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Page 1 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.
Page 2 Observe the chapter "Children in the vehicle". Front passenger airbag warning Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ cles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mbusa.com (USA only) http://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only) Documentation team ©...
Page 3 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.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
General notes ..........21 Notes on pets in the vehicle ......63 Protecting the environment ......21 Light and visibility ........112 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...... 21 Opening and closing ........64 Exterior lighting ........... 112 Operator's Manual ........22 Interior lighting ..........
Page 5 Contents Area permeable to radio waves on the Navigation ..........262 Instrument Display and on-board windshield ........... 124 Telephone ........... 287 computer ........... 212 Online and Internet functions ..... 310 Instrument Display overview ....... 212 Media ............315 Overview of the buttons on the steering Climate control .........
Page 6 Contents Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and Index ............490 tires ............384 Notes on snow chains ........ 385 Tire pressure ..........385 Loading the vehicle ........391 Tire labeling ..........395 Definition of terms for tires and loading ..400 Changing a wheel ........
Page 7: Symbols
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...
Page 8: At A Glance
At a glance – Cockpit Left-hand drive vehicles...
Page 9 At a glance – Cockpit → → Steering wheel gearshift paddles LOW RANGE off-road gear → → Combination switch ® Activates/deactivates ESP → Instrument Display → Manual gearshifting → → DIRECT SELECT lever DYNAMIC SELECT switch → Media display → Control panel for the multimedia system →...
Page 10 At a glance – Cockpit → Control panel for: Parking Assist PARKTRONIC → → Active Lane Keeping Assist 360° Camera...
Page 12: Indicator And Warning Lamps (Standard)
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard) Instrument Display (standard)
Page 13 At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard) → → Speedometer L Distance warning → ® ? Coolant too hot/cold ÷ ESP → → Coolant temperature gauge #! Turn signal lights → ! Electric parking brake (yellow) Ð Electric power steering malfunction →...
Page 14: Indicator And Warning Lamps (Wide- Screen Cockpit)
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (Widescreen Cockpit) Widescreen Cockpit Instrument Display...
Page 15 At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (Widescreen Cockpit) → Speedometer J Canada only → #! Turn signal lights ü Seat belt not fastened → Multifunction display Fuel level indicator → → Tachometer 8 Fuel reserve with fuel filler cap location indicator ®...
Page 16: Overhead Control Panel
At a glance – Overhead control panel...
Page 17 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 →...
Page 18: Door Control Panel And Seat Adjustment
At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment...
Page 19 At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment → → Child safety lock for the rear passenger com‐ Switches the seat ventilation on/off partment side windows → Switches the seat heating on/off → Opens/closes the rear left side window →...
Page 20: Emergencies And Breakdowns
At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns...
Page 21 At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns → → Jack First-aid kit → → Warning triangle Hazard warning lamps → → QR code for accessing the rescue card Vehicle tool kit → → Safety vests Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire pressure, fuel type and QR code for accessing →...
Page 22: Digital Operator's Manual
Some sections of the Digital Operator's Manual, bookmarks you have stored yourself. such as warnings, can be made visible by high‐ lighting and pressing them. The Operator's Manual can also be found in the Mercedes-Benz Guides app in all com‐ mon app stores.
Page 23: General Notes
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts Operate your vehicle in an environmentally Drive carefully and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front.
Page 24: Operator's Manual
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.
Page 25: Service And Vehicle Operation
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.
Page 26: Operating Safety
General notes Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number Operating safety As a result, they may no longer function as 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐ intended and/or endanger the operating tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. & WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐ safety of the vehicle.
Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity For Wireless Vehicle Components
General notes received, including interference that may cause Remove trapped plants or other flam‐ If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam‐ undesired operation. Changes or modifications mable material. mable materials such as leaves, grass or not expressly approved by the party responsible twigs can collect between the underbody and If there is damage, consult a qualified for compliance could void the user's authority to...
Page 28: Diagnostics Connection
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ connection in the vehicle, it may affect the fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary Do not use loose floor mats and do not operation of vehicle systems.
Page 29: Correct Use Of The Vehicle
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of service center. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec‐ 1966". essary, contact us at one of the following If you believe that your vehicle has a defect...
Page 30: Limited Warranty
This damage is not covered either by the eration, lateral acceleration, display of fas‐ Electronic control units are installed in your vehi‐ Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the tened seat belts) cle. Some of these are necessary for the safe New‑...
Page 31 General notes data is temporary and is only processed in the Depending on the selected equipment, you can Depending on the equipment, this includes, for vehicle itself. Only a small portion of the data is import data into vehicle convenience and info‐ example: stored in the event or fault memory.
Page 32 General notes further data processing occurs is determined by sonal data may be used for the provision of Multimedia system/Mercedes me connect the provider of the specific app used. Which set‐ online services. Data is exchanged via a secure If the vehicle is equipped with the multimedia tings you can make, if any, depends on the spe‐...
Page 33: Copyright
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing data from the EDR is commercially available, EDRs. the accelerator and/or brake pedal and Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly How fast the vehicle was traveling disclaims any and all liability arising from the Copyright extraction of this information by unauthorized This data can help provide a better understand‐...
Page 34 General notes Dolby ® and MLP™ are registered trademarks of DOLBY Laboratories. ® ® BabySmart™, ESP and PRE-SAFE are reg‐ istered trademarks of Daimler AG. HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls. iPod ® and iTunes ® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Page 35: Occupant Safety
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.
Page 36 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.
Page 37: Seat Belts
National guidelines regarding Driver's airbag, front Frontal impact waste disposal must be observed. In California, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the passenger airbag see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop Perchlorate/index.cfm. after an accident. Take this into account, partic‐...
Page 38 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 92).
Page 39 Occupant safety When braking or in the event of an accident, event of an accident or when braking or & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to you could slide underneath the seat belt and changing direction suddenly. damaged or modified seat belts sustain abdominal or neck injuries, for exam‐...
Page 40 Press and hold the seat belt outlet release workshop. and slide seat belt outlet into the desired position. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Let go of the seat belt outlet release and vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop ensure that seat belt outlet locks into after an accident.
Page 41 Occupant safety Vehicles with automatic front passenger air‐ tightening force. Do not hold the seat belt tightly Device may also deploy in the event of an bag shutoff: while it is adjusting. accident along with other systems. You can activate and deactivate the seat belt Only one person should use each seat * NOTE Deployment of the Emergency adjustment function using the multimedia sys‐...
Page 42: Airbags
Occupant safety Seat belt warning function for the driver and Potential protection from each airbag: Airbags front passenger AIRBAG Potential protection for: Overview of airbags The ü seat belt warning lamp in the Instru‐ Knee airbag Thigh, knee and lower leg ment Display is a reminder that all vehicle occu‐...
Page 43 Occupant safety When installing a child restraint system to the The seat belt tongue is engaged in the & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-spe‐ seat belt buckle of the front passenger incorrect seat position cific information ( page 59).
Page 44 Occupant safety To avoid the risks resulting from the deployment Always stow and secure objects correctly. instructions and, in particular, the notes on of an airbag, each vehicle occupant must suitable places for installation. Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent an observe the following information in particular: There are no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile airbag from functioning correctly.
Page 45 A deployed airbag no longer has a protective has not categorized the person in the front ing seats by Mercedes-Benz. function and cannot protect as intended in passenger seat as an adult or a person of the event of an accident.
Page 46 Occupant safety Always observe the child restraint system A person on the front passenger seat must & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to manufacturer's installation instructions. observe the following information: objects between the sitting surface and Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under or Fasten seat belts correctly ( page 35).
Page 47 Occupant safety Always observe the notes on the function of the Self-test of automatic front passenger airbag A person in the front passenger seat could shutoff PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps then, for example, come into contact with page 45). When the ignition is switched on, a self-test is the vehicle interior, especially if the person is performed during which the two PASSENGER...
Page 48 Occupant safety light up simultaneously, the front passenger seat and the stature of the child, PASSENGER AIR cator lamp is off, the front passenger airbag may not be used. Also in this case, do not install BAG OFF may be lit continuously or be off. can deploy in the event of an accident.
Page 49 Occupant safety indicates that the front passenger airbag is der belt guide on the child restraint sys‐ & WARNING Risk of injury or death when enabled. tem. The shoulder belt strap must be the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator routed forwards and downwards from If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit the vehicle belt outlet.
Page 50: Pre-Safe
Occupant safety Vehicles with sliding sunroof: Closing the ® Reversing the PRE-SAFE system measures The person is seated properly with a cor‐ sliding sunroof. rectly fastened seat belt. If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive Vehicles with memory function: Moving The front passenger seat has been moved measures that were taken are reversed.
Page 51 Mercedes-Benz recommends using a child Always secure the child in a child restraint booster seat with a backrest. Securing systems for child restraint systems system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ in the vehicle The child restraint system must be appropriate cle.
Page 52 Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child & WARNING Risk of injury or death from booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide. If the child restraint system is incorrectly...
Page 53 Occupant safety instructions as well as the vehicle-specific Do not modify the child restraint system The child cannot be restrained in the event of information: an accident, heavy braking or a sudden & WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi‐ Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child change of direction.
Page 54 Occupant safety Protect it with a blanket, for example. In addition, the children could also set the Never leave animals in the vehicle unat‐ vehicle in motion, for example by: tended. If the child restraint system has been exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to Releasing the parking brake.
Page 55 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 57) Front passenger seat...
Page 56 Occupant safety Vehicle seat Center rear seat Securing system: Vehicle seat belt Also secure Top Tether if present page 57) 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...
Page 57 Occupant safety To deactivate the special seat belt retrac‐ intended and could result in additional with integrated seat belt does not offer suffi‐ tor: press the release button of the seat belt injury. cient protection. An excessive load may be buckle.
Page 58 Occupant safety When installing a child restraint system, observe restraint system must, as far as possible, lie the following: flat against the backrest of the vehicle seat. O Always observe the correct use of the seats After the child restraint system has been and consider their suitability for attaching a removed, replace the head restraints imme‐...
Page 59 Occupant safety Always lock rear seat backrests after * NOTE Be careful not to damage the seat installing Top Tether belts. belt for the center seat when installing the child restraint system Set the rear seat backrests to the upright position. Make sure that the seat belt is not trap‐...
Page 60 Occupant safety Securing the child restraint system with the Make sure that the seat backrest and seat belt the rear bench seat/rear seat are engaged before every trip. Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt on the rear seat Ensure that the rear seat backrest is engaged.
Page 61 Occupant safety O The backrest of the forward-facing child When enabled, the special seatbelt retractor Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems on the front restraint system must, as far as possible, be ensures that the seat belts of the front resting on the seat backrest of the rear passenger seat and rear seats do not slacken passenger seat...
Page 62 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 60).
Page 63 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.
Page 64 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.
Page 65: Notes On Pets In The Vehicle
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...
Page 66: Opening And Closing
Opening and closing SmartKey When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Overview of key 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...
Page 67 Opening and closing The rear-end door 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.
Page 68 Pull out emergency key until it engages in You require a CR 2032 3 V cell battery. the intermediate position. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Press release knob again and fully battery replaced at a qualified specialist work‐ remove emergency key 2.
Page 69 Opening and closing Remove the emergency key ( page 66). 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.
Page 70 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.
Page 71: Doors
Opening and closing To unlock a rear door: pull the locking pin To unlock: press button 1. Doors of the rear door upwards. To lock: press button 2. Unlocking and opening doors from the inside The rear door is unlocked. This does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
Page 72: Rear-End Door
Opening and closing Locking/unlocking the driver's door with the Rear-end door There is a risk of injury, particularly in the emergency key event of sudden braking or a sudden change Opening and closing the rear-end door in direction. & DANGER Risk of poisoning from exhaust Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be thrown around.
Page 73: Side Windows
Opening and closing Side windows If someone is trapped, release the but‐ ton immediately or press the button in Opening and closing the side windows order to reopen the side window. & WARNING Risk of entrapment when & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped opening a side window when children operate the side windows When opening a side window, parts of the...
Page 74 Opening and closing To interrupt automatic operation: press or This means that the reverse function cannot pull the W button again. prevent someone from becoming trapped in these situations. When the vehicle is switched off, the side win‐ dows can continue being operated. When closing, make sure that no body parts are in the closing area.
Page 75 Opening and closing Press and hold the Ü button on the Problems with the side windows trapped in the closing area of the side win‐ SmartKey. dow and the sliding sunroof. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or The following functions are performed: Observe the complete closing proce‐...
Page 76 Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Check to see whether any objects are in the window guide. A side window cannot be closed and Adjust the side windows. you cannot see the cause. Adjusting the side windows If a side window is obstructed during closing 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 (re-adjustment).
Page 77: Sliding Sunroof
Opening and closing Sliding sunroof Do not allow anything to protrude from & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the sliding sunroof. the sliding sunroof is operated by chil‐ Opening and closing the sliding sunroof dren & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped * NOTE Important points to remember Children operating the sliding sunroof could while opening and closing the sliding...
Page 78 Opening and closing To start automatic operation: press the & WARNING Risk of entrapment even with 3 button beyond the point of resistance the reversing function active or pull and release it. The reversing feature does not react in par‐ To interrupt automatic operation: briefly ticular: press the 3 button in any direction.
Page 79 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.
Page 80: Anti-Theft Protection
(yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the approximately ten seconds in the following situa‐ system is not operational. Contact an tions: authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Indicator lamp flashes when the ATA system 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or is armed.
Page 81 Opening and closing The ATA system is deactivated automatically in Function of the tow-away alarm Arming/disarming the tow-away alarm the following situations: An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your Multimedia system: After unlocking the vehicle with the Smart‐ vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while the Vehicle î...
Page 82 Opening and closing The rear-end door The interior motion sensor is activated again in the following cases: The interior motion sensor is automatically deac‐ The vehicle is unlocked again. tivated: A door is opened. After pressing the Ü button on the Smart‐ The vehicle is locked again.
Page 83: Seats And Stowing
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...
Page 84 Seats and stowing When leaving the vehicle, always take Children in particular could accidentally & WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting the SmartKey with you and lock the press the electrical seat adjustment buttons the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in vehicle.
Page 85 Seats and stowing Do not interchange the head restraints of the Head restraints front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be Adjusting the front seat luxury head able to adjust the height and angle of the head restraints mechanically restraints correctly.
Page 86 Seats and stowing Adjusting the head restraints of the rear & WARNING Risk of injury due to incor‐ seats mechanically rectly adjusted head restraints If head restraints are not adjusted correctly, the head restraints cannot provide protection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g.
Page 87 Seats and stowing Adjusting the angle of the rear head Installing/removing the rear seat head Push release knob in the direction of the restraints restraints arrow and pull out the head restraint. You can adjust only the two outer head Removing Installing restraints.
Page 88 Seats and stowing Adjusting the seat contour in the lumbar Overview of massage and workout programs Selecting the massage program for the front region of the seat backrest (lumbar) seats Massage programs Select Lumbar. Multimedia system: The following programs can be selected: Adjust the air cushions.
Page 89 Seats and stowing Switching the seat heating on/off ments placed on the seats, e.g. seat cush‐ ions or child seats. This could cause damage & WARNING Risk of burns due to repeat‐ to the seat surface. edly switching on the seat heating Make sure that no objects or docu‐...
Page 90: Steering Wheel
Seats and stowing To switch off/reduce the level: press but‐ To switch off/reduce the level: press but‐ repeatedly until the desired heating repeatedly until the desired ventila‐ level is set. tion level is set. If all indicator lamps are off, the seat heating If all indicator lamps are off, the seat ventila‐...
Page 91: Easy Entry And Exit Feature
Seats and stowing Switching the steering wheel heater on/off When you switch the ignition off, the steering wheel heater will switch off. Requirements: The ignition is switched on. Easy entry and exit feature Using the easy entry and exit feature &...
Page 92 Seats and stowing You close the driver's door with the ignition During adjustment of the easy entry Never leave children unattended in the switched on. and exit feature, make sure that no one vehicle. has any body parts in the sweep of the When leaving the vehicle, always take The last drive position will be stored when: seat or the steering wheel.
Page 93: Operating The Memory Function
Seats and stowing Steering wheel Operating the memory function If somebody becomes trapped, immedi‐ ately release the memory function posi‐ Outside mirrors & WARNING Risk of an accident if the tion button. memory function is used while driving The adjustment process is stopped. If you use the memory function on the driv‐...
Page 94: Stowage Areas
Seats and stowing To call up: press and hold the relevant pre‐ always restrain the objects they contain in & WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured set position button 1, 2 or 3 until the front the event of an accident. items in the vehicle seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors are There is a risk of injury, particularly in the...
Page 95 Seats and stowing Furthermore, the load must be distributed in Secure the load using the tie-down eyes and Always be particularly careful around such a way that the weight on each axle never distribute the load evenly. the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and exceeds the maximum gross axle weight rating supervise children especially closely in Use tie-down eyes and fastening components...
Page 96 Seats and stowing Locking/unlocking the glove box spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always restrain the objects they contain in the event of an accident. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.
Page 97 Seats and stowing Opening the eyeglasses compartment Through-loading feature without cargo com‐ There is a risk of injury, particularly in the partment cover event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction. Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be thrown around.
Page 98 Seats and stowing Swivel flap to the left until it comes to Fold cover forwards until it comes to rest rest on the rear side of the rear bench seat. on the rear armrest. Push cover forwards until it comes to rest Pull the center head restraint of the rear on the rear armrest.
Page 99 Seats and stowing If this is the case, the vehicle occupant would be forced into the seat belt by the rear bench seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The seat belt cannot protect as intended and could result in additional injury.
Page 100 Seats and stowing Folding back the rear bench seat Swivel the seat cushion back. Make sure that the seat backrest and the rear bench seat/rear seat are * NOTE Damage caused by trapping the engaged before every trip. Rear seat backrests seat belt when folding back the seat Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backr‐...
Page 101 Seats and stowing Move seat backrest to the desired angle. To retract: push the rear edge of cargo com‐ * NOTE Damage to the cargo compart‐ partment cover downwards. Let go of release lever 1. ment cover when loading the vehicle Cargo compartment cover automatically Ensure that the seat backrest is engaged.
Page 102 100 Seats and stowing Push cargo compartment cover into Always stow objects in such a way that recess on the opposite side. they cannot be thrown around. Take cargo compartment cover out by Secure objects, luggage or loads pulling it upwards. against slipping or tipping over, e.g.
Page 103 Seats and stowing 101 Engage hooks in tie-down eyes on the To remove: pull belt clamp upwards until left and right. the lashing straps are loose. Pull on the loose ends of the lashing straps Remove hooks from tie-down eyes until the partitioning net is tight.
Page 104 102 Seats and stowing Objects or items of luggage could be thrown around and thereby hit vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly changing direc‐ tions. Only hang light objects on the bag hooks. Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile objects on the bag hooks. Observe the notes on loading the vehicle page 92).
Page 105 & WARNING Risk of injury if unsuitable When the vehicle is at a standstill and when at Mercedes-Benz. climbing aids are used least three pairs of support feet are used, the Only use roof racks approved for maximum permissible roof load of 330.7 lb...
Page 106: Cup Holder
104 Seats and stowing Remove the roof rack before installing Cup holder the covers. Installing the cup holder in or removing it from the center console Bear in mind the following related topic: Vehicle tool kit overview ( page 406) &...
Page 107: Ashtray And Cigarette Lighter
Seats and stowing 105 Using the cup holder in the rear armrest Ashtray and cigarette lighter Using the ashtray * 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.
Page 108 106 Seats and stowing Using the rear passenger compartment ash‐ Using the cigarette lighter in the front center tray console & WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from hot cigarette lighter You can burn yourself if you touch the hot heating element or the socket of the ciga‐...
Page 109: Sockets
Seats and stowing 107 To open: pull cover out by its top handle Lift up socket cap 1. Pull cover out by its top handle edge. edge. Insert the plug of the device. Remove plug from the socket and insert Press in cigarette lighter 1.
Page 110 108 Seats and stowing Requirements: When the on-board electrical system voltage Only use dry and damage-free connect‐ is sufficient, indicator lamp lights up. ing cables. Only devices up to a maximum of 150 W are permitted. When the ignition is switched off, Using the 12 V socket in the cargo compart‐...
Page 111: Wireless Charging Of The Mobile Phone And Connection With The Exterior Antenna
Seats and stowing 109 Lift up cap of the socket and insert the Wireless charging of the mobile phone and Close the lockable stowage spaces plug of the device. connection with the exterior antenna before starting a journey. Notes on wireless charging of the mobile Always stow and secure objects that USB port in the rear passenger compartment phone...
Page 112 Do not place credit cards, storage Large mobile phones which do not rest flat in http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect media or other objects sensitive to the mobile phone stowage compartment may electromagnetic fields in the mobile not be able to be charged or connected with phone stowage compartment.
Page 113: Installing/Removing The Floor Mats
Seats and stowing 111 Place the mobile phone as close to the cen‐ Stow all objects in the vehicle securely ter of mat as possible with the display so that they cannot get into the driver's facing upwards and secure it with rubber footwell.
Page 114: 112 Light And Visibility
112 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.
Page 115 Light and visibility 113 Observe the notes on surround lighting Press the R button. Operating the combination switch for the lights page 116). 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‐...
Page 116 114 Light and visibility High-beam headlamps To indicate permanently: press the combi‐ The hazard warning lamps will switch on auto‐ nation switch beyond the point of resistance matically if: To switch on: turn the light switch to the in the direction of arrow or 4.
Page 117 Light and visibility 115 The high beam switches off automatically in the In these or similar situations, the automatic following cases: high beam is not deactivated or is activated despite the presence of other road users. At speeds below 16 mph (25 km/h). Always observe the traffic carefully and If other road users are detected.
Page 118: Interior Lighting
116 Light and visibility Switching the daytime running lamps on/off vehicle is unlocked. When you start the vehicle, To switch on or off: press button – the surround lighting is deactivated and the accordingly. Multimedia system: automatic driving lights are activated. Control panel in the grab handle Vehicle ÷...
Page 119 Light and visibility 117 Adjusting the ambient lighting Activating multi-colored animation Setting the interior lighting switch-off delay time Select Multi-color Anim.. Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Activate O or deactivate ª the function. Vehicle ÷ Light Settings The chosen color combination will change at Vehicle ÷...
Page 120: Windshield Wiper And Windshield Washer System
118 Light and visibility 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.
Page 121 Light and visibility 119 Turn è switch to the correct position Installing the wiper blades 1 - 4. The è symbol will appear on the instru‐ ment cluster when the rear window wiper is switched on. Changing the windshield wiper blades &...
Page 122 120 Light and visibility Fold the wiper arms back onto the wind‐ If the color of the maintenance display changes Securely hold the wiper arm while shield. from black to yellow, the wiper blades should be changing the wiper blade or carefully replaced.
Page 123: Mirrors
Light and visibility 121 Installing the wiper blade Fold the wiper arm back onto the rear win‐ dow. 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: if you adjust the driver's seat, the head restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror...
Page 124 122 Light and visibility outside mirrors. Only then will the automatic & WARNING Risk of accident due to mis‐ mirror folding function work properly. judgment of distances when using the To adjust: briefly press button 2. passenger mirror An outside mirror that has been pushed out of The outside mirror on the front-passenger position can be engaged in position again as fol‐...
Page 125 Light and visibility 123 System limits You are traveling at a speed greater than If you come into contact with electro‐ 9 mph (15 km/h). lyte, observe the following: The system will not go into anti-glare mode if: Immediately rinse the electrolyte You press the button for the outside mirror The engine is switched off.
Page 126: Operating The Sun Visor
124 Light and visibility Press button to select the front- Operating the sun visor Area permeable to radio waves on the passenger outside mirror. windshield Engage reverse gear. Move the front-passenger outside mirror into the desired parking position using button 2. Calling up Press button to select the front-...
Page 127: Climate Control 125
Sets the driver's side temperature filters recommended and approved by _ Sets the driver's side air distribution Mercedes-Benz. Always have service work car‐ H Sets the airflow or switches off climate ried out at a qualified specialist workshop. control Ã...
Page 128: Operating The Climate Control System
126 Climate control The compressor function is deactivated in the To switch to manual mode: press the H Operating the climate control system following cases: or _ button. Switching climate control on/off When driving uphill or downhill at a gradient To switch on: set the airflow to level 1 or of more than 35 % Climate style...
Page 129 Climate control 127 Overview of the air distribution settings ture setting is automatically adopted for all cli‐ If air-recirculation mode is switched on, the mate zones. windows may fog up more quickly. Switch on The symbols on the display indicate which vents air-recirculation mode only briefly.
Page 130 128 Climate control Activate O or deactivate ª the function. To guarantee the fresh air supply through the air Adjusting the rear air vents vents into the vehicle interior, comply with the following: Information on the windshield heater Always keep the vents and the ventilation The windshield heater is switched on automati‐...
Page 131: Driving And Parking 129
Driving and parking 129 Driving Operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example. Notes on Mercedes-AMG vehicles In addition, the children could also set the Observe the notes on the following topics in the vehicle in motion, for example by: Supplement, as you may otherwise fail to recog‐...
Page 132 130 Driving and parking 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.
Page 133 Driving and parking 131 If the vehicle does not start: The fuel tank is sufficiently filled. Place SmartKey in marked space The starter battery is sufficiently charged. leave it there. You can also set the temperature with your Depress the brake pedal. smartphone.
Page 134 132 Driving and parking Starting the vehicle (Remote Online) Start the vehicle using the smartphone. To preserve the engine during the first After every vehicle start, the engine runs for 1,000 miles (1,500 km): & WARNING Risk of crushing or entrap‐ ten minutes.
Page 135 Driving and parking 133 Please also observe the following breaking-in Be sure to observe the safety notes and informa‐ * NOTE Increased wear due to optimized notes: ® tion on ESP acceleration In certain driving and driving safety systems, When pulling away with optimized accelera‐ the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐...
Page 136 134 Driving and parking After no more than five seconds, take your This jeopardizes the operating and road & WARNING Risk of accident when switch‐ left foot quickly off the brake, but keep the safety of the vehicle. ing off the ignition when driving accelerator pedal depressed.
Page 137 Driving and parking 135 Open a window on the side of the vehi‐ & WARNING Risk of skidding and of an & WARNING Risk of accident due to the cle facing away from the wind to ensure accident due to shifting down on slippery brake system overheating an adequate supply of fresh air.
Page 138 136 Driving and parking Limited braking effect on salt-treated roads: Always drive on inclines in the line of * NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and Due to salt build-up on the brake discs and fall (straight up or down) and do not engine when pulling away brakepads, the braking distance can increase turn.
Page 139 Driving and parking 137 the system. Clean the brakes after driving off- Off-road driving If there is damage, consult a qualified road. If you then notice reduced braking effect Read this section before driving your vehicle off- specialist workshop immediately. or hear scraping noises, have the brake system road.
Page 140 138 Driving and parking Do not drive on unknown terrain that is not Lower the tire pressure in all four wheels. Before fording, shift the transfer case to the easily visible and stay on marked routes. LOW RANGE off-road gear ( page 149).
Page 141 Driving and parking 139 Checklist after driving off-road Brake discs and brakepads You stop at a stop sign when there is no vehi‐ Driving off-road places greater demands on your cle in front of you. Tires and wheels vehicle than driving on normal roads. Check the You turn the steering wheel hard at a low Axle joints entire vehicle for damage and foreign bodies...
Page 142 140 Driving and parking Neither the è nor ç symbol appears Deactivating or activating the ECO start/ ECO display function stop function when the vehicle is at a standstill: an intelli‐ The ECO display summarizes your driving char‐ gent stop inhibitor was detected, e.g. a stop acteristics from the start of the journey to its sign.
Page 143: Dynamic Select Switch
Driving and parking 141 gentle deceleration and rolling ® DYNAMIC SELECT switch consistent speed Steering Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch Vehicles with adjustable damping: Sus‐ The inner segment is gray and the outer seg‐ Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in pension ment empties: the Supplement.
Page 144 142 Driving and parking Press DYNAMIC SELECT switch forwards restricted road suitability in case of a change Displaying vehicle data or backwards. of drivers. Multimedia system: The selected drive program appears in the Press DYNAMIC SELECT switch forwards Vehicle e DYNAMIC SELECT multifunction display in the instrument clus‐...
Page 145: G-Mode
Driving and parking 143 Items that can influence this are, for exam‐ You disengage all differential locks. If you engage the transmission position ple: h or k always depress the brake Not all driving and driving safety systems are Sea level pedal firmly and do not accelerate at available in G-Mode under certain circumstan‐...
Page 146 144 Driving and parking Engaging reverse gear R Never leave children unattended in the Depress the brake pedal and push the vehicle. DIRECT SELECT lever upwards past the first When leaving the vehicle, always take point of resistance. the key with you and lock the vehicle. The transmission position display shows k Keep the vehicle key out of reach of in the multifunction display.
Page 147 Driving and parking 145 Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral always pay attention to the transmission When the automatic transmission is in transmis‐ position display. sion position h, it shifts the gears automati‐ cally. This depends on the following factors: Release the brake pedal.
Page 148 146 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.
Page 149 Driving and parking 147 The gearshift recommendation assists you in The automatic transmission shifts up to the next There is no trailer coupled to the trailer hitch, adopting an economical driving style. gear when the maximum engine speed is and no bicycle rack installed. reached to protect the engine from overrevving.
Page 150 148 Driving and parking Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The transmission is losing oil. The transmission has a faulty gearshift. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately. The transmission is in emergency operation mode. The acceleration characteristics are It is only possible to shift to one gear and reverse gear.
Page 151: Transfer Case
Driving and parking 149 Shift ranges Shifting the transfer case Transfer case HIGH RANGE LOW RANGE Function of the transfer case Shifting to the LOW RANGE off-road gear Road position for all Off-road gear for driv‐ & WARNING Risk of skidding and having normal on-road driv‐...
Page 152: Differential Locks
150 Driving and parking Press LOW RANGE button. In the on-road position, shift to HIGH RANGE Differential locks Indicator lamp flashes. The shift request Requirements: Function of the differential lock stays active for a maximum 30 seconds. If all The engine is running and you are not driving requirements for shift operation are not fulfil‐...
Page 153 Driving and parking 151 The vehicle has three differential locks: ECO start/stop function ( page 139) Always disengage the differential locks immediately on a firm, high-traction The differential lock for transfer case dis‐ ® page 166) surface. ables the rotational speed compensation HOLD function ( page 178) between the front and rear axles.
Page 154: Function Of 4Matic
152 Driving and parking If all conditions have been fulfilled, activation To disengage the differential locks for the If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can indicator lamps light up. As soon as the dif‐ rear and front axles: press button 2. neither reduce the risk of an accident nor over‐...
Page 155 Driving and parking 153 Switch off the ignition and, if available, If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐ Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could the stationary heater, before and while tion immediately. Do not induce vomit‐ result in damage to the fuel system, the refueling the vehicle.
Page 156 154 Driving and parking Do not get into the vehicle again during the Tire pressure table * NOTE Do not use diesel to refuel vehi‐ refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic QR code for rescue card cles with a gasoline engine charge could build up again. Press on the back area of fuel filler flap 1.
Page 157: Parking
Driving and parking 155 Parking Operate vehicle equipment and become & WARNING Risk of fire caused by hot trapped, for example. exhaust system parts Parking the vehicle Flammable material such as leaves, grass or In addition, the children could also set the &...
Page 158 156 Driving and parking Engage transmission position j in a station‐ Garage door opener ary vehicle with the brake pedal applied Programming buttons for the garage door page 145). opener Switch off the engine and the ignition by pressing button 1. &...
Page 159 Driving and parking 157 Press and hold button 1, that you When using the integrated garage door wish to program. opener, always make sure that nobody Indicator lamp flashes yellow. is within the range of movement of the door. It can take up to 20 seconds before the indi‐ cator lamp flashes yellow.
Page 160 158 Driving and parking The remote control for the door drive is not Please also read the operating instructions included in the scope of delivery of the for the door drive. garage door opener. Troubleshooting when programming the Synchronizing the rolling code remote control Requirements: The door system uses a rolling code.
Page 161 Driving and parking 159 Hold remote control at the same angles Clearing the garage door opener memory at various distances in front of the inside rearview mirror. You should test every posi‐ tion for at least 25 seconds before trying another position.
Page 162 160 Driving and parking Radio equipment approval numbers Radio equipment approval numbers Country Radio type approval number Country Radio type approval number Mexico RCPGEMU15-0448 Egypt TAC.2511151293.WIR Monaco Andorra New Zea‐ R-NZ Australia R-NZ land Barbados MED1578 Norway Chile 2488/DFRS20576/F-74 Russian Not required Federa‐...
Page 163 Driving and parking 161 Electric parking brake Never leave children unattended in the Country Radio type approval number vehicle. Electric parking brake function (applying United ER41849/15 automatically) When leaving the vehicle, always take Arab Emi‐ Dealer No: DA35176/14 the key with you and lock the vehicle. rates &...
Page 164 162 Driving and parking The HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta‐ Electric parking brake function (releasing When the electric parking brake is released, the automatically) tionary. red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle The electric parking brake is released when the stationary.
Page 165 Driving and parking 163 Push handle 1. Information on detecting damage on a parked vehicle is automatically deactivated parked vehicle The red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indica‐ to facilitate the next engine start. tor lamp appears in the instrument cluster. If a collision is detected when the tow-away System limits The electric parking brake is only securely...
Page 166: Driving And Driving Safety Systems
164 Driving and parking Standby mode (extension of the starter bat‐ If the following conditions are fulfilled, standby Activate O or deactivate ª the function. tery's period out of use) mode can be activated or deactivated using the When you activate the function, a prompt multimedia system: appears.
Page 167 Driving and parking 165 Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the radar ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Traffic Sign Assist ( page 201) sensors are integrated behind the bumpers page 165) Damping adjustment ( page 179) and/or behind the Mercedes star. The ultrasonic Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC sensors are located in the front and rear bump‐...
Page 168 166 Driving and parking uously in the instrument cluster after the Function of BAS (Brake Assist System) ® Functions of ESP (Electronic Stability Pro‐ engine is started. gram) & WARNING Risk of an accident caused by a malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist Sys‐ &...
Page 169 Driving and parking 167 Vehicles with trailer hitch: Stabilization of Spinning the wheels results in a cutting ® can monitor and improve driving stability the vehicle/trailer combination is no longer action, which enhances traction. and traction in the following situations, within active.
Page 170 168 Driving and parking ® ® Activating/deactivating ESP (Electronic Sta‐ To activate ESP : briefly press button 1. When driving with a trailer, ESP ® can stabilize bility Program) your vehicle if the trailer begins to swerve from The å ESP ®...
Page 171 Driving and parking 169 Improved driving stability when braking, occur simultaneously with the braking applica‐ Not give a warning or not brake especially on bends. tion. Always pay careful attention to the traf‐ If you apply the brake yourself in a situation fic situation;...
Page 172 170 Driving and parking sounds and the L distance warning lamp Autonomous braking function Situation-dependent braking assistance lights up in the instrument cluster. If the vehicle is traveling at speeds above Situation-dependent braking assistance may Brake immediately or take evasive action, provi‐ approximately 4 mph (7 km/h), the autono‐...
Page 173 Driving and parking 171 Active Brake Assist may cancel the brake appli‐ Full system performance is not available for a Setting Active Brake Assist cation when one of the following conditions is few seconds after switching on the ignition Multimedia system: fulfilled: or after driving off.
Page 174 172 Driving and parking If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking System limits æ symbol appears in the status bar of the in good time and for staying in lane. Cruise control may be unable to maintain the multifunction display.
Page 175 Driving and parking 173 Operating cruise control Press rocker switch up (RES). The last stored speed is called up and main‐ & WARNING Risk of accident due to stored tained by the vehicle. speed If the last stored speed has previously been deleted, the currently driven speed is stored.
Page 176 174 Driving and parking To deactivate cruise control: press rocker Initiates acceleration to the stored speed if In addition, on slippery roads, braking or accel‐ switch down. the turn signal indicator is switched on to erating can cause one or several wheels to lose change to the overtaking lane.
Page 177 Driving and parking 175 The transmission is in position h. Take into account the traffic situation & WARNING Risk of accident if detection before calling up the stored speed. The driver's door is closed. function of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is impaired The check of the radar sensor system has &...
Page 178 176 Driving and parking Always deactivate Active Distance To activate Active Distance Assist Assist DISTRONIC and secure the vehi‐ DISTRONIC with a stored speed: press cle to prevent it from rolling away rocker switch up (RES). Remove your foot before you leave the driver's seat. from the accelerator pedal.
Page 179 Driving and parking 177 Overview of Active Distance Assist Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC status dis‐ DISTRONIC displays in the instrument clus‐ play Press rocker switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) and hold beyond the pressure point. The stored speed is increased or reduced in Assistant display increments of 5 mph (10 km/h).
Page 180 178 Driving and parking This gives you enough time to move your foot System limits Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active, from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal The HOLD function is only intended to provide speed stored, no vehicle detected (gray vehi‐ and depress it before the vehicle begins to roll assistance when driving and is not a sufficient cle symbol)
Page 181 Driving and parking 179 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.
Page 182 180 Driving and parking Adaptive Damping System with constant DYNAMIC SELECT switch damping force adjustment Available suspension settings Drive program Characteristics A (Comfort) The suspension setting is comfortable. ; (Economy) The suspension setting is comfortable. C (Sport) The suspension setting is sporty. ë(Desert: the availability of this function is dependent on The suspension setting shifts to Off-road mode.
Page 183 Driving and parking 181 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‐...
Page 184 182 Driving and parking 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‐...
Page 185 Driving and parking 183 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.
Page 186 184 Driving and parking of at least half of the vehicle length. Once the After the engine is restarted, obstacles must be vehicle has traveled the length of the vehicle, all detected again before a new warning can be of the lateral front and rear segments can be dis‐ issued.
Page 187 Driving and parking 185 Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the Select Warn Early. The vehicle or other objects could oth‐ button may also be located in the center erwise be damaged. Activate O or deactivate ª the function. console. Activating/deactivating audio fadeout If indicator lamp is not lit, Parking Assist Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automatically...
Page 188 186 Driving and parking parking remains with you. Make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects etc., in the maneuvering area while maneuvering and park‐ ing. The guide lines in the media display show the distances to your vehicle. The distances dis‐ played only apply to road level.
Page 189 Driving and parking 187 Red warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are very close (approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) or less) Orange warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are a medium dis‐ tance away (between approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) and 2.0 ft (0.6 m)) If the entire system fails, the segments of the warning display are shown in red.
Page 190 188 Driving and parking The ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. at Red guide line at a distance of approximately night. 1.0 in (0.3 m) from the ball head of the trailer hitch The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or fog‐ Ball head of the trailer hitch ged up.
Page 191 Driving and parking 189 360° camera Front camera Off-road view Two side cameras in the outside mirrors Function of the 360° Camera The 360° Camera is a system that consists of Views of the 360° Camera four cameras. The cameras cover the immediate You can select from different views: vehicle surroundings.
Page 192 190 Driving and parking Top view Orange segments: obstacles at a distance Guide lines 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 If the entire system fails, the segments of the warning display are shown in red.
Page 193 Driving and parking 191 The guide lines in the multimedia system dis‐ play show the distances to your vehicle. The distances only apply to road level. In trailer mode, the guide lines are shown at the level of the trailer hitch. When the differential locks are engaged, the guide lines are hidden.
Page 194 192 Driving and parking As soon as you drive slower than 10 mph (16 km/h) again, the image from the 360° Cam‐ era reappears. If G-Mode is not activated and you drive faster than 10 mph (16 km/h), the view of the 360°...
Page 195 Driving and parking 193 and their setting checked at a qualified spe‐ Activating/deactivating the 360° Camera Selecting a view for the 360° Camera using the button Requirements: cialist workshop. Auto. Rear View Cam. function is selec‐ Do not use the 360° Camera under such circum‐ ted in the multimedia system.
Page 196 194 Driving and parking Navigate downwards twice. display of the multimedia system. The ë sym‐ You apply the parking brake. The Favorites menu appears. bol appears in the display of the multimedia sys‐ You engage transmission position j. tem. The arrows show on which side of the road‐ Select Favorite.
Page 197 Driving and parking 195 Do not use Active Parking Assist in the following Active Parking Assist will not assist you with & WARNING Risk of accident due to situations: parking spaces parallel or at right angles to the objects located above or below the direction of travel in the following situations: In extreme weather conditions such as ice, detection range of Active Parking Assist...
Page 198 196 Driving and parking Press button 1. Where necessary, select the parking direc‐ Pay attention to objects and other road tion: forwards or reverse. users. Vehicle path is shown, depending on Where necessary, stop the vehicle or selected parking space and the parking cancel the parking procedure with direction.
Page 199 Driving and parking 197 You can stop the vehicle and change the transmission position during the parking pro‐ cedure. The system then calculates a new vehicle path. The parking procedure can then be continued. If no new vehicle path is available, the transmission position will be changed again.
Page 200 198 Driving and parking Vehicle message appears in the media display. A In such cases, Drive Away Assist might: & WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi‐ warning tone and the following display in the cle swinging out while parking or pulling Warn you without reason and limit the media display prompt you to take over control of out of a parking space...
Page 201 Driving and parking 199 If the wrong gear is selected. If the vehicle is backing up at walking pace. If the maneuvering assistant function is acti‐ Drive Away Assist is active under the following vated in the multimedia system. conditions: System limits If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
Page 202 200 Driving and parking ATTENTION ASSIST take a break where necessary. If you do not take If ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the a break and ATTENTION ASSIST continues to attention level and cannot issue a warning, the Function of ATTENTION ASSIST detect increasing lapses in concentration, you System Suspended message appears.
Page 203 Driving and parking 201 If the road condition is poor (uneven road Suggesting a rest area Traffic Sign Assist surface or potholes). Select Suggest Rest Area. Function of Traffic Sign Assist If there is a strong side wind. Activate O or deactivate the function ª. If you adopt a sporty driving style (high cor‐...
Page 204 202 Driving and parking Since Traffic Sign Assist also uses the data Display in the Instrument Display stored in the navigation system, it can update the display in the following situations without detecting traffic signs: When the vehicle changes roads, e.g. on a freeway entry or exit road.
Page 205 Driving and parking 203 If the windshield in the area of the multifunc‐ Adjusting the type of warning (40 m) behind and 10 ft (3 m) directly next to tion camera is dirty, or if the camera is fog‐ your vehicle. Select Visual &...
Page 206 204 Driving and parking alongside long vehicles, for example trucks, for a Active Lane Keeping Assist As a result, Blind Spot Assist cannot warn prolonged time. drivers in this situation. Function of Active Lane Keeping Assist Blind Spot Assist is not operational when reverse Always pay careful attention to the traf‐...
Page 207 Driving and parking 205 ded by a course-correcting brake application cannot take into account road, weather or traffic System limits back into your lane. conditions. Active Lane Keeping Assist is only an No lane-correcting brake application occurs in aid. You are responsible for the distance to the You are warned by vibration pulses in the steer‐...
Page 208 206 Driving and parking The system may be impaired or may not function Activating/deactivating Active Lane Keeping Always make sure that there is suffi‐ Assist (vehicles with Parking Assist in the following situations: cient distance to the side for other traf‐ PARKTRONIC) If there is poor visibility, e.g.
Page 209: Trailer Hitch
Driving and parking 207 Vehicles without Parking Assist You cut the corner on a sharp bend. PARKTRONIC: Setting the sensitivity of Active Lane Keep‐ Activate/deactivate Active Lane Keeping ing Assist Assist via the multimedia system Multimedia system: page 207). Vehicle k Assistance Sensitivity of Lane Keeping Assist Act.
Page 210 208 Driving and parking Retrofitting a trailer hitch is permissible only if a & WARNING Danger of accident due to & WARNING Swerving of the vehicle/ trailer load is specified in your vehicle docu‐ unsuitable ball coupling trailer combination due to increased ments.
Page 211 Driving and parking 209 Permissible gross weight of the towing vehi‐ Attaching the ball neck Install and secure the ball coupling as described in the ball coupling manufac‐ & WARNING Risk of accident and injury Permissible gross weight of the trailer turer's installation instructions.
Page 212 Store cover so that it cannot move Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Information about a suitable ball neck for around. Mercedes-Benz vehicles can be obtained from a Active Parking Assist qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Observe the manufacturer's installation Blind Spot Assist Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 213: Vehicle Towing Instructions
Driving and parking 211 Do not uncouple trailers with an of the wheel arches when you discon‐ engaged overrun brake. nect the trailer cable. Disconnect the electrical connection * NOTE Damage when uncoupling in a between the vehicle and the trailer. state of overrun Uncouple the trailer.
Page 214: 212 Instrument Display And On-Board Computer
212 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. & WARNING Risk of accident due to an instrument display malfunction If the Instrument Display has failed or mal‐...
Page 215: Overview Of The Buttons On The Steering Wheel
Instrument Display and on-board computer 213 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Control panel for cruise control or Active Before opening the hood, allow the page 174) Distance Assist DISTRONIC engine to cool down. Control panel for multimedia system: In the event of a fire in the engine com‐ * NOTE Engine damage due to excessively £...
Page 216 214 Instrument Display and on-board computer DriveAssist Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits. Trip If you cannot be sure of this, stop the Navigation vehicle whilst paying attention to road Radio and traffic conditions and operate the Media equipment with the vehicle stationary.
Page 217: Setting The Design
Instrument Display and on-board computer 215 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.
Page 218: Overview Of Displays On The Multifunction Display
216 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 146) Tachometer ë Active Parking Assist activated Navigation page 195) ECO display...
Page 219: Adjusting The Instrument Lighting
Instrument Display and on-board computer 217 Calling up displays on the Assistance menu Adjusting the instrument lighting Menus and submenus Calling up functions on the service menu of On-board computer: the on-board computer DriveAssist Vehicles with an Instrument Display in On-board computer: the Widescreen Cockpit: when you have Service...
Page 220 218 Instrument Display and on-board computer Green radar waves next to vehicle: Blind Spot Trip computer From Start From Reset Assist active Digital speedometer Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC displays Vehicles with an Instrument Display in page 174) the Widescreen Cockpit: The digital speed‐ ometer appears only in the Classic Sport...
Page 221 Instrument Display and on-board computer 219 You can reset the values of the following func‐ Calling up navigation instructions on the on- board computer tions: Trip distance On-board computer: Trip computer From Start From Reset Navigation ECO display ( page 140) To select the function to be reset: swipe upwards or downwards on the left-hand Touch Control.
Page 222 220 Instrument Display and on-board computer New Route... Calculating Route...: a new If route guidance has already been activated, route is being calculated. a query will appear asking whether you wish to end the current route guidance. Road Not Mapped: the road is unknown, e.g. for newly built roads.
Page 223 Instrument Display and on-board computer 221 Selecting radio stations using the on-board name. When you select a saved station in the Operating media playback using the on- computer board computer frequency range, an asterisk will appear next to the station name. On-board computer: On-board computer: To select a radio station: swipe upwards or...
Page 224 222 Instrument Display and on-board computer To change tracks on an active media Press the left-hand Touch Control. Only operate this equipment when the If there is only one telephone number source: swipe upwards or downwards on the traffic situation permits. left-hand Touch Control.
Page 225 Instrument Display and on-board computer 223 Accepting/rejecting an incoming call Swipe upwards or downwards on the left- hand Touch Control and select 6 (Accept) or ~ (Reject). Press the left-hand Touch Control. You may accept or reject the call using the 6 or ~ button on the steering wheel.
Page 226: 224 Voice Control System
224 Voice Control System 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‐...
Page 227: Operation
Voice Control System 225 If you use the voice control system in an Press the rocker switch up: 6 makes/ emergency your voice can change and your accepts a call telephone call, e.g. an emergency call, can Press the rocker switch down: ~ rejects/ thereby be unnecessarily delayed.
Page 228: Using The Voice Control System Effectively
226 Voice Control System Operable functions Application-specific voice commands are Using the Voice Control System effectively only available for the active application. You can use the Voice Control System to operate Features of audible help functions the following equipment depending on the fea‐ Once the Voice Control System is started an You receive information and help for the follow‐...
Page 229: Essential Voice Commands
Voice Control System 227 avoid loud noises that cause interference do not use any abbreviations, unnecessary Essential voice commands while making a voice command entry, e.g. spaces or special characters. Overview of switch voice commands the blower. If a station list entry is not recognized: Switch voice commands can be used to open A voice tag in the address book is not recog‐...
Page 230 To switch to USB Memory card To switch to memory card Internet application <Name> To start a Mercedes-Benz online application. The application must be called up by touch once prior to use. Mercedes-Benz Apps To switch to Mercedes-Benz Apps To switch to Internet mode...
Page 231 Voice Control System 229 Navigation voice commands Voice command Function Navigate to <Address/POI/Contact> Universal search for all types of destinations. A search is also conducted in the address book con‐ tacts, the navigation database and on the Internet (POIs). The order of the details, e.g. city, street or house number, can be changed.
Page 232 230 Voice Control System Voice command Function Enter country Enters a country/city/district/street/intersection/house number/ZIP code Enter city Enter district Enter street Enter intersection Enter house number Enter ZIP code Nearest restaurant Searches for nearby restaurants, parking options, rest areas with restrooms and gas stations Nearest parking lot Nearest rest area with restrooms Nearest gas station...
Page 233 Voice Control System 231 Voice command Function Restaurant at destination Searches for restaurants, parking options, rest areas with restrooms and gas stations at the desti‐ nation Parking at destination Rest area with restrooms at destination Gas station at destination Navigation to POIs along the route/at the destination/nearby on the basis of the input of specific Navigate to <POI category>...
Page 234 232 Voice Control System Voice command Function Show traffic map Switches the traffic map on/off Hide traffic map Switches the POI symbols display on the map on/off Switch on POI symbols Switch off POI symbols Overview of telephone voice commands You can use the telephone voice commands to make phone calls or search through the address book.
Page 235 Voice Control System 233 Overview of radio voice commands Radio voice commands can also be used when the radio application is running in the back‐ ground. Radio voice commands Voice command Function Station <Name> To call up receivable or saved stations <Frequency>...
Page 236 234 Voice Control System Voice command Function Traffic information on To switch the traffic information service on/off Traffic information off To switch information about the current station on/off Radio info on Radio info off Overview of media player voice commands Media player voice commands can also be used when the media player is running in the back‐...
Page 237 Voice Control System 235 Media player voice commands Voice command Function Play <Tracks> The names of all available tracks, albums, artists, composers, genres or playlists are accepted dur‐ ing the search. Play <Albums> Play <Artists> Play<Composers> Play <Genres> Play <Playlists> Media search <Track>...
Page 238 236 Voice Control System Voice command Function Show all albums Available albums, artists, composers, genres, tracks or playlists are searched for. Show all artists Show all composers Show all genres Show all tracks Show all playlists To select the next track Next track Previous track To select the previous track...
Page 239 Voice Control System 237 Message voice commands Voice command Function Text message to <Name> To create a message. All address book names are available. To reply to a message Reply Forward text message To forward a message Overview of vehicle voice commands You can use the vehicle voice commands to directly call up the corresponding menus for the vehicle settings.
Page 240 238 Voice Control System Voice command Function Energy flow To display energy flow settings Ionization menu To display ionization settings Climate control menu To display climate control settings To switch on the automatic climate control settings on the driver's side Automatic climate control driver on Light menu To display light settings...
Page 241: Multimedia System 239
Multimedia system 239 Switches the mute function on/off Overview and operation page 245) Overview of the multimedia system Mercedes-AMG vehicles: sets the volume (turn) and switches the multimedia system & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ on or off (press) mation systems and communications Ü...
Page 242 240 Multimedia system Automatic temperature-controlled switch- Touch Control To select a menu item: swipe up, down, left off feature: if the temperature is too high, the or right on Touch Control 2. Operating Touch Control brightness is initially reduced automatically. The Press Touch Control 2.
Page 243 Multimedia system 241 Operating the controller To call up favorites: when the main functions are displayed, slide controller down. Controller Controller operating options: Turn 3 counter-clockwise or clockwise. Slide 1 left or right. Slide 4 up or down. Slide 2 diagonally. Press 7 briefly or press and hold.
Page 244 242 Multimedia system Setting the sensitivity for the touchpad Activating/deactivating haptic operating % button feedback on the touchpad Multimedia system: Pressing briefly: returns to the previous dis‐ Multimedia system: System w Input play System w Input Select Touchpad Sensitivity. You can navigate in menus and lists via touch- The function supports you when making entries Select Fast, Medium...
Page 245 Multimedia system 243 To hide the control menu: swipe down with System Settings Calls up the telephone two fingers. The swipe must start in the Ø button add your own favorites ( page 243) upper area of the touchpad. Sets vehicle functions rename favorites ( page 244).
Page 246 244 Multimedia system Navigate downwards twice. Navigate downwards once. Navigate downwards once. The Favorites menu appears. Select a favorite. Select a favorite. Select Favorite. Navigate downwards once. Navigate downwards once. The categories are displayed. The Favorites menu appears. The Favorites menu appears. Select a category.
Page 247 Multimedia system 245 Switching the sound on/off To switch on: change the media source or turn volume control 1. Adjusting the volume Setting with the volume control On the multifunction steering wheel On the multimedia system On the multifunction steering wheel To mute: press volume control 1.
Page 248 246 Multimedia system The volume of the navigation announce‐ traffic situation. This could also cause you to ment changes in accordance with the vol‐ lose control of the vehicle. ume of the current media source. Only operate this equipment when the During a telephone call traffic situation permits.
Page 249 Multimedia system 247 On the Touch Control and controller: Entering characters using the controller Ä To switch to special characters and sym‐ select the characters in the character bar. bols. Example: renaming favorites Depending on the target entry, the following X To switch to upper-case or lower-case let‐...
Page 250: System Settings
248 Multimedia system Example: renaming a favorite To delete a character: swipe left when the This function adjusts the ambient lighting for cursor is located in the input line. the selected display style. To confirm the entry: press the touchpad. Setting the display brightness To finish character entry: swipe upwards.
Page 251 Multimedia system 249 Navigation Map Setting the time zone Manually Multimedia system: Consumption Deactivate ª Automatic Daylight Saving System & Time and Date Time. Time and Date Time Zone: Select Daylight Saving Time. The list of countries is displayed. Select or Off.
Page 252 250 Multimedia system Confirm changes when exiting the menu. contacts ( page 294) Select Yes. Android Auto is closed and Bluetooth ® call lists ( page 297) The date is set automatically via GPS. deactivated. text message ( page 297) Internet connection ( page 310) Connectivity...
Page 253 Multimedia system 251 WPS PBC Connecting the multimedia system with a All devices support a security key as a device via Wi-Fi means of connection. The connection to a secure Wi-Fi network is This function is available if a HERMES communi‐ made by pressing a button (push button).
Page 254 252 Multimedia system Device has already been connected: the device to be connected. The type of connec‐ Press the WPS button on the device to be tion established must be selected on the multi‐ connected or select Connect. To automatically connect: highlight a Wi-Fi media system and on the device to be connec‐...
Page 255 Multimedia system 253 Generating a new security key: Multimedia system: Select Continue. System COMAND Touch Select Set Up Hotspot. The connection request from the device Accept. Select Generate Security Key. Connecting and authorizing a new device A connection will be established with the Enter the PIN shown on the external device.
Page 256 O. announcements are not available in all lan‐ medium when data is being exported. guages. If a language is not available, the naviga‐ Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of tion announcements will be in English. data. Requirements:...
Page 257 Multimedia system 255 The vehicle is stationary. Enter the four-digit PIN. Changing the PIN The ignition is switched on or the vehicle has Select a data storage medium. Select Change Settings. been started. The data is exported. The data export may Enter the current PIN.
Page 258 256 Multimedia system Alternatively, you can have PIN protection Automatic synchronization The settings differ depending on the vehicle reset at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ Each time the ignition is switched off or on, the equipment. ter. individual user profiles are synchronized on the Importing/exporting a user profile multimedia system and on the server.
Page 259 Internet connection for the vehicle. This is cation module up-to-date The guest profile cannot be deleted or not available in all countries. For further renamed. information on connecting to the Internet, Further information about software updates can see ( page 310). be found at http://me.mercedes-benz.com...
Page 260 258 Multimedia system Performing a software update Function of important system updates If the download is completed and the update is Requirements: Important system updates may be necessary for ready for installation, you will be informed of this the security of your multimedia system's data. after the next ignition cycle, for example.
Page 261 Select Yes. Enter the current PIN. The PIN is reset. Select No. The current PIN stays the same after reset‐ ting. If you have forgotten your PIN, an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center can deactivate the PIN protection for you.
Page 262: Fit & Healthy
260 Multimedia system Fit & Healthy ENERGIZING COMFORT Overview of the ENERGIZING COMFORT program Program overview Program Function Refresh Can make targeted changes to the interior climate to refresh vehicle occupants. Cooling airflow and ioniza‐ tion purify the air. The vehicle interior is illuminated with cool colors and the seats are ventilated. Vitality Can counteract diminishing attentiveness in monotonous driving situations.
Page 263 Multimedia system 261 Program Function Well being Can aid the physical and mental relaxation of vehicle occupants. A back massage combined with local warmth provide relaxation. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance is released. The audio player plays selections of calming music and the vehicle interior is illuminated with pleasant lighting. Training Can counteract the onset of muscle tension, limbs falling asleep or stress with targeted relaxation or stim‐...
Page 264: Navigation
262 Multimedia system For more information on pausing or skipping If a climate control setting is changed, a cli‐ Navigation through videos, see ( page 320). mate bar appears briefly. Switching navigation on If, during an active program, a function require‐ Multimedia system: ment is no longer met, a corresponding message Showing/hiding the navigation menu...
Page 265 The service is available. equipment The service has been activated at an author‐ If you operate information and communica‐ ized Mercedes-Benz Center. tion equipment integrated in the vehicle when driving, you will be distracted from the Further information can be found at: http:// traffic situation.
Page 266 264 Multimedia system Enter these address elements, for example: Select the language. City, street, house number This function is useful for countries in which Street, city several character sets are supported. An example is Russia, which uses Cyrillic and ZIP code Latin characters.
Page 267 Multimedia system 265 If the top line of the character bar is highligh‐ The address entries can be made in any Enter the state or the province. You only ted, navigate upwards. order, for example: need to enter the first character. Select the destination in the list.
Page 268 266 Multimedia system If favourites have been saved already Select the POI. Select Near Destination: select the inter‐ page 278), select From My Favorites. mediate destination or the destination. Route guidance is active: select the search Select the favourite. position prior to choosing a POI (see exam‐ Starting an automatic gas station search The destination address is shown.
Page 269 Multimedia system 267 If route guidance is active, select Start New Enter the intermediate destination as a POI To change the order of destinations: high‐ Route Guidance Set as Next Way Point. or address ( page 263). light the destination or the intermediate des‐ tination.
Page 270 268 Multimedia system Selecting a contact for destination entry Select ¡. Searching for a destination using 3 word Requirements: The first contact in the list is highlighted. addresses is possible in the online search page 263). A mobile phone is connected to the multime‐ Select the contact.
Page 271 Multimedia system 269 The Empire State Building has this language Select "move map" in map menu Press the Touch Control, the touchpad or the dependent 3 word address: page 281). controller. The map will be displayed in the selected English: parade.help.bleat Swipe in any direction on the Touch Control map orientation.
Page 272 270 Multimedia system Slide the controller to the left or right. Selecting a route type The previous or next POI is highlighted on the Multimedia system: If route guidance is active, select Start New map. The name or the address is shown. Navigation À...
Page 273 Multimedia system 271 Automatic Traffic Jam Avoidance can be Selecting route options Using carpool lanes switched on O or off ª for these route types. Multimedia system: Select Number of Occupants in the Vehicle. Automatic Traffic Jam Avoidance is switched Navigation À...
Page 274 272 Multimedia system The multimedia system announces the Selecting an alternative route The prompt Reserve Fuel Do you want to start a names of the roads that will follow the Multimedia system: search for surrounding gas stations? appears. upcoming change of direction. Navigation À...
Page 275 Multimedia system 273 Select Yes. Route guidance The road and traffic rules and regulations always The service station search starts. The availa‐ have priority over multimedia system driving Notes on route guidance ble service stations along the route or in the instructions.
Page 276 274 Multimedia system Incomplete digital map data There are three phases when changing direction: drops down to 0 feet (0 m) and the current vehicle position symbol has reached the Preparation phase Notes on GPS reception highlighted change-of-direction point. The correct function of the navigation system If there is enough time between the changes When the change of direction is complete, depends amongst other things on GPS recep‐...
Page 277 Multimedia system 275 Possible lane Route guidance is active. In this lane, you will only be able to complete To switch off: press the volume control on the next change of direction. the multifunction steering wheel during a Lane not recommended navigation announcement ( page 245).
Page 278 Route guidance is active. The route is recalculated. Select System. Multimedia system: The minimum volume can be individually set Select õ Audio. Navigation at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Select Navigation and Traffic Announce- Select ! Voice Guidance Via system settings: select System. ments.
Page 279 Multimedia system 277 Overview of route guidance to an off-road A direction arrow showing the linear direc‐ Destination destination tion to the POI. Saving the current vehicle position An off-road destination is within the digital map. Multimedia system: When the vehicle is back on a road known to the The map contains no roads that lead to the des‐...
Page 280 Highlight one of the previous destinations. destination. Route guidance begins. Mercedes-Benz Apps A destination has been received with pic‐ To save as a favorite: select ¥ Save My Door-to-door navigation with Companion app...
Page 281 Multimedia system 279 There may be differences between the traffic Displaying subscription information via an MB Info call to the Mercedes-Benz Requirements: reports received and the actual road and traffic Customer Assistance Center conditions. The vehicle is equipped with Live Traffic Displaying the traffic map Important information on Live Traffic Informa‐...
Page 282 280 Multimedia system Roadworks played on the map. A warning message When a traffic report symbol is under the may also be issued ( page 281). crosshair, press on the central control ele‐ Road blocks ment. Warning messages Displaying traffic incidents The traffic report details are displayed.
Page 283 Multimedia system 281 Issuing hazard warnings Map and compass • Filters the display of POIs in the vicinity Multimedia system: according to POI category Map and compass overview Navigation Z Options Switches the display of personal POI sym‐ Announcements bols on the map on or off Switches one of the following displays on or Activate O Announce Traffic...
Page 284 The map menu appears. The service has been activated at an Select "Move map" in map menu To zoom in: swipe down on the Touch Con‐ authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. page 281). trol. Further information can be found at: http:// Swipe in any direction on the Touch Control www.mercedes.me...
Page 285 Multimedia system 283 Selecting the map orientation Select Symbols. POI name Multimedia system: The # dot indicates the current setting. Area name Navigation Z Options Standard displays symbols of predefined cat‐ Geo-coordinates displays the following infor‐ Map Menu egories on the map. mation: Alternatively, if the map is displayed in full User Defined...
Page 286 Information about new versions of the digital Navigation À Route and Position map can be obtained from an authorized Avoid Options Areas Mercedes-Benz Center. To search for an area using an address: Highlight an area in the list. select Address Entry.
Page 287 Center Further information on the online map update is The digital maps generated by the map software available at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center become outdated in the same way as conven‐ Slide the controller up or down. or at http://www.mercedes.me.
Page 288 In the event of the following problems, please map menu, switch it on O or off ª number of GPS satellites from which a contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: page 281). signal can be received Switched on O: satellite maps are displayed...
Page 289: Telephone
Navigation Z Options The service has been activated at an author‐ equipment with the vehicle stationary. Navigation Info ized Mercedes-Benz Center. Select the topic. Further information can be found at: http:// & WARNING Risk of an accident from www.mercedes.me operating mobile communication equip‐...
Page 290 288 Multimedia system operating mobile communication equipment in the vehicle. Further information can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at: http:// www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. Telephone menu overview ® Bluetooth device name of the currently connected mobile phone...
Page 291 Multimedia system 289 ® Information on telephony Bluetooth profile overview Signal strength of the mobile phone network for the currently connected and selected The following situations can lead to the call ® Function Bluetooth profile mobile phone being disconnected while the vehicle is in of the mobile phone Battery status of the currently connected motion:...
Page 292 290 Multimedia system ® If the codes match: confirm the code on Multimedia system: Connecting a mobile phone (Bluetooth tel‐ the mobile phone. ephony) Phone ª Devices Requirements: Connecting a mobile phone (authorization by Select Connect New Device. Bluetooth ® is activated on the mobile phone entering a passkey) Select...
Page 293 Multimedia system 291 A mobile phone can be operated both as an Multimedia system: audio source as well as telephone in parallel. Phone ª Devices It is possible at any future point to change In the device overview, select a mobile phone the type of connection for the mobile phone which has already been authorized and set already connected and to set this as...
Page 294 Further information can be found at: http:// The mobile phone is connected to the multi‐ www.mercedes-benz.com/connect De-authorizing a mobile phone media system. Multimedia system: Using the mobile phone with Near Field Com‐...
Page 295 Phone Multimedia system: Further information can be found at: http:// Select Call Volume Ringtone Volume. Phone ª Contacts www.mercedes-benz.com/connect Set the volume. Making a call Setting the reception and transmission vol‐ Starting/stopping mobile phone voice recog‐ Select Numerical Keypad. nition Requirements: Enter the number.
Page 296 294 Multimedia system The following functions are available during a Conducting a conference call If during a call you accept a call with the call: other mobile phone when in two phone mode Select Create Conference Call in the tele‐ then the existing call is ended.
Page 297 Multimedia system 295 From the contacts menu, you can perform the Select Synchronize Contacts. Editing the format of a contact's name following actions: Multimedia system: Calling up contacts Phone Z Options Contacts Using the telephone: Multimedia system: Name Format Calling a contact ( page 296) Phone ª...
Page 298 296 Multimedia system Saving a mobile phone contact Depending on the stored data, the following Source Requirements Multimedia system: options are available: If the sending of ñ Bluetooth ® con‐ Phone ª Contacts Call ® nection vCards via Bluetooth Select the mobile phone contact ó. Send Text Message is supported, vCards Select p.
Page 299 ® If the PBAP Bluetooth profile is not supported, automatically.) Mercedes-Benz Center or at: http:// the effects are as follows: www.mercedes-benz.com/connect Select an option. The multimedia system generates its own call Some mobile phones require further settings The setting may not be active until the lists.
Page 300 298 Multimedia system Reading text messages To start the dictation function: press on Expanding the choice of words Multimedia system: the central control element. Deleting the selection The app for the dictation function is loaded. Phone i Text Message Recording a new dictation If there was no prior Internet connection, a Reading a text message To leave the menu: select Done.
Page 301 To delete a text message: select Delete. Using Mercedes-Benz Link, various functions Outbox The Mercedes-Benz Link control box is con‐ and selected mobile phone apps can be transfer‐ nected with the multimedia system using the red to the media display.
Page 302 Disconnect the connecting cable between vehicle whilst paying attention to road to it. the Mercedes-Benz Link control box and the and traffic conditions and operate the multimedia system. equipment with the vehicle stationary.
Page 303 USB port ç using a suita‐ ® Exiting Apple CarPlay Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting ble cable ( page 319). Press the ò button on the multifunction the connecting cable only when the vehicle is Multimedia system: stationary.
Page 304 302 Multimedia system You must observe the legal requirements for the Information on Android Auto If there was no prior Internet connection, this country in which you are currently driving when While using Android Auto, various functions of is established with the use of the mobile operating the multimedia system.
Page 305 Disconnect the connecting cable between generated. the mobile phone and multimedia system. Exiting Android Auto Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting This has no connection to the vehicle identifica‐ Press the ò button on the multifunction the connecting cable only when the vehicle is tion number (VIN) and is deleted when the multi‐...
Page 306 Information about the Mercedes me call Requirements: using the me button A call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center You have access to a GSM network. has been initiated via the me button in the over‐ The contract partner's GSM network cover‐...
Page 307 Mercedes-Benz Customer Center in order to improve the processing of your request? To arrange a service appointment: select Multimedia system: message appears.
Page 308 If the data protection prompt has been rejected page 304). the service reminder, the following data may be the following data is transmitted: You can also call the Mercedes-Benz Customer transmitted: Reason for the initiation of the call Center using the multimedia system Current mileage and maintenance data page 305).
Page 309 Breakdown assistance by a mechanic on Your vehicle is equipped with the Mercedes-Benz location and/or the towing away of the vehi‐ Deactivation of this module prevents the emergency call system ("eCall"). This feature can cle to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz activation of any and all Mercedes me con‐...
Page 310 308 Multimedia system eCall can be deactivated by an authorized call in the event of a breakdown or a similar sit‐ after an accident, the Mercedes-Benz emer‐ Mercedes-Benz dealer. Please note that in uation. gency call system may automatically initiate an the event ownership of the vehicle is trans‐...
Page 311 Benz emergency call center. of the eCall system data, please contact MBU‐ A message with accident data is transmitted Data transfer of the Mercedes-Benz emer‐ SA's Customer Assistance Center at 800-FOR- to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center. gency call system MERC.
Page 312: Online And Internet Functions
310 Multimedia system For accident clarification purposes, the following You must observe the legal requirements for the If you cannot be sure of this, stop the measures can be taken up to an hour after the country in which you are currently driving when vehicle whilst paying attention to road emergency call has been initiated: operating mobile communication equipment in...
Page 313 Mercedes me connect. cation module the following status informa‐ Connection status overview tion is shown: Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ ter to find out whether it is possible to pur‐ Type of network chase data volume in your country. Status online/offline...
Page 314 312 Multimedia system Operating Mercedes-Benz Apps using voice Web browser Multimedia system: control Connect z Browser Calling up a web page Requirements: z Enter URL The registration for the use of Mercedes- & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ Enter a web address.
Page 315 Multimedia system 313 Web browser overview Calling up web browser options Deleting browser data Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Connect z Browser Connect z Browser Z Options Z Options Delete Browser Data The following functions are available: The following options are available: Refresh Page/Cancel Zoom Cache...
Page 316 Select Edit. sion free of interference. Enter a URL and a name. The services are country-dependent. Select ¡. For more information, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Deleting a bookmark Multimedia system: Highlight a bookmark. Radio Þ Radio Source Select p.
Page 317: Media
Multimedia system 315 Selecting and connecting Internet Radio sta‐ Press and hold the central control element Setting Internet Radio options tions until an audible signal sounds. Multimedia system: Multimedia system: The ß symbol appears by the station Radio Þ Radio Source name.
Page 318 316 Multimedia system Supported formats: traffic conditions. This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Only handle a data storage medium when the vehicle is stationary. Permissible file systems: FLAC FAT32 ALAC exFAT Observe the following notes: NTFS Due to the large variety of available Permissible data storage medium:...
Page 319 Multimedia system 317 "Made for iPod", and "Made for iPhone," mean sure that you know about the applicable copy‐ that an electronic accessory has been designed right regulations and that you comply with these. to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, Activating media mode respectively, and has been certified by the devel‐...
Page 320 318 Multimedia system Remove the SD card after use and take it out of the vehicle. Multimedia system: Media à Media Sources Mem. Card Inserting The multimedia connection unit is located in the stowage compartment under the armrest. Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot until it engages.
Page 321 Multimedia system 319 Overview of the audio mode Connecting USB devices Active data storage medium Media Sources Album cover Sound * NOTE Damage caused by high tempera‐ Track, artist, album Full Screen (for video playback) tures Track number and number of tracks in the Options High temperatures can damage USB devices.
Page 322 320 Multimedia system The multimedia connection unit is found in the Selecting a track using the current track list Controlling media playback stowage compartment under the armrest and Multimedia system: Select è. has two USB ports. Media Y Playback Control Select Current Track List.
Page 323 Multimedia system 321 Search for and select video files or playlists with video files. Playable video files are played back. The multimedia system supports the following formats: MPEG AVI, DivX, MKV MP4, M4V If the vehicle is traveling faster than 3 mph (5 km/h) the video image is hidden from the driver.
Page 324 322 Multimedia system Overview of video mode Activating/deactivating full-screen mode Active data storage medium Media Sources Multimedia system: Album cover Sound Media à Media Sources Track, artist, album Full Screen (for video playback) Select a data storage medium. Track number and number of tracks in the Options track list Playable video files are played back.
Page 325 Multimedia system 323 To deactivate full-screen mode: press the Media search The categories are available as soon as the touchpad. entire media content has been read in and Starting the media search analyzed. Multimedia system: Changing video settings Multimedia system: Media ª...
Page 326 324 Multimedia system Switching to Media Interface Multimedia system: Media à Media Sources Connect a data storage medium to the USB port ( page 319). Select a media device. Playable music files are played back. Overview of Media Interface...
Page 327 Multimedia system 325 Active data storage medium Album cover Artist, track and album Track number and number of tracks in the track list Search Playback Control Media Sources Sound Full Screen (video playback only) Options Bluetooth ® audio Information about Bluetooth ®...
Page 328 326 Multimedia system ® Bluetooth audio overview Bluetooth ® is activated on the multimedia Active data storage medium Media Sources system and audio equipment ( page 250). Album cover Sound The audio equipment supports the Blue‐ Track, artist, album Full Screen (video playback only) tooth ®...
Page 329 Device-specific information on authorizing ® and connecting Bluetooth -capable mobile ® Selecting previously authorized Bluetooth phones can be obtained at http:// audio equipment www.mercedes-benz.com/connect or from Select ¥. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Select a Bluetooth ® audio device.
Page 330: Radio
328 Multimedia system Searching for a music track on the Blue‐ Lightly press the NFC area on the mobile Starting cinema mode ® phone (see the manufacturer's operating tooth audio device Multimedia system: instructions). Multimedia system: Media à Media Sources If the mobile phone has already been author‐...
Page 331 Multimedia system 329 Radio overview Active frequency band Options Station name or set frequency Artist, title, album and radio text Station list Presets Radio Source Sound...
Page 332 330 Multimedia system Switching the HD Radio function on/off Setting the waveband Searching for radio stations using station names or direct frequency entry Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Radio Z Options HD Radio Radio Þ Radio Source Radio è è...
Page 333 Activate O or deactivate ª the function. These include environmental or topographical Select Delete Highlighted Station. conditions beyond the control of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Thus, operation at certain locations Satellite radio Select Yes. may not be possible. Information on the satellite radio...
Page 334 332 Multimedia system Multimedia system: Radio Þ Radio Source SiriusXM Radio Z Options Select Service Information. The service information screen appears showing the radio ID and the current sub‐ scription status. Establish a telephone connection. Follow the service staff's instructions. The activation process may take up to ten minutes.
Page 335 Multimedia system 333 Overview of the satellite radio Selecting a satellite radio category Active frequency band Presets Multimedia system: Logo or cover picture for the song (if availa‐ Radio Source Radio Þ Radio Source ble) Sound SiriusXM Radio Category Playback Control è...
Page 336 334 Multimedia system Selecting a satellite radio channel Displaying EPG information for the current Music and sport alerts function channel Multimedia system: This function enables you to program an alert for Multimedia system: your favorite artists, tracks or sporting events. Radio Þ...
Page 337 Multimedia system 335 Mark All Entries Information on Smart Favorites and Tune Activating/deactivating TuneStart Start Multimedia system: Unmark All Entries Stations in the station presets can be added as Radio Z Options TuneStart Delete This Entry Smart Favorites. Smart Favorites stations are Activate O or deactivate ª...
Page 338: À Sound
336 Multimedia system Displaying satellite radio service information Select a sound menu. To exit the menu: press the % button. Multimedia system: Adjusting treble, mid-range and bass set‐ Radio Þ Radio Source tings Burmester ® surround sound system SiriusXM Radio Z Options Multimedia system: Information about the Burmester...
Page 339: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Multimedia system 337 Adjusting the treble, mid and bass settings To exit the menu: press the % button. Rear Seat Entertainment System ® on the Burmester surround sound system Notes on operating safety Switching surround sound on/off in the Multimedia system: ®...
Page 340 338 Multimedia system Observe the notes on loading the vehicle. & WARNING Risk of accident or injury due * NOTE Damage to component parts when to incorrect modifications of the Rear adjusting the front seats & WARNING Risk of accident and injury Seat Entertainment System The rear displays of the Rear Seat Entertain‐...
Page 341 Multimedia system 339 If the temperature fluctuates widely, condensa‐ Rear displays headphones or Bluetooth ® speakers (see the tion could occur on the inside of the screen. This manufacturer's operating instructions). Overview of the rear displays can adversely affect the function. Only switch on When using headsets disturbance to play‐...
Page 342 340 Multimedia system The consoles for accommodating the rear Before installing a rear display: remove all Switches the rear display on or off displays are located on the rear of the front objects, for example clothes hangers, from Lowers the volume seats.
Page 343 Multimedia system 341 Removing the rear display from the console Press and hold button on the rear display until the symbols at the side light up & WARNING Risk of injury through dis‐ page 339). plays mounted in the vehicle During the charging process a charging sym‐...
Page 344 Starting standby mode On the rear display: briefly press button Have the fuses for the vehicle seat checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The signal to the rear display is switched off. Operating a rear display Media playback is stopped.
Page 345 Multimedia system 343 Overview of the Rear Seat Entertainment System homescreen To access media from a USB device connec‐ To open comfort settings ( page 345) ted to a rear display To show the picture from the other rear dis‐ To access media from a USB device connec‐...
Page 346 344 Multimedia system Headphones Select Settings. Select Pairing. Overview of headphones for the Rear Seat Entertainment System Select Turn Bluetooth Select the device to be connected in the & WARNING Risk of injury due to high vol‐ Bluetooth ® device list. ume of the headphones When the device is connected, the head‐...
Page 347 Multimedia system 345 Setting the volume and brightness Setting the system language for the rear dis‐ In this menu you can switch the Wi-Fi play on/off as well as set automatic and man‐ Rear Seat Entertainment System: ual connection to available networks. Rear Seat Entertainment System: Comfort Where there is active Wi-Fi the ö...
Page 348 346 Multimedia system A DLNA compatible app is installed on the On the receiving rear display: select the Searching for software updates end device. transmitting rear display from the list of avail‐ Rear Seat Entertainment System able end devices and enter the password. Rear Seat Entertainment System: Settings The connection between both rear displays is...
Page 349 Multimedia system 347 Showing system information for the rear dis‐ Image formats supported by the Rear Seat Enter‐ iPhone ® play tainment System: MTP devices JPEG Rear Seat Entertainment System: Audio formats supported by the Rear Seat Enter‐ Settings tainment System: Select About.
Page 350 348 Multimedia system The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multi‐ For DTS Patents, see http://patents.dts.com. media Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trade‐ Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing marks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licens‐ Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS and ing LLC in the United States and other countries.
Page 351 Multimedia system 349 Switch on one Rear Seat Entertainment Sys‐ Overview of media playback on the Rear For video playback: additional display of Seat Entertainment System tem screen. the currently set brightness The homescreen appears. For image playback: only display of the Select a data source.
Page 352 350 Multimedia system Controlling media playback in the Rear Seat Tap s (quieter) or 4 (louder) to adjust Entertainment System the volume. Starting/stopping playback Adjusting the brightness Tap ; on the touchscreen. Playback starts. on the touchscreen. Tap Ë on the touchscreen. Tap s (brighter) or 4 (darker) to Playback pauses.
Page 353: Maintenance And Care 351
Maintenance and care 351 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.
Page 354: Engine Compartment
352 Maintenance and care 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 &...
Page 355 Maintenance and care 353 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. &...
Page 356 354 Maintenance and care If the hood can still be lifted slightly, open On-board computer: the hood again and repeat the previous step Service Engine Oil Level until it engages correctly. You will see one of the following messages on the multifunction display: Engine oil Measuring Engine Oil...
Page 357 Maintenance and care 355 Add 1.1 US qt (1 l) of engine oil. Adding engine oil * NOTE Engine damage caused by an Reduce Engine Oil Level and the bar display incorrect oil filter, incorrect oil or addi‐ & WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐ for indicating the oil level on the multifunc‐...
Page 358 356 Maintenance and care Checking coolant level & WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐ ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain components in the engine compart‐ ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the radiator and parts of the exhaust system. Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following.
Page 359 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 421).
Page 360: Cleaning And Care
358 Maintenance and care Keeping the air-water duct free The windshield wiper switch is in position * NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car wash Keep the area between the hood and the In car washes with a conveyor system: neu‐ windshield free of deposits, e.g.
Page 361 Maintenance and care 359 Washing the vehicle by hand Do not use high-pressure cleaning equipment with round-spray nozzles to * NOTE Stepping on the wheel arch flares clean your vehicle. and bumpers may damage them Damaged tires or suspension compo‐ nents must be replaced immediately.
Page 362 360 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.
Page 363 Maintenance and care 361 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‐...
Page 364 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.
Page 365 The brake discs and brakepads warm up and dry out. Windows Clean the windows on the inside and outside using a damp Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-based cleaning cloth and cleaning agents recommended by Mercedes-Benz. agents to clean the inside of windows.
Page 366 364 Maintenance and care Notes on cleaning and care Avoiding vehicle damage Wiper blades Fold out the wiper blades and clean them using a damp Do not clean the wiper blades too often. cloth. Fold wiper arm away from the rear window ( page 120).
Page 367 Maintenance and care 365 Notes on cleaning and care Avoiding vehicle damage Tailpipes Clean with cleaning agents recommended by Mercedes-Benz, Do not use acidic cleaning agents. particularly in the winter and after washing the vehicle. Trailer hitch Remove traces of rust on the ball, e.g. with a wire brush.
Page 368 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. Real wood/trim ele‐ Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Page 369 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.
Page 370: 368 Breakdown Assistance
368 Breakdown assistance 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...
Page 371 Breakdown assistance 369 Warning triangle Setting up the warning triangle First-aid kit (soft-sided) overview Removing the warning triangle Fold side reflectors upwards to form a tri‐ angle and attach at the top using upper press-stud 2. Fold legs down and out to the side. First-aid kit (soft sided) is in the stowage compartment in the front passenger door.
Page 372: Flat Tire
370 Breakdown assistance Spare wheel bracket on the rear-end door Open the lock on cover ring with screw‐ Flat tire driver 1. Notes on flat tires Stainless-steel spare wheel bracket Fold tab down. & WARNING Risk of an accident when Pull cover ring apart and remove it.
Page 373 Breakdown assistance 371 Vehicles with an emergency spare wheel: Observe the notes on the emergency spare wheel. Spare wheel bracket with protective tire cover Securing the wheel to the spare wheel Removing the wheel from the spare wheel bracket bracket and securing a faulty wheel Use nuts to secure the faulty wheel to the Remove wheel nuts 2.
Page 374: Battery (Vehicle)
® Further information on ESP page 166) tery For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends Vehicles with an emergency spare wheel: that you only use batteries which have been tes‐ Removing the half shell Work carried out incorrectly on the battery ted and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes- can, for example, lead to a short circuit.
Page 375 Breakdown assistance 373 Risk of explosion. To discharge any electrostatic charge ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental that may have built up, touch the metal damage caused by improper disposal of vehicle body before handling the bat‐ batteries tery. Fire, open flames and smoking are prohibited when handling the battery.
Page 376 During the charging process and starting approved by Mercedes-Benz, or hydrogen gas igniting. assistance, the battery may release an explo‐ consult a qualified specialist workshop to Make sure that the positive terminal of sive gas mixture.
Page 377 Only use battery chargers tested and Always allow a battery to thaw before Observe the following points during starting approved for Mercedes-Benz. charging it or performing starting assis‐ assistance and when charging the battery: tance. Read the battery charger's operating instruc‐...
Page 378 Observe the notes on the 12 V battery charging process. page 372). During starting assistance: let the engines Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the run for several minutes. 12 V battery replaced at a qualified specialist During starting assistance: before discon‐...
Page 379: Tow Starting Or Towing Away
Tow starting or towing away shaft between the transfer case and the roll‐ your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Permitted towing methods ing axles. Carry over detachable parts, such as vent...
Page 380 378 Breakdown assistance Permitted towing methods Both axles on the ground Front axle raised Rear axle raised Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at 31 mph (50 km/h) Towing the vehicle with both axles on the If the transmission cannot be shifted to posi‐ A towing distance of 30 miles (50 km) ground tion i, transport the vehicle (...
Page 381 Breakdown assistance 379 Deactivate Active Brake Assist ( page 171). If another vehicle is tow-started or * NOTE Damage due to excessive tractive towed away, its weight must not exceed Shift the transmission to position i. power the permissible gross mass of your own Release the electric parking brake.
Page 382 Never attempt to recover a vehicle that is stuck with a trailer attached. For further information, consult an author‐ ized Mercedes-Benz Center. Loading the vehicle for transport Pull out the vehicle that is stuck backwards, if possible, using the tracks it made before it...
Page 383: Electrical Fuses
Breakdown assistance 381 Position of towing eyes Tow-starting the vehicle (emergency engine start) * NOTE Damage to the automatic trans‐ mission due to tow starting The automatic transmission may be damaged in the process of tow starting vehicles with automatic transmission. Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be tow started.
Page 384 Only use fuses that have been approved that the seal of the lid is positioned cor‐ A dry cloth and a screwdriver are available. by Mercedes-Benz and which have the rectly on the fuse box. Observe the notes on electrical fuses correct fuse rating.
Page 385 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‐ ter for further information. Fold out and remove cover 1. Remove any existing moisture from the fuse Opening and closing the fuse box in the rear box using a dry cloth.
Page 386: 384 Wheels And Tires
Mercedes-Benz. & WARNING Risk of accident from dam‐ Visual check of the tire tread depth and the Thus, you should regularly check the...
Page 387: Notes On Snow Chains
For safety reasons, only use snow chains that have been specifically approved for your The tires may wear excessively and/or Notes on snow chains vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains unevenly, which may greatly impair tire with the same quality standard. traction.
Page 388 386 Wheels and tires all tires including the spare wheel regu‐ In addition, they also suffer from excessive Avoid excessively high tire pressures in larly: and/or irregular wear, which can significantly all the tires, including the spare wheel. impair the braking properties and the han‐ at least once a month Excessively high tire pressure can result in: dling characteristics.
Page 389 Only correct tire pressure when the tires are caps specifically approved by cold. Conditions for cold tires: Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto The vehicle has been parked with the tires the tire valve. out of direct sunlight for at least three hours.
Page 390 388 Wheels and tires The tire pressure table shows the recommended Checking tire pressures manually Tire pressure table ( page 387) tire pressures for all tires approved for this vehi‐ Tire and Loading Information placard Read the tire pressure for the current operat‐ cle.
Page 391 Wheels and tires 389 The tire pressure and the tire temperature pressure telltale when one or more of your remain continuously illuminated. This appear in the multifunction display tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord‐ sequence will continue upon subsequent page 390). ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illu‐...
Page 392 390 Wheels and tires System limits The values displayed in the multifunction dis‐ play may deviate from those of the tire pres‐ The system may be impaired or may not function sure gauge as they refer to sea level. At high in the following situations: altitudes, the tire pressure value indicated by the tire pressure has been set incorrectly...
Page 393: Loading The Vehicle
Wheels and tires 391 On-board computer: Radio-equipment approval of the tire pres‐ impair the steering and handling characteris‐ sure monitoring system Service Tires tics and lead to brake failure. Swipe downwards on Touch Control on the Radio equipment approval numbers Observe the load-bearing capacity of left-hand side of the steering wheel.
Page 394 392 Wheels and tires Recommended tire pressures for cold Step 1: Locate the statement “The combined tires. The recommended tire pressures are weight of occupants and cargo should never valid for the maximum permissible load and exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s up to the maximum permissible vehicle placard.
Page 395 Please consult an Further related subjects: use a maximum load of 1500 lbs (680 kg). This authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer if you have is for illustration purposes only. Make sure any questions about towing a trailer with Calculation example for determining the max‐...
Page 396 394 Wheels and tires Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants) Distribution of the occupants Front: 2 Front: 1 Rear: 3 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)
Page 397: Tire Labeling
Wheels and tires 395 Manufacturer Tire labeling Characteristics of the tire ( page 398) Overview of tire labeling Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index ( page 398) Tire name The data shown in the image is example data.
Page 398 396 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.
Page 399 Wheels and tires 397 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.
Page 400 398 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...
Page 401 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)).
Page 402: Definition Of Terms For Tires And Loading
400 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...
Page 403 Wheels and tires 401 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‐...
Page 404 402 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.
Page 405: Changing A Wheel
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in Designation and accessories which have been specially the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recog‐ Manufacturer approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. nize dangers. Model These tires are specially adapted to the con‐ You can ask for information regarding permitted ®...
Page 406 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.
Page 407 Wheels and tires 405 Observe the following when selecting, installing For M+S tires, only use tires with the same Notes on the emergency spare wheel and replacing tires: tread. page 412) Only use tires and wheels of the same type Observe the maximum permissible speed for (summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended the M+S tires installed.
Page 408 406 Wheels and tires On vehicles that have the same size front and Vehicle tool kit overview rear wheels, rotate the wheels according to the The vehicle tool kit contains: intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty Vehicle tool bag with: book in your vehicle documents.
Page 409 Wheels and tires 407 The required tire-change tool is available. If Removing and installing hub caps Aluminum hub cap your vehicle is not equipped with the tire- Requirements: change tool kit, consult a qualified specialist The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change workshop to find out about suitable tools.
Page 410 Important notes on using the jack: Assemble pump lever 1. Only use the vehicle-specific jack that has Place pump lever with the recess on low‐ been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz ering screw on the jack. to raise the vehicle. Turn pump lever...
Page 411 Wheels and tires 409 The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and Using the lug wrench, loosen the wheel bolts The jack is designed exclusively for non-slip surface. If necessary, use a large, on the wheel you wish to change by about jacking up the vehicle at the jack sup‐...
Page 412 410 Wheels and tires Position jack on the comfort bushing on Position jack at the jack support point of Remove the wheel. transverse link 5. axle carrier tube 6. Install the new wheel ( page 410). Raise the vehicle by pumping until the tire is Keep pumping until axle carrier tube sits no more than 1.2 in (3 cm) off the ground.
Page 413 Wheels and tires 411 Observe the information on the choice of * NOTE Damage to paintwork of the wheel tires ( page 403). rim when screwing on the first wheel bolt For tires with a specified direction of rotation, an If the wheel has too much play when screw‐...
Page 414: Emergency Spare Wheel
412 Wheels and tires Make sure the wheel bolts or wheel Emergency spare wheel shop. The new wheel must have the nuts are tightened to the prescribed correct dimensions. Notes on the emergency spare wheel tightening torque. Check the tire pressure of the emergency spare If you are not sure, do not move the &...
Page 415: Technical Data 413
You can obtain further two-way radios are not observed. information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz If you operate two-way radios incorrectly in Only use approved frequency bands. Center.
Page 416 414 Technical data Use Technical Specification ISO/TS 21609 (Road Frequency band and maximum transmission The following can be used in the vehicle without output Vehicles – "EMCs for installation of aftermarket restrictions: radio frequency transmitting equipment") when Two-way radios with a maximum transmis‐ Frequency band Maximum transmis‐...
Page 417: Vehicle Identification Plate, Vin And Engine Number
Technical data 415 Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine number Vehicle identification plate Vehicle identification plate (USA only) Vehicle identification plate (Canada only) Maximum gross vehicle weight Maximum gross vehicle weight Permissible front axle load Permissible front axle load Permissible rear axle load Permissible rear axle load Paint code Paint code...
Page 418: Operating Fluids
416 Technical data Never exceed the permissible gross vehicle VIN at the lower edge of the windshield Additional plates weight or the maximum gross axle weight rating for the front or rear axle. VIN on the chassis VIN (vehicle identification number) as label Plate with information about emissions test‐...
Page 419 Fuels are highly flammable. ful to your health. Fire, open flames, smoking and creation Only use products approved by Mercedes-Benz. Observe the text on the original con‐ Damage caused by the use of products that have of sparks must be avoided.
Page 420 418 Technical data Only refuel with fuel that has at least the octane Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with Only refuel with low-sulfur unleaded number specified in the instruction label in the soap and water. fuel. fuel filler flap ( page 152).
Page 421 In this speeds over 3000 rpm. case, in consultation with an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed Further information on fuel is available at the fol‐ with the cleaning additive recommended by lowing locations: Mercedes-Benz.
Page 422 Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. At http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com Notes on brake fluid Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz In the Mercedes-Benz BeVo app according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0. Observe the notes on operating fluids at a qualified specialist workshop page 416).
Page 423 The proportion of corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze lowing locations: concentrate in the engine cooling system should & WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from In the Mercedes-Benz Specification for antifreeze Operating Fluids 310.1 a minimum of 50% (antifreeze protection If antifreeze comes into contact with hot At http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com...
Page 424 Only use refrigerant compressor oil that * NOTE Damage to the exterior lighting Below freezing point: e.g. MB WinterFit has been approved by Mercedes-Benz. due to unsuitable windshield washer fluid For the correct mixing ratio, refer to the informa‐ Do not mix the approved refrigerant Unsuitable windshield washer fluid may dam‐...
Page 425: Vehicle Data
Technical data 423 Refrigerant filling capacity Filling capacity for refrigerant and PAG oil Model Refrigerant G 550 24.2 ± 0.4 oz (685 ± 10 g) Model PAG oil G 550 2.8 ± 0.4 oz (80 ± 10 g) Range of movement Hazard and service warning symbols Refrigerant filling capacity G 550...
Page 426 424 Technical data Vehicle dimensions Vehicle data for off-road driving Driving through flowing water reduces tire trac‐ tion. The permissible fording depth is then corre‐ G 550 Fording depth spondingly lower. Vehicle length 191.6 in Observe the notes on off-road driving and ford‐ * NOTE Damage caused by water when (4866 mm) ing (...
Page 427: Trailer Hitch
Technical data 425 Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter‐ The LOW RANGE off-road gear of the trans‐ Permissible trailer load rain ( page 136). fer case is engaged The tongue weight is not included in the towing The road surfaces conditions and thus the capacity.
Page 428 426 Technical data Maximum tongue weight loaded. The permissible drawbar tongue weight is the limit for trailer hitches approved by Mercedes-Benz. * NOTE Damage caused by the trailer coming loose Permissible rear axle load (trailer operation) If the tongue weight used is too low, the trailer may come loose.
Page 429: Display Messages And Warning/Indicator Lamps 427
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 427 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 button ¤ or the left-hand Touch Display messages appear on the multifunction Control.
Page 430 428 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS and ESP ® are temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be temporarily unavailable. The brake system will continue to operate normally. Braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situa‐ ÷...
Page 431 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 429 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning. Other drive systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning. The brake system will continue to operate normally. Braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situa‐ ÷...
Page 432 430 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 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.
Page 433 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 431 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive on carefully. Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. * EBD, ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning. &...
Page 434 432 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.
Page 435 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 433 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red F (USA only) indicator lamp or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp is flashing. The electric parking brake is applied while you are driving: A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled ( page 162).
Page 436 434 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To apply: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. (USA only) Apply the electric parking brake manually ( page 162).
Page 437 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 435 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. To apply: Release and then apply the electric parking brake manually ( page 162). To release: Apply and then release the electric parking brake manually. If the electric parking brake cannot be applied or the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp continues to flash: Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
Page 438 436 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If the electric parking brake should not be applied, e.g. when washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash or when having the vehicle towed, leave the ignition switched on. This does not include having the vehicle towed with the rear axle raised.
Page 439 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 437 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. & WARNING Risk of an accident due to low brake fluid level If the brake fluid level is too low, the braking effect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. (USA only) Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 440 438 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * The restraint system is faulty ( 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.
Page 441 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 439 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.
Page 442 440 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.
Page 443 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 441 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ensure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct. 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.
Page 444 442 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Service limited. Mercedes me connect Services Limited See Oper- At least one of the main functions of the Mercedes me connect system is malfunctioning. ator's Manual Observe the notes on the diagnostics connection ( page 26).
Page 445 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 443 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Restart the engine. 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 200).
Page 446 444 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ä * The adjustable damping is malfunctioning. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected. Do not drive at speeds greater than 50 mph (80 km/h). Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Malfunction Drive at Max.
Page 447 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 445 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.
Page 448 446 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * When you establish the electrical connection to the trailer, Blind Spot Assist is unavailable. Blind Spot Assist Not Avail- able When Towing a Trailer Press the left-hand Touch Control and acknowledge the display message. See Operator's Manual Traffic Sign Assist Cur- * Traffic Sign Assist is temporarily unavailable.
Page 449 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 447 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ë * The HOLD function is deactivated because the vehicle is skidding or a condition for activation is not met. Reactivate the HOLD function later or check the activation conditions for the HOLD function ( page 178).
Page 450 448 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is temporarily unavailable. Active Distance Assist Cur- rently Unavailable See The ambient conditions are outside the system limits ( page 174). Operator's Manual Drive on.
Page 451 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 449 Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The coolant level is too low. * NOTE Engine damage due to insufficient coolant Check Coolant Level See Avoid long journeys with insufficient coolant. Operator's Manual Add coolant ( page 356).
Page 452 450 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the coolant temperature display remains below the red marking. * The fan motor is defective. Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Page 453 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 451 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. Leave the engine running for a few minutes, or drive an extended distance. Start Engine See Opera- The battery will charge.
Page 454 452 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible in accordance with the traffic conditions. Do not con‐ tinue driving under any circumstances. Switch off the engine. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 455 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 453 Engine oil Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Display message only for certain engines: The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. * NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient engine oil Check Engine Oil Level (Add 1 quart) Avoid long journeys with insufficient engine oil.
Page 456 454 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Notes on engine oil ( page 419). * 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.
Page 457 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 455 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The electrical connection to the oil level sensor has been interrupted or the oil level sensor is faulty. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Measured Transmission Display messages...
Page 458 456 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The driver's door is not fully closed and transmission position h, k or neutral i is selected. Driver's Door Open & Transmission Not in P Risk Select park position j when switching off the vehicle. of Vehicle Rolling Away Only Shift to 'P' when Vehi- * Park position j can be engaged only when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 459 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 457 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission position k cannot be selected. Reversing Not Possible Service Required Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Transmission Malfunction * The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission shifts to neutral i automatically. Stop Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible in accordance with the traffic conditions.
Page 460 458 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Tires 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. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily unavailable. rently Unavailable Drive on.
Page 461 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 459 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.
Page 462 460 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 390).
Page 463 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 461 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.
Page 464 462 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Á * The SmartKey battery is discharged. Replace the battery ( page 66). 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...
Page 465 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 463 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 slot for starting the engine with the SmartKey ( page 130).
Page 466 464 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ù * The power assistance for the steering 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.
Page 467 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 465 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.
Page 468 466 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Use the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. * The transfer case is malfunctioning. LOW RANGE Stop Apply Parking Brake Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 469 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 467 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The maximum speed for changing gear of 40 mph (70 km/h) has been exceeded. LOW RANGE Max. Speed 40 mph Drive more slowly. Repeat the gear change. LOW RANGE Shifting Can- * The transfer case did not perform the gear change.
Page 470 468 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The brake system continues to operate normally. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase. & WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP ® are restricted ®...
Page 471 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 469 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP ® are unavailable ® ® If ABS and ESP are unavailable, the wheels could lock when braking and ESP cannot perform vehicle stabili‐...
Page 472 470 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive on carefully. Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive on carefully. Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ÿ * There is a transfer case malfunction. Do not shift the transfer case. Use the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away.
Page 473 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 471 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If you have already started fording, drive on carefully. Clean the vehicle. Defrost the air intake. Fording Not Possible * There is a malfunction with the air flap of the air intake. Service Required Fording is not possible.
Page 474 472 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Lights Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The corresponding light source is faulty. Drive on carefully. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Check Left Low LED light bulbs: the display message for the corresponding lamp appears only when all the light-emitting diodes Beam (Example) in the lamp have failed.
Page 475 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 473 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * You are driving without low-beam headlamps. Turn the light switch to the L or Ã position. Switch On Headlamps * You are leaving the vehicle and the lights are still switched on. Turn the light switch to the Ã...
Page 476 474 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Adaptive Highbeam Assist is temporarily unavailable. Adaptive Highbeam Assist Currently Unavailable See The system limits have been reached ( page 114). Operator's Manual Drive on. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. The Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available display message appears.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 475 Widescreen Cockpit Instrument Display Progressive setting Warning and indicator lamps Overview of indicator and warning lamps Some systems will perform a self-test when the ignition is switched on. Some indicator and warning lamps may briefly light up or flash. This behavior is non-critical.
Page 478 476 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps ü Seat belt not fastened Coolant too hot/cold ( page 484) USA: brakes (red) Tire pressure monitor ( page 487) Canada: brakes (red) Electric parking brake (yellow) USA: electric parking brake applied (red) Canada: electric parking brake applied (red) ABS malfunction ÷...
Page 479 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 477 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.
Page 480 478 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 166).
Page 481 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 479 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 ®...
Page 482 480 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 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.
Page 483 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 481 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Observe the messages on the multifunction display. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit. The yellow indicator lamp is also lit if the electric parking brake malfunctions.
Page 484 482 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 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 faulty ( 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...
Page 485 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 483 Seat belts 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).
Page 486 484 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 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. If there is an additional warning tone, you are approaching an obstacle at too high a speed.
Page 487 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 485 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red electrical malfunction warning lamp is lit. * There is a malfunction in the electrics. Observe the messages on the multifunction display. Electrical malfunction warn‐ ing lamp The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Page 488 486 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The coolant level is 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. &...
Page 489 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 487 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed. Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the coolant temperature display remains below the red area.
Page 490 488 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Check the tire pressure and the tires. The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit.
Page 491 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 489 Vehicle Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ù The red warning lamp for electric power steering is lit while the engine is running. *The power-assisted steering or the steering itself is malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired Warning lamp for electric power steering If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardized.
Page 492 490 Index ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ..... 165 System limitations ....... 174 1, 2, 3 ... Acceleration Active Lane Keeping Assist ....204 4MATIC ............. 152 see Kickdown Activating/deactivating ....... 206 Function ..........152 Activating/deactivating (multimedia Accident and breakdown manage‐ 12 V battery system) ..........
Page 493 Index 491 Adaptive Highbeam Assist After-sales service center Protection ..........41 Function ..........114 see ASSYST PLUS Side airbag ..........40 Switching on/off ........115 Window curtain airbag ......40 Air bag Additional value range Alarm Reduced protection ....... 42 Setting display content ......
Page 494 ® see PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occu‐ motion sensor ........80 Track list ..........320 pant protection) Arming/disarming the tow-away Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center ® Apple CarPlay ........300 alarm ............. 79 see Qualified specialist workshop Deactivating the alarm ......79 Connecting an iPhone ®...
Page 495 Index 493 Automatic front passenger front air‐ Steering wheel paddle shifters .... 145 Notes (starting assistance and bag shutoff .......... 43, 45 Transmission position display ....143 charging) ..........374 Function of the automatic front Transmission positions ......143 Replacing ..........376 passenger front airbag shutoff ....
Page 496 494 Index Brake Assist System Overview of the help functions ....18 Switching the surround sound on/off see BAS (Brake Assist System) Recovering .......... 379 ............. 337 Roadside Assistance ......23 Brake fluid Buttons Tow-starting ......... 381 Notes ..........420 Steering wheel ........
Page 497 Index 495 Car key Wheels/rims ........363 Charging see SmartKey Windows ..........363 Battery (vehicle) ........375 Wiper blades ........363 Mobile phone (wireless) ...... 109 Car wash USB port ..........109 Cargo compartment cover see Care Extending/retracting ......99 Child safety lock Car wash (care) ........
Page 498 496 Index Rear passenger compartment ..... 106 Refrigerant filling capacity ....423 Connection status Removing condensation from the Displaying ..........311 Cleaning windows ..........127 Overview ..........311 see Care Residual heat ........127 Connectivity Climate control Setting the climate style ...... 126 Switching transmission of the vehicle 3-zone automatic climate control Ventilating the vehicle (convenience...
Page 499 Index 497 Notes ........... 421 Deactivating the alarm (ATA) ....79 Copyright Dealership Damage detection (parked vehicle) ..163 Trademarks ..........31 see Qualified specialist workshop Dashboard Copyrights Declaration of conformity see Cockpit License ..........31 Wireless vehicle components ....25 Dashboard lighting Cross Traffic Alert ........
Page 500 498 Index Selecting from the map ....... 269 Display (multimedia system) Check Brake Fluid Level ..... 437 Selecting previous destinations ... 265 Settings ..........248 Check Coolant Level See Oper‐ Detecting inattentiveness Display (on-board computer) ator's Manual ........449 see ATTENTION ASSIST Displays on the multifunction display ...
Page 501 Index 499 Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Á Key Not Detected (red display SRS Malfunction Service Measured ..........455 message) ..........462 Required ..........438 Engine Oil Level Low Stop Vehi‐ Á Key Not Detected (white dis‐ Start Engine See Operator's cle Turn Engine Off ......
Page 502 500 Index Warning Tire Malfunction ... 460 Active Parking Assist and Blind Spot Assist Not Available When Wheel Sensor(s) Missing .... 459 PARKTRONIC Inoperative See Opera‐ Towing a Trailer See Operator's Man‐ Active Brake Assist Functions Cur‐ tor's Manual ........443 ............
Page 503 Index 501 Front/Rear Differential Lock System LOW RANGE Stop Apply Parking Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Running Malfunction ......... 469 Brake ........... 466 Wait Transmission Cooling ....457 Gearbox Protection Limit 18 mph Mercedes me connect Services Limi‐ Tire Press. Monitor Currently Disable LOW RANGE ......
Page 504 502 Index Distance control Drive program see Active Parking Assist see Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC see G-Mode see ATTENTION ASSIST see Blind Spot Assist Distance recorder Drive program display ......141 see Cruise control see Trip distance Drive programs see Driving safety system DISTRONIC see DYNAMIC SELECT see HOLD function...
Page 505 Starting assistance ......375 Function ..........140 Emergency call system Switching off (start/stop button) ..155 Resetting ..........219 see Mercedes-Benz emergency call system Engine data ECO start/stop function ......139 Emergency engine start ......381 Displaying ..........142 Automatic engine start ......139...
Page 506 504 Index Engine number ......... 415 Exterior mirrors ....... 121, 122 Notes ........... 370 Anti-glare mode (automatic) ....122 Spare wheel ........370 Engine oil ..........355 Automatic mirror folding function ..124 Flat towing Additives ..........419 Folding in/out ........121 Capacity ..........
Page 507 Index 505 Refueling ..........152 Radio equipment approval numbers ..159 Head restraint Sulfur content ........418 Resolving problems ......158 Front (luxury head restraint) ....83 Tank content ........419 Synchronizing the rolling code ..... 158 Rear (installing/removing) ..... 85 Rear passenger compartment Fuel consumption Gas station search...
Page 508 506 Index Hood Inspection Intermediate destination Opening/closing ......... 352 see ASSYST PLUS Calculating a route with intermediate destinations ......... 267 Hotspot Instrument cluster Entering ..........267 Setting up (Wi-Fi) ......... 252 see Instrument Display Modifying ..........267 Instrument cluster lighting ..... 217 Starting an automatic gas station Instrument Display ........
Page 509 Active Lane Keeping Assist High-beam flasher ........ 113 see Apple CarPlay ® Light switch .......... 112 see Mercedes-Benz Link Lane Keeping Assist ........ 207 Low-beam headlamps ......112 Sensitivity ..........207 Parking lights ........112 Lane Keeping Assist Rear fog lamp ........
Page 510 508 Index Cargo tie-down rings ......101 Luggage Displaying the traffic map ....279 Definitions ........... 400 Securing ..........92 Displaying weather information ... 286 Notes ............. 92 Map data ..........285 Roof carrier ......... 102 Moving ..........282 Overview ..........281 Loading guidelines ........
Page 511 Index 509 Maximum permissible load Media source Calling the Mercedes-Benz Customer Calculation example ......393 Selecting (on-board computer) .... 221 Center ..........305 Determining ........392 Consenting to data transfer ....305 Memory function Information .......... 304 Maximum tire pressure ......397 Operating ..........
Page 512 510 Index Mercedes-Benz Link ........ 299 see Telephone Restoring the factory settings ..... 259 Connecting .......... 299 Standby mode function ....... 164 Mobile phone voice recognition Ending ..........299 Starting the ENERGIZING COMFORT Starting ..........293 Overview ..........299 program ..........261 Stopping ..........
Page 513 Index 511 see Route guidance Standby mode function ....... 164 see Traffic information see Engine oil Notes ............133 Navigation announcements On-board computer ......... 213 Optimized acceleration ......133 Activating/deactivating ....... 275 Assistance menu ........217 Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..132 Adjusting the volume ......
Page 514 512 Index Engine oil ..........419 Park position Storing the position of the front- Fuel (gasoline) ........418 Inserting ..........145 passenger outside mirror using Notes ........... 416 Selecting automatically ....... 145 reverse gear ......... 123 Refrigerant (air conditioning system) ... 422 Parking PARKTRONIC Windshield washer fluid .......
Page 515 Index 513 PIN protection Previous destinations Deleting stations ......... 330 Activating/deactivating ....... 255 Selecting ..........265 Direct frequency entry ......330 Displaying information ......331 Plastic trim (Care) ........365 Protecting the environment Displaying radio text ......331 Notes ............. 21 Playback options Editing station presets ......
Page 516 514 Index Rear bench seat Overview of the rear displays ....339 Cooling or heating the vehicle inte‐ Folding down ......... 96 rior ............131 Rear view camera ........185 Folding forwards ........96 Starting the vehicle ......132 Care ............ 363 Rear compartment display Reporting malfunctions relevant to Function ..........
Page 517 Index 515 Rims (Care) ..........363 Destination reached ......275 Restrictions ......... 331 From an off-road location ....277 Selecting a category ......333 Roadside Assistance ......... 23 Lane recommendations ....... 274 Selecting a channel ......334 Roll away protection Notes ...........
Page 518 516 Index Seat belt ............. 35 Second telephone ........291 Setting the map scale Care ............ 365 Connecting .......... 290 see Map Protection ..........35 Features ..........291 Shift paddles Seat belt adjustment Selecting a gear see Steering wheel paddle shifters Activating/deactivating ......
Page 519 Android Auto Adjusting treble, mid-range and bass see Apple CarPlay ® Standby mode settings ..........336 see Mercedes-Benz Link Activating/deactivating ....... 164 Automatic volume adjustment ..... 336 see Telephone Function ..........164 Calls up the sound menu ..... 336 Snow chains ..........
Page 520 518 Index Start-off assist ......... 133 Station list see Stowage compartment Activating ..........133 Calling up ..........330 Sulfur content .......... 418 Start/Stop button Station presets Sun visor Parking the vehicle ......155 Modifying ..........330 Operating ..........124 Starting the vehicle ......130 Steering wheel .........
Page 521 Index 519 Setting the time zone ......249 Telephone ........222, 288 Using Near Field Communication Setting the time/date format ....249 Activating functions during a call ..293 (NFC) ........... 292 Switching transmission of the vehicle Call and ringtone volume ..... 293 Voice commands (Voice Control Sys‐...
Page 522 520 Index Reading ..........298 Load-bearing capacity ......398 Tire pressure monitoring system Replying ..........298 Maximum tire load ....... 397 Checking the tire pressure ....390 Sending ..........298 Maximum tire pressure ......397 Checking the tire temperature .... 390 Voice commands (Voice Control Sys‐...
Page 523 Index 521 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) Tire Quality Grading ......395 Tow-away alarm ............. 396 Tire size designation ......398 Activating/deactivating ......79 Flat tire ..........370 Traction grade ........395 Function ..........79 Installing ..........410 Tread wear grade ......... 395 Tow-bar system ........
Page 524 522 Index Track Trailer stabilization Trip computer Selecting (audio mode) ....... 320 Function/notes ........168 Displaying ..........218 Resetting ..........219 Traction grade ......... 395 Trailer tow hitch Axle load ..........426 Trip distance ..........218 Traffic information ........278 General notes ........
Page 525 Index 523 Two-way radios Switching off (start/stop button) ..155 Frequencies ......... 414 Towing ..........211 Vehicle ............130 Notes on installation ......413 Unlocking (from the inside) ....69 Activating/deactivating standby Transmission output (maximum) ..414 Ventilating (convenience opening) ..72 mode ...........
Page 526 524 Index Vehicle dimensions ......... 423 Ventilating Global voice commands ...... 226 Convenience opening ......72 Improving speech quality ....226 Vehicle electronics Language setting ......... 226 Vents Notes ........... 413 Media player voice commands .... 234 Two-way radios ........413 see Air vents Message voice commands ....
Page 527 Index 525 Warning triangle Water tank 7 Seat belt warning lamp flashes .. 483 Removing ..........369 see Air-water duct 7 Seat belt warning lamp lights Setting up ..........369 Weather information ....... 286 up ............483 Warning/indicator lamp Web browser h Tire pressure monitoring sys‐...
Page 528 526 Index Wheels Snow chains ........385 Windows Care ............ 363 Speed rating ........398 see Side windows Changing hub caps ......407 Storing ..........406 Windows (Care) ........363 Checking ..........384 Temperature grade ......395 Windshield ..........119 Checking the tire pressure (man‐...
Page 529 Index 527 Replacing ..........119 Wireless charging Function/notes ........109 Mobile phone ........110 Wireless vehicle components Declaration of conformity ...... 25 Workout program Overview ..........86 Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop...

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