is an increased risk of injury, possibly
even fatal.
Replace child restraint systems which have
been damaged or subjected to a load in an
accident as soon as possible. Have the
securing systems on the child restraint
system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop, before you install a child restraint
system again. G
WARNING
Infants and small children should never share
a seat belt with another occupant. In the event
of an accident, they could be crushed
between the occupant and seat belt.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Children that are too large for a child restraint
must travel in seats using normal seat belts.
Position the shoulder belt across the chest
and shoulder, not the face or neck. A booster
seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat
belt positioning for children over 41 lbs
(18 kg) until they reach a height where a lap/
shoulder belt fits properly without a booster
seat.
When the child restraint is not in use, remove
it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat
belt to prevent the child restraint from
becoming a projectile in the event of an
accident. G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot.
Children may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Protect it with a blanket, for example. If the
child restraint system has been exposed to
direct sunlight, let it cool down before
securing the child in it. Never leave children
unattended in the vehicle. 64
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good time. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather
conditions and maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
i The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tires and
the road surface. Pay particular attention
to the information regarding tires,
recommended minimum tire tread depths
etc. in the "Wheels and tires" section
(Y page 244).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
The yellow !ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 66). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems
are deactivated. There is an increased danger
of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (Y
page 177) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 164).
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even if you only brake gently.
Braking X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking
situation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions, and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving. BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 66). G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking. Driving safety systems
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X
To switch off: press button:.
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch on: press button:.
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a
cutting action for better traction on loose
surfaces.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
(AMG
vehicles) Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Ypage 66).
You can select between the following states
of ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
is activated.
R SPORT handling mode is activated.
R ESP ®
is deactivated. G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and
accidents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the
situations described in the following. G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations
described in the following.
In the following situations, it may be better to
activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
ESP ®
:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
R on designated roads when the vehicle's
own oversteering and understeering
characteristics are desired
Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
ESP ®
requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver.
i Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP ®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the
vehicle if the vehicle starts to skid or a
wheel starts to spin.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP ® X
To activate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. Driving safety systems
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The
SPORT handling mode
SPORT handling mode message
appears in the multifunction display.
X To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
X To deactivate ESP ®
:press button :until
the å ESP®
OFF warning lamp lights up
in the instrument cluster.
The ÷OFF OFFmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
X To activate ESP ®
:briefly press button :.
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷
ESP ®
ON
ON message appears in the
multifunction display.
Characteristics of activated SPORT
handling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. ESP ®
only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP ®
only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R the engine's torque is restricted only to a
limited degree and the drive wheels can
spin. The spinning of the wheels results in
a cutting action, which provides better grip.
R ETS is still active.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster does not flash. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin. The spinning of the wheels results in a
cutting action for better traction on loose
surfaces.
R traction control is still activated.
R PRE-SAFE ®
is no longer available, nor is it
activated if you brake firmly and ESP ®
intervenes.
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is no longer available, it
is also not activated if you brake firmly and
ESP ®
intervenes.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake. EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
General information EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section for driving safety systems
(Y page 66). G
WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (Y page 177) as well as
display messages (Y page 166). ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In
addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE
BRAKE also has the HOLD function 72
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