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Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function)
..........................144
Automatic headlamp mode ..............109
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............150
Automatic drive program ...............152
Changing gea r............................... 150
Display message ............................ 235
Driving tips .................................... 150
Emergency running mode ..............156
Kickdown ....................................... 151
Manual drive program ....................152
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............153
Overview ........................................ 149
Problem (malfunction) ...................156
Program selector button ................151
Pulling away ................................... 142
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 156
Selector lever ................................ 149
Starting the engine ........................142
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......152
Transmission position displa y........ 149
Transmission positions ..................150
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 156 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 117
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 ........................................ 296
Display message ............................ 226
Important safety notes ..................294
Jump starting ................................. 298
Overview ........................................ 294Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................201
Display message ............................ 229
Notes/function .............................. 187
Bottle holder ...................................... 257
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 216
Notes ............................................. 347
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 222
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 59
BAS .................................................. 60
BAS PLUS ........................................ 60
Brake fluid (notes) .........................347
Display message ............................ 211
Driving tips .................................... 164
High-performance brake system ....165
Important safety notes ..................164
Maintenance .................................. 165
Parking brake ................................ 160
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 285
Car wash ........................................ 280
Display ........................................... 284
Exhaust pipe .................................. 283
Exterior lights ................................ 283
Gear or selector lever ....................284
Interior ........................................... 284
Matte finish ................................... 282 Index
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Important safety notes
..................344
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .345
Problem (malfunction) ...................159
Refueling ........................................ 156
Tank content/reserve fuel .............344
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 157
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 344
Problem (malfunction) ...................159
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 289
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 303
Before changing ............................. 303
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 304
Fuse box in the trunk .....................304
Important safety notes ..................303 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................270
Important safety notes ..................268
Opening/closing the garage door ..270
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 268
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 206
Genuine parts ...................................... 20
Glove box ........................................... 254H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................111
Display message ............................ 238
Head bags
Display message ............................ 218
Operation ........................................ .44
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................348
Fogging up ..................................... 113
see Automatic headlamp mode Head level heating (AIRSCARF)
........100
Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 99
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 222
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 113
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Hill start assist .................................. 143
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 179
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................. 179
Hood
Closing .......................................... .275
Display message ............................ 236
Important safety notes ..................274
Opening ......................................... 274
Hydroplaning ..................................... 166 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Warning and indicator lamps ...........30
Instrument cluster lighting ..............192
Interior lighting ................................. 113
Automatic control ..........................114
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Emergency lighting ........................114
Manual control ............................... 114
Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 11310
Index

Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer)
...................................... 203
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........204 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 289
Using ............................................. 330
Jump starting (engine) ......................298 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............84
Display message ............................ 239
Locking ............................................ 71
Start/Stop button .......................... 139
Starting the engine ........................142
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 139
SmartKey ....................................... 139
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 151
Manual drive program ....................155
Knee bag .............................................. 43L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................201
Display message ............................ 228
Function/informatio n.................... 188
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................207
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Light function, active Display message ............................ 224
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 108
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .204
Active light function .......................112Automatic headlamp mode
............109
Cornering light function .................111
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Fog lamps ...................................... 109
Hazard warning lamps ...................111
High beam flasher .......................... 111
High-beam headlamps ...................111
Low-beam headlamps ....................109
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 110
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........204
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 203
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 203
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 204
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........204
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......224
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 78
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 77
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 205
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 221
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition Index
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Lumbar support
.................................. .99M
M+S tires ............................................ 308
MAGIC SKY CONTROL .........................91
Malfunction message see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ...................148
Gear leve r...................................... 148
Pulling away ................................... 142
Shift recommendatio n................... 149
Starting the engine ........................141
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 282
mbrace Call priority .................................... 263
Display message ............................ 216
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 263
Downloading routes .......................267
Emergency call .............................. 260
General notes ................................ 259
Geo fencing ................................... 267
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............266
MB info call button ........................262
Remote vehicle locking ..................265
Roadside Assistance button ..........262
Search & Send ............................... 264
Self-test ......................................... 260
Speed alert .................................... 267
System .......................................... 260
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 266
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............265
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 72
Locking vehicle ................................ 78
Unlocking the driver's door ..............78
Memory card (audio) .........................198
Memory function ............................... 105
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 210
Messages see Display messages Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............199
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 71
MOExtended tires .............................. 290
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................332
Mounting a new wheel ...................332
Preparing the vehicle .....................329
Raising the vehicle .........................330
Removing a wheel ..........................331
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 329
MP3
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 194
Permanent displa y......................... 203
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .193
Overview .......................................... 31 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............197
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .50
Resetting after being triggered ........51
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 138 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 49
Operation ........................................ .45
System self-test ............................... 48
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................55
Important safety notes ....................38
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection) .......................5012
Index

OCS
Faults .............................................. .49
Operation ........................................ .45
System self-test ............................... 48
Odometer ........................................... 195
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 206
Assistance menu ........................... 200
Audio menu ................................... 198
Convenience submenu ..................205
Displaying a service message ........279
Display messages ..........................210
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 175
Factory settings submenu .............202
Important safety notes ..................192
Instrument cluster submenu ..........202
Lighting submenu .......................... 203
Menu overview .............................. 195
Message memory .......................... 210
Navigation menu ............................ 197
Operation ....................................... 193
RACETIMER ................................... 207
Service menu ................................. 201
Settings menu ............................... 202
Standard displa y............................ 195
Telephone menu ............................ 199
Trip menu ...................................... 195
Vehicle submenu ........................... 205
Video DVD operation .....................199
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................24
Important safety notes ....................23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................21
Outside temperature display ...........193
Overhead control panel ......................34 P
Paint code number ............................342
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...281
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parking ............................................... 159
Important safety notes ..................159Parking brake
................................ 160
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 104
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 183
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 213
Electric parking brake ....................160
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 229
Important safety notes ..................183
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 110
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................182
Driving system ............................... 180
Function/notes ............................. 180
Important safety notes ..................180
Problem (malfunction) ...................183
Range of the sensors .....................181
Warning displa y............................. 182
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) .....................49
Problems (malfunction) .................. 220
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 45
Pivoting draft stop see AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .284
Power washers .................................. 281
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 216
Operation ........................................ .50
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................201
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Program selector button ..................151 Index
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SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 245
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 217
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 141
Steering (display message) ..............237
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................101
Adjusting (manually). .....................101
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 193
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes ..................100
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory function) 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........152
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 207
Stowage areas ................................... 254
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 255
Center console .............................. 255
Cup holders ................................... 256
Door ............................................... 255
Eyeglasses compartment ...............255
Glove box ...................................... .254
Important safety information .........254
Rear wall ........................................ 255
Stowage net ................................... 256
Stowage net ....................................... 256
Summer tires ..................................... 308
Sun visor ............................................ 257
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
................................................. 133
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............67 T
Tachometer ........................................ 193
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 222
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 344
Emergency spare wheel .................340
Information .................................... 342
Tires/wheels ................................. 333
Vehicle data ................................... 350
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 263
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 263
Downloading routes .......................267
Emergency call .............................. 260
Geo fencing ................................... 267
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............266
MB info call button ........................262
Remote vehicle locking ..................265
Roadside Assistance button ..........262
Search & Send ............................... 264
Self-test ......................................... 260
Speed alert .................................... 267
System .......................................... 260
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 266
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............265
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 259
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 199
Display message ............................ 237
Menu (on-board computer) ............199
Number from the phone book ....... .200
Redialing ........................................ 200
Rejecting/ending a call .................19916
Index

Tire size (data)
............................... 333
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 322
Tire tread ....................................... 307
Tire tread (definition) .....................327
Total load limit (definition) .............328
Traction ......................................... 321
Traction (definition) .......................328
Tread wea r..................................... 321
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 320
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................326
Unladen weight (definition) ............327
Wear indicator (definition) .............328
Wheel rim (definition) ....................326
see Flat tire
Towing
Important safety guidelines ...........300
Installing the towing eye ................301
Removing the towing eye ...............301
With the rear axle raised ................302
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......302
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............303
Important safety notes ..................300
Installing the towing eye ................301
Removing the towing eye ...............301
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 149
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................302
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .284
Trip computer (on-board computer) 195
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 195
Resetting (on-board computer) ......196
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................81
Important safety notes ....................79
Locking separately ...........................81
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 80
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 79Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 236
Opening/closing .............................. 79
Opening dimensions ......................350
Trunk load (maximum) ......................350
Trunk partition Display message ............................ 237
General notes .................................. 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................117
Display message ............................ 221
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................78
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 77 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........258
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 235
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings ..........................202
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 317
Locking (in an emergency) ...............78
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 70
Lowering ........................................ 332
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 162
Pulling away ................................... 142
Raising ........................................... 330
Reporting problems .........................25
Securing from rolling away ............329
Towing away .................................. 300
Tow-starting ................................... 300
Transporting .................................. 302
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........78 18
Index

Dashboard
Function Page
0043
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
152
0044
Combination switch 110
0087
Instrument cluster 29
0085
Horn
0083
PARKTRONIC warning
display
180
0084
Overhead control panel 34
006B
Climate control systems 122
006C
Ignition lock 139
Start/Stop button
139 Function Page
006D
Adjusting the steering
wheel manually
100
006E
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically
100
006F
Cruise control lever 168
0070
Electric parking brake 160
0071
Diagnostics connection 24
0072
Opening the hood 274
0073
Light switch 10828
Dashboa
rdAt a glance

Overhead control panel
Function Page
0043
003D
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 113
0044
004A
Switches the interior
lighting on/off 114
0087
00B7
Operates MAGIC SKY
CONTROL 91
0085
003D
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 113
0083
0033
Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off 114
0084
Eyeglasses compartment
255 Function Page
006B
00D9
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 262
006C
Rear-view mirror 103
006D
Buttons for the garage door
opener
270
006E
0052
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system) 262
006F
0053
SOS button (mbrace
system) 26034
Overhead control panelAt a glance

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 24).Panic alarm
X
To activate: press0033button 0043for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X To deactivate: press0033button 0043
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle. Occupant safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to the restraint systems could
result in them not functioning properly any
more. The restraint systems could then no
longer protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do and could fail in the event of
an accident or activate unexpectedly, for
example. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint systems.
Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz center.
USA only: for further information contact our
Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1800-367-6372).
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
R Seat belts
R Child restraint systems
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R PRE-SAFE ®
R Air bag system components with:
-The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF
indicator lamp 1
- Front-passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
Although the systems are independent, their
protective functions work in conjunction with
each other. Not all air bags are always
deployed in an accident.
i For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle restraint
1 The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp does not have a function. It lights up briefly when the ignition
is switched on and then goes out again. 38
Occupant safetySafety