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Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 21 At a glance
........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 39 Opening and closing
...........................71 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....95 Lights and windshield wipers
..........107 Climate control
................................. 121 Driving and parking
..........................137 On-board computer and displays
....193 Stowage and features
......................255 Maintenance and care
......................277 Breakdown assistance
.....................291 Wheels and tires
............................... 309 Technical data
................................... 345 Contents
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Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpet s .......................................... 289
Car wash ........................................ 284
Display .......................................... .288
Exhaust pipe .................................. 287
Exterior lights ................................ 287
Gear or selector lever .................... 288
Interior .......................................... .288
Matte finish ................................... 286
Notes ............................................. 283
Paint .............................................. 285
Plastic trim ................................... .288
Power washer ................................ 285
Roof lining ...................................... 289
Seat belt ........................................ 289
Seat cover ..................................... 289
Sensors ......................................... 287
Steering wheel ............................... 288
Trim pieces ................................... .288
Washing by hand ........................... 284
Wheels .......................................... .286
Windows ........................................ 286
Wiper blades .................................. 286
Wooden trim .................................. 288
Car key
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 284
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Center console Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 207
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .72
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps .................. .116
Low-beam headlamps .................... 116
Reversing lamps ............................ 117
Side marker lamps (rear) .............. .116
Turn signals (front) ......................... 116
Children
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Special seat belt retractor .............. .58Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 60
On the front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 260
Cleaning Mirror turn signal .......................... .287
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 123
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 125
Controlling automatically .............. .129
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 127
Defrosting the windows ................. 131
Defrosting the windshield .............. 131
General notes ................................ 122
Indicator lamp ................................ 129
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 126
Maximum cooling .......................... 131
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 124
Overview of systems ..................... .122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 129
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 133
Refrigerant ..................................... 352
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 353
Setting the air distribution ............. 130
Setting the airflow ......................... 130
Setting the air vents ..................... .134
Setting the temperature ................ 129
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 133
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 133
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 132
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................. .130
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 342
see Emergency spare wheel 6
Index

ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 146
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 144
Deactivating/activating ................ .147
General information ....................... 144
Important safety notes .................. 143
Introduction ................................... 143
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .80
Trunk ............................................... 83
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 341
Important safety notes .................. 341
Removing ....................................... 341
Stowing .......................................... 342
Technical data ...............................3 44
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 54
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 251
Display message ............................ 228
ECO start/stop function ................ 143
Engine number ............................... 347
Irregular running ............................ 149
Jump-starting ................................. 301
Starting problems .......................... 149
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 142
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 142
Switching off .................................. 162
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 306
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .280
Additives ........................................ 350
Checking the oil level ..................... 279
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 279 Display message ............................ 230
Filling capacity ............................... 350
Notes about oil grades ................... 349
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 279
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 208
Viscosity ........................................ 350
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 209
Characteristics ................................. 64
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 65
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ..................... .64
Display message ............................ 213
ETS .................................................. 63
Function/note s................................ 63
General notes .................................. 63
Important safety information ........... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 247
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 63
Exhaust check ................................... 165
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 287
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 257 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 347
Flat tire MOExtended tire s.......................... 293 Index
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Preparing the vehicle ..................... 292
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 294
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ...........................................2 74
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 109
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 349
Consumption statistics .................. 197
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 198
Displaying the range ..................... .198
Driving tips ................................... .165
E10 ................................................ 348
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 348
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Refueling ........................................ 158
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 348
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 159
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 348
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 292
Fuses Allocation chart ............................ .306
Before changing ............................ .306
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 307
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 307
Important safety notes .................. 306 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 273
General notes ................................ 270
Important safety notes .................. 270 Opening/closing the garage door .. 273
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 271
Gasoline ............................................. 348
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .208
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box .......................................... .256 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................111
Display message ............................ 242
Head bags
Display message ............................ 222
Operation ......................................... 48
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 352
Fogging up ..................................... 113
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........100
Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 98
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Hill start assist .................................. 143
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 181
Deactivating ................................... 181
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ............................ .181
Hood
Closing .......................................... .279
Display message ............................ 240
Important safety notes .................. 278
Opening ......................................... 278
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 16810
Index

Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking .......................... .80
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 207
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulb s.............................. 116
Display message ............................ 225
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 108
Switching on/of f........................... 109
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................... 99 M
M+S tires ............................................ 312
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 92
Malfunction message see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 150
Gear lever ...................................... 150
Pulling away ................................... 142
Shift recommendation ................... 151
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 286
mbrace Call priority .................................... 265
Display message ............................ 220
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 266
Downloading routes ....................... 269
Emergency call .............................. 263
General notes ................................ 261
Geo fencing ................................... 269
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 268
MB info call button ........................ 265
Remote vehicle locking .................. 267
Roadside Assistance button .......... 264 Search & Send ............................... 266
Self-test ......................................... 262
Speed alert .................................... 269
System .......................................... 262
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 270
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 268
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 267
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 80
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 201
Memory function ............................... 106
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 212
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) ............ 201
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 73
MOExtended tires .............................. 293
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ...................... 336
Mounting a new whee l................... 336
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 333
Raising the vehicl e......................... 334
Removing a whee l.......................... 335
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 333
MP3
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 196
Permanent display ......................... 205
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..1 95
Overview .......................................... 33 12
Index

N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 199
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety note s.................... 56
Operation ......................................... 56
Resetting after being triggered ........ 56
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 138 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 60
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 197
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 208
Assistance menu ........................... 203
Audio menu ................................... 200
Convenience submenu .................. 207
Displaying a service message ........ 283
Display messages .......................... 212
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Factory settings submenu ............. 208
Important safety notes .................. 194
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 204
Lighting submenu .......................... 205
Menu overview .............................. 197 Message memory .......................... 212
Navigation menu ............................ 199
Operation ....................................... 195
RACETIMER ................................... 209
Service menu ................................. 204
Settings menu ............................... 204
Standard display ............................ 197
Telephone menu ............................ 201
Trip menu ...................................... 197
Vehicle submenu ........................... 207
Video DVD operation ..................... 201
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outside temperature display ........... 195
Overhead control panel ...................... 36 P
Paint code number ............................ 346
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 285
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parking Important safety notes .................. 161
Parking brake ................................ 162
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger sid e............................... 105
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 185
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 215
Electric parking brake .................... 162
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 233
Important safety notes .................. 185
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 110 Index
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PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 184
Driving system ...............................1 82
Function/notes ............................ .182
Important safety notes .................. 182
Problem (malfunction) ................... 185
Range of the sensors ..................... 183
Warning displa y............................. 184
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 41
Problems (malfunction) .................. 224
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 60
Pivoting draft stop see AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 288
Power washers .................................. 285
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 220
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 221
Function/note s................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Program selector button .................. 153
Protection against theft ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Immobilizer ...................................... 69
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 142
Manual transmission ...................... 142 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 209
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Display message ............................ 231 Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 200
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Reading lamp ..................................... 113
Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 227
Switching on/of f........................... 110
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Switching on/of f........................... 132
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 352
Refueling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 158
Refueling process .......................... 159
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 158
Remote control Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 271
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 114
Overview of bulb types .................. 115
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 115
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 231
Warning lamp ................................. 251
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 133
Restraint system Display message ............................ 221
Introduction ..................................... 40 14
Index

Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 241
General notes .................................. 89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 116
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 260
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 238
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings .......................... 204
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 322
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 80
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 336
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 164
Pulling away ................................... 142
Raising ........................................... 334
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 333
Towing away .................................. 303
Tow-starting ................................... 303
Transporting .................................. 305
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 72
Vehicle data ................................... 353
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 353
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 353 Vehicle emergency locking
................ 80
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 346
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 292
Video Operating the DVD ........................ .201
VIN ...................................................... 346 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 245
Brakes .......................................... .245
Check Engine ................................. 251
Coolant .......................................... 251
Distance warning ........................... 253
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 253
ESP ®
.............................................. 247
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 248
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF .............. .41
Reserve fuel .................................. .251
Restraint system ............................ 250
Seat belt ........................................ 244
SPORT handling mode ................... 248
Tire pressure monitor .................... 254
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 242
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 336
Wheel chock ...................................... 333
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 332
Checking ........................................ 311
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 333
Emergency spare wheel ................. 341
Important safety notes .................. 310
Interchanging/changing ................ 332
Mounting a new wheel ................... 336
Mounting a wheel .......................... 333
Overview ........................................ 310
Removing a wheel .......................... 335
Storing .......................................... .332 Index
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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 92
0085
003D
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 113
0083
0033
Switches the auto-
matic interior lighting con-
trol on/off 113
0084
Eyeglasses compartment 257 Function Page
006B
00D9
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 265
006C
Rear-view mirror 103
006D
Buttons for the garage door
opener 273
006E
0052
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace sys-
tem) 264
006F
0053
SOS button (mbrace
system) 26336
Overhead control panelAt a glance

Door control panel
Function Page
0043
Opens the door 78
0044
00360037Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
79
0087
Adjusts the seats electri-
cally
98
0085
008D
003700380040
Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steer-
ing wheel 106
0083
00F5
Folds the exterior mir-
rors in/out 104 Function Page
0084
0071
Selects the right exte-
rior mirror 103
006B
0062
Opens/closes the
right side window 83
006C
0062
Opens/closes the left
side window 83
006D
0062
Adjusts the exterior
mirrors 103
006E
0070
Selects the left exte-
rior mirror 103Door control panel
37At a glance