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4Charging
..................... 278
Checking (key )................ 259
Checking (KEYLESS GO key) .....259
Check lamp (key ).............. 259
Check lamp (KEYLESS GO key) ......................... 67, 259
Disconnecting ................ 277
Display message ..........215, 216
Maintenance (vehicle )..........276
Reconnecting ................. 278
Removing/fitting .............. 278
Vehicle battery ................ 276
Belt force limiters
Activatio n..................... 41
Belt tensioners
Activation ..................... 41
Belt warning ..................... 85
Bonnet Bonnet catch ................. 177
Display message .............. 213
Opening/closing .............. 176
Bonnet release lever
Releas eleve r................ .177
Boot
Emergency release .............256
Locking separatel y.............. 70
Opening/closing (automatically) ...70
Opening/closing (manuall y)....... 69
Boot lid
Displa ymessage .............. 213Boot separator
.................. 156
Display message .............. 218
Brake
Warning lamp ................. 235
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid ..................... 306
Display message .............. 216
Brake lamps
Adaptive ...................... 54
Display message .............. 222
Brake system
Display message................... 216, 217, 218
Parking brake .................. 98
SBC TM
brake system ............ 57
Bulb
Changing ................ 261, 263
Cornering light ................ 262
Licence plate lamp .............264
Main-beam headlamps ..........262
Parking lamp ................. 262
Rea rfoglamp ................. 263
Reversing lamp ............... 263
Side lamp .................... 262
Turn signa llam p............... 263
see Lamp
Bulbs
Overview .................... 260 C
Calling up amalfunction
see Message memory menu
Care ........................... 194
Automatic car wash ............195
Distronic .................... 198
Headlamps ................... 196
High-pressure cleaners .........195
Parktroni c................... 198
Plastic trim ................... 197
Rea rwindow ................. 196
Side windows ................. 196
Tai lpipes (AMG vehicles) ........197
CD player/CD changer
Operation (on-board computer) ...114
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ....................... 120
Key .......................... 64
KEYLESS GO ............... 66, 67
Central locking/unlocking button ...68
Central unlocking Key.......................... 64
KEYLESS GO ............... 66, 67
Centre console
Lowe rsection .................. 31
Upper sectio n.................. 32
Changing awheel
see Flat tyre Index
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Children
In th evehicle .................. 47
Restrai ntsystems .............. 47
Chil dseat
Automatic recognition ...........49
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion) ........................ 232
Recommendations ..............51
Suitable positions .............. 50
Ciga rettel ighter ................ 166
Cockpit Overview ..................... 22
Collapsible emergency spare wheel
Stowage ..................... 274
Collapsibl ewheel
Pumping up .................. 273
Technical data ................ 297
COMAND ....................... 109
On-board computer ............109
see separate Operating Instructions
Constant headlamp mode
Setting (on-board computer) .....118
Consumptio nstatistic s(on -board
computer) ...................... 122
Coolant ........................ 180
Checking the leve l.............180
Display message ......214, 219, 220
Mixture ratio ................. 304
Temperature gauge ............106
Warning lamp ................. 236Cornerin
glight
Display message .............. 220
Cruis econtrol .................. 125
Display message ..........212, 213
Cup holder ..................... 159 D
Dashboard see Cockpit
see Instrument cluster
Daytime drivin glights
see Constant headlamp mode
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ....................... 119
Interior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ....................... 120
Digital speedometer .............111
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter) ....................... 118
Dipped beam
Display message .............. 220
Dipped-beam headlamps
Symmetrical .................. 193
Display message ................ 202
Service indicator .............. 193
Symbo lmessages ............. 213
Text messages ................ 203
Up (AMG menu) ............... 111Distanc
erecorder
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distanc ewarning function ........131
Distanc ewarning lamp .......131, 233
Distronic ....................... 127
Cleaning the sensors ...........198
Cove r....................... 198
Display message ......206, 207, 213
Distance warning function .......131
Driving tips ................... 133
Warning lamp ................. 233
Door
Automatic locking .............. 68
Display message .............. 214
Emergency locking .............256
Emergency unlocking ...........255
Opening (from the inside) ........67
Door control panel
Overview ..................... 34
Draught stop ................... 158
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Driver's airbag ................... 44
Driver's door Unlocking (K EYLESS GO) ......... 67
Driver's seat position .............86
Drivin gabroad .................. 193
Driving safety system .............53
ABS ......................... 53 Index
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LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................ 125
Distronic .................... 128
Variabl eSpeedtronic ........... 134
Load compartment load, maximum 299
Loading aid (boot) ............... 164
Lowering manually .............258
Locator lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ....................... 119
Locking
Automatic ..................... 68
Emergency locking .............256
From the insid e(central locking
button) ....................... 68
Luggage compartment
Powe rclosing feature ........... 67
Luggage compartmen t(rear) ...... 163
Luggage cover see Boot separator
Luggage net .................... 161
Lumbar support .................. 75M
Main-beam headlamps Display message .............. 222
Maintenance
Battery ...................... 276Malfunction memory
see Message memory menu
Manual gearshift program ....102, 104
Maximum speed Technical data ................ 291
Memory card ................... 114
Operation (on-board computer) ...114
see separate operating instructions
Memory function ................. 82
Menu (on-board computer) ........109
AMG ........................ 111
Audi o....................... 113
Distronic .................... 132
DVD ........................ 115
Message memory .............. 115
Navigation ................... 115
Resetting to factory settings .....116
Settings ..................... 116
Standard displa y.............. 110
Submenu overview .............116
Telephone ................... 123
Trip computer ................ 122
TV .......................... 114
Message
see Display message
see Indicator and warning lamp
see Message memory menu
Mirror
Sun viso r.................... 165Mobile phone
................... 166
Bracket ..................... 167
Display message ..........209, 227
Installatio n................... 287
Own numbe rsending ........... 168
Run-on time .................. 168
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter) ....................... 123
Modifying the programming
Key .......................... 64
KEYLESS GO key ............... 66
MOExtended run-flat system* .183, 275
MP3 ........................... 114
Operation (on-board computer) ...114
see separate operating instructions
Multi-contour seat ................ 76
Multi-function display ........105, 108
Multi-functio nsteering wheel .....107
Overview ..................... 30 N
Navigation ..................... 115
Navigation menu (on-board com-
puter) ....................... 115
see separate operating instructions
Notes on driving
SBC TM
brake system ............ 58 Index
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Shift ranges
Automatic transmission .........100
Display in the speedometer .......99
Side window
Fault ........................ 250
Opening/closing ............... 93
Resetting .................... .95
Side windows
Cleaning ..................... 196
Sno wchains .................... 189
Socket ......................... 166
Soft top see Roof
Spare wheel
Fitting ....................... 270
Storage location ............... 200
Technical data ................ 297
Speed
Technical data ................ 291
Spee dlimiter
Speedtronic .................. 134
Speedometer
Digita lspeedometer (on-board
computer) ................... 111
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter) ....................... 117
Speedtronic .................... 134
Display message ..........212, 213
Permanent ................... 136
Variabl e..................... 134SRS (Supplemental Restrain
tSys-
tem) ............................ 41
Warning lamp .................. 41
Station
see Radio
Status line (on-board computer) ...108
Selecting the displa y...........118
Steering
Display message .............. 220
Steering wheel
Adjusting ..................... 79
Buttons (on-board computer) .....107
Storing settings ................ 82
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ..102
Stowage compartment ...........161
Armrest (under) ............... 162
Door ........................ 163
Glove compartment ............161
Locking/unlocking .............162
Rea r........................ 163
Stowage compartments
Overview ..................... 36
Stowage space
Cup holde r.................. .159
Display message .............. 224
Stowage well
Boot floo r(un derneath) ......... 161
Submen u(on-board computer) ....116
Convenience ................. 117
Instrument cluster .............117Lighting
..................... 117
Vehicle ...................... 117
Sun visor ....................... 165
Supplemental Restrain tSystem
see SRS
Supplemental Restrain tSyste m(SRS)
Display message .............. 212
Warning lamp ................. 235
Surround lighting
see Locator lighting
Suspensio ntuning ............... 141
SETUP (on-board computer) .....111
Switchin goff the alarm
ATA .......................... 60 T
Tail lamps Changing .................... 263
Display message .............. 224
Tank capacity ................... 300
Tank contents Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ................... 123
Technical data
Acceleration .................. 291
Engine ...................... 290
Speed ....................... 291
Tyres ................... 293, 295
Vehicle dimensions ............298 Index
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Vehicle weights
............... 299
Wheels .................. 293, 295
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant ..................... 106
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...111
Outside temperature ...........106
Third brake lamp
Display message .............. 222
Tightening torque ............... 274
Time Lap time (on-board computer) ....112
Timer (on-board computer) .......112
TIREFIT kit Using ....................... 266
Total distanc erecorder ....... 26, 108
Resetting the trip meter .........106
Tow-away protection ..............60
Towing ........................ 282
Towing eye Fitting ....................... 281
Removing .................... 282
Traction control .................. 55
Transmission output (maximum) Telephone/two-wa yradio ....... 287
Transport (vehicle) ..............282
Trip computer Menu (on-board computer) ......122Trip meter
...................... 110
Resetting .................... 106
Turn signal lamps
Display message .............. 221
TV
Operation (on-board computer) ...114
Two-way radio
Installatio n................... 287
Tyre grip ....................... 192
Tyre pressure ................... 184
Calling up (on-board computer) ..186
Display message ..209, 210, 211, 225
Table (see Fuel filler flap) ........175
see Tyr epressure
Tyre pressure los swarning system 185
Tyre pressure monitor Warning lamp ................. 238
Tyres
Direction of rotatio n............ 183
General notes ................. 182
Technical data ............ 293, 295
Tyre tread ...................... 184 U
Unladen weight ................. 299
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ...........255
From the insid e(central unlocking
button) ....................... 68Up (display message)
............111 V
Variable Speedtronic .............134
Vario-roof see Roof
Vehicle
Emergency unlocking .......255, 256
Individua lsettings (on-board com-
puter) ....................... 116
Leaving parked up .............254
Towing ...................... 282
Transporting .................. 282
Vehicle battery ................. 276
Vehicle dimensions ..............298
Vehicle electronics ..............287
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) ...................... 288, 289
Vehicle identification plates ......288
Vehicle level .................... 139
Adjusting .................... 140
Vehicle tool kit .................. 200
Vehicle weights ................. 299 W
Warning and indicator lamp ABS/ESP ®
................... 234
ABS (yellow) .................. 233
ESP ®
OFF .................... 234 Index
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®
Spor t...................2 34
LIM (Cruise control) ............125
LIM (Distronic) ................ 128
LIM (variable Speedtronic) .......134
Warning signal
Audible ...................... 240
Warning triangle ................ 200
Washer fluid Display message .............. 229
Wearin gseat belts ................ 83
Wheel bolts Tightening torque .............. 274
Wheels
General notes ................. 182
Interchanging ................. 188
Technical data ............ 293, 295
Windows
Cleaning ..................... 196
Cleaning the windscreen ........196
Side windows .................. 93
Windscreen
Cleaning ..................... 196
Windscree nwashe rfluid ......... 306
Topping up ................... 181
Windscree nwashe rfluid reservoir
.......................... 181, 306
Windscree nwashe rreservoir
Capacity ..................... 306
Windscree nwashe rsystem ....... 306Windscreen wipers
...............92
Cleaning ..................... 196
Malfunction .................. 248
Replacing the wiper blades ......264
Winte rdriving .............. 189, 190
Winte rtyres .................... 189
Limiting the spee d(on-board com-
puter) ....................... 136Index
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Operating safety
16 Operating safety
Safet
ynotes G
Risk of accident and injury
Always have work on the vehicle carried out
by aq ualified specialist workshop. In par-
ticular, work relevant to safety or on safety-
related systems as well as maintenance
work must be carried out at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop. The workshop must have
the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
aM ercedes-Benz Service Centr efor this
purpose. G
Risk of accident and injury
Some safety systems only function while
the engin eisrunning. Therefore, do not
switch the engin eoff when driving. Other-
wise, the safety systems in your vehicle
may no longer function correctly and
thereby not provide you or other swith the
intended degree of protection .There is also
ar isk that you could lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident. G
Risk of accident and injury
Work carried out incorrectly or impermissi-
ble modifications to the vehicle, for exam-
ple cables laid under trim ,can impair the
function of the safety systems .The safety
systems may no longer be able to protect
you or other sasthey are designed to do.
There is also arisk that you could lose con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident.
Have all work on and modifications to the
vehicle, such as installations or conver-
sions, carried out at aqualified workshop. G
Risk of accident
Ah eavy impact to the underbody, tyres or
wheels, for example when bottoming out on
rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at
high speed, could damage your vehicle. As
ar esult, you could cause an accident. This
also applies to vehicles which are equipped
with underbody protection.
For this reason, drive slowly over obstacles,
avoid bottoming out the vehicle in rough
terrain and, if necessary, have your vehicle
checked at aqualified specialist workshop. G
Risk of accident
If work on electronic equipment and its
software is carried out incorrectly, the
equipment could stop functioning. The
electronic systems are networked via inter-
faces. Tampering with these electronic sys-
tems could cause malfunction sinsystems
which have not been modified. Such mal-
function scan seriously compromise the
vehicle’s operatin gsafety and your own
safety as well.
Have all work on and modifications to elec-
tronic component scarried out at aqualified
workshop. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspection soncertain
vehicles to improve their quality or safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from an
authorised specialist dealer and your vehicle
has never been inspected at aMercedes-
Ben zService Centre, it is possible that your
vehicle is not registered in your name with
Mercedes-Benz .Mercedes-Benz can only
infor myou about vehicle checks if it has your
registration data. Introduction
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Exterior view
....................................... 20
Cockpit ................................................. 22
Instru ment cluster .............................. 26
Multi-function steering wheel ............30
Centre console .................................... 31
Overhead contro lpanel...................... 33
Door contro lpanel.............................. 34
Stowage compart ments ..................... 36 At
ag lance
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Exterior view
21Function Page
1 Boot
Opening and closing 68
Vehicl
etoolkit 200
Spare wheel* 200,
2 Rear window heating
152
3 Fuel fille
rflap 175
Fuel requirements 175
4 Doors
Opening and closing 64
Opening/closing in an
emergency
255
5 Exterio
rmirrors 80
6 Roof
Opening and closing 154
Draught stop 158
Boot separator 156 Function Page
Roller sunblin
dfor th eglass
roof* 159
7 Demisting th
ewindscreen 151
Cleaning th
ewindows 196
8 Windscree
nwipers 92
9 Opening th
ebonnet 176
Engin
eoil 178
Coolant 180
Vehicl
ebattery 276
a Fron
tlights 261
b Headlamp cleanin
gsystem 90
c Fitting th
efront towin geye 280
d Wheels and tyres
182
Tyre pressur
eloss warning
system 185 Function Page
Checkin
gthe tyrep ressure
electronically* 186
Flat tyre 266
e Rear lights
263
f Fitting th
erear towin geye 280At
ag lance
*o ptional
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Cockpit
23Function Page
1 Light switch
87
2 Clean
sthe headlamps 90
3 Cruis
econtro llever: •c
ruise control 125
•D
istronic* 127
•S
peedtronic 134
4
Lef
tgearshif tpaddle *: shift
down 102
5 Instrumen
tcluster 22,
105 6 Multi-function steering
wheel
30
7
Right gearshift paddle*:
shift up
102
8
Linguatronic
*lever –see
separat eoperating instruc-
tions 9
Parktronic
*display 142 Function Page
a Clock
–see COMAND oper-
atin ginstructions b 5
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF warnin glamp 43
c Locks/unlocks the stow-
age compartments
161
d Overhead control panel
33
e Glove compartment
161
f Centre console
31
g Ignition lock
73
h Horn
j Adjusts the steerin
gwheel 79
k Combination switch:
89
•m
ain-beam headlamps 89
•t
urns ignals 89
•w
indscreen wipers 92 Function Page
l Parking brake
98
m Releases the parking brake
98
n Open
sthe bonnet 176
o Doo
rcontrol panel 34
p Opens/closes the side win-
dows
93At
ag lance
*o ptional
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