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  • Page 1 S-Class Operator's Manual É2225842905sËÍ 2225842905 Order no. 6515 2608 13 Part no. 222 584 29 05 Edition C 2016...
  • Page 2 Blue- instruction that is continued on the next tooth SIG Inc. Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi- page. cles and about Daimler AG can be found on the DTS™ is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
  • Page 3 Android™ Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow Please note that the Mercedes-Benz Guides App instructions is not covered by the Mercedes- may not yet be available in your country. Benz Limited Warranty.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Index ............3 At a glance ........... 32 Introduction ......... 24 Safety ........... 42 Opening and closing ......79 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 104 Lights and windshield wipers ..130 Climate control ......... 140 Driving and parking ......161 On-board computer and displays ..
  • Page 5 Index Parking .......... 218 1, 2, 3 ... ADAPTIVE BRAKE ......... 75 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Adaptive Brake Assist see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- Function/notes ........ 72 tion System) Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..212 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus drive) ..........
  • Page 6 Activating/deactivating ....271 Display message ......299 BAS (Brake Assist System) ....69 Function/notes ......228 BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist see Qualified specialist workshop Function/notes ........ 69 Authorized workshop BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist...
  • Page 7 Index Brake Assist see Rear view camera see BAS (Brake Assist System) Brake fluid see Vehicle Care Display message ......283 Notes ..........430 360° camera ......... 363 Brake force distribution Car wash ........359 see EBD (electronic brake force Carpets ..........
  • Page 8 Index Removing ........185 Pre-entry climate control at Storing ........... 183 departure time ....... 157 Warming up ........182 Pre-entry climate control via key ... 155 Charging the high-voltage battery Problem with the rear window (important safety notes) ....180 defroster ........
  • Page 9 Index Coolbox ..........339 Digital speedometer ......263 Cooling DIRECT SELECT lever see Climate control Automatic transmission ....170 Display Copyright ..........31 Cornering light function see Display messages see Warning and indicator lamps Display message ......291 Display message Function/notes ......
  • Page 10 Break-in period ......161 see Doors Driving abroad DISTRONIC PLUS ......205 Downhill gradient ......194 Mercedes-Benz Service ....358 Drinking and driving ....... 193 Driving Assistance package ..... 234 Driving in winter ......196 Driving on flooded roads ....196 Driving on flooded roads ....
  • Page 11 Index ECO display Checking the oil level using the Function/notes ......193 dipstick .......... 353 On-board computer ....... 262 Checking the oil level using the ECO start/stop function on-board computer ......355 Automatic engine start ....167 Display message ......296 Automatic engine switch-off ..
  • Page 12 Index Garage door opener Features ..........330 Clearing the memory ..... 350 Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 427 General notes ........ 347 Flat tire Important safety notes ....348 Changing a wheel/mounting the Opening/closing the garage door .. 350 spare wheel ........405 Problems when programming ..
  • Page 13 Index High-voltage battery Battery care ........182 Ignition lock Charging (charging station) .... 186 see Key positions Charging (mains socket) ....183 Immobilizer .......... 78 Charging (wallbox) ......185 Indicator and warning lamps Charging cable warming ....182 COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST Cruise range ........
  • Page 14 Index LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ..........63 M+S tires ..........386 License plate lamp (display mes- Magic Body Control ......210 sage) ........... 292 MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....... 100 Light function, active Malfunction message Display message ......293 see Display messages Light sensor (display message) ..
  • Page 15 Frequencies ........425 Storing settings (rear compart- Installation ........425 ment) ..........127 Menu (on-board computer) .... 267 Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive Transmission output (maximum) ..425 Modifying the programming 360°camera ........224 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..68 (SmartKey) ........... 81 Active Blind Spot Assist ....
  • Page 16 Index Operation ......... 54 Service menu ......... 269 System self-test ....... 56 Settings menu ....... 269 Occupant safety Standard display ......261 Air bags ........... 50 Telephone menu ......267 Automatic measures after an acci- Trip menu ........261 dent ..........61 Video DVD operation .....
  • Page 17 Index Position of exterior mirror, front- Automatic engine switch-off (ECO passenger side ....... 125 start/stop function) ....... 252 Rear view camera ......220 Charge level of the high-voltage Switching off the engine ....190 battery ........... 245 see PARKTRONIC Charging the high-voltage battery .. 246 Parking aid Displaying the total range and see 360°...
  • Page 18 Hill start assist ....... 165 Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys- tem) Important safety notes ....432 Refueling QR code Fuel gauge ........33 Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Important safety notes ....177 Rescue card ........29 Qualified specialist workshop ... 28...
  • Page 19 Index Refueling process (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) ......178 Safety see Fuel Children in the vehicle ..... 61 Remote control Hybrid drive system ......42 Garage door opener ....... 347 see Occupant safety Programming (garage door see Operating safety opener) .......... 348 Safety notes Replacing bulbs Hybrid vehicles ........
  • Page 20 Index Side windows Cleaning the cover ......365 Correct driver's seat position ..104 Cleaning ......... 362 Display message ......310 Convenience closing feature .... 96 EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system ..... 122 Convenience opening feature ..95 Important safety notes ....105 Important safety information ...
  • Page 21 Index Switching on/off ......131 Important safety information ..325 Start/Stop button Rear ..........327 General notes ........ 162 Rear seat backrest ......328 Key positions ......... 163 Stowage net ........329 Removing ........163 see Stowage areas Starting the engine ......164 Stowage net ........
  • Page 22 Index Coolant (on-board computer) ..269 Display message ......306 Engine oil (on-board computer, Distribution of the vehicle occu- Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....275 pants (definition) ......405 Outside temperature ...... 257 DOT (Department of Transporta- Setting (climate control) ....148 tion) (definition) ......
  • Page 23 Index Trim pieces (cleaning instruc- Tire bead (definition) ...... 404 Tire pressure (definition) ....404 tions) ..........365 Tire pressures (recommended) ..403 Trip computer (on-board com- Tire size (data) ....... 410 puter) ..........262 Tire size designation, load-bearing Trip odometer capacity, speed rating ....
  • Page 24 Index Brakes ........... 315 Check Engine ......... 320 Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ..333 Coolant .......... 320 Vehicle Distance warning ......322 Correct use ........29 ® ..........317 Data acquisition ....... 29 ® OFF ........319 Display message ......308 Fuel tank ........
  • Page 25 Index Windshield Defrosting ........151 Infrared reflective ......351 Windshield washer fluid see Windshield washer system Windshield washer system Adding washer fluid ....... 357 Important safety notes ....431 Notes ..........431 Windshield wipers Problem (malfunction) ....139 Replacing the wiper blades .... 136 Switching on/off ......

  • Page 26: Introduction

    You too can help to protect the environment required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that by operating your vehicle in an environmen- you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center tally responsible manner. for this purpose. Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,...

  • Page 27: Introduction

    Use only genu- The implied warranty for your vehicle applies in ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual- accordance with the warranty terms and condi- ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Customer Service Center (Canada) at times and you have directly notified 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contact- Mercedes-Benz in writing of the need for its ing you in a timely manner should the need arise. repair. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire...

  • Page 29: Important Safety Notes

    Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 specialist workshop. In Canada There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road 98 Vanderhoof Avenue you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g.

  • Page 30: Declarations Of Conformity

    Qualified specialist workshop Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali- RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol- fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may...

  • Page 31: Customer Relations Department

    Damage to isfaction, please discuss the problem again with your vehicle that arises from culpable contra- a Mercedes-Benz Center or contact us at one of ventions against these instructions is not cov- the following addresses. ered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited...
  • Page 32 Introduction These data memories temporarily or perma- tion with other information (if necessary, under nently store technical information about: consultation with an authorized expert), could be traced to a person. vehicle's operating state Examples include: incidents accident reports malfunctions damage to the vehicle In general, this technical information docu- ments the state of a component, a module, a witness statements...

  • Page 33: Copyright

    Since the Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the extraction of this information by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel.

  • Page 34: Horn

    Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel paddle shift- Climate control systems Adjusts the steering wheel Combination switch Steering wheel heating Horn Cruise control lever Instrument cluster Electric parking brake DIRECT SELECT lever Diagnostics connection Overhead control panel Opening the hood Control panel for: Light switch Ü...

  • Page 35: Fuel Gauge

    Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays Function Page Function Page Speedometer Fuel gauge Fuel filler flap location indi- Multifunction display cator 8: the fuel filler cap is on the right-hand side. Tachometer Coolant temperature Information on displaying the outside tem- perature in the multifunction display can be found under "Outside temperature display"...

  • Page 36: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page ! ABS Electric parking brake (red) F USA only ® å ESP ! Canada only ® ÷ ESP ; Engine diagnostics # Turn signal, left Ð Power steering L Low-beam headlamps Brakes (red) K High-beam headlamps $ USA only...
  • Page 37 Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display ò Opens the menu list Sets the brightness of the instrument cluster and the Selects a menu or submenu multimedia system display or scrolls through lists Multimedia system display DVD changer or single DVD Confirms a selection drive...
  • Page 38 Multifunction steering wheel In vehicles with multimedia system COMAND you can find further information: on the multimedia system in the Digital Operator's Manual on the DVD changer or single DVD drive in the Digital Operator's Manual on the Voice Control System in the sepa- rate operating instructions...
  • Page 39 Center console Center console Function Page Function Page Switches multimedia system Û Selects the drive pro- on/off (see the separate gram/program selector but- operating instructions) Ñ Selects the drive pro- Adjusts the volume/mute gram/program selector but- (see the separate operating ton (Mercedes-AMG vehi- instructions) cles)
  • Page 40 Center console Function Page Function Page Vehicle and system settings Multimedia system control- button (see separate operat- ler (see the separate operat- ing instructions) ing instructions) Information on the ECO start/stop function for vehicles with PLUG_IN HYBRID operation can be found in the "PLUG_IN HYBRID oper- ation"...

  • Page 41: Overhead Control Panel

    Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page p Switches the left-hand µ Operates MAGIC SKY reading lamp on/off CONTROL Opens/closes the rear roller | Switches the automatic sunblind interior lighting control on/off Buttons for the garage door opener G SOS button (mbrace system)

  • Page 42: Control Panel

    Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page s Seat ventilation 6 Unlocks fuel filler flap c Seat heating p Opens/closes the trunk lid w Adjusts the front- passenger seat from the driv- n Override feature for the er's seat controls in the rear compart- ment...
  • Page 43 Rear seats Rear seats Example: vehicles with Rear Seat Entertain- Function Page ment System Cup holder Function Page Stowage compartment in the DVD player (see the separate rear seat armrest operating instructions) Stowage box in the seat Cigarette lighter backrest Socket Coolbox...

  • Page 44: Safety

    Hybrid vehicles Useful information This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publica- tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe- cific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described.

  • Page 45: Vehicle Fire

    Hybrid vehicles Deactivate the hybrid system manually if: checked at a qualified specialist workshop before reactivation. the 6 restraint system warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up after an accident High-voltage battery the vehicle is badly damaged, e.g. after an accident, and the restraint system compo- WARNING nents were not activated...

  • Page 46: Recuperative Brake System

    Occupant safety Remove the Start/Stop button from the igni- To activate: press ! button : for at tion lock ( page 162). least one second. A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed. If the SmartKey is inserted in the ignition lock: To deactivate: press ! button : again.

  • Page 47: Safety

    Emergency Tensioning Devices or air accommodate a person with disabilities, con- bags, for example. The vehicle's high-voltage tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for electrical system may also not be deactivated details. USA only: for further information con- as intended in the event of an accident. You...

  • Page 48: Lamps

    Occupant safety PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp Seat belts Introduction Seat belts are the most effective means of restricting the movement of vehicle occupants in the event of an accident or the vehicle rolling over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle interior or being ejected from the vehicle.
  • Page 49 Mercedes-Benz vehi- cle. The child restraint system must be appro- WARNING priate to the age, weight and size of the child...

  • Page 50: Belt Bag

    The lap belt must be taut and as low as pos- approved by Mercedes-Benz in conjunction sible over your lap. with a belt bag. Never use a seat belt equipped...

  • Page 51: Fastening

    Occupant safety Adjust the seat ( page 104). please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz The seat backrest must be in an almost ver- Center. tical position. Pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt out- Further information on child restraint systems let.

  • Page 52: Important Safety Notes

    Occupant safety buckle is illuminated and extended after a rear or a front door is opened again, the 7 seat door is opened. belt warning lamp goes out. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after the Releasing seat belts engine is started, an additional warning tone will sound.
  • Page 53 Occupant safety vehicle" ( page 61) in addition to the child To avoid hazardous situations, always make restraint system manufacturer's installation sure that all of the vehicle's occupants: and operating instructions. have fastened their seat belts correctly, Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent including pregnant women an air bag from functioning correctly.

  • Page 54: Knee Bag

    When deployed, the front air bags offer addi- been approved for the respective seat by tional head and thorax protection for the occu- Mercedes-Benz. pants in the front seats. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps inform you about the status of the front-passenger air bag page 46).

  • Page 55: Cushion Air Bags

    Occupant safety The side impact air bag on the front-passenger vent the occupant from slipping off the seat side (front) deploys under the following condi- cushion. tions: WARNING the OCS system detects that the front- If a child restraint system is installed and the passenger seat is occupied or seat backrest is reclined too far backwards, the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle...

  • Page 56: Operation

    Occupant safety If it is absolutely necessary to install a child case of an accident, all deployment criteria restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be are met, the front-passenger front air bag is sure to observe the correct positioning of the deployed.
  • Page 57 If OCS detects that: soon as possible. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only have the front- the front-passenger seat is not occupied, the passenger seat repaired at an authorized PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 58: System Self-Test

    Occupant safety For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- When the front-passenger seat is occupied, mends that you only use seat accessories that always ensure that: have been approved by Mercedes-Benz. the classification of the person in the front- If the driver's air bag deploys, this does not...

  • Page 59: Deployment

    Occupant safety Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" ( page 56). Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The PASSENGER AIR The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is incor- BAG OFF indicator lamp rect.
  • Page 60 Occupant safety Method of operation tection in an accident. There is an increased risk of injury. During the first stage of a collision, the restraint system control unit evaluates important physi- Have the vehicle towed to a qualified special- cal data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel- ist workshop in order to have a deployed air eration, such as: bag replaced.
  • Page 61 Occupant safety Your vehicle has two-stage front air bags. During The side impact air bag on the front- the first deployment stage, the front air bag is passenger side (front) deploys under the fol- filled with propellant gas to reduce the risk of lowing conditions: injuries.
  • Page 62 Occupant safety style to suit the prevailing road and weather ® PRE-SAFE PLUS (anticipatory occu- conditions and maintain a safe distance from pant protection system PLUS) the vehicle in front. Drive carefully. Introduction Function ® PRE-SAFE PLUS is only available in vehicles ®...

  • Page 63: Dent

    For this reason, restraint system. There is a risk of injury. Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with are generally better protected there.

  • Page 64: Child Restraint System

    There is an You can obtain further information about the increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal. correct child restraint system from any author- ized Mercedes-Benz Center. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten- tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate WARNING...

  • Page 65: Anchors

    Vehicles with belt bags: only use a child Replace child restraint systems which have restraint system which has been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Always observe the instruc- been damaged or subjected to a load in an tions and safety notes on belt bags for the outer accident as soon as possible.

  • Page 66: Top Tether

    Children in the vehicle When installing the child restraint system, As a result, the child restraint system may not make sure that the seat belt for the middle be able to provide the intended level of pro- seat does not get trapped. The seat belt could tection.

  • Page 67: On The Front-Passenger Seat

    For this reason, The Top Tether anchorage points are installed in Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install the rear compartment behind the head the child restraint system on a rear seat.

  • Page 68: Child-Proof Locks Important Safety Notes

    Children in the vehicle You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as Child-proof locks a result of: Important safety notes an incorrectly categorized person in the front- passenger seat WARNING the unintentional deactivation of the front- If children are traveling in the vehicle, they passenger front air bag could: the unsuitable positioning of the child...

  • Page 69: Rear Doors

    Pets in the vehicle Override feature for the rear side win- WARNING dows If the child restraint system is subjected to direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil- dren may burn themselves on these parts, particularly on the metal parts of the child restraint system.

  • Page 70: Abs (Anti-Lock Braking System)

    Driving safety systems In wintry driving conditions, always use winter cle occupants. There is a risk of an accident tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow chains. and injury. Only in this way will the driving safety systems Never leave animals unattended in the vehi- described in this section work as effectively as cle.

  • Page 71: Bas (Brake Assist System)

    Driving safety systems If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles with the pulsing in the brake pedal. Driving Assistance Plus package. The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a radar sensor system and the camera system reminder to take extra care while driving.
  • Page 72 Driving safety systems Following damage to the windshield, have the WARNING configuration and operation of the camera sys- BAS PLUS does not react: tem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. to small people, e.g. children Function to animals to oncoming vehicles To avoid a collision, BAS PLUS calculates the brake force necessary if: when cornering...

  • Page 73: Plus

    Driving safety systems You can activate or deactivate COLLISION PRE- COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST VENTION ASSIST PLUS in the on-board com- PLUS puter ( page 270). When deactivated, the dis- tance warning function and the autonomous General information braking function are also deactivated. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS consists If COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is of a distance warning function with an autono-...

  • Page 74: Adaptive Brake Assist

    Driving safety systems Adaptive Brake Assist WARNING The distance warning function cannot always General information clearly identify objects and complex traffic Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- situations. tion ( page 68). In such cases, the distance warning function With the help of adaptive Brake Assist, the dis- may: tance warning signal can detect obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended...

  • Page 75: Characteristics

    Driving safety systems ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) There is a risk of an accident. Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the tion ( page 68). intervention in a non-critical driving situation.

  • Page 76: Trailer Stabilization

    Driving safety systems ® If ESP intervenes: Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an ® extended period with ESP deactivated. You ® Do not deactivate ESP under any circum- could otherwise damage the drivetrain. stances. Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as ®...

  • Page 77: Adaptive Brake

    Driving safety systems Important safety notes EBD (electronic brake force distribu- tion) WARNING If road and weather conditions are poor, General information trailer stabilization will not be able to prevent EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure the vehicle/trailer combination from swerv- on the rear wheels to improve driving stability ing.

  • Page 78: Important Safety Notes

    Driving safety systems ® For PRE-SAFE Brake to assist you when driving, WARNING the radar sensor system and the camera system ® PRE-SAFE Brake cannot always clearly iden- must be switched on and be operational. tify people, especially if they are moving. In With the help of the radar sensor system and the ®...

  • Page 79: Steer Control

    Driving safety systems darkness If there is an increased risk of a collision, preventive passenger protection measures ® (PRE-SAFE ) are triggered ( page 59). pedestrians move quickly, e.g. into the path of the vehicle If the risk of collision with the vehicle in front remains and you do not brake, take evasive the camera system no longer recognizes a pedestrian as a person due to special cloth-...

  • Page 80: Ata (Anti-Theft Alarm System)

    Contact an authorized The alarm is switched off. Mercedes-Benz Center or call The alarm is not switched off, even if you close 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or the open door that triggered it, for example.

  • Page 81: Important Safety Notes

    SmartKey Useful information Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock. This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publica- Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag- tion of the Operator's Manual.

  • Page 82: Locking

    SmartKey To unlock centrally: press the % button. tions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a conven- tional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by using If you do not open the vehicle within approx- KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using the imately 40 seconds of unlocking: &...

  • Page 83: Start Function

    SmartKey conserving battery power. For the purposes of The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol- activation/deactivation, the vehicle must not be lows: nearby. To unlock the driver's door: touch the inner To deactivate: press the & button on the surface of the door handle on the driver's SmartKey twice in rapid succession.

  • Page 84: Important Safety Notes

    SmartKey For further information about: Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist work- unlocking the driver's door ( page 87) shop. unlocking the trunk ( page 93) locking the vehicle ( page 88) Checking the battery Inserting the mechanical key Push mechanical key ;...
  • Page 85 SmartKey tery compartment cover : opens. Do not hold battery compartment cover : closed while doing so. Remove battery compartment cover :. Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery = falls out. Insert the new battery with the positive ter- minal facing upwards.
  • Page 86 SmartKey Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You can no longer lock or The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle using Check the SmartKey battery ( page 82) and replace it if necessary the SmartKey.

  • Page 87: Important Safety Notes

    Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine cannot be The on-board voltage is too low. started using the Smart- Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior Key. lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary ( page 374).
  • Page 88 Doors Unlocking and opening doors from the inside You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked. You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child-proof locks ( page 67).

  • Page 89: Power Closing

    Doors Automatic locking feature Unlocking the driver's door (mechan- ical key) If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechanical key. Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey page 81). To deactivate: press and hold button : for approximately five seconds until a tone sounds.

  • Page 90: Important Safety Notes

    Trunk firmly. Do not pull the door handle when doing If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm sys- tem will be triggered. Switch off the alarm page 78). Locking the vehicle (mechanical key) If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechanical key.
  • Page 91 Trunk over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle If somebody becomes trapped: occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu- press the F button on the SmartKey, or larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud- pull or press the remote operating switch den change in direction.

  • Page 92: Opening/Closing (Automatically From Outside)

    Trunk Vehicles with trunk lid remote closing fea- Always switch off the engine before opening ture or power closing: the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid open. Lightly push the trunk lid closed. The power closing function pulls the trunk lid closed.

  • Page 93: General Notes

    Trunk Press the remote operating switch on the ful if you have your hands full. To do this, make driver's door, or a kicking movement under the bumper with your foot. In vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: kick into the sensor detection range under Observe the following points: the bumper with your foot.

  • Page 94: Opening/Closing (Automatically From Inside)

    Trunk ilar to these. This will prevent the uninten- Opening/closing automatically from tional opening/closing of the trunk. inside Operation Important safety notes WARNING The reversing feature does not react: to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- gers over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing movement This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these sit-...

  • Page 95: Opening And Closing

    Trunk Opening and closing Deactivating the function to lock the trunk sep- arately: Open the glove box. Push the switch to position :. If the vehicle is unlocked centrally, the trunk will also be unlocked. Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key) The trunk lid swings upwards when opened.

  • Page 96: Trunk

    Side windows Trunk emergency release from the WARNING inside While closing the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There You can unlock the trunk lid from the inside with is a risk of injury. the emergency release button. When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.

  • Page 97: Convenience Opening Feature

    Side windows Before opening or closing the side windows, a Opening and closing the side win- check is carried out to see whether a valid dows SmartKey is in the vehicle. The check is carried out if you use the start/stop button instead of a The switches for all side windows are located on SmartKey in the ignition and you press or pull a the driver's door.

  • Page 98: Convenience Closing Feature

    Side windows Convenience closing feature Important safety notes WARNING When the convenience closing feature is oper- ating, parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area of the side window and the sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Observe the complete closing procedure when the convenience closing feature is oper- Touch recessed sensor surface : on the...

  • Page 99: Sliding Panel Important Safety Notes

    Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Problems with the side windows WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.

  • Page 100: Operating

    Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel WARNING WARNING At high speeds the raised sliding sunroof auto- The reversing feature does not react: matically lowers slightly at the rear. This could to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- trap you or other persons. There is a risk of gers injury.

  • Page 101: Operating The Roller Sunblinds For The Sliding Sunroof

    If contact is made with a roof carrier approved The opening or closing procedure will be stop- by Mercedes-Benz, the sliding sunroof lowers ped. slightly but remains raised at the rear. Before opening, raising or closing the sliding...

  • Page 102: Magic Sky Control

    Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Opening and closing the front roller sun- Vehicles without MAGIC SKY CONTROL: you can operate the rear roller sunblind from the blind front. To open or close: press button :. The rear roller sunblind opens or closes fully. To stop: press button : again.
  • Page 103 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel MAGIC SKY CONTROL darkens automatically Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the after a short period when you turn the SmartKey ignition lock. to position 0 or remove the SmartKey. MAGIC SKY CONTROL switches to the status it was set to before the engine was switched off.

  • Page 104: Resetting

    Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Resetting the rear sunblind Resetting the sliding sunroof and the roller sunblind Resetting the sliding sunroof or the front roller sunblinds Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. Pull switch : repeatedly until the rear roller sunblind is fully closed.
  • Page 105 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Problems with the sliding sunroof WARNING If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.

  • Page 106: Correct Driver's Seat Position

    Correct driver's seat position When adjusting the seat, make sure that: Useful information you are as far away from the driver's air bag as possible This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of you are sitting in a normal upright position your vehicle available at the time of publica- you can fasten the seat belt properly tion of the Operator's Manual.

  • Page 107: Important Safety Notes

    Seats Seats WARNING If the head restraints are not installed or not Important safety notes adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro- tection as intended. There is an increased risk WARNING of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the Children could become trapped if they adjust event of an accident or when braking.

  • Page 108: Head Restraint

    Seats Vehicles with an EASY ADJUST luxury ing the seats back. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be damaged. head restraint Adjusting the seats Vehicles with standard head restraints or luxury head restraints Head restraint height Head restraint fore-and-aft position Seat height Seat cushion angle...

  • Page 109: Rear Seats Adjusting

    Seats either only on the front-passenger side or also Adjusting the rear seat on the driver's side. Adjusting the rear seat Mercedes-Maybach vehicles: the rear reclining seat is on the driver's and the front-passenger side. Vehicles with a long wheelbase and equipped with a "Rear compartment chauffeur/memory package"...

  • Page 110: Adjusting The Front-Passenger Seat From The Driver's Seat

    Seats Adjusting the front-passenger seat Adjusting the front-passenger seat from the driver’s seat Important safety notes WARNING When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury. Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
  • Page 111 Seats To select the rear seat: press button : Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the but- has any body parts in the sweep of the seat. ton is not lit. The rear-compartment seat is selected if the Observe the safety notes on "Air bags"...
  • Page 112 Seats Adjusting the rear seat on vehicles with The SmartKey must be in the ignition lock and in position 1 or 2, in order for the front-passenger EASY ADJUST luxury head restraints seat to be selected ( page 162). To select the front-passenger seat: press button : repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the button lights up.

  • Page 113: General Notes

    Seats Adjusting the front-passenger seat of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking. Always drive with the head restraints instal- led. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.
  • Page 114 Seats Positioning the front-passenger seat for head restraint. message appears in the multifunction display ( page 310). chauffeur mode If the front-passenger seat is already at the General notes threshold to the area for the chauffeur mode, the position for the chauffeur mode is set Pay attention to the important safety notes immediately.

  • Page 115: Moving The Front-Passenger Seat Into The Normal Position

    Seats Fold covers ; backwards. If the front-passenger seat is already at the threshold to the area for the chauffeur mode, Pull handle ? backwards. the position for the chauffeur mode is set Red pin = protrudes from the adjuster lever. immediately.

  • Page 116: Fully Reclined Position

    Seats Further settings are available via the mem- ory adjustment buttons if the front-passenger Briefly press button ; backwards. seat has been selected with button :. The front-passenger seat moves into the nor- mal adjustment range at the threshold to the Adjusting from the front-passenger seat area for chauffeur mode.

  • Page 117: Restraint

    Seats Push the head restraint back. There is a risk of an accident. Release the release button once the head Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer- restraint is in the desired position. ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt Ensure that the head restraint has engaged before starting the engine.

  • Page 118: Supplementary Cushion

    Seats To adjust the side bolsters of the head Extending the outer rear head restraints restraint: push or pull right and/or left-hand into the last stored position side bolster : into the desired position. This function is available on vehicles with elec- The fore-and-aft position of the head trically adjustable rear seats.

  • Page 119: Active Multicontour Seat

    Seats Folding into position mechanically The supplementary cushion is located in the vehicle. Pull the head restraint up until it engages. The supplementary cushion is attached to the head restraint by three press studs. Installing the supplementary cushion: Adjusting the multicontour seat Position the head restraint as far forwards as The settings for the multicontour seat are only possible (...

  • Page 120: Adjusting The 4-Way Lumbar Sup Port

    Seats Entertainment System (see the separate oper- Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support ating instructions). The 4-way lumbar support can be adjusted with the multimedia system (see the separate oper- Front seats ating instructions). Switching the seat heating on/off Switching on/off WARNING Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to...

  • Page 121: Partment

    Seats Problems with the seat heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat heating has The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum- switched off prematurely ers are switched on. or cannot be switched Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting.

  • Page 122: Important Safety Notes

    Steering wheel Problems with the seat ventilation Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat ventilation has The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum- switched off prematurely ers are switched on. or cannot be switched Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting.
  • Page 123 Steering wheel Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock ( page 162). To switch on/off: turn the lever in the direc- tion of arrow : or ;. Indicator lamp = lights up or goes out. If you switch off the ignition, the steering wheel heating is deactivated.

  • Page 124: Easy Entry/Exit Feature

    Steering wheel Problems with the steering wheel heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The steering wheel heat- The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum- ing has switched off pre- ers are switched on. maturely or cannot be Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the switched on.

  • Page 125: Exterior Mirrors

    Mirrors Position of the steering wheel and the Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever : for- wards or back. driver's seat for driving The steering wheel and the driver's seat are moved to the previously set position if: Exterior mirrors the driver's door is closed and you insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock Important safety notes you close the driver's door when the ignition...

  • Page 126: Setting

    Mirrors Setting the exterior mirrors Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( page 162). If the battery has been disconnected or com- Press button ; for the right-hand exterior pletely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be mirror or button = for the left-hand exterior reset.

  • Page 127: Storing The Parking Position

    Mirrors Using reverse gear If you come into contact with the electrolyte, observe the following: Rinse off the electrolyte from your skin immediately with water. Immediately rinse the electrolyte out of your eyes thoroughly with clean water. If the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately rinse your mouth out thoroughly.

  • Page 128: Mirrors

    Memory function Press memory button M : and one of the diately release the memory function position arrows on adjustment button ; within three button. The adjustment process is stopped. seconds. The parking position is stored if the exterior WARNING mirror does not move.

  • Page 129: Seats, Steering Wheel And Mirrors

    Memory function in the rear compartment Adjust the seat accordingly ( page 106). When leaving the vehicle, always take the On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never page 120) and the exterior mirrors leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
  • Page 130 Memory function in the rear compartment Vehicles without rear reclining seat Vehicles with a rear reclining seat The SmartKey must be in the ignition lock and in The SmartKey must be in the ignition lock and in position 1 or 2, in order for the front-passenger position 1 or 2, in order for the front-passenger seat to be selected ( page 162).
  • Page 131 Memory function in the rear compartment Calling up a stored setting General notes The memory positions in the area for the chauf- feur mode can only be set when the conditions for the chauffeur mode are fulfilled page 111). Vehicles without rear reclining seat The SmartKey must be in the ignition lock and in position 1 or 2, in order for the front-passenger seat to be selected (...

  • Page 132: Automatic Headlamp Mode

    Exterior lighting Automatic headlamp mode General notes WARNING For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- When the light switch is set to Ã, the low- mends that you drive with the lights switched on beam headlamps may not be switched on even during the daytime.

  • Page 133: Combination Switch

    Exterior lighting time Running Lights function must be To switch on: turn the light switch to the switched on via the on-board computer T position. page 274). The green T indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster lights up. If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to the T or L position, the manual Standing lamps settings take precedence over the daytime run-...

  • Page 134: Hazard Warning Lamps

    Exterior lighting High-beam headlamps To switch on the hazard warning lamps: press button :. To activate manually: turn the SmartKey in All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a the ignition lock to position 2 or start the turn signal using the combination switch, only engine.

  • Page 135: Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus

    Exterior lighting Important safety notes Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus WARNING General notes Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not rec- ognize road users: who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus may not recognize road users who do have lights, or may recognize them too late.

  • Page 136: Overview

    Interior lighting Interior lighting High-beam flasher Turn signal, left Overview of interior lighting To switch on: turn the light switch to Ã. Front overhead control panel Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow :. The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction display lights up if it is dark and the light sen- sor activates the low-beam headlamps.

  • Page 137: Crash-Responsive Emergency Light Ing

    Windshield wipers To switch on both sides of the vehicle: Crash-responsive emergency lighting press button =. The interior lighting is activated automatically if Reading lamp : and the make-up lamp light the vehicle is involved in an accident. To switch off: press button =. To switch off the crash-responsive emer- Reading lamp : and the make-up lamp go gency lighting: press the hazard warning...

  • Page 138: Replacing The Wiper Blades

    Switch on the power supply with the Start/ Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have Stop button or the SmartKey ( page 162). the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- Turn the combination switch to the corre- cialist workshop.
  • Page 139 Windshield wipers On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure that wiper blade : is seated cor- rectly. Switch off the engine. Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield. Remove your foot from the brake pedal. Set the windshield wipers to position °. Replacing the wiper blades (MAGIC Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until VISION CONTROL)
  • Page 140 Windshield wipers one hand. With the other hand, turn the wiper blade in the direction of arrow : beyond the point of resistance. The wiper blade engages in the removal posi- tion with an audible click. To remove a wiper blade: firmly press release knob ;...
  • Page 141 Windshield wipers Problems with the windshield wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The windshield wipers Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper are jammed. movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the driver's door.

  • Page 142: Climate Control

    Overview of climate control systems rior temperature will be reached more Useful information quickly. This Operator's Manual describes all models The integrated filter filters out most parti- and all standard and optional equipment of cles of dust and soot and completely filters your vehicle available at the time of publica- out pollen.

  • Page 143: Rear Control Panel

    Overview of climate control systems Automatic climate control panel USA only Front control panel Sets climate control to automatic, left ( page 147) Sets the temperature, left ( page 148) Sets the airflow, left ( page 150) Switches air-recirculation mode on/off ( page 152) Defrosts the windshield ( page 151)
  • Page 144 Overview of climate control systems Canada only Front control panel Sets climate control to automatic, left ( page 147) Sets the temperature, left ( page 148) Sets the airflow, left ( page 150) Switches air-recirculation mode on/off ( page 152) Defrosts the windshield ( page 151) Calls up the climate control menu of the multimedia system (see separate operating instruc-...
  • Page 145 Overview of climate control systems PLUG-IN HYBRID (USA only) Front control panel Sets climate control to automatic, left ( page 147) Sets the temperature, left ( page 148) Sets the airflow, left ( page 150) Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode manually ( page 152) Defrosts the windshield ( page 151)
  • Page 146 Overview of climate control systems PLUG-IN HYBRID (Canada only) Front control panel Sets climate control to automatic, left ( page 147) Sets the temperature, left ( page 148) Sets the airflow, left ( page 150) Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode manually ( page 152) Defrosts the windshield ( page 151)

  • Page 147: Climate Control

    Operating the climate control systems ECO start/stop function Notes on using automatic climate control During automatic engine switch-off, the climate control system only operates at a reduced capa- Climate control system city. If you require the full climate control output, you can switch off the ECO start/stop function Below, you can find a number of notes and rec- by pressing the ECO button (...

  • Page 148: Cooling With Air Dehumidification

    Operating the climate control systems Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition For vehicles with a combustion engine, the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function is lock ( page 162). available when the engine is running. For hybrid To activate: press the t or ! rocker vehicles, the "Cooling with air dehumidification"...

  • Page 149: Indicator Lamp

    Operating the climate control systems Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The indicator lamp in the Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a mal- Á button flashes function. three times or remains Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 150: Setting The Temperature

    Operating the climate control systems To switch on: press the à rocker switch To activate: press rocker switch J up or on the front control unit up or down. down ( page 141). The indicator lamp in rocker switch J lights Activate automatic mode via the air-condi- To deactivate: press rocker switch J up or tioning setting bar in the multimedia system...

  • Page 151: Setting The Air Distribution

    Operating the climate control systems You can set the temperature separately for the Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition following areas on vehicles without rear-com- lock ( page 162). partment climate control: Press the t or ! rocker switch up or down.

  • Page 152: Setting The Airflow

    Operating the climate control systems Setting the rear-compartment airflow a Directs air through the defroster and footwell vents using the front control panel W Sets the air distribution to automatic Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock ( page 162).

  • Page 153: Defrosting The Windows

    Operating the climate control systems ¬ rocker switch. The windshield heating is Defrosting the windshield switched on. You can use this function to defrost the wind- You should only select this setting until the shield or to clear a fogged up windshield or front windshield is clear again.

  • Page 154: Problem With The Rear Window Defroster

    Operating the climate control systems Problems with the rear window defroster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear window The battery has not been sufficiently charged. defroster has deactiva- Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps, ted prematurely or can- interior lighting or the seat heating.

  • Page 155: Perfume Atomizer

    Operating the climate control systems Front control panel Perfume atomizer Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition Operating the perfume atomizer lock or remove it ( page 162). To activate: press the ! or Á rocker WARNING switch up or down. If children open the vial, they could drink the The indicator lamp in the ! or Á...
  • Page 156 If you refill an empty perfume vial, observe the separate information sheet attached to the vial. If you do not use genuine Mercedes-Benz interior perfumes, observe the manufactur- ers' safety notices on the perfume packaging. Do not refill the pre-filled perfume vial when it is empty.

  • Page 157: Problems With Perfume Atomizer

    Operating the climate control systems Problems with the perfume atomizer Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The vehicle interior is not The perfume vial has not been pushed into the holder as far as it will perfumed although the perfume atomizer is acti- Slide the perfume vial into the holder as far as it will go.
  • Page 158 Operating the climate control systems To activate pre-entry climate control via SmartKey: unlock the vehicle with the Smart- Key or KEYLESS-GO. The climate control functions are activated for up to 5 minutes for pre-heating and pre- cooling. To deactivate "Pre-entry climate control via SmartKey": "Pre-entry climate control via SmartKey"...

  • Page 159: Departure Time

    Operating the climate control systems Problems with "Pre-entry climate control via SmartKey" Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions "Pre-entry climate con- The condition of charge of the high-voltage battery is under the speci- trol via SmartKey" can- fied minimum condition of charge. not be switched on or Start the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill.

  • Page 160: Important Safety Notes

    Setting the air vents Activating or deactivating "Immediate these will be activated together with the "Pre- entry climate control at departure time". pre-entry climate control" using the Activating the perfume atomizer or ionization rocker switch (see separate operating instructions). You can activate "Immediate pre-entry climate control"...

  • Page 161: Setting The Center Air Vents

    Setting the air vents In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air Setting the side air vents through the air vents into the vehicle interior, please observe the following notes: keep the air inlet between the windshield and the hood free of blockages, such as ice, snow or leaves.

  • Page 162: Rear

    Setting the air vents To open or close: turn control : to the right To open or close: turn thumbwheel ; to the or left. left or right. To adjust the air direction: hold B-pillar air vent : by the middle fin handle and move up or down or to the left or right.

  • Page 163: The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)

    Driving Additional breaking-in notes for Mercedes-AMG Useful information vehicles: Do not drive faster than 85 mph (140 km/h) This Operator's Manual describes all models for the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km). and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publica- Only allow the engine to reach a maximum tion of the Operator's Manual.

  • Page 164: Key Positions Smartkey

    Driving SmartKey positions WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, SmartKey safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake boosting effect. You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake.

  • Page 165: Key Positions

    Driving To start the vehicle without actively using the As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the Smartkey: indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up. Further information on situations where an the Start/Stop button must be inserted in the indicator lamp either fails to go out after starting ignition lock.

  • Page 166: Starting The Engine

    Driving General notes Starting the engine During a cold start, the engine runs at higher Important safety notes speeds to enable the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature. The sound of WARNING the engine may change during this time. If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could: Automatic transmission...

  • Page 167: Pulling Away

    Driving previously selected climate control setting is Pulling away activated. In this way you can cool or heat the interior of the vehicle before starting the jour- General notes ney. WARNING Only start the engine via your smartphone if it is safe to start and run the engine where your vehi- If the engine speed is above the idling speed cle is parked.

  • Page 168: Automatic Engine Switch-Off

    Driving General notes Therefore, quickly move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start assist. Hill start assist is not active if: you are pulling away on a level road or on a downhill gradient.
  • Page 169 Driving Deactivating or activating the ECO then not necessary to continue applying the brakes during the automatic stop phase. When start/stop function you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine starts automatically and the braking effect of All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- the HOLD function is deactivated.
  • Page 170 Driving To activate: press ECO button :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. If drive program S or M is active, the auto- matic transmission switches to drive program If indicator lamp ; is off, the ECO start/stop function has been deactivated manually or as the result of a malfunction.
  • Page 171 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. start. The starter motor There is a malfunction in the fuel supply. can be heard. Before attempting to start the engine again: Turn the SmartKey back to position 0 in the ignition lock.

  • Page 172: Direct Select Lever

    Automatic transmission The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to its Automatic transmission original position. The current transmission posi- tion P, R, N or D appears in the transmission Important safety notes position display ( page 172) in the multifunc- WARNING tion display.

  • Page 173: Engaging Drive Position

    Automatic transmission Engaging reverse gear R With the SmartKey: if you then open the driv- er's door or the front-passenger door or remove Only shift the automatic transmission to R the SmartKey from the ignition, the automatic when the vehicle is stationary. transmission shifts to P automatically.

  • Page 174: Transmission Position Display

    Automatic transmission The arrows in the transmission position display Transmission position display show how and into which transmission positions you can shift using the DIRECT SELECT lever. All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) If the transmission position display in the mul- tifunction display is not working, you should pull The current transmission position and drive pro- away carefully to check whether the desired...

  • Page 175: Accelerator Pedal Position

    Automatic transmission Driving tips Changing gear The automatic transmission shifts to the indi- vidual gears automatically when it is in trans- mission position D. This automatic gear shifting behavior is determined by: the selected drive program ( page 173) the position of the accelerator pedal page 173) the road speed All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-...

  • Page 176: Automatic Drive Program

    Automatic transmission You can also activate manual drive program M Automatic drive program using the steering wheel paddle shifters page 174). In manual drive program M, you Automatic drive program E can briefly change gear yourself by using the Drive program E (drive program C on Mercedes- steering wheel paddle shifters.

  • Page 177: Manual Drive Program (Mercedes Amg Vehicles)

    Automatic transmission All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- The gearshift recommendations assist you in cles:) M and the selected gear appear in the adopting an economical driving style. The rec- ommended gear is shown in the multifunction multifunction display. display. Further information on activating manual drive Shift to recommended gear ;...
  • Page 178 Automatic transmission Switching on the manual drive program Maximum acceleration Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle In manual drive program M, you can change gear shifter until the transmission selects the opti- using the steering wheel paddle shifters if the mum gear according to the speed.

  • Page 179: Refueling

    Refueling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating.

  • Page 180: General Information

    Refueling If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray out and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel when the fuel pump nozzle is removed. vapors. Keep fuel away from children. For further information on fuel and fuel quality If you or others come into contact with fuel, page 428).
  • Page 181 Refueling Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of The opening process for the fuel filler cap arrow :. may take up to 15 minutes. The fuel filler flap swings up. Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and remove it. Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
  • Page 182 Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) Problems with fuel and the fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the WARNING vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. Risk of explosion or fire. Apply the electric parking brake.

  • Page 183: Method Of Operation

    Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) The vehicle's high voltage electrical system is To avoid hazardous situations, observe the under high voltage. following: Do not tamper with the high-voltage compo- Only connect the charging cable to mains nents or the orange cables of the high-voltage sockets that: electrical system.

  • Page 184: Battery Care

    Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) High and low outside temperatures Handling the charging cable and charg- ing cable controls Low outside temperatures Do not leave the charging cable controls At very low outside temperatures the maximum page 183) hanging loose from an electrical power output of the high-voltage battery may be outlet.

  • Page 185: Controls

    Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) Switch on the building protection system again Stowing the charging cable after it has been triggered. Otherwise, the The charging cable can be stowed and held in charging process cannot be continued. place in the bag provided in the trunk of the vehicle.

  • Page 186: Indicator Lamp

    Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) Setting the maximum charge current If, after the charging process, the charging cable WARNING left connected to the power socket, the cur- If the charge current draw via a mains socket rently selected values will be used for the next is too high during the charging process, the charging process.

  • Page 187: Removing

    Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) Connecting the charging cable Removing the charging cable The high-voltage battery is fully charged when: the charge level display reaches 100% in the multifunction display ( page 245) the indicator lamp in the vehicle socket lights up green after unlocking or locking the vehicle Press and hold button B on the charging cable connector and remove the charging...
  • Page 188 Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) Connecting the charging cable Removing the charging cable The high-voltage battery is fully charged when: the charge level display reaches 100% in the multifunction display ( page 245) the indicator lamp in the vehicle socket lights up green after unlocking or locking the vehicle Press and hold button B on the charging cable connector and remove the charging...

  • Page 189: Problems With The Charging Proc Ess

    Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) Problems with the charging process Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The charge socket flap The charge socket flap is not unlocked. cannot be opened. Unlock the vehicle ( page 79). If the key battery is discharged: Unlock the driver's door using the mechanical key ( page 81).

  • Page 190: General Information

    Internet-enabled computer, as Online access to the vehicle well as many modern smartphones. General information Please call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis- tance Center (USA) at the hotline number WARNING 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) to obtain the relevant Internet address.

  • Page 191: Functions

    Parking Prevent unauthorized persons from Parking accessing this data. Important safety notes Every person who has access to the informa- tion stated can use the functions on the "My WARNING Mercedes Electric - Vehicle Homepage". Flammable material such as leaves, grass or Information when selling a vehicle or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with buying a used vehicle:...

  • Page 192: Parking Brake

    Parking When the driver's door is closed, this corre- Switching off the engine sponds to SmartKey position 1. When the Important safety notes driver's door is open, this corresponds to SmartKey position 0: "SmartKey removed". WARNING If you switch the engine off with the transmis- The automatic transmission switches to neu- sion in position R or D, the automatic transmis- sion shifts to N automatically.

  • Page 193: Applying Or Releasing Manually

    Parking To release: pull handle :. When leaving the vehicle, always take the The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. goes out.

  • Page 194: Fuel

    Driving tips the seat belt has been fastened Driving tips you depress the accelerator pedal General driving tips If the automatic transmission is in position R, the trunk lid must be closed. Important safety notes If your seat belt is not fastened, the following conditions must be fulfilled to automatically WARNING release the electric parking brake:...

  • Page 195: Drinking And Driving

    Always have choice of route work on the engine carried out at a qualified electrical consumers switched on specialist workshop . Mercedes-Benz recom- These factors are not included in the ECO dis- mends that you use an authorized Mercedes- play.

  • Page 196: Important Safety Notes

    This could cause The bar empties: fluctuations in speed damage to the drive train. This type of damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz war- Coasting (assessment of all deceleration ranty. processes)

  • Page 197: Maintenance

    Have the brake system checked immediately. Consult a qualified specialist workshop to brake pads/linings that have been approved arrange this. by Mercedes-Benz or that are of an equivalent standard of quality Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or per- Other brake disks or brake pads/linings can formance tests may only be carried out on a 2- compromise the safety of your vehicle.

  • Page 198: High-Performance Brake System

    For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in fluid which has not been approved for conditions in which hydroplaning may occur, Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which is not of an you must drive in the following manner: equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's lower your speed operating safety.

  • Page 199: Cruise Control Lever

    Cruise control lever which enhance comfort and support the driver in critical situations. With these intelligent co-ordi- nated systems Mercedes-Benz has set a mile- stone on the path towards autonomous driving. Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive embraces all elements of active and passive safety in one well thought out system –...

  • Page 200: Storing

    Driving systems When you activate cruise control, the stored speed is shown in the multifunction display for five seconds. In the speedometer, the segments between the stored speed and the maximum speed light up. Storing and maintaining the current speed Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you :.

  • Page 201: Deactivating

    Driving systems Change into a lower gear in good time on long Cruise control is not deactivated if you and steep downhill gradients. This is especially depress the accelerator pedal. If you acceler- important if the vehicle is laden. By doing so, you ate to overtake, cruise control adjusts the will make use of the braking effect of the engine.

  • Page 202: Important Safety Notes

    Driving systems Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style, DISTRONIC PLUS can neither reduce the risk of accident nor WARNING override the laws of physics. DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take into account the road, traffic and DISTRONIC PLUS does not react to: weather conditions.

  • Page 203: Activation Conditions

    Driving systems Cruise control lever Activating To activate or increase speed Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you ;, up : or down = . To activate or reduce speed DISTRONIC PLUS is selected. To deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS To adjust the set speed in 1 mph incre- To activate at the current speed/last stored ments (1 km/h increments): briefly press speed...

  • Page 204: Driving With Distronic Plus

    Driving systems If you want to pull away with DISTRONIC Activating at the current speed/last PLUS: remove your foot from the brake pedal. stored speed Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards WARNING you :. If you call up the stored speed and it differs from the current speed, the vehicle acceler- Accelerate briefly.

  • Page 205: Deactivating

    Driving systems If these conditions are fulfilled, your vehicle is When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, the trans- accelerated. Acceleration will be interrupted if mission is shifted automatically to position P if: changing lanes takes too long or if the distance the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the between your vehicle and the vehicle in front driver's door is open.

  • Page 206: Displays In The Instrument Cluster

    Driving systems Setting a specified minimum distance When you switch on DISTRONIC PLUS, trian- gle ; shows the stored speed. You can set the specified minimum distance for If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front, DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span segments between the speed of the vehicle in between one and two seconds.

  • Page 207: Distronic Plus

    Driving systems Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa- multifunction display for approximately five sec- onds. The last speed stored remains stored until you switch off the engine. DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactivated you engage the electric parking brake or if the vehicle is automatically secured with the elec- tric parking brake...
  • Page 208 Driving systems Cornering, going into and coming out of a Narrow vehicles bend DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the vehi- cle in front on the edge of the road, because of The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi- its narrow width.

  • Page 209: Pilot

    Driving systems DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with crossing DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and traffic, for example, could cause your vehicle to Stop&Go Pilot does not detect road and traffic pull away unintentionally. conditions. If you are following a vehicle which is driving towards the edge of the road, your vehi- cle could come into contact with the curb or DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist...

  • Page 210: Hold Function

    Driving systems Information in the multifunction display Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are acti- vated again automatically after a lane change is completed. Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot do not pro- vide any support: on very sharp corners when a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire has been detected and displayed Pay attention also to the important safety notes If Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are activa-...

  • Page 211: Activation Conditions

    Driving systems Important safety notes Activating the HOLD function WARNING When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away despite being braked by the HOLD function if: there is a malfunction in the system or in the voltage supply. the HOLD function has been deactivated by pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal, e.g.

  • Page 212: Active Body Control Abc

    Driving systems The electric parking brake secures the vehicle Crosswind Assist is active in the speed range automatically if the HOLD function is activated between 50 mph (80 km/h) and when the vehicle is stationary and: 130 mph (210 km/h) when driving straight ahead or cornering gently.

  • Page 213: Road Surface Scan

    Driving systems The ABC suspension system is tuned individu- All vehicles except AMG vehicles: the ally to each wheel and depends on: Active Body Control COMFORT message appears in the multifunction display. your driving style, e.g. sporty AMG vehicles: the AMG Suspension Sys‐...

  • Page 214: Adaptive Damping System (Ads)

    Driving systems sections of the route have a very small radius poor road surfaces. Your selection remains of curvature stored even if you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. you accelerate hard or brake sharply Start the engine. If indicator lamp ; is not lit: AIRMATIC Press button :.
  • Page 215 Driving systems All vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehi- Sports tuning cles: the AIRMATIC COMFORT message The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in appears in the multifunction display. SPORT mode ensures the best possible contact Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the AMG Suspen‐ with the road. Select this mode when employing sion System COMFORT message appears in a sporty driving style, e.g.

  • Page 216: Parktronic

    Driving systems PARKTRONIC Important safety notes PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors. It monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and six sensors in the rear bumper. PARKTRONIC indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object.

  • Page 217: Deactivating/Activating

    Driving systems Rear sensors Transmission posi- Warning display tion Center Approx. 48 in (approx. 120 cm) Front area activated Corners Approx. 32 in (approx. R, N or the vehicle is Rear and front areas 80 cm) activated rolling backwards Minimum distance No areas activated Center Approx.

  • Page 218: Important Safety Notes

    Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments in PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. the PARKTRONIC warn- If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified spe- ing displays are lit. You cialist workshop.

  • Page 219: Detecting Parking Spaces

    Driving systems Snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking Active Parking Assist does not assist you park- space being measured inaccurately. ing in spaces at right angles to the direction of travel if: Pay attention to the PARKTRONIC page 215) warning messages during the two parking spaces are located directly next parking procedure.

  • Page 220: Parking

    Driving systems that are parallel to the direction of travel and When PARKTRONIC detects obstacles, at least 39.5 in (1.0 m) longer than your vehi- Active Parking Assist brakes automatically during the parking process. You are respon- sible for braking in good time. that are at right angles to the direction of travel and at least 39.5 in (1.0 m) wider than Stop the vehicle when the parking space sym-...

  • Page 221: Exiting A Parking Space

    Driving systems As soon as the parking procedure is complete, vehicle exits the parking space. You are Park Assist Switched Off message responsible for braking in good time. appears and a warning tone sounds. The vehicle Start the engine. is now parked. The vehicle is kept stationary Release the electric parking brake.

  • Page 222: Rear View Camera

    Driving systems example when you recognize that it is already Rear view camera : is in the trunk lid handle. possible to pull out of the parking space. Rear view camera : is an optical parking and maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind the Canceling Active Parking Assist vehicle with guide lines in the multimedia sys- tem.
  • Page 223 Driving systems The flap closes again when: you have finished the maneuvering process you switch off the engine you open the trunk Observe the notes on cleaning ( page 363). For technical reasons, the flap may remain open briefly after the rear view camera has been deactivated.
  • Page 224 Driving systems Make sure that the rear view camera is switched on. The lane and the guide lines are shown. With the help of white guide line :, check whether the vehicle will fit into the parking space. Using white guide line : as a guide, carefully back up until you reach the end position.
  • Page 225 Driving systems Yellow guide line for the vehicle width Red guide line at a distance of approximately including the exterior mirrors, for current 12 in (0.30 m) from the rear of the vehicle steering wheel angle (dynamic) White guide line without turning the steering wheel Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in End of parking space...

  • Page 226: Object Detection

    Driving systems Object detection When you change between transmission posi- tions D and R, you see the previously selected The rear view camera can detect moving and front or rear view. stationary objects. If, for example, a pedestrian Distances measured by PARKTRONIC will also or another vehicle is detected, these objects are be optically displayed: marked with bars.
  • Page 227 Driving systems Switching the 360° camera on and off if the camera lenses are dirty or covered. Observe the notes on cleaning using the button page 363) if the vehicle components in which the cam- eras are installed are damaged. In this event, have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop Do not use the 360°...
  • Page 228 Driving systems see the top view of the vehicle and the image Top view with picture from the rear view from the rear view camera. camera Selecting the split-screen and full screen displays Switching between split screen views: To switch to the line with the vehicle icons: slide 5 the controller.
  • Page 229 Driving systems Top view with picture from the front cam- Top view with image from the side cam- eras Symbol for the split screen setting with top Symbol for the top view and forward-facing view and front camera image side camera setting Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- Yellow guide line for the vehicle width imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the front of the...

  • Page 230: Attention Assist

    Driving systems Exiting 360° camera display mode The ATTENTION ASSIST tiredness assessment is deleted and restarted when continuing the The 360° camera display is stopped journey, if: when you select transmission position P, or you switch off the engine when you are driving at moderate speeds you take off your seat belt and open the driv- The view which was active before the 360°...

  • Page 231: Traffic Sign Assist

    Driving systems Assist is adapted accordingly and the driver is If a traffic sign that is relevant to your vehicle is warned earlier. passed, the display of the speed limits is upda- ted. When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the é symbol appears in the multifunction dis- Traffic signs with a restriction indicated by an play in the assistance graphic display.

  • Page 232: Night View Assist Plus

    Driving systems and the traffic sign display for speed limits and A maximum permitted speed of 80 mph overtaking restrictions remain active even when (80 km/h) applies in wet conditions and if Traffic the display has been deactivated. Sign Assist has determined that the restriction must be observed.

  • Page 233: Pedestrian And Animal Recogni Tion

    Driving systems nized by the system are visually highlighted in pedestrians or animals do not contrast with color in the Night View Assist Plus display with the surroundings small frame corners. the camera system no longer recognizes In addition, an infrared camera is integrated into pedestrians as persons due to special cloth- the radiator trim :.

  • Page 234: Spotlight Function

    Driving systems Animal recognition the full visual range while the vehicle is sta- tionary and cannot check whether Night View Animals can be recognized in the following sit- Assist Plus is working. The infrared head- uations: lamps are deactivated at speeds below 3 mph darkness (5 km/h).
  • Page 235 Driving systems lamps to flash four short pulses at a pedestrian detected on or near to the road surface. In the light menu, select the spotlight function of Night View Assist Plus ( page 274). The spotlight function does not flash at animals. Display in the assistance graphic Pedestrian symbol : in the assistance graphic indicates the status of the spotlight function.

  • Page 236: Active Blind Spot Assist

    Driving systems Problems with Night View Assist Plus Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The picture quality of The windshield is fogged up on the inside. Night View Assist Plus Fold down camera cover ( page 364). has deteriorated. Defrost the windshield ( page 151).
  • Page 237 Driving systems ing, or altering of the device will void any war- ranties, 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.

  • Page 238: Warning Display

    Driving systems Warning display tone and red warning lamp : flashes. If the turn signal remains on, detected vehicles are indica- ted by the flashing of red warning lamp :. There are no further warning tones. Course-correcting brake application If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a lat- eral collision in the monitoring range, a course- correcting brake application is carried out.

  • Page 239: Active Lane Keeping Assist

    Driving systems Either no braking application, or a course-cor- tentionally. If you do not react to the warning, a recting brake application adapted to the driving lane-correcting application of the brakes can situation occurs if: bring the vehicle back into the original lane. This function is available in a speed range there are vehicles or obstacles, e.g.
  • Page 240 Driving systems the radar sensors in the front or rear bumpers you or makes a lane-correcting brake appli- or the radiator trim are dirty, e.g. obscured by cation. snow there are no, several or unclear lane markings WARNING for a lane, e.g. in areas with road construction Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detect work traffic conditions or road users.
  • Page 241 Driving systems No lane-correcting brake application occurs if: the lines in the assistance graphics display page 268) are shown in green. Active Lane you clearly and actively steer, brake or accel- Keeping Assist is ready for use. erate. To switch off: press button ;. you cut the corner on a sharp bend.

  • Page 242: Driving Tips

    PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation Important safety notes If the engine is switched off by the ECO start/ Points to remember stop function and you open the driver's door: General notes a message appears in the multifunction dis- play and Hybrid technology combines a fuel efficient a warning tone sounds internal combustion engine with a powerful...
  • Page 243 PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation Hybrid system overview 12 V battery Transmission with electric motor Electric heater High-voltage electrical system cables High-voltage battery Recuperative Brake System Electric refrigerant compressor Vehicle socket Charger Voltage transformer Power electronics You can switch off the hybrid drive system manually. For further information on the high-voltage switch-off device, see ( page 42).

  • Page 244: Instrument Cluster

    PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation Instrument cluster Recuperative Brake System warning lamp ( page 315) Electric motor performance display ( page 242) Condition of charge display for high-voltage battery ( page 245) Driving mode display ( page 243) Electrical range There are two further areas located to the left Displays and operation and right of condition of charge display A: Electric motor performance display...

  • Page 245: Operating Mode

    PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation You can also select the operating mode of the hybrid drive system ( page 243). Area = to ? (CHARGE): This shows the recuperated energy which is stored in the high-voltage battery as electrical energy. When the display reaches lower limit ?, the maximum recuperative braking power has been exhausted.
  • Page 246 PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation E-SAVE Electric mode or driving with the internal combus- tion engine is possible Automatic selection of drive mode with electric mode as often as possi- The current condition of charge of the high-volt- age battery is maintained so the electrical energy can be used at a later The power meter is divided into the following...

  • Page 247: Battery

    PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation Energy flow display The electric motor supports the combustion engine by providing additional torque when: Overview the needle has exceeded area A you press the haptic accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point and want to obtain more power Operating the on-board computer You can display the current operating condition of the hybrid drive system in the multifunction...
  • Page 248 PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation Engine running while vehicle is stationary The arrows for the energy flow are shown in white. Driving using the engine plus boost mode The combustion engine is running while the vehicle is stationary. The high-voltage battery is not being charged.

  • Page 249: Charging The High-Voltage Battery

    PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation Driving using the internal combustion Electric operation mode engine and charging the high-voltage bat- tery The electric motor powers the vehicle. The high- voltage battery supplies energy to the electric motor. The engine powers the vehicle. The engine also The arrows for the energy flow are shown in powers the electric motor.
  • Page 250 PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation Charging the high-voltage battery when stationary The engine and electric motor are switched off. The arrows for the energy flow are not shown. Further information on charging the high-volt- age battery via: a mains socket ( page 183) a charging station ( page 186) a wallbox (...

  • Page 251: Fuel Consumption

    PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation Displaying fuel consumption and generated electricity Fuel consumption Electrical energy generated Every bar of the graph displays the average value for one minute. Fuel consumption indicator : may differ from the indicator in the From Start trip computer in the Trip menu.

  • Page 252: Manual Drive Program

    PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation The program selector button allows you to Pulling away choose between different driving characteris- Depress the brake pedal and keep it tics. depressed. E Economy Comfortable, economical Shift the transmission to position D or R. driving If the Apply Brake to Shift from 'P' Electric operation mode display message appears in the multifunction...

  • Page 253: Driving Tips

    PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation Activating when driving with the electric motor: After the accelerator pedal has been released, the coasting characteristics of the vehicle are Pull the left or right steering wheel paddle adapted to the traffic conditions. shifter ( page 174). To avoid getting too close to the vehicle in front, The combustion engine is switched on.

  • Page 254: Eco Start/Stop Function

    PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation ECO start/stop function a generator and stores the recovered energy in the high-voltage battery General notes when the brakes are applied lightly, the vehi- cle is slowed down further by the electric The ECO start/stop function switches the inter- motor.

  • Page 255: Overrun Mode

    PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation Automatic engine start The use of electric energy is automatically opti- mally distributed from the beginning to the end The automatically switched-off internal combus- of the journey, using information about the tion engine starts automatically in certain situa- route.

  • Page 256: Problems

    PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation Problems with PLUG-IN HYBRID operation Internal combustion engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot start the For example, self-diagnosis is not yet complete or the hybrid drive internal combustion system is malfunctioning. engine. The multifunc- Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
  • Page 257 PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation Hybrid drive system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The hybrid drive system You have been in an accident. has been switched off The hybrid drive system remains switched off if: automatically. the internal combustion engine cannot be restarted after a few seconds.

  • Page 258: Instrument Cluster Lighting

    Displays and operation Useful information operating safety of your vehicle may be impaired. There is a risk of an accident. This Operator's Manual describes all models Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked and all standard and optional equipment of at a qualified specialist workshop immedi- your vehicle available at the time of publica- ately.

  • Page 259: Temperature Gauge

    Displays and operation Outside temperature display Operating the on-board computer You should pay special attention to road condi- tions when temperatures are around freezing point. Bear in mind that the outside temperature dis- play indicates the temperature measured and does not record the road temperature. The outside temperature display is in the multi- function display ( page 258).

  • Page 260: Electric Range

    Displays and operation Multifunction display In all menus: confirms the selected entry in the list In the Radio Media menu: opens the list of available radio sources or media In the Telephone menu: switches to the phone book and starts dial- ing the selected number ñ...

  • Page 261: Important Safety Notes

    Displays and operation Displays and operation Head-up display General notes Switching the head-up display on/off The head-up display projects information from the navigation system and the driver assistance system above the dashboard into the driver's field of vision. The head-up display allows the driver to see all of the information without hav- ing to take their eyes off the road.
  • Page 262 Displays and operation Standard displays in the head-up display The head-up display shows the following contents and information. Navigation messages Current speed Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS set speed Detected traffic signs AMG displays in the head-up display AMG displays are only available in Mercedes-AMG vehicles. The head-up display shows the following contents and information.

  • Page 263: Displaying The Range

    Menus and submenus Setting options Trip menu You can adjust the following settings in the Standard display head-up display submenu: adjust the position of the head-up display on the windshield ( page 273) adjust the brightness of the displays in the head-up display ( page 273) select displays in the head-up display...

  • Page 264: Trip Menu

    Menus and submenus Trip computer "From Start" or "From style and the amount of fuel in the tank. If there is only a small amount of fuel left in the Reset" fuel tank, a vehicle being refueled C appears instead of approximate range :. Recuperation display = shows you if energy has been recuperated from the kinetic energy in overrun mode and saved in the battery.

  • Page 265: Digital Speedometer

    Menus and submenus Digital speedometer "From Reset" trip computer ECO display If you reset the values in the ECO display, the values in the "From Start" trip computer are also reset. If you reset the values in the "From Start" trip computer, the values in the ECO display are also reset.
  • Page 266 Menus and submenus Route guidance active Recommended lane B: in this lane you will be able to complete the next change of direction and the one after that. No change of direction announced Change of direction without lane recom- mendation Distance to the next destination Estimated arrival time Distance to the next change of direction...

  • Page 267: Changing The Media Source

    Menus and submenus Other status indicators of the naviga- The multifunction display shows station ; with station frequency or station name. The preset tion system position is only displayed along with station ; if this has been stored. You can store radio sta- tions in the multimedia system.

  • Page 268: Operation

    Menus and submenus You can change the media source and playback Audio data from various audio devices or media mode (audio, video or TV) at any time in the can be played, depending on the equipment Media menu. installed in the vehicle. Switch on the multimedia system (see sepa- Switch on the multimedia system (see sepa- rate operating instructions).

  • Page 269: Accepting A Call

    Menus and submenus Video DVD operation Only operate the equipment when the traffic situation permits. If you are not sure that this is possible, park the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions and operate the equip- ment when the vehicle is stationary. When telephoning, you must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving.

  • Page 270: Rejecting Or Ending A Call

    Menus and submenus Redialing Press the 6 button on the steering wheel to accept an incoming call. The on-board computer saves the last names or numbers dialed in the redial memory. Rejecting or ending a call Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list.

  • Page 271: Deactivating/Activating

    Menus and submenus Distance warning and the autonomous Press the ò button on the steering wheel braking function COLLISION PREVENTION to open the menu list. ASSIST PLUS ( page 71) Press : or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Service menu.

  • Page 272: Activating/Deactivating

    Menus and submenus Use : or 9 to select the DriveAssist WARNING submenu. ® ® If you deactivate ESP , ESP no longer sta- Press a to confirm your selection. bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk Press the : or 9 button to select of skidding and an accident.

  • Page 273: Activating/Deactivating

    Menus and submenus Confirm by pressing a on the steering Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel. wheel. Use : or 9 to select the DriveAssist Use : or 9 to select the DriveAssist submenu. submenu. Press a to confirm your selection. Press a to confirm your selection.

  • Page 274: Settings Menu

    Menus and submenus Use : or 9 to select the DriveAssist Press : or 9 to select the Max. submenu. Charge Current function. You will see the selected setting. Press a to confirm your selection. Press the a button to save the setting. Press the : or 9 button to select Lane Keeping Assist.

  • Page 275: Setting The Position

    Menus and submenus condition of charge of the high-voltage bat- For further information about the traffic sign tery for the departure time set. displays, see Traffic Sign Assist ( page 229). Further information on navigation displays can Further information on charging the high-volt- be found in the multimedia system;...

  • Page 276: Additional Speedometer

    Menus and submenus Instrument cluster submenu Press : or 9 to adjust the brightness to a level from Level +5 (bright) to Level -5 (dark). Selecting the distance unit Press the a or % button to save the Display Unit Speed-/Odometer function setting.

  • Page 277: Factory Settings

    Menus and submenus Press ò on the steering wheel to open the AMG menu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) menu list. WARMUP Press : or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel. Press : or 9 to select the Instru‐...
  • Page 278 Menus and submenus SETUP Drive program C, ® mode (ON/OFF) Suspension setting SPORT COMFORT Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list. Press the : or 9 button on the steering wheel to select the menu.

  • Page 279: General Notes

    Display messages Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's Manual and may therefore differ from the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator's Manual.

  • Page 280: Display Message

    Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ® BAS (Brake Assist), PRE‑SAFE , the HOLD function, Hill Start Assist, Currently Unavaila‐ Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and ble See Operator's Active Blind Spot Assist are temporarily unavailable.
  • Page 281 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. Drive on carefully. Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ÷ ® ® , BAS, PRE‑SAFE , the HOLD function, Hill Start Assist, Cross- wind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Inoperative See Blind Spot are unavailable due to a malfunction.

  • Page 282: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ® ® , BAS, PRE‑SAFE , the HOLD function, Hill Start Assist, Cross- wind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Currently Unavaila‐ Blind Spot are unavailable due to a malfunction. ble See Operator's ®...

  • Page 283: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp lights (USA You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the ignition only) (Canada was switched off. only) Switch on the ignition. Turn On the Igni‐...
  • Page 284 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes and the yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually.

  • Page 285: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red F (USA only) (USA or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then only) (Canada goes out or remains lit.

  • Page 286: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Collision Preven‐ COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily not operational. tion Assist Plus Possible causes are: Currently Unavaila‐ the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to elec- ble See Operator's tromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or Manual other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
  • Page 287 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Radar Sensors Dirty At least one of the following driving systems or driving safety systems See Operator's Man‐ is temporarily restricted or inoperative: ® PRE-SAFE PLUS ® PRE-SAFE Brake COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS Active Lane Keeping Assist Active Blind Spot Assist DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot...
  • Page 288 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat belt buckle extender on the right or left of the rear compart- ment is not in the predefined position. The seat belt buckle extender may be jammed. WARNING If the seat belt buckle extender is not in the predefined position, the seat belt cannot provide the intended level of protection.

  • Page 289: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The restraint system is faulty. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. SRS Malfunction Ser‐ WARNING vice Required The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
  • Page 290 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The restraint system has malfunctioned at the rear center. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Rear Center Malfunc‐ WARNING tion Service Required The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.

  • Page 291: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Air‐ The front-passenger air bag is deactivated during the journey, even bag Disabled See though: Operator's Manual an adult a person of the corresponding stature is on the front-passenger seat If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may interpret the occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.
  • Page 292 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Air‐ The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even bag Enabled See though: Operator's Manual a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat the front-passenger seat is unoccupied The system may detect objects or forces applying additional weight on...

  • Page 293: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. For further information about the Occupant Classification System, see page 54). Lights Vehicles with LED bulbs in the light clusters: The display message for the corresponding lamp only appears when all of the LEDs in the lamp have failed.

  • Page 294: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Check Center Brake Lamp The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is defective. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Check Left Tail and Brake Lamps Check Right Tail and Brake Lamps...

  • Page 295: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand daytime running lamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Check Left Daytime Running Light Check Right Daytime Running Light The active light function is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Active Headlamps Inoperative The exterior lighting is defective.

  • Page 296: Display Message

    Display messages Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine Check Coolant Level cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. See Operator's Man‐ Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so page 356).

  • Page 297: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The battery is not being charged. A warning tone also sounds. See Operator's Man‐ Possible causes are: a defective alternator defective power electronics (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) a torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Do not continue driving.

  • Page 298: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. A warning tone also sounds. Check Engine Oil At Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will oth- Next Refueling erwise be damaged.

  • Page 299: Display Message

    Display messages Hybrid drive system Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: You are leaving the vehicle when it is in a ready-to-drive state. The Vehicle Operational READY indicator in the multifunction display is on. A warning tone also Switch the Ignition sounds.
  • Page 300 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: Only E-MODE Availa‐ ble Power Limited The fuel tank has been run dry and the combustion engine has been switched off. Refuel Immediately A warning tone also sounds. The vehicle will be powered by electrical energy only.

  • Page 301: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: The fuel filler flap unlocking button has been pulled. The fuel tank must Please Wait be depressurized before refueling. Depressurizing Tank Wait until the fuel tank is depressurized and the fuel filler flap is unlocked.

  • Page 302: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ¨ The vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary. A warning tone also sounds. Vehicle Rising Do not pull away. Please Wait The vehicle level is set when the display message disappears. ¨...

  • Page 303: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ABC Vehicle Rising The vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary. A warning Please Wait Briefly tone also sounds. Do not pull away. The vehicle level is set when the display message disappears. ABC Malfunction The Active Body Control (ABC) function is restricted.

  • Page 304: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Park Assist Canceled The driver's door is open. Repeat the parking gap measurement and parking process with the driver's door closed. You touched the multifunction steering wheel while steering inter- vention was active. While steering intervention is active, make sure that the multifunc- tion steering wheel is not touched unintentionally.

  • Page 305: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Spotlight Inopera‐ Night View Assist Plus is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. tive Possible causes are: the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty. the camera in the radiator trim is dirty. visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
  • Page 306 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS Cur‐ DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. rently Unavailable Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are temporarily inoperative. See Operator's Man‐ Possible causes are: the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to elec- tromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.

  • Page 307: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DTR+: Steering Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are temporarily inoperative. Assist. Currently Possible causes are: Unavailable See the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty. Operator's Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog. there have been no lane markings for an extended period.

  • Page 308: Tires

    Display messages Tires Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Tire Pressure Canada only: Soon The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes: you have changed the positions of the wheels and tires or installed new wheels and tires.
  • Page 309 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. The wheel position is shown in the multifunction display. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.

  • Page 310: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Tire Pressure Moni‐ The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor. The tor Inoperative No tire pressure monitor is deactivated. Wheel Sensors Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors. The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving for a few minutes.
  • Page 311 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Service Required Do You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction. Not Shift Gears A warning tone also sounds. Visit Dealer If transmission position D is selected: Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the trans- mission from position D.

  • Page 312: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The hood is open. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of an accident. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

  • Page 313: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions & PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: With the engine switched off, you have attempted to switch on the pre- Pre-Entry Climate entry climate control more than twice. Ctrl. (Via Smart‐ Let the engine run for ten seconds. Key) Available After running the engine, the pre-entry climate control is opera- Again After Engine...

  • Page 314: Smartkey

    Display messages SmartKey Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions  You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock. Use the correct SmartKey. Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle  The SmartKey is in the ignition lock. Remove the SmartKey. Take Your Key from Ignition Â...

  • Page 315: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves, the key is not detected whilst the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 316 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ü N The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts, as soon as the driver's or the front-passenger door is closed. The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.

  • Page 317: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp é N PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: The yellow RBS (recuperative brake system) warning lamp is on. In addition, there may be a warning tone. Risk of accident RBS is malfunctioning.

  • Page 318: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N $ (USA only) or J (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds.

  • Page 319: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. EBD is not available due to a malfunction. Therefore ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS with ®...
  • Page 320 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ÷ ® N The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.

  • Page 321: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp å ® N The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ® is deactivated. WARNING ® ®...

  • Page 322: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. There may be a malfunction, for example: in the engine management in the fuel injection system in the exhaust system...
  • Page 323 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.

  • Page 324: Plus

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp At coolant temperatures below 257 ‡ (125 †), you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain and stop-start traffic.

  • Page 325: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tires Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow combination low tire pressure telltale/TPMS malfunction telltale for the TPMS (pressure loss or malfunction) is lit. The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires. WARNING Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.

  • Page 326: Warning Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Vehicle Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp Ð N The red power steering warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. The power steering is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.

  • Page 327: Loading Guidelines

    Stowage areas Useful information these components to cool down before touch- ing them. This Operator's Manual describes all models The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle and all standard and optional equipment of are dependent on the distribution of the load your vehicle available at the time of publica- within the vehicle.

  • Page 328: Stowage Space

    Stowage areas To lock: insert the mechanical key into the Close the lockable stowage spaces before lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position 2. starting a journey. To unlock: insert the mechanical key into the Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin- lock and turn it 90°...

  • Page 329: Stowage Compartment

    Stowage areas Stowage space in the rear Stowage compartment under the armrest Stowage compartment in the rear seat armrest To open: press button : or ; and fold the armrest to the left or right. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a USB Vehicles with a rear bench seat: port, an AUX-IN jack or a Media Interface are installed in the stowage compartment.

  • Page 330: Folding Table

    Stowage areas Vehicles with individual seats and center con- sole in the rear Pull up on handle : and fold the armrest upwards. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a USB port, an AUX-IN jack, a mobile phone bracket or a 115 V or 230 V socket are installed in the stowage compartment.

  • Page 331: Parcel Net Hooks

    Stowage areas Stowage nets Stowage nets are located: in the front-passenger footwell on the back of the driver's and the front- passenger seat on the left and right-hand side in the trunk Observe the loading guidelines ( page 325) and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces page 325).

  • Page 332: Important Safety Notes

    If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel makes contact with a roof carrier Fasten hook = to the bracket on the under- approved by Mercedes-Benz, the sunroof will side of the trunk floor. lower slightly but remain raised at the rear.

  • Page 333: Center Console

    Features To open: open the stowage compartment retain all objects they contain. There is a risk page 326). of injury, particularly in the event of sudden Open the protective flap if necessary. braking or a sudden change in direction. To remove: slide catch : forwards and pull Always stow objects so that they cannot be the cup holder upwards.

  • Page 334: Rear Compartment

    Features Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear bench seats To install the insert: make sure that base ; of the cup holder is in the upper position. Place the cup holder insert into the recess in Fold down the rear seat armrest. the rear seat armrest such that button : is To open: press down base ;...

  • Page 335: Overview

    Features Glare from the side To switch on the heating function: press and hold button ; until the red indicator lamp on the button lights up. To switch off the function: press and hold button ; until the indicator lamp on the but- ton goes out.

  • Page 336: Ashtray

    Features Extending/retracting from the rear You can use the switches on the rear doors to close the rear roller sunblinds for the oppo- site side. Rear window roller sunblind Important safety notes WARNING Parts of the body could be trapped in the sweep of the roller sunblind when the roller sunblind is extended or retracted.

  • Page 337: Cigarette Lighter

    Features To open: briefly press marking ?. Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob. Stowage compartment = opens. Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is To remove the insert: grip the sides of out of reach of children. Never leave children insert :, push it forward and pull it unsupervised in the vehicle.

  • Page 338: General Notes

    Features Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys- Press lid : of the socket compartment briefly. The socket compartment opens. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition Press in cigarette lighter ;. lock ( page 162). Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automatically To open: briefly press cover ;...

  • Page 339: Rear Compartment

    Features Socket in the rear compartment Vehicles with individual seats in the rear Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electri- cally adjustable rear seats Example: Sedan Press lid : of the socket compartment briefly. Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys- The socket compartment opens.
  • Page 340 Features Using the 115 V power socket Use only connector cables that are dry and free of damage. When the ignition is off, make sure that the 115 V power socket is dry. Have the 115 V power socket checked or replaced immediately at a qualified speci- alized workshop if it is damaged or has been pulled out of the trim.

  • Page 341: Problems With 115 V Power Socket

    Features Problems with the 115 V power socket Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The warning lamp on the The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak. 115 V power socket is Start the engine. not lit. Charge the battery ( page 374).

  • Page 342: General Notes

    After doing so, leave the lid open If you have questions about the activation, con- for a time. tact one of the following telephone hotlines: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007 Shortly after successfully registering with the mbrace service, a user ID and password will be sent to you by mail.

  • Page 343: Emergency Call

    Have the system checked at the nearest author- To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as ized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact the fol- follows: lowing service hotlines: Press the W or X button on the multi- Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at function steering wheel.

  • Page 344: Roadside Assistance Button

    In this case, summon assistance by other means. To call Roadside Assistance: press Road- side Assistance button :. This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Assistance Center. The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance button : flashes while the call is active. The...

  • Page 345: Mb Info Call Button

    During the call, you can change to To call MB Info: press MB Info call button :. the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI but- This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- ton on the multimedia system, for example. tomer Assistance Center.

  • Page 346: Search & Send

    MB Info call button ï to four way points. is flashing continuously. You are prompted to confirm route guidance to no voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz the address entered. Customer Assistance Center was estab- lished. SelectYes...

  • Page 347: Vehicle Remote Unlocking

    15 to 60 minutes. After 30 days the vehicle can no longer be locked remotely. If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles with mbrace and activated mbrace accounts: The vehicle remote closing feature is available if...
  • Page 348 Data... message appears. If the anti-theft alarm system is activated for The vehicle data is sent to the Customer longer than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz Assistance Center. Customer Assistance Center is automatically notified. Depending on what the customer service rep-...

  • Page 349: General Notes

    Features Geo fencing Information on Roadside Assistance page 26). Geo fencing allows you to select areas which the vehicle should not enter or leave. You will be Downloading routes informed if the vehicle crosses the boundaries of the selected areas. You can select the way in Downloading routes allows you to transfer and which you receive this information beforehand.

  • Page 350: Important Safety Notes

    Features door opener, contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. Alternatively, you can call the following tele- phone assistance services: USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes Canada: Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 ® HomeLink hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free of charge) ® More information on HomeLink...

  • Page 351: Problems When Programming

    Features Several attempts might be necessary. You Proceed as follows: should test every position for at least if you live in Canada 25 seconds before trying another position. if you have difficulties programming the garage door opener (regardless of where you Synchronizing the rolling code live) when using the programming steps Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"...

  • Page 352: Floormats

    Features Clearing the memory operate in the frequency range of 280 to 433 MHz. Make sure that you clear the memory of the Replace the batteries in garage door remote integrated garage door opener before selling the control A. This increases the likelihood that vehicle.

  • Page 353: Infrared Reflective

    Features To remove: pull the floormat from retain- ers ;. Remove the floormat. Infrared reflective windshield The infrared reflecting glass prevents the vehi- cle interior from becoming too hot. It also blocks radio waves from penetrating the windshield up into the gigahertz range. In order to operate radio-controlled equipment, e.g.

  • Page 354: Important Safety Notes

    Engine compartment Useful information WARNING The engine compartment contains moving This Operator's Manual describes all models components. Certain components, such as and all standard and optional equipment of the radiator fan, may continue to run or start your vehicle available at the time of publica- again suddenly when the ignition is off.

  • Page 355: Checking The Oil Level

    Engine compartment Make sure that the windshield wipers are Engine oil not folded away from the windshield. You General notes could otherwise damage the windshield wip- ers or the hood. Depending on your driving style, the vehicle consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 l) of oil per 600 miles (1000 km).
  • Page 356 Engine compartment Example Pull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guide tube. Wipe off oil dipstick :. Slowly slide oil dipstick : into the guide tube to the stop, and take it out again. If the level is between MIN mark = and MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct.

  • Page 357: On-Board Computer

    Engine compartment Checking the oil level using the on-board computer (S 600 and Mercedes-AMG S 65 models) Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus. Press the : or 9 button on the steering wheel to select the Service menu.
  • Page 358 Mercedes-Benz Specifications Certain components in the engine compart- for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts Service center. of the exhaust system, can become very hot.

  • Page 359: Service Message

    (see the separate Maintenance Book- Working in the engine compartment poses a let). risk of injury. You can obtain further information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).

  • Page 360: Hiding A Service Message

    A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an author- The letter or B, possibly in connection with a ized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset the number or another letter, indicates the type of ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the service.

  • Page 361: Car Wash

    N when washing your Use care products and cleaning agents recom- vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehicle mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. may otherwise be damaged. Operating with the SmartKey: Washing the vehicle and cleaning the Do not remove the SmartKey from the igni- tion lock.

  • Page 362: Power Washer

    Observe the following to make sure that the Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car automatic transmission stays in position N neu- shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. tral: Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen- tle jet of water.

  • Page 363: Matte Finish

    If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint Cleaning the vehicle parts surface, use the paint care products recommen- ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the Cleaning the wheels case approximately every three to five months, depending on the climate conditions and the WARNING care product used.

  • Page 364: Exterior Lights

    There e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning is otherwise a risk of damaging the windows. cloths.

  • Page 365: Camera

    Care about the correct distance is available from To select Open Camera Cover: turn and the equipment manufacturer. press the controller. The rear view camera cover opens. To clean the rear view camera: use clear water and a soft cloth to clean camera lens :.

  • Page 366: Display

    Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Interior care Cleaning the display For cleaning, do not use any of the following:...

  • Page 367: Gear Or Selector Lever

    Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use been tested and approved by Mercedes- leather care agents that have been recom- Benz. You can obtain these from a qualified mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. specialist workshop. Leather is a natural product. Cleaning genuine wood and trim ele-...

  • Page 368: Carpets

    Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solution. Cleaning the headliner and carpets Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or dry shampoo. Carpets: use the carpet and textile cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

  • Page 369: Where Will I Find

    Flat tire Open the trunk lid. Useful information Lift the trunk floor upwards ( page 329). Use the TIREFIT kit ( page 369). This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publica- Mercedes-AMG vehicles tion of the Operator's Manual.

  • Page 370: Moextended Tires

    Flat tire winter tires. A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunc- a qualified specialist workshop. tion with an active tire pressure loss warning system or with an active tire pressure monitor. Information on changing and mounting wheels If a pressure loss warning message appears page 405).

  • Page 371: Tirefit Kit

    Flat tire Important safety notes WARNING The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita- WARNING tion. It must not come into contact with your When driving in emergency mode, the driving skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed. Do not characteristics deteriorate, e.g.

  • Page 372: Tire Pressure Not Reached

    Flat tire compressor from the stowage well under- First, tire sealant is pumped into the tire. The neath the trunk floor ( page 367). pressure can briefly rise to approximately 500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi). Affix part : of the TIREFIT sticker to the Do not switch off the tire inflation com- instrument cluster within the driver's field of pressor during this phase.

  • Page 373: Tire Pressure Reached

    There is a risk of In cases such as the one mentioned above, accident. contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. Or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the You should therefore adapt your driving style USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

  • Page 374: Important Safety Notes

    Battery (vehicle) Battery (vehicle) Before handling the battery, touch the vehicle body to remove any existing electrostatic 12 V battery – important safety notes build-up. PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles are equipped with a The highly flammable gas mixture forms when 12 V battery and a high-voltage battery. The fol- charging the battery as well as when jump-start- lowing notes refer to the 12 V battery.
  • Page 375 After the work has been done, install the bat- charge the battery with a charger recommended tery and replace the cover of the positive ter- by Mercedes-Benz. Contact a qualified special- minal clamp firmly. ist workshop for further information. Comply with safety precautions and take pro- Have the battery condition of charge checked tective measures when handling batteries.
  • Page 376 Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if High-voltage battery – important you wish to leave your vehicle parked for a long period of time.
  • Page 377 Never charge the battery if it is still installed in the vehicle, unless you use a battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehi- cles and tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz is available as an accessory.

  • Page 378: Jump Starting

    Jump-starting Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point in the engine com- partment, consisting of a positive terminal and a ground point. All vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles: WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
  • Page 379 Jump-starting Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper cables. Observe the following points: The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump- start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
  • Page 380 Jump-starting Position number D identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting device. Slide cover C of positive terminal = in the direction of the arrow. Connect positive terminal = on your vehicle to positive terminal ? of donor battery D using the jumper cable.

  • Page 381: Important Safety Notes

    Towing and tow-starting Towing and tow-starting Secure the tow rope or tow bar to the towing eye only. Otherwise, the vehicle could Important safety notes become damaged. Do not use the towing eyes for recovery pur- WARNING poses as this could damage the vehicle. If in Functions relevant to safety are restricted or doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.

  • Page 382: Installing The Towing Eye

    Towing and tow-starting Removing the towing eye PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles may not be towed away but must instead be transported, if: Unscrew and remove the towing eye. the multifunction display is not working or Attach cover : to the bumper and press until the á...

  • Page 383: Important Safety Notes

    Fuses Transporting the vehicle Notes on 4MATIC vehicles Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles with either the front or the rear axle raised, as Transportation of the vehicle should only be car- doing so will damage the transmission. ried out by professional recovery companies.

  • Page 384: Dashboard Fuse Box

    Fuses If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified special- ist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the system concerned.

  • Page 385: Ment

    Fuses Insert cover ? at the rear of the fuse box into Fuse box in the engine compartment the retainer. WARNING Fold down cover ? of the fuse box and tighten screws =. When the hood is open and the windshield Insert cover ;...

  • Page 386: Wheels And Tires

    Operator's Manual. Country-spe- Accessories that are not approved for your vehi- cific differences are possible. Please note cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- that your vehicle may not be equipped with all rectly can impair the operating safety.

  • Page 387: Wet Road Surface

    Do not mount anything onto the valve other than the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not use any Marking : shows where the bar indicator other valve caps or systems, e.g. tire pressure (arrow) for tread wear is integrated into the tire monitoring systems.

  • Page 388: Snow Chains

    This could Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for cause damage to the vehicle or the tires. this type of damage. There is a risk of an accident.

  • Page 389: Recommended

    Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding and vehicle speed increase. standard of quality. the tires may wear excessively and/or...

  • Page 390: Tire And Loading Information Placard

    Tire pressure Tire and Loading Information placard The load conditions "partially laden" and "fully laden" are defined in the table for different num- Recommended tire pressures bers of occupants and amounts of luggage. The The Tire and Loading Information placard is on actual number of seats may differ.

  • Page 391: Notes

    Only screw the standard valve cap or other ing properties and the driving characteristics. valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for There is a risk of an accident. your vehicle onto the tire valve.

  • Page 392: Maximum

    Tire pressure Checking tire pressures manually Overinflated tires may: increase the braking distance To determine and set the correct tire pressure, adversely affect handling proceed as follows: wear excessively and/or unevenly Remove the valve cap of the tire that is to be have an adverse effect on ride comfort checked.

  • Page 393: Important Safety Notes

    Tire pressure Important safety notes minated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. WARNING TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of Each tire, including the spare (if provided), reasons, including the installation of incom- should be checked at least once every two patible replacement or alternate tires or weeks when cold and inflated to the pressure...

  • Page 394: Checking The Tire Pressure Elec Tronically

    Tire pressure Tire pressure monitor warning mes- the information on display messages page 306). sages It may take up to ten minutes for a malfunction If the tire pressure monitor detects a pressure of the tire pressure monitor to be indicated. A loss in one or more tires, a warning message is malfunction will be indicated by the tire pres- shown in the multifunction display.

  • Page 395: Important Safety Notes

    Tire pressure Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 Tire pressure loss warning system in the ignition lock. (Canada only) Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the General notes list of menus. Press 9 or : on the steering wheel to While the vehicle is in motion, the tire pressure select the Service...

  • Page 396: Restarting

    Loading the vehicle Restarting the tire pressure loss warn- If you wish to cancel the restart: ing system Press the % button. Restart the tire pressure loss warning system if If the Tire Pressure Now OK? message you have: appears, select Cancel by pressing 9 changed the tire pressure...
  • Page 397 Loading the vehicle Number of seats B-pillar, driver's side Maximum number of seats : indicates the maximum number of occupants allowed to Maximum permissible gross vehicle travel in the vehicle. This information can be weight rating found on the Tire and Loading Information plac- ard.
  • Page 398 Loading the vehicle able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Step 5: Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehi- cle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity cal- culated in step 4.
  • Page 399 Loading the vehicle Example: steps 1 to 3 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use a load limit of 1500 lbs (680 kg).

  • Page 400: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

    All about wheels and tires Example 3 Step 1 Combined maximum weight of occupants and load (data from the Tire and Loading Information placard): 1500 lbs (680 kg) Step 2 Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants): 2 Distribution of the occupants: Front: 1 Weight of the occupants...

  • Page 401: Wheels And Tires

    All about wheels and tires Example: Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum tread depth of ã in (4 mm) on all four winter tires. Treadwear grade: 200 Observe the legally required minimum tire tread Traction grade: AA depth ( page 385). Winter tires can reduce the...

  • Page 402: Labeling (Overview)

    All about wheels and tires Tire labeling tire load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle. Overview General: depending on the manufacturer's standards, the size imprinted in the tire wall may not contain any letters or may contain one letter that precedes the size description.
  • Page 403 All about wheels and tires Load-bearing index: load-bearing index A is a The service specification is made up of load- bearing index A and speed rating B. numerical code that specifies the maximum load-bearing capacity of a tire. If the size description of your tire includes "ZR"...

  • Page 404: Load Index

    All about wheels and tires required speed rating for your vehicle can be Do not overload the tires by exceeding the found in the "Tires" section ( page 410). specified load limit. The maximum permissible load can be found on the vehicle's Tire and Further information about reading tire data can Loading Information placard on the B-pillar on be obtained from any qualified specialist work-...

  • Page 405: Characteristics

    All about wheels and tires manufacture, starting with "01" for the first cal- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards endar week. Positions three and four represent A uniform standard to grade the quality of tires the year of manufacture. For example, a tire that with regards to tread quality, tire traction and is marked with "3208", was manufactured in temperature characteristics.
  • Page 406 All about wheels and tires GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) PSI (pounds per square inch) The GVWR is the maximum permissible gross A standard unit of measure for tire pressure. weight of a fully loaded vehicle (the weight of the Aspect ratio vehicle including all accessories, occupants, fuel, luggage and the drawbar noseweight, if...
  • Page 407 Changing a wheel Load bearing index Tire-mounting tools should not be used near the valve. This could damage the electronic The load bearing index (also load index) is a code components. that contains the maximum load bearing capa- Only have tires changed at a qualified spe- city of a tire.

  • Page 408: Preparing The Vehicle

    To raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-spe- cific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. If used incorrectly, the jack could tip over with the vehicle raised. The jack is designed only to raise and hold the...
  • Page 409 18 lb-ft (25 Nm). Note that the hub cap should be tightened to the specified torque of 18 lb-ft (25 Nm). Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the hub cap installed at a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicles with AMG wheels and plastic hub...

  • Page 410: Removing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel The jacking points are located just behind the Make sure the foot of the jack is directly front wheel housings and just in front of the rear beneath the jacking point. wheel housings (arrows). Turn ratchet wrench C until jack B sits Take the ratchet wrench out of the vehicle completely on jacking point A and the base tool kit and place it on the hexagon nut of the...

  • Page 411: Lowering The Vehicle

    Turn the ratchet wrench until the vehicle is only use wheel bolts which have been approved once again standing firmly on the ground. for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective Place the jack to one side. wheel. Mercedes-AMG vehicles: during removal...

  • Page 412: Tires/Wheels

    Mercedes-AMG vehicles and vehicles ous damage cannot always be detected on with AMG equipment: insert the cover into retreaded tires. As a result, Mercedes-Benz the outer sill. cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded tires are mounted. Do not mount used tires if...
  • Page 413 Wheel and tire combinations The following pages contain information on approved wheel rims and tire sizes for equip- ping your vehicle with winter tires. Winter tires are not available at the factory as stand- ard equipment or optional extras. If you want to equip your vehicle with approved winter tires, it may be necessary to obtain wheel rims in the corresponding size.

  • Page 414: Wheel And Tire Combination

    Wheel and tire combinations Tires S 400 4MATIC Summer tires Tires Wheels BA: 245/50 R18 100 W BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm) Tires Wheels FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm) RA: 275/40 R19 (101 Y) XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2...

  • Page 415: Winter Tires

    Wheel and tire combinations All-weather tires Tires Wheels BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 3, 4 BA: 245/50 R18 100 H M+S Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm) Tires Wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 3, 4 FA: 245/45 R19 102 H XL M+S Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm) 2, 3, 4 RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+S...

  • Page 416: Summer Tires

    Wheel and tire combinations S 550 Summer tires Tires Wheels BA: 245/50 R18 100 W BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm) Tires Wheels FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm) RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2...
  • Page 417 Wheel and tire combinations All-weather tires Tires Wheels BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 3, 4 BA: 245/50 R18 100 H M+S Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm) Tires Wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 3, 4 FA: 245/45 R19 102 H XL M+S Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm) 2, 3, 4 RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+S...
  • Page 418 Wheel and tire combinations S 550 e Summer tires Tires Wheels FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 FA: 245/50 R18 100 W Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm) 2, 3 RA: 275/45 R18 103 W RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm) Tires Wheels...
  • Page 419 Wheel and tire combinations All-weather tires Tires Wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 3, 4 FA: 245/45 R19 102 H XL M+S Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm) 2, 3, 4 RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+S RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm) FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 FA: 245/45 R19 102 H XL M+S...
  • Page 420 Wheel and tire combinations Tires Wheels FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm) RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm) FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y...
  • Page 421 Wheel and tire combinations Tires Wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 3, 4 FA: 245/45 R19 102 H XL M+S Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm) RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+S 2, 3, 4 RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm) FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 FA: 245/45 R19 102 H XL M+S...
  • Page 422 Wheel and tire combinations Tires Wheels FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 3, 4 FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm) RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 2, 3, 4 RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm) FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 3, 4...
  • Page 423 Wheel and tire combinations Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Summer tires Tires Wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm) 2, 3 RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm) Tires Wheels...
  • Page 424 Wheel and tire combinations Mercedes‑AMG S 63 4MATIC Summer tires Tires Wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 FA: 255/45 ZR19 (104 Y) XL Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm) 2, 6 RA: 285/40 ZR19 (107 Y) XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm) FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 FA: 255/45 ZR19 (104 Y) XL...
  • Page 425 Wheel and tire combinations Tires Wheels BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S i BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm) BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S i BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset: 1.54 in (39 mm) FA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S i FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2...
  • Page 426 Wheel and tire combinations Tires Wheels FA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S i FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm) RA: 285/35 R20 104 V XL M+S i RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm) FA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S i FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2...

  • Page 427: Technical Data

    Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation vehicle with standard equipment. Consult an may cause damage to your health and the health authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the of others. Using an exterior antenna takes into data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.

  • Page 428: Vehicle Identification Plate

    Be sure to observe the manufacturer's addi- tional instructions when installing. Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi- mum transmission outputs or antenna positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the base of the antenna must not exceed the fol- lowing values:...

  • Page 429: Engine Number

    Components and service products must be on the vehicle identification plate matched. Only use products recommended by page 426) Mercedes-Benz. Damage which is caused by the use of products which have not been recom- mended is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Engine number warranty or goodwill gestures.

  • Page 430: Grade (Gasoline)

    Service products and filling capacities Tank capacity Other identifications, for example: 0 W-30 Missing values were not available at time of 5 W-30 going to print. 5 W-40 Model Total capacity S 400 4MATIC Fuel PLUG-IN HYBRID vehi- 16.6 US gal cles Important safety notes (63.0 l)

  • Page 431: General Notes

    Mercedes-Benz Center, the gasoline may be Diesel mixed with the cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes-Benz. You must observe the notes Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom- and mixing ratios specified on the container. mended for your vehicle.

  • Page 432: Notes

    Engine oil viscosity Information about approved brake fluid can be obtained at any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a qualified specialist workshop and the replace- ment confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet.

  • Page 433: Important Safety Notes

    Capacity could otherwise damage the engine. S 400 4MATIC Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser- S 550 e 13.3 US qt (12.6 l) vice Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on the S 600 Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.

  • Page 434: Refrigerant

    Filling capacities member. Model Refrigerant Only the refrigerant R‑134a and the PAG oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used. S 550 e 25.0 ± 0.4 oz The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with Mercedes‑AMG vehicles (710 ± 10 g) any other PAG oil that is not approved for R-134a refrigerant.

  • Page 435: Roof Load (Maximum)

    Vehicle data Vehicles with rear-com- Capacity Model : Opening height partment air-conditioning Mercedes‑AMG 71.2 in system vehicles (1808 mm) Refrigerant 27.1 ± 0.4 oz All other models 71.1 in (770 ± 10 g) (1806 mm) PAG oil 4.2 oz (120 g) S-Class with a short wheelbase Vehicle data All models...
  • Page 436 Vehicle data Mercedes‑AMG High-voltage battery vehicles (S 550 e) Vehicle length 208.1 in (5287 mm) Nominal capacity Vehicle height 59.0 in (1499 mm) Range in electric-only mode (according to NEDC) Vehicle width 83.9 in (2130 mm) including exterior Charging time at 16 A mirrors (using a charging station or wallbox)

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