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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Function/notes ................................ 55
Warning lamp .................................1 89
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................104
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 58
Additional speedometer ...................154
Additives (engine oil) ........................280
Adjusting lumbar support ..................84
Air bags Display message ............................ 167
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Head bag ......................................... 41
Important safety notes ....................38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag ..........................40
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) ..............176
AIRSCARF Setting the vents ........................... 109
Switching on/off .............................. 85
Air vents
Important safety notes ..................108
Setting ........................................... 108
Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..........109
Setting the center air vents ...........108
Setting the side air vents ...............108
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............85
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 136
Button for AMG menu ....................124
E-SELECT leve r.............................. 117Menu (on-board computer)
............157
SETUP ............................................ 124
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 117
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 199
ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Hiding service messages ...............218
Service messages ..........................217
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................58
Function .......................................... .58
Switching off the alarm ....................58
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....151
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 170
Automatic headlamp mode ................92 B
Backup lamp Display message ............................ 171
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................55
Battery Display message ............................ 181
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 64
Important safety notes ....................63
Replacing ......................................... 64
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 238
Display message ............................ 174
Important safety notes ..................236
Jump starting ................................. 2404
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Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................153
Display message ............................ 177
Notes/function .............................. 141
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 165
Notes ............................................. 280
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 170
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 55
BAS .................................................. 55
Brake fluid (notes) .........................280
Display message ............................ 161
Driving tips .................................... 131
High-performance brake system ....133
Important safety notes ..................131
Maintenance .................................. 132
Warning lamp ........................ 186, 189
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................19
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 219
Display ........................................... 225
Exhaust pipe .................................. 224
Exterior lights ................................ 224
Gear or selector lever ....................225
Matte finish ................................... 222
Notes ............................................. 219
Paint .............................................. 221
Plastic trim .................................... 225Power washer
................................ 221
Rear view camera .......................... 224
Seat belt ........................................ 226
Seat cover ..................................... 226
Sensors ......................................... 224
Soft top .......................................... 222
Steering wheel ............................... 225
Trim pieces .................................... 225
Washing by hand ........................... 220
Wheels ........................................... 221
Windows ........................................ 223
Wiper blades .................................. 223
Wooden trim .................................. 225
Car wash (care) ................................. 219
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 151
Center console Lower section .................................. 31
Upper section .................................. 30
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 155
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........62
Changing bulbs
Important safety notes ....................96
License plate lighting .......................97
Charge maintenance socket ............211
Children In the vehicle ................................... 51
Restraint systems ............................ 51
Child seat
Special seat belt retractor ...............53
Top Tether ....................................... 53
Cigarette lighter ................................ 199
Climate control Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 103
Controlling automatically ...............105
Cooling with air dehumidification ..104
Defrosting the windows .................107
Defrosting the windshield ..............106
Important safety notes ..................102
Indicator lamp ................................ 105
Maximum cooling .......................... 106
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 104
Overview of systems ......................102 Index
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Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification
............................ 105
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 107
Refrigerant ..................................... 280
Setting the air distribution .............105
Setting the airflow .........................106
Setting the air vents ......................108
Setting the temperature ................105
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 107
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 106
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 107
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ............................94
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 148
Convenience closing feature ..............75
Convenience opening feature ............75
see Opening/closing the side
windows (all)
Coolant
Display message ............................ 173
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................216
Important safety notes ..................280
Temperature (on-board computer) .157
Cooling
see Climate control
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ................................................. 96
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................135
Deactivating ................................... 136
Display message ............................ 176
Driving system ............................... 134
Function/notes ............................. 134
Important safety notes ..................134
LIM indicator lamp .........................135Setting a speed
.............................. 135
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .135
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 198
Important safety notes ..................198
Cup holders
see Cup holder
Curb weight
see Technical data
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...22
Customer Relations Department .......22 D
Dashboard see Cockpit
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 171
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 154
Switching on/off (switch) ................92
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 21
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 155
Interior lighting .............................. 155
Diagnostics connection ......................21
Digital speedometer .........................149
Display (cleaning instructions) ........225
Display messages ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 217
Calling up (on-board computer) .....160
Driving systems ............................. 176
Engine ............................................ 172
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........160
Lights ............................................ .169
Safety systems .............................. 166
Service interval displa y.................. 217
SmartKey ....................................... 181
Tires ............................................... 177
Vehicle .......................................... .180 6
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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 22).Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its scheduled replacement interval. A clogged
filter will reduce the air volume to the interior
and the windows could fog up, impairing
visibility and endangering you and others.
Have a blocked filter replaced at a Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible. G
WARNING
Follow the recommended settings for heating
and cooling given on the following pages.
Otherwise, the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
The automatic climate control regulates the
temperature and the humidity in the vehicle
interior and filters undesirable substances
out of the air.
Coupe: the automatic climate control is only
operational if the engine is running. Optimum
operation is achieved only when you drive
with the side windows closed.
Roadster: the automatic climate control is
only operational if the engine is running. The system only works optimally when the side
windows and the roof are closed.
i
Coupe: ventilate the vehicle for a brief
period during warm weather. This will
speed up the cooling process and the
desired vehicle interior temperature will be
reached more quickly.
Roadster: ventilate the vehicle for a brief
period during warm weather. This will
speed up the cooling process and the
desired vehicle interior temperature will be
reached more quickly.
i The integrated filter can filter out most
particles of dust, and completely filters out
pollen. A clogged filter reduces the amount
of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For
this reason, you should always observe the
interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Maintenance Booklet. As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Maintenance
Booklet. 102
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Control panel for dual zone automatic climate control
Canada only
:
To set the temperature, left (Y page 105)
; To set climate control to automatic (Y page 105)
= To switch climate control on/off (Y page 104)
? To switch the MONO function on/off
A To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 104)
B To defrost the windshield (Y page 106)
C To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 107)
D To set the temperature, right (Y page 105)
E To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 107)
F To increase the airflow (Y page 106)
G To reduce the airflow (Y page 106)
H Display
I To set the air distribution (Y page 105)USA only
:
To set the temperature, left
; To set climate control to automatic (Y page 105)
= To switch climate control on/off (Y page 104)
? To switch maximum cooling on/off (Y page 106)
A To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 104) Overview of climate control systems
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B
To defrost the windshield (Y page 106)
C To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 107)
D To set the temperature, right (Y page 105)
E To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 107)
F To increase the airflow (Y page 106)
G To reduce the airflow (Y page 106)
H Display
I To set the air distribution (Y page 105)Notes on using automatic climate
control
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the Ãand
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps in
the à and¿ buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the defrosting function briefly
until the windshield is clear again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the MONO function if you want to
adopt the temperature and air distribution
settings from the driver's side for all
climate control zones. The indicator lamp
in the ºbutton lights up. Operating the climate control
systems
Switching climate control on/off
G
WARNING
When the climate control system is
deactivated, the outside air supply and
circulation are also deactivated. Only choose
this setting for a short time. Otherwise the
windows could fog up, impairing visibility and
endangering you and others. i
Switch on climate control primarily using
the à button (Y page 105).
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the ^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
X To deactivate: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button lights
up. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
Points to observe before use The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
G
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others. 104
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Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode.
Activating/deactivating X
To activate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature.
Problems with the "cooling with air
dehumidification" function When you press the
¿button, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes three
times or remains off. You can no longer switch
on the cooling with air dehumidification
function.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
G
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
controlled automatically. The system
automatically regulates the temperature of
the dispensed air, the airflow and the air
distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If necessary, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated. X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To select manually: press theÃ
button.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated. Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To increase/reduce: turn control:and
D clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 103).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution
¯ Directs the airflow through the
defroster vents
P Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents
O Directs the airflow through the
footwell air vents
S Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents as well as the
footwell air vents
_ Directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
interior
b Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents, as well as the
defroster vents
a Directs the airflow through the
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X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X Press the _button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Automatic control is deactivated and
the air distribution is controlled according
to the selected setting. Setting the airflow
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To increase/reduce: press theKor
I button. Switching the mono function on/off
The MONO function is only available in
vehicles for Canada.
You can use the MONO function to adopt the
temperature and air distribution settings on
the driver's side for the front-passenger side.
X Press the ºbutton.
The indicator lamp in the ºbutton lights
up or goes out. Defrosting the windshield
i You should only select the defrosting
function until the windshield is clear again.
X Select SmartKey position 2with the Start/
Stop button.
X To activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button lights
up.
The system automatically switches to the
following functions:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off X
To deactivate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
or
X Press the Ãbutton.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn controls :orD clockwise or
counter-clockwise ( Ypage 103).
or
X Press the KorI button. Switching maximum cooling on/off
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on
X To activate: press theÙbutton.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To deactivate: press theÙbutton
again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previously selected settings come into
effect again.
i To deactivate MAX COOL press the ^,
Ã, or ¬button. 106
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Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the cooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Activate automatic mode.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the defrosting function.
Windows fogged up on the outside X
Activate the windshield wipers.
X Press the _button repeatedly until the
O orP symbol appears in the
display.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Rear window defroster
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear. Otherwise,
the rear window defroster switches off
automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switch off.
X Select SmartKey position 2with the Start/
Stop button.
X Press the ¤button.
The indicator lamp in the ¤button lights
up or goes out. Problems with the rear window
defroster The rear window defroster has deactivated
prematurely or cannot be activated. The on-
board voltage is too low because too many
electrical consumers are switched on.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting.
When the battery is sufficiently charged,
the rear window defroster is activated
again automatically. Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated. G
WARNING
Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering you and others. If the windows
begin to fog on the inside, switching off the
air recirculation mode immediately should
clear interior window fogging. If interior
window fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning is activated, or press the ¬
button.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To activate: press thegbutton.
The indicator lamp in the gbutton lights
up.
i Air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside
temperatures. When air-recirculation mode
is activated automatically, the indicator
lamp in the gbutton is not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30
minutes. Operating the climate cont
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X
To deactivate: press thegbutton.
The indicator lamp in the gbutton goes
out.
i Air-recirculation mode deactivates
automatically:
R after approximately five minutes at
outside temperatures below
approximately 41 ‡ (5 †)
R after approximately five minutes if
cooling with air dehumidification is
deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at
outside temperatures above
approximately 41 ‡(5 †) if the "Cooling
with air dehumidification" function is
activated Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature). This
could cause burns or frostbite to unprotected
skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
Always keep sufficient distance between
unprotected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the
vehicle interior that are not in the immediate
area of unprotected skin.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet on the right-hand side of
the hood free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
R never cover the air vents or air intake grilles
in the vehicle interior. i
For virtually draft-free ventilation, adjust
the sliders of the air vents to the center
position. Setting the center air vents
1
To open the center air vent
2 To close the center air vent
= Center air vent, right
? Center air vent, left
X To open the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in center air vent =or? in the
direction of the arrow to position 1.
X To close the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in center air vent =or? in the
direction of the arrow to position 2. Setting the side air vents
1
To open the side air vent
2 To close the side air vent
= Side window defroster vent
? Side air vent 108
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