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On-board computer with steering wheel
buttons
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the ignition
lock.
XPress the ybutton.
The Aux. heatsubmenu is shown in the dis-
play.
If no switch-on time has been selected, the
selected switch-on time is highlighted or
Timer off
is highlighted.
iYou can also access the Aux. heat.sub-
menu via the Settings(Ypage 165) menu.
XUse theWorX button on the steering
wheel to select the desired switch-on time.
Use the Timer off
setting to deactivate
automatic switch-on.
XPress the Vbutton on the steering wheel.
The switch-on time is selected. The yellow
indicator lamp in the ybutton lights up.
Setting the switch-on time
XUse the same method to select a switch-on
time as described in the "Preselecting a
switch-on time" section.
On-board computer without steering wheel
buttons
XPress the 9reset button on the instrument
cluster.
The hour display flashes.
XUse the fand gbuttons on the instrument
cluster to set the hours.
XPress the 9reset button
The minute display flashes.
XUse the fand gbuttons to set the minutes.
The switch-on time is set and selected.
On-board computer with steering wheel but-
tons
XPress the 9button on the steering wheel.
The display shows the Hoursmenu.
XUse theWandX buttons on the steer-
ing wheel to set the hours.
XPress the 9button.
The display shows the Minutesmenu.
XUse theWandX buttons to set the
minutes.
XPress the Vbutton.
The switch-on time is set and selected.
Operation with the remote control
Important information
You can switch the auxiliary heating on/off and
set the operating duration using the remote con-
trol. You can use up to 4 remote control units on
the vehicle. These must be synchronized for the
receiver in your vehicle (
Ypage 109).
The remote control has a maximum range of
approximately 600 meters. This range is
reduced by:
Rsources of interference
Rsolid objects between the remote control and
the vehicle
Rthe remote control being in an unfavorable
position in relation to the vehicle
Rtransmitting from an enclosed space
Overview of the remote control
:Indicator lamp
;To confirm settings
=To switch the remote control on/off, set the operating duration or end or cancel settings
Indicator lamp :lights up in various ways to
show different operating modes:
SignalingMeaning
Lights up redRemote control switched on
Data transfer
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Climate control
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Preparing for a journey
Visual check of the vehicle exterior
XIn particular, check the following components
on the vehicle, and on the trailer as necessary:
Rlicense plates, vehicle lighting, turn signals,
brake lamps and wiper blades for dirt and
damage
Rtires and wheels for firm seating, correct
tire pressure and general condition
Rtrailer tow hitch for play and security
The trailer coupling is one of the most
important vehicle parts with regard to road safety. The separate instructions issued by
the manufacturer pertaining to operation,
care and maintenance should be observed.
Rthat contour markings on attachments and
bodies are in good condition
XRectify any noticeable defects before com-
mencing the journey.
Checks in the vehicle
Emergency equipment and first-aid kit
XCheck the equipment to make sure that it is
accessible, complete and ready for use.
The first aid and breakdown assistance equip-
ment is in the front door stowage compartments
and behind the driver's seat.
Vehicle lighting
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XCheck the lighting system with the aid of a
second person.
XReplace defective bulbs (Ypage 87).
Before driving off
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
When using floormats or carpets, make sure
that they are properly secured so that they do
not slip or obstruct the pedals. Do not place
several floormats or carpets on top of one
another.
GWARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.:
Rshoes with thick soles
Rshoes with high heels
Rslippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
XSecure the load as per the loading guidelines
(Ypage 208).
XStow luggage items securely. Secure the load
as per the loading guidelines (Ypage 208).
XMake sure that the floormats and carpets are
properly secured so that they cannot slip and
obstruct the pedals.
XClose all doors.
Starting the engine
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
!Do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
XBefore starting the engine, make sure that:
Rall the doors are closed.
Rall the vehicle occupants are wearing their
seat belts correctly.
Rthe parking brake is applied.
iIf you depress the brake pedal before start-
ing the engine, the pedal travel is short and
pedal resistance is high.
If you depress the brake pedal again after
starting the engine, pedal travel and resist-
ance will be back to normal again.
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Make sure that there are no persons or
objects in the area in which you are maneu-
vering. It may be necessary to enlist the help
of a second person when maneuvering.
The reverse warning feature is a system
designed to assist you in ensuring the safety of
other road users.
A warning signal sounds to alert other road
users when reverse gear is engaged. The volume
of the warning tone can be reduced for night-
time driving.XTo reduce the volume of the warning tone:
engage reverse gear twice in quick succes-
sion.
The warning tone is now quieter.
iThe warning tone sounds at a normal vol-
ume by default. The volume of the warning
tone has to be reduced each time you engage
reverse gear if necessary.
Problems with the engine
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The engine does not
start.
The starter motor can be
heard.There is air in the fuel system.
XTurn the key back to position0in the ignition lock before attempting
to start the engine again.
XStart the engine again.
Please bear in mind that lengthy and frequent starting attempts will drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine does not
start.
The starter motor can be
heard. The reserve fuel
warning lamp is lit and
the fuel gage is at 0.The fuel tank has been run dry.
XRefuel the vehicle.
If you drive until the fuel tank is completely empty, air may get into the
fuel system. If the engine does not start after refueling, bleed the fuel
system as follows:
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition for approximately
10 seconds.
XStart the engine continuously for a maximum of 60 seconds.
If the engine does not start:
XWait approximately 2 minutes.
XRestart the engine continuously for a maximum of 60 seconds.
XIf the engine still fails to start, do not continue trying to start it.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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20 mph (30 km/h). With the help of Adaptive
Brake Assist, the distance warning signal can
detect obstacles that are in the path of your
vehicle for an extended period of time.
When you approach an obstacle and adaptive
Brake Assist detects that there is a risk of a col-
lision, adaptive Brake Assist calculates the brak-ing force necessary to avoid a collision. Should
you apply the brakes forcefully, adaptive Brake
Assist will automatically increase the braking
force to the calculated level.
XKeep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes function as usual again if:
Ryou release the brake pedal
Rthere is no longer any danger of a collision
Rno obstacle is detected in front of your vehicle
Adaptive Brake Assist is then deactivated.
Up to the maximum vehicle speed, adaptive
Brake Assist can react to moving obstacles that
have already been recognized as such at least
once over the period of observation. Adaptive
Brake Assist does not react to stationary obsta-
cles.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
impaired if:
Rdirt on the sensors or anything else covering
the sensors
Rsnow or heavy rain
Rinterference from other radar sources
Rthere are strong radar reflections, for exam-
ple in parking garages
Ra narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
Ra vehicle traveling in front on a different line
If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to a
malfunction in the radar sensor system, the full
brake boosting effect with the help of BAS
remains available.
Following damage to the front end of the vehicle,
have the configuration and operati
on of the
radar sensor checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. This also applies to collisions at slow
speeds where there is no visible damage to the
front of the vehicle.
Lane Tracking package
Blind Spot Assist
General notes
Blind Spot Assist monitors the areas on either
side of the vehicle that are not visible to the
driver with two lateral, rear-facing radar sensors
in the bumper. It supports you from speeds of
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). A warning
display in the exterior mirrors draws your atten-
tion to vehicles detected in the monitored area. If you then switch on the corresponding turn
signal to change lane, you will also receive an
optical and audible collision warning.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Blind Spot Assist does not react to:
Rvehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
placing them in the blind spot area
Rvehicles which approach with a large speed
differential and overtake your vehicle
As a result, Blind Spot Assist may not give
warnings in such situations. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always observe the traffic conditions care-
fully, and maintain a safe lateral distance.
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to
detect some vehicles and is no substitute for
attentive driving. Always ensure that there is
sufficient distance to the side for other road
users and obstacles.
iUSA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC as
a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar sensor
is intended for use in an automotive radar
system only. Removal, tampering, or altering
of the device will void any warranties, and is
not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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The brightness of the indicator/warning lamps
is adjusted automatically according to the
brightness of the ambient light.
Collision warning
If a vehicle is detected in the monitoring range of
Blind Spot Assist and you switch on the corre-
sponding turn signal, a double warning tone
sounds once. Red warning lamp:flashes. If
the turn signal remains on, detected vehicles
are indicated by the flashing of red warning
lamp :. There are no further warning tones.
Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist
iBlind Spot Assist is activated when you
switch on the ignition.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock.
Warning lamps :in the exterior mirrors light
up red for approximately 1.5 seconds and
then turn yellow.
XTo deactivate: press thekbutton in the
center console (Ypage 36).
The yellow indicator lamp in exterior mirror :
first flashes and then lights up continuously.
XTo activate: press thekbutton in the
center console again (Ypage 36).
The yellow indicator lamp in exterior mirror :
flashes initially. If you exceed 20 mph
(30 km/h) while driving, the yellow indicator
lamp in exterior mirror :goes out.
Towing a trailer
If you attach a trailer, make sure that you have
correctly established the electrical connection.
This can be accomplished by checking the trailer
lighting. Blind Spot Assist is deactivated as a
result. The indicator lamp in the exterior mirrors
lights up yellow.
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons, the
Blind Spot Assist Deactivated
message
also appears in the display.
Lane Keeping Assist
General notes
Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of
your vehicle by means of a camera at the top of
the windshield. Lane Keeping Assist detects
lane markings on the road and warns you before
you leave your lane unintentionally.
:Lane Keeping Assist camera
Lane Keeping Assist supports you from speeds
of approximately 40 mph(60 km/h).
If Lane Keeping Assist detects lane markings,
the à indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter lights up green. Lane Keeping Assist is opera-
tional.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Lane Keeping Assist may not always clearly
recognize lane markings.
In this case, Lane Keeping Assist may:
Rgive an unnecessary warning
Rnot give a warning
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay particular attention to the traffic
situation and stay in lane, in particular if
warned by Lane Keeping Assist.
GWARNING
The Lane Keeping Assist warning does not
return the vehicle to the original lane. There is
a risk of an accident.
You should always steer, brake or accelerate
yourself, in particular if warned by Lane Keep-
ing Assist.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, Lane Keep-
ing Assist can neither reduce the risk of accident
nor override the laws of physics. Lane Keeping
Assist cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions. Lane Keeping Assist is only an
aid. You are responsible for the distance to the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, braking in
good time and for staying in your lane.
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Lane Keeping Assist does not keep your vehicle
in its lane.
The system may be impaired or may not function
if:
Rif the vehicle is incorrectly loaded
(Ypage 208)
Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to insufficient
illumination of the road, or due to snow, rain,
fog or spray
Rthere is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, the
sun or reflection from other vehicles (e.g. if
the road surface is wet)
Rthe windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged or
covered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicin-
ity of the camera
Rno, or several, unclear lane markings are pres-
ent for one lane, e.g. in a construction area
Rthe lane markings are worn away, dark or cov-
ered up, e.g. by dirt or snow
Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is too small
and the lane markings thus cannot be detec-
ted
Rthe lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes
branch off, cross one another or merge
Rthe road is narrow and winding
Rthere are highly variable shade conditions on
the road
A warning may be given if a front wheel passes
over a lane marking. In addition, a warning tone
sounds and the Ãindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes red.
Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping
Assist
Lane Keeping Assist is automatically activated
when you start the engine.
XTo deactivate: press thejbutton in the
center console (Ypage 36).
On vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons:
OFF
flashes briefly in the display and the Ã
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes yellow and then lights up continu-
ously.
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
The Lane
Keep.AssistDeactivatedmes-
sage appears in the display and the Ã
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes yellow and then lights up continu-
ously. Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated.
XTo activate:
press thejbutton in the
center console again (Ypage 36).
On vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons:
on
flashes briefly in the display and the Ã
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes
out. If a lane marking is detected, the Ã
indicator lamp lights up green.
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
The Lane Keep. Assist Activated
mes-
sage appears in the display and the Ã
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes
out. If a lane marking is detected, the Ã
indicator lamp lights up green.
Lane Keeping Assist is activated.
A Lane Keeping Assist warning is suppressed if:
Ra driving safety system intervenes, such as
ABS, BAS or ESP®.
Ryou have set the turn signal and a lane change is detected. In this case, the warnings are
suppressed for a certain period of time.
Ryou accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown on vehi-
cles with an automatic transmission.
Ryou brake hard.
Ryou steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid an
obstacle or change lane quickly.
Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend.
In order that you are warned only when neces-
sary and in good time if you cross the lane mark-
ing, the system recognizes certain conditions
and warns you accordingly.
Lane Keeping Assist warns you earlier if:
Ryou approach the outer lane marking on a
bend.
Rthe road has very wide lanes, e.g. a freeway.
Rthe system recognizes solid lane markings.
Warnings are given later if:
Rthe road has narrow lanes.
Ryou cut the corner on a bend.
All-wheel drive
Important safety notes
!Never tow the vehicle with one axle raised.
This may damage the transfer case. Damage
of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must
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Redialing
The on-board computer saves the last names or
numbers dialed in the redial memory.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XUse theVorU button to select the TELmenu.
The display shows the mobile phone opera-
tional readiness symbol.
XPress the6button.
The display shows the most recently dialed
numbers or names in the redial memory.
XPress the 9or: button to select the
desired name or number.
XTo start dialing: press the6button.
The on-board computer dials the correspond-
ing phone number.
When a connection is established, the name
of the other person and/or the call duration
appear in the display.
or
XTo exit the redial memory: press the~
button.
Display messages
Notes on display messages
Important safety notes
GWARNING
No information will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the display is inopera-
tive.
As a result, you will not be able to see warning
and indicator lamps or information about the
driving conditions, such as speed or outside
temperature. Driving characteristics may be
impaired. Adjust your driving style and vehicle
speed accordingly.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
GWARNING
If service work is not carried out correctly, the operating safety of your vehicle may be affec-
ted. This could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle and cause an accident. More-
over, the safety systems may no longer be
able to protect you or others as they are
designed to do.
Always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
iIf you turn the key to position 2in the igni-
tion, a display check is performed. All warning
and indicator lamps (except the turn signal
indicator lamps) and the display are activa-
ted. Before starting the journey, check that
the warning and indicator lamps are operating
correctly.
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons
Warnings, malfunctions or additional informa-
tion may also be shown in the display. The fol-
lowing tables show all the display messages. A
warning tone sounds with certain display mes-
sages.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
The on-board computer shows warnings, mal-
functions or additional information in the dis-
play. A warning tone sounds with certain display
messages. Display messages of a high priority
are shown in red.
Please respond in accordance with the display
messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator's Manual.
You can hide low-priority display messages by
pressing the V,U,9or: button
on the steering wheel or the 9reset button.
You cannot hide display messages of the highest
priority. These messages will continue to be
shown in the display until their cause has been
eliminated.
The on-board computer stores certain display
messages in the message memory
(
Ypage 173).
Message memory
The on-board computer only records and shows
malfunctions and warnings from certain sys-
tems. Therefore, make sure that your vehicle is
safe to use. You could otherwise cause an acci-
dent by driving an unsafe vehicle.
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Lights
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
b
Low beam left
The left-hand low beam is faulty3.
XHalogen headlamps:replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Ypage 88).
XBi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
b
Low beam right
The right-hand low-beam headlamp is faulty3.
XHalogen headlamps: replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Ypage 88).
XBi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
b
Cornering lt. left
The left-hand cornering light is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 88).
b
Cornering lt. right
The right-hand cornering light is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 88).
b
Lights on auto‐matic. Remove key
The automatic headlamp feature is active: the light switch is in the
à position and you have forgotten to remove the key.
XRemove the key from the ignition lock.
b
Turn signal left
The left-hand turn signal is faulty.
XChange the bulb as soon as possible in the front (Ypage 89) or rear
(Ypage 90) indicator lamp.
b
Turn signal right
The right-hand turn signal is faulty.
XChange the bulb as soon as possible in the front (Ypage 89) or rear
(Ypage 90) indicator lamp.
b
Brake lamp left
The left brake lamp is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 90).
b
Brake lamp right
The right brake lamp is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 90).
b
Third brake lamp
The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty3. This display message will only
appear if all LEDs have failed.
XConsult a qualified specialized workshop as soon as possible.
b
High beam left
The left high-beam headlamp is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 88).
3Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not befeatured for any lamps other than the turn
signals.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
b
Highbea mright
The right high beam headlamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 88).
b
Licenseplate lam p
Alicense plat elamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 91).
b
Switch off lights
You haveforgotte nto switch off th elights when leaving th evehicle.
XTurn th eligh tswitch to $.
b
Foglampfront lef t
The left-han dfron tfog lamp is faulty.3
XHav eth ebulb replace das soo nas possibl eat aqualified specialist
workshop .
b
Foglampfront right
The right-hand fron tfog lamp is fault y3.
XHaveth ebulb replace das soo nas possibl eat aqualified specialist
workshop .
b
Rearfoglam p
The rear fog lamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 90).
b
Parkinglam pfrontlef t
The fron tlef tparking lamp/standin glamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 88).
b
Parkinglam pfrontright
The fron tright parking lamp/standin glamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 88).
b
Reverselam p
Abackup lamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 90).
b
Taillam plef t
The left-han dtai llamp is faulty.3
XReplac eth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 90).
b
Taillam pright
The right-hand tai llamp is faulty.3
XReplac eth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 90).
b
Marker lam p
Aperimete rlamp is faulty.3
XReplac eth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 92).
3Dependin gon th eequipment, th ebulb-failure indicato rmay no tbe featured for any lamp sother than th etur n
signals.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
h
US vehicles only:
The yellow tire
pressure monitor
warning lamp
flashes for
60 seconds and
then remains lit.The tire pressure monitor has malfunctioned.
XHave the tire pressure monitor and the wheels checked at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
:
The yellow water
separator indica-
tor lamp is lit
when the ignition
is switched on.The water that has collected in the water separator of the fuel filter has
reached the maximum level.
XDrain the water separator (Ypage 220).
m
The yellow water
separator indica-
tor lamp is lit
when the ignition
is switched on.The fuel filter is dirty.
XHave the fuel filter element replaced as soon as possible at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
¦The yellow
washer fluid level
indicator lamp for
the windshield
washer/head-
lamp cleaning
system is lit after
the engine is star-
ted or while the
vehicle is in
motion.The water level is too low.
XAdd washer fluid (Ypage 220).
7The red seat belt
warning lamp
lights up continu-
ously or flashes. A
warning tone may
also sound.The warning lamp is to remind you to fasten your seat belt.
XFasten seat belt (Ypage 43).
bWhen the Smart-
Key is turned to
position 2in the
ignition lock, the
yellow bulb warn-
ing lamp lights up.One of the exterior lighting bulbs is faulty, with the exception of the
perimeter lamps and the trailer lighting.
iDepending on the equipment, the bulb failure indicator can fail for
all lamps with the exception of the turn signal lamps.
XReplace the faulty bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 87).
1 The yellow "door
open" indicator
lamp is lit while
driving.The vehicle is moving without all doors or the hood being closed.
XClose the doors or hood.
198Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays