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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 Mercedes-Benz AG can be found on the following websites: https://www.mbusa.com (USA only) https://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only) Documentation team ©...
  • Page 3 Technical features Thank you for purchasing a 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

    Sockets ............140 Protection of the environment ...... 21 cle ..............49 Refrigerator box .......... 143 Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts ...... 21 Notes on pets in the vehicle ......63 Wireless charging of the mobile phone Operator's Manual ........22 and connection with the exterior antenna .. 145 Service and vehicle operation ......
  • Page 5 Contents Fit & Healthy ..........312 Light and visibility ........150 Instrument Display and on-board Navigation ........... 314 Exterior lighting .......... 150 computer ..........263 Telephone ........... 339 Interior lighting ........... 155 Instrument Display overview ...... 263 Online and Internet functions ..... 361 Windshield wiper and windshield washer Overview of the buttons on the steering Media ............
  • Page 6 Contents Warning and indicator lamps ...... 541 Wheels and tires ........446 Notes on noise or unusual handling char‐ acteristics ........... 446 Index ............556 Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tires ............446 Notes on snow chains ........ 447 Tire pressure ..........

  • 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...
  • Page 9 At a glance – Cockpit → → Steering wheel gearshift paddles DYNAMIC SELECT switch → → Combination switch ECO start/stop function → → Instrument Display Control panel for the multimedia system → → DIRECT SELECT lever Adjusts the steering wheel →...
  • Page 10 At a glance – Cockpit → → Head-up Display Rear-window roller sunblind...

  • Page 12: Indicator And Warning Lamps

    At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps Instrument Display...
  • Page 13 At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps → Speedometer $ USA only → ä Suspension malfunction 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 14: Overhead Control Panel

    At a glance – Overhead control panel...
  • Page 15 At a glance – Overhead control panel → → Sun visors ; me button → → p Switches the left-hand reading lamp Eyeglasses compartment on/off → 3 Opens/closes the panorama roof with → | Switches automatic light control on/off power tilt/sliding panel →...

  • Page 16: Door Control Panel And Seat Adjustment

    At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment...
  • Page 17 At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment → → Adjusts the seats electrically W Opens/closes the right side window → → Switches the seat heating on/off W Opens/closes the rear right side win‐ → Switches the seat ventilation on/off →...

  • Page 18: Control Settings In The Rear Passenger Compartment

    At a glance – Control settings in the rear passenger compartment Vehicles with a reclining rear seat...
  • Page 19 At a glance – Control settings in the rear passenger compartment → → Blu-ray/DVD drive Adjusts the height of the head restraint → → Cigarette lighter Adjusts the seat backrest inclination → → 12 V socket Sets the combined seat cushion inclination and length →...

  • Page 20: Emergencies And Breakdowns

    At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns...
  • Page 21 At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns → → QR code for accessing the rescue card Hazard warning lights → → Safety vests Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire pressure, fuel type and QR code for accessing → me button and SOS button the rescue card →...

  • 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

    Operate your vehicle in an environmentally distance from the vehicle in front. responsible manner to help protect the envi‐ Mercedes-Benz AG offers recycled recondi‐ ronment. Please observe the following rec‐ tioned components and parts with the same Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration ommendations on operating conditions and quality as new parts.

  • 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 ponent parts. In particular, systems relevant 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐ to safety could also be affected. Plug-in hybrid: observe the notes in the Supple‐ tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. As a result, they may no longer function as ment.

  • Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity For Wireless Vehicle Components

    General notes subject to the following two conditions: 1) These When driving on unpaved roads or off- way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of devices may not cause harmful interference, and road, regularly check the vehicle under‐ an accident, may not absorb the loads that 2) These devices must accept any interference side.

  • Page 28: Diagnostics Connection

    Do not use loose floor mats and do not gers. cle could be affected. place floor mats on top of one another. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ Only connect the vehicle diagnostics fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary connection to devices which have been * NOTE Battery discharging from using special skills, tools and qualifications to cor‐...

  • Page 29: Correct Use Of The Vehicle

    For this reason, the following can occur in isola‐ service center. faction, please discuss the problem again with ted cases, depending on the aids used: an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec‐ Aids malfunctioning essary, contact us at one of the following Correct use of the vehicle...

  • Page 30: Reporting Safety Defects

    Further information can be obtained at https:// National Highway Traffic Safety Administration www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code. tions. (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz Damage to the vehicle can arise from viola‐ USA, LLC. tion of these operating instructions. Data storage...
  • Page 31 General notes entertainment functions, which are also made System reactions in special driving situations assist in finding malfunctions and improving possible by electronic control units. (e.g. airbag deployment, intervention of sta‐ quality and are transmitted to the manufacturer, bility control systems) if necessary.
  • Page 32 General notes drive or MP3 player). If this data is stored in the Depending on the type of integration, this can Online functions can be used via the wireless vehicle, you can delete it at any time. This data include: network connection.
  • Page 33 EDR is commercially available, the accelerator and/or brake pedal and For additional information please refer to the Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly How fast the vehicle was traveling disclaims any and all liability arising from the chapter "Multimedia system" and/or the Mercedes me connect Terms and Conditions.

  • Page 34: Copyright

    This means that in the event of such conflict, the federal regulation governs. As of December ® ® BabySmart™, ESP and PRE-SAFE are reg‐ 2016, 17 states have enacted laws relating to istered trademarks of Mercedes-Benz AG. EDRs. HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls. ® ®...

  • 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

    In California, as possible. Knee airbag Frontal impact see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ Perchlorate/index.cfm. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Side airbag Side impact vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop Window curtain air‐ Side impact, rollover, after an accident. Take this into account, partic‐...
  • Page 38 Occupant safety The seat belt must be routed across the cen‐ securing objects, luggage or loads & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to ter of the shoulder and as low down across page 125). incorrectly fastened seat belt the hips as possible.
  • Page 39 Occupant safety Limitations of the protection provided by the The Emergency Tensioning Devices can, & WARNING Risk of injury or death when seat belt then, not function as intended and the seat additional restraint systems are not used belt can no longer provide the intended pro‐ for persons with a smaller build &...
  • Page 40 In an accident, the belt air bag may damage as intended. a non-approved or non-authorized child Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the restraint system. Never modify the seat belts, Emergency vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop Tensioning Devices, seat belt ancho‐...
  • Page 41 Occupant safety Fastening and adjusting seat belts Press and hold the seat belt outlet release * NOTE Deployment of the Emergency and slide seat belt outlet into the desired Tensioning Device when the front- If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply, the position.

  • Page 42: Airbags

    Occupant safety Function of the rear seat belt buckle Seat belt warning function for the driver and Airbags extender front passenger Overview of airbags The seat belt buckle extender for the outer rear The ü seat belt warning lamp in the Instru‐ seats makes it easier to fasten the seat belt.
  • Page 43 Occupant safety Potential protection from each airbag: When installing a child restraint system on the The seat belt tongue is engaged in the front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-spe‐ seat belt buckle of the front passenger AIRBAG Potential protection for: cific information ( page 60).
  • Page 44 Occupant safety Protection by the airbags Your feet may otherwise be in the deploy‐ Always make sure that there are no ment area of the airbag. objects between the airbag and vehicle Depending on the accident situation, an airbag occupant. If children are traveling in the vehicle, may supplement the protection offered by a cor‐...
  • Page 45 Limited protection provided by airbags have been approved for the correspond‐ A deployed airbag no longer has a protective ing seats by Mercedes-Benz. function and cannot protect as intended in & WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi‐ the event of an accident.
  • Page 46 Occupant safety Status of the front passenger front airbag The backrest of the forward-facing child The entire base of the child restraint restraint system must, as far as possible, be system must always rest on the sitting Function of the automatic front passenger resting on the seat backrest of the front surface of the front passenger seat.
  • Page 47 Occupant safety The front passenger sits in such a way that Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indica‐ The front passenger seat has been moved tor lamps their weight is raised from the sitting sur‐ as far back as possible. face.
  • Page 48 Occupant safety The status of the front passenger front airbag is Status display NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint displayed after the self-test: If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure, system on a seat protected by an ENABLED both before and during the journey, that the sta‐ PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for FRONT AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERI‐...
  • Page 49 Occupant safety should not use the front passenger seat. adjust the seat belt outlet and the front & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to Instead, they should use a rear seat. passenger seat accordingly. incorrect positioning of the forward- If the front passenger seat is occupied by a facing child restraint system Always observe the child restraint sys‐...

  • Page 50: Pre-Safe

    Occupant safety Vehicles with multicontour seat: Increase dent. In this case, the front passenger air bag ® PRE-SAFE system the air pressure in the seat side bolsters of cannot perform its intended protective func‐ ® PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occupant protec‐ the seat backrest. tion, e.g.

  • Page 51: Safely Transporting Children In The Vehicle

    PLUS can detect certain impacts, Always secure the child in a child restraint whilst driving particularly an imminent rear impact, and take system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ pre-emptive measures to protect the vehicle cle. occupants. These measures cannot necessarily when entering or exiting a parking space The child restraint system must be appropri‐...
  • Page 52 Confirmation that the child restraint system gross weight for the child and child restraint sys‐ complies with the standards can be found on an Mercedes-Benz recommends using a child tem ( page 55). instruction label on the child restraint system.
  • Page 53 Occupant safety site direction to the direction of travel and faces Make sure that the entire base of the Always comply with the child restraint backwards. child restraint system always rests on system manufacturer's installation Babies and small children have comparatively the sitting surface of the seat.
  • Page 54 Occupant safety Observe the warning labels in the vehicle Never modify the child restraint system. Only specialist workshop before installing a interior and on the child restraint system. attach accessories which the manufacturer child restraint system again. Also secure Top Tether if present. of the child restraint system has authorized Avoid direct sunlight especially for this child restraint system.
  • Page 55 Occupant safety Observe when stopping or parking When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. & WARNING Risk of accident and injury Keep the vehicle key out of reach of due to children left unattended in the children.
  • Page 56 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 ¯...
  • Page 57 Occupant safety Activating/deactivating the seat belt's spe‐ The seat belts on the following seats are equip‐ Hold the seat belt tongue and guide back to cial seatbelt retractor ped with a special seatbelt retractor: the seat belt outlet. Front passenger seat &...
  • Page 58 Occupant safety When installing a child restraint system, observe restraint system must, as far as possible, lie restrained in the event of an accident, for the following: flat against the backrest of the vehicle seat. example. O Always observe the correct use of the seats After the child restraint system has been If the child and the child restraint sys‐...
  • Page 59 Occupant safety Vehicles with reclining rear seats: Return * NOTE Be careful not to damage the seat the reclining rear seat backrest to an upright belt for the center seat when installing position. the child restraint system The reclining rear seat backrest must be in Make sure that the seat belt is not trap‐...
  • Page 60 Occupant safety Never adjust the seat after installing the child restraint system. ¯ If the child restraint system is equipped with a Top Tether belt: The risk of injury can be reduced by a Top Tether. The Top Tether belt facilitates an additional connection between the child restraint system attached with LATCH- type (ISOFIX) and the vehicle.
  • Page 61 Occupant safety not interfere with the correct routing of Top After the child restraint system has been The seat belts on the following seats are equip‐ Tether belt 4. removed, replace the head restraints imme‐ ped with a child seat safety feature: diately and adjust them correctly.
  • Page 62 Occupant safety Install the child restraint system. bled. The front passenger airbag may deploy The child could be struck by the airbag. The entire base of the child restraint system during an accident. Always ensure that the front passenger air‐ must always rest on the sitting surface of the bag is deactivated.
  • Page 63 Occupant safety on the maximum size setting, e.g. due to Adjust the seat cushion inclination so that Child safety locks possible contact with the roof. the front edge of the seat cushion is in the Activating/deactivating the child safety lock highest position and the rear edge of the O The child restraint system must not be ten‐...
  • Page 64 Occupant safety The child safety lock on the rear doors secures Never leave children unattended in the & WARNING Risk of accident and injury each door separately. The doors can no longer vehicle. due to children left unattended in the be opened from the inside.

  • Page 65: Notes On Pets In The Vehicle

    Occupant safety Activating/deactivating the child safety lock With indicator lamp off: via the switch Thereby an animal may: for the rear side windows on the corresponding rear door or driv‐ activate vehicle equipment and become er's door. trapped, for example When the child safety lock is activated, the con‐...

  • 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 SmartKey functions Keep the vehicle key out of reach of & WARNING Risk of accident and injury children. due to children left unattended in the vehicle * NOTE Damage to the key caused by magnetic fields...
  • Page 67 Opening and closing Fuel filler flap The ignition is switched off. Changing the unlocking settings Trunk lid Possible unlocking functions of the SmartKey: The panic alarm function is only available in certain countries. Central unlocking If the vehicle is not opened within approximately 40 seconds after unlocking, it locks again.
  • Page 68 Opening and closing To deactivate: press the ß button on the To remove: press release knob 1. Keep batteries out of the reach of chil‐ SmartKey twice in quick succession. Emergency key is pushed out slightly. dren. The SmartKey indicator lamp flashes twice Pull out emergency key until it engages in If batteries are swallowed, seek medical...
  • Page 69 You require a CR 2032 3 V cell battery. Insert the new battery into battery compart‐ ment 3. Observe the positive pole marking Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the in the battery compartment and on the bat‐ battery replaced at a qualified specialist work‐...
  • 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 weak or discharged. vehicle. There is interference from a powerful radio signal source. The SmartKey is faulty. Check the battery using the indicator lamp and replace if necessary ( page 66).

  • Page 71: Doors

    Opening and closing Locking/unlocking the vehicle centrally from The vehicle is not unlocked: Doors the inside If you have locked the vehicle using the Unlocking and opening doors from the inside SmartKey. If you have locked the vehicle using KEY‐ LESS-GO.
  • Page 72 Opening and closing If you open the trunk lid from outside, the trunk lid is automatically unlocked. To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur‐ face of the door handle. To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface or 2. Convenience closing: touch recessed sen‐ sor surface for an extended period.
  • Page 73 Opening and closing Problems with KEYLESS-GO Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Possible causes: You can no longer lock or unlock the The SmartKey functions have been deactivated ( page 65). vehicle using KEYLESS-GO. The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged. There is interference from a powerful radio signal source.
  • Page 74 Opening and closing The vehicle is being tested on a dynamome‐ ter. Power closing function If you push the door into the lock to the first detent position, the power closing function will automatically pull the door into the lock. Locking/unlocking the driver's door with the emergency key If you wish to lock the vehicle entirely using...

  • Page 75: Trunk

    Opening and closing You have the following options for opening Trunk the trunk lid: Opening the trunk lid Pull the trunk lid handle. Plug-in hybrid: observe the notes in the Supple‐ Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: Make ment. Otherwise, you may fail to recognize dan‐ a kicking movement with your foot below the gers.
  • Page 76 Opening and closing Pull trunk lid remote operating switch 1. Vehicles with trunk lid convenience closing There is a risk of injury, particularly in the Press and hold the p button on the event of sudden braking or a sudden change &...
  • Page 77 Opening and closing making a kicking movement below the rear bumper. You have the following options for closing the trunk lid: Pull the trunk lid downwards slightly. Release it as soon as it begins to close. For a trunk lid stopped in an intermediate position, push it downwards.
  • Page 78 Opening and closing (with the SmartKey in the vicinity of the vehi‐ HANDS-FREE ACCESS function In these situations in particular, the reversing cle). function cannot prevent someone being trap‐ ped. Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS When closing, make sure that no body With the trunk lid completely opened, make a parts are in the closing area.
  • Page 79 Opening and closing A warning tone sounds while the trunk lid is When making the kicking movement, make sure opening or closing. that your feet are firmly on the ground, other‐ wise you could lose your balance, e.g. on ice. &...
  • Page 80 Opening and closing The trunk lid could be opened or closed uninten‐ Unlocking the trunk from inside with the emergency release tionally, in the following situations: If a person's arms or legs are moving in the Requirements: sensor detection range, e.g. when polishing The 12 V vehicle battery is connected and the vehicle or picking up objects.

  • Page 81: Side Windows

    Opening and closing Unlocking the trunk lid using the emergency Turn the emergency key counter-clockwise Side windows from position 1 to position 2. Opening and closing the side windows Turn the emergency key back to position 1 Take the emergency key out of the SmartKey and remove it.
  • Page 82 Opening and closing To interrupt automatic operation: press or If someone is trapped, release the but‐ pull the W button again. ton immediately or press the button in order to reopen the side window. When the vehicle is switched off, the side win‐ dows can continue being operated.
  • Page 83 Opening and closing Convenience opening (ventilating the vehicle If the roller sunblinds of the panoramic slid‐ & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped before starting a journey) ing sunroof are closed, the roller sunblinds despite there being reversing protection are opened first. on the side window &...
  • Page 84 Opening and closing Press and hold the ß button on the Convenience closing can also be operated will close with increased or maximum force. SmartKey. with KEYLESS-GO ( page 69). The reversing feature will then not be active. The following functions are performed: Parts of the body could become trapped in Problems with the side windows The vehicle is locked.

  • Page 85: Sliding Sunroof

    Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If the side window is obstructed again and reopens again immediately: Immediately after this, pull the corresponding button again until the side window has closed, and hold the button for at least one more second (follow-up adjustment). The side window is closed without the automatic reversing function.
  • Page 86 Opening and closing Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped of snow and ice. while opening and closing the roller sun blind * NOTE Damage caused by protruding When opening or closing, make sure that no objects body parts become trapped between the roller sun blind and frame or the sliding sun‐...
  • Page 87 Opening and closing To interrupt automatic operation: press/ To open or close: press button 1. To open/close manually: push or pull but‐ pull the 3 button again. to the point of resistance and hold it To stop: press button again. until the roller sunblind has reached the Restriction: automatic operation for raising is You must first open or close the rear roller sun‐...
  • Page 88 Opening and closing When closing the roller sunblind, make sure Automatic functions of the sliding sunroof during resetting that no body parts are in the range of move‐ The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the when the sliding sunroof is closed again ment.
  • Page 89 Opening and closing Operating MAGIC SKY CONTROL Make sure that nobody reaches into the If you touch these component parts, you sweep of the sliding sunroof whilst the could get an electric shock. Operating the front and rear elements from vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 90 Opening and closing If both elements are in the same state: the Operating the rear element from the rear If the roller sunblind is fully closed: pull but‐ passenger compartment transparency of both elements will change. ton 1. The roller sunblind will open. The transpar‐ When you switch off the power supply, both ency of the rear element will then change.
  • Page 91 Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area in the process. Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped.
  • Page 92 Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Use automatic operation to fully open and then close the sliding sunroof. The rear roller sunblind does not move smoothly. Pull and hold button down repeatedly until the rear roller sunblind is fully closed. Pull button for another second.

  • Page 93: Roller Sun Blinds

    Opening and closing Extending or retracting the rear-window Roller sun blinds roller sunblind Extending or retracting the roller sunblinds on the rear passenger compartment side & WARNING Risk of entrapment when windows extending or retracting the roller sun The roller sunblinds for the rear passenger com‐ blind partment side windows can be operated with the Body parts could become entrapped in the...

  • Page 94: Anti-Theft Protection

    (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the side. system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). To extend: pull switch 1.
  • Page 95 Opening and closing ATA (anti-theft alarm system) After pressing the start/stop button with the SmartKey in the stowage compartment Function of the ATA system page 173) If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible When the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call alarm is triggered in the following situations: system is active and the alarm stays on for When a door is opened...
  • Page 96 Opening and closing Function of the tow-away alarm After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS- When the interior motion sensor is armed, a vis‐ ual and audible alarm is triggered if movement is This function may not be available in all detected in the vehicle interior.
  • Page 97 Opening and closing The following situations can lead to a false alarm: Moving objects such as mascots in the vehi‐ cle interior When the side window is open When the panoramic sliding sunroof is open Activating/deactivating the interior motion sensor Multimedia system: Vehicle î...

  • Page 98: 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 99 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 100 Seats and stowing Do not interchange the head restraints of the * NOTE Damage to the seats when moving front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be the seats back able to adjust the height and angle of the head The seats may be damaged by objects when restraints correctly.
  • Page 101 Seats and stowing To select the front passenger seat: press Seat fore-and-aft position button 1. Seat backrest inclination When the indicator lamp lights up, the front Save the settings with the memory function passenger seat is selected. page 120). Adjust the front passenger seat using the The head restraint height will be adjusted buttons on the driver's side door control automatically when you adjust the seat...
  • Page 102 100 Seats and stowing Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer seats Vehicles with an EASY ADJUST luxury head restraint Vehicles with seat for chauffeur mode and long wheelbase Selects the front passenger seat Selects the front passenger seat Selects the front passenger seat Head restraint height Head restraint fore-and-aft position Head restraint fore-and-aft position...
  • Page 103 Seats and stowing 101 The footrest can be adjusted only when one of Adjusting the rear seats electrically the following conditions has been fulfilled: & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to The front passenger seat has been moved incorrect seat position fully forward The seat belt does not offer the intended...
  • Page 104 102 Seats and stowing Save the settings with the memory function Angle of the leg rest page 121). Fore-and-aft position of the leg rest Save the settings with the memory function Adjusting a reclining rear seat electrically page 121). The reclining rear seat is available in long-wheel‐ The leg rest will fold down if overloaded.

  • Page 105: Tion

    Seats and stowing 103 To set the upright position: manually There is an increased risk of injury in the adjust the seat to the desired position. head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking. Call up the settings with the memory func‐...
  • Page 106 104 Seats and stowing An occupant is detected on the front restraint is folded down, the view of the pas‐ When moving the seats back, make passenger seat senger's outside mirror can be impaired. sure that there are no objects in the footwell, under or behind the seats.
  • Page 107 Seats and stowing 105 Setting the chauffeur position Press button forwards and hold it in this position. The front passenger seat will move forward and stop at the threshold of the area for chauffeur mode. Release button 2. Press forward and hold button again until the front passenger seat is in position for chauffeur mode.
  • Page 108 106 Seats and stowing You can use the rear-compartment child Removing the head restraint Release adjuster lever 3. safety lock to disable this function Red pin protrudes from the adjuster lever. page 63). Press down red pin 4. Removing or installing the front passenger Fold covers forwards and close them.
  • Page 109 Seats and stowing 107 Pull handle towards the rear. Red pin protrudes from the adjuster lever. Insert front passenger head restraint into the brackets. The front passenger head restraint must engage on both sides. Press down red pin 4. If pin can be pressed down and is then no longer visible, the front passenger head restraint has engaged correctly.
  • Page 110 108 Seats and stowing The front passenger head restraint will fold Setting the fully reclined position of the front Leaving the reclined position passenger seat (chauffeur mode) into position. Fold the front passenger seat backrest The front passenger seat will then move fur‐ upright to a suitable position.
  • Page 111 Seats and stowing 109 Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aft position so Adjusting the front-seat luxury head steering wheel or the mirror and fasten restraints mechanically that it is as close as possible to the back of your your seat belt. head.
  • Page 112 110 Seats and stowing To move backwards: press release knob Lowering the rear seat head restraints elec‐ If all the rear seat head restraints are low‐ trically from the front compartment and push the head restraint backwards. ered and button is pressed again, the Requirements: outer rear head restraints will move into the...
  • Page 113 Seats and stowing 111 The power supply is switched on. Depending on the model, the ü button is located on the door control panel on the This function is available on vehicles with electri‐ driver's side. cally adjustable rear seats. Adjusting the rear seat outer head restraints mechanically Press and hold ü...
  • Page 114 112 Seats and stowing To move backwards: press release knob Attaching and removing the supplementary Position the head restraint as far forwards as cushion of the luxury head restraint in the and push the head restraint backwards. possible. rear passenger compartment To attach the supplementary cushion: Adjusting the outer luxury head restraints of The supplementary cushion is available on vehi‐...
  • Page 115 Seats and stowing 113 Extending or retracting the rear seat center Setting the center head restraint into posi‐ Adjusting the backrest side bolsters head restraint electrically tion mechanically Select Side Bolsters. Select the setting. Adjusting the seat contour in the lumbar region of the seat backrest (lumbar) Select Lumbar.
  • Page 116 114 Seats and stowing Setting automatic adjustment of the lateral Active Workout Resetting the seat and massage settings support (active multicontour seat) Act. Workout Back program requires your Multimedia system: active cooperation. Alternating between tensing Multimedia system: Vehicle a Seats Reset and releasing helps to improve blood flow to Vehicle...
  • Page 117 Seats and stowing 115 * NOTE Damage to the seats caused by objects or documents when the seat heating is switched on When the seat heating is switched on, over‐ heating may occur due to objects or docu‐ ments placed on the seats, e.g. seat cush‐ ions or child seats.
  • Page 118 116 Seats and stowing To switch off/reduce the level: press but‐ Setting the panel heating repeatedly until the desired heating Requirements: level is set. The seat heating is switched on If all indicator lamps are off, the seat heating page 114). is switched off.

  • Page 119: Steering Wheel

    Seats and stowing 117 To switch off/reduce the level: press but‐ Before starting the engine: adjust the repeatedly until the desired ventila‐ driver's seat, the head restraint, the tion level is set. steering wheel or the mirror and fasten If all indicator lamps are off, the seat ventila‐ your seat belt.

  • Page 120: Easy Entry And Exit Feature

    118 Seats and stowing The power supply or the ignition is switched Easy entry and exit feature Using the easy entry and exit feature & WARNING Risk of accident when driving off while adjusting the easy exit feature ‑ If you drive off while the easy entry and exit feature is making adjustments, you could lose control of the vehicle.
  • Page 121 Seats and stowing 119 The last drive position will be stored when: When leaving the vehicle, always take If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the the SmartKey with you and lock the You switch the ignition off. steering wheel: vehicle.

  • Page 122: Operating The Memory Function

    120 Seats and stowing The following settings can be stored for the front Operating the memory function If somebody becomes trapped, immedi‐ seats: ately release the memory function posi‐ & WARNING Risk of an accident if the tion button. Seat, backrest, head restraint position and memory function is used while driving The adjustment process is stopped.

  • Page 123: Memory Function In The Rear Passenger Compartment

    Seats and stowing 121 Depending on the model, only preset posi‐ Memory function in the rear passenger tion buttons 1 and 2 are available. compartment To call up: press and hold the relevant pre‐ Operating the rear seat via the memory func‐ set position button 1, 2 or 3 until the front tion in the rear passenger compartment seat, the steering wheel, Head-up Display...
  • Page 124 122 Seats and stowing Calling up Press button 1. Example: vehicles without a reclining rear seat The rear seat is selected if the indicator lamp Briefly press memory button M and then Press button 1. in the button does not light up. press preset position button 1, 2 or 3 within The rear seat is selected if the indicator lamp Adjust the rear seat using the buttons in the...
  • Page 125 Seats and stowing 123 Operating the front passenger seat and rear tour of the seat backrest in the lumbar and seats via the memory function in the rear shoulder regions passenger compartment Seat heating: distribution of the heated sec‐ tions of the seat cushion and seat backrest Requirements: For selecting the front passenger seat: the The following settings are also stored to a mem‐...
  • Page 126 124 Seats and stowing Adjust the front passenger seat using the Briefly press memory button M and then buttons on the door control panel in the rear press preset position button 1, 2 or 3 within passenger compartment ( page 96). three seconds.

  • Page 127: Stowage Areas

    Seats and stowing 125 Calling up Seat adjustment is interrupted as soon as you release the preset position button. The adjustment of the active multicontour seat is still carried out. You can use the rear-compartment child safety lock to disable this function page 63).
  • Page 128 126 Seats and stowing always restrain the objects they contain in with these parts of the vehicle, you could & WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured the event of an accident. burn yourself. items in the vehicle There is a risk of injury, particularly in the Always be particularly careful around If objects, luggage or loads are not secured event of sudden braking or a sudden change...
  • Page 129 Seats and stowing 127 Secure the load using the parcel net hooks. Always make sure that objects do not Distribute the load on the parcel net hooks project from stowage spaces, parcel evenly. nets or stowage nets. Close the lockable stowage spaces Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior before starting a journey.
  • Page 130 128 Seats and stowing Locking/unlocking the glove box Opening the eyeglasses compartment * NOTE Damage to the folding tables when moving the seats back Open folding tables may be damaged when the seats are moved back. Make sure that the folding tables are folded in when moving the front seats back.
  • Page 131 Seats and stowing 129 To fold in: fold the table panels together and To open: press release catch and swing Opening the stowage compartment in the rear-compartment center console swing in the folding table. the cover of the armrest upwards. Opening the stowage compartment in the rear armrest Vehicles with individual rear seats...
  • Page 132 130 Seats and stowing Overview of the parcel net hooks Do not sit or support yourself on the rear seat armrest. Observe the following notes: Secure the load using the parcel net hooks. Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load.
  • Page 133 Seats and stowing 131 EASY-PACK trunk box Do not place any objects on or press & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped down on the EASY-PACK trunk box when pressing the EASY-PACK trunk box Adjusting the height of the EASY-PACK trunk frame.
  • Page 134 132 Seats and stowing The maximum permitted load of the EASY-PACK To increase the load capacity: press the Installing or removing the EASY-PACK trunk trunk box is 22 lbs (10 kg). To prevent the box center of floor downwards to the desired from being overloaded, the box floor will lower position and box size.
  • Page 135 Seats and stowing 133 Removing Pull trunk floor upwards using handle until it rests against the trunk partition. Turn rotating catches outward. Lower box and pull it out of anchorages in rear shelf 4. Pull box back out of openings 3. Opening the stowage space under the trunk floor Turn rotating catches...
  • Page 136 & WARNING Risk of injury if the maximum roof load is exceeded Use only roof racks tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz. When you load the roof, the center of gravity Depending on the vehicle equipment, of the vehicle rises and the usual driving...

  • Page 137: Cup Holder

    Seats and stowing 135 Secure the roof rack to the anchorage points Only use the cup holder when the vehi‐ under covers 1. cle is stationary. Comply with the roof rack manufacturer's Only use the cup holder for containers installation instructions. of the right size.
  • Page 138 136 Seats and stowing Opening the cup holders in the rear armrest To open: press cup holder or 2. (vehicles with rear bench seat) Place a container in or remove a container from cup holder or 2. * NOTE Damage to the cup holder When the rear armrest is folded back the cup Opening or closing the cup holder in the rear holder could become damaged.
  • Page 139 Seats and stowing 137 To open: press down cup holder base Installing the insert the middle until it engages. * NOTE Damage to the wooden trim To close: press closing button 1. The wooden trim can be damaged by insert‐ The cup holder insert can be removed for ing the cup holder insert.

  • Page 140: Ashtray And Cigarette Lighter

    138 Seats and stowing Make sure that cup holder base is in the Ashtray and cigarette lighter upper position. Using the ashtray in the front center console Place the cup holder insert into the recess in the rear armrest such that button facing forwards.
  • Page 141 Seats and stowing 139 Using the ashtray in the rear door Using the cigarette lighter in the front center console To use the ashtray, you can place it in a cup holder or hold it in your hand. & 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 142: Sockets

    140 Seats and stowing Lightly press cover 1. Press in cigarette lighter 2. The cigarette lighter will pop out automati‐ cally when the heating element is red-hot. Sockets Using the 12 V socket in the rear passenger compartment Requirements: Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electrically Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electrically Only connect devices up to a maximum of adjustable outer seats...
  • Page 143 Seats and stowing 141 Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger & DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to incor‐ compartment rect handling of the socket You could receive an electric shock: & DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to dam‐ aged connecting cables or sockets if you reach into the socket.
  • Page 144 142 Seats and stowing Using the 12 V socket in the trunk Requirements: Only connect devices up to a maximum of 180 watts (15 A). Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electrically Vehicles with individual rear seats adjustable outer seats Open flap 3.

  • Page 145: Refrigerator Box

    Seats and stowing 143 USB port in the rear passenger compartment Refrigerator box Using the refrigerator box & WARNING Risk of fire due to a covered vent grille on the refrigerator box If you cover the vent grille for the refrigerator box, it may overheat.
  • Page 146 144 Seats and stowing The refrigerator box will reduce its cooling capa‐ city or switch off in the following cases: too many electrical consumers are turned on the starter battery is not sufficiently charged If this is the case, the indicator lamps will flash on the button for switching the refrigerator box on and off.

  • Page 147: Wireless Charging Of The Mobile Phone And Connection With The Exterior Antenna

    Seats and stowing 145 Removing or installing the refrigerator box Installing There is a risk of injury, particularly in the Swing flap to the side until it is locked in event of sudden braking or a sudden change Removing place by the magnet. in direction.
  • Page 148 Small mobile phones may not be able to be age compartment http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect charged in every position of the mobile If objects are placed in the mobile phone phone stowage compartment. stowage compartment, they may be dam‐...

  • Page 149: Installing And Removing The Floor Mats

    You can find a list of Qi-compatible mobile place floor mats on top of one another. The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g. phones at: using clean, lukewarm water. http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect Observe the notes on loading the vehicle page 125).

  • Page 150: Installing/Removing The Pennant Staff

    148 Seats and stowing Position pennant staff horizontally in the opening and press it in. Turn pennant staff in the opposite direc‐ tion to the direction of travel until it is in a vertical position and engages. Removing Press cover and turn it forwards in the direction of travel.
  • Page 151 Seats and stowing 149 Install cover and turn it backwards in the opposite direction to the direction of travel. The pennant staff can be stowed in the parcel nets in the trunk, for example.

  • Page 152: 150 Light And Visibility

    150 Light and visibility Light switch L Low beam/high beam Exterior lighting R Switches the rear fog light on/off Operating the light switch Information about lighting systems and your responsibility When low beam is activated, the T parking lamps indicator lamp is deactivated and replaced The various lighting systems of the vehicle are by the L low beam indicator lamp.
  • Page 153 Light and visibility 151 Observe the notes on surround lighting Press the R button. Operating the combination switch for the lights page 155). Please observe the country-specific laws on the Automatic driving lights function use of rear fog lamps. The parking lamps, low beam and daytime run‐ ning lamps will be switched on automatically depending on the ignition status and the ambi‐...
  • Page 154 152 Light and visibility High beam To indicate permanently: push the combi‐ Activating/deactivating the hazard warning lights nation switch beyond the point of resistance To switch on: turn the light switch to the in the direction of arrow or 4. L or Ã...
  • Page 155 Light and visibility 153 Cornering light At speeds between 25 mph (40 km/h) and Road users whose lighting is obstructed, 45 mph (70 km/h) when the steering wheel e.g. by a barrier Cornering light function is turned On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam Traffic circle and intersection function: the Assist may fail to recognize other road users cornering light will be activated on both sides...
  • Page 156 154 Light and visibility Adaptive Highbeam Assist is available only in At speeds greater than 19 mph (30 km/h): Switch on the high beam using the combina‐ vehicles with LED high performance head‐ tion switch. If no other road users are detected, the high lamps.

  • Page 157: Interior Lighting

    Light and visibility 155 Setting the surround lighting p Switches the front right-hand read‐ Interior lighting ing lamp on/off Multimedia system: Adjusting the interior lighting Control panel inside the grab handle (rear Vehicle ÷ Light Settings Front overhead control panel passenger compartment) Locator Lighting Activate O or deactivate ª...
  • Page 158 156 Light and visibility Adjusting the ambient lighting Activate O or deactivate ª the function. Setting the interior lighting switch-off delay time There are ten preset color combinations Multimedia system: available. Multimedia system: Vehicle ÷ Light Settings Activating multi-colored animation Vehicle ÷...

  • Page 159: Windshield Wiper And Windshield Washer System

    Light and visibility 157 Moving the wiper arms to the replacement ° Continuous wiping, slow Windshield wiper and windshield washer position system ¯ Continuous wiping, fast If the ignition has been switched off, switch it Switching the windshield wipers on/off Turn the combination switch to the corre‐...
  • Page 160 158 Light and visibility Removing the wiper blades Installing the wiper blades Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield. Switch on the ignition. Press the î button on the combination switch ( page 157). The wiper arms will move into the original position.
  • Page 161 Light and visibility 159 Removing the wiper blades To remove the wiper blade: press release Push the wiper blade beyond the point of button 2, pull the wiper blade in the direc‐ resistance in the direction of arrow the wiper arm. tion of arrow and remove.

  • Page 162: Mirrors

    160 Light and visibility Folding the outside mirrors in/out Mirrors & WARNING Risk of accident due to mis‐ judgment of distances when using the Operating the outside mirrors passenger mirror & WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting The outside mirror on the front-passenger the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in side reflects objects on a smaller scale.
  • Page 163 Light and visibility 161 Adjusting the outside mirrors System limits If you come into contact with electro‐ Select the required mirror using button lyte, observe the following: The system will not go into anti-glare mode if: Immediately rinse the electrolyte The engine is switched off.

  • Page 164: Operating The Sun Visors

    162 Light and visibility You are traveling at a speed greater than Select the front-passenger outside mirror Operating the sun visors 9 mph (15 km/h). using button 2. Using the single sun visor You press the button for the outside mirror Engage reverse gear.

  • Page 165: Area Permeable To Radio Waves On The Windshield

    Light and visibility 163 Vehicles with an additional sun visor: fold Infrared reflective windshield additional sun visor down. Infrared-reflective windshield function Area permeable to radio waves on the The infrared-reflective windshield is coated and windshield reduces the build-up of heat in the vehicle inte‐ rior.

  • Page 166: Climate Control

    Ã Sets climate control to automatic, filters recommended and approved by left( page 165) Mercedes-Benz. Always have service work car‐ w Sets the temperature, left ried out at a qualified specialist workshop. H Sets the airflow, left, or switches off...

  • Page 167: Operating The Climate Control System

    Climate control 165 Switching rear passenger compartment cli‐ Activating/deactivating the A/C function via Sets climate control to automatic mode mate control on/off the multimedia system page 166) Sets the airflow Press button 5. Multimedia system: Switches climate control on/off Vehicle b Climate Control When rear passenger compartment climate page 165)
  • Page 168 166 Climate control Setting rear passenger compartment climate Select FOCUS, MEDIUM or DIFFUSE. Setting the air distribution control to automatic mode To feel the effect of the climate style, the Multimedia system: Ã function must be active ( page 165). In automatic mode, the set temperature is regu‐...
  • Page 169 Climate control 167 Setting the rear climate control using the Set the temperature. Removing condensation from the windows multimedia system Setting the air distribution Windows fogged up on the inside Multimedia system: Select Distribution. Press the à button. Vehicle b Climate Control Rear Select Rear Right...
  • Page 170 168 Climate control Switching residual heat on/off in the front heat or ventilate the front and rear compart‐ Multimedia system: compartment ments for approximately 15 minutes. Vehicle b Climate Control Press button 5. Air Freshener Requirements: The fragrance system distributes a pleasant fra‐ The vehicle is parked.
  • Page 171 To insert: slide the flacon into the holder as heater is switched on automatically as required. far as it will go. To remove: pull out the flacon. If you do not use genuine Mercedes-Benz interior perfumes, observe the manufacturers' safety notices on the perfume packaging.
  • Page 172 170 Climate control Air vents Adjusting the rear air vents Adjusting the front air vents Adjusting the rear air vents & WARNING ‑ Danger of burns or frostbite due to being too close to the air vents Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents.
  • Page 173 Climate control 171 Adjusting the rear side air vents Opening or closing the air vent in the glove * NOTE Damage to temperature-sensitive objects in the glove box Temperature-sensitive objects stored in the glove box may be damaged by the air vent located inside it.

  • Page 174: 172 Driving And Parking

    172 Driving and parking Driving Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐ fic. Notes on Mercedes-AMG vehicles Operate vehicle equipment and become Observe the notes on the following topics in the trapped, for example. Supplement, as you may otherwise fail to recog‐ nize dangers: In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by:...
  • Page 175 Driving and parking 173 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 176 174 Driving and parking Depress the brake pedal and start the vehi‐ You can also set the temperature with your cle using the start/stop button. smartphone. Information on Mercedes me connect and other services: https:// You can also switch on the power supply or www.mercedes.me the ignition with the start/stop button.
  • Page 177 Driving and parking 175 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 178 176 Driving and parking 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 page 202). acceleration In certain driving and driving safety systems, When pulling away with optimized accelera‐...
  • Page 179 Driving and parking 177 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 180 178 Driving and parking 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 181 Driving and parking 179 Notes on driving on salt-treated roads Observe the following notes during heavy precip‐ * NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and The braking effect is limited on salt-treated itation or in conditions in which hydroplaning engine when pulling away roads.
  • Page 182 180 Driving and parking Vehicles traveling in front, or oncoming vehi‐ If you switch on the HOLD function in transmis‐ ECO start/stop function symbols in the multi‐ cles, can create waves which may exceed the sion position h or i, the engine will automati‐ function display: maximum permissible height of the water cally stop in the following situations:...
  • Page 183 Driving and parking 181 Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical sys‐ active and one of the following conditions are ECO start/stop function symbols in the multi‐ tem (EQ Boost technology) met: function display: The engine is switched off automatically in the Drive program A or ;...
  • Page 184 182 Driving and parking ECO display function The inner segment will light up and the outer segment will fill up when the following driving The ECO display summarizes your driving char‐ style is adopted: acteristics from the start of the journey to its Moderate acceleration completion and assists you in achieving the most economical driving style.

  • Page 185: Dynamic Select Switch

    Driving and parking 183 Start. The range displayed does not indicate a The drive program selected appears in the Selecting the drive program fixed reduction in consumption. multifunction display of the on-board com‐ puter. Depending on the drive program, the following DYNAMIC SELECT switch systems change their characteristics: Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch...

  • Page 186: Automatic Transmission

    184 Driving and parking Configuring drive program I Displaying engine data Automatic transmission Multimedia system: Multimedia system: DIRECT SELECT lever Vehicle e DYNAMIC SELECT Vehicle e DYNAMIC SELECT Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever Individual Select Engine Data. & WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐ Select the individual setting.
  • Page 187 Driving and parking 185 Neutral Keep the vehicle key out of reach of & WARNING Risk of accident and injury children. Drive position due to children left unattended in the vehicle Engaging reverse gear R Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the trans‐ If children are left unattended in the vehicle, Depress the brake pedal and push the mission position.
  • Page 188 186 Driving and parking Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral Park position j is engaged automatically if one When the automatic transmission is in transmis‐ i when the vehicle is stationary. of the following conditions is met: sion position h, it shifts the gears automati‐ cally.
  • Page 189 Driving and parking 187 To activate: pull steering wheel gearshift Plug-in hybrid: observe the notes in the Supple‐ paddle or 2. ment. Otherwise, you may fail to recognize dan‐ gers. Manual gearshifting is activated for a short time. Transmission position p and the cur‐ Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in rent gear appear in the multifunction display.

  • Page 190: Function Of 4Matic

    188 Driving and parking If gearshift recommendation message With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode Vehicles with Active Distance Assist shown on the multifunction display, shift to helps you to reduce fuel consumption. DISTRONIC: when Active Distance Assist the recommended gear. DISTRONIC is active, the glide mode function is Glide mode is characterized by the following: restricted.

  • Page 191: Refueling

    Driving and parking 189 Refueling Before you open the fuel filler cap or If you or other people come into contact with take hold of the pump nozzle, touch the Refueling the vehicle fuel, observe the following: metallic vehicle body. Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with This discharges any electrostatic charge &...
  • Page 192 190 Driving and parking Observe the notes on operating fluids Never refuel using any of the following fuels: Consult a qualified specialist workshop. page 482). Diesel Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely. Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by volume, e.g.

  • Page 193: Parking

    Driving and parking 191 Press on the back area of fuel filler flap 1. Parking & WARNING Risk of fire caused by hot Turn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise and exhaust system parts Parking the vehicle remove it. Flammable material such as leaves, grass or Insert the fuel filler cap from above into &...
  • Page 194 192 Driving and parking Engage transmission position j in a station‐ Operate vehicle equipment and become ary vehicle with the brake pedal applied trapped, for example. page 186). In addition, the children could also set the Switch off the engine and the ignition by vehicle in motion, for example by: pressing button 1.
  • Page 195 Driving and parking 193 The vehicle has been parked outside the Check if the transmitter frequency of the Never leave the engine or, if present, garage or outside the range of movement of remote control has the frequency range of the auxiliary heating running in an the door.
  • Page 196 194 Driving and parking synchronization of the rolling code with Please also read the operating instructions the door system must also be carried out. for the door drive. If indicator lamp does not light up or flash Troubleshooting when programming the green: repeat the procedure.
  • Page 197 Driving and parking 195 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 198 196 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 199 Driving and parking 197 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 200 198 Driving and parking Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle Electric parking brake function (releasing When the electric parking brake is released, the automatically) stationary. red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. The electric parking brake is released when the This is the case if one of the following conditions following conditions are fulfilled:...
  • Page 201 Driving and parking 199 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 202: Driving And Driving Safety Systems

    200 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 203 Driving and parking 201 Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the radar ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Night View Assist ( page 254) sensors are integrated behind the bumpers page 201) Active Emergency Stop Assist ( page 222) and/or behind the radiator grill. The ultrasonic Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Active Parking Assist ( page 244)
  • Page 204 202 Driving and parking conditions and can serve as a reminder to take BAS supports your emergency braking situation Have ESP ® checked at a qualified spe‐ extra care while driving. with additional brake force. cialist workshop. If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is System limits activated: ABS is active from speeds of approx.
  • Page 205 Driving and parking 203 If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by Do not deactivate ESP ® ® intervening in the following ways: by the driver, ESP can stabilize the vehicle by Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as intervening in the following ways: The drive wheels are braked individually if is necessary when pulling away.
  • Page 206 204 Driving and parking ® characteristics per drive program Drive program Characteristics ® mode C (Sport) ® This drive program continues to offer stability Sport but with a sporty setup which allows the enthu‐ siastic driver a more active driving style. Select drive program C in good road condi‐...
  • Page 207 Driving and parking 205 and 125 mph (200 km/h) when driving The vehicle starts to skid Active Brake Assist can help you to minimize the straight ahead or cornering slightly. risk of a collision with vehicles or pedestrians or System limits to reduce the effects of such a collision.
  • Page 208 206 Driving and parking Be prepared to brake or swerve if nec‐ & WARNING Risk of an accident caused by essary. limited detection performance of Active Brake Assist If the system is unavailable, the æ display Active Brake Assist cannot always clearly appears in the multifunction display.
  • Page 209 Driving and parking 207 The distance warning function can aid you in the following situations with an intermittent warning tone and a warning lamp: Vehicles traveling in Stationary vehicles Crossing vehicles Moving pedestrians Stationary pedes‐ front trians Vehicles without Driv‐ Up to approx.
  • Page 210 208 Driving and parking Situation-dependent braking assistance may intervene at speeds starting from approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) in the following situations: Vehicles traveling in Stationary vehicles Crossing vehicles Moving pedestrians Stationary pedes‐ front trians Vehicles without Driv‐ Up to approx. 155 mph Up to approx.
  • Page 211 Driving and parking 209 If pedestrians or vehicles move quickly into Drive at an appropriate speed if pedes‐ & WARNING Risk of an accident despite the sensor detection range. trians are close to the path of your vehi‐ Evasive Steering Assist cle.
  • Page 212 210 Driving and parking Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package: medium setting is selected automatically and Cruise control is only an aid. The driver is The settings can be made when the ignition is Evasive Steering Assist is available. responsible for the distance to the vehicle in switched on.
  • Page 213 Driving and parking 211 The segments between the stored speed and Operating cruise control the end of the segment display light up in & WARNING Risk of accident due to stored the speedometer. speed System limits If you call up the stored speed and this is Cruise control may be unable to maintain the lower than your current speed, the vehicle stored speed on uphill gradients.
  • Page 214 212 Driving and parking Press rocker switch up (RES). played in the instrument cluster, you can choose Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC The last stored speed is called up and main‐ between the following options: Function of Active Distance Assist tained by the vehicle. To adopt the detected speed: press rocker DISTRONIC If the last stored speed has previously been...
  • Page 215 Driving and parking 213 vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package, in rate roadways by Active Distance Assist If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as the range between 15 mph (20 km/h) and DISTRONIC, it can automatically follow the vehi‐ bicycles or motorcycles.
  • Page 216 214 Driving and parking The transmission is in position h. Always carefully observe the traffic con‐ & WARNING Risk of accident if detection ditions and be ready to brake at all The driver's door is closed. function of Active Distance Assist times.
  • Page 217 Driving and parking 215 Deactivating Active Distance Assist or press rocker switch up (RES). Remove Accepting the displayed speed restriction DISTRONIC: when Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐ your foot from the accelerator pedal. The current speed is stored and maintained by the vehicle.
  • Page 218 216 Driving and parking Deactivating Active Distance Assist Function of Active Speed Limit Assist DISTRONIC Press rocker switch up (SET+) or down The following function is country-dependent (SET-) to the pressure point and hold. and only available in conjunction with the &...
  • Page 219 Driving and parking 217 The driven speed is adjusted when the vehicle is System limits Function of route-based speed adaptation level with the traffic sign at the latest. In the Temporary speed restrictions (e.g. for a certain The following function is country-dependent case of signs indicating entry into an urban area, time or due to weather conditions) cannot be and only available in conjunction with the...
  • Page 220 218 Driving and parking When the toll station is reached, Active Dis‐ Speed adjustment is canceled in the following If the driver does not follow the calcula‐ tance Assist DISTRONIC adopts the speed as cases: ted route the stored speed. If the turn signal indicator is switched off If map data is not up to date or available Also, the speed is reduced if the turn signal indi‐...
  • Page 221 Driving and parking 219 Active Steering Assist switches to passive mode. The system provides If the system detects that the driver has not no support in this case. During the transition steered the vehicle for a considerable period of Function of Active Steering Assist from active to passive status, the à...
  • Page 222 220 Driving and parking System limits The distance to the vehicle in front is too & WARNING Risk of accident if Active Active Steering Assist has a limited steering tor‐ small and the lane markings thus cannot be Steering Assist unexpectedly stops func‐ que for lateral guidance.
  • Page 223 Driving and parking 221 Active Lane Change Assist supports the driver ® must be activated, but not intervening. when changing lanes by applying steering torque Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐ if the driver operates a turn signal indicator. ted. Assistance when changing lanes is provided if all the following conditions are met: You are driving on a freeway or road with...
  • Page 224 222 Driving and parking If a lane change is not possible, the arrow fades The Active Lane Change Assist sensors & WARNING Risk of accident if Lane out after a few seconds and a new lane change adjust automatically while a certain distance Change Assist unexpectedly stops func‐...
  • Page 225 Route-based speed adaptation The vehicle is unlocked Active Steering Assist If possible, an emergency call is placed to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center Route-based speed adaptation: type of route The driver can cancel the deceleration at any event time by performing one of the following actions:...
  • Page 226 224 Driving and parking Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC status dis‐ adoption of the speed limit, are displayed in the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active, play and route-based speed adaptation control feedback of the multifunction display on speed stored, no vehicle detected (bright a single line.
  • Page 227 Driving and parking 225 ing. Once the system is passive, symbol HOLD function Activating/deactivating the HOLD function shown as gray in the multifunction display. HOLD function & WARNING Risk of an accident due to the The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand‐ HOLD function being activated when you Function of Hill Start Assist still without requiring you to depress the brake...
  • Page 228 226 Driving and parking The electric parking brake is released. The vehicle is secured with the electric park‐ * NOTE Damage from automatic braking ing brake. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti‐ If one of the following functions is switched vated.
  • Page 229 Driving and parking 227 AIRMATIC includes the following components speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with and functions: consumption constant damping force adjustment) air suspension with automatic all-round level manually selectable high-level setting for DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button control greater ground clearance Available suspension settings...
  • Page 230 228 Driving and parking Setting the vehicle level Requirements: & WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi‐ The vehicle has been started. cle lowering & WARNING Risk of accident because The vehicle must not be moving faster than Vehicles with AIRMATIC or level control: vehicle level is too high 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Page 231 Driving and parking 229 The vehicle is set to the high level. MAGIC BODY CONTROL The road condition, e.g. bumps The individual selection of the drive program: MAGIC BODY CONTROL function Your selection is saved. C (Sport), A (Comfort), N (CURVE) MAGIC BODY CONTROL is an electrohydraulic The vehicle is lowered again in the following sit‐...
  • Page 232 230 Driving and parking Available suspension settings Drive program Characteristics C (Sport) The suspension tuning is firmer. When driving at speeds between 40 mph (65 km/h) and 87 mph (140 km/h) the vehicle is lowered steadily and remains at this level up to the maximum vehicle speed. When returning to speeds between 87 mph (140 km/h) and 40 mph (65 km/h) the vehicle is raised again.
  • Page 233 Driving and parking 231 Crosswind Assist ROAD SURFACE SCAN is automatically activated if the following conditions are met: Crosswind stabilization has the following charac‐ teristics: Drive program A (Comfort) or N (CURVE) is selected. The stabilization operates by changing wheel loads through adjusting the ABC spring The vehicle is set to the normal level.
  • Page 234 232 Driving and parking If sections of the route have a very small When leaving the vehicle, make sure & WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi‐ radius of curvature. that nobody is in the vicinity of the cle lowering During abrupt driving maneuvers, e.g. heavy wheel arches or the underbody.
  • Page 235 Driving and parking 233 Raising the vehicle The vehicle is lowered again in the following sit‐ Parking Assist PARKTRONIC uations: Function of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC When driving faster than 75 mph (120 km/h). When driving between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 75 mph (120 km/h) for approximately three minutes.
  • Page 236 234 Driving and parking the maneuvering area while maneuvering and Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display in the multimedia system parking in/exiting parking spaces. 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‐ imately 3.3 ft (1.0 m) to an obstacle behind.
  • Page 237 Driving and parking 235 Orange segments: obstacles at a distance The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush. between approx. 1.0 ft (0.3 m) and 2.0 ft Otherwise, they may not function correctly. (0.6 m) Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them.
  • Page 238 236 Driving and parking Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions bol appears in the multifunction dis‐ play. The sensors are dirty. Rear segments or all-round seg‐ Clean the sensors and observe the notes on care of vehicle parts ( page 421). ments light up red.
  • Page 239 Driving and parking 237 of the lateral front and rear segments can be dis‐ System limits played. The system limits for Parking Assist PARKTRONIC apply to passive side impact pro‐ tection. The following objects are not detected, for exam‐ ple: Pedestrians who approach the vehicle from the side Objects placed next to the vehicle...
  • Page 240 238 Driving and parking If indicator lamp is not lit, Parking Assist Adjusting the warning tones of Parking Activating/deactivating audio fadeout Assist PARKTRONIC PARKTRONIC is active. If the indicator lamp is lit You can specify whether the volume of a media and the é...
  • Page 241 Driving and parking 239 parking remains with you. Make sure that there Camera views in the multimedia system 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.
  • Page 242 240 Driving and parking System limits Red warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are very close The rear view camera will not function or will (approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) or less) only partially function in the following situations: Orange warning display of Parking Assist The trunk lid is open.
  • Page 243 Driving and parking 241 Have the display repaired or replaced if, for The system evaluates images from the following Top view with image from the rear view cam‐ example, pixel errors considerably restrict its cameras: use. Rear view camera Top view with trailer view (vehicles with a trailer hitch) Front camera 360°...
  • Page 244 242 Driving and parking approximately 2.0 ft (0.6 m) the warning display Guide lines The guide lines in the multimedia system dis‐ is shown in orange. From a distance of approx‐ play show the distances to your vehicle. The imately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) the warning display is distances only apply to road level.
  • Page 245 Driving and parking 243 this event, have the cameras, their positions See the notes on cleaning the 360° Camera and their setting checked at a qualified spe‐ page 421). cialist workshop. Selecting a view for the 360° Camera Requirements: Do not use the 360° Camera under such circum‐ stances.
  • Page 246 244 Driving and parking Press the ò button on the control ele‐ display of the multimedia system. The ë sym‐ You apply the parking brake. ment. bol appears in the display of the multimedia sys‐ You engage transmission position j. The main functions are displayed.
  • Page 247 Driving and parking 245 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 248 246 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 249 Driving and parking 247 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 250 248 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 251 Driving and parking 249 If the wrong gear is selected. If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles or other objects, detection is not possible. Drive Away Assist is active under the following Cross Traffic Alert is active under the following conditions: conditions: If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
  • Page 252 250 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 253 Driving and parking 251 If the road condition is poor (uneven road Setting ATTENTION ASSIST Traffic Sign Assist surface or potholes). Multimedia system: Function of Traffic Sign Assist Vehicle k Assistance If there is a strong side wind. ATTENTION ASSIST If you adopt a sporty driving style (high cor‐...
  • Page 254 252 Driving and parking When a village or city boundary which is Display in the Instrument Display stored in the digital map is passed. The camera also detects traffic signs with a restriction indicated by an additional sign (e.g. in wet conditions).
  • Page 255 Driving and parking 253 If the windshield in the area of the multifunc‐ Multimedia system: Adjusting the type of warning tion camera is dirty, or if the camera is fog‐ Vehicle k Assistance Select Visual & Audible, Visual or None. ged up, damaged or covered.
  • Page 256 254 Driving and parking Night View Assist camera helps detect pedestrians and ani‐ the windshield is dirty in the vicinity of the mals. camera. Function of Night View Assist Night View Assist is only an aid. The driver is the camera is fogged up, damaged or cov‐ responsible for the distance to the vehicle in ered.
  • Page 257 Driving and parking 255 It is dark. The vehicle has been started or the ignition The infrared headlamps are deactivated at is switched on. speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h). The Night View image continues to be displayed until The light switch is in the à or L posi‐ you switch it off by pressing button 1.
  • Page 258 256 Driving and parking with four short impulses. This attracts the driv‐ The pedestrian symbol in the assistance graphic If all the requirements are fulfilled, the headlamp er's attention to approaching pedestrians. indicates the status of the spotlight function. If flashes four short pulses at a pedestrian detec‐...
  • Page 259 Driving and parking 257 the turn signal indicator in the corresponding Always ensure that there is sufficient distance to If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a side direction, a warning tone sounds once. The red the side for other road users and obstacles. impact in the monitoring range, a course-cor‐...
  • Page 260 258 Driving and parking System limits & WARNING Risk of accident despite Either a course-correcting brake application Active Blind Spot Assist appropriate to the driving situation, or none at Active Blind Spot Assist does not react to the all, may occur in the following situations: following: Vehicles or obstacles, e.g.
  • Page 261 Driving and parking 259 Active Lane Keeping Assist ded by a course-correcting brake application speed, for braking in good time and for staying back into your lane. in lane. Function of Active Lane Keeping Assist You are warned by vibration pulses in the steer‐ Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package or ing wheel in the following circumstances: Driving Assistance Plus Package: Active Lane...
  • Page 262 260 Driving and parking If a lane-correcting brake application occurs, dis‐ You have adopted a sporty driving style with If the distance to the vehicle in front is too play appears in the multifunction display. high cornering speeds or high rates of accel‐ short and thus the lane markings cannot be eration.
  • Page 263 Driving and parking 261 Activating/deactivating Active Lane Keeping Always make sure that there is suffi‐ Assist cient distance to the side for other traf‐ fic or obstacles. & WARNING Risk of accident despite Active Lane Keeping Assist warning & WARNING Risk of accident despite Lane A lane-correcting brake application cannot Keeping Assist always bring the vehicle back into the origi‐...

  • Page 264: Vehicle Towing Instructions

    262 Driving and parking Setting the sensitivity of Active Lane Keep‐ mitted towing methods ( page 436) and the ing Assist instructions for towing with both axles on the Multimedia system: ground ( page 438). Vehicle k Assistance Act. Lane Keep. Assist Select a setting.

  • Page 265: Instrument Display And On-Board Computer 263

    Instrument Display and on-board computer 263 Instrument Display Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Instrument Display overview page 212) & WARNING Risk of accident due to an Vehicles with Traffic Sign Assist: Detected instrument display malfunction instructions and traffic signs will appear on the speedometer ( page 251).

  • Page 266: Overview Of The Buttons On The Steering Wheel

    264 Instrument Display and on-board computer ~ Rejects/ends a call Overview of the buttons on the steering & WARNING Danger of burns when open‐ wheel ò Calls up the home screen ing the hood Touch Control multimedia system If you open the hood when the engine has % Back button overheated or during a fire in the engine compartment, you could come into contact...
  • Page 267 Instrument Display and on-board computer 265 The on-board computer is operated using left- and traffic conditions and operate the hand Touch Control and the left-hand back/ equipment with the vehicle stationary. home button 1. Observe the legal requirements for the country The following menus are available: in which you are currently driving when operat‐...

  • Page 268: Setting The Design

    266 Instrument Display and on-board computer Full-screen menu To select a design: swipe upwards or down‐ Swipe upwards or downwards on the left- You can display the following menus in full on wards on the left-hand Touch Control. hand Touch Control to select display content. the Instrument Display: When display content is selected, the area Press the left-hand Touch Control.

  • Page 269: Overview Of Displays On The Multifunction Display

    Instrument Display and on-board computer 267 Further displays on the multifunction display: Overview of displays on the multifunction Adjusting the instrument lighting display Gearshift recommendation ( page 187) ë Active Parking Assist activated page 245) é Parking Assist PARKTRONIC deactivated page 237) h Cruise control ( page 210)

  • Page 270: Menus And Submenus

    268 Instrument Display and on-board computer Calling up the assistant display Menus and submenus Calling up functions on the Service menu of On-board computer: the on-board computer DriveAssist When you have set the style to Classic, you On-board computer: can view the assistant display menu con‐ Service tents in the left-hand area of the Instrument To select the function: swipe upwards or...
  • Page 271 Instrument Display and on-board computer 269 Green radar waves next to vehicle: Blind Spot Assist active Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC displays page 212). Calling up displays on the Trip menu On-board computer: Trip When you have the style set to Classic, you Trip computer (example) Standard display (example) can view information on the journey in the...
  • Page 272 270 Instrument Display and on-board computer show a vehicle being refueled instead of the To select the function to be reset: swipe Calling up navigation instructions on the on- board computer range. upwards or downwards on the left-hand Touch Control. ECO display ( page 182) On-board computer:...
  • Page 273 Instrument Display and on-board computer 271 Road Not Mapped: the road is unknown, e.g. Selecting radio stations using the on-board computer newly built roads. Route: no route could be calculated to On-board computer: the selected destination. Radio O: you have reached the destination or an intermediate destination.
  • Page 274 272 Instrument Display and on-board computer To select a radio station: swipe upwards or Media playback using the on-board computer Changing the media source downwards on the left-hand Touch Control. Press the left-hand Touch Control. On-board computer: Selecting frequency range or station preset To select a media source: swipe upwards Media list...
  • Page 275 Instrument Display and on-board computer 273 wards on the left-hand Touch Control to The call may be accepted/rejected using the traffic situation. This could also cause you to select the desired telephone number. 6 or ~ buttons on the steering wheel. lose control of the vehicle.

  • Page 276: Head-Up Display

    274 Instrument Display and on-board computer Detected instructions and traffic signs Head-up Display Set speed in the driver assistance system Function of the Head-up Display (e.g. cruise control) Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: Observe the notes in When you receive a call, the 6 Incoming Call the Supplement.
  • Page 277 Instrument Display and on-board computer 275 Switching the Head-up Display on/off Press button 1.

  • Page 278: 276 Voice Control System

    276 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 279: Operation

    Voice Control System 277 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 280: Using The Voice Control System Effectively

    278 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 281: Essential Voice Commands

    Voice Control System 279 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 282 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 283 Voice Control System 281 Navigation voice commands Voice command Function Navigate to <Address/POI/Contact> Universal search for all types of destinations. A search is conducted in the address book contacts, the navigation database and on the Internet (POIs). The order of the details, e.g. city, street or house number, can be changed.
  • Page 284 282 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 lots, rest areas with restrooms and gas stations Nearest parking lot Nearest rest area with restrooms Nearest gas station...
  • Page 285 Voice Control System 283 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 Selects a destination from the list of last entered destinations Last destinations Alternative routes Switches route guidance to another route...
  • Page 286 284 Voice Control System Overview of telephone voice commands You can use the telephone voice commands to make phone calls or search through the address book. Telephone voice commands Voice command Function Call <Name> Makes a phone call. All address book names are available. Search for contact <Name>...
  • Page 287 Voice Control System 285 Radio voice commands Voice command Function Station <Name> To call up receivable or saved stations To enter a frequency directly <Frequency> Next station To switch to the next available station Previous station To switch to the previous station Save station To save a station in the station list Show station list...
  • Page 288 286 Voice Control System Overview of media player voice commands Media player voice commands can also be used when the media player is running in the back‐ ground. 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.
  • Page 289 Voice Control System 287 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 290 288 Voice Control System 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 291 Voice Control System 289 Voice command Function Scent menu To display fragrance settings Energy flow To display energy flow settings Ionization menu To display ionization settings To display climate control settings Climate control menu Automatic climate control driver on To switch on the automatic climate control settings on the driver's side Light menu To display light settings To display massage settings...
  • Page 292 290 Voice Control System Voice command Function Consumption menu To display consumption Vehicle data To display vehicle data...

  • Page 293: Multimedia System 291

    Multimedia system 291 c button Active Parking Assist Overview and operation Control knob Overview of the multimedia system Adjusts the volume ( page 297) & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ Switches the mute function on/off mation systems and communications page 297) equipment For Mercedes-AMG vehicles...
  • Page 294 292 Multimedia system Automatic temperature-controlled switch- Touch Control To open a list: press Touch Control 2. off feature: if the temperature is too high, the To close a list: press button 3. Operating Touch Control brightness is initially reduced automatically. The display may then switch off completely for a while.
  • Page 295 Multimedia system 293 Operating the controller Calls up the main functions To call up favorites: when the main functions are displayed, slide controller down. Controller operating options: Turn 3 counter-clockwise or clockwise. Slide 1 left or right. Slide 4 up or down. Slide 2 diagonally.
  • Page 296 294 Multimedia system gers. The swipe must start in the lower area Activating/deactivating haptic operating D button feedback on the touchpad of the touchpad. Calls up the control menu of the last active Multimedia system: audio source Setting the sensitivity for the touchpad System w Input Multimedia system:...
  • Page 297 Multimedia system 295 To hide the control menu: swipe down with Vehicle % button two fingers. The swipe must start in the Calls up the telephone System Settings upper area of the touchpad. Ø button add your own favorites ( page 296) Sets vehicle functions rename favorites (...
  • Page 298 296 Multimedia system Adding favorites No function available for saving. is shown, the Move the favorite to the desired position. selected function cannot be added. If a favorite has already been added at this Adding predefined favorites position, it will be overwritten. Renaming favorites Press the ©...
  • Page 299 Multimedia system 297 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 multimedia system To mute: press volume control 1. On the multifunction steering wheel The 8 symbol appears in the status line of the media display.
  • Page 300 298 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 301 Multimedia system 299 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 302: System Settings

    300 Multimedia system Example: renaming favorites 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 303 Multimedia system 301 The following display content can be selected: Setting the time zone Manually Multimedia system: Dynamic Deactivate ª Automatic Daylight Saving System & Time and Date Time. Navigation Map Time Zone: Select Daylight Saving Time. Consumption The list of countries is displayed. Select or Off.
  • Page 304 302 Multimedia system Confirm changes when exiting the menu. ment is activated, the signals picked up by the ® Bluetooth microphone are amplified and played back over The date is set automatically via GPS. Information about Bluetooth ® the speakers in the rear passenger compart‐ Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 305 Multimedia system 303 ® The Wi-Fi connection to a Wi-Fi-capable Multimedia system: Activating/deactivating Bluetooth device, e.g. the customer's mobile phone or Requirements: System ö Connectivity a tablet PC is established. ® Deactivate Bluetooth : Apple CarPlay™ is not Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi Multimedia system as a Wi-Fi hotspot active.
  • Page 306 304 Multimedia system Select Internet Settings. Using a button Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot Requirements: Select Search for Wi-Fi Networks. This function is only available in a Wi-Fi fre‐ quency of 2.4 GHz. For connection by pressing a button: this Using a security key function is only available in a Wi-Fi frequency Highlight a Wi-Fi network in the list.
  • Page 307 Multimedia system 305 Enter the PIN shown in the media display on Enter the security key which is shown in the Managing COMAND Touch devices the device to be connected and confirm. media display on the device to be connected. Requirements: Confirm the entry.
  • Page 308 306 Multimedia system Authorizing a connected device Activating/deactivating child safety lock System language Select Authorize a New Device. Notes on the system language Multimedia system: The devices already connected are displayed. This function allows you to determine the lan‐ System Parental Control guage for the menu displays and the navigation Select...
  • Page 309 In the multifunction display of the Instrument medium when data is being exported. the import. Display, switch the Additional Speedometer Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of Exporting display on O. data. If PIN protection is activated, your PIN is reques‐...
  • Page 310 Change Settings. Alternatively, you can have PIN protection individual user profiles are synchronized on the reset at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ Enter the current PIN. multimedia system and on the server. This ter. ensures that the latest user profiles are availa‐...
  • Page 311 Multimedia system 309 Creating a user profile Multimedia system: Setting user profile options Multimedia system: Multimedia system: System g Personalization System g Personalization System g Personalization Manual Export/Import Create Profile Highlight a profile. This function is not available in all countries. Enter a name.
  • Page 312 For further Further information about software updates can Activating the software update information on connecting to the Internet, be found at http://me.mercedes-benz.com Restart the system. see ( page 361). Performing a software update Advantages of updating software...
  • Page 313 If you have forgotten your PIN, an authorized Park the vehicle safely in a suitable location Mercedes-Benz Center can deactivate the before starting the installation. PIN protection for you.

  • Page 314: Fit & Healthy

    312 Multimedia system A prompt appears again asking whether you really wish to reset. Select Yes. The multimedia system is reset to the factory settings. 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.
  • Page 315 Multimedia system 313 Program Function Pleasure Can promote a positive mood in the vehicle occupants as well as mental and physical regeneration. Moder‐ ately fast music is played and a massage program is activated. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance is released.

  • Page 316: Navigation

    314 Multimedia system Starting training If a climate control setting is changed, a cli‐ Navigation mate bar appears briefly. Select Training. Switching navigation on Select Muscle Relaxation, Muscle Stimula- Multimedia system: Showing/hiding the navigation menu tion or Balance. Navigation The selected training video starts and is dis‐ Requirements: played in the media display.
  • Page 317 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 318 316 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 319 Multimedia system 317 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 320 318 Multimedia system If favourites have been saved already Select the POI. Select Near Destination: select the inter‐ page 329), 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 321 Multimedia system 319 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 315). light the destination or the intermediate des‐ tination.
  • Page 322 320 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 315). A mobile phone is connected to the multime‐ Select the contact.
  • Page 323 Multimedia system 321 The Empire State Building has this language Select "move map" in map menu Swipe left or right on the touchpad. dependent 3 word address: page 333). English: parade.help.bleat Swipe in any direction on the Touch Control Slide the controller to the left or right. or touchpad.
  • Page 324 322 Multimedia system % User Defined allows personal POI symbols to Set as Next Way Point: the selected destina‐ If route guidance is not active, the next route be selected ( page 335). tion address is set as the next intermediate is calculated with the new route type.
  • Page 325 Multimedia system 323 Automatic Traffic Jam Avoidance Ask in Avoiding highways, ferries, motorail trains, lanes may be used. Carpool lanes may only tunnels, unpaved roads the Event of Traffic Jam Avoidance settings are be used if certain conditions are met. not available in every country.
  • Page 326 324 Multimedia system A destination is entered. Switching the automatic gas station search When there is a route, the gas station is set on/off as the next intermediate destination. Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Starting the automatic service station Navigation Navigation Z Options search Select...
  • Page 327 Multimedia system 325 If route guidance is active, select Start New Driving instructions may differ from the actual Only operate this equipment when the Route Guidance Set as Next Way Point. road and traffic conditions if: traffic situation permits. Start New Route Guidance: the selected The route is diverted If you cannot be sure of this, stop the...
  • Page 328 326 Multimedia system Changing direction overview The map appears in full-screen mode. Lane recommendations overview This display appears for multi-lane roads. Announcement phase If the digital map contains the relevant data, the The multimedia system announces the multimedia system can display lane recommen‐ upcoming change of direction, e.g.
  • Page 329 Multimedia system 327 The following lanes are displayed: tion flag with the number of your Î inter‐ In the following situations, navigation mediate destination. After this, route guidance is announcements are switched on automati‐ Recommended lane continued. cally: In this lane, you will be able to complete both A new route guidance is started.
  • Page 330 Select ! Voice Guidance The minimum volume can be individually set on roads that are known to the multimedia sys‐ at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Select # Voice Guidance tem. The current navigation announcement is Via system settings: select System.
  • Page 331 Multimedia system 329 Overview of route guidance from an off-road When the vehicle is off-road, the following dis‐ Storing a map position location to a destination plays are shown: Multimedia system: Off-road position: the current vehicle position is Navigation Road Not Mapped message located within the digital map on roads that are The map is in full-screen mode.
  • Page 332 Set as Next Way Point: the received destina‐ The subscription information shows the sta‐ Mercedes-Benz Apps tion address is set as the next intermediate tus ( page 331). Door-to-door navigation with Companion app destination. Route guidance begins.
  • Page 333 Multimedia system 331 Information on the vehicle's position is regularly To display manually: select Live Traffic Sub- Multimedia system: sent to Mercedes-Benz AG. The data is immedi‐ scription Info. Navigation Z Options ately rendered anonymous by Mercedes-Benz AG Depending on the status, one of the following Map Menu and forwarded to the traffic data provider.
  • Page 334 332 Multimedia system Free-flowing traffic (green line) Activating free flow and traffic display Reason for the traffic report, e.g. traffic congestion Display for traffic delays on the route lasting Activate O Free Flowing Traffic Traffic at least one minute Warning message (highlighted in red) Delays.
  • Page 335 • Satellite map The service has been activated at an • Traffic incidents authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Switches the traffic map display on or off Further information can be found at: http:// The map and satellite images are shown in globe www.mercedes.me...
  • Page 336 334 Multimedia system Company logos displayed on the map are Turn the controller clockwise. tion on the touchpad, the faster the map trademarks of the respective companies and moves. used solely for the purpose of indicating the Move two fingers together on the touchpad. Selecting the map orientation locations of these companies.
  • Page 337 O or not displayed ª. Select Version. The elevation shown may deviate from the actual elevation. Select Details. Number of satellites from which a signal Information about new versions of the digital can be received map can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 338 336 Multimedia system Overview of avoiding an area To search for an area using an address: Changing an area You can define areas along a route that you select Address Entry. Multimedia system: would like to avoid. Navigation À Route and Position Enter the address.
  • Page 339 Information about new versions of the digital Further information on the online map update is map can be obtained from an authorized available at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Avoid O an area in the list. Mercedes-Benz Center. or at https://www.mercedes.me.
  • Page 340 In the event of the following problems, please The map scale is set automatically depending on your driving speed. contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: Satellite maps for these map scales are not available in all countries. The multimedia system does not accept the For journeys in cities with detailed city models, a map view from the driver's perspective is used.

  • Page 341: Telephone

    Calling up information on navigation equipment with the vehicle stationary. the vehicle. Multimedia system: Further information can be obtained from an Navigation Z Options authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at: Navigation Info https://www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/ Select the topic.
  • Page 342 340 Multimedia system Telephone menu overview ® Contacts page 346) Options Bluetooth device name of the currently Symbols are not shown until after a connected mobile phone Recent Calls page 348) mobile phone has been connected to the multi‐ Signal strength of the mobile phone network Text Message media system.
  • Page 343 Multimedia system 341 ® Information on telephony ® Bluetooth profile overview Connecting a mobile phone (Bluetooth tel‐ ephony) The following situations can lead to the call ® Function Bluetooth profile Requirements: being disconnected while the vehicle is in of the mobile phone motion: Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 344 342 Multimedia system If the codes match: confirm the code on Multimedia system: A mobile phone can be operated both as an the mobile phone. audio source as well as telephone in parallel. Phone ª Devices It is possible at any future point to change Connecting a mobile phone (authorization by Select Connect New...
  • Page 345 Multimedia system 343 Multimedia system: If a new mobile phone is connected and defined as Phone 1, for example, this over‐ Phone ª Devices writes the previously connected mobile In the device overview, select a mobile phone phone in the foreground of the system. which has already been authorized and set Phone 1 Phone...
  • Page 346 (see the manufacturer's oper‐ ing instructions). ating instructions). Further information can be found at: Setting up the vehicle's Wi-Fi access data via https://www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/ the system settings ( page 304). Setting the reception and transmission vol‐ Further information can be found at: https:// www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/...
  • Page 347 Further information on the recommended recep‐ Calls The following functions are available during a tion and transmission volume: https:// call: Using the telephone www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/ End Call Multimedia system: Adjusting the call and ringtone volume Make Additional Call Phone ª Contacts...
  • Page 348 346 Multimedia system Conducting a conference call If during a call you accept a call with the From the contacts menu, you can perform the other mobile phone when in two phone mode following actions: Select Create Conference Call in the tele‐ then the existing call is ended.
  • Page 349 Multimedia system 347 Select Synchronize Contacts. Editing the format of a contact's name Source Requirements Multimedia system: Calling up contacts If the sending of Phone Z Options Contacts ñ Bluetooth ® con‐ Multimedia system: ® nection vCards via Bluetooth Name Format Phone ª...
  • Page 350 348 Multimedia system Saving a mobile phone contact Depending on the stored data, the following Call list Multimedia system: options are available: Call list overview Phone ª Contacts Call Depending on whether your mobile phone sup‐ Select the mobile phone contact ó. ®...
  • Page 351 Bluetooth ® (The text messages are not displayed capable mobile phones from an authorized Phone i Text Message automatically.) Mercedes-Benz Center or at: https:// Select Write New Text Message. www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/ Select an option. Adding a recipient...
  • Page 352 To replace a message: select Replace mes- Open the text message. sage. Overview of Mercedes-Benz Link The text that has been dictated and shown Select p. on the display is reset and can be dictated & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐...
  • Page 353 Using Mercedes-Benz Link Disconnect the connecting cable between Requirements: the Mercedes-Benz Link control box and the Using Mercedes-Benz Link, various functions multimedia system. The Mercedes-Benz Link control box is con‐ and selected mobile phone apps can be transfer‐...
  • Page 354 352 Multimedia system The availability of Apple CarPlay ® may vary The iPhone ® is connected to the multimedia Only operate this equipment when the according to the country. system via the USB port ç using a suita‐ traffic situation permits. ble cable ( page 370).
  • Page 355 ® Exiting Apple CarPlay Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting operating the multimedia system. Press the ò button on the multifunction the connecting cable only when the vehicle is Mobile phone functions can be used with stationary.
  • Page 356 354 Multimedia system Information on Android Auto The mobile phone is connected to the multi‐ Exiting Android Auto While using Android Auto, various functions of media system via the USB port ç using a Press the ò button on the multifunction the multimedia system, for example the media suitable cable ( page 370).
  • Page 357 Mercedes me calls the mobile phone and multimedia system. tion number (VIN) and is deleted when the multi‐ Making a call via the overhead control panel Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting media system is reset ( page 311). Requirements: the connecting cable only when the vehicle is The following driving status data is transmitted: You have access to a GSM network.
  • Page 358 Information about the Mercedes me call using the multimedia system using the me button Requirements: 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 359 Mercedes-Benz Customer Center in Current mileage and maintenance data order to improve the processing of your request? To arrange a service appointment: select message appears.
  • Page 360 If the data protection prompt has been rejected page 355). wards the call to Mercedes me connect the following data is transmitted: You can also call the Mercedes-Benz Customer breakdown and accident management. For‐ Reason for the initiation of the call Center using the multimedia system warding the call is however not possible in all page 356).
  • Page 361 ON. Your vehicle is equipped with the Mercedes-Benz As such, eCall does not replace dialing 911 in the Deactivation of this module prevents the emergency call system ("eCall"). This feature can event of an accident.
  • Page 362 360 Multimedia system call in the event of a breakdown or a similar sit‐ after an accident, the Mercedes-Benz emer‐ If an emergency call has been initiated: uation. gency call system may automatically initiate an Remain in the vehicle if the road and traffic emergency call.

  • Page 363: Online And Internet Functions

    Depress button for several seconds. tion equipment integrated in the vehicle of the eCall system data, please contact MBU‐ Data transfer of the Mercedes-Benz emer‐ when driving, you will be distracted from the SA's Customer Assistance Center at 800-FOR- traffic situation.
  • Page 364 Mercedes me connect. vehicle whilst paying attention to road operating mobile communication equipment in and traffic conditions and operate the Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ the vehicle. equipment with the vehicle stationary. ter to find out whether it is possible to pur‐...
  • Page 365 Multimedia system 363 Connection status In the case of a connection via the communi‐ Operating Mercedes-Benz Apps using voice control cation module the following status informa‐ Connection status overview tion is shown: Requirements: Type of network The registration for the use of Mercedes- Benz Apps has been completed.
  • Page 366 364 Multimedia system Web browser Multimedia system: Web browser overview Connect z Browser Calling up a web page z Enter URL & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ Enter a web address. mation systems and communications The function is country-dependent. equipment To finish the entry and call up the web‐...
  • Page 367 Multimedia system 365 Calling up web browser options Deleting browser data Creating a bookmark Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Select Add New Bookmark. Connect z Browser Connect z Browser Enter a URL and a name. Z Options Z Options Delete Browser Data Select ¡.
  • Page 368 The services are country-dependent. Enter a station name using the entry field. For more information, consult an authorized A relatively large volume of data can be Mercedes-Benz Center. transmitted when using Internet Radio. Multimedia system: Saving/deleting an Internet Radio station as Radio Þ...

  • Page 369: Media

    Multimedia system 367 Press and hold the central control element Setting Internet Radio options traffic conditions. This could also cause you until an audible signal sounds. Multimedia system: to lose control of the vehicle. The ß symbol appears by the station Radio Þ...
  • Page 370 368 Multimedia system Supported formats: FLAC ALAC Observe the following notes: Gracenote, the Gracenote logo and logotype, Due to the large variety of available "Powered by Gracenote", MusicID and Playlist music files regarding encoders, sampling Plus are either registered trademarks or trade‐ rates and data rates, playback cannot marks of Gracenote, Inc.
  • Page 371 Multimedia system 369 "Made for iPod", and "Made for iPhone," mean sure that you know about the applicable copy‐ Remove the SD card after use and take that an electronic accessory has been designed right regulations and that you comply with these. it out of the vehicle.
  • Page 372 370 Multimedia system 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 373 Multimedia system 371 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 374 372 Multimedia system 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 375 Multimedia system 373 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 376 374 Multimedia system 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 377 Multimedia system 375 Switching to Media Interface Multimedia system: Media à Media Sources Connect a data storage medium to the USB port ( page 370). Select a media device. Playable music files are played back. Overview of Media Interface...
  • Page 378 376 Multimedia system 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 379 Multimedia system 377 ® Bluetooth audio overview Bluetooth ® is activated on the multimedia Active data storage medium Media Sources system and audio equipment ( page 303). Album cover Sound The audio equipment supports the Blue‐ Track, artist, album Full Screen (video playback only) tooth ®...
  • Page 380 Device-specific information on authorizing ® and connecting Bluetooth -capable mobile ® Selecting previously authorized Bluetooth phones can be obtained at https:// audio equipment www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/ or from Select ¥. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Select a Bluetooth ® audio device.

  • Page 381: Radio

    Multimedia system 379 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 382 380 Multimedia system Radio overview Active frequency band Options Station name or set frequency Artist, title, album and radio text Station list Presets Radio Source Sound...
  • Page 383 Multimedia system 381 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 HD Radio FM HD Radio AM SiriusXM Radio can be selected.
  • Page 384 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 385 Multimedia system 383 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 386 384 Multimedia system 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 387 Multimedia system 385 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 388 386 Multimedia system 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 389: À Sound

    Multimedia system 387 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 390 388 Multimedia system Adjusting the treble, mid and bass settings To exit the menu: press the % button. Calling up the sound menu in the ® ® on the Burmester surround sound system Burmester high-end 3D surround sound Switching surround sound on/off in the system Multimedia system: ®...

  • Page 391: Rear Seat Entertainment System

    Multimedia system 389 Activating/deactivating volume adjustment Adjusting the seat-based sound optimization Rear Seat Entertainment System ® ® in the Burmester high-end 3D surround in the Burmester high-end 3D surround Operating safety sound system sound system Multimedia system: Multimedia system: & WARNING Risk of injury from laser radi‐ Media à...
  • Page 392 390 Multimedia system Up to two cordless headphones Always stow these items or similar ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental objects carefully so that they cannot be Blu-ray drive damage caused by improper disposal of flung around, for example in a lockable batteries Ports for USB (two) and HDMI vehicle stowage compartment.
  • Page 393 Multimedia system 391 Rear displays The rear compartment displays are located Remote control behind the head restraints of the front seats. Overview of the rear displays Remote control overview Setting the angle of the rear display Select a rear display on the remote control page 392).
  • Page 394 392 Multimedia system Displays of indicator lamp Õ To switch to media mode / To set vehicle functions Press the u touchkey on the rear display. LED color Meaning The rear display is switched on or off. To select the rear display ( page 392) Green Entry being transmit‐...
  • Page 395 Multimedia system 393 Turn dial 1. Allow the catch tab to engage in the battery Headphones COMAND: multimedia system compartment. Headphones overview L REAR: rear display, left R REAR: rear display, right Replacing batteries (remote control) Requirements: There are two type AAA, 1.5 V batteries for the remote control.
  • Page 396 394 Multimedia system Pull the headphone band in the direction of imately three minutes. This preserves the batter‐ Setting the volume for headphones the arrow. ies. Turn volume control page 393). Indicator lamp Switching headphones on/off Replacing batteries (headphones) Requirements: Press page 393).
  • Page 397 Multimedia system 395 Insert new batteries. Observe the polarity Blu-ray drive overview markings on the batteries and battery com‐ partment. Replace battery compartment cover turn it clockwise until it engages. Switch the headphones on. If the batteries have been inserted correctly, the indicator lamp will light up green.
  • Page 398 396 Multimedia system between the rear shelf and through-load ski Depending on the vehicle equipment, the ports Select a massage program. are located in the following positions: The massage program runs for approximately 8 to 18 minutes, depending on the setting. in the stowage box between the rear seats or To set the massage intensity: switch High...
  • Page 399 Multimedia system 397 Activating the A/C function Starting ENERGIZING comfort in the rear The program runs in three phases: passenger compartment Select A/C. Sleep onset phase: relaxing music is played in this phase, and the warmed seats provide Rear Seat Entertainment System: Activate O or deactivate ª...
  • Page 400 398 Multimedia system Depending on the setting, the program will run Adjusting the entertainment system settings For further information about the equalizer for between 15 and 30 minutes. page 387). Rear Seat Entertainment System: Activating audio on cabin System Entertainment System settings Adjusting the ambient lighting in the rear Select Audio...
  • Page 401 The map appears and shows the current Calling up the web browser ( page 364) Track number and number of tracks in vehicle position. Calling up Mercedes-Benz Apps the track list If a route is active, the following information page 363) Displaying destination information...
  • Page 402 400 Multimedia system Media iPod ® Information about media mode in the rear iPhone ® passenger compartment MTP devices The Rear Seat Entertainment System includes a ® Bluetooth audio Blu-ray drive ( page 395), two USB ports and an HDMI port ( page 396).
  • Page 403 Multimedia system 401 Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™ and the logos are trade‐ The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multi‐ marks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. media Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trade‐ marks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licens‐ ing LLC in the United States and other countries. Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.
  • Page 404 402 Multimedia system "Made for iPod", and "Made for iPhone," mean interrupted. More information about Cinavia that an electronic accessory has been designed technology is provided at Cinavia Online Con‐ to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, sumer Information Center at http:// respectively, and has been certified by the devel‐...
  • Page 405 Multimedia system 403 Switching on media mode - rear passenger Blu-ray/DVD mode there is a risk of exposure to invisible laser compartment radiation. DVD/Blu-ray functions overview Rear Seat Entertainment System: Laser radiation can damage your retina. Media à Media Sources Do not open the housing.
  • Page 406 404 Multimedia system Selecting menu items in the Blu-ray or DVD Fast forwarding or rewinding Opens the video display of the Rear Seat menu Entertainment System Press and hold the C or D button in Confirms entry in control menu Select a menu item.
  • Page 407 Multimedia system 405 Selecting a film or track Select HDMI. Information about dynamic range limitation Playback content display appears. The dynamic range of the audio signal can be Rear Seat Entertainment System: adjusted for the playback device. The Dynamic To show the menu: press the = button. Media à...
  • Page 408 406 Multimedia system Rear Seat Entertainment System: Media à Sound Dynamic Range Control Select the setting.

  • Page 409: Maintenance And Care 407

    Maintenance and care 407 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 410: Engine Compartment

    408 Maintenance and care frequent operation in mountainous terrain or Engine compartment Allow the engine to cool down and only on poor road surfaces touch component parts described in Active hood (pedestrian protection) when the engine is often left idling for long the following.
  • Page 411 Maintenance and care 409 Opening/closing the hood Never touch the danger zone surround‐ & WARNING Danger of burns when open‐ ing moving component parts, e.g. the ing the hood & WARNING Risk of accident if the engine rotation area of the fan. If you open the hood when the engine has hood is unlatched while driving Remove jewelry and watches.
  • Page 412 410 Maintenance and care Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following. & WARNING Risk of injury from using the windshield wipers while the engine hood is open When the engine hood is open and the wind‐ shield wipers are set in motion, you can be trapped by the wiper linkage.
  • Page 413 Maintenance and care 411 Engine oil The waiting time before checking the oil level Slowly slide oil dipstick into the guide when the engine is at normal operating tempera‐ tube to the stop, and take it out again after Checking the engine oil level using the oil ture is five minutes.
  • Page 414 412 Maintenance and care 30 minutes with a normal driving style and even Drain off any excess engine oil that has been & WARNING Risk of fire and injury from longer with an active driving style. added. To do so, consult a qualified specialist engine oil workshop.
  • Page 415 Maintenance and care 413 Checking the coolant level Follow the instructions in the service interval display regarding the oil & WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐ change. ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain components in the engine compart‐ * NOTE Damage caused by refilling too ment can be very hot, e.g.
  • Page 416 2. Before opening the hood, allow the If necessary, add coolant that has been engine to cool down. approved by Mercedes-Benz. In the event of a fire in the engine com‐ Further information on coolant ( page 486) partment, keep the hood closed and call the fire service.

  • Page 417: Cleaning And Care

    Maintenance and care 415 Cleaning and care Ensure that the clearance width of the car wash, in particular the width of the Notes on washing the vehicle in a car wash guide rails, is sufficient. & WARNING Risk of accident due to To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a reduced braking effect after washing the car wash, ensure the following beforehand:...
  • Page 418 416 Maintenance and care If you would like to leave the vehicle while it electrical components, batteries, light bulbs Damaged tires or suspension compo‐ is being washed, make sure the SmartKey is and ventilation slots. nents must be replaced immediately. located in the vehicle.
  • Page 419 Maintenance and care 417 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 420 418 Maintenance and care 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 421 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 422 420 Maintenance and care Cleaning Night View Assist Camera in the radiator grill Camera behind the windshield * NOTE Damage to the camera lens when cleaning If you clean the camera lens yourself or spray glass cleaner on the camera lens, you could damage the camera lens.
  • Page 423 Windows Clean windows inside and outside with a damp cloth and with Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-based cleaning a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz. agents to clean the inside of windows. Wiper blades Fold out the wiper blades and clean them using a damp cloth.
  • Page 424 422 Maintenance and care Notes on cleaning and care Avoiding vehicle damage Exterior lighting Clean the lenses with a wet sponge and mild cleaning agent, Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable e.g. car shampoo. for plastic lenses. Sensors Clean the sensors in the front and rear bumper and in the When using a power washer, maintain a minimum distance of...
  • Page 425 Do not attach stickers, films or similar materials. For heavy soiling: use a 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 426 Do not allow the leather to become too damp. seat covers Leather care: use a leather care agent that has 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 427: Breakdown Assistance 425

    Breakdown assistance 425 Replace the safety vest in the following cases: Emergency The reflective strips are damaged or dirt on Removing the safety vest the reflective strips can no longer be The safety vests are located in stowage spaces removed in the front door.
  • Page 428 426 Breakdown assistance The emergency spare wheel is only available smoke which smells like rubber Tires with run-flat characteristics: in certain countries. ® continuous ESP intervention Observe the information and warning notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat cracks in tire side walls Notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat tire) tires).
  • Page 429 Breakdown assistance 427 If a pressure loss warning message appears in TIREFIT kit storage location Using the TIREFIT kit the multifunction display, proceed as follows: Requirements: The TIREFIT kit is located under the trunk floor. Check the tire for damage. Mercedes vehicles: observe the notes in the Tire sealant bottle If driving on, observe the following notes.
  • Page 430 428 Breakdown assistance You have driven at very low tire pressure induce vomiting and seek medical or on a flat tire. attention immediately. Change out of any clothes contamina‐ Do not drive on. ted with tire sealant immediately. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. If allergic reactions occur, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Page 431 Breakdown assistance 429 Do not switch off the tire inflation compres‐ sor during this phase. Let the tire inflation compressor run for a maximum of eight minutes. The tire should then have attained a tire pressure of at least 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi). If tire sealant leaks out, make sure you clean the affected area as quickly as possible.
  • Page 432 The tire sealant cannot repair the professionally, e.g. at an authorized Do not exceed the maximum speed tire in this instance. Mercedes-Benz Center. limit with a tire that has been repaired Damaged tires and a tire pressure that is too using tire sealant.

  • Page 433: Battery (Vehicle)

    In cases such as the one mentioned above, con‐ the filling hose from the valve of the sealed You could lose control of the vehicle in the tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or tire. following situations: call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or Screw the valve cap onto the valve of the 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
  • Page 434 ® Further information on ESP page 202) & WARNING Danger of chemical burns For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends from the battery acid Batteries contain pollutants. It is that you only use batteries which have been tes‐ illegal to dispose of them with the household ted and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes- Battery acid is caustic.
  • Page 435 14.8 V. Alternatively: connect the battery to a bat‐ Electrolyte or battery acid is corro‐ tery charger approved by Mercedes-Benz or All other vehicles sive. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes consult a qualified specialist workshop to When charging the battery and during starting or clothing.
  • Page 436 434 Breakdown assistance If the indicator/warning lamps in the instrument & WARNING Risk of explosion from hydro‐ & WARNING Risk of explosion during cluster do not light up at low temperatures, it is gen gas igniting charging process and starting assistance very likely that the discharged battery has fro‐...
  • Page 437 Always Only use battery chargers tested and begin with positive clamp on your own approved for Mercedes-Benz. vehicle first. Read the battery charger's operating instruc‐ tions before charging the battery.

  • Page 438: Tow Starting Or Towing Away

    Connect the negative pole of the donor bat‐ cable, close cover of positive clamp 4. approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. tery and ground point of your own vehicle Further information can be obtained at a quali‐...
  • Page 439 Breakdown assistance 437 Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your Towing with a raised axle: towing should be * NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow‐ vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than performed by a towing company. ing away incorrectly towing it away.
  • Page 440 438 Breakdown assistance Towing the vehicle with both axles on the the permissible gross mass of your own * NOTE Damage due to towing away at ground vehicle. excessively high speeds or over long dis‐ tances Observe the notes on the permitted towing If a vehicle must be tow-started or towed away, methods ( page 436).
  • Page 441 Breakdown assistance 439 Do not activate the HOLD function. electrics. To shift to i, provide the on- Use a tow bar. board electrical system with power Deactivate the tow-away alarm ( page 94). Make sure that the steering wheel can page 435).
  • Page 442 440 Breakdown assistance Press button again and hold it for at least When transporting, ensure that: five seconds. The vehicle has been loaded onto The vehicle is raised from the raised level to the transporter correctly the transport level. The vehicle is secured at all four The transport level is reached when indicator wheels with suitable tensioning lamp...
  • Page 443 Breakdown assistance 441 Press and hold button for at least five Installing the towing eye * NOTE Damage to the drivetrain due to seconds. incorrect positioning The vehicle is adjusted to the height of the Do not position the vehicle above the last active drive program.

  • Page 444: Electrical Fuses

    Only use fuses that have been approved Ensure the following before replacing a fuse: by Mercedes-Benz and which have the Vehicles with automatic transmission must The vehicle is secured against rolling away. correct fuse rating.
  • Page 445 Breakdown assistance 443 The ignition is switched off. Opening The electrical fuses are located in the following & WARNING Risk of injury from using the fuse boxes: windshield wipers while the engine hood Fuse box in the engine compartment on the is open driver's side ( page 443)
  • Page 446 444 Breakdown assistance Insert lid into the bracket at the rear of Open cover in the direction of the arrow the fuse box. and remove it. Fold down lid of the fuse box and tighten screws 4. Opening and closing the fuse box in the front passenger footwell Insert cover on both sides and engage...
  • Page 447 Breakdown assistance 445 Open cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it. Opening and closing the fuse box in the trunk Requirements: Observe the notes on electrical fuses page 442). Fold cover down in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 448: 446 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 449: Notes On Snow Chains

    Wheels and tires 447 vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains This could cause damage to the vehicle or with the same quality standard. the tires. If snow chains are installed, the maximum Never mount snow chains on the front permissible speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).

  • Page 450: Tire Pressure

    448 Wheels and tires Tire pressure which is too low can cause: Tire pressure before embarking on a longer journey Tire faults as a result of overheating. Notes on tire pressure if operating conditions change, e.g. off- road driving Impaired handling characteristics. &...
  • Page 451 Conditions for cold tires: caps specifically approved by objects. Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto The vehicle has been parked with the tires Check whether the wheel or valve has a out of direct sunlight for at least three hours.
  • Page 452 450 Wheels and tires Maximum tire pressure ( page 461) Checking tire pressures manually Read the tire pressure for the current operat‐ ing conditions from the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure table. Observe the notes on tire pressure. Remove the valve cap of the tire to be checked.
  • Page 453 Wheels and tires 451 Further related subjects: the tire pressure table, you must find out the Your vehicle has also been equipped with a Notes on tire pressure ( page 448) correct tire pressures for these tires. TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
  • Page 454 452 Wheels and tires gauge. Note that the correct tire pressure for the Checking the tire pressure with the tire pres‐ allow the TPMS to continue to function prop‐ sure monitoring system current operating situation must first be taught- erly. in to the tire pressure monitoring system.
  • Page 455 Wheels and tires 453 The tire pressures are already being moni‐ Restart the tire pressure monitoring system in Make sure to observe the following further rela‐ tored. the following situations: ted subject: The tire pressure has changed. Notes on tire pressure ( page 448) Compare the tire pressure with the recom‐...

  • Page 456: Loading The Vehicle

    454 Wheels and tires Radio-equipment approval of the tire pres‐ Loading the vehicle Country Radio type approval number sure monitoring system Notes on Tire and Loading Information plac‐ FCC ID: MRXGG4T Radio equipment approval numbers FCC ID: MRXDG6W2D4 Country Radio type approval number &...
  • Page 457 Wheels and tires 455 Recommended tire pressures for cold tires. The recommended tire pressures are valid for the maximum permissible load and up to the maximum permissible vehicle speed. Please also note: Information on permissible weights and loads on the vehicle identification plate page 480).
  • Page 458 Please consult an Tire pressure table ( page 449) your vehicle. authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer if you have Vehicle identification plate (3): Subtract the combined weight of the any questions about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
  • Page 459 Wheels and tires 457 Step 1 Example 1 Example 2 Combined maximum weight of occupants and 1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) load (data from the Tire and Loading Information placard) Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants) Distribution of the occupants Front: 2...
  • Page 460 458 Wheels and tires Step 3 Example 1 Example 2 Permissible load (maximum gross vehicle weight 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 750 lbs (340 kg) = 750 lbs 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 200 lbs (91 kg) = 1300 lbs rating from the Tire and Loading Information (340 kg) (589 kg)

  • Page 461: Tire Labeling

    Wheels and tires 459 Manufacturer Tire labeling Characteristics of the tire ( page 462) Overview of tire labeling Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index ( page 462) Tire name The data shown in the image is example data.
  • Page 462 460 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 463 Wheels and tires 461 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 464 462 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 465 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 466: Definition Of Terms For Tires And Loading

    464 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 467 Wheels and tires 465 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 468 466 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 469: Changing A Wheel

    Designation and accessories which have been specially the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐ Manufacturer approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. ognize dangers. Model These tires are specially adapted to the con‐ You can ask for information regarding permitted ®...
  • Page 470 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 471 Wheels and tires 469 Observe the following when selecting, installing For M+S tires, only use tires with the same Tire and Loading Information placard and replacing tires: tread. page 454) Only use tires and wheels of the same type Observe the maximum permissible speed for Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, (summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended the M+S tires installed.
  • Page 472 470 Wheels and tires The wear patterns on the front and rear wheels Notes on storing wheels differ: When storing wheels, observe the following Front wheels wear more on the shoulder of notes: the tire After removing wheels, store them in a cool, Rear wheels wear more at the center of the dry and preferably dark place.
  • Page 473 Wheels and tires 471 Setting up the folding chock The vehicle is not on a slope. Removing and installing hub caps The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level Requirements: ground. The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change page 471). The electric parking brake is applied man‐...
  • Page 474 Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has Align center cap on the rear side of cen‐ been approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise Position wheel wrench on socket 2. ter cover of the hub cap on one lug hole the vehicle.
  • Page 475 Wheels and tires 473 The foot of the jack must be positioned verti‐ cally under the jack support point. Using the lug wrench, loosen the wheel bolts Position of jack support points on the wheel you wish to change by about &...
  • Page 476 474 Wheels and tires Removing a wheel * NOTE Vehicle damage from the jack Requirements: If you do not position the jack correctly at The vehicle is raised ( page 472). the appropriate jack support point of the vehicle, the jack could tip over with the vehi‐ Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in cle raised.
  • Page 477 Wheels and tires 475 Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in For tires with a specified direction of rotation, an the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recog‐ arrow on the side wall of the tire indicates the nize dangers. correct direction of rotation. Observe the direc‐ tion of rotation when installing.
  • Page 478 476 Wheels and tires Place the ratchet onto the hexagon nut of the * NOTE Damage to paintwork of the wheel & WARNING Risk of injury through incor‐ jack so that the letters "AB" are visible. rim when screwing on the first wheel bolt rect tightening torque To lower the vehicle: turn the ratchet of the The wheels could come loose if the wheel...

  • Page 479: Emergency Spare Wheel

    Wheels and tires 477 Be sure to also observe the following further Emergency spare wheel shop. The new wheel must have the related subjects: correct dimensions. Notes on the emergency spare wheel Notes on tire pressure ( page 448) Check the tire pressure of the emergency spare &...

  • Page 480: 478 Technical Data

    The operating permit may be invalidated if the instructions for installation and use of standard equipment. You can obtain further If you operate two-way radios incorrectly in information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz two-way radios are not observed. the vehicle, the electromagnetic radiation Center.
  • Page 481 Technical data 479 On the rear fenders, it is recommended that you Frequency band and maximum transmission output install the antenna on the side of the vehicle closest to the center of the road. Frequency band Maximum transmis‐ Use Technical Specification ISO/TS 21609 (Road sion output Vehicles –...

  • Page 482: Vehicle Identification Plate, Vin And Engine Number Overview

    480 Technical data The following can be used in the vehicle without Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine restrictions: number overview RF transmitters with a maximum transmis‐ Vehicle identification plate sion output of up to 100 mW RF transmitters with transmitter frequencies in the 380 - 410 MHz frequency band and a maximum transmission output of up to 2 W (trunked radio system/Tetra)
  • Page 483 Technical data 481 Never exceed the permissible gross vehicle Additional plates weight or the maximum gross axle weight rating for the front or rear axle. VIN in front of the front seat Vehicle identification plate (Canada only) Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight Maximum permissible front axle load Maximum permissible rear axle load Paint code...

  • Page 484: Operating Fluids

    482 Technical data Operating fluids Fire, open flames, smoking and creation oughly with clean water. Seek medical of sparks must be avoided. attention immediately. Notes on operating fluids Switch off the ignition and, if available, If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐ Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in the stationary heater, before and while tion immediately.
  • Page 485 Technical data 483 Only use products approved by Mercedes-Benz. If the available fuel is not sufficiently low in sul‐ * NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel fur, this can produce unpleasant odors. You can identify operating fluids approved by...
  • Page 486 In this page 482). at a gas station case, in consultation with an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed at a qualified specialist workshop with the cleaning additive recommended by USA only: at http://www.mbusa.com Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 487 To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption, Long wheelbase Engine oil specifica‐ it is recommended to use the engine oil specifi‐ Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicles tions cations marked in the table for the lowest SAE oil change carried out at a qualified specialist viscosity class.
  • Page 488 9.5 US qt (9.0 liters) qualified specialist workshop. ment, it may ignite. Mercedes-Maybach Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz Allow the engine to cool down before according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0. adding antifreeze. Make sure that no antifreeze spills out...
  • Page 489 The proportion of corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze lowing locations: concentrate in the engine cooling system should S 450 13.9 US qt In the Mercedes-Benz Specification for (13.2 liters) S 450 4MATIC Operating Fluids 310.1 a minimum of 50% (antifreeze protection At http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com All other models 15.0 US qt...
  • Page 490 Only use refrigerant compressor oil that For the correct mixing ratio, refer to the informa‐ & WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from has been approved by Mercedes-Benz. tion on the antifreeze container. windshield washer concentrate Do not mix the approved refrigerant...

  • Page 491: Vehicle Data

    Technical data 489 Filling capacity for refrigerant and PAG oil Vehicle data Vehicle dimensions Sedans, vehicles Refrigerant with a long wheel‐ The heights specified may vary as a result of: base Tires All models 23.3 ± 0.4 oz Load (660 ± 10 g) Condition of the suspension Optional equipment Mercedes‑Maybach...
  • Page 492 490 Technical data Height when opened Vehicle dimensions Mercedes‑Maybach Sedan Height Sedan Vehicle length 215 in when Vehicle length 201.8 in (5462 mm) opened (5125 mm) Vehicle width including out‐ 83.9 in All models 71.1 in Vehicle width including out‐ 83.9 in side mirrors (2130 mm)
  • Page 493 Technical data 491 Roof load Long wheelbase vehicles All models (Sedan) S 450 4MATIC 58.8 in (1494 mm) Maximum roof load 220 lb (100 kg) S 450 All other models (vehicles with a All other models 58.9 in (1497 mm) long wheelbase) Mercedes‑Maybach Maximum roof load...

  • Page 494: 492 Display Messages And Warning/Indicator Lamps

    492 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps on the multifunction display. Press the ¨ Display messages symbol to hide the display message. Introduction You can hide low-priority display messages by Notes on display messages pressing the P button or the left-hand Touch Display messages appear on the multifunction Control.
  • Page 495 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 493 Occupant safety Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The restraint system is malfunctioning ( page 34). & WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system If the restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or may SRS Malfunction Service not deploy as intended during an accident.
  • Page 496 494 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 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 497 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 495 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 498 496 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur. Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions.
  • Page 499 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 497 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 500 498 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * SmartKey detection is malfunctioning. Place the Key in the Marked Space See Opera- Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle. tor's Manual Place the SmartKey in the marked space for starting the engine with the SmartKey ( page 173).
  • Page 501 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 499 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The exterior lighting is malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Malfunction See Opera- tor’s Manual * The light sensor is malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Automatic Headlamp Mode Inoperative * The active headlamps are malfunctioning.
  • Page 502 500 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * You are leaving the vehicle and the lights are still switched on. Turn the light switch to the à position. Switch Off Lights * The Intelligent Light System is faulty. The lighting system continues to function properly without the functions of the Intelligent Light System.
  • Page 503 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 501 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 504 502 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of injury and accident due to an insufficient supply of fresh air If the climate control system is malfunctioning, carbon dioxide levels may increase in the vehicle interior. Breathing in carbon dioxide may cause dizziness.
  • Page 505 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 503 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ù * The power steering assistance is malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of an accident due to altered steering characteristics If the power assistance of the steering fails partially or completely, you will need to use more force to steer. Steering Malfunction Increased Physical Effort If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully.
  • Page 506 504 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The active hood (pedestrian protection) is malfunctioning or inoperative after having already been triggered. Active Hood Malfunction See Operator's Manual Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * At least one door is open. Close all doors.
  • Page 507 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 505 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid open. Close the trunk lid. ¥ * The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum. Refill washer fluid ( page 414).
  • Page 508 506 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÿ * The coolant is too hot. Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and switch off the engine. Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehi- & WARNING Danger of burns when opening the hood cle Turn Engine Off If you open the hood when the engine has overheated or during a fire in the engine compartment, you could come into contact with hot gases or other escaping operating fluids.
  • Page 509 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 507 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The fuel supply has dropped into the reserve range. Refuel. Fuel Level Low * The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking. Close the fuel filler cap.
  • Page 510 508 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Change the transmission position. Start the engine. * Park position j can be engaged only when the vehicle is stationary. Only Shift to 'P' when Vehi- cle is Stationary To stop, depress the brake pedal.
  • Page 511 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 509 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Park position j is to be engaged. Stop the vehicle. Depress the brake pedal. Shift to 'P' Engage park position j. N Permanently Active Risk * While the vehicle is rolling or while you are driving, neutral i has been engaged. of Rolling Away To stop, depress the brake pedal.
  • Page 512 510 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Engage park position j. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Stop Vehicle Leave Engine * The transmission is overheating. Pulling away may be temporarily impaired or not possible. Running Wait Transmission Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions.
  • Page 513 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 511 Brakes Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To apply: Switch the ignition off and switch it back on. (USA only) Apply the electric parking brake manually ( page 198).
  • Page 514 512 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp is flashing. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. The electric parking brake could not be applied or released.
  • Page 515 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 513 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions To apply: Switch off the ignition. The electric parking brake will be applied automatically. If the electric parking brake is not to be applied, e.g. at an automatic car wash or when the vehicle is being towed, leave the ignition switched on.
  • Page 516 514 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red F indicator lamp (USA only) or ! indicator lamp (Canada only) is flashing. The electric parking brake is applied while you are driving: A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake has not been fulfilled ( page 198).
  • Page 517 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 515 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 518 516 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any cir‐ cumstances. Do not add brake fluid. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * The brakepads have reached the wear limit.
  • Page 519 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 517 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 250).
  • Page 520 518 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * ACTIVE BODY CONTROL is malfunctioning. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected. * NOTE The tires on the front axle or the fenders could be damaged by large steering movements Avoid large steering movements while driving and listen for scraping sounds.
  • Page 521 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 519 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions To adjust the vehicle level, you must not drive at speeds greater than 50 mph (80 km/h). É * You have pulled away despite the vehicle level being too low. Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions.
  • Page 522 520 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ¢ * The vehicle has been set to transport level. Transport level is not a permissible driving level. Only suitable for trans‐ porting the vehicle. Do not drive at speeds greater than 22 mph (35 km/h). Max.
  • Page 523 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 521 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable. Active Steering Assist Cur- rently Unavailable See The ambient conditions are outside the system limits ( page 219). Operator's Manual Drive on. As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again.
  • Page 524 522 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Deactivating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Active Lane Keeping Assist * Active Lane Keeping Assist is temporarily unavailable. Currently Unavailable See The ambient conditions are outside the system limits ( page 259).
  • Page 525 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 523 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If the display message does not disappear: Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Clean the windshield. Blind Spot Assist Currently * Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unavailable.
  • Page 526 524 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the engine. * Active Blind Spot Assist is malfunctioning. Active Blind Spot Assist Inoperative Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 527 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 525 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the driving systems and driving safety systems will be available again. If the display message does not disappear: Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions.
  • Page 528 526 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ç * Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC was deactivated. If a warning tone also sounds, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has deactivated automatically ( page 214). Active Distance Assist Cur- * Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is temporarily unavailable.
  • Page 529 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 527 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise Control Off * Cruise control has been deactivated. If there is an additional warning tone, cruise control has been deactivated automatically ( page 210).
  • Page 530 528 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive carefully on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements at a speed above 19 mph (30 km/h). If the display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive carefully. * ABS and ESP ®...
  • Page 531 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 529 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÷ * ESP ® is temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ® is malfunctioning Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual If ESP...
  • Page 532 530 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 533 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 531 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive on carefully. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. * Vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Evasive Steering Active Brake Assist Func- tions Currently Limited See ®...
  • Page 534 532 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the driving systems and driving safety systems will be available again.
  • Page 535 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 533 Battery Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The engine is off and the charge level is too low. Switch off electrical consumers that are not required. To charge the battery: 12 V Battery See Opera- tor's Manual Leave the engine running for a few minutes, or drive an extended distance.
  • Page 536 534 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The battery is no longer being charged and the charge level is too low. * NOTE Possible engine damage if you continue driving Stop Vehicle See Opera- Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
  • Page 537 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 535 Tire pressure monitor Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Tire Press. Monitor Cur- * There is interference from a powerful radio signal source. As a result, no signals from the tire pressure sensors are being received.
  • Page 538 536 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 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 539 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 537 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 453).
  • Page 540 538 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 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 541 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 539 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Check the engine oil level when next refueling. Add engine oil ( page 412). Notes on engine oil ( page 484). * Display message only for certain engines: The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
  • Page 542 540 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Display message only for certain engines: The engine oil level is too low. * NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient engine oil Engine Oil Level Low Stop Vehicle Turn Engine Off Avoid long journeys with insufficient engine oil.

  • Page 543: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 541 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * 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 Instrument Display...
  • Page 544 542 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Indicator and warning lamps: Ù Electric power steering malfunction Low beam ( page 150) page 544) Parking lamps ( page 150) ä AIRMATIC/Active Body Control mal‐ function ( page 550) High beam ( page 151) Check Engine ( page 545) #! Turn signal light (...
  • Page 545 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 543 Occupant safety Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *The restraint system is malfunctioning ( page 34). & WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system Restraint system warning lamp If the restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or may...
  • Page 546 544 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red seat belt warning lamp will light up for six seconds once the engine has started. In addition, a warning tone may sound. *The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. Seat belt warning lamp Fasten your seat belt ( page 39).
  • Page 547 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 545 Engine Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÿ The red coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *Possible causes: The temperature sensor is malfunctioning Coolant warning lamp Coolant level too low The air supply to the radiator is obstructed The radiator fan is faulty If there is an additional warning tone, the coolant temperature has exceeded the maximum permissible temperature.
  • Page 548 546 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Exit the vehicle and keep a safe distance from it until the engine has cooled down. Check the coolant level ( page 413). Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not impaired.
  • Page 549 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 547 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp lights up while driving. *There has been pressure loss in the fuel system. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leak‐ ing.
  • Page 550 548 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Brakes Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit. The yellow indicator lamp is also lit if the electric parking brake malfunctions. Observe the messages on the multifunction display. Red indicator lamp, electric parking brake applied (USA only)
  • Page 551 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 549 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *Possible causes: The brake force boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affected. Brake warning lamp (USA) There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
  • Page 552 550 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Note the messages on the multifunction display. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Driving systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. * The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected.
  • Page 553 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 551 Driving safety systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *ABS is malfunctioning. If there is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning. ABS warning lamp Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.
  • Page 554 552 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. * One or more wheels has reached its grip limit ( page 202). Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions. ®...
  • Page 555 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 553 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 556 554 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Tire pressure monitor Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit. *The tire pressure monitoring system is defective. Tire pressure monitoring &...
  • Page 557 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 555 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly impaired. You could then lose control of the vehicle. Observe the recommended tire pressure. Adjust the tire pressure if necessary. Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

  • Page 558: Index

    556 Index Accident and breakdown manage‐ Route-based speed adaptation .... 217 1, 2, 3 ... ment Steering wheel buttons ......214 4MATIC ............. 188 Mercedes me connect ......358 Storing a speed ........214 Function ..........188 Switching off/deactivating ....214 Acoustic locking verification signal 12 V battery Switching on/activating .......
  • Page 559 Index 557 Maneuvering assistance ...... 249 Additives ..........484 Adjusting the sound focus Parking ..........245 Engine oil ..........484 ® Burmester surround sound system ... 388 System limitations ....... 244 Fuel ............. 484 Adjusting the sound optimization Active Service System PLUS Additives (engine oil) Burmester ®...
  • Page 560 558 Index Air pressure Window curtain airbag ......40 Anti-lock braking system see Tire pressure see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) AIRMATIC ..........226 Air suspension Anti-skid chains Setting ..........228 see AIRMATIC Suspension .......... 226 see Snow chains Air vents ........... 170 Alarm Anti-theft alarm system Adjusting (front) ........
  • Page 561 Selecting playback options ....371 motion sensor ........95 airbag shutoff Track list ..........371 Arming/disarming the tow-away Automatic lateral support adjustment Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center alarm ............. 94 Setting ..........114 see Qualified specialist workshop Deactivating the alarm ......93 Automatic mirror folding function Authorized workshop Function ..........
  • Page 562 560 Index Kickdown ..........188 Belt airbag Searching for and authorizing the Manual gearshifting ......186 Activation ..........34 device ..........377 Steering wheel paddle shifters .... 186 Function/notes ........38 Selecting a media player ..... 378 Transmission position display ....184 Switching device via NFC ....
  • Page 563 Index 561 Braking assistance Adjusting treble, mid-range and bass Making ..........345 see BAS (Brake Assist System) settings ..........388 Mercedes me ........355 Automatic volume adjustment ..... 388 Breakdown Calls up the sound menu Calls up the sound menu ..... 387 Changing a wheel ........
  • Page 564 562 Index Plastic trim .......... 422 Changing hub caps ........471 Child seat Power washer ........416 Attaching (notes) ........54 Character entry Real wood/trim elements ....422 Basic instructions ........49 On the touchpad ......... 299 Rear view camera ........ 421 Front-passenger seat (notes) ....
  • Page 565 Index 563 Climate control Rear passenger compartment resid‐ COMAND Activating/deactivating the A/C ual heat ..........168 see Multimedia system function (control panel) ....... 165 Refrigerant .......... 488 COMAND Touch Activating/deactivating the A/C Refrigerant filling capacity ....489 Managing devices ........ 305 function (multimedia system) ....
  • Page 566 564 Index Options ..........348 Cruise control .......... 210 Customer Relations Department ..... 27 Storing ..........348 Buttons ..........211 Calling up a speed ........ 211 Controller Function ..........210 Operating ..........293 Damage detection (parked vehicle) ..199 Requirements: ........211 Convenience closing feature ....
  • Page 567 Index 565 Daytime running lights ......154 Selecting a contact ......320 Display content Switching on/off ......... 154 Selecting a POI ........318 Setting the additional value range ..266 Selecting from the map ....... 321 Display message ........492 Deactivating the alarm (ATA) ....
  • Page 568 566 Index Check Coolant Level See Oper‐ Engine Oil Level Low Stop Vehi‐ Á Key Not Detected (white dis‐ ator's Manual ........505 cle Turn Engine Off ......540 play message) ........497 Check Engine Oil At Next Refu‐ Engine Oil Pressure Stop Left Side Curtain Airbag Mal‐...
  • Page 569 Index 567 SRS Malfunction Service É Vehicle Rising ......518 Active Lane Keeping Assist Camera Required ..........493 Warning Tire Malfunction ... 537 View Restricted See Operator's Man‐ Ù Steering Malfunction Increased ............522 Wheel Sensor(s) Missing .... 536 Physical Effort See Operator's Man‐ Active Lane Keeping Assist Currently ABC Malfunction Stop Vehicle .....
  • Page 570 568 Index Air Conditioning Malfunction See Hazard Warning Flashers Malfunc‐ Service Required Do Not Shift Gears Operator's Manual ....... 501 tioning ..........501 Visit Dealer .......... 509 Apply Brake to Shift from 'P' ....507 Let fresh air into the vehicle interior. Shift to 'P' or 'N' to Start Engine ..
  • Page 571 Index 569 Drawbar STEER CONTROL ......... 205 Traffic Sign Assist Inoperative ..... 524 see Tow-bar system Driving system Transmission Malfunction Stop ... 509 Drinking and driving ........ 177 see 360° Camera Display on the windshield see Active Blind Spot Assist Drinks holder see Head-up Display see Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC...
  • Page 572 DYNAMIC SELECT Function/notes ........205 Emergency call system Configuring drive program I ....184 ECO display see Mercedes-Benz emergency call system Displaying engine data ......184 Function ..........182 Displaying vehicle data ......184 Emergency engine start ......442 Resetting ..........270 Drive program display ......
  • Page 573 Index 571 Engine ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ECO start/stop function ...... 180 ® see ESP (Electronic Stability Program) Fatigue detection Engine number ........480 ® see ATTENTION ASSIST Starting (emergency operation Crosswind Assist ......... 204 Favorites mode) ..........173 ® (Electronic Stability Program) ..
  • Page 574 572 Index Fragrance Gasoline ..........483 see Perfume atomizer Quality (gasoline) ........ 483 Garage door opener Refueling ..........189 Free software ..........32 Clearing the memory ......195 Sulfur content ........483 Frequencies Opening or closing the door ....195 Tank content ........
  • Page 575 Index 573 Rear passenger compartment (luxury High beam head restraint) ........112 Switching on/off ........151 Handbrake Rear passenger compartment (set‐ High-beam flasher ........151 see Electric parking brake ting in position mechanically) ....113 High-beam headlamps Handling characteristics (unusual) ..446 Head-up Display ........
  • Page 576 Modifying ..........319 Instrument cluster see Apple CarPlay ® Starting an automatic gas station see Instrument Display see Mercedes-Benz Link search ..........318 Instrument cluster lighting ....267 Starting the automatic service sta‐ Instrument Display ......... 263 tion search .......... 324 Jack Adjusting the lighting ......
  • Page 577 Index 575 Language ..........306 Low-beam headlamps ......150 Notes ..........306 Parking lights ........150 KEYLESS-GO Setting ..........306 Rear fog lamp ........150 Locking the vehicle ........ 69 Responsibility for lighting systems ..150 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat secur‐ Problem ..........
  • Page 578 576 Index Loading guidelines ........125 Deleting an area ........337 Displaying the compass ....... 338 Loading information table ...... 454 MAGIC BODY CONTROL ......229 Displaying the map version ....335 Loads Setting ..........232 Displaying the next intersecting Securing ..........
  • Page 579 ..........120 Arranging a service appointment ..357 Searching ..........374 Outside mirrors — Storing settings ..120 Calling the Mercedes-Benz Customer Starting cinema mode ......379 Seat — Calling up stored settings ..120 Center ..........356 Media display Seat —...
  • Page 580 Calling up ..........363 Overview of buttons ......264 Using voice control ......363 see Exterior mirrors Multifunction steering wheel Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys‐ Mobile phone see Steering wheel tem ............359 Wireless charging ........ 146 Multimedia system ........291 Automatic emergency call ....
  • Page 581 Index 579 Rear climate control ......167 see Map Night view Restoring the factory settings ....311 see Route see Night View Assist Setting the footwell temperature ..166 see Route guidance Night View Assist ........254 Standby mode function ....... 200 see Traffic information Automatic activation ......
  • Page 582 580 Index On-board diagnostics interface Operator's Manual see PRE-SAFE ® (anticipatory occu‐ see Diagnostics connection Vehicle equipment ......... 22 pant protection) ® see PRE-SAFE PLUS (anticipatory Online services Operator's Manual (digital) ...... 20 occupant protection plus) Data storage .......... 30 Optimized acceleration ......
  • Page 583 Index 581 Parking PARKTRONIC Pets in the vehicle ........63 see Electric parking brake Malfunction ......... 235 Phone book Parking aid PASSENGER AIR BAG status display see Contacts see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC see Automatic front passenger front Picture formats airbag shutoff Parking Assist PARKTRONIC ....
  • Page 584 582 Index Power supply Protection against collision Menu (on-board computer) ....271 Switching on (Start/Stop button) ..172 see Drive Away Assist Moving stations ........381 Overview ..........380 Power washer (care) ........ 416 Protection against theft Searching for stations ......381 see ATA (anti-theft alarm system) Power windows Setting a channel .........
  • Page 585 Index 583 Rear compartment Internet functions Entertainment System settings ... 398 Switching off the display ..... 398 Overview ..........399 Headphones overview ......393 Switching on the radio ......405 Information about dynamic range Switching the display on/off ....392 Rear display limitation ..........
  • Page 586 584 Index Replacing batteries ......393 Protection ..........33 Displaying destination information Selecting a display ......392 Reduced protection ....... 33 (Rear Seat Entertainment) ....399 Switching the display on/off ....392 Self-test ..........34 Planning ..........319 Warning lamp ........34 Selecting a type ........
  • Page 587 Index 585 Route-based speed adjustment Selecting a category ......384 Setting automatic lateral support Setting ..........218 Selecting a channel ......385 adjustment ........... 114 Setting music and sport alerts .... 385 Setting options ........14 Run-flat characteristics Setting the parental control ....385 Setting the fully reclined position ..
  • Page 588 586 Index Care ............ 422 Self-test Shifting gears Fastening ..........39 Automatic front passenger front air‐ Gearshift recommendation ....187 Reduced protection ....... 37 bag shutoff ..........45 Short messages Releasing ..........40 Sensors (Care) ......... 421 see Text messages Seat belt adjustment (function) .....
  • Page 589 Starting the vehicle ......173 see Apple CarPlay ® Automatic volume adjustment ..... 387 Switching on the power supply or see Mercedes-Benz Link Calls up the sound menu ..... 387 ignition ..........172 see Telephone Information .......... 387 Start/stop function Snow chains ..........
  • Page 590 588 Index Starting assistance Steering wheel heater ......118 Sun visor see Jump-start connection Operating ..........162 Steering wheel heater Starting the engine Switching on/off ........118 Surround lighting ........155 see Vehicle Setting ..........155 Steering wheel paddle shifters ....186 Starting-off aid Surround View Stowage areas...
  • Page 591 Index 589 Synchronization function Incoming call during an existing call ..346 Activating/deactivating (multimedia Information .......... 341 Table system) ..........167 Interchanging mobile phones ....342 see Folding table Menu (on-board computer) ....272 System settings Tailpipes (Care) ........421 Mobile phone voice recognition ..
  • Page 592 590 Index Temperature grade ........459 TIN (Tire Identification Number) .... 460 Tire pressure ........449, 450 Checking (manually) ......450 Text messages ......... 349 Tire and Loading Information placard ... 454 Checking (tire pressure monitoring Calling a message sender ....350 Tire characteristics .........
  • Page 593 Index 591 Tire-change tool kit Overview of tire labeling ...... 459 Tool Overview ..........470 Removing ..........474 see Vehicle tool kit Replacing ........467, 471 TIREFIT kit ..........427 Top Tether ..........57 Restarting the tire pressure monitor‐ Storage location ........427 Total distance ..........
  • Page 594 592 Index Towing away ..........438 Transferred vehicle data Trunk lid Android Auto ........355 Activating/deactivating the tailgate Towing eye opening height restriction ..... 79 Apple CarPlay ® ........355 Installing ..........441 Closing ........... 74 Storage location ........441 Transmission position display ....
  • Page 595 Index 593 Turn signals ..........151 Starting (emergency operation Switching on/off ........151 mode) ..........173 Vehicle ............173 Starting (Remote Online) ..... 175 Two-way radios Activating/deactivating standby Starting (start/stop button) ....173 Frequencies ......... 479 mode ........... 200 Switching off (start/stop button) ..191 Notes on installation ......
  • Page 596 594 Index Vehicle dimensions ......... 489 Ventilating Voice Control System ......277 Convenience opening ......81 Application specific voice commands Vehicle electronics ............. 278 Vents Notes ........... 478 Audible help functions ......278 Two-way radios ........478 see Air vents Global voice commands ......
  • Page 597 Index 595 Warranty ............ 28 F Red indicator lamp, electric Washer fluid parking brake applied (USA only) ..548 Warning lamps see Windshield washer fluid see Warning/indicator lamps 6 Restraint system warning lamp .. 543 Washing by hand (care) ......416 Warning system 7 Seat belt warning lamp flashes ..
  • Page 598 596 Index what3words Maximum tire pressure ......461 Tread wear grade ......... 459 Destination entry with a 3 word MOExtended tires ........ 426 Unusual handling characteristics ..446 address ..........320 Noise ........... 446 Wi-Fi ............303 Notes on installing ....... 467 Wheel change Overview ..........
  • Page 599 Index 597 Windshield washer system Workshop Topping up ........... 414 see Qualified specialist workshop Windshield wipers Activating/deactivating ....... 157 Replacing the wiper blades ....157 Replacing wiper blades (MAGIC VISION CONTROL) ....... 158 Winter operation Snow chains ........447 Wiper blades Care .............

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