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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo- Introduction ......... 27 gen headlamps) ........120 Protecting the environment ....27 Windshield wipers ........ 122 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ....27 Operator's Manual ......... 28 Service and vehicle operation ....28 Climate control ......... 125 Operating safety ........30 Overview of climate control systems ...
Page 5 Contents Features ..........308 Maintenance and care ...... 325 Engine compartment ......325 ASSYST PLUS ........329 Care ............. 330 Breakdown assistance ..... 338 Where will I find...? ......338 Flat tire ..........339 Battery (vehicle) ........344 Jump-starting ........346 Towing and tow-starting ......
Page 6 Index Function/notes ......189 1, 2, 3 ... Active Lane Keeping Assist 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Activating/deactivating (on- see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- board computer) ......242 tion System) Display message ......268 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel Function/information ....215 drive) ..........218 Trailer towing .........
Page 7: Index
AUX jacks Function/notes ......207 Audio menu (on-board computer) ..239 CD/DVD drive ....... 299 Axle load, permissible (trailer tow- Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center ing) ............395 see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Back button ........293...
Page 8 Index Brakes Bag hook ..........305 Ball coupling ABS ..........66 BAS ..........67 Installing ........226 Brake fluid (notes) ......390 Removing ........229 Braking assistance appropriate to BAS (Brake Assist System) ....67 the situation ........69 Battery (SmartKey) Display message ......
Page 9 Index Children in the vehicle Power washer ........ 331 Rear view camera ......334 Important safety notes ....59 Roof lining ........337 Cigarette lighter ........ 312 Seat belt ........336 Cleaning Seat cover ........336 Mirror turn signal ......334 Sensors .........
Page 10 Index Switching the ZONE function Function/notes ......174 on/off ..........133 Important safety notes ....174 Coat hooks ......... 306 Storing and maintaining current Cockpit speed ..........175 Cup holder Overview .......... 36 Center console ......309 see Instrument cluster Collapsible spare wheel Important safety notes ....
Page 11 Important safety notes ....139 Driving abroad Cruise control lever ....... 178 Display Message ......270 Mercedes-Benz Service ....330 Displays in the instrument cluster .. 181 Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 213 Driving tips ........182 Driving in mountainous terrain Function/notes ......
Page 12 Index DYNAMIC SELECT controller AMG adaptive sport suspension system ........... 191 Automatic transmission ....147 ATTENTION ASSIST ......207 Blind Spot Assist ......209 Cruise control ........ 174 EASY-ENTRY feature Display message ......265 Activating/deactivating ....244 Driving Assistance Plus package ... 213 Function/notes ......
Page 13 Index Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc- Display message ......261 ECO start/stop function ....144 tions) ..........334 Engine number ....... 386 Exterior lighting Irregular running ......146 see Lights Jump-starting ......... 346 Exterior mirrors Starting (important safety notes) ... 141 Adjusting ........
Page 14 Index Important safety notes ....387 Low outside temperatures ..... 388 Handbrake Problem (malfunction) ....158 see Parking brake Quality (diesel) ....... 388 Hazard warning lamps ...... 117 Refueling ........155 Head restraints Tank content/reserve fuel ..... 387 Adjusting ......... 99 Fuel filler flap Adjusting (electrically) ....
Page 15 Index Indicators Knee bag ..........50 see Turn signals Insect protection on the radiator ..326 Instrument cluster Lamps Overview .......... 37 see Warning and indicator lamps Warning and indicator lamps ... 37 Lane Keeping Assist Instrument cluster lighting ....233 Activating/deactivating ....
Page 16 Display message ......267 Memory card (audio) ......239 Off-road gear ......... 221 Memory function ....... 113 LOW RANGE off-road gear ....221 Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive Low-beam headlamps 360°camera ........203 Display message ......260 Active Blind Spot Assist ....213 Replacing bulbs ......
Page 17 Index see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) Occupant Classification System Mobile phone (OCS) ® Connecting (Bluetooth inter- Conditions ........52 face) ..........296 Faults ..........55 Connecting (device manager) ..297 Operation ......... 52 Frequencies ........384 System self-test .......
Page 18 Index Off-road programs (vehicles with Important safety notes ....30 Off-Road Engineering package) Operating system Function/notes ......220 see On-board computer Operation Off-road drive program ....220 Offroad Plus drive program .... 221 Digital Operator's Manual ....26 Off-road programs (vehicles with Operator's Manual the Off-Road Engineering package) Overview ..........
Page 19 Emergency braking ......164 General notes ........ 162 Releasing automatically ....163 QR code Warning lamp ......... 287 Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Parking lamps Rescue card ........32 Switching on/off ......116 Qualified specialist workshop ... 31 Parking Pilot Canceling ........
Page 20 Index Rear seats Warning lamp ......... 287 Adjusting ........101 Warning lamp (function) ....45 Reversing feature Display message ......277 Rear view camera Panorama sliding sunroof ....93 Cleaning instructions ..... 334 Roller sunblinds ....... 95 Display in the multimedia system .. 200 Side windows ........
Page 21 Index Seat belts Service message Adjusting the driver's and front- see ASSYST PLUS Service products passenger seat belt ......48 Adjusting the height ......48 Brake fluid ........390 Cleaning ......... 336 Coolant (engine) ......390 Correct usage ........47 DEF special additives .....
Page 22 Index Start/Stop button Opening/closing ......93 Problem (malfunction) ..... 96 Starting the engine ......142 Start/stop function Resetting ......... 94 see Panorama roof with power see ECO start/stop function tilt/sliding panel Starting (engine) ........ 141 SmartKey STEER CONTROL ........75 Changing the battery .......
Page 23 Index see also Digital Operator's Man- (Sport Utility Vehicle) ....... 30 ual ..........292 Switching air-recirculation mode Temperature on/off ..........135 Coolant (display in the instrument Switching on media mode cluster) .......... 234 Coolant (on-board computer, Via the device list ......298 Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....
Page 24 Index Average weight of the vehicle Service life ........355 occupants (definition) ....372 Sidewall (definition) ....... 374 Bar (definition) ....... 372 Snow chains ........356 Changing a wheel ......374 Speed rating (definition) ....373 Characteristics ......372 Storing ........... 375 Checking ........
Page 25 Index Trip computer (on-board com- Mounting dimensions ....395 Parking Assist PARKTRONIC ..192 puter) ..........236 Power supply ......... 230 Trip odometer Pulling away with a trailer ....143 Calling up ........236 Removing the ball coupling .... 229 Resetting (on-board computer) ..
Page 26 Index Parking .......... 161 Overview .......... 37 Parking for a long period ....164 Parking brake ........ 287 Pulling away ........143 PASSENGER AIR BAG ...... 45 Raising ........... 376 Reserve fuel ........288 Reporting problems ......31 Restraint system ......287 Securing from rolling away ....
Page 27 Index Rear window wiper ......123 Replacing the wiper blades .... 123 Switching on/off ......122 Winter driving Slippery road surfaces ....169 Winter operation Overview ........356 Radiator cover ....... 326 Winter tires M+S tires ........356 Wiper blades Cleaning .........
Page 28: Digital Operator's Manual
Digital Operator's Manual Introduction Operating the Digital Operator's Man- The printed Operator's Manual provides infor- General notes mation about the safe operation of your vehicle. The Digital Operator's Manual provides compre- Please observe the information about the oper- hensive and specifically adapted information on ation of the controller ( page 293).
Page 29: Protecting The Environment
Mercedes-Benz. This braking. could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant...
Page 30: Operator's Manual
Service and vehicle operation systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu- Service and vehicle operation ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual- ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that Warranty have been specifically approved for your vehi- The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in cle.
Page 31: Service And Vehicle Operation
1-800 FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372) or times and you have directly notified Customer Service Center (Canada) at Mercedes-Benz in writing of the need for its 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contact- repair. ing you in a timely manner should the need arise.
Page 32 Operating safety Sports Utility Vehicle WARNING Modifications to electronic components, their WARNING software as well as wiring can impair their Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle function and/or the function of other net- may start to skid and roll over in the event of worked components.
Page 33: Operating Safety
Qualified specialist workshop Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali- comply with Industry Canada license-exempt fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-...
Page 34: Qr Codes For The Rescue Card
Some of these are necessary for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration your vehicle to operate safely, while some offer (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz support during driving (driver assistance sys- USA, LLC. tems). In addition, your vehicle offers comfort...
Page 35: Data Stored In The Vehicle
Data stored in the vehicle to detect and rectify malfunctions and to opti- If your vehicle is equipped appropriately, you mize vehicle functions. Most of these data are can connect your smartphone or another mobile volatile and processed only in the vehicle itself. end device to the vehicle.
Page 36 Manual and/or the mbrace Terms and Condi- Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract tions. data from the EDR is commercially available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the Event data recorders extraction of this information by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel.
Page 37: Information On Copyright
Information on copyright Free and open-source software Information on license for free and open-source software used in your vehicle can be found on the data carrier in your vehicle document wallet and, including updates, on the following web- site: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ opensource...
Page 38: Cockpit
Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel paddle shifter Adjusts the steering wheel manually Combination switch Adjusts the steering wheel Instrument cluster electrically Steering wheel heating Horn Cruise control lever DIRECT SELECT lever Opens the hood Parking Assist PARKTRONIC warning display Diagnostics connection Overhead control panel...
Page 39 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Speedometer with segments Tachometer Warning and indicator lamps: Warning and indicator lamps: R Rear fog lamp ® å ESP ; Check Engine ! ABS h Tire pressure monitor Brakes 6 Restraint system $ (USA only) ü...
Page 40: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu Multimedia system display Selects a submenu or scrolls Switches on voice-operated through lists navigation or the Voice Con- trol System Confirms a selection Hides display messages Mute Back Adjusts the volume...
Page 41: Center Console
Center console Center console Center console, upper section Function Page Function Page Multimedia system; see the £ Hazard warning lamps Digital Operator's Manual PASSENGER AIRBAG indica- c Seat heating tor lamps Anti-theft alarm system indi- s Seat ventilation cator lamp c Parking Assist ®...
Page 42 Center console Center console, lower section Vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering Function Page package Touchpad; see Digital Opera- Function Page tor's Manual Stowage compartment % Back button (see the Digital Operator's Manual) Cup holder Ashtray Multimedia system control- Cigarette lighter ler;...
Page 43 Center console Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package and Function Page Mercedes-AMG vehicles % Back button (see the Function Page Digital Operator's Manual) Stowage compartment Multimedia system control- ler; see Digital Operator's Cup holder Manual Ashtray Cigarette lighter g Switches to the favor- Socket ites button (see the Digital Operator's Manual)
Page 44: Overhead Control Panel
Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page p Switches the left-hand Eyeglasses compartment reading lamp on/off F Breakdown assistance c Switches the front inte- call button (mbrace system) rior lighting on G SOS button (mbrace u Switches the rear inte- system) rior lighting on or off ï...
Page 45: Door Control Panel
Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door W Opens/closes the side windows % & Unlocks/locks the vehicle ± Opens/closes the hinged power side windows r 4 5 = Stores settings for the seat, p Opens/closes the tail- exterior mirrors and steering gate column (memory function)
Page 46: Panic Alarm
Center at 1-800 FOR-MERCEDES (1‑800‑367‑6372). have fastened their seat belts correctly Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use page 47) driving aids which have been approved specifi- have the seat and head restraint adjusted cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 47: Occupant Safety
Occupant safety The indicator lamps display the status of the Restraint system warning lamp front-passenger front air bag. The functions of the restraint system are PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec- checked after the ignition is switched on and at onds, subsequently both indicator lamps are regular intervals while the engine is running.
Page 48 Occupant safety occupant in the best position in relation to the WARNING air bag. If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot The seat belt system comprises: perform its intended protective function. An Seat belts incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause Emergency Tensioning Devices for the front injuries, for example, in the event of an acci- seat belts and the outer seat belts in the sec-...
Page 49 Mercedes-Benz vehi- When fastening the seat belt, always make sure cle. The child restraint system must be appro-...
Page 50 Occupant safety Fastening and adjusting the seat belts Releasing seat belts Observe the safety notes on the seat belt Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up. page 46) and the notes on correct use of seat Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue will be belts ( page 47).
Page 51 Occupant safety seconds or once the driver's seat belt is fas- Always make sure that there are no objects tened. between the air bag and the vehicle's occu- If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph pants. (25 km/h) once and the driver's and front- passenger seat belts are not fastened, a warning Adjust the seats properly before beginning tone sounds.
Page 52 Occupant safety Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent the front-passenger side may be triggered an air bag from functioning correctly. Before and have to be replaced. starting your journey and to avoid risks resulting from the speed of the air bag as it deploys, make sure that: there are no people, animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an air bag...
Page 53 You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz. Window curtain air bags : are integrated into the side of the roof frame and deploy in the area extending from the front door (A-pillar) to the rear side window (D-pillar).
Page 54 Occupant safety Occupant Classification System opera- In the following situation, the side impact air bag and the Emergency Tensioning Device are deac- tion (OCS) tivated: OCS has not categorized the person on the front-passenger seat as an adult or a person of corresponding stature and the seat belt buckle tongue of the seat belt is not inserted into the front-passenger seat belt...
Page 55 Occupant safety WARNING WARNING If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator If you secure a child in a forward-facing child lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is restraint system on the front-passenger seat disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of and you position the front-passenger seat too an accident and cannot perform its intended close to the dashboard, the child could, in the...
Page 56 Mercedes-Benz recommends that When the front-passenger seat is occupied, you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center always ensure that: for this purpose. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- the classification of the person in the front-...
Page 57 Occupant safety passenger seat may not be used. Do not facing child restraint system must, as far as install a child restraint system on the front- possible, be resting on the backrest of the passenger seat. Have the Occupant Classifi- front-passenger seat.
Page 58 Occupant safety Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The PASSENGER AIR The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is incor- BAG OFF indicator lamp rect. lights up and remains lit, Make sure the conditions for a correct classification of the person even though the front- on the front-passenger seat are met ( page 52).
Page 59 Occupant safety repaired. This will help to make sure the air bags An Emergency Tensioning Device can only be continue to perform their protective function for triggered, if: the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash. the ignition is switched on the components of the restraint system are WARNING operational.
Page 60 Occupant safety they provide an indication of air bag deploy- ® PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occupant ment. protection system) The vehicle can be deformed considerably, with- out an air bag being deployed. This is the case if Introduction only parts which are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of deceleration is not ®...
Page 61: Children In The Vehicle
Children in the vehicle Important safety notes Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install...
Page 62 Never leave children unattended in vehicle: the vehicle. always secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have The child restraint system must be appropri- their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting ate to the age, weight and size of the child properly.
Page 63 Replace child restraint systems which have correct child restraint system from any author- been damaged or subjected to a load in an ized Mercedes-Benz Center. accident as soon as possible. Have the secur- ing systems on the child restraint system...
Page 64 Children in the vehicle All child restraint systems must meet the fol- Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH- lowing standards: type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged correctly in both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards rings 213 and 225 To ensure that the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child...
Page 65 Children in the vehicle Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may also The Top Tether anchorages for the second row be used and can be installed using the vehicle's of seats are located on the rear of the seat seat belt system. Install the child seat according backrests.
Page 66 Always observe the child restraint system man- in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, ufacturer's installation and operating instruc- Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install tions. the child restraint system on a rear seat. If it is absolutely necessary to install a child...
Page 67: Pets In The Vehicle
Pets in the vehicle To activate: press the child-proof lock lever When leaving the vehicle, always take the up in the direction of arrow :. SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never Make sure that the child-proof locks are work- leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
Page 68 Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Never leave animals unattended in the vehi- cle. Always secure animals properly during General information the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal trans- port box. ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
Page 69: Driving Safety Systems
Driving safety systems Off-road ABS Active Brake Assist An ABS system specifically suited to off-road General information terrain is activated automatically once the off- road program is activated on: Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- tion ( page 66). Vehicles without the Offroad Engineering package ( page 219) Active Brake Assist consists of a distance warn-...
Page 70 Driving safety systems Activating/deactivating In such cases, the distance warning function may: Active Brake Assist is automatically active after switching on the ignition. give an unnecessary warning You can activate or deactivate Active Brake not give a warning Assist ( page 242) in the on-board computer.
Page 71 Driving safety systems Important safety notes ® passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE are activated simultaneously ( page 58). Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- tion for driving safety systems ( page 66). Situation-dependent braking assis- WARNING tance Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly General information identify objects and complex traffic situa- tions.
Page 72 Driving safety systems ® If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating from Only operate the vehicle for a maximum of the direction desired by the driver, one or more ten seconds on a brake test dynamometer. wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The Switch off the ignition.
Page 73 Driving safety systems To deactivate: press button :. ® Deactivating/activating ESP ® The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. Important safety notes Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- To activate: press button :. tion ( page 66).
Page 74 Driving safety systems wind driving assistance function integrated in Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic ® noticeably reduces these impairments. function ® intervenes automatically according to the General information direction and intensity of the crosswinds affect- ing your vehicle. Pay attention to the important safety notes ®...
Page 75 Driving safety systems Important safety notes In order to maintain the appropriate distance to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a collision, WARNING you must apply the brakes yourself. Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function WARNING will initially brake your vehicle by a partial Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function application of the brakes if a danger of colli- does not react:...
Page 76 Driving safety systems Following damage to the front end of the vehicle, action or accelerate significantly, the vehicle have the configuration and operation of the may perform automatic emergency braking, up radar sensors checked at a qualified specialist to the point of full brake application. Automatic workshop.
Page 77: Protection Against Theft
Contact an authorized there is no longer a risk of collision Mercedes-Benz Center or call there is no longer an obstacle detected in 1-800 FOR-MERCEDES (in the USA) or front of your vehicle 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Page 78 Protection against theft To switch the alarm off with the Smart- Key: press the % or & button on the SmartKey. The alarm is stopped. Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. The alarm is stopped. To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO: grasp the outside door handle.
Page 79: Smartkey
SmartKey Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO SmartKey Start function key in the temperature-controlled cup holder. Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO or KEY- Important safety notes LESS-GO Start function key will not be detected. WARNING Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function: do not keep the SmartKey in the cargo compart- If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, ment.
Page 80 SmartKey If activated in the multimedia system, the loca- tor lighting also lights up in the dark (see the Digital Operator's Manual). To open the tailgate automatically from outside the vehicle: press and hold the F button until the tailgate opens. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: To close the tailgate automatically from outside the vehicle: if the SmartKey is loca-...
Page 81 SmartKey KEYLESS-GO start function Mechanical key General notes General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by If the vehicle can no longer be locked or any of the vehicle occupants if there is a Smart- unlocked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS- Key in the vehicle ( page 142).
Page 82 National guide- lines must be observed during disposal. In Cal- ifornia, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist work- shop. Press mechanical key ; into the SmartKey opening in the direction of the arrow until bat- tery compartment cover : opens.
Page 83 SmartKey Insert the front tabs of battery compartment cover : into the housing first and then press to close it. Insert mechanical key ; into the SmartKey page 79). Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle. Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery = falls out.
Page 84 SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves. Unlock ( page 84) or lock ( page 84) the vehicle using the mechanical key. KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning. Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey.
Page 85: Doors
Doors Front door: pull door handle ;. Doors If the door is locked, locking knob : pops up. Important safety notes The door is unlocked and can be opened. Rear door: pull door handle ;. WARNING If the door is locked, locking knob : pops up and the door unlocks.
Page 86 Cargo compartment Automatic locking feature Unlocking/locking the driver's door using the mechanical key If you want to centrally lock the vehicle using the mechanical key, begin by pressing the locking button for the interior locking mech- anism while the driver's door is open. Then proceed to lock the driver's door using the mechanical key.
Page 87 Cargo compartment WARNING WARNING If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or The reversing feature does not respond: not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle over the last Ó...
Page 88 Cargo compartment Closing is open when the engine is running, particu- larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment. There is a risk of poisoning. Turn off the engine before opening the tail- gate. Never drive with the tailgate open. The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened.
Page 89: Cargo Compartment
Cargo compartment To close: press closing button : in the tail- open the tailgate pull on the remote operating gate. switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO WARNING starting function: press and hold the F Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust button on the SmartKey until the tailgate gases such as carbon monoxide.
Page 90 Side windows Opening Limiting the opening angle of the tail- gate General notes Make sure there is sufficient clearance to open the tailgate fully when setting the open- ing angle. The tailgate could otherwise be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle out- side.
Page 91: Side Windows
Side windows WARNING If children operate the side windows they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury. Activate the override feature for the rear side windows. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehi- cle.
Page 92 Side windows Convenience opening Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: point the tip of the SmartKey at the door handle on the driver's door. Press and hold the % button until the side windows and the sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are in the desired position.
Page 93 Side windows Using KEYLESS-GO Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Release the sensor surfaces on the exterior door handle to interrupt the closing proce- dure. To open, pull the same door handle immedi- ately and hold it firmly. The door windows and the sliding sunroof will open for as long as the door handle is held but the door is not opened.
Page 94 Sliding sunroof set correctly. If this is not the case, repeat the steps above. Problems with the side windows WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.
Page 95: Sliding Sunroof
Sliding sunroof WARNING If somebody becomes trapped: The reversing feature does not react: release the switch immediately, or during automatic operation, push the to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- switch briefly in any direction gers The opening or closing procedure will be stop- over the last 1/6 in (4 mm) of the closing ped.
Page 96 Sliding sunroof You can stop automatic operation by pressing/ Operating the panorama roof with pulling the switch again. power tilt/sliding panel When opening and raising the roof, automatic operation is only available if the sliding sunroof Opening and closing is in the closed position. The sun protection cover automatically opens along with the sliding sunroof.
Page 97 Sliding sunroof Opening and closing the roller sun- If somebody becomes trapped: blinds release the switch immediately, or during automatic operation, push the switch briefly in any direction The opening or closing procedure will be stop- ped. The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior from sunlight.
Page 98 Sliding sunroof Keep the 2 switch pulled for an additional Make sure that the panorama roof with power second. tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds can be fully opened again. If this is not the case, repeat the steps above. Problems with the sliding sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.
Page 99: Correct Driver's Seat Position
Seats you should have a good overview of traffic Correct driver's seat position conditions the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body WARNING and is routed across the center of your shoul- You could lose control of your vehicle if you do der and across your hips in the pelvic area the following while driving: Further related subjects:...
Page 100 Seats WARNING Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always ensure that the backrest You could lose control of your vehicle if you do is in an almost vertical position and that the the following while driving: shoulder section of your seat belt is routed adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, across the center of your shoulder.
Page 101 Seats Adjusting the head restraints manually Seat fore-and-aft adjustment Backrest angle Adjusting the head restraint height Vehicles with memory function: if PRE- ® SAFE has been triggered, the front- passenger seat will be moved to a better posi- tion if it was previously in an unfavorable posi- tion.
Page 102 Seats Adjusting the head restraints electri- Once the head restraint is fully lowered, press release catch :. cally To raise: pull the head restraint up to the To adjust the head restraint height: slide desired position. the switch for the head restraint adjustment To lower: press release catch : and push page 98) up or down in the direction of the the head restraint down until it is in the...
Page 103 Seats You can adjust the angle of the backrests in the after the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature has second row of seats. There are ten detent posi- been used tions to choose from. after the cargo compartment enlargement Pull the left or right release lever ; upwards has been folded forwards in the direction of the arrow until relevant backrest : is fully released.
Page 104 Seats Folding up/down in the rear compart- To fold down: briefly pull switch :. The seat folds down. ment To stop the automatic folding: briefly pull switch : again. Detachable panel (third row of seats) If there are objects underneath the seat, the seat can no longer be folded up or down fully.
Page 105 Seats Folding down the seats in the second If the right outer rear seat in the second row of seats is in the entry/exit position: the display row manually message: 2nd Seat Row, Right Not Locked appears in the multifunction display, for exam- Important safety notes ple.
Page 106 Seats Pull on release loop : in the direction of the arrow and hold in this position. The backrest folds forwards. Pull on release loop : again in the direction of the arrow and hold in this position. Lift up the seat until it folds forwards. Vehicles with memory function: the front seats move forwards slightly.
Page 107 Seats Always make sure that the seat and backrest Always make sure that the seat and backrest are engaged as described: are engaged as described: before traveling with a passenger on a seat before traveling with a passenger on a seat with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature after you have adjusted the seat...
Page 108 Seats Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support Press button :. The head restraint retracts, the backrest folds Raises the backrest contour forwards and the seat folds forwards. Softens the backrest contour The seat can be manually returned to its initial Lowers the backrest contour position ( page 103).
Page 109 Seats Rear seats The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected. The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes. The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes. The system automatically switches off approximately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1.
Page 110 Steering wheel Problems with the seat heating or seat ventilation Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat heating or seat The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum- ventilation has switched ers are switched on. off prematurely or can- Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the not be switched on.
Page 111: Steering Wheel
Steering wheel Adjusting the steering wheel electri- Steering wheel heating cally Switching on/off Adjusts the steering wheel height Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- Adjusts the steering wheel position (fore- tion lock ( page 140). and-aft adjustment) To switch on/off: turn the lever in the direc- The steering wheel can also be adjusted when tion of arrow : or ;.
Page 112 Mirrors Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is trig- leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. gered in an accident, the steering column will move upwards when the driver's door is opened.
Page 113: Mirrors
Mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in or out WARNING electrically The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side reduces the size of the image. Visible objects are actually closer than they appear. This means that you could misjudge the dis- tance from road users traveling behind, e.g. when changing lane.
Page 114 Mirrors Exterior mirror pushed out of position The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver's side automatically go into anti-glare If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of mode if the following conditions are met simul- position, proceed as follows: taneously: Vehicles without electrically folding exte- the ignition is switched on and...
Page 115: Memory Function
Memory function Engage reverse gear. Memory function The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the default setting parking posi- Storing settings tion. WARNING Use button = to adjust the exterior mirror to a position that allows you to see the rear If you use the memory function on the driver's wheel and the curb.
Page 116 Memory function Adjust the seat ( page 98). On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel page 109) and the exterior mirrors page 110). Press memory button M and then press mem- ory position button 1, 2 or 3 within three sec- onds.
Page 117: Exterior Lighting
General notes light setting is automatically selected according to the brightness of the ambient light (excep- For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- tion: poor visibility due to weather conditions mends that you drive with the lights switched on such as fog, snow or spray): even during the daytime.
Page 118 Exterior lighting The daytime running lamps improve the visibility To switch on: turn the light switch to T. of your vehicle during the day. To do this, the The green T indicator lamp in the instru- daytime running lamps function must be ment cluster lights up.
Page 119 Exterior lighting The blue K indicator lamp in the instru- Intelligent Light System ment cluster lights up when the high-beam headlamps are switched on. General notes To switch off the high-beam headlamps: The Intelligent Light System is a system that move the combination switch back to its nor- adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit the mal position.
Page 120 Exterior lighting Highway mode detects any other vehicles, it reactivates the high-beam headlamps. Highway mode increases the range of the beam. The system's optical sensor is located behind Active: if you are driving at a speed above the windshield near the overhead control panel. 110 km/h and do not make any large steering movements for at least 1,000 m or if you are Important safety notes...
Page 121: Interior Lighting
Interior lighting The headlamp range is set automatically v Switches the rear interior lighting on/ depending on the distance between the vehi- cle and other road users. | Switches the front interior lighting/ If you are driving at speeds above approx- automatic interior lighting control off imately 19 mph (30 km/h) and no other road p Switches the right-hand front reading...
Page 122: Replacing Bulbs (Vehicles With Led Headlamps)
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlamps) Automatic interior lighting control Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo- gen headlamps) To switch on: set the switch to center posi- tion B. Important safety notes To switch off: set the switch to the | position.
Page 123: Replacing Bulbs (Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps)
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlamps) Low-beam headlamps Halogen headlamps Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W Remove the cover in the front wheel housing High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W page 121). Turn signal: W 5 W BV Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise and remove it.
Page 124 Windshield wipers Simultaneously press on bulb holder ; and windshield using washer fluid after washing pull lever = downwards. the vehicle in an automatic car wash. Press on housing cover : and turn it clock- Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to wise.
Page 125: Windshield Wipers
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop. Changing the windshield wiper blades Removing the wiper blades Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Page 126 Windshield wipers Replacing the rear window wiper blade Position wiper blade ; at a right angle to wiper arm :. Removing a wiper blade Hold wiper arm : and press wiper blade ; in the direction of the arrow until it releases. Remove wiper blade ;.
Page 127: Climate Control
Overview of climate control systems If you start the engine using your smartphone, Overview of climate control systems the last selected climate control setting is reac- tivated ( page 142). General notes The integrated filter filters out most parti- Observe the settings recommended on the fol- cles of dust and soot and completely filters lowing pages.
Page 128 Overview of climate control systems Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off ( page 134) Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( page 131) Switches the rear window defroster on/off ( page 134) Sets the temperature, right ( page 132) Switches air-recirculation mode on/off ( page 135)
Page 129 Overview of climate control systems Rear control panel Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic ( page 132) Directs the air distribution through the rear air vents ( page 133) Switches the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off ( page 106) Directs the air distribution through the footwell vents ( page 133) Switches the rear climate control on/off (...
Page 130 Overview of climate control systems Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic ( page 132) Directs the airflow through the rear air vents ( page 133) Switches the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off ( page 106) Directs the airflow through the footwell vents ( page 133) Switches the rear climate control on/off ( page 131)
Page 131 Overview of climate control systems Directs the airflow through the footwell vents ( page 133) Switches the rear climate control on/off ( page 131) Reduces the airflow ( page 133) Switches the seat heating on the left-hand side on/off ( page 106) Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control with additional rear-com- partment climate control...
Page 132 Overview of climate control systems Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic ( page 132) Directs the airflow through the rear air vents ( page 133) Directs the airflow through the footwell vents ( page 133) Switches the rear climate control on/off ( page 131) Reduces the airflow ( page 133)
Page 133 Operating the climate control systems Switches the rear climate control on/off ( page 131) Reduces the airflow ( page 133) Optimum use of automatic climate Operating the climate control sys- control tems The following contains notes and recommenda- Activating/deactivating climate con- tions on optimum use of the dual-zone auto- trol matic climate control or 3-zone automatic cli-...
Page 134 Operating the climate control systems Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The indicator lamp in the Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a mal- ¿ or Á button function. flashes three times or Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 135 Operating the climate control systems Setting The temperature setting for the driver's side is adopted for the rear compartment and the Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- front-passenger side. tion lock ( page 140). Turn thumbwheel : to the left or right Press the _ button repeatedly until the page 127).
Page 136 Operating the climate control systems Activating/deactivating Defrosting the windows Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- Windows fogged up on the inside tion lock ( page 140). Activate the ¿ or Á cooling with air To activate: press the ¬ button. dehumidification function.
Page 137: Operating The Climate Control Systems
Operating the climate control systems Problems with the rear window defroster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear window The battery has not been sufficiently charged. defroster has deactiva- Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps, ted prematurely or can- interior lighting or the seat heating.
Page 138 Setting the air vents The ionization of the interior air is odorless and Setting the center air vents cannot be perceived directly in the vehicle inte- rior. You can switch ionization on and off via the mul- timedia system (see the Digital Operator's Man- ual).
Page 139: Setting The Air Vents
Setting the air vents Setting the B-pillar air vent Second row of seats Air vent control Air vent When the climate control system is activated, the glove box can be ventilated, for instance to B-pillar air vent cool its contents. The level of airflow depends on Thumbwheel for B-pillar air vent the airflow and air distribution settings.
Page 140 Setting the air vents Third row of seats B-pillar air vent in the headliner B-pillar air vent Thumbwheel for B-pillar air vent To open or close: turn thumbwheel ; up or down.
Page 141: Notes On Breaking-In A New Vehicle
Driving Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle Driving Important safety notes Important safety notes The sensor system of some driving and driving WARNING safety systems adjusts automatically while a Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the certain distance is being driven after the vehicle pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
Page 142 Driving A check which periodically establishes a radio Do not warm up the engine while stationary. connection between the vehicle and the Smart- Pull away immediately. Avoid high engine Key determines whether a valid SmartKey is in speeds and full throttle until the engine has the vehicle.
Page 143 Driving Key positions with KEYLESS-GO You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but- ton from the ignition lock when you leave the vehicle. You should, however, always take the SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle. As long as the SmartKey is in the vehicle: the vehicle can be started using the Start/ Stop button the electrically powered equipment can be...
Page 144 Driving Depress the brake pedal and keep it ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or depressed. parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk Press the Start/Stop button once of fire. page 140). Carry out regular checks to make sure that Vehicles with a gasoline engine: the engine there are no flammable foreign materials in starts.
Page 145 Driving Information on the automatic release of the WARNING electric parking brake ( page 163). Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the engine is started unintentionally during ser- Pulling away with a trailer vice or maintenance work. There is a risk of injury.
Page 146 Driving ECO symbol is shown in the multifunction dis- leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start play. assist. Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the ECO start/stop function is only available in drive programs Hill start assist is not active if: Comfort and Slippery.
Page 147 Driving Automatic engine start Deactivating or activating the ECO start/stop function The engine starts automatically if: you switch off the ECO start/stop function by All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- pressing the ECO button cles) in transmission position D or N the brake pedal is released and the HOLD function is not active you depress the accelerator pedal...
Page 148 Driving If indicator lamp ; is off, the ECO start/stop function has been deactivated manually or as the result of a malfunction. Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. start.
Page 149: Dynamic Select Controller
DYNAMIC SELECT controller DYNAMIC SELECT controller Slippery Optimal driving characteris- tics on slippery or snow- covered roads Use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to change the drive program. Depending on the drive pro- Off-road Optimal driving characteris- gram selected the following vehicle character- tics for easily negotiable off- istics will change: road terrain...
Page 150: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to its Sport Sporty driving characteris- original position. The current transmission posi- tics tion j, k, i or h is shown on the trans- mission position display on the multifunction Sport Plus Particularly sporty driving display ( page 149).
Page 151 Automatic transmission Shifting to neutral N With the SmartKey: Switch on the ignition. WARNING Depress the brake pedal and keep it If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, depressed. they could: Shift to neutral i. Release the brake pedal. open the doors, thus endangering other Release the electric parking brake.
Page 152 Automatic transmission The arrows in the transmission position display Neutral show how and into which transmission positions Do not shift the transmission to N you can shift using the DIRECT SELECT lever. while driving. Otherwise, the auto- If the transmission position display on the mul- matic transmission could be dam- tifunction display is not working, you should pull aged.
Page 153 Automatic transmission Kickdown Comfort drive program Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. The Comfort drive program has the following characteristics: Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. comfort-oriented engine and transmission The automatic transmission shifts to a lower settings. gear depending on the engine speed. optimal fuel consumption resulting from the Ease off the accelerator pedal once the automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
Page 154 Automatic transmission Individual drive program Temporary setting In the Individual drive program, the following properties of the drive program can be selected: the drive (engine and transmission manage- ment) the transmission the suspension all vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles): the steering all vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles): availability of the ECO start/stop function To select the gears in the Individual drive pro-...
Page 155 Automatic transmission To deactivate: press button :. Use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to change the drive program. Permanent setting (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) To shift up: pull steering wheel paddle shifter ;. The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear. All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- cles): if the maximum engine speed in the gear currently engaged is reached and you continue to accelerate, the automatic trans-...
Page 156 Automatic transmission Upshifting (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) When the message appears in the multi- function display, pull on the right-hand steer- In manual mode, the automatic transmis- ing wheel paddle shifter. sion does not shift up automatically even when the engine limiting speed for the current Kickdown gear is reached.
Page 157 Refueling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 7G-TRONIC: The transmission is in emergency mode. The acceleration ability It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear.
Page 158 Refueling engine. The repair costs are high. Notify a WARNING qualified specialist workshop and have the Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health. fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely. There is a risk of injury. Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a You must make sure that fuel does not come gasoline engine.
Page 159: Refueling
Refueling Opening the fuel filler flap Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and remove it. Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder bracket on the inside of filler flap ;. Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and refuel.
Page 160 Refueling Problems with fuel and the fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the WARNING vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. Risk of explosion or fire. Apply the electric parking brake. Switch off the engine.
Page 161 DEF between maintenance intervals. You can DEF, and do not dilute DEF with water. This obtain further information from an authorized may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after- Mercedes-Benz Center or, if necessary, contact treatment system. Roadside Assistance ( page 29).
Page 162 Refueling Opening/closing the DEF filler cap Unscrew the cap from the opening on top of DEF refill canister ;. The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto- Place disposable hose : on the opening of matically when you open or close the vehicle DEF refill canister ;...
Page 163: Parking
Benz offers a special disposable hose with over- fill protection. You can obtain this from any Important safety notes authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. DEF is avail- able in a variety of containers and receptacles. WARNING Only use the disposable hose with the Flammable material such as leaves, grass or Mercedes-Benz DEF refill canisters.
Page 164 Parking Switching off the engine Electric parking brake General notes WARNING The automatic transmission switches to neu- WARNING tral position N when you switch off the engine. If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an cle, they could set it in motion by, for example: accident.
Page 165 Parking Applying or releasing manually The electric parking brake is also engaged auto- matically if: Distance Pilot DISTRONIC brings the vehicle to a standstill or the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta- tionary Parking Pilot is keeping the vehicle stationary In addition, at least one of the following condi- tions must be fulfilled: the engine is switched off...
Page 166 Driving tips Emergency braking Driving tips General notes Important safety notes WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake boosting effect.
Page 167: Driving Tips
Always have work on the engine carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you use an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work...
Page 168 Driving tips The ECO display consists of three sections, with In addition to driving style, the actual consump- an inner and outer area. The sections corre- tion is affected by other factors, such as: spond to the following three categories: load tire pressure Acceleration (evaluation of all accel-...
Page 169 This type of damage After driving on a wet road or having the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz war- washed, brake firmly while paying attention to ranty. the traffic conditions. This will warm up the...
Page 170 Brake lower your speed. fluid which has not been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which is not of an avoid ruts. equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's avoid sudden steering movements.
Page 171 Driving tips Off-road fording such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle Under no circumstances should you accel- becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of erate before entering the water. The bow fatal injury.
Page 172 Driving tips For more information on driving with summer Components damaged in this way can unex- tires, see ( page 356). pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the loads they are designed Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel" section ( page 374).
Page 173 Driving tips Familiarize yourself with the characteristics of Look out for obstacles, such as rocks, holes, your vehicle and the gear shift operation before tree stumps and furrows. driving through difficult terrain. Take care when turning on an uphill or down- The following driving systems are specially hill slope or when driving across a slope.
Page 174 Driving tips Driving on sand Before driving off-road, check the wheels and replace them if necessary. Observe the following rules when driving on sand: Checklist after driving off-road Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles without Off-Road Engineering package) If you detect damage to the vehicle after page 219).
Page 175 Driving tips Driving over obstacles could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is a risk of an accident. Obstacles could damage the floor of the Always drive on a steep incline in the line of vehicle or components of the chassis. Ask passengers for guidance when driving over fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the large obstacles.
Page 176 If there is a change of drivers, advise the new critical situations. With these intelligent co-ordi- driver of the speed stored. nated systems Mercedes-Benz has set a mile- stone on the path towards autonomous driving. Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive embraces all elements of active and passive safety in one well thought out system –...
Page 177 Driving systems Cruise control lever stored speed on downhill gradients by auto- matically applying the brakes. Storing or calling up a speed WARNING If you call up the stored speed and it differs from the current speed, the vehicle acceler- ates or decelerates.
Page 178 Driving systems Deactivating cruise control front or take evasive action provided it is safe to do so. There are several ways to deactivate cruise con- For Distance Pilot DISTRONIC to assist you trol: when driving, the radar sensor system must be Briefly press the cruise control lever for- operational.
Page 179: Driving Systems
Driving systems for braking in good time and for staying in your As a result, Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may lane. neither give warnings nor intervene in such Do not use Distance Pilot DISTRONIC: situations. There is a risk of an accident. in road and traffic conditions which do not Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- allow you to maintain a constant speed, e.g.
Page 180 Driving systems Cruise control lever If you do not fully release the accelerator pedal, the Distance Pilot Passive mes- sage appears in the multifunction display. The set distance to a slower-moving vehicle in front will then not be maintained. You will be driving at the speed you determine by the position of the accelerator pedal.
Page 181 Driving systems The vehicle can also pull away when it is facing Stopping an unidentified obstacle or is driving on a differ- WARNING ent line from another vehicle. The vehicle then brakes automatically. If you leave the vehicle when it is only being braked by Distance Pilot DISTRONIC, it could If there is no vehicle in front, Distance Pilot DISTRONIC operates in the same way as cruise...
Page 182 Driving systems On steep uphill or downhill inclines or if there is To increase: turn control ; in direction =. a malfunction, the transmission may also be Distance Pilot DISTRONIC then maintains a automatically shifted into position P. greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
Page 183 Driving systems Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is automatically deac- Display in the assistance graphic when tivated if: Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated you engage the electric parking brake or if the vehicle is automatically secured with the elec- tric parking brake ®...
Page 184 Driving systems Tips for driving with Distance Pilot Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with Steering DISTRONIC Pilot General notes General notes Pay particular attention in the following traffic situations: Cornering, entering and exiting a bend: the ability of Distance Pilot DISTRONIC to detect vehicles during cornering is limited.
Page 185 Driving systems with the curb or other road boundaries. Be par- Steering Pilot cannot provide assistance: ticularly aware of other road users, e.g. cyclists, on very sharp corners that are directly next to your vehicle. when towing a trailer Obstacles such as traffic pylons on the lane or when a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire projecting out into the lane are not detected.
Page 186 Driving systems When Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated Always select as low a vehicle level as possi- or not available, Steering Pilot is deactivated ble and adjust your driving style. automatically. WARNING When you drive with the chassis lowered or Level control (vehicles with the Off- raised, the vehicle's braking and driving char- Road Engineering package)
Page 187 Driving systems offroad level 1 for driving on easily negotiable If you press the % or a button on the off-road terrain multifunction steering wheel, the message will disappear. Once normal level has been reached, offroad level 2 for driving on normal off-road all indicator lamps = go out.
Page 188 Driving systems You can select from the following: If you press the % or a button on the multifunction steering wheel, the message will Offroad level 1 at speeds up to 60 mph disappear. (96 km/h) Offroad level 2 at speeds up to 40 mph Up to offroad level 2, you can hide the mes- (64 km/h) sages using the % or a button on the...
Page 189 Driving systems Activation conditions HOLD function You can activate the HOLD function if: General notes the vehicle is stationary The HOLD function can assist the driver in the the engine is running or if it has been auto- following situations: matically switched off by the ECO start/stop when pulling away, especially on steep slopes function...
Page 190 Driving systems Important safety notes When the HOLD function is activated, the trans- mission is automatically shifted to position j WARNING the driver's door is open and the driver's seat When the vehicle is being lowered, people belt is unfastened could become trapped if their limbs are the engine is switched off, unless it is auto- between the vehicle body and the wheels or...
Page 191 Driving systems In the Comfort drive program, the driving char- Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the vehicle acteristics of your vehicle are more comforta- remains at the normal level. ble. Therefore, select this mode if you favor a Selecting Sport Plus tuning (Mercedes- more comfortable driving style.
Page 192 Driving systems Mercedes-AMG vehicles: if you have selected Always adapt your speed and driving style to the Sport Plus drive program: the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the the roll angle is reduced even more signifi- prevailing road and weather conditions. cantly the driving is designed for maximum dyna- When driving on extremely rough terrain,...
Page 193 Driving systems Vehicles with a trailer coupled: below a speed Setting the normal vehicle level of 19 mph (30 km/h), you can choose between Make sure that there is enough ground the normal and raised vehicle level. clearance when the vehicle is being lowered. It could otherwise hit the ground, damaging Setting the raised vehicle level the underbody.
Page 194 Driving systems Sport mode Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Important safety notes Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasound. It monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and six sensors in the rear bumper.
Page 195 Driving systems Range of the sensors Range General notes Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not take into account obstacles located: below the detection range, such as persons, animals or objects above the detection range, such as overhang- ing loads, truck overhangs or loading ramps Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand side (example) The sensors must be free from dirt, ice or slush.
Page 196 Driving systems Warning displays One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehi- cle's distance from the obstacle. From the: sixth segment onwards, you will hear an inter- mittent warning tone for approximately two seconds.
Page 197 Driving systems Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments in Parking Assist PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has been deacti- the Parking Assist vated. PARKTRONIC warning If problems persist, have Parking Assist PARKTRONIC checked at a displays are lit.
Page 198 Driving systems Parking tips: Further information about the detection range page 193). On narrow roads, drive as close to the parking Parking Pilot does not assist you parking in space as possible. spaces at a right angle to the direction of travel Parking spaces that are littered or overgrown might be identified or measured incorrectly.
Page 199 Driving systems Stop the vehicle when the parking space sym- Note that Parking Pilot PARKTRONIC cannot bol shows the desired parking space in the measure the depth of parking spaces if they instrument cluster. are at right angles to the direction of travel. You will need to judge whether your vehicle Shift the transmission to position R.
Page 200 Driving systems pedal. The braking effect is canceled when you Shift the transmission to position D or R. depress the accelerator pedal. Start Parking Pilot? Yes: OK No: % message appears in the multifunction Parking Pilot no longer supports you with steer- display.
Page 201 Driving systems Canceling Parking Pilot vehicle with guide lines in the multimedia sys- tem. Stop the movement of the multifunction The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a steering wheel or steer yourself. mirror image, as in the rear view mirror. Parking Pilot is canceled immediately.
Page 202 Driving systems The flap closes again when: the rear section of an HGV a slanted post you have finished the maneuvering process Use the guidelines only for orientation. you switch off the engine Approach objects no further than the bottom- you open the cargo compartment most guideline.
Page 203 Driving systems Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear of the vehi- Red guide line at a distance of approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the rear of the vehicle Make sure that the rear view camera is switched on ( page 200).
Page 204 Driving systems Back up carefully until you have reached the final position. Red guide line : is then at end of parking space =. The vehicle is almost parallel in the parking space. "Coupling up a trailer" function Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors, for current steering wheel angle (dynamic) Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in...
Page 205 Driving systems For technical reasons, the ball coupling of 360° camera the trailer tow hitch in the multimedia system General notes display is either only partially visible or not at all. The 360° camera is a system consisting of four Select symbol ? using the controller.
Page 206 Driving systems yellow brackets with thin lines: Parking Assist the camera lenses are dirty or covered PARKTRONIC is active the vehicle components in which the cameras yellow brackets with normal lines: an object is are installed are damaged In this event, have present in close range of the vehicle the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop...
Page 207 Driving systems Activating the 360° camera using Objects not at ground level may appear to reverse gear be further away than they actually are, e.g.: the bumper of a parked vehicle The 360° camera images can be automatically the drawbar of a trailer displayed by engaging reverse gear.
Page 208 Driving systems Red guide line at a distance of approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the front of the vehicle Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the front of the vehicle Top view and enlarged rear view Vehicle center axle (marker assistance) Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear of the vehi-...
Page 209 Driving systems Exiting 360° camera display mode You can also select the camera setting in the exterior mirrors for the rear-facing view. The 360° camera display is stopped: Top view with trailer view when you select transmission position j, or when you are driving at moderate speeds The previous display appears in the multimedia system.
Page 210 Driving systems The attention level evaluation is deleted and is adapted accordingly and the driver is warned restarts when the journey is continued, if: earlier. When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the you switch off the engine À symbol and OFF appear in the multifunc- you take off your seat belt and open the driv- tion display in the assistance display when the er's door, e.g.
Page 211 Driving systems If a traffic sign that is relevant to your vehicle is Speed limit with unknown restriction passed, the display of the speed limits is upda- ted. Traffic signs with a restriction indicated by an additional sign (e.g. in wet conditions) are also shown.
Page 212 Driving systems Important safety notes there are narrow vehicles, e.g. motorcycles or bicycles WARNING the road has very wide lanes Blind Spot Assist does not react to: the road has narrow lanes vehicles overtaken too closely on the side, you are not driving in the middle of the lane placing them in the blind spot area there are barriers or similar lane borders Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not...
Page 213 Driving systems Towing a trailer When you attach a trailer, make sure you have correctly established the electrical connection. This can be accomplished by checking the trailer lighting. In this event, Blind Spot Assist is deac- tivated. The warning lamp lights up yellow in the exterior mirrors and the Blind Spot Assist Not Available When Towing a Trailer...
Page 214 Driving systems Switching on Lane Keeping Assist In such cases, Lane Keeping Assist can: Switch on Active Lane Keeping Assist using give an unnecessary warning the on-board computer; to do so, select not give a warning Standard Adaptive page 242). If you drive at speeds above 40 mph There is a risk of an accident.
Page 215 Driving systems ranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do Driving Assistance Plus package not tamper with, alter, or use in any non- approved way. General notes Any unauthorized modification to this device The Driving Assistance Plus package consists of could void the user's authority to operate the Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ( page 176), Active...
Page 216 Driving systems Warning lamp Warning lamp Active Blind Spot Assist is not operational at speeds below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated. At a distance of approximately 1.6 ft (0.5 m) ; If Active Blind Spot Assist is activated, warning from the vehicle, Active Blind Spot Assist mon- lamp : in the exterior mirrors lights up yellow...
Page 217 Driving systems Course-correcting brake application the LOW RANGE offroad gear is activated (vehicles with the Offroad Engineering pack- If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a lat- age). eral collision in the monitoring range, a course- a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire is correcting brake application is carried out.
Page 218 Driving systems lane-correcting application of the brakes can there are no or several unclear lane markings bring the vehicle back into the original lane. for one lane, e.g. roadworks This function is available in a speed range the lane markings are worn away, dark or cov- between 40 mph and 120 mph (60 km/h and ered up, e.g.
Page 219 Driving systems you have adopted a sporty driving style with ing over a solid lane marking. There is a risk of high cornering speeds or high rates of accel- an accident. eration An inappropriate brake application may be ® is switched off interrupted at any time if you steer slightly in the transmission is not in position h the opposite direction.
Page 220 Driving systems When Adaptive is selected, no warning vibra- workshop. You could otherwise damage the tion occurs if: drive train or the brake system. you switch on the turn signals. In this event, In wintry driving conditions, the maximum the warnings are suppressed for a certain effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you period of time use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains...
Page 221 Driving systems Activating DSR Changing the set speed To increase or reduce the set speed in Press button :. 1 mph increments (Canada: 1 km/h Indicator lamp ; lights up. increments): briefly press the cruise control The Ã DSR symbol appears in the multi- lever up : for a higher set speed or down ;...
Page 222 Driving systems Off-road programs (vehicles with Off- appears in the multifunction display. The last active drive program is selected again. Road Engineering package) Do not use the Offroad program on roads that General notes are snow-covered or icy or if you have installed your vehicle with snow chains.
Page 223 Driving systems multifunction display. The last active drive pro- The Offroad Plus program is selected and gram is selected again. the vehicle is raised by +1.2 in (30 mm) compared with the Offroad drive program. Selecting the Offroad program DSR is switched on. To select a drive program: turn DYNAMIC The differential lock is closed.
Page 224 Driving systems General notes From HIGH RANGE to LOW RANGE Only change from LOW RANGE to HIGH RANGE if: the engine is running. the transmission is in position N you are driving at a speed below 40 km/h Press LOW RANGE button :. Indicator lamp ;...
Page 225 Driving systems Messages in the multifunction display If a gear change process has not been successful, the following messages may be displayed in the multifunction display: Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions LOW RANGE Max. You have been driving faster than 24 mph (40 km/h). Additionally, the Speed 24 mph indicator lamp on the button in the center console is flashing.
Page 226 Towing a trailer Level control corresponding spring cotter, the trailer may Compass with angle scale come loose. There is a risk of an accident. Always install and secure the ball coupling as Activating the driving dynamics display described. Before every journey, ensure that the ball coupling is secured with the bolt and the corresponding spring cotter.
Page 227: Towing A Trailer
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the maxi- If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted, mum permissible rear axle load is increased observe the anchorage points on the chassis when towing a trailer.
Page 228 Towing a trailer Maintain a greater distance from the vehicle in front than when driving without a trailer. Avoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake gen- tly at first to allow the trailer to run on. Then, increase the braking force rapidly. The values given for gradient-climbing capa- bilities from a standstill refer to sea level.
Page 229 Towing a trailer Coupling up a trailer Do not connect the trailer's brake system (if featured) to the hydraulic brake system of the towing vehicle, as the latter is equipped with an anti-lock brake system. Doing so will result in a loss of function of the brake systems of both the vehicle and the trailer.
Page 230 Towing a trailer Most U.S. states and all Canadian provinces using the brake controller and check whether require by law: the brakes function correctly. Secure any objects on the trailer to prevent Safety chains between the towing vehicle and the cargo from slipping when the vehicle is in the trailer.
Page 231 B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle. vicinity of the wheel housings or under the vehicle when you disconnect the trailer cable. Mercedes-Benz recommends a trailer load where the trailer drawbar noseweight Do not disconnect a trailer with an engaged accounts for 8 % to 15 % of the trailer's per- overrun brake.
Page 232 To transport four bicycles, always use bicy- cle racks with additional support on the ball coupling's guide pin. Use only bicycle racks approved by Mercedes-Benz. Trailer tow hitch (example with additional Always comply with the bicycle rack's oper- guide pin) ating manual.
Page 233: Bicycle Rack
Always distribute the load on the bicycle rack as symmetrically as possible to the vehicle longi- tudinal axis. Before loading the bicycle rack, Mercedes-Benz advises you to remove all add-on parts from the bicycles, e.g. bicycle baskets, child seats or batteries. This will allow you to improve the aerody- namic resistance and the bicycle rack's center of gravity.
Page 234 Bicycle rack When loading the bicycle rack, comply with the following notes: Number of bicycles Gross weight of bicy- Max. distance : Max. distance ; cle rack and load up to 75 kg 420 mm 300 mm 420 mm 400 mm up to 100 kg When transporting four bicycles or a gross weight between 75 kg and 100 kg, use only bicycle racks with additional support on the guide pin of the trailer tow hitch.
Page 235: Important Safety Notes
Displays and operation Turn the brightness control knob clockwise or Important safety notes counter-clockwise. If you turn the light switch to Ã, T or WARNING L, the brightness is dependent upon the brightness of the ambient light. If you operate information systems and com- munication equipment integrated in the vehi- The light sensor in the instrument cluster cle when driving, you may be distracted from...
Page 236 Displays and operation There is a short delay before a change in outside Operating the on-board computer temperature appears in the multifunction dis- play. Overview Coolant temperature gauge WARNING Opening the hood when the engine is over- heated or when there is a fire in the engine compartment could expose you to hot gases or other service products.
Page 237 Displays and operation Left control panel Right control panel Calls up the menu and menu bar Rejects or ends a call Exits the telephone book/redial memory Press briefly: Makes or accepts a call Scrolls in lists Switches to the redial memory Selects a submenu or function In the Audio...
Page 238 Menus and submenus Set the time using the multimedia system; Trip menu see the Digital Operator's Manual. Standard display Possible displays in the multifunction dis- play: Z Gearshift recommendation, when shifting manually ( page 152) j Parking Pilot ( page 195) CRUISE Cruise control ( page 174)
Page 239: Menus And Submenus
Menus and submenus ECO display Press a to confirm your selection. Press : to select and press a to The ECO display is not available for Mercedes- confirm. AMG vehicles. You can reset the values of the following func- Press the = or ; button on the steering tions: wheel to select the Trip...
Page 240 Menus and submenus Route guidance active Lanes not recommended Recommended lane and new lane during a No change of direction announced change of direction Change-of-direction symbol On multilane roads, lane recommendations can be displayed for the next change of direction if the digital map supports this data.
Page 241 Menus and submenus Audio data from various audio devices or media Audio menu can be played, depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle. Selecting a radio station Switch on the multimedia system and select CD or MP3 mode (see the Digital Operator's Manual).
Page 242 Menus and submenus Rejecting or ending a call Telephone menu You can end or reject a call even if you are not in Introduction menu. WARNING Press the ~ button on the steering wheel to reject or end a call. If you operate information systems and com- munication equipment integrated in the vehi- Selecting an entry from the phone book...
Page 243 Menus and submenus Press the 6 or a button to start dialing. Traffic Sign Assist ( page 208) Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ( page 176) To exit the redial memory: press the ~ Active Brake Assist ( page 67) or % button. Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic func- tion ( page 73)
Page 244 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating Active Brake Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel. Assist The current selection appears. You can use these functions to activate/deac- To activate/deactivate: press the a but- tivate Active Brake Assist or, on vehicles with ton again.
Page 245 Menus and submenus The speed display is inverse to the speedome- Settings menu ter. Introduction Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. Depending on the equipment installed in the Press the : or 9 button to select the vehicle, In the Sett.
Page 246 Menus and submenus Convenience submenu Highway mode Active light function Activating/deactivating the EASY- Cornering light function ENTRY/EXIT feature Extended range fog lamps Off-road lights WARNING Further information on the Intelligent Light Sys- When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts tem ( page 117). the steering wheel, you and other vehicle occupants –...
Page 247 Menus and submenus For further information on belt adjustment, see Press the : or 9 button to select page 48). Yes. Press a to confirm the selection. Switching the fold-in mirrors when lock- If you select Yes, the multifunction display ing feature on/off shows a confirmation message.
Page 248 Menus and submenus If the multifunction display shows oil temper- You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is ature ? or B in blue, the engine or the running or if the SmartKey is in position 2 in the transmission are not yet at normal operating ignition lock.
Page 249 Menus and submenus Press the % button on the steering wheel. Average speed Confirm with a. Distance covered Maximum speed The RACETIMER interrupts timing if you stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to position 1 in This function is shown if you have stored at least the ignition lock.
Page 250: Display Messages
Display messages Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's Manual and may therefore differ from the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator's Manual.
Page 251 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! ÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- gram) are temporarily not available. Currently Unavaila‐ Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc- ble See Operator's tion.
Page 252 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ® is temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc- Currently Unavaila‐ tion. ble See Operator's In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up in the instru- Manual ment cluster.
Page 253 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS and ESP are malfunc- tioning. ÷ Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc- tion. Inoperative See In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in the Operator's Manual instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
Page 254 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp light up. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually.
Page 255 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.
Page 256 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually. Shift the transmission to position j .
Page 257 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Active Brake Assist Active Brake Assist is unavailable due to a malfunction. Adaptive Functions Currently Brake Assist may also have failed. Limited See Opera‐ Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. tor's Manual PRE-SAFE Inopera‐...
Page 258 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Radar Sensors Dirty The radar sensor system is malfunctioning. See Operator's Man‐ Possible causes are: dirt on sensors heavy rain or snow when driving on inter-urban roads without traffic or infrastructure, e.g.
Page 259 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear left-hand or right-hand restraint system is malfunctioning. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Rear Left Malfunc‐ WARNING tion Service Required Rear The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered Left Malfunction unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
Page 260 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Air‐ The front-passenger front air bag is deactivated during the journey, bag Disabled See even though: Operator's Manual an adult a person of the corresponding stature is on the front-passenger seat If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may interpret the occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.
Page 261 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Air‐ The front-passenger front air bag is enabled during the journey, even bag Enabled See though: Operator's Manual a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat the front-passenger seat is unoccupied The system may detect objects or forces applying additional weight on...
Page 262 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. For further information about the Occupant Classification System, see page 52). Lights Vehicles with LED bulbs in the light clusters: The display message for the corresponding lamp only appears when all of the LEDs in the lamp have failed.
Page 263 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You leave the vehicle and the lights are switched on. A warning tone also sounds. Switch Off Lights Turn the light switch to the Ã position. You are driving with low-beam headlamps switched off. Turn the light switch to the L or Ã...
Page 264 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant is too hot. A warning tone also sounds. Coolant Too Hot WARNING Stop Vehicle Turn Engine Off Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
Page 265 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The battery is no longer being charged and the condition of charge is too low. Stop Vehicle See A warning tone also sounds. Operator's Manual Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, pay- ing attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 266 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking. Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
Page 267 Display messages Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions À Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver. A warning tone also Attention Assist: sounds. Take a Break! If necessary, take a break.
Page 268 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Á You are exceeding the speed permissible for the selected off-road level. Max. Speed 12 mph In addition, the vehicle level display appears above the display mes- sage, and a warning tone sounds. WARNING The vehicle could tip and rollover.
Page 269 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The differential lock is faulty. Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h). Different. Lock Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Sys. Malfunction The differential lock is too hot and has been disengaged. Drive on carefully.
Page 270 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Traffic Sign Assist Traffic Sign Assist is temporarily inoperative. Currently Unavaila‐ Possible causes are: ble See Operator's The windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty. Manual Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog. Clean the windshield.
Page 271 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Currently Unavaila‐ Possible causes are: ble See Operator's The radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature Manual Active range.
Page 272 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Parking Pilot Inop‐ Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is malfunctioning or faulty. erative Follow the instructions and helpful hints in the "Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC" section ( page 195). If the multifunction display still shows the display message: Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 273 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Distance Pilot Inop‐ Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is malfunctioning. erative The following may have also failed: Active Brake Assist Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function A warning tone also sounds. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Distance Pilot Pas‐...
Page 274 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise Control A condition for activating cruise control has not been met. --- mph You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h), for exam- ple. ® ® is deactivated.
Page 275 Display messages Tires Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Tire Pressure The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss Soon in pressure. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes: you have changed the positions of the wheels and tires or installed new wheels and tires.
Page 276 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Page 277 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Tire Pressure Moni‐ The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor. The tor Inoperative No tire pressure monitor is deactivated. Wheel Sensors Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors. The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving for a few minutes.
Page 278 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Service Required Do You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction. Not Shift Gears A warning tone also sounds. Visit Dealer If transmission position h is selected: Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the trans- mission from position h .
Page 279 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The hood is open. WARNING The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of an accident. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 280 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ¥ The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum. Check Washer Fluid Add washer fluid ( page 329). Wiper Malfunction‐ The windshield wipers are malfunctioning. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 281: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Â The SmartKey is not in the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds. Key Not Detected If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle cen- (red display message) trally or start the engine.
Page 282 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety Seat belts Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ü N After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6 seconds. The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts.
Page 283 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds.
Page 284 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
Page 285 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS is temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction. In addition, the ÷...
Page 286 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. EBD is not available due to a malfunction. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
Page 287 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ÷ ® N The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Page 288 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ÷å ® ® N The yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running. ® , BAS, Active Brake Assist, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, ®...
Page 289 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N F (USA only), ! (Canada only): the red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake is lit.
Page 290 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. There may be a malfunction, for example: in the engine management in the fuel injection system in the exhaust system...
Page 291 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be defective.
Page 292 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain and stop-and-go traffic.
Page 293 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tires Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires. WARNING Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Page 294: General Notes
Function restrictions Navigation announcements are intended to General notes direct you while driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving. The multimedia system section in this Opera- Please always use this feature instead of con- tor's Manual describes the basic principles for sulting the map display for directions.
Page 295: Operating System
Operating system the media source or set the volume, the sound Operating system is automatically switched on. Overview Navigation announcements will be heard even if the sound is muted. General notes Functions Do not use the space in front of the display for storage.
Page 296 Operating system Favorites button Navigation mode You can assign predefined functions using the Important safety notes g favorites button and call them up by press- ing the button ( page 294). WARNING If you operate information systems and com- munication equipment integrated in the vehi- Favorites cle when driving, you may be distracted from Calling up and exiting favorites...
Page 297 (only available in the USA) yourself with up to four intermediate destina- Prerequisite: your vehicle meets the access tions. conditions for carpool lanes. select destinations from Mercedes-Benz Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool Apps lanes option is activated. select geo-coordinates...
Page 298 In the USA, you can get in touch with the Confirm code on the mobile phone. Depend- Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center ing on the mobile phone used, confirm the on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372). connection to the multimedia system and for In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus- ®...
Page 299 PBAP and MAP Bluetooth In the USA, you can get in touch with the profiles. The prompt to confirm may take up Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center to two minutes to be displayed (see the man- on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
Page 300 Operating system Authorization using Secure Simple Pair- The following external media sources can be ing: used: A code is displayed in the multimedia system ® ® Apple devices (e.g. iPhone and on the mobile phone. USB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player) Confirm code on the mobile phone.
Page 301 Operating system Connecting USB devices Connect the USB device to the USB port. There are two USB ports in the stowage space under the armrest. Select the media source ( page 298). CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks (Rear Seat Entertainment System) Disc slot AUX, right-hand (R) jack for audio signal (red)
Page 302 Stowage areas are on the vehicle identification plate on the B- Stowage areas pillar of the driver's door ( page 364). Loading guidelines Observe the notes on loading the vehicle page 364). WARNING The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle.
Page 303: Stowage Areas
Stowage areas Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar situations. Always make sure that objects do not pro- trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage nets or stowage nets. Ensure that closable stowage spaces are shut before beginning your journey.
Page 304 Stowage areas Stowage compartment in the rear cen- Vehicles with touchpad and COMAND ter console To open: press button : at the front. Armrest ; folds out. Depending on the vehicle equipment, there is a multimedia connector unit with two USB ports, ®...
Page 305 Stowage areas could slip or be thrown around and thereby hit vehicle occupants. Observe the loading guidelines ( page 300) and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces page 300). stowage net in front-passenger footwell The through-loading facility is opened from the cargo compartment.
Page 306 Stowage areas Folding the rear bench seat forward wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the event of an accident. The vehicle occupant would thereby be pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The seat belt can no longer offer the intended level of protection and could even cause injuries.
Page 307 Stowage areas Guide seat belts ; under respective clips :. Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges or corners. Pad sharp edges for protection. Folding the rear bench seat back There are four cargo tie-down rings : in the Fold seat backrest ; back until it engages. cargo compartment.
Page 308 Stowage areas Installing/removing the cargo compart- Cargo compartment cover ment cover Important safety notes WARNING On its own, the cargo compartment cover cannot secure or restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and heavy loads. You could be hit by an unsecured load during sudden changes in direction, braking or in the event of an accident.
Page 309 Stowage areas Fold out hook = on the underside of the Stowage well under the cargo com- cargo compartment floor in the direction of partment floor the arrow. Important safety notes WARNING If you drive when the cargo compartment floor is open, objects could be flung around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
Page 310 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup use roof carriers that have been tested and holders, open stowage spaces and mobile approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Page 311: Features
Features The stowage compartments in the doors provide Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- space for bottles with a capacity of up to tion lock. 34 fl. oz. (1.0 l). To switch on the cooling function: press The bottles are not secured or prevented from and hold button = until the blue indicator tipping over.
Page 312 Features Cup holder in the third row of seats Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer = and mirror cover B has been folded up. Glare from the side Cup holder The cup holders are located in the side trim on the left and right-hand sides.
Page 313 Features To extend: pull the roller sunblind out by To open: slide cover : to its foremost posi- tab : and hook it onto retainers ; at the tion. back of the window. Fold cover = of the insert upwards. To remove the insert: push insert = to the left ?.
Page 314 Features Lift insert : up and out. 12 V sockets To re-install the insert: place insert : into General notes the holder and press down on the right until it engages. Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni- tion lock ( page 140).
Page 315 Features Socket in the cargo compartment Note that work and repairs on the 115 V power socket should only be carried out by qualified specialist personnel. General notes The 115 V power socket provides an alternating voltage of 115 V so that small electronic devices can be connected.
Page 316 If you have questions about the activation, con- Customer Assistance Center tact one of the following telephone hotlines: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at The mbrace system 1-800 FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007 To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as...
Page 317 The Connecting Call message Have the system checked at the nearest author- appears in the multifunction display. ized Mercedes-Benz Center or call the following The audio output is muted. telephone assistance services: Once the connection has been made, the Call...
Page 318 Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center. ton :. Call Failed message appears on the mul- This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- tifunction display and must be confirmed. tomer Assistance Center. In this case, summon assistance by other The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance means.
Page 319 When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside To call: press Info call button :. Assistance or Info calls, an emergency call can This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- still be initiated. In this case, an emergency call tomer Assistance Center.
Page 320 7. If you select "Send to vehicle" and then The system calculates the route and subse- "Mercedes-Benz", the destination address quently starts the route guidance with the will be sent to your vehicle. address entered.
Page 321 The vehicle remote closing feature is available if If you have multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles the relevant mobile phone network is available with mbrace and active mbrace accounts: and a data connection is possible.
Page 322 You are then, for example, workshop. guided to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Service Center or a recovery vehicle is called. This information can also be called up under "Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Page 323 Certain garage door drives are incompatible with the integrated garage door opener. If you the selected speed limit which was exceeded have difficulty programing the integrated garage door opener, contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Geo fencing Center. Alternatively, you can call the following tele-...
Page 324 Features Programming so, vary the distance between remote control A and the rear-view mirror. Programming the buttons The required distance between remote con- trol A and the integrated garage door opener Pay attention to the "Important safety notes" depends on the garage door drive system. page 321).
Page 325 Features with Canadian law, some U.S. garage door open- operate in the frequency range of 280 to ers also feature a "break". 433 MHz. Proceed as follows: Replace the batteries in garage door remote control A. This increases the likelihood that if you live in Canada.
Page 326 Features Clearing the memory To remove: pull the floormat from retain- ers ;. Make sure that you clear the memory of the Remove the floormat. integrated garage door opener before selling the vehicle. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- Infrared reflective windshield tion lock ( page 140).
Page 327: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Engine compartment remove jewelry and watches keep items of clothing and hair, for exam- Hood ple, away from moving parts Important safety notes WARNING WARNING The ignition system and the fuel injection sys- If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when tem work under high voltage.
Page 328 Engine compartment Engine oil Important safety notes WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts of the exhaust system, can become very hot. Working in the engine compartment poses a risk of injury. Where possible, let the engine cool down and Make sure that the windshield wipers are touch only the components described in the...
Page 329 A list of the engine oils and oil filters that have been tested and approved in accordance with Checking the oil level using the oil dip- Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service stick Products is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 330 ;. If necessary, add coolant that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. For further information on coolant, see...
Page 331: Assyst Plus
The service due date appears in the multi- ing the servicing of your vehicle from a qualified function display. specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). Information about Service The ASSYST PLUS service interval display...
Page 332 Driving abroad carefully while paying attention to the traffic conditions until full braking power is restored. An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is also available in other countries. You can obtain Before driving into an automatic car wash, further information from any authorized make sure that it is suitable for the dimen- Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 333: Care
Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car in transmission position i; otherwise, the shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. vehicle could be damaged. Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen- Vehicles with a SmartKey: tle jet of water.
Page 334 If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint Do not aim directly at any of the following: surface, use the paint care products recommen- ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the tires case approximately every three to five months, door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
Page 335 There agent, e. g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or is otherwise a risk of damaging the windows. cleaning cloths.
Page 336 Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn sig- nals in the exterior mirror housing using a wet sponge and mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths. Cleaning the side running board Do not clean the aluminum inserts of the side running board with alkaline or acidic cleaners, such as wheel cleaner.
Page 337 Heavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod- ucts recommended and approved by You can also have the maintenance work on Mercedes-Benz. the ball coupling and the trailer tow hitch car- The surface may change color temporarily. ried out by a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 338 Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use instructions: leather care agents that have been recom- Clean genuine leather covers carefully with mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. a damp cloth and then wipe the covers down with a dry cloth. Cleaning genuine wood and trim ele-...
Page 339 Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solution. Cleaning the headliner and carpets Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or dry shampoo. Carpets: use the carpet and textile cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 340: Where Will I Find
Where will I find...? Information on reflective safety jackets Where will I find...? Reflective safety jacket Removing/replacing the reflective safety jacket Maximum number of washes Maximum wash temperature Do not bleach Do not iron Do not use a laundry dryer The reflective safety jackets are located in front Do not dry-clean door stowage compartments :.
Page 341: Flat Tire
Flat tire Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency Vehicle tool kit spare wheel General notes The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stowage well under the cargo compartment floor. Apart from certain country-specific variations, the vehicles are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit.
Page 342 Flat tire If possible, bring the front wheels into the sidewall of the tire. You will find this marking straight-ahead position. next to the tire size designation, the load-bear- ing capacity and the speed index ( page 369). Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package: make sure that the normal vehicle level is MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunc- selected (...
Page 343 Flat tire Important safety notes WARNING The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita- WARNING tion. It must not come into contact with your When driving in emergency mode, the driving skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed. Do not characteristics deteriorate, e.g.
Page 344 Flat tire compressor from the stowage well under- Press on and off switch = on the tire inflation neath the cargo compartment floor compressor to I. page 339). The tire inflation compressor is switched on. The tire is inflated. Affix part : of the TIREFIT sticker to the instrument cluster within the driver's field of First, tire sealant is pumped into the tire.
Page 345 A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant In cases such as the one mentioned above, impairs the driving characteristics and is not contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- suitable for higher speeds. There is a risk of ter. Or call 1-800 FOR-MERCEDES (in the accident.
Page 346 Battery (vehicle) Always make sure that neither you nor the bat- Battery (vehicle) tery is electrostatically charged. A build-up of electrostatic charge can be caused, for exam- 12 V battery - important safety notes ple: Special tools and expert knowledge are required by wearing clothing made from synthetic when working on the battery, e.g.
Page 347: Battery (Vehicle)
Disconnect the negative terminal first and also charge the battery with a charger recom- then the positive terminal. mended by Mercedes-Benz. Contact a qualified The transmission is locked in position j specialist workshop for further information. after disconnecting the battery.
Page 348: Jump-Starting
WARNING battery charger which has been tested and Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. approved by Mercedes-Benz. A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehi- Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do cles and tested and approved by Mercedes- not inhale any battery gases.
Page 349 Jump-starting Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient ven- tilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery. WARNING During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can ignite.
Page 350 Jump-starting Make sure that: The jumper cables are not damaged. Bare parts of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jumper cables are connected to the battery. The jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine is running, such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
Page 351: Towing And Tow-Starting
Towing and tow-starting Jumper cables and further information regarding jump-starting can be obtained at any qualified specialist workshop. Make sure that the electric parking brake is Towing and tow-starting released. If the electric parking brake is faulty, Important safety notes visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 352 Towing and tow-starting The brackets for the screw-in towing eye are Vehicles with differential locks: make sure located in the bumpers. They are at the front and the differential locks are in automatic mode. rear behind covers :;. When towing, the differential locks must not be switched on.
Page 353 Towing and tow-starting Securing the vehicle the combination switch, the hazard warning lamp starts flashing again. After loading, the vehicle must be secured at all four wheels. Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged. Transporting the vehicle A minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm) up and 4 in (10 cm) down must be maintained to the 4MATIC vehicles/vehicles with auto- transport platform.
Page 354: Fuses
If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the system in the same way as when jump-starting cause traced and rectified at a qualified special- page 346). ist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or trailer.
Page 355 Fuses shop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- To close: check whether the seal is seated ter. correctly in cover :. Insert cover : at the side of the fuse box into the retainers. Fold down cover : and close clamps ;.
Page 356: Operation
Accessories that are not approved for your vehi- Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pres- cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of rectly can impair the operating safety.
Page 357 Do not mount anything onto the valve other than the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not use any Marking : shows where the bar indicator other valve caps or systems, e.g. tire pressure (arrow) for tread wear is integrated into the tire monitoring systems.
Page 358: Winter Operation
Winter operation MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat M+S tires properties) WARNING With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat char- M+S tires with a tire tread depth of less than acteristics), you can continue to drive your vehi- ã in (4 mm) are not suitable for use in winter cle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one and do not provide sufficient traction.
Page 359: Tire Pressure
Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding ing and braking, may be greatly impaired. standard of quality. For more information, please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 360 Tire pressure Tire pressure table incorrectly set tire pressure sudden loss of tire pressure, e.g. from a for- The tire pressure table is on the inside of the fuel eign object that has penetrated the tire filler flap. It shows the tire pressure for all tires The data on the Tire and Loading Information permitted at the factory for this vehicle;...
Page 361 Tires with pressure that is too low can over- Only screw the standard valve cap or other heat and burst as a consequence. In addition, valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for they also suffer from excessive and/or irreg- your vehicle onto the tire valve.
Page 362 Tire pressure The actual values for tires are vehicle-spe- Avoid tire pressures that are too low in all the cific and may deviate from the values in the tires, including the spare wheel. illustration. Underinflated tires may: overheat, leading to tire defects Checking the tire pressures adversely affect handling Important safety notes...
Page 363 Tire pressure a corresponding warning message will appear in on the B-pillar. Additionally, a tire pressure the multifunction display. table is attached to the fuel filler flap. The tire pressure loss warning system can only give You can recognize the tire pressure loss warning reliable warnings if you have set the correct by the Run Flat Indicator Active Press...
Page 364 Tire pressure Information on tire pressures is displayed in the pressure, even if underinflation has not multifunction display. After a few minutes of reached the level to trigger illumination of the driving, the current tire pressure of each tire is TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Page 365 Tire pressure sudden loss of pressure, bring the vehicle to a Press the 9 or : button to select halt by braking carefully. Avoid abrupt steering Tire Pressure. movements. Press a. The tire pressure monitor has a yellow warning The current tire pressure of each tire is shown lamp in the instrument cluster for indicating in the multifunction display.
Page 366 Loading the vehicle Restarting the tire pressure monitor Radio type approval for the tire pres- sure monitor When you restart the tire pressure monitor, all existing warning messages are deleted and the Country Radio type approval number warning lamps go out. The monitor uses the cur- rently set tire pressures as the reference values FCC ID: MRXMW2433A for monitoring.
Page 367: Loading The Vehicle
Loading the vehicle Number of seats Maximum number of seats : indicates the maximum number of occupants allowed to travel in the vehicle. This information can be found on the Tire and Loading Information plac- B-pillar, driver's side ard. The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustration Maximum permissible gross vehicle are examples.
Page 368 Loading the vehicle able cargo and luggage load capacity is cle. That weight may not safely exceed the 650 lbs (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). available cargo and luggage load capacity cal- culated in step 4. Step 5: Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehi- Example: steps 1 to 3...
Page 369: All About Wheels And Tires
All about wheels and tires Step 3 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Permissible load (maxi- 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò mum gross vehicle 750 lbs (340 kg) = 540 lbs (245 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) = weight rating from the 750 lbs (340 kg)
Page 370 You should pay special attention to road condi- tions when temperatures are around freezing point. Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum tread depth of ã in (4 mm) on all four winter tires. Observe the legally required minimum tire tread depth ( page 355).
Page 371 All about wheels and tires Tire labeling tire load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle. Overview Tire width Nominal aspect ratio in % Tire code Rim diameter Load bearing index Speed rating Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards General: depending on the manufacturer's page 372) standards, the size imprinted in the tire wall may Department of Transportation, Tire Identifi-...
Page 372 All about wheels and tires description, depending on the manufacturer Optionally, tires with a maximum speed of (e.g. 245/40 ZR 18). over 149 mph (240 km/h) may have "ZR" in the size description, depending on the man- Rim diameter: rim diameter ? is the diameter ufacturer (e.g.
Page 373 All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG GLS 63): 130 mph (210 km/h) Mercedes-AMG GLS 63: 155 mph (250 km/h) Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 with increased top speed: 174 mph (280 km/h) The speed rating of tires mounted at the factory may be higher than the maximum speed that the electronic speed limiter permits.
Page 374 All about wheels and tires requirements of the U.S. Department of Trans- portation. Metric unit for tire pressure. 14.5038 pounds Manufacturer identification code: manufac- per square inch (psi) and 100 kilopascals (kPa) turer identification code ; provides details on are the equivalent of 1 bar. the tire manufacturer.
Page 375 All about wheels and tires Speed rating tem and optional equipment if these are instal- led in the vehicle, but does not include passen- The speed rating is part of the tire identification. gers or luggage. It specifies the speed range for which the tire is approved.
Page 376 Changing a wheel Sidewall Changing a wheel The part of the tire between the tread and the Flat tire bead. The "Breakdown assistance" section Weight of optional extras page 339) contains information and notes on The combined weight of those optional extras how to deal with a flat tire.
Page 377: Changing A Wheel
Changing a wheel be required earlier. Do not change the direction Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the driv- of wheel rotation. er's door. The vehicle electronics are now in position Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and the u. This means no SmartKey is in the ignition brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is rota- lock.
Page 378 Changing a wheel by Mercedes-Benz. If used incorrectly, the jack could tip over with the vehicle raised. The jack is designed only to raise and hold the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed. It must not be used for performing maintenance work under the vehicle.
Page 379 Changing a wheel Turn ratchet wrench ? until jack = sits completely on jacking point ; and the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground. Turn ratchet wrench ? until the tire is raised a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground. Removing a wheel Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a dirty surface.
Page 380 Tighten the wheel bolts until they are finger- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you tight. only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective Unscrew the alignment bolt. wheel. Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger- tight.
Page 381: Wheel And Tire Combinations
, and are marked as follows: MO = Mercedes-Benz Original MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer- tain AMG tires) Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires may only be used on wheels that have been spe- cifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 382 The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type of spare wheels can be found at an authorized the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel Mercedes-Benz Center. and the wheel to be replaced may differ. Mounting the emergency spare wheel is descri- page 375).
Page 383: Emergency Spare Wheel
Emergency spare wheel Removing/stowing the emergency spare wheel Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel under the cargo compart- ment floor Always observe the instructions and safety notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section page 375). Example image: vehicle without a lockable cargo compartment floor.
Page 384 Open the bag and remove the emergency col- ible spare wheel. Otherwise, it will not fit into the lapsible spare wheel. spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have this work performed at a qualified Inflating the collapsible spare wheel specialist workshop, e.g.
Page 385 Emergency spare wheel The tire inflation compressor can be operated When the specified tire pressure has been again once it has cooled down. reached, press on and off switch A on the tire inflation compressor to 0. Comply with the manufacturer's safety instruc- The tire inflation compressor is switched off.
Page 386: Information Regarding Technical Data
Be sure to observe the manufacturer's Sup- plement when installing. The operating permit may be invalidated if Deviations with respect to frequency bands, the instructions for installation and use of maximum transmission outputs or antenna two-way radios are not observed. positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 387: Identification Plates
Identification plates The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the Identification plates base of the antenna must not exceed the fol- lowing values: Vehicle identification plate with vehi- cle identification number (VIN) Frequency band Maximum transmission output Short wave 100 W 3 - 54 MHz 4 m waveband 30 W...
Page 388 You should therefore only use products that have been tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz. You can identify service products approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on the container: MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51) MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51) Other designations or recommendations indi- cate a level of quality or a specification in accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
Page 389: Service Products And Filling Capacities
Service products and filling capacities Fuel Model Of which reserve Important safety notes Mercedes‑AMG vehicles Approx. WARNING 3.7 US gal (14.0 l) Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo- All other models Approx.
Page 390 Diesel fuel with improved cold flow proper- and in consultation with an authorized ties is available during the winter months. Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed Further information about fuel properties can with the cleaning additive recommended by be obtained from oil companies, e.g. at gas Mercedes-Benz.
Page 391 386). products, cleaning agents or dust) lead to: The engine oils are matched to the performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and service intervals. increased emission values You should therefore only use engine oils and oil damage to the catalytic converter...
Page 392 Do not use any additives in the engine oil. could otherwise damage the engine. This could damage the engine. Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser- vice Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on the Brake fluid Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Page 393 Only the refrigerant R‑134a and the PAG oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used. The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with any other PAG oil that is not approved for...
Page 394: Vehicle Data
Vehicle data R-134a refrigerant. Otherwise, the climate Vehicle data control system may be damaged. General notes Service work, such as refilling with refrigerant or replacing component parts, may only be carried Please note that for the specified vehicle data: out by a qualified specialist workshop. All appli- the heights specified may vary as a result of: cable regulations, as well as SAE standard J639, must be adhered to.
Page 395: Vehicle Data For Off-Road Driving
Vehicle data for off-road driving All other mod- All other models els with: Opening Max. Maximum vehicle height 76.4 in height headroom (ON&OFFROAD package) (1940 mm) AIRMATIC 83.9 in - 76.1 in - Minimum vehicle height 72.8 in package 86.9 in 79.1 in (1850 mm) (2132 mm -...
Page 396 Vehicle data for off-road driving Fording depth Normal level 25° 20° Vehicles without the Off- Off-road level 1 28° 23° road Engineering package Off-road level 2 30° 25° Raised level 19.7 in (50 cm) Off-road level 3 33° 27° Vehicles with the Off-Road Mercedes-AMG vehicles Engineering package Normal level (in sport mode...
Page 397: Trailer Tow Hitch
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted, trailer drawbar can be loaded. Limit for observe the anchorage points on the chassis Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings. frame. Gross rear axle weight rating when tow- ing a trailer...

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