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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual É1665847902$ËÍ 1665847902 Order no. P166 0043 13 Part no. 1665847902 Edition A 2016...
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  • Page 3 Operator's Manual Maintenance Booklet Equipment-dependent supplements Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all documents on to the new owner. You can also use the Mercedes-Benz Guide App: ® Apple 1665847902 É1665847902$ËÍ...

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 33 Introduction ......... 24 Safety ........... 43 Opening and closing ......81 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 107 Lights and windshield wipers ..129 Climate control ......... 143 Driving and parking ......163 On-board computer and displays ..

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Index Towing a trailer ......231 1, 2, 3 ... ADAPTIVE BRAKE ......... 76 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Adaptive Brake Assist see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- Display message ......298 tion System) Function/notes ........ 72 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel Adaptive Highbeam Assist drive) ..........
  • Page 7 Audio menu (on-board computer) ..278 Transmission positions ....176 Audio system Automatic transmission emer- see separate operating instructions gency mode ........182 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Axle load, permissible (trailer tow- see Qualified specialist workshop ing) ............458 Authorized workshop see Qualified specialist workshop AUTO lights Display message ......
  • Page 8 Index BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Breakdown PLUS) ............ 69 Where will I find...? ......386 Battery (SmartKey) see Flat tire see Towing away Checking .......... 85 Brightness control (instrument Important safety notes ....85 cluster lighting) ........35 Replacing ......... 85 Battery (vehicle) Bulbs Charging ........
  • Page 9 Index Cargo compartment cover Defrosting the windshield ....157 Notes/how to use ......346 Dual-zone automatic climate con- Cargo compartment enlargement trol ..........145 Important safety notes ....344 General notes ........ 144 Cargo compartment floor Indicator lamp ........ 154 Important safety notes ....
  • Page 10 Index Consumption statistics (on-board Daytime running lamps computer) .......... 276 Display message ......305 Function/notes ......130 Convenience closing feature ....99 Switching on/off (on-board com- Convenience opening feature .... 99 puter) ..........284 Coolant (engine) Declarations of conformity ....28 Checking the level ......
  • Page 11 Driver's door Level control (vehicles with the see Doors ON&OFFROAD package) ....213 Driving abroad On-road programs ......254 Mercedes-Benz Service ....375 PARKTRONIC ......... 224 Driving in mountainous terrain Rear view camera ......231 Approach/departure angle .... 201 Driving tips Driving lamps Automatic transmission ....
  • Page 12 Index Electronic Stability Program Driving in winter ......197 Driving on flooded roads ....196 ® see ESP (Electronic Stability Program) Driving on sand ......200 Emergency Driving on wet roads ...... 196 Automatic measures after an acci- Driving over obstacles ....201 dent ..........
  • Page 13 Index Fording Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....287 Off-road ......... 197 Viscosity ........451 On flooded roads ......196 Frequencies ® (Electronic Stability Pro- Mobile phone ......... 444 gram) Two-way radio ........ 444 AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 287 Fuel Characteristics .........
  • Page 14 Index Indicator lamps Synchronizing the rolling code ..366 Gear indicator (on-board com- see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..287 see Turn signals Genuine parts ........24 Insect protection on the radiator ..371 Glove box ........... 341 Instrument cluster GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini- Overview ..........
  • Page 15 Index Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board com- Lamps puter) ..........284 see Warning and indicator lamps Switching the exterior lighting Lane Keeping Assist delayed switch-off on/off (on- Activating/deactivating ....282 board computer) ......284 Display message ......314 Switching the surround lighting Function/information ....
  • Page 16 Night View Assist Plus Memory card (audio) ......279 Activating/deactivating ....242 Memory function ....... 127 Cleaning ......... 382 Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive Problem (malfunction) ....244 Active Blind Spot Assist ....248 Notes on breaking-in a new vehi- Active Parking Assist ..... 227 cle ............
  • Page 17 Index PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator Displaying a service message ..375 lamps ..........45 DISTRONIC PLUS ......211 Pets in the vehicle ......67 Factory settings submenu ..... 286 Important safety notes ....272 ® PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occu- Instrument cluster submenu ..283 pant protection) .......
  • Page 18 ............ 168 Display message ......294 Electric parking brake ....190 Warning lamp ......... 333 QR code Parking lamps Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Switching on/off ......131 Rescue card ........30 PARKTRONIC Qualified specialist workshop ... 29 Deactivating/activating ....226 Driving system .......
  • Page 19 Index Rear seats Warning lamp (function) ....45 Reversing feature Adjusting ........113 Display message ......322 Panorama sliding sunroof ....103 Rear view camera Roller sunblinds ......104 Cleaning instructions ..... 380 Side windows ........98 Displays in the Audio display ..232 Sliding sunroof .......
  • Page 20 Index Exit position (3rd row of seats) ..116 Convenience closing feature .... 99 Folding down/up (third row of Convenience opening feature ..99 seats) ..........113 Hinged side windows ....... 98 Folding the 2nd row of seats Important safety information ... 97 forward electrically ......
  • Page 21 Index Suspension tuning Selecting the unit of measure- ment ..........283 AMG adaptive sport suspension see Instrument cluster system ........... 223 Standing lamps SETUP (on-board computer) ..287 Display message ......305 Switching on/off ......132 (Sport Utility Vehicle) ....... 27 Start/stop function Switching air-recirculation mode see ECO start/stop function...
  • Page 22 Index Search & Send ....... 361 Radio type approval for the tire Self-test ......... 357 pressure monitor ......415 Speed alert ........364 Restarting ........415 System .......... 357 Warning lamp ......... 338 Triggering the vehicle alarm ... 364 Warning message ......414 Vehicle Health Check ....
  • Page 23 Index Maximum loaded vehicle weight Important safety notes ....397 Towing a trailer (definition) ........425 Maximum permissible tire pres- Active Parking Assist ..... 231 sure (definition) ......426 Axle load, permissible ....458 Maximum tire load ......423 Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ..381 Maximum tire load (definition) ..
  • Page 24 Index Trim pieces (cleaning instruc- Reporting problems ......29 tions) ..........382 Securing from rolling away .... 428 Trip computer (on-board com- Towing away ........397 Transporting ........399 puter) ..........276 Unlocking (in an emergency) ... 92 Trip odometer Unlocking (SmartKey) ......
  • Page 25 Index Washer fluid Winter tires Display message ......323 M+S tires ........406 Wheel and tire combinations Wiper blades Tires ..........434 Cleaning ......... 379 Wheel bolt tightening torque ... 431 Important safety notes ....140 Replacing ........140 Wheel chock ........428 Replacing (rear window) ....

  • Page 26: Protection Of The Environment General Notes

    Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors: Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts operating conditions of your vehicle your personal driving style Environmental note You can influence both factors. You should...

  • Page 27: Service And Warranty Information

    Mercedes. This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel- Service and vehicle operation evant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of Warranty equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically The implied warranty for your vehicle applies approved for your vehicle.

  • Page 28: Breakdown Assistance

    Always have the Service and Warranty Book- sonable number of repair attempts let with you when you bring the vehicle to an Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its author- authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The ser- ized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or...

  • Page 29: Important Safety Notes

    Delivery Program. For details, consult an carried out, this can result in malfunctions or authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to system failures. There is a risk of an accident. one of the following addresses.

  • Page 30: Declarations Of Conformity

    Introduction Declarations of conformity worked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a Vehicle components which receive result, these may no longer function as inten- and/or transmit radio waves ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle.

  • Page 31: Customer Relations Department

    Mercedes-Benz Center or con- ing the main inspection. tact us at one of the following addresses.

  • Page 32: Rescue Card

    COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace instructions is not covered either by the Terms and Conditions. Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Event data recorders QR codes for the rescue card This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).

  • Page 33: Copyright

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all lia- bility arising from the extraction of this infor- mation by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz per- sonnel. MBUSA will not share EDR data with others without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the lessee.
  • Page 35 Cockpit ..........34 Instrument cluster ......35 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 37 Center console ........38 Overhead control panel ...... 41 Door control panel ......42...

  • Page 36: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel paddle Adjusts the steering wheel shifters manually Combination switch Adjusts the steering wheel electrically Instrument cluster Steering wheel heating Horn Cruise control lever DIRECT SELECT lever Opens the hood PARKTRONIC warning dis- Diagnostics connection play Electric parking brake...

  • Page 37: Instrument Cluster

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

  • Page 38: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page L Low-beam head- 6 Restraint system lamps ü Seat belts T Parking lamps % Diesel engine: pre- glow ® ÷ ESP ? Coolant K High-beam head- lamps R Rear fog lamp Electric parking brake (red) ;...

  • Page 39: Multifunction Steering Wheel

    Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu COMAND display (see the separate operating instruc- Selects a submenu or tions) scrolls through lists Switches on the Voice Con- Confirming a selection trol System (see the sepa- Hides display messages rate operating instructions) Back...

  • Page 40: Center Console

    Center console Center console Center console, upper section Function Page Function Page Audio 20 or COMAND; see £ Hazard warning the separate operating lamps instructions 4 5 PASSENGER c Seat heating AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp s Seat ventilation ® å...
  • Page 41 Center console Center console, lower section Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package Function Page Function Page Á Level control Cup holder à DSR (Downhill Speed Ashtray Regulation) Cigarette lighter p Manual drive program Socket Selector wheel for on-road Audio or COMAND control- programs ler (see the separate oper- Selector wheel for off-road...
  • Page 42 Center console Vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD pack- Function Page age and Mercedes-AMG vehicles à DSR (Downhill Speed Function Page Regulation) Cup holder e Adaptive Damping Ashtray System Cigarette lighter à Sets AMG adaptive sport suspension system Socket (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Audio or COMAND control- Stowage compartment with ler (see the separate oper- Media Interface...

  • Page 43: Overhead Control Panel

    Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page p Switches the left- Eyeglasses compartment hand reading lamp on or off F Roadside Assistance c Switches the front call button (mbrace sys- interior lighting on tem) u Switches the rear G SOS button (mbrace interior lighting on or off system)

  • Page 44: 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 q Opens/closes the tailgate r 4 5 = Stores settings for the seat, ± Opens/closes the exterior mirrors and steer- hinged power side windows ing column (memory func- n Activates/deacti-...
  • Page 45 Useful information ......44 Panic alarm .......... 44 Occupant safety ........44 Children in the vehicle ......61 Pets in the vehicle ....... 67 Driving safety systems ....... 68 Protection against theft ..... 78...

  • Page 46: Useful Information

    Occupant safety Useful information Occupant safety Introduction to the restraint system This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equip- The restraint system can reduce the risk of ment of your vehicle available at the time of vehicle occupants coming into contact with publication of the Operator's Manual.

  • Page 47: Tor Lamp

    If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only: for further information con- tact our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1‑800‑367‑6372).

  • Page 48: Introduction

    Occupant safety Depending on the person in the front- of seats as well as the seat belts in the third passenger seat, the front-passenger front air bag must either be deactivated or enabled; If the seat belt is pulled out of the belt outlet see the following points.

  • Page 49: Occupant Safety

    If a child younger than twelve years old and Only use seat belts that have been approved under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. vehicle: Proper use of the seat belts...

  • Page 50: Fastening

    Occupant safety pants are always wearing the seat belt cor- the "Loading guidelines" for securing objects, rectly while the vehicle is in motion. luggage or loads ( page 340). When fastening the seat belt, always make Fastening and adjusting the seat belts sure that: the seat belt tongue is only inserted to the Observe the safety notes on the seat belt...

  • Page 51: Releasing

    Occupant safety The shoulder section of the seat belt must always be routed across the center of the shoulder. Adjust the belt outlet if necessary. To raise: slide the belt outlet upwards. The belt outlet will engage in various posi- Basic illustration tions.

  • Page 52: Important Safety Notes

    Occupant safety light up continuously or flash. In addition, However, no system available today can com- there may be a warning tone. pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities. Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt It is also not possible to rule out a risk of injury has already been fastened, the 7 seat belt caused by an air bag due to the high speed at warning lamp lights up for six seconds each...
  • Page 53 Occupant safety erwise be in the deployment area of the air WARNING bag. If you modify the air bag cover or affix objects For this reason, always secure persons less such as stickers to it, the air bag can no longer than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable restraint function correctly.

  • Page 54: Knee Bag

    Occupant Classification System passenger seat is occupied or not. (OCS) could be restricted. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz.

  • Page 55: Window Curtain Air Bag

    Occupant safety Window curtain air bags In the following situation, the side impact air bag and the Emergency Tensioning Device are deactivated: OCS has not categorized the person on the front-passenger seat as an adult or a per- son of corresponding stature and the seat belt tongue of the seat belt is not inserted into the front-passenger seat belt buckle.

  • Page 56: Operation

    Occupant safety Occupant Classification System opera- WARNING tion (OCS) If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of an accident and cannot perform its intended protective function.
  • Page 57 For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- This indicates that the front-passenger mends that you only use seat accessories front air bag is activated. The result of the that have been approved by Mercedes-Benz. classification is dependent on, among other factors, the child restraint system...

  • Page 58: System Self-Test

    Occupant safety If the driver's air bag deploys, this does not bled in accordance with the person in the mean that the front-passenger front air bag front-passenger seat will also deploy. The Occupant Classification the person is seated properly with a cor- System (OCS) categorizes the occupant in the rectly fastened seatbelt front-passenger seat.
  • Page 59 Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized person of a stature cor- Mercedes-Benz Center. responding to that of an adult. The PASSENGER AIR OCS is malfunctioning.
  • Page 60 Occupant safety be released. The 6 restraint system warn- Deployment of Emergency Tensioning ing lamp lights up. Devices and air bags Only in rare cases will the bang affect your Important safety notes hearing. The powder that is released gener- ally does not constitute a health hazard, but it WARNING may cause short-term breathing difficulties in...
  • Page 61 Occupant safety the restraint system are activated independ- The vehicle can be deformed considerably, ently of each other in certain frontal collision without an air bag being deployed. This is the situations: case if only parts which are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of decel- Front air bags and driver's knee bag eration is not high.

  • Page 62: Dent

    Occupant safety How the air bag system works is deter- ® PRE-SAFE takes the following measures mined by the severity of the accident detec- depending on the hazardous situation detec- ted, especially the vehicle deceleration or ted: acceleration and the apparent type of acci- the front seat belts are pre-tensioned.

  • Page 63: Children In The Vehicle

    For particularly on the metal parts of the child this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises restraint system. There is a risk of injury. that you install a child restraint system on a If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with rear seat.

  • Page 64: Child Restraint System

    When activated, the special authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belt cannot slacken once the child seat is secured.

  • Page 65: Anchors

    Children in the vehicle LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat secur- to a load in an accident can no longer protect ing system as intended. The child cannot then be restrained in the event of an accident, heavy WARNING braking or sudden changes of direction. There LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems is an increased risk of injury, possibly even do not offer sufficient protective effect for...

  • Page 66: Top Tether

    Children in the vehicle Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle's seat belt system. Install the child seat according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions. Top Tether Introduction Top Tether provides an additional connection LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings for the outer between the child restraint system secured seat in the second row of seats...

  • Page 67: On The Front-Passenger Seat

    Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than chil- dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises Move head restraint = upwards. that you install the child restraint system on a Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child rear seat.

  • Page 68: Child-Proof Locks Important Safety Notes

    Children in the vehicle Rearward-facing child restraint system Child-proof locks If it is absolutely necessary to install a rear- Important safety notes ward-facing child restraint system on the WARNING front-passenger seat, always make sure that the front-passenger front air bag is deactiva- If children are traveling in the vehicle, they ted.

  • Page 69: Pets In The Vehicle

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

  • Page 70: Important Safety Notes

    Driving safety systems systems described in this section work as Driving safety systems effectively as possible. Overview of driving safety systems In this section, you will find information about ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) the following driving safety systems: General information ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) page 68) ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way...

  • Page 71: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System pulsing in the brake pedal. PLUS) The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica- General information tion of hazardous road conditions, and func- tions as a reminder to take extra care while BAS PLUS can help you to minimize the risk of driving.

  • Page 72: Distance Warning Function

    Driving safety systems a speed range between 4 mph (7 km/h) and As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all 155 mph (250 km/h). critical situations. There is a risk of an acci- At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph dent.
  • Page 73 Driving safety systems Brake immediately in order to increase the Thus, the distance warning function cannot distance from the vehicle in front. provide a warning in all critical situations. There is a risk of an accident. Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- Take evasive action, provided it is safe to do uation and be ready to brake.

  • Page 74: Adaptive Brake Assist

    Driving safety systems Adaptive Brake Assist Should you apply the brakes vigorously, Adaptive Brake Assist will automatically Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- increase the braking force to a level suitable tion ( page 68). for the traffic conditions. Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking assis- Keep the brake pedal depressed until the tance in hazardous situations at speeds emergency braking situation is over.

  • Page 75: General Notes

    Driving safety systems Off-road 4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys- Observe the notes in the section on break- tem) ing-in ( page 164). Following damage to the front end of the vehi- A 4ETS system specifically suited to off-road cle, have the configuration and operation of terrain is activated automatically once the off- the radar sensor checked at a qualified spe- road program is activated (...

  • Page 76: Characteristics

    Driving safety systems ® Characteristics of ESP ® It may be best to deactivate ESP in the fol- lowing situations: General information when using snow chains If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before in deep snow ® beginning the journey, ESP is automatically on sand or gravel active.

  • Page 77: Crosswind Assist

    Driving safety systems Crosswind Assist The spinning of the wheels results in a cut- ting action for better traction on loose sur- General information faces. Strong crosswinds can cause your vehicle to traction control is still activated. deviate from a straight course. The crosswind ®...

  • Page 78: Adaptive Brake

    Driving safety systems In the event of a partial application of the ADAPTIVE BRAKE brakes, the vehicle is braked with up to 50% of ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety the full braking pressure. and offers increased braking comfort. In addi- WARNING tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has the HOLD function (...

  • Page 79: Steer Control

    Driving safety systems there are strong radar reflections, for If the risk of collision with the vehicle in front example in parking garages remains and you do not brake, take evasive action or accelerate significantly, the vehicle a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a may perform automatic emergency braking, motorbike up to the point of full brake application.

  • Page 80: Protection Against Theft

    (yet the vehicle's battery is charged), To turn the alarm off with the SmartKey: the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call press the % or & button on the 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or SmartKey.
  • Page 81 Protection against theft If the alarm continues for more than 30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call system automatically notifies the Cus- tomer Assistance Center. This is done either by text message or data connection. The emergency call system sends the mes- sage or data provided that: you have subscribed to the mbrace ser- vice.
  • Page 83 Useful information ......82 SmartKey ..........82 Doors ............ 90 Cargo compartment ......93 Side windows ........97 Sliding sunroof ........102...

  • Page 84: Useful Information

    SmartKey Useful information WARNING If you attach heavy or large objects to the This Operator's Manual describes all SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten- models and all standard and optional equip- tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could ment of your vehicle available at the time of cause the engine to be switched off.

  • Page 85: Deactivation

    SmartKey If you do not open the vehicle within KEYLESS-GO checks whether a valid Smart- approximately 40 seconds of unlocking: Key is in the vehicle by periodically establish- ing a radio connection between the vehicle the vehicle is locked again. and the SmartKey.

  • Page 86: Keyless-Go Start Function

    SmartKey To deactivate: press the & button on The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol- lows: the SmartKey twice in rapid succession. The battery check lamp ( page 85) of the To unlock the driver's door: touch the SmartKey flashes twice briefly and lights up inner surface of the door handle on the once, then KEYLESS-GO is deactivated.

  • Page 87: Important Safety Notes

    SmartKey If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist automatically. workshop. The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the material, which may require special handling SmartKey into the ignition lock.
  • Page 88 SmartKey Press mechanical key ; into the opening in the SmartKey in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover : opens. Do not hold battery compartment cover : closed while doing so. Remove battery compartment cover :. Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery = falls out.

  • Page 89: Loss

    SmartKey Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock or The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control using the SmartKey. function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % or &...
  • Page 90 SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine cannot be The on-board voltage is too low. started using the Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior SmartKey. lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary page 394).
  • Page 91 SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. Check the SmartKey battery ( page 85) and replace it if nec- essary ( page 85). If this does not work: Unlock ( page 92) or lock ( page 92) the vehicle using the mechanical key.

  • Page 92: Important Safety Notes

    Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles with KEY- The vehicle is locked. LESS-GO or the KEY- Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again. LESS-GO start func- tion: the engine cannot The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. be started using the Check the SmartKey battery ( page 85) and replace it if nec-...

  • Page 93: Doors

    Doors will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. Meanwhile, the fuel filler flap will not be Switch off the alarm ( page 78). locked or unlocked. You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from the inside if the vehicle has been locked from the outside.

  • Page 94: Power Closing

    Doors You could therefore be locked out if: the vehicle is being pushed. the vehicle is being towed. the vehicle is on a roller dynamometer. You can also switch the automatic locking function on and off using the on-board com- puter ( page 285).

  • Page 95: Cargo Compartment

    Cargo compartment WARNING If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu- larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud- den change in direction.

  • Page 96: Opening/Closing (Automatically From Outside)

    Cargo compartment Closing recognition with reversing feature is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attentive- ness when opening and closing the tailgate. WARNING The reversing feature does not react: to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- gers over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing movement...
  • Page 97 Cargo compartment WARNING press the closing or locking button on the tailgate. Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate pull the handle on the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu- larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment.

  • Page 98: Limiting The Opening Angle

    Cargo compartment Opening and closing Opening/closing automatically from inside Important safety notes WARNING Parts of the body could become trapped dur- ing automatic closing of the tailgate. More- over, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area during the closing process.

  • Page 99: Side Windows

    Side windows page 94) in the tailgate or pull the handle Take the mechanical key out of the Smart- on the outside of the tailgate again. Key ( page 85). To store the position: press and hold the Insert mechanical key ; into the opening in paneling :.

  • Page 100: Side Windows

    Side windows Side window reversing feature The side windows are equipped with an auto- matic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks or restricts a side window during the closing process, the side window opens again automatically. However, the automatic reversing feature is only an aid and does not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention when closing a side window.

  • Page 101: Convenience Closing Feature

    Side windows The "convenience opening" feature is also available on unlocked vehicles. 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 the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are in the desired position.

  • Page 102: Resetting

    Side windows Using KEYLESS-GO Proceed as follows if someone is trapped: Release the & button to interrupt the closing procedure. Press and hold the % button to open. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Release the sensor surfaces on the exterior door handle to interrupt the closing proce- dure.
  • Page 103 Side windows If the side window opens again slightly: Immediately pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side win- dow is completely closed ( page 98). Hold the switch for an additional second. If the respective side window remains closed after the button is released, then it has been set correctly.

  • Page 104: Section Sliding Sunroof

    Sliding sunroof 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 105: Sliding Sunroof

    Sliding sunroof ! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of If somebody becomes trapped: snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may release the switch immediately, or occur. press the switch in any direction during the Do not allow anything to protrude from the automatic closing process sliding sunroof.

  • Page 106: Opening/Closing

    Sliding sunroof lock. This function is available for up to five To open and close: turn the SmartKey to minutes or until the driver's or front- position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. passenger door is opened. Press or pull the 2 switch in the corre- sponding direction.

  • Page 107: Blind

    Sliding sunroof again automatically. However, the automatic operation by pressing/pulling the switch reversing feature is only an aid and does not again. relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention when closing the roller sunblinds. Resetting the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller WARNING sunblinds...
  • Page 108 Sliding sunroof Problems with the sliding sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel. In this section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to both types of sliding sunroof. WARNING If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force.
  • Page 109 Useful information ......108 Correct driver's seat position ..108 Seats ..........109 Steering wheel ........121 Mirrors ..........124 Memory function ....... 127...

  • Page 110: Useful Information

    Correct driver's seat position Observe the safety guidelines on seat Useful information adjustment ( page 109). Check whether you have adjusted seat = This Operator's Manual describes all properly ( page 110). models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of Electrical seat adjustment ( page 110) publication of the Operator's Manual.

  • Page 111: Seats

    Seats The seat belt should: WARNING fit snugly across your body You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving: be routed across the middle of your shoul- adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, be routed in your pelvic area across the hip steering wheel or mirrors joints fasten the seat belt...

  • Page 112: Adjusting The Head Restraints

    Seats Adjusting the seats electrically Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always ensure that the backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seat belt is routed across the center of your shoulder. ! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information: keep liquids from spilling on the seats.
  • Page 113 Seats Adjusting the fore/aft position of the Always drive with the head restraints instal- head restraint led. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.

  • Page 114: Luxury

    Seats Adjusting the luxury head restraints Removing and installing the rear seat head restraints To adjust the side bolsters of the head To remove: pull the head restraint up to restraint: push or pull right and/or left- the stop. hand side bolster : into the desired posi- tion.

  • Page 115: Adjusting

    Seats Adjusting the backrest angle (second Always make sure that the seat and backrest row of seats) are engaged as described: before traveling with a passenger on a seat with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature after you have adjusted the seat after the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature has been used after the cargo compartment enlargement has been folded forwards...
  • Page 116 Seats Folding down/up in the cargo compart- If you fold the seat back until it engages, the ment display message disappears. Pull the backrest firmly to ensure that it is fully engaged. The switches for folding the left or right-hand seats up and down are marked: L for the left- hand seat when viewed in the direction of travel, R for the right-hand seat when viewed...

  • Page 117: Wards/Back

    Seats If you drop objects underneath the seats in Always make sure that the seat and backrest the 3rd row, you can remove the panel in are engaged as described: order to reach beneath the seat. before traveling with a passenger on a seat To open: fold the corresponding seat up or with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature down (...
  • Page 118 Seats Entry position Exit position WARNING When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury. Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
  • Page 119 Seats WARNING The seat does not engage in the entry/exit position. The seat could fold back suddenly, e.g. when accelerating, braking, changing direction suddenly or in the event of an acci- dent. Persons in the sweep of the seat could become trapped.

  • Page 120: Adjusting The Multicontour Seat

    Seats Press button :. WARNING The head restraint retracts, the backrest The seat does not engage in the entry/exit folds forwards and the seat folds forwards. position. The seat could fold back suddenly, The seat can be manually returned to its e.g.
  • Page 121 Seats If the battery voltage is too low, the seat Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on heating may switch off. repeatedly. Driver's and front-passenger seat 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.

  • Page 122: Seat Heating Problem

    Seats Problems with the seat heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat heating has The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con- switched off prema- sumers are switched on. turely or cannot be Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as switched on.

  • Page 123: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel Problems with the seat ventilation Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat ventilation has The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con- switched off prema- sumers are switched on. turely or cannot be Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as switched on.

  • Page 124: Steering Wheel Heating

    Steering wheel Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch Adjusting the steering wheel electri- off the ignition and open the driver's door, the cally steering wheel heating is deactivated. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock, the steering wheel heating is deactivated.
  • Page 125 Steering wheel Problems with the steering wheel heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The steering wheel The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con- heating has switched sumers are switched on. off prematurely or can- Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as not be switched on.

  • Page 126: Exterior Mirrors

    Mirrors The last position of the steering column is Exterior mirrors stored when you: Adjusting the exterior mirrors switch off the ignition. WARNING save the setting with the memory function page 127). You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving: Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,...

  • Page 127: Mirrors

    Mirrors The indicator lamp goes out again after rors when locking" function in the on-board some time. You can adjust the selected computer ( page 286). mirror using adjustment button = as long Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni- as the indicator lamp is lit.

  • Page 128: Storing The Parking Position

    Mirrors Parking position for the exterior mir- If you come into contact with the electrolyte, ror on the front-passenger side observe the following: Rinse off the electrolyte from your skin Setting and storing the parking position immediately with water. Using reverse gear Immediately rinse the electrolyte out of your eyes thoroughly with clean water.

  • Page 129: Memory Function

    Memory function Using the memory button the vehicle as a result of the adjustments You can position the front-passenger side being made. There is a risk of an accident. exterior mirror in such a way that you can see Only use the memory function on the driver's the rear wheel on that side as soon as you side when the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 130 Memory function Adjust the seat ( page 110). On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel ( page 122) and the exterior mirrors page 124). Press the M memory button and then press one of the storage position buttons 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds.
  • Page 131 Useful information ......130 Exterior lighting ........ 130 Interior lighting ......... 135 Replacing bulbs ......... 136 Windshield wipers ......139...

  • Page 132: Useful Information

    General notes Automatic headlamp mode, control- 4 Ã For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- led by the light sensor mends that you drive with the lights switched Low-beam/high-beam headlamps on even during the daytime. In some coun-...

  • Page 133: Exterior Lighting

    Exterior lighting running lamps or the parking lamps and the take precedence over the daytime running low-beam headlamps are switched on or off lamps. automatically depending on the brightness Low-beam headlamps of the ambient light. Even if the light sensor does not detect that it To switch on automatic headlamp is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam mode: turn the light switch to Ã.

  • Page 134: Combination Switch

    Exterior lighting High-beam headlamps To switch on: turn the light switch to T. The green T indicator lamp in the instru- To switch on manually: turn the Smart- ment cluster lights up. Key to position 2 in the ignition lock or start the engine.

  • Page 135: Hazard Warning Lamps

    Exterior lighting Hazard warning lamps Cornering light function To switch on the hazard warning lamps: The cornering light function improves the illu- press button :. mination of the road over a wide angle in the All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a direction you are turning, enabling better vis- turn signal using the combination switch, ibility in tight bends, for example.

  • Page 136: Adaptive Highbeam Assist

    Exterior lighting Adaptive Highbeam Assist have lights, or may recognize them too late. In this or similar situations, the automatic high- General notes beam headlamps will not be deactivated or activated regardless. There is a risk of an acci- dent. Always carefully observe the traffic conditions and switch off the high-beam headlamps in good time.

  • Page 137: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting users have been detected or the roads are p Switches the right-hand front read- adequately lit: ing lamp on/off The high-beam headlamps are switched off Switches the automatic interior lighting automatically. The K indicator lamp in control on the instrument cluster goes out.

  • Page 138: Crash-Responsive Emergency Light Ing

    Replacing bulbs Automatic interior lighting control Replacing bulbs To switch on: set the switch to center Important safety notes position B. DANGER To switch off: set the switch to the | Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get position.

  • Page 139: Replacing Bulbs

    Replacing bulbs Protect bulbs from moisture during opera- tion. Do not allow bulbs to come into contact with liquids. There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs that you cannot change. Replace only the bulbs listed ( page 137). Have the bulbs that you cannot replace yourself changed at a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 140: High-Beam Headlamps

    Replacing bulbs Low-beam headlamps (halogen head- Pull lever = upwards and remove bulb lamps) holder ;. Pull the bulb out of bulb holder ;. Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;. Simultaneously press on bulb holder ; and pull lever = downwards. Press on housing cover : and turn it clock- wise.

  • Page 141: Windshield Wipers

    Windshield wipers You must open the service flap in the cargo If it is necessary to switch on the windshield compartment before you can change the wipers in dry weather conditions, always bulbs in the brake lamp. use washer fluid when operating the wind- shield wipers.

  • Page 142: Rear Window Wiper

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified specialist workshop. Changing the windshield wiper blades Combination switch è...
  • Page 143 Windshield wipers Installing the wiper blades Installing a wiper blade Place new wiper blade ; onto wiper arm :. Hold wiper arm : and press wiper blade ; in the opposite direction to the arrow until it engages. Make sure that wiper blade ; is seated correctly.
  • Page 144 Windshield wipers Problems with the windshield wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The windshield wipers Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield are jammed. wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

  • Page 145: Climate Control

    Useful information ......144 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 144 Operating the climate control sys- tems ........... 152 Setting the air vents ......160...

  • Page 146: Useful Information

    Overview of climate control systems The integrated filter filters out most par- Useful information ticles of dust and soot and completely fil- ters out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pol- This Operator's Manual describes all lutants and odors. A clogged filter reduces models and all standard and optional equip- the amount of air supplied to the vehicle ment of your vehicle available at the time of...

  • Page 147: Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Con Trol

    Overview of climate control systems Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control USA only Front control panel Sets the temperature, left ( page 155) Defrosts the windshield ( page 157) Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off ( page 157) Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( page 153)
  • Page 148 Overview of climate control systems Canada only Front control panel Sets the temperature, left ( page 155) Defrosts the windshield ( page 157) Switches the ZONE function on/off ( page 157) Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( page 153) Switches the residual heat on or off ( page 159) Switches the rear window defroster on/off (...
  • Page 149 Overview of climate control systems Directs the airflow through the rear air vents Directs the airflow through the footwell vents Optimum use of dual-zone climate control The following contains notes and recommen- dations on optimum use of dual-zone climate control. You can switch on climate control by using the Ã...

  • Page 150: Rear Control Panel

    Overview of climate control systems Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control USA only Front control panel Sets the temperature, left ( page 155) Defrosts the windshield ( page 157) Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off ( page 157) Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( page 153)
  • Page 151 Overview of climate control systems Canada only Front control panel Sets the temperature, left ( page 155) Defrosts the windshield ( page 157) Switches the residual heat on or off ( page 159) Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( page 153) Switches the rear window defroster on/off ( page 158)

  • Page 152: With Additional Rear-Compartment Climate Control

    Overview of climate control systems Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control with additional rear-com- partment climate control USA only Front control panel Sets the temperature, left ( page 155) Defrosts the windshield ( page 157) Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off ( page 157) Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( page 153)
  • Page 153 Overview of climate control systems Switches the rear climate control on/off ( page 152) Reduces the airflow ( page 156) Canada only Front control panel Sets the temperature, left ( page 155) Defrosts the windshield ( page 157) Switches the ZONE function on/off ( page 157) Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( page 153)
  • Page 154 Operating the climate control systems Switches the rear climate control on/off ( page 152) Reduces the airflow ( page 156) During automatic engine switch-off, the cli- Optimum use of 3-zone automatic cli- mate control system only operates at a mate control reduced capacity.

  • Page 155: Cooling With Air Dehumidification

    Operating the climate control systems Switching cooling with air dehumidi- fication on/off General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehu- midification" function, the air inside the vehi- cle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehi- cle will also not be dehumidified. The win- dows can fog up more quickly.

  • Page 156: Automatic Control

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

  • Page 157: Operating The Climate Control Systems

    Operating the climate control systems 3-zone automatic climate control Adjusting the climate mode settings You can select the following climate mode settings in automatic mode: FOCUS high airflow, slightly cooler setting MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting DIFFUSE low airflow, slightly warmer and draft-free setting 3-zone automatic climate control zones You can select different temperature settings...

  • Page 158: Setting The Air Distribution

    Operating the climate control systems Adjusting Setting the air distribution Air distribution settings Front control panel P Directs the airflow through the center vents O Directs air through the footwell air vents S Directs the airflow through the center and footwell vents ¯...

  • Page 159: Defrosting The Windshield

    Operating the climate control systems Activating or deactivating Switching the ZONE function on/off Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- tion lock ( page 165). To activate: press the ¬ button. The indicator lamp in the ¬ button lights The climate control system switches to the following functions: high airflow...

  • Page 160: Defrosting The Windows

    Operating the climate control systems Windows fogged up on the outside Press the _ button repeatedly until the P or O symbol appears in the dis- play. You should only select this setting until the windshield is clear again. Rear window defroster General notes MAX COOL is only operational when the The rear window defroster has a high current...

  • Page 161: Problem With The Rear Window Defroster

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

  • Page 162: Important Safety Notes

    Setting the air vents Activating or deactivating In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle interior, please observe the following notes: keep the air inlet grille on the hood and in the engine compartment on the front- passenger side free of blockages, such as ice, snow or leaves.

  • Page 163: Setting The Air Vents

    Setting the air vents To open or close: turn thumbwheel : to Setting the side air vents the right or left. Setting the rear-compartment air vents Setting the center vents in the rear com- partment Side window defroster vent Side air vent Thumbwheel for side air vent To open or close: turn thumbwheel = up or down.
  • Page 164 Setting the air vents 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. 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 ;...
  • Page 165 Useful information ......164 Notes on breaking-in a new vehi- cle ............164 Driving ..........164 Automatic transmission ....173 Refueling ..........182 Parking ..........189 Driving tips ........192 Driving systems ........ 202 Towing a trailer ......... 263...

  • Page 166: Useful Information

    Driving Do not manually shift to a lower gear to Useful information brake the vehicle. Try to avoid depressing the accelerator This Operator's Manual describes all pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick- models and all standard and optional equip- down).

  • Page 167: Keyless-Go

    Driving engine and maintain smooth engine oper- WARNING ation, avoid driving at full throttle when the Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage engine is cold. of the pedals, e.g.: shoes with thick soles SmartKey positions shoes with high heels slippers SmartKey There is a risk of an accident.

  • Page 168: Removing The Start/Stop Button

    Driving Pressing the Start/Stop button several times start/stop automatic engine switch-off func- in succession corresponds to the different tion. key positions in the ignition lock. This is only Key positions with KEYLESS-GO the case if you are not depressing the brake pedal.

  • Page 169: Automatic Transmission

    Driving It is only possible to switch between KEY- the engine running in enclosed spaces with- LESS-GO mode and SmartKey operation out sufficient ventilation. when the transmission is in position P. WARNING Remove Start/Stop button : from ignition lock ;. Flammable materials introduced through environmental influence or by animals can You do not have to remove the Start/Stop...

  • Page 170: Pulling Away

    Driving Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine still be moved but the parking lock remains engaged. The Start/Stop button can be used to start Upshifts take place at higher engine the vehicle without inserting the SmartKey speeds after a cold start. This helps the into the ignition lock.

  • Page 171: Automatic Engine Switch-Off

    Driving General notes have removed your foot from the brake pedal. This gives you enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and to depress it before the vehicle begins to roll. WARNING After a short time, hill start assist will no lon- ger brake your vehicle and it could roll away.
  • Page 172 Driving Deactivating or activating the ECO The HOLD function can also be activated if the start/stop function engine has been switched off automatically. It is then not necessary to continue applying the All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- brakes during the automatic stop phase. cles) When you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine starts automatically and the braking...
  • Page 173 Driving To activate: press ECO button :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. If drive pro- gram S or M is active, the automatic trans- mission switches to drive program C. If the indicator lamp on the ECO button is off, the ECO start/stop function has been deac- tivated manually or as the result of a mal- function.
  • Page 174 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. start. The starter motor There is a malfunction in the fuel supply. can be heard. Before attempting to start the engine again: Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock.

  • Page 175: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles with a gaso- There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical line engine: component of the engine management system. The engine is not run- Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly. ning smoothly and is Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con- misfiring.

  • Page 176: Drive Program Display

    Automatic transmission Transmission position and drive pro- Neutral gram display Drive The current transmission position and drive Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direc- program appear in the multifunction display. tion of arrow P. Engaging park position P automatically Park position P is automatically engaged if: you switch off the engine using the Smart- Key and remove the SmartKey...

  • Page 177: Engaging Drive Position

    Automatic transmission Shifting to neutral N vehicle cleaned in an automatic car wash with a towing system: WARNING Using the SmartKey: If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, Switch on the ignition. they could: Depress the brake pedal and keep it open the doors, thus endangering other depressed.

  • Page 178: Accelerator Pedal Position

    Automatic transmission Transmission positions Neutral Do not shift the transmission to N Park position while driving. Otherwise, the auto- Only shift the transmission into matic transmission could be dam- position P when the vehicle is sta- aged. tionary ( page 189). The parking No power is transmitted from the lock should not be used as a brake engine to the drive wheels.

  • Page 179: Kickdown

    Automatic transmission Kickdown Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package: Press program selector button :. Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. The letter M appears in the multifunction Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the display. The manual drive program M is pressure point. activated.

  • Page 180: Automatic Drive Program

    Automatic transmission Drive program on vehicles with the Automatic drive program (Mercedes- ON&OFFROAD package AMG vehicles) Automatic drive program C M Manual Permanent manual gear- shifting Drive program C is characterized by the fol- lowing: Drive programs on Mercedes-AMG vehi- comfort-oriented engine and transmission cles settings.
  • Page 181 Automatic transmission Mercedes-AMG vehicles: you can activate matic transmission protects against engine damage by not shifting down. manual drive program M in automatic drive programs C and S. Automatic down shifting occurs when Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package: coasting. if manual drive program M is deactivated Shift recommendation using the program selector button, you can activate manual drive program M using the...
  • Page 182 Automatic transmission Upshifting (all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles: use the pro- Mercedes-AMG vehicles) gram selector button to change the drive program ( page 177). Manual drive program M is deactivated. The automatic transmission switches into the automatic drive program that was last selected, i.e.

  • Page 183: Manual Drive Program

    Automatic transmission Downshifting Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter ( page 178). The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear. Maximum acceleration Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter until the transmission selects the optimum gear for the current speed. If you slow down or stop without shifting down, the automatic transmission auto- matically shifts down.

  • Page 184: Refueling

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

  • Page 185: Refueling

    Refueling tion if you accidentally refuel with the If you or others come into contact with fuel, wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter observe the following: the fuel system. Even small amounts of the Wash away fuel from skin immediately wrong fuel could result in damage to the using soap and water.
  • Page 186 Refueling Opening the fuel filler flap Closing the fuel filler flap Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly. Close the fuel filler flap. Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehicle. If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the 8 reserve fuel warning lamp flashes.
  • Page 187 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 188: Adding

    Use the special DEF refill bottle when adding DEF between maintenance intervals. Contact If DEF has been swallowed, rinse your an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center with mouth out immediately. Drink plenty of any questions or, if necessary, contact Road- side Assistance (...
  • Page 189 Refueling water. Seek medical assistance without The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto- delay. matically when you open or close the vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO. Change out of clothing contaminated with DEF immediately. Switch the ignition off. Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of ! Only use DEF in accordance with arrow :.
  • Page 190 : again. can obtain this from any authorized DEF refill bottles can be obtained at many gas Mercedes-Benz Center. DEF is available in a stations or at an authorized Mercedes-Benz variety of containers and receptacles. Only Center. Refill bottles without a threaded cap use the disposable hose with the Mercedes- do not provide overfill protection.

  • Page 191: Parking

    Parking Closing the DEF filler cap more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident. Do not switch off the ignition while driving. WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example: release the parking brake.

  • Page 192: Electric Parking Brake

    Parking If you then open the driver's or front- The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an passenger door, the automatic transmission accident. shifts to P automatically. After switching off the engine, always switch If you want the automatic transmission to to parking position P.
  • Page 193 Parking The function of the electric parking brake is To release: pull handle :. dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on- The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada board voltage is low or there is a malfunction only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus- in the system, it may not be possible to apply ter goes out.

  • Page 194: General

    Driving tips If the transmission is in position R, the trunk When the vehicle has been braked to a stand- still, the electric parking brake is engaged. lid must be closed. If your seat belt is not fastened, the following conditions must be fulfilled to automatically Parking the vehicle for a long period release the electric parking brake:...

  • Page 195: Driving Tips

    Maintenance Booklet or by the service Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details interval display. can be found in the Maintenance Booklet. Fuel consumption also increases when driv-...

  • Page 196: Downhill Gradients

    This could cause damage to the drive without use of the brakes. train. This type of damage is not covered by The bar empties: frequent braking the Mercedes-Benz warranty. An economical driving style specially Do not depress the brake pedal continuously requires driving at moderate engine while the vehicle is in motion, e.g.

  • Page 197: Maintenance

    If you are planning to have the vehicle time. This may also occur after the vehicle has tested on such a dynamometer, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to been washed or driven through deep water. obtain further information first. Otherwise,...

  • Page 198: High-Performance Brake System

    Especially pads/linings which have not been approved for high performance driving, it is important to for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not maintain and have the brake system checked of an equivalent quality could affect your vehi- regularly.

  • Page 199: Winter Driving

    Driving tips engine's air suction nozzles and this can Winter driving cause engine damage. WARNING Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package: If you shift down on a slippery road surface in set the raised level before driving through an attempt to increase the engine's braking standing water.

  • Page 200: Important Safety Notes

    Driving tips ues are required by law and must therefore WARNING always be accurate. If the vehicle level is high, the vehicle center of The outside temperature indicator is not gravity is raised. This could cause the vehicle designed to serve as an ice-warning device to tip over more easily on uphill or downhill and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.

  • Page 201: Off-Road Driving

    Driving tips specialist workshop as soon as possible. make sure there is always sufficient ground Adapt your driving style to the different brak- clearance. ing characteristics. Check that items of luggage and loads are Driving off-road increases the likelihood of stowed safely and are well secured damage to the vehicle, which, in turn, can lead page 345).

  • Page 202: Driving On Sand

    Driving tips When driving on steep gradients, the Clean the wheels and tires with a water jet engine oil level must be sufficiently high to and remove any foreign objects. ensure a correct oil supply in the vehicle. Clean the wheels, wheel housings and the DEF tank (BlueTEC vehicles): check the vehicle underside with a water jet;...

  • Page 203: Traveling Uphill

    Driving tips Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist- ance. Otherwise the vehicle's wheels could become stuck in loose ground. Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if pos- sible. Make sure that: the tire ruts are not too deep. the sand is sufficiently firm.

  • Page 204: Driving System

    Driving systems Always observe the approach/departure angle values ( page 456). Intelligent Drive Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive stands for Maximum gradient-climbing capability innovative driver assistance and safety sys- Always observe the maximum gradient climb- tems which enhance comfort and support the ing ability values ( page 456).

  • Page 205: Driving Systems

    Driving systems Cruise control lever select a lower gear in good time on long and steep downhill gradients, especially if the vehicle is laden or towing a trailer. By doing so, you will make use of the braking effect of the engine.
  • Page 206 Driving systems Storing, maintaining and calling up a speed Storing and maintaining a speed Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you :. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Accelerate the vehicle to the desired Cruise control is operational and when first speed.

  • Page 207: Deactivating

    Driving systems press the cruise control lever up : or When you switch off the engine, the last down ; to the pressure point. speed stored is cleared. Every time the cruise control lever is pressed up : or down ; the last speed DISTRONIC PLUS stored is increased or reduced.

  • Page 208: Important Safety Notes

    Driving systems relevant section in the Operator's Manual if WARNING questions are asked about this. DISTRONIC PLUS cannot always clearly iden- tify other road users and complex traffic sit- USA only: uations. This device has been approved by the FCC In such cases, DISTRONIC PLUS may: as a "Vehicular Radar System".

  • Page 209: Activation Conditions

    Driving systems Cruise control lever Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS: in road and traffic conditions which do not allow you to maintain a constant speed e.g. in heavy traffic or on winding roads on slippery road surfaces. Braking or accel- erating could cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid when there is poor visibility, e.g.
  • Page 210 Driving systems Activating Activating at the current speed/last stored speed Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you =, up : or down ?. WARNING DISTRONIC PLUS is selected. If you call up the stored speed and it differs To adjust the set speed in 1 mph incre- from the current speed, the vehicle acceler- ments (1 km/h increments): briefly ates or decelerates.

  • Page 211: Stopping

    Driving systems However, the vehicle is only accelerated up to If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in the speed you have stored. front is stopping, it brakes your vehicle until it is stationary. If you depress the brake, DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated unless your vehicle is stationary.

  • Page 212: Deactivating

    Driving systems Press the cruise control lever up : for a To increase: turn control ; in direction higher speed or down ; for a lower speed. DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater To adjust the set speed in 1 mph incre- distance between your vehicle and the ments (1 km/h increments): briefly vehicle in front.

  • Page 213: Play

    Driving systems speed stored after you have finished over- When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or taking. two segments ; in the set speed range light DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva- If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front, ted if: segments ;...

  • Page 214: Distronic Plus

    Driving systems Assistance graphic display when Cornering, going into and coming out of a DISTRONIC PLUS is activated bend Vehicle in front, if detected The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi- Specified minimum distance to the vehi- cles when cornering is limited. Your vehicle cle in front;...

  • Page 215: Level Control (Vehicles With The On&Offroad Package)

    Driving systems Crossing vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehi- cle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short. Narrow vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS may mistakenly detect vehicles that are crossing your lane. Activat- ing DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with crossing traffic, for example, could cause DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the your vehicle to pull away unintentionally.

  • Page 216: Basic Settings

    Driving systems For information about driving off-road, see Utility vehicles have a significantly higher page 198). rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may WARNING result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, When the vehicle is being lowered, people and severe or fatal injury.
  • Page 217 Driving systems The vehicle automatically selects highway level if you are driving at a speed above 70 mph (115 km/h) or if you drive at a speed between 62 mph (100 km/h) and 70 mph (115 km/h) for approximately 20 seconds. The vehicle is lowered to high-speed level if you are traveling at higher speeds.
  • Page 218 Driving systems Indicator lamps = for the desired off-road Max. Speed 12 mph (20 km/h) mes- level flash: sage draws your attention to the maximum speed permitted for off-road level 3. Off-road level 1: the lower indicator lamp Once off-road level 3 has been reached, you flashes will see a message shown in white in the mul- Off-road level 2: the lower and center indi-...

  • Page 219: Hold Function

    Driving systems You can select from the following: HOLD function cannot hold the vehicle on such surfaces. Off-road level 1 at speeds up to 60 mph (100 km/h) Important safety notes Off-road level 2 at speeds up to 40 mph (65 km/h) WARNING Off-road level 3 at speeds up to 12 mph...

  • Page 220: Airmatic Package

    Driving systems Activating the HOLD function a system malfunction occurs. the power supply is not sufficient. On steep uphill or downhill inclines or if there is a malfunction, the transmission may also be automatically shifted into position P. AIRMATIC package Make sure that the activation conditions General notes are met.

  • Page 221: Level Control

    Driving systems Sports tuning Press button :. Indicator lamp = lights up. Comfort tuning is selected. The vehicle is raised by 0.6 in (15 mm). In comfort mode, the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable. There- fore, select this mode if you favor a more comfortable driving style.
  • Page 222 Driving systems General notes cle could rollover more easily, for example on a bend. There is a risk of an accident. Further information about "Driving off-road" page 198). Always select as low a vehicle level as possi- ble and adjust your driving style. Level control adapts the vehicle level auto- matically to the current operating and driving WARNING...
  • Page 223 Driving systems The individual vehicle levels differ from high- way level as follows: highway level: +/–0 in (+/–0 mm) high-speed level: –0.6 in (–15 mm) raised level: +2.3 in (+60 mm) Basic settings Mercedes-AMG vehicles The extent to which the vehicle is raised or lowered depends on the AMG adaptive sport suspension setting selected.

  • Page 224: Vehicle Level

    Driving systems If indicator lamp ; is lit: underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of injury. Press button :. Indicator lamp ; flashes. The vehicle is Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or adjusting to highway/high-speed level. in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches when the vehicle is being lowered.
  • Page 225 Driving systems In Comfort and Sport driving modes, after Press button : once. locking the vehicle it lowers to the Sport+ Indicator lamp ; lights up. You have selec- level. When locking the vehicle at the raised ted Sport mode. level, the vehicle does not lower.

  • Page 226: Parktronic

    Driving systems Range of the sensors PARKTRONIC Important safety notes General notes PARKTRONIC does not take objects into con- PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with sideration that are: ultrasonic sensors. It monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the below the detection range, e.g.

  • Page 227: Warning Display

    Driving systems Range ing tone sounds. If the distance falls below the minimum, the distance may no longer be shown. Warning displays Segments on the left-hand side of the vehicle Segments on the right-hand side of the vehicle Segments showing operational readiness The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle.

  • Page 228: Deactivating/Activating

    Driving systems One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehicle's distance from the obstacle. From the: sixth segment onwards, you will hear an intermittent warning tone for approx- imately two seconds. seventh segment onwards, you will hear a warning tone for approximately two sec- onds.

  • Page 229: Active Parking Assist

    Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.

  • Page 230: Detecting Parking Spaces

    Driving systems Parking tips: You may cause a collision as a result. There is a risk of an accident. On narrow roads, drive as close to the park- ing space as possible. If there are objects above the detection range, stop and deactivate Active Parking Assist.

  • Page 231: Parking

    Driving systems arrow towards the right or the left also In tight parking spaces, you will achieve appears. By default, Active Parking Assist the best parking results by backing up as only displays parking spaces on the front- far as possible. When doing so, also passenger side.

  • Page 232: Exiting A Parking Space

    Driving systems some cases, it may also lead you across or Let go of the multifunction steering wheel. onto the curb. If necessary, you should can- Reverse the vehicle or drive forwards, being cel the parking procedure with Active Park- ready to brake at all times.

  • Page 233: Towing A Trailer

    Driving systems Canceling Active Parking Assist Rear view camera Stop the movement of the multifunction General notes steering wheel or steer yourself. Active Parking Assist will be canceled at once. The Park Assist Canceled mes- sage appears in the multifunction display. Press the PARKTRONIC button on the cen- ter console ( page 226).

  • Page 234: Displays In The Comand Display

    Driving systems if there is a sudden change in temperature, bol ; for "Coupling up a trailer" (see the e.g. when driving into a heated garage in separate COMAND operating instructions). winter The symbol of the selected function is high- lighted.
  • Page 235 Driving systems Vehicles with PARKTRONIC: if Red guide line for the vehicle width includ- PARKTRONIC is operational ( page 225), an ing the exterior mirrors, for current steer- additional operational readiness indicator will ing wheel angle (dynamic) appear in COMAND display ;. If the Yellow lane marking tires at current steer- PARKTRONIC warning displays are active or ing wheel angle (dynamic)
  • Page 236 Driving systems Make sure that the rear view camera is switched on ( page 232). The lane and the guide lines are shown. With the help of white guide line :, check whether the vehicle will fit into the parking space.
  • Page 237 ! The following distance specifications refer to trailer tow hitches with ball cou- pling that have been approved for this vehi- cle by Mercedes-Benz. Distances may dif- fer if you use other ball couplings. In this case, take into account that actual distan- ces will not match the following distance specifications.
  • Page 238 Driving systems apply to objects that are at the same level top view and rear-view images from the as the ball coupling. exterior mirror cameras (rear wheel view) Back up carefully, making sure that trailer top view and forward-view images from the drawbar marker assistant = points exterior mirror cameras (front wheel view) approximately in the direction of trailer...
  • Page 239 Driving systems Activating the 360° camera with if the tailgate is open COMAND in heavy rain, snow or fog at night or in very dark places Press the W button, see the separate if the cameras are exposed to very bright COMAND operating instructions.
  • Page 240 Driving systems To switch to full screen mode: select Full Screen by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. Displays in the COMAND display Important safety notes ! Objects not at ground level may appear to be further away than they actually are, e.g.: the bumper of a parked vehicle Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-...
  • Page 241 Driving systems Top view with images from the exterior Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- mirror cameras imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the front of the vehicle Red guide line at a distance of approx- imately 12 in (0.30 m) from the front of the vehicle Top view and enlarged rear view Symbol for the setting with the top view...

  • Page 242: Attention Assist

    Driving systems Wide-angle function ATTENTION ASSIST General notes ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long, monotonous journeys, such as on highways. It is active in the range between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 112 mph (180 km/h). If ATTENTION ASSIST detects typical indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in concentra- tion on the part of the driver, it suggests you take a break.
  • Page 243 Driving systems Activating ATTENTION ASSIST In addition to the illumination provided by the normal headlamps, Night View Assist Plus Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on- uses infrared light to illuminate the road. board computer ( page 282). Night View Assist Plus camera : picks up the When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the infrared light and displays a monochrome é...
  • Page 244 Driving systems Pedestrian recognition may be impaired or The infrared headlamps only switch on inoperative if: when the vehicle is being driven at speeds of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). This pedestrians are partially or entirely means that you do not have the full visual obscured by objects, e.g.
  • Page 245 Driving systems It may be the case that objects are highlighted as well as pedestrians. Fogged up or dirty windshield If the windshield in front of the camera is fog- ged up or dirty on the inside or outside, the Night View Assist Plus display is affected.

  • Page 246: Blind Spot Assist

    Driving systems Problems with Night View Assist Plus Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The picture quality of The windshield wipers are smearing the windshield. Night View Assist Plus Replace the wiper blades ( page 140). has deteriorated. The windshield is smeared after the vehicle has been cleaned in a car wash.
  • Page 247 Driving systems radar system only. Removing, tampering with, or altering the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 248: Lane Keeping Assist

    Driving systems Make sure that Blind Spot Assist is activa- ted in the on-board computer page 282). Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- tion lock. Warning lamps : in the exterior mirrors light up red for approximately 1.5 seconds and then turn yellow.
  • Page 249 Driving systems the road and can warn you before you leave The system may be impaired or may not func- your lane unintentionally. tion if: This function is available in the range between there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi- 40 mph and 120 mph (60 km/h and cient illumination of the road, or due to 200 km/h).

  • Page 250: Active Driving Assistance Package

    Driving systems Adaptive your attention to vehicles detected in the monitored area. If you then switch on the cor- When Adaptive is selected, no warning vibra- responding turn signal to change lanes, you tion occurs if: will also receive a visual and audible collision you switch on the turn signals.

  • Page 251: Active Blind Spot Assist

    Driving systems 1. This device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted.

  • Page 252: Active Blind Spot Assist

    Driving systems Indicator and warning display red warning lamp :. There are no further warning tones. Course-correcting brake application If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a lateral collision in the monitoring range, a course-correcting brake application is carried out.

  • Page 253: Active Lane Keeping Assist

    Driving systems Active Lane Keeping Assist Either no braking application, or a course- correcting brake application adapted to the General notes driving situation occurs if: there are vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash barriers, close to both sides of your vehicle. a vehicle approaches you too closely at the side.
  • Page 254 Driving systems means of intermittent vibration in the steer- In such cases, Active Lane Keeping Assist ing wheel for up to 1.5 seconds. can: In order that you are warned only when nec- give an unnecessary warning and then essary and in good time if you cross the lane make a course-correcting brake application marking, the system recognizes certain con- to the vehicle...

  • Page 255: Active Blind Spot Assist

    Driving systems on vehicles with a trailer tow hitch, the electrical connection to the trailer has been correctly established. the off-road program is activated (vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD package). off-road program 1 or 2 is activated (vehi- cles with the ON&OFFROAD package). the LOW RANGE off-road gear is activated (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package).

  • Page 256: On-Road Programs

    Driving systems AUTO program you switch on the turn signals. In this event, the warnings are suppressed for a certain period of time. a driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ® ABS, BAS or ESP you accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown. you brake hard. you steer actively, e.g.

  • Page 257: Snow Program

    Driving systems SPORT program longer has to be pressed as far to accel- erate. The sporty steering curve is selected, e.g. greater force is required when steer- ing. You cannot select the SPORT program if LOW RANGE has been selected. The Drive Program SPORT Not in LOW RANGE message then appears in the multi-...

  • Page 258: Trailer Program

    ! Never tow the vehicle with one axle raised. This may damage the transfer case. Damage of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All Select the trailer program when towing a wheels must remain either on the ground or trailer.
  • Page 259 Driving systems for the distance to the vehicle in front, for ! A function or performance test should vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for only be carried out on a two-axle dyna- staying in your lane. mometer. Before you operate the vehicle on such a dynamometer, please consult a You are always responsible for keeping con- qualified workshop.

  • Page 260: Off-Road Program (Vehicles With The On&Offroad Package)

    Driving systems à DSR symbol appears in the multifunc- vated. An accelerator pedal curve suitable for tion display with the message. The status the terrain is selected, i.e. the accelerator indicator in the multifunction display goes pedal must be depressed further to acceler- out.

  • Page 261: Off-Road Gear

    Driving systems Off-road level 1 is set to +1.2 in (+30 mm) Off-road level 1 is set to +2.4 in (+60 mm) above the vehicle's "highway" level. above the vehicle's "highway" level. DSR is switched on. Off-road program 1 switches to the AUTO program if you drive faster than 70 mph The differential lock is closed.
  • Page 262 Driving systems The LOW RANGE off-road gear assists you in vehicle rolling away unintentionally. There is a driving off-road and when fording. When LOW risk of an accident. RANGE is engaged, the engine’s performance Wait until the transfer case shift process is characteristics and the gearshifting charac- completed.
  • Page 263 Driving systems Press LOW RANGE button :. Indicator lamp ; flashes. When the gear change is complete, indica- tor lamp ; goes out. In the multifunction display, the LOW RANGE Off message appears and status indicator = goes out. While indicator lamp ; is flashing, you can cancel the gear change by pressing LOW RANGE button : again.
  • Page 264 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 40 km/h. Additionally, the indi- Speed 40 km/h cator lamp on the button in the center console blinks.

  • Page 265: Important Safety Notes

    Towing a trailer Uphill or downhill gradient in percentage cle/trailer combination could even rollover. On-road/off-road program selected There is a risk of an accident. Condition of the differential lock for the On no account should you attempt to transfer case straighten up the vehicle/trailer combination by increasing the speed.

  • Page 266: Driving Tips

    GLE 550 e 4MATIC Sport Utility Vehicle For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max- Do not exceed the legally prescribed max- imum permissible rear axle load is increased imum speed for vehicle/trailer combina- when towing a trailer.

  • Page 267: Installing The Ball Coupling

    Towing a trailer Driving tips WARNING If the ball coupling is not installed and secured If the trailer swings from side to side: correctly the trailer may come loose. There is Do not accelerate. a risk of an accident. Do not counter-steer. Install and secure the ball coupling as descri- Brake if necessary.

  • Page 268: Coupling Up A Trailer

    Towing a trailer Secure the bolt using spring cotter B. Insert the ball coupling horizontally into ball coupling recess ; in the direction of the Check the ball coupling, bolt and spring arrow until the holes in ball coupling = are cotter for correct installation.
  • Page 269 Towing a trailer so will result in a loss of function of the Leave enough play in the chains to make brake systems of both the vehicle and the tight cornering possible. trailer. A separate brake system for certain types of trailer.

  • Page 270: Decoupling A Trailer

    Towing a trailer using the brake controller and check ventilation blower and the interior temper- whether the brakes function correctly. ature to the highest level. Secure any objects on the trailer to prevent When overtaking, pay particular attention the cargo from slipping when the vehicle is to the extended length of your vehicle/ in motion.

  • Page 271: Removing

    B-pillar on the driver's side of permanent power supply. the vehicle. You must not charge a trailer battery using Mercedes-Benz recommends a trailer the power supply. load where the trailer drawbar noseweight The trailer socket of your vehicle is equipped...
  • Page 272 Towing a trailer The permanent power supply is supplied via trailer socket pin 4. The trailer's permanent power supply is switched off in the event of low vehicle supply voltage and after six hours at the latest. A qualified specialist workshop can provide more information about installing the trailer electrics.
  • Page 273 Useful information ......272 Important safety notes ..... 272 Displays and operation ..... 272 Menus and submenus ...... 275 Display messages ......290 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......324...

  • Page 274: Useful Information

    Displays and operation The on-board computer only shows messages Useful information or warnings from certain systems in the mul- tifunction display. You should therefore make This Operator's Manual describes all sure your vehicle is operating safely at all models and all standard and optional equip- times.

  • Page 275: Displays And Operation

    Displays and operation Under normal operating conditions and with Tachometer the specified coolant level, the coolant tem- ! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as perature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). this could damage the engine. The red band in the tachometer indicates the Operating the on-board computer engine's overrevving range.
  • Page 276 Displays and operation Left control panel Mute Calls up the menu and menu bar Vehicles with Audio 20: Switches on voice-operated con- trol for navigation (see manufac- Press briefly: turer's operating instructions) Scrolls in lists Vehicles with COMAND: Selects a submenu or function Switches on the Voice Control In the Audio...

  • Page 277: Menu Overview

    Menus and submenus Adaptive Highbeam Assist Multifunction display page 134) ¤ ECO start/stop function page 169) ë HOLD function ( page 217) Downhill speed regulation page 257) Menus and submenus Menu overview Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to call up the menu bar and select a menu.

  • Page 278: Displaying The Range

    Menus and submenus ECO display Press and hold the % button on the steering wheel until the Trip menu with trip odometer : and odometer ; appears. Trip computer "From Start" or "From Reset" The ECO display is not available for Mercedes-AMG vehicles.

  • Page 279: Menus And Submenus

    Menus and submenus Digital speedometer If you reset the values in the ECO display, the values in the "From start" trip computer are also reset. If you reset the values in the "From start" trip computer, the values in the ECO display are also reset. Navigation system menu Displaying navigation instructions Press the = or ;...

  • Page 280: Audio Menu

    Menus and submenus Change of direction announced without a Lane not recommended =: you will not be lane recommendation able to complete the next change of direction if you stay in this lane. Recommended lane and new lane during a change of direction ?: in this lane you will be able to complete the next two changes of direction without changing lane.

  • Page 281: Operation

    Menus and submenus tion display only shows the station preset if or : button until the desired track : station ; is saved in the memory. has been reached. If you press and hold 9 or :, the Switch on COMAND and select Radio; see rapid scrolling speed is increased.

  • Page 282: Redialing

    Menus and submenus Press the ~ button on the steering to traffic conditions and operate the equip- wheel to reject or end a call. ment when the vehicle is stationary. When telephoning, you must observe the Selecting an entry from the telephone legal requirements for the country in which book you are currently driving.

  • Page 283: Assistance Menu

    Menus and submenus Displaying the assistance graphic Press the 6 or a button to start dial- ing. To exit the redial memory: press the ~ or % button. Assistance menu Introduction Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the Assist.

  • Page 284: Activating/Deactivating

    Menus and submenus Press a to confirm. For further information about ATTENTION The current selection appears. ASSIST, see ( page 240). To activate/deactivate: press the a Activating/deactivating Blind Spot button again. Assist When the distance warning function is deactivated, the assistance graphic shows Press the = or ;...

  • Page 285: Permanent Display

    Menus and submenus Instrument cluster submenu Service menu Selecting the distance unit Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: function allows you to choose whether cer- tain displays appear in kilometers or miles in the multifunction display. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the Sett.
  • Page 286 Menus and submenus Setting the ambient lighting color The multifunction display shows the unit in the additional speedometer inverse to Press the = or ; button on the steer- the speedometer unit in the instrument ing wheel to select the Settings menu.

  • Page 287: Interior Lighting

    Menus and submenus Vehicle submenu surround lighting: the exterior lighting remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking Activating/deactivating the automatic with the SmartKey. If you start the engine, door locking mechanism the surround lighting is switched off and If you activate the Automatic Door Lock automatic headlamp mode is activated function, the vehicle is centrally locked above...
  • Page 288 Menus and submenus Switching the fold-in mirrors when lock- occupants – particularly children – could ing feature on/off become trapped. There is a risk of injury. This function is only available when the vehi- While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak- cle is equipped with the electrical fold-in func- ing adjustments, make sure that no one has tion.

  • Page 289: On And Offroad Menu

    Menus and submenus Press a to confirm. Press the = or ; button on the steer- Reset All Settings? message ing wheel to select the menu. appears. Upshift indicator: upshift indicator Press the : or 9 button to select indicates that the engine has reached the or Yes.

  • Page 290: Racetimer

    Menus and submenus RACETIMER Starting a new lap Displaying and starting RACETIMER The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a closed race circuit. Do not use the function on public roads. RACETIMER Fastest lap time (best lap) Press a to confirm Lap.
  • Page 291 Menus and submenus Lap statistics Deleting all laps If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER is reset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are Lap time deleted. Average lap speed You cannot delete individual stored laps. If Lap length you have stopped 16 laps, the current lap Top speed during lap does not have to be reset.

  • Page 292: 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 293: Display Message

    Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), BAS (Brake Assist), ESP (Elec- ® ® tronic Stability Program), ESP trailer stabilization, PRE‑SAFE Currently Unavail‐ the HOLD function, hill start assist, Crosswind Assist, STEER CON- able See Opera‐...
  • Page 294 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec- ted.

  • Page 295: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ® ® ® , ESP trailer stabilization, BAS, PRE‑SAFE , the HOLD func- tion, hill start assist, Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Inoperative See Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are unavailable Operator's Manual due to a malfunction.

  • Page 296: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp (USA lights up. only) (Canada You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the igni- only) tion was switched off. Turn On the Igni‐...
  • Page 297 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes and the yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually.
  • Page 298 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or release the electric parking brake, the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.

  • Page 299: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In (USA addition, the $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds. only) (Canada only)

  • Page 300: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE Functions ® Adaptive Brake Assist or the PRE-SAFE Brake is temporarily inop- Currently Limited erative. Possible causes are: See Operator's Man‐ function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g.

  • Page 301: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions At least one of the following driving systems or driving safety sys- Radar Sensors Dirty See Opera‐ tems is temporarily restricted or inoperative: tor's Manual ® PRE-SAFE Brake Active Lane Keeping Assist Active Blind Spot Assist If the radar sensor system in front is dirty, Active Blind Spot Assist will not perform a course-correcting brake application.
  • Page 302 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The restraint system has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus- Front left malfunc‐ ter. tion Consult work‐ WARNING shoporFront right malfunction Con‐...

  • Page 303: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The front-passenger air bag is deactivated during the journey, even Front Passenger Airbag Disabled though: See Operator's Man‐ an adult See Operator's Man‐ a person of the corresponding stature is on the front-passenger seat If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may inter- pret the occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.
  • Page 304 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See though: Operator's Manual a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the sys- See Operator's Man‐...

  • Page 305: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the occupant.

  • Page 306: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is defective. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Rear left indica‐ Rear right indicator The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is defective. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 307: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The front left or front right parking or standing lamp is defective. Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Front left parking page 137). lamp Front right parking lamp Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 308: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The light sensor is defective. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. AUTO lights inoper‐ ative You leave the vehicle and the light is still switched on. A warning tone also sounds. Switch off lights Turn the light switch to the Ã...

  • Page 309: Display Message

    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 310: Display Message

    Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http:// bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the engine oil level is too low. ! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will Check Engine Oil otherwise be damaged.
  • Page 311 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the engine oil level is too low. There is a risk of engine damage. Engine Oil Level Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, Stop Vehicle Turn paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

  • Page 312: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Ø The DEF tank is almost empty. Have the DEF tank filled as soon as possible at a qualified spe- Check Additive See cialist workshop ( page 186). Operator's Manual Ø The DEF level has fallen to a minimum.
  • Page 313 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Á You have selected a higher vehicle level. The compressor first needs to cool down because of frequent level changes. Compressor is cool‐ Drive in a manner appropriate for the current vehicle level. Make sure that there is sufficient ground clearance.
  • Page 314 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The Active Curve System is faulty. The vehicle's handling charac- ACTIVE CURVE SYS‐ TEM Malfunction teristics are severely impaired. A warning tone also sounds. See Operator's Man‐ WARNING There is a risk of an accident. Drive on carefully.

  • Page 315: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions LOW RANGE is malfunctioning. LOW RANGE Malfunc‐ tion To park, Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h). apply parking brake When parking, secure the vehicle against rolling away page 189).

  • Page 316: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated Lane Keeping Assist Currently and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: Unavailable See the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty. Operator's Man‐...
  • Page 317 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is deactivated while Blind Spot Assist Not Available When towing a trailer. Towing a Trailer You have established the electrical connection between the trailer See Operator's Man‐...

  • Page 318: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated ( page 205). DISTRONIC PLUS off If it was deactivated automatically, a warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been tempo- available again rarily unavailable.

  • Page 319: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise control is malfunctioning. Cruise control inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise control A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled. --- mph You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h), for example.

  • Page 320: Tires

    Display messages Tires Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Tire Pres‐ The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant sure Soon loss in pressure. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes: you have changed the positions of the wheels and tires or instal- led new wheels and tires.
  • Page 321 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. Check Tires 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 322: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves, Tire Press. Moni‐ tor Currently no signals from the tire pressure sensors are detected. The tire Unavailable pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning. Drive on.

  • Page 323: Auxiliary Battery

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The driver's door is open/not completely closed and the trans- Risk of vehicle rolling Transmis‐ mission is in position R, N or D. sion not in P A warning tone also sounds. WARNING The vehicle may roll away.

  • Page 324: Display Message

    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 325: Smartkey

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ¥ The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum. Top up washer fluid Add washer fluid ( page 374). Wiper malfunction‐ The windshield wipers are malfunctioning. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 326 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions  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 (red display message) centrally or start the engine.

  • Page 327: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ü The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. After starting the engine, the red seat Fasten your seat belt ( page 48).

  • Page 328: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) WARNING The red brake system The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking char- warning lamp comes on acteristics may be affected. while the engine is run- There is a risk of an accident.

  • Page 329: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunc- tion. Therefore, BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, COLLISION PRE- The yellow ABS warning ® ® VENTION ASSIST, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ESP trailer lamp is lit while the...
  • Page 330 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, COL- ® ® LISION PREVENTION ASSIST, ESP , ESP trailer stabilization, EBD The yellow ABS warning ® (electronic brake force distribution), PRE‑SAFE lamp is lit while the engine is running.
  • Page 331 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions EBD is not available due to a malfunction. Therefore ABS, BAS, BAS ® ® ® PLUS, ESP , ESP trailer stabilization, PRE‑SAFE The yellow ABS warning ®...

  • Page 332: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) ® ABS and ESP are malfunctioning. Therefore BAS, BAS PLUS, ® ÷ å ! COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, ESP trailer stabilization, ® ® PRE‑SAFE , PRE‑SAFE Brake, HOLD function, hill start assist, The red brake warning...
  • Page 333 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions å ® is deactivated. ® The yellow ESP WARNING warning lamp is lit while ® ® If ESP is switched off, ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle. the engine is running.
  • Page 334 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ å ® ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function, hill start assist, Cross- ® wind Assist and ESP trailer stabilization are temporarily unavail- ® The yellow ESP able.

  • Page 335: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions F (USA only) Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or lights up and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake lights up.

  • Page 336: Check Engine Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There may be a malfunction, for example: The yellow Check in the engine management Engine warning lamp in the fuel injection system lights up while the in the exhaust system engine is running.

  • Page 337: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gage is defec- tive. The red coolant warn- ing lamp lights up while The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a the engine is running risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
  • Page 338 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The red coolant warn- ! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine ing lamp comes on cooling system.

  • Page 339: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( page 189).

  • Page 340: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tires Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires. The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp WARNING (pressure loss/ With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol- malfunction) is lit.
  • Page 341 Useful information ......340 Stowage areas ........340 Features ..........349...

  • Page 342: Loading Guidelines

    Stowage areas Useful information Always be particularly careful around the exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow these components to cool down before touch- This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equip- ing them. ment of your vehicle available at the time of The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the vehicle publication of the Operator's Manual.

  • Page 343: Glove Box

    Stowage areas Use the cargo tie-down rings and the parcel To open: pull handle : and open glove box nets to transport loads and luggage. flap ;. Use cargo tie-down rings and fastening To close: fold glove box flap ; upwards materials appropriate for the weight and until it engages.

  • Page 344: Eyeglasses Compartment

    Stowage areas Stowage compartment under the arm- To open: press marking :. rest The eyeglasses compartment opens down. To close: press marking : again and the eyeglasses compartment moves up and engages. Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment is always closed while the vehicle is in motion. Stowage compartment in the front cen- ter console To open: pull handle : up.

  • Page 345: Stowage Net

    Stowage areas Stowage net WARNING Vehicles with the Occupant Classification System (OCS): If the gross weight of the objects in the stow- age net on the back of the front-passenger seat is greater than 4.4 lb (2 kg), OCS cannot correctly assess the occupant's weight cate- gory.

  • Page 346: Cargo Compartment Enlargement

    Stowage areas Pull the center head restraint on the rear ! Release and fold the seat cushion bench seat into the uppermost position upwards before folding the rear bench seat page 110). forward. Otherwise, the backrests may be damaged. Slide release catch : to the left and swing flap ;...

  • Page 347: Securing Cargo

    Stowage areas Fold seat backrest ; back until it engages. Make sure not to trap the seat belt while doing so. Swing seat cushion : back. Pull up and adjust the head restraints if necessary ( page 112). Securing cargo Cargo tie-down rings Pull release handle = in the direction of General notes...

  • Page 348: Cargo Compartment Cover

    Stowage areas Cargo compartment Cargo compartment 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 349: Cargo Compartment Floor Important Safety Notes

    Stowage areas Opening/closing the cargo compart- To extend: pull the cargo compartment ment floor cover back by grab handle : and clip it into retainers ; on the left and right. To retract: unhook the cargo compartment cover from left-hand and right-hand retain- ers ;.

  • Page 350: Roof Carrier

    There is a risk of an accident. Never exceed the maximum roof load and adjust your driving style. ! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use roof carriers that have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

  • Page 351: Important Safety Notes

    Features Cup holder in the front-compartment Features center console Cup holder Important safety notes WARNING If objects in the passenger compartment are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.

  • Page 352: Third Row Of Seats

    Features Cup holder in the third row of seats Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- tion lock. To switch on the cooling function: press and hold button = until the blue indicator lamp on the button lights up. To switch on the heating function: press and hold button = until the red indicator lamp on the button lights up.

  • Page 353: Ashtray

    Features Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor is clipped into bracket ; and mirror cover A has been folded up. Glare from the side To extend: pull the roller sunblind out by tab : and hook it onto retainers ;...

  • Page 354: Cigarette Lighter

    Features To open: briefly press cover ; at the top. The ashtray opens. To remove the insert: push into recess = from the right. Ashtray insert : slides out slightly to the right. Lift insert : up and out. To re-install the insert: place insert : into the holder and press down on the right until it engages.

  • Page 355: General Notes

    Features Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- tion lock ( page 165). To open: slide cover : to its foremost position. Press in cigarette lighter ;. Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automati- cally when the heating element is red-hot. To close: pull cover : back as far as it will To open: slide cover : to its foremost 12 V sockets...
  • Page 356 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 alter- nating voltage of 115 V so that small elec- tronic devices can be connected.
  • Page 357 Features Ensure that you do not pull on the cord.

  • Page 358: General Notes

    Cus- contact one of the following telephone hot- tomer Center lines: a service subscription is available USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance the starter battery is sufficiently charged Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes Determining the location of the vehicle on (1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007...

  • Page 359: Emergency Call

    Features The mbrace system Have the system checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as the following service hotlines: follows: USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Press the W or X button on the mul- Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes tifunction steering wheel.

  • Page 360: Roadside Assistance Button

    GPS system) Wait for a voice connection to the vehicle identification number Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter. information on the severity of the accident After the emergency call, close cover :. Shortly after the emergency call has been ini-...

  • Page 361: Mb Info Call Button

    Features Press Roadside Assistance button :. The system has not been able to initiate a This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance call, if: Customer Assistance Center. the indicator lamp for Roadside Assis- The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance tance call button : is flashing continu- button : flashes while the call is active.
  • Page 362 COMAND for ending a telephone You receive information about operating your call vehicle, about the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center and about other prod- When a call is initiated, the audio system ucts and services from Mercedes-Benz. is muted. The mobile phone is no longer USA only: you can find further information on connected to COMAND.

  • Page 363: Search & Send

    ® Google Maps can be transferred via mbrace sent. directly to your vehicle's navigation system. If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehi- Specifying and sending the destination cles with mbrace and activated mbrace address accounts: Go to the website http:// If multiple vehicles are registered under the www.maps.google.com and enter a desti-...
  • Page 364 You will be asked for your password. Android) Return to your vehicle at the time agreed To do this, you will need your identification upon with the Mercedes-Benz Customer number and password. Assistance Center. The vehicle remote closing feature is...

  • Page 365: Downloading Routes

    You are then, for example, guided to nection is re-established after the transfer is the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- complete. If necessary, you will be contacted ter or a recovery vehicle is called.

  • Page 366: General Notes

    Features message in the COMAND display. The route is The area can be determined as either a circle saved to the SD memory card. or a polygon with a maximum of ten corners. You can specify up to ten areas simultane- To start route guidance: select Yes.

  • Page 367: Important Safety Notes

    Features garage door opener, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Alternatively, you can call the following tele- phone assistance services: USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes Canada: Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 ® HomeLink hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free of charge) Garage door remote control A is not inclu- ®...

  • Page 368: Synchronizing The Rolling Code

    Features to synchronize the rolling code Get into the vehicle. page 366). Press previously programmed button ;, Release button B on remote control A for = or ? on the integrated garage door the garage door drive system. opener multiple times until the door closes. If indicator lamp : lights up red: repeat the The rolling code synchronization is then programing procedure for the correspond-...

  • Page 369: Opening/Closing The Garage Door

    Features When indicator lamp : flashes green: pro- trol. Before performing these steps, make gramming was successful. The next step is sure that new batteries have been installed to synchronize the rolling code. in garage door drive remote control A. Release button B of remote control A of Note that some remote controls only trans- the garage door drive.

  • Page 370: Floormats

    Features Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- tion lock ( page 165). Press and hold buttons ; and ?. The indicator lamp initially lights up yellow and then green. Release buttons ; and ?. The memory of the integrated garage door opener in the rear-view mirror is cleared.
  • Page 371 Useful information ......370 Engine compartment ......370 ASSYST PLUS ........374 Care ............ 375...

  • Page 372: Useful Information

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

  • Page 373: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment ! Make sure that the windshield wipers are Radiator not folded away from the windshield. You Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not cover could otherwise damage the windshield the radiator, for example with a winter front or wipers or the hood.

  • Page 374: Engine Oil Adding

    You can obtain a list of the engine oils and oil filters tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service center. Damage to the engine or exhaust system is Example: vehicles with a diesel engine...
  • Page 375 WARNING If necessary, add coolant that has been tes- The engine cooling system is pressurized, par- ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. ticularly when the engine is warm. When Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far opening the cap, you could be scalded by hot as it will go.

  • Page 376: Assyst Plus

    You can obtain further information from an of the exhaust system, can become very hot. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at Working in the engine compartment poses a http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). risk of injury.

  • Page 377: Care

    Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist work- ! If the ASSYST PLUS service interval dis- shop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- play has been inadvertently reset, this set- ter. ting can be corrected at a qualified special- ist workshop.

  • Page 378: Automatic Car Wash

    Use care products and cleaning agents rec- ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. To prevent damage to the vehicle, deacti- vate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD func- tion in the following or other similar situa-...

  • Page 379: Power Washers

    P automatically and locks the Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car wheels. You can prevent this by shifting shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. the automatic transmission to N before- Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a hand.

  • Page 380: Matte Finish

    The vehicle should preferably be washed surface, use the paint care products recom- by hand using a soft sponge, car shampoo mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. and plenty of water. This is the case approximately every three to Use only insect remover and car shampoo...

  • Page 381: Exterior Lights

    There is a risk of an accident. product that is recommended and Do not use power washers with circular jet approved by Mercedes-Benz. nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged tires or chassis components replaced imme- Cleaning wiper blades diately.

  • Page 382: Camera

    Care Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior lighting using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths. Cleaning the mirror turn signals ! Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses.

  • Page 383: Interior Care

    Care Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean The ball coupling must be cleaned if it camera lens :. becomes dirty or corroded. Remove rust on the ball of the ball coupling, Cleaning the exhaust pipe e.g. with a wire brush. Remove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or a WARNING brush.

  • Page 384: Selector Lever

    Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or selector lever Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use leather care agents that have been recom- mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cleaning genuine wood and trim ele- ments Use a soft cloth to clean the windshield in ! Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents front of camera ;.

  • Page 385: Seat Belt

    Seat covers of other materials are chrome-plated or not, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! Observe the following when cleaning: Wipe the wooden trim and trim pieces with clean artificial leather covers with a cloth a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g.

  • Page 386: Carpets

    Care Cleaning the headliner and carpets Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or dry shampoo. Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean- ing agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 387 Useful information ......386 Where will I find...? ......386 Flat tire ..........387 Battery (vehicle) ........ 391 Jump-starting ........395 Towing and tow-starting ....397 Fuses ..........400...

  • Page 388: Useful Information

    Where will I find...? Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Useful information This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described.

  • Page 389: Flat Tire

    Flat tire Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the Wheel bolts Start/Stop button from the ignition lock Towing eye page 165). Lift the cargo compartment floor up Make sure that the passengers are not page 347). endangered as they do so. Make sure that no one is near the danger area while a wheel is being changed.

  • Page 390: Tirefit Kit

    Flat tire If a pressure loss warning message A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from a quali- appears in the multifunction display: fied specialist workshop. observe the instructions in the display mes- Important safety notes sages ( page 318). check the tire for damage. WARNING if driving on, observe the following notes.
  • Page 391 Flat tire Using the TIREFIT kit There is a risk of an accident. Do not drive the vehicle. Contact a qualified specialist workshop. WARNING The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita- tion. It must not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed.

  • Page 392: Tire Pressure Not Reached

    Flat tire If your clothes are soiled with tire sealant, have them cleaned with perchloroethylene at a dry cleaner as soon as possible. Tire pressure not reached If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has not been attained after five minutes: Switch off the tire inflation compressor.

  • Page 393: Battery (Vehicle)

    Battery (vehicle) side B-pillar or the tire pressure table in the ! Residue from the tire sealant may come fuel filler flap for values. out of the filler hose after use. This could cause stains. To increase the tire pressure: switch on Therefore, place the filler hose in the plastic the tire inflation compressor.
  • Page 394 Battery (vehicle) fore have all work involving the battery car- Always make sure that neither you nor the ried out at a qualified specialist workshop. battery is electrostatically charged. A build- up of electrostatic charge can be caused, for WARNING example: Work carried out incorrectly on the battery by wearing clothing made from synthetic...
  • Page 395 SmartKey. On vehicles with KEYLESS- For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- GO, ensure that the ignition is switched mends that you only use batteries which have off. Check that all the indicator lamps in been tested and approved for your vehicle by the instrument cluster are off.

  • Page 396: Charging The Battery

    ( page 125). the vehicle, unless you use a battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. A battery charger unit spe- Charging the battery cially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles WARNING and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz During charging and jump-starting, explosive is available as an accessory.

  • Page 397: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a positive terminal and a ground point, in the engine compartment. WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery.
  • Page 398 Jump-starting Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper cables. Observe the following points: The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.

  • Page 399: Towing And Tow-Starting

    Towing and tow-starting Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device. Slide cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow. Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B using the jumper cable, always begin with positive terminal ;...

  • Page 400: Installing The Towing Eye

    Towing and tow-starting To prevent damage to the vehicle, deacti- If the vehicle has to be towed more than vate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD func- 30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be tion in the following or other similar situa- raised and transported.

  • Page 401: Removing The Towing Eye

    Towing and tow-starting The brackets for the screw-in towing eyes are Depress and hold the brake pedal. located in the bumpers. They are at the front Shift the automatic transmission to posi- and at the rear, behind the covers. tion N. Remove the towing eye from the vehicle Release the brake pedal.

  • Page 402: Fuses Allocation Chart

    If the battery is defective, the automatic Mercedes-Benz Center. transmission will be locked in position P. To shift the automatic transmission to position N, you must provide power to the vehicle's...

  • Page 403: Fuses

    Fuses seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair ! Do not use a pointed object such as a the operation of the fuses. screwdriver to open the cover in the dash- board. You could damage the dashboard or the cover. ! Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open.
  • Page 404 Fuses Fold the left-hand rear bench seat forward page 344). To open: reach into recesses ; on each side of fuse box cover :. Fold cover : up in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the fuse box. The fuse allocation chart is located in a recess at the side of the fuse box.

  • Page 405: Wheels And Tires

    Useful information ......404 Important safety notes ..... 404 Operation ........... 404 Winter operation ....... 406 Tire pressure ........408 Loading the vehicle ......416 All about wheels and tires ....419 Changing a wheel ......427 Wheel and tire combinations ... 432 Emergency spare wheel ....

  • Page 406: Useful Information

    Operator's Manual. Accessories that are not approved for your Country-specific differences are possible. vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or that are not Please note that your vehicle may not be being used correctly can impair operating equipped with all features described. This safety.

  • Page 407: Checking

    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 other valve caps or systems, e.g. tire pressure monitoring systems.

  • Page 408: M+S Tires

    (hydroplaning). form, thereby damaging the tires perma- Replace the tires after six years at the lat- nently. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept est, regardless of wear. responsibility for this type of damage. Observe the notes on the emergency spare...

  • Page 409: Winter Operation

    Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding Always observe the maximum permissible standard of quality. For more information, speed specified for the M+S tires you have please contact a qualified specialist work- mounted.

  • Page 410: Recommended

    Tire pressure general notes in the "Emergency spare wheel" Tire pressure section ( page 438). Tire pressure specifications Operation with a trailer: the applicable value for the rear tires is the maximum tire Important safety notes pressure value stated in the table inside the WARNING fuel filler flap.

  • Page 411: Tire Pressure

    Tire pressure Some tire pressure tables show only the rim diameters instead of the full tire size, e.g. R18. Rim diameter is part of the tire size and can be found on the tire sidewall page 421). If the tire pressures have been set to the lower values for lighter loads and/or lower road speeds, the pressures should be reset to the higher values:...
  • Page 412 Tire pressure Underinflated or overinflated tires Only screw the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for Underinflated tires your vehicle onto the tire valve. WARNING Use a suitable pressure gage to check the tire Tires with pressure that is too low can over- pressure.

  • Page 413: Maximum

    Tire pressure Maximum tire pressures Read the tire pressure and compare it to the recommended value on the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure table ( page 408). If the tire pressure is too low, increase the tire pressure to the recommended value.

  • Page 414: Restarting

    Tire pressure The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn Press the = or ; button on the steer- you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the ing wheel to select the Service menu. tire is penetrated by a foreign object. In the Press the 9 or : button to select event of a sudden loss of pressure, bring the Tire...

  • Page 415: Important Safety Notes

    Tire pressure of driving, the current tire pressure of each reached the level to trigger illumination of the tire is shown in the Service menu of the mul- TPMS low tire pressure telltale. tifunction display; see illustration (example). USA only: Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate if the system is not operating properly.

  • Page 416: Checking The Tire Pressure Elec Tronically

    Tire pressure Checking the tire pressure electroni- The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn cally you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the tire is penetrated by a foreign object. In the Make sure that the SmartKey is in position event of a sudden loss of pressure, bring the 2 in the ignition lock ( page 165).

  • Page 417: Pressure Monitor

    Tire pressure too low and must be corrected at the next Press the 9 or : button to select opportunity. Tire Pressure. If the Check Tires message appears in the Press the a button. multifunction display, the tire pressure in The multifunction display shows the cur- one or more tires has dropped significantly rent tire pressure for the individual tires or...

  • Page 418: Loading

    Loading the vehicle Loading the vehicle Instruction labels for tires and loads WARNING Overloaded tires can overheat, causing a blowout. Overloaded tires can also impair the steering and driving characteristics and lead to brake failure. There is a risk of accident. Observe the load rating of the tires.

  • Page 419: Loading The Vehicle

    Loading the vehicle permissible gross vehicle weight rating for your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information your vehicle on the Tire and Loading Infor- placard. mation placard. Step 2: Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
  • Page 420 Loading the vehicle Example: steps 1 to 3 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use a load limit of 1500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard ( page 416).

  • Page 421: All About Wheels And Tires

    All about wheels and tires Step 3 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Permissible load 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò (maximum gross vehi- 750 lbs (340 kg) = 540 lbs (245 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) = cle weight rating from 750 lbs (340 kg)

  • Page 422: Temperature

    All passenger car tires must conform to the ing point. statutory safety requirements in addition to Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum these grades. tread depth of ã in (4 mm) on all four winter tires. Observe the legally required minimum...

  • Page 423: Labeling (Overview)

    All about wheels and tires Tire labeling Therefore, only use tire types and sizes approved for your vehicle model. Observe the Overview tire load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle. Tire width Nominal aspect ratio in % Tire code Rim diameter Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards page 425)
  • Page 424 All about wheels and tires ratio is calculated by dividing the tire width by Index Speed rating the tire height. up to 112 mph (180 km/h) Tire code: tire code = specifies the tire type. "R" represents radial tires; "D" represents up to 118 mph (190 km/h) diagonal tires;...

  • Page 425: Load Index

    All about wheels and tires Load index All-weather tires and winter tires Index Speed rating up to 100 mph (160 km/h) Q M+S up to 118 mph (190 km/h) T M+S up to 130 mph (210 km/h) H M+S up to 149 mph (240 km/h) V M+S Not all tires with the M+S marking provide the driving characteristics of winter tires.

  • Page 426: Characteristics

    All about wheels and tires ble load can be found on the vehicle's Tire and Tire type code: tire type code ? can be used Loading Information placard on the B-pillar on by the manufacturer as a code to describe the driver's side ( page 416).
  • Page 427 All about wheels and tires DOT (Department of Transportation) Speed rating DOT-marked tires fulfill the requirements of The speed rating is part of the tire identifica- the U S Department of Transportation. tion. It specifies the speed range for which the tire is approved.
  • Page 428 All about wheels and tires Tread the tire. This specifies the load-bearing capa- city more precisely. The part of the tire that comes into contact with the road. Curb weight Bead The weight of a vehicle with standard equip- ment including the maximum capacity of fuel, The tire bead ensures that the tire sits oil and coolant.

  • Page 429: Changing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel Treadwear indicators Tire-mounting tools should not be used near the valve. This could damage the elec- Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are dis- tronic components. tributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread is level with the bars, the wear limit of á in Only have tires changed at a qualified spe- (1.6 mm) has been reached.

  • Page 430: Preparing The Vehicle

    On level ground: place chocks or other ized Mercedes-Benz Center. suitable items under the front and rear of the wheel that is diagonally opposite the wheel you wish to change.

  • Page 431: Raising The Vehicle

    To raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle- specific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. If used incor- rectly, the jack could tip over with the vehi- cle raised. The jack is designed only to raise and hold the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed.

  • Page 432: Removing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel The alignment bolt on the jack must be inserted into the intended opening on the jacking point. Using lug wrench :, loosen the bolts on the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com- pletely.

  • Page 433: Lowering The Vehicle

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Tighten the wheel bolts until they are fin- only use wheel bolts which have been ger-tight. approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the Unscrew the alignment bolt. respective wheel. Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger- ! Always use wheel bolts ;...

  • Page 434: 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 Place the ratchet wrench onto the hexagon specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 435 Wheel and tire combinations The recommended pressures for various operating conditions can be found: on the Tire and Loading Information placard with the recommended tire pressures on the B-pillar on the driver's side in the tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel filler flap Observe the notes on recommended tire pressures under various operating conditions...

  • Page 436: Wheel And Tire Combination

    Wheel and tire combinations Tires GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC All-weather tires R 19 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm) R 20 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 3, 4 BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S...
  • Page 437 Wheel and tire combinations R 19 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 265/55 R 19 109 H M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm) R 20 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S i BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm) GL 450...
  • Page 438 Wheel and tire combinations R 20 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S i BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm) GL 450 4MATIC All-weather tires R 19 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm) R 20...
  • Page 439 Wheel and tire combinations GL 550 4MATIC All-weather tires R 20 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 3, 4 BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm) R 21 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2 3, 5 BA: 295/40 R 21 111 V XL M+S...
  • Page 440 Emergency spare wheel GL 63 AMG 4MATIC Summer tires R 21 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2 BA: 295/40 ZR 21 111 Y XL Wheel offset: 1.81 in (46 mm) Winter tires R 20 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 275/45 R 20 110 V XL M+S i BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)

  • Page 441: Emergency Spare Wheel

    Emergency spare wheel essary ( page 408). The value on the wheel or as given in the "Wheels and tires" section is valid ( page 441). An emergency spare wheel may also be mounted against the direction of rotation. Observe the time restriction on use as well as the speed limitation specified on the emer- gency spare wheel.
  • Page 442 Emergency spare wheel To remove the emergency spare wheel: detach fastening straps ;. Unhook retaining spring hooks : and = of fastening straps ; from the cargo tie- down rings. Remove the emergency spare wheel bag with the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel.

  • Page 443: Technical Data

    Emergency spare wheel Technical data "Minispare" emergency spare wheel Tires Alloy wheels T 165/90 R19 119 M 4.5 B x 19 H2 Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) Wheel offset: 1.58 in (40 mm)

  • Page 445: Technical Data

    Useful information ......444 Information regarding technical data ............ 444 Vehicle electronics ......444 Identification plates ......446 Service products and filling capaci- ties ............. 447 Vehicle data ........454 Vehicle data for off-road driving ..455 Trailer tow hitch ........ 457...

  • Page 446: Useful Information

    Consult RF transmitters are not observed. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for In particular, the following conditions must the data for all vehicle variants and trim be complied with: levels.
  • Page 447 70 cm waveband Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi- 2G/3G/4G mum transmission outputs or antenna posi- tions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the base of the antenna must not exceed the following values: Waveband...

  • Page 448: Identification Plates

    Identification plates The data shown on the vehicle identifica- Identification plates tion plate is used only as an example. This Vehicle identification plate with vehi- data is different for every vehicle and can cle identification number (VIN) deviate from the data shown here. You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle identification plate.

  • Page 449: Engine Number

    Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill ges- tures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz Operator's Manual in the appropriate section. Information on tested and approved products can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-...

  • Page 450: Tank Capacity

    (100.0 l) idue build-up. Gasoline may only be mixed with cleaning additives recommended by Model Of which Mercedes-Benz; see "Additives". You can reserve obtain further information from any author- ized Mercedes-Benz Center. Mercedes‑AMG vehicles Approx.

  • Page 451: Service Products And Filling Capacities

    Service products and filling capacities with premium-grade unleaded gasoline recommended by Mercedes-Benz. You must as soon as possible. observe the notes and mixing ratios specified on the container. Do not drive at the maximum speed. Avoid sudden acceleration and engine Diesel speeds over 3,000 rpm.

  • Page 452: Important Safety Notes

    Service products and filling capacities Purity Low outside temperatures Diesel fuel with improved cold flow prop- ! Impurities in DEF (e.g. due to other ser- erties is available during the winter months. vice products, cleaning agents or dust) lead Further information about fuel properties can be obtained from oil companies, e.g.

  • Page 453: Additives

    Service products and filling capacities Additives The engine oils are matched to the perform- ance of Mercedes-Benz engines and service ! Do not use any additives in the engine oil. intervals. You should therefore only use This could damage the engine.

  • Page 454: Important Safety Notes

    Further information on coolants can be tion. found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications The coolant is checked with every main- for Service Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. tenance interval at a qualified specialist on the Internet at workshop.

  • Page 455: Refrigerant

    ! Only the refrigerant R‑134a and the PAG it comes into contact with hot engine compo- oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of used. The approved PAG oil may not be fire and injury.

  • Page 456: Vehicle Data

    Vehicle data Refrigerant instruction label Vehicle data General notes Please note that for the specified vehicle data: the heights specified may vary as a result tires load condition of the suspension optional equipment Example: refrigerant instruction label optional equipment reduces the maximum Warning symbol payload.

  • Page 457: Vehicle Data For Off-Road Driving

    Vehicle data for off-road driving All other mod- All other models els with: Opening Max. Vehicle length 202.0 in height headroom (5130 mm) AIRMATIC 83.9 in - 76.1 in - Vehicle width including 84.3 in package 86.9 in 79.1 in exterior mirrors (2141 mm) (2132 mm -...
  • Page 458 Vehicle data for off-road driving Fording depth Vehicles with the Vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD package ON&OFFROAD package Normal level 25° 20° Raised level 20 in Off-road level 1 28° 23° (50 cm) Off-road level 2 30° 25° Vehicles with the ON&OFF- ROAD package Off-road level 3 33°...

  • Page 459: Trailer Tow Hitch

    Trailer tow hitch Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package: the maximum gradient climbing ability is 100% when the LOW RANGE off-road gear is selected. Vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD pack- age: the maximum gradient climbing ability is 80%. Accelerate carefully and make sure that the wheels do not spin when driving on steep ter- rain.

  • Page 460: Trailer Loads

    The actual noseweight may not be higher than the value which is given. The value can be found on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest weight applies. The maximum permissible trailer drawbar noseweight is the maximum weight with which the trailer drawbar can be loaded. Limit for Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings.
  • Page 461 Trailer tow hitch Ball position of the ball coupling When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions stated in the illustration must not be exceeded.

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