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Page 1 Here you can find comprehen‐ You can find the Operator's Man‐ The Mercedes-Benz Guides app tents of the Operator's Manual sive information about operating ual on the Mercedes-Benz home‐ is available free-of-charge in directly via the vehicle's multi‐ your vehicle and about services page.
Page 2 & WARNING Risk of injury or death if the Publication details co-driver airbag is enabled Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ If the co-driver airbag is enabled, a child on cles and about Mercedes‑Benz AG can be found the co-driver seat may be struck by the co- on the following websites: driver airbag during an accident.
Page 3 Technical features Thank you for purchasing a Mercedes-Benz Before you first drive off, read this Operator's The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐ Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐ your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer trations.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
General notes ..........22 Automatic measures after an accident ..51 Protecting the environment ......22 Safely transporting children in the vehi‐ Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...... 22 cle ..............51 Light and visibility ........109 Operator's Manual ........23 Notes on pets in the vehicle ......65 Exterior lighting ..........
Page 5 DYNAMIC SELECT switch ......134 Mercedes me and apps ......230 Notes on snow chains ........ 288 Automatic transmission ......137 Mercedes-Benz emergency call system ..238 Tire pressure ..........288 Function of the 4MATIC ....... 141 Radio & media ..........242 Loading the vehicle ........
Page 6 Contents Display messages and warning/indi‐ cator lamps ..........332 Display messages ........332 Warning and indicator lamps ...... 379 Index ............394...
Page 7: Symbols
Symbols In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol‐ Observe notes on material damage. lowing symbols: These symbols indicate useful instructions & DANGER Danger due to not observing or further information that could be helpful the warning notices to you. Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐...
Page 8: At A Glance
At a glance – Cockpit Left-hand-drive vehicles...
Page 9 At a glance – Cockpit → → Steering wheel gearshift paddles z Calls up navigation → → Combination switch | Calls up radio or media → → Instrument display % Calls up the telephone → → DIRECT SELECT lever ß Calls up favorites →...
Page 10 At a glance – Cockpit → → Diagnostics connection ! Electric parking brake → → Opens the hood Light switch...
Page 12: Indicator And Warning Lamps (Standard)
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard) Instrument Display (standard)
Page 13 At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard) → → ! ABS ; Check Engine → → #! Turn signal lights R Rear fog lamp → → h Tire pressure monitoring system K High beam → → # Electrical malfunction L Low beam →...
Page 14: Indicator And Warning Lamps (Wide- Screen Cockpit)
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (Widescreen Cockpit) Widescreen Cockpit Instrument Display...
Page 15 At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (Widescreen Cockpit) → → #! Turn signal lights ! ABS → → 6 Restraint system Ù Power steering → → ® h Tire pressure monitoring system å ESP → → 8 Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap location ®...
Page 16: Overhead Control Panel
At a glance – Overhead control panel...
Page 17 At a glance – Overhead control panel → Sun visors p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off → p Switches the left-hand reading lamp → on/off ; me button → → | Switches automatic interior lighting con‐ G SOS button trol on/off →...
Page 18: Door Operating Unit And Seat Adjustment
At a glance – Door operating unit and seat adjustment...
Page 19 At a glance – Door operating unit and seat adjustment → → Operates the memory function Child safety lock for the rear side windows → → Adjusts the seats electrically W Opens/closes the rear left side window → → w Switches the seat heating on/off W Opens/closes the left side window →...
Page 20: Emergencies And Breakdowns
At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns...
Page 21 At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns → → Safety vests QR code for accessing the rescue card → → ; me button Tow-starting or towing away → → TIREFIT kit G SOS button → → £ Hazard warning light system First-aid kit (soft sided) Fuel filler flap with: Glove box...
Page 22: Digital Operator's Manual
Digital Operator's Manual Quick start: here is where you find the first Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual steps towards setting up your vehicle. Multimedia system: Tips: find information that prepares you for © Info Operator's Manual certain everyday situations with your vehicle. Õ...
Page 23 Digital Operator's Manual ing an entry on the tab bar in the multimedia system: Instrument Display: call up brief information as display messages in the instrument cluster Voice Control System: call up via the voice control system For safety reasons, the Digital Operator's Man‐ ual is deactivated while driving.
Page 24: General Notes
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts Operate your vehicle in an environmentally Drive carefully and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front.
Page 25: Operator's Manual
Instrument cluster safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and adapted to Center console may differ from that in the descriptions and illus‐ them. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz Genuine‐...
Page 26: Service And Vehicle Operation
Roadside Assistance sary. Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro‐ If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all litera‐ Europe through our European Delivery Program.
Page 27: Operating Safety
General notes Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number Operating safety You should have all work on electrical 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐ and electronic components carried out tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. & WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐ at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 28: Declaration Of Conformity For Wireless Vehicle Components
General notes not expressly approved by the party responsible the underbody paneling. These materials may * NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to driv‐ for compliance could void the user's authority to ignite if they come into contact with hot ing too fast and due to impacts to the operate the equipment."...
Page 29: Diagnostics Connection
General notes Diagnostics connection If the charge level is low, charge the & WARNING Risk of accident due to battery, e.g. by driving a considerable objects in the driver's footwell The diagnostics connection is a technical inter‐ distance. face in the vehicle. It is used, for example, within Objects in the driver's footwell may impede the scope of repair and maintenance work or for pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
Page 30: Qualified Specialist Workshop
Qualified specialist workshop can be found, for example, in the area around warning stickers in position. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ the multimedia and sound system or also in the Observe the following information in particular fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary...
Page 31: Problems With Your Vehicle
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect manufacturers under subsection 18.4 (4) of the an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec‐ which could cause a crash or could cause injury Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations.
Page 32: Limited Warranty
This damage is not covered either by the order a recall and remedy campaign. However, Electronic control units Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the Transport Canada cannot become involved in Electronic control units are installed in your vehi‐ New‑ or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Page 33 General notes tion in their respective operating instructions. extent required, data stored by the manufac‐ memories for vehicle keys, for example. Their This information is also available on line and, turer. For example, this may be the case during use permits the temporary or permanent docu‐ depending on the vehicle equipment, digitally.
Page 34 General notes If you use services, such as repair services and data can also be used to examine the custom‐ Address book data for use in connection with maintenance work, stored operational data as er's warranty and guarantee claims. an integrated hands-free system or an inte‐ well as the vehicle identification number can be grated navigation system Fault memories in the vehicle can be reset by a...
Page 35 General notes Certain information is simultaneously transfer‐ vehicle's own transmitter and receiver or by a You can have services and functions, some of red to your smartphone. Depending on the type mobile end device that you have brought into the which are subject to a fee, activated or deactiva‐...
Page 36 EDR is commercially available, the accelerator and/or brake pedal and nect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly How fast the vehicle was traveling disclaims any and all liability arising from the For additional information, please refer to the "MBUX multimedia system"...
Page 37: Copyright
MBUSA and with updates on the following website: or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or, as required HD Radio™ is a registered trademark of iBiq‐ https://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource by law. uity Digital Corporation. Warning: The EDR is a component of the Gracenote ®...
Page 38: Occupant Safety
Mercedes-Benz Center for details. objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside. A seat belt can only provide the best level of pro‐...
Page 39 Occupant safety tem warning lamp lights up. It goes out no later Function of the restraint system in an acci‐ only parts which are relatively easily deformed dent than a few seconds after the vehicle is started. are affected and the rate of vehicle deceleration The components of the restraint system are then is not high.
Page 40: Seat Belts
Using the search Always observe the instructions about the cor‐ function, you will find information on perchlo‐ Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the rect driver's seat position and adjusting the seat rate, for example. vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop page 87).
Page 41 Occupant safety The seat belt must be routed across the cen‐ securing objects, luggage or loads Limitations of the protection provided by the seat belt ter of the shoulder and as low down across page 98). the hips as possible. Also ensure that no objects, e.g.
Page 42 Occupant safety Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Always secure persons under 5 ft Never modify the seat belt system, for vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop (1.50 m) tall in a suitable restraint sys‐ example the seat belt, seat belt buckle, after an accident.
Page 43 Occupant safety Only one person should use each seat * NOTE Deployment of the Emergency belt at any one time. Tensioning Device and side air bag when the front passenger seat is unoccupied If the seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat Seat belt adjustment function belt buckle of the unoccupied front ®...
Page 44: Airbags
Occupant safety Releasing seat belts The driver or front passenger unfastens their The installation location of an airbag is identified seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. by the AIRBAG symbol. Press the release button in the seat belt When enabled, an airbag can provide additional buckle and guide the seat belt back with the protection for the respective vehicle occupant.
Page 45 Occupant safety Protective capacity of the airbags NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint * NOTE Important points to remember if system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT the front passenger seat is unoccupied Depending on the accident situation, an airbag AIRBAG;...
Page 46 Occupant safety To avoid the risks resulting from the deployment Always store and secure objects correctly. There are no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile of an airbag, each vehicle occupant must objects in the pockets of your clothing. Store Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent an observe the following information in particular: such objects in a suitable place.
Page 47 Have deployed airbags replaced immediately. have been approved for the correspond‐ under the co-driver seat. ing seats by Mercedes-Benz. When installing a child restraint system on the Status of the front passenger front airbag front passenger seat, always make sure of the &...
Page 48 Occupant safety resting on the seat backrest of the front ble, be resting on the seat backrest of & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to passenger seat. the co-driver seat. a disabled front passenger airbag The child restraint system must not touch the Always comply with the child restraint The front passenger airbag is disabled when roof or be put under strain by the head...
Page 49 Occupant safety If the front passenger seat is occupied, the clas‐ Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indica‐ The status of the front passenger airbag is dis‐ tor lamps sification of the person or child restraint system played via the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator on the front passenger seat takes place after the lamps after the self-test: front passenger airbag shutoff self-test.
Page 50 Occupant safety shutoff checked and repaired immediately at a Always ensure that the front passenger air‐ & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to qualified specialist workshop. bag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG incorrect positioning of the forward- OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
Page 51 Occupant safety with a build corresponding to that of an adult necessary, adjust the front passenger & WARNING Risk of injury or death when should not use the front passenger seat. seat accordingly. the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator Instead, they should use a rear seat. lamp is lit Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation...
Page 52: System
Occupant safety occupants. These measures cannot necessarily ® PRE-SAFE system * NOTE Damage caused by objects in the prevent an imminent impact. footwell or behind the seat ® PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occupant protec‐ PRE-SAFE ® PLUS can implement the following tion) The automatic adjustment of the seat posi‐...
Page 53: Automatic Measures After An Accident
Always secure the child in a child restraint no longer be started. system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ Switching off the fuel supply cle. Unlocking the vehicle doors The child restraint system must be appropri‐...
Page 54 Only use the following securing systems for child dren secured on the front seats. For this reason, tems restraint systems: Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install All child restraint systems must meet the follow‐ The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings a child restraint system on a rear seat.
Page 55 & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to rectly installed properly without a booster seat. unsecured child restraint systems in the Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child vehicle & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.
Page 56 Occupant safety Securing the child restraint system with Avoid direct sunlight Only affix accessories which have been the seat belt on the front passenger seat specially approved for this child & WARNING Risk of burns when the child page 62). Observe the specific restraint system by the child restraint instructions for the rearward-facing and seat is exposed to direct sunlight...
Page 57 Occupant safety Observe when stopping or parking ¯ Also secure Top Tether if present When leaving the vehicle, always take page 58). the SmartKey with you and lock the & WARNING Risk of accident and injury vehicle. Alternative securing system: due to children left unattended in the Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach 7 Vehicle seat belt...
Page 58 Occupant safety Activating or deactivating the special seal The seat belts on the following seats are equip‐ Hold the seat belt tongue and guide back to belt retractor of the seat belt ped with a special seal belt retractor: the seat belt outlet. Front passenger seat &...
Page 59 Occupant safety Always comply with the information about the ® When installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) Make sure that the rear bench seat, the mass of the child restraint system: child restraint system, also observe the follow‐ rear seat and the seat backrest are ing: engaged before every trip.
Page 60 Occupant safety Contact with the roof when the head * NOTE Damage to the seat belt for the restraint is fully extended and locked in center seat during installation of the place will not result in any restrictions on child restraint system use.
Page 61 Occupant safety Fold up cover of Top Tether anchorage Always lock rear seat backrests after installing Top Tether belts. Observe the lock verification indicator. Vehicles with adjustable head restraints: If necessary, slide head restraint upwards If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and page 92).
Page 62 Occupant safety Hook Top Tether hook of Top Tether belt Securing the child restraint system with the If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and seat belt into Top Tether anchorage without locked in place, the red lock verification indica‐ twisting.
Page 63 Occupant safety resting on the seat backrest of the rear The seat belts on the following seats are equip‐ Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems on the front seat. ped with a special seat belt retractor: passenger seat O If the head restraint of the child seat cannot Front passenger seat be fully extended when it is installed in the...
Page 64 Occupant safety Observe the specific instructions for the rear‐ Securing the child restraint system with the vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the seat belt on the front passenger seat ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint maximum size setting for child restraint sys‐ systems ( page 62).
Page 65 Occupant safety Set the front passenger seat as far back as Child safety locks Never leave children unattended in the possible and move the seat into the highest vehicle. Activating or deactivating the child safety position if possible. lock for the rear doors When leaving the vehicle, always take Adjust the seat cushion inclination so that the SmartKey with you and lock the...
Page 66 Occupant safety The child safety lock on the rear doors secures Activating or deactivating the child safety & WARNING Risk of accident and injury lock for the rear side windows each door separately. The doors can no longer due to children left unattended in the be opened from the inside.
Page 67: Notes On Pets In The Vehicle
Occupant safety Indicator lamp is off: via the switch on Never leave animals in the vehicle unat‐ the corresponding rear door or driver's tended. door Always correctly secure animals while driving, e.g. using a suitable animal car‐ rier. Notes on pets in the vehicle &...
Page 68: Opening And Closing
Opening and closing Unlocks SmartKey When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the Opens the trunk lid Overview of SmartKey functions vehicle. Panic alarm & WARNING Risk of accident and injury Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach If indicator lamp does not light up after of children.
Page 69 Opening and closing Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking To deactivate: briefly press button again. Deactivating the SmartKey functions verification signal If you do not use the vehicle or a SmartKey for Multimedia system: an extended period of time, you can reduce the Press the start/stop button on the cockpit, energy consumption of the respective SmartKey.
Page 70 You require a CR 2032 3 V cell battery. If batteries are swallowed, seek medical Press release knob again and fully Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the attention immediately. remove emergency key 2. battery replaced at a qualified specialist work‐...
Page 71 Opening and closing Remove the emergency key ( page 68). Re-attach cover and push it until it There is interference from a powerful radio signal source engages. The SmartKey function is impaired by, for exam‐ ple: Problems with the SmartKey, troubleshoot‐ High voltage power lines Mobile phones You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle...
Page 72: Doors
Opening and closing Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle You can also lock and unlock the vehicle Doors from the inside with the buttons on the front passenger door Unlocking/opening the doors from the inside and rear doors. This does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap. The vehicle is not unlocked: If you have locked the vehicle using the SmartKey.
Page 73 Opening and closing If you open the trunk lid from outside, the trunk There is interference from a powerful radio signal source lid is automatically unlocked. The KEYLESS-GO function is impaired by, for example: Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting High voltage power lines You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle Mobile phones using KEYLESS-GO...
Page 74 Opening and closing In the following situations, there is a danger of being locked out when the function is activated: While the vehicle is being tow started/ pushed. If the vehicle is being tested on a roller dyna‐ mometer. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the emergency key Locking/unlocking the driver's door with the emergency key...
Page 75: Trunk
Opening and closing Locking the front passenger door and rear To lock the right-hand side of the vehicle: doors turn the emergency key clockwise as far as it will go. If the locked door is then closed, it can no longer be opened from the outside.
Page 76 Opening and closing Closing the trunk lid * NOTE Damage to the trunk lid by obsta‐ cles above the vehicle & WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured The trunk lid swings upwards when it is items in the vehicle opened. If objects, luggage or loads are not secured Therefore, make sure that there is suffi‐...
Page 77 Opening and closing HANDS-FREE ACCESS function Observe the following notes: & WARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot The SmartKey is behind the vehicle. exhaust system Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the The vehicle exhaust system can become very vehicle while performing the kicking move‐...
Page 78 Opening and closing If several consecutive kicking movements are Work is being done on the trailer hitch, trail‐ not successful, wait ten seconds. ers or rear-mounted bicycle racks. System limits Deactivate the SmartKey functions ( page 67) or do not carry the SmartKey about your person The system may be impaired or may not function in such situations.
Page 79: Side Windows
Opening and closing Side windows If someone is trapped, release the but‐ ton immediately or press the button in Opening and closing the side windows order to reopen the side window. & WARNING Risk of entrapment when & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped opening a side window when children operate the side windows When opening a side window, parts of the...
Page 80 Opening and closing To interrupt automatic operation: press or During resetting. Release the button immediately if pull the W button again. somebody becomes trapped. The reversing function cannot prevent some‐ When the vehicle is switched off, you can con‐ one from becoming trapped in these situa‐ Press and hold the Ü...
Page 81 Opening and closing Convenience closing (closing the vehicle To close the roller sunblinds: press and A side window cannot be closed and you can‐ from outside) not see the cause. hold the ß button again. Check to see whether any objects are in the Convenience closing also functions with &...
Page 82: Sliding Sunroof
Opening and closing least one more second (follow-up adjust‐ Never leave children unattended in the & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped ment). vehicle. when the sliding sunroof is being opened The side window will be closed without the and closed When leaving the vehicle, always take automatic reversing function.
Page 83 Opening and closing Use the 3 button to operate the panorama If in doubt, do not raise or open the * NOTE Malfunction due to snow and ice roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sliding sunroof. Snow and ice may cause the sliding sunroof sunblind.
Page 84 Opening and closing Automatic reversing function of the sliding Release the button immediately if When closing the roller sunblind, make sunroof somebody becomes trapped. sure that no body parts are in the range If an obstacle obstructs the sliding sunroof dur‐ of movement.
Page 85 Opening and closing slightly at higher speeds. At low speeds, it will Rectifying problems with the sliding sunroof Immediately after automatic reversing, pull be raised again automatically. and hold the 3 button down again to the & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or point of resistance until the sliding sunroof is &...
Page 86: Anti-Theft Protection
The ATA system is deactivated automatically in system is not operational. Contact an After locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO the following situations: authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or After unlocking the vehicle with the Smart‐ 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Page 87 Opening and closing After pressing the start/stop button with the Function of the tow-away alarm After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS- SmartKey in the storage compartment This function may not be available in all page 127) When using HANDS-FREE ACCESS countries.
Page 88 Opening and closing Function of the interior motion sensor After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS- If quick access is unavailable, select the Vehicle menu under Settings to activate or This function may not be available in all deactivate the interior motion sensor. When using HANDS-FREE ACCESS countries.
Page 89: Seats And Stowing
Seats and stowing Your legs are not fully extended and you can Notes on the correct driver's seat position depress the pedals properly & WARNING Risk of accident due to The back of your head is supported at eye adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi‐ level by the center of the head restraint cle is in motion You can hold the steering wheel with your...
Page 90: Seats
Seats and stowing Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil‐ Seats Before starting the engine: adjust the dren in the vehicle". driver's seat, the head restraints, the Adjusting the front seat mechanically (with‐ steering wheel and the mirror and fas‐ out Seat Comfort Package) &...
Page 91 Seats and stowing & WARNING Risk of injury due to head & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to restraints not being installed or being an incorrect seat position adjusted incorrectly The seat belt does not offer the intended If head restraints have not been installed or level of protection if you have not moved the have not been adjusted correctly, there is an...
Page 92 Seats and stowing To adjust the seat backrest inclination: To adjust the seat cushion length: lift lever Adjusting the front seat electrically turn handwheel forwards and backwards and slide the front section of the seat until the desired position has been reached. cushion forwards or backwards.
Page 93 Seats and stowing Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support Head restraints & WARNING Risk of injury due to head restraints not being installed or being Adjusting the front seat head restraints man‐ adjusted incorrectly ually If head restraints have not been installed or &...
Page 94 Seats and stowing Adjusting the head restraints of the rear Installing/removing the rear seat head seats mechanically restraints Removing To raise: pull the head restraint up. To lower: press release knob in the direc‐ tion of the arrow and push the head restraint To raise: pull the head restraint up.
Page 95 Seats and stowing Push release knob in the direction of the Adjusting the backrest side bolsters Switching seat heating on/off arrow and pull out the head restraint. Select Side Bolsters. & WARNING Risk of burns due to repeat‐ Installing Adjust the air cushion for the desired seat. edly switching on the seat heating Insert the head restraint such that the Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can...
Page 96 Seats and stowing Press button repeatedly until the desired ments placed on the seats, e.g. seat cush‐ heating level is set. ions or child seats. This could cause damage Depending on the heating level, up to three to the seat surface. indicator lamps will light up.
Page 97: Steering Wheel
Seats and stowing Adjust height and distance to the Steering wheel Never leave children unattended in the steering wheel. vehicle. Adjusting the steering wheel mechanically To lock: push release lever up as far as it When leaving the vehicle, always take will go.
Page 98: Easy Entry And Exit Feature
Seats and stowing Easy entry and exit feature Press the seat adjustment switch. The adjustment process will be stop‐ Using the easy entry and exit feature ped. & WARNING Risk of accident when pulling You can stop the adjustment process by press‐ away during the adjustment process for ing one of the memory function position the easy exit feature...
Page 99: Memory Function
Seats and stowing When the easy entry and exit feature is active, You call up the seat settings via the memory Only use the memory function on the the driver's seat will move backwards and the function. driver's side when the vehicle is station‐ backrest will be moved to a steeper position You save the seat settings via the memory ary.
Page 100: Stowage Areas
Seats and stowing Operating the memory function To call up: press and briefly hold one of pre‐ Never leave children unattended in the set position buttons 4, T or U. vehicle. Storing After releasing the button, all systems are When leaving the vehicle, always take moved into the stored position.
Page 101 Seats and stowing tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit Always stow objects in such a way that could be distracted from traffic conditions vehicle occupants. they cannot be thrown around in such and you may lose control of the vehicle. situations.
Page 102 100 Seats and stowing Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior with these parts of the vehicle, you could & WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from burn yourself. hot cigarette lighter Overview of the front storage compartments Always be particularly careful around You can burn yourself if you touch the hot the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and heating element or the socket of the ciga‐...
Page 103 Seats and stowing 101 Through-loading feature in the rear bench If the seat backrests are not engaged and locked Vehicles with a memory function: If neces‐ seat (EASY-PACK Quickfold) in place, the lock verification indicator will be sary, when the seat backrest in the rear red.
Page 104 102 Seats and stowing Folding back the rear seat backrest * NOTE Damage caused by trapping the seat belt when folding back the seat backrest The seat belt could become trapped and thus damaged when the seat backrest is folded back.
Page 105 Seats and stowing 103 Locking the release catch of the center rear seat backrest Requirements: The left and center seat backrests are engaged and joined together. You can lock the center seat backrest release catch if you want to secure the trunk against unauthorized access.
Page 106 Mercedes-Benz. for Mercedes-Benz. Use only roof luggage racks tested and When a roof luggage rack is installed, approved for Mercedes-Benz.
Page 107: Sockets
Seats and stowing 105 Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle USB port in the rear passenger compartment * NOTE Damage to the covers has the following 12 V sockets: Depending on the vehicle equipment, the The covers may be damaged and scratched In the storage compartment in the front cen‐...
Page 108 106 Seats and stowing There is a risk of injury, particularly in the Apart from a mobile phone, do not Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile event of sudden braking or a sudden change place any other objects in the mobile phone stowage compartment.
Page 109: Installing/Removing The Floor Mats
Make sure the mobile phone is properly stored A list of compatible mobile phones can be safety of the vehicle. and secured to prevent it from falling out while found at: https://www.mercedes-benz- Stow all objects in the vehicle securely you are driving. mobile.com so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell.
Page 110 108 Seats and stowing Installing floor mats Remove the floor mat. Slide the corresponding seat backwards and lay the floor mat in the footwell. Press studs onto holders 2. Adjust the corresponding seat. Removing floor mats Pull the floor mat off holders 2.
Page 111: Light And Visibility 109
Light and visibility 109 Light switch L Low beam/high beam Exterior lighting R Switches the rear fog lamp on or off Operating light switches Information about lighting systems and your responsibility When low beam is activated, the T indicator lamp for the parking lamps will be deactivated The various lighting systems of the vehicle are and replaced by the L low-beam indicator only aids.
Page 112 110 Light and visibility The exterior lighting (except standing and park‐ Switching the rear fog lights on or off Operating the combination switch for the lights ing lamps) will switch off automatically when the Requirements: driver's door is opened. The light switch is in the L or Ã posi‐ Observe the notes on surround lighting tion.
Page 113 Light and visibility 111 Switching on high beam To indicate permanently: push the combi‐ Activating/deactivating the hazard warning lights nation switch beyond the point of resistance Turn the light switch to the L or Ã in the direction of arrow or 4.
Page 114 112 Light and visibility Cornering light At speeds between 25 mph (40 km/h) and On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam 43 mph (70 km/h) and when the steering Assist may fail to recognize other road users Cornering light function wheel is turned with their own lighting, or may recognize them too late.
Page 115 Light and visibility 113 The high beam will switch off automatically in Setting the exterior lighting switch-off delay time the following cases: At speeds below 16 mph (25 km/h) Requirements: If other road users are detected The light switch is in the Ã position. If street lighting is sufficient Multimedia system: The system's optical sensor is located behind...
Page 116: Interior Lighting
114 Light and visibility Control panel in the grab handle Adjusting the brightness Interior lighting Select Brightness. Adjusting the interior lighting Adjust the brightness. Front overhead control panel Activating the brightness for zones Select Brightness. Select Brightness Zones. Activate or deactivate the function. Set the brightness for the desired zones.
Page 117: Windshield Wiper And Windshield Washer System
Light and visibility 115 Activating welcome lighting ° Continuous wiping, slow Windshield wiper and windshield washer system Select Color. ¯ Continuous wiping, fast Switching the windshield wipers on/off Select Welcome. Turn the combination switch to the corre‐ When the vehicle is unlocked, a special ambi‐ sponding position 1 - 5.
Page 118 116 Light and visibility Moving the wiper arms into the replacement Installing the wiper blades position Switch the ignition on and then off again immediately. Within around 15 seconds, press and hold the î button on the combination switch for approximately three seconds page 115).
Page 119: Mirrors
Light and visibility 117 Fold the wiper arms back onto the wind‐ Maintenance display The duration until the color changes varies shield. depending on the usage conditions. Switch on the ignition. Press the î button on the combination Mirrors switch ( page 115).
Page 120 118 Light and visibility outside mirrors. Only then will the automatic & WARNING Risk of accident due to mis‐ mirror folding function work properly. judgment of distance when using the To reset: briefly press button 2. front-passenger mirror An outside mirror that has been pushed out of The outside mirror on the front passenger position can be engaged in position again as fol‐...
Page 121 Light and visibility 119 The inside rearview mirror and the outside mir‐ The front-passenger outside mirror will move The electrolyte is hazardous to health and ror on the driver's side will automatically go into back to its original position when: causes irritation.
Page 122 120 Light and visibility Storing the parking position of the front- Calling up passenger outside mirror using reverse gear Press button to select the front- passenger outside mirror. Storing Engage reverse gear. The front-passenger outside mirror will move into the stored parking position. Activating/deactivating the automatic mirror folding function Multimedia system:...
Page 123: Climate Control 121
Make sure that the filter is installed correctly. Use filters recommended and Operating the climate control system approved by Mercedes-Benz. Always have main‐ Switching climate control on/off tenance work carried out at a qualified specialist To switch on: set the airflow to level 1 or workshop.
Page 124 122 Climate control Switch off the A/C function only briefly; other‐ Setting climate control to automatic mode The ¯ climate control for the windshield wise, the windows may fog up more quickly. can only be selected for the first seat row. In automatic mode, the set temperature is con‐...
Page 125 Climate control 123 Call up the air conditioning menu If air-recirculation mode is switched on, the Air vents page 122). windows may fog up more quickly. Switch on Adjusting the front air vents air-recirculation mode only briefly. Select First Row of Seats.
Page 126 124 Climate control Adjusting the rear air vents To open or close: hold air vent in the center and turn it to the left (open) or right To open or close: hold air vent in the (closed) as far as it will go. center and turn it to the left or right as far as To set the airflow direction: hold air it will go.
Page 127: Driving And Parking 125
Driving and parking 125 Switching on the power supply or ignition Driving When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the Notes on Mercedes-AMG vehicles & WARNING Risk of accident and injury vehicle. Observe the notes on the following additional due to children left unattended in the Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach vehicle...
Page 128 126 Driving and parking To switch on the ignition: press button Never leave the engine or, if present, twice. the auxiliary heating running in an The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster enclosed space without sufficient venti‐ light up. lation. The ignition is switched off again if one of the following conditions is met: &...
Page 129 Driving and parking 127 If the vehicle still does not start and the Place SmartKey in marked space Place the Key in the Marked Space See the symbol 3. Operator's Manual display message also The vehicle will start after a short time. appears in the multifunction display: start If you remove SmartKey from marked...
Page 130 128 Driving and parking Starting the vehicle via Remote Online serv‐ Ensure the following before starting the engine: The hazard warning light system is switched ices off. The legal stipulations in the area where your vehicle is parked allow engine starting via The hood is closed.
Page 131 Driving and parking 129 Open a side window or the sliding sunroof. Only increase the engine speed gradually and Notes on driving accelerate the vehicle to full speed after 1000 miles (1500 km). & WARNING Risk of accident due to Breaking-in notes objects in the driver's footwell This also applies when the engine or parts of the...
Page 132 130 Driving and parking & WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐ & DANGER Risk of death caused by & DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poi‐ rect footwear exhaust gases sonous exhaust gases Incorrect footwear includes, for example: Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventila‐...
Page 133 Driving and parking 131 The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci‐ * NOTE Engine damage due to excessively * NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter dent are greatly increased when you drink or high engine speeds due to non-combusted fuel take drugs and drive.
Page 134 132 Driving and parking To remove salt build-up: Notes on driving through water on the road ECO start/stop function surface Brake occasionally while paying attention to Operation of the ECO start/stop function Water which has entered into the vehicle can the traffic conditions The ECO start/stop function is not available damage the engine, electrics and transmission.
Page 135 Driving and parking 133 In transmission position k, the engine is The s symbol appears: the ECO start/ Deactivating or activating the ECO start/ stop function not switched off automatically even when stop function is deactivated or there is a mal‐ the HOLD function is switched on.
Page 136: Dynamic Select Switch
134 Driving and parking ECO display function The lettering in the segment will light up brightly, The additional range achieved as a result of your the outer edge will light up and the segment will driving style in comparison with a driver with a The ECO display summarizes your driving char‐...
Page 137 Driving and parking 135 Sport Engine and transmission management Continues to offer stability but with a sporty Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC setup ® Allows the sporty driver a more active driving Vehicles with adaptive damping adjust‐ style ment: suspension Only suitable for good road conditions, a dry Electric power steering road surface and a clear stretch of road Comfort...
Page 138 136 Driving and parking Configuring DYNAMIC SELECT (multimedia The ECO start/stop function is activated auto‐ system) matically. This function must be activated for each user Multimedia system: profile separately. Only when this function is © Settings Vehicle activated will the drive program and Eco DYNAMIC SELECT start/stop setting for the previous journey be saved for the respective user profile.
Page 139: Automatic Transmission
Driving and parking 137 The actual (maximum) values that can be Calling up the consumption indicator & WARNING Risk of accident and injury achieved for engine output and engine tor‐ due to children left unattended in the Multimedia system: que may deviate from the certified values vehicle ©...
Page 140 138 Driving and parking Release the brake pedal. Neutral Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children. Drive position Switch the ignition off. If you then exit the vehicle leaving the Engaging reverse gear R Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the SmartKey in the vehicle, the automatic trans‐...
Page 141 Driving and parking 139 Park position j is engaged automatically if one Engaging drive position D The acceleration characteristics get worse, and the transmission no longer shifts. of the following conditions is met: Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first You switch off the ignition when the vehicle Possible cause:...
Page 142 140 Driving and parking Manual gearshifting Temporary setting: To deactivate: pull steering wheel gearshift paddle and hold it in place. To activate: pull steering wheel gearshift The transmission position display shows h. paddle or 2. Manual gearshifting is activated for a short Permanent setting: time.
Page 143: Function Of The 4Matic
Driving and parking 141 If gearshift recommendation appears Glide mode is characterized by the following: Glide mode can also be prevented by the follow‐ next to the transmission position display, ing parameters: The combustion engine is disconnected from shift to the recommended gear. the drivetrain and continues to run in neutral.
Page 144: Refueling
142 Driving and parking account of road, weather and traffic conditions. Change immediately out of clothing that & WARNING Risk of injury from fuels 4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible espe‐ has come into contact with fuel. Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your cially for maintaining a safe distance from the health.
Page 145 Driving and parking 143 Requirements: Never refuel with one of the following fuels: Even small amounts of the wrong fuel The vehicle is unlocked. could result in damage to the fuel system Diesel and the engine. The repair costs are high. Do not get into the vehicle again during the Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by refueling process.
Page 146: Parking
144 Driving and parking Insert the fuel filler cap from above into Apply the parking brake. bracket 2. Switch the transmission to position j. Completely insert the pump nozzle into the tank filler neck, hook in place and refuel. & WARNING Risk of fire caused by hot Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle exhaust system parts switches off.
Page 147 Driving and parking 145 ary vehicle with the brake pedal applied Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐ page 138). fic. Switch off the engine and the ignition by Operate vehicle equipment and become pressing button 1. trapped, for example. Release the service brake slowly.
Page 148 146 Driving and parking Requirements: Check if the transmitter frequency of the Never leave the engine or, if present, The vehicle has been parked outside the remote control has the frequency range of the auxiliary heating running in an garage or outside the range of movement of 280 to 868 MHz.
Page 149 Driving and parking 147 synchronization of the rolling code with Press previously programmed button 1, On remote controls that transmit only for a the door system must also be carried out. repeatedly until the door closes. limited period, press button on remote When the door closes, programming is com‐...
Page 150 148 Driving and parking Clearing the garage door opener memory In the following situations, the electric parking In addition, the children could also set the Press and hold buttons and 3. brake is also applied: vehicle in motion, for example by: Indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Page 151 Driving and parking 149 The electric parking brake is not automatically You shift from transmission position j. Applying/releasing the electric parking brake manually applied if the engine is switched off by the ECO You have previously driven at speeds start/stop function. greater than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Page 152 150 Driving and parking The electric parking brake is only securely Information on collision detection on a vehicle is automatically deactivated to facili‐ parked vehicle applied if the indicator lamp is lit continu‐ tate the next engine start. ously. If a collision is detected when the tow-away System limits Releasing alarm is armed on a locked vehicle, you will...
Page 153: Driving And Driving Safety Systems
Driving and parking 151 Standby mode (extension of the starter bat‐ If the following conditions are fulfilled, standby Multimedia system: tery's period out of use) mode can be activated or deactivated using the © Settings Vehicle multimedia system: Standby mode function Activate or deactivate Standby Mode.
Page 154 152 Driving and parking take into account road, weather or traffic condi‐ The radar sensors are integrated behind the Particularly, keep the areas around the sensors tions. bumpers and/or behind the Mercedes star. and cameras free of dirt, ice or slush page 261).
Page 155 Driving and parking 153 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Function of ABS ® (Electronic Stability Program) page 162) page 154) The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the Active Speed Limit Assist (country-depend‐ ® Crosswind Assist ( page 155) brake pressure in critical driving situations: ent) ( page 166) EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
Page 156 154 Driving and parking ABS prevents the wheels from locking. ® can monitor and improve driving stability If the ÷ ESP ® warning lamp flashes in the and traction in the following situations, within instrument cluster, one or several wheels has The brakes will function as usual once you physical limits: reached its grip limit:...
Page 157 Driving and parking 155 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ® Function of ESP Crosswind Assist * NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles ® ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP ® Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of Observe the notes in the Supplement. makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehi‐...
Page 158 156 Driving and parking Function of STEER CONTROL HOLD function Activating/deactivating the HOLD function HOLD function STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a & WARNING Risk of an accident due to the noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand‐...
Page 159 Driving and parking 157 The electric parking brake is released. The vehicle is secured with the electric park‐ & WARNING Risk of accident and injury ing brake. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti‐ due to the vehicle rolling away vated. In the following situations, the vehicle is held by After a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer Vehicles with automatic transmission:...
Page 160 158 Driving and parking Activating the start-off assist Take your foot off the brake, but keep the rested and attentive driver. On long journeys, accelerator pedal depressed. take regular breaks in good time that allow for & WARNING Risk of skidding and having The vehicle pulls away at maximum accelera‐...
Page 161 Driving and parking 159 If ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the If the road condition is poor (uneven road attention level and cannot issue a warning, the surface or potholes). System Suspended message appears. If there is a strong side wind. If a warning is given in the Instrument Display, If you adopt a sporty driving style (high cor‐...
Page 162 160 Driving and parking Setting ATTENTION ASSIST foot from the accelerator pedal after overtaking, System limits Multimedia system: cruise control will resume speed regulation back Cruise control may be unable to maintain the to the stored speed. stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored ©...
Page 163 Driving and parking 161 Operating cruise control Press rocker switch up M or down & WARNING Risk of accident due to stored The current speed is stored and maintained speed by the vehicle. If you call up the stored speed and this is lower than your current speed, the vehicle Select J with the left rocker switch.
Page 164 162 Driving and parking Activate cruise control. halt. The vehicle accelerates or brakes depend‐ Reacts to stationary vehicles detected in ing on the distance to the vehicle in front and urban speed ranges (except bicycles and If a traffic sign has been detected and is dis‐ the set speed.
Page 165 Driving and parking 163 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC displays in Permanent status display of Active Distance sive mode. The ç Suspended message the instrument cluster Assist DISTRONIC appears in the multifunction display. k (white): Active Distance Assist Display on the speedometer DISTRONIC selected, specified distance set The stored speed is highlighted on the speedom‐...
Page 166 164 Driving and parking In parking garages or on roads with steep If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC no & WARNING Risk of accident if detection uphill or downhill gradients. longer detects a vehicle in front or does function of Active Distance Assist If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as not react to relevant objects.
Page 167 Driving and parking 165 The transmission is in position h. To operate Active Distance Assist If a traffic sign has been detected and is dis‐ DISTRONIC: press the rocker switches on played in the instrument cluster: select J The driver's door is closed. the steering wheel control unit up or down to with the left rocker switch.
Page 168 166 Driving and parking If there is no speed restriction on an unlimited & WARNING Risk of an accident due to stretch of road (e.g. on a freeway), the recom‐ Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC being mended speed is automatically adopted as the and press rocker switch up M.
Page 169 Driving and parking 167 maximum permissible speed applying to a vehi‐ ates a route event ahead in an economical, com‐ Driving on slowing-down lanes cle with a trailer is not detected by the system. fortable or dynamic manner. When the route Driving on lanes adjacent to slowing-down event has been passed, the vehicle accelerates Adjust the speed in these situations.
Page 170 168 Driving and parking is responsible for complying with road traffic Active Steering Assist In the event of roadworks regulations and driving at a suitable speed. Function of Active Steering Assist In bad weather or road conditions The speed adaptation made by the system may Active Steering Assist is only available up to a If the accelerator pedal is depressed not always be suitable, particularly in the follow‐...
Page 171 Driving and parking 169 Ø (red): system limits detected Depending on the country: the driver presses a steering wheel button or operates Ø (white, red hands): "hands on the steer‐ Touch Control ing wheel" prompt If Active Steering Assist detects that a system During the transition from active to passive limit has been reached, a visual warning is status, the Ø...
Page 172 170 Driving and parking The windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged Activating/deactivating Active Steering & WARNING Risk of accident if Active Assist or covered in the vicinity of the camera, e.g. Steering Assist unexpectedly stops func‐ by a sticker. tioning Requirements: No, or several, unclear lane markings are ®...
Page 173 If possible, an emergency call is placed to The neighboring lane is separated by a bro‐ steered the vehicle for a considerable period of the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center ken lane marking. time or has removed their hands from the steer‐...
Page 174 172 Driving and parking If the assistance graphic is shown when chang‐ The system may also be impaired or may not Before changing lanes, make sure that ing lanes, an additional arrow appears in it point‐ function in the following situations: the neighboring lane is free and there is ing towards the adjacent lane ( page 162).
Page 175 Driving and parking 173 Active Brake Assist If you do not react to the warning, autonomous braking can be initiated in critical situations. Function of Active Brake Assist In especially critical situations, Active Brake Active Brake Assist consists of the following Assist can initiate autonomous braking directly.
Page 176 174 Driving and parking The individual subfunctions are available in Distance warning function (vehicles without & WARNING Risk of an accident caused by various speed ranges: Driving Assistance Package) limited detection performance of Active The distance warning function can issue a warn‐ The distance warning function can aid you in the Brake Assist ing in the following situations:...
Page 177 Driving and parking 175 at speeds up to approximately 62 mph at speeds up to approximately 37 mph moving pedestrians, crossing vehicles and (100 km/h) when approaching stationary (60 km/h) when approaching moving pedes‐ stationary and crossing cyclists vehicles trians and crossing cyclists Situation-dependent braking assistance at speeds up to approximately 50 mph at speeds up to approximately 31 mph...
Page 178 176 Driving and parking Situation-dependent braking assistance releasing the brake pedal Reaction from a speed of approximately (vehicles with Driving Assistance Package) 12 mph (20 km/h) up to a speed of approx‐ Active Brake Assist may cancel the brake appli‐ imately 43 mph (70 km/h).
Page 179 Driving and parking 177 If the sensors are dirty, fogged up, damaged partially available during the teach-in proc‐ Always pay careful attention to the traf‐ or covered. ess. fic situation; do not rely on Evasive Steering Assist alone. If the sensors are impaired due to interfer‐ Setting Active Brake Assist ence from other radar sources, e.g.
Page 180 178 Driving and parking If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the Warning when the maximum permissible Display in the Instrument Display speed is exceeded æ symbol appears in the status bar of the multifunction display. The system can warn you if you unintentionally exceed the maximum permissible speed.
Page 181 Driving and parking 179 If Traffic Sign Assist cannot determine the maxi‐ If the windshield in the area of the multifunc‐ Multimedia system: mum permissible speed (e.g. due to missing tion camera is dirty, or if the camera is fog‐ ©...
Page 182 180 Driving and parking Activate or deactivate the function. Permanent status display in the instrument clus‐ Blind Spot Assist cannot warn drivers in this ter: situation. Setting the type of warning ¸ (gray): system is activated but inopera‐ Always pay careful attention to the traf‐ Select Visual &...
Page 183 Driving and parking 181 System limits The exit warning may be limited in the following Always pay particular attention to the situations: traffic situation when opening the doors Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist and make sure there is sufficient clear‐ may be limited in the following situations, in par‐...
Page 184 182 Driving and parking may be interrupted at any time if you steer Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist or Always steer, brake or accelerate your‐ Active Blind Spot Assist slightly in the opposite direction or accelerate. self, especially if Active Blind Spot Multimedia system: Assist warns you or makes a course- System limits...
Page 185 Driving and parking 183 cannot take into account road, weather or traffic If a lane-correcting brake application occurs, dis‐ Conditions for a course-correcting brake application (vehicles with Driving Assistance conditions. Active Lane Keeping Assist is only an play appears in the multifunction display. aid.
Page 186 184 Driving and parking You have adopted a sporty driving style with If there are no lane markings, or several Setting Active Lane Keeping Assist high cornering speeds or high rates of accel‐ unclear lane markings are present for one Multimedia system: eration.
Page 187 Driving and parking 185 Rear view camera Wide-angle view Yellow lanes marking the course the tires will take with the current steering angle Function of the rear view camera The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a (dynamic) When you engage reverse gear, the image from mirror image, as in the inside rearview mirror.
Page 188 186 Driving and parking Red warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are very close (approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) or less) Orange warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are a medium dis‐ System limits tance away (between approximately 1.0 ft The rear view camera will not function or will (0.3 m) and 2.0 ft (0.6 m)) only partially function in the following situations:...
Page 189 Driving and parking 187 Have the display repaired or replaced if, for The system evaluates images from the following Top view with images from the side cameras example, pixel errors considerably restrict its cameras: in the outside mirrors use. Rear view camera Wide-angle view, rear Top view with image from the rear view cam‐...
Page 190 188 Driving and parking The color of the individual segments of warning Guide lines The guide lines in the media display show display is based on the distance to the detec‐ the distances to your vehicle. The distances ted obstacle: apply to road level.
Page 191 Driving and parking 189 For technical reasons, the standard height of the Opening the camera cover of the rear view camera vehicle may be altered if the vehicle is carrying a heavy load and can result in inaccuracies in the Multimedia system: guide lines and in the display of the generated ©...
Page 192 190 Driving and parking the maneuvering area while maneuvering and Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display in the multimedia system parking in/exiting parking spaces. In the standard setting, an intermittent warning tone sounds from a distance of approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) to an obstacle in front and approx‐ imately 3.3 ft (1.0 m) to an obstacle behind.
Page 193 Driving and parking 191 Orange segments: obstacles at a distance System limits Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC between approx. 1.0 ft (0.3 m) and 2.0 ft Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessa‐ (0.6 m) rily take into account the following obstacles: Red segments: obstacles at a very short Obstacles below the detection range, e.g.
Page 194 192 Driving and parking If a warning tone also sounds for approximately obstacle and there is a risk of a lateral collision, two seconds every time the vehicle is started, it a warning is issued and the segments light up in may be due to one of the following causes: color in the display.
Page 195 Driving and parking 193 System limits Requirements: The system limits for Parking Assist The camera menu is open. PARKTRONIC apply to passive side impact pro‐ Or: Active Parking Assist is active. tection. Or: the PARKTRONIC pop-up window The following objects are not detected, for exam‐ appears.
Page 196 194 Driving and parking Setting the warning tones of Parking Assist Activating/deactivating audio fadeout Exiting parking spaces if you have parked PARKTRONIC You can specify whether the volume of a media using Active Parking Assist Multimedia system: source in the multimedia system is to be As soon as all requirements are met for search‐...
Page 197 Driving and parking 195 persons, animals or objects etc. are in the ces, Active Parking Assist may therefore guide Do not use Active Parking Assist in the following maneuvering range. you into the parking space incorrectly. situations: Active Parking Assist will be canceled in the fol‐ In extreme weather conditions such as ice, &...
Page 198 196 Driving and parking Parking with Active Parking Assist The turn signal indicator is switched on auto‐ matically when the parking procedure Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the begins. button may also be located at a different position on the center console. You are responsible for selecting the turn signal indicator in accordance with the traffic condi‐...
Page 199 Driving and parking 197 select the corresponding transmission posi‐ Exiting a parking space with Active Parking Assist tion. Vehicles with automatic transmission: Requirements: The vehicle drives into the selected parking The vehicle has been parked with Active space. Parking Assist. During the parking procedure with Active Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the Parking Assist, the lane markings are dis‐...
Page 200 198 Driving and parking Take Control of Vehicle message prompt you to & WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi‐ take control of the vehicle. cle swinging out while parking or pulling The vehicle is not automatically braked and can out of a parking space roll away.
Page 201 Driving and parking 199 If you shift the transmission position to k or If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles Always pay careful attention to the traf‐ h when the vehicle is stationary. or other objects, detection is not possible. fic situation;...
Page 202: Vehicle Towing Instructions
200 Driving and parking Vehicle towing instructions The vehicle is not suitable for the use of tow bar systems that are used for flat towing or dinghy towing, for example. Attaching and using tow bar systems can lead to damage on the vehicle. When you are towing a vehicle with tow bar sys‐...
Page 203: Instrument Display And On-Board Computer 201
Instrument Display and on-board computer 201 Notes on the Instrument Display and on- Only operate this equipment when the board computer traffic situation permits. If you cannot be sure of this, stop the & WARNING Risk of accident due to an vehicle whilst paying attention to road Instrument Display malfunction and traffic conditions and operate the...
Page 204: Instrument Display Overview
202 Instrument Display and on-board computer Instrument display overview Display content on left (example: speedome‐ Digital speedometer The fuel supply will be interrupted to protect ter): speedometer/time/date/trip computer the engine when the red mark on the tach‐ Time From Start From Reset/range/audio ometer (overrevving range) is reached.
Page 205: Overview Of The Buttons On The Steering Wheel
Instrument Display and on-board computer 203 During normal operation, the coolant tem‐ Control panel for the MBUX multimedia sys‐ Overview of the buttons on the steering perature display is permitted to rise to tem ( page 208) wheel 248°F (120°C). £...
Page 206 204 Instrument Display and on-board computer Media To exit a submenu: press the left-hand back button. Designs & Disp. Service Selecting the Head-up Display To switch on the Head-up Display: switch You can find information about the possible on the Head-up Display via the multimedia settings and selections on the menus in the system or activate it in the menu bar by swip‐...
Page 207: Overview Of What Is Shown On The Multi- Function Display
Instrument Display and on-board computer 205 On the corresponding menu, use the left- ë HOLD function ( page 156) Depending on the vehicle's equipment, different hand Touch Control to scroll to the end of the content can be shown in the three areas of the _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist ( page 112) list.
Page 208 206 Instrument Display and on-board computer System limits Brightness Swipe upwards or downwards on the left- hand Touch Control and select a setting by The visibility of the displays will be affected by Messages pressing the left-hand Touch Control. the following conditions: Assistance status Selecting what the Head-up Display shows Seat position...
Page 209 Instrument Display and on-board computer 207 Switching the Head-up Display on/off via the Set speed in the driver assistance system, multimedia system e.g. cruise control Warnings from driver assistance systems, Multimedia system: e.g. distance warning © Settings Quick Access Right display area Select HUD.
Page 210: 208 Mbux Multimedia System
Media display with touch functionality country in which you are currently driving when to protect it against theft. Further information on Touchpad operating the multimedia system. protection against theft can be obtained from an Controller authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Turn: adjusts the volume...
Page 211 MBUX multimedia system 209 Home screen overview Depending on the display, calls up the first Transmission of vehicle position active Quick-access, e.g. enter home address three applications or the home screen Signal strength of the mobile phone network, Index points and selected display area Calls up the profile network display, battery status of the mobile Calls up the air conditioning menu...
Page 212 210 MBUX multimedia system If Mercedes me connect is active 5, the Operating the MBUX multimedia system ß Pressing the rocker switch down and vehicle is linked with Mercedes me connect. holding: adds favourites and themes Using Touch Control Vehicle data is then transmitted to the back- VOL: control adjusts the volume or switches end system.
Page 213 MBUX multimedia system 211 To zoom in and out of the map: move two Calling up applications using buttons Swiping to the left of right: selects the previ‐ fingers together or apart. ous or next radio station/music track © Calls up the home screen To call up the global menu: press and hold on the touchscreen until the OPTIONS...
Page 214 212 MBUX multimedia system Functions of the Voice Control System Starting the Voice Control System Overview of the MBUX Interior Assistant With the Voice Control System, various applica‐ & WARNING Risk of injury from the cam‐ tions in the MBUX multimedia system are opera‐ era's laser radiation ble using voice input.
Page 215 The camera is not operational. The camera in the overhead control panel Clean the outside of the camera lens with a Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ may heat up due to operating conditions. As dry or damp cotton cloth. Do not use micro‐...
Page 216 214 MBUX multimedia system The MBUX Interior Assistant supports the following interactions: Interaction area Interaction Description In front of the media display or Proximity to the control element The Interior Assistant recognizes the approach of the hand towards a con‐ above the touchpad trol element.
Page 217 MBUX multimedia system 215 Switching the reading light and search light Switching the reading light on and off Switching the search light on and off and on or off Requirements: For the reading light: the function is availa‐ ble when it is dark. The hand movement takes place in the inter‐...
Page 218 216 MBUX multimedia system For recurring driving situations, such as long b) Press a memory position button or a & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped drives on the freeway, you can save your prefer‐ seat adjustment switch on the driver's during adjustment of the driver's seat red settings in a theme in the vehicle.
Page 219: System Settings
MBUX multimedia system 217 Configuring profiles, themes and sugges‐ Configuring suggestions Select Continue tions Select Audio Navigation (Navigation) and Configuring suggestions store the active settings in the theme. Multimedia system: Select Ä for a profile. Select Continue © f Profiles Select Suggestion Settings.
Page 220 218 MBUX multimedia system Edge lighting Units for distance The multimedia system provides a message when a system update is available. Day/night design Software updates You have the following selection options: Control elements Data import/export Accept and Install Keyboard language and handwriting rec‐ PIN protection ognition The system update will be downloaded in the...
Page 221 MBUX multimedia system 219 Park the vehicle safely in a suitable location Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot Select Internet Settings. before starting the installation. Select Connect via Wi-Fi. Requirements: Requirements for the installation: To set up the Wi-Fi connection of the mul‐ Select Hotspot.
Page 222 220 MBUX multimedia system Connecting using a button Configuring the multimedia system as a Wi- Press the push button on the device to be Fi hotspot for external devices connected (see the manufacturer's operating Select the options r of the desired Wi-Fi The type of connection established depends on instructions).
Page 223: Navigation
MBUX multimedia system 221 Generating a new security key Select Vehicle Hotspot. Select Generate Security Key. A connection will be established with the newly created security key. To save a security key: select Save. When a new security key is saved, all existing Wi-Fi connections are then disconnected.
Page 224 222 MBUX multimedia system Navigation overview Example: digital map with navigation menu ON THE WAY menu with Route Overview, POSITION menu with Save Position Alternative Routes Report Traffic Inci- Compass To enter a POI or address and additional des‐ dent (Car-to-X) tination entry options Quick access for Traffic,...
Page 225 MBUX multimedia system 223 Entering a destination Multimedia system: © Navigation ª Where to? The federal state or province in which the a Confirms an entry Switches to digits, special characters and vehicle is located symbols Switches to handwriting recognition Entering a POI or address Switches to upper-case or lower-case letters Enters a space...
Page 226 224 MBUX multimedia system Enter the destination in 2. The entries can Select the federal state or the province from The destination address is shown. be made in any order. list 3. Multimedia system: The following entries can be made, for exam‐ Using online search ©...
Page 227 MBUX multimedia system 225 Select Set as Waypoint. Activate Activate Commuter Route. Selecting map orientation The destination address is set as the next If the requirements are met, the multimedia Tap repeatedly on the Ä compass symbol intermediate destination. system automatically detects that the vehicle on the map.
Page 228: Telephone
226 MBUX multimedia system The service has been activated at an author‐ Displaying hazard warnings with Car-to-X- Telephone Communication ized Mercedes-Benz Center. Telephony If hazard warnings are available these can be Multimedia system: shown as symbols on the map. The display Notes on telephony ©...
Page 229 MBUX multimedia system 227 Observe the additional information on stowing & WARNING Risk of an accident from & WARNING Risk of injury due to objects mobile communications devices correctly: operating mobile communication equip‐ being stowed incorrectly Loading the vehicle ( page 98) ment while the vehicle is in motion If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed...
Page 230 228 MBUX multimedia system For information on the range of functions of the Further information can be obtained from an mobile radio unit to be connected, see the man‐ authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at: ufacturer's operating instructions. https://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect Network connection:...
Page 231 MBUX multimedia system 229 Telephone menu overview Telephony operating modes overview ® Signal strength of the mobile phone network Bluetooth device name of the currently connected mobile phone/of the mobile Options Depending on your equipment, the following tel‐ phone ephony operating modes are available: Device manager ®...
Page 232: Mercedes Me And Apps
230 MBUX multimedia system Two mobile phones are connected with the Multimedia system: Accepting or rejecting a waiting call ® multimedia system via Bluetooth (two © Phone Managing contacts, e.g.: phone mode). Downloading mobile phone contacts Searching for a mobile phone You can use all the functions of the multi‐...
Page 233 ( page 239) service provider, in so far as these can be You can also call the Mercedes-Benz Customer If necessary, the contact person at the clearly interpreted and are available through Center using the multimedia system Mercedes-Benz emergency call center for‐...
Page 234 More information about Mercedes me connect services can be obtained in the Mercedes me Portal: https://me.secure.mercedes-benz.com Data transferred during Mercedes me con‐ nect call services The data transferred during a Mercedes me con‐...
Page 235 Making an emergency call Nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Then, you can select a service and be connected to a specialist at the Mercedes-Benz Customer To open the cover of SOS button , press it Other products and services from Mercedes- Center.
Page 236 The required data transfer technology is sup‐ of a breakdown. If you are already in contact appears asking if you would like to make an ported by the mobile phone network pro‐ with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center or appointment. vider. have already received support, this prompt To arrange a service appointment: select The quality of the mobile connection is suffi‐...
Page 237 Current vehicle location The incident-specific data is processed and Data transfer if Mercedes me connect serv‐ stored in the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center If Accident and Breakdown Management is ices are not activated and, if required to process the incident, forwar‐...
Page 238 Mercedes me & Apps menu, the following Mercedes me Portal, then services and offers options can be available: from Mercedes-Benz will be available to you. Connecting the vehicle with the Mercedes Web browser overview For more information consult an authorized...
Page 239 MBUX multimedia system 237 Overview of smartphone integration mobile phone can be connected using Blue‐ URL entry ® tooth with the multimedia system. Bookmarks With Smartphone Integration, you can use cer‐ The full range of functions for Smartphone Inte‐ Web page, back tain functions on your mobile phone via the mul‐...
Page 240: Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call System
This enables you to get the best out of selected emergency call will not be available. Your vehicle is equipped with the Mercedes-Benz mobile phone services. Vehicle data is not The ignition must be switched on before an auto‐...
Page 241 Only make emergency calls if you or others are The starter battery is sufficiently charged. Mercedes-Benz dealer. Please note that in in need of rescue. Do not make an emergency The Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system trig‐...
Page 242 Dial the local emergency number on your A message with accident data is transmitted onds. mobile phone. to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center. If an emergency call has been initiated: The Mercedes-Benz emergency call center Data transfer of the Mercedes-Benz emer‐...
Page 243 MBUX multimedia system 241 Whether the emergency call was initiated manually or automatically Time of the accident Language setting on the multimedia system Data transmitted is vehicle information. For any questions about the collection, use and sharing of the eCall system data, please contact MBU‐ SA's Customer Assistance Center at 800-FOR- MERC.
Page 244: Radio & Media
242 MBUX multimedia system Radio & media Overview of the symbols and functions in the media menu Symbol Designation Function Play Select to start or continue playback. Rest Select to pause the playback. Repeat a track Select to repeat the current track or the active playlist. Select once: the active playlist is repeated.
Page 245 MBUX multimedia system 243 Symbol Designation Function Settings Select to make settings. © Home Select to return to the home screen. Messaging Select to call up messaging. Full screen Select to switch to full screen mode. The following functions and settings are availa‐ The audio equipment supports the Blue‐...
Page 246 244 MBUX multimedia system ® Connecting previously authorized Bluetooth audio equipment ® Select a Bluetooth audio device from the list. The connection is being established. Overview of the symbols and functions in the radio menu Symbol Designation Function © Home Select to return to the home screen.
Page 247 MBUX multimedia system 245 Symbol Designation Function HD radio ® Select to switch the HD Radio ® function on or off. This function is not available in all countries. Silent function Select to switch off the sound. Store radio stations Select to save a station in the presets.
Page 248 246 MBUX multimedia system Symbol Designation Function Settings The following additional settings are available in the TuneIn Radio menu: Selecting stream Logging on to or out of the TuneIn account ß Favorites Select during playback to save the station cur‐ rently set as a favorite.
Page 249 MBUX multimedia system 247 Symbol Designation Function Settings The following additional settings are available in the satellite radio menu: Activate child safety lock to lock channels with adult content Set alarm programming for music and sport alerts Create TuneMix lists to listen to music seam‐ lessly Playback control Select to show the timeline.
Page 250 For more information, consult an played and sport alerts can be saved during a Select Service Information. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. live game. You can also specify sport alerts via The service information screen appears the menu option. The system then continuously Multimedia system: showing the radio ID and the current sub‐...
Page 251: Sound Settings
MBUX multimedia system 249 Select Artists Song in the dialog window. Deleting all sports and music alerts ® Burmester surround sound system and The alert is set for the current artist or track. Select Manage Music Alerts. ® Burmester high-end 3D surround sound If a match is found, a prompt appears asking system whether you wish to change to the station.
Page 252: 250 Maintenance And Care
250 Maintenance and care workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz ASSYST PLUS service interval display Adhere to the prescribed service inter‐ Center. vals. Function of the ASSYST PLUS service interval display Always have the prescribed mainte‐ Displaying the service due date...
Page 253: Engine Compartment
Maintenance and care 251 frequent operation in mountainous terrain or Engine compartment & WARNING Danger of burns when open‐ on poor road surfaces ing the hood Opening and closing the hood when the engine is often left idling for long If you open the hood when the engine has periods &...
Page 254 252 Maintenance and care Opening the hood Never reach into the danger zone sur‐ Allow the engine to cool down and only rounding moving components, e.g. the touch component parts described in rotation area of the fan. the following. Remove jewelery and watches. &...
Page 255 Maintenance and care 253 If the hood can still be lifted slightly, open On-board computer: the hood again and close it with a little force Service Engine Oil Level until it engages correctly. You will see one of the following messages on the multifunction display: Engine oil Measuring Engine Oil...
Page 256 254 Maintenance and care Drain off any excess engine oil that has been Do not use additives. & WARNING Risk of fire and injury from added. To do so, consult a qualified specialist engine oil workshop. * NOTE Damage caused by refilling too If engine oil comes into contact with hot For Engine Oil Level Switch Ignition On much engine oil...
Page 257 Maintenance and care 255 Checking the coolant level & WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐ ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain component parts in the engine com‐ partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the cooler and parts of the exhaust system. Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following.
Page 258 0.6 in (1.5 cm) over the marker bar 2. contact with hot engine component parts or If necessary, add coolant that has been the exhaust system. approved for Mercedes-Benz. Make sure that no windshield washer Further information on coolant concentrate spills out next to the filler page 327) opening.
Page 259: Checking The Brakepad Thickness
Maintenance and care 257 Switch off the engine. Checking the brakepad thickness Cleaning and care Secure the vehicle against rolling away. Notes on washing the vehicle in a car wash Take the gauge out of the vehicle document wallet in the glove box. &...
Page 260 258 Maintenance and care The surround view camera or the rear view Automatic car wash mode To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate camera is switched off. In car wash mode, the vehicle is prepared for these systems in the following or similar sit‐ driving into the automatic car wash.
Page 261 Maintenance and care 259 The following settings are reset when car wash Multimedia system: Notes on using a power washer mode is deactivated: © Settings Quick Access & WARNING Risk of an accident when The outside mirrors are folded out. Activating automatic car wash mode using power washers with round-spray The rain sensor is activated.
Page 262 Only use care products approved for ces and ventilation slits. Notes on paintwork/matte finish paintwork Mercedes-Benz. care Do not polish the vehicle and alloy wheels. Washing the vehicle by hand Observe the notes on cleaning and care to avoid Only use car washes that correspond to the damaging the paintwork.
Page 263 Sunlight ried out at a qualified specialist workshop, Temperature, e.g. hot air blower Cleaning e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For cleaning, use plenty of water and a mild Weather conditions cleaning agent without additives or abrasive Stone chippings and dirt Notes on care of vehicle parts substances, e.g.
Page 264 Clean with a cleaning agent recommended notes on cleaning and care of the following vehi‐ wiper blades with a damp cloth. for Mercedes-Benz, especially in the winter cle parts: Do not clean the wiper blades too often. and after washing the vehicle.
Page 265 Do not use chemical cleaning agents. For heavy soiling: use a cleaner recommen‐ parts breaking off after the use of sol‐ ded for Mercedes-Benz. Do not dry by heating them to over 176°F vent-based care products (80°C) or exposing them to direct sunlight.
Page 266 Clean with a damp cloth and 1% soapy water. Leather care: use a leather care agent that Do not use a microfiber cloth. has been recommended for Mercedes-Benz. Fabric seat covers Do not allow the leather to become too Clean with a damp microfiber cloth and 1% damp.
Page 267: Breakdown Assistance 265
Breakdown assistance 265 The maximum permissible number of washes Emergency is exceeded Removing the safety vest The fluorescence has faded The safety vests are located in the storage com‐ partments in the driver's and front passenger Warning triangle door. Removing the warning triangle To remove: pull out the safety vest bag by the loop.
Page 268: Flat Tire
266 Breakdown assistance Push both sides of warning triangle holder First-aid kit (soft-sided) overview Flat tire in the direction of the arrow and open it. Notes in the event of a flat tire Remove warning triangle 2. & WARNING Risk of accident due to a flat Setting up the warning triangle tire A flat tire severely affects the driving charac‐...
Page 269 Breakdown assistance 267 In the event of a flat tire, the following options Notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat tires) ist workshop with regard to their further are available depending on your vehicle's equip‐ use. ment: & WARNING Risk of accident when driving The defective tire must be replaced in in limp-home mode Vehicles with MOExtended tires: it is pos‐...
Page 270 268 Breakdown assistance If a pressure loss warning message appears in TIREFIT kit storage location Sticker with details of the maximum permis‐ the multifunction display, proceed as follows: sible speed The TIREFIT kit is located under the trunk floor. Check the tires for damage. Tire inflation compressor If driving on, observe the following notes.
Page 271 Breakdown assistance 269 Do not continue driving. Change out of any clothes contamina‐ ted with tire sealant immediately. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. If allergic reactions occur, seek medical attention immediately. & WARNING Risk of injury and poisoning from tire sealant * NOTE Overheating due to the tire infla‐...
Page 272 270 Breakdown assistance Remove sticker from the tire sealant bot‐ matches the red arrow on the tire inflation Insert plug into a 12 V socket in your tle and affix it near the valve on the wheel compressor. vehicle. with the faulty tire. Turn tire sealant bottle a quarter turn Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni‐...
Page 273 Breakdown assistance 271 If, after ten minutes, a tire pressure of Do not continue driving. & WARNING Risk of accident from driving 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has not been with sealed tires Consult a qualified specialist workshop. attained: A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant Switch off the tire inflation compressor.
Page 274 Consult a qualified specialist workshop. professionally, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. In cases such as the one mentioned above, con‐ tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or Store the tire sealant bottle and the tire infla‐ call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or tion compressor.
Page 275: Battery (Vehicle)
154) Battery acid is caustic. can, for example, lead to a short circuit. This For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or can restrict functions relevant for safety sys‐ that you only use batteries which have been tes‐...
Page 276 Connect the battery to a battery charger or clothing. Wear suitable protective rubbish. approved by Mercedes-Benz, or clothing, in particular gloves, an Consult a qualified specialist workshop to apron and a face mask. Immediately...
Page 277 Breakdown assistance 275 When giving starting assistance, always * NOTE Damage to the battery from over‐ & WARNING Risk of explosion from a fro‐ make sure that you only connect bat‐ voltage zen battery tery terminals with identical polarity. A discharged battery may freeze at tempera‐ When charging using a battery charger with‐...
Page 278 Only use battery chargers tested and Automatic transmission: The transmission Avoid numerous and extended attempts approved for Mercedes-Benz. is in position j. to start the engine. Read the battery charger's operating instruc‐ The ignition and all electrical consumers are tions before charging the battery.
Page 279 During the charging process: start the page 273). charging process. During starting assistance: let the engines Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the run for several minutes. 12 V battery replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz During starting assistance: before discon‐...
Page 280: Tow Starting Or Towing Away
Always switch on the ignition when tow‐ use batteries which have been tested and ing the vehicle with a tow cable or a tow Permitted towing methods approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. bar. Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your Use detachable parts such as vent hoses,...
Page 281 Breakdown assistance 279 Permitted towing methods Vehicle equipment/towing method Both axles on the ground Front axle raised Rear axle raised Vehicles with automatic transmis‐ Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at sion 31 mph (50 km/h) 31 mph (50 km/h)
Page 282 280 Breakdown assistance Do not activate the HOLD function. the permissible gross mass of your own * NOTE Damage due to towing away at vehicle. Deactivate the tow-away alarm ( page 85). excessively high speeds or over long dis‐ tances Deactivate Active Brake Assist If a vehicle must be tow-started or towed away, page 177).
Page 283 Breakdown assistance 281 Vehicles with automatic transmission: Vehicles with adaptive damping adjustment When your vehicle is then towed away, signif‐ Shift the automatic transmission to position icantly more effort may be required to steer & WARNING Risk of an accident when and brake than is normally required.
Page 284 282 Breakdown assistance Installing the towing eye A minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm) * NOTE Damage to the drivetrain due to upwards and 4 in (10 cm) downwards incorrect positioning must be kept to the transport platform. Do not position the vehicle above the connection point of the transport vehi‐...
Page 285: Electrical Fuses
Vehicles with automatic transmission Only use fuses that have been approved cause traced and rectified at a qualified special‐ must not be tow started. by Mercedes-Benz and which have the ist workshop. correct fuse rating. Vehicles with automatic transmission must Ensure the following before replacing a fuse: not be tow-started.
Page 286 284 Breakdown assistance All electrical consumers are switched off. Opening The ignition is switched off. & WARNING Risk of injury from using the The electrical fuses are located in various fuse windshield wipers while the engine hood boxes: is open Fuse box in the engine compartment on the When the engine hood is open and the wind‐...
Page 287 Breakdown assistance 285 Closing Opening Check whether the seal is positioned cor‐ rectly in the lid. Place the lid on the fuse box. Make sure that clamps engage. Tighten screws 1. Close the hood. Opening and closing the fuse box in the front passenger footwell Lift carpet in the direction of the arrow.
Page 288 286 Breakdown assistance Opening and closing the fuse box in the trunk Observe the notes on electrical fuses page 283). Open the trunk floor . Fuse box is located in the center underneath the trunk floor.
Page 289: Wheels And Tires 287
Wheels and tires 287 Visually inspect wheels and tires for damage. Notes on noise or unusual handling charac‐ & WARNING Risk of hydroplaning due to teristics Check the valve caps. insufficient tire tread Make sure there are no vibrations, noises or Visual check of the tire tread depth and the Insufficient tire tread will result in reduced unusual handling characteristics when the vehi‐...
Page 290: Notes On Snow Chains
* NOTE Damage to components of the the driving characteristics as well as vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains vehicle body or chassis due to mounted steering and braking characteristics may with the same quality standard.
Page 291 Wheels and tires 289 Tire pressure which is too low can cause: if altering the load on the vehicle & WARNING Risk of accident due to repea‐ Tire faults as a result of overheating ted pressure drop in the tires prior to long journeys Impaired handling characteristics if the operating conditions change, for...
Page 292 The vehicle has traveled less than 1 mile Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto (1.6 km). the tire valve. If one or more tire sizes precede a tire pressure, the following tire pressure information is only The vehicle's tires heat up when driving.
Page 293 Wheels and tires 291 Checking tire pressures manually Tire pressure table ( page 290) Tire and Loading Information placard Read the tire pressure for the current operat‐ page 295) ing conditions from the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure table.
Page 294 292 Wheels and tires If there is a substantial pressure loss or if the pressure telltale when one or more of your and then remain continuously illuminated. tire temperature is excessive, you will be warned tires is significantly underinflated. Accord‐ This sequence will continue upon subsequent in the following ways: ingly, if the low tire pressure telltale illumi‐...
Page 295 Wheels and tires 293 There is a malfunction caused by another Tire pressure will be displayed after driving a Restart the tire pressure monitoring system in radio signal source few minutes the following situations: Tire Pressure Monitor Active: the teach-in The tire pressure has changed.
Page 296 294 Wheels and tires Be sure to also pay attention to the following When adopting a very sporty driving style Restart the tire pressure loss warning system in related topic: with high cornering speeds or sudden accel‐ the following situations: eration Notes on tire pressure ( page 288)
Page 297: Loading The Vehicle
Wheels and tires 295 After you have driven for a few minutes, the The Tire and Loading Information placard is on tire pressure loss warning system monitors the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle. the set tire pressure of all the tires. Be sure to also pay attention to the following related topic: Notes on tire pressure (...
Page 298 Towing a trailer is only permitted if a your vehicle. trailer-hitch is installed. Please consult an Information on permissible weights and loads authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer if you have (3): Subtract the combined weight of the on the vehicle identification plate any questions about towing a trailer with driver and passengers from XXX kg or page 322).
Page 299 Wheels and tires 297 Have your loaded vehicle – including driver, Tire and Loading Information placard seating configurations and different numbers occupants and load – weighed on a vehicle page 295) and sizes of occupants. The following examples weighbridge. use a maximum load of 1500 lbs (680 kg). This Tire pressure table ( page 290) The measured values may not exceed the...
Page 300 298 Wheels and tires Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants) Distribution of the occupants Front: 2 Front: 1 Rear: 3 Weight of occupants Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg) Occupant 1: 200 lbs (91 kg) Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg) Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg) Occupant 4: 140 lbs (63 kg)
Page 301: Tire Labeling
Wheels and tires 299 Manufacturer Tire labeling Characteristics of the tire ( page 302) Overview of tire labeling Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index ( page 302) Tire name The data shown in the illustration is example data.
Page 302 300 Wheels and tires as well on the government course as a tire gra‐ The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are heat when tested under controlled conditions on ded 100. AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire's a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Page 303 Wheels and tires 301 Tire size: identifier describes the tire The data shown in the image is example size. data. Maximum tire load is the maximum permissi‐ Tire type code: tire type code can be used by the manufacturer as a code to ble weight for which the tire is approved.
Page 304 302 Wheels and tires Never exceed maximum tire pressure speci‐ Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index fied for the tire. Always observe the recommen‐ ded tire pressure for your vehicle when adjusting the tire pressure ( page 290).
Page 305 Load-bearing index required speed rating from an authorized "LT": light truck tires according to US manu‐ Numerical code that specifies the maximum Mercedes-Benz Center. facturing standards. load-bearing capacity of a tire (e.g. "91" corre‐ sponds to 1356 lbs (615 kg)).
Page 306: Definition Of Terms For Tires And Loading
304 Wheels and tires All-weather tires and winter tires "C", "D", "E": a load range that depends on Index Speed rating the maximum load that the tire can carry at a Index Speed rating certain pressure up to 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR...Y up to 100 mph (160 km/h) Q M+S...
Page 307 Wheels and tires 305 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards: a regardless of whether it is actually installed on of the fully laden vehicle (weight of the vehicle uniform standard to grade the quality of tires the vehicle or not. including all accessories, occupants, fuel, lug‐ with regard to tread quality, tire traction and gage and the trailer drawbar noseweight if appli‐...
Page 308 306 Wheels and tires these are installed on the vehicle, but does not without direct sunlight on the tires or the vehicle er's identity code, tire size, tire type code and include passengers or luggage. has been driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km). the manufacturing date.
Page 309: Changing A Wheel
For safety reasons, only use tires, wheels * NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles and accessories which have been specially Model approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize These tires are specially adapted to the con‐...
Page 310 Accessory parts that are not approved for your Avoid curbs and potholes when parking. retreaded tires. vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used correctly can impair the operating safety. For this reason driving safety cannot be guar‐ * NOTE Damage to electronic component anteed.
Page 311 Wheels and tires 309 It is only permissible to install a different Replace the tires after six years at the latest, of skidding and hydroplaning on wet roads is wheel size in the event of a flat tire in order regardless of wear.
Page 312 310 Wheels and tires Notes on rotating wheels book in your vehicle documents. If this is not Overview of the tire-change tool kit available, rotate the tires every & WARNING Risk of injury through differ‐ 3000 to 6000 miles (5000 to 10,000 km), * NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles depending on the wear.
Page 313 Wheels and tires 311 Depending on the vehicle equipment, the Preparing the vehicle for a wheel change Removing and installing the wheel trim/hub caps tool bag may be located at other positions in Requirements: the trunk. The required tire-change tool kit is available. Requirements: If your vehicle is not equipped with the tire- The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change...
Page 314 Important notes on using the jack: Rules of conduct when the vehicle is raised: Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has Never place your hands or feet under the been approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise vehicle. the vehicle. Never lie under the vehicle.
Page 315 Wheels and tires 313 Do not open or close any doors or the trunk Only position the jack at the appropri‐ lid. ate jacking point of the vehicle. The base of the jack must be positioned vertically under the jacking point of the vehicle.
Page 316 314 Wheels and tires the base of the jack lies evenly on the * NOTE Damage to threading from dirt on ground. wheel bolts Turn ratchet until the tire is raised a maxi‐ Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on mum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground.
Page 317 Wheels and tires 315 Remove the wheel and, if necessary, store it Never oil or grease the threads. & WARNING Risk of injury from tightening in the trunk. wheel bolts and nuts In the event of damage to the threads, Notes on removing an emergency spare contact a qualified specialist workshop If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts...
Page 318 316 Wheels and tires Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal Ensure that the wheel bolts or wheel pattern in the order indicated until they are nuts are tightened to the prescribed finger-tight. tightening torque. Unscrew and remove the alignment bolt. If you are not sure, do not move the Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger- vehicle.
Page 319: Emergency Spare Wheel
Wheels and tires 317 The maximum permissible speed with an Emergency spare wheel shop. The new wheel must have the emergency spare wheel installed is 50 mph correct dimensions. Notes on the emergency spare wheel (80 km/h). The emergency spare wheel is secured in the Do not equip the emergency spare wheel &...
Page 320 318 Wheels and tires Be sure to also observe the following further housing and affix it to the instrument cluster Screw union nut of filler hose onto related subjects: within the driver's field of vision. valve. Notes on tire pressure ( page 288) Remove the tire inflation compressor from Make sure on and off switch...
Page 321 Wheels and tires 319 Press the start/stop button to switch off the power supply. If the tire pressure is higher than the speci‐ fied pressure, press pressure release valve button until the correct tire pressure has been reached. Unscrew union nut of filler hose from the valve.
Page 322: 320 Technical Data
The operating permit may be invalidated if standard equipment. You can obtain further can disrupt the vehicle's electronics. This is the instructions for installation and use of information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz the case in the following situations, in partic‐ two-way radios are not observed. Center.
Page 323 Technical data 321 On the rear fenders, it is recommended that you Frequency band and maximum transmission output install the antenna on the side of the vehicle closest to the center of the road. Frequency band Maximum transmis‐ Use Technical Specification ISO/TS 21609 (Road sion output Vehicles –...
Page 324: Radio Operating Permits For Vehicle Com- Ponents
322 Technical data The following can be used in the vehicle without tor's Manual in the vehicle, on the Internet and restrictions: in the app. Two-way radios with a maximum transmis‐ sion output of up to 100 mW Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine RF transmitters with transmitter frequencies number overview in the 380 - 410 MHz frequency band and a...
Page 325: Operating Fluids
Technical data 323 Do not exceed the maximum gross vehicle Plate with information about emissions test‐ weight or the maximum gross axle weight rating ing, including confirmation of emissions for the front or rear axle. guidelines at the U.S. federal level as well as for California VIN, engine number and other signs VIN as a label at the lower edge of the wind‐...
Page 326 324 Technical data The operating fluids approved by Mercedes-Benz Always store operating fluids sealed in & WARNING Risk of injury from fuels can be identified by the following inscriptions on their original containers. Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your the container: Always keep children away from operat‐...
Page 327 Technical data 325 91 RON. This may reduce engine output and Change immediately out of clothing that Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by increase fuel consumption. has come into contact with fuel. volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100 Never refuel using gasoline with an even lower Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by RON.
Page 328 Residue could build up Do not use additives. in the fuel injection system as a result. In this Have the engine oil changed after the case, in consultation with an authorized prescribed intervals. Mercedes-Benz Center, mix the fuel with the...
Page 329 Technical data 327 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Only use a brake fluid approved by Mercedes- Model Capacity oil change carried out at a qualified specialist Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval workshop. 331.0. All models 5.8 US qt (5.5 liters)
Page 330 Proportion of antifreeze concentrate in the Make sure that no windshield washer lowing locations: engine cooling system: concentrate spills out next to the filler In the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for A minimum of 50% (antifreeze protection opening. Operating Fluids 310.1 down to approximately -35°F (-37°C)) At https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com...
Page 331 Information label (example – USA/China) Only use refrigerant compressor oil that Hazard and service warning symbols For the correct mixing ratio, refer to the informa‐ has been approved by Mercedes-Benz. tion on the antifreeze container. Refrigerant filling capacity Do not mix the approved refrigerant...
Page 332: Vehicle Data
330 Technical data Filling capacity for refrigerant and PAG oil Model Refrigerant All models 24.3 ± 0.4 oz (690 ± 10 g) Model PAG oil All models 2.8 ± 0.4 oz (80 ± 10 g) Information label (example – Canada) Hazard and service warning symbols Vehicle data Refrigerant filling capacity...
Page 333 Technical data 331 Height when opened Vehicle height Model Height Model Vehicle when height opened Canada only: A 220 4MATIC 56.5 in (1434 mm) Canada only: A 220 4MATIC 67.4 in (1713 mm) All other models 57.1 in (1451 mm) All other models 68.1 in (1729 mm)
Page 334: 332 Display Messages And Warning/Indicator Lamps
332 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps mation on the media display. Press the ¨ Display messages symbol to hide the display message. Introduction You can hide low-priority display messages by Information about display messages pressing the P back button or the left-hand Display messages appear on the multifunction Touch Control.
Page 335 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 333 Occupant safety Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The restraint system is malfunctioning ( page 37). & WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident. SRS Malfunction Service Required Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 336 334 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The front passenger airbag and the front passenger knee airbag have been disabled even though an adult or a per‐ Front Passenger Airbag Dis- abled See Operator's Man- son of adult stature is on the front passenger seat.
Page 337 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 335 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The system may detect objects or forces that are adding to the weight applied to the seat. & WARNING Risk of injury or death when using a child restraint system while the front passenger airbag is enabled If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the front passenger airbag is enabled, the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident.
Page 338 336 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps SmartKey Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Á * Have SmartKey replaced. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Obtain a New Key Á * The SmartKey battery is discharged. Replace the battery ( page 68). Replace Key Battery Á...
Page 339 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 337 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Á * The SmartKey cannot be detected and may no longer be in the vehicle. The SmartKey is no longer in the vehicle and you switch off the engine: You can no longer start the engine.
Page 340 338 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Lights Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The corresponding light source is faulty. Drive on carefully. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Check Left Low LED light sources: the display message for the corresponding light appears only when all the light-emitting Beam (example) diodes in the light are faulty.
Page 341 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 339 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The active headlamps are malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Active Headlamps Inopera- tive * You are driving without low-beam headlamps. Turn the light switch to the L or Ã position. Switch On Headlamps * You are leaving the vehicle and the lights are still switched on.
Page 342 340 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Adaptive Highbeam Assist is temporarily unavailable. Adaptive Highbeam Assist Currently Unavailable See The system limits have been reached ( page 112). Operator's Manual Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. The Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available display message will appear.
Page 343 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 341 Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * You are leaving the vehicle when it is in a ready-to-drive state. When you leave the vehicle, switch off the ignition, secure the vehicle against rolling away and take the Smart‐ Key with you.
Page 344 342 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Ù...
Page 345 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 343 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * At least one door is open. Close all doors. * The hood is open. & WARNING Risk of accident due to driving with the hood unlocked The hood may open and block your view. Never release the hood when driving.
Page 346 344 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Close the trunk lid. ¥ * The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum. Add washer fluid ( page 256). Check Washer Fluid Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and...
Page 347 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 345 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Have the engine cooling system checked at a qualified specialist workshop. ÿ * The coolant is too hot. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehi- &...
Page 348 346 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions æ * The fuel supply has dropped into the reserve range. Refuel. Fuel Level Low æ * The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking. Close the fuel filler cap.
Page 349 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 347 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * You have attempted to shift the transmission out of park position j or neutral i and into another transmission To Deselect P or N, Depress Brake and Start position.
Page 350 348 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission position can no longer be changed. Service Required Do Not Shift Gears Visit Dealer When transmission position h is selected, consult a qualified specialist workshop and do not change the trans‐ mission position.
Page 351 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 349 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The transmission is overheating. When the display message is active, start-up and driving characteristics may be temporarily impaired. Drive at low engine speed. Transmission Oil Overhea- Avoid sporty driving. ted Drive with Caution Before pulling away on uphill gradients, let the transmission cool down until the display message disappears.
Page 352 350 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The transmission is malfunctioning. Transmission Malfunction Service Required Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * The auxiliary battery for the transmission is no longer being charged. Auxiliary Battery Malfunc- tion Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 353 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 351 Brakes Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To apply: Switch the ignition off and switch it back on. (USA only) Apply the electric parking brake manually ( page 149).
Page 354 352 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp is flashing. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. The electric parking brake could not be applied or released.
Page 355 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 353 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions To apply: Switch the ignition off. The electric parking brake will be applied automatically. If you do not want the electric parking brake to be applied, e.g. at an automatic car wash or when the vehicle is being towed, leave the ignition switched on.
Page 356 354 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red F indicator lamp (USA only) or ! indicator lamp (Canada only) is flashing. The electric parking brake is applied while you are driving: A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake has not been fulfilled ( page 149).
Page 357 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 355 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red F (USA only) or ! indicator lamp (Canada only) is lit. You have attempted to release the electric parking brake with the ignition switched off. Switch on the ignition.
Page 358 356 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The brakepads have reached the wear limit. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Check Brake Pads See Operator's Manual Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ë * The HOLD function is deactivated because the vehicle is slipping or a condition for activation is not fulfilled.
Page 359 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 357 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions é * ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or an increasing lack of concentration on the part of the driver page 158). If necessary, take a break. ATTENTION ASSIST: Take a Break! ¯...
Page 360 358 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ç * If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC setting, the system will switch to passive mode ( page 162). Suspended ç * Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC was deactivated. If a warning tone also sounds, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has deactivated automatically ( page 164).
Page 361 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 359 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable. Active Steering Assist Cur- rently Unavailable See The ambient conditions are outside the system limits ( page 168). Operator's Manual As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again. Drive on.
Page 362 360 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ø * Active Steering Assist has reached the system limits ( page 168). You have not steered independently for a considerable period of time. Take over the steering and drive on in accordance with the traffic conditions. Traffic Sign Assist Cur- * Traffic Sign Assist is temporarily unavailable.
Page 363 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 361 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unavailable. Active Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See The system limits have been reached ( page 180). Operator's Manual Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. Drive on.
Page 364 362 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ç * The radar sensor system is malfunctioning. Possible causes: Dirt on the sensors Heavy rain or snow Ã Extended country driving without other traffic, e.g. in the desert Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable.
Page 365 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 363 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The camera view is restricted. Possible causes: Dirt on the windshield in the camera's field of vision Heavy rain, snow or fog Ã Condensation on the windshield in front of the camera Condensation detected on the windshield will be automatically removed with the aid of a built-in heater within Ä...
Page 366 364 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ä * The adjustable damping is malfunctioning. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected. Do not drive at speeds greater than 50 mph (80 km/h). Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Malfunction Drive at Max.
Page 367 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 365 Driving safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS and ESP ® are temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be temporarily unavailable. The brake system will continue to operate normally. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can ÷...
Page 368 366 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning. The brake system will continue to operate normally. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can ÷...
Page 369 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 367 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive carefully on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements at a speed above 19 mph (30 km/h). If the display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive care‐ fully.
Page 370 368 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * EBD, ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP ®...
Page 371 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 369 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Evasive Steering Active Brake Assist Func- tions Limited See Opera- ® Assist or PRE‑SAFE PLUS are temporarily unavailable or only partially available. tor's Manual Vehicles without the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assist is temporarily unavailable or only partially available.
Page 372 370 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Battery Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The engine is off and the charge level is too low. Switch off electrical consumers that are not required. To charge the 12 V battery: 12 V Battery See Opera- Leave the engine running for a few minutes, or drive an extended distance.
Page 373 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 371 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The 12 V battery is no longer being charged and the charge level is too low. * NOTE Possible engine damage if you continue driving Stop Vehicle See Opera- Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
Page 374 372 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Tire pressure monitor Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Tire Press. Monitor Cur- * There is interference from a powerful radio signal source As a result, no signals from the tire pressure sensors are being received.
Page 375 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 373 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. The wheel position will be displayed. & WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pressure The tires can burst.
Page 376 374 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The wheel position will be displayed. & WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with a flat tire The tires can overheat and be damaged.
Page 377 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 375 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Reduce speed so that the tires cool down. Decrease Speed * At least one tire is overheating. The affected tires are displayed in red. At temperatures close to the limit value, the tires are displayed in yellow.
Page 378 376 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions You could then lose control of the vehicle. Observe the recommended tire pressures. Adjust the tire pressure if necessary. Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions. Check the tire pressure ( page 288) and the tires.
Page 379 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 377 Engine oil Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. * NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient engine oil Check Engine Oil Level Avoid long journeys with insufficient engine oil.
Page 380 378 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Switch off the engine. Add 1.1 US qt (1 l) of engine oil ( page 254). Check the engine oil level. Notes on engine oil ( page 326). * The oil pressure is too low.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 379 Widescreen Cockpit Instrument Display Electrical malfunction ( page 382) Warning and indicator lamps æ Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap loca‐ Overview of indicator and warning lamps tion indicator ( page 382) Some systems will perform a self-test when the USA: electric parking brake (red) ignition is switched on.
Page 382 380 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Parking lamps ( page 109) Low beam ( page 109) High beam ( page 110) #! Turn signal lights ( page 110) Rear fog light ( page 109) Occupant safety Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Page 383 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 381 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ü * The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent warning tone sounds. The driver or front passenger has not fastened his/her seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. Fasten your seat belt ( page 40).
Page 384 382 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Note the messages on the multifunction display.
Page 385 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 383 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Danger of burns when opening the hood If you open the hood when the engine has overheated or during a fire in the engine compartment, you could come into contact with hot gases or other escaping operating fluids.
Page 386 384 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÿ * The yellow coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. Possible causes: The temperature sensor is malfunctioning Coolant warning lamp (yel‐ The charge air, transmission oil or battery cooling is faulty low) Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Page 387 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 385 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions æ * The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp lights up while you are driving. There has been pressure loss in the fuel system. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leak‐ ing.
Page 388 386 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Brakes Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit. The yellow electric parking brake indicator lamp also lights up in the event of a malfunction. Note the messages on the multifunction display.
Page 389 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 387 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions é *The yellow é warning lamp (USA only) or the yellow J brakes warning lamp (Canada only) is lit while the engine is running. & WARNING Risk of an accident due to a brake system malfunction Recuperative Brake System warning lamp (USA only) If the brake system is malfunctioning, braking characteristics may be impaired.
Page 390 388 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. Possible causes: The brake force boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affected. Brake warning lamp (USA There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
Page 391 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 389 Driving systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions æ * The white Active Brake Assist warning lamp is lit. The system is switched off or unavailable. Active Brake Assist warning lamp * The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected.
Page 392 390 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Driving safety systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS is malfunctioning. If there is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning. ABS warning lamp Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.
Page 393 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 391 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÷ * The yellow ESP ® warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ® is malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning. ®...
Page 394 392 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ® ® If ESP cannot be activated, ESP is malfunctioning. ® Have ESP checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. ® Observe the notes on deactivating ESP page 154). Tire pressure monitor Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and...
Page 395 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 393 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one of the tires. &...
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394 Index Accident and Breakdown Manage‐ System limitations ....... 162 1, 2, 3 ... ment Active Emergency Stop Assist ....170 4MATIC ............141 Mercedes me connect ......231 Function ..........141 Active Lane Change Assist ...... 171 Acoustic locking verification signal Activating/deactivating .......
Page 397 Index 395 Active Emergency Stop Assist ..... 170 Air distribution Window curtain airbag ......42 Active Lane Change Assist ....171 Setting (MBUX multimedia system) ..122 Alarm Function ..........168 Air inlet see Panic alarm System limits ........168 see Air-water duct Alarm system Adaptive cruise control...
Page 398 Automatic front passenger front see ATTENTION ASSIST Apple CarPlay ® airbag shutoff see Smartphone integration Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Automatic measures after an accident ... 51 see Qualified specialist workshop Assistance systems Automatic mirror folding function see Driving safety system Authorized workshop Activating/deactivating .......
Page 399 Index 397 Brake fluid Breakdown Notes ........... 327 Changing a wheel ......... 311 BAS (Brake Assist System) ..... 153 Overview of the help functions ....18 Brake force distribution Battery Roadside Assistance ......24 EBD (electronic brake force distribu‐ SmartKey ..........68 Tow-starting ........
Page 400 398 Index Car-to-X-Communication Wiper blades ........261 Basic instructions ........51 Displaying hazard warnings ....225 Front-passenger seat (notes) ....61 Cargo tie-down rings ....... 103 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) (installing) .... 56 Care ............263 Carpet (Care) ........... 263 Notes on risks and dangers ....52 Air-water duct ........
Page 401 Index 399 Activating/deactivating the synchro‐ Coffee cup symbol Cruise control .......... 160 nization function (control panel) ..122 see ATTENTION ASSIST Activating ..........161 Activating/deactivating the synchro‐ Buttons ..........161 Collision detection (parked vehicle) ..150 nization function (MBUX multimedia Calling up a speed .......
Page 402 400 Index Data storage Engaging neutral ........138 é ATTENTION ASSIST Inoperative Data protection rights ......33 Engaging park position ......138 ............. 356 Electronic control units ......30 Engaging park position automatically .. 138 é ATTENTION ASSIST: Take a Online services ........
Page 403 Index 401 ÿ Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle æ Fuel Level Low ......346 Malfunction See Operator’s Turn Engine Off ........345 æ Gas Cap Loose ......346 Manual ..........338 Currently Unavailable Camera Á Obtain a New Key ....... 336 Inoperative See Operator's View Restricted ........
Page 404 402 Index Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Run‐ Active Brake Assist Functions Cur‐ Adaptive Highbeam Assist Currently ning ............. 371 rently Limited See Operator's Man‐ Unavailable See Operator's Manual ..340 Stop Vehicle See Operator's ............368 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Inopera‐ Manual ..........
Page 405 Index 403 Device Detected at Diagnostics Con‐ PRE-SAFE Inoperative See Opera‐ To switch engine off, press and hold nection See Operator's Manual ... 369 tor's Manual ........335 Start/Stop button for at least 3 sec‐ Driver's Door Open & Transmission Reversing Not Possible Service onds or press 3 times.
Page 406 404 Index Door control panel ........16 see Start-off assist ® Crosswind Assist ......155 see Traffic Sign Assist Overview ..........152 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ... 300 Radar and ultrasonic sensors ....152 Driving tips Drawbar Responsibility ........151 Drinking and driving ......
Page 407 Index 405 Electronic Stability Program Emergency Tensioning Devices ® Activation ..........37 see ESP (Electronic Stability Program) E10 ............325 Engine Emergency Easy entry feature ECO start/stop function ...... 132 First-aid kit (soft sided) ....... 266 Function/notes ........96 Engine number ........322 Overview of the help functions ....
Page 408 406 Index ® Notes ..........266 Function seat TIREFIT kit ........... 268 see Door control panel Crosswind Assist ......... 155 Flat towing Fuses ............283 ® (Electronic Stability Program) ..154 see Tow-bar system Before replacing a fuse ......283 Activating/deactivating .......
Page 409 Headliner (care) ........263 Switching on (Start/Stop button) ..125 Handling characteristics (unusual) ..287 Help call Ignition key HANDS-FREE ACCESS ........ 75 see Mercedes-Benz emergency call system see SmartKey Hazard warning lights ......111 High beam Immobilizer ..........84 Hazardous substances Activating/deactivating .......
Page 410 408 Index Instrument Display Lane detection (automatic) Function/notes ........202 see Active Lane Keeping Assist Jack Instrument cluster ......... 10 Lane Keeping Assist Storage location ........310 Warning/indicator lamps ..... 379 see Active Lane Keeping Assist Jump-start connection ......276 Instrument Display and on-board LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat secur‐...
Page 411 Index 409 Responsibility for lighting systems ..109 Locking/unlocking Malfunction Setting the exterior lighting switch- Activating/deactivating the auto‐ Restraint system ........37 off delay time ........113 matic locking feature ......71 Malfunction message Standing lights ........109 Emergency key ........72 see Display message Switching the surround lighting KEYLESS-GO ..........
Page 412 Calculation example ......297 Determining ........296 Overview of the functions and sym‐ Arranging a service appointment ..234 bols ............. 242 Calling the Mercedes-Benz Customer Maximum tire pressure ......301 Center ..........233 Media mode MBUX Interior Assistant Calling the Mercedes-Benz Customer Connecting Bluetooth ®...
Page 413 Manual emergency call ......240 see Steering wheel Occupant safety Overview ..........239 Multimedia system see Airbag Mercedes-Benz Link Collision detection (parked vehicle) ..150 see Automatic front passenger front see Smartphone integration Multimedia system airbag shutoff Message (multifunction display)
Page 414 412 Index Online services Overhead control panel Switching off ........193 Data storage .......... 33 Overview ..........14 System limitations ....... 189 Open-source software ......35 Parking assistance systems see Active Parking Assist Opening the trunk lid using your foot Paint code ..........
Page 415 Index 413 Permitted towing methods ..... 278 Profile ............215 Rain-closing feature Creating a new profile ......217 Sliding sunroof ........82 Pets in the vehicle ........65 Notes ........... 215 Reading lamp Plastic trim (Care) ........263 Selecting profile options ...... 217 see Interior lighting Post-collision brake ........
Page 416 414 Index Remote Online Roll away protection Charging the starter battery ....128 see HOLD function Safety systems Cooling or heating the vehicle inte‐ Roller sunblind see Driving safety system rior ............128 Panorama roof with power tilt/slid‐ Satellite radio Starting the vehicle ......
Page 417 Index 415 Seat belt ............. 38 Selector lever Side windows ..........77 Care ............ 263 see DIRECT SELECT lever Child safety lock in the rear Fastening ..........40 passenger compartment ....... 64 Self-test Protection ..........38 Closing ..........77 Automatic front passenger front air‐ Closing using the SmartKey ....
Page 418 416 Index Mechanical key ........68 Spare wheel Starting assistance Overview ..........66 see Emergency spare wheel see Jump-start connection Panic alarm ..........67 Special seat belt retractor ......56 Starting the engine Problem ..........69 see Vehicle Specialist workshop ........28 Unlocking setting ........
Page 419 Index 417 Storage compartments Synchronization function Operating modes ......... 229 see Storage compartment Activating/deactivating (MBUX mul‐ Telephone menu overview ....229 timedia system) ........122 Wireless charging (mobile phone) ..107 Storage spaces Switching on/off (control panel) ..122 Telephony operating modes USB ports ..........
Page 420 418 Index Maximum tire load ....... 301 TIREFIT kit ........... 268 Tires Maximum tire pressure ......301 Changing hub caps ......311 Tire pressure loss warning system Overview ..........299 Characteristics ........302 Function ..........294 Speed rating ........302 Checking ..........
Page 421 Index 419 Restarting the tire pressure monitor‐ Touch Control Setting ..........179 ing system ........... 293 On-board computer ......203 System limitations ....... 178 Rotating ..........310 Operating ..........210 Transmission (problem) ......139 Selection ..........307 Touchpad ..........210 Transmission position display ....
Page 422 420 Index Transmission output (maximum) ..321 Lowering ..........316 Wheelbase ........... 330 Maintenance .......... 24 Vehicle data storage Medical aids .......... 28 Event data recorders ......34 Parking for an extended period .... 150 Unlocking setting ........67 MBUX multimedia system/Mercedes Problem notification ......
Page 423 Index 421 Vehicle tool kit ........268 Warning triangle å ESP ® OFF warning lamp ..... 391 TIREFIT kit ........... 268 Removing ..........265 ® ÷ ESP warning lamp flashes ..390 Towing eye .......... 282 Setting up ..........266 ®...
Page 424 422 Index Wheels Restarting the tire pressure monitor‐ h Tire pressure monitoring sys‐ Care ............. 261 ing system ........... 293 tem warning lamp lights up ....393 Changing hub caps ......311 Rotating ..........310 L Warning lamp for distance Checking ..........
Page 425 Index 423 Widescreen Cockpit Instrument Dis‐ Replacing ..........115 play Wireless charging Instrument cluster ......... 12 Function/notes ........105 Window curtain airbag ......42 Mobile phone ........107 Windows Wireless vehicle components see Side windows Declaration of conformity ...... 26 Workshop Windows (care) ........

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