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AUTO lightsDisplay message ............................ 228
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ...............286
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ................................... .146
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 144
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 108
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 152
Automatic drive program .............. .154
Changing gear ............................... 152
Display message ............................ 238
Driving tips ................................... .152
Emergency running mode .............. 158
Kickdown ....................................... 153
Manual drive program .................... 154
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 155
Overview ........................................ 151
Problem (malfunction) ................... 158
Program selector button ................ 153
Pulling away ................................... 142
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 158
Selector lever ................................ 151
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 154
Transmission position displa y........ 151
Transmission positions .................. 152
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 158
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 117
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 62
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 74
Replacing ......................................... 75
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 301
Display message ............................ 229 Important safety notes .................. 299
Jump starting ................................. 303
Overview ........................................ 299
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 232
Notes/function .............................. 189
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 219
Notes ............................................. 352
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 226
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS ........................................ 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 352
Display message ............................ 213
EBD .................................................. 66
High-performance brake system .... 168
Important safety notes .................. 166
Maintenance .................................. 167
Parking brake ................................ 162
Riding tips ...................................... 166
Warning lamp ................................. 246
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 31
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
CaliforniaImportant notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
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DoorsAutomatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................ .206
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .79
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .72
Control panel .................................. .37
Display message ............................ 240
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety note s.................... 78
Opening (from inside) ...................... 78
Overview .......................................... 78
Drinking and driving ......................... 165
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 154
Display ........................................... 151
Manual ........................................... 154
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 155
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 209
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 285
Driving on flooded roads .................. 168
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 62
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 66 ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 63
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 63
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 67
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 188
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 189
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display message ............................ 231
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 171
Driving Assistance packag e........... 189 Dynamic handling package ............ 180
HOLD function ............................... 180
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 190
Parking Guidance ........................... 185
PARKTRONIC ................................. 182
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 152
Brakes ........................................... 166
Break-in period .............................. 138
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 178
Downhill gradient ........................... 166
Drinking and driving ....................... 165
Driving in winter ............................. 168
Driving on flooded roads ................ 168
Driving on wet roads ...................... 168
Exhaust check ............................... 165
Fuel ................................................ 165
General .......................................... 164
Hydroplaning ................................. 168
Icy road surfaces ........................... 168
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 167
Snow chains .................................. 315
Wet road surface ........................... 167
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 201
Dynamic handling package
Function/note s............................. 180
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Function/note s............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/note s............................. 101
Switching on/of f........................... 207
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 215
Function/note s................................ 66
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 165
On-board computer ....................... 198
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 146
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 144
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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 ................................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 343
Removing ....................................... 344
Stowing .......................................... 344
Technical data ............................... 346
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 54
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 252
Display message ............................ 228
ECO start/stop function ................ 143
Engine number ............................... 349
Irregular running ............................ 149
Jump-starting ................................. 303
Starting problems .......................... 149
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 142
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 142
Switching off .................................. 162
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 307
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 282
Additives ........................................ 352
Checking the oil level ..................... 281
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 281
Display message ............................ 230
Filling capacity ............................... 352
Notes about oil grade s................... 351
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 281 Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 208
Viscosity ........................................ 352
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 ................................. 248
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 63
Exhaust check ................................... 165
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 289
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 259
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 349
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 295
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 295
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 296
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 276
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Indicatorssee Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Warning and indicator lamps .......... .32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 194
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 113
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Emergency lighting ........................ 114
Manual control .............................. .114
Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 113
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 294
Using ............................................. 336
Jump starting (engine) ......................303
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 140
SmartKey ....................................... 139
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Display message ............................ 242
Locking ............................................ 73
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 141
Start/Stop button .......................... 140
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .153
Manual drive program .................... 157
Knee bag .............................................. 47
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 204 Display message ............................ 232
Function/informatio
n.................... 190
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 209
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 226
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 227
Light sensor (display message) ....... 228
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 206
Active light function ....................... 112
Automatic headlamp mod e............ 108
Cornering light function ................. 111
Fog lamps ...................................... 109
Fogged up headlamp s.................... 113
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flashe r.......................... 111
High-beam headlamp s................... 110
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 110
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 206
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 206
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking
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Important safety notes .................... 72
Loss .................................................77
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Opening/closing the roof ............... .89
Overview .......................................... 72
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 139
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Snow chains ...................................... 315
Sockets
Center console .............................. 263
General notes ................................ 263
Under the armrest ........................ .263
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 344
Special seat belt retractor .................. 58
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 205
Digital ............................................ 198
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 195
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 204
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 65
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 227
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 141
Steering (display message) .............. 241
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually )...................... 101
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 195
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 100
Paddle shifters ............................... 154 Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 154
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 209
Stowage areas ................................... 258
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 259
Center console .............................. 259
Cup holders ................................... 260
Door ............................................... 259
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 259
Glove box ....................................... 258
Important safety information ......... 258
Rear wall ........................................ 259
Stowage net ................................... 260
Stowage net ....................................... 260
Summer tires ..................................... 314
Sun visor ............................................ 261
Surround lighting (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 206
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 133
T
Tachometer ........................................ 195
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 226
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 349
Emergency spare wheel ................. 346
Information .................................... 348
Tires/wheels ................................. 339
Vehicle data ................................... 355
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 267
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 268
Downloading routes ....................... 271
Emergency call .............................. 265
General notes ................................ 263
Geo fencing ................................... 271
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 270
MB info call button ........................ 267
Remote vehicle locking .................. 269
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In situations like this, the body, the under-
carriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in thisway can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, no longer withstand the strain
they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. If on con-
tinuing your journey you notice that driving
safety is impaired, pull over and stop the
vehicle immediately, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. In such cases,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference, and 2) These devices must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment." Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle.
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
!If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali-
fications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the case for work relevant to safety.
Introduction25
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Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
154
;Combination switch110
=Instrument cluster31
?Horn
APARKTRONIC warning dis- play
182
BOverhead control panel36
CClimate control systems122
DIgnition lock139
Start/Stop button140
FunctionPage
EAdjusts the steering wheel
manually
100
FAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
100
GCruise control lever170
HElectric parking brake162
IDiagnostics connection25
JOpens the hood280
KLight switch108
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At a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
FunctionPage
:COMAND; see the separateoperating instructions
;c Seat heating99
=ÒAIRSCARF100
?cPARKTRONIC182
AèECO start/stop func-
tion
144
FunctionPage
B£ Hazard warning
lamps
111
C4 PASSENGER AIR BAG
ON/OFF indicator lamp
41
Då ESP®64
Eà
Dynamic handling
package with sports mode
180
34Center console
At a glance

Useful information
iThis Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment 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.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops ( Ypage 25).
Panic alarm
X
To activate: press!button :for at
least one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is activated.
X To deactivate: press!button :
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 vehi- cle.
Occupant safety
Restraint system: introduction
The restraint system reduces the risk of vehi-
cle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle's interior in the event of an
accident. The restraint system can also
reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants
are subjected during an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
R Seat belt system
R Air bags
The components of the restraint system work
in conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times,
all vehicle occupants: R have fastened their seat belts correctly (Y page 43)
R have adjusted their seat and head restraint
properly ( Ypage 97).
As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the cor-
rect driver's seat position ( Ypage 96).
You also have to make sure that an air bag can
inflate properly if deployed ( Ypage 46).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the air
bag increases the level of protection for vehi-
cle occupants in the event of an accident. For example, if, in the event of an accident, the
protection offered by the seat belt is suffi-
cient, the air bags are not deployed. When an accident occurs, only the air bags that
increase protection in that particular accident
situation are deployed. However, seat belts
and air bags generally do not protect against
objects penetrating the vehicle from the out-
side.
Information on restraint system operation
can be found under "Triggering of the Emer-
gency Tensioning Devices and air bags"( Y page 54).
For more information about children traveling
with you in the vehicle and on child restraint
40Occupant safety
Safety

Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Introduction
The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
categorizes the person in the front-passenger
seat. Depending on that result, the front-
passenger front air bag and front-passenger
knee bag are either enabled or deactivated.
The system does not deactivate: R the side impact air bag
R the front-passenger head bag
R the Emergency Tensioning Devices
Prerequisites
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
R with the seat belt fastened correctly
R in an almost upright position with their
back against the seat backrest
R with their feet resting on the floor, if possi-
ble
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce a false classi-
fication, e.g. because the front passenger:
R transfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest
R sits in such a way that their weight is raised
from the seat cushion
If you install a child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat, be sure to observe the
correct positioning of the child restraint sys-
tem. Never place objects under or behind the
child restraint system, e.g. cushions. The
entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-
passenger seat. The backrest of the forward-
facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front-
passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be subjected to a load by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat back- rest and the head restraint position accord-ingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function
correctly. Always observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS)
:PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
;PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp :
shows you whether the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock, or press the Start/Stop but-
ton once or twice on vehicles with KEY-
LESS-GO.
The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
is inoperative. It lights up briefly when the
ignition is switched on and then goes outagain.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
must light up for approximately six seconds.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
then displays the status of the front-
passenger front air bag. If the status of the
front-passenger front air bag changes while
the vehicle is in motion, an air bag display
message may appear in the instrument clus-
ter ( Ypage 224). When the front-passenger
seat is occupied, always pay attention to the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp. Be
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