Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz 2012 A-Class
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A-Class Owner's Manual Nur für internen Gebrauch / For internal use only...
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Symbols In this Owner's Manual, you will find the fol- lowing symbols: WARNING Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. Environmental note Environmental notes provide you with infor- mation on environmentally aware actions or disposal.
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Thank you for choosing Mercedes-Benz You can also use the A-Class Guide smart- phone App: Before you first drive off, read this Owner's Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warn- ing notices in this manual.
Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 27 Introduction ......... 21 Safety ........... 39 Opening and closing ......73 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..91 Lights and windscreen wipers ..103 Climate control ......... 121 Driving and parking ......141 On-board computer and displays ..
Index Adjusting the headlamp range ..107 1, 2, 3 ... Airbags 12 V socket Front airbag (driver, front see Socket passenger) ........43 4ETS Important safety guidelines ..... 42 see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- Kneebag ........... 44 tion System) Sidebag ..........44 4MATIC (permanent all-wheel Triggering .........
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Index ATA (anti-theft alarm system) Transmission position display 152, 153 Activating/deactivating ....69 Transmission positions ....153 Automatic transmission emer- ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Function ........... 69 gency running mode ......159 Interior motion sensor ..... 70 Auxiliary heating Switching off the alarm ....69 Activating/deactivating ....
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Index Notes/function ......198 Exterior lighting ......293 Trailer towing ......... 199 Gear or selector lever ....295 Bonnet High-pressure cleaner ....291 Active bonnet (pedestrian protec- Interior ........... 295 tion) ..........284 Matt paintwork ......292 Closing ........... 286 Notes ..........
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Index Problem (malfunction) ..... 56 COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST Recommendations ......58 Activating/deactivating the dis- Suitable positions ......56 tance warning function ....218 Top Tether ........54 Display message ......230 Cigarette lighter ........ 278 Operation/notes ......62 Cleaning COMAND Online Trailer tow hitch ......
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Index Distance warning function Activating/deactivating ....218 Dashboard Function/notes ........ 62 see Instrument cluster Warning lamp ......... 266 Dashboard lighting DISTRONIC PLUS see Instrument cluster lighting Activation conditions ..... 175 Data Cruise control lever ....... 174 see Technical data Deactivating ........177 Daytime driving lights Display message ......
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Index ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ........... 65 EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Important safety guidelines ..... 61 Luggage compartment enlarge- Driving safety systems ment ..........272 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ..61 EBD (electronic brake force distri- ADAPTIVE BRAKE ......69 bution) Adaptive brake lamps ...... 65 Display message ......
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Index Tow-starting (vehicle) ..... 314 Parking position ......100 Warning lamp (engine diagnostics) 264 Resetting ......... 99 Engine electronics Storing settings (memory function) 101 Notes ..........336 Problem (fault) ....... 149 Engine oil Fault message Additives ........344 see Display messages Checking the oil level .....
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........295 see Warning and indicator lamps Gearshift program Inspection SETUP (on-board computer) ..226 see ASSYST PLUS Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 21 Instrument cluster Glove compartment ......269 Overview .......... 30 Settings ......... 220 Warning and indicator lamps ... 32 Instrument cluster lighting ....
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Index Reading lamp ......... 111 Lighting Setting the ambient lighting see Lights brightness (on-board computer) ..222 Lights Interior motion sensor ......70 Activating/deactivating the Intel- ISOFIX child seat securing system ..53 ligent Light System ......221 Activating/deactivating the inte- rior lighting delayed switch-off ..
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Matt finish (cleaning instructions) . . 292 see Total distance recorder Memory card (audio) ......215 see Trip meter Memory function ....... 101 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Engine oil see Qualified specialist workshop On-board computer Message memory (on-board com- AMG menu ........226 puter) ..........
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Index Audio menu ........214 Position of exterior mirror, front- Convenience submenu ....225 passenger side ....... 100 Displaying a service message ..290 Reversing camera ......191 Display messages ......229 see Active Parking Assist Factory setting submenu ....225 see PARKTRONIC Parking aid Heating submenu ......
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Index Replacing bulbs Important safety notes ....112 RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..... 181 Overview of bulb types ....113 RACETIMER (on-board computer) ..226 Removing/replacing the cover Radar sensor system (front wheel arch) ......113 Activating/deactivating ....223 Replacing the battery (auxiliary Country overview ......
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Index Engine oil ........343 Fuel ..........339 Safety Important safety notes ....338 Children in the vehicle ..... 50 Washer fluid ........345 Child restraint systems ....50 Service report Safety system see Qualified specialist workshop see Driving safety system Settings Seat Factory (on-board computer) ..
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Index Speedometer Centre console ......269 Activating/deactivating the addi- Centre console (rear) ..... 271 tional speedometer ......220 Cup holder ........275 Digital ..........212 Glove compartment ....... 269 In the Instrument cluster ....30 Important safety information ..269 Segments ........
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Index Outside temperature ...... 209 Parktronic ........185 Setting (climate control) ....128 Power supply ......... 206 TEMPOMAT Trailer loads ........349 Function/notes ......168 Transmission Theft-deterrent system see Automatic transmission ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ..69 see Manual transmission Transmission position display Immobiliser ........
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Index Tyre size (data) ......329 Video (DVD) ........215 Tyre tread ........319 Video DVD (on-board computer) ..215 see Flat tyre VIN ............338 Unladen weight ......... 346 Warning and indicator lamps Unlocking ABS ..........258 Emergency unlocking ....... 81 Brakes ...........
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Index Windscreen washer fluid see Windscreen washer system Windscreen washer system Notes ..........345 Topping up ........289 Windscreen wipers Display message ......256 Problem (malfunction) ....120 Rear window wiper ......118 Replacing the wiper blades .... 118 Switching on/off ......117 see Windscreen Winter driving General notes ........
EU countries only: this planet sparingly and in a manner which Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle takes the requirements of both nature and to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon- humanity into consideration.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel- Vehicle equipment evant systems, e.g. the brake system. Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of This Owner's Manual describes all models equal quality. Only use tyres, wheels and and all standard and optional equipment...
Directive 1999/5/EC. You electronic components or their software. can obtain further information from any Always have work on electrical and electronic Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. components carried out at a qualified special- ist workshop. Electromagnetic compatibility There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehi- the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g.
Introduction Vehicle registration WARNING Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal. to carry out technical inspections on certain The operating and road safety of the vehicle vehicles.
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The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements over distances travelled.
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Cockpit ..........28 Instrument cluster ......30 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 33 Centre console ........34 Overhead control panel ...... 36 Door control panel ......37...
Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift Ignition lock paddles Adjusting the steering Combination switch wheel Instrument cluster Cruise control lever Horn Electric parking brake DIRECT SELECT lever Light switch PARKTRONIC warning dis- Diagnostics connection play Opening the bonnet Overhead control panel Climate control systems...
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Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Electric parking brake PARKTRONIC warning dis- Opening the bonnet play Diagnostics connection Combination switch Ignition lock Instrument cluster Adjusting the steering Horn wheel DIRECT SELECT lever Cruise control lever Steering wheel gearshift Climate control systems paddles Light switch...
Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page L Dipped-beam head- ? Coolant lamps R Rear foglamp T Side lamps N Front foglamps K Main-beam head- ; Engine diagnostics lamps h This lamp has no func- ® ÷ ESP tion ! Electric parking brake æ...
Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu Audio/COMAND display; see the separate operating Selects a submenu or instructions scrolls through lists Switches on LINGUA- Confirms the selection TRONIC; see the separate Hiding display messages operating instructions Back Rejects or ends a call...
Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page Audio system/COMAND 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG Online; see the separate OFF indicator lamp operating instructions Ú Selects the drive pro- c Seat heating gram ® å AMG vehicles: ESP c PARKTRONIC &...
Centre console Centre console, lower section Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever Function Page Function Page Cup holders Ashtray Stowage compartment Cigarette lighter Audio/COMAND control- Power socket ler; see the separate oper- Stowage compartment ating instructions Stowage compartment...
Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page u Switches the rear ê Deactivates the inte- interior lighting on/off rior motion sensor p Switches the right- Spectacles compartment hand reading lamp on/off 3 Opens/closes the | Switches the front panorama sliding sunroof with roller sunblinds interior lighting/automatic...
Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door W Opens/closes the side windows %& Unlocks/locks the vehicle n Activates/deacti- vates the override feature r45= Saves for the side windows in the the seat and exterior mirror rear compartment settings Adjusts the seats electri-...
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Useful information ......40 Occupant safety ........40 Children in the vehicle ......50 Driving safety systems ....... 61 Anti-theft systems ......69...
Occupant safety The seat belts, together with SRS (Supple- Useful information mental Restraint System), are complemen- tary, co-ordinated restraint systems This Owner's Manual describes all mod- page 41). They reduce the risk of injury els, series and optional equipment for your in specific, pre-defined types of accident sit- vehicle that were available at the time of uations and thereby increase occupant...
Occupant safety Triggering of belt tensioners and air- SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) bags Introduction During the first stage of a collision, the airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with: control unit evaluates important physical data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel- The 6 SRS warning lamp eration, such as: Airbags...
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Occupant safety nor do they provide an indication of airbag head restraint must support the back of the deployment. head at about eye level. The vehicle may be deformed significantly, always secure children less than e.g. the bonnet or the wing, without an airbag 1.50 m tall or under 12 years of age in suit- being deployed.
Occupant safety do not lean forwards, e.g. over the cover of In order to prevent potential breathing diffi- the driver's/front-passenger front airbag, culties, you should leave the vehicle as soon particularly when the vehicle is in motion. as it is safe to do so. You can also open the window to allow fresh air to enter the vehicle do not put your feet on the dashboard.
Sidebags sole does not light up ( page 52). WARNING If you wish to use seat covers, Mercedes-Benz recommends that, for safety reasons, you only use seat covers that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The seat covers must have a special tear seam...
Appropriate seat covers can be obtained, for example, from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Windowbags : enhance the level of protec- tion for the head (but not chest or arms), of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehi- cle on which the impact occurs.
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Occupant safety ® PRE-SAFE takes pre-emptive measures to ces, this could cause severe or even fatal inju- protect occupants in certain hazardous sit- ries in the event of an accident. uations. Therefore, make sure that all occupants — in ® PRE-SAFE intervenes: particular, pregnant women —...
47). For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you only use seat belts which have If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your appropriate height ( page 48). vehicle. If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder...
Occupant safety Releasing the seat belts The belt strap is tightened slightly when: you engage the belt tongue in the belt Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled buckle and you then turn the key to position up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue 2 in the ignition lock.
For more information on the 7 seat shop. belt warning lamp, see "Warning and indi- Comply with safety regulations when dispos- cator lamps in the instrument cluster, seat ing of belt tensioners. Any Mercedes-Benz belt" ( page 257). Service Centre can provide details of these regulations.
Only use child restraint systems with the orig- inal cover designed for them. Only replace children less than 1.50 m tall and under damaged covers with genuine Mercedes-Benz twelve years of age must always be secured covers. in special child restraint systems on a suit- We recommend the use of child restraint sys- able vehicle seat.
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. sponding warning sticker has been affixed on the dashboard and on both sides of the sun It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care visor on the front-passenger side. products to clean child restraint systems.
Children in the vehicle only use a forward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger seat and move the front-passenger seat to the rear- most position. have the automatic child seat recognition checked at a qualified specialist workshop. To ensure that the automatic child seat rec- ognition on the front-passenger seat func- tions/communicates correctly, never place objects, e.g.
Mercedes-Benz child seat with a For safety reasons, when installing child transponder for automatic child seat recog- restraint systems on the rear seats, only use nition has been fitted.
Children in the vehicle Top Tether injure the child or other vehicle occupants. When fitting the child restraint system, always Important safety notes make sure that it is engaged correctly in the WARNING securing rings on both sides. Make sure that the rear seat backrest is fully WARNING locked.
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Children in the vehicle Vehicles without adjustable head restraints: Top Tether belt with one belt strap: route Top Tether belt = centrally over head restraint . Top Tether belt with two belt straps: route Top Tether belts = on the left and right past the side of head restraint .
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The 45 indica- A special Mercedes-Benz child restraint system with a trans- ponder for automatic child seat recognition has been fitted to the tor lamp on the centre front-passenger seat. The front-passenger front airbag has there- console is lit.
Children in the vehicle Seat positions Weight catego- Front-passenger seat Rear seat ries Front- Front- Left, right Centre passenger passenger front airbag is front airbag is not disabled disabled Category 0: up U, L U, L 2, 3 2, 3 to 10 kg Category 0+: 2, 3...
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Children in the vehicle Key to the letters used in the table: ISOFIX position that is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this weight cat- egory and/or size category. IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child restraint systems that belong to the "Universal" category which are approved for use in this weight category.
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Children in the vehicle Weight catego- Manufac- Type Approval Order num- Automatic ries turer number child seat (E1 ...) recognition (A 000 ...) Category 0: up Britax BABY 03 301146 970 10 00 to 10 kg Römer SAFE 04 301146 PLUS up to approx- imately...
Driving safety systems opened from inside the vehicle. When the ® (Electronic Stability Program) vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened page 65) from the outside. EBD (electronic brake force distribution) To activate: press the child-proof lock page 69) lever up in the direction of arrow :.
Driving safety systems teristics may be severely impaired. Addition- WARNING ally, further driving safety systems are deac- If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance tivated. There is an increased danger of skid- in an emergency braking situation is ding and accidents. increased.
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Driving safety systems and the · distance warning lamp will WARNING light up in the instrument cluster. The distance warning function cannot always Brake immediately in order to increase the clearly identify objects and complex traffic distance from the vehicle in front. situations.
Driving safety systems Adaptive Brake Assist Keep the brake pedal depressed until the emergency braking situation is over. Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- ABS prevents the wheels from locking. tion for driving safety systems The brakes will work normally again if: page 61).
Driving safety systems if the road surface is slippery on one side. In Adaptive brake lamps addition, more drive torque is transferred to If you brake sharply from a speed of more the wheel or wheels with traction. than 50 km/h or if braking is assisted by BAS ETS remains active when you deactivate or adaptive Brake Assist, the brake lamps ®...
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Driving safety systems ® ® ® is deactivated if the å ESP viously selected status. Example: if ESP was deactivated before the engine was warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights ® up continuously when the engine is running. switched off, ESP remains deactivated when the engine is switched on again.
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Driving safety systems ® ® Activate ESP as soon as the situations flashes. ESP only stabilises the vehicle to a ® limited degree. described above no longer apply. ESP will otherwise not be able to stabilise the vehi- When SPORT handling mode is activated: cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel ®...
Driving safety systems ® ® Deactivating/activating ESP (except If you deactivate ESP AMG vehicles) ® no longer improves driving stability. engine torque is no longer limited and the Important safety notes drive wheels are able to spin. You can select between the following states The spinning of the wheels results in a cut- ®...
Anti-theft systems CONTROL. Power steering will, however, con- EBD (electronic brake force distribu- tinue to function. tion) Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- tion for driving safety systems Anti-theft systems page 61). Immobiliser WARNING The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can being started without the correct key.
Anti-theft systems Deactivating A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is primed and you open: the vehicle with the emergency key ele- ment a door the tailgate the bonnet To stop the alarm: insert the key into the ignition lock.
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Anti-theft systems Activating The interior motion sensor remains deactiva- ted until: Make sure that: the vehicle is unlocked again the side windows are closed. a door is opened and closed again the panorama sliding sunroof is closed. the vehicle is locked again there are no objects, e.g.
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Useful information ......74 Key ............74 Doors ............ 79 Luggage compartment ....... 82 Side windows ........83 Panorama sliding sunroof ....86...
Useful information WARNING If you attach heavy or large objects to the key, This Owner's Manual describes all mod- the key could be unintentionally turned in the els, series and optional equipment for your ignition lock. This could cause the engine to vehicle that were available at the time of be switched off.
Key functions Changing the settings of the locking system You can change the settings of the locking system. This means that only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you fre- quently travel on your own.
Removing the emergency key element lection point for used batter- ies. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. Checking the battery Push release catch : in the direction of the arrow and at the same time, remove emergency key element ;...
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Take the emergency key element out of the key ( page 75). Press emergency key element ; into the opening in the key in the direction of the arrow until battery tray cover : opens. When doing so, do not hold cover : shut. Remove battery tray cover :.
Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock or The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control using the key. function of the key. Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % / &...
Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine cannot be The on-board voltage is too low. started using the key. Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary page 304).
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Doors alarm system is triggered if the door is Centrally locking and unlocking the opened from the inside. Switch off the alarm vehicle from the inside page 69). You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside. This can be useful if you wish to lock the vehicle before pulling away, for Unlocking and opening the doors example.
Doors You can only open the rear doors from inside Unlocking the driver's door (emer- the vehicle if they are not secured by the gency key element) child-proof locks ( page 60). If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with If the vehicle has been locked using the lock- the key, use the emergency key element.
Luggage compartment are still visible. Press down the locking Turn off the engine before opening the tail- knobs manually, if necessary ( page 80). gate. Never drive with the tailgate open. Close the driver's door. WARNING Take the emergency key element out of the key ( page 75).
Side windows Closing Insert emergency key element ; into the opening in trim :. Pull the tailgate down using handle :. Turn emergency key element ; 90° clock- Let the tailgate to drop into the lock. wise. If necessary, lock the vehicle with the Push emergency key element ;...
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 to pay atten- tion when closing a side window.
Side windows The key must be close to the driver's door Convenience opening feature handle. You can ventilate the vehicle before you start Point the tip of the key at the driver's door driving. To do this, the key is used to carry out handle.
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Panorama sliding sunroof Problems with the side windows WARNING While opening and closing the sliding sunroof, WARNING body parts in close proximity could become If you close a side window again immediately trapped. There is a risk of injury. after it has been blocked or reset, the side Make sure that no body parts are in close window closes with increased or maximum proximity during the opening and closing pro-...
Panorama sliding sunroof pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior. Operating the sliding sunroof Change the position of the sliding sunroof Opening and closing or open a side window slightly to reduce or eliminate these noises. Sliding sunroof reversing feature The sliding sunroof is equipped with an auto- matic reversing feature.
If contact is made with a roof carrier sunblind. approved by Mercedes-Benz, the sliding If someone is trapped: sunroof lowers slightly but remains raised release the switch immediately or at the rear.
Panorama sliding sunroof Opening and closing Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow = until the roller sunblinds are fully closed. Keep the 3 switch pulled for an addi- tional second. Make sure that the sliding sunroof page 87) and the roller sunblinds page 89) can be fully opened and closed again.
Correct driver's seat position you have moved the backrest to an Useful information almost vertical position. you have set the seat angle so that your This Owner's Manual describes all mod- thighs are gently supported. els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of you can depress the pedals properly.
Seats Seats WARNING The seat belt does not offer the intended level Important safety notes of protection if the backrest is not in the upright position. When braking or in the event WARNING of an accident, you could slide underneath the If children adjust the seats, they could seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck inju- become trapped, especially if they are unat-...
Seats Seat cushion angle the seat back. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be damaged. Adjust the angle so that your thighs are lightly The head restraints in the front and rear supported. seats can be removed. Turn handwheel ;...
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Seats Adjusting the head restraint fore-and-aft WARNING position The head restraints cannot provide the inten- ded protection unless they are fitted and adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or sudden braking, for example.
Seats Rear seat head restraints Fold the seat backrest slightly forwards in order to remove the head restraint Adjusting the rear seat head restraint page 272). height To remove: pull the head restraint up to the stop. Press release catch : and pull the head restraint out of the guides.
Seats Problems with the seat heating even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury. The seat heating has switched off prema- Therefore, do not switch on the seat heating turely or cannot be switched on. The vehicle's repeatedly. electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched Switch off electrical consumers that you do...
Mirrors Adjusting the seat backrest side bol- sters To set the side bolsters of the seat backrest narrower: press button A. To set the side bolsters of the seat backrest wider: press button B. Steering wheel Important safety notes Release lever To adjust the steering wheel height WARNING To adjust the steering wheel position...
Mirrors outside temperature is low. Heating takes a Exterior mirrors maximum of 10 minutes. Adjusting the exterior mirrors The exterior mirrors can also be heated manually by switching on the rear window WARNING heating. The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the image.
Mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in/out Parking position of the exterior mirror automatically on the front-passenger side If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function General notes is activated in the on-board computer The "Parking position for the exterior mirror page 225): on the front-passenger side"...
Memory functions Using the memory button Memory functions You can set the front-passenger side exterior Storing settings mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. WARNING You can store this position. This setting can If you use the memory function on the driver's be stored using memory button M?.
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Memory functions Adjust the seat ( page 94). Adjust the exterior mirror on the driver's side ( page 99). Briefly press the M memory button and then press storage position button 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected pre- set position.
( page 24). Exterior lighting General notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched Turn protective cap : anti-clockwise and on even during the daytime. In some coun- tries, operation of the headlamps varies due remove it.
Exterior lighting Automatic headlamp mode Setting the exterior lighting WARNING Setting options When the light switch is set to Ã, the Exterior lighting can be set using the: dipped-beam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or other light switch causes of poor visibility due to the weather headlamp range control (vehicles with hal-...
Exterior lighting even if the light sensor does not sense dark Press the R button. ambient light conditions. This is advanta- The yellow R indicator lamp in the geous when there is fog or rain. instrument cluster lights up. To switch on the dipped-beam head- To switch off the rear foglamp: press the lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to R button.
Exterior lighting Adjusting the headlamp range (halogen Combination switch headlamps) Turn signals The headlamp range control allows you to adjust the cone of light from the headlamps to suit the vehicle load. Main-beam headlamps Turn signal, right Headlamp flasher Headlamp range control Driver's seat and front-passenger seat Turn signal, left occupied...
Exterior lighting The blue K indicator lamp in the instru- only the turn signal lamp on the corre- sponding side of the vehicle will flash. ment cluster lights up when the main-beam headlamps are switched on. To switch off the hazard warning lamps: press button :.
Exterior lighting Active light function Not active: if you are driving at speeds above 40 km/h or switch off the turn signal or turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead posi- tion. The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short time, but is automatically switched off after no more than three minutes.
Exterior lighting the illumination of the edge of the carriage- way. Active: if you are driving at speeds below 70 km/h and you switch on the rear foglamp. Not active: if you are driving at speeds above 100 km/h or if you switch off the rear foglamp following activation.
Interior lighting the instrument cluster goes out. The _ p To switch the right-hand front read- indicator lamp in the multifunction display ing lamp on/off remains lit. To switch the automatic interior lighting To deactivate: move the combination control on switch back to its normal position.
Replacing bulbs The interior lighting is activated for a short If your vehicle is equipped with xenon bulbs, time when the key is removed from the igni- you can recognise this by the following: the tion lock. You can activate this delayed cone of light from the xenon bulbs moves switch-off using the on-board computer from the top to the bottom and back again...
Replacing bulbs Overview of bulb replacement – bulbs You can replace the following bulbs. The details for the bulb type can be found in the legend. Tail lamp (halogen headlamps) Reversing lamp: W 16 W Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W Tail lamp/brake lamp: W 16 W Rear foglamp: W 16 W Halogen headlamps...
Replacing bulbs Dipped-beam headlamps (halogen Main-beam headlamps and side lamps/ headlamps) parking lamps (vehicles with halogen headlamps) WARNING WARNING These bulbs are pressurised. These bulbs are pressurised. They can explode when being changed if: They can explode when being changed if: they are still hot they are still hot they hit an object when being removed...
Replacing bulbs Turn signal lamp (halogen headlamps) Switch off the lights. Open the bonnet. Switch off the lights. Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and Open the bonnet. pull it out. Turn bulb holder : anti-clockwise and pull Turn bulb holder ; anti-clockwise and pull it out.
Replacing bulbs Right-hand side trim panel Lamp cluster To open: turn release knob : 90° in the Remove plastic nut ? using a suitable direction of the arrow and remove side trim item, e.g. a coin. panel ;. Release attachments =. To close: insert side trim panel ;...
Windscreen wipers Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and turn it clockwise. Secure the bulb holder to attachments = on the lamp cluster and tighten plastic nuts ?. Combination switch $ Windscreen wipers off Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor set to low sensitivity) Å...
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified specialist workshop. Replacing the windscreen wiper blades Combination switch è...
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Windscreen wipers Fitting the wiper blades Hold wiper arm : and press wiper blade ; in the direction of the arrow until it releases. Remove wiper blade ;. Fitting the wiper blades Place new wiper blade ; onto wiper arm :. Hold wiper arm : and press wiper blade ;...
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Windscreen wipers Problems with the windscreen wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The windscreen wipers Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen are jammed. wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition lock.
Useful information ......122 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 122 Operating the climate control sys- tem ............. 126 Adjusting the air vents ..... 139...
Overview of climate control systems will speed up the cooling process and the Useful information desired vehicle interior temperature will be reached more quickly. This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your The integrated filter can filter out most vehicle that were available at the time of particles of dust and completely filters out going to press.
Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMATIC automatic climate control To set the temperature ( page 128) To demist the windscreen ( page 130) To set the air distribution ( page 129) To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode ( page 132) To set the airflow ( page 129) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification (...
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Overview of climate control systems Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odours or when in a tunnel. The windows could oth- erwise mist up as no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode. If you change the settings of the climate control system, the climate status display appears for three seconds at the bottom of...
Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (2-zone) To set the temperature, left ( page 128) To set climate control to automatic mode ( page 128) To demist the windscreen ( page 130) To increase the airflow ( page 129) To set the air distribution ( page 129)
Operating the climate control system THERMOTRONIC automatic climate erwise mist up as no fresh air is drawn into control the vehicle in air-recirculation mode. Use the ZONE function to adopt the tem- Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition perature settings on the driver's side for lock ( page 143).
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Operating the climate control system Switching on/off To activate: press the ¿ button. The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lights To deactivate: press the ¿ button. The indicator lamp in the ¿ button goes out. The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function has a delayed switch-off feature.
Operating the climate control system 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 ¿ button malfunction. flashes three times or Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Operating the climate control system Regardless of the air distribution setting, Setting the air distribution airflow is always directed through the side THERMATIC automatic climate control air vents. The side air vents can only be closed if the adjusters are turned clockwise Air distribution settings until they engage.
Operating the climate control system The temperature setting for the driver's Air-recirculation mode remains deactiva- side is adopted for the front-passenger ted. side. Press the à button The indicator lamp in the ¬ button goes Demisting the windscreen out. Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode.
Operating the climate control system Windows misted up on the outside Activate the windscreen wipers. Set the air distribution to P or O. You should only select this setting until the windscreen is clear again. Rear window heating Switching on/off The rear window heating has a high current draw.
Operating the climate control system Problems with the rear window heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear window heat- The battery has not been sufficiently charged. ing has switched off Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading prematurely or cannot lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
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Operating the climate control system they will remain in this position when immediately to open/close the side window opened using the convenience opening fea- in the door. The side window stops. To con- ture. tinue closing the side window, pull on the W switch.
Operating the climate control system The auxiliary heating/ventilation automati- Auxiliary heating cally adjusts to changes in temperature and Important safety notes weather conditions. For this reason, the aux- iliary heating could switch from ventilation DANGER mode to heating mode or from heating mode If the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient to ventilation mode.
Operating the climate control system Switching the auxiliary heating/venti- the remote control being in an unfavoura- lation on/off using the centre console ble position in relation to the vehicle button transmitting from an enclosed space The optimum range can be achieved if you Switching on the auxiliary heating/venti- hold the remote control vertically, pointing lation...
Operating the climate control system The following messages may appear in the Setting the departure time display: Press the , or . button repeatedly until the time to be changed appears in the Display Meaning display. The auxiliary heating/ Press the u and ^ buttons simulta- ventilation is switched neously.
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Operating the climate control system Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants. It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish. They must be collected sep- arately and disposed of in an environmentally responsible recycling system. Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner.
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Operating the climate control system Problems with the auxiliary heating/ventilation Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The signal transmission between the transmitter and the vehicle is faulty. FAIL Change your position in relation to the vehicle, moving closer if necessary.
Adjusting the air vents Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The auxiliary heating cannot be switched on or has switched itself off. There is too little fuel in the fuel tank. Refuel at the nearest filling station. Make another attempt to switch on the auxiliary heating using the remote control.
Adjusting the air vents Adjusting the side air vents Side window demister vent Side air vent To open a side air vent: turn the adjuster in side air vent ; anti-clockwise. To close a side air vent: turn the adjuster in side air vent ;...
Driving Additional running-in notes for AMG vehicles: Useful information Do not drive at speeds above 140 km/h for This Owner's Manual describes all mod- the first 1,500 km. els, series and optional equipment for your Only allow the engine to reach a maximum vehicle that were available at the time of engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
Driving Ignition (power supply for all consumers) more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk and drive position of an accident. To start the engine Do not switch off the ignition while driving. Vehicles with manual transmission: the WARNING steering is locked when the key is taken out If the parking brake has not been fully...
Driving Manual transmission Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. Depress the brake pedal and keep it Depress the clutch pedal fully. depressed. Shift to either first gear or reverse gear R. Depress the clutch pedal fully. Release the electric parking brake Shift to neutral N.
Driving Hill start assist The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors WARNING drop down. After a short time, hill start assist will no lon- You can open the doors from the inside at ger brake your vehicle and it could roll away.
Driving Important safety notes the engine is at normal operating temper- ature WARNING the set temperature for the vehicle interior If the engine is switched off automatically and has been reached you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted the battery is sufficiently charged automatically.
Driving Vehicles with automatic transmission Vehicles with automatic transmission If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or The engine is started automatically if you: N, the ECO start/stop function switches off release the brake pedal when HOLD is not the engine automatically.
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Driving If indicator lamp ; is off, the ECO start/ stop function has been deactivated man- ually or as the result of a malfunction. The engine will then not be switched off auto- matically when the vehicle stops.
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The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high. Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two minutes. Try to start the engine again. If the engine still does not start: Consult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Manual transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles with a petrol There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical 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.
Automatic transmission Shifting to neutral (N) Automatic transmission Important safety notes WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident. When engaging transmission position D or R, always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
Automatic transmission Engaging park position P Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direc- tion of arrow P. Transmission position display P is shown in the multifunction display. When you engage park position P, make sure that the transmission position display shows P in the multifunction display.
Automatic transmission Engaging reverse gear R Transmission position and drive pro- gram display Only shift the automatic transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary. The ECO start/stop function is not avail- able when reverse gear is engaged. For further information on the ECO start/ stop function, see ( page 146).
Automatic transmission This interrupts the power transmission. The Neutral vehicle may, for example, roll backwards on No power is transmitted from the gradients. There is a risk of an accident. engine to the drive wheels. Never hold the vehicle stationary on uphill Releasing the brakes will allow you gradients by depressing the accelerator.
Automatic transmission Towing a trailer For further information on the automatic drive program, see ( page 156). Trailer towing is not permissible on the fol- lowing models: AMG vehicles A 45 AMG 4MATIC Vehicles with the AMG Sports package Drive in the middle of the engine speed range on uphill gradients.
Automatic transmission the vehicle pulling away more gently in Steering wheel gearshift paddles forward and reverse gears unless the accel- erator pedal is depressed fully. increased sensitivity. This improves driving stability on slippery road surfaces, for example. the automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
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Automatic transmission Shifting up 5 To use the braking effect of the engine on downhill gradients and Pull the right-hand steering wheel gearshift for driving: paddle ( page 156). The automatic transmission shifts up to the on steep mountain roads next gear.
Automatic transmission Deactivating the manual drive program Before the engine speed reaches the red area, an upshift indicator will be shown in the mul- Press the program selector button tifunction display. page 155) repeatedly until E or S If the colour in the speedometer multifunc- appears in the multifunction display.
Refuelling 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.
Refuelling on the ignition if you accidentally refuel The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto- with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will matically when you open or close the vehicle enter the fuel system. Even small amounts with the key.
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Refuelling Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. vehicle. WARNING Risk of explosion or fire. Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it immediately ( page 143).
Parking Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel filler flap can- The fuel filler flap is not unlocked. not be opened. The key battery is discharged. Unlock the vehicle ( page 75). Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element page 75).
Parking Electric parking brake cle from rolling away by applying the parking brake. General notes Vehicles with manual transmission WARNING If you leave children unattended in the vehi- Shift to either first gear or reverse gear R. cle, they could set the vehicle in motion by, Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition for example: lock and remove it.
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Parking Releasing If the transmission is in position R, the tailgate must be closed. Pull handle :. If your seat belt is not fastened, the following The red ! indicator lamp in the instru- conditions must be fulfilled to automatically ment cluster goes out.
Driving tips In addition to driving style, the consumption Driving tips is affected by many other factors, such as: General notes load WARNING tyre pressure If you switch off the ignition while driving, cold start safety-relevant functions are only available choice of route with limitations, or not at all.
Driving tips dynamic changes in the bars at the start of to a higher gear. This can reduce the a journey. During a prolonged driving time, engine's braking effect. these changes are smaller. For more dynamic changes, perform a manual reset. Heavy and light loads For further information on the ECO display, WARNING...
Brake pads/linings which have not This increases the risk of skidding and having been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or an accident. which are not of an equivalent quality could Do not shift down for additional engine brak- affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Driving systems Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified Driving systems specialist workshop at the onset of winter. Cruise control Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" section ( page 320). Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise Driving with summer tyres control can neither reduce the risk of an acci- Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"...
Driving systems Cruise control lever ® must be switched on, but not inter- vening. You can operate cruise control and variable on vehicles with automatic transmission, SPEEDTRONIC with the cruise control lever. the selector lever must be in position D. The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control on vehicles with manual transmission, a lever indicates which system you have selec-...
Driving systems Storing the current speed and calling up Cruise control is not deactivated if you the last stored speed depress the accelerator pedal. For exam- ple, if you accelerate briefly to overtake, WARNING cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed If you call up a stored speed and this is dif- to the last speed stored after you have fin- ferent from the current speed, the vehicle...
Driving systems The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control SPEEDTRONIC lever indicates which system you have selec- Important safety notes ted: SPEEDTRONIC brakes automatically so that LIM indicator lamp off: cruise control or you do not exceed the set speed. On long and DISTRONIC PLUS is selected.
Driving systems Storing the current speed a higher speed, or down ? for a lower speed. You can use the cruise control lever to limit the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while the engine is running. Keep the cruise control lever pressed beyond the pressure point until the desired Briefly press the cruise control lever speed is set.
Driving systems Shortly before the stored speed is reached, it In such cases, apply the brakes yourself and appears in the multifunction display. try to take evasive action. Permanent SPEEDTRONIC remains active, If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function even if variable SPEEDTRONIC is deactivated. is activated, the vehicle brakes automati- You cannot exceed the stored limit speed, cally in certain situations.
Driving systems This speed can: In some countries you must deactivate the radar sensor system ( page 223). be too high for a filter lane or a slip road For further information about the radar sen- be so high in the right lane that you pass sor system;...
Driving systems Activating To store the current speed and calling up the last stored speed To activate while driving: you can only acti- vate DISTRONIC PLUS at speeds below To store the current speed or a lower 20 km/h if the vehicle in front is detected and speed shown in the multifunction display.
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Driving systems When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or what the stored speed is, the vehicle may two segments ; in the set speed range light accelerate or brake unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident. Take the traffic conditions into account For design reasons, the speed displayed before calling up the stored speed.
Driving systems To adjust the set speed in 1 km/h incre- To increase: turn control = in direc- ments: briefly press the cruise control tion ;. lever up : or down ; to the pressure DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater point.
Driving systems Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva- ted if: General notes you apply the electric parking brake or if The following contains descriptions of certain the vehicle is automatically secured with road and traffic conditions in which you must the electric parking brake be particularly attentive.
Driving systems Other vehicles changing lane detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle, DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these. Crossing vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehi- cle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short.
Driving systems Activating the HOLD function If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function is activated, the vehicle brakes automati- cally in certain situations. To prevent dam- age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow- ing or other similar situations: when towing the vehicle in the car wash...
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Driving systems The electric parking brake secures the vehicle RACE START is only available in AMG vehi- automatically if the HOLD function is activa- cles. ted and: Activation conditions the driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt is unfastened You can activate RACE START if: the engine is switched off, unless it is auto- the doors, the bonnet and the tailgate are...
Damage of this sort is not covered by the START cancelled message. Mercedes-Benz implied warranty. All wheels must remain either on the ground Take your foot off the brake, but keep the or be fully raised. Observe the instructions accelerator pedal depressed.
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Driving systems or a pneumatic drill, could cause PARK- TRONIC to malfunction. PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain. PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle Side view and an object.
Driving systems Warning displays Manual transmission: The warning displays show the distance Gear lever posi- Warning display between the sensors and the obstacle. The tion warning display for the front area is located Forwards gear Front area activated on the dashboard above the centre air vents. The warning display for the rear area is loca- ted on the roof lining in the rear compart- Neutral...
Driving systems Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC If indicator lamp : lights up, PARKTRONIC is deactivated. PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. Towing a trailer Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow hitch is not required.
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.
Driving systems at any time, you can intervene in the steer- If objects are located above the detection ing procedure to correct it. Active Parking range, stop the vehicle and switch Active Assist will then be cancelled. Parking Assist off. when transporting a load which protrudes For further information on the detection from your vehicle, you should not use...
Driving systems When driving at speeds below 30 km/h, you Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift will see parking symbol ; as a status indi- into position R. Start Park Assist? Yes: OK No: cator in the instrument cluster. When a park- % message appears in the multifunction ing space has been detected, an arrow towards the right or the left also appears.
Driving systems Park Assist active Accelerate a gear be changed too early, the parking and brake Observe surroundings procedure will be cancelled. A sensible mes- parking position can no longer be achieved sage appears in the multifunction display. from this position. You will achieve the best results by wait- ing for the steering procedure to complete Exiting a parking space...
Driving systems Cancelling Active Parking Assist 10 km/h when exiting a parking space. Otherwise, Active Parking Assist will be You can cancel Active Parking Assist at any cancelled. time. Stop when PARKTRONIC sounds the con- Stop the movement of the multifunction tinuous warning tone, if not before.
Driving systems show the area behind your vehicle in the Reversing camera Audio/COMAND display. Important safety notes The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a mirror image, as in the rear-view mirror. The reversing camera is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attention to the imme- The text of messages shown in the diate surroundings.
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Driving systems function; see the separate COMAND Online operating instructions. Select symbol ; for the coupling up a trailer function (see the separate COMAND Online operating instructions). The symbol of the selected function is high- lighted. To deactivate: the reversing camera is deac- tivated if you: Lanes select transmission position P (vehicles...
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Driving systems The distance specifications only apply to Reversing straight into a parking space without turning the steering wheel objects that are at ground level. White lane indicating the route the vehicle Additional displays on vehicles with PARKTRONIC and COMAND Online will take with the steering wheel straight Front warning display Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-...
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Driving systems Turning the steering wheel Driving to the final position Red lane indicating the route the vehicle White lane indicating the route the vehicle will take with the steering wheel in its cur- will take with the steering wheel in its cur- rent position rent position Parking space marking...
Driving systems apply to objects that are at the same level as the ball coupling. Reverse carefully, making sure that trailer drawbar locating aid = points approx- imately in the direction of trailer draw- bar ?. Reverse carefully until trailer drawbar ? touches red guide line ;.
Driving systems if you have adopted a sporty driving style Speed Limit Assist with high cornering speeds or high rates of General notes acceleration if you are predominantly driving slower Speed Limit Assist shows you detected speed than 80 km/h or faster than 180 km/h limits in the multifunction display.
Driving systems the traffic signs are poorly illuminated Permanently showing detected traffic signs in the multifunction display there are ambiguous traffic signs, for instance near roadworks or on multi-lane Display the assistance graphic using the roads on-board computer ( page 217). A traffic sign indicating a speed limit or the Information in the multifunction display end of a speed limit appears in the multi-...
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Driving systems Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to detect some vehicles and is no substitute for attentive driving. General notes Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system to monitor the areas on both sides of your vehicle.
Driving systems Indicator and warning display Activating Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below Make sure that the radar sensor system approximately 30 km/h. Vehicles in the mon- page 223) and Blind Spot Assist itoring range are then not indicated. page 219) are activated in the on-board computer.
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Driving systems for vehicle speed, for braking in good time, and for staying in the lane. Lane Keeping Assist does not keep your vehi- cle in its lane. The system may be impaired or may not func- tion if: there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi- cient illumination of the road, or due to snow, rain, fog or spray there is glare, e.g.
Towing a trailer When Standard is selected, no warning vibra- even cause the braking system to fail. There tion occurs if: is a risk of an accident. you have switched on the turn signals. In Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Do this event, the warnings are suppressed for not simultaneously depress both the brake a certain period of time.
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Towing a trailer trailer combination could also become unsta- The vehicle/trailer combination: ble. is heavier To avoid hazardous situations: is restricted in its acceleration and gradi- make sure to check the noseweight before ent-climbing capability each journey. has an increased braking distance use a drawbar noseweight as close as pos- is affected more by strong crosswinds sible to the maximum noseweight.
Driving tips prescribed maximum speed in the relevant country. If the trailer swings from side to side: For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max- Do not accelerate. imum permissible rear axle load is increased Do not countersteer. when towing a trailer. Refer to the "Technical data"...
Towing a trailer WARNING If the ball coupling is not correctly engaged, the trailer can detach. There is a risk of an accident. Always engage the ball coupling as described. Pull the ball coupling in the direction of the arrow until it engages in a vertical position. Indicator lamp ? goes out.
Towing a trailer the vehicle and the trailer drawbar. This poses a risk of injury. Do not uncouple a trailer with an engaged overrun brake. Do not disconnect a trailer with an engaged overrun brake. Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged by the rebound- ing of the overrun brake.
Towing a trailer Press the ball coupling in the direction of To ensure reliable operation of the bulb failure the arrow until it engages behind the indicator, each LED chain in the trailer lighting bumper. must be guaranteed a minimum current of Indicator lamp ? goes out and the mes- 50 mA.
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Useful information ......208 Important safety notes ....208 Displays and operation ....208 Menus and submenus ...... 211 Display messages ......229 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......257...
Displays and operation times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not oper- Useful information ating safely may cause an accident. For an overview, see the instrument panel This Owner's Manual describes all mod- illustration ( page 30). els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press.
Displays and operation The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the Operating the on-board computer engine when the red band is reached. Overview Outside temperature display You should pay special attention to road con- ditions when temperatures are around the freezing point.
Displays and operation Left control panel Adjusts the volume Calls up the menu and menu bar Mute Press briefly: Back button Scrolls through lists Press briefly: Selects a submenu or function Audio In the menu: selects a Back stored station, an audio track or Switches off LINGUATRONIC;...
Menus and submenus (telephone) menu ( page 215) Menu bar Assist (Assistance) menu ( page 217) Drive program ( page 152) Serv. menu ( page 219) Transmission position ( page 152) Settings menu ( page 220) To show the menu bar ?: press the menu in AMG vehicles ( page 226) = or ;...
Menus and submenus Displaying the range and current fuel Press the = or ; button on the steer- consumption Trip ing wheel to select the menu. Press the 9 or : button to select From start From reset. From start The values in the submenu are calculated from the start of a journey, whilst...
Menus and submenus Resetting values Route guidance not active Direction of travel Example: resetting the "From start" trip computer Current road You can reset the values of the following func- tions: Activating route guidance trip meter "From start" trip computer No change of direction announced "From reset"...
Menus and submenus approach the point of the announced change Audio menu of direction. Selecting a radio station Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation Waveband Station frequency with memory position Example: change of direction announced with lane recommendation (colour multifunction display) The memory position is only displayed Road to which the change of direction along with station ;...
Menus and submenus Audio player or audio media operation If channel : has been stored, the system displays the associated preset as well. Switch on COMAND Online and select TV; see the separate operating instructions. Press the = or ; button on the steer- Audio ing wheel to select the menu.
® mobile phones via Bluetooth from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre If there is more than one number for a on the Internet at: http:// particular name: press the 6 or a www.mercedes-benz.com/connect button to display the numbers.
Menus and submenus Press the 9 or : button to select the Activating/deactivating ATTENTION ASSIST number you want to dial. Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist Press the 6 or a button to start dial- ling. Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping Assist If you do not want to make a call: press Showing the assistance graphic the ~ or % button.
Menus and submenus Speed Limit Assist ® It may be best to deactivate ESP in the fol- lowing situations: Displaying Speed Limit Assist when using snow chains Press the = or ; button on the steer- in deep snow Assist. ing wheel to select the menu.
Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping Further information on the distance warning Assist function ( page 62). Press the = or ; button on the steer- Activating/deactivating ATTENTION Assist. ing wheel to select the menu. ASSIST Press the 9 or : button to select Press the = or ;...
Menus and submenus the trip computer Settings menu the current consumption and the range Introduction Navi the navigation instructions in the menu cruise control SPEEDTRONIC DISTRONIC PLUS ASSYST PLUS service interval display Switching the additional speedometer Settings In the menu, you have the following on/off options: Only vehicles with manual transmission have...
Menus and submenus Intell. Light System Press the : or 9 button to select the If you activate the function, you activate the following functions: Permanent display: function. outside You will see the selected setting: motorway mode temperature Dig. speedo [mph].
Menus and submenus qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Ã, the following functions are activated Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. when it is dark: surround lighting: the exterior lighting Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/ remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking with the key. If you start the engine, the...
Menus and submenus dipped-beam headlamps Switching the automatic locking feature on/off daytime driving lights Press the = or ; button on the steer- surround lighting in the exterior mirrors Settings ing wheel to select the menu. Activating/deactivating the interior light- Press the : or 9 button to select the ing delayed switch-off Vehicle...
Menus and submenus Press the 9 or : button to select Press : or 9 to select one of the Radar sensor (See Owner's Man.). Timer off three departure times or Activa‐ You will see the selected setting: timer active). or Deactivated.
Menus and submenus mirrors using the button on the door Flammable material such as leaves, grass or page 99), they will not fold out automati- twigs may ignite if they come into contact with cally. The exterior mirrors can then only be hot parts of the exhaust system for extended folded out using the button on the door.
Menus and submenus ® SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP AMG menu in AMG vehicles (Electronic Stability Program) mode and the AMG displays SPORT handling mode. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the menu.
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Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button to select Deleting all laps Interm. Time. Press a to confirm. The intermediate time is displayed for five seconds. Starting a new lap If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER is reset to "0"...
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Menus and submenus Lap evaluation Lap time Average lap speed Lap length Top speed during lap This function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the menu.
Display messages Display messages General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic symbols are simplified in the Owner's Manual and may differ from the symbols in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Owner's Manual.
Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- ® gram), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function, hill currently unavail‐ ® start assist and ESP trailer stabilisation are temporarily unavail- able See Owner's able.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 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.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ® ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function, hill start assist and ® trailer stabilisation are not available due to a malfunction. inoperative See The adaptive brake lights and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST Owner's Manual may also have failed.
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Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red ! indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake is Release parking not fulfilled ( page 163). brake You are driving with the electric parking brake applied. Release the electric parking brake manually.
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Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red ! indicator lamp flashes and the yellow ! warning lamp is lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually.
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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 ! indicator lamp flashes. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
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Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles with manual transmission: a malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function was activated. Brake immediately A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock the vehicle, the tone becomes louder. You cannot start the engine.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE Adaptive Brake Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: Functions cur‐ the radar sensor cover in the radiator trim is dirty. rently limited See the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. Owner's Manual the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem). The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus- Restraint sys. mal‐ ter. function Consult WARNING workshop The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten- tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions SRS has malfunctioned at the rear centre. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Rear centre mal‐ WARNING function Consult workshop The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten- tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself. Trailer left indi‐ cator or Trailer Visit a qualified specialist workshop. right indicator The trailer brake lamp is faulty.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Left-hand tail page 112). lamp/brake lamp or Right-hand tail Visit a qualified specialist workshop. lamp/brake lamp The left or right-hand main-beam headlamp is faulty.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand tail lamp is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Left tail lamp or page 112). Right tail lamp Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The left-hand or right-hand daytime driving lamp is faulty.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Adaptive Main-beam Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty. Assist inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Adaptive Main-beam Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoper- Assist currently ative. Possible causes: unavailable See the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant is too hot. A warning tone also sounds. Coolant Stop vehi‐ cle Switch engine WARNING Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. A warning tone also sounds. Check eng. oil Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest lev. when next page 286).
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Speed Limit Assist Speed Limit Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: Currently unavail‐ able See Owner's the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision. Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog. Clean the windscreen.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® ® Vehicles with Becker MAP PILOT: if the Becker MAP PILOT is not connected, the radar sensor system is deactivated automati- cally. Blind Spot Assist is not available. ® Connect the Becker MAP PILOT;...
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Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: the sensors are dirty. the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Park Assist inoper‐ You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking ative manoeuvres. Active Parking Assist will become available again after approx- imately ten minutes ( page 186). Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS is faulty. Adaptive Brake Assist may also have inoperative failed. A warning tone also sounds. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC PLUS You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no inactive longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
Display messages Tyres Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Tyre pressure The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure. Check tyres A warning tone also sounds. WARNING With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol- lowing hazards: the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Display messages Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions To start engine, You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in position R or D. shift to either P or N Shift the transmission to position P or N. Auxiliary battery The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged.
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Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Without changing You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction. gear, A warning tone also sounds. consult workshop If transmission position D is selected: Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the transmission from position D.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Trans. oil overhea‐ AMG vehicles: the transmission oil has overheated. ted Drive on with Manual drive program M and the temporarily active manual drive care program are no longer available. The engine power output is reduced.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The trailer tow hitch is not correctly engaged. A warning tone also sounds. Check trailer Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf- hitch lock fic conditions, and switch off the engine. Apply the electric parking brake.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The auxiliary heating has a temporary malfunction or is faulty. & When the vehicle is on a level surface and the engine has cooled inoperative See down, make up to four attempts to switch on the auxiliary heat- Owner's Man.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger ü to fasten their seat belts. Only for certain coun- tries: the red seat belt Fasten your seat belt (...
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. The red brake system WARNING warning lamp is lit while The braking efficiency may be impaired. the engine is running.
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, COLLISION PRE- ® VENTION ASSIST, ESP , EBD (electronic brake force distribution), The yellow ABS warning ® PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lamp is lit while the ®...
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, COLLISION PREVENTION ® ® ASSIST, ESP , PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function, hill start assist, the The yellow ABS warning ®...
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® ÷ or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. ® The yellow ESP warn- ing lamp flashes while Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® ® ÷å , BAS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ® The yellow ESP ® trailer stabilisation are not available due to a malfunction.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. The red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake is lit.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There may be a fault, for example: The yellow engine diag- in the engine management nostics warning lamp in the fuel injection system lights up while the in the exhaust system engine is running.
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- If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator ing lamp comes on may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be mal- while the engine is run- functioning.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. Check the coolant level and top up the coolant ( page 288).
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Useful information ......268 Loading guidelines ......268 Stowage areas ........269 Features ..........275...
Loading guidelines or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle Useful information (including occupants). the luggage compartment is the preferred This Owner's Manual describes all mod- place to carry objects. els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of position heavy loads as far forwards as pos- going to press.
Stowage areas Spectacles compartment Stowage areas Stowage spaces Important safety notes WARNING If you do not correctly store objects in the vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung around, thus striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially when brak- ing or abruptly changing directions.
Stowage areas Stowage compartment in front of the arm- Stowage compartment under the driver's rest (vehicles with automatic transmis- and front-passenger seat sion) WARNING If you exceed the maximum permitted load of the stowage compartment, the cover is unable to restrain the objects. Objects may be thrown out of the stowage compartment and hit vehicle occupants as a result.
Stowage areas Rear stowage compartments Stowage compartment in the rear centre console To open: fold down seat armrest :. Pull the cover, which can now be seen, for- wards by the grip until it lies on arm- rest :. To open: pull down the top of stowage Pull the centre head restraint on the rear compartment : by the edge of the handle.
Stowage areas Fully insert the backrest head restraints Enlarging the luggage compartment page 96). Important safety notes Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary. WARNING Pull left-hand or right-hand release han- If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat dle ;...
Stowage areas Fold seat backrest : back until it engages. distribute the load on the lashing eyelets evenly. Red lock status indicator ; is no longer visible. do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load, as these are only intended as an Adjust the head restraints if necessary anti-slip protection for light loads.
Stowage areas To open: open the tailgate. Press down handle : on ribbing ;. Handle : folds upwards. Swing the luggage compartment floor upwards using handle : until it rests against the luggage compartment cover. If the rear shelf is fitted: hook the loop on the luggage compartment floor into the hook on the underside of the rear shelf.
Cup holders Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Important safety notes only use roof carriers that have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. WARNING This helps to prevent damage to the vehi- The cup holder cannot secure a drinks con- cle.
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Features There is a risk of injury, especially when brak- ing or abruptly changing directions. Always store objects so that they cannot be flung around in these or in similar situa- tions. Always make sure that objects do not pro- trude from stowage compartments, lug- gage nets or stowage nets.
Features Glare from the side Fold down the sun visor. Pull the sun visor out of bracket ;. Swing the sun visor to the side. Vehicles with mirror lights: slide the sun visor horizontally as desired. Ashtray Fold down the rear seat armrest. Front ashtray To open: press the front of cup holder : The stowage space under the ashtray is...
Features Rear-compartment ashtray Example: vehicles with a stowage compartment cover To open: pull cover = out by its top edge. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition To remove: pull insert ; by recess : in lock ( page 143).
Features Socket in the front centre console Pull cover : out by its top edge. Lift up the cover of socket ;. Socket in the luggage compartment Vehicles with a stowage compartment cover To open: push the lower section of cover :.
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If the mobile phone is inserted in the mobile Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an phone bracket, you can speak to the person approved exterior aerial. This ensures: you are calling using the hands-free system.
Features ignition lock. Otherwise, it will take up to securely and as specified in order to ensure 20 seconds for the mobile phone to dis- sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use connect from the system. Only then can loose floormats.
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Useful information ......284 Engine compartment ......284 Service ..........289 Care ............ 290...
Engine compartment Opening the bonnet Raising the active bonnet increases the clear- ance to hard components, such as the engine. WARNING If the active bonnet has been triggered, it is When the bonnet is open, and the windscreen raised at the rear in the area around the hinge wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by approximately 60 mm.
Engine compartment When checking the oil level: park the vehicle on a level surface. the engine should be switched off for approximately five minutes if the engine is at normal operating temperature. if the engine is not at normal operating temperature, e.g.
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 Centre. Damage to the engine or exhaust system is caused by the following:...
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Engine compartment to the engine or to the catalytic converter. Checking the coolant level when the cool- Have excess engine oil siphoned off. ant temperature is over 40 † can lead to damage to the engine or engine cooling system. Example: engine oil filler cap Turn cap : anti-clockwise and remove it.
(see separate Service Booklet). You can obtain further information from any WARNING Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Windscreen washer concentrate is highly The ASSYST PLUS service interval display flammable. If it comes into contact with hot does not show any information on the engine components or the exhaust system it engine oil level.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the of the following: ASSYST PLUS service interval display after dry, rough or hard cloths the service work has been carried out.
This will prevent smears and reduce Use care products and cleaning agents rec- wiping noises caused by residue on the wind- ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. screen. Washing by hand Care of the exterior...
Care pressure cleaner nozzle. Information about Remove impurities immediately, where the correct distance is available from the possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard. equipment manufacturer. Soak insect remains with insect remover Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. around when cleaning your vehicle.
This lighting using a wet sponge and a mild can lead to corrosion damage and damage cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car to electronic components. shampoo or cleaning cloths. Clean the inside and outside of the win-...
Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals in the exterior mirror housing using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or clean- ing cloths. Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean camera lens :.
These may damage the display surface. Do mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. not put pressure on the display surface when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara- Cleaning wooden trim and trim ele- ble damage to the display.
Only use leather care agents that have brush or a cleaning agent recommended been tested and approved by Mercedes- and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Benz. You can obtain these from a quali- Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean- fied specialist workshop.
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Useful information ......298 Where will I find...? ......298 Flat tyre ..........300 Battery (vehicle) ........ 304 Jump-starting ........308 Towing and tow-starting ....310 Electrical fuses ......... 314...
Where will I find...? Setting up the warning triangle Useful information This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the functions descri- bed.
Where will I find...? Remove first-aid kit =. Apart from some country-specific var- iants, vehicles are not equipped with tyre- Check the expiry date on first-aid kit = changing tools. Some tools for changing a at least once a year. Replace the contents wheel are specific to the vehicle.
Flat tyre One pair of gloves tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat Foldable wheel chock characteristics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Flat tyre The maximum permissible distance which After driving in emergency mode, have the can be driven in run-flat mode is counted from wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist the moment the tyre pressure loss warning workshop with regard to their further use. The appears in the multifunction display.
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Flat tyre Using the TIREFIT kit Remove filler hose B and plug = from the bottom section of the tyre inflation com- TIREFIT is a tyre sealant. pressor housing. You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up Slide the yellow filler hose connector into to 4 mm, particularly those in the tyre tread.
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Flat tyre Tyre pressure reached time without a break. It may otherwise overheat. WARNING The tyre inflation compressor can be oper- A tyre temporarily sealed with tyre sealant ated again once it has cooled down. impairs the driving characteristics and is not If a pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has suitable for higher speeds.
In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with Have the tyre sealant bottle and the filler the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone hose replaced as soon as possible at a number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's qualified specialist workshop.
Battery (vehicle) sive gases of a battery. There is a risk of an batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with explosion. water and seek medical attention. Before handling the battery, touch the vehicle Environmental note body to remove any existing electrostatic build-up.
During charging and jump-starting, explosive gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- Particularly avoid fire, naked flames, creating mends that you only use batteries which have sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient been tested and approved for your vehicle by ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
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Mercedes-Benz. A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes- Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as an accessory. It permits the charging of the battery in its installed position. Contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information and availabil- ity.
Jump-starting Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a positive terminal and an earth point, in the engine compartment. WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery.
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Jump-starting characteristics may be impaired, especially at low temperatures. Have the thawed battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Do not use a rapid charging device to start the vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jump leads.
Towing and tow-starting Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device. Press together cover : of positive clamp ; and slide it back. Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B using the jump lead, beginning with your own battery.
Towing and tow-starting Vehicles with automatic transmission: Only secure the tow rope or towing bar to when towing a vehicle, the transmission must the towing eyes. The vehicle may otherwise be in position N. be damaged. The battery must be connected and charged. Observe the following points when towing Otherwise, you: with a tow rope:...
Towing and tow-starting Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: the towing eye Vehicles with manual transmission: is located under the tyre inflation compres- depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to sor. neutral. Press the mark on cover : inwards in the direction of the arrow.
Towing and tow-starting Vehicles with automatic transmission: the Vehicles with manual transmission: automatic transmission automatically shifts shift to neutral. to position P when you open the driver's or Vehicles with automatic transmission: front-passenger door or when you remove the turn the key to position 2 in the ignition key from the ignition lock.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps Only use fuses that have been approved page 108). for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which Fit the towing eye ( page 311). have the correct fuse rating for the system Secure the rigid towing bar or the towing concerned.
Electrical fuses The fuse allocation chart is on the fuse box in the front-passenger footwell ( page 315). Fuse box in the engine compartment WARNING When the bonnet is open, and the windscreen wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by the wiper linkage.
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Electrical fuses To release cover =, press retaining clamp ;. Fold out cover = in the direction of the arrow to the catch. Remove cover = forwards. Fuse allocation chart ? is located on the lower right-hand side of cover =. To close: insert cover = on the left-hand side of the fuse box into the retainer.
Useful information ......318 Important safety notes ....318 Operation ........... 318 Winter operation ....... 320 Tyre pressure ........321 Changing a wheel ......324 Wheel and tyre combinations ..329 Emergency spare wheel ....332...
National variations are pos- Accessories that are not approved for your sible. Note that your vehicle may not be vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or that are not equipped with all of the functions descri- being used correctly can impair the operating bed.
Observe the "MOExtended tyres (tyres with ard valve cap or other valve caps approved by run-flat characteristics)" section Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not fit any page 300). other valve caps or systems, e.g. tyre pres- Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the sure monitoring systems.
Replace the tyres after six years at the lat- Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility est, regardless of wear. for this type of damage. Observe the notes on the emergency spare wheel ( page 332).
Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre- There is a risk of accident. sponding standard of quality. Follow recommended tyre inflation pressures...
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There is a risk of accident. Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto the tyre valve. WARNING If a tyre size precedes a tyre pressure, the...
Tyre pressure you are towing a very heavy or large trailer. The tyre pressure values given for low loads are minimum values which offer you you are driving with a heavy load (in the good ride comfort characteristics. vehicle or on the roof). However, you can also use the values given for higher loads.
Changing a wheel After a teach-in period, the tyre pressure Always pay attention to the instructions and loss warning system will monitor the set safety notes when changing a wheel tyre pressures of all four tyres. page 324). The wear patterns on the front and rear tyres differ, depending on the operating conditions.
For information on which tools are required to perform a wheel change on your vehicle, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Securing the vehicle on level ground Necessary wheel-changing tools can On level ground: place chocks or other...
Observe the following when raising the vehicle: to raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle- specific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is used incorrectly, it could tip over while the Steel wheel with wheel trim vehicle is raised.
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Changing a wheel To remove: turn the centre cover of hub The jacking points are located just behind the cap : anti-clockwise and remove. front wheel arches and just in front of the rear wheel arches (arrows). To fit: before fitting, ensure that hub cap : is in the open position.
= and the only use wheel bolts which have been base of the jack lies evenly on the ground. approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the Turn ratchet ring spanner A until the tyre respective wheel.
MO = Mercedes-Benz Original MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer- tain AMG tyres) Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres may only be used on wheels that have been specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
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Wheel and tyre combinations In the following table, the wheel/tyre combi- Large wheels: the lower the section width nations are allocated to the vehicle models for a certain wheel size, the lower the ride through variants, e.g. V1, V2 etc.: comfort is on poor road surfaces.
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Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels 195/65 R15 91 T 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47 — — — — — — 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47 — — — — — — 195/65 R15 91 H 205/55 R16 91 H 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49 —...
Emergency spare wheel Open the tailgate. Loosen lashing straps ; on emergency spare wheel bag :. Remove emergency spare wheel bag : with the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel. For further information on changing and fit- ting a wheel, see ( page 325).
Useful information ......336 Information on technical data ..336 Vehicle electronics ......336 Identification plates ......338 Service products and capacities ..338 Vehicle data ........346 Trailer tow hitch ........ 348 24 GHz radar sensor system (coun- try overview) ........350...
It may therefore differ for vehicles transmitter to the low-reflection exterior aer- with optional equipment. You can obtain ial. further information from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The operating permit may be invalidated if the instructions for installation and use of RF transmitters are not observed.
There are no restrictions when positioning the Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi- aerial on the outside of the vehicle for the fol- mum transmission outputs or aerial positions lowing wavebands: must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. Trunked radio/Tetra 70 cm waveband GSM/DCS/PCS UMTS/LTE...
Engine number The engine number is stamped onto the crankcase. More information can be obtained Example: vehicle identification plate from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle identification plate Vehicle manufacturer (Daimler AG) EU type approval number (only for certain Service products and capacities...
Mercedes-Benz recommends that immediate medical attention. you use products tested and approved by If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi- Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this cal attention. Do not induce vomiting. Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro- priate section.
Mercedes- fuel. You can refuel your vehicle using E10 Benz; see "Additives". You can obtain fur- fuel. ther information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Fuel grade (except AMG vehicles) Usually you will find information about the Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a fuel grade on the pump.
In this case, Mercedes-Benz recom- an octane rating of 91 RON/82 MON. This mends the use of additives that have been may reduce engine performance and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles;...
Service products and capacities Do not use the following: Further information on country-specific fuel properties can be obtained from oil marine diesel companies, e.g. at filling stations. heating oil bio-diesel Fuel consumption information vegetable oil Environmental note petrol (carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien- paraffin tists believe to be principally responsible for kerosene...
A 200 CDI BlueEFFI- technical standard. CIENCY Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved A 220 CDI BlueEFFI- engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz CIENCY engines. Further information on tested and approved Diesel engines without MB Approval...
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0. Information about approved brake fluid can be obtained at any qualified specialist work- shop or on the Internet at: http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. Coolant Viscosity describes the flow characteristics Important safety notes of a fluid.
MB Specifications for Service Prod- ucts 310.1. Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications The coolant is checked at every maintenance for Service Products, MB Specifications for interval at a qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicle data At temperatures above freezing: vehicle-specific weight information can be found on the vehicle identification plate Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture page 338). of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum- only for certain countries: you can find vehi- merFit.
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Vehicle data Missing values were not available at the time A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY of going to print. Vehicle height 1433 mm All models (except AMG vehicles) Unladen weight, 1395 kg Vehicle length 4292 mm manual transmis- sion Vehicle width 2022 mm including exterior Unladen weight,...
Trailer tow hitch Trailer tow hitch Mounting dimensions If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted, changes to the engine cooling system may be necessary, depending on the vehicle type. If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted, observe the anchorage points on the chas- sis.
Trailer tow hitch Trailer loads Vehicles with manual transmission Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight. Do not use a noseweight of less than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose. Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload. Permissible Permissible Permissible...
( page 223). The current country overview can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung. Vehicles with a navigation system: the radar sensor system is deactivated automatically near radio telescope facilities.
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Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mercedes-benz.com http://www.daimler.com Editorial office You are welcome to forward any queries or suggestions you may have regarding this Owner's Manual to the technical documenta-...
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