Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

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  • Page 3 Operator's Manual Maintenance Booklet Equipment-dependent supplements Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all documents on to the new owner. You can also use the S-Class Guide smart- phone app: 2225844101 É2225844101ÁËÍ...
  • Page 5 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 33 Digital Operator's Manual ....22 Safety ........... 43 Introduction ......... 24 Opening and closing ......83 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 103 Lights and windshield wipers ..109 Climate control ......... 117 Driving and parking ......
  • Page 6 Index Adaptive Brake Assist 1, 2, 3 ... Function/notes ........ 75 115 V socket ........211 Adaptive Highbeam Assist 12 V socket Display message ......173 see Sockets Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS 360° camera Function/notes ......112 Cleaning ......... 228 Switching on/off ......
  • Page 7 BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System Display message ......173 PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist Function/notes ......158 Important safety notes ....72 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Battery (SmartKey) see Qualified specialist workshop Checking .......... 87 Authorized workshop Important safety notes ....86 see Qualified specialist workshop Replacing .........
  • Page 8 Index BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Trim pieces ........228 Assist ..........72 Washing by hand ......228 Brake fluid (notes) ......290 Wheels ........... 228 Display message ......174 Windows ........228 EBD ..........78 Wiper blades ........228 High-performance brake system ..138 Wooden trim ........
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Index Overview of systems ...... 118 Copyright ..........31 Perfume atomizer ......121 Cornering light function Problems with cooling with air Display message ......173 dehumidification ......121 Function/notes ......111 Problem with the rear window Crash-responsive emergency light- defroster ........121 ing ............
  • Page 10 Calling up (on-board computer) ..173 Engine ..........185 see Doors General notes ........ 173 Driving abroad Hiding (on-board computer) ... 173 Mercedes-Benz Service ....226 Introduction ........173 Symmetrical low beam ....110 KEYLESS-GO ........173 Driving Assistance package ..... 162 Lights ..........173 Driving safety systems Safety systems ......
  • Page 11 Index PARKTRONIC ......... 152 ECO start/stop function Rear view camera ......154 Automatic engine start ....129 Driving tips Automatic engine switch-off ..129 AMG ceramic brakes ..... 138 Deactivating/activating ....129 Automatic transmission ....131 General information ....... 129 Brakes ...........
  • Page 12 Index Filling capacity ....... 290 Flat tire Notes about oil grades ....289 Changing a wheel/mounting the Notes on oil level/consumption ..223 spare wheel ........272 Viscosity ........290 MOExtended tires ......231 Entering a city Preparing the vehicle ..... 231 see also Digital Operator's Man- TIREFIT kit ........
  • Page 13 Index Important safety notes ....216 Opening/closing the garage door .. 219 Ignition lock Programming (button in the rear- see Key positions view mirror) ........216 Immobilizer .......... 80 Gasoline ..........288 Indicator lamps Gear or selector lever (cleaning see Warning and indicator lamps guidelines) .........
  • Page 14 Index Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup- Lamps port ..........106 see Warning and indicator lamps Lane Keeping Assist see Active Lane Keeping Assist M+S tires ..........252 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat Magic Body Control ......150 anchors ..........66 Maintenance License plate lamp (display mes- see ASSYST PLUS...
  • Page 15 Index Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive Mounting wheels 360°camera ........156 Lowering the vehicle ...... 277 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..71 Mounting a new wheel ....276 Active Blind Spot Assist ....162 Preparing the vehicle ..... 273 Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 165 Raising the vehicle ......
  • Page 16 Index Operation ......... 55 Override feature System self-test ....... 57 Rear side windows ......70 Occupant safety Automatic measures after an acci- dent ..........63 Paint code number ......286 Children in the vehicle ..... 64 Paintwork (cleaning instructions) . . . 228 Important safety notes ....
  • Page 17 Index Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .. 228 Rear lamps Power locks ......... 88 see Lights Rear seats Power washers ........228 Power windows Adjusting ........106 see Side windows Overview .......... 42 Rear view camera ® PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occupant Cleaning instructions ..... 228 protection) Function/notes ......
  • Page 18 Index Reversing lamps (display mes- Seat belts sage) ........... 173 Adjusting the driver's and front- Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ..26 passenger seat belt ......50 Adjusting the height ......49 ROAD SURFACE SCAN ....... 150 Roller sunblind Cleaning ......... 228 Correct usage ........
  • Page 19 Index Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys- tem) ..........292 see also Digital Operator's Man- Washer fluid ........291 ual ..........200 Settings Snow chains ........253 Factory (on-board computer) ..172 Sockets On-board computer ....... 172 Center console ......211 Setting the air distribution ....121 General notes ........
  • Page 20 Index Stowage compartments Rejecting/ending a call ....172 Armrest (under) ......209 see also Digital Operator's Man- Center console ......209 ual ..........200 Center console in rear compart- Telephone keypad overview ment ..........209 COMAND ........206 Cup holders ........211 Temperature Door ..........
  • Page 21 Index Distribution of the vehicle occu- Tire size designation, load-bearing pants (definition) ......272 capacity, speed rating ....266 DOT, Tire Identification Number Tire tread ........251 (TIN) ..........269 Tire tread (definition) ..... 271 DOT (Department of Transporta- Total load limit (definition) ..... 272 tion) (definition) ......
  • Page 22 Index Trunk Operating safety ......27 Emergency release ......94 Parking for a long period ....136 Important safety notes ....89 Pulling away ........128 Locking separately ......93 Raising ........... 274 Reporting problems ......29 Opening/closing (automatically from inside) ........93 Securing from rolling away ....
  • Page 23 Index Restraint system ......194 Winter operation Seat belt ........189 Summer tires ......... 252 Steering ......... 198 Winter tires Tire pressure monitor ....197 M+S tires ........252 Warranty ..........25 Wiper blades Washer fluid Cleaning ......... 228 Display message ......173 Important safety notes ....
  • Page 24: Digital Operator's Manual

    Digital Operator's Manual Introduction Operation Calling up the Digital Operator's Man- The printed Operator's Manual provides infor- mation about the safe operation of your vehi- cle. The Digital Operator's Manual addition- Press the Ø button in the center con- ally describes further functions and equip- sole.
  • Page 25 Digital Operator's Manual To select note texts/save bookmarks: slide VY ; the COMAND controller to the right. To select a link: slide ÆV = the COMAND controller downwards. To exit a content page: actuate the % ? symbol. To call up the basic menu of the Digital Operator's Manual: actuate symbol Þ...
  • Page 26: Introduction

    You too can help to protect the environment required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that by operating your vehicle in an environmen- you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center tally responsible manner. for this purpose. Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,...
  • Page 27: Service And Warranty Information

    Mercedes. This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel- evant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use Service and vehicle operation only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and Warranty accessories that have been specifically The implied warranty for your vehicle applies approved for your vehicle.
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Always have the Service and Warranty Book- sonable number of repair attempts let with you when you bring the vehicle to an Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its author- authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The ized repair or service facilities fail to fix one...
  • Page 29: Important Safety Notes

    Delivery Program. For details, consult an flammable materials which have become authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to trapped. In the case of damage, contact a one of the following addresses. qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 30: Declarations Of Conformity

    Introduction If you make any changes to the vehicle elec- may not cause interference, and (2) These tronics, the general operating permit is ren- devices must accept any interference, includ- dered invalid. ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device." ! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g.
  • Page 31: Customer Relations Department

    If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or con- tact us at one of the following addresses. In the USA...
  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

    Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the operating New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. whether or not the driver and passenger seat belts are fastened...
  • Page 33: Copyright

    February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs. Information on copyright General information Information on license for free and open- source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the fol- lowing website: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ opensource...
  • Page 35 Cockpit ..........34 Instrument cluster ......35 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 37 Center console ........39 Overhead control panel ...... 40 Door control panel ......41 Rear seats ..........42...
  • Page 36: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel paddle Climate control systems shifters Adjusts the steering wheel Combination switch Steering wheel heating Horn Cruise control lever Instrument cluster Electric parking brake DIRECT SELECT lever Diagnostics connection Overhead control panel Opens the hood Control panel for: Light switch Ü...
  • Page 37: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays and controls Function Page Function Page Speedometer Coolant temperature Multifunction display Fuel gauge Tachometer...
  • Page 38: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page ! ABS ! Electric parking brake (yellow) ® å ESP Electric parking brake (red) ® ÷ ESP F USA only # Turn signal, left ! Canada only L Low-beam head- ;...
  • Page 39: Multifunction Steering Wheel

    Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Rejects or ends a call Sets the brightness of the Exits phone book/redial instrument cluster lighting memory and the COMAND display COMAND display; see the Makes or accepts a call separate COMAND operat- Switches to the redial mem- ing instructions...
  • Page 40 Multifunction steering wheel Function Page ò Calls up the main menu Selects a menu/submenu or scrolls through lists Confirms your selection Hiding display messages Back ñ Switches off the Voice Control System; see the separate operating instruc- tions...
  • Page 41: Center Console

    Center console Center console Function Page Function Page Switches COMAND on/off Seat adjustment button Adjusts the volume/mute Navigation button ¤ ECO start/stop func- Radio button tion £ Hazard warning Telephone keypad lamps É Sets the vehicle level 150, Media button Telephone, address book Adjusts the suspension set- 150,...
  • Page 42: Overhead Control Panel

    Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page p Switches the left- 3 Opens/closes the hand reading lamp on/off panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel | Switches the auto- Opens/closes the front matic interior lighting roller sunblinds control on/off Opens/closes the rear G SOS button (mbrace roller sunblind...
  • Page 43: Door Control Panel

    Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page s Seat ventilation W Opens/closes the rear right side window c Seat heating p Opens/closes the w Adjusts the front- trunk lid passenger seat from the n Override feature for driver’s seat the controls in the rear r45=...
  • Page 44: Rear Seats

    Rear seats Rear seats Example: vehicles with Rear Seat Enter- Function Page tainment System Stowage compartment in Function Page the rear seat armrest DVD player Stowage box in the seat backrest Cigarette lighter Cooler Socket Cup holder...
  • Page 45: Safety

    Useful information ......44 Panic alarm .......... 44 Occupant safety ........44 Seat belts ..........46 Air bags ..........51 Occupant Classification System (OCS) ............ 54 Triggering the seat belt tensioners and air bags ......... 60 ® PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occupant protection system) ......
  • Page 46: Useful Information

    Occupant safety reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants Useful information are subjected during an accident. The restraint system comprises: This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equip- Seat belt system ment of your vehicle available at the time Air bags of publication of the Operator's Manual.
  • Page 47: Tor Lamp

    If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only: for further information contact our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
  • Page 48: Seat Belts

    Seat belts Depending on the person in the front- Seat belt force limiter for the front seat passenger seat, the front-passenger front air belts and the outer seat belts in the rear bag is either enabled or disabled. You must Belt bags for the outer seat belts in the rear make sure of this both before and during a compartment depending on the vehicle's...
  • Page 49 Mercedes-Benz WARNING vehicle. The child restraint system must be The seat belt does not offer the intended level appropriate to the age, weight and size of...
  • Page 50 Mercedes-Benz in combination with a belt bag.
  • Page 51: Fastening

    Seat belts Further information on child restraint sys- Adjust the seat ( page 104). tems ( page 64). The seat backrest must be in an almost vertical position. Pull the seat belt smoothly from belt sash guide = and engage belt tongue ; into belt buckle :.
  • Page 52: Passenger Seat Belt

    Seat belts Rear seat belt buckle extenders The seat belt extender is an integral part of ® the PRE-SAFE convenience function. It is used on the outer rear seats. Always ensure that it is possible to move the belt buckle freely. Always stow objects in the vehicle correctly.
  • Page 53: Air Bags

    Air bags continuously or flash. In addition, there may However, no system available today can com- be a warning tone. pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities. Regardless of whether the driver's and front- It is also not possible to rule out a risk of injury passenger seat belts have already been fas- caused by an air bag due to the high speed at tened, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights...
  • Page 54 Air bags your feet are in the air bag's deployment area, e.g. to doors, side windows, rear side area. trim panels or sidewalls. For this reason, always secure persons less there are no heavy, sharp or fragile objects than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable restraint in the pockets of items of clothing.
  • Page 55: Knee Bag

    You should only use seat covers that have The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp been approved for the respective seat by shows you the status of the front-passenger Mercedes-Benz. front air bag ( page 45). Front-passenger front air bag ; will only...
  • Page 56: Occupant Classification System

    Occupant Classification System (OCS) ment is independent of whether the front- WARNING passenger seat is occupied or not. If a child restraint system is installed and the seat backrest is reclined too far backwards, the cushion air bag may deploy by mistake in Window curtain air bags the event of an accident.
  • Page 57: Deployment

    Occupant Classification System (OCS) If the front passenger does not observe these The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp conditions, OCS may produce a false classi- must light up for approximately six seconds. fication, e.g. because the front passenger: The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp then shows the status of the front-passenger transfers their weight by supporting them- front air bag.
  • Page 58 Occupant Classification System (OCS) lights up after the system self-test and Make sure, both before and during the jour- remains lit. This indicates that the front- ney, that the status of the front-passenger passenger front air bag is deactivated. front air bag is correct. the front-passenger seat is occupied by a child of up to 12 months old in a standard WARNING...
  • Page 59: System Self-Test

    Mercedes-Benz. passenger seat is correct and the front- If the driver's air bag deploys, this does not...
  • Page 60 Occupant Classification System (OCS) Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions. After the system self-test, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp then shows the status of the front-passenger front air bag page 55). For more information about the OCS, see "Problems with the Occupant Classification System"...
  • Page 61 Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized person with a build cor- Mercedes-Benz Center. responding to that of an adult. The PASSENGER AIR OCS is malfunctioning.
  • Page 62: Triggering The Seat Belt Tensioners

    Triggering the seat belt tensioners and air bags released. The 6 restraint system warning Triggering the seat belt tensioners lamp lights up. and air bags Only in rare cases will the bang affect your Important safety notes hearing. The powder that is released gener- ally does not constitute a health hazard, how- WARNING ever it may cause short-term breathing diffi-...
  • Page 63 Triggering the seat belt tensioners and air bags Vehicles with belt bags: depending on the The rate of vehicle deceleration or accelera- type and severity of the accident, the belt tion and the direction of the force are essen- bags are also triggered. tially determined by: Vehicles with a rear reclining seat: the the distribution of forces during the colli-...
  • Page 64: Pre-Safe ® (Anticipatory Occupant Protection System)

    ® PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occupant protection system) The side impact air bag on the front- Despite your vehicle being equipped with the passenger side deploys under the following ® PRE-SAFE system, the possibility of per- conditions: sonal injuries occurring as a result of an acci- dent cannot be eliminated.
  • Page 65: Pre-Safe ® Plus

    Automatic measures after an accident bolsters is reduced again. All settings made Function ® by PRE-SAFE can then be reversed. ® PRE-SAFE PLUS intervenes in certain situa- If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced: tions if the radar sensor system detects an Move the seat backrest or seat back imminent head-on or rear-end collision.
  • Page 66: Children In The Vehicle

    Chil- dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For dren may burn themselves on these parts, this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises particularly on the metal parts of the child that you install a child restraint system on a restraint system.
  • Page 67: Restraint Systems

    You can obtain further information about the When activated, the special seat belt retrac- correct child restraint system from any tor ensures that the seat belt will not slacken authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. once the child restraint system has been secured. WARNING...
  • Page 68 Children in the vehicle the manufacturer's installation instruc- WARNING tions for the child restraint system. Child restraint systems or their securing sys- for child restraint systems with a belt tems which have been damaged or subjected clamp: engage the belt tongue in the buckle to a load in an accident can no longer protect before you tighten the seat belt using the as intended.
  • Page 69: Top Tether

    Children in the vehicle restraint systems on the rear seats. LATCH- type (ISOFIX) securing rings ; for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems are installed on the left and right of the rear seats. Vehicles with rear seat armrest: adjust the rear seat armrest so that LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings ;...
  • Page 70 Children in the vehicle WARNING Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear bench seats: If you adjust the seat after installing a child restraint system: the seat belt could slacken or become too tight the child restraint system could become loose, incorrectly positioned or damaged As a result, the child restraint system may not Move the head restraint upwards.
  • Page 71: Child-Proof Locks Important Safety Notes

    Children in the vehicle Child-proof locks the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Important safety notes You can activate the following child-proof WARNING locks: If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, rear doors ( page 69) they could:...
  • Page 72: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems Override feature for the rear side win- As a result, they could: dows activate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example WARNING activate or deactivate systems, thereby When children ride on the vehicle's rear seats, endangering other road users activate the override switch.
  • Page 73: Important Safety Notes

    Driving safety systems assist driving. You are responsible for the dis- When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems, tance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed including driving safety systems, will also and for braking in good time. Always adapt become inoperative.
  • Page 74: Assist

    Driving safety systems Braking Important safety notes Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until WARNING the emergency braking situation is over. BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify ABS prevents the wheels from locking. objects and complex traffic situations. The brakes will function as usual once you In such cases, BAS PLUS may: release the brake pedal.
  • Page 75: Collision Prevention Assist

    Driving safety systems Recognition by the camera system is also BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in haz- impaired in the event of: ardous situations with vehicles in front within a speed range between 4 mph (7 km/h) and dirt on the camera or if the camera is cov- 155 mph (250 km/h).
  • Page 76 Driving safety systems Following damage to the front end of the vehi- WARNING cle, have the configuration and operation of The distance warning function does not react: the radar sensor checked at a qualified spe- to people or animals cialist workshop. This also applies to colli- to oncoming vehicles sions at low speeds where there is no visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
  • Page 77: Adaptive Brake Assist

    Driving safety systems If you approach an obstacle and the distance In particular, the detection of obstacles can warning function detects a risk of a collision, be impaired if there is: the system will initially alert you both visually dirt on the sensors or anything else cover- and acoustically.
  • Page 78: Ets/4Ets (Electronic Traction System)

    Driving safety systems Important safety notes The brakes will work normally again if: you release the brake pedal. WARNING there is no longer any danger of a collision. ® ® If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP is unable to no obstacle is detected in front of your stabilize the vehicle.
  • Page 79: Deactivating/Activating

    Driving safety systems ® cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel If ESP intervenes: starts to spin. ® Do not deactivate ESP under any circum- ! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an stances. ® extended period with ESP deactivated.
  • Page 80: Adaptive Brake

    Driving safety systems ® also has the HOLD function ( page 148) and intervenes automatically according to hill start assist ( page 128). the direction and intensity of the crosswinds affecting your vehicle. ESP stabilities the vehicle with braking inter- ®...
  • Page 81 Driving safety systems a collision cannot always be avoided, partic- to crossing traffic ularly when approaching at too high a speed. when cornering There is a risk of an accident. ® As a result, PRE-SAFE Brake may neither Always apply the brakes yourself and try to give warnings nor intervene in all critical sit- take evasive action, provided it is safe to do uations.
  • Page 82: Theft Deterrent Locking System

    Theft deterrent locking system Following damage to the windshield, have the ® The braking action of PRE-SAFE Brake is configuration and operation of the camera ended automatically if: system checked at a qualified specialist work- you maneuver to avoid the obstacle. shop.
  • Page 83: Ata (Anti-Theft Alarm System)

    The alarm is switched off. charged, the immobilizer may be faulty. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO: Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the grasp the outside door handle. The Smart- USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
  • Page 85 Useful information ......84 SmartKey ..........84 Doors ............ 88 Trunk ............ 89 Side windows ........94 Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel ........96...
  • Page 86: Useful Information

    SmartKey Useful information WARNING If you attach heavy or large objects to the This Operator's Manual describes all SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten- models and all standard and optional equip- tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could ment of your vehicle available at the time cause the engine to be switched off.
  • Page 87: Locking

    SmartKey To open the trunk lid automatically SmartKey functions from outside the vehicle: press and hold button ; until the trunk lid opens. KEYLESS-GO General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a SmartKey in the vehicle.
  • Page 88: Important Safety Notes

    SmartKey To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner Push release catch : in the direction of surface of the door handle. the arrow and at the same time remove mechanical key ; from the SmartKey. To lock the vehicle: touch sensor sur- face : or ;.
  • Page 89: Replacing

    National guidelines must be observed during disposal. In California, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/ index.cfm. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. Checking the battery Press mechanical key ; into the opening...
  • Page 90: Doors

    Doors Problems with the SmartKey Information in the Digital Operator's Manual You can find information about this in the Digital Operator's Manual. In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find information on the following topics: Unlocking and opening doors from the Doors inside Important safety notes...
  • Page 91: Trunk

    Trunk Open the driver's door. WARNING Close the front-passenger door, the rear If persons, particularly children are subjected doors and the trunk lid. to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or Press the locking button ( page 88). cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
  • Page 92: Opening/Closing (Automatically From Outside)

    Trunk Lightly push the trunk lid closed. Make sure that no body parts are in close The power closing function pulls the trunk proximity during the closing procedure. lid closed. If somebody becomes trapped: Lock the vehicle if necessary with press the F button on the SmartKey, or the &...
  • Page 93: Hands-Free Access

    Trunk ! The trunk lid swings upwards when If KEYLESS-GO detects a second SmartKey outside the vehicle, the trunk lid remains opened. Therefore, make sure that there is closed. sufficient clearance above the trunk lid. The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be found in the "Vehicle data"...
  • Page 94 Trunk Operation Always ensure that you only make the kick- ing movement within the detection range To open/close: kick into sensor detection of sensors :. range : under the bumper with your foot. Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the You will hear a warning tone while the trunk rear area while doing so.
  • Page 95: Opening/Closing (Automatically From Inside)

    Trunk Opening and closing Opening/closing automatically from inside Important safety notes WARNING Parts of the body could become trapped dur- ing automatic closing of the trunk lid. More- over, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area during the closing process.
  • Page 96: Side Windows

    Side windows You can also lock the glove box When you lock the vehicle ( page 88), page 209). the trunk is also locked. Deactivating the function to lock the trunk separately: Trunk emergency release Open the glove box. You can unlock the trunk lid from the inside Push the switch to position :.
  • Page 97: Side Windows

    Side windows body becomes trapped, release the switch or Make sure that no body parts are in close pull the switch to close the side window again. proximity during the closing procedure. If someone becomes trapped, press the switch WARNING to open the side window again.
  • Page 98: Panorama Roof With Power Tilt/Sliding Panel

    Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Problems with the side windows WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.
  • Page 99 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel WARNING WARNING At high speeds the raised sliding sunroof auto- The reversing feature does not react: matically lowers slightly at the rear. This could to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- trap you or other persons. There is a risk of gers injury.
  • Page 100: Roller Sunblinds

    If contact is made with a roof carrier The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior approved by Mercedes-Benz, the sliding from sunlight. The front roller sunblind can sunroof lowers slightly but remains raised only be opened and closed when the sliding at the rear.
  • Page 101 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Opening and closing the rear roller sun- If somebody becomes trapped: blind release the switch immediately, or during automatic operation, push the Operating from the front switch briefly in any direction The closing process is stopped. Opening and closing the front roller sun- blind To open or close: press button :.
  • Page 102: Resetting

    Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Resetting the rear sunblind Resetting the sliding sunroof and the roller sunblind Resetting the sliding sunroof or the front roller sunblinds Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. Pull switch : repeatedly until the rear roller sunblind is fully closed.
  • Page 103 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Problems with the sliding sunroof WARNING If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.
  • Page 105 Useful information ......104 Correct driver's seat position ..104 Seats ..........105 Steering wheel ........108 Mirrors ..........108 Memory function ......108...
  • Page 106: Useful Information

    Correct driver's seat position Observe the safety guidelines on seat Useful information adjustment ( page 105). Check whether you have adjusted seat = This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equip- properly ( page 106). ment of your vehicle available at the time When adjusting the seat, make sure that: of publication of the Operator's Manual.
  • Page 107: Seats

    Seats Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mir- WARNING ror and the exterior mirrors in such a way When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle that you have a good view of road and traf- occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the fic conditions ( page 108).
  • Page 108: Active Multicontour Seat

    Seats do not transport heavy loads on the Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on seats. Do not place sharp objects on the repeatedly. seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by The three red indicator lamps in the button passengers, if possible.
  • Page 109 Seats Rear seats Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( page 125). To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired heating level is set. To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out. If the battery voltage is too low, the seat heating may switch off.
  • Page 110: Steering Wheel

    Memory function Problems with the seat heating You can find information about this in the Digital Operator's Manual. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The seat heating has The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con- switched off prema- sumers are switched on.
  • Page 111 Useful information ......110 Exterior lighting ........ 110 Interior lighting ......... 113 Replacing bulbs ......... 113 Windshield wipers ......114...
  • Page 112: Useful Information

    ( page 172) General notes Light switch For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched Operation on even during the daytime. In some coun- tries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obli- gations.
  • Page 113: Automatic Headlamp Mode

    Exterior lighting The exterior lighting (except the parking/ Cornering light function standing lamps) switches off automatically if you: remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock open the driver's door with the SmartKey in position 0. Information in the Digital Operator's Man- In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find information on the following topics: Automatic headlamp mode...
  • Page 114: Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus

    Exterior lighting Important safety notes Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS WARNING General notes Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not rec- ognize road users: who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus may not recognize road users who do have lights, or may recognize them too late.
  • Page 115: Interior Lighting

    Replacing bulbs Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist The partial high-beam headlamps are PLUS on/off switched off automatically. If no other road users are recognize, the high-beam head- lamps are switched on. If you are driving at speeds below approx- imately 16 mph (25 km/h) or the roads are adequately illuminated: The high-beam headlamps are switched off automatically.
  • Page 116: Windshield Wipers

    Windshield wipers Replacing the wiper blades (standard Windshield wipers windshield wipers) Switching the windshield wipers on/ Moving the wiper blades to a vertical posi- tion Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni- tion lock ( page 125). Set the windshield wiper to the ° posi- tion.
  • Page 117 Windshield wipers Installing the wiper blades Removing a wiper blade Position the new wiper blade : with To bring the wiper blade into position to be removed: hold the wiper arm firmly recess B on lug A. with one hand. With the other hand, turn Fold wiper blade : in the direction of the wiper blade in the direction of arrow = onto the wiper arm, until retaining...
  • Page 118 Windshield wipers Make sure that the wiper blade is seated correctly. Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind- shield. Problems with the windshield wipers You can find information about this in the Digital Operator's Manual.
  • Page 119: Climate Control

    Useful information ......118 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 118 Operating the climate control sys- tems ........... 121...
  • Page 120: Important Safety Notes

    Overview of climate control systems opening". This will speed up the cooling Useful information process and the desired interior tempera- ture will be reached more quickly. This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equip- The integrated filter filters out most par- ment of your vehicle available at the time ticles of dust and soot and completely fil- of publication of the Operator's Manual.
  • Page 121: Rear Control Panel

    Overview of climate control systems Automatic climate control panel USA only Front control panel To set climate control to automatic, left To set the temperature, left To set the airflow, left To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode To defrost the windshield To call up the COMAND climate control menu To switch the rear window defroster on/off To activate/deactivate the residual heat function To set the airflow, right...
  • Page 122 Overview of climate control systems Canada only Front control panel To set climate control to automatic, left To set the temperature, left To set the airflow, left To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode To defrost the windshield To call up the COMAND climate control menu To switch the rear window defroster on/off To activate/deactivate the residual heat function To set the airflow, right...
  • Page 123: Cooling With Air Dehumidification

    Operating the climate control systems Operating the climate control sys- tems In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find information on the following topics: Switching climate control on/off Switching cooling with air dehumidification on/off Setting climate control to automatic Adjusting the climate mode settings Setting the temperature Setting the air distribution Setting the airflow...
  • Page 125 Useful information ......124 Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ............. 124 Driving ..........124 Automatic transmission ....130 Refueling ..........132 Parking ..........135 Driving tips ........137 Driving systems ........ 139...
  • Page 126: Useful Information

    Driving Do not manually shift to a lower gear to Useful information brake the vehicle. Try to avoid depressing the accelerator This Operator's Manual describes all pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick- models and all standard and optional equip- down).
  • Page 127: Key Positions Smartkey

    Driving driving at full throttle when the engine is WARNING cold. Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.: shoes with thick soles Key positions shoes with high heels SmartKey slippers There is a risk of an accident. Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct usage of the pedals.
  • Page 128 Driving Pressing the Start/Stop button several times The engine can be turned off while the vehicle in succession corresponds to the different is in motion by pressing and holding the key positions in the ignition lock. This is only Start/Stop button for approximately three the case if you are not depressing the brake seconds.
  • Page 129: Starting The Engine

    Driving To switch on the ignition: press Start/ WARNING Stop button : twice. Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust The ignition is switched on. gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling The power supply is switched off again if: these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury.
  • Page 130: Pulling Away

    Driving Turn the SmartKey to position 3 Release the brake pedal. page 125) in the ignition lock and release Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. it as soon as the engine is running. The electric parking brake is automatically released. You can find information about this in the Digital Operator's Manual.
  • Page 131: Automatic Engine Switch-Off

    Driving General notes Remove your foot from the brake pedal. The vehicle is then held for about a second. Pull away. Hill start assist is not active if: you are pulling away on a level road or on a downhill gradient. the transmission is in position N.
  • Page 132: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission position P, R, N or D appears in the transmis- Automatic transmission sion position display in the multifunction dis- Important safety notes play. You can find information about this in the Digital Operator's Manual. WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed Information in the Digital Operator's and you engage transmission position D or Manual...
  • Page 133: Automatic Drive Program

    Automatic transmission If the engine has been switched off, the auto- Driving tips matic transmission automatically shifts to N. Program selector button If the automatic transmission is to remain in Steering wheel paddle shifters neutral N, e.g. for washing the vehicle in car Automatic drive program washes with a towing device, please observe Problems with the transmission...
  • Page 134: Refueling

    Refueling ! To prevent ESP ® from intervening, the ignition must be switched off (SmartKey or the Start/Stop button in position 0 or 1) if: the electric parking brake is being tested on a brake dynamometer. the vehicle is being towed with only one axle raised (not permitted for vehicles with 4MATIC).
  • Page 135: Refueling Process

    Refueling Refueling clean water. Seek medical assistance with- out delay. General information If fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis- Pay attention to the important safety notes tance without delay. Do not induce vomit- page 132). ing. If you unlock/lock the vehicle from the out- Immediately change out of clothing which side, the fuel filler flap also unlocks/locks.
  • Page 136 Refueling Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and refuel. Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off. Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak out.
  • Page 137: Parking

    Parking Problems with fuel and the fuel tank This section provides descriptions of and solutions to safety-relevant problems. Descriptions of and solutions to further problems can be found in the Digital Operator's Manual. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the WARNING vehicle.
  • Page 138: Parking Brake

    Parking the empty vehicle must be secured at the When leaving the vehicle, always take the front axle with a wheel chock or similar, for SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never example, on uphill or downhill gradients. leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. a laden vehicle must also be secured at the The function of the electric parking brake is rear axle with a wheel chock or similar, for...
  • Page 139: Driving Tips

    Driving tips Avoid frequent acceleration or braking. Driving tips Have all maintenance work carried out as General driving tips indicated by the service intervals in the Maintenance Booklet or by the service Important safety notes interval display. WARNING Fuel consumption also increases when driv- If you switch off the ignition while driving, ing in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in safety-relevant functions are only available...
  • Page 140: Important Safety Notes

    Driving tips Limited braking performance on salt- regular intervals and in accordance with the treated roads Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details can be found in the Maintenance Booklet. You can find information about this in the Digital Operator's Manual. ECO display...
  • Page 141: Driving Systems

    Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive allow you to maintain a constant speed e.g. Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive stands for in heavy traffic or on winding roads innovative driver assistance and safety sys- on slippery road surfaces. Braking or accel-...
  • Page 142: Cruise Control Lever

    Driving systems Cruise control lever cially important if the vehicle is laden. By doing so, you will make use of the braking effect of the engine. This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly. If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that there is a risk of a collision, you will be warned visually and acoustically.
  • Page 143: Important Safety Notes

    Driving systems ! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. is activated, the vehicle brakes automati- cally in certain situations. To prevent dam- Any unauthorized modification to this age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC device could void the user's authority to PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow-...
  • Page 144: Activation Conditions

    Driving systems This speed may: the transmission must be in position D. the driver's door must be closed when you be too high if you are driving in a filter lane shift from P to D or your seat belt must be or an exit lane fastened.
  • Page 145 Driving systems Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards a risk of an accident. Be ready to brake at you ? or press it up : or down ;. all times. DISTRONIC PLUS is selected. If there is no vehicle in front, DISTRONIC PLUS operates in the same way as cruise Activating at the current speed/last control.
  • Page 146: Deactivating

    Driving systems Stopping a system malfunction occurs. the power supply is not sufficient. WARNING If a malfunction occurs, then the transmission When leaving the vehicle, even if it is braked may be shifted into position P automatically. only by DISTRONIC PLUS, it could roll away if: there is a malfunction in the system or in Information in the Digital Operator's the voltage supply.
  • Page 147: Distronic Plus

    Driving systems Cornering, going into and coming out of a DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deacti- vated if: bend you engage the electric parking brake or if the vehicle is automatically secured with the electric parking brake ® ® intervenes or you deactivate ESP the transmission is in the P, R or N position you pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away and the front-...
  • Page 148: Distronic Plus With Steering Assist

    Driving systems Crossing vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehi- cle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short. Narrow vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS may mistakenly detect vehicles that are crossing your lane. Activat- ing DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with crossing traffic, for example, could cause DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the your vehicle to pull away unintentionally.
  • Page 149 Driving systems markings, e.g. when following vehicles in a the windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged traffic jam. or covered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity of the camera DISTRONIC PLUS must be active in order for the function to be available. there are no, several or unclear lane mark- ings for a lane, e.g.
  • Page 150: Hold Function

    Driving systems Deactivating Steering Assist DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist does not provide assistance: on very sharp corners if no roadside markings or no clear roadside markings have been detected if the vehicle in front is not detected at speeds below 37 mph (60 km/h) in tire run-flat mode Activating Steering Assist Press button ;.
  • Page 151: Deactivating

    Driving systems Important safety notes Activating the HOLD function WARNING When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away despite being braked by the HOLD function if: there is a malfunction in the system or in the voltage supply. the HOLD function has been deactivated by pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal, e.g.
  • Page 152: Active Body Control

    Driving systems The electric parking brake automatically with the curb as the vehicle is lowered. Your secures the vehicle if the HOLD function is vehicle could otherwise be damaged. activated and: Information in the Digital Operator's the driver's door is open and the driver's Manual seat belt is unfastened.
  • Page 153: Matic (Permanent Four-Wheel Drive)

    The "Raised level" setting is canceled if you: Damage of this sort is not covered by the drive at a speed over approximately Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All 75 mph (120 km/h) wheels must remain either on the ground or be fully raised. Observe the instructions...
  • Page 154: Parktronic

    Driving systems Range of the sensors PARKTRONIC Important safety notes General notes PARKTRONIC does not take objects into con- PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with sideration that are: ultrasonic sensors. It monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the below the detection range, e.g.
  • Page 155: Important Safety Notes

    Driving systems rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking indicates a suitable parking space. Active care not to scratch or damage them steering intervention and brake application page 228). can assist you during parking and when exit- ing a parking space. You may also use Front sensors PARKTRONIC ( page 152).
  • Page 156: Rear View Camera

    Driving systems Information in the Digital Operator's Active Parking Assist may possibly indicate Manual parking spaces which are not suitable for parking, for example: In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find where parking or stopping is prohibited information on the following topics: in front of driveways or entrances and exits Detecting parking spaces on unsuitable surfaces...
  • Page 157 Driving systems Under the following circumstances, the rear Use the guidelines only for orientation. view camera will not function, or will function Approach objects no further than the bot- in a limited manner: tom-most guideline. if the trunk lid is open The rear view camera may show a distorted view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or in heavy rain, snow or fog...
  • Page 158: Camera

    Driving systems Important safety notes 360° camera (surround view) The 360°camera is only an aid and may show General notes a distorted view of obstacles, show them The 360° camera is a system consisting of incorrectly or not at all. The 360°camera is four cameras.
  • Page 159 Driving systems Activating the 360° camera with may remain open briefly after the 360° cam- COMAND era has been deactivated. To select the 360° 360° Camera Camera from the vehicle Activation conditions carousel: turn and press the controller. Depending on whether position D or R is The 360°...
  • Page 160: Attention Assist

    Driving systems which was active before the 360° camera if the time has been set incorrectly was displayed appears in the COMAND dis- in active driving situations, such as when play. You can also stop the 360° camera dis- you change lanes or change your speed play from split-screen view by selecting the ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you con- % symbol in the display and then confirm-...
  • Page 161: Night View Assist Plus

    Driving systems Activating ATTENTION ASSIST If a warning is output in the multifunction dis- play, a service station search is performed in Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on- COMAND. You can select a service station board computer ( page 172). and navigation to this service station will then The system determines the attention level begin.
  • Page 162 Driving systems Important safety notes pedestrians are not in an upright position, e.g. sitting, squatting or lying Night View Assist Plus is only an aid and is not animals are not recognized by the system, a substitute for attentive driving. Do not rely e.g.
  • Page 163 Driving systems Animal recognition Press button :. The Night View Assist Plus display appears Animals can be recognized in the following in the multifunction display. situations: darkness The infrared headlamps only switch on in outside built-up areas the dark from speeds of approximately below an outside temperature of 90 ‡...
  • Page 164: Active Blind Spot Assist

    Driving systems Problems with Night View Assist the driving speed is at least 40 mph (60 km/h) You can find information about this in the the "Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS" func- Digital Operator's Manual. tion is activated ( page 113) The spotlight function is not active or is active only to a limited extent if: Driving Assistance PLUS package...
  • Page 165: Active Blind Spot Assist

    Driving systems Monitoring area As a result, Active Blind Spot Assist may nei- ther give warnings nor intervene in such sit- WARNING uations. There is a risk of an accident. Active Blind Spot Assist does not detect all Always observe the traffic conditions care- traffic situations and road users.
  • Page 166: Active Blind Spot Assist

    Driving systems Due to the nature of the system: When Active Blind Spot Assist is activated, gray radar waves propagating backwards warnings may be issued in error when driv- appear next to the vehicle in the assistance ing close to crash barriers or similar solid display in the multifunction display.
  • Page 167: Active Lane Keeping Assist

    Driving systems Active Lane Keeping Assist If a course-correcting brake application occurs, red warning lamp : flashes in the General notes exterior mirror and a dual warning tone sounds. In addition, display ; underlining the danger of a side collision appears in the multifunction display.
  • Page 168 Driving systems If no vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane WARNING and broken lane markings are detected, no Active Lane Keeping Assist cannot always lane-correcting brake application is made. clearly detect lane markings. In such cases, Active Lane Keeping Assist Warning vibration in the steering wheel can: A warning may be given if a front wheel...
  • Page 169: Active Blind Spot Assist

    Driving systems Information in the Digital Operator's Man- addition, a lane with lane markings on both sides must be recognized. In the case of a broken lane marking being In the Digital Operator's Manual you can find detected, a lane-correcting brake application information on: can only be made if a vehicle has been Switching on Active Lane Keeping Assist...
  • Page 171 Useful information ......170 Important safety notes ....170 Displays and operation ....170 Menus and submenus ...... 172 Display messages ......173 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......188...
  • Page 172: Useful Information

    Displays and operation times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not oper- Useful information ating safely may cause an accident. For an overview, see the instrument panel This Operator's Manual describes all illustration ( page 35). models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual.
  • Page 173: Operating The On-Board Computer

    Displays and operation Operating the on-board computer Press and hold: Rapid scrolling in all lists In the Radio Radio/Media Media menu: selects a station, audio track or video scene using rapid scrolling In the Telephone Telephone menu: starts rapid scrolling if the phone book is open In the Radio...
  • Page 174: Menus And Submenus

    Menus and submenus Mute ó Switches on the Voice Control Sys- tem; see the separate operating instructions Menus and submenus Menu overview Press the ò button on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus and select a menu. Operating the on-board computer page 171).
  • Page 175: Display Messages

    Display messages Display messages Introduction General notes This section describes display messages relevant to safety together with their solutions. A description of other messages and their solutions can be found in the Digital Operator's Man- ual. Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's Manual and may therefore differ from the multifunction display.
  • Page 176: Display Message

    Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- ® gram), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE , HOLD function, hill start Currently Unavail‐ Currently Unavail‐ assist, crosswind driving assistance, STEER CONTROL, Active able See Opera‐...
  • Page 177 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected.
  • Page 178 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE , HOLD function, hill start assist, crosswind driving assistance, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist Currently Unavail‐ Currently Unavail‐ and Active Blind Spot Assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. able See Opera‐...
  • Page 179: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP , BAS, ® PRE-SAFE , HOLD function, hill start assist, crosswind driving ÷ assistance, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. Inoperative See Inoperative See Operator's Manual...
  • Page 180 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Check Left Rear Check Left Rear The seat belt buckle extender on the right or left of the rear com- Belt See Opera‐ Belt See Opera‐ partment is not in the predefined position. The belt strap may be tor's Manual tor's Manual jammed in the belt tongue.
  • Page 181 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The seat belt buckle extender on the right or left of the rear com- partment is not in the predefined position. There is not enough belt slack in the system. WARNING If the seat belt buckle extender is not in the predefined position, the seat belt cannot provide the intended level of protection.
  • Page 182 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The restraint system has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus- Rear Left Malfunc‐ Rear Left Malfunc‐ ter.
  • Page 183 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions There is a malfunction in the left-hand or right-hand window cur- tain air bag. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument Left Side Curtain Left Side Curtain cluster.
  • Page 184 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front Passenger Front Passenger The front-passenger air bag is disabled during the journey, even Airbag Disabled Airbag Disabled though: See Operator's Operator's Man‐ Man‐ an adult a person larger than a certain size is occupying the front- passenger seat If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may inter- pret the occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.
  • Page 185: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions For further information about the Occupant Classification System, see ( page 55). Front Passenger Front Passenger The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even Airbag Airbag Enabled Enabled See though: Operator's Manual Operator's Manual...
  • Page 186 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary sys- tem checks have been completed. Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the mul- tifunction display.
  • Page 187: Display Message

    Display messages Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant is too hot. A warning tone also sounds. Coolant Too Hot Coolant Too Hot WARNING Stop Vehicle Turn Stop Vehicle Turn Engine Off Engine Off Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
  • Page 188: Tires

    Display messages Tires Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. Check Tires Check Tires The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol- lowing hazards:...
  • Page 189: Vehicle

    Display messages Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The hood is open. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of an accident. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 190: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The front-passenger seat head restraint is folded down and there Front-Passenger Front-Passenger is a malfunction. The head restraint can no longer be folded up. Seat Cannot Be Seat Cannot Be Used...
  • Page 191: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety Seat belts Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp ü N After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6 seconds. The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts.
  • Page 192: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affected.
  • Page 193: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. Therefore ®...
  • Page 194 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. EBD is not available due to a malfunction. Therefore ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS, ®...
  • Page 195: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake warning lamp, the ÷! ® yellow ESP warning lamp and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running.
  • Page 196: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp å N The yellow ESP ® OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ® is deactivated. WARNING ®...
  • Page 197: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. The coolant temperature has exceeded 248 ‡...
  • Page 198: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Driving systems Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp · N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected. Increase the distance.
  • Page 199: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tires Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires.
  • Page 200: Steering Warning Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Vehicle Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp Ð N The red power steering warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. The power steering is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
  • Page 201: Comand

    Useful information ......200 General notes ........200 Important safety notes ....200 Declarations of conformity ....201 Information on copyright ....201 Function restrictions ......202 COMAND operating system ..... 203...
  • Page 202: Useful Information

    Important safety notes Useful information WARNING If you operate information systems and com- These operating instructions describe all munication equipment integrated in the vehi- the standard and optional equipment of cle while driving, you will be distracted from your COMAND system, as available at the traffic conditions.
  • Page 203: Declarations Of Conformity

    Information on copyright Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph Information on copyright (approximately 50 km/h) your vehicle covers General information a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) per second. Information on licenses for free and Open This equipment complies with FCC radiation Source software used in your vehicle and in exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled...
  • Page 204: Function Restrictions

    Function restrictions Function restrictions For safety reasons, some COMAND functions are restricted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion. You will notice this, for example because either you will not be able to select certain menu items or COMAND will display a message to this effect.
  • Page 205: Comand Operating System

    COMAND operating system COMAND operating system Overview Components COMAND display DVD changer/single DVD drive Controller and buttons COMAND consists of: the COMAND display The COMAND display has 1440 x 540 pixels. the DVD changer/single DVD drive the controller the buttons the touch-sensitive telephone keypad ports in the center console (2 x USB, AUX) An iPod...
  • Page 206 Messaging functions (text messages, email) Address book Internet browser Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google™ Local Search, Destination Download, Weather, Facebook, Google™ Street View, Internet radio, stock prices, news and much more WLAN interface for the connection of a smartphone to COMAND and the option of...
  • Page 207: Display

    COMAND operating system COMAND display Example: audio CD mode basic display Status bar with time, can show other displays Main display field Climate control status display Context display in additional display area Controller and buttons Overview Switches COMAND on/off Adjusts the volume or mutes Telephone keypad Back button Seat adjustment button...
  • Page 208: Back Button

    COMAND operating system Navigation button Radio button Media button Telephone, address book and Internet button Vehicle and system settings button Controller g Favorites button Back button You can use the % back button to exit a menu or to call up the basic display of the current operating mode.
  • Page 209 Useful information ......208 Stowage areas ........208 Features ..........211...
  • Page 210: Loading Guidelines

    Stowage areas The handling characteristics of a laden vehi- Useful information cle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle. For this reason, you This Operator's Manual describes all should observe the following notes when models and all standard and optional equip- transporting a load: ment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual.
  • Page 211: Stowage Compartment

    Stowage areas Observe the loading guidelines ( page 208). Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges or corners. Information in the Digital Operator's Pad sharp edges for protection. Manual Trunk In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find information on the following topics: Glove box Eyeglasses compartment Stowage compartments in the center con-...
  • Page 212: Roof Carrier

    If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding Fold the trunk floor down. panel makes contact with a roof carrier approved by Mercedes-Benz, the sunroof will lower slightly but remain raised at the rear. Roof carrier Attaching the roof carrier...
  • Page 213: V Socket

    Features Fold covers : upwards in the direction of the arrow. Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor- age points under covers :. Observe the manufacturer's installation instructions. Features Information in the Digital Operator's Mirror light Manual Bracket In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find Retaining clip, e.g.
  • Page 214: General Notes

    Customer Assistance Center. will have to be summoned by other means. Have the system checked at the nearest The mbrace system authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact To adjust the volume during a call, proceed the following service hotlines: as follows:...
  • Page 215: Emergency Call

    Move to a safe location along with other vehi- If no voice connection can be established to cle occupants. In such situations, secure the the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance vehicle in accordance with national regula- Center, the system has been unable to initiate tions, e.
  • Page 216: Roadside Assistance Button

    To call Roadside Assistance: press but- roadside assistance call, if: ton : for Roadside Assistance. the indicator lamp for roadside assistance This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz call button F is flashing continuously. Customer Assistance Center. no voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz...
  • Page 217: Mb Info Call Button

    To call MB Info: press MB Info call but- To end a call: press the ~ button on the ton :. multifunction steering wheel. This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center. Press the corresponding COMAND button The indicator lamp in MB Info call but- for ending a phone call.
  • Page 218: General Notes

    216). have difficulty programing the integrated garage door opener, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Alternatively, you can call the following tele- phone assistance services: USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes Canada: Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 ® HomeLink hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free...
  • Page 219 Features To start programing mode: press and door system with the integrated garage door hold one of buttons ; to ? of the inte- opener in the rear-view mirror. To do this you will need to use the programing button on the grated garage door opener.
  • Page 220 Features Problems when programing Proceed as follows: If you are experiencing problems programing if you live in Canada the integrated garage door opener on the if you have difficulties programing the rear-view mirror, take note of the following garage door opener (regardless of where instructions: you live) when using the programing steps Check the transmitter frequency used by...
  • Page 221: Floormats

    Features Opening/closing the garage door securely and as specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use After it has been programed, the integrated loose floormats and do not place floormats on garage door opener performs the function of top of one another.
  • Page 223 Useful information ......222 Engine compartment ......222 ASSYST PLUS ........226 Care ............ 226...
  • Page 224: Important Safety Notes

    Engine compartment Useful information WARNING The engine compartment contains moving This Operator's Manual describes all components. Certain components, such as models and all standard and optional equip- the radiator fan, may continue to run or start ment of your vehicle available at the time again suddenly when the ignition is off.
  • Page 225: Checking The Oil Level

    Engine compartment ! Make sure that the windshield wipers are Engine oil not folded away from the windshield. You General notes could otherwise damage the windshield wipers or the hood. Depending on your driving style, the vehicle consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per 600 miles (1,000 km).
  • Page 226: Engine Oil Adding

    Engine compartment Example Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service center. Pull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guide Damage to the engine or exhaust system is tube. caused by the following: Wipe off oil dipstick :. using engine oils and oil filters that have...
  • Page 227 ;. If necessary, add coolant that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. For further information on coolant, see page 290).
  • Page 228: Notes

    1 liter, a message appears in the multifunction display prompt- Use care products and cleaning agents rec- ing you to add washer fluid. ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Further information on windshield washer fluid/antifreeze ( page 291).
  • Page 229 Care ! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function Do not open the driver's door when the engine is switched off or at very low is activated, the vehicle brakes automati- speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission cally in certain situations. To prevent dam- position D or R the automatic transmis- age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow-...
  • Page 230: Camera

    Care blades. This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises caused by residue on the wind- shield. Information in the Digital Operator's Manual In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find information on the following topics: Washing by hand Power washers Cleaning the paintwork Matte finish care Cleaning the wheels...
  • Page 231 Useful information ......230 Where will I find...? ......230 Flat tire ..........231 Battery (vehicle) ........ 235 Jump-starting ........239 Towing and tow-starting ....242 Fuses ..........245...
  • Page 232: Useful Information

    Where will I find...? Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Useful information This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described.
  • Page 233: Flat Tire

    Flat tire The tire-change tool kit is kept in a tray in the Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traf- stowage well under the trunk floor. fic conditions when doing so. Close the driver's door. Open the trunk lid. Lift the trunk floor upwards ( page 209).
  • Page 234: Tirefit Kit

    Flat tire The maximum permissible distance which workshop with regard to their further use. The can be driven in run-flat mode is counted from defective tire must be replaced in every case. the moment the tire pressure loss warning appears in the multifunction display. You must not exceed a maximum speed of TIREFIT kit 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Page 235 Flat tire Pull plug ? with the cable and hose A out Immediately change out of clothing which of the housing. has come into contact with tire sealant. Screw hose A onto flange B of tire seal- If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Page 236 Flat tire instrument cluster in the driver's field of If tire sealant leaks out, allow it to dry. It vision. can then be removed like a layer of film. If your clothes are soiled with tire sealant, ! Residue from the tire sealant may come have them cleaned with perchloroethylene out of the filler hose after use.
  • Page 237: Battery (Vehicle)

    Battery (vehicle) side B-pillar or the tire pressure table in the have all work involving the battery carried out fuel filler flap for values. at a qualified specialist workshop. To increase the tire pressure: switch on WARNING the tire inflation compressor. Work carried out incorrectly on the battery can lead, for example, to a short circuit and thus damage the vehicle electronics.
  • Page 238 Battery (vehicle) if you push or pull the battery across the cialist workshop or a special carpet or other synthetic materials collection point for used bat- if you wipe the battery with a cloth teries. WARNING ! Have the battery checked regularly at a During the charging process, a battery produ- qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 239 Wash battery acid immediately with been tested and approved for your vehicle by water and seek medical attention. Mercedes-Benz. These batteries have greater WARNING impact resistance and as a result there is no risk of acid burns to occupants when a battery A discharged battery can freeze at tempera- is damaged in an accident.
  • Page 240 Battery (vehicle) Never charge a battery still installed in the vehicle unless a battery charger unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. An accessory battery charge unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available. It permits the charging of the bat- tery in its installed position.
  • Page 241: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a positive terminal and a ground point, in the engine compartment. WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery.
  • Page 242 Jump-starting Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper cables. Observe the following points: The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
  • Page 243 Jump-starting Position number D identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device. Slide cover C of positive terminal = in the direction of the arrow. Connect positive terminal = on your vehicle to positive terminal ? of donor battery D using the jumper cable.
  • Page 244: Towing And Tow-Starting

    Towing and tow-starting ! Make sure that the electric parking brake Towing and tow-starting is released. If the electric parking brake is Important safety notes faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop. WARNING ! Secure the tow rope or tow bar to the towing eye only.
  • Page 245: Installing The Towing Eye

    Towing and tow-starting Removing the towing eye The battery must be connected and charged. Otherwise, you: Unscrew and remove the towing eye. cannot turn the SmartKey to position 2 in Attach cover : to the bumper and press the ignition lock until it engages.
  • Page 246: Emergency Engine Starting

    Towing and tow-starting As soon as the vehicle has been loaded: In order to ensure that the automatic trans- mission stays in position N when towing the Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by vehicle, you must observe the following applying the electric parking brake.
  • Page 247: Fuses

    ! Only use fuses that have been approved ! When closing the cover, make sure that it for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture have the correct fuse rating for the system seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair concerned.
  • Page 248: Fuse Box In The Engine Compart Ment

    Fuses Fuse box in the front-passenger foot- well ! Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open. ! When closing the cover, make sure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses.
  • Page 249 Fuses seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses. Open the trunk lid. To open: release cover : at the top right and left-hand sides with a flat object. Open cover : downwards in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 251: Wheels And Tires

    Useful information ......250 Important safety notes ....250 Operation ........... 250 Winter operation ....... 252 Tire pressure ........253 Loading the vehicle ......260 All about wheels and tires ....264 Changing a wheel ......272 Wheel and tire combinations ... 277...
  • Page 252: Useful Information

    Operator's Manual. Accessories that are not approved for your Country-specific differences are possible. vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or that are not Please note that your vehicle may not be being used correctly can impair operating equipped with all features described. This safety.
  • Page 253: Checking

    Do not mount anything onto the valve other than the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not use any other valve caps or systems, e.g. tire pressure monitoring systems.
  • Page 254: Winter Operation

    Break in new tires at moderate speeds for form, thereby damaging the tires perma- the first 60 miles (100 km). They only reach nently. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept their full performance after this distance. responsibility for this type of damage. Do not drive with tires which have too little...
  • Page 255: Tire Pressure

    Tire pressure The specifications on the sample Tire and Snow chains Loading Information placard and tire pres- WARNING sure tables are examples. Tire pressure If snow chains are installed to the front specifications are vehicle-specific and may wheels, they may drag against the vehicle deviate from the data shown here.
  • Page 256: Notes

    Tire pressure Some tire pressure tables show only the rim diameters instead of the full tire size, e.g. R18. The rim diameter is part of the tire size and can be found on the tire sidewall page 266). If the tire pressures have been set to the lower values for lighter loads and/or lower road speeds, the pressures should be reset to the higher values:...
  • Page 257 Tire pressure Underinflated or overinflated tires Only screw the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for Underinflated tires your vehicle onto the tire valve. WARNING Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the Tires with pressure that is too low can over- tire pressure.
  • Page 258: Important Safety Notes

    Tire pressure Maximum tire pressures Read the tire pressure and compare it with the recommended value on the Tire and Loading Information placard ( page 253). If the tire pressure is too low, increase it to the recommended value. If the tire pressure is too high, release air by pressing down the metal pin in the valve.
  • Page 259 Tire pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one on the Tire and Loading Information placard or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to on the driver's door B-pillar or the tire pres- ensure that the replacement or alternate Tires sure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
  • Page 260: Checking The Tire Pressure Elec Tronically

    Tire pressure Further information can be found on After a teach-in process, the tire pressure page 186). monitor automatically detects new wheels or new sensors. As long as a clear allocation of If the tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning, the tire pressure value to the individual it may take more than ten minutes for the tire wheels is not possible, the Tire Pressure...
  • Page 261: General Notes

    Tire pressure tire pressure monitor will automatically pressures are then accepted as reference detect the new reference values after you values and monitored. have changed the tire pressure. However, you If you wish to cancel the restart: can also define reference values manually as Press the % button.
  • Page 262: Loading The Vehicle

    Loading the vehicle vehicle to a halt by braking carefully. Avoid Press the 9 or : button to select abrupt steering maneuvers. Tire Pressure Tire Pressure. The function of the tire pressure loss warning Press the a button. system is limited or delayed if: Run Flat Indicator Active Run Flat Indicator Active Press 'OK' to Restart...
  • Page 263 Loading the vehicle Two instruction labels on your vehicle show Maximum permissible gross vehicle the maximum possible load. weight rating (1) The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the B-pillar on the driver's side. The Tire and Loading Information placard shows the maximum permissible number of occupants and the maximum permis- sible vehicle load.
  • Page 264 Loading the vehicle travel in the vehicle. This information can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustra- tion are examples. The number of seats is vehicle-specific and can differ from the details shown.
  • Page 265 Loading the vehicle Example: steps 1 to 3 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use a maximum load of 1500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Infor- mation placard ( page 260).
  • Page 266: All About Wheels And Tires

    All about wheels and tires Step 3 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Permissible load 1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) (maximum gross vehi- Ò750 lbs (340 kg) = Ò540 lbs (245 kg) Ò150 lbs (68 kg) = cle weight rating from 750 lbs (340 kg) =960 lbs (435 kg)
  • Page 267: Temperature

    All passenger car tires must conform to the ing point. statutory safety requirements in addition to Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum these grades. tread depth of ã in (4 mm) on all four winter The actual values for tires are vehicle- tires.
  • Page 268: Labeling (Overview)

    All about wheels and tires Tire labeling Therefore, only use tire types and sizes approved for your vehicle model. Observe the Overview tire load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle. Tire width Nominal aspect ratio in % Tire code Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard Rim diameter page 270)
  • Page 269 All about wheels and tires ratio is calculated by dividing the tire width by Index Speed rating the tire height. up to 112 mph (180 km/h) Tire code: tire code = specifies the tire type. "R" represents radial tires; "D" represents up to 118 mph (190 km/h) diagonal tires;...
  • Page 270: Load Index

    All about wheels and tires All-weather tires and winter tires Load index Index Speed rating up to 100 mph (160 km/h) Q M+S up to 118 mph (190 km/h) T M+S up to 130 mph (210 km/h) H M+S up to 149 mph (240 km/h) V M+S Not all tires with the M+S marking provide the driving characteristics of winter tires.
  • Page 271: Characteristics

    All about wheels and tires Do not overload the tires by exceeding the Tire type code: tire type code ? can be used specified load limit. The maximum permissi- by the manufacturer as a code to describe ble load can be found on the vehicle's Tire and specific characteristics of the tire.
  • Page 272 All about wheels and tires DOT (Department of Transportation) Speed rating DOT-marked tires fulfill the requirements of The speed rating is part of the tire identifica- the U S Department of Transportation. tion. It specifies the speed range for which the tire is approved.
  • Page 273 All about wheels and tires Curb weight Tread The weight of a vehicle with standard equip- The part of the tire that comes into contact ment including the maximum capacity of fuel, with the road. oil and coolant. It also includes the air-condi- Bead tioning system and optional equipment if The tire bead ensures that the tire sits...
  • Page 274: Changing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel Occupant distribution Rotate the wheels before a clear wear pattern has formed on the tires. Front tires typically The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at wear more on the shoulders and the rear tires their designated seating positions. in the center.
  • Page 275: Preparing The Vehicle

    Changing a wheel If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock, tires or chassis components replaced imme- it can be found in the tire-change tool kit diately. page 230). The folding wheel chock is an additional safety measure to prevent the vehicle from Mounting a wheel rolling away, for example when changing a Preparing the vehicle...
  • Page 276: Raising The Vehicle

    Mercedes-Benz. If used incor- rectly, the jack could tip over with the vehi- cle raised. the jack is designed only to raise and hold the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed.
  • Page 277 (25 Nm). Note that the hub cap should be tight- ened to the specified torque of 18 lb-ft (25 Nm). Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the hub cap installed at a qualified specialist workshop. AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG...
  • Page 278: Mounting A New Wheel

    Changing a wheel ing any external force on the brake disks. This could impair the level of comfort when brak- ing. Position jack B at jacking point A. Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com- pletely. Screw alignment bolt : into the thread instead of the wheel bolt.
  • Page 279: Wheel And Tire Combinations

    For safety rea- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. ! AMG vehicles: during removal and repo- sitioning of the wheel, the wheel rim can strike the ceramic-brake disc and damage it.
  • Page 280 MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended equip the vehicle with: (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) tires of the same size on a given axle (left/ MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer- right) tain AMG tires) the same type of tires at a given time...
  • Page 281: Wheel And Tire Combination

    Wheel and tire combinations Tires S 550 Summer tires R 18 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 245/50 R18 100 W BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm) R 19 Tires Alloy wheels FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
  • Page 282 Wheel and tire combinations All-weather tires R 18 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 BA: 245/50 R18 100 H M+SMOExtended Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm) R 19 Tires Alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 FA: 245/45 R19 102 H XL M+SMOExtended Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm) RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+SMOExtended...
  • Page 283 Wheel and tire combinations S 550 4MATIC Summer tires R 18 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 245/50 R18 100 W BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm) R 19 Tires Alloy wheels FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
  • Page 284 Wheel and tire combinations R 19 Tires Alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 FA: 245/45 R19 102 H XL M+SMOExtended Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm) RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+SMOExtended RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm) FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 FA: 245/45 R19 102 H XL M+SMOExtended...
  • Page 285 Wheel and tire combinations S 63 AMG 4MATIC Summer tires R 19 Tires Alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 FA: 255/45 ZR19 (104 Y) XL Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm) 4, 5 RA: 285/40 ZR19 (107 Y) XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm) FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2...
  • Page 286 Wheel and tire combinations R 20 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+Si Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm) BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+Si Wheel offset: 1.54 in (39 mm) FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 FA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+Si...
  • Page 287: Technical Data

    Useful information ......286 Information regarding technical data ............ 286 Identification plates ......286 Service products and filling capaci- ties ............. 287 Vehicle data ........293...
  • Page 288: Information

    29). Paint code Information regarding technical data The data stated here specifically refers to a vehicle with standard equipment. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the data for all vehicle variants and trim levels. Identification plates Canada only Vehicle identification plate with vehi-...
  • Page 289: Engine Number

    You can recognize service products approved VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield) by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip- Emission control information plate, tion on the containers: including the certification of both federal and Californian emissions standards MB-Freigabe (e.g.
  • Page 290: Important Safety Notes

    20.6 US gal damage. This does not include cleaning (78.0 l) additives for the removal and prevention of residue build-up. gasoline may only be All other models 21.1 US gal mixed with cleaning additives recom- (80.0 l) mended by Mercedes-Benz; see "Addi-...
  • Page 291: Additives

    287). Information on refueling ( page 133). The engine oils are matched to the perform- ance of Mercedes-Benz engines and service Additives intervals. You should therefore only use ! Operating the engine with fuel additives engine oils and oil filters that are approved for added later can lead to engine failure.
  • Page 292: Notes

    Information about approved brake fluid can This could damage the engine. be obtained at any qualified specialist work- shop or on the Internet at Engine oil viscosity http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Have the brake fluid renewed regularly at a qualified specialist workshop. Coolant Important safety notes...
  • Page 293: Washer Fluid

    The coolant is checked with every main- Further information on coolants can be tenance interval at a qualified specialist found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications workshop. for Service Products, MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter- Filling capacities net at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
  • Page 294: Refrigerant

    Vehicles without rear- Capacity ! Only the refrigerant R-134a and the PAG compartment air condi- oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be tioning system used. The approved PAG oil may not be Refrigerant 23.3 ± 0.4 oz mixed with any other PAG oil that is not approved for R-134a refrigerant.
  • Page 295: Roof Load (Maximum)

    Vehicle data Vehicle data All models General notes Wheelbase 119.5 in (3035 mm) Please note that for the specified vehicle Turning radius 39.0 ft (11.90 m) data: Maximum roof load 220 lb (100 kg) the heights specified may vary as a result Maximum trunk 220 lb (100 kg) load...

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