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Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 20 At
ag lance ........................................... 25 Safety
................................................... 35 Opening/closing
................................. 67 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....91 Lights and windshield wipers
..........103 Climate control
................................. 115 Driving and parking
..........................129 On-board computer and displays
....179 Stowage and features
......................241 Maintenance and care
......................259 Breakdown assistance
.....................273 Wheels and tires
............................... 293 Technical data
................................... 321 Contents
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Switching off
.................................. 150
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 289
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................138
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 262
Additives ........................................ 327
Checking the oil level ..................... 261
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 261
Display message ............................ 218
Filling capacity ............................... 327
Notes about oil grades ................... 326
Notes on oil level/consumption ....261
Temperature (on-board computer) .195
Viscosity ........................................ 327
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...196
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 60
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................59
Display message ............................ 200
ETS .................................................. 59
Function/notes ................................ 58
Important safety information ...........58
Warning lamp ................................. 231
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 59
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 153
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 269
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Dipping (automatic) .........................99
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .........99
Folding in/ou t(electrically) .............99
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....99
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Storing the parking position ..........100
Eyeglasses compartment .................243 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 274
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 276
MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 281
Preparing the vehicle .....................275
Raising the vehicle .........................277
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................ .257
Front fog lamps ................................. 106
Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Fron twindshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 326
Consumption statistic s.................. 185
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 185
Displaying the range ......................185
Driving tips .................................... 152
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 325
Important safety notes ..................325
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .325
Problem (malfunction) ...................149
Refueling ........................................ 146
Tank content/reserve fuel .............325
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 147
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 185
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 325
Problem (malfunction) ...................149
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 274
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 290
Before changing ............................. 290
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 290
Fuse box in the trunk .....................290
Important safety notes ..................289 Index
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Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................257
Notes ............................................. 254
Opening/closing the garage door ..257
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 255
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 195
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 270
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........322
Glove box ........................................... 242H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................108
Head bags Display message ............................ 209
Operation ........................................ .41
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 328
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....263
Cleaning system (function) ............107
Fogging up ..................................... 108
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ..........96
Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 95
see NECK-PR Ohead restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 111
Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Hill start assist .................................. 134
HOLD function Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 168
Hood
Closing .......................................... .261
Display message ............................ 224
Opening ......................................... 260Hydroplaning
..................................... 155 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 191
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting ..............180
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................. 109
Automatic control ..........................109
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Emergency lighting ........................109
Manual control ............................... 109
Overview ........................................ 109
Reading lamp ................................. 109
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 274
Using ............................................. 277
Jump starting (engine) ......................285 K
Key see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............81
Display message ............................ 226
Locking ............................................ 69
Start/Stop button .......................... 131
Starting the engine ........................133
Unlocking ......................................... 69 10
Index

Downloading destinations
(COMAND)
..................................... 252
Emergency call .............................. 249
Important safety notes ..................248
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 254
MB info call button ........................251
Remote vehicle locking ..................254
Roadside Assistance button ..........251
Search &Send ............................... 253
Self-test ......................................... 249
System .......................................... 249
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............253
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 70
Locking vehicle ................................ 76
Unlocking the driver's door ..............76
Memory card (audio) .........................188
Memory function ............................... 100
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............189
see Phone
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 70
MOExtended run-flat system ...........281
MP3 Operation ....................................... 188
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 183
Permanent displa y......................... 192
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .181
Overview .......................................... 29 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............186
On-board computer .......................186
see separate operating instructions
Neck level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .47
Resetting after being triggered ........48
Notes on breaking-in anew
vehicle ................................................ 130 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ........................................ .42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 53
System overview .............................. 36
OCS
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ........................................ .42
System self-test ............................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 185
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 195
Assistance menu ........................... 190
Audi omenu ................................... 188
Convenience submenu ..................194
Displaying a service message ........264
Display messages ..........................199
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 165
Factory settings submenu .............195
Important safety notes ..................180
Instrument cluster submenu ..........191
Lighting submenu .......................... 192
Menu overview .............................. 184
Message memory .......................... 199
Navigation menu ............................ 186
Operation ....................................... 181 12
Index

RACETIMER
................................... 196
Service menu ................................. 191
Settings menu ............................... 191
Standard displa y............................ 185
Telephone menu ............................ 189
Trip menu ...................................... 185
Vehicle submenu ........................... 193
Video DVD operatio n..................... 189
Operating safety
Diagnostics connection ...................23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........181
Overhead control panel ......................32 P
Pain tcode number ............................ 323
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...267
Panic alarm .......................................... 55
Parcel net ........................................... 244
Parking ............................................... 149
Important safety notes ..................149
Parking brake ................................ 150
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 100
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 173
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 202
Electric parking brake ....................150
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 220
Important safety notes ..................173
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ......112
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating .................172
Driving system ............................... 170
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes ..................170
Problem (malfunction) ...................173
Range of the sensors .....................170
Warning displa y............................. 171
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 42 Pedals
................................................ .152
Pivoting draft stop see AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .269
Power washers .................................. 266
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive occupant
safety system) Display message ............................ 207
Operation ........................................ .47
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................190
Display message ............................ 208
Function/notes ................................ 62
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Product information ............................20
Program selector button ..................142
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................134
Manual transmission ..................... .133 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........23 R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....196
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................194
Display message ............................ 220
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 188
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 109
Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glar e(manual) .......................... 98
Dipping (automatic) .........................99
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................125
Switching on/off ........................... 124 Index
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Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 225
General notes .................................. 85
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................112
Display message ............................ 213
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................76
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........246
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 224
Emergency unlocking .......................76
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individua lsettings .......................... 191
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 304
Locking (in an emergency) ...............76
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 281
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 151
Pulling away ................................... 133
Raising ........................................... 277
Reporting problems .........................23
Towing away .................................. 287
Tow-starting ................................... 287
Transporting .................................. 289
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........76
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................68
Vehicle data ................................... 329
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 329
Vehicle dimensions ...........................329Vehicle emergency locking
................76
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............323
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 274
Video (DVD) ........................................ 189
VIN ...................................................... 323 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 230
Brakes ........................................... 229
Check Engine ................................. 234
Coolant .......................................... 235
Distance warning ........................... 237
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 237
ESP ®
.............................................. 231
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 232
Fuel tank ........................................ 234
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 234
Seat bel t........................................ 228
SPORT handling mode ...................232
SRS ................................................ 233
Tire pressure monitor ....................238
Warranty ............................................ 323
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 226
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........281
Wheel chock ...................................... 276
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 276
Checking ........................................ 295
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Important safety notes ..................294
Interchanging/changing ................315
Mounting anew wheel ................... 279
Removing awheel .......................... 279
Storing ........................................... 316
Tightening torque ........................... 281
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 316
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 268
see Side windows 18
Index

Overhea
dcontrol panel Function Page
0002
0010
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 109
0003
0002
Switches the interior
lighting on/off 109
0023
000C
Operates MAGIC SKY
CONTROL 88
0022
0010
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 109
0020
0017
Switches the
automatic interio rlighting
control on/off 109 Function Page
0021
Eyeglasses compartment 243
0014
0007
Button for MB Info call
(mbrace system) 251
0015
Rear-view mirror 98
0016
Buttons for the garage door
opener 257
0017
0005
Roadside Assistance
button (mbrace system) 251
0018
0006
SOS button (mbrace
system) 24932
Overhead control panelAt a glance

Door control panel
Function Page
0002
Opens the door 75
0003
0010000F
Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 75
0023
Adjusts the seat electrically 94
0022
0014000F000B
Stores settings fo
rthe seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel 100
0020
000F
Folds the exterior
mirrors in/out 99 Function Page
0021
000D
Selects the right
exterior mirror 98
0014
0009
Opens/closes the
right side window 80
0015
0009
Opens/closes the left
side window 80
0016
0006
Adjusts the exterior
mirrors 98
0017
000B
Selects the left
exterior mirror 98Doorc
ontrol panel
33At a glance

Useful information
..............................92
Correcting the driver's seat posi-
tion ....................................................... 92
Seats .................................................... 93
Steering wheel .................................... 96
Mirrors ................................................. 98
Memory function .............................. 100 91Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

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 Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 23).Correcting the driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on
(Y
page 93).
X Check whether you have adjusted seat 0023
properly.
Manual seat adjustment (Y page 94)
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 94)
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
R you are as far away from the driver's air
bag as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright
position.
R you can fasten the seat belt properly. R
you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.
X Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly (Y page 95).
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
Observe the safety guidelines on
(Y page 96).
X Check whether steering wheel 0002is
adjusted properly.
Adjust the steering wheel manually
(Y page 97)
Adjust the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 97)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrumen tcluste rclearly.
Observe the safety guidelines on
(Y page 48).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt 0003properly (Y page 50).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body.
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder.
R be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip joints
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
(Y page 98) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.
X Vehicles with memory function: save the
seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings (Y page 100). 92
Correcting the driver's seat positionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors