Page 1 Operator's Manual É1175842704eËÍ 1175842704 Order no. P117 0075 13 Part no. 117 584 2704 Edition A2018 Mercedes-Benz...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Replacing bulbs ........104 Windshield wipers ........ 107 Introduction ......... 24 Protecting the environment ....24 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ....24 Climate control ......... 110 Operator's Manual ......... 25 Overview of climate control systems ... 110 Service and vehicle operation ....25 Operating the climate control sys- Operating safety ........
Page 5 Contents Features ..........242 Maintenance and care ...... 257 Engine compartment ......257 ASSYST PLUS ........261 Care ............. 262 Breakdown assistance ..... 269 Where will I find...? ......269 Flat tire ..........271 Battery (vehicle) ........276 Jump-starting ........278 Towing and tow-starting ......
Page 6 Index Introduction ........45 1, 2, 3 ... Knee bag .......... 46 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Occupant Classification System see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- (OCS) ..........47 tion System) PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator 4MATIC lamps ..........41 Display message ......215 Side impact air bag ......
Page 7: Index
Selector lever ........ 132 Audio system Starting the engine ......124 Steering wheel paddle shifters ..136 see separate operating instructions Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Transmission position display ..132 Transmission position display see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized workshop (DIRECT SELECT lever) ....130 Transmission positions ....
Page 8 Index Calling up a malfunction Searching for a mobile phone (device manager) ......234 see Display messages see also Digital Operator's Man- ual ..........229 see Vehicle Care Telephony ........233 Brake Assist Car wash ........262 see BAS (Brake Assist System) Carpets ..........
Page 9 Index Child Switching residual heat on/off ..119 Restraint system ......56 Switching the rear window Child seat defroster on/off ......118 Forward-facing restraint system ..59 Switching the ZONE function LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat on/off ..........117 Cockpit anchors ..........57 On the front-passenger seat ....
Page 10 Calling up (on-board computer) ..191 see Doors Driving systems ......207 Driving abroad Engine ..........205 Mercedes-Benz Service ....262 General notes ........ 190 Driving on flooded roads ....148 Hiding (on-board computer) ... 191 Driving safety system Lights ..........202 Active Brake Assist ......
Page 11 Index see also Digital Operator's Man- ® (Electronic Stability Pro- ual ..........229 gram) ..........64 DYNAMIC SELECT button Important safety information ... 61 Climate control (3-zone automatic Overview .......... 61 climate control) ......115 STEER CONTROL ......68 Climate control (air-conditioning Driving system system) ..........
Page 12 Index ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys- Starting (important safety notes) ... 123 Starting problems ......127 tem) ............64 Starting the engine with the Exhaust SmartKey ........124 see Exhaust pipe Starting via smartphone ....124 Exhaust check ........144 Starting with the Start/Stop but- Exhaust pipe ton ..........
Page 13 Index Hazard warning lamps Grade (gasoline) ......316 Important safety notes ....316 Display message ......216 Problem (malfunction) ....140 Switching on/off ......102 Head restraints Refueling ........138 Tank content/reserve fuel ..... 316 Adjusting ......... 92 Fuel filler flap Adjusting (manually) ......
Page 14 Index Instrument cluster Light sensor (display message) ..204 Overview .......... 33 Lights Settings ......... 186 Adaptive Highbeam Assist ..... 102 Warning and indicator lamps ... 33 Automatic headlamp mode .... 100 Instrument cluster lighting ....176 Fogged up headlamps ....103 Interior lighting Hazard warning lamps ....
Page 15 Index Mounting wheels Downloading destinations (COMAND) ........248 Lowering the vehicle ...... 311 Downloading routes ....... 251 Mounting a new wheel ....310 Emergency call ......246 Preparing the vehicle ..... 308 General notes ........ 245 Raising the vehicle ......309 Geo fencing ........
Page 16 Index Operator's Manual Introduction to the restraint sys- tem ..........40 Vehicle equipment ......25 Occupant Classification System Outside temperature display ... 176 (OCS) ..........47 Overhead control panel ...... 39 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator Override feature lamps ..........41 Rear side windows ......
Page 17 Problem (malfunction) ....119 Switching on/off ......119 Rear-view mirror QR code Anti-glare (manual) ......96 Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Dipping (automatic) ......97 Rescue card ........29 Reflective safety jacket ....269 Qualified specialist workshop ... 28 Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys- tem) Important safety notes ....
Page 18 Index Remote control Garage door opener ....... 252 Safety Programming (garage door Children in the vehicle ..... 54 opener) .......... 252 see Occupant safety Replacing bulbs Safety system Brake lamp ........106 see Driving safety systems High-beam headlamps ....106 SD card Important safety notes ....
Page 19 Index Service center SIRIUS services see Qualified specialist workshop see also Digital Operator's Man- Service Center ual ..........229 Sliding sunroof see Qualified specialist workshop Service menu (on-board com- see Panorama roof with power puter) ..........186 tilt/sliding panel SmartKey Service message Changing the battery .......
Page 20 Index Start-off assist Activating ........158 Tachometer ........176 Important safety notes ....158 Tail lamps Start/Stop button Display message ......203 Removing ........123 see Lights Starting the engine ......124 Tank Start/stop function see Fuel tank see ECO start/stop function Tank content Starting (engine) ........
Page 21 Index Checking manually ......293 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def- Display message ......211 inition) ........... 306 Maximum ........293 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- Not reached (TIREFIT) ....274 ing) (definition) ......306 Notes ..........292 Important safety notes ....287 Reached (TIREFIT) ......
Page 22 Index Traction (definition) ....... 307 Opening (automatically from out- Tread wear ........301 side) ..........79 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Opening (from outside the vehi- Standards ........301 cle, HANDS-FREE ACCESS) ....79 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Opening automatically from Standards (definition) ....
Page 23 Index Lowering ........311 Tire pressure monitor ....228 Maintenance ........26 Warning triangle ........ 270 Parking for a long period ....143 Warranty ..........25 Pulling away ........125 Washer fluid Raising ........... 309 Display message ......216 Reporting problems ......28 Weather display (COMAND) Securing from rolling away ....
Page 24 Index Wiper blades Cleaning ......... 265 Important safety notes ....108 Wooden trim (cleaning instruc- tions) ..........267 Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop ZONE function Switching on/off ......117...
Page 25: Digital Operator's Manual
Digital Operator's Manual Introduction Operating the Digital Operator's Man- The printed Operator's Manual provides infor- General notes mation about the safe operation of your vehicle. The Digital Operator's Manual provides compre- Please observe the information about the oper- hensive and specifically adapted information on ation of the controller ( page 230).
Page 26: Protecting The Environment
Mercedes-Benz. This braking. could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant...
Page 27: Operator's Manual
Service and vehicle operation systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu- Service and vehicle operation ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual- ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that Warranty have been specifically approved for your vehi- The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in cle.
Page 28: Change Of Address
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or times and you have directly notified Customer Service Center (Canada) at Mercedes-Benz in writing of the need for its 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contact- repair. ing you in a timely manner should the need arise.
Page 29: Operating Safety
Operating safety Operating safety There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high Important safety notes curb or an unpaved road you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a WARNING curb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road If you do not have the prescribed service/ a heavy object strikes the underbody or...
Page 30: Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec- Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con- essary, contact us at one of the following nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor- addresses.
Page 31: Qr Codes For The Rescue Card
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the vehicle's operating state (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz incidents USA, LLC. malfunctions If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may...
Page 32: Event Data Recorders
EDR is commercially available, uations, and the location of the vehicle may be Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly compiled through COMAND or the mbrace sys- disclaims any and all liability arising from the tem.
Page 33: Information On Copyright
Information on copyright General information Information on license for free and open-source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the following web- site: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource Registered trademarks ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Blue- tooth SIG Inc.
Page 34: Cockpit
Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel paddle shift- Climate control systems Ignition lock Combination switch Adjusts the steering wheel Instrument cluster Cruise control lever Horn Electric parking brake DIRECT SELECT lever Light switch Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Diagnostics connection warning display Opens the hood Overhead control panel...
Page 35: Instrument Cluster
Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Speedometer with segments #! Turn signals Warning and indicator lamps: Multifunction display L Low-beam headlamps Tachometer T Parking lamps 6 Restraint system K High-beam headlamps ü Seat belt not fastened ® ÷ ESP M SPORT handling mode Electric parking brake (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Page 36: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display ò Opens the menu list 9 : Selects a menu Multimedia system display a Confirms the selection ~ Rejects or ends a call % Back 6 Makes or accepts a call Operates the on-board com- Further telephone functions puter...
Page 37: Center Console
Center console Center console Center console, upper section Function Page Function Page Multimedia system (see the è ECO start/stop func- separate operating instruc- tion tions) £ Hazard warning lamps c Seat heating PASSENGER AIRBAG indica- Mercedes-AMG vehicles: tor lamps AMG adaptive sport suspen- sion system (left side) DYNAMIC SELECT button Mercedes-AMG vehicles:...
Page 38: Center Console Lower Section
Center console Center console, lower section Function Page Function Page Ashtray Stowage compartment with Media Interface Cigarette lighter Socket Multimedia system control- Stowage compartment ler (see the separate operat- ing instructions) Cup holder Cup holder...
Page 39 Center console Mercedes-AMG vehicles Function Page Function Page DYNAMIC SELECT controller Ashtray Cup holder Cigarette lighter Stowage compartment with Socket Media Interface Stowage compartment Multimedia system control- Selector lever ler (see the separate operat- ing instructions) Manual gearshifting (perma- nent setting)
Page 40: Door Control Panel
Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door W Opens/closes the side windows % & Unlocks/locks the vehicle n Activates/deactivates the override feature for the r45= Saves side windows in the rear the seat and exterior mirror compartment settings q Opens the trunk...
Page 41: Overhead Control Panel
Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page u Switches the rear com- F Breakdown assistance partment interior lighting call button (mbrace system) on/off G SOS button (mbrace p Switches the right- system) hand reading lamp on/off Eyeglasses compartment | Switches the front inte- 3 Opens/closes the pan- rior lighting/automatic inte-...
Page 42: Panic Alarm
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes deploy their protective function if, at all times, all (1‑800‑367‑6372). vehicle occupants: Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use have fastened their seat belts correctly driving aids which have been approved specifi- page 43) cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 43: Occupant Safety
Occupant safety The indicator lamps display the status of the Restraint system warning lamp front-passenger front air bag. The functions of the restraint system are PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec- checked after the ignition is switched on and at onds, subsequently both indicator lamps are regular intervals while the engine is running.
Page 44 Occupant safety occupant in the best position in relation to the incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause air bag. injuries, for example, in the event of an acci- The seat belt system comprises: dent or when braking or changing direction Seat belts abruptly.
Page 45 WARNING always secure the child in a child restraint If you feed seat belts through the opening in system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi- the seat backrest, the seat backrest may be cle. The child restraint system must be appro-...
Page 46: Belt Warning
Occupant safety Infants and children must never travel sitting The shoulder section of the seat belt must on the lap of a vehicle occupant. In the event always be routed across the center of the shoul- of an accident, they could be crushed der.
Page 47: Important Safety Notes
Occupant safety seconds or once the driver's seat belt is fas- Always make sure that there are no objects tened. between the air bag and the vehicle's occu- If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph pants. (25 km/h) once and the driver's and front- passenger seat belts are not fastened, a warning Adjust the seats properly before beginning tone sounds.
Page 48: Knee Bag
Occupant safety Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent the front-passenger side may be triggered an air bag from functioning correctly. Before and have to be replaced. starting your journey and to avoid risks resulting from the speed of the air bag as it deploys, make sure that: there are no people, animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an air bag...
Page 49: Side Impact Air Bag
You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz. Window curtain air bags : are integrated into the side of the roof frame and deployed in the area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
Page 50: Conditions
Occupant safety Requirements The indicator lamps inform you whether the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated or To be classified correctly, the front passenger enabled. must sit: Press the Start/Stop button once or twice, or with the seat belt fastened correctly turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the in an almost upright position with their back ignition lock.
Page 51 Occupant safety passenger front air bag is enabled or disa- Always move the front-passenger seat as far bled in accordance with the person in the back as possible and fully retract the seat front-passenger seat cushion length. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the front-passenger seat has been moved the vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder...
Page 52: System Self-Test
When the front-passenger seat is occupied, repair work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that always ensure that: you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center the classification of the person in the front- for this purpose. passenger seat is correct and the front-...
Page 53 Occupant safety After the system self-test, the PASSENGER AIR WARNING BAG OFF or PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator Objects between the seat surface and the lamp displays the status of the front-passenger child restraint system could affect OCS oper- front air bag ( page 48).
Page 54 Occupant safety 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. lights up and remains lit, Make sure the conditions for a correct classification of the person even though the front- on the front-passenger seat are met ( page 48).
Page 55 Occupant safety and to have any malfunctioning air bags An Emergency Tensioning Device can only be repaired. This will help to make sure the air bags triggered, if: continue to perform their protective function for the ignition is switched on the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash.
Page 56: Children In The Vehicle
For this reason, independently of whether the front- Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install passenger seat is occupied a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children Emergency Tensioning Devices, if the system are generally better protected there.
Page 57: Children In The Vehicle
Children in the vehicle three-point seat belt can be properly fastened WARNING without a booster seat. If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example: Special seatbelt retractor release the parking brake. shift the automatic transmission out of the WARNING parking position P.
Page 58: Restraint System
You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any author- accident as soon as possible. Have the secur- ized Mercedes-Benz Center. ing systems on the child restraint system checked at a qualified specialist workshop, WARNING...
Page 59: Top Tether
Children in the vehicle rings for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat secur- systems are installed on the left and right of the ing system rear seats. Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may also WARNING be used and can be installed using the vehicle's LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems seat belt system.
Page 60: Anchors
For this reason, Cover ; is raised slightly at the front. Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install Fold cover ; up. the child restraint system on a rear seat. Vehicles with adjustable head restraints:...
Page 61: Child-Proof Locks Important Safety Notes
Children in the vehicle Rearward-facing child restraint system Child-proof locks If it is absolutely necessary to install a rearward- Important safety notes facing child restraint system on the front- passenger seat, always make sure that the WARNING front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. If children are traveling in the vehicle, they Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator could:...
Page 62: Pets In The Vehicle
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 63: Driving Safety Systems
Driving safety systems The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument Driving safety systems cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out when the engine is running. Overview of driving safety systems ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph In this section, you will find information about (8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.
Page 64: Active Brake Assist
Driving safety systems Important safety notes there are strong radar reflections, for exam- ple in parking garages Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- a narrow vehicle is traveling in front, e.g. a tion ( page 61). motorbike a vehicle is traveling in front on a different line WARNING you are driving a new vehicle or servicing on If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance...
Page 65 Driving safety systems Autonomous braking function The distance warning function may not give warnings in all critical situations. There is a If the driver does not react to the distance warn- risk of an accident. ing signal in a critical situation, Active Brake Assist can assist the driver with the autonomous Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- braking function.
Page 66: General Notes
Driving safety systems sensor technology to assess the traffic situa- Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- tion. uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the Situation-dependent braking assistance is capa- intervention in a non-critical driving situation. ble of reacting to moving objects that have already been detected as such at least once Due to the nature of the system, complex but over the period of observation, up to vehicle...
Page 67: Characteristics
Driving safety systems ® Deactivating/activating ESP (except WARNING Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ® ® If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv- Important safety notes ing safety systems are deactivated. This Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Page 68 Driving safety systems In the following situations, it may be better to ® Characteristics when ESP is deactivated activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate ® If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels ® ® start to spin, the ÷ ESP warning lamp in the when using snow chains instrument cluster flashes.
Page 69: Trailer Stabilization
Driving safety systems ® ® To deactivate ESP : press button : until trailer stabilization ® the å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up in General information the instrument cluster. The ÷ message appears in the multi- If your vehicle/trailer combination begins to function display.
Page 70: Protection Against Theft
(yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys- offers increased braking comfort. In addition to tem is not operational. Contact an authorized the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has Mercedes-Benz Center or call the HOLD function ( page 157) and hill start 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or assist ( page 125).
Page 71 Protection against theft To turn the alarm off with the SmartKey: press the % or & button on the Smart- Key. The alarm is stopped. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function or KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/Stop but- ton from the ignition lock ( page 122).
Page 72: Smartkey
SmartKey the SmartKey may not be detected, e.g. when SmartKey starting the engine using the Start/Stop button. Important safety notes WARNING SmartKey functions If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could: open the doors, thus endangering other people or road users. get out and disrupt traffic.
Page 73: Smartkey
SmartKey Make sure that you do not touch the inner KEYLESS-GO surface of the door handle. General notes Convenience closing feature: touch recessed sensor surface ; for an extended Bear in mind that the engine can be started by period. any of the vehicle occupants if there is a Smart- Further information on the convenience clos- Key in the vehicle.
Page 74: Inserting
SmartKey There are several ways to turn off the alarm: Changing the settings of the locking system To deactivate the alarm with the key: press the % or & button on the key. You can change the settings of the locking sys- tem.
Page 75: Important Safety Notes
SmartKey in the direction of the arrow HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm. until battery tray cover : opens. When doing Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the so, do not hold cover : shut. battery replaced at a qualified specialist work- Remove battery tray cover :.
Page 76: Loss
SmartKey Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock or The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle using Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start function: the SmartKey. try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control func- tion of the SmartKey.
Page 77 SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning. Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey. Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop. If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote con- trol function: Unlock ( page 77) or lock (...
Page 78: Doors
Doors Doors Important safety notes WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could: open the doors, thus endangering other people or road users. get out and disrupt traffic. operate the vehicle's equipment. To unlock and open a front door: pull door Additionally, children could set the vehicle in handle ;.
Page 79: Doors
Doors Meanwhile, the fuel filler flap will not be locked You could therefore lock yourself out if: or unlocked. the vehicle is being pushed You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from the the vehicle is being towed inside if the vehicle has been locked with the the vehicle is on a roller dynamometer SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
Page 80: Trunk
Trunk Press the locking button on the driver’s door WARNING page 76). If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or Check whether the locking knobs on the not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip front-passenger door and the rear doors are over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle still visible.
Page 81: Trunk
Trunk Closing HANDS-FREE ACCESS Important safety notes WARNING The vehicle's exhaust system may be very hot. You could burn yourself by touching the exhaust system if you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS. There is a risk of injury. Always ensure that you only make the kicking move- ment within the detection range of sensors.
Page 82: Opening Automatically From Inside
Trunk Operation Always ensure that you only make the kicking movement within the detection range of sen- To open: kick into sensor detection range : sors :. below the bumper with your foot. Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the rear area while doing so.
Page 83: Side Windows
Side windows Fold the rear seat backrest forwards page 240). Insert a suitable tool ;, e.g. a screwdriver, into opening : in the paneling. The trunk lid is released. Open the trunk lid. Emergency release button You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehi- cle with the emergency release button.
Page 84: Side Windows
Side windows body becomes trapped, release the switch or someone becomes trapped, press the switch pull the switch to close the side window again. to open the side window again. WARNING Opening and closing the side win- While closing the side windows, body parts in dows the closing area could become trapped.
Page 85: Convenience Closing Feature
Side windows active for five minutes or until the driver's or Convenience closing feature front-passenger door is opened. Important safety notes When the override feature for the side win- dows is activated ( page 60), the side win- WARNING dows cannot be operated from the rear. 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...
Page 86: Resetting
Side windows On vehicles with a panorama roof with power On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel: tilt/sliding panel: Press and hold the & button again until the Touch recessed sensor surface : on the roller sunblind of the panorama roof with door handle again until the roller sunblind of power tilt/sliding panel closes.
Page 87: Panorama Roof With Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A side window cannot be Remove the objects. closed because it is Close the side window. blocked by objects, e.g. leaves in the window guide. A side window cannot be If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again closed and you cannot slightly:...
Page 88: Operating
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel sure fluctuations in the vehicle interior. Operating the panorama roof with Change the position of the sliding sunroof or power tilt/sliding panel open a side window slightly to reduce or elim- inate these noises. Opening and closing Sliding sunroof reversing feature In the following section, the term "sliding sun-...
Page 89: Panorama Roof With Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel If contact is made with a roof carrier approved If somebody becomes trapped: by Mercedes-Benz, the sliding sunroof lowers release the switch immediately, or slightly but remains raised at the rear. during automatic operation, push the...
Page 90 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Opening and closing Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel or the roller sunblind if the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel or the roller sun- blind does not move smoothly. Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( page 122).
Page 91 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Problems with the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel WARNING If you do not reset the sliding sunroof after a malfunction or voltage supply interruption, then the backing up function will malfunction or not work. The sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force.
Page 92: Correct Driver's Seat Position
Seats you should have a good overview of traffic Correct driver's seat position conditions the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body WARNING and is routed across the center of your shoul- You could lose control of your vehicle if you do der and across your hips in the pelvic area the following while driving: Further related subjects:...
Page 93 Seats Make sure that there are no objects in the motion. This could cause you to lose control of footwell under or behind the seats when mov- the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. ing the seats back. There is a risk that the Always make sure that the driver's seat is seats and/or the objects could be damaged.
Page 94: Adjusting The Head Restraint
Seats Vehicles with the seating comfort pack- Adjusting the seats electrically Seat height Seat cushion angle Seat fore-and-aft adjustment: Seat fore-and-aft adjustment Lift handle : and slide the seat forwards or Backrest angle rearwards. You can store the seat settings using the Release lever : again.
Page 95: Adjusting The 4-Way Lumbar Sup Port
Seats Using the fore-and-aft adjustment, adjust the With this function you can adjust the distance head restraint so that it is as close as possible to between the head restraint and the back of the your head. seat occupant's head. To move forwards: pull the head restraint General notes forwards in the direction of the arrow until it...
Page 96: Performance Seat
Seats 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 become very hot. The health of persons with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like Raises the backrest contour injuries.
Page 97: Steering Wheel
Steering wheel 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 98: Mirrors
Mirrors Mirrors Rear-view mirror Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( page 122). Exterior mirror on the front-passenger side: press button ;. Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever : for- Exterior mirror on the driver's side: press but- wards or back.
Page 99: Mirrors
Mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in or out If the exterior mirrors have been folded in electrically manually, they do not fold out. Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position, proceed as follows: Vehicles without electrically folding exte- rior mirrors: move the exterior mirror into the correct position manually.
Page 100: Memory Function
Memory function Calling up a stored parking position set- The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver's side automatically go into anti-glare ting mode if: Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- the ignition is switched on and tion lock ( page 122).
Page 101: Storing Settings
Memory function When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The memory function can be used at any time, e.g. even when the SmartKey is not in the igni- tion lock.
Page 102: Exterior Lighting
Ã is the preferred light switch position: General notes The light setting is automatically selected For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- according to the brightness of the ambient mends that you drive with the lights switched on light (exception: poor visibility due to weather even during the daytime.
Page 103: Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting take precedence over the daytime running area, in accordance with the relevant legal lamps. stipulations. Avoid using the T parking lamps over a period of several hours. If pos- USA only: sible, switch on the right-hand X or left- The daytime running lamps improve the visibility hand W standing lamps.
Page 104: Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Exterior lighting To switch off the high-beam headlamps: Adaptive Highbeam Assist move the combination switch back to its nor- mal position. General notes The blue K indicator lamp in the instru- You can use this function to set the headlamps ment cluster goes out.
Page 105: Interior Lighting
Interior lighting Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist Interior lighting on/off 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 when it is dark and the light sensor activates the low-beam headlamps.
Page 106: Replacing Bulbs
Replacing bulbs Use bulbs only in closed lamps that have been Interior lighting control designed for this purpose. Only install spare bulbs of the same type and the specified volt- General notes age. In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life discharging, the interior lighting functions are of the bulbs.
Page 107: Replacing Bulbs
Replacing bulbs Replacing front bulbs Removing and installing the cover in the front wheel housing Vehicles with halogen headlamps Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W High-beam headlamps/daytime running lamps/parking lamps/standing lamps: H15 55 W/15 W You must remove the cover of the front wheel Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W housing before you can change the front turn signal lamp.
Page 108: Replacing Bulbs
Replacing bulbs Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;. Turn the bulb counter-clockwise and pull it out of bulb holder :. Insert bulb holder ; and turn it clockwise. Insert the new bulb into bulb holder :. Press on housing cover : and turn it to the right.
Page 109: Windshield Wipers
Windshield wipers Press retaining clips : at the same time in If the windshield wipers leave smears on the the direction of the arrows. windshield after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash, wax or other resi- Carefully remove the bulb holder together dues may be the reason for this.
Page 110: Replacing The Wiper Blades
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop. Changing the windshield wiper blades...
Page 111 Windshield wipers Slide catch ; in the direction of arrow = Remove protective film : of the service indi- until it engages in the locking position with a cator on the tip of the wiper blade. noticeable click. If the color of the service indicator changes from Make sure that the wiper blade is seated cor- black to yellow, the wiper blades should be rectly.
Page 112: Overview Of Climate Control Systems
Overview of climate control systems Always keep the ventilation flaps behind the Overview of climate control systems side trim panel in the cargo compartment clear page 106). Otherwise the vehicle will not be General notes ventilated correctly. Observe the settings recommended on the fol- Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during lowing pages.
Page 113 Overview of climate control systems Air-conditioning system control panel USA only Sets the temperature ( page 116) Defrosts the windshield ( page 117) Sets the air distribution ( page 116) Switches air-recirculation mode on/off ( page 119) Sets the airflow ( page 117) Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( page 115)
Page 114: Notes On Using The Air-Condition Ing System
Overview of climate control systems Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( page 115) Switches the rear window defroster on/off ( page 118) Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if Notes on using the air-conditioning there are unpleasant outside odors or when in system a tunnel.
Page 115 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control USA only Sets the temperature, left ( page 116) Sets climate control to automatic ( page 116) Defrosts the windshield ( page 117) Increases the airflow ( page 117) Sets the air distribution ( page 116) Display...
Page 116 Overview of climate control systems Canada only Sets the temperature, left ( page 116) Sets climate control to automatic ( page 116) Defrosts the windshield ( page 117) Increases the airflow ( page 117) Sets the air distribution ( page 116) Display Switches air-recirculation mode on/off ( page 119)
Page 117 Operating the climate control systems Dual-zone automatic climate control instructions. You will see the current settings of the various climate control functions. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- tion lock ( page 122). DYNAMIC SELECT button (except To activate: press the Ã...
Page 118: 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- ¿ button flashes function. three times or remains Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 119: Defrosting The Windshield
Operating the climate control systems You can also activate several air distribution Setting the airflow settings simultaneously. To do this, press Air-conditioning system multiple air distribution buttons. The air is then directed through various vents. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- Regardless of the air distribution setting, tion lock ( page 122).
Page 120: Defrosting The Windows
Operating the climate control systems The climate control system switches to the To activate: press the Ù button. following functions: The indicator lamp in the button lights up. To deactivate: press the Ù button. high airflow The indicator lamp goes out. The previously high temperature selected settings are restored.
Page 121: Operating The Climate Control Systems
Operating the climate control systems Activating/deactivating If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window defroster may switch off. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- tion lock ( page 122). Press the ¤ button. The indicator lamp in the ¤ button lights up or goes out.
Page 122: Air Vents
Air vents If you activate the residual heat function at Setting the air vents high temperatures, only the ventilation will be activated. The blower runs at medium speed. You cannot use the ventilation to cool the vehicle interior to a temperature lower than the outside temperature.
Page 123: Notes On Breaking-In A New Vehicle
Driving Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle Driving Important safety notes Important safety notes The sensor system of some driving and driving WARNING safety systems adjusts automatically while a Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the certain distance is being driven after the vehicle pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
Page 124: Key Positions
Driving Start/Stop button Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid high engine speeds and driving at full throttle until General notes the engine has reached its operating temper- Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with ature.
Page 125: Removing
Driving operates independently of the ECO start/stop You must also engage park position j. automatic engine switch-off function. Remove Start/Stop button : from ignition lock ;. Key positions with the Start/Stop button You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but- ton from the ignition lock when you leave the vehicle.
Page 126: Starting The Engine
Driving vehicle, even if you only leave it for a short time. WARNING Pay attention to the important safety notes. Flammable materials introduced through Depress the brake pedal and keep it environmental influence or by animals can depressed. ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or Press the Start/Stop button once parts of the engine that heat up.
Page 127: Pulling Away
Driving another transmission position when the engine vice or maintenance work. There is a risk of is running. injury. Upshifts take place at higher engine speeds Always secure the engine against uninten- after a cold start. This helps the catalytic con- tional starting before carrying out mainte- verter to reach its operating temperature nance or repair work.
Page 128: Automatic Engine Switch-Off
Driving Important safety notes the hood is closed. the driver's door is closed and the driver's WARNING seat belt is fastened. If the engine is switched off automatically and All of the vehicle's systems remain active when the engine is stopped automatically. you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted The HOLD function can also be activated if the automatically.
Page 129: Amg Performance Exhaust Sys Tem
Driving Deactivating or activating the ECO AMG Performance exhaust system start/stop function (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) You can choose between different AMG Per- formance exhaust system volumes using the position of the exhaust flap. Each time you start the engine with the Smart- Key or the Start/Stop button, the quietest set- ting is activated.
Page 130: Dynamic Select Button (All Vehicles Except Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or start. You cannot hear discharged. the starter motor. Jump-start the vehicle ( page 278).
Page 131: Dynamic Select Controller (Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)
DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) In addition, the current drive program settings are displayed briefly in the multimedia system display. In a few countries, the ECO start/stop func- tion is deactivated at the factory due to the available fuel grade. In this case, the ECO start/stop function is not available in any drive program, regardless of the display in the multimedia system display.
Page 132: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to its Automatic transmission original position. The current transmission posi- tion j, k, i or h is shown in the transmis- Important safety notes sion position display in the multifunction display page 130). WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed Transmission position and drive pro-...
Page 133: Engaging Reverse Gear
Automatic transmission At transmission fluid temperatures below Ò4 ‡ Additionally, children could set the vehicle in (Ò20†), you can only shift out of park position motion if, for example, they: j into another transmission position when the engine is running. release the parking brake.
Page 134: Engaging Drive Position
Automatic transmission Engaging drive position D Engaging park position P If the transmission is in position k or i: push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first point of resistance. If the transmission is in position j: depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first point of resistance.
Page 135: Accelerator Pedal Position
Automatic transmission Transmission positions Neutral Do not shift the transmission to i Park position while driving. The automatic trans- This prevents the vehicle from rolling mission could otherwise be dam- away when stopped. aged. Only shift the transmission to posi- No power is transmitted from the tion j when the vehicle is station- engine to the drive wheels.
Page 136: Drive Program
Automatic transmission Holding the vehicle stationary on uphill For further information on kickdown in manual drive program M ( page 138). gradients WARNING Rocking the vehicle free If the clutch overheats, the electronic man- Shifting back and forth between transmission agement system is automatically deactivated.
Page 137 Automatic transmission Drive program I (Individual) When you depress the brake pedal, gliding mode is deactivated, depending on pedal In drive program I the following properties of the pressure. drive program can be selected: When you activate cruise control or Distance the drive (engine and transmission manage- Pilot DISTRONIC, gliding mode is not availa- ment)
Page 138: Manual Shifting
Automatic transmission gliding mode is not available. Mercedes-AMG vehicles: to use manual shift- ing, you have two options: the ECO start/stop function is not available. temporary setting Drive program S+ (Sport Plus) permanent setting Drive program S+ is characterized by the fol- If you activate manual gearshifting, the multi- lowing: function display will show the current gear...
Page 139: Shift Recommendation
Automatic transmission Permanent setting (Mercedes-AMG All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- cles): if the maximum engine speed on the vehicles) currently engaged gear is reached and you continue to accelerate, the automatic trans- mission automatically shifts up in order to prevent engine damage. To shift down: pull steering wheel paddle shifter :.
Page 140: Refueling
Refueling During kickdown, you cannot shift gears using the steering wheel paddle shifters. If you apply full throttle, the automatic trans- mission shifts up to the next gear when the maximum engine speed is reached. This pre- vents the engine from overrevving. Mercedes-AMG vehicles: it is only possible to use kickdown in temporary manual drive pro- Before the engine speed reaches the red area,...
Page 141: Refueling
Refueling Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu- You must make sure that fuel does not come eling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing could build up again. and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray out vapors.
Page 142 Refueling Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi- remove it. cle. Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the inside of fuel filler flap =.
Page 143: Parking
Parking Parking Switching off the engine Important safety notes Important safety notes WARNING WARNING Flammable material such as leaves, grass or The automatic transmission switches to neu- twigs may ignite if they come into contact with tral position N when you switch off the engine. hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust The vehicle may roll away.
Page 144: Parking Brake
Parking the SmartKey from the ignition, the automatic The function of the electric parking brake is transmission shifts to j automatically. dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on- board voltage is low or there is a malfunction in With the Start/Stop button: if you then open the system, it may not be possible to apply the the driver's door or the front-passenger door, released parking brake.
Page 145: Emergency Braking
Parking Applying automatically If your seat belt is not fastened, the following conditions must be fulfilled to automatically The electric parking brake is automatically release the electric parking brake: applied when the transmission is in position j the driver's door is closed and: you are shifting from transmission position the engine is switched off or...
Page 146: Driving Tips
44 ft (approximately 14 m) per sec- manufacturer's specifications. Always have ond. work on the engine carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recom- Drive sensibly – save fuel mends that you use an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work...
Page 147 Driving tips The ECO display consists of three sections, with ECO display an inner and outer area. The sections corre- The ECO display shows you how economical spond to the following three categories: your driving style is. The ECO display assists you Acceleration (evaluation of the in achieving the most economical driving style for the selected settings and prevailing condi-...
Page 148: Important Safety Notes
This could cause damage to the drive train. Choice of route This type of damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty. Active electrical consumers These factors are not included in the ECO dis- Briefly depressing the accelerator pedal on play.
Page 149: Driving Tips
Brake fluid which has not been approved for The brake fluid level may be too low, if: Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which is not of an if the red brake warning lamp lights up in equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's the instrument cluster and operating safety.
Page 150: Driving On Flooded Roads
Driving tips Driving on wet roads Hydroplaning If water has accumulated to a certain depth on the road surface, there is a danger of hydro- planing occurring, even if: you drive at low speeds the tires have adequate tread depth For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in conditions in which hydroplaning may occur, you must drive in the following manner:...
Page 151: Driving Systems
Driving systems engine. This relieves the load on the brake sys- If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating tem and prevents the brakes from overheating running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area and wearing too quickly. around the vehicle are clear of snow. To When the engine is running, you can use the ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a cruise control lever to limit the speed to any...
Page 152: Deactivating
Driving systems Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards Deactivates cruise control you ?. Activates at the current speed/last stored Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. speed The first time cruise control is activated, it When you activate cruise control, the stored stores the current speed or regulates the speed is shown in the multifunction display for speed of the vehicle to the previously stored...
Page 153: Important Safety Notes
Driving systems not tamper with, alter, or use in any non- When you switch off the engine, the last approved way. speed stored is cleared. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC Canada only: This device complies with General notes...
Page 154: Cruise Control Lever
Driving systems there is interference by other radar sources Continue to drive carefully and be ready to there are strong radar reflections, for exam- brake, especially if Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ple, in parking garages warns you. If Distance Pilot DISTRONIC no longer detects a vehicle in front, it may unexpectedly accelerate WARNING to the speed stored.
Page 155 Driving systems To activate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC, the fol- do not know the stored speed, store the lowing conditions must be fulfilled: desired speed again. the engine must be started. It may take up to two minutes of driving before Distance Pilot Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards DISTRONIC is ready for use.
Page 156: Setting A Speed
Driving systems Setting a speed accelerates more gently. This setting is recom- mended in stop-and-start traffic. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment Changing lanes until the vehicle has accelerated or braked to the speed set. If when driving on multilane roads you wish to Press the cruise control lever up : for a change to the overtaking lane, Distance Pilot DISTRONIC supports you if:...
Page 157: Displays In The Instrument Cluster
Driving systems DISTRONIC is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is automatically deac- tivated if: you engage the electric parking brake or if the vehicle is automatically secured with the elec- tric parking brake ® ®...
Page 158: Distance Pilot Distronic
Driving systems Display when Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is Select the Assistance Graphic function using the on-board computer ( page 185). deactivated In the Assistance menu ( page 184) of the on- Tips for driving with Distance Pilot board computer, you can select the assistance display.
Page 159: Hold Function
Driving systems Activation conditions HOLD function You can activate the HOLD function if: General notes the vehicle is stationary The HOLD function can assist the driver in the the engine is running or if it has been auto- following situations: matically switched off by the ECO start/stop when pulling away, especially on steep slopes function...
Page 160: Start-Off Assist
Driving systems Use the DYNAMIC SELECT button to select After a time, the electric parking brake the S drive program ( page 128). secures the vehicle and relieves the service brake. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal fully. Take your foot off the brake, but keep the When the HOLD function is activated, the trans- accelerator pedal depressed.
Page 161: Adaptive Sport Suspension Sys Tem
Driving systems Conditions for activation The multifunction display shows the RACE START Canceled message. You can activate RACE START if: Take your foot off the brake, but keep the the doors, hood and the trunk lid are closed. accelerator pedal depressed. the engine is running and the transmission, The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceler- all-wheel drive clutch and the engine are at...
Page 162: Dynamic Body Control
Comfort drive program when driving This may damage the differential. Damage of fast on straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz of highway. Limited Warranty. All wheels must remain Press DYNAMIC SELECT button ( page 128) either on the ground or be fully raised.
Page 163: Parking Assist Parktronic
Driving systems Selecting Sport mode Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactiva- The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in ted at lower speeds. the Sport drive program ensures even better contact with the road. Select this drive program Range of the sensors when employing a sporty driving style, e.g.
Page 164: Warning Display
Driving systems Warning displays Range Segments on the left-hand side of the vehi- Segments on the right-hand side of the vehi- Segments showing operational readiness The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle. The warning display for the front area is located on Detection range of front sensors the dashboard above the center air vents.
Page 165 Driving systems becomes. When the minimum distance is If indicator lamp : is lit, Parking Assist reached, you hear a continuous warning tone. PARKTRONIC is deactivated. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automati- Deactivating or activating Parking cally activated when you turn the SmartKey to Assist PARKTRONIC position 2 in the ignition lock.
Page 166: Parking Pilot
Driving systems Snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking Parking Pilot space being measured inaccurately. General notes Pay attention to the warning messages of Parking Pilot PARKTRONIC during the parking Parking Pilot is an electronic parking aid with procedure ( page 162).
Page 167: Parking
Driving systems soon as the turn signal on the driver's side is WARNING activated. When parking on the driver's side, If there are objects above the detection range: this must remain activated until you confirm the use of Parking Pilot by pressing the a button Parking Pilot may steer in too early on the multifunction steering wheel.
Page 168: Exiting A Parking Space
Driving systems Let go of the multifunction steering wheel. behind it and the conditions of the location. It may be the case that Parking Pilot guides you Back up the vehicle, being ready to brake at all too far into a parking space, or not far enough times.
Page 169: Rear View Camera
Driving systems To exit a parking space using Parking Parking Pilot is canceled automatically when: Pilot: press the a button on the multi- the electric parking brake is engaged function steering wheel. transmission position j is selected Parking Pilot Active Accelerate parking using Parking Pilot is no longer pos- and Brake Observe Surroundings mes-...
Page 170 Driving systems Messages in the multimedia system dis- for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in play the maneuvering area while maneuvering and The rear view camera may show a distorted view parking in parking spaces.
Page 171 Driving systems "Reverse parking" function Backing up straight into a parking space without steering input Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear of the vehi- Vehicle center axle (marker assistance) Bumper White guide line without steering input –...
Page 172 Driving systems Reverse perpendicular parking with steer- ing input White guide line for current steering input Parking space marking Turn the steering wheel to the center position Parking space marking while the vehicle is stationary. Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors, for current steering wheel angle (dynamic) Drive past the parking space and bring the...
Page 173: Attention Assist
Driving systems Wide-angle function if you are predominantly driving slower than 37 mph (60 km/h) or faster than 125 mph (200 km/h) if the time has been set incorrectly in active driving situations, such as when you change lanes or change your speed ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you continue your journey and starts assessing your tiredness again if:...
Page 174: Blind Spot Assist
Driving systems Activating ATTENTION ASSIST Lane Tracking package Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on- General notes board computer ( page 185). The system determines the attention level of The Lane Tracking package consists of Blind the driver depending on the setting selected: Spot Assist ( page 172) and Lane Keeping Assist (...
Page 175: Collision Warning
Driving systems Any unauthorized modification to this device Warning display could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radar sensors The radar sensors for Blind Spot Assist are inte- grated into the rear bumper. Make sure that the bumpers are free from dirt, ice or slush. The sensors must not be covered, for example by cycle racks or overhanging loads.
Page 176: Lane Keeping Assist
Driving systems Switching on Blind Spot Assist WARNING Make sure that Blind Spot Assist is activated The Lane Keeping Assist warning does not in the on-board computer ( page 186). return the vehicle to the original lane. There is Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- a risk of an accident.
Page 177 Driving systems in green ( page 185). Lane Keeping Assist is ready for use. Standard is selected, no warning vibration occurs if: you have switched on the turn signal. In this event, the warnings are suppressed for a cer- tain period of time. a driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
Page 178: Important Safety Notes
Displays and operation The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the dis- Important safety notes plays and the controls in the vehicle interior can be adjusted using the brightness control knob. WARNING The brightness control knob is located on the If you operate information systems and com- bottom left of the instrument cluster page 33).
Page 179: Displays And Operation
Displays and operation There is a short delay before a change in outside A display message is shown if the coolant temperature appears in the multifunction dis- temperature is too high. play. If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡ (120 †), do not continue driving.
Page 180 Displays and operation Left control panel Calls up the menu and menu bar Press briefly: Scrolls in lists Selects a submenu or function In the Audio menu: selects the previous or next station, when the preset list or station list is active, or an audio track or video scene In the (telephone) menu: switches to the phone book and selects a name or telephone number...
Page 181 Menus and submenus Rejects or ends a call Exits the telephone book/redial memory Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial memory CRUISE Cruise control ( page 149) Multifunction display _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist page 102) è ECO start/stop function ( page 126) ë...
Page 182: Displaying The Range
Menus and submenus ECO display Trip menu The ECO display is not available in Mercedes- Standard display AMG vehicles. Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. Press the 9 or : button to select DISPLAY.
Page 183: Menus And Submenus
Menus and submenus Digital speedometer Navigation system menu Displaying navigation instructions In the Navi menu, the multifunction display shows navigation instructions. You can find further information on navigation in the separate multimedia system operating instructions. Switch on the multimedia system (see sepa- Press the = or ;...
Page 184: Audio Menu
Menus and submenus Other status indicators of the naviga- Change of direction without lane recom- tion system mendation Road into which the change of direction The navigation system displays additional infor- leads mation and the vehicle status. Distance to change of direction and visual Possible displays: distance display New Route...
Page 185: Operation
Menus and submenus Video DVD operation To select a preset list or station list: press and briefly hold the 9 or : button until the preset list or station list in the desired frequency range is shown. To select a station: briefly press 9 or :.
Page 186: Assistance Menu
Menus and submenus If there is more than one number for a ® Establish a Bluetooth connection to the mul- particular name: press the 6 or a timedia system; see the separate operating button to display the numbers. instructions. Press the 9 or : button to select the Press the = or ;...
Page 187: Activating/Deactivating
Menus and submenus Displaying the assistance graphic Start the engine. Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. Press 9 or : to select ESP. Press a to confirm. The current selection appears. To activate/deactivate: press the a but- ton again.
Page 188: Settings
Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to set Off, Calling up display messages in message Standard or Sensitive. memory ( page 191) Press the a button to save the setting. Restarting the tire pressure loss warning sys- When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the tem (Canada only) ( page 294)
Page 189: Additional Speedometer
Menus and submenus Distance Pilot DISTRONIC Press a to confirm. ASSYST PLUS service interval display Press the : or 9 button to select the Daytime Running Lights function. Switching the additional speedometer If the Daytime Running Lights function has on/off been switched on, the multifunction display shows the cone of light and the W symbol If the additional speedometer is switched on,...
Page 190: Factory Settings
Menus and submenus Comfort AMG menu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Warm-up Switching the fold-in mirrors when lock- ing feature on/off This function is only available in Canada. This function is only available when the vehicle is equipped with the electrical fold-in function. When you activate the Auto.
Page 191: Racetimer
Menus and submenus SETUP displays the following information and Press the = or ; button to select functions: Interm. Time. Press a to confirm. the digital speedometer The intermediate time appears for five sec- the gear indicator onds. the drive system setting the suspension mode Starting a new lap the transmission position...
Page 192: Display Messages
Display messages Deleting all laps Distance covered Maximum speed This function is shown if you have stored at least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER. Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the menu. Press the 9 button repeatedly until the overall evaluation appears.
Page 193: Message Memory
Display messages When the ignition is switched off, all display messages are deleted, apart from some high-priority display messages. Once the causes of the high-priority display messages have been rectified, the corresponding display messages are also deleted. When you stop and park the vehicle, please observe the notes on: HOLD function ( page 157) Parking (...
Page 194: Display Message
Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! ÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), the HOLD function and hill start assist are tempo- Currently Unavaila‐ rarily unavailable. ble See Operator's Active Brake Assist may have also failed.
Page 195 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ® , BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. Currently Unavaila‐ Active Brake Assist may have also failed. ble See Operator's In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps may light up in the Manual instrument cluster.
Page 196: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, BAS, ESP , the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction. ÷ Active Brake Assist may have also failed. A warning tone sounds.
Page 197 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp light 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 198 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.
Page 199: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually. Shift the transmission to position B.
Page 200: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Radar Sensors Dirty The radar sensor system is malfunctioning. See Operator's Man‐ Possible causes are: Dirt on sensors Heavy rain or snow When driving on inter-urban roads without traffic or infrastructure, e.g.
Page 201 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear left-hand or right-hand restraint system is malfunctioning. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Rear Left Malfunc‐ WARNING tion Service Required Rear The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered Right Malfunction unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
Page 202: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Air‐ The front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are deac- bag Disabled See tivated during the journey, although: 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 203 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Air‐ The front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are enabled bag Enabled See during the journey, even 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 204: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating correctly. Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. For further information about the Occupant Classification System, see page 48). 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 205: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand brake lamp is defective. Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Check Left Brake page 104). Lamp Check Right Brake Lamp Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is defective.
Page 206: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The front left-hand or front right-hand side marker lamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Check Front Left Sidemarker Lamp Check Front Right Sidemarker Lamp The rear left-hand or rear right-hand side marker lamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 207: 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 260).
Page 208: 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 a torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, pay- ing attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 209: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ç There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. æ The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking. Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
Page 210: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Currently Unavaila‐ Possible causes are: ble See Operator's The windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty. Manual Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog. There have been no lane markings for an extended period The lane markings are worn away, dark or covered up, e.g.
Page 211: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel while steering intervention was active. While steering intervention is active, make sure that the multifunc- tion steering wheel is not touched unintentionally. ® The vehicle has started to skid and ESP has intervened.
Page 212: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Distance Pilot Inop‐ Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is malfunctioning. Situation-dependent erative braking assistance may also have failed. A warning tone also sounds. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Distance Pilot Sus‐ You have depressed the accelerator pedal. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC pended is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
Page 213: 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 the tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped WARNING...
Page 214 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Tires USA only: The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. The wheel position appears 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 215: Vehicle
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions TirePress. Sen‐ USA only: sor(s) Missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several tires. The pressure of the affected tire does not appear in the multifunction display.
Page 216 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Transmission Not in The driver's door is open or not fully closed and the transmission is in P Risk of Vehicle position R, N or D. Rolling Away A warning tone also sounds. WARNING The vehicle may roll away.
Page 217: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Stop Vehicle Shift The automatic transmission has overheated. to P Leave Engine Drive on carefully. Running The automatic transmission is available again when the display message goes out. If the multifunction display still shows the display message: Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 218: Smartkey
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds. Close all the doors. Ð The power steering is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds. Power Steering Mal‐ WARNING function See Opera‐ tor's Manual You will need to use more force to steer.
Page 219 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Â The SmartKey needs to be replaced. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Obtain a New Key Â The SmartKey battery is discharged. Change the battery ( page 73). Replace Key Battery Â...
Page 220: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster General notes Some systems carry out a self-diagnosis when the ignition is switched on. Therefore, some indicator and warning lamps may light up or flash temporarily. This behavior is non-critical. These indicator and warning lamps only indicate a malfunction if they light up or flash after starting the engine or whilst driving.
Page 221: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affected.
Page 222: 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. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. Therefore, ®...
Page 223: 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 malfunctioning. Therefore, ABS, BAS, Active Brake Assist, ESP , the HOLD function and hill start assist, for example, are not available either.
Page 224: 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 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 225 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 and ESP OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running. ® , BAS, Active Brake Assist, the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction.
Page 226: Check Engine Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N F (USA only), ! (Canada only): the red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes or lights up and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake lights up.
Page 227: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp æ N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. In addition, the ; Check Engine warning lamp may light up. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
Page 228 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 defective.
Page 229: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain and stop-and-go traffic.
Page 230: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tires Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/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 231: Multimedia System
Function restrictions Navigation announcements are intended to General notes direct you while driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving. The multimedia system section in this Opera- Please always use this feature instead of con- tor's Manual describes the basic principles for sulting the map display for directions.
Page 232: Operating System
Operating system the media source or set the volume, the sound Operating system is automatically switched on. Overview Navigation announcements will be heard even if the sound is muted. General notes Functions Do not use the space in front of the display for storage.
Page 233: Operating System
Operating system Favorites button Navigation mode You can assign predefined functions using the Important safety notes g favorites button and call them up by press- ing the button ( page 231). WARNING If you operate information systems and com- munication equipment integrated in the vehi- Favorites cle when driving, you may be distracted from Calling up and exiting favorites...
Page 234 (only available in the USA) yourself with up to four intermediate destina- Prerequisite: your vehicle meets the access tions. conditions for carpool lanes. select destinations from Mercedes-Benz Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool Apps lanes option is activated. select geo-coordinates...
Page 235: Searching For A Mobile Phone
In the USA, you can get in touch with the If codes match: select on the multimedia Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center system. on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372). Confirm code on the mobile phone. Depend- In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus- ing on the mobile phone used, confirm the tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100.
Page 236 PBAP and MAP Bluetooth In the USA, you can get in touch with the profiles. The prompt to confirm may take up Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center to two minutes to be displayed (see the man- on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
Page 237: Inserting/Removing
Operating system Authorization using Secure Simple Pair- on. Further information on media mode (see the ing: Digital Operator's Manual). A code is displayed in the multimedia system The following external media sources can be and on the mobile phone. used: Confirm code on the mobile phone.
Page 238 Operating system Connecting USB devices Connect the USB device to the USB port. There are two USB ports in the stowage space under the armrest. Select the media source ( page 235).
Page 239: Loading Guidelines
Stowage areas tification plate on the B-pillar of the driver's Loading guidelines door. The trunk is the preferred place to carry WARNING objects. If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or Position heavy loads as far forwards as pos- not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip sible and as low down in the trunk as possible.
Page 240: Eyeglasses Compartment
Stowage areas Stowage compartments in the front Stowage compartment in the front center console Glove box To open: press the marking on cover :. To open: pull handle : and open glove box Depending on the vehicle equipment, there flap ;. may be an ashtray in the center console To close: fold glove box flap ;...
Page 241: Stowage Net
Stowage areas Stowage compartment under the armrest Parcel 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 237) and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces page 237).
Page 242: Cargo Compartment Enlargement
Stowage areas Fully insert the backrest head restraints if Cargo compartment enlargement necessary ( page 93). Important safety notes Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary. WARNING Pull left-hand or right-hand release handle ; of the seat backrest forward. If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat Corresponding seat backrest : is released.
Page 243: Cargo Tie Down Rings
Stowage areas Securing loads Observe the following notes on securing loads: Observe the loading guidelines ( page 237). Secure the load using the cargo tie-down rings. Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down rings evenly. Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip protection for light loads.
Page 244 Features Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only traveling, the container may be flung around use roof carriers that have been tested and and liquid may be spilled. The vehicle occu- approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This pants may come into contact with the liquid helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Page 245: Features
Features Cup holder in the front center console of the upper section of cup holder : faces forwards. Press the cup holder downwards until it engages on the right and left-hand sides. Cup holder in the rear seat armrest Do not sit on or support your body weight on the rear seat armrest when it is folded down, as you could otherwise damage it.
Page 246: Ashtray
Features Vehicles with a stowage compartment cover: press the lower section of cover :. The stowage compartment opens. To remove the insert: lift insert = up ; and out. To re-install the insert: press insert = into the holder until it engages. If you remove the ashtray insert, you can use the resulting compartment for stowage.
Page 247: General Notes
If you have questions about the activation, con- of the system. tact one of the following telephone hotlines: The indicator lamp in one or more of the fol- Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at lowing buttons continues to light up red after 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or the system self-diagnosis:...
Page 248: Emergency Call
Features Have the system checked at the nearest All important information on the emergency is Mercedes-Benz Service Center or contact the transmitted, for example: following service hotlines: current location of the vehicle (as determined Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at by the GPS system)
Page 249: Mb Info Call Button
To make a call: press Roadside assistance To end a call: press the ~ button on the call button :. multifunction steering wheel. This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Assistance Center. Press the corresponding multimedia system The indicator lamp in Roadside assistanc but- button for ending a phone call.
Page 250: Call Priority
You receive information about operating your Downloading destinations vehicle, about the nearest Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice Center and about other products and serv- Downloading destinations ices from Mercedes-Benz. You can find further information on the mbrace Downloading destinations gives you access to a system under "Owners Online"...
Page 251: Search & Send
Additionally, an mbrace service subscription order as the order in which they were sent. must be completed. If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles with "Search & Send" is a destination entry service. A mbrace and activated mbrace accounts: destination address found on Google Maps™...
Page 252 Vehicle remote closing If the anti-theft alarm system is activated for longer than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz The vehicle remote-closing feature can be used Customer Assistance Center is automatically when you have forgotten to lock the vehicle and notified.
Page 253: Downloading Routes
Features received by phone and move your vehicle to a in "Previous destinations". message on safe position. the multimedia system display. The message in the display disappears. The route is saved. The vehicle operating state check begins. To start route guidance: select Yes. During this procedure, you will see the Vehi‐...
Page 254: General Notes
Certain garage door drives are incompatible with the integrated garage door opener. If you have difficulty programing the integrated garage door opener, contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. Alternatively, you can call the following tele- phone assistance services:...
Page 255: Synchronizing The Rolling Code
Features To start program mode: press and hold one ming additional remote controls", before carry- ing out the following steps. of buttons ; to ? on the integrated garage door opener. Your vehicle must be within reach of the garage The garage door opener is now in program door or gate opener drive.
Page 256: Opening/Closing The Garage Door
Features When indicator lamp : flashes green: pro- button B on remote control A again before gramming was successful. The next step is to transmission ends. synchronize the rolling code. Align the antenna cable of the garage door Release button B of remote control A of the opener unit.
Page 257: Calling Up
Features Calibrating the compass Compass Calling up the compass Notes In order to calibrate the compass correctly, do the following: calibrate the compass in the open and not in the vicinity of steel structures or high-voltage transmission lines. switch off electrical consumers such as the climate control, windshield wipers or rear win- dow defroster.
Page 258: Floormats
Features South America Press safety catch knobs : onto retain- ers ;. To remove: pull the floormat off retainers ;. Remove the floormat. Floormats WARNING Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal. The operating and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardized.
Page 259: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Engine compartment remove jewelry and watches keep items of clothing and hair, for exam- Hood ple, away from moving parts Important safety notes WARNING WARNING The ignition system and the fuel injection sys- If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when tem work under high voltage.
Page 260: Checking The Oil Level
Engine compartment Closing the hood Raise the hood slightly and, at the same time, remove support strut ? from yellow retaining clip =. Swing support strut ? down and press it into bracket A until it engages. Lower the hood and let it fall from a height of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
Page 261: Engine Oil Adding
A list of the engine oils and oil filters that have been tested and approved in accordance with Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The following cause engine failure or damage...
Page 262: Windshield Washer System
Engine compartment If necessary, add coolant that has been tested Checking and adding other service and approved by Mercedes-Benz. products Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far as Checking coolant level it will go. For further information on coolant, see WARNING page 318).
Page 263: Assyst Plus
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 264: Care
Driving abroad Braking efficiency is reduced after washing the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is also available in other countries. You can obtain After the vehicle has been washed, brake further information from any authorized carefully while paying attention to the traffic Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 265: Care
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint surface, use the paint care products recommen- Do not aim directly at any of the following: ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the Tires case approximately every three to five months, Door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
Page 266: Matte Finish
Do Use only insect remover and car shampoo from not touch the insides of the windows with the range of approved Mercedes-Benz care hard objects, e.g. an ice scraper or ring. There products.
Page 267: Exterior Lights
Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior lights with a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths. Cleaning the mirror turn signals Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable...
Page 268: Display
This maintains the high-quality look of Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product the surfaces. tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth. Heavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod- ucts recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 269: Gear Or Selector Lever
Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use instructions: leather care agents that have been recom- Clean genuine leather covers carefully with mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. a damp cloth and then wipe the covers down with a dry cloth. Cleaning genuine wood and trim ele-...
Page 270: 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 271: Where Will I Find
Where will I find...? Information on reflective safety jackets Where will I find...? Reflective safety jacket Removing/replacing the reflective safety jacket Maximum number of washes Maximum wash temperature Do not bleach Do not iron Do not use a laundry dryer The reflective safety jackets are located in front Do not dry-clean door stowage compartments :.
Page 272: Where Will I Find
Where will I find...? Warning triangle First-aid kit Removing/replacing the warning trian- Open the trunk lid. Remove first-aid kit :. Check the expiration date on the first-aid kit at To remove: open the trunk lid. least once a year. Replace the contents if nec- Press warning triangle holder : in the direc- essary, and replace missing items.
Page 273: Flat Tire
Flat tire Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit winter tires. A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from a qualified specialist workshop. Information on changing and mounting wheels page 307). Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and level ground, as far away as possible from traffic.
Page 274: Tirefit Kit
Flat tire system (Canada only) or tire pressure monitor ing, accelerating quickly and when braking. (USA only). There is a risk of an accident. If a pressure loss warning message appears Do not exceed the stated maximum speed. in the multifunction display: Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers, observe the instructions in the display mes- and driving over obstacles (curbs, potholes,...
Page 275 Flat tire Using the TIREFIT kit inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tire sealant away from children. There is a risk of injury. If you come into contact with the tire sealant, observe the following: Rinse off the tire sealant from your skin immediately with water.
Page 276: Tire Pressure Not Reached
Flat tire Tire pressure not reached If a tire pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has not been attained after ten minutes: Switch off the tire inflation compressor. Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the faulty tire. Note that tire sealant may escape when you unscrew the filler hose.
Page 277 Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified specialist workshop. USA only: In cases such as the one men- tioned above, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). To remove the tire sealant bottle from the tire...
Page 278: Battery (Vehicle)
Battery (vehicle) Always make sure that neither you nor the bat- Battery (vehicle) tery is electrostatically charged. A build-up of electrostatic charge can be caused, for exam- Important safety notes ple: Special tools and expert knowledge are required by wearing clothing made from synthetic when working on the battery, e.g.
Page 279: Battery (Vehicle)
The battery and the cover of the positive ter- charge the battery with a charger recommended minal clamp must be installed securely during by Mercedes-Benz. Contact a qualified special- operation. 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 280: Jump-Starting
Keep children away from batter- adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested ies. Wash away battery acid immediately with and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as plenty of clean water and seek medical atten- an accessory. It permits the charging of the bat- tery in its installed position.
Page 281 Jump-starting WARNING During charging and jump-starting, explosive gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion. Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient ven- tilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery. WARNING During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas.
Page 282 Jump-starting Make sure that: The jumper cables are not damaged. Non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jumper cables are connected to the battery. The jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts that can move when the engine is running, such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
Page 283: Towing And Tow-Starting
Towing and tow-starting Jumper cables and further information regarding jump-starting can be obtained at any qualified specialist workshop. the vehicle brakes automatically in certain Towing and tow-starting situations. Important safety notes To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate these systems in the following or similar sit- WARNING uations: Functions relevant to safety are restricted or...
Page 284: Installing The Towing Eye
Towing and tow-starting As a rule, you should have the vehicle trans- Remove the towing eye from the stowage ported. space. Towing the vehicle with a tow rope or tow bar. The towing eye is located with the vehicle tool kit under the cargo compartment floor Only tow the vehicle in exceptional cases.
Page 285: Transporting The Vehicle
Towing and tow-starting When the vehicle is stationary, depress the resetting the combination switch, the hazard brake pedal and keep it depressed. warning lamp starts flashing again. Shift the automatic transmission to position Transporting the vehicle Release the brake pedal. Release the electric parking brake.
Page 286: Fuses
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the trailer. cause traced and rectified at a qualified special- ist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Tow-starting (emergency engine starting) Before changing a fuse...
Page 287: Ment
Fuses Fuse box in the engine compartment WARNING When the hood is open and the windshield wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury. Always switch off the windshield wipers and the ignition before opening the hood.
Page 288 Fuses Remove cover = forwards. Fuse allocation chart ? is located on the lower right-hand side of cover =. To close: insert cover = on the left-hand side of the fuse box into the retainer. Cover = engages in the retainers. Fold down cover = until clamps ;...
Page 289: Operation
Regular checking of wheels and tires Accessories that are not approved for your vehi- WARNING cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pres- rectly can impair the operating safety. sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of Before purchasing and using non-approved your vehicle.
Page 290: Service Life
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not use any Marking : shows where bar indicator ; for other valve caps or systems, e.g. tire pressure tread wear is integrated into the tire tread.
Page 291: Winter Operation
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for Do not drive with tires which have too little this type of damage. tread depth, as this significantly reduces the WARNING traction on wet roads (hydroplaning).
Page 292: Tire Pressure
There is a risk of an accident. Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding Follow recommended tire inflation pressures standard of quality. For more information, please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 293: Tire Pressure
Tire pressure mation placard and tire pressure table on the vehicle. General notes The recommended tire pressures for the tires mounted at the factory can be found on the labels described here. Operation with an emergency spare wheel: information on operation with an emergency spare wheel can be found in the general notes in the "Emergency spare wheel"...
Page 294: Notes
Only screw the standard valve cap or other There is a risk of an accident. valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto the tire valve. Avoid tire pressures that are too low in all the tires, including the spare wheel.
Page 295: Maximum
Tire pressure wear excessively and/or unevenly Checking the tire pressures have an adverse effect on fuel consumption Important safety notes Overinflated tires Observe the notes on tire pressure page 290). WARNING Information on air pressure for the tires on your Tires with excessively high pressure can burst vehicle can be found: because they are damaged more easily by...
Page 296: Important Safety Notes
Tire pressure 'OK' to Restart message in the multifunction tire pressure. If an incorrect tire pressure is display in the Serv. menu. Information on the set, these incorrect values will be monitored. message display can be found in the "Restarting Also observe the notes in the section on tire the tire pressure loss warning"...
Page 297: Important Safety Notes
Tire pressure shown in the Serv. menu of the multifunction trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres- display, see illustration (example). sure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
Page 298: Checking The Tire Pressure Elec Tronically
Tire pressure The tire pressure monitor has a yellow warning If the vehicle was parked for longer than lamp in the instrument cluster for indicating 20 minutes, the Tire pressure will be pressure loss or a malfunction. Whether the displayed after driving a few minutes warning lamp flashes or lights up indicates message is shown.
Page 299: Pressure Monitor
Tire pressure Restarting the tire pressure monitor Radio type approval for the tire pres- sure monitor When you restart the tire pressure monitor, all existing warning messages are deleted and the Country Radio type approval number warning lamps go out. The monitor uses the cur- rently set tire pressures as the reference values FCC ID: MRXMW2433A for monitoring.
Page 300 Loading the vehicle Loading the vehicle Country Radio type approval number ne doit pas produire de brouil- Instruction labels for tires and loads lage, et (2) L'autisatuer de l'ap- pareil doit accepter tout brouil- WARNING lage radioelectrique subi, meme Overloaded tires can overheat, causing a si le brouillage est susceptible blowout.
Page 301: Loading The Vehicle
Loading the vehicle Maximum number of seats : indicates the Maximum permissible gross vehicle maximum number of occupants allowed to weight rating travel in the vehicle. This information can be found on the Tire and Loading Information plac- ard. The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustration are examples.
Page 302: Vehicle Identification Plate
Loading the vehicle 1500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard ( page 298). The greater the combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load. Step 1 Example 1 Example 2...
Page 303: All About Wheels And Tires
You should pay special attention to road condi- maximum section width. tions when temperatures are around freezing point. Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum tread depth of ã in (4 mm) on all four winter tires.
Page 304: Labeling (Overview)
All about wheels and tires Observe the legally required minimum tire tread Tire labeling depth ( page 288). Winter tires can reduce the braking distance on snow-covered surfaces in Overview comparison with summer tires. The braking dis- tance is still much further than on surfaces that are not icy or covered with snow.
Page 305 All about wheels and tires description, depending on the manufacturer tire load rating and speed rating required for (e.g. 245/40 ZR 18). your vehicle. Rim diameter: rim diameter ? is the diameter of the bead seat, not the diameter of the rim flange.
Page 306: Load Index
All about wheels and tires the size description, depending on the man- Make sure that your tires have the required ufacturer (e.g. 245/40 ZR18). speed rating, e.g. when buying new tires. The required speed rating for your vehicle can be The service specification is made up of load- found in the "Tires"...
Page 307: Characteristics
All about wheels and tires Maximum tire load : is the maximum permis- Date of manufacture: date of manufacture A sible weight for which the tire is approved. provides information about the age of a tire. The first and second positions represent the week of Do not overload the tires by exceeding the manufacture, starting with "01"...
Page 308: Maximum Tire Load
All about wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) A uniform standard to grade the quality of tires The GVWR is the maximum permissible gross with regards to tread quality, tire traction and weight of a fully loaded vehicle (the weight of the temperature characteristics.
Page 309: Changing A Wheel
Changing a wheel PSI (pounds per square inch) Load bearing index A standard unit of measure for tire pressure. The load bearing index (also load index) is a code that contains the maximum load bearing capa- Aspect ratio city of a tire. Relationship between tire height and tire width Traction in percent.
Page 310: Preparing The Vehicle
Changing a wheel Tire-mounting tools should not be used near Mounting a wheel the valve. This could damage the electronic components. Preparing the vehicle Only have tires changed at a qualified spe- Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and cialist workshop. level ground.
Page 311: Raising 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 312: Mounting A New Wheel
Changing a wheel Using lug wrench :, loosen the bolts on the Take ratchet wrench A out of the vehicle tool wheel you wish to change by about one full kit and place it on the hexagon nut of jack ? turn.
Page 313: Lowering The Vehicle
For safety rea- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold the wheel securely against the wheel hub while screwing in the first wheel bolt.
Page 314: Wheel And Tire Combinations
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always equip mends that you only use tires and wheels the vehicle: which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehicle. with tires of the same size on a given axle (left and right)
Page 315: Information Regarding Technical Data
Be sure to observe the manufacturer's Sup- plement when installing. Deviations with respect to frequency bands, maximum transmission outputs or antenna positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 316: Identification Plates
Identification plates The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the Identification plates base of the antenna must not exceed the fol- lowing values: Vehicle identification plate with vehi- cle identification number (VIN) Frequency band Maximum transmission output Short wave 100 W 3 - 54 MHz 4 m waveband 30 W...
Page 317 Only use products recommended by Mercedes- Benz. Damage which is caused by the use of products which have not been recommended is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures. Products approved by Mercedes-Benz are listed in this Operator's Manual in the appropriate section.
Page 318: Grade (Gasoline)
Service products and filling capacities Tank capacity Other identifications, for example: 0 W-30 Model Total capa- 5 W-30 city 5 W-40 CLA 250 13.2 US gal (50.0 l) All other models Fuel 14.8 US gal (56.0 l) Important safety notes Model...
Page 319: Service Products And Filling Capacities
For further information, consult a qualified specialist workshop or visit http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). CLA 250, CLA 250 Sport, CLA 250 4MATIC, CLA 250 Sport 4MATIC: as a temporary meas- Do not use engine oil or an oil filter with ure, if the recommended fuel is not available,...
Page 320: Notes
Do not use any additives in the engine oil. Further information on coolants can be found This could damage the engine. in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser- vice Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Brake fluid Or contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 321: Refrigerant
-49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat will not be Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water. dissipated as effectively At temperatures below freezing: Mercedes-Benz recommends a coolant or cor- rosion inhibitor/antifreeze concentrate in Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of accordance with water and washer fluid, e.g.
Page 322: Vehicle Data
Vehicle data Refrigerant instruction label Vehicle data General notes Please note that for the specified vehicle data: The heights specified may vary as a result of: Tires Load Condition of the suspension Optional equipment Optional equipment reduces the maximum payload. Example: refrigerant instruction label Warning symbol Dimensions and weights...
Page 323 Vehicle data Model Vehicle length Mercedes‑AMG vehi- 184.7 in (4691 mm) cles All other models 182.7 in (4640 mm) Model Vehicle height Mercedes‑AMG vehi- 55.7 in (1416 mm) cles All other models 56.5 in (1436 mm) Model Maximum roof load Mercedes‑AMG vehi- 220.5 lb (100 kg) cles...

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