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Here you can find comprehen‐ You can find the Operator's Man‐ The Mercedes-Benz Guides app tents of the Operator's Manual sive information about operating ual on the Mercedes-Benz home‐ is available free-of-charge in directly via the vehicle's multi‐ your vehicle and about services page.
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Technical features Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you first drive off, read this Operator's The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐ Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐ your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer trations.
Installing/removing the floor mats ..... 129 General notes ..........21 Notes on pets in the vehicle ......64 Protecting the environment ......21 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...... 21 Light and visibility ........130 Opening and closing ........65 Operator's Manual ........22 Exterior lighting ..........
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Contents Operating the sun visors ......143 Setting the design ........255 Maintenance and care ......420 Setting the area for additional values ..255 ASSYST PLUS service interval display ..420 Overview of displays on the multifunc‐ Engine compartment ........421 Climate control ........
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Contents Technical data .......... 492 Notes on technical data ......492 Vehicle electronics ........492 Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine number overview ......494 Operating fluids .......... 496 Vehicle data ..........501 Trailer hitch ..........503 Display messages and warning/indi‐ cator lamps ..........
Symbols In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol‐ Observe notes on material damage. lowing symbols: Useful instructions or further information & DANGER Danger due to not observing that could be helpful to you. the warning notices Instruction Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐ (Q page) Further information on a topic ards that may endanger your health or life, or Display...
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard) Instrument Display (standard)
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At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard) → → Speedometer Coolant temperature display → → L Distance warning ! Electric parking brake (yellow) → → Ð Electric power steering malfunction ! ABS malfunction → → #! Turn signal lights 6 Restraint system →...
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (Widescreen Cockpit) Widescreen Cockpit Instrument Display...
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At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (Widescreen Cockpit) → Speedometer F USA only → #! Turn signal lights ! Canada only → → Multifunction display 6 Restraint system → → R Rear fog lamp Brakes (red) → K High beam $ USA only →...
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At a glance – Overhead control panel → → Sun visors p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off → p Switches the left-hand reading lamp → on/off ; me button → → | Switches automatic interior lighting con‐ Eyeglasses compartment trol on/off →...
At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment...
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At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment → → Operates the memory function Child safety lock for the rear side windows → → Adjusts the seats electrically Opens the door → → Switches the seat heating on/off Locks/unlocks the vehicle →...
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At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns → → QR code for accessing the rescue card Hazard warning lamps → → Safety vests Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire pressure, fuel type and QR code for accessing → me button and SOS button the rescue card →...
The Operator's Manual can also be found in Direct access: open the required content in the Select one of the following menu items in the the Mercedes-Benz Guides app in all com‐ Digital Operator's Manual by pressing and hold‐ Digital Operator's Manual: mon app stores.
Personal driving style: damage due to operating conditions and personal driving style Do not depress the accelerator pedal Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts when starting the engine. The pollutant emission of the vehicle is Do not warm up the engine while the...
Genuine Parts are available for Mercedes-Benz cle. models. Do not carry out repairs or welding. Should you have any questions concerning All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain equipment and operation, please consult an a supply of Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts for authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Roadside Assistance sary. Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro‐ If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all litera‐ Europe through our European Delivery Program.
General notes Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number Operating safety ponent parts. In particular, systems relevant 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐ to safety could also be affected. Plug-in hybrid: observe the notes in the Supple‐ tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. As a result, they may no longer function as ment.
General notes subject to the following two conditions: 1) These When driving on unpaved roads or off- way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of devices may not cause harmful interference, and road, regularly check the vehicle under‐ an accident, may not absorb the loads that 2) These devices must accept any interference side.
As a result, the operating safety of the vehi‐ An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ cle could be affected. fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary * NOTE Battery discharging from using Only connect equipment to a diagnos‐...
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect service center. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec‐ which could cause a crash or could cause injury essary, contact us at one of the following...
Information on events leading to vehicle This damage is not covered either by the operation of your vehicle, while some assist you damage Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the when driving (driver assistance systems). In System reactions in special driving situations New‑ or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
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General notes In addition to providing the actual control unit Fault memories in the vehicle can be reset by a You can store or change convenience settings/ function, this data assists the manufacturer in service outlet as part of repair or maintenance individualization in the vehicle at any time.
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General notes back. There is no further interaction between the manufacturer in a suitable place (e.g. Operator's pose of the collection and use of personal data smartphone and the vehicle; in particular, vehi‐ Manual, website of the manufacturer) along with when services are provided by third parties.
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing data from the EDR is commercially available, the accelerator and/or brake pedal and Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly Copyright disclaims any and all liability arising from the How fast the vehicle was traveling...
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General notes Registered trademarks Gracenote ® is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc. ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Blue‐ ® ZAGATSurvey and related brands are regis‐ tooth SIG Inc. tered trademarks of ZagatSurvey, LLC. DTS™ is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. ®...
Emergency Tension‐ authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details. ing Devices and/or airbags supplement the pro‐ USA only: for details, contact our Customer tection offered by a correctly worn seat belt.
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Occupant safety Restraint system functionality the components of the restraint system must gered unintentionally or may not deploy as take place in good time at the start of the colli‐ intended during an accident. This may affect When the ignition is switched on, a self-test is sion.
In California, Driver's airbag, front Frontal impact see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the passenger airbag Perchlorate/index.cfm. vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop after an accident. Take this into account, partic‐...
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Occupant safety The seat belt must be routed across the cen‐ tions for loading the vehicle when securing & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to ter of the shoulder and as low down across objects, luggage or loads ( page 106).
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Seat belts cannot provide protection in the immediately after an accident at a following situations: qualified specialist workshop. The seat belt is damaged, has been modi‐ fied, is extremely dirty, bleached or dyed Only use seat belts that are approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
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Fastening and adjusting the seat belts Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply, the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop seat belt retractor locks. The seat belt strap can‐...
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Occupant safety Vehicles with automatic front passenger air‐ Activating/deactivating seat belt adjustment Device may also deploy in the event of an bag shutoff: via the multimedia system accident along with other systems. Multimedia system: Only one person should use each seat * NOTE Deployment of the Emergency belt at any one time.
Occupant safety In the following cases, the seat belt warning Front passenger airbag & WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries lights up during a journey if: Window curtain airbag if the front-passenger airbag is enabled The vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph Side airbag If the front-passenger front airbag is enabled, (25 km/h) and the driver's or front...
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Occupant safety the journey, that the status of the front Protection by the airbags Always make sure that there are no passenger airbag is correct ( page 45). objects between the airbag and vehicle Depending on the accident situation, an airbag occupant.
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You should only use seat covers that Limited protection provided by airbags have been approved for the correspond‐ bag. ing seats by Mercedes-Benz. There are no objects between the seat, door & WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi‐ and door pillar (B-pillar).
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Occupant safety Status of the front passenger front airbag The backrest of the forward-facing child Consequently, the airbags cannot protect restraint system must lie as flat as possible vehicle occupants as they are designed to Function of the automatic front passenger against the backrest of the front-passenger airbag shutoff seat.
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Occupant safety The front passenger sits in such a way that The entire base of the child restraint The front passenger seat has been moved their weight is raised from the sitting sur‐ system must always rest on the sitting as far back as possible.
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Occupant safety Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indica‐ The status of the front passenger airbag is dis‐ Status display tor lamps played after the self-test: If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure, both before and during the journey, that the sta‐ PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for tus of the front passenger airbag is correct for 60 seconds, subsequently both indicator...
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Occupant safety NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint adjust the seat belt outlet and the front & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to system on a seat protected by an ENABLED passenger seat accordingly. incorrect positioning of the forward- FRONT AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERI‐...
Occupant safety with a build corresponding to that of an adult The person is seated properly with a cor‐ & WARNING Risk of injury or death when should not use the front passenger seat. rectly fastened seat belt. the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator Instead, they should use a rear seat.
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Occupant safety Vehicles with sliding sunroof: Closing the ® celed automatically when the vehicle pulls Reversing the PRE-SAFE system measures sliding sunroof. away. If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive Vehicles with memory function: Moving If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive measures that were taken are reversed.
For this reason, tems specific situation. In this way you can recog‐ Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install All child restraint systems must meet the follow‐ nize potential risks and avoid dangers if chil‐...
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Always secure a child restraint system cor‐ rectly installed properly without a booster seat. Securing systems for child restraint systems Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child in the vehicle & WARNING Risk of injury or death caused booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.
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Occupant safety instructions as well as the vehicle-specific Do not modify the child restraint system Always use child restraint systems with information: the original cover designed for them. & WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi‐ Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child Always replace damaged covers with cations to the child restraint system restraint system on the rear seat...
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Occupant safety The child cannot be restrained in the event of Protect it with a blanket, for example. In addition, the children could also set the an accident, heavy braking or a sudden vehicle in motion, for example by: If the child restraint system has been change of direction.
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Occupant safety Never leave animals in the vehicle unat‐ tended.
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Occupant safety Overview of suitable seats in the vehicle for installing a child restraint system Securing systems for child restraint systems Vehicle seat Left/right rear seat Preferred securing system: Alternative securing system: LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing sys‐ Vehicle seat belt Also secure Top Tether if present page 58) Front passenger seat...
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Occupant safety Vehicle seat Center rear seat Securing system: Vehicle seat belt Also secure Top Tether if present page 58) Activating/deactivating the seat belt's child To install a child restraint system: when Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as special seat belt retractor installing a child restraint system, always soon as possible, paying attention to...
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Occupant safety To deactivate the special seat belt retrac‐ intended and could result in additional tem, the permissible gross mass of the child tor: press the release button of the seat belt injury. and child restraint system is 73 lb (33 kg). buckle.
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Occupant safety On a label on the child restraint system, if the front seat so that the seat does not present touch the child restraint system. O When using a Group I forward-facing Regularly check that the permissible gross mass child restraint system: the backrest of the of the child and child restraint system is still child restraint system must, as far as possi‐...
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Occupant safety also cause additional injuries, e.g. in the * NOTE Be careful not to damage the seat event of an accident. belt for the center seat when installing the child restraint system Always lock rear seat backrests after installing Top Tether belts. Make sure that the seat belt is not trap‐...
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Occupant safety If necessary, slide head restraint upwards Securing the child restraint system with the Make sure that the seat backrest and seat belt page 99). the rear bench seat/rear seat are Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint engaged before every trip. Securing the child restraint system with the system with Top Tether.
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Occupant safety resting on the seat backrest of the rear passenger seat and rear seats do not slacken Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems on the front seat. once the child restraint system is secured page 55). passenger seat O For certain child restraint systems in weight category II or III, there may be restrictions Install the child restraint system.
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Occupant safety Observe the specific instructions for the rear‐ Securing the child restraint system with the O The child restraint system must not be ten‐ seat belt on the front passenger seat ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint sioned between the roof and the seat cush‐ systems ( page 61).
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Occupant safety highest position and the rear edge of the Child safety locks Never leave children unattended in the seat cushion is in the lowest position. vehicle. Activating/deactivating the child safety lock Set the seat backrest to the most vertical for the rear doors When leaving the vehicle, always take position possible.
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Occupant safety The child safety lock on the rear doors secures Activating/deactivating the child safety lock & WARNING Risk of accident and injury for the rear passenger compartment side each door separately. The doors can no longer due to children left unattended in the be opened from the inside.
Occupant safety To activate/deactivate: press button 2. switch systems on or off and endanger The rear passenger compartment side win‐ other road users dow can be opened or closed in the following Unsecured animals may be thrown around in cases: the vehicle in the event of an accident or With indicator lamp lit: via the switch...
Opening and closing SmartKey When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Overview of SmartKey functions Keep the vehicle key out of reach of & WARNING Risk of accident and injury children. due to children left unattended in the vehicle * NOTE Damage to the key caused by magnetic fields...
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Opening and closing The tailgate To switch between settings: press the Ü and ß buttons simultaneously for If the vehicle is not opened within approximately approximately six seconds until the battery 40 seconds after unlocking, it locks again. Anti- check lamp flashes twice. theft protection is armed again.
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You require a CR 2032 3 V cell battery. dren. Emergency key is pushed out slightly. If batteries are swallowed, seek medical Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Pull out emergency key until it engages in battery replaced at a qualified specialist work‐ attention immediately.
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Opening and closing Remove the emergency key ( page 67). Re-attach cover and push it until it engages. Press release button down fully and slide cover in the direction of the arrow. Fold out cover in the direction of the arrow and remove.
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Opening and closing Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Possible causes: You can no longer lock or unlock the The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. vehicle. There is interference from a powerful radio signal source. The SmartKey is faulty.
Opening and closing To unlock a rear door: pull the rear door To unlock: press button 1. Doors handle. To lock: press button 2. Unlocking and opening doors from the inside The locking pin pops up when the rear door This does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
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Opening and closing If you open the tailgate from outside it is auto‐ matically unlocked. To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur‐ face of the door handle. To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface or 2. Convenience closing: touch recessed sen‐ sor surface until the closing process has been completed.
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Opening and closing Problems with KEYLESS-GO Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Possible causes are: You can no longer lock or unlock the The key functions have been deactivated ( page 66). vehicle using KEYLESS-GO. The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. There is interference from a powerful radio signal source.
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Opening and closing In the following situations, there is a danger of being locked out when the function is activated: While the vehicle is being tow started/ pushed. If the vehicle is being tested on a roller dyna‐ mometer. Locking/unlocking the driver's door with the emergency key If you wish to lock the vehicle entirely using the emergency key, first press the button for...
Opening and closing Pull the tailgate handle. Cargo compartment Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: Use Opening the tailgate your foot to kick below the bumper page 77). & DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning Vehicles with an EASY-PACK tailgate Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
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Opening and closing Press and hold the p button on the There is a risk of injury, particularly in the Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity SmartKey. event of sudden braking or a sudden change of the closing area during the closing If the tailgate is unlocked, pull the tailgate in direction.
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Opening and closing Press and hold the p button on the SmartKey (with the SmartKey in the vicinity of the vehicle). Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS Make a kicking movement with your foot below the bumper ( page 77). Automatic reversing function for the tailgate The tailgate is equipped with automatic obstruc‐...
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Opening and closing HANDS-FREE ACCESS function Observe the notes when opening ( page 74) & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped and closing ( page 75) the tailgate. despite the reversing function Two warning tones sound when the tailgate The reversing function does not react: is opening or closing.
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Opening and closing The tailgate can open or close unintentionally in (3 m) away from the vehicle in such sit‐ the following situations: uations. If a person's arms or legs are moving in the When making the kicking movement, make sure sensor detection range, e.g.
Opening and closing Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate Remove the cargo compartment cover Side windows page 113). Opening and closing the side windows Activating the opening angle limiter You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate in &...
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Opening and closing To interrupt automatic operation: press or If someone is trapped, release the but‐ pull the W button again. ton immediately or press the button in order to reopen the side window. When the vehicle is switched off, the side win‐ dows can continue being operated.
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Opening and closing Press and hold the Ü button on the Convenience closing (closing the vehicle This means that the reverse function cannot from outside) SmartKey. prevent someone from becoming trapped in these situations. The following functions are performed: & WARNING Risk of entrapment caused by When closing, make sure that no body The vehicle is unlocked inadvertent convenience closing...
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Opening and closing To close the roller sunblinds: press and will close with increased or maximum force. hold the ß button again. The reversing feature will then not be active. Convenience closing can also be operated Parts of the body could become trapped in with KEYLESS-GO ( page 70).
Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Immediately after this, pull the corresponding button again until the side window has closed, and hold the button for at least one more second (re-adjustment). The side window is closed without the automatic reversing function. If the side window is obstructed again and reopens again immediately: Immediately after this, pull the corresponding button again until the side window has closed, and hold the button for at least one more second (follow-up adjustment).
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Opening and closing Release the button immediately if & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if * NOTE Important points to remember somebody becomes trapped. the sliding sunroof is operated by chil‐ when a roof rack is installed dren When a roof rack is installed, raising or open‐ Children operating the sliding sunroof could Press the button in any direction during ing the sliding sunroof may be limited.
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Opening and closing Check whether the sliding sunroof can be & WARNING Risk of entrapment even with raised or opened when a roof rack is instal‐ the reversing function active led. The reversing feature does not react in par‐ To start automatic operation: press the ticular: 3 button beyond the point of resistance To soft, light and thin objects, e.g.
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Opening and closing Automatic reversing function of the roller automatically lowered slightly at higher speeds. sunblind At low speeds, it is raised again automatically. Press the button in any direction during If an object is obstructing the roller sunblind dur‐ the automatic closing process.
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Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or fatal injury by closing the sliding sunroof again The sliding sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause. If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding sunroof closes with increased force.
Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Vehicles with a panoramic sliding Pull and hold the 3 button little by little until the roller sunblind is fully closed. sunroof: The sliding sunroof or the Use automatic operation to fully open and then close the sliding sunroof. roller sunblind does not operate smoothly.
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Opening and closing Opening and closing the roller sunblind stop automatic operation by pushing or pulling Release the button immediately if the button again. somebody becomes trapped. Automatic reversing function of the roller sunblind Briefly press the button in any direction If an object is obstructing the roller sunblind dur‐...
In the event the engine cannot be started second. (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the Check whether the roller sunblind can be system is not operational. Contact an completely opened again. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
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Opening and closing ATA (anti-theft alarm system) After pressing the start/stop button with the SmartKey in the stowage compartment Function of the ATA system page 153) If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible When the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call alarm is triggered in the following situations: system is active and the alarm stays on for When a door is opened...
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Opening and closing Function of the tow-away alarm After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS- Function of the interior motion sensor This function may not be available in all This function may not be available in all When using HANDS-FREE ACCESS countries.
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Opening and closing after unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS- If quick access is unavailable, select the Vehicle menu under Settings to activate or deactivate the interior motion sensor. when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS The following situations can lead to a false alarm: moving objects such as mascots in the vehi‐...
Seats and stowing Your legs are not fully extended and you can Notes on the correct driver's seat position depress the pedals properly & WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting The back of your head is supported at eye the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in level by the center of the head restraint motion You can hold the steering wheel with your...
Seats and stowing Seats When adjusting a seat, make sure that & WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting no one has any body parts in the sweep the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in Adjusting the front seat mechanically and of the seat.
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Seats and stowing Do not interchange the head restraints of the Children in particular could accidentally * NOTE Damage to the seats when moving front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be press the electrical seat adjustment buttons the seats back able to adjust the height and angle of the head and become trapped.
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Seats and stowing Adjusting the front seat electrically Save the settings with the memory function page 105). Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support Seat backrest inclination Seat height Head restraint height Seat fore-and-aft position Seat backrest inclination To adjust the seat fore-and-aft position: Seat height lift lever and slide the seat into the...
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Seats and stowing Using buttons to 4, adjust the contour & WARNING Risk of injury due to head of the backrest individually to suit your back. restraints which are not installed or are adjusted incorrectly Head restraints If head restraints are not installed or are adjusted incorrectly, the head restraints can‐...
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Seats and stowing Push the head restraint backwards and let go Installing/removing the rear seat head Push release knob in the direction of the restraints of release knob 2. arrow and pull out the head restraint. Adjusting the head restraints of the rear Removing Installing seats mechanically...
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100 Seats and stowing Adjusting the backrest side bolsters side mirror and seat contour will automatically If there is a risk of someone becoming trap‐ be adapted to the driver. Select Side Bolsters. ped, stop the adjustment process immedi‐ Select or Off.
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Seats and stowing 101 If the driver's seat position calculated by the Selecting the massage program for the front Switching the seat heating on/off seats vehicle is not practical or comfortable, it can be changed manually at any time via the &...
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102 Seats and stowing To switch off/reduce the level: press but‐ ments placed on the seats, e.g. seat cush‐ repeatedly until the desired heating ions or child seats. This could cause damage level is set. to the seat surface. If all indicator lamps are off, the seat heating Make sure that no objects or docu‐...
Seats and stowing 103 To switch off/reduce the level: press but‐ repeatedly until the desired ventila‐ tion level is set. If all indicator lamps are off, the seat ventila‐ tion is switched off. Steering wheel Adjusting the steering wheel electrically The steering wheel can be adjusted when the power supply is switched off.
104 Seats and stowing The ignition is switched on. Easy entry and exit feature If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the Using the easy entry and exit feature steering wheel: Move the adjustment lever of the steer‐ &...
Seats and stowing 105 The last drive position will be stored when: When leaving the vehicle, always take & WARNING Risk of entrapment when set‐ the SmartKey with you and lock the You switch the ignition off. ting the seat with the memory function vehicle.
106 Seats and stowing To call up: press and hold the relevant pre‐ When leaving the vehicle, always take set position button 1, 2 or 3 until the front the SmartKey with you and lock the seat, the steering wheel, Head-up Display vehicle.
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Seats and stowing 107 always restrain the objects they contain in Always be particularly careful around & WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured the event of an accident. the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and items in the vehicle supervise children especially closely in There is a risk of injury, particularly in the If objects, luggage or loads are not secured this area.
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108 Seats and stowing Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior Locking/unlocking the glove box Opening the eyeglasses compartment Overview of the front stowage compart‐ ments Press button 1. Opening the stowage compartment in the rear armrest Stowage space in the doors Stowage compartment in the armrest with a multimedia and USB connection Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock‐...
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Seats and stowing 109 Press release catch and swing the cover Make sure that the seat backrest and of the armrest upwards. the rear bench seat/rear seat are engaged before every trip. Through-loading feature in the rear bench If the left and right seat backrests are not seat engaged and locked in place, this will be shown Folding the rear seat backrest forwards...
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110 Seats and stowing Left and right seat backrests: pull the left If necessary, reset the driver's or front or right release handle 3. passenger seat. The corresponding seat backrest will fold for‐ Folding the rear seat backrest back wards. * NOTE Damage caused by trapping the seat belt when folding back the seat backrest...
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Seats and stowing 111 Center seat backrest: if the seat backrest is not engaged and locked, red lock verification indicator will be visible. Locking the release catch of the center rear seat backrest Requirements: The left and center seat backrests are engaged and joined together.
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112 Seats and stowing Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backr‐ Move bracket in the direction of the using tie-downs, even if you are using ests (cargo position) arrow. the cargo compartment cover. To enlarge the cargo compartment, you can Push seat backrest back to bracket adjust the seat backrests so that they are ten...
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Seats and stowing 113 To extend: pull cargo compartment cover To remove: press in the end cap of cargo You could be hit by an unsecured load during back by grab handle and clip it into the compartment cover on the right-hand sudden changes in direction, braking or in holders on the left and right.
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114 Seats and stowing Engage hooks in tie-down eyes on the left and right. Pull on the loose ends of the lashing straps until the partitioning net is tight. After driving a short distance, check the ten‐ sion of the partitioning net and re-tension it if necessary.
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Seats and stowing 115 To remove: pull belt clamp upwards until Objects or items of luggage could be thrown the lashing straps are loose. around and thereby hit vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly changing direc‐ Remove hooks from tie-down eyes the left and right.
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116 Seats and stowing Attaching the parcel net & WARNING Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly If you do not adequately stow objects in the vehicle interior, they could slip or be tossed around and thereby strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always restrain the objects they contain in...
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Seats and stowing 117 of around 45° and pull it out towards the Stow and secure objects that are heavy, rear. hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too large in the cargo compartment. Put cargo compartment floor down on a clean surface. Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
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118 Seats and stowing Fold cargo compartment floor down. EASY-PACK load-securing kit Installing a telescopic rod Press cargo compartment floor down Notes on the snap-in module for the cargo & WARNING Risk of injury due to an open until it engages. compartment (telescopic rods) cargo compartment floor The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you to...
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Seats and stowing 119 Opening the stowage space under the cargo compartment floor Open the cargo compartment floor Turn mounting elements to =. page 119). Insert mounting elements into holders Attach holders in the desired position to To open: lift the cargo compartment floor the side of the cargo compartment floor.
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120 Seats and stowing Locking and unlocking the cargo compart‐ ment floor Attach hook to top seal of the cargo Fold out hook on the underside of the compartment. cargo compartment floor. To close: remove hook from top seal Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock‐ of the cargo compartment.
If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is If you exceed the maximum roof load, the ted and approved for Mercedes-Benz. moving, the container may be flung around driving characteristics, as well as the steer‐...
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122 Seats and stowing Opening or closing the cup holders in the rear armrest * NOTE Damage to the rear armrest due to body weight When folded out, the rear armrest can be damaged by body weight. Do not sit or support yourself on the rear seat armrest.
Seats and stowing 123 To open: push up cover of the ashtray on Using the ashtray in the door stowage com‐ Ashtray and cigarette lighter partment its right or left side. Using the ashtray in the front center console To remove the insert: press insert for‐...
124 Seats and stowing To open: fold lid upwards. Never leave children unattended in the Twist the top part of the ashtray to remove it vehicle. for cleaning, e.g. with clean, lukewarm water, Requirements: or for emptying. The ignition is switched on. Using the cigarette lighter in the front center console &...
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Seats and stowing 125 Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger compartment & DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to dam‐ aged connecting cables or sockets If a suitable device is connected, the 115 V socket will be carrying a high voltage. If the connecting cable or the 115 V socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged or wet, you could receive an electric shock.
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126 Seats and stowing Using the 12 V socket in the cargo compart‐ & DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to incor‐ ment rect handling of the socket Requirements: You could receive an electric shock: Only connect devices up to a maximum of if you reach into the socket.
Seats and stowing 127 USB port in the rear passenger compartment Wireless charging of the mobile phone and Close the lockable stowage spaces connection with the exterior antenna before starting a journey. Notes on wirelessly charging the mobile Always stow and secure heavy, hard, phone pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in the trunk/load compartment.
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If objects are placed in the mobile phone Small mobile phones may not be able to be stowage compartment, they may be dam‐...
Seats and stowing 129 Installing/removing the floor mats & WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle.
130 Light and visibility Light switch L Low beam/high beam Exterior lighting R Switches the rear fog light on or off Operating the light switch Information about lighting systems and your responsibility When low beam is activated, the T indicator lamp for the parking lights is deactivated and The various lighting systems of the vehicle are replaced by the L low beam indicator lamp.
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Light and visibility 131 Observe the notes on surround lighting Press the R button. Operating the combination switch for the lights page 135). Please observe the country-specific laws on the Automatic driving lights function use of rear fog lamps. The parking lights, low beam and daytime run‐ ning lamps are switched on automatically depending on the ignition status and the ambi‐...
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132 Light and visibility High-beam headlamps To indicate permanently: press the combi‐ Activating/deactivating the hazard warning lamps nation switch beyond the point of resistance To switch on: turn the light switch to the in the direction of arrow or 4. L or Ã...
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Light and visibility 133 Cornering light At speeds between 25 mph (40 km/h) and Road users whose lighting is obstructed, 45 mph (70 km/h) when the steering wheel e.g. by a barrier Cornering light function is turned On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam Traffic circle and intersection function: the Assist may fail to recognize other road users cornering light will be activated on both sides...
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134 Light and visibility Adaptive Highbeam Assist is available only in At speeds greater than 19 mph (30 km/h): Switch on the high beam using the combina‐ vehicles with LED high performance head‐ tion switch. If no other road users are detected, the high lamps.
Light and visibility 137 Switching the rear window wiper on/off ° Continuous wiping, slow Windshield wiper and windshield washer system ¯ Continuous wiping, fast Switching the windshield wipers on/off Turn the combination switch to the correct position 1 - 5. Single wipe/washing: push the button on the combination switch in the direction of arrow 1.
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138 Light and visibility Turn è switch to the correct position Within around 15 seconds, press the î Hold the wiper arm with one hand. With the 1 - 4. button on the combination switch for approx‐ other hand, turn the wiper blade in the direc‐ imately three seconds ( page 137).
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Light and visibility 139 Installing the wiper blades Fold the wiper arms back onto the wind‐ Remove protective film from the mainte‐ shield. nance display on the tip of the newly instal‐ led wiper blades. Switch on the ignition. Press the î button on the combination If the color of the maintenance display changes switch ( page 137).
140 Light and visibility Installing the wiper blade Fold the wiper arm from the replacement position back onto the rear window. Mirrors Operating the outside mirrors & WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in motion You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations:...
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Light and visibility 141 Folding the outside mirrors in/out Adjusting the outside mirrors & WARNING Risk of accident due to mis‐ Press button to select the outside judgment of distances when using the mirror to be adjusted. passenger mirror Press button to adjust the position of the The outside mirror on the front-passenger mirror glass.
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142 Light and visibility The inside rearview mirror and the outside mir‐ The front-passenger outside mirror will move The electrolyte is hazardous to health and ror on the driver's side will automatically go into back to its original position when: causes irritation.
Light and visibility 143 Storing the parking position of the front- Calling up Operating the sun visors passenger outside mirror using reverse gear Select the front-passenger outside mirror Using the single sun visor using button 2. Storing Engage reverse gear. The front-passenger outside mirror will move into the stored parking position.
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144 Light and visibility Vehicles with an extendable sun visor: slide sun visor horizontally as required.
Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐ filters recommended and approved by ognize dangers. _ Sets the air distribution Mercedes-Benz. Always have service work car‐ H Sets the airflow or switch off climate ried out at a qualified specialist workshop. control Ã...
146 Climate control Rear operating unit If climate control is switched off, the win‐ H Sets the airflow or switches off climate dows may fog up more quickly. Switch off control climate control only briefly. Ã Sets climate control to automatic mode ( page 147) Switching the A/C function on or off via the...
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Climate control 147 Calling up the air conditioning menu using Setting climate control to automatic mode Select First Row of Seats Second Row of the button on the control panel Seats. In automatic mode, the set temperature is con‐ Press the t button on the control panel. Call up the CLIMATE MODE menu.
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148 Climate control Select First Row of Seats Second Row of The synchronization function is deactivated if the If the windows continue to fog up: press the Seats. settings for one of the other climate zones are ¬ button. changed. To set the air distribution: select ¯, Windows fogged up on the outside P or O.
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Climate control 149 ing the front compartment of the vehicle for The fragrance system distributes a pleasant fra‐ Do not leave children unattended in the approximately 30 minutes. grance throughout the vehicle interior from a fla‐ vehicle. con located in the glove box. To switch on: press the ! button.
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& WARNING ‑ Danger of burns or frostbite To remove: pull out flacon 2. due to being too close to the air vents If you do not use genuine Mercedes-Benz interior Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air perfumes, observe the manufacturers' safety vents.
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Climate control 151 To open or close: hold air vent in the center and turn it to the left (open) or right (closed) as far as it will go. To adjust the air direction: hold air vent in the center and move it up or down or to the left or right.
152 Driving and parking Driving Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐ fic. Notes on Mercedes-AMG vehicles Operate vehicle equipment and become Observe the notes on the following topics in the trapped, for example. Supplement, as you may otherwise fail to recog‐ nize dangers: In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by:...
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Driving and parking 153 To switch on the ignition: press button If the vehicle does not start: switch off non- Never leave the engine or, if present, twice. essential consumers and press button the auxiliary heating running in an The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster once.
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154 Driving and parking must be located in marked space on sym‐ Ensure the following before starting the engine: during the entire journey. The legal stipulations in the area where your Have SmartKey checked at a qualified vehicle is parked allow engine starting via specialist workshop.
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Driving and parking 155 Ensure the following before starting the engine: The panic alarm is not activated. Open a side window or the sliding sunroof. The legal stipulations in the area where your The hazard warning lights are switched off. vehicle is parked allow engine starting via Breaking-in notes The hood is closed.
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156 Driving and parking Only increase the engine speed gradually and Notes on optimized acceleration Requirements: accelerate the vehicle to full speed after The vehicle has been broken in If all necessary prerequisites and activation con‐ 1,000 miles (1,500 km). page 155).
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Driving and parking 157 Notes on driving Deactivate ESP ® page 190). & WARNING Risk of accident due to Depress and hold the brake pedal firmly with unsuitable footwear & WARNING Risk of accident due to your left foot. Operation of the pedals may be restricted objects in the driver's footwell With your right foot, fully depress the accel‐...
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158 Driving and parking Do not switch off the ignition while driv‐ The probability of a serious or even fatal acci‐ & DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poi‐ ing. dent greatly increases if you drive when sonous exhaust gases under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Driving and parking 159 carefully depress the brake pedal at the end Only depress the accelerator pedal * NOTE Wearing out the brake linings by of the journey and when starting the next slightly. continuously depressing the brake pedal journey Have the cause rectified immediately at Do not depress the brake pedal contin‐...
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160 Driving and parking Observe the following if you must drive through the system. Clean the brakes after driving off- Always drive on inclines in the line of water: road. If you then notice reduced braking effect fall (straight up or down) and do not or hear scraping noises, have the brake system observe the maximum permissible fording turn.
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Driving and parking 161 Off-road driving Adapt your driving style to the terrain. If there is damage, consult a qualified Read this section before driving your vehicle off- specialist workshop immediately. Do not use the HOLD function on steep road. Practice by driving over more gentle off- downhill or uphill gradients with slippery or road terrain first.
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162 Driving and parking Fording Shift to a lower gear on uphill gradients and Headlamps and tail lamps on long, steep downhill gradients. Also observe the following information when Tires, wheels and wheel arches fording: Activate DSR before driving downhill, if nec‐ underbody essary ( page 199).
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Driving and parking 163 If you switch on the HOLD function or select a You engage transmission position h or k. If, in spite of an intelligent stop inhibitor, the different transmission position than k, the engine should be switched off by the ECO You release the brake pedal, the vehicle is engine will automatically stop in the following start/stop function, activate the HOLD func‐...
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164 Driving and parking If you switch on the HOLD function in transmis‐ ECO start/stop function symbols in the multi‐ Off Before Exiting display message also appears sion position h or i, the engine will automati‐ function display: in the multifunction display. If you do not switch cally stop in the following situations: off the ignition, the ignition is automatically The è...
Driving and parking 165 Press button 1. The ECO display will show you when you have If indicator lamp lights up, the ECO start/ driven economically: stop function is activated. The three outer segments are completely fil‐ Depending on the model and the vehicle led simultaneously equipment, the button may also be located The ECO display lights up...
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166 Driving and parking Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Press DYNAMIC SELECT switch forwards between the following drive programs: or backwards. ® The drive program selected appears in the = (Individual): individual settings Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL or multifunction display.
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168 Driving and parking Neutral Keep the vehicle key out of reach of & WARNING Risk of accident and injury children. Drive position due to children left unattended in the vehicle Engaging reverse gear R Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the trans‐ If children are left unattended in the vehicle, Depress the brake pedal and push the mission position.
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Driving and parking 169 Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral Park position j is engaged automatically if one The position of the accelerator pedal of the following conditions is met: The driving speed Release the brake pedal. You switch off the ignition when the vehicle is stationary and the transmission is in posi‐...
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170 Driving and parking Permanent setting Temporary setting Gearshifting To activate: pull steering wheel gearshift To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift paddle or 2. paddle 2. Manual gearshifting is activated for a short To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift time.
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Driving and parking 171 Gearshift recommendation Using kickdown Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐ tions are met: Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in Drive program ; is selected. the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐ the Supplement.
172 Driving and parking Speed Refueling If you or other people come into contact with Operating status of the engine Refueling the vehicle fuel, observe the following: Traffic situation Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with & WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from soap and water.
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Driving and parking 173 Before you open the fuel filler cap or Never refuel using any of the following fuels: Consult a qualified specialist workshop. take hold of the pump nozzle, touch the Diesel Have the fuel tank and fuel lines metallic vehicle body.
174 Driving and parking Observe the notes on operating fluids Press on the back area of fuel filler flap 1. Parking page 496). Turn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise and Parking the vehicle remove it. Insert the fuel filler cap from above into &...
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Driving and parking 175 Operate vehicle equipment and become & WARNING Risk of fire caused by hot trapped, for example. exhaust system parts Flammable material such as leaves, grass or In addition, the children could also set the twigs may ignite if they come into contact vehicle in motion, for example by: with hot parts of the exhaust system or Releasing the parking brake.
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176 Driving and parking Engage transmission position j in a station‐ The vehicle has been parked outside the Never leave the engine or, if present, ary vehicle with the brake pedal applied garage or outside the range of movement of the auxiliary heating running in an page 169).
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Driving and parking 177 Check if the transmission frequency of the synchronization of the rolling code with remote control has the frequency range of the door system must also be carried out. 280 to 868 MHz. If indicator lamp does not light up or flash Radio equipment approval number: green: repeat the procedure.
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178 Driving and parking Please also read the operating instructions Hold remote control at various angles Opening or closing the door Requirements: for the door drive. from a distance of 0.4 in (1 cm) to 3 in (8 cm) in front of the inside rearview mirror. The corresponding button is programmed to Troubleshooting when programming the You should test every position for at least...
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Driving and parking 179 the previously pressed button again until the Radio equipment approval numbers for the Radio equipment approval numbers garage door opener door opens or closes. Country Radio type approval number Clearing the garage door opener memory Radio equipment approval numbers Egypt TAC.2511151293.WIR Andorra...
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180 Driving and parking Electric parking brake Country Radio type approval number Country Radio type approval number Electric parking brake function (applying Mexico RCPGEMU15-0448 United ER41849/15 automatically) Arab Emi‐ Dealer No: DA35176/14 Monaco rates & WARNING Risk of accident and injury New Zea‐...
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Driving and parking 181 Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle Electric parking brake function (releasing Never leave children unattended in the automatically) stationary. vehicle. The electric parking brake is released when the When leaving the vehicle, always take This is the case if one of the following conditions following conditions are fulfilled: the key with you and lock the vehicle.
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182 Driving and parking When the electric parking brake is released, the Push handle 1. Information on detecting damage on a parked vehicle red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indicator lamp The red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indica‐ in the instrument cluster goes out. tor lamp appears in the instrument cluster.
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Driving and parking 183 In the case of severe battery discharging, Plug-in hybrid: observe the notes on the high- the function for detecting damage on a the function for detecting damage on a voltage battery in the Supplement. Otherwise, parked vehicle is not available. parked vehicle is automatically deactivated you may fail to recognize dangers.
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Driving and parking 185 Function of ABS Functions of Off-road ABS ® (Electronic Stability Program) page 186) The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the Off-road ABS is activated automatically when Off-road ESP ® page 189) brake pressure in critical driving situations: you select the F or G drive program.
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186 Driving and parking Function of BAS (Brake Assist System) ® Functions of ESP (Electronic Stability Pro‐ ® can monitor and improve driving stability gram) and traction in the following situations, within & WARNING Risk of an accident caused by physical limits: a malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist Sys‐...
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Driving and parking 187 Vehicles with trailer hitch: stabilization of ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) It can be advantageous to deactivate ESP ® in the the vehicle/trailer combination is no longer ® following situations to improve traction: ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP active.
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188 Driving and parking ® characteristics per drive program Drive program Characteristics ® mode A (Comfort) ® These drive programs provide the ideal balance Comfort between traction and stability. ; (Economy) Select drive program A or ; both in dry and particularly in difficult road conditions, such as snow or ice, or when the road is wet from rain.
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Driving and parking 189 Drive program Characteristics ® mode B (Sport +) ® The vehicle's own understeering and oversteer‐ Sport + ing characteristics are accentuated. This allows a more active driving style to be adopted. Select drive program B in good road condi‐ tions, for example on dry roads and clear stretches of road.
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190 Driving and parking ® Observe the information on warning lamps and the instrument cluster. The ÷ mes‐ Activating/deactivating ESP (Electronic Sta‐ display messages which may be shown in the sage appears in the multifunction display. bility Program) instrument cluster. To activate ESP ®...
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Driving and parking 191 ® In the event of severe swerving, the engine This steering recommendation is given particu‐ Function of ESP trailer stabilization output is also reduced and all wheels are larly in the following situations: braked. & WARNING Risk of accident in poor road Both right wheels or both left wheels are on and weather conditions a wet or slippery road surface when you...
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192 Driving and parking Situation-dependent braking assistance occurs. The brake pressure increases up to max‐ & WARNING Risk of an accident caused by imum full-stop braking if necessary. Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack‐ limited detection performance of Active age: Evasive Steering Assist and cornering Brake Assist function Active Brake Assist cannot always clearly...
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Driving and parking 193 The individual subfunctions are available in pedestrian, you will hear an intermittent Brake immediately or take evasive action, provi‐ the following speed ranges: warning tone and the L distance warning ded it is safe to do so and the traffic situation lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
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194 Driving and parking The autonomous braking function may intervene at speeds starting from approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) in the following situations: Vehicles Stationary Crossing Moving Stationary Crossing Cyclists travel‐ Stationary traveling in vehicles vehicles pedestrians pedestrians cyclists ing in front cyclists front Vehicles...
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Driving and parking 195 Situation-dependent braking assistance may intervene at speeds starting from approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) in the following situations: Vehicles Stationary Crossing Moving Stationary Crossing Cyclists travel‐ Stationary traveling in vehicles vehicles pedestrians pedestrians cyclists ing in front cyclists front Vehicles...
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196 Driving and parking Activation by an abrupt steering movement System limits In addition, the steering support of Evasive during a swerving maneuver. Full system performance is not available for a Steering Assist is generally not sufficient to few seconds after switching on the ignition or Assistance during swerving and straightening avoid a collision.
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Driving and parking 197 If the typical outline of a pedestrian cannot Select a setting. foot from the accelerator pedal after overtaking, be distinguished from the background. The setting is retained when the engine is cruise control will resume speed regulation back next started.
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198 Driving and parking doing so, you will make use of the engine's brak‐ Requirements: ing effect. This relieves the load on the brake ® must be activated, but not intervening. system and prevents the brakes from overheat‐ The driven speed is at least 15 mph ing and wearing too quickly.
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Driving and parking 199 To activate cruise control: press rocker Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. target speed. The steeper the downhill gradient, switch up (SET+) or down (SET-). the greater the DSR braking effect on the vehi‐ Press rocker switch up (SET+).
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200 Driving and parking Notes on DSR able to keep to the target speed. Select a target Changing the target speed speed suitable for the environmental conditions & WARNING Risk of skidding and having and also apply the brakes yourself if required. an accident when DSR is activated on Activating/deactivating DSR (Downhill Speed slippery road surfaces...
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Driving and parking 201 The target speed always adjusts in 1 mph the set speed. The speed and distance to the Initiates acceleration to the stored speed if (1 km/h) increments. This is regardless of vehicle in front are set and saved on the steering the turn signal indicator is switched on to whether you press the rocker switch to or wheel on vehicles without the Driving Assistance...
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202 Driving and parking System limits & WARNING Risk of accident from acceler‐ & WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐ The system may be impaired or may not function ation or braking by Active Distance ficient deceleration by Active Distance in the following situations: Assist DISTRONIC Assist DISTRONIC...
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Driving and parking 203 Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is not being To activate Active Distance Assist to pedestrians, animals, bicycles or sta‐ used to park the vehicle or to exit from a DISTRONIC: press rocker switch up (SET tionary vehicles, or unexpected obstacles parking space.
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204 Driving and parking To pull away with Active Distance Assist To deactivate Active Distance Assist To increase or reduce the specified dis‐ DISTRONIC: remove your foot from the DISTRONIC: press rocker switch down tance from the vehicle in front: press brake pedal and activate Active Distance (CNCL).
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Driving and parking 205 If a change in the speed limit is detected and Active Speed Limit Assist is only an aid. The Ensure that the driven speed complies automatic adoption of speed limits is activated, driver is responsible for keeping a safe distance with traffic regulations.
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206 Driving and parking The following route events are taken into adaptation does not brake the vehicle to a stand‐ & WARNING Risk of accident in spite of account: still. route-based speed adjustment Bends When route guidance is active, the first speed Route-based speed adjustment might mal‐...
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208 Driving and parking The driver presses a steering wheel button or Insufficient road illumination. When actively changing lane without switch‐ operates Touch Control. ing on the turn signal indicator. The windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged or covered in the vicinity of the camera, e.g. When the tire pressure is too low.
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Driving and parking 209 Active Lane Change Assist supports the driver & WARNING Risk of accident if Active when changing lanes by applying steering torque Steering Assist unexpectedly intervenes if the driver operates a turn signal indicator. A malfunction in the detection of lane mark‐ Assistance when changing lanes is provided if all ings and objects can occur.
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210 Driving and parking If the assistance graphic is shown when chang‐ The system may also be impaired or may not Monitor the lane change. ing lanes, the lane change display appears with function in the following situations: an additional arrow pointing towards the adja‐ The sensors in the rear bumper are dirty, &...
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Distance indicator if possible, an emergency call is placed to Set specified distance the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center Active Lane Change Assist lane change dis‐ The driver can cancel the deceleration at any play time by performing one of the following actions:...
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212 Driving and parking Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC status dis‐ adoption of the speed limit, are displayed in the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active, play and route-based speed adaptation control feedback of the multifunction display on speed stored, no vehicle detected (bright a single line.
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Driving and parking 213 ing. Once the system is passive, symbol HOLD function Activating/deactivating the HOLD function shown as gray in the multifunction display. HOLD function & WARNING Risk of an accident due to the The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand‐ HOLD function being activated when you Function of Hill Start Assist still without requiring you to depress the brake...
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214 Driving and parking The electric parking brake is released. The vehicle is secured with the electric park‐ * NOTE Damage from automatic braking ing brake. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti‐ If one of the following functions is switched vated.
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Driving and parking 215 AIR BODY CONTROL includes the following com‐ speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with ponents and functions: consumption constant damping force adjustment) air suspension with variable spring rate manually selectable high level setting for DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button greater ground clearance automatic level control system...
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216 Driving and parking Drive program Characteristics B (Sport +) The suspension setting is even firmer. The vehicle is set to low level -1. The vehicle is not lowered any further if you are traveling at higher speeds. Vehicles with Off-road pack‐ The suspension setting is suitable for off-road terrain.
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Driving and parking 217 Raising the vehicle Make sure no one is underneath the * NOTE Damage due to vehicle lowering vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of Parts of the body could be damaged when the wheel arches when the vehicle is the vehicle is lowered.
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218 Driving and parking If drive program A, ;, C or If the F or G drive program is Make sure no one is underneath the B is selected: the vehicle is set to the selected: vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of high level +1.
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Driving and parking 219 Lowering the rear of the vehicle When the rear of the vehicle has been com‐ Raising the rear of the vehicle pletely lowered, indicator lamp remains Check if the battery is sufficiently charged. If lit. necessary, start the engine. Lowering is interrupted in the following situa‐...
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220 Driving and parking Parking Assist PARKTRONIC the maneuvering area while maneuvering and Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display in the multimedia system parking in/exiting parking spaces. Function of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC In the standard setting, an intermittent warning tone sounds from a distance of approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) to an obstacle in front and approx‐...
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Driving and parking 221 Orange segments: obstacles at a distance Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC between approx. 1.0 ft (0.3 m) and 2.0 ft (0.6 m) Red segments: obstacles at a very short distance of approx. 1.0 ft (0.3 m) or less System limits Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessa‐...
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222 Driving and parking Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is malfunctioning and has been deactivated due to signal interference. Rear segments or all-round seg‐ Start the vehicle again. ments light up red. The é sym‐ bol appears in the multifunction dis‐ Check if Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is working at a different location.
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Driving and parking 223 In order for lateral front or rear segments to be System limits displayed, the vehicle must first travel a distance The system limits for Parking Assist of at least half of the vehicle length. Once the PARKTRONIC apply to passive side impact pro‐...
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224 Driving and parking Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL: you Press button 2. Multimedia system: can activate or deactivate Parking Assist Settings Quick Access Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automatically PARKTRONIC in the multimedia system activated when the vehicle is started. PARKTRONIC page 224).
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Driving and parking 225 Multimedia system: when the vehicle is further away from an obsta‐ Reversing camera cle. Settings Quick Access Function of the rear view camera Select Warn Early All Around. PARKTRONIC Activate or deactivate the function. Activate or deactivate the function. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automatically Activating/deactivating audio fadeout activated when the vehicle is started.
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226 Driving and parking The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings. The responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking remains with you. Make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects etc., in the maneuvering area while maneuvering and park‐...
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Driving and parking 227 If the system fails at the rear, the display of Red guide line at a distance of approximately Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven sur‐ the segments changes as follows: 1.0 in (0.3 m) from the ball head of the face) depending on the current steering trailer hitch wheel angle (dynamic)
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228 Driving and parking The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or fog‐ Have the display repaired or replaced if, for ged up. Observe the notes on cleaning the example, pixel errors considerably restrict its rear view camera ( page 433). use.
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Driving and parking 229 The system evaluates images from the following The color of the individual segments of warning Top view with image from the rear view cam‐ cameras: display is based on the distance to the detec‐ ted obstacle: Rear view camera Top view with trailer view (vehicles with a trailer hitch)
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230 Driving and parking The rear segments are hidden when driv‐ Red guide line at a distance of approximately ing forwards. 12 in (0.3 m) from the rear area Mark at a distance of approx. 3.3 ft (1.0 m) If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated, the warning display fades out ( page 221).
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Driving and parking 231 When the electrical connection is established System limits Guide line of external vehicle dimensions between the vehicle and the trailer, the display with outside mirrors folded out The 360° Camera will not function or will only changes to the side camera view.
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232 Driving and parking this event, have the cameras, their positions Selecting a view for the 360° Camera then independently locates and measures paral‐ and their setting checked at a qualified spe‐ Engage reverse gear. lel and perpendicular parking spaces on both cialist workshop.
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Driving and parking 233 Active Parking Assist is canceled if, among other Do not use Active Parking Assist in the following & WARNING Risk of accident due to things, one of the following actions is carried situations: objects located above or below the out: In extreme weather conditions such as ice, detection range of Active Parking Assist...
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234 Driving and parking Active Parking Assist will not assist you with parking spaces parallel or at right angles to the direction of travel in the following situations: If the parking space is on a curb. If the parking space is bordered by an obsta‐ cle, e.g.
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Driving and parking 235 Confirm selected parking space 4. If, for example, the Please Engage Reverse Exiting a parking space with Active Parking Assist Gear message appears in the media display: The turn signal indicator is switched on auto‐ Requirements: select the corresponding transmission posi‐...
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236 Driving and parking & WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi‐ cle swinging out while parking or pulling out of a parking space While parking or exiting a parking space, the vehicle swings out and can drive onto areas of the oncoming lane.
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Driving and parking 237 Vehicle message appears in the media display. A If the wrong gear is selected. In such cases, Drive Away Assist might: warning tone and the following display in the Warn you without reason and limit the Drive Away Assist is active under the following media display prompt you to take over control of vehicle speed.
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238 Driving and parking If the vehicle is backing up at walking pace. ATTENTION ASSIST If the maneuvering assistant function is acti‐ Function of ATTENTION ASSIST vated in the multimedia system. ATTENTION ASSIST assists you on long, monoto‐ nous journeys, e.g. on highways and trunk roads. System limits If ATTENTION ASSIST detects indicators of fati‐...
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Driving and parking 239 take a break where necessary. If you do not take If ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the If the road condition is poor (uneven road a break and ATTENTION ASSIST continues to attention level and cannot issue a warning, the surface or potholes).
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Driving and parking 241 Display in the Instrument Display If the windshield in the area of the multifunc‐ tion camera is dirty, or if the camera is fog‐ ged up, damaged or covered. If the traffic signs are hard to detect, e.g. due to dirt or snow, or because they are covered or due to insufficient lighting.
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Driving and parking 243 cles and are no substitute for attentive driving. warning, a warning tone sounds and the warning If vehicles are not driving in the middle of Always ensure that there is sufficient distance to lamp in the outside mirror starts to flash. their lane the side for other road users and obstacles.
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244 Driving and parking Function of brake application (Active Blind Always maintain a safe distance at the Spot Assist) sides. The brake application function is only availa‐ ble for vehicles with a Driving Assistance & WARNING Risk of accident despite Package.
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Driving and parking 245 System limits Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in Active Blind Spot Assist front of your vehicle by means of multifunction Either a course-correcting brake application Multimedia system: camera 1. It serves to protect you against unin‐ appropriate to the driving situation, or none at tentionally leaving your lane.
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246 Driving and parking driving style nor override the laws of physics. It You have adopted a sporty driving style with cannot take into account road, weather or traffic high cornering speeds or high rates of accel‐ conditions. Active Lane Keeping Assist is only an eration.
Driving and parking 247 If the lane markings are worn, dark or cov‐ Select Standard, Sensitive or Off. The handling characteristics may be heavily ered. impaired and the trailer can become Activating/deactivating the haptic warning If the distance to the vehicle in front is too detached.
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248 Driving and parking If the trailer coupling is removable, it is essential Ensure the following before starting a journey: Under no circumstances should you try to comply with the operating instructions of the to increase the speed to straighten the The tire pressure on the rear axle of the tow‐...
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Driving and parking 249 Attaching the ball neck Store cover so that it cannot move Install and secure the ball coupling as around. described in the ball coupling manufac‐ & WARNING Risk of accident and injury turer's installation instructions. Observe the manufacturer's installation due to an incorrectly installed ball cou‐...
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® trailer stabilization Information about a suitable ball neck for Do not uncouple trailers with an Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Mercedes-Benz vehicles can be obtained from a engaged overrun brake. qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Active Parking Assist Mercedes-Benz Center.
Driving and parking 251 Uncouple the trailer. * NOTE Damage when uncoupling in a Place the cover on the ball neck mount. state of overrun Uncoupling in a state of overrun can damage the vehicle. Vehicle towing instructions Do not uncouple trailers with an The vehicle is not suitable for the use of tow bar engaged overrun brake.
252 Instrument Display and on-board computer Instrument Display (standard) Instrument Display in the Widescreen Cock‐ Instrument Display overview Mercedes-AMG vehicles: be sure to observe the notes in the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to recognize dangers. Plug-in hybrid: be sure to observe the notes in the Supplement.
Instrument Display and on-board computer 253 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Control panel for cruise control or Active Before opening the hood, allow the page 201) Distance Assist DISTRONIC engine to cool down. Control panel for MBUX multimedia system: In the event of a fire in the engine com‐ * NOTE Engine damage due to excessively £...
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254 Instrument Display and on-board computer DriveAssist & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ Trip mation systems and communications equipment Navigation If you operate information and communica‐ Radio tion equipment integrated in the vehicle Media when driving, you will be distracted from the Phone traffic situation.
Instrument Display and on-board computer 255 Setting the design Setting the area for additional values On-board computer: Designs This function is available only for vehicles with a Widescreen Cockpit. The following designs can be selected: Classic Sport To scroll in the menu bar: swipe left or Progressive right on left-hand Touch Control 2.
256 Instrument Display and on-board computer The following display content can be selected in Further displays on the multifunction display: Overview of displays on the multifunction Classic Sport designs: display Gearshift recommendation ( page 171) Tachometer ë Active Parking Assist activated Navigation page 234) ECO display...
Instrument Display and on-board computer 257 Engine Oil Level: engine oil level Adjusting the instrument lighting Menus and submenus Calling up functions on the service menu of Calling up displays on the Assistance menu the on-board computer On-board computer: On-board computer: DriveAssist Service The following displays are available on the Assis‐...
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258 Instrument Display and on-board computer Status displays on the assistant display: Calling up displays on the Trip menu Û ATTENTION ASSIST: deactivated On-board computer: Light lane markings: Active Lane Keeping Trip Assist enabled Green lane markings: Active Lane Keeping Assist active ¸...
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Instrument Display and on-board computer 259 If there is only a small amount of fuel left in To select the function to be reset: swipe Calling up navigation instructions on the on- board computer the fuel tank, the display will show a vehicle upwards or downwards on the left-hand being refueled instead of the range.
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260 Instrument Display and on-board computer Road Not Mapped: the road is unknown, e.g. If route guidance has already been activated, for newly built roads. a query will appear asking whether you wish to end the current route guidance. Route: no route could be calculated to the selected destination.
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Instrument Display and on-board computer 261 Selecting radio stations using the on-board To select a radio station: swipe upwards or Operating media playback using the on- computer board computer downwards on the left-hand Touch Control. On-board computer: On-board computer: Selecting the frequency range or memory preset Radio Media...
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262 Instrument Display and on-board computer Changing a media source wards on the left-hand Touch Control to and traffic conditions and operate the select the desired telephone number. Press the left-hand Touch Control. equipment with the vehicle stationary. Press the left-hand Touch Control. To select a media source: swipe upwards When using the phone, observe the legal The telephone number will be dialed.
Instrument Display and on-board computer 263 Swipe upwards or downwards on the left- Adjusting the Head-up Display settings on Display Content the on-board computer hand Touch Control and select 6 (Accept) To select a setting: swipe upwards or down‐ or ~ (Reject). On-board computer: wards on the left-hand Touch Control.
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264 Instrument Display and on-board computer Display elements System limitations The visibility is influenced by the following condi‐ tions: Seat position The positioning of the display image Light conditions Wet roads Objects on the display cover Polarization in sunglasses In extreme sunlight, sections of the display Navigation instructions may appear washed out.
Voice Control System 265 Notes on operating safety also cause the driver to lose control of the Always stow objects so that they can‐ vehicle. not be thrown around in such situa‐ & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ tions. As the driver, only operate mobile com‐...
266 Voice Control System If you use the voice control system in an Conducting a dialog emergency your voice can change and your For the dialog with the Voice Control System, telephone call, e.g. an emergency call, can you can use complete sentences of colloquial thereby be unnecessarily delayed.
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Voice Control System 267 To correct an entry: say the Correction To interrupt a voice output: speak in the Full functionality is only available for you with voice command. middle of a voice dialog when the system is activation of online voice control ( page 267).
( page 298). destination could, for example, be completed in the system/mobile phone, e.g. enter with: Set Mercedes-Benz Arena as intermedi- Then call up your Mercedes me user account. surname and first name in the correct ate destination. The Mercedes me services are shown and can field.
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270 Voice Control System Switch voice commands Voice command Colloquial example Function Switch to navigation I would like to go to navigation Switches to navigation Switches to the address book Switch to address book I would like to switch to the address book Switch to telephone I would like to switch to the phone...
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Voice Control System 271 It is not necessary to first call up a menu in gation. You can find further information in gate to your own contacts. You can also carry order to operate a function it contains with the overview tables for voice commands. out important navigation settings directly.
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272 Voice Control System Voice command Colloquial example Function Navigate to <3 word address> The example is for the English lan‐ Starts route guidance to a 3 word address from what3words. guage: The example mentioned navigates you to the Empire State Building. Drive to Parade.Help.Bleat Observe the following information: 3 word addresses are language dependent.
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Voice Control System 273 Voice command Colloquial example Function Navigate to the online POI <POI> Navigate to online POI "McDonald's Searches online for a POI and starts route guidance. Start route guidance Begin route guidance/Can you Starts route guidance to a destination. start route guidance? Cancel route guidance Can you quit route guidance?
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274 Voice Control System Voice command Colloquial example Function Show alternative routes Search for alternative routes Shows one of the alternative routes calculated. Driving recommendations on Switch on driving recommendations Switches on voice output for route guidance. Driving recommendations off Mute the driving instructions Switches off voice output for route guidance.
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Call Jane Smith on her mobile book. Call Mercedes-Benz emergency Could you call the Mercedes-Benz Triggers an emergency call to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center. call center emergency center? Call Mercedes me I’d like you to call the MB break- Places a call with Mercedes-Benz breakdown assistance.
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276 Voice Control System Voice command Colloquial example Function Redial Redial/Call last phone number Makes a call to the last telephone number dialed. Change phone Could you please switch to the sec- Changes the primary telephone ond phone? Overview of radio voice commands another application is visible in the foreground.
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Voice Control System 277 Voice command Colloquial example Function Save radio station Save the radio station, please To save a station name for a radio station Show station list Please show me the list of all sta- To show the list of stations that can be received tions Read out radio station list I'd like to listen to the station/...
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278 Voice Control System Media player voice commands Voice command Colloquial example Function Play <track/albums/artists/ Play "Yellow Submarine" The names of all available tracks, albums, artists, composers or genres composers/music genres> are accepted during the search. In the case of a clear search result the track found is played back immediately.
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Voice Control System 279 Voice command Colloquial example Function Search for artist <artist> I would like to search for the artist The names of all available artists are accepted during the search. A selec‐ "Elton John" tion list appears from which you can select the desired music. If you wish to play all the tracks in a selection list, say "Play all tracks".
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280 Voice Control System Voice command Colloquial example Function Random track list off Switch off shuffle mode Switches off random mode. What am I listening to? Which music is currently playing? The information about the track currently playing is read aloud. Overview of message voice commands ing list offers just a small selection of the possi‐...
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Voice Control System 281 Overview of vehicle voice commands The following list offers just a small selection of then all actions are carried out automatically the possible vehicle voice commands. You will for the driver's seat. You can use the vehicle voice commands to receive additional suggestions if you say Help directly call up the corresponding menus for the for vehicle settings or Help for vehicle functions.
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282 Voice Control System Voice command Colloquial example Function Massage driver's seat off Switch the driver's side massage Switches off the massage function for the driver's or front passenger seat. Switches on the seat heating for the driver's or front passenger seat. Seat heating driver on I would like to switch on the seat heating for the driver's seat...
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Voice Control System 283 Voice command Colloquial example Function Climate control menu I would like to see the climate con- Displays the climate control settings. trol menu Displays the light settings. Light menu I would like to change the light set- tings Seats menu I would like to switch to seat menu...
Touch Control and traffic conditions and operate the MBUX multimedia system Touchpad equipment with the vehicle stationary. MBUX stands for Mercedes-Benz User Expe‐ Media display (touchscreen) rience. You must observe the legal requirements for the • Operating Touch Control (...
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Further information on If you use the learn function of the multimedia protection against theft can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. system, you will receive suggestions during oper‐ ation of the most probable navigation destina‐...
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Calls up the global search The star indicates new notifications. Number of applications and currently selec‐ SOS NOT READY display only when the ted display area Calls up an application using the symbol Mercedes-Benz emergency call system is not available...
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288 MBUX multimedia system You can navigate in menus and lists via the Select Acoustic Operating Feedback. To move the digital map: swipe in any touch-sensitive surface of Touch Control direction. Set Normal, Loud or Off. using a single-finger swipe. To use handwriting to enter characters: If the function is activated you will hear a To select the menu item or entry: swipe...
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MBUX multimedia system 289 Touching and holding Touchpad Swiping to the left of right across ~: selects the previous or next radio station/ To save the destination in the map: touch Operating the touchpad music track the touchscreen and hold until a message is shown.
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290 MBUX multimedia system Use the following functions with a two-finger To set the pressure sensitivity: switch Activating/deactivating haptic operating swipe: feedback for the touchpad Touchpad Tap on or off. Multimedia system: If the function is switched on, a tap on the To call up the Notifications Center: swipe touchpad is enough to select a menu item.
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MBUX multimedia system 291 the beginning or end of the list is reached MBUX Interior Assistant & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ you will hear another clicking sound. mation systems and communications Notes on lasers and laser classification equipment Selecting a station and track using the &...
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292 MBUX multimedia system The MBUX Interior Assistant can differentiate The MBUX Interior Assistant recognizes certain between driver and front passenger interactions. hand positions (poses). The MBUX Interior Assistant supports the following interactions: Interaction area Interaction Description In front of the media display/above the touch‐ Proximity to the control element The MBUX Interior Assistant recognizes the approach of the hand towards a control element.
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MBUX multimedia system 293 Operating functions by proximity of the hand With the seat setting display active, move the to the touchscreen and touchpad hand towards the touchscreen or touchpad. Requirements: The seat of the person operating, driver's seat or front passenger seat, is enlarged in One of the following applications appears in the media display.
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294 MBUX multimedia system Activating cover change in the radio menu As the hand is moved away from the The area for recognition of the favorite's and media menu touchscreen or touchpad, the media display pose is above the center console at the The MBUX Interior Assistant reduces the number hides the navigation menu.
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MBUX multimedia system 295 Briefly moving the hand up and down under the The gesture is completed in the interaction inside rearview mirror switches the reading light area (front-passenger seat). specifically for the driver or front passenger on Stretching out with the hand over the front or off.
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296 MBUX multimedia system To switch off: take your hand back away Main functions Alternatively in the home screen: when you from the front passenger seat. start the vehicle the home screen is shown in Calling up applications The search light is switched off again. the media display.
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MBUX multimedia system 297 Profile You can cancel the setting process with the Settings for driver assistance systems can‐ following actions: not be saved in the profile. Notes on profiles Tap on the Positioning Seat and Steering The driver's seat is equipped with an anti-entrap‐ Mercedes me connect profile Wheel…...
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298 MBUX multimedia system The personalization service is activated. Select Save. To reset favorites or themes: select Reset Favorite to Factory Settings Reset Further information on setting a user profile For additional users of the vehicle: Themes to Factory Settings. page 298).
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300 MBUX multimedia system Themes Content of a theme Select a theme. Depending on vehicle equipment the following Overview of themes Creating new themes settings can be saved in a theme: You can configure the vehicle settings according Requirements: to your preferences and save as a theme. A Setting of the Instrument Display The settings which are to be saved in the theme can be called up any time via the home...
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MBUX multimedia system 301 Select an entry screen. Select an entry screen. Select Navigation (Navigation), to save the active navigation settings in the Select Continue Select Continue theme. Select an image. Select an image. Select Continue Enter the names into the entry field and con‐ Enter the names into the entry field and con‐...
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MBUX multimedia system 303 intermediate destination for the existing To deactivate the learn function for one me portal for the personalization service to route. day: activate 24h Learning Deact.. protect your personal settings. For 24 hours no new actions will be trained Configuring suggestions Renaming suggestions and no data recorded for the active profile.
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304 MBUX multimedia system Select Delete. On the steering wheel or the touchpad Adding a favorite from an application The query as to whether the suggestion is Press the ß rocker switch on the steering Examples of adding from an application are: deleted temporarily or permanently appears.
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306 MBUX multimedia system Notifications are normally briefly shown as they A time stamp Calling up notifications are received. This occurs for nearly every appli‐ If several actions are available, symbol Opening the Notifications Center cation that you are currently using. If you take open or close the notification.
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MBUX multimedia system 307 Closing the Notifications Center To make settings: select Z. Global search On the touchpad: swipe up with two fingers. Global search overview If no settings can be made, a message You can use the global search in the home appears.
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308 MBUX multimedia system are shown, for example. If you select "Stuttgart", Entering characters with handwriting recog‐ To accept a suggestion: select the sugges‐ you receive the suggestions "Starbucks", "Steak" nition tion. and "City railway", for example. The three most likely suggestions are Dictation function offered.
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MBUX multimedia system 309 Switching the sound on/off To switch on: turn volume control change the media source. Adjusting the volume Adjusting with the control knob On the multifunction steering wheel On the multimedia system On the multifunction steering wheel To mute: press volume control 1.
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310 MBUX multimedia system The volume of the current media source Entering characters changes in accordance with the volume Using the character input function of the navigation announcement. During a telephone call & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ mation systems and communications When entering or exiting a parking space equipment while using Active Parking Assist...
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MBUX multimedia system 311 For the handwriting recognition read- When the keypad is shown, enter the charac‐ Looking for search results in the global aloud function: the multimedia system is ters on the control element by swiping and search. equipped with a voice control system. pressing or by tapping (touchscreen).
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312 MBUX multimedia system Using the keyboard Switches to handwriting input Pressing and holding switches to upper-case letters permanently Input line Enters a space If available, the p symbol allows you to Shows suggestions during input (if available) Changes the keyboard language change to voice input.
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MBUX multimedia system 313 Select the character by swiping and pressing. To enter an alternative character: press The available editing functions depend on The character is entered in input line 1. and hold a character. the editing task, the language set and the Suggestions are shown in 2.
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314 MBUX multimedia system When the keyboard is displayed, select v. To end character input: press the G but‐ Enters a space ton. Switches to input using the keyboard Write the character on the touchpad with a finger. Accepts an entry Entering characters on the touchscreen The character is entered in input line 1.
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MBUX multimedia system 315 Using the keyboard Switches to handwriting input Pressing and holding switches to upper-case letters permanently Input line Enters a space If available, the p symbol allows you to Shows suggestions during input (if available) Changes the keyboard language change to voice input.
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316 MBUX multimedia system Briefly press on a character. Resume character input. The available editing functions depend on The character is entered in input line 1. the editing task, the language set and the To enter an alternative character: press Suggestions are shown in 2.
MBUX multimedia system 317 Resume character input. The letters can be Select Classic, Sport or Progressive. Pressing briefly deletes the last character written next to each other or above each The multimedia system display changes entered other. depending on the style selected. If you revert Pressing and holding deletes the entry to the factory settings, the Classic...
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MBUX multimedia system 321 Select Connect via WPS PIN Input. Connecting with a known Wi-Fi Enter the PIN shown in the media display on The multimedia system generates an eight- the device to be connected and confirm. Select Connect via Wi-Fi.
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A Mercedes me account exists at http:// medium when data is being exported. www.mercedes.me. Current vehicle settings can be edited after Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of the import. An individual user profile is active data. page 299).
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324 MBUX multimedia system Set a new PIN. Activation of the update by restarting the trol elements are not available or only availa‐ system ble to a limited degree. Activating PIN protection for data export The multimedia system provides a message Advantages of updating software Select Protect Data...
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MBUX multimedia system 325 Further information about software updates can Select an update from the list and start the Information about the pending system be found at https://me.mercedes-benz.com update. update is displayed. Later Performing a software update Activating the software update...
326 MBUX multimedia system If all requirements are met, the update will be A prompt appears again asking whether you The navigation menu is hidden if route guidance installed. The multimedia system cannot be really wish to reset. is active. operated while the update is being installed and Select Yes.
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MBUX multimedia system 327 Navigation overview Example: digital map with navigation menu • To show Route Overview • To show Route List To enter a POI or address and additional des‐ • To select Alternative Routes • To call up the POSITION menu tination entry options...
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328 MBUX multimedia system • To show Highway Information Only operate this equipment when the Only operate this equipment when the • Via Advanced options to use View, traffic situation permits. traffic situation permits. Announcements Route If you cannot be sure of this, stop the If you cannot be sure of this, stop the vehicle whilst paying attention to road vehicle whilst paying attention to road...
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330 MBUX multimedia system POI categories, e.g. Gas Station To switch to upper-case or lower-case let‐ Select the country on list 3. ters: select B. The destination can be entered. City, POI name To switch to digits, special characters To change the state or province: select the Telephone number, if this is available for and symbols: select A.
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332 MBUX multimedia system To filter according to categories or in Select a POI from the list. Enter the name. search results: enter a search entry in the The destination address is shown. The route Select a. can be calculated. ª...
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MBUX multimedia system 333 Selecting a contact for destination entry Route guidance to a contact address is relia‐ Searching for a destination using 3 word Requirements: ble in the following cases: addresses is possible in the online search page 328). A mobile phone is connected to the multime‐...
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334 MBUX multimedia system 3 word addresses from what3words are an Selecting a destination on the map Showing POIs in the vicinity of the map alternative addressing system for multilin‐ Multimedia system: If several destinations are located around the gual georeferencing of global locations with crosshair, the function is available.
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336 MBUX multimedia system If there are already four intermediate destina‐ Select POIs in the Vicinity tions, the multimedia system asks whether Search using categories, enter a search entry intermediate destination 4 should be deleted. or search for a personal POI ( page 331).
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MBUX multimedia system 337 A route with a short driving distance is calcu‐ Traffic reports via Live Traffic Information are lated. taken into account ( page 351). Hold the mobile phone near to the multime‐ dia system and scan the QR code. Live Traffic Information is not available in all To call up an Internet address: if a web countries.
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338 MBUX multimedia system On Request is switched on ( page 337) in Avoiding or using highways, ferries, tunnels, Switch the Cash or Card Payment Elec- motorail trains, unpaved roads DYNAMIC ROUTE GUIDANCE menu. tronic Billing options on or off. To avoid: the display button is activated.
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MBUX multimedia system 339 Select On Request ·. To select a navigation announcement: To have street names announced during When this option is selected and a carpool select an option # under the DRIVING REC- a driving maneuver: switch on Announce lane is available, a prompt appears.
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340 MBUX multimedia system Warning messages are announced, e.g. shown, if these have been entered and not Select the intermediate destination. before tailbacks that pose a risk (if availa‐ yet been passed. After selection of an intermediate destina‐ ble). tion, the route overview is shown again. The route can include up to four intermediate This function is not available in all coun‐...
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MBUX multimedia system 341 Move the intermediate destination or the Confirm the prompt with Yes. Selecting an alternative route Requirements: destination with 4 or s to the desired The route is calculated. Route guidance position. begins. Suggest Alternative Route option is Tap on ø.
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342 MBUX multimedia system Activating a commuter route cally starts a route guidance without voice The following notification is shown in the media Requirements: output. display Reserve Fuel Tap here to search for gas stations. You have created a profile ( page 298).
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MBUX multimedia system 345 The road and traffic rules and regulations always Incomplete digital map data have priority over multimedia system driving Notes on GPS reception instructions. The correct function of the navigation system Driving instructions are: depends amongst other things on GPS recep‐ Navigation announcements tion.
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346 MBUX multimedia system ing on the settings for driving recommenda‐ settings for driving recommendations, e.g. by tions, e.g. "Prepare to turn right". announcing "Now turn right". Select navigation announcements for driving The display is split into two parts. recommendations ( page 339).
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MBUX multimedia system 347 In this lane, you will be able to complete both When driving on the freeway, upcoming freeway Using quick-access for a destination informa‐ tion, alternative route and POIs the next change of direction and the one facilities and available service facilities after that.
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348 MBUX multimedia system Select a POI from the list. When an intermediate destination has been Switching navigation announcements on or off during a phone call The selection takes place on the route. The reached, you will see the intermediate destina‐ destination address is shown.
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MBUX multimedia system 349 Set the volume. A route has already been created. Overview of route guidance to an off-road destination To leave the menu: select q. Route guidance is active. An off-road destination is within the digital map. Route guidance is active Multimedia system: The map contains no roads that lead to the des‐...
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350 MBUX multimedia system The following displays appear when route guid‐ When the vehicle is back on a road known to the To edit destination suggestions: the Allow ance begins: multimedia system, route guidance continues as Destination Suggestions option is activated normal.
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Start Route Guidance from Curr. To save as a favorite: select Save as Favor- Position. a call with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Route guidance starts from the selected Assistance Center via the me button To save as "Home" address: select Save position.
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Mercedes-Benz Center for the flow of traffic and helps to improve the with a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus‐ quality of the traffic reports. When route guidance is active, the symbols tomer Assistance Center via the me but‐...
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MBUX multimedia system 353 display for traffic delays on the route lasting Street symbol for a traffic incident on the To select a traffic incident symbol: select at least one minute route q or r. To select a map section: tap on the Distance from current vehicle position Displaying traffic incidents touchscreen.
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354 MBUX multimedia system In the TRAFFIC category, activate the Traffic Car-to-X-Communication cles with Car-to-X-Communication in the Incidents, Free Flowing Traffic Delay immediate vicinity. Car-to-X-Communication overview entries. If available, current details relating to hazard The following requirements apply for using Car- The display buttons are activated.
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MBUX multimedia system 355 depends on the settings for the Traffic Traf- If the vehicle is approaching a hazard spot Map and compass fic Incidents options. with a vehicle speed of at least 37 mph Setting the map scale (60 km/h), the voice output "Traffic incident Set the options ( page 353).
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MBUX multimedia system 357 To use quick-access: repeatedly tap or To switch on/off in the menu: select Selecting personal POI categories press on the Ä compass symbol on the Advanced. Select r in the POI SYMBOLS Personal map. Select View. POIs menu.
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To change the size of the area: tap or press map can be obtained from an authorized The map appears. on the control element. Mercedes-Benz Center. To show an area: tap or press on the control Swipe up or down on the control element. element.
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Advanced In the event of the following problems, please 2 mi (2 km) to 20 mi (20 km). contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: Select View. The satellite maps for these map scales are The multimedia system does not accept the Select Orientation.
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MBUX multimedia system 363 Parking service Selecting parking options Select a parking option. The map shows the parking options in the Notes on the parking service * NOTE Before selecting the parking vicinity. option The following information is displayed (if &...
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Select the p symbol. is deleted and recording is continued auto‐ Have the camera checked at an authorized matically. RECORDINGS menu appears. Mercedes-Benz Center. Select V for a video file. To start: select Start Recording. Deleting a dashcam video recording The length of the recording is shown.
366 MBUX multimedia system Configuring dashcam settings Activate Automatic Video Recording. and traffic conditions and operate the Requirements: The display button is activated. When the equipment with the vehicle stationary. vehicle is started, video recording starts A USB device is connected with the multime‐ automatically.
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If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed Further information can be obtained from an incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at: http:// around and hit vehicle occupants. In addi‐ www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. tion, cup holders, open stowage spaces and mobile phone receptacles cannot always retain all objects they contain.
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368 MBUX multimedia system Telephone menu overview ® Bluetooth profile overview ® Signal strength of the mobile phone network Bluetooth device name of the currently connected mobile phone/of the mobile Options Function ® Bluetooth profile phone Device manager of the mobile phone ®...
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MBUX multimedia system 369 Depending on the quality of the connection, the Irrespective of this, Bluetooth ® audio func‐ Function Bluetooth ® profile voice quality may fluctuate. tionality can by used with any mobile phone of the mobile phone page 405). Connecting a mobile phone MAP (Message Message functions...
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370 MBUX multimedia system For older mobile phone models, enter a one Select Device name 1 + Device name With the exception of telephone settings, the to sixteen-digit number code on the mobile The selected mobile phone is connected to submenus in the telephone menu relate to phone and on the multimedia system for the multimedia system.
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MBUX multimedia system 371 One function is active: select the color mode, it is connected again in single tele‐ Disconnecting/de-authorizing a mobile phone symbol in the line of a mobile phone. phone mode. The mobile phone is disconnected from the Multimedia system: If a mobile phone has already been author‐...
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MBUX multimedia system 373 Ending a call Switching between calls Depending on the mobile phone and mobile net‐ work operator you will hear a call-waiting sound. Select k. Select the contact. The selected call is active. The other call is In addition, in two phone mode you will hear an Activating functions during a call on hold.
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376 MBUX multimedia system Enter characters into the search field. Selecting options for suggestions in the con‐ To delete an individual contact, this has been tacts menu imported manually into the vehicle. Select the contact. Requirements: Select the telephone number. Multimedia system: A profile has been created ( page 298).
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MBUX multimedia system 377 Select r in the line of the contact. Select Delete All Favorites. If the PBAP Bluetooth ® profile is not supported, A pop-up window appears: Do you want to the effects are as follows: Select the telephone number. delete all favorites? The contact is stored as a favorite in the tele‐...
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Press and hold on a message. A message list is shown. Mercedes-Benz link To forward a message: select Forward. Select r next to a contact. Overview of Mercedes-Benz Link The messaging history with this contact is Calling a message sender shown. Multimedia system: &...
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Notes on Mercedes-Benz Link out when the vehicle is stationary for safety When using Mercedes-Benz Link via the voice- If a mobile phone is used with Mercedes-Benz reasons. operated control system, the multimedia system Link, USB access using the media menu is possi‐...
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If you cannot be sure of this, stop the cable. If Mercedes-Benz Link was not dis‐ vehicle whilst paying attention to road played in the foreground before disconnect‐ and traffic conditions and operate the ing, the application starts in the background equipment with the vehicle stationary.
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You must observe the legal requirements for the when reconnected. You can call up Apple Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting country in which you are currently driving when CarPlay ®...
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MBUX multimedia system 385 In order to use the telephone functions, the The first activation of Android Auto on the connected using Bluetooth ® with the multimedia mobile phone must be connected to the mul‐ multimedia system must be carried out system.
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386 MBUX multimedia system Calling up the Android Auto sound settings Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting This has no connection to the vehicle identifica‐ Multimedia system: the connecting cable only when the vehicle tion number (VIN) and is deleted when the multi‐...
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Requirements: A call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center Access to a GSM network is available. has been initiated via the me button in the over‐ head control panel or the multimedia system The contract partner's GSM network cover‐...
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Reason for the initiation of the call Then, you can select a service and be connected and a Mercedes-Benz Customer Center to a specialist at the Mercedes-Benz Customer Language set in the multimedia system employee deals with your appointment. The Center.
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387). gency call system ( page 391) Mercedes me connect consists of multiple serv‐ You can also call the Mercedes-Benz Customer If necessary, the contact person at the ices. Center using the multimedia system Mercedes-Benz emergency call center for‐...
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Mercedes me portal, then services and offers The instructions for creating a user account You may be charged for these services. from Mercedes-Benz will be available to you. and connecting the vehicle with this follow on the media display. Availability is country-dependent.
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After the deactivation of gency call system eCall, automatic emergency call and manual Deleting a connection between a user Your vehicle is equipped with the Mercedes-Benz emergency call will not be available. emergency call system ("eCall"). This feature can account and the vehicle The ignition must be switched on before an auto‐...
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392 MBUX multimedia system As such, eCall does not replace dialing 911 in the appears in the multifunction display of the The Mercedes‑Benz emergency call center event of an accident. instrument cluster. can transmit the vehicle position data to one of the emergency call centers.
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Benz emergency call center. onds. questions about the collection, use and sharing A message with accident data is transmitted Data transfer of the Mercedes-Benz emer‐ of the eCall system data, please contact MBU‐ to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center. gency call system...
Only operate this equipment when the rear passenger compartment. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ traffic situation permits. ter to find out whether it is possible to pur‐ If you cannot be sure of this, stop the You must observe the legal requirements for the chase data volume in your country.
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396 MBUX multimedia system Calling up a website from the browser his‐ Only operate this equipment when the tory traffic situation permits. To call up the previous or next page from the If you cannot be sure of this, stop the history: select X or Y.
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402 MBUX multimedia system The multimedia system supports the follow‐ Due to the wide range of USB devices ing formats and data media: available on the market, playback cannot be guaranteed for all USB devices. Permissible FAT32, exFAT, NTFS Videos up to FullHD (1920x1080) are file systems supported.
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MBUX multimedia system 403 TIDAL and TIDAL logo are registered trademark of Aspiro AB in the European Union and other countries.
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404 MBUX multimedia system Overview of the media menu Previous track or fast rewind Repeat Random playback Next track or fast forward Settings Album cover Additional options Active media source Controls playback Track and artist Timeline Current track number/track in playback list Categories and active data storage medium Music search...
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MBUX multimedia system 405 Connecting the data storage medium to the When connecting several Apple ® devices multimedia system simultaneously, pay attention to the order in which the devices are connected. The multi‐ Connecting USB devices media system only connects with the device ®...
408 MBUX multimedia system Sorting results shown or playing back all The search begins with the first character media found entered. The more characters entered the more concrete the search results become. Select Ä. Select the desired entry from the result list. To play back all results found in the cate‐...
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MBUX multimedia system 409 Radio overview Selects an active frequency band Mute function Station logo Calls up the station list Station name or set frequency Search Artist, title, album and radio text HD Radio logo Options Switches the HD Radio function on or off...
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Move the station to the new position. Satellite radio mode may be temporarily unavail‐ Deleting stations able or interrupted for a variety of reasons. Press and hold a station. These include environmental or topographical conditions beyond the control of Mercedes-Benz Select Delete.
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412 MBUX multimedia system USA, LLC. Thus, operation at certain locations You can also have the satellite service acti‐ may not be possible. vated online. To do so, please visit http:// www.siriusxm.com (USA) or http:// Registering satellite radio www.siriusxm.ca (Canada). Requirements: Switching on satellite radio Satellite radio equipment is available.
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418 MBUX multimedia system Adjusting the fader ® Volume Adjusting the sound focus in the Burmester surround sound system Move the volume distribution between the Select a function. Multimedia system: front and rear of the vehicle in the grid Adjusting treble, mid-range and bass set‐ shown.
420 Maintenance and care workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz ASSYST PLUS service interval display Always observe the prescribed service Center. intervals. Function of the ASSYST PLUS service interval display Always have the prescribed service Displaying the service due date work carried out at a qualified specialist The ASSYST PLUS service interval display on the workshop.
Maintenance and care 421 frequent operation in mountainous terrain or Engine compartment & WARNING Danger of burns when open‐ on poor road surfaces ing the hood Opening/closing the hood when the engine is often left idling for long If you open the hood when the engine has periods &...
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422 Maintenance and care Never touch the danger zone surround‐ Allow the engine to cool down and only ing moving component parts, e.g. the touch component parts described in rotation area of the fan. the following. Remove jewelry and watches. &...
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Maintenance and care 423 Engine oil The waiting time before checking the oil level when the engine is at normal operating tempera‐ Checking the engine oil level using the oil ture is five minutes. dipstick & WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐ ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain components in the engine compart‐...
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424 Maintenance and care Slowly slide oil dipstick into the guide park the vehicle on a level surface Drain off any excess engine oil that has been tube to the stop, and take it out again after added. To do so, consult a qualified specialist leave the engine running at idle speed approximately three seconds.
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Maintenance and care 425 Follow the instructions in the service & WARNING Risk of fire and injury from interval display regarding the oil engine oil change. If engine oil comes into contact with hot component parts in the engine compart‐ * NOTE Damage caused by adding too ment, it may ignite.
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426 Maintenance and care Checking coolant level & WARNING Risk of scalding from hot coolant & WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐ The engine cooling system is pressurized, ponent parts in the engine compartment particularly when the engine is warm. If you Certain components in the engine compart‐...
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If necessary, add coolant that has been compartment, you could come into contact approved for Mercedes-Benz. with hot gases or other escaping operating Further information on coolant fluids. page 499).
428 Maintenance and care Keeping the air-water duct free the SmartKey is at a minimum distance of * NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car 10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle, otherwise wash Keep the area between the hood and the the tailgate could open unintentionally.
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Maintenance and care 429 Observe the information on the correct dis‐ Components damaged in this way may fail tance in the equipment manufacturer's oper‐ unexpectedly. ating instructions. Do not use high-pressure cleaning Do not point the nozzle of the power washer equipment with round-spray nozzles to directly at sensitive parts such as tires, slits, clean your vehicle.
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430 Maintenance and care Notes on paintwork/matte finish paintwork care Observe the following information: Cleaning and care Avoiding paintwork damage Paintwork Insect remains: soak with insect remover and rinse off the Do not attach stickers, films or similar materials. treated areas afterwards. Remove dirt immediately, where possible.
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Maintenance and care 431 Cleaning and care Avoiding paintwork damage Matte finish Only use care products approved for Mercedes-Benz. Do not polish the vehicle and alloy wheels. Only use car washes that correspond to the latest engi‐ neering standards. Do not use car wash programs with a final hot wax treat‐...
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Chemical cleaning agents If there is dirt on the finish or if the decorative foil is dull: use the Paint Cleaner recommended and approved for Mercedes-Benz. Oily products Insect remains: soak with insect remover and rinse off the treated Do not use polish on matte decorative foil.
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Windows Clean windows inside and outside with a damp cloth and with Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-based cleaning a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz. agents to clean the inside of windows. Wiper blades Fold out the wiper blades and clean them using a damp cloth.
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434 Maintenance and care Notes on cleaning and care Avoiding vehicle damage Exterior lighting Clean the lenses with a wet sponge and mild cleaning agent, Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable e.g. car shampoo. for plastic lenses. Sensors Clean the sensors in the front and rear bumper and in the When using a power washer, maintain a minimum distance of...
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Clean with a damp microfiber cloth. Do not attach stickers, films or similar materials. For heavy soiling: use care product recommended for Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or sun cream to Mercedes-Benz. come in contact with the plastic trim.
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Do not allow the leather to become too damp. seat covers Leather care: use leather care agents that have been rec‐ Do not use a microfiber cloth. ommended for Mercedes-Benz. DINAMICA seat cov‐ Clean with a damp cloth. Do not use a microfiber cloth.
Breakdown assistance 437 Open safety vest bag and pull out the The requirements defined by the legal standard Emergency safety vest. are only fulfilled if the safety vest is the correct Removing the safety vest size and is fully closed. There are also safety vest compartments in The safety vests are located in the safety vest the rear door stowage compartments in...
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438 Breakdown assistance All vehicles: change the wheel Alternatively, consult a qualified spe‐ banging noise page 483). cialist workshop. vehicle vibration The emergency spare wheel is only available smoke which smells like rubber Tires with run-flat characteristics: in certain countries. ®...
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Breakdown assistance 439 junction with an activated tire pressure loss If a tire has gone flat and cannot be replaced Using the TIREFIT kit warning system. with an MOExtended tire, you can use a stand‐ Requirements: ard tire as a temporary measure. Vehicles with tire pressure monitoring sys‐...
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440 Breakdown assistance You have driven at very low tire pressure induce vomiting and seek medical or on a flat tire. attention immediately. Change out of any clothes contamina‐ Do not drive on. ted with tire sealant immediately. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. If allergic reactions occur, seek medical attention immediately.
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Breakdown assistance 441 Do not switch off the tire inflation compres‐ sor during this phase. Let the tire inflation compressor run for a maximum of ten minutes. The tire should then have attained a tire pressure of at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/ 29 psi).
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Observe the maximum permissible speed for professionally, e.g. at an authorized low can significantly impair braking and han‐ a tire sealed with tire sealant 50 mph Mercedes-Benz Center. dling characteristics. (80 km/h). Do not drive on. Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire infla‐...
In cases such as the one mentioned above, con‐ the filling hose from the valve of the sealed tem, ABS (anti-lock braking system) or ESP ® tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or tire. (Electronic Stability Program). The operating call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or safety of your vehicle may be restricted.
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® page 186) rubbish. & WARNING Danger of chemical burns For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends from the battery acid that you only use batteries which have been tes‐ ted and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes- Battery acid is caustic.
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Alternatively: connect the battery to a bat‐ All other vehicles sive. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes tery charger approved by Mercedes-Benz or When charging the battery and during starting or clothing. Wear suitable protective consult a qualified specialist workshop to assistance, always use the jump-start connec‐...
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446 Breakdown assistance When giving starting assistance, always * NOTE Damaging the battery through & WARNING Risk of explosion from a fro‐ make sure that you only connect bat‐ overvoltage zen battery tery terminals with identical polarity. A discharged battery may freeze at tempera‐ When charging using a battery charger with‐...
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The hood is open. Only use battery chargers tested and Avoid numerous and extended attempts approved for Mercedes-Benz. to start the engine. Read the battery charger's operating instruc‐ tions before charging the battery. Observe the following points during starting...
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Observe the notes on the 12 V battery During starting assistance: let the engines page 443). run for several minutes. Example: engine compartment Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the During starting assistance: before discon‐ 12 V battery replaced at a qualified specialist Slide cover of positive clamp on the necting the jumper cable, switch on an elec‐...
Permitted towing methods approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Plug-in hybrid: be sure to observe the notes in Carry over detachable parts, such as vent the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐...
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450 Breakdown assistance Permitted towing methods Vehicle equipment/towing method Both axles on the ground Front axle raised Rear axle raised Vehicles with manual transmission Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at 31 mph (50 km/h) 31 mph (50 km/h) 31 mph (50 km/h)
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Breakdown assistance 451 Vehicles with automatic transmission: If door, otherwise the automatic transmission & WARNING Risk of accident when towing the automatic transmission cannot be shif‐ automatically shifts to position j. a vehicle which is too heavy Install the towing eye ( page 454).
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452 Breakdown assistance on-board electrical system with power & WARNING Risk of accident due to limi‐ * NOTE Damage due to excessive tractive page 447). ted safety-related functions during the power Load the vehicle onto the transporter. towing process If you pull away sharply, the tractive power Vehicles with automatic transmission: Safety-related functions are limited or no lon‐...
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Breakdown assistance 453 4MATIC vehicles/vehicles with automatic Towing eye storage location When transporting, ensure that: transmission The vehicle has been loaded onto the transporter correctly The vehicle is secured at all four wheels with suitable tensioning straps The maximum permissible speed of 35 mph (60 km/h) is not exceeded when transporting * NOTE Damage to the vehicle from secur‐...
454 Breakdown assistance Installing the towing eye towing eye. Fasten the tow bar to the trailer Vehicles with automatic transmission hitch. must not be tow started. Make sure that cover engages in the Vehicles with automatic transmission must bumper when you remove the towing eye. not be tow-started.
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Only use fuses that have been approved engine compartment rectly on the fuse box. by Mercedes-Benz and which have the Requirements: correct fuse rating. If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the A dry cloth and a screwdriver are available.
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Opening and closing the fuse box in the cockpit The fuse box is on the side of the dashboard under a cover. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ Turn clip on cover a quarter-turn to Remove any existing moisture from the fuse ter for further information.
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Breakdown assistance 457 Open the cargo compartment floor page 119). Fold cover up in the direction of the arrow. The fuse allocation chart is on the side of the Open cover in the direction of the arrow fuse box. and remove it. Opening and closing the fuse box in the cargo compartment Observe the notes on electrical fuses...
Wheels and tires 459 vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains This could cause damage to the vehicle or with the same quality standard. the tires. If snow chains are installed, the maximum Never mount snow chains on the front permissible speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
460 Wheels and tires Tire pressure which is too low can cause: Tire pressure before embarking on a longer journey Tire defects as a result of overheating. Notes on tire pressure if operating conditions change, e.g. off- road driving Impaired handling characteristics. &...
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Conditions for cold tires: caps specifically approved by objects. Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto The vehicle has been parked with the tires Check whether the wheel or valve has a out of direct sunlight for at least three hours.
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462 Wheels and tires The data shown in the images is example Maximum tire pressure ( page 473) data. Checking tire pressures manually Read the tire pressure for the current operat‐ ing conditions from the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure table.
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Wheels and tires 463 Further related subjects: As an added safety feature, your vehicle has the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys‐ Notes on tire pressure ( page 460) been equipped with a tire pressure monitor‐ tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will ing system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire flash for approximately one minute and then Tire pressure table (...
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464 Wheels and tires New tire pressure sensor, e.g. in winter tires, are ues by restarting the tire pressure monitoring On-board computer: automatically taught-in during the first journey system manually ( page 465). Service Tires they are used. System limits One of the following displays appears: The tire pressure and the tire temperature Current tire pressure and tire temperature of...
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Wheels and tires 465 ing condition ( page 461). Observe the On-board computer: Radio-equipment approval of the tire pres‐ sure monitoring system notes on tire temperature ( page 460). Service Tires The values displayed in the multifunction dis‐ Swipe downwards on Touch Control on the Radio equipment approval numbers play may deviate from those of the tire pres‐...
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466 Wheels and tires After a change in tire pressure, a wheel rotation Be sure to also observe the following further Run Flat Indicator ActiveRestart: Press or a tire change, or if you have re-installed related subjects: Touch Control message is shown in the multi‐ wheels or tires, the tire pressure loss warning function display Notes on tire pressure (...
Wheels and tires 467 Loading the vehicle Notes on Tire and Loading Information plac‐ & WARNING Risk of accident from overloa‐ ded tires Overloaded tires may overheat and burst as a consequence. Overloaded tires can also impair the steering and handling characteris‐ tics and lead to brake failure.
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Please also note: trailer-hitch is installed. Please consult an your vehicle. authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer if you have Information on permissible weights and loads (3): Subtract the combined weight of the any questions about towing a trailer with on the vehicle identification plate your vehicle.
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Wheels and tires 469 Tire and Loading Information placard Calculation example for determining the is for illustration purposes only. Make sure maximum load page 467) you are using the actual load limit for your vehi‐ cle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Tire pressure table ( page 461) The following table shows examples of how to...
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470 Wheels and tires Example 1 Example 2 Weight of occupants Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg) Occupant 1: 200 lbs (91 kg) Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg) Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg) Occupant 4: 140 lbs (63 kg) Occupant 5: 120 lbs (54 kg) Total weight of all occupants 750 lbs (340 kg)
Wheels and tires 471 Manufacturer Tire labeling Characteristics of the tire ( page 474) Overview of tire labeling Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index ( page 474) Tire name The data shown in the image is example data.
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472 Wheels and tires and one-half times as well on the government sure of all tires including the spare * NOTE Damage to the drivetrain from test track as a tire graded 100. wheel. wheelspin The relative performance of tires depends upon Adjust the tire pressure as necessary.
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Wheels and tires 473 Tire size: identifier describes the tire The data shown in the image is example size. data. Maximum tire load is the maximum permissi‐ Tire type code: tire type code can be used by the manufacturer as a code to ble weight for which the tire is approved.
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474 Wheels and tires Never exceed maximum tire pressure speci‐ Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index fied for the tire. & WARNING Risk of injury through exceed‐ Information on tire characteristics ing the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating may lead to tire...
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Load-bearing index required speed rating from an authorized "LT": light truck tires according to US manu‐ Numerical code that specifies the maximum Mercedes-Benz Center. facturing standards. load-bearing capacity of a tire (e.g. "91" corre‐ sponds to 1356 lbs (615 kg)).
476 Wheels and tires All-weather tires and winter tires "C", "D", "E": a load range that depends on Index Speed rating the maximum load that the tire can carry at a Index Speed rating certain pressure up to 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR...Y up to 100 mph (160 km/h) Q M+S...
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Wheels and tires 477 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards: a regardless of whether it is actually installed on of the fully laden vehicle (weight of the vehicle uniform standard to grade the quality of tires the vehicle or not. including all accessories, occupants, fuel, lug‐ with regard to tread quality, tire traction and gage and the trailer drawbar noseweight if appli‐...
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478 Wheels and tires these are installed on the vehicle, but does not without direct sunlight on the tires or the vehicle er's identity code, tire size, tire type code and include passengers or luggage. has been driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km). the manufacturing date.
Designation and accessories which have been specially the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐ Manufacturer approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. ognize dangers. Model These tires are specially adapted to the con‐ You can ask for information regarding permitted ®...
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Accessory parts that are not approved for your Only use tires, wheels and accessories that Avoid obstacles or drive particularly vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used have been checked and recommended by carefully. correctly can impair the operating safety.
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Wheels and tires 481 Observe the following when selecting, installing For M+S tires, only use tires with the same Tire and Loading Information placard and replacing tires: tread. page 467) Only use tires and wheels of the same type Observe the maximum permissible speed for Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, (summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended the M+S tires installed.
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482 Wheels and tires The wear patterns on the front and rear wheels Notes on storing wheels Lug wrench differ: Alignment bolt When storing wheels, observe the following Front wheels wear more on the shoulder of notes: The tire-change tool kit is located under the the tire After removing wheels, store them in a cool, cargo compartment floor.
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Wheels and tires 483 The required tire-change tool is available. If Removing and installing hub caps Folding chock your vehicle is not equipped with the tire- Alignment bolt Requirements: change tool kit, consult a qualified specialist Socket wrench for ratchet The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change workshop to find out about suitable tools.
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Rules of conduct when the vehicle is raised: Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has Never place your hands or feet under the been approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise The socket can be found in the tire-change vehicle. the vehicle.
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Wheels and tires 485 * NOTE Vehicle damage from the jack If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jack support point of the vehicle, the jack could tip over with the vehi‐ cle raised. The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack sup‐...
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486 Wheels and tires Removing a wheel Requirements: The vehicle is raised ( page 484). Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐ ognize dangers. When changing a wheel, avoid applying any force to the brake discs, since this could impair the level of comfort when braking.
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Wheels and tires 487 Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in For tires with a specified direction of rotation, an * NOTE Damage to paintwork of the wheel the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recog‐ arrow on the side wall of the tire indicates the rim when screwing on the first wheel bolt nize dangers.
488 Wheels and tires Place the ratchet onto the hexagon nut of the Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring & WARNING Risk of injury through incor‐ jack so that the letters "AB" are visible. system: Restart the tire pressure monitoring rect tightening torque system ( page 465).
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Wheels and tires 489 Replace the emergency spare wheel after six Removing the emergency spare wheel Adapt your driving style accordingly and years at the latest, regardless of wear. drive carefully. The emergency spare wheel is fastened in the Vehicles with a tire pressure loss warn‐ cargo compartment under the cargo compart‐...
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490 Wheels and tires Remove the tire inflation compressor from 12 V socket: the stowage space under the trunk floor Observe the notes on the cigarette lighter: page 439). page 124) Observe the notes on sockets: Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni‐ tion lock.
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Wheels and tires 491 button until the correct tire pressure has been reached. Unscrew union nut of filler hose from the valve. Screw the valve cap of the emergency spare wheel onto the valve again. Stow filler hose and plug in the lower section of the compressor housing.
The operating permit may be invalidated if the instructions for installation and use of standard equipment. You can obtain further If you operate two-way radios incorrectly in information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz two-way radios are not observed. the vehicle, the electromagnetic radiation Center.
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Technical data 493 On the rear fenders, it is recommended that you Frequency band and maximum transmission output install the antenna on the side of the vehicle closest to the center of the road. Frequency band Maximum transmis‐ Use Technical Specification ISO/TS 21609 (Road sion output Vehicles –...
494 Technical data The following can be used in the vehicle without Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine restrictions: number overview Two-way radios with a maximum transmis‐ Vehicle identification plate sion output of up to 100 mW RF transmitters with transmitter frequencies in the 380 - 410 MHz frequency band and a maximum transmission output of up to 2 W (trunked radio system/Tetra)
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Technical data 495 Never exceed the permissible gross vehicle Additional plates weight or the maximum gross axle weight rating for the front or rear axle. VIN in front of the right-hand front seat Vehicle identification plate (Canada only) Permissible gross weight Engine number stamped into the crankcase Permissible front axle load Plate with information about emissions test‐...
Always store operating fluids sealed in of sparks must be avoided. their original containers. Only use products approved by Mercedes-Benz. Switch off the ignition and, if available, Damage caused by the use of products that have Always keep children away from operat‐...
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In this tion immediately. Do not induce vomit‐ case, in consultation with an authorized ing. Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed Change immediately out of clothing that with the cleaning additive recommended by has come into contact with fuel.
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The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture approved SAE viscosity classes). from the air. This lowers the boiling point of Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption, the brake fluid. If the boiling point is too low, it is recommended to use the engine oil specifi‐...
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* NOTE Overheating at high outside tem‐ qualified specialist workshop. adding antifreeze. peratures Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz Make sure that no antifreeze spills out If an inappropriate coolant is used, the according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0.
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Recommended windshield washer fluid: pressor oil opening. Above freezing point: e.g. MB SummerFit Only use refrigerant compressor oil that Below freezing point: e.g. MB WinterFit has been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Technical data 501 Applicable standards Do not mix the approved refrigerant Vehicle data compressor oil with a different refriger‐ PAG oil part number Vehicle dimensions ant compressor oil. Refrigerant type The heights specified may vary as a result of the Symbols warn of the following: following factors:...
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502 Technical data Height when opened Weights and loads A bow wave forms during fording Model Head‐ Please observe the following notes for the speci‐ Water accumulates during fording of flow‐ Height room fied vehicle data: ing water when Items of optional equipment increase the Do not exceed the maximum permissi‐...
Technical data 503 A gradient climbing ability of 100% corresponds to an incline of 45°. Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter‐ rain ( page 160). Missing values were not available at the time of going to press. Model Maximum gra‐...
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504 Technical data Permissible trailer load Maximum tongue weight Permissible rear axle load (trailer operation) The tongue weight is not included in the towing Missing values were not available at the time of * NOTE Damage caused by the trailer capacity.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 505 on the multifunction display. Press the ¨ Display messages symbol to hide the display message. Introduction You can hide low-priority display messages by Notes on display messages pressing the P button or the left-hand Touch Display messages appear on the multifunction Control.
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506 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Occupant safety Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The restraint system is malfunctioning ( page 34). & WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system If the restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or may SRS Malfunction Service not deploy as intended during an accident.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 507 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Recognition of a restraint system malfunction: The 6 restraint system warning lamp does not light up when the ignition is switched on. The 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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508 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions A person in the front passenger seat could then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle's interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit. Make sure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 509 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur. Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions.
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510 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Á * The SmartKey battery is discharged. Replace the battery ( page 67). Replace Key Battery Á * The SmartKey is currently undetected. Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle. If the SmartKey is still not recognized, place it in the marked space for starting with the SmartKey Key Not Detected (white...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 511 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * SmartKey detection is malfunctioning. Place the Key in the Marked Space See Opera- Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle. tor's Manual Place the SmartKey in the marked space for starting the engine with the SmartKey ( page 153).
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512 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The exterior lighting is malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Malfunction See Opera- tor’s Manual * The light sensor is malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Automatic Headlamp Mode Inoperative * The active headlamps are malfunctioning.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 513 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * You are leaving the vehicle and the lights are still switched on. Turn the light switch to the à position. Switch Off Lights * The Intelligent Light System is faulty. The lighting system continues to function properly without the functions of the Intelligent Light System.
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514 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Heavy rain, snow or fog Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the driving systems and driving safety systems will be available again.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 515 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ù * The power steering assistance is malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of an accident due to altered steering characteristics If the power assistance of the steering fails partially or completely, you will need to use more force to steer. Steering Malfunction Increased Physical Effort If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully.
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516 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * At least one door is open. Close all doors. * The hood is open. & WARNING Risk of accident if the engine hood is unlatched while driving An unlocked engine hood may open up when the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 517 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Close the tailgate. * The seat backrest of the corresponding seat is not engaged. Fold the seat backrest back until it engages. Rear Left Backrest Not Latched (example) ¥...
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518 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Add coolant ( page 426). Have the cooling system checked at a qualified specialist workshop. ÿ * The coolant is too hot. Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and switch off the engine. Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehi- &...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 519 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * You have pressed the start/stop button while driving. To switch engine off, press and hold Start/Stop but- Information about switching off the engine while driving ( page 153). ton for at least 3 secs.
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520 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * You have attempted to shift the transmission out of park position j or neutral i and into another transmission To Deselect P or N, Depress Brake and Start position.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 521 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission position can no longer be changed. Service Required Do Not Shift Gears Visit Dealer When transmission position h is selected, consult a qualified specialist workshop and do not change the trans‐ mission position.
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522 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The auxiliary battery for the transmission is no longer being charged. Auxiliary Battery Malfunc- tion Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Until then, always select park position j manually before you switch off the engine. Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 523 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Switch the ignition off and switch it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually ( page 182). Release the electric parking brake automatically ( page 181). If it is still not possible to release the electric parking brake: Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
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524 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit and the red F indicator lamp (USA only) or ! indicator lamp (Can‐ ada only) flashes for approximately ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then remains lit or goes out.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 525 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If the conditions for automatic release are fulfilled and the electric parking brake is not released automatically, release the electric parking brake manually ( page 182). If it is still not possible to release the electric parking brake: Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
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526 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red F (USA only) or ! indicator lamp (Canada only) is lit. You have attempted to release the electric parking brake with the ignition switched off. Switch on the ignition.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 527 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any cir‐ cumstances. Do not add brake fluid. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * The brakepads have reached the wear limit.
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528 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions é * ATTENTION ASSIST is malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. ATTENTION ASSIST Inoper- ative é * ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or an increasing lack of concentration on the part of the driver page 238).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 529 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ä * The AIR BODY CONTROL is functioning only to a limited extent. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affec‐ ted. Drive in a manner appropriate for the current level, but do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Malfunction Drive at Max.
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530 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Á * You are driving too fast for the selected vehicle level. Do not exceed 12 mph (20 km/h). Max. Speed 12 mph Á * You have pulled away despite the vehicle level being too low. Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 531 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Á * The vehicle level is too low. The vehicle will be raised to the selected vehicle level. Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away. Vehicle Rising Please Wait Active Steering Assist Cur- * Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable.
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532 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions You can cancel the deceleration at any time by performing one of the following actions: Steering Braking or accelerating Pressing a steering wheel button Operating Touch Control Deactivating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC * Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable due to multiple emergency stops.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 533 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Active Lane Keeping Assist is malfunctioning. Active Lane Keeping Assist Inoperative Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unavailable. Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's The system limits have been reached ( page 242).
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534 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive on. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the engine.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 535 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The camera view is restricted. Possible causes: Traffic Sign Assist Camera View Restricted See Opera- Dirt on the windshield in the camera's field of vision tor's Manual Heavy rain, snow or fog Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable.
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536 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ç * If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC setting, the system will be put into passive mode ( page 211). Suspended ç * Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC was deactivated.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 537 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions î * The Downhill Speed Regulation is malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Inoperative î * The Downhill Speed Regulation is not available in the currently selected drive program. Change the drive program ( page 165).
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538 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Cruise control has been deactivated. Cruise Control Off If there is an additional warning tone, cruise control has been deactivated automatically ( page 197). Driving safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 539 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive carefully on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements at a speed above 19 mph (30 km/h). If the display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive carefully. * ABS and ESP ®...
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540 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÷ * ESP ® is temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ® is malfunctioning Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual If ESP...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 541 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ® is malfunctioning ® ® If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched off.
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542 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive on carefully. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. * Vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Evasive Steering Active Brake Assist Func- tions Currently Limited See ®...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 543 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the driving systems and driving safety systems will be available again.
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544 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Battery Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The engine is off and the battery charge level is too low. Switch off electrical consumers that are not required. To charge the battery: 12 V Battery See Opera- tor's Manual Leave the engine running for a few minutes, or drive an extended distance.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 545 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level is too low. * NOTE Possible engine damage if you continue driving Stop Vehicle See Opera- Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
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546 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Tire pressure monitor Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Tire Press. Monitor Cur- * There is interference from a powerful radio signal source. As a result, no signals from the tire pressure sensors are being received.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 547 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or more wheels. No pressure value is displayed for the affec‐ ted tire. Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. Wheel Sensor(s) Missing * The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
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548 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the difference in tire pressure between the individual wheels is too great. Check the tire pressure and add air, if necessary. Please Correct Tire Pres- When the tire pressure is correct, restart the tire pressure monitor ( page 465).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 549 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * At least one tire is overheating. The affected tires are displayed in red. At temperatures close to the limit value, the Tires Overheated tires are displayed in yellow. Drive more slowly.
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550 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pressure Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: The tires may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase. The tires may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tire traction.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 551 Engine oil Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. * NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient engine oil Check Engine Oil At Next Avoid long journeys with insufficient engine oil.
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552 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Display message only for certain engines: The engine oil level is too high. * NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with excess engine oil Engine Oil Reduce Oil Level Avoid long journeys with excess engine oil.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 553 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Display message only for certain engines: The engine oil pressure is too low. * NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient engine oil pressure Engine Oil Pressure Stop Switch Off Engine Avoid driving with insufficient engine oil pressure.
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554 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Instrument Display (standard) Depending on the display setting, the positions å ® OFF ( page 563) of the indicator lamps on the Instrument Display Distance warning ( page 562) may differ from the example shown. Ù...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 555 Occupant safety Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *The restraint system is malfunctioning ( page 34). & WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system Restraint system warning lamp If the restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or may...
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556 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red seat belt warning lamp will light up for six seconds once the engine has started. In addition, a warning tone may sound. *The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. Seat belt warning lamp Fasten your seat belt ( page 38).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 557 Engine Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÿ The red coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *Possible causes: The temperature sensor is malfunctioning Coolant warning lamp Coolant level too low The air supply to the radiator is obstructed The radiator fan is faulty If there is an additional warning tone, the coolant temperature has exceeded the maximum permissible temperature.
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558 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Exit the vehicle and keep a safe distance from it until the engine has cooled down. Check the coolant level ( page 426). Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not impaired.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 559 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp lights up while driving. *There has been pressure loss in the fuel system. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leak‐ ing.
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560 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Brakes Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit. The yellow indicator lamp is also lit if the electric parking brake malfunctions. Observe the messages on the multifunction display. Red indicator lamp, electric parking brake applied (USA only)
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 561 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *Possible causes are: The brake force boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affected. Brake warning lamp (USA) There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
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562 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Observe the messages on the multifunction display. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Driving systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions 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.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 563 Driving safety systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *ABS is malfunctioning. If there is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning. ABS warning lamp Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.
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564 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÷ ® The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. * At least one wheel and tire assembly has reached its grip limit ( page 186).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 565 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions å ® The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. * ESP ® is deactivated. & WARNING Risk of skidding when driving with ESP ®...
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566 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Tire pressure monitor Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit. *The tire pressure monitoring system is defective. Tire pressure monitoring &...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 567 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly impaired. You could then lose control of the vehicle. Observe the recommended tire pressure. Adjust the tire pressure if necessary. Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
568 Index Accident and breakdown manage‐ Increasing/decreasing speed ....203 1, 2, 3 ... ment Requirements ........203 4MATIC ............. 172 Mercedes me connect ......389 Route-based speed adaptation .... 205 Function ..........172 Steering wheel buttons ....... 203 Acoustic locking verification signal 12 V battery Storing a speed ........
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Index 569 Maneuvering assistance ...... 238 Additives ..........497 Burmester ® surround sound system ..417 Parking ..........234 Engine oil ..........497 ADS PLUS damping system System limitations ....... 232 Fuel ............. 497 see AIR BODY CONTROL Active Service System PLUS Additives (engine oil) Advanced sound system see ASSYST PLUS...
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570 Index Air distribution Knee airbag ........... 40 Information .......... 385 Setting ..........145 Overview ..........40 Overview ..........384 Setting (multimedia system) ....147 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp ..45 Sound settings ........386 Protection ..........41 Transferred vehicle data ...... 386 Air freshener system Side airbag ..........
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Automatic front passenger front Attention assistant airbag shutoff Assistance see ATTENTION ASSIST Menu (on-board computer) ....257 Automatic mirror folding function Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Activating/deactivating ....... 143 Assistance systems see Qualified specialist workshop see Driving safety system Automatic seat adjustment Authorized workshop Setting ..........
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572 Index Steering wheel paddle shifters .... 169 Starting assistance ......447 Driving tips .......... 157 Transmission position display ....167 EBD (electronic brake force distribu‐ Belt Transmission positions ......167 tion) ............. 191 see Seat belt HOLD function ........213 Axle load Blind Spot Assist ........
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Index 573 Adjusting treble, mid-range and bass Incoming call during an existing call ..373 Exterior lighting ........433 settings ..........417 Making ..........372 Headliner ..........435 Automatic volume adjustment ..... 417 Mercedes me ........387 Matte finish ......... 430 Calls up the sound menu .....
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574 Index Carpet (Care) ........... 435 Child seat Activating/deactivating the A/C Attaching (notes) ........54 function (control panel) ....... 146 Change of address ........23 Basic instructions ........49 Activating/deactivating the A/C Change of ownership ........ 23 Front-passenger seat (notes) ....60 function (multimedia system) ....
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Index 575 Rear operating unit ......145 Coffee cup symbol Options ..........376 Refrigerant .......... 500 see ATTENTION ASSIST Saving as a favorite ......376 Refrigerant filling capacity ....501 Selecting options for suggestions ..376 Combination switch ........ 131 Removing condensation from the Storing ..........
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576 Index Requirements: ........198 Dashcam Dealership Selecting ..........198 Configuring the settings ...... 366 see Qualified specialist workshop Setting a speed ........198 Deleting a video recording ....365 Declaration of conformity Storing a speed ........198 Notes ........... 364 Wireless vehicle components ....
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Index 577 Selecting a received destination ..335 Setting acoustic operating feedback ... 289 Check Brake Fluid Level ..... 526 Selecting from favorites ...... 334 Settings ..........317 Check Brake Pads See Opera‐ Selecting from the map ....... 334 Display (on-board computer) tor's Manual ........
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578 Index Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Á Key Not Detected (red display Please Release Parking Brake ..525 Measured ..........553 message) ..........510 Rear Left Backrest Not Engine Oil Level Low Stop Vehi‐ Á Key Not Detected (white dis‐ Latched (example) .......
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Index 579 Turn On the Ignition to Release Active Distance Assist Currently Adaptive Highbeam Assist Camera the Parking Brake ........ 526 Unavailable See Operator's Manual ..536 View Restricted See Operator's Man‐ Vehicle Ready to Drive Switch Active Distance Assist Inoperative ..
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580 Index Cruise Control Inoperative ....537 PRE-SAFE Inoperative See Opera‐ To switch engine off, press and hold Cruise Control Off ....... 538 tor's Manual ........509 Start/Stop button for at least 3 Decrease Speed ........549 Radar Sensors Dirty See Operator's secs.
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Index 581 Unlocking (from the inside) ....70 EBD (electronic brake force distribu‐ see DSR tion) ............. 191 see HOLD function Door control panel ........16 see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC ® Crosswind Assist ......190 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ... 472 see Rear view camera ®...
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BAS (Brake Assist System) EBD (electronic brake force distribu‐ Engine data Emergency call system tion) Displaying ..........167 see Mercedes-Benz emergency call system Function/notes ........191 Emergency engine start ......454 Engine number ........494 ECO display Function ..........165 Emergency key Engine oil ..........
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Index 583 Checking the oil level using the on- Exterior mirrors ....... 140, 141 Flat tire ............. 437 board computer ........424 Anti-glare mode (automatic) ....141 Changing a wheel ........ 483 MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval ....498 Automatic mirror folding function ..143 MOExtended tires ........
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584 Index Fuel reserve ......... 497 Opening or closing the door ....178 Hazard warning lights ......132 Refueling ..........172 Programming buttons ......176 Hazardous substances Tank content ........497 Radio equipment approval numbers ..179 Information ..........24 Resolving problems ......
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Index 585 High-beam flasher ........131 Immobilizer ..........90 Interior lighting ........135 Ambient lighting ........135 High-beam headlamps Indicator lamps Reading light ........135 Adaptive Highbeam Assist ....133 see Warning/indicator lamps Setting ..........135 Hill start assist ........213 Individual drive program Switch-off delay time ......
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Automatic driving lights ....... 131 see Interior lighting see Apple CarPlay ® Combination switch ......131 Lamps (Instrument Display) see Mercedes-Benz Link Cornering light function ....... 133 see Warning/indicator lamps Hazard warning lights ......132 Lane detection (automatic) High beam ........... 131 see Active Lane Keeping Assist High-beam flasher ........
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Index 587 Switching the surround lighting Loading Lumbar support on/off ..........135 see EASY-PACK load-securing kit see Lumbar support (4-way) Turn signals .......... 131 Loading guidelines ........106 Lumbar support (4-way) ......97 Limited Warranty Loading information table ...... 467 Vehicle ..........
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588 Index Displaying the range ......361 Maximum permissible load Media mode Displaying the satellite map ....361 Calculation example ......469 Adding a favorite song ......407 Displaying the traffic map ....352 Determining ........468 Connecting Bluetooth ® audio equip‐...
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..........105 Arranging a service appointment ..388 Note ............. 381 Outside mirror — Storing settings ..105 Calling the Mercedes-Benz Customer Overview ..........380 Seat — Calling up stored settings ..105 Center ..........387 Sound settings ........382 Seat —...
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Configuring drive program I ....166 ® see Apple CarPlay Switching on ........326 Favorites ..........304 see Mercedes-Benz Link Updating the map data ......360 Main functions ........296 see Second telephone Voice commands (Voice Control Sys‐ MBUX Interior Assistant (notes) ..291 see Telephone tem) .............
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Index 591 Near Field Communication (NFC) Occupant safety Media menu ......... 261 General information ......371 see Airbag Menu designs ........255 see Automatic front passenger front Menu overview ........253 Neutral airbag shutoff Multifunction display ......256 Inserting ..........168 Navigation system menu .....
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592 Index Windshield washer fluid ...... 500 Operating the roller sunblind ....88 Parking lights ........... 130 Operating safety Panoramic sliding sunroof Parking options Declaration of conformity (wireless see Sliding sunroof see Parking service vehicle components) ......25 Park position Parking position Information ..........
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Index 593 Perfume Power windows Showing the profile selection when see Perfume atomizer see Side windows entering ..........299 Synchronizing ........299 Perfume atomizer ........149 ® PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occupant Programs Inserting/removing the flacon ..... 149 protection) ..........47 Setting ..........149 see DYNAMIC SELECT Function ..........
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594 Index Radio Raising the vehicle Rear window Activating ..........408 Rear of the vehicle ....... 218 Changing the wiper blade ....139 Activating/deactivating radio text ..411 Range Rear window defroster ......145 Calling up the station list ..... 410 Displaying ..........
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Index 595 Restoring (factory settings) Roof load ..........502 Route guidance ........344 see Reset function (multimedia system) Canceling ..........349 Route ..........335, 341 Changing direction ......345 Restraint system ........33 Accepting a detour recommendation Destination reached ......348 Basic instructions for children ....
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596 Index Adding a channel to Smart Favorites ... 415 Adjusting (mechanically and electri‐ Seat belts ........... 39 Deleting a channel ....... 414 cally) ............95 Activating/deactivating seat belt Displaying EPG information ....414 Adjusting the seat backrest angle adjustment ..........39 Displaying service information .....
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Roller sunblind ........88 ® see Apple CarPlay Setting the date format ......318 Size designation (tires) ......474 see Mercedes-Benz Link Setting the distance unit ......322 Sliding sunroof .......... 83 see Telephone Automatic functions ......86 Setting the map scale Snow chains ..........
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598 Index Software update ........324 Speed index (tires) ........474 Station Important system updates ....325 Deleting ..........411 Speedometer Information .......... 324 Direct frequency entry ......410 Digital ..........258 Performing .......... 325 Moving ..........411 Standby mode Searching ..........
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Index 599 see Stowage compartment Surround View Switching transmission of the vehicle see 360° Camera position on/off ........319 Stowage compartment ......108 Suspension System settings Armrest ..........108 Center console ........108 Adjusting the chassis level (AIR ® see Bluetooth Door ............
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Index 601 Overview ..........471 Tire pressure loss warning system Tires Speed rating ........474 Function ..........465 Changing hub caps ......483 Temperature grade ......471 Restarting ..........466 Characteristics ........474 Tire Quality Grading ......471 Checking ..........458 Tire pressure monitor ......
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602 Index Rotating ..........481 Total distance .......... 258 Tow-starting ..........454 Selection ..........479 Displaying ..........258 Towing a trailer Snow chains ........459 Touch Control .......... 287 Notes ........... 247 Speed rating ........474 On-board computer ......253 Towing away ..........
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Index 603 Trailer hitch Tread wear grade ........471 Selecting and connecting to a station Attaching the ball neck ......249 ............. 400 Trim element (Care) ........ 435 Care ............ 433 Selecting stream ........401 Trip Coupling up/uncoupling a trailer ..249 Setting options ........
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604 Index Using the telephone Standby mode function ....... 183 Wheelbase ........... 501 see Calls Starting (emergency operation Vehicle data storage mode) ..........153 Event data recorders ......30 Starting (Remote Online) ..... 155 MBUX multimedia system/Mercedes Starting (start/stop button) ....153 me connect ...........
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