Page 1 S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual É2175848502lËÍ 2175848502 Order no. P217 0013 13 Part no. 217 584 85 02 Edition A 2017...
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Page 3 Design Equipment Technical features Please note that the Mercedes-Benz Guides App The equipment in your vehicle may therefore may not yet be available in your country. differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Replacing bulbs ........108 Windshield wipers ........ 108 Introduction ......... 25 Protecting the environment ....25 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ....25 Climate control ......... 111 Operator's Manual ......... 26 Overview of climate control systems ... 111 Service and vehicle operation ....26 Operating the climate control sys- Operating safety ........
Page 5 Contents ASSYST PLUS ........278 Care ............. 280 Breakdown assistance ..... 288 Where will I find...? ......288 Flat tire ..........288 Battery (vehicle) ........292 Jump-starting ........295 Towing and tow-starting ...... 298 Fuses ........... 301 Wheels and tires ....... 303 Important safety notes ......
Page 6 Index Important safety notes ....163 1, 2, 3 ... Parking .......... 165 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ADAPTIVE BRAKE ......... 68 see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- Adaptive Brake Assist tion System) Function/notes ........ 66 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..159 drive) ..........
Page 7: Index
ATTENTION ASSIST AUX (audio) Activating/deactivating ....199 Notes/socket ........ 252 Display message ......219 Function/notes ......175 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop Back button ........243 Authorized workshop Backup lamp see Qualified specialist workshop Display message ......215 AUTO lights BAS (Brake Assist System) ....
Page 8 Index Battery (vehicle) Brightness control (instrument Charging ........294 cluster lighting) ........35 Display message ......217 Buttons on the steering wheel ..187 Important safety notes ....292 Jump starting ......... 295 Belt California see Seat belts Important notice for retail cus- Blind Spot Assist tomers and lessees ......
Page 9 Index Perfume atomizer (multimedia see also Digital Operator's Man- system) .......... 247 ual ..........242 Problem with the rear window CD player (on-board computer) ..194 defroster ........116 Center console Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ......113 Overview .......... 37 Refrigerant ........
Page 10 Index Coolant (engine) Switching on/off (on-board com- Checking the level ......277 puter) ..........201 Display message ......216 Declarations of conformity ....28 Filling capacity ....... 334 Diagnostics connection ...... 29 Important safety notes ....333 Digital Operator's Manual Temperature gauge ......
Page 11 DISTRONIC PLUS ......152 see Doors Driving abroad Downhill gradient ......142 Drinking and driving ....... 141 Mercedes-Benz Service ....280 Driving in winter ......144 Driving Assistance package ..... 180 Driving on flooded roads ....144 Driving on flooded roads ....144 Driving on wet roads ......
Page 12 Index EASY-ENTRY system ......95 Switching off ........138 EASY-EXIT feature Tow-starting (vehicle) ..... 300 Engine electronics Crash-responsive ......100 Problem (malfunction) ....127 Function/notes ........ 99 Engine oil EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) Adding ........... 276 Additives ........333 Display message ......
Page 13 Index Fuses Folding in/out (automatically) ..101 Folding in/out (electrically) ... 101 Allocation chart ......301 Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 101 Before changing ......301 Setting ........... 101 Dashboard fuse box ....... 301 Storing settings (memory func- Fuse box in the engine compart- tion) ..........
Page 14 Index Indicators Displays and operating ....189 Function/notes ......188 see Turn signals Important safety notes ....188 Insect protection on the radiator ..274 Selecting displays ......200 Instrument cluster Setting the position ....... 200 Overview .......... 34 Storing settings (memory func- Warning and indicator lamps ...
Page 15 Switching on/off ......105 Lumbar support Seats, steering wheel, exterior mirrors ........... 102 Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup- Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive port ..........95 360°camera ........171 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..62 Active Blind Spot Assist ....180 M+S tires ..........305 Active Lane Keeping Assist ....
Page 16 Index Crosswind Assist (vehicles with Raising the vehicle ......323 MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ....156 Removing a wheel ......325 Crosswind Assist (vehicles with- Securing the vehicle against roll- out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ... 68 ing away ........322 DISTRONIC PLUS ......147 DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Operation ........
Page 17 Index Automatic measures after an acci- Trip menu ........190 dent ..........57 Video DVD operation ..... 195 Operating safety Children in the vehicle ..... 57 Important safety notes ....41 Declaration of conformity ....28 Introduction to the restraint sys- Important safety notes ....
Page 18 Range of the sensors ..... 161 Warning display ......162 PASSENGER AIR BAG QR code Display message ......213 Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Indicator lamps ........ 42 Rescue card ........30 Problem (malfunction) ....213 Qualified specialist workshop ... 29...
Page 19 Index Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys- tem) Safety Important safety notes ....334 Children in the vehicle ..... 57 Refueling see Occupant safety Fuel gauge ........34 see Operating safety Important safety notes ....135 Safety system see Fuel see Driving safety systems Remote control SD card Garage door opener .......
Page 20 Index Side windows Seat backrest display message ..229 Seat heating ........96 Cleaning ......... 283 Seat heating problem ...... 97 Convenience closing feature .... 87 Seat ventilation ........ 96 Convenience opening feature ..86 Storing settings (memory func- Important safety information ... 85 tion) ..........
Page 21 Index Digital ..........191 Center console in rear compart- In the Instrument cluster ....34 ment ..........255 Segments ........186 Cup holders ........257 Selecting the display unit ....201 Door ..........255 Standing lamps Eyeglasses compartment ....254 Display message ......
Page 22 Index Tires Connecting a mobile phone (gen- eral information) ......250 Aspect ratio (definition) ....320 Display message ......230 Average weight of the vehicle Introduction ........195 occupants (definition) ....319 Menu (on-board computer) .... 195 Bar (definition) ....... 319 Number from the phone book ..
Page 23 Index Sidewall (definition) ....... 321 Important safety notes ....298 Towing away Snow chains ........305 Speed rating (definition) ....320 Important safety guidelines ... 298 Storing ........... 322 Installing the towing eye ....299 Structure and characteristics Notes for 4MATIC vehicles .... 300 (definition) ........
Page 24 Index Opening/closing ......80 Transporting ........300 Trunk load (maximum) ...... 335 Unlocking (in an emergency) ... 79 Turn signals Unlocking (SmartKey) ...... 72 Vehicle data ........335 Display message ......215 Vehicle dimensions ......335 Switching on/off ......105 Two-way radio Vehicle emergency locking ....
Page 25 Index Weather display (COMAND) Wiper blades see also Digital Operator's Man- Cleaning ......... 283 ual ..........242 Important safety notes ....109 Wheel and tire combinations Replacing ........109 Wooden trim (cleaning instruc- Tires ..........326 Wheel bolt tightening torque ... 326 tions) ..........
Page 26: 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 243).
Page 27: Protecting The Environment
Mercedes-Benz. This braking. could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant...
Page 28: 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 29: Service And Vehicle Operation
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 30: 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, speed bumps or a pothole in the road If you do not have the prescribed service/ a heavy object strikes the underbody or...
Page 31: Operating Safety
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 32: 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 33: Data Stored In The Vehicle
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 34: Information On Copyright
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...
Page 35: Cockpit
Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel paddle shift- Ignition lock Start/Stop button Combination switch Adjusts the steering wheel Steering wheel heating Horn Cruise control lever Instrument cluster Electric parking brake DIRECT SELECT lever Diagnostics connection Overhead control panel Opens the hood Control panel for: Ü...
Page 36: Instrument Cluster
Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page · Distance warning Speedometer ! Electric parking brake Warning and indicator lamps: (yellow) ! ABS Electric parking brake (red) ® å ESP F USA only ® ÷ ESP ! Canada only ü Seat belt ;...
Page 37: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Instrument cluster with mul- ò tifunction display Opens the menu list Sets the brightness of the Selects a menu or submenu instrument cluster and the or scrolls through lists multimedia system display Multimedia system display Confirms a selection DVD changer or single DVD...
Page 38 Multifunction steering wheel Additional information can be found: on the multimedia system in the Digital Operator's Manual on the DVD changer or single DVD drive in the Digital Operator's Manual on the Voice Control System in the sepa- rate operating instructions...
Page 39: Center Console
Center console Center console Function Page Function Page Ü Switches the multime- % Back button dia system on/off T Seat adjustment but- Adjusts the volume è ECO start/stop func- Ø Navigation button (see tion Digital Operator's Manual) Touchpad $ Radio button (see Digi- tal Operator's Manual) Telephone keypad (see the separate operating instruc-...
Page 40: Overhead Control Panel
Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page p Switches the left-hand µ Operates MAGIC SKY reading lamp on/off CONTROL Vehicles without MAGIC SKY | Switches the automatic CONTROL: interior lighting control 3 Operates the roller sun- on/off blind for the panorama roof G SOS button Buttons for the garage door...
Page 41: Door Control Panel
Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page s Seat ventilation W Opens/closes the right side window c Seat heating W Opens/closes the rear Ò AIRSCARF right side window w Adjusts the front- p Opens/closes the passenger seat from the driv- trunk lid er's seat W Opens/closes the rear...
Page 42: Rear Seats
Rear seats Rear seats Function Page Function Page Stowage box in the seat Cup holder backrest Stowage compartment in the Coolbox center console Stowage compartment in the Socket rear seat armrest...
Page 43: Panic Alarm
The components of the restraint system work in Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only: conjunction with each other. They can only deploy their protective function if, at all times, all for further information contact our Customer...
Page 44: Seat Belts
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 45 Mercedes-Benz vehi- WARNING cle. The child restraint system must be appro- If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot priate to the age, weight and size of the child perform its intended protective function.
Page 46: Fastening
Seat belts are only intended to secure and restrain vehicle occupants. Always observe the Only use seat belts that have been approved for "Loading guidelines" for securing objects, lug- your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. gage or loads ( page 253). Proper use of the seat belts...
Page 47: Releasing
Occupant safety you release the seat backrest and fold it for- Always make sure that the seat-belt extender wards is retracted during a journey. the front-passenger seat remains unoccupied If you then press seat-belt extender but- If the seat-belt extender does not retract auto- ton ?, seat-belt extender = will not extend.
Page 48: Important Safety Notes
Occupant safety Press the release button in the belt buckle, driver or front passenger have fastened their hold the belt tongue firmly and guide the belt seat belts. back. If the driver or front passenger unfasten their seat belts during the journey, the seat belt warn- ing is activated again.
Page 49 Occupant safety the head restraint must support the head at no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers, hang on about eye level. the grab handles or coat hooks. Move the driver's and front-passenger seats no accessories, such as cup holders, are as far back as possible.
Page 50: Knee Bag
Front-passenger front air bag ; been approved for the respective seat by deploys in front of and above the glove box. Mercedes-Benz. When deployed, the front air bags offer addi- tional head and thorax protection for the occu- pants in the front seats.
Page 51: Window Curtain Air Bag
Occupant safety Prerequisite of whether the front-passenger seat is occupied or not. To be classified correctly, the front passenger must sit: Window curtain air bags with the seat belt fastened correctly in an almost upright position with their back against the seat backrest with their feet resting on the floor, if possible If the front passenger does not observe these conditions, OCS may produce a false classifica-...
Page 52 Occupant safety disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of an accident and cannot perform its intended protective function. A person in the front- passenger seat could then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe- cially if the person is sitting too close to the dashboard.
Page 53 If OCS determines that: workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that the front-passenger seat is unoccupied, the you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp for this purpose. lights up after the system self-test and If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or the remains lit.
Page 54: System Self-Test
Occupant safety System self-test If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit when it should not, the front- DANGER passenger seat may not be used. Do not If both the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and install a child restraint system on the front- PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps do passenger seat.
Page 55 Occupant safety Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" ( page 52). Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The PASSENGER AIR The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is incor- BAG OFF indicator lamp rect.
Page 56 Occupant safety Method of operation tection in an accident. There is an increased risk of injury. During the first stage of a collision, the restraint system control unit evaluates important physi- Have the vehicle towed to a qualified special- cal data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel- ist workshop in order to have a deployed air eration, such as: bag replaced.
Page 57 Occupant safety acceleration which occurs at various points in Emergency Tensioning Devices, if the system the vehicle. This process is pre-emptive in determines that deployment can offer addi- nature. Deployment should take place in good tional protection in this situation time at the start of the collision.
Page 58 Occupant safety Function ® uations, PRE-SAFE PLUS takes pre-emptive measures to protect the vehicle occupants. ® PRE-SAFE intervenes: in emergency braking situations, e.g. when Important safety notes BAS is activated ® The intervention of PRE-SAFE PLUS cannot in critical driving situations, e.g. when physi- prevent an imminent collision.
Page 59: Children In The Vehicle
For this reason, system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child are generally better protected there.
Page 60: Child Restraint System
The special seat belt retrac- correct child restraint system from any author- tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a ized Mercedes-Benz Center. portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot WARNING be immediately refastened. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Page 61: Anchors
Children in the vehicle Replace child restraint systems which have systems with which the child is also secured been damaged or subjected to a load in an with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the accident as soon as possible. Have the secur- child restraint system with the Top Tether ing systems on the child restraint system belt, if available.
Page 62: On The Front-Passenger Seat
Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install the child restraint system on a rear seat. If it is absolutely necessary to install a child...
Page 63: Pets In The Vehicle
Driving safety systems Forward-facing child restraint system Driving safety systems If you secure a child in a forward-facing child Overview of driving safety systems restraint system on the front-passenger seat, always move the front-passenger seat as far In this section, you will find information about back as possible.
Page 64: Bas (Brake Assist System)
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) BAS (Brake Assist System) General information General information ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that BAS operates in emergency braking situations. the wheels do not lock when you brake. This If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS allows you to continue steering the vehicle when automatically boosts the braking force, thus braking.
Page 65 Driving safety systems With the help of a sensor system and a camera As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all system, BAS PLUS can detect obstacles: critical situations. There is a risk of an acci- that are in the path of your vehicle for an dent.
Page 66: Plus
Driving safety systems Function COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS To avoid a collision, BAS PLUS calculates the brake force necessary if: General information you approach an obstacle, and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS consists BAS PLUS has detected a risk of collision of a distance warning function with an autono- When driving at a speed mous braking function and Adaptive Brake...
Page 67: Distance Warning Function
Driving safety systems You can activate or deactivate COLLISION PRE- WARNING VENTION ASSIST PLUS in the on-board com- The distance warning function cannot always puter ( page 198). When deactivated, the dis- clearly identify objects and complex traffic tance warning function and the autonomous situations.
Page 68: Adaptive Brake Assist
Driving safety systems Adaptive Brake Assist There is a risk of an accident. Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- General information uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- intervention in a non-critical driving situation. tion ( page 61).
Page 69: Characteristics
Driving safety systems ECO start/stop function ® ETS traction control is part of ESP . On vehicles ® with 4MATIC, 4ETS is part of ESP The ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automatically when the vehicle stops Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi- vidually if they spin.
Page 70: Adaptive Brake
Driving safety systems ® activated: EBD (electronic brake force distribu- tion) ® The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the instru- ment cluster goes out. General information ® Characteristics when ESP is deactivated EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure ®...
Page 71: Important Safety Notes
Driving safety systems ® For PRE-SAFE Brake to assist you when driving, WARNING the radar sensor system and the camera system ® PRE-SAFE Brake cannot always clearly iden- must be switched on and be operational. tify people, especially if they are moving. In With the help of the radar sensor system and the ®...
Page 72: Steer Control
Driving safety systems darkness If there is an increased risk of a collision, preventive passenger protection measures or if: ® (PRE-SAFE ) are triggered ( page 55). pedestrians move quickly, e.g. into the path of the vehicle If the risk of collision with the vehicle in front remains and you do not brake, take evasive the camera system no longer recognizes a pedestrian as a person due to special cloth-...
Page 73: Protection Against Theft
The alarm is stopped. (yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys- tem is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Press the Start/Stop button on the dash- 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or board. The SmartKey must be inside the vehi- 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Page 74: Smartkey
SmartKey Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function: do SmartKey not keep the SmartKey on the parcel shelf or in Important safety notes the trunk. Otherwise, the SmartKey may not be detected, e.g. when starting the engine using WARNING the Start/Stop button. A brief radio connection between the vehicle If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, and the SmartKey determines whether a valid...
Page 75: Smartkey
SmartKey multimedia system; see the Digital Operator's Manual. You will receive visual and acoustic locking con- firmation if all components were able to be locked. When the locator lighting is activated via the multimedia system, it lights up when it is dark after the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey;...
Page 76: Start Function
SmartKey KEYLESS-GO start function Mechanical key General notes General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by If the vehicle can no longer be locked or any of the vehicle occupants if there is a Smart- unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, Key in the vehicle ( page 123).
Page 77: Important Safety Notes
National guide- lines must be observed during disposal. In Cal- ifornia, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist work- shop. Press mechanical key ; into the SmartKey opening in the direction of the arrow until bat- tery compartment cover : opens.
Page 78: Loss
SmartKey Insert the front tabs of battery compartment cover : into the housing first and then press to close it. Insert mechanical key ; into the SmartKey page 74). Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle. Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery = falls out.
Page 79 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: Lock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key ( page 79).
Page 80: 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. Pull door handle ;. Additionally, children could set the vehicle in If the door is locked, locking knob : pops up.
Page 81: Doors
Doors If a locked door is opened from the inside, the Power closing previous unlock status of the vehicle will be Power closing pulls the doors and trunk lid into taken into consideration if: their locks automatically even if they are only the vehicle was locked using the locking but- partly closed.
Page 82: Trunk
Trunk The trunk lid swings upwards when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid. You can limit the opening angle of the trunk lid in the multimedia system; see the Digital Opera- tor's Manual. The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be found in the "Vehicle data"...
Page 83: Trunk
Trunk Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: press the closing or locking button on the It is also possible to stop the closing process by trunk lid. performing a kicking movement under the rear Press the top of the star on the trunk lid. bumper.
Page 84 Trunk 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 85: Opening/Closing (Automatically From Inside)
Trunk Always ensure that you only make the kicking Repeat the leg movement more quickly if this movement within the detection range of sen- occurs. sors :. To stop the opening or closing procedure, you Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the have the following options: rear area while doing so.
Page 86: Trunk
Trunk WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of poisoning.
Page 87: Side Windows
Side windows Unlocking Emergency release button : flashes: for 30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened for 60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed Side windows Important safety notes WARNING While opening the side windows, body parts could become trapped between the side win- dow and the door frame as the side window Push in the top of star : on the trunk lid.
Page 88: Convenience Opening Feature
Side windows To fully close the front side windows: pull WARNING the button beyond the point of resistance and The reversing feature does not react: release it. Automatic operation is started. to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- To interrupt automatic operation: press/ gers pull the corresponding switch again.
Page 89: Convenience Closing Feature
Side windows Touch recessed sensor surface : on the Convenience closing feature door handle until the side windows are fully closed. Important safety notes Make sure you only touch recessed sensor WARNING surface :. When using the convenience closing feature, Make sure that all the side windows are parts of the body could be trapped in the clos- closed.
Page 90: Panorama Roof
Panorama roof Problems with the side windows WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.
Page 91: Panorama Roof
Panorama roof Vehicles without MAGIC SKY CONTROL: you cannot prevent someone being trapped in can also start and cancel automatic operation these situations. There is a risk of injury. using button :. When closing the roller sunblind, make sure Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the that no body parts are in the sweep area.
Page 92: Magic Sky Control
Panorama roof Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the MAGIC SKY CONTROL ignition lock. General notes MAGIC SKY CONTROL switches to the status it was set to before the engine was switched MAGIC SKY CONTROL is a panorama roof, the off.
Page 93: 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.
Page 94 Seats Always drive with the head restraints instal- Adjust the seat properly before beginning led. Before driving off, make sure for every your journey. Always ensure that the backrest vehicle occupant that the center of the head is in an almost vertical position and that the restraint supports the back of the head at shoulder section of your seat belt is routed about eye level.
Page 95: Adjusting The Front-Passenger Seat From The Driver's Seat
Seats Seat cushion length When leaving the vehicle, always take the Seat fore-and-aft adjustment SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never Backrest angle leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. ® If PRE-SAFE is triggered, the front- Do not move the front-passenger seat fully passenger seat will be moved to a better posi- forwards if there are objects in the parcel net tion if it was previously in an unfavorable posi-...
Page 96 Seats Push the head restraint back. Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer- Release the release button once the head ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt restraint is in the desired position. before starting the engine. Ensure that the head restraint is engaged. WARNING Adjusting the front head restraints elec- If the head restraints are not installed or not...
Page 97: Active Multicontour Seat
Seats This makes it easier for passengers to get into Folding the front seat backrests and out of the rear compartment. The head forward/back restraint is lowered and the seat moves for- wards. Important safety notes WARNING If the backrest is not engaged, it could fold forwards during a braking maneuver or in the event of an accident, for example.
Page 98: Seat Heating
Seats Switch on the power supply or the ignition Switching the seat heating on/off page 122). Switching on/off To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired heating level is set. WARNING To switch off: press button : repeatedly Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can until all the indicator lamps go out.
Page 99 Seats Switch on the power supply or the ignition You can open the side windows using the page 122). "Convenience opening" feature ( page 86). The seat ventilation of the driver's seat auto- To switch on: press button : repeatedly matically switches to the highest level.
Page 100: Steering Wheel
Steering wheel Steering wheel Further related subjects: EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ( page 99) Important safety notes Storing settings ( page 103) WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do Steering wheel heating the following while driving: Switching on/off adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors fasten the seat belt...
Page 101: Steering Wheel
Steering wheel Problems with the steering wheel heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The steering wheel heat- The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum- ing has switched off pre- ers are switched on. maturely or cannot be Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the switched on.
Page 102: Mirrors
Mirrors Position of the steering wheel and the Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer- driver's seat for driving ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine. The steering wheel and the driver's seat are moved to the previously set position if: WARNING the driver's door is closed and you insert the...
Page 103: Mirrors
Mirrors dow defroster is switched on and the outside If the exterior mirrors have been folded in temperature is low. manually, they do not fold out. Folding the exterior mirrors in or out Exterior mirror pushed out of position electrically If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position, proceed as follows: Press and hold button : until you hear a click...
Page 104: Memory Function
Memory function The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if memory button M :. The reverse gear must not reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting be engaged during the process. is switched on. Switch on the ignition ( page 122).
Page 105: Memory Function
Memory function Adjust the seat accordingly ( page 92). pants – particularly children – could become On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel trapped. There is a risk of injury. page 98) and the exterior mirrors While the memory function is making adjust- page 100).
Page 106: Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting Automatic headlamp mode Exterior lighting WARNING General notes When the light switch is set to Ã, the low- USA only: if you wish to drive during the daytime beam headlamps may not be switched on without lights, switch off the Daytime Run‐...
Page 107: Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting When the engine is running and the vehicle is To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the stationary: if you move the selector lever from a SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or driving position to P, the daytime running lamps start the engine.
Page 108: Hazard Warning Lamps
Exterior lighting To switch the hazard warning lamps on or High-beam flasher off: press button :. Turn signal, left The turn signal lamps flash when the hazard To indicate briefly: press the combination warning lamps are switched on. If you now switch briefly to the pressure point in direc- switch on a turn signal lamp using the com- tion of arrow ;...
Page 109 Exterior lighting Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist detects any other vehicles, it reactivates the high-beam headlamps. Plus on/off If the reflected light from the high-beam head- To switch on: turn the light switch to the lamps or partial high-beam headlamps from traf- Ã...
Page 110: Interior Lighting
Windshield wipers lock. This delayed switch-off can be adjusted via Interior lighting the multimedia system (see Digital Operator's Manual). Overview of interior lighting Front overhead control panel Manual interior lighting control To switch the front interior lighting on or off: press the c button. To switch the rear compartment interior lighting on/off: press the u button.
Page 111: Replacing The Wiper Blades
í Single wipe may be damaged by the force of the impact. î Wipe with washer fluid Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have Switch on the ignition. the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- Turn the combination switch to the corre- cialist workshop.
Page 112 Windshield wipers Removing the wiper blades Installing the wiper blades To bring the wiper blade into the removal Push the new wiper blade in the direction of position: hold onto the wiper arm with one arrow : onto the wiper arm until tab ; engages.
Page 113: Climate Control
Use filters that have been recommended and approved by General notes Mercedes-Benz. Always have service work car- Observe the settings recommended on the fol- ried out at a qualified specialist workshop. lowing pages. The windows could otherwise fog The integrated filter filters out most particles of dust and soot and completely filters out pollen.
Page 114: Automatic Climate Control
Overview of climate control systems Automatic climate control panel Example: automatic climate control panel Sets climate control to automatic, left ( page 114) Sets the temperature, left ( page 114) Sets the airflow, left ( page 115) Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( page 116) Defrosts the windshield ( page 115)
Page 115 Operating the climate control systems you can switch off the ECO start/stop function not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also by pressing the ECO button ( page 126). not be dehumidified. The windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore, only deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumidification"...
Page 116: Setting The Air Distribution
Operating the climate control systems Setting climate control to automatic Setting the temperature General notes General notes In automatic mode, the set temperature is main- tained automatically at a constant level. The system automatically regulates the temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow and the air dis- tribution.
Page 117: Operating The Climate Control Systems
Operating the climate control systems Setting the air distribution via the mul- Switching the "Windshield defrosting" timedia system function on or off The air distribution for the left and right sides of Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition the driver's and front-passenger areas can be lock ( page 121).
Page 118: Problem With The Rear Window Defroster
Operating the climate control systems Activating or deactivating Rear window defroster Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition General notes lock ( page 121). The rear window defroster has a high current Press the ¤ rocker switch up or down. draw.
Page 119: Perfume Atomizer
If you refill an empty perfume vial, observe the separate information sheet attached to the vial. Full vials must not be dis- posed of with household If you do not use genuine Mercedes-Benz waste. They must be collec- interior perfumes, observe the manufactur- ted separately and recycled ers' safety notices on the perfume packaging.
Page 120: Setting The Air Vents
Setting the air vents To insert the perfume vial: open the glove Only refill the vial when you are outside the box ( page 254). vehicle. Otherwise, liquid perfume could drip into the interior and contaminate it. Slide the perfume vial into the holder as far as it will go.
Page 121: Rear
Setting the air vents In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle interior, please observe the following notes: keep the air inlet between the windshield and the hood free of blockages, such as ice, snow or leaves.
Page 122: Notes On Breaking-In A New Vehicle
Driving Always observe the maximum permissible Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle speed. Important safety notes The sensor system of some driving and driving Driving safety systems adjusts automatically while a certain distance is being driven after the vehicle Important safety notes has been delivered or after repairs.
Page 123: Key Positions Smartkey
Driving Start/Stop button There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release the parking brake fully before driving off. General notes All vehicles are equipped with a removable Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle Start/Stop button. stationary.
Page 124: Key Positions
Driving The engine can be switched off while the vehicle Removing the Start/Stop button is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/ You can remove the Start/Stop button from the Stop button for three seconds. This function ignition lock and start the vehicle as normal operates independently of the ECO start/stop using the SmartKey.
Page 125: Automatic Transmission
Driving must be inserted in the ignition lock and the WARNING SmartKey must be in the vehicle. This mode for Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust starting the engine operates independently of gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling the ECO start/stop automatic engine start func- these exhaust gases leads to poisoning.
Page 126: Pulling Away
Driving Also make sure that: Upshifts take place at higher engine speeds after a cold start. This helps the catalytic con- the fuel tank is sufficiently filled verter to reach its operating temperature the starter battery is sufficiently charged more quickly. WARNING Information on the automatic release of the electric parking brake (...
Page 127: Automatic Engine Switch-Off
Driving the hood is closed. automatically. The vehicle may begin moving. the driver's door is closed and the driver's There is a risk of accident and injury. seat belt is fastened. If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off All of the vehicle's systems remain active when the ignition and secure the vehicle against the engine is stopped automatically.
Page 128 Driving Deactivating or activating the ECO If you switch on the ECO start/stop function while drive program S is selected, the drive pro- start/stop function gram automatically switches to C. Mercedes-AMG vehicles All other models To deactivate: in drive program C, press ECO To deactivate: press ECO button :.
Page 129 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. start. The starter motor There is a malfunction in the fuel supply. can be heard. Before attempting to start the engine again: Turn the SmartKey back to position g in the ignition lock.
Page 130: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission position display in the multifunction display Automatic transmission page 129). Important safety notes Engaging park position P WARNING If the engine speed is too high or the vehicle If the engine speed is above the idling speed is moving, do not shift the automatic trans- and you engage transmission position D or R, mission directly from D to R, from R to D or the vehicle could pull away suddenly.
Page 131: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission If the transmission is in position D or N: push With the Start/Stop button: if you then open the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the first the driver's door or the front-passenger door, point of resistance. the automatic transmission shifts to P automat- ically.
Page 132: Transmission Positions
Automatic transmission Transmission position and drive pro- gram display Park position Only shift the transmission into posi- tion P when the vehicle is stationary page 137). The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. Always apply the electronic parking brake in addition to the park- ing lock in order to secure the vehi- cle.
Page 133: Accelerator Pedal Position
Automatic transmission Driving tips Program selector button Changing gear The automatic transmission shifts to the indi- vidual gears automatically when it is in trans- mission position D. This automatic gear shifting behavior is determined by: the selected drive program the position of the accelerator pedal the road speed Accelerator pedal position All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-...
Page 134: Automatic Drive Program
Automatic transmission You can also activate manual drive program M Automatic drive program using the steering wheel paddle shifters page 132). In manual drive program M, you Automatic drive program E can briefly change gear yourself by using the Drive program E (drive program C on Mercedes- steering wheel paddle shifters.
Page 135: Manual Drive Program (Mercedes Amg Vehicles)
Automatic transmission All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- Shift to recommended gear ; according to cles:) M and the selected gear appear in the gearshift recommendation : when shown in the multifunction display of the instrument multifunction display. cluster. Shifting gears Deactivating If you pull on the left or right steering wheel If you have activated manual drive program M, it...
Page 136 Automatic transmission currently selected drive program and which gear Before the engine speed reaches the red area, is engaged in the multifunction display. an upshift indicator will be shown in the multi- function display. Press the program selector button page 131) repeatedly until M appears in When message ;...
Page 137: Refueling
Refueling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating.
Page 138 Refueling For further information on fuel and fuel quality If you or others come into contact with fuel, page 331). observe the following: Wash away fuel from skin immediately using soap and water. Refueling If fuel comes into contact with your eyes, General information immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water.
Page 139: Parking
Parking Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel If you drive at speeds above 2 km/h with the fuel pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and filler flap open, the Fuel Filler Flap Open refuel. message is shown on the multifunction display. Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi- switches off.
Page 140: Switching Off
Parking With the SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to WARNING position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it. If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- The immobilizer is activated. cle, they could set it in motion by, for example: With the Start/Stop button: press the Start/Stop button ( page 121).
Page 141: Parking
Parking Applying or releasing manually Electric parking brake General notes WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example: release the parking brake. shift the automatic transmission out of the parking position P.
Page 142: Driving Tips
Driving tips In addition, at least one of the following condi- During braking: tions must be fulfilled: a warning tone sounds the engine is switched off Please Release Parking Brake mes- the driver is not wearing a seat belt and the sage appears driver's door is opened the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada...
Page 143: Driving Tips
Always have work on the engine carried out at a qualified Drive sensibly – save fuel specialist workshop . Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you use an authorized Mercedes- Observe the following tips to save fuel: Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work...
Page 144: Important Safety Notes
This could cause deceleration damage to the drive train. This type of damage The bar empties: fluctuations in speed is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz war- ranty. Coasting (assessment of all deceleration processes)
Page 145: Maintenance
Mercedes-Benz running brake pads/linings that have been approved Observe additional warning messages in the by Mercedes-Benz or that are of an equivalent multifunction display. standard of quality The brake fluid level may be too low due to Other brake disks or brake pads/linings can brake pad wear or leaking brake lines.
Page 146: High-Performance Brake System
Brake avoid ruts fluid which has not been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which is not of an avoid sudden steering movements equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's brake carefully operating safety.
Page 147: Driving Systems
With these intelligent co-ordi- nated systems Mercedes-Benz has set a mile- stone on the path towards autonomous driving. Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive embraces all elements of active and passive safety in one well thought out system –...
Page 148: Cruise Control Lever
Driving systems Cruise control lever Pay attention to the road and traffic condi- tions before calling up the stored speed. If you do not know the stored speed, store the desired speed again. Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you ?.
Page 149: Important Safety Notes
Driving systems not tamper with, alter, or use in any non- ® ® intervenes or you deactivate ESP approved way. you shift the transmission to position N while Any unauthorized modification to this device driving. could void the user's authority to operate the If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear a equipment.
Page 150: Activation Conditions
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, in particular when warned to do so by ple, in parking garages DISTRONIC PLUS. If DISTRONIC PLUS no longer detects a vehicle in front, DISTRONIC PLUS may unexpectedly WARNING accelerate the vehicle to the stored speed.
Page 151: Driving With Distronic Plus
Driving systems the transmission must be in position D. ates or decelerates. If you do not know the the driver's door must be closed when you stored speed, the vehicle could accelerate or shift the transmission from P to D or your seat brake unexpectedly.
Page 152: Setting A Speed
Driving systems gram, the vehicle accelerates more gently. This For further information on deactivating setting is recommended in stop-and-start traf- DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 152). fic. If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in Mercedes-AMG vehicles: DISTRONIC PLUS front has stopped, it will cause your vehicle to brake and come to a halt.
Page 153: Displays In The Instrument Cluster
Driving systems DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the instru- last speed stored after you have finished over- taking. ment cluster Setting a specified minimum distance Displays in the speedometer You can set the specified minimum distance for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span between one and two seconds.
Page 154: Deactivating
Driving systems DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactivated you engage the electric parking brake or if the vehicle is automatically secured with the elec- tric parking brake ® ® intervenes or you deactivate ESP the transmission is in the P, R or N position you pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away and the front-passenger...
Page 155: Pilot
Driving systems cause your vehicle to pull away unintention- cle speed, for braking in good time and for stay- ally. ing in your lane. In such situations, brake if necessary. DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivated. Stop&Go Pilot does not detect road and traffic conditions and does not detect all road users.
Page 156: Hold Function
Driving systems The system is switched to passive and no longer the multifunction display. Steering Assist and assists you by performing steering interventions Stop&Go Pilot are activated. Information in the multifunction display you actively change lane you switch on the turn signal take your hands off the steering wheel or do not steer for a prolonged period of time Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are activated...
Page 157: Activation Conditions
Driving systems Important safety notes Activating the HOLD function WARNING When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away despite being braked by the HOLD function if: there is a malfunction in the system or in the voltage supply. the HOLD function has been deactivated by pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal, e.g.
Page 158: Active Body Control Abc
Driving systems The electric parking brake secures the vehicle Crosswind Assist is active in the speed range automatically if the HOLD function is activated between 50 mph (80 km/h) and when the vehicle is stationary and: 130 mph (210 km/h) when driving straight ahead or cornering gently.
Page 159 Driving systems Setting the vehicle level Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the AMG Suspen‐ sion System SPORT message appears in the To raise the vehicle: press button :. multifunction display. Indicator lamp ; lights up. All other models: the Active Body Con‐ To lower the vehicle: press button : again. trol SPORT message appears on the multi- Indicator lamp ;...
Page 160: Airmatic
Driving systems All other models: CURVE driving mode is sections of the route have a very small radius of curvature selected. The Active Body Control CURVE message appears in the multifunction display. if you accelerate hard or brake sharply ROAD SURFACE SCAN AIRMATIC This function is not available in all countries.
Page 161: Adaptive Damping System (Ads)
Driving systems poor road surfaces. Your selection remains Sports tuning stored even if you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Start the engine. If indicator lamp ; is not lit: Press button :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. The vehicle is raised by 1.0 in (25 mm) compared to the normal level.
Page 162: Parktronic
Driving systems Comfort tuning If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take account of road, weather and traffic conditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for staying in your lane.
Page 163: Range Of The Sensors
Driving systems Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash, the compressed-air brakes on a truck or a pneumatic drill could cause PARKTRONIC to malfunction. PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain. PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you: switch on the ignition shift the transmission to position D, R or N PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 11 mph (18 km/h).
Page 164: Deactivating/Activating
Driving systems Warning displays One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehi- cle's distance from the obstacle. From the: sixth segment onwards, you will hear an inter- mittent warning tone for approximately two seconds.
Page 165: Important Safety Notes
Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments in PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. the PARKTRONIC warn- If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified spe- ing displays are lit. You cialist workshop.
Page 166 Driving systems Snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking Active Parking Assist does not assist you park- space being measured inaccurately. ing in spaces at right angles to the direction of travel if: Pay attention to the PARKTRONIC page 162) warning messages during the two parking spaces are located directly next parking procedure.
Page 167: Parking
Driving systems that are parallel to the direction of travel and When PARKTRONIC detects obstacles, at least 39.5 in (1.0 m) longer than your vehi- Active Parking Assist brakes automatically during the parking process. You are respon- sible for braking in good time. that are at right angles to the direction of travel and at least 39.5 in (1.0 m) wider than Stop the vehicle when the parking space sym-...
Page 168: Exiting A Parking Space
Driving systems As soon as the parking procedure is complete, vehicle exits the parking space. You are Park Assist Switched Off message responsible for braking in good time. appears and a warning tone sounds. The vehicle Start the engine. is now parked. The vehicle is kept stationary Release the electric parking brake.
Page 169: Rear View Camera
Driving systems recognize that it is already possible to pull out of Rear view camera : is under a flap in the trunk the parking space. lid. Rear view camera : is an optical parking and Canceling Active Parking Assist maneuvering aid.
Page 170 Driving systems The flap closes again when: you have finished the maneuvering process you switch off the engine you open the trunk Observe the notes on cleaning ( page 284). For technical reasons, the flap may remain open briefly after the rear view camera has been deactivated.
Page 171 Driving systems Make sure that the rear view camera is switched on. The lane and the guide lines are shown. With the help of white guide line :, check whether the vehicle will fit into the parking space. Using white guide line : as a guide, carefully back up until you reach the end position.
Page 172 Driving systems Yellow guide line for the vehicle width Red guide line at a distance of approximately including the exterior mirrors, for current 12 in (0.30 m) from the rear of the vehicle steering wheel angle (dynamic) White guide line without turning the steering wheel Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in End of parking space...
Page 173 Driving systems Object detection When you change between transmission posi- tions D and R, you see the previously selected The rear view camera can detect moving and front or rear view. stationary objects. If, for example, a pedestrian Distances measured by PARKTRONIC will also or another vehicle is detected, these objects are be optically displayed: marked with bars.
Page 174 Driving systems Switching the 360° camera on/off with if the camera lenses are dirty or covered. Observe the notes on cleaning the button page 284) if the vehicle components in which the cam- eras are installed are damaged. In this event, have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop Do not use the 360°...
Page 175 Driving systems Selecting the split-screen view and full Top view with picture from the rear view screen mode camera Switching between split screen views: To switch to the line with the vehicle icons: slide 5 the controller. To select a vehicle icon: turn the controller. Switching to full screen mode: Turn and press 180°...
Page 176 Driving systems Top view with picture from the front cam- Top view with image from the side cam- eras Symbol for the split screen setting with top Symbol for the top view and forward-facing view and front camera image side camera setting Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- Yellow guide line for the vehicle width imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the front of the...
Page 177: Attention Assist
Driving systems Exiting 360° camera display mode The ATTENTION ASSIST tiredness assessment is deleted and restarted when continuing the The 360° camera display is stopped: journey, if: when you select transmission position P, or you switch off the engine when you are driving at moderate speeds you take off your seat belt and open the driv- The view which was active before the 360°...
Page 178: Traffic Sign Assist
Driving systems When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the The sign indicating the end of a restriction only é symbol appears in the multifunction dis- appears with the restriction in the instrument play in the assistance graphic display. cluster when: When ATTENTION ASSIST has been deactivated, the regulation must be observed with the it is automatically reactivated after the engine restriction, or...
Page 179: Night View Assist Plus
Driving systems Instrument cluster display Night View Assist Plus General notes Displaying the assistance graphic Call up the assistance graphics display func- tion using the on-board computer page 197). Detected traffic signs appear in the instru- ment cluster. Speed limit with unknown restriction In addition to the illumination provided by the normal headlamps, Night View Assist Plus uses infrared light to illuminate the road.
Page 180: Pedestrian And Animal Recogni Tion
Driving systems The system may be impaired or may not function Pedestrian recognition there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog or spray the windshield is dirty, fogged up or covered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity of the camera the infrared camera in the radiator trim is dirty, fogged up or obscured...
Page 181 Driving systems The system does not detect: Automatic activation You can select the Night View Assist Auto‐ smaller animals, e.g. dogs and cats matic Activation option via the Night View animals whose silhouette is not clearly rec- Assist menu. The pedestrian and animal search ognizable function remains active even when the Night When detected, animals are marked with small...
Page 182: Active Blind Spot Assist
Driving systems Display in the assistance graphic To display the assistance graphic:select Assistance Graphic menu using the on- board computer ( page 197). Pedestrian symbol : in the assistance graphic indicates the status of the spotlight function. If the symbol is displayed not filled in, the function is switched on.
Page 183 Driving systems sion is detected, corrective braking may help Any unauthorized modification to this device you avoid a collision. Before a course-correcting could void the user's authority to operate the brake application, Active Blind Spot Assist eval- equipment. uates the space in the direction of travel and at Radar sensors the sides of the vehicle.
Page 184 Driving systems Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated. Active Blind Spot Assist may not detect narrow vehicles, such as motorcycles or bicycles, or may only detect them too late. If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may be indicated, especially if the vehicles are not driv- When Active Blind Spot Assist is activated, gray...
Page 185: Active Lane Keeping Assist
Driving systems The course-correcting brake application is avail- Assist detects lane markings on the road and able in the speed range between 20 mph can warn you before you leave your lane unin- (30 km/h) and 120 mph (200 km/h). tentionally.
Page 186 Driving systems the radar sensors in the front or rear bumpers you or makes a lane-correcting brake appli- or the radiator trim are dirty, e.g. obscured by cation. snow there are no, several or unclear lane markings WARNING for a lane, e.g. in areas with road construction Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detect work traffic conditions or road users.
Page 187 Driving systems No lane-correcting brake application occurs if: If you drive at speeds above 40 mph (60 km/h) and lane markings are detected, you clearly and actively steer, brake or accel- the lines in the assistance graphic erate. page 197) appear in green. Active Lane you cut the corner on a sharp bend.
Page 188: Displays And Operation
Displays and operation The brightness control is located between the Important safety notes instrument cluster and the multimedia system display ( page 35). WARNING Turn the brightness control knob clockwise or If you operate information systems and com- counter-clockwise. If you turn the light switch ( page 104) to the munication equipment integrated in the vehi- T, Ã...
Page 189: Coolant Temperature Gauge
Displays and operation You can control the multifunction display and Coolant temperature gauge the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. WARNING Left control panel Opening the hood when the engine is over- heated or when there is a fire in the engine ò...
Page 190: Important Safety Notes
Displays and operation Right control panel j Active Parking Assist ( page 163) _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Rejects or ends a call page 106) Exits the telephone book/redial a DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist and memory Stop&Go Pilot ( page 153) --- km/h Additional speedometer Makes or accepts a call...
Page 191: Menus And Submenus
Menus and submenus Displays and operation AMG displays in the Head-up Display Switching the Head-up Display on/off Upshift indicator Currently selected gear, gearshift options when shifting manually Press button :. When the Head-up Display is switched on, the Current engine speed display appears in the driver's field of vision.
Page 192: Displaying The Range
Menus and submenus Displaying the range and current fuel Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can select the following menu: consumption Trip menu ( page 190) Navi menu (navigation instructions) page 191) Radio menu ( page 193) Media menu ( page 194) Telephone menu (...
Page 193: Digital Speedometer
Menus and submenus Digital speedometer If the ignition remains switched off for longer than four hours, the ECO display will be auto- Press the ò button on the steering wheel matically reset. to open the menu list. For more information on the ECO display, see Press : or 9 on the steering wheel to page 141).
Page 194 Menus and submenus Press : or 9 on the steering wheel to Change of direction announced with a select the Navi menu. lane recommendation Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel. Route guidance not active Target of the change of direction Distance to the change of direction Change-of-direction symbol Lane not recommended (dark gray)
Page 195: Radio 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 Additional information leads Other possible additional information: Distance to change of direction and visual New Route... Calculating Route...
Page 196: Changing The Media Source
Menus and submenus The multifunction display shows station ; with You can change the media source and playback station frequency or station name. The preset mode (audio, video or TV) at any time in the position is only displayed along with station ; if Media menu.
Page 197: Telephone Menu
Menus and submenus Press : or 9 on the steering wheel to Press : or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Media menu. select the Media menu. Confirm by pressing a on the steering Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel.
Page 198: Redialing
Menus and submenus Press : or 9 on the steering wheel to Press : or 9 to select the names one select the Telephone menu. after the other. Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel. To start rapid scrolling: press and hold : or 9 for longer than one second.
Page 199: Deactivating/Activating
Menus and submenus Calling up the service due date ( page 279). Assistance graphic menu Checking the engine oil level using the on- board computer ( page 275) (Mercedes- AMG S 65 only) Settings menu Introduction Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, you have the following options in the Settings menu:...
Page 200: Activating/Deactivating
Menus and submenus Use : or 9 to select the DriveAssist Press the ò button on the steering wheel submenu. to open the menu list. Press a to confirm your selection. Press : or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu.
Page 201: Activating/Deactivating
Menus and submenus Setting ATTENTION ASSIST ® Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE Brake Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list. ® PRE‑SAFE Brake is only available for vehicles Press : or 9 on the steering wheel to with the Driving Assistance Plus package.
Page 202: Setting The Position
Menus and submenus Head-up display submenu Setting the position You can adjust the position of the Head-up Dis- Selecting other displays play on the windshield. You can compensate for height differences if the seat positions are changed, for example. Switch on the Head-up Display ( page 189).
Page 203: Additional Speedometer
Menus and submenus Light submenu Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list. Switching the spotlight function on/off Press the : or 9 button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. Press ò on the steering wheel to open the Confirm by pressing a on the steering menu list.
Page 204: Factory Settings
Menus and submenus Using : or 9, select the Additional Transmission fluid temperature Speedometer [km/h] function. Engine oil temperature The current selection appears. Press the ò button on the steering wheel To activate/deactivate: press a again. to open the menu list. Press : or 9 on the steering wheel to Restoring the factory settings select the...
Page 205: Display Messages
Display messages Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's Manual and may therefore differ from the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator's Manual.
Page 206: Display Message
Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- gram) are temporarily not available. Currently Unavaila‐ Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc- ble See Operator's tion.
Page 207 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ® is malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc- Inoperative See tion. Operator's Manual The ÷ warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
Page 208: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS and ESP are malfunc- tioning. ÷ Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc- tion. Inoperative See In addition, the ÷ and ! warning lamps light up in the instru- Operator's Manual ment cluster and a warning tone sounds.
Page 209 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 210 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 211: 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 P.
Page 212: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Collision Preven‐ COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily inoperative due tion Assist Plus to a malfunction. Adaptive Brake Assist may also have failed. Inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. PRE-SAFE Inopera‐ ®...
Page 213: 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 214 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The restraint system has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Front Left Malfunc‐ WARNING tion Service Required Front The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered Right Malfunction...
Page 215: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Air‐ The front-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee bag are bag Disabled See deactivated 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 216 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 although: 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 217: 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 49). Lights Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The bulb in question is malfunctioning.
Page 218: 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 277).
Page 219: 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 220: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. A warning tone also sounds. Check Engine Oil At Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will oth- Next Refueling erwise be damaged.
Page 221: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking. Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
Page 222 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions AIRMATIC is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds. Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h). Make only slight steering movements. Otherwise, the front fender or the tires could be damaged if the steering movement is too large. Listen for scraping sounds.
Page 223: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Active Lane Keeping Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Assist Currently Possible causes are: Unavailable See the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty Operator's Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog there have been no lane markings for an extended period the lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g.
Page 224: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® The vehicle has started to skid and ESP has intervened. Use Active Parking Assist again later ( page 163). Park Assist Inoper‐ PARKTRONIC is malfunctioning or faulty. ative Follow the instructions and helpful hints in the "Problems with PARKTRONIC"...
Page 225: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Spotlight Inopera‐ Night View Assist Plus is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. tive Possible causes are: the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty the camera in the radiator trim is dirty. visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog the outside temperature is too high.
Page 226 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS Cur‐ DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. rently Unavailable Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are temporarily inoperative. See Operator's Man‐ Possible causes are: the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to elec- tromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation the system is outside the operating temperature range...
Page 227: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DTR+: Steering Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are temporarily inoperative. Assist. Currently Possible causes are: Unavailable See the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty Operator's Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog there have been no lane markings for an extended period the lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g.
Page 228: Tires
Display messages Tires Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Please Correct Tire The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire Pressure pressure difference between the wheels is too great. Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity ( page 309).
Page 229: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Tire Press. Monitor Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves, no Currently Unavaila‐ signals from the tire pressure sensors are detected. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning. Drive on.
Page 230 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 231: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Auxiliary Battery The auxiliary battery for the transmission is no longer being charged. Malfunction Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Until then, set the transmission to position P before you switch off the engine.
Page 232: Smartkey
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/receiver range. Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display. ¥ The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum.
Page 233: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Â The SmartKey is not in the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds. Key Not Detected If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle cen- (red display message) trally or start the engine.
Page 234: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety Seat belts Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ü N After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6 seconds. The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts.
Page 235: 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) or J (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds.
Page 236: 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 malfunctioning. If there is an additional warning tone, the EBD (electronic brake force distribution) is malfunctioning.
Page 237 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 238: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp å ® N The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ® is deactivated. WARNING ® ®...
Page 239: Warning Lamp
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. There may be a malfunction, for example: in the engine management in the fuel injection system in the exhaust system...
Page 240 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 241: Plus
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp At coolant temperatures below 257 ‡ (125 †), you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain and stop-and-go traffic.
Page 242: Tire Pressure Monitor
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tires Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow combination low tire pressure telltale/TPMS malfunction telltale for the TPMS (pressure loss or malfunction) is lit. The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires. WARNING Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Page 243: Warning Lamps
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Vehicle Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp Ð N The red power steering warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. The power steering is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
Page 244: Multimedia System
Function restrictions Please always use this feature instead of con- General notes sulting the map display for directions. Looking at the icons or map display can distract you from The multimedia system section in this Opera- traffic conditions and driving, and increase the tor's Manual describes the basic principles for risk of an accident.
Page 245: Operating System
Operating system Switching the sound on or off Operating system Press the thumbwheel beside the controller. Overview General notes Press the 8 button on the multifunction steering wheel. Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your If the audio output is switched off, the status ability to read the display.
Page 246: Entering Characters
Operating system To exit the menu: briefly press the % Quick access for audio button. Back button The multimedia system changes to the next higher menu level in the current operating mode. To call up the basic display: press the % button for longer than two seconds.
Page 247: Touchpad
Operating system interpreted in different ways, these character To confirm the entry: press the touchpad. suggestions are displayed. Switching the text reader function of the If character suggestions are shown, turn and handwriting recognition on/off press the controller. Resume the character entry on the touchpad. Multimedia system: Select VehicleQSystem Set‐...
Page 248: Overview
Operating system Switching the character entry between Select a favorite. touchpad and controller Add a favorite at the desired position. If a favorite has already been added at this Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or position, it will be overwritten. characters has been selected.
Page 249: Calling Up The Climate Control Bar Multimedia System
Operating system Settings in the climate menu Adjusting the climate mode settings The climate mode determines the type of air- flow. When the air-conditioning system is set to Ã, the setting is active ( page 114). Call up the climate control menu page 247).
Page 250 Operating system Adjusting the footwell temperature With the synchronization function switched off, you can alternate between driver and front Call up the climate control menu passenger. page 247). To switch from the footer to the main area: selectAdjust Footwell: turn and press slide 5 the controller.
Page 251 Use Carpool Lanes (only available in the USA) select destinations from Mercedes-Benz Apps Prerequisite: your vehicle meets the access conditions for carpool lanes. select geo-coordinates Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool lanes option is activated.
Page 252: Searching For A Mobile Phone
Select mobile phone. www.mercedes-benz.com/connect A code is displayed in the multimedia system and on the mobile phone. In the USA, you can get in touch with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center If codes match: select on the multimedia on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372). system.
Page 253: Switching Between Mobile Phones
Operating system Authorization by entering a passkey (pass- Using the device list code): Multimedia system: Select mobile phone. Select MediaQDevices. The input menu for the passkey is displayed. The available media sources will be shown. Choose a one to sixteen-digit number combi- The # dot indicates the current setting.
Page 254 Operating system There are two USB ports in the stowage space under the armrest. Connect the USB device to the USB port. Select the media source ( page 251). Connecting to an external audio/video source The socket for the audio/video AUX jack is loca- ted in the stowage compartment in the center console.
Page 255: Stowage Areas
Stowage areas tification plate on the B-pillar of the driver's Stowage areas door. Loading guidelines The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects. WARNING Position heavy loads as far forwards as pos- Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust sible and as low down in the trunk as possible. gases such as carbon monoxide.
Page 256: Eyeglasses Compartment
Stowage areas Stowage compartments in the front Eyeglasses compartment Glove box To open: press marking :. The eyeglasses compartment opens down- wards. To open: pull handle : and open glove box flap ;. To close: press marking : again and the To close: fold glove box flap ;...
Page 257: Stowage Compartment
Stowage areas Stowage space in the rear Stowage compartment under the armrest Stowage compartment in the rear seat armrest To open: press button : or ; and fold the armrest to the left or right. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol- To open: fold down the seat armrest.
Page 258: Parcel Net Hooks
Stowage areas Trunk To open: fold down the rear armrest. Pull handle : and fold down cover ;. There are four parcel net hooks in the trunk. Stowage nets Stowage well under the trunk floor Stowage nets are located: in the front-passenger footwell on the back of the driver's and front- passenger seat on the left and right-hand side in the trunk...
Page 259: Features
Features Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup holder in the center console to continuous, strong and direct sunlight. The passenger compartment in the area of the center con- sole can otherwise be damaged by the con- centrated and reflected sunlight. Cup holder in the front center console Clip hook = into groove ?.
Page 260: Rear Window
Features Glare from the side Fold down the rear seat armrest. To open: press the front of cup holder : or ;. Cup holder : or ; extends automatically. To fold out: place a container in the cup holder. The cup holder folds down automatically. To fold in: remove the container.
Page 261: Ashtray
Features Extending/retracting from the driver's Cigarette lighter seat Important safety notes WARNING You can burn yourself if you touch the hot heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter. In addition, flammable materials can ignite if: the hot cigarette lighter falls a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to objects, for example There is a risk of fire and injury.
Page 262: Coolbox
Features To open: open the stowage compartment 12 V sockets page 255). General notes Open socket cover : or ;. To close: close the cover of the stowage Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition compartment. lock ( page 121).
Page 263: General Notes
This is indicated by the flashing indicator lamps Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at in the button. The cooling function will automat- 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or ically switch back on as soon as there is suffi- 1-866-990-9007 cient voltage.
Page 264: Emergency Call
Have the system checked at the nearest GPS reception is available. Mercedes-Benz Service Center or contact the the vehicle position can be forwarded to the following service hotlines: Customer Assistance Center. Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at...
Page 265: Roadside Assistance Button
In this case, summon assistance by other means. To call: press Roadside Assistance but- ton :. This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Assistance Center. The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance button : flashes while the call is active. The...
Page 266: Info Call Button
During the call, you can change to To call: press Info call button :. the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI but- This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- ton on the multimedia system, for example. tomer Assistance Center.
Page 267: Search & Send
ï Info call button to four way points. is flashing continuously You are prompted to confirm route guidance to no voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz the address entered. Customer Assistance Center was estab- lished. SelectYes...
Page 268: Vehicle Remote Unlocking
15 to 60 minutes. After 30 days the vehicle can no longer be valet locked remotely. If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles with mbrace and activated mbrace accounts: The vehicle remote closing feature is available if...
Page 269 Data... message appears. If the anti-theft alarm system is activated for The vehicle data is sent to the Customer longer than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz Assistance Center. Customer Assistance Center is automatically notified. Depending on what the customer service rep-...
Page 270: General Notes
Features Geo fencing Information on Roadside Assistance page 27). Geo fencing allows you to select areas which the vehicle should not enter or leave. You will be Downloading routes informed if the vehicle crosses the boundaries of the selected areas. You can select the way in Downloading routes allows you to transfer and which you receive this information beforehand.
Page 271: Important Safety Notes
Features door opener, contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. Alternatively, you can call the following tele- phone assistance services: USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes Canada: Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 ® HomeLink hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free of charge) ® More information on HomeLink...
Page 272: Problems When Programming
Features Several attempts might be necessary. You Proceed as follows: should test every position for at least if you live in Canada 25 seconds before trying another position. if you have difficulties programming the garage door opener (regardless of where you Synchronizing the rolling code live) when using the programming steps Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"...
Page 273: Floormats
Features Clearing the memory The garage door opener is compatible with devices which operate in the frequency range Make sure that you clear the memory of the of 280 to 433 MHz. integrated garage door opener before selling the Replace the batteries in garage door remote vehicle.
Page 274: Infrared Reflective
Features To remove: pull the floormat from retain- ers ;. Remove the floormat. Infrared reflective windshield The infrared reflecting glass prevents the vehi- cle interior from becoming too hot. It also blocks radio waves from penetrating the windshield up into the gigahertz range. In order to operate radio-controlled equipment, e.g.
Page 275: 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 276: Closing
Engine compartment Engine oil Important safety notes WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts of the exhaust system, can become very hot. Working in the engine compartment poses a risk of injury. Where possible, let the engine cool down and Make sure that the windshield wipers are touch only the components described in the...
Page 277: Checking The Oil Level
Engine compartment Pull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guide Let an overheated engine cool down before tube. opening the hood. If there is a fire in the Wipe off oil dipstick :. engine compartment, keep the hood closed Slowly slide oil dipstick : into the guide tube and contact the fire department.
Page 278 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 279 Engine compartment Replace cap : on the filler neck and tighten Let the engine cool down before you open the clockwise. cap. Wear gloves and eye protection. Slowly Ensure that the cap locks into place securely. open the cap to relieve pressure. Check the oil level again using the oil dipstick (except Mercedes-AMG S 65) ( page 275).
Page 280: Assyst Plus
;. Service message If necessary, add coolant that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. The ASSYST PLUS service interval display Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far as informs you of the next service due date.
Page 281: Assyst Plus
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an author- which the battery is disconnected. ized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset the Maintaining the time-dependent service sched- ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the ule: service work has been carried out.
Page 282: Care
Driving abroad After the vehicle has been washed, brake carefully while paying attention to the traffic An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is conditions until full braking power is restored. also available in other countries. You can obtain further information from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 283: Care
Observe the following to make sure that the Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car automatic transmission stays in position N neu- shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. tral: Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen- Operating with the SmartKey: tle jet of water.
Page 284: Matte Finish
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint products. surface, use the paint care products recommen- ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the case approximately every three to five months, Cleaning the vehicle parts depending on the climate conditions and the care product used.
Page 285: Exterior Lights
Clean the water drainage channels of the with a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, windshield and the rear window at regular e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning intervals. Deposits such as leaves, petals and cloths. pollen may under certain circumstances pre- vent water from draining away.
Page 286: Camera
Care Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning Make sure that the vehicle is stationary. cloths. Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( page 121). Cleaning the sensors Press the Start/Stop button once or twice on...
Page 287: Display
Care Interior care Cleaning the display For cleaning, do not use any of the following: alcohol-based thinner or gasoline abrasive cleaning agents commercially-available household cleaning agents These may damage the display surface. Do not put pressure on the display surface when cleaning.
Page 288: Seat Belt
Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use Benz. You can obtain these from a qualified leather care agents that have been recom- specialist workshop. mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Leather is a natural product. Cleaning genuine wood and trim ele- It exhibits natural surface characteristics, for...
Page 289: 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 290: Where Will I Find
Flat tire Where will I find...? Flat tire Vehicle tool kit Preparing the vehicle Your vehicle may be equipped with: General notes tires with run-flat characteristics Apart from certain country-specific variations, (MOExtended tires) ( page 289) the vehicles are not equipped with a tire-change Vehicle preparation is not necessary on vehi- tool kit.
Page 291: Moextended Tires
Flat tire you use the proper size and type (summer or MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat winter tires). properties) Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are General notes not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionally With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat char- equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount acteristics), you can continue to drive your vehi-...
Page 292: Using The Tirefit Kit
Flat tire Do not operate the tire inflation compressor WARNING for longer than eight minutes at a time without In the following situations, the tire sealant is a break. It may otherwise overheat. unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis- The tire inflation compressor can be operated tance, as it is unable to seal the tire properly: again once it has cooled down.
Page 293: Tire Pressure Not Reached
Flat tire Pull connector ? with cable and hose A out If your clothes are soiled with tire sealant, have of the tire inflation compressor housing. them cleaned with perchloroethylene at a dry cleaner as soon as possible. Screw hose A onto flange B of tire sealant bottle :.
Page 294: Battery (Vehicle)
You should therefore have all work involving the battery carried out at a qualified In cases such as the one mentioned above, con- specialist workshop. tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or WARNING 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Page 295: Battery (Vehicle)
Battery (vehicle) immediately. Do not drive any further. You It is particularly important to observe the should have all work involving the battery car- described order when connecting and dis- ried out at a qualified specialist workshop. connecting the jumper cables. Never connect or disconnect the battery For further information about ABS ( page 62)
Page 296: Charging
In this case, have the battery disconnected at a qualified specialist workshop. You can also charge the battery with a charger recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Contact a qualified special- Fire, open flames and smoking are ist workshop for further information. prohibited when handling the bat- Have the battery condition of charge checked tery.
Page 297: Jump-Starting
Keep children away from batter- battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. A battery charger ies. Wash away battery acid immediately with unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehi-...
Page 298 Jump-starting 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. If a short circuit occurs or sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can ignite.
Page 299 Jump-starting Make sure that: the jumper cables are not damaged. when the jumper cables are connected to the battery, uninsulated sections of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal sections. the jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine is running, such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
Page 300 Towing and tow-starting Slide cover C of positive terminal = in the direction of the arrow. Connect positive terminal = on your vehicle to positive terminal ? of donor battery D using the jumper cable. Always begin with positive terminal = on your own vehicle first. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
Page 301: Towing And Tow-Starting
Towing and tow-starting When towing, pull away slowly and smoothly. If the tractive power is too high, the vehicles could be damaged. Shift the automatic transmission to N and do not open the driver's or front passenger's door during towing. The automatic transmis- sion may otherwise shift to position P, which could damage the transmission.
Page 302: Transporting The Vehicle
Towing and tow-starting In order to ensure that the automatic transmis- axle or steering components. Otherwise, the sion stays in position N when towing the vehicle, vehicle could be damaged. you must observe the following points: The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter for transporting pur- You must use the SmartKey instead of the poses.
Page 303: Fuses
You can obtain further information cause traced and rectified at a qualified special- from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuse box in the front-passenger foot- Only use fuses that have been approved for...
Page 304: Ment
Fuses Fuse box in the engine compartment Fuse box in the trunk 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 305: Operation
As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Accessories that are not approved for your vehi- cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- Check the tires regularly for signs of damage rectly can impair the operating safety.
Page 306: Moextended Tires
Marking : shows where the bar indicator Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not use any (arrow) for tread wear is integrated into the tire other valve caps or systems, e.g. tire pressure tread.
Page 307: Winter Operation
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you only use snow chains that have been specially approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding M+S tires standard of quality. WARNING If you intend to mount snow chains, please bear...
Page 308: Tire Pressure
Tire pressure Local regulations may restrict the use of snow cle-specific and may deviate from the data chains. Observe the appropriate regulations if shown here. The tire pressure specifications you wish to mount snow chains. that are valid for your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard and Do not exceed the maximum permissible tire pressure table on the vehicle.
Page 309: Tire Pressure
There is a risk of an accident. Only screw the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto the tire valve. Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the tire Some tire pressure tables show only the rim pressure.
Page 310: Maximum
Tire pressure The tire temperature and pressure increase wear excessively and/or unevenly when the vehicle is in motion. This is dependent have an adverse effect on fuel consumption on the driving speed and the load. Therefore, you should only correct tire pres- Overinflated tires sures when the tires are cold.
Page 311: General Notes
Tire pressure menu of the multifunction shown in the Service Checking the tire pressures display; see illustration (example). Important safety notes Observe the notes on tire pressure page 306). Information on air pressure for the tires on your vehicle can be found: on the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard on the B-pillar ( page 312)
Page 312: Checking The Tire Pressure Elec Tronically
Tire pressure halt by braking carefully. Avoid abrupt steering bility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if movements. underinflation has not reached the level to The tire pressure monitor has a yellow warning trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres- lamp in the instrument cluster for indicating sure telltale.
Page 313: Restarting
Tire pressure Press 9 or : to select Tire Pres‐ for monitoring. In most cases, the tire pressure sure. monitor will automatically detect the new refer- ence values after you have changed the tire Press the a button. pressure. However, you can also set reference The current tire pressure of each tire is shown values manually as described here.
Page 314 Loading the vehicle Radio type approval for the tire pres- sure monitor Country Radio type approval number FCC ID: MRXMW2433A FCC ID: MRXGG4 FCC ID: MRXMC34MA4 Canada IC: 2546A-MW2433A IC: 2546A-GG4 IC: 2546A-MC34MA4 B-pillar, driver's side Loading the vehicle Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating Instruction labels for tires and loads WARNING...
Page 315: Loading The Vehicle
Loading the vehicle Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pur- Number of seats suant to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966". Step 1: Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs."...
Page 316 Loading the vehicle Step 2 Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants): 5 Distribution of the occupants Front: 2 Rear: 3 Weight of the occupants Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg) Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg) Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg) Occupant 4: 140 lbs (63 kg) Occupant 5: 120 lbs (54 kg) Total weight of all occupants: 750 lbs (340 kg)
Page 317: All About Wheels And Tires
All about wheels and tires Step 3 Permissible load (maximum gross vehicle weight rating from the Tire and Loading Information placard minus the gross weight of all occupants): 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 150 lbs (68 kg) = 1350 lbs (612 kg) Vehicle identification plate have to grade tires using three performance fac- tors: : tread wear grade, ;...
Page 318: Labeling (Overview)
You should pay special attention to road condi- tions when temperatures are around freezing point. Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum tread depth of ã in (4 mm) on all four winter tires. Observe the legally required minimum tire tread page 304). Winter tires can reduce the...
Page 319 All about wheels and tires Load-bearing index: load-bearing index A is a tire load rating and speed rating required for numerical code that specifies the maximum your vehicle. load-bearing capacity of a tire. Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit.
Page 320: Load Index
All about wheels and tires ask the tire manufacturer in order to find out Further information about reading tire data can the maximum speed. be obtained from any qualified specialist work- shop. If a service specification is available, the max- imum speed is limited according to the speed rating in the service specification.
Page 321: Characteristics
All about wheels and tires load can be found on the vehicle's Tire and the year of manufacture. For example, a tire that Loading Information placard on the B-pillar on is marked with "3208", was manufactured in the driver's side ( page 312).
Page 322 All about wheels and tires following specifications from the U.S. govern- fuel, luggage and the drawbar noseweight, if ment. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of applicable). The gross vehicle weight rating is the tire. specified on the vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side.
Page 323: Changing A Wheel
Changing a wheel Tire pressure Traction This is pressure inside the tire applying an out- Traction is the result of friction between the tires ward force to each square inch of the tire's sur- and the road surface. face. The tire pressure is specified in pounds per Treadwear indicators square inch (psi), in kilopascal (kPa) or in bar.
Page 324: Preparing The Vehicle
Changing a wheel Always observe the instructions and safety Make sure that the vehicle level is set to "Nor- notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section mal" for AIRMATIC ( page 158) or Active page 322). Body Control (ABC) ( page 156).
Page 325: Raising The Vehicle
To raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-spe- caps: cific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. If used incorrectly, the To remove: turn the center cover of hub jack could tip over with the vehicle raised. cap : counter-clockwise and remove.
Page 326 Position jack A at jacking point ?. Note that the hub cap should be tightened to the specified torque of 18 lb-ft (25 Nm). Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the hub cap installed at a qualified specialist workshop. Make sure the foot of the jack is directly beneath the jacking point.
Page 327: Removing A Wheel
When mounting/removing wheels, and for as only use wheel bolts which have been approved long as the wheels are removed, avoid applying for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective any external force on the brake disks. This could wheel. impair the level of comfort when braking.
Page 328: Wheel-Tire Combination
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you only use tires and wheels WARNING which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehicle. The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts These tires have been specially adapted for...
Page 329 Wheel-tire combination recommendations of the tire manufacturer in the vehicle document wallet. Notes on the vehicle equipment – always equip the vehicle: with tires of the same size on a given axle (left and right) with the same type of tires at a given time (summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended tires) Exception: it is permissible to install a differ-...
Page 330: 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 331: 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 332 Mercedes- Benz Center or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. You can identify service products approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on the container: MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51) MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51) Other designations or recommendations indi- cate a level of quality or a specification in accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
Page 333: Service Products And Filling Capacities
Service products and filling capacities Fuel Model Of which reserve Important safety notes Mercedes‑AMG vehicles Approx. WARNING 3.2 US gal (12.0 l) Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo- All other models Approx.
Page 334: General Notes
In such cases, All models 229.5 and in consultation with an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed with the cleaning additive recommended by Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils Mercedes-Benz. You must observe the notes for Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
Page 335: Brake Fluid
You could otherwise damage the engine. Further information on coolants can be found Brake fluid in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser- vice Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on the WARNING Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 336: Refrigerant
Mercedes‑AMG 13.0 US qt (12.3 l) S 63 4MATIC Only the refrigerant R‑134a and the PAG oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used. Mercedes‑AMG 16.1 US qt (15.2 l) The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with S 65 any other PAG oil that is not approved for R-134a refrigerant.
Page 337: Vehicle Data
Vehicle data Warning symbols : indicate: Model : Opening height Possible dangers Mercedes-AMG 69.1 in Having service work carried out at a qualified vehicles (1755 mm) specialist workshop All other models 68.9 in Filling capacities (1749 mm) Model Refrigerant Mercedes-AMG All models 23.3 ±...

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