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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socketsee Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Warning lamp ................................ .246
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 127
Active light function ......................... 112
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 67
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................ .112
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Additional speedometer ................... 205
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 352
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 54
Display message ............................ 224
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Head bag ......................................... 48
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 45
Knee bag .......................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp .......................................... .41
Side impact air ba g.......................... 47
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 134
Setting ........................................... 134
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................. 135
Setting the center air vents ........... 134
Setting the side air vents ............... 135
Switching AIRSCARF on/of f.......... 100
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 91 AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Switching on/of f........................... 100
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 135
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 69
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 69
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 69
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 208
Animals in the vehicle ......................... 60
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 262
Assistance display (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 203
Assistance menu (on-board com-puter) .................................................. 202
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 285
Hiding a service message .............. 284
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 285
Service message ............................ 284
Special service requirements ......... 285
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 69
Function ........................................... 69
Switching off the alarm .................... 69
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 231
Function/note s............................. 188
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 200
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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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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COMAND displayCleaning ........................................ .290
Combination switch .......................... 110
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 276
Calling up ....................................... 275
Setting .......................................... .276
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 197
Convenience closing feature .............. 85
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 283
Display message ............................ 228
Filling capacity ............................... 353
Important safety notes .................. 352
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 208
Temperature gauge ........................ 194
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 225
Function/notes ............................ .111
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 114
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 170
Deactivating ................................... 171
Display message ............................ 235
Driving system ............................... 169
Function/notes ............................ .169
Important safety notes .................. 169
Setting a speed .............................. 170
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 170
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 261
Important safety notes .................. 260
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 227
Function/notes ............................ .108
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 206
Interior lighting .............................. 206
Diagnostics connection ......................25
Digital speedometer .........................198
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 284
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 212
Driving systems ............................ .231
Engine ............................................ 228
General notes ................................ 212
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 212
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 242
Lights ............................................. 225
Safety systems .............................. 213
SmartKey ....................................... 242
Tires ............................................... 236
Vehicle .......................................... .238
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 254
DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control lever ....................... 173
Deactivating ................................... 178
Display message ............................ 233
Displays in the multifunction dis-play................................................ 177
Driving tips .................................... 178
Function/note s............................. 171
Important safety notes .................. 172
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 176
Warning lamp ................................. 254
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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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Fog lampsSwitching on/off .......................... .109
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 351
Consumption statistics .................. 197
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 198
Displaying the range ..................... .198
Driving tips ................................... .165
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 350
Important safety notes .................. 350
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Refueling ........................................ 158
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 350
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 159
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 350
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool kit) ...................................................... 294
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .308
Before changing ............................ .308
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 309
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 309
Important safety notes .................. 308
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 275
General notes ................................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 272
Opening/closing the garage door .. 274
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 272
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 273
Gear indicator (on-board com- puter) ................................................. .208 Genuine parts
...................................... 21
Glove box .......................................... .258
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................111
Display message ............................ 242
Head bags
Display message ............................ 222
Operation ......................................... 48
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........100
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 353
Fogging up ..................................... 113
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Hill start assist .................................. 143
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 181
Deactivating ................................... 181
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ............................ .180
Hood
Closing .......................................... .281
Display message ............................ 240
Important safety notes .................. 280
Opening ......................................... 280
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 168
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 68
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
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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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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 ........................... 202
Audio menu ................................... 200
Convenience submenu .................. 207
Display messages .......................... 212
Displaying a service message ........ 285
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 ........................... 206
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............................ 348
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 287
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 161
Parking brake ................................ 162
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 185
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 216
Electric parking brake .................... 162
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 233
Important safety notes .................. 185
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 110
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 184
Driving system ............................... 182
Function/note s............................. 182
Important safety notes .................. 182
Problem (malfunction) ................... 185
Range of the sensors ..................... 182
Warning display ............................. 183
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 41
Problems (malfunction) .................. 224
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 60
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Pivoting draft stopsee AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc- tions) .................................................. 290
Power washers ................................. .287
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/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Program selector button .................. 153
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Immobilizer ...................................... 68
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 142
Manual transmission ..................... .142
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 27
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
R
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/off ........................... 110 Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-tem)
Important safety notes .................. 354
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 158
Refueling proces s.......................... 159
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 158
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 272
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 114
Overview of bulb types .................. 115
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 115
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Rescue card ......................................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 230
Warning lamp ................................. 252
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 133
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 221
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 151
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 150
Reversible floor panel (trunk) .......... 260
Reversing feature
Side window s................................... 83
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