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Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal positio n............. 147
Automatic drive program ...............148
Changing gea r............................... 147
Display message ............................ 237
Driving tips .................................... 147
Emergency running mode ..............152
Kickdow n....................................... 147
Manual drive program ....................150
Overview ........................................ 145
Problem (malfunction) ...................152
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 147
Pulling away ................................... 138
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 152
Selector leve r................................ 145
Shift range s................................... 149
Starting the engine ........................137
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......148
Transmission position displa y........ 146
Transmissio npositions .................. 146
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 152 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 115
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................60
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 60
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 73
Important safety notes ....................73
Replacing ......................................... 73
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 298
Display message ............................ 227
Important safety notes ..................296
Jump starting ................................. 299
Overview ........................................ 296
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................202
Display message ............................ 230
Notes/function .............................. 186
Bottle holder ...................................... 259
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System) Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 217
Notes ............................................. 351
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 59
BAS .................................................. 60
BAS PLUS ........................................ 60
Brake fluid (notes) .........................351
Display message ............................ 212
Driving tips .................................... 160
High-performance brake system ....161
Important safety notes ..................160
Maintenance .................................. 162
Parking brake ................................ 156
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 287
Car wash ........................................ 282
Display ........................................... 285
Exterior lights ................................ 285
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 286
Interior ........................................... 285
Matte finish ................................... 283
Notes ............................................. 281
Paint .............................................. 283
Plastic trim .................................... 286
Power washer ................................ 283
Roof lining ...................................... 287
Seat bel t........................................ 287
Seat cover ..................................... 286
Sensors ......................................... 285 Index
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Definition of term
s......................... 327
Direction of rotatio n...................... 330
Display message ............................ 234
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................329
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .326
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............327
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 328
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 328
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................328
Important safety notes ..................308
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......328
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........328
Labeling (overview )........................ 323
Load bearing index (definition) ......329
Load index ..................................... 326
Load index (definition) ...................328
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 328
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 328
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 328
Maximum tire loa d......................... 326
Maximum tire load (definition) .......328
MOExtended tires ..........................310
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 329
Overview ........................................ 308
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 328
Replacing ....................................... 329
Service life ..................................... 310
Sidewall (definition) .......................329
Speed rating (definition) ................328
Storing ........................................... 330
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 327
Temperature .................................. 323
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 329
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 329
Tire pressure (definition) ................329Tire pressures (recommended
)...... 327
Tire size (data) ............................... 335
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 323
Tire tread ....................................... 309
Tire tread (definition) .....................329
Total load limit (definition) .............329
Traction ......................................... 322
Traction (definition) .......................329
Trea dwear ..................................... 322
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 322
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 327
Unladen weight (definition) ............328
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............329
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 328
see Flat tire
Towing
Important safety guidelines ...........301
Installing the towing eye ................302
Removing the towing eye. ..............302
With the rear axle raised ................302
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......302
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............303
Important safety notes ..................301
Installing the towing eye ................302
Removing the towing eye. ..............302
Transmission
Selector leve r................................ 145
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................303
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .286
Trip computer (on-board computer) 196
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 196
Resetting (on-board computer) ......197
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................81
Important safety notes ....................79
Locking separatel y........................... 80
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 80 Index
17

The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the SRS 001Bindicator lamp
goes out while the engine is running.
Safety guidelines for seat belts,
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and air bags G
WARNING
R Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment.C heck your national disposal
guidelines. California residents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm.
R Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced.
R Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
R Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
R Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
R No modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
R Do not change or remove any component
or part of the SRS.
R Do not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. over the steering
wheel hub, front-passenger front air bag
cover, outer sides of the seat backrests,
door trim panels, or door frame trims.
R Do not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring. R
Keep area between air bags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
R Air bag system components will be hot after
an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
R Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
R Improper repair work on the SRS creates a
risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment.
Work on the SRS must therefore only be
performed by qualified technicians.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
R For your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit or
ETD, our safety instructions must be
followed. These instructions are available
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
R Given the considerable deployment speed,
required inflation volume, and the material
of the air bags, there is the possibility of
abrasions or other, potentially more serious
injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
If you sell your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz
strongly recommends that you inform the
subsequent owner that the vehicle is
equipped with SRS. Also, refer them to the
applicable section in the Operator's Manual. 40
Occupant safetySafety

Drive sensibly
–save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel:
R The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
R Remove unnecessary loads.
R War mup the engine at low engine speeds.
R Avoid frequen tacceleration or braking.
R Observe the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or in the service
interval display .Have all the maintenance
work carried in accordance with Daimler
AG regulations.
Fuel consumption also increases when
driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic
and in mountainous terrain.
Drinking and driving G
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amoun tofalcohol or drugs can
affec tyour reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident are greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Exhaust check G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces
without sufficient ventilation.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous components in exhaust
fumes within legal limits. These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exactly in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications. All work
on the engine must be carried out only by
qualified and authorized Mercedes-Benz
technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed
under any circumstances. Furthermore, all
specific service work must be carried out at
regular intervals and in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details
can be found in the Maintenance Booklet.
ECO display
Example: ECO display
The ECO display provides feedback on how
economical your driving characteristics are.
The ECO display assists you in achieving the
most economical driving style for the
selected settings and existin
gconditions.
Consumption can be significantly influenced
by your driving style.
The ECO display consists of three bars:
R Acceleration
R Constant
R Coasting
The percentage count is the mean value of the
three bar values. The three bars and the mean
value begin at the value of 50%. Ahigher
percentage coun tindicates a more
economical driving style.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual
fuel consumption. A fixed percentage count
in the ECO display does not indicate a fixed
consumption figure in mpg (l/100 km). Driving tips
159Driving and parking Z

Tires
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
Tire Pressure
Check Tires The tire pressure loss warnin
gsystem has detected a significant
loss in pressure.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a ris kofthe
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 155).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 291).
X Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire
pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire
pressure is correct (Y page 315).Check Tire Pressure
Then Restart Run
Flat Indicator The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display
message and has not been restarted since.
X
Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system (Y page 315).Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Tire pressure
will be displayed
after driving a
few minutes The tire pressure monitor is measuring the tire pressure.
X
Drive on.
The tire pressures appearint he multifunction displayafter you
have bee ndriving for a few minutes. Tire Press. Monitor
Inoperative The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
X
Visi taqualified specialist workshop. 234
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

0003
Ruffled pocket Stowage net
G
WARNING
Stowage nets are only intended for
transporting ligh tloads such as road maps,
mail, etc.
Do not use stowage nets to transpor theavy,
bulky, sharp-edged or fragile objects. In an
accident, during hard braking or during a
change of direction, they could be thrown
around inside the vehicle and cause injury to
vehicle occupants.
Stowage nets cannot protec tthe transported
loads in the event of an accident.
Stowage nets are located in the front-
passenger footwell and on the rear wall
behind the driver's seat. Reversible floor panel in the trunk
Using the flat side of the reversible floor panel
will give you alevel trunk. If you turn the
reversible floor panel over, you can transport
objects, for example a drinks crate, on it. X
To turn over: pull up reversible floor
panel 0004using strap 0003.
X Turn over reversible floor panel 0004and re-
insert it. Attached to the reversible floor panel are two
flexible straps
0004that you can use to secure
objects, for example wind screen 0024, when
reversible floor panel 0003has been turned
over. Roof carrier
! This vehicle is not designed to transport
items on the roof. Roof carriers and other
devices which are mounted on the roof that
have not been specifically approved for this
model by Mercedes-Benzm ust notbe used
as they could damage the vehicle and the
retractable hardtop (vario-roof).
At the time of going to print, Mercedes-
Benzd oes not offer any roof carrier or other
roof-installed devices for this model.
! This vehicle is not designed to transport
any items on the trunk lid or to allow 258
Stowage areasStowage and features

Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguishe
ris located underneath
the front of the driver's seat.
X Pull tab 0004upwards.
X Remove fire extinguisher 0003.
i Have fire extinguisher 0003refilled after
each use and checked every one to two
years. It may otherwise fail in an
emergency.
Observe the legal requirements in all
countries concerned. Vehicle tool kit
General notes The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the trunk floor.
i Apart from certain country-specific
variations, vehicles are not equipped with
a tire-change tool kit. Some tools for
changing a wheel are specific to the
vehicle. For more information on which
tools are required to perform a wheel
change on your vehicle, consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
Necessary wheel-changing tools can
include, for example:
R Jack
R Wheel chock
R Lug wrench
R Ratchet wrench
R Alignment bolt Vehicles with
acollapsible spare wheel 0003
Folding wheel chock
0004 Fuse allocatio nchart
0024 Jack
0023 Sheet for faulty wheel
0021 Alignment bolt
0022 Lug wrench
0015 Towing eye
0016 Valve extractor
0017 Tire inflation compressor
X Lift the trunk floor up.
X Remove the collapsible spare wheel
(Y page 340).
X AMG vehicles: loosen the central screw of
the bracket counter-clockwise and remove
it together with the bracket. Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Information on changing/mounting a wheel
(Y page 329).
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires.
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
characteristics) (Y page 292)
R an emergency spare wheel(Y page 339) Flat tire
291Breakdown assistance

X
Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 155).
X Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: openthe
driver's door.
The on-board electronics have status 0,
which is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 136).
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area while a wheel is being changed.
Anyone who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to
traffic conditions when doing so.
X Close the driver's door. MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties) G
WARNING
When driving in emergency mode, the driving
characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when
cornering, accelerating quickly and when
braking. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not exceed the stated maximum speed.
Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers,
and driving over obstacles (curbs, potholes,
off-road). This applies in particular to a laden
vehicle. Stop driving in emergency mode if:
R
you hear banging noises.
R the vehicle starts to shake.
R you see smoke and smell rubber.
R ESP ®
is intervening constantly.
R there are tears in the sidewalls of the tire.
After driving in emergency mode, have the
wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist
workshop with regard to their further use. The
defective tire must be replaced in every case.
With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tires.
MOExtended tires may only be used in
conjunction with an active tire pressure loss
warning system or with an active tire pressure
monitor.
The maximum driving distance is
approximately 50 miles (80 km) when the
vehicle is partially laden, and approximately
18 miles (30 km) when the vehicle is fully
laden.
In addition to the vehicle load, the driving
distance possible depends upon:
R Speed
R Road condition
R Outside temperature
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
may be reduced by extreme driving
conditions/maneuvers, or it can be increased
through a moderate style of driving.
The maximum permissible distance which
can be driven in run-flat mode is counted from
the moment the tire pressure loss warning
appears in the multifunction display.
You must not exceed a maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
i When changing or replacing one or all of
the tires, note the label "MOExtended".
Take note also of the size specified for the
vehicle. 292
Flat tireBreakdown assistance

i
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires
are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the
factory. It is therefore recommended that
you additionally equip yourv ehicle with a
TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not
feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter tires.
AT IREFIT kit is available, for example, from
a qualified specialist workshop. TIREFI
Tkit
Using the TIREFIT kit TIREFIT is a tire sealant.
TIREFIT can be used to seal small punctures
of up to 0.16 inches (4 mm), particularly on
the tire tread. You can use TIREFIT at outside
temperatures down to 001A4 ‡ (001A20 †).G
WARNING
In the following situations ,the tire sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown
assistance, as it is unable to seal the tire
properly:
R there are cuts or punctures in the tire larger
than those mentioned above.
R the wheel rim is damaged.
R you have driven at very low tire pressures
or on a flat tire.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive any further. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop. G
WARNING
The tire sealant is harmful and causes
irritation. It must not come into contact with
your skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed.
Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tire sealant
away from children. There is a risk of injury. If you come into contact with the tire sealant,
observe the following:
R
Rinse off the tire sealant from your skin
immediately with water.
R If the tire sealant comes into contact with
your eyes, immediately rinse them
thoroughly with clean water.
R If tire sealant is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting,
and seek medical attention immediately.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with tire sealant.
R If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
! Do not operate the tire inflation
compressor for longer than eight minutes
at a time without a break. It may otherwise
overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be
operated again once it has cooled down. TIREFIT sticker, 2-part
X
Do not remove any foreign objects which
have penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or
nails.
X Remove the tire sealant bottle, the
accompanying TIREFIT sticker and the tire
inflation compressor from the stowage well
underneath the trunk floor (Y page 291).
X Affix part 0003of the TIREFIT sticker within
the driver's field of vision.
X Affix part 0004of the TIREFIT sticker near the
valve on the wheel with the defective tire. Flat tire
293Breakdown assistance Z

X
Remove filler hose 0022and plug 0024from the
bottom section of the tire inflation
compressor housing.
X Slide the yellow filler hose connecto rinto
the mounting on yellow cap 0021of tire
sealant bottle 0003until the plug engages.
X With the sealing rings in front, slide yellow
cap 0021of tire sealant bottle 0003into the
mounting of tire inflation compressor 0004
until the cap and both hooks engage. X
Remove the cap from valve 0015on the faulty
tire.
X Screw fille rhose 0016onto valve.
X Insert plug 0024into the socket of the
cigarette lighter (Y page 261) or into a 12 V
power socket in your vehicle (Y page 261).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1
(Y page 135) in the ignition lock.
X Press on/offs witch0023on the tire inflation
compressor to ON.
The tire inflatio ncompressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated. i
First, tire sealant is pumped into the tire.
The pressure can briefly rise to
approximately 500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi).
Do not switch off the tire inflation
compressor during this phase.
X Let the tire inflation compressor run for a
maximum of ten minutes. The tire should
then have attained a pressure of at least
200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi).
If ap ressure of 200 kPa (2.0 ba r/29 psi) has
been attained after a maximum of after ten
minutes, see (Y page 295).
If ap ressure of 200 kPa (2.0 ba r/29 psi) has
not been attained after a maximum of ten
minutes, see (Y page 294).
i If tire sealant leaks out, allow it to dry .It
can then be removed like a laye roffilm.
If your clothes are soiled with tire sealant,
have the mcleaned with perchloroethylene
at a dry cleaner as soon as possible.
Tire pressure of at least 180 kPa
(1.8 bar/26 psi) is not reached If a maximum pressure 200 kPa (2.0 bar/
29 psi) has not been attained after a
maximum of ten minutes:
X
Switch off the tire inflation compressor.
X Unscrew the filler hose fro mthe valve of
the faulty tire.
X Very slowly drive forwards or reverse
approximately 30 ft (10 m).
X Pump up the tire again.
After a maximum of ten minutes, the tire
pressure must be at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/
29 psi). G
WARNING
If the required tire pressure is not reached
after the specified time, the tire is too badly
damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair the
tire in this instance. Damaged tires and a tire
pressure that is too low can significantly
impair the vehicle's braking and driving
characteristics. There is a risk of accident. 294
Flat tireBreakdown assistance