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Here you can find comprehen‐ You can find the Operator's Man‐ The Mercedes-Benz Guides App tents of the Operator's Manual sive information about operating ual on the Mercedes-Benz home‐ is available free-of-charge in directly via the vehicle's multi‐ your vehicle and about services page.
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Internet In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol‐ lowing symbols: Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ Notes on material damage inform you of cles and about Daimler AG can be found on the risks which may lead to your vehicle being &...
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The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐ Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐ Before you first drive off, read this Operator's trations. Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with The following are integral parts of the vehicle: your vehicle.
Installing or removing the floor mats ... 141 Protecting the environment ......19 Installing/removing the pennant holder ..141 Opening and closing ........58 Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ....... 19 SmartKey ............58 Operator's Manual ........20 Doors ............62 Service and vehicle operation ....... 21 Light and visibility ........
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Contents Function of the infrared reflective wind‐ Adjusting the instrument lighting ....247 Maintenance and care ......377 shield ............155 Menus and submenus ......... 248 ASSYST PLUS service interval display ..377 Head-up Display ......... 254 Engine compartment ........378 Cleaning and care ........
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Contents Technical data .......... 443 Notes on technical data ......443 Vehicle electronics ........443 Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine number overview ......445 Operating fluids .......... 447 Vehicle data ..........454 Display messages and warning/indi‐ cator lamps ..........457 Display messages ........
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At a glance – Cockpit → → Steering wheel gearshift paddle ECO start/stop function → → Combination switch Control panel for the multimedia system → → DIRECT SELECT lever Adjusts the steering wheel → PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamps ,, 43 Control panel for: →...
At a glance – Warning and indicator lamps Instrument Display in the Widescreen Cockpit...
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At a glance – Warning and indicator lamps → Speedometer $ USA only → AIR BODY CONTROL malfunctioning J Canada only → → #! Turn signal light ü Seat belt is not fastened → Multifunction display Fuel level indicator → →...
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At a glance – Overhead control panel → → Sun visors p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off → F Breakdown assistance call button → ® ® (mbrace ï MB Info call button (mbrace → → p Switches the left-hand reading lamp Eyeglasses compartment on/off →...
At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment...
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At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment → → Adjusts the seats electrically Opens/closes the trunk lid → → Switches the seat heater on/off W Opens/closes the right side window → → Switches the seat ventilation on/off W Opens/closes the rear right side window →...
At a glance – Control settings in the rear passenger compartment Vehicles with a reclining rear seat...
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At a glance – Control settings in the rear passenger compartment → Blu-ray/DVD drive Adjusts the height of the head restraint → → Cigarette lighter Seat backrest inclination → → Socket Sets the combined seat cushion inclination and length → Cup holder →...
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At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns → What to do in the event of an accident Starting assistance → → QR code for accessing the rescue card Hazard warning lights → → Safety vests Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire pressure, fuel type and QR codes for accessing →...
Manual within a main function (e.g. via The Operator's Manual can also be found in the Mercedes-Benz Guides App in all com‐ mon App Stores. The Digital Operator's Manual describes the function and operation of:...
Personal driving style: damage due to operating conditions and personal driving style Do not depress the accelerator pedal Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts when starting the engine. The pollutant emission of your vehicle is Do not warm up the engine while the ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental directly related to the way you operate your vehicle is stationary.
This also cially developed, manufactured or selected for Door sills applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. Mercedes-Benz vehicles and fine-tuned for them. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may Seats Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts differ from that in the descriptions and illustra‐...
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro‐ Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in gram offers technical help in the case of a If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all litera‐...
General notes Never tamper with the vehicle's wiring, Have the vehicle checked and repaired * NOTE Damage to the vehicle electronic components or software. immediately at a qualified specialist Damage to the vehicle may occur in the fol‐ workshop. You should have all work on electrical lowing cases: and electronic components carried out The vehicle becomes grounded, e.g.
General notes Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle Always install the floor mats securely & WARNING Risk of accident due to con‐ comply with Industry Canada license-exempt and as prescribed in order to ensure necting devices to the diagnostics con‐ RSS standard(s).
Customer Assistance Center When using the vehicle, observe the following Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ information: fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary 3 Mercedes Drive specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to...
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from culpable violation of these operat‐ Vehicle data storage (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz ing instructions. USA, LLC. Information from electronic control units Damage to the vehicle can arise from culpa‐...
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General notes status messages concerning the vehicle and warranty events and quality assurance meas‐ address book data for use in connection with its individual components (e.g. number of ures, for example. The read out is performed via an integrated hands-free system or an inte‐ wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration, lat‐...
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General notes device to the vehicle. You can control them via Service providers The services and functions (sometimes subject the control elements integrated in your vehicle. to a fee) can usually be activated or deactivated. Wireless network connection Images and audio from the smartphone can be In some cases, this also applies to the entire If your vehicle has a wireless network connec‐...
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How far (if at all) the driver was depressing data from the EDR is commercially available, the accelerator and/or brake pedal and Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly How fast the vehicle was traveling. disclaims any and all liability arising from the...
XM Radio Inc. document wallet and on the Internet together with updates: HD Radio™ is a registered trademark of iBiq‐ uity Digital Corporation. http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource Gracenote ® is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc. Registered trademarks ®...
Devices and/or air bags supplement the pro‐ tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for tection offered by a correctly worn seat belt. details. Emergency Tensioning Devices and/or air bags USA only: for details, contact our Customer are not deployed in every accident.
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Occupant safety Restraint system functionality The activation thresholds for the components of & WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury the restraint system are determined based on due to a malfunction in the restraint sys‐ When the ignition is switched on, a system self- the evaluation of the sensor values measured at test is performed, during which the 6 various points in the vehicle.
In California, see as possible. Knee air bag Frontal impact http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ Perchlorate/index.cfm. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Side air bag Side impact vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop Window air bag Side impact, rollover, after an accident. Take this into account, partic‐...
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Occupant safety The shoulder section of the seat belt should The seat belts on the following seats are equip‐ & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to not touch your neck nor be routed under ped with a special seatbelt retractor: incorrectly fastened seat belt your arm or behind your back.
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Occupant safety Adjust the seat properly before begin‐ If the seat belt buckle is damaged or & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to ning your journey. extremely dirty blocked seat belt buckle or seat belt anchorage Always ensure that the seat backrest is If the Emergency Tensioning Devices, in an almost vertical position and that seat belt anchorages or seat belt retrac‐...
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Fastening and adjusting seat belts In an accident, the belt air bag may damage Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the a non-approved or non-authorized child If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply, the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop restraint system.
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Occupant safety Vehicles with PRE-SAFE ® : If the front seat belt * NOTE Deployment of the Emergency is not pulled tight across your body, the seat belt Tensioning Device when the front adjustment may automatically apply a certain passenger seat is unoccupied tightening force.
Occupant safety Releasing seat belts When the driver's and front passenger's doors Airbags are closed and the driver and front passenger Press the release button in the seat belt Overview of air bags have fastened their seat belts, the seat belt buckle and guide the seat belt back with the warning goes out.
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Occupant safety When activated, an air bag can provide addi‐ If you install a child restraint system on the * NOTE Important points to remember if tional protection for the respective vehicle reclining rear seat, always observe the additional the front passenger seat is unoccupied occupant.
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Occupant safety Your feet may otherwise be in the deploy‐ Reduced air bag protection Always make sure that there are no ment area of the air bag. objects between the air bag and the & WARNING Risk of injury from modifica‐ vehicle occupant.
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Mercedes-Benz. A deployed airbag no longer has a protective Ensure that the child restraint system is posi‐ function and cannot protect as intended in tioned correctly ( page 47).
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Occupant safety A person on the front passenger seat must A person in the front passenger seat could & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to observe the following information: then, for example, come into contact with objects between the sitting surface and Fasten seat belts correctly.
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Occupant safety PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp The status of the front passenger air bag is dis‐ Status display played after the system self-test: If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure, both before and during the journey, that the sta‐ PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for tus of the front passenger air bag is correct for 60 seconds, subsequently both PASSENGER...
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Occupant safety NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to adjust the seat belt outlet and the front on a seat protected by an ACTIVE FRONT AIR passenger seat accordingly. incorrect positioning of the forward- BAG in front of it;...
Occupant safety should not use the front passenger seat. dent. In this case, the front passenger air bag ® PRE-SAFE system Instead, they should use a rear seat. cannot perform its intended protective func‐ Information on PRE-SAFE ® (anticipatory If the front passenger seat is occupied with a tion, e.g.
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Occupant safety Vehicles with multicontour seat: Increas‐ You will need to perform certain settings your‐ If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive self. measures that were taken are reversed. ing the air pressure in the seat side bolsters of the seat backrest. If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced, System limitations Vehicles with rear seat belt buckle...
SmartKey with you and lock the direct sunlight. You can obtain further information about the vehicle. correct child restraint system from any author‐ Protect it with a blanket, for example. ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Mercedes-Benz vehicles, as well as appro‐ tion. sudden change in direction. priate to the height, age and weight of the...
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Occupant safety manufacturer's installation instructions for Vehicles with a reclining rear seat: If you an accident may then not be able to perform the child restraint system. install a child restraint system on the reclining their intended protective function. rear seat, be sure to observe the child restraint For child restraint systems with a belt clamp: The child cannot be restrained in the event of system manufacturer's installation instructions.
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Occupant safety Activating/deactivating the child seat safety Installing a child restraint system: LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat attachment feature of the seat belt Always comply with the manufacturer's Notes on LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat installation instructions when installing and securing systems &...
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Occupant safety When installing a child restraint system, be sure Installing LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing systems to observe the manufacturer's installation instructions and the instructions for correct use & WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury if of the child restraint system. the child secured weighs more than the ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for permissible weight for the LATCH-type...
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Occupant safety When installing a child restraint system, be sure Vehicles with a reclining rear seat: Return * NOTE Damage to the seat belt for the to observe the manufacturer's installation the reclining rear seat backrest to an upright center seat instructions and the instructions for correct use position.
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Route Top Tether belt under head the rear seats are safer than children secured in restraint between the two head restraint the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz bars. strongly advises that you install a child restraint system on a rear seat.
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Occupant safety If it is absolutely necessary to install a child When using the child restraint system on the highest position and the rear edge of the restraint system on the front passenger seat, front passenger seat, it is essential to observe seat cushion is in the lowest position.
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Occupant safety Child safety locks Always activate the child safety locks & WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to available if children are traveling in the exposure to extreme heat or cold in the Activating/deactivating the child safety lock vehicle. vehicle for the rear doors Never leave children unattended in the...
Occupant safety Activating/deactivating the child safety lock With indicator lamp off: via the switch for the rear side windows on the corresponding rear door or driv‐ er's door. When the child safety lock is activated, the con‐ trols in the rear passenger compartment are deactivated for: The rear side windows The adjustment of the front passenger seat...
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Occupant safety Thereby an animal may: activate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example switch systems on or off and endanger other road users Unsecured animals may be thrown around in the vehicle in the event of an accident or sudden steering and braking maneuver and injure vehicle occupants in the process.
Opening and closing Unlocks SmartKey When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the Opens/closes the trunk lid Overview of SmartKey functions vehicle. Panic alarm & WARNING Risk of accident and injury Keep the SmartKey out of the reach of The SmartKey locks and unlocks the following children.
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Opening and closing Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking To arm: press button for approximately driver's door, only the driver's door and fuel verification signal one second. filler flap are unlocked. A visual and audible alarm is triggered. Multimedia system: To deactivate: briefly press button again.
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Opening and closing reducing the power consumption of the Smart‐ Pull out mechanical key until it engages in If batteries are swallowed, seek medical Key. When deactivated, the SmartKey cannot be the intermediate position. attention immediately. accessed without authorization. You can use the intermediate position of To activate the SmartKey functions: mechanical key to attach the SmartKey...
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Opening and closing Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Press release button down fully and battery replaced at a qualified specialist work‐ remove cover 1. shop. Remove battery compartment and take Remove the mechanical key ( page 60). out the discharged battery.
Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Check the battery using the battery check lamp and replace if necessary . Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the vehicle . Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop. You have lost a SmartKey.
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Opening and closing Locking/unlocking the vehicle centrally from The vehicle is not unlocked: the inside If you have locked the vehicle using the SmartKey. If you have locked the vehicle using KEY‐ LESS-GO. Locking and unlocking the vehicle with KEY‐ LESS-GO Requirements: The SmartKey is outside the vehicle.
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Opening and closing If you open the trunk lid from outside, the trunk lid is automatically unlocked. Problems with KEYLESS-GO Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions You can no longer lock or unlock the Possible causes: vehicle using KEYLESS-GO. The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. There is interference from a powerful radio signal source.
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Opening and closing The vehicle is being tested on a dynamome‐ ter. Information on the power closing function for the doors If you push the door into the lock up to the first detent position, the power closing function will automatically pull the door into the lock.
Opening and closing Pull the trunk lid handle. Trunk Vehicles with trunk lid convenience clos‐ Opening the trunk lid ing: With the trunk lid stopped in an inter‐ mediate position, pull the trunk lid upwards & WARNING Risk of exhaust gas poisoning and release as soon as it begins to open.
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Opening and closing Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: move Always stow objects in such a way that Press the closing or locking button your foot below the bumper ( page 69). → they cannot be thrown around. on the trunk lid. Vehicles with trunk lid convenience closing: Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐...
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Opening and closing again automatically. The automatic reversing function is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness. When closing, make sure that no body parts are in the closing area. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped despite the reversing function The reversing function does not react: to soft, light and thin objects, e.g.
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Opening and closing With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close Press the closing or locking button * NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by or interrupt trunk lid movement by performing a on the trunk lid. unintentionally opening the trunk lid kicking movement under the rear bumper.
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Opening and closing The kicking movement must be towards the The trunk lid could be opened or closed uninten‐ vehicle and back. tionally, in the following situations: If a person's arms or legs are moving in the sensor detection range, e.g. when polishing the vehicle, sitting on the edge of the trunk, or picking up objects.
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Opening and closing Unlocking the trunk with the emergency Unlocking the trunk lid using the mechanical Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise release from inside from position 1 to position 2. Turn the mechanical key back to position 1 Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey Requirements: and remove it.
Opening and closing Extending/retracting the rear window roller Roller sun blinds sunblind Extending or retracting the roller sunblinds on the rear side windows & WARNING Risk of entrapment when The roller sunblinds for the rear side windows extending or retracting the roller sun blind can be operated with the buttons for the side windows.
Opening and closing Extending/retracting from the rear When the override feature for the rear side win‐ passenger compartment dows is activated, switch cannot be oper‐ ated. * NOTE Damage caused by objects Make sure that the roller sun blind can Side windows move freely.
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Opening and closing To start automatic operation: press/pull Never leave children unattended in the & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped the W button beyond the pressure point. vehicle. when closing a side window To interrupt automatic operation: press/ When closing a side window, body parts pull the W button again.
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Opening and closing Ventilating the vehicle before starting a jour‐ If the roller sunblinds of the panoramic sliding & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped ney (convenience opening) sunroof are closed, the roller sunblinds are despite reversing protection on the side opened first.
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Opening and closing Press and hold the & button on the The side windows are closed. To interrupt convenience closing: release SmartKey. the & button. The panoramic sliding sunroof is closed. The following functions are performed: Convenience closing can also be operated To close the roller sunblinds: press the with KEYLESS-GO ( page 63).
Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly: Repeat the previous step. The side window is closed without the automatic reversing function. The side windows cannot be opened or The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
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Opening and closing When opening or closing, make sure Do not allow anything to protrude from that no body parts are in the sweep of the sliding sunroof. the roller sun blind. Requirements: Release the button immediately if The sliding sunroof can only be operated somebody becomes trapped.
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Opening and closing To interrupt automatic operation: press/ Operating the rear roller sunblind from the Operating the rear roller sunblind from the front rear passenger compartment pull the 3 button again. Restrictions: Automatic operation for raising is only availa‐ ble when the sliding sunroof is closed or raised.
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Opening and closing Automatic reversing function of the sliding This means that the reversing function can‐ & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped sunroof not prevent someone being trapped in these despite the reversing function being If there is an object obstructing the sliding sun‐ situations.
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Opening and closing By pushing or pulling the 3 button, you can If somebody becomes trapped, immedi‐ Never remove the roof lining. interrupt the automatic functions: "Rain closing ately pull back the sliding sunroof but‐ If the roof lining is damaged, never function when driving"...
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Opening and closing Operating MAGIC SKY CONTROL If both elements are in the same state: the Operating the rear element from the rear passenger compartment transparency of both elements changes. Operating the front and rear elements from When you switch off the power supply, both the front elements darken automatically.
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Opening and closing If the roller sunblind is fully opened: press The rear element darkens automatically if button 1. you close the rear roller sunblind. The transparency of the rear element changes. Problems with the sliding sunroof The term "sliding sunroof" refers to the pan‐ oramic sliding sunroof.
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Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Immediately after automatic reversing, pull and hold the 3 button down again to the point of resist‐ ance until the sliding sunroof is closed. The sliding sunroof is closed with increased force. If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again and reopens again slightly: Repeat the previous step.
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Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The rear roller sunblind does not move smoothly. Pull and hold button down repeatedly until the rear roller sunblind is fully closed. Pull the button for another second. Use automatic operation to fully open and then close the rear roller sunblind.
If the event that the engine cannot be star‐ After locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO. ted (yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call When the ATA system is armed, indicator lamp 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or flashes.
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Opening and closing After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS- When the mbrace service ( page 329) is → active and the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a message is automatically sent to the Customer Assistance Center. Deactivating the ATA (anti-theft alarm sys‐ tem) alarm Press the %, &...
Seats and stowing your legs are not entirely stretched and you Notes on the correct driver's seat position can depress the pedals properly & WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting the back of your head is supported at eye the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in level by the center of the head restraint motion you can hold the steering wheel with your...
Seats and stowing Seats Make sure when adjusting a seat that & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if no one has any body parts in the sweep the seat height is adjusted carelessly Adjusting the front seat electrically of the seat. If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you &...
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Seats and stowing Always drive with the head restraints Adjust the seat properly before begin‐ installed. ning your journey. Before driving off, make sure for every Always ensure that the seat backrest is vehicle occupant that the center of the in an almost vertical position and that head restraint supports the back of the the shoulder section of your seat belt is...
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Seats and stowing To select the front passenger seat: press Seat fore-and-aft adjustment button 1. Backrest angle When the indicator lamp lights up, the front Save the settings with the memory function passenger seat is selected. page 113). → Adjust the front passenger seat using the The head restraint height is adjusted auto‐...
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Seats and stowing Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer seats Vehicles with an EASY ADJUST luxury head restraint Vehicles with seat for chauffeur mode and long wheelbase Selects the front passenger seat Selects the front passenger seat Selects the front passenger seat Head restraint height Head restraint fore-and-aft position Head restraint fore-and-aft position...
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Seats and stowing The footrest can only be adjusted when one of Adjusting the rear seats electrically Seat backrest inclination the following conditions has been fulfilled: Combined seat cushion inclination and You can electrically adjust only the outer seats in The front passenger seat is moved fully length the rear passenger compartment.
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Seats and stowing Angle of the leg rest Fore-and-aft position of the leg rest Save the settings using the memory function page 114). → The leg rest folds down if overloaded. If this is the case, fold up the leg rest and engage Vehicles with a long wheelbase and a Chauf‐...
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Seats and stowing if available, the leg rest rises. There is an increased risk of injury in the To have a free view of the outside mir‐ To set the seat position: manually adjust head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an ror, remove the front passenger head the seat to the desired position.
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Seats and stowing Observe the following: the front passenger backrest is adjusted rearwards adjust the front passenger seat for chauffeur mode before the journey the front passenger seat is moved in the fore- and-aft direction out of the chauffeur area do not remove the front passenger seat head restraint during the journey Positioning the front passenger seat for...
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Seats and stowing Setting the chauffeur position You can use the override feature in the rear passenger compartment to disable this func‐ Press button forwards and hold it in this tion ( page 56). → position. The front passenger seat moves forward and Removing or installing the front passenger stops at the threshold of the area for chauf‐...
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Seats and stowing Removing the head restraint Release adjuster lever 3. Pull adjuster lever towards the rear. Red pin protrudes from the adjuster lever. Red pin protrudes from the adjuster lever. Press down red pin 4. Insert front passenger head restraint into the brackets.
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Seats and stowing The front passenger head restraint folds into position. The front passenger seat then moves further towards the rear passenger compartment. Briefly press button back. The front passenger seat moves automati‐ cally to the threshold of the area for chauf‐ feur mode.
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100 Seats and stowing Setting the fully reclined position of the front Leaving the reclined position steering wheel or the mirror and fasten passenger seat (chauffeur mode) Fold the front passenger seat backrest your seat belt. upright to a suitable position. Setting the reclined position Install the front passenger head restraint &...
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Seats and stowing 101 Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aft position so Adjusting the front seat luxury head To move backwards: press release knob restraints manually that the head restraint is as close as possible to and push the head restraint towards the rear. the back of your head.
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102 Seats and stowing Lowering the rear seat head restraints elec‐ If all of the rear seat head restraints are low‐ trically from the front ered and button is pressed again, the outer rear head restraints move into the last Requirements: stored position ( page 103).
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Seats and stowing 103 Extending the outer rear seat head restraints Briefly press switch 1. Adjusting the rear seat outer head restraints to the last stored position manually The head restraints lower. Briefly press switch again. Requirements: The head restraints move to the last stored The power supply is switched on.
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104 Seats and stowing Adjusting the outer luxury head restraints of Only use the supplementary cushion when the head restraint and push press studs into the rear seats mechanically vehicle is stationary. The supplementary cushion the counterpieces. is in the vehicle. To remove the supplementary cushion: release press studs and remove supple‐...
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Seats and stowing 105 Press and hold button until the head Multimedia system: Memory function restraint has extended or retracted. Save the seat adjustments with the memory function ( page 113). → Folding the center head restraint into posi‐ Select tion mechanically Adjusting the backrest side bolsters Setting automatic adjustment of the lateral...
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106 Seats and stowing Overview of massage and workout programs The following massage program can be selected: Massage program for the front seats Function Hot Relaxing Massage for back Relaxing massage program starting in the pelvic area. Warm pressure points can be felt, full back massage, stretching the pelvic area.
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Seats and stowing 107 The following Active Workout programs can be selected: Workout program Function Active Workout To stimulate the muscles in your abdomen and back: press against the pressure points in the backrest. Keep the pressure under your feet even. Continue to breathe normally; do not hold your breath. When the pressure in the seat backrest recedes, stop pressing against it and relax briefly.
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108 Seats and stowing * NOTE Damage to the seats caused by objects or documents when the seat heater is switched on When the seat heater is switched on, over‐ heating can occur due to objects or docu‐ ments placed on the seats e.g. seat cushions or child seats.
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Seats and stowing 109 To switch off/reduce the level: press but‐ Setting the panel heating repeatedly until the desired heating Multimedia system: level is set. î If all indicator lamps are off, the seat heater is switched off. When the seat heater is switched on, the armr‐ The seat heater automatically switches down ests in the vehicle and the center console can be from the three heating levels after 8, 10 and...
110 Seats and stowing To switch off/reduce the level: press but‐ Before starting the engine: adjust the repeatedly until the desired ventila‐ driver's seat, the head restraint, the tion level is set. steering wheel or the mirror and fasten If all indicator lamps are off, the seat ventila‐ your seat belt.
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Seats and stowing 111 Easy entry and exit feature Function of the easy entry and exit feature & WARNING Risk of accident when driving off while adjusting the easy exit feature ‑ If you drive off while the easy entry and exit feature is making adjustments, you could lose control of the vehicle.
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112 Seats and stowing The last drive position of the steering wheel is When leaving the vehicle, always take If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the stored in the following situations: the SmartKey with you and lock the steering wheel: vehicle.
Seats and stowing 113 The following settings can be stored for the front Using the memory function If somebody becomes trapped, immedi‐ seats: ately release the memory function posi‐ & WARNING Risk of an accident if memory tion button. Seat, backrest, head restraint position and function is used while driving The adjustment process is stopped.
114 Seats and stowing To call up: press and hold the relevant pre‐ The following settings can be stored for the rear seats: set position button 1, 2 or 3 until the front seat, the steering wheel, Head-up Display Position of the seat, backrest and head and outside mirror is in the stored position.
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Seats and stowing 115 Calling up Press button 1. Example: vehicles without reclining rear seat The rear seat is selected if the indicator lamp Briefly press memory button M and then Press button 1. in the button does not light up. press preset position button 1, 2 or 3 within The rear seat is selected if the indicator lamp Adjust the rear seat using the buttons in the...
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116 Seats and stowing Operating the front passenger seat and rear Seat heater: distribution of the heated sec‐ seats via the memory function in the rear tions of the seat cushion and seat backrest passenger compartment The following settings are also stored to a mem‐ Requirements: ory position, if the indicator lamp in the v button lights up:...
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Seats and stowing 117 Adjust the front passenger seat using the Briefly press memory button M and then buttons in the door control panel in the rear press preset position button 1, 2 or 3 within passenger compartment ( page 89). three seconds.
118 Seats and stowing Calling up Seat adjustment is interrupted as soon as you release the preset position button. The adjustment of the active multicontour seat is still carried out. You can use the rear passenger compart‐ ment child safety lock to deactivate this function ( page 56).
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Seats and stowing 119 There is a risk of injury, particularly in the Allow the vehicle parts to cool down & WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured event of sudden braking or a sudden change before you touch them. items in the vehicle in direction.
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120 Seats and stowing Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior Locking or unlocking the glove box Always stow and secure heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky Overview of the front stowage compart‐ objects in the trunk. ments Observe the notes on loading the vehicle. &...
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Seats and stowing 121 Opening the glasses compartment To fold in: fold the table panels together and * NOTE Damage to the folding tables when swing in the folding table. moving the seats back Opening the stowage compartment in the Open folding tables may be damaged when rear armrest moving the seats back.
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122 Seats and stowing To open: press release catch and swing Opening the stowage compartment in the Do not sit or support yourself on the rear-compartment center console the cover of the armrest upwards. rear armrest. Vehicles with individual rear seats Pull handle and fold the cover of the arm‐...
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Seats and stowing 123 Parcel net hooks Observe the following notes: Secure the load using the parcel net hooks. Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load. These are intended only as anti-slip pro‐ tection for light loads. Do not route tie downs across sharp edges or corners.
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124 Seats and stowing Pull bag hook down by tab 1. Objects or items of luggage could be thrown around and thereby hit vehicle occupants Observe the notes on loading the vehicle when braking or abruptly changing direc‐ page 118). →...
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Seats and stowing 125 The maximum permissible load of the EASY- Do not place any objects on or press & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped PACK trunk box is 22 lbs (10 kg). To prevent the down on the EASY-PACK trunk box when pressing the EASY-PACK trunk box box from being overloaded, the box floor lowers frame.
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126 Seats and stowing To increase the load capacity: press the Installing or removing the EASY-PACK trunk center of floor downwards to the desired position and box size. Installing To reduce the load capacity: press button To stow: press the box in completely using handle until it locks in place.
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Seats and stowing 127 Removing Pull trunk floor upwards using handle until it rests against the trunk separator. Turn rotating catches outward. Lower box and pull it out of anchorages Pull box back out of openings 3. Opening the stowage space under the trunk floor Clip hook into groove 4.
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Do not use metallic or hard objects. which have not been tested and approved by interior, you can raise the sliding sunroof. Mercedes-Benz. Fold covers carefully upwards in the Only use roof racks tested and direction of the arrow. approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Seats and stowing 129 Secure the roof rack to the anchorage points Only use the cup holder when the vehi‐ under covers 1. cle is stationary. Comply with the roof rack manufacturer's Only use the cup holder for containers installation instructions. of the right size.
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130 Seats and stowing Opening the cup holder in the rear armrest To open: press cup holder or 2. To open: press down cup holder base (vehicles with rear bench seat) the middle until it engages. Place or remove a container in cup holder or 2.
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Seats and stowing 131 Installing the insert Make sure that cup holder base is in the upper position. * NOTE Damage to the wooden trim Place the cup holder insert into the recess in the rear armrest such that button The wooden trim can be damaged by insert‐...
132 Seats and stowing Using the ashtray in the rear door Ashtray and cigarette lighter Using the ashtray in the front center console To use the ashtray, you can place it in a cup holder or hold it in your hand. To switch on: press button repeatedly until the blue (keep cool) or red (keep warm)
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Seats and stowing 133 Using the cigarette lighter in the front center console & WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from hot cigarette lighter You can burn yourself if you touch the hot heating element or the socket of the ciga‐ rette lighter.
134 Seats and stowing Lightly press cover 1. Insert the plug of the device. Press in cigarette lighter 2. If you have connected a device to the 12 V The cigarette lighter will pop out automati‐ socket, leave the cover of the stowage compart‐ cally when the heating element is red-hot.
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Seats and stowing 135 Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger & DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to incor‐ compartment rect handling of the socket You could receive an electric shock: & DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to dam‐ aged connecting cables or sockets if you reach into the socket.
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136 Seats and stowing Using the 12 V socket in the trunk USB port in the rear passenger compartment Requirements: Only connect devices up to a maximum of 180 watts (15 A). Vehicles with individual rear seats Open flap 3. Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electrically Insert the plug of the device into 115 V adjustable outer seats...
Seats and stowing 137 The refrigerator box reduces its cooling capacity Refrigerator box or switches off in the following cases: Using the refrigerator box too many electrical consumers are turned on & WARNING Risk of fire due to a covered the starter battery is not sufficiently charged vent grille on the refrigerator box If this is the case, the indicator lamps flash in...
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138 Seats and stowing Removing or installing the refrigerator box Removing Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electrically To open: pull handle and fold down the adjustable outer seats: fold down the rear cover. armrest. To switch on: press button repeatedly Pull handle and fold down cover 2.
Seats and stowing 139 Installing There is a risk of injury, particularly in the Do not place additional objects, espe‐ Swing flap to the side until it is locked in event of sudden braking or a sudden change cially those mode of metal, in the place by the magnet.
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Malfunctions during the charging process are phones at: shown in the multimedia system display. Small mobile phones may not be able to be http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect charged in every position of the mobile The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g. phone stowage compartment.
Seats and stowing 141 Installing or removing the floor mats & WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle.
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142 Seats and stowing Position pennant holder horizontally on the opening and press it in. Turn pennant holder in the opposite direction to the direction of travel until it is in a vertical position and engages in place. Removing Press cover and turn it forwards in the Install cover and turn it backwards in the...
Light and visibility 143 Light switch 4 Ã Automatic driving lights (preferred Exterior lighting light switch position) Operating the light switch Lighting systems and your responsibility 5 L Low beam/high beam The various lighting systems of the vehicle are R Switches the rear fog light on or off only aids.
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144 Light and visibility The exterior lighting (except parking and stand‐ Activating/deactivating the rear fog light Operating the light combination switch ing lamps) switches off automatically when the Requirements: driver's door is opened. The light switch is in the L or à posi‐ Observe the notes on surround lighting tion.
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Light and visibility 145 To indicate briefly: press the combination replaced by the indicator lamp for the high Activating/deactivating the hazard warning light switch briefly up to the pressure point in the beam. direction of arrow or 4. To switch off the high beam: move the The corresponding turn signal light flashes combination switch back to its starting posi‐...
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146 Light and visibility Cornering light At speeds between 25 mph (40 km/h) and On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam 45 mph (70 km/h) when the steering wheel Assist may fail to recognize other road users Cornering light function is turned. with their own lighting, or may recognize them too late.
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Light and visibility 147 High beam switches off automatically: Switching the daytime running lamps on/off At speeds below 16 mph (25 km/h). Multimedia system: If other road users are detected. ÷ If street lighting is sufficient. Activate O or deactivate ª the function. At speeds above approx.
148 Light and visibility switched off and automatic driving lights are u Switches the rear interior lighting Press button repeatedly until the reading activated. on/off lamp and the make-up lamp switch on or off on both sides of the vehicle. p Switches the front right-hand read‐...
Light and visibility 149 Setting brightness zones is not available for Activate O or deactivate ª the function. Windshield wiper and windshield washer the Rear Seat Entertainment System. When the vehicle is unlocked, a special inte‐ system rior lighting sequence runs. Activating multi-color lighting Switching the windshield wipers on/off Select...
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150 Light and visibility Activating the service position Deactivating the service position 3 Å Intermittent wiping, frequent Switch the power supply on and off again 4 ° Continuous wiping, slow page 165). → 5 ¯ Continuous wiping, fast Press button 1. The wiper arms return to their normal posi‐...
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Light and visibility 151 Changing the windshield wiper blades Installing the wiper blades Replacing the windshield wiper blades (MAGIC VISION CONTROL) Removing the wiper blades Removing the wiper blades Place recess of the new wiper blade on locking clip 5. Press both retaining clips 1.
152 Light and visibility wiper blade in the direction of arrow Push the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi‐ beyond the point of resistance. in the direction of arrow until release cle is in motion The wiper blade engages in the removal posi‐...
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Light and visibility 153 Folding the outside mirrors in/out Adjusting the outside mirrors If you come into contact with electro‐ Select the required mirror using button lyte, observe the following: Rinse the electrolyte from your skin and seek medical attention immedi‐ Use button to set the position of the mir‐...
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154 Light and visibility System limitations if you press the button for the outside mirror Select the passenger outside mirror using The system does not go into anti-glare mode in on the driver's side button 2. the following situations: Engage reverse gear. the engine is switched off Storing the parking position of the Move the passenger outside mirror into the...
Light and visibility 155 Vehicles with an additional sun visor: fold Operating the sun visors additional sun visor down. Using the single sun visor Function of the infrared reflective wind‐ shield Vehicles with an extendable sun visor: slide sun visor horizontally as required.
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156 Light and visibility Areas permeable to radio waves are best visi‐ ble from outside the vehicle when the windshield is illuminated using an external light source.
Climate control 157 Overview of the rear operating unit g To switch air-recirculation mode on/off Overview of climate control systems page 160) → Overview of the control panel for automatic ¬ To defrost the windshield climate control t To call up the air conditioning menu Plug-in hybrid: observe the notes in the Supple‐...
158 Climate control Deactivate the A/C function only briefly other‐ Setting climate control in the rear to auto‐ Operating the climate control system matic mode wise the windows can fog up more quickly. Switching front climate control on/off Condensation may drip from the underside of In automatic mode, the set temperature is regu‐...
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Climate control 159 In order to feel the effect of the climate Setting the air distribution Setting the rear climate control using the multimedia system style, the à function must be active Multimedia system: page 158). → Multimedia system: Air distribution settings Select and/or The symbols in the display indicate which vents...
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160 Climate control Select and/or Defrosting the windows Switching the front residual heat on/off Set the temperature. Windows fogged up on the inside Requirements: The vehicle is parked. Setting the air distribution Press the à button. Select It is possible to make use of the residual heat If the windows continue to fog up: press the from the engine to continue heating or ventilat‐...
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Climate control 161 Activating and deactivating ionization To set the intensity: select ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to improper disposal of full Multimedia system: flacons Inserting or removing the flacon of the fra‐ grance system Ionization cleans and refreshes the interior air of &...
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To insert: slide the flacon into the holder as is switched on automatically as needed. far as it will go. To remove: pull out the flacon. If you do not use genuine Mercedes-Benz interior perfumes, observe the manufacturers' safety notices on the perfume packaging.
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Climate control 163 Adjusting the rear air vents Adjusting the rear side air vents Adjusting the rear center air vent To open or close: turn controller to the left or right as far as it will go. To adjust the air direction: hold air vent To open or close: turn controller to the in the center and move it up or down or to...
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164 Climate control Opening/closing the air vent in the glove box * NOTE Damage to temperature-sensitive objects in the glove box Temperature-sensitive objects stored in the glove box may be damaged by the air vent located inside it. Close the air vent when you heat the vehicle.
Driving and parking 165 Driving Get out of the vehicle and be hit by Never leave the engine running in an oncoming traffic enclosed space without sufficient venti‐ Notes on Mercedes-AMG vehicles lation. Operate vehicle equipment Observe the notes on the following topics in the Supplement.
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166 Driving and parking You press button (USA) or (Canada) Depress the brake pedal and push button twice. (USA) or (Canada) once. If the vehicle does not start: switch off non- To switch on the ignition: press button essential consumers and press button (USA) or (Canada) twice.
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Driving and parking 167 Before starting, make sure: The panic alarm is not armed. Starting the vehicle in emergency operation mode The legal stipulations in the area where your The hazard warning lights are switched off. If the vehicle does not start and the vehicle is parked permit engine starting via The engine hood is closed.
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168 Driving and parking must be located in marked space during Change gear before the tachometer needle is Brake linings, brake discs and tires that are the entire journey. Ô of the way to the red area of the tachome‐ either new or have been replaced only ach‐...
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Driving and parking 169 Do not switch off the ignition whilst the & WARNING Risk of accident due to & DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poi‐ vehicle is in motion. unsuitable footwear sonous exhaust gases Operation of the pedals may be restricted If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventila‐...
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170 Driving and parking The probability of a serious or even fatal acci‐ Non-combusted fuel may get into the cata‐ * NOTE Wearing out the brake linings by dent greatly increases if you drive when lytic converter. continuously depressing the brake pedal under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Driving and parking 171 Plug-in hybrid: observe the notes in the Supple‐ You engage transmission position h or k. Deactivating or activating the ECO start/ stop function ment. Otherwise, you may not recognize dan‐ You depress the accelerator pedal. gers. You change the vehicle level.
172 Driving and parking Function of the ECO display Gentle deceleration and rolling DYNAMIC SELECT switch Consistent speed The ECO display summarizes the driving style Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch from the start of the journey to its completion The inner segment is gray and the outer seg‐...
Driving and parking 173 Engine and transmission management Press DYNAMIC SELECT switch forwards The values for engine output and engine tor‐ or backwards. que may deviate from the nominal values. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC The drive program selected appears in the Items that can influence this are, for exam‐...
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174 Driving and parking Get out of the vehicle and be hit by tion h or k, the vehicle may accelerate oncoming traffic sharply. Operate vehicle equipment If you engage the transmission position h or k always depress the brake In addition, the children could also set the pedal firmly and do not accelerate at vehicle in motion, for example, by:...
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Driving and parking 175 Engaging reverse gear R If you then exit the vehicle leaving the Park position j is engaged automatically if one Depress the brake pedal and push the SmartKey in the vehicle, the automatic trans‐ of the following conditions is met: DIRECT SELECT lever up past the first point mission remains in neutral i If you switch the engine off with the trans‐...
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176 Driving and parking Manual gear shifting To activate: pull steering wheel paddle Gearshift recommendation shifter or 2. Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in & WARNING Risk of skidding and of an Manual gearshifting is activated for a short the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recog‐ time.
Driving and parking 177 Using kickdown With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the helps you to reduce fuel consumption. conditions is no longer met. Mercedes-AMG vehicles: be sure to observe Glide mode is characterized by the following: Vehicles with Active Distance Assistant the notes in the Supplement.
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178 Driving and parking Do not swallow fuel or let it come into Always touch the metal vehicle body Gasoline with additives containing metal contact with skin, eyes or clothing. before opening the fuel filler cap or If you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel: touching the pump nozzle.
Driving and parking 179 Refueling Turn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise and * NOTE Damage to the fuel system caused remove it. by overfilled fuel tanks. Insert the fuel filler cap into bracket 2. Only fill the fuel tank until the pump Completely insert the fuel pump nozzle into nozzle switches off.
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180 Driving and parking Apply the electric parking brake. & WARNING Risk of accident and injury * NOTE Damage to the vehicle or the driv‐ Press button (USA) or (Canada) once. due to children left unattended in the etrain caused by the vehicle rolling away vehicle When you switch off the vehicle, you can still Always properly secure the vehicle...
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Driving and parking 181 Press and hold button 1, that you & WARNING Risk of injury and entrapment wish to program. when opening the garage door using the Indicator lamp flashes yellow. garage door opener It can take up to 20 seconds before the indi‐ When you operate or program the garage cator lamp flashes yellow.
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182 Driving and parking The remote control for the garage door drive Please also read the operating instructions is not included in the scope of delivery of the for the garage door drive. garage door opener. Troubleshooting when programming the Synchronizing the rolling code remote control Requirements:...
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Driving and parking 183 Hold remote control at the same angles Clearing the garage door opener memory at various distances in front of the inside rear view mirror. You should test every position for at least 25 seconds before trying another position.
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184 Driving and parking Radio equipment approval numbers for the Country Radio type approval number Country Radio type approval number garage door opener Liechten‐ South Radio equipment approval numbers stein Africa Country Radio type approval number Mexico RCPGEMU15-0448 Egypt TAC.2511151293.WIR TA-2015/1386 Monaco Andorra...
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Driving and parking 185 Brazil Electric parking brake The electric parking brake is applied if the trans‐ mission is in position j and one of the follow‐ Function of the electric parking brake (apply‐ ing conditions is fulfilled: ing automatically) The engine is switched off.
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186 Driving and parking The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the shift from transmission position j to h or Applying or releasing the electric parking brake manually seat belt buckle of the driver's seat and the driver's door is opened. If the transmission is in position k, the Applying There is a system malfunction.
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Driving and parking 187 Releasing Plug-in hybrid: observe the notes in the Supple‐ The ignition is switched on. ment. Otherwise, you may not recognize dan‐ Switch on the ignition. Exceeding the vehicle's displayed period out of gers. Pull handle 1. use may cause inconvenience, i.e.
188 Driving and parking Select The sensors must not be covered, for example ATTENTION ASSIST ( page 232) → Standby mode is activated. by bicycle racks, overhanging loads or radar- BAS (Brake Assist System) ( page 189) → reflecting stickers. Following an impact and in EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) the event of associated damage, which may not page 192)
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Driving and parking 189 Functions of ABS (anti-lock braking system) Function of BAS (Brake Assist System) Functions of ESP ® (Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram) ABS regulates the brake pressure in critical driv‐ & WARNING Risk of an accident caused by ing situations: a malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist Sys‐...
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190 Driving and parking ETS/4ETS traction control is still active. Observe the following information: ® can monitor and improve driving stability and traction in the following situations, within Warning and indicator lamps ( page 501) → ® When ESP is deactivated, you are still assis‐ physical limits: Display messages ( page 457)
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Driving and parking 191 ® characteristics per drive program Drive program Characteristics ® mode S (Sport) ® This drive program continues to offer stability Sport but with a sporty setup which allows the enthu‐ siastic driver a more active driving style. Only select drive program S in good road condi‐...
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192 Driving and parking 125 mph (200 km/h) when driving straight The vehicle starts to skid. If Active Brake Assist has detected a risk of colli‐ ahead or cornering slightly. sion, you will be warned visually and acousti‐ System limitations cally.
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Driving and parking 193 The distance warning function issues a warning Assist alone. Active Brake Assist is only & WARNING Risk of an accident caused by at speeds: an aid. The driver is responsible for limited detection performance of Active maintaining a suitable distance to the From approximately 4 mph (7 km/h), if your Brake Assist...
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194 Driving and parking Autonomous braking function The autonomous braking function may intervene at speeds starting from approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) in the following situations: Vehicles traveling in Stationary vehicles Crossing vehicles Crossing pedestrians Stationary pedes‐ front trians Vehicles without Driv‐ up to approx.
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Driving and parking 195 Canceling a brake application of Active Brake Can be activated by an abrupt steering move‐ Always pay careful attention to the traf‐ Assist ment during a swerving maneuver. fic situation; do not rely on Evasive You can cancel a brake application of Active Can assist during swerving and straightening Steering Assist alone.
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196 Driving and parking If the sensors malfunction due to other radar Setting Active Brake Assist autonomous braking function are deactiva‐ source interference, for example strong radar ted. When the vehicle is next started, the Multimedia system: reflections in parking garages. middle setting is automatically selected.
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Driving and parking 197 Cruise control is operated using the correspond‐ doing so, you will make use of the braking effect ing steering wheel buttons. You can store any of the engine. This relieves the load on the brake road speed above 15 mph (20 km/h). system and prevents the brakes from overheat‐...
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198 Driving and parking Requirements: To deactivate cruise control: Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The current speed is stored and maintained push rocker switch (CNCL) down. ® must be activated, but not intervening. by the vehicle. The driving speed is at least 15 mph When cruise control is deactivated: To increase/reduce speed: press rocker (20 km/h).
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Driving and parking 199 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Other features of Active Distance Assist Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is only an aid. DISTRONIC: The driver is responsible for the distance to the Function of Active Distance Assist vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for braking Adjusts the driving style depending on the DISTRONIC in good time.
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200 Driving and parking To pedestrians, animals, bicycles or & WARNING Risk of accident from acceler‐ & WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐ motor bikes, stationary vehicles or unex‐ ation or braking by Active Distance ficient deceleration by Active Distance pected obstacles.
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Driving and parking 201 To activate Active Distance Assist & WARNING Risk of accident due to Active DISTRONIC with a stored speed: press Distance Assist DISTRONIC still being rocker switch up. Remove your foot from activated when you leave the driver's the accelerator pedal.
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202 Driving and parking To increase or reduce the specified dis‐ If a change in the speed limit is detected and Active Speed Limit Assist can be configured in tance from the vehicle in front: press Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activated, page 235).
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Driving and parking 203 Route events ahead are: turn signal indicator is switched on, the selected When towing a trailer route is confirmed and further speed adjustment Bends Ensure that the driven speed complies is activated. T-intersections, traffic circles and toll sta‐ with traffic regulations.
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204 Driving and parking Multimedia system: Assist uses the vehicles ahead as a reference. If & WARNING Risk of accident in spite of the detection of lane markings and vehicles route-based speed adjustment ahead is impaired, Active Steering Assist Route-based speed adjustment might mal‐ switches to passive mode.
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Driving and parking 205 The driver presses a steering wheel button or The windshield in the area of the camera is operates Touch Control. dirty, fogged up, damaged or covered. Absence of lane markings, or several unclear Active Steering Assist is only an aid. The driver is lane markings, or if the markings change rap‐...
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206 Driving and parking Activating Active Steering Assist Function of Active Lane Change Assist & WARNING Risk of accident if Active The availability of the following function is Steering Assist unexpectedly stops func‐ Requirements: country-dependent. tioning ® must be activated, but not intervening. Active Lane Change Assist supports the driver If the system limitations of Active Steering Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐...
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Driving and parking 207 If the system is impaired, Active Lane Change Lane Change Assist cannot then assist you Assist may be canceled. If it is canceled the by applying steering torques. message appears in the Always monitor the lane change and multifunction display and a warning tone sounds.
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The vehicle is unlocked. Active Steering Assist If possible, an emergency call is placed to Assistance graphic the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center. The driver can cancel the deceleration at any time by performing one of the following actions: Steering Depressing the brake or accelerator pedal Pressing a steering wheel button or operat‐...
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Driving and parking 209 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC status dis‐ Active Steering Assist status display Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active, play and route-based speed adjustment speed stored, no vehicle detected (gray vehi‐ cle symbol) Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active, speed stored, vehicle detected (green vehi‐ cle symbol) Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and route- based speed adjustment active, speed...
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210 Driving and parking Information on Hill Start Assist HOLD function If the electrics in the engine compart‐ ment, the battery or the fuses are tam‐ HOLD function Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short pered with or if the battery is disconnec‐ time when pulling away on a hill under the fol‐...
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Driving and parking 211 The engine is running or has been automati‐ The HOLD function is deactivated in the follow‐ fort. The all-round level control system ensures cally switched off by the ECO start/stop ing situations: the best possible suspension and constant function.
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212 Driving and parking Available suspension settings Drive program Characteristics The suspension tuning is firmer. (Sport) The vehicle is lowered by 0.4 in (10 mm) compared to the normal level. When driving at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h), the vehicle is lowered by a further 0.4 in (10 mm). The vehicle is not lowered any further if you are traveling at higher speeds.
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Driving and parking 213 Setting the vehicle level Raising the vehicle & WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi‐ cle lowering & WARNING Risk of accident because Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL or vehicle level is too high level control system: When you unload lug‐ If you drive at a higher vehicle level, the driv‐...
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214 Driving and parking The vehicle is lowered again in the following sit‐ MAGIC BODY CONTROL The road surface condition, e.g. bumps uations: The individual selection of "Sport", "Com‐ MAGIC BODY CONTROL function When driving faster than 75 mph fort", "CURVE" or "Economy" MAGIC BODY CONTROL is an electrohydraulic (120 km/h).
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Driving and parking 215 Available suspension settings Drive program Characteristics The suspension tuning is firmer. (Sport) When driving at speeds between 40 mph (65 km/h) and 87 mph (140 km/h), the vehicle is lowered steadily by a further 0.6 in (15 mm) and remains at this level up to the maximum vehicle speed. When returning to speeds between 87 mph (140 km/h) and 40 mph (65 km/h), the vehicle is raised again by 0.6 in (15 mm).
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216 Driving and parking Crosswind Assist System limitations The crosswind stabilization: ROAD SURFACE SCAN can be impaired in the following situations or can stop functioning: Operates by changing wheel loads through adjusting the ABC spring struts. If the road is insufficiently lit, e.g. at night. Reduces disruptions when driving straight In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is ahead.
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Driving and parking 217 Observe the notes on cleaning the multifunction Raising the vehicle You or anyone else in the vicinity of the camera ( page 389). → wheel arches or the underbody could thus become trapped. Setting the vehicle level The vehicle can also be lowered after being &...
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218 Driving and parking The vehicle is lowered again in the following sit‐ Parking Assist PARKTRONIC the maneuvering area while maneuvering and uations: parking in/exiting parking spaces. Function of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC When driving faster than 75 mph In the standard setting, an intermittent warning (120 km/h).
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Driving and parking 219 System limitations During the parking procedure or maneuvering, objects are detected as the vehicle drives past. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessa‐ If you steer in the direction of a detected obsta‐ rily take into account the following obstacles: cle and there is a risk of a lateral collision, a Obstacles below the detection range, e.g.
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220 Driving and parking After the engine is restarted, obstacles must be detected again, before a new warning can be issued. System limitations The system limitations for Parking Assist PARKTRONIC apply for passive side impact pro‐ tection. The following objects are not detected, for exam‐ ple: Pedestrians who approach the vehicle from Vehicles without 360°...
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Driving and parking 221 Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automatically Activating/deactivating audio fadeout The vehicle or other objects could oth‐ activated when the vehicle is started. You can specify whether the volume of a media erwise be damaged. source in the multimedia system is to be Adjusting the warning tones of Parking reduced when Parking Assist PARKTRONIC gives If indicator lamp...
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222 Driving and parking Reversing camera Camera views in the multimedia system yourself and to avoid obstacles when backing Function of the rear view camera The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings. You are always responsible for safe maneuvering and parking.
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Driving and parking 223 System limitations Red warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are very close The rear view camera will not function or will (approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) or less) only partially function in the following situations: Yellow warning display of Parking Assist The trunk lid is open.
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224 Driving and parking Have the display repaired or replaced if, for Front camera Top view example, pixel errors considerably restrict its Two side cameras in the outside mirrors use. Views of the 360° Camera Observe the notes on cleaning the rear view You can select from different views: camera ( page 389).
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Driving and parking 225 When Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is operational Guide lines The guide lines in the multimedia system dis‐ and no object is detected, the segments of the play show the distances to your vehicle. The warning display are shown in gray. distances only apply to road level.
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226 Driving and parking The side mirrors are folded in. See the notes on cleaning the 360° Camera Press the ò button on the touchpad or page 389). controller. → If the trunk lid or tailgate is open. The main functions are displayed. There is heavy rain, snow or fog.
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Driving and parking 227 The ë symbol appears in the multifunction You engage transmission position j. Vehicles with automatic transmis‐ display. The arrows show on which side of the sion: The vehicle may not stop in front of ® intervenes. road free parking spaces are located.
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228 Driving and parking Active Parking Assist may also display parking Parking with Active Parking Assist Vehicle path shown on the multimedia spaces that are not suitable for parking, e.g.: system display may differ from the actual vehicle path. Parking spaces where parking is prohibited. Parking spaces on unsuitable surfaces.
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Driving and parking 229 display message appears. Further maneuvering Please note that you are responsible for the vehi‐ & WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi‐ may still be necessary. cle and surroundings during the entire parking cle swinging out while parking or pulling procedure.
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230 Driving and parking & WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi‐ cle swinging out while parking or pulling out of a parking space While parking or exiting a parking space, the vehicle swings out and can drive onto areas of the oncoming lane.
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Driving and parking 231 symbol appears on the camera image of the mul‐ You are always responsible for safe maneuver‐ Function of Cross Traffic Alert timedia system. ing, parking and exiting a parking space. Make Also read the instructions on Blind Spot sure that no persons, animals or objects etc.
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232 Driving and parking Deactivating/activating maneuvering assis‐ Sensitive: higher system sensitivity. The You can have the following status information for tance driver is warned earlier and the attention ATTENTION ASSIST displayed in the assistance Multimedia system: level detected by ATTENTION ASSIST is adap‐ menu of the on-board computer: ted accordingly.
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Driving and parking 233 System limitations If you unfasten your seat belt and open the Traffic Sign Assist ATTENTION ASSIST is active in the 37 mph driver's door (e.g. change drivers or take a Function of Traffic Sign Assist (60 km/h) to 124 mph (200 km/h) speed range. break).
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234 Driving and parking Warning when the maximum permissible Display in the Instrument Display When a village or city boundary is passed speed is exceeded which is stored in the digital map. The system can warn you if you unintentionally exceed the maximum permissible speed.
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Driving and parking 235 If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, Select Night View Assist direct sunlight or reflections. Activate O or deactivate ª the function. Function of Night View Assist There is dirt on the windshield in the vicinity The speed limits detected by Traffic Sign of the multifunction camera or the camera is Assist are automatically adopted by Active...
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236 Driving and parking camera helps detect pedestrians and ani‐ The infrared camera in the radiator grill is mals. damaged, dirty, fogged up or covered. On bends, on hilltops or in dips. As infrared light is not visible to the human eye, Night View Assist can remain activated At high ambient temperatures.
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Driving and parking 237 The light switch is in the à or L posi‐ View image continues to be displayed until Display in the assistance graphic tion. you switch it off by pressing button 1. Reverse gear has not been engaged. Switching automatic activation on/off Requirements: Pedestrian detection is active (...
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238 Driving and parking played bright 2, the conditions for the Spotlight Multimedia system: turn signal indicator remains on, all other detec‐ function are also fulfilled. ted vehicles are indicated only by the flashing of ÷ the red warning lamp. System limitations If you overtake a vehicle quickly, no warning is The spotlight function does not flash at animals.
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Driving and parking 239 System limitations The course-correcting brake application is availa‐ Vehicles approaching and overtaking you ble in the speed range between approximately The detection capability of Blind Spot Assist can at a very different speed. 20 mph (30 km/h) and 125 mph (200 km/h). be restricted in the following situations: As a result, Active Blind Spot Assist may nei‐...
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240 Driving and parking If a course-correcting brake application occurs, A loss of tire pressure or a defective tire is Active Lane Keeping Assist the red warning lamp flashes in the outside mir‐ detected. Function of Active Lane Keeping Assist ror and a warning tone sounds.
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Driving and parking 241 You are warned by vibration pulses in the steer‐ react to the warning, a lane-correcting brake System limitations ing wheel in the following circumstances: application can bring the vehicle back into the No lane-correcting brake application occurs in original lane.
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242 Driving and parking There is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, the you are driving has been detected, no lane-cor‐ The brake application can be interrupted at sun or reflections. recting brake application occurs. any time if you steer slightly in the opposite There is dirt on the windshield in the vicinity direction.
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Driving and parking 243 In both the standard and adaptive settings, no warning vibration occurs in the following situa‐ tions: You have switched on the turn signal indica‐ tor. A driving safety system intervenes, such as ® ABS, BAS or ESP In the adaptive setting, there will also be no warning vibration in the following situations: The vehicle is accelerated or braked consid‐...
244 Instrument Display and on-board computer Instrument display Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Instrument Display overview page 199) → & WARNING Risk of accident due to an Vehicles with Traffic Sign Assist: detected instrument display malfunction instructions and traffic signs appear in the speedometer ( page 233).
Instrument Display and on-board computer 245 ò Main menu button (multimedia system) Overview of the buttons on the steering & WARNING Danger of burns when open‐ wheel Touch Control, right (multimedia system) ing the hood % Back button, right (multimedia system) If you open the hood when the engine has overheated or during a fire in the engine compartment, you could come into contact...
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246 Instrument Display and on-board computer You must observe the legal requirements for the The following menus are available: To call up the menu bar: press left back country in which you are currently driving when button repeatedly or press and hold once. operating the on-board computer.
Instrument Display and on-board computer 247 é Parking Assist PARKTRONIC deactivated Overview of displays in the multifunction Adjusting the instrument lighting display ¯ Cruise control ( page 196) → ç Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC page 199) → a Active Steering Assist ( page 204) →...
248 Instrument Display and on-board computer Calling up the Assistance graphic display Menus and submenus On-board computer: Functions in the Service menu of the on- board computer On-board computer: When you have set the style to you can view the assistance graphic menu contents in the left-hand portion of the To select the function: swipe upwards or instrument display.
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Instrument Display and on-board computer 249 Gray radar waves next to vehicle: Blind Spot play shows a vehicle being refueled instead Assist activated of the range. Green radar waves next to vehicle: Blind Spot ECO display ( page 172) → Assist active Trip computer Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC displays...
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250 Instrument Display and on-board computer Resetting values in the Trip menu of the on- Calling up navigation instructions in the on- board computer board computer On-board computer: On-board computer: The spelling may differ in the main menu dis‐ played. Therefore, observe the menu over‐ view for the Instrument Display page 245).
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Instrument Display and on-board computer 251 : the road is unknown, e.g. Selecting radio stations using the on-board To select a radio station: swipe upwards or computer newly built roads. downwards on the left-hand side of Touch Control. : no route could be calculated to On-board computer: the selected destination.
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252 Instrument Display and on-board computer Playing back media using the on-board com‐ Changing the media source traffic situation. This could also cause you to puter Press the left-hand side of Touch Control. lose control of the vehicle. On-board computer: To select a media source: swipe upwards Only operate this equipment when the or downwards on the left-hand side of Touch...
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Instrument Display and on-board computer 253 If there are multiple telephone numbers Press the left-hand side of Touch Control. saved to an entry: swipe upwards or down‐ The call may be accepted/rejected using the wards on the left-hand side of Touch Control 6 or ~ buttons on the steering wheel.
254 Instrument Display and on-board computer Setting the design The Head-up Display projects information from System limitations the navigation system, the driver assistance sys‐ The visibility is influenced by the following condi‐ On-board computer tem and some warning messages above the tions: cockpit into the driver's field of vision.
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Instrument Display and on-board computer 255 Switching the Head-up Display on/off Press button 1.
256 Voice Control System Operating safety Operation This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Multifunction steering wheel operation over‐ & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ Only operate this equipment when the vehi‐ view mation systems and communications cle is stationary.
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Voice Control System 257 Operable functions Press the rocker switch up: 6 makes/ accepts a call You can use the Voice Control System to operate Press the rocker switch down: ~ rejects/ the following equipment regardless of the fea‐ ends a call (ends Voice Control System) tures: Telephone Conducting a dialog...
258 Voice Control System Application-specific voice commands are Entering numbers Continued dialog: say the voice com‐ only available for the active application. mand during a voice dialog. The numbers allowed are A specific system: say the voice commands Telephone numbers can be entered as single for the desired system, e.g.
To switch to text messages To switch to radio mode To switch to media mode To switch to USB To switch to memory card To start a Mercedes-Benz online application. The application must be called up by touch once prior to use.
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260 Voice Control System Voice command Function To switch to Mercedes-Benz Apps To switch to Internet mode To switch to vehicle settings To switch to system settings Navigation voice commands Using navigation voice commands, you can enter POIs or conventional addresses as well as directly change important navigation settings.
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Voice Control System 261 Voice command Function Destination entry for a POI, e.g. the POI Brandenburg Gate. A search is also performed in the navi‐ gation database and on the Internet. Conducts a POI search on the Internet only Destination entry to a contact in the address book Enters a country/city/district/street/intersection/house number/ZIP code Searches for nearby restaurants, parking spaces, rest areas with toilets and gas stations Selects a destination from the list of last entered destinations...
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262 Voice Control System Voice command Function Switches route guidance to another route Starts route guidance after entering a valid destination Cancels route guidance Switches the route guidance voice output on/off Switches the traffic map on/off Switches the POI symbols display on the map on/off Telephone voice commands You can use the telephone voice commands to make phone calls or search through the address...
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Voice Control System 263 Voice command Function Makes a phone call. All address book names are available. Searches for and displays a contact. All address book names are available. Displays the last call Selects the last phone number dialed Radio voice commands Radio voice commands can also be used when the radio application is running in the back‐...
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264 Voice Control System Voice command Function To listen to the names of all receivable stations To switch the traffic information service on/off To switch the current station information on/off Media player voice commands Media player voice commands can also be used when the media player is running in the back‐...
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Voice Control System 265 Voice command Function The names of all available tracks, albums, artists, composers, genres or playlists are accepted dur‐ ing the search. The names of all available tracks, albums, artists, composers, genres or playlists are accepted dur‐ ing the search.
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266 Voice Control System Voice command Function Available albums, artists, composers, genres, tracks or playlists are searched for. To select the next track To select the previous track To switch the random track list on/off Message voice commands Text messages can be created, edited and lis‐ tened to using the message voice commands.
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Voice Control System 267 Voice command Function To create a message. All address book names are available. To reply to a message To forward a message Vehicle voice commands You can use the vehicle voice commands to directly call up the corresponding menus for the vehicle settings.
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268 Voice Control System Voice command Function To display climate control settings To switch on the automatic climate control settings on the driver's side To display light settings To display massage settings To switch on the massage function for the driver's seat To switch off the massage function for the driver's seat To display the outside temperature To display engine data...
Multimedia system 269 If you are wearing polarized sunglasses, it Control knob Overview and operation may be difficult to read the media display. Adjusts volume and switches the sound Overview of the multimedia system on/off Touchpad Central control elements overview Controller Notes on the media display * NOTE Scratching of the display...
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270 Multimedia system Touch Control Operating the controller To open a list: press Touch Control 2. To close a list: press button 3. Operating Touch Control Swipe right on Touch Control 2. To select a menu item: swipe up, down, left or right on Touch Control 2.
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Multimedia system 271 Calling up the main functions Button D To call up favorites: when the main functions Calls up the control menu of the last active are displayed, slide controller down. audio source Controller operating options: You can navigate in menus and lists via the touch-sensitive surface of touchpad by using Turn 3 left or right.
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272 Multimedia system Setting the sensitivity for the touchpad Swipe upwards using two fingers on the Main functions Multimedia system: touchpad. Calling up the main functions The control menu appears for the audio source that was last selected. Select Use one finger to swipe up or down. Select Radio: the previous or the next station is set.
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Multimedia system 273 Alternatively: press the ò button on the move a favorite ( page 274). Select a category. → controller, the touchpad or Touch Control. The favorites are displayed. delete a favorite ( page 274). → The main functions are displayed. Select a favorite.
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Multimedia system 275 To switch on: change the media source or The volume of the navigation announce‐ turn volume control 1. ment changes in accordance with the vol‐ ume of the current media source. during a telephone call Adjusting the volume when entering or exiting a parking space while using Active Parking Assist Select...
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276 Multimedia system On Touch Control and controller: select a Character input using the controller Ä To switch to special characters and sym‐ character in the character bar. bols. Example: renaming a favorite X To switch to upper-case or lower-case let‐ Depending on the destination entered, the ters.
Multimedia system 277 Example: renaming a favorite To delete a character: swipe left when the Select cursor is located in the input line. Activate O or deactivate ª the function. To confirm the entry: press the touchpad. This function adjusts the ambient lighting for To finish character entry: swipe upwards.
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278 Multimedia system On: press a button, %, for example. Setting the time zone Manually Multimedia system: Deactivate ª Display design & Select Select Select The list of countries is displayed. Select Select a country #. Setting the time and date format Depending on the country, time zones are Multimedia system: Time and date...
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Multimedia system 279 Confirm changes when exiting the menu. picked up by the microphone are amplified and nect your mobile phone to the multimedia sys‐ played back over the speakers in the rear tem and use the following functions, for exam‐ The date is set automatically via GPS.
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280 Multimedia system Multimedia system: Using this function, a tablet PC or notebook Multimedia system: can be connected, for example. ö ö To establish a connection, you can use the fol‐ ® Activate O or deactivate ª Bluetooth Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi lowing methods: Activate O or deactivate ª...
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Multimedia system 281 Select Using a security key: Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot Multimedia system: Select Highlight a Wi-Fi network in the list. ö Select ¥ Using a WPS PIN: Configuring the multimedia system as a Wi- Have the security key displayed on the device Highlight a Wi-Fi network in the list.
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282 Multimedia system Select Confirm the entry. Managing COMAND Touch devices Enter the PIN that is shown on the external Connecting using NFC Requirements: device's display on the multimedia system. The COMAND Touch App is installed on the Select Select external device (e.g.
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Multimedia system 283 Select Activating/deactivating parental control System language Multimedia system: Notes on the system language message This function allows you to determine the lan‐ appears. guage for the menu displays and the navigation Select Locking the Rear Seat Entertainment System announcements.
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Do not remove the data storage display on O. data has been imported. medium when data is being exported. Current vehicle settings can be edited after Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of Data import and export the import. data. Data import/export function Exporting If PIN protection is activated, your PIN is reques‐...
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PIN protection is reset, and you can set a Multimedia system: new PIN. Activating PIN protection for offline mode Alternatively, you can have PIN protection Select reset at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ Setting the PIN Confirm with the PIN. ter. Select Select Enter a four-digit PIN.
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286 Multimedia system Automatic synchronization The settings differ depending on the vehicle Select Each time the ignition is switched off or on, the equipment. User profiles are imported. individual user profiles are synchronized on the Export: select Importing/exporting user profiles multimedia system and on the server.
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In order to constantly improve the quality of our nication module. services you will receive future updates for your An Internet-enabled mobile phone is connec‐ ® multimedia system, the Mercedes-Benz mbrace ted to the multimedia system ( page 316). → services and your vehicle's communication mod‐...
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288 Multimedia system Select appears on the center console display. Please The list of available updates is refreshed. consult a qualified specialist workshop to Information about the pending system resolve the problem. update is displayed. Select an update and start the update. The selected update is downloaded via the connected mobile phone.
Multimedia system 289 If you have forgotten your PIN, an authorized A prompt appears again asking whether you Select Mercedes-Benz Center can deactivate your really wish to reset. The multimedia system is reset to the factory PIN protection for you.
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290 Multimedia system Programs Function Well being Can aid the physical and mental relaxation of occupants. A back massage combined with local warmth pro‐ vide relaxation. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance is released. The music player plays selections of calming music and the vehicle interior is illuminated with pleasant lighting.
Multimedia system 291 If a climate control setting is changed, a cli‐ Navigation mate bar appears briefly. Switching navigation on Multimedia system: Showing/hiding the navigation menu Requirements: The map shows the vehicle's current posi‐ tion. To show: swipe left on the touchpad or Touch Control.
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292 Multimedia system Slide the controller to the right. There are two available methods of destina‐ To switch to character selection: press the tion entry: % button. To show or hide lower menu levels, swipe or slide to the left or right as many times as free search necessary.
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Online search is not available in all coun‐ , are available. able) tries. Select calling up a list Requirement (USA): Mercedes-Benz The character bar appears. ® The functions are described in the free mbrace is activated. Enter the city or the ZIP code.
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294 Multimedia system Select the destination. Route guidance is active: select the search Example: setting the search position for the parking category during active route guid‐ The destination address is shown. position prior to choosing a POI. ance If intermediate destinations are set, these Selecting a POI Select can also be selected as the search position...
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Multimedia system 295 Alternatively: if a favorite has been saved Entering geo-coordinates Select "Move map" in map menu Multimedia system: page 309). page 305), select → → Select the favorite. Swipe in any direction on Touch Control or touchpad. The destination address is shown. Enter geo-coordinates as latitude and longi‐...
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296 Multimedia system Press Touch Control, the touchpad or the Alternatively, to filter the display by POI Select an intermediate destination using controller. category: swipe down on Touch Control or ª during route guid‐ The map will be displayed in the selected the touchpad.
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Multimedia system 297 Multimedia system: Starting an automatic gas station search Method 2: if route guidance is activated, select Requirements: The automatic gas station search is activated : the selected gas page 300). To change the order of destinations: high‐ →...
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298 Multimedia system Method 1: if route guidance is not activated, To display on the map: select ¥ select A route with a quick journey time is cal‐ To call a telephone number: select ¥ The route to the destination is calculated. culated.
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Multimedia system 299 A prompt appears when a new route is The selected route options cannot always be This function is not available in all coun‐ detected with a shorter journey time implemented. Therefore, a route may include a tries. based on traffic reports.
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300 Multimedia system Selecting an alternative route Driving situation : the Multimedia system: selected service station is set as the next message is shown. destination. Route guidance begins. À Select Select The service station search starts. The availa‐ Route guidance The routes are displayed in accordance with ble service stations along the route or in the the setting made in the route settings.
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Multimedia system 301 The road and traffic rules and regulations always incomplete digital map data navigation announcement, e.g. "Prepare to have priority over multimedia system driving rec‐ turn right", is issued. Changing direction overview ommendations. The map appears in full-screen mode. Driving recommendations are: Announcement phase Navigation announcements...
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302 Multimedia system Changes of direction are also shown in the In this lane, you will only be able to complete Instrument Display. the next change of direction. Lane not recommended Lane recommendations overview This display appears for multi-lane roads. In this lane, you will not be able to complete the next change of direction without chang‐...
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Adjusting the volume of navigation The symbol changes to #. announcements The minimum volume can be individually set To switch on: select # at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Requirements: The current navigation announcement is Via system settings a route has already been created.
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304 Multimedia system Set the volume. You can access and add this function as a shows a direction arrow and the linear distance favorite under to the destination. Switching audio fadeout on/off during navi‐ gation announcements Route guidance from an off-road location to a destination Cancels route guidance Select...
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Multimedia system 305 The following displays appear when the vehicle Storing a map position To save as a favorite: select ¥ is off-road: Multimedia system: The favorites are displayed. message Move the favorite to the desired position. a direction arrow showing the linear direction The map is in full-screen mode.
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306 Multimedia system Using intelligent destination suggestions via an MB Info call to the Mercedes-Benz destinations are deleted. Route guidance to Multimedia system: Customer Assistance Center the new destination begins. Rear Seat Entertainment System : the received destination address is set as the A prompt appears on the media display.
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Activate O º. at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center The vehicle is equipped with Live Traffic The traffic map shows the following information, via an MB Info call to the Mercedes-Benz Information. for example: Customer Assistance Center traffic incidents, for example:...
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308 Multimedia system warning messages Displaying traffic incidents Press Touch Control, the controller or the Multimedia system: touchpad. The symbols for traffic incidents are dis‐ Select played in color (on the route) or gray (off the The map shows the traffic report symbols in route).
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Multimedia system 309 Issuing hazard alerts Map and compass • To filter the display of POIs in the vicinity Multimedia system: according to POI category Map and compass overview To switch the display of personal POI sym‐ bols on the map on or off To switch one of the following displays on or Activate O off depending on the equipment:...
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To zoom in: swipe down on Touch Control. Online information is not available in all countries. Alternatively: if the map is displayed in full Turn the controller counter-clockwise. Requirement (USA): Mercedes-Benz screen mode, press Touch Control, the con‐ ® mbrace is activated.
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Multimedia system 311 Selecting the map orientation Select area name Multimedia system: The # dot indicates the current setting. displays the following infor‐ displays symbols of predefined cat‐ mation: egories on the map. longitude and latitude Alternatively: if the map is displayed in full allows you to personally select elevation the symbols for the available categories.
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Changing the size of the area Mercedes-Benz Center. To change the size of the area: swipe up or To start: press Touch Control, the touchpad down on Touch Control or the touchpad.
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Map data update overview Observe the following notes: Avoid O an area in the list. the activation code can be used for one vehi‐ Updating at an authorized Mercedes-Benz If route guidance is active, a new route is cal‐ Center culated.
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O or off ª countries. number of GPS satellites from which a page 309). → signal can be received Requirement (USA): Mercedes-Benz Switched on O: satellite maps are displayed ® mbrace is activated. Setting the map scale automatically in map scales of 2 mi (2 km).
Multimedia system 315 Bluetooth ® profile overview Battery status of the connected mobile Telephone phone Function Telephony ® Bluetooth profile ¢ (telephone ready) or w (call active) of the mobile phone Telephone menu overview page 320) → PBAP (Phone Book Contacts are auto‐...
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The SIM card used is not compatible with the the vehicle. Further information can be obtained from an network available. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at: http:// Only operate this equipment when the A mobile phone with "Twincard" is logged www.mercedes-benz.com/connect.
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Multimedia system 317 Multimedia system: On the multimedia system: enter the pass‐ Multimedia system: key and select a. á á On the mobile phone: enter the passkey In the device list, select a mobile phone Searching for a mobile phone again and confirm.
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(see the manufacturer's operat‐ Highlight the mobile phone in the device list. ing instructions). Select ¥. Further information can be found at: http:// www.mercedes-benz.com/connect Select Further functions without having a mobile phone authorized on the multimedia system (see manu‐ Set the volume.
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Multimedia system 319 Starting/stopping mobile phone voice recog‐ Enter the number. Conducting calls with several participants nition Select w. Requirements: The call is made. Requirements: There is an active call ( page 319). → the mobile phone is connected to the multi‐ Accepting a call Another call is being made.
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320 Multimedia system Accepting/rejecting a waiting call 3,000 entries are for permanently saved con‐ Manually tacts. Deactivate ª Requirements: 3,000 for contacts loaded from the mobile There is an active call ( page 319). → phone. Select If you receive a call while already in a call, a From the contacts menu, you can perform the message is displayed.
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Multimedia system 321 geo-coordinates Overview of importing contacts Source Requirements: Internet address Importing contacts as electronic business If the sending of ñ Bluetooth ® con‐ cards Editing the format of a contact's name ® nection vCards via Bluetooth Multimedia system: Source Requirements: is supported, vCards...
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322 Multimedia system Saving a mobile phone contact Depending on the stored data, the following Call list Multimedia system: options are available: Call list overview ª If your mobile phone supports the PBAP Blue‐ Select the ó mobile phone contact. ®...
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(The text messages are not displayed ® tings and supported functions of Bluetooth automatically.) capable mobile phones from an Adding a recipient authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at: http:// Select an option. Select www.mercedes-benz.com/connect Select the contact. Some mobile phones require further settings after being connected to the multimedia system (see manufacturer's operating instructions).
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324 Multimedia system Dictating text recording a new dictation Further options in the text message menu Multimedia system: Select To leave the menu: select The App for the dictation function is loaded. Sending text messages If there was no prior Internet connection, a Select ¥.
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Multimedia system 325 still be operated via the Voice Control System Accepting/rejecting the data protection reg‐ Connecting an iPhone ® via Apple CarPlay™ ulations page 256). → Requirements: A message with the data protection regulations Only one mobile phone at a time can be connec‐ Apple ®...
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In order to use the telephone functions, the to it. Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting mobile phone must be connected to the mul‐ Notes on Android Auto the connecting cable only when the vehicle is ®...
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ID is randomly gener‐ the mobile phone and multimedia system. ated. Exiting Android Auto Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting This has no connection to the vehicle identifica‐ Press the ò button on the multifunction the connecting cable only when the vehicle is tion number (VIN) and is deleted when the multi‐...
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Press and hold SOS button for at least one second. The transfer of this data is used to alter how This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz content is displayed to correspond to the driving Customer Assistance Center. situation. To make an MB Info call: press button 3.
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Information on the MB Info call In such situations, secure the vehicle in if the vehicle occupants are responsive, the An Info call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer accordance with national regulations, Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center Assistance Center has been initiated via the e.g.
In certain countries you must confirm the data mation systems and communications Benz transfer. equipment Data is transmitted during the connection to the If you make service calls using Mercedes-Benz If you operate information and communica‐ Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center ® (USA), transferred data includes the mbrace tion equipment integrated in the vehicle page 330).
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Multimedia system 331 USA: to use Mercedes-Benz Apps and access The Internet connection via Wi-Fi is restricted or ® To connect via Bluetooth , the mobile phone does not function if: ® the Internet, Mercedes-Benz mbrace must be ® supports one of the following Bluetooth pro‐...
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To switch from DUN to PAN: select the Further information can be obtained at http:// appears, make the necessary settings. mobile phone. www.mercedes-benz.com/connect or from an Select authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Select ¥. To manually set the access data of the...
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Multimedia system 333 Configuring the Internet connection using Canceling Internet access permission for a The multimedia system usually establishes mobile phone preset or manual access data ( page 331). the Internet connection automatically. If the → Multimedia system: multimedia system is not connected to the Editing access data Internet, the Internet connection is estab‐...
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Calling up a web page License fees may be applicable. ö Multimedia system: Using Mercedes-Benz Apps voice control Select Depending on the means of connection, the Requirements: approximate data volume transmitted is dis‐ The registration for the use of Mercedes- Enter a web address.
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Multimedia system 335 Web browser overview Calling up web browser options Switch the function on O or off ª. Multimedia system: Deleting browser data Multimedia system: The following functions are available: The following options are available: Select an option. Make the desired changes to the settings. Calling up the web browser settings Multimedia system: Select an option.
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Select sion free of interference. Enter a URL and a name. The services are country-dependent. Select ¡. For more information, consult an authorized Deleting a bookmark Mercedes-Benz Center. Highlight a bookmark. Multimedia system: Select ¥. Þ Select Select Internet radio provider The Internet radio display appears.
Multimedia system 337 Selecting and connecting to Internet radio Press and hold the touchpad or controller Setting the Internet radio options stations until an audible signal sounds. Multimedia system: Multimedia system: The ß symbol appears by the station Þ name. Þ...
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338 Multimedia system Supported formats: traffic conditions. This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Only handle a data storage medium when the vehicle is stationary. Permissible file systems: FLAC FAT32 ALAC exFAT Observe the following notes: NTFS Due to the large variety of available Permissible data storage medium:...
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Multimedia system 339 Activating media mode * NOTE Damage caused by high tempera‐ Multimedia system: tures à High temperatures can damage the SD mem‐ Select a media source. ory card. Playable music files are played back. Remove the SD memory card after use Inserting/removing an SD card and take it out of the vehicle.
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340 Multimedia system Overview of the audio mode Active data storage medium (for video playback) Album cover Track, artist, album Track number and number of tracks in the track list...
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Multimedia system 341 Connecting USB devices Selecting a track Playback mode Multimedia system: Select * NOTE Damage caused by high tempera‐ The current track list is played in random tures order. Selecting a track by skipping to a track High temperatures can damage USB devices. Select To skip backwards or forwards to a track: All tracks on the active data storage medium...
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342 Multimedia system Hiding the playback controls The multimedia system supports the following Copy-protected video files or DRM (Digital formats: Rights Management) encrypted files cannot Press the % button. be played back. MPEG AVI, DivX, MKV Video mode MP4, M4V Switching to video mode Multimedia system: à...
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Multimedia system 343 Overview of video mode Active data storage medium Preview window Track, artist and album or film and scene Track number and number of tracks in the track list...
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344 Multimedia system Activating/deactivating full-screen mode Adjusting the brightness manually Multimedia system: Select (Apple ® devices) à Adjust the brightness. (Apple ® devices) Select a data storage medium. Select a category. Playable video files are played back. Media search The categories are available as soon as the To activate full-screen mode: select # Starting the media search entire media content has been read in and...
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Multimedia system 345 USB devices Switching to Media Interface Select a media device. Multimedia system: Playable music files are played back. For details and a list of supported devices, visit à our website at http://www.mercedes- benz.com/connect. Follow the instructions in Connect a data storage medium to the USB port ( page 341).
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346 Multimedia system Overview of Media Interface Active data storage medium (video playback only) Cover Artist, track and album Track number and number of tracks in the track list ® ® Bluetooth audio Information about Bluetooth audio...
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Multimedia system 347 ® Before using your Bluetooth audio equipment with the multimedia system for the first time, you will need to authorize it ( page 348). → Bluetooth ® Audio overview Active data storage medium Track, artist, album Track number and number of tracks in the track list Cover art...
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® ® Select a Blue tooth audio device. Authorizing new Blue tooth audio equip‐ www.mercedes-benz.com/connect or from ment an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Establishing a connection from the Blue Select ¥. tooth ® audio equipment Select ® The Blue tooth...
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Multimedia system 349 Select a category. confirming the instructions for the mobile Activating Bluetooth ® audio A track list appears. phone (see the manufacturer's operating Multimedia system: instructions). Select a track. à The function is only available when the ® Disconnecting Bluetooth audio equipment Select á...
350 Multimedia system Multimedia system: Radio Switching on the radio Alternatively: press the $ button. The radio display appears. You will hear the last station played on the last frequency band selected.
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Multimedia system 351 Radio overview Active frequency band Station list Station name or set frequency Artist, title, album and radio text...
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352 Multimedia system Switching HD Radio on/off Setting the waveband Searching for radio stations using station names or direct frequency entry Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Þ è è can be selected. Enter a station name or frequency. Select a frequency band. Select a.
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Multimedia system: These include environmental or topographical commercial-free music, sports, news and enter‐ conditions beyond the control of Mercedes-Benz tainment, for example. SIRIUS XM satellite radio USA, LLC. Thus, operation at certain locations employs a fleet of high-performance satellites to If radio stations provide the relevant information, may not be possible.
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354 Multimedia system Multimedia system: Establish a telephone connection. www.siriusxm.com (USA) or http:// www.siriusxm.ca (Canada). Þ Follow the service staff's instructions. The activation process may take up to ten Switching on satellite radio minutes. Multimedia system: Select You can also have the satellite service acti‐ The service information screen appears Þ...
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Multimedia system 355 Overview of the satellite radio Active frequency band Channel information Logo or album art (if available) Category Channel name...
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356 Multimedia system Selecting a satellite radio category Deleting a channel Unlocking a channel Multimedia system: Select Enter the four-digit character sequence and Þ select ¡. Select a preset. All channels with adult content are unlocked. è Displaying EPG information for the current Music and sport alerts function channel Select a category.
Multimedia system 357 Information on smart favorites and Tune To fast forward/rewind: select C or D. Select ¥ Start The following options are available: To pause playback: select Ë. Stations in the station presets can be added as To return to live mode: navigate to the end of smart favorites.
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358 Multimedia system Calling up the sound menu Activating/deactivating automatic volume 13 speakers. It is available for all functions in the adjustment Multimedia system: radio and media modes. Multimedia system: à Calling up the sound menu in the à The following functions are available: ®...
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Multimedia system 359 Activating/deactivating volume adjustment Switching surround sound on/off in the Calling up the sound menu in the ® ® ® in the Burmester surround sound system Burmester surround sound system Burmester high-end 3D surround sound Multimedia system: Multimedia system: system Multimedia system: à...
360 Multimedia system Activating/deactivating volume adjustment Adjusting the seat-based sound optimization Rear Seat Entertainment System ® ® in the Burmester high-end 3D surround in the Burmester high-end 3D surround Operating safety sound system sound system Multimedia system: Multimedia system: & WARNING Risk of injury from laser radi‐ à...
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Multimedia system 361 up to two cordless headphones Always stow these items or similar ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental objects carefully so that they cannot be the Blu-ray drive damage caused by improper disposal of flung around, for example in a lockable batteries ports for USB (two) and HDMI vehicle stowage compartment.
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362 Multimedia system Rear passenger compartment displays The rear passenger compartment displays are Remote control located behind the head restraints of the front Rear passenger compartment displays over‐ Remote control overview seats. view Setting the display angle Selecting a rear display on the remote con‐ trol ( page 363).
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Multimedia system 363 Displays of indicator lamp Õ To switch to media mode Press u on the touchkey on the rear / To set vehicle functions LED color Meaning passenger compartment display. To select a display ( page 363) → Green Entry being transmit‐...
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364 Multimedia system Turn dial 1. First place the battery compartment cover Headphones COMAND: multimedia system on the retaining lugs in the battery compart‐ Headphones overview ment. L REAR: left rear passenger compartment Allow the catch tab to engage in the battery display compartment.
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Multimedia system 365 Pull the headphone band in the direction of imately three minutes. This preserves the batter‐ Move switch to L (left rear passenger the arrow. ies. compartment display) or R (right rear passenger compartment display). Indicator lamp Switching headphones on/off Adjusting the volume Press page 364).
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366 Multimedia system Blu-ray drive overview Insert new batteries. Observe the polarity markings on the batteries and battery com‐ partment. Replace battery compartment cover turn it clockwise until it engages. Switch the headphones on. If the batteries have been inserted correctly, the indicator lamp will light up green.
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Multimedia system 367 Between the rear shelf and through-load ski Depending on the vehicle equipment, the ports Select a massage program. bag. are located: The massage program runs for approximately 8 to 18 minutes, depending on the setting. In the stowage box between the rear seats. To set the massage intensity: switch Ports In the rear armrest.
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368 Multimedia system Activating the A/C function Setting ENERGIZING comfort in the rear Activating/deactivating the panel heating passenger compartment Select Rear Seat Entertainment System: Rear Seat Entertainment System: Activate O or deactivate ª the function. Activate or deactivate the function. Controlling the rear climate control automat‐...
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Multimedia system 369 Select Switching off the display if there is a traffic delay on the current route, it will be displayed with the dura‐ Rear Seat Entertainment System: tion Adjusting the equalizer the compass needle L Select Select The following information is displayed is dis‐ The display is switched off.
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Calling up the web browser ( page 334) → If an Internet connection is temporarily discon‐ Data CD nected, it can be re-established in the rear Calling up Mercedes-Benz Apps Data DVD passenger compartment. page 334) → Video DVD Calling up the web browser ( page 334).
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Multimedia system 371 Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™ and the logos are trade‐ ® iPod marks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. ® iPhone MTP devices Bluetooth ® audio Bluetooth ® audio equipment can only be authorized using the multimedia system. The Rear Seat Entertainment System supports a total of up to 50,000 files.
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372 Multimedia system The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multi‐ media Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trade‐ marks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licens‐ ing LLC in the United States and other countries. For DTS Patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.
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Multimedia system 373 "Made for iPod", and "Made for iPhone," mean interrupted. More information about Cinavia there is a risk of exposure to invisible laser that an electronic accessory has been designed technology is provided at Cinavia Online Con‐ radiation. to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, sumer Information Center at http:// Laser radiation can damage your retina.
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374 Multimedia system Switching on media mode - rear passenger Blu-ray/DVD mode Opens the video display of the Rear Seat compartment Entertainment System DVD/Blu-ray functions overview Rear Seat Entertainment System: Confirms entry in control menu à Navigates through the Blu-ray/DVD menu Media sources connected to the multimedia sys‐...
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Multimedia system 375 Selecting menu items in the Blu-ray or DVD Fast forwarding or rewinding Selecting a film/title menu Press and hold the << or >> button in the Rear Seat Entertainment System: Select a menu item. DVD/Blu-ray control menu until the desired à...
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376 Multimedia system Select Information about dynamic range limitation Rear Seat Entertainment System: The dynamic range of the audio signal can be display appears. à adjusted for the playback device. The To show the menu: press the = button. function compensates for differ‐ Select Select the setting.
378 Maintenance and care Battery disconnection periods The active hood is not available in all countries. With your hand flat, push down active hood in the area around the hinges on both Resetting the active hood The ASSYST PLUS service interval display sides (arrows).
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Maintenance and care 379 In the event of a fire in the engine com‐ & WARNING Risk of accident and injury & WARNING Risk of injury from touching partment, keep the hood closed and when opening and closing the engine component parts under voltage call the fire service.
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380 Maintenance and care & WARNING Risk of injury from using the windshield wipers while the engine hood is open When the engine hood is open and the wind‐ shield wipers are set in motion, you can be trapped by the wiper linkage. Always switch off the windshield wipers and ignition before opening the engine hood.
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Maintenance and care 381 Engine oil Oil level too high: oil level is above 2. If the oil level is too low, add 1.1 US qt (1 l) of Checking the engine oil level using the oil engine oil. dipstick (S 450, S 450 4MATIC) If the engine oil level is too high, have the &...
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382 Maintenance and care On-board computer: & WARNING Risk of fire and injury from switch on the ignition to check the engine oil engine oil level. You will see one of the following display If engine oil comes into contact with hot : sensor messages in the multifunction display: component parts in the engine compart‐...
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Maintenance and care 383 Checking coolant level Follow the instructions in the service interval display regarding the oil & WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐ change. ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain component parts in the engine com‐ * NOTE Damage caused by topping up too partment can be very hot, e.g.
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If necessary, add coolant that has been Before opening the hood, allow the approved by Mercedes-Benz. engine to cool down. Further information on coolant ( page 451) → In the event of a fire in the engine com‐...
Maintenance and care 385 The blower for the ventilation/heating is Cleaning and care switched off. Information on washing the vehicle in a car The windshield wiper switch is in position wash & WARNING Risk of accident due to In car washes with a towing mechanism: neu‐ tral i is engaged.
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386 Maintenance and care Vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your Washing the vehicle by hand Components damaged in this way may fail vehicle are covered with a decorative foil. unexpectedly. Observe the legal requirements, e.g. in a number Maintain a distance of at least 27.6 in of countries, washing by hand is only permitted Do not use high-pressure cleaning (70 cm) between the foil-covered parts of the...
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Do not have your vehicle cleaned at an automatic car Only use care products recommended by Mercedes-Benz. wash too frequently and do not use wash programs which finish with a hot wax vehicle treatment.
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388 Maintenance and care Cleaning Night View Assist Camera in the radiator grill Camera behind the windshield * NOTE Damage to the camera lens when cleaning If you clean the camera lens yourself or spray glass cleaner on the camera lens, you could damage the camera lens.
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Maintenance and care 389 Notes on care of vehicle parts Always switch off the windshield wipers Always be particularly careful around and the ignition before cleaning the the tailpipe and the tailpipe trim. & WARNING Risk of entrapment if the windshield or wiper blades.
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→ Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean the camera lens. Tailpipes Clean with cleaning agents recommended by Mercedes-Benz, Use acid-free cleaning agents. particularly in the winter and after washing the vehicle. Notes on care of the interior When the airbags are deployed, plastic parts &...
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Do not apply stickers, films etc. If the trim is very dirty: use a cleaning agent recommen‐ Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or sun cream to ded by Mercedes-Benz. come in contact with the plastic trim. Genuine wood/trim Clean with a microfiber cloth.
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Do not allow the leather to become too damp. seat covers Leather care: use leather care agents that have been rec‐ Do not use a microfiber cloth. ommended by Mercedes-Benz. DINAMICA seat cov‐ Clean with a damp cloth. Do not use a microfiber cloth.
Breakdown assistance 393 The maximum number of washes is exceeded Emergency The fluorescence of the safety vest has faded Removing the safety vest The safety vests are located in door stowage Flat tire compartments in the front door. Notes on flat tires &...
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TIREFIT kit ( page 395). → Avoid any abrupt steering and driving ever, the tire affected must not show any clearly Vehicles with Mercedes-Benz maneuvers as well as driving over visible damage. mbrace ® (USA only): you can make a call for obstacles (curbs, pot holes, off-road).
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Breakdown assistance 395 If driving on, observe the following notes. Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: observe the notes in Enclosed TIREFIT sticker the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recog‐ Tire inflation compressor Driving distance possible in limp-home mode nize dangers. after the pressure loss warning: Disposable gloves Plug-in hybrid: observe the notes in the Supple‐...
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396 Breakdown assistance Affix part of the TIREFIT sticker to the & WARNING Risk of injury and poisoning * NOTE Overheating due to the tire infla‐ instrument cluster within the driver's field of from tire sealant tion compressor running too long vision.
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Breakdown assistance 397 Push the plug of hose into flange Press on and off switch on the tire infla‐ Unscrew the filling hose from the valve of the tire sealant bottle until the plug engages. tion compressor. defective tire. The tire inflation compressor is switched on. Place tire sealant bottle head downwards Please note that tire sealant may leak out when...
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Switch off the tire inflation compressor. In cases such as the one mentioned above, con‐ tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or Unscrew the filling hose from the valve of the Observe the maximum permissible speed for a call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or defective tire.
189) → To reduce the tire pressure: press pressure Work carried out incorrectly on the battery For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends release button next to manometer 2. can, for example, lead to a short circuit. This that you only use batteries which have been tes‐...
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400 Breakdown assistance All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium- Do not inhale battery gases. specialist workshop or to a collection ion battery point for used batteries. Keep children away from the battery. & WARNING Risk of explosion due to elec‐ Immediately rinse battery acid off thor‐...
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14.8 V. Connect the battery to a battery charger * NOTE Shortening the service life of the approved by Mercedes-Benz, or & WARNING Risk of explosion from hydro‐ battery by charging the battery at low Consult a qualified specialist workshop to...
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402 Breakdown assistance It is recommended that you have a thawed bat‐ Make sure that the positive terminal of Avoid fire, open flames, creating sparks tery checked at a qualified specialist workshop. the connected battery does not come and smoking. into contact with vehicle parts.
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Keep away from fire and open flames. Do not lean over the battery. When charging: only use battery chargers tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz, and please read the battery charger's operating instructions before charging the battery. Observe the additional following points during...
Begin with the donor battery first. Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your pole of the donor battery, then from positive vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than During starting assistance: start the clamp and positive pole of the donor bat‐...
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Breakdown assistance 405 Permitted towing methods Vehicle equipment/towing method Both axles on the ground Front axle raised Rear axle raised Vehicles with automatic transmis‐ Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in sion 31 mph (50 km/h) the center position with a steering wheel lock.
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406 Breakdown assistance Information on the permissible gross mass of A towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) & WARNING Risk of accident due to limi‐ the vehicle can be found on the vehicle iden‐ must not be exceeded. ted safety-related functions during the tification plate ( page 445).
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Breakdown assistance 407 Shift the automatic transmission to position The maximum permissible speed of * NOTE Damage due to excessive tractive 35 mph (60 km/h) is not exceeded power when transporting Only secure the vehicle by the wheels. If you pull away sharply, the tractive power Vehicles with ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping may be too high and the vehicles could be * NOTE Damage to the vehicle from secur‐...
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408 Breakdown assistance The transport level is reached when indicator Press and hold button for at least five lamp flashes and the seconds. The vehicle is adjusted to the height of the display message appears in the last active drive program. Indicator lamp multifunction display.
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Breakdown assistance 409 Installing the towing eye * NOTE Damage to the drivetrain due to * NOTE Damage due to incorrect use of incorrect positioning the towing eye Do not position the vehicle above the When a towing eye is used to recover a vehi‐ connection point of the transport vehi‐...
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the Requirements: * NOTE Damage caused by incorrect fuses cause traced and rectified at a qualified special‐ Observe the notes on electrical fuses ist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz page 410). → Incorrect fuses may cause damage to electri‐ Center.
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Breakdown assistance 411 Opening & WARNING Risk of injury from using the windshield wipers while the engine hood is open When the engine hood is open and the wind‐ shield wipers are set in motion, you can be trapped by the wiper linkage. Always switch off the windshield wipers and ignition before opening the engine hood.
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412 Breakdown assistance Insert the lid into the bracket at the rear of Fuse box in the front-passenger footwell Fuse box in the trunk the fuse box. Requirement: Requirement: Fold down lid of the fuse box and tighten Observe the notes on electrical fuses Observe the notes on electrical fuses screws 4.
Checking wheels and tires regularly especially for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Thus, you should regularly check the tread depth and the condition of the tire Visual check of the tread depth and the tire &...
The tires may burst, especially as the vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains the vehicle body or chassis components. load and vehicle speed increase. with the same quality standard.
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Wheels and tires 415 Adversely affect handling characteristics and The tires may wear excessively and/or & WARNING Risk of accident from exces‐ thus driving safety, e.g. due to hydroplaning. unevenly, which may greatly impair tire sive tire pressure traction. Tires with excessively high pressure can &...
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If you are unable to rectify the damage, Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto The vehicle has traveled less than 1 mile contact a qualified specialist workshop. the tire valve.
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Wheels and tires 417 Maximum tire pressure ( page 428) → Checking tire pressures manually Read the tire pressure for the current operat‐ ing conditions from the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure table. Observe the notes on tire pressure. Remove the valve cap of the tire to be checked.
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418 Wheels and tires Further related subjects: tire pressure table, you need to determine the system is not operating properly. The Notes on tire pressure ( page 414) the proper tire pressure for those tires. TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with →...
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Wheels and tires 419 The system checks the tire pressure and the tire values after you have changed the tire pressure. On-board computer: temperature of the tires mounted on the vehicle You can, however, also update the reference val‐ by means of a tire pressure sensor. ues by restarting the tire pressure monitoring One of the following displays appears: system manually (...
420 Wheels and tires ing condition ( page 416). Observe the The wheels or tires have been changed or Radio-equipment approval of the tire pres‐ → sure monitoring system notes on tire temperature ( page 414). newly installed. → The values displayed in the multifunction dis‐ On-board computer: Radio equipment approval numbers play may deviate from those of the tire pres‐...
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Wheels and tires 421 Recommended tire pressures for cold Observe the load rating of the tires. tires. The recommended tire pressures are The load rating must be at least half the valid for the maximum permissible load and permissible axle load of the vehicle. up to the maximum permissible vehicle Never overload the tires by exceeding speed.
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422 Wheels and tires Step 1: locate the statement "The combined Even if you have calculated the total load care‐ Calculation example for determining the maximum load weight of occupants and cargo should never fully, you should still make sure that the maxi‐ exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs."...
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Wheels and tires 423 Step 1 Example 1 Example 2 Combined maximum weight of occupants and 1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) load (data from the Tire and Loading Information placard) Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants) Distribution of the occupants Front: 2...
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424 Wheels and tires Step 3 Example 1 Example 2 Permissible load (maximum gross vehicle weight 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 750 lbs (340 kg) = 750 lbs 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 200 lbs (91 kg) = 1300 lbs rating from the Tire and Loading Information (340 kg) (589 kg)
Wheels and tires 425 Manufacturer Tire labeling Characteristics of the tire ( page 428) → Overview of tire labeling Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index ( page 428) → Tire name The data shown in the image is example data.
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426 Wheels and tires and one-half times as well on the government sure of all tires including the spare * NOTE Damage to the drivetrain from test track as a tire graded 100. wheel. wheelspin The relative performance of tires depends upon Adjust the tire pressure as necessary.
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Wheels and tires 427 Tire size: identifier describes the tire The data shown in the image is example size. data. Maximum tire load is the maximum permissi‐ Tire type code: tire type code can be ble weight for which the tire is approved. used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of the tire.
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428 Wheels and tires Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, Never exceed maximum tire pressure speci‐ speed rating and load index fied for the tire. & WARNING Risk of injury through exceed‐ Information on tire characteristics ing the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating may lead to tire...
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Load-bearing index 6: required speed rating from an authorized "LT": light truck tires according to US manu‐ Numerical code that specifies the maximum Mercedes-Benz Center. facturing standards. load-bearing capacity of a tire (e.g. "91" corre‐ sponds to 1356 lbs (615 kg)).
430 Wheels and tires All-weather tires and winter tires "C", "D", "E": a load range that depends on Index Speed rating the maximum load that the tire can carry at a Index Speed rating certain pressure up to 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR...Y up to 100 mph (160 km/h) Q M+S...
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Wheels and tires 431 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards: a regardless of whether it is actually installed on of the fully laden vehicle (weight of the vehicle uniform standard to grade the quality of tires the vehicle or not. including all accessories, occupants, fuel, lug‐ with regard to tread quality, tire traction and gage and the trailer drawbar noseweight if appli‐...
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432 Wheels and tires these are installed on the vehicle, but does not without direct sunlight on the tires or the vehicle er's identity code, tire size, tire type code and include passengers or luggage. has been driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km). the manufacturing date.
(run-flat tires only for certain wheels) rect dimensions of wheels and tires Exceeding the specified tire load rating or MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer‐ If wheels and tires of the wrong size are the permissible speed rating may lead to tire tain AMG tires) installed, the wheel brakes or wheel suspen‐...
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10 °C (50 °F). driving over obstacles. Accessory parts that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used Avoid obstacles or drive particularly correctly can impair the operating safety. carefully.
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Wheels and tires 435 Observe the following when selecting, mounting For M+S tires, only use tires with the same Tire and Loading Information placard and replacing tires: tread. page 420) → Only use tires and wheels of the same type Observe the maximum permissible speed for Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, (summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended...
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436 Wheels and tires The wear patterns on the front and rear wheels Overview of the tire-change tool kit differ: Apart from some country-specific variants, vehi‐ Front wheels wear more on the shoulder of cles are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit. the tire.
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Wheels and tires 437 Setting up the folding wheel chock The vehicle is not on a slope. Removing and mounting hub caps The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level Requirement: ground. The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change page 437).
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Position wheel wrench on socket 2. Use only the vehicle-specific jack that has Never place your hands or feet under the been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz Using wheel wrench 3, turn hub cap vehicle. to raise the vehicle. counter-clockwise and remove it.
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Wheels and tires 439 * NOTE Vehicle damage from the jack If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jack support point of the vehicle, the jack could tip over with the vehi‐ cle raised. The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack sup‐...
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440 Wheels and tires Removing a wheel Requirement: The vehicle is raised ( page 438). → When changing a wheel, avoid applying any force to the brake discs, since this could impair the level of comfort when braking. * NOTE Damage to threading from dirt on wheel bolts Screw centering pin instead of the wheel...
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Wheels and tires 441 Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the cen‐ Tighten the wheel bolts until they are finger- & WARNING Risk of accident from losing a tering pin and push it on. tight. wheel Unscrew the centering pin. Oiled, greased or damaged wheel bolt/wheel &...
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442 Wheels and tires Check the tire pressure of the newly moun‐ ted wheel and adjust accordingly. Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system: Restart the tire pressure monitoring system ( page 420). → Make sure to observe the following further rela‐ ted subject: Notes on tire pressure ( page 414)
You can obtain further If you operate two-way radios incorrectly in two-way radios are not observed. information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz the vehicle, the electromagnetic radiation Center. could interfere with the on-board electronics, Only use approved frequency bands.
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444 Technical data On the rear fenders, it is recommended that you Frequency band and maximum transmission position the antenna on the side of the vehicle output closest to the center of the road. Frequency band Maximum transmis‐ Use Technical Specification ISO/TS 21609 (Road sion output Vehicles –...
Technical data 445 The following can be used in the vehicle without Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine restrictions: number overview RF transmitters with a maximum transmis‐ Vehicle identification plate sion output of up to 100 mW RF transmitters with transmitter frequencies in the 380 - 410 MHz frequency band and a maximum transmission output of up to 2 W (trunked radio system/Tetra)
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446 Technical data Additional plates Never exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the maximum permissible axle load for the front or rear axle. VIN in front of the front seat Vehicle identification plate (Canada only) Permissible gross mass Permissible front axle load Permissible rear axle load Paint code...
Technical data 447 Operating fluids You must avoid fire, open flames, creat‐ If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐ ing sparks and smoking. tion immediately. Do not induce vomit‐ Notes on operating fluids ing. Before refueling, switch off the engine Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in and, if installed in your vehicle, the sta‐...
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448 Technical data You can identify operating fluids approved by with an octane number of at least 91 AKI/ Only refuel with low-sulfur premium Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on 95 RON. grade fuel. the container: As a temporary measure, if the recommended This fuel may contain up to 10 % ethanol.
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Engine oil Only add cleaning additives recommen‐ ded by Mercedes-Benz to the fuel. Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in Notes on engine oil order to achieve longer change intervals...
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450 Technical data Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Capacity Long wheelbase MB-Freigabe or MB- oil change carried out at a qualified specialist vehicles Approval Sedan Capacity workshop. S 450 4MATIC 229.5, 229.6 S 450 4MATIC 6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
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If an inappropriate coolant is used, the Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz Make sure that no antifreeze spills out engine cooling system is not sufficiently pro‐ according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0.
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Observe the instructions in the Windshield washer concentrate is highly S 450 4MATIC 13.9 US qt (13.2 l) Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Oper‐ flammable. It could ignite if it comes into S 450 ating Fluids 310.1. contact with hot engine component parts or the exhaust system.
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All models 3.9 ± 0.4 oz pressor oil Refrigerant filling capacity (110 ± 10 g) Applicable standards Only use refrigerant compressor oil that PAG oil part number has been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Refrigerant type...
454 Technical data Long wheelbase PAG oil Long wheelbase vehicles Opening vehicles height S 600 4.2 ± 0.4 oz S 450 4MATIC 70.9 in (120 ± 10 g) (1803 mm) S 450 All other models 3.9 ± 0.4 oz All other models 71.1 in (110 ±...
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Technical data 455 Sedan Mercedes‑Maybach Long wheelbase vehicles Vehicle width without exterior 74.8 in Vehicle length 215 in mirrors (1899 mm) (5462 mm) S 450 4MATIC 58.8 in (1494 mm) S 450 Wheelbase 119.5 in Vehicle width including exte‐ 83.9 in (3035 mm) rior mirrors (2130 mm)
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456 Technical data Roof load All models (sedan) Maximum roof load 220 lb (100 kg) All other models (vehicles with a long wheelbase) Maximum roof load 220 lb (100 kg)
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 457 O Hide display message Calling up stored display messages Display messages On-board computer: Introduction You can select the desired symbol by swiping left or right on the left-hand side of Touch Con‐ Notes on display messages trol.
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458 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction. ÷ & WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP ®...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 459 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS and ESP ® are temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction. ÷ & WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP ®...
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460 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÷ * ESP ® is malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction. The brake system continues to operate normally. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 461 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÷ * ESP ® is temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction. & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ® is malfunctioning ® ®...
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462 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * EBD, ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction. & WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP ®...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 463 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp is lit. You have attempted to release the electric parking brake with the ignition switched off. Switch on the ignition.
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464 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To apply: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. (USA only) Apply the electric parking brake manually . If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake: Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 465 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. To apply: Release and then apply the electric parking brake manually . To release: Apply and then release the electric parking brake manually. If the electric parking brake cannot be applied or the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp continues to flash: Do not drive on.
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466 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If you do not wish the electric parking brake to be applied, leave the ignition switched on, e.g. when washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash or when having the vehicle towed away. Do not do this when having the vehicle towed with the rear axle raised.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 467 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. & WARNING Risk of an accident due to low brake fluid level If the brake fluid level is too low, the braking effect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. (USA only) Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
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468 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Evasive Steering Assist or PRE‑SAFE ® PLUS are temporarily unavailable or only partially available. Vehicles without the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assist is temporarily unavailable. The ambient conditions are outside the system limitations .
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 469 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The radar sensor system is malfunctioning. Possible causes are: Soiling of the sensors Heavy rain Extended country driving without moving traffic, e.g. in the desert Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, driving systems and driving safety systems are available again.
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470 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The radar sensor system is malfunctioning. Possible causes are: Soiling of the sensors Heavy rain Extended driving on inter-urban roads without moving traffic, e.g. in the desert Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 471 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The restraint system is faulty . & WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to a malfunction in the restraint system If the restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident.
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472 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The front passenger air bag and knee air bags are enabled during the journey: even when a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system weight threshold is located on the front passenger seat even when the front passenger seat is not occupied The system may detect objects or forces that are adding to the weight applied to the seat.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 473 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The front passenger air bag and the knee air bag are deactivated, even though an adult or a person of a corre‐ sponding stature is seated on the front passenger seat. If additional forces are applied to the seat, the weight the system detects may be too low.
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474 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions À * ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or an increasing lack of concentration on the part of the driver page 232). → If necessary, take a break. À...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 475 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions É * You have pulled away despite the vehicle level being too low. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. The vehicle rises to the selected vehicle level.
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476 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The AIR BODY CONTROL function is restricted. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected. * NOTE The tires of the front axle or the front fenders could be damaged by large steering movements Avoid large steering movements while driving and listen for scraping sounds.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 477 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unavailable. The system limitations have been reached ( page 238). → Drive on. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle while paying attention to road and traffic conditions and restart the engine.
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478 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unavailable. The system limitations have been reached ( page 238). → Drive on. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle while paying attention to road and traffic conditions and restart the engine.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 479 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Active Parking Assist and Parking Assist PARKTRONIC are temporarily unavailable. The ambient conditions are out‐ side the system limitations ( page 226). Beware of the entire vehicle surroundings. →...
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480 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ë * The HOLD function is deactivated because the vehicle is skidding or a condition for activation is not met. Reactivate the HOLD function later or check the activation conditions for the HOLD function . * Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is operational again and can be activated ( page 200).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 481 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Active Steering Assist is malfunctioning. Active Distance Assist remains available. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ¯ * Cruise control cannot be activated as not all activation conditions are fulfilled. Observe the activation conditions for cruise control .
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482 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The coolant level is too low. * NOTE Engine damage due to insufficient coolant Avoid long journeys with insufficient coolant. Add coolant . * The coolant is too hot. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 483 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The fan motor is defective. Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive on to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the coolant temperature display remains below 248 °F (120 °C). * The battery is not being charged.
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484 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level is too low. * NOTE Possible engine damage if you continue driving Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 485 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. * NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient engine oil Avoid long journeys with insufficient engine oil. Check the engine oil level when next refueling.
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486 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ¯ * The DEF system is malfunctioning. Performance is limited above the speed displayed. Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Ø * The low DEF level leads to limited performance after driving the distance displayed. Refill DEF immediately .
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 487 Tires Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire pressure difference between the wheels is too great. Check the tire pressure and add air, if necessary. When the tire pressure is correct, restart the tire pressure monitoring system .
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488 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The wheel position is displayed. & WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with a flat tire Flat tires are dangerous in the following ways: The tires can overheat and cause a fire.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 489 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or more wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed. Have the defective tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. * The wheels installed do not have suitable tire pressure sensors.
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490 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps SmartKey Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions  * The SmartKey needs to be replaced. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.  * The SmartKey battery is discharged. Replace the battery .  * The SmartKey is currently undetected. Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 491 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions  * The SmartKey cannot be detected and may no longer be in the vehicle. The SmartKey is no longer in the vehicle and you switch off the engine: You can no longer start the engine.
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492 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * You have attempted to shift the transmission out of position j and into another transmission position. Depress the brake pedal. * You have attempted to shift the transmission out of position j or i into another transmission position. Depress the brake pedal.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 493 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission position can no longer be shifted. When the transmission is in position h, consult a qualified specialist workshop and do not shift the transmis‐ sion position.
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494 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The transmission has overheated. Pulling away can be temporarily impaired or not possible. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 495 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The climate control system is malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of injury and accident due to an insufficient supply of fresh air If the climate control system is malfunctioning, carbon dioxide levels may increase in the vehicle interior. Breathing in carbon dioxide may cause dizziness.
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496 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ð * The steering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is considerably impaired. & WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardized. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 497 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The active hood (pedestrian protection) is malfunctioning or inoperative after having already been triggered. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. * The engine hood is open. & WARNING Risk of accident if the engine hood is unlatched while driving An unlocked engine hood may open up when the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
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498 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The trunk lid is open. & WARNING Risk of exhaust gas poisoning Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 499 Lights Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The corresponding light source is defective. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. LED light bulbs: the display message for the corresponding lamp only appears when all the light-emitting diodes in the lamp have failed.
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500 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The light sensor is malfunctioning. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. * You are leaving the vehicle and the lights are still switched on. Turn the light switch to the à position. * You are driving without low-beam headlamps.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 501 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The camera view is restricted. Possible causes are: Dirt on the windshield in the camera's field of vision Heavy rain, snow or fog Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, driving systems and driving safety systems are available again.
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502 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Instrument Display in the Widescreen Cock‐ If you select the progressive display setting in Canada: electric parking brake vehicles with a Widescreen Cockpit, the position applied (red) ( page 503) → of the indicator lamps in the Instrument Display Electric parking brake (yellow) changes.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 503 Safety systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. Possible causes are: The brake force boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affected. Brake warning lamp (USA) There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
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504 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Observe the messages in the multifunction display. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 505 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS is malfunctioning. If there is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning. ABS warning lamp Other driving and driving safety systems may also be faulty.
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506 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÷ The yellow ESP ® warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ® is malfunctioning. Other driving and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning. ® warning lamp lights &...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 507 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions å ® The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ® is deactivated. & WARNING Risk of skidding when driving with ESP ® ®...
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508 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit. The yellow indicator lamp is also lit if the electric parking brake malfunctions. Observe the messages in the multifunction display. Red indicator lamp, electric parking brake applied (USA only)
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 509 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. The restraint system is malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to a malfunction in the restraint system Restraint system warning lamp If the restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or might not...
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510 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Seat belts Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6 seconds. In addition, an acoustic warning tone may sound. The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. Seat belt warning lamp Fasten your seat belt .
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 511 Driving systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions à The yellow AIR BODY CONTROL warning lamp is lit. AIR BODY CONTROL is faulty. Observe the messages in the multifunction display. Air suspension warning lamp ·...
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512 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Vehicle Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ð The red power steering system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. The power steering assistance or the steering itself is malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired Power steering system warning lamp If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardized.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 513 Engine Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow engine diagnosis warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A malfunction has occurred in the engine, the exhaust system or the fuel system. The emissions limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be running in emergency operation mode.
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514 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. Refuel. Fuel reserve warning lamp...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 515 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. Possible causes are: The temperature sensor is malfunctioning Coolant warning lamp Coolant level too low The air supply to the radiator is obstructed The radiator fan is defective If there is an additional warning tone, the coolant temperature has exceeded the maximum permissible temperature.
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516 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Otherwise: Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. Check the coolant level . Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed. Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive on to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 517 Tires Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one of the tires. &...
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518 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit. The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. Tire pressure monitoring &...
Index 519 Acoustic locking verification signal Active Emergency Stop Assist ....207 1, 2, 3 ... Activating/deactivating ......59 Active hood (pedestrian protection) ..378 12 V socket Active Blind Spot Assist ......238 Method of operation ......378 see Socket (12 V) Activating/deactivating .......
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520 Index Setting ..........235 Adjusting the balance/fader After-sales service center see ASSYST PLUS ® Burmester high-end 3D surround Active Steering Assist ......204 sound system ........360 Air bag ............38 Activating/deactivating ....... 206 ® Burmester surround sound system ... 359 Active Emergency Stop Assist .....
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Index 521 Air suspension Sound settings ........327 Transferred vehicle data ...... 327 see AIR BODY CONTROL Transferred vehicle data ...... 327 Ashtray Air vents ........... 162 Animals Front center console ......132 Pets in the vehicle ......... 56 Rear door ..........132 Adjusting (front) ........
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Automatic mirror folding function Selecting playback options ....341 Jump-starting ........401 Track list ..........341 Switching on/off ......... 154 Notes ..........399 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Automatic transmission Belt DIRECT SELECT lever ......173 see Qualified specialist workshop see Seat belts Drive program display ......
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Index 523 Brakes Bluetooth ® Burmester ® high-end 3D surround ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ... 189 sound system Activating/deactivating ....... 279 Active Brake Assist ......192 Setting up an Internet connection ..331 Adjusting the balance/fader ....360 BAS (Brake Assist System) ....189 Settings ..........
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524 Index Car wash Carpet (Care) ........... 390 see Care Champagne glass ........129 California Car wash (care) ........385 Important information for private Change of address ........21 customers and lessees ......22 Care ............390 Change of ownership ........ 21 Car wash ..........
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Index 525 Chassis level (AIR BODY CONTROL) Top Tether ..........52 Automatic control (rear passenger Setting ..........213 compartment) ........158 Child seat safety feature ......50 Climate style function ......158 Chassis level (MAGIC BODY CON‐ Children Control panel for 3-zone automatic TROL) Child seat safety feature ......
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526 Index Climate style Making a call ........322 Crosswind Assist Function ..........158 Name format ........321 see MAGIC BODY CONTROL Setting ..........158 Options ..........322 Cruise control .......... 196 Storing ..........322 Cockpit ............6 Buttons ..........197 Controller Overview ..........
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Index 527 Cushionbag ..........38 Declaration of conformity Diagnostics connection ......24 Wireless vehicle components ....23 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ..25 Digital Operator's Manual ......18 Definitions (tires and loading) ....430 Customer Relations Department ..... 25 Digital speedometer ........ 249 Designs DIRECT SELECT lever .......
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528 Index Active Hood Malfunction See Opera‐ Adaptive Highbeam Assist Inopera‐ M ........... 497 tor's Manual ........497 tive ............500 N ........... 498 Active Lane Keeping Assist Currently Apply Brake to Shift from 'P' ....492 ¯ ............ 481 Unavailable See Operator's Manual ..
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Index 529 Example: Active Parking Assist Park‐ Let fresh air into the vehicle interior. ¥Check Washer Fluid ....498 ing Canceled ........478 Air Conditioning Malf. Visit Work‐ ?Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See shop ............ 495 Turn Engine Off ........
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530 Index PRE-SAFE Inoperative See Opera‐ To Deselect P or N, Depress Brake ÐSteering Malfunction Increased tor's Manual ........468 Physical Effort See Operator's Man‐ and Start Engine ........492 Radar Sensors Dirty See Operator's ............496 Traffic Sign Assist Camera View Manual ........
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Index 531 Distance recorder Drive programs see ATTENTION ASSIST see Trip distance see DYNAMIC SELECT see Blind Spot Assist see Cruise control DISTRONIC Driving light see Driving safety system see Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC see Automatic driving lights see HOLD function Door Driving safety system ......
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Starting (start/stop button) ....166 Safety vest .......... 393 Switching off (start/stop button) ..179 ECO display Emergency braking ......... 187 Function ..........172 Engine data Emergency call system Resetting ..........250 Displaying ..........173 ® Mercedes-Benz mbrace (USA) ... 329...
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Index 533 Engine number ........445 External device Fragrance Locking ..........283 see Fragrance system Engine oil ..........382 Fragrance system ........161 Adding ..........382 Additives ..........449 Inserting/removing the flacon ..... 161 Fatigue detection Capacity ..........450 Free software ..........30 Checking the oil level using the oil see ATTENTION ASSIST Frequencies...
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534 Index E10 ............448 Glide mode ..........177 Gasoline ..........448 Glove box Garage door opener Quality (gasoline) ........ 448 Air vent ..........164 Clearing the memory ......183 Refuel ..........177 Locking/unlocking ......120 Opening/closing the garage door ..183 Reserve fuel level ........
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Index 535 Rear (luxury head restraint) ....104 High beam Ignition Rear (setting the last position) ..... 103 Switching on/off ......... 144 Switching on (start/stop button) ..165 Head-up Display ........253 High-beam headlamps Ignition key Adaptive Highbeam Assist ....146 see SmartKey Adjusting brightness (on-board com‐...
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536 Index Interior lighting ........148 Establishing ......... 333 iPhone ® Ambient lighting ........148 Information .......... 330 see Apple CarPlay™ Setting ..........148 Mobile phone details ......333 Switch-off delay time ......149 Restrictions ......... 330 Setting access data ......331 Interior lighting Jack ®...
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Index 537 see MAGIC BODY CONTROL Live Traffic Information Displaying subscription information ..307 Light switch Labeling (tires) Displaying the traffic map ....307 Overview ..........143 see Tire labeling Displaying traffic incidents ....308 Lighting Laden Extending a subscription ..... 307 see Lights Bag hook ..........
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Menu (on-board computer) ....252 Selecting the map orientation ....311 trol panel Searching ..........344 Setting the map scale ......310 Mercedes-Benz mbrace ® (USA) ... 328 Starting cinema mode ......349 Setting the map scale automatically ..314 Malfunction Updating ..........
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Outside mirror — Calling up saved compartment) ........140 Notes ........... 165 settings ..........113 Mobile phone Mercedes-Benz Apps Outside mirror — Saving settings ..113 see Android Auto Calling up ..........334 Seat — Calling up saved settings ..113 see Apple CarPlay™...
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540 Index Mobile phone voice recognition Rear climate control ......159 Navigation announcements Starting ..........319 Restoring the factory settings ..... 288 Activating/deactivating ....... 302 Stopping ..........319 Setting the footwell temperature ..159 Adjusting the volume ......303 Starting the ENERGIZING comfort Repeating ..........
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Index 541 Function ..........235 Displaying the service due date ... 377 Refrigerant (air conditioning system) ... 453 Pedestrian detection ......236 Head-up Display menu ......253 Windshield washer fluid ...... 452 Spotlight function ........ 237 Media menu ........252 Operating safety Menu designs ........
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542 Index Paint code ..........445 Function ..........218 Perfume atomizer Side impact protection ......219 Setting ..........161 Panel heating System limitations ....... 218 Perfume vial Setting ..........109 Parking assistance systems see Fragrance system Panic alarm ..........59 see Active Parking Assist Period out of use Activating/deactivating ......
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Index 543 POI symbols Preventative occupant protection sys‐ Direct frequency entry ......352 Custom ..........311 Displaying information ......353 Displaying radio text ......353 see PRE-SAFE ® (anticipatory occu‐ Ports (Rear Seat Entertainment Sys‐ Editing station presets ......352 pant protection) tem) Menu (on-board computer) ....
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544 Index Rear climate control Displaying destination information Selecting a film/track in Blu- Setting ..........159 (navigation) ......... 369 ray/DVD mode ........375 Dynamic range limitation ..... 376 Selecting a massage program ..... 367 Rear display Selecting the scene/chapter in Blu- ENERGIZING comfort ......
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546 Index Route-based speed adjustment ..... 203 Restrictions ......... 353 Setting automatic lateral support Displays in the Instrument Display ..208 Selecting a category ......356 adjustment .......... 105 Setting ..........204 Selecting a channel ......356 Setting options ........12 Setting music and sport alerts ....
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Index 547 Seat belt warning Service center Side impact protection ......219 see Seat belt see Qualified specialist workshop Side windows ........72, 73 Seat belts ........... 33 Service interval display Child safety lock in the rear see ASSYST PLUS Adjusting the height ......
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548 Index Rain closing function ......80 Socket (115 V) .......... 135 Speed limit for winter tires Setting ..........198 Rear passenger compartment ..... 135 SmartKey ........... 58 Software update Speedometer Battery ..........60 Digital ..........249 Features ..........58 Important system updates ....
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Index 549 Direct frequency entry ......352 Folding table ........121 Suspension Moving ..........352 Glasses compartment ......121 see AIR BODY CONTROL Searching ..........352 Glove box ..........120 see MAGIC BODY CONTROL Setting ..........352 Parcel net hooks ........123 Switch-off delay time Storing ..........
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550 Index Menu (on-board computer) ....252 Changing folders ......... 324 Mobile phone voice recognition ... 319 Composing .......... 323 Table Notes ........... 316 Configuring the displayed text mes‐ see Folding table Operating modes ......... 315 sages ........... 323 Tailpipes (Care) ........389 Reception and transmission volume ..
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Index 551 Tire characteristics ......... 428 Maximum ..........427 Tires Notes ........... 414 Changing hub caps ......437 Tire inflation compressor Restarting the tire pressure monitor‐ Characteristics ........428 see TIREFIT kit ing system ........... 420 Checking ..........413 Tire information table ......420 Tire pressure monitoring system Checking the tire pressure (man‐...
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552 Index Snow chains ......... 414 Setting the sensitivity ......270 Issuing hazard alerts ......309 Speed rating ........428 Live Traffic Information ......307 Touchpad Storing ..........436 Overview ..........306 Activating/deactivating ....... 271 Temperature grade ......425 Operating ..........271 Traffic map Tire and Loading Information placard Reading the handwriting recognition...
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Index 553 Trip distance ..........249 Notes on installation ......443 Data acquisition ........26 Displaying ..........249 Transmission output (maximum) ..444 Diagnostics connection ......24 Resetting ..........250 Equipment ..........20 Limited Warranty ........26 Trip odometer Locking (automatically) ......64 see Trip distance Units of measurement Locking (from inside) ......
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