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Here you can find comprehen‐ You can find the Operator's Man‐ The Mercedes-Benz Guides app tents of the Operator's Manual sive information about operating ual on the Mercedes-Benz home‐ is available free-of-charge in directly via the vehicle's multi‐ your vehicle and about services page.
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Technical features 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.
Notes on pets in the vehicle ......62 Light and visibility ........113 Protecting the environment ......21 Exterior lighting ........... 113 Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts ...... 21 Opening and closing ........64 Interior lighting ..........118 Operator's Manual ........22 Windshield wiper and windshield washer SmartKey ............
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Contents Overview of displays on the multifunc‐ Climate control ......... 126 Maintenance and care ......384 tion display ..........220 Overview of climate control systems ..126 ASSYST PLUS service interval display ..384 Adjusting the instrument lighting ....221 Operating the climate control system ..
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Contents Technical data .......... 456 Notes on technical data ......456 Vehicle electronics ........456 Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine number overview ......458 Operating fluids .......... 459 Vehicle data ..........466 Display messages and warning/indi‐ cator lamps ..........468 Display messages ........
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...
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At a glance – Cockpit → → Steering wheel gearshift paddles Calls up navigation → → Combination switch Calls up the radio → → Instrument Display Calls up media → → DIRECT SELECT lever Calls up the telephone → → Start/stop button Calls up favorites →...
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At a glance – Cockpit → Opens the hood → Electric parking brake → Light switch...
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard) Instrument Display (standard)
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At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard) → → ! ABS malfunction ; Check Engine → → #! Turn signal light R Rear fog light → → h Tire pressure monitor K High beam → → Speedometer L Low beam →...
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (Widescreen Cockpit) Widescreen Cockpit Instrument Display...
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At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (Widescreen Cockpit) → → Speedometer ! ABS malfunction → → #! Turn signal light Ù Electric power steering malfunction → → Multifunction display h Tire pressure monitor → 6 Restraint system % This indicator lamp has no function →...
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At a glance – Overhead control panel → → Sun visors p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off → p Switches the left-hand reading lamp → on/off ; me button → → | Switches automatic interior lighting con‐ G SOS button trol on/off →...
At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment...
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At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment → → Operates the memory function Child safety lock for the rear side windows → → Adjusts the seats electrically W Opens/closes the rear left side window → → Switches the seat heating on/off W Opens/closes the left side window →...
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At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns → → Safety vests QR code for accessing the rescue card → → me button and SOS button Tow-starting and towing away → → Hazard warning lights TIREFIT kit → → Stowage compartment for customer literature First-aid kit (soft sided) →...
The Operator's Manual can also be found in Direct access: open the required content in the Select one of the following menu items in the the Mercedes-Benz Guides app in all com‐ Digital Operator's Manual by pressing and hold‐ Digital Operator's Manual: mon app stores.
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. vehicle. Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts Operate your vehicle in an environmentally Drive carefully and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front.
Genuine Parts are available for Mercedes-Benz cle. models. Do not carry out repairs or welding. Should you have any questions concerning All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain equipment and operation, please consult an a supply of Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts for authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Roadside Assistance sary. Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro‐ If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all litera‐ Europe through our European Delivery Program.
General notes Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number Operating safety As a result, they may no longer function as 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐ intended and/or endanger the operating tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. & WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐ safety of the vehicle.
General notes received, including interference that may cause Remove trapped plants or other flam‐ If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam‐ undesired operation. Changes or modifications mable material. mable materials such as leaves, grass or not expressly approved by the party responsible twigs can collect between the underbody and If there is damage, consult a qualified for compliance could void the user's authority to...
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ connection in the vehicle, it may affect the fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary Do not use loose floor mats and do not operation of vehicle systems.
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of service center. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec‐ 1966". essary, contact us at one of the following If you believe that your vehicle has a defect...
This damage is not covered either by the eration, lateral acceleration, display of fas‐ Electronic control units are installed in your vehi‐ Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the tened seat belts) cle. Some of these are necessary for the safe New‑...
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General notes data is temporary and is only processed in the Depending on the selected equipment, you can Depending on the equipment, this includes, for vehicle itself. Only a small portion of the data is import data into vehicle convenience and info‐ example: stored in the event or fault memory.
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General notes further data processing occurs is determined by sonal data may be used for the provision of MBUX multimedia system/Mercedes me connect the provider of the specific app used. Which set‐ online services. Data is exchanged via a secure tings you can make, if any, depends on the spe‐...
Data Retrieval (CDR) tool that is used to extract EDRs. data from the EDR is commercially available, How fast the vehicle was traveling Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly Copyright This data can help provide a better understand‐ disclaims any and all liability arising from the...
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General notes Registered trademarks Gracenote ® is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc. ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Blue‐ ® ZAGATSurvey and related brands are regis‐ tooth SIG Inc. tered trademarks of ZagatSurvey, LLC. DTS™ is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. ®...
Emergency Tension‐ authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details. ing Devices and/or airbags supplement the pro‐ USA only: for details, contact our Customer tection offered by a correctly worn seat belt.
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Occupant safety Restraint system functionality the components of the restraint system must gered unintentionally or may not deploy as take place in good time at the start of the colli‐ intended during an accident. This may affect When the ignition is switched on, a self-test is sion.
National guidelines regarding Driver's airbag, front Frontal impact waste disposal must be observed. In California, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the passenger airbag see https://www.dtsc.ca.gov/ vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm. after an accident. Take this into account, partic‐...
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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 99). incorrectly fastened seat belt the hips as possible.
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Seat belts cannot provide protection in the immediately after an accident at a following situations: qualified specialist workshop. The seat belt is damaged, has been modi‐ fied, is extremely dirty, bleached or dyed Only use seat belts that are approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
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If you feed seat belts through the opening in the seat backrest, the seat backrest may be Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the damaged or may even break in the event of vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop an accident.
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Occupant safety Vehicles with automatic front passenger air‐ Activating/deactivating seat belt adjustment Device may also deploy in the event of an bag shutoff: via the multimedia system accident along with other systems. Multimedia system: Only one person should use each seat * NOTE Deployment of the Emergency belt at any one time.
Occupant safety In the following cases, the seat belt warning Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in Front passenger airbag lights up during a journey if: the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐ Front passenger knee airbag ognize dangers. The vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph Window curtain airbag (25 km/h) and the driver's or front Side airbag...
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Occupant safety The front passenger airbag can only be deployed passenger side may deploy. The airbag is Adopt the correct seat position and keep in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF deployed regardless of whether the front as far away as possible from the airbags. indicator lamp is off.
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There are no people, animals or objects Limited protection provided by airbags have been approved for the correspond‐ between the vehicle occupants and an air‐ ing seats by Mercedes-Benz. bag. & WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi‐ There are no objects between the seat, door cations to the airbag cover &...
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Occupant safety Status of the front passenger front airbag The backrest of the forward-facing child the function of the sensors being impaired. restraint system must, as far as possible, be The airbags might therefore not function Function of the automatic front passenger resting on the seat backrest of the front properly any more.
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Occupant safety The front passenger sits in such a way that The entire base of the child restraint The front passenger seat has been moved their weight is raised from the sitting sur‐ system must always rest on the sitting as far back as possible.
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Occupant safety Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indica‐ The status of the front passenger airbag is dis‐ Status display tor lamps played after the self-test: If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure, both before and during the journey, that the sta‐ PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for tus of the front passenger airbag is correct for 60 seconds, subsequently both indicator...
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Occupant safety NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint the seat belt outlet. If necessary, adjust & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to system on a seat protected by an ENABLED the front passenger seat accordingly. incorrect positioning of the forward- FRONT AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERI‐...
Occupant safety with a build corresponding to that of an adult The person is seated properly with a cor‐ & WARNING Risk of injury or death when should not use the front passenger seat. rectly fastened seat belt. the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator Instead, they should use a rear seat.
Occupant safety Vehicles with sliding sunroof: Close the If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced, System limits sliding sunroof. move the seat backrest back slightly. The system will not initiate any action in the fol‐ The locking mechanism releases. lowing situations: Vehicles with memory function: Move the front passenger seat to a more favorable...
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Confirmation that the child restraint system Always secure the child in a child restraint complies with the standards can be found on an system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ Mercedes-Benz recommends using a child instruction label on the child restraint system.
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Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child event of an accident, sudden braking or a The child cannot be restrained in the event of booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.
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Occupant safety Observe the warning labels in the vehicle Only use child restraint systems which are in Always comply with the child restraint proper working condition interior and on the child restraint system. system manufacturer's installation instructions. Also secure Top Tether if present. &...
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Occupant safety Avoid direct sunlight Observe when stopping or parking When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. & WARNING Risk of burns when the child & WARNING Risk of accident and injury Keep the vehicle key out of reach of seat is exposed to direct sunlight due to children left unattended in the children.
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Occupant safety Overview of suitable seats in the vehicle for installing a child restraint system Securing systems for child restraint systems Vehicle seat Left/right rear seat Favored securing system: Alternative securing system: ® LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing sys‐ Vehicle seat belt ¯...
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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 &...
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Occupant safety Regularly check that the permissible gross mass Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo com‐ If the child and the child restraint system of the child and child restraint system is still partment cannot be restrained by the together weigh more than 73 lb (33 kg), the complied with.
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Occupant safety O When using a Group I forward-facing * NOTE Be careful not to damage the seat child restraint system: remove the head belt for the center seat when installing restraint from the respective seat, if possi‐ the child restraint system ble.
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Occupant safety also cause additional injuries, e.g. in the event of an accident. Always lock rear seat backrests after installing Top Tether belts. Observe the lock verification indicator. If the left and right seat backrests are not engaged and locked in place, this will be shown on the multifunction display on the instrument cluster.
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Occupant safety not interfere with the correct routing of Top adjust the front seat so that the seat does Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo com‐ Tether belt 4. not touch the child restraint system. partment cannot be restrained by the seat backrest.
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Occupant safety O The child restraint system must not be put outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint under strain by the head restraint. Adjust guide on the child restraint system. system on a seat protected by an ENABLED the head restraints accordingly.
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Occupant safety Securing the child restraint system with the O The child restraint system must not be ten‐ highest position and the rear edge of the seat belt on the front passenger seat sioned between the roof and the seat cush‐ seat cushion is in the lowest position.
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Occupant safety Child safety locks Never leave children unattended in the & WARNING Risk of accident and injury vehicle. due to children left unattended in the Activating/deactivating the child safety lock vehicle for the rear doors When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Occupant safety The child safety lock on the rear doors secures Activating/deactivating the child safety lock To activate/deactivate: press button 2. for the rear passenger compartment side each door separately. The doors can no longer The rear passenger compartment side win‐ be opened from the inside.
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Occupant safety switch systems on or off and endanger other road users Unsecured animals may be thrown around in the vehicle in the event of an accident or sudden steering and braking maneuver and injure vehicle occupants in the process. Never leave animals in the vehicle unat‐...
Opening and closing SmartKey When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Overview of SmartKey functions Keep the vehicle key out of reach of & WARNING Risk of accident and injury children. due to children left unattended in the vehicle * NOTE Damage to the key caused by magnetic fields...
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Opening and closing The trunk lid Indicator lamp in the trim on the driver's side flashes when the vehicle is locked from outside. If the vehicle is not opened within approximately Indicator lamp remains off if the vehicle is 40 seconds after unlocking, it locks again. Anti- locked from inside or while the vehicle is in theft protection is activated again.
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Opening and closing To switch between settings: press the To activate: press any button on the Smart‐ Press release knob again and fully Ü and ß buttons simultaneously for Key. remove emergency key 2. approximately six seconds until the indicator To insert: press release knob 1.
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You require a CR 2032 3 V cell battery. ment 3. Observe the positive pole marking in the battery compartment and on the bat‐ Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the tery when doing this. battery replaced at a qualified specialist work‐...
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Opening and closing Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Possible causes: You can no longer lock or unlock the The SmartKey battery is 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).
Opening and closing Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle The vehicle is not unlocked: Doors from 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.
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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 until the closing process has been completed.
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Opening and closing Problems with KEYLESS-GO Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Possible causes: You can no longer lock or unlock the The SmartKey functions have been deactivated ( page 66). vehicle using KEYLESS-GO. The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged. There is interference from a powerful radio signal source.
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Opening and closing In the following situations, there is a danger of being locked out when the function is activated: While the vehicle is being tow started/ pushed. If the vehicle is being tested on a roller dyna‐ mometer. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the emergency key Locking/unlocking the driver's door with the emergency key...
Opening and closing Locking the front passenger door and rear To lock the right-hand side of the vehicle: doors with the emergency key turn the emergency key clockwise as far as it will go. If the locked door is then closed, it can no longer be opened from outside.
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Opening and closing * NOTE Damage to the trunk lid by obsta‐ cles above the vehicle The trunk lid swings upwards when it is opened. Therefore, make sure that there is suffi‐ cient clearance above the trunk lid. You have the following options for opening the trunk lid: With the trunk lid unlocked, press the top of Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: Make...
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Opening and closing HANDS-FREE ACCESS function There is a risk of injury, particularly in the & WARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot event of sudden braking or a sudden change exhaust system in direction. The vehicle exhaust system can become very Always stow objects in such a way that hot.
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Opening and closing Observe the following notes: If several consecutive kicking movements are Deactivate the SmartKey functions ( page 66) not successful, wait ten seconds. or do not carry the SmartKey about your person The SmartKey is behind the vehicle. in such situations.
Opening and closing Side windows If someone is trapped, release the but‐ ton immediately or press the button in Opening and closing the side windows order to reopen the side window. & WARNING Risk of entrapment when & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped opening a side window when children operate the side windows When opening a side window, parts of the...
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Opening and closing To interrupt automatic operation: press or This means that the reverse function cannot pull the W button again. prevent someone from becoming trapped in these situations. When the vehicle is switched off, the side win‐ dows can continue being operated. When closing, make sure that no body parts are in the closing area.
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Opening and closing Press and hold the Ü button on the Convenience closing (closing the vehicle To close the roller sunblinds: press and from outside) SmartKey. hold the ß button again. The following functions are performed: Convenience closing can also be operated &...
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Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Check to see whether any objects are in the window guide. A side window cannot be closed and Adjust the side windows. you cannot see the cause. Adjusting the side windows If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again immediately: Immediately after this, pull the corresponding button again until the side window has closed, and hold the button for at least one more second (re-adjustment).
Opening and closing Sliding sunroof Release the button immediately if & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if somebody becomes trapped. the sliding sunroof is operated by chil‐ Opening and closing the sliding sunroof dren The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the Children operating the sliding sunroof could Press the button in any direction during panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.
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Opening and closing Check whether the sliding sunroof can be * NOTE Important points to remember raised or opened when a roof rack is instal‐ when a roof rack is installed led. When a roof rack is installed, raising or open‐ To start automatic operation: press the ing the sliding sunroof may be limited.
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Opening and closing Automatic reversing function of the roller & WARNING Risk of entrapment even with sunblind the reversing function active Press the button in any direction during If an object is obstructing the roller sunblind dur‐ the automatic closing process. The reversing feature does not react in par‐...
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Opening and closing Problems with the sliding sunroof Make sure that nobody reaches into the & WARNING Risk of entrapment by auto‐ sweep of the sliding sunroof whilst the matic lowering of the sliding sunroof The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the vehicle is in motion.
Contact an If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible the ignition is switched off and deactivated when authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call alarm is triggered in the following situations: the ignition is switched on.
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Opening and closing When the trunk lid is opened After pressing the start/stop button with the SmartKey in the stowage compartment When the hood is opened page 132) When the interior motion sensor is triggered page 87) When the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system is active and the alarm stays on for When the tow-away alarm is triggered more than 30 seconds, a message is auto‐...
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Opening and closing Function of the tow-away alarm After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS- Function of the interior motion sensor This function may not be available in all This function may not be available in all When using HANDS-FREE ACCESS countries.
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Opening and closing after unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS- If quick access is unavailable, select the Vehicle menu under Settings to activate or deactivate the interior motion sensor. when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS The following situations can lead to a false alarm: moving objects such as mascots in the vehi‐...
Seats and stowing Your legs are not fully extended and you can Notes on the correct driver's seat position depress the pedals properly & WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting The back of your head is supported at eye the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in level by the center of the head restraint motion You can hold the steering wheel with your...
Seats and stowing To adjust the seat fore-and-aft position: Adjusting the front seat electrically Seats lift lever and slide the seat into the Adjusting the front seat mechanically (with desired position. Seat Comfort Package) Make sure that the seat is engaged. To adjust the seat cushion inclination: turn handwheel forwards and backwards...
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Seats and stowing Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support Head restraints & WARNING Risk of injury due to head restraints which are not installed or are Adjusting the front seat head restraints adjusted incorrectly mechanically If head restraints are not installed or are &...
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Seats and stowing For vehicles with sports seats, it is not possible To move backwards: press release knob To lower: press the release knob in the to adjust the front head restraints. and push the head restraint backwards. direction of the arrow and push the head restraint down.
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Seats and stowing Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for‐ Select the settings Z for the desired seat. Select ß for the desired seat. wards slightly ( page 101). The settings for the selected seat are reset. Adjust the air cushions. Pull the head restraint upwards as far as it Adjusting the backrest side bolsters will go.
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Seats and stowing To switch off/reduce the level: press but‐ * NOTE Damage to the seats caused by repeatedly until the desired heating objects or documents when the seat level is set. heating is switched on If all indicator lamps are off, the seat heating When the seat heating is switched on, over‐...
Seats and stowing To switch off/reduce the level: press but‐ steering wheel or the mirror and fasten repeatedly until the desired ventila‐ your seat belt. tion level is set. If all indicator lamps are off, the seat ventila‐ & WARNING Risk of entrapment for chil‐ tion is switched off.
Seats and stowing Switching the steering wheel heater on/off When you switch the ignition off, the steering wheel heater will switch off. Requirements: The ignition is switched on. Easy entry and exit feature Using the easy entry and exit feature &...
Seats and stowing The last drive position will be stored when: During the adjustment process of the When leaving the vehicle, always take easy entry and exit feature, make sure the SmartKey with you and lock the You switch the ignition off that no one has any body parts in the vehicle.
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Seats and stowing Only use the memory function on the & WARNING Risk of entrapment if the driver's side when the vehicle is station‐ memory function is activated by children ary. Children could become trapped if they acti‐ vate the memory function, particularly when &...
Seats and stowing To call up: press and briefly hold memory always restrain the objects they contain in & WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured position switch 1, 2 or 3. the event of an accident. items in the vehicle After releasing the button, the front seat, There is a risk of injury, particularly in the If objects, luggage or loads are not secured...
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100 Seats and stowing Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior Locking/unlocking the glove box Always be particularly careful around the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and Overview of the front stowage compart‐ supervise children especially closely in ments this area. Allow vehicle parts to cool down before touching them.
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Seats and stowing 101 Opening the stowage compartment for cus‐ Through-loading feature in the rear bench If the seat backrests are not engaged and locked tomer documents in the glove box seat in place, the lock verification indicator will be red.
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102 Seats and stowing Vehicles with a memory function: If at Folding back the rear seat backrest least one section of the rear seat backrest is folded forwards, the corresponding front seat * NOTE Damage caused by trapping the will move forwards slightly, if necessary, to seat belt when folding back the seat avoid a collision.
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Seats and stowing 103 Locking the release catch of the center rear seat backrest Requirements: The left and center seat backrests are engaged and joined together. You can lock the center seat backrest release catch if you want to secure the trunk against unauthorized access.
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104 Seats and stowing Overview of the tie-down eyes Opening or closing the stowage space under Attaching a roof rack the trunk floor Observe the notes on loading the vehicle & WARNING Risk of injury if the maximum page 99). roof load is exceeded When you load the roof, the center of gravity of the vehicle rises and the usual driving...
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Use only roof racks tested and rack not tested and approved for Mercedes- approved for Mercedes-Benz. Benz. Depending on the vehicle equipment, When a roof rack is installed, open the ensure that when the roof rack is instal‐...
106 Seats and stowing Secure the roof rack to the anchorage points To remove: slide snap-in brackets of the Only use the cup holder when the vehi‐ under covers 1. cup holder inwards until they are unlocked. cle is stationary. Comply with the roof rack manufacturer's Move the cup holder upwards out of the Only use the cup holder for containers...
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Seats and stowing 107 Slide the cup holder onto the bars in the * NOTE Damage to the cup holder stowage compartment. When the rear armrest is folded back the cup Slide snap-in brackets outwards until they holder could become damaged. engage.
108 Seats and stowing Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger Sockets & DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to incor‐ compartment rect handling of the socket Using the 12 V socket in the front center console You could receive an electric shock: &...
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Seats and stowing 109 Only connect devices up to a maximum of USB port in the rear passenger compartment 180 W (15 A). Depending on the vehicle equipment, the design of the stowage compartment and the number of USB ports in the rear passenger compartment center console may vary.
110 Seats and stowing Wireless charging of the mobile phone and Close the lockable stowage spaces * NOTE Damage to objects caused by connection with the exterior antenna before starting a journey. placing them in the mobile phone stow‐ age compartment Notes on wirelessly charging the mobile Always stow and secure heavy, hard, phone...
Small mobile phones may not be able to be charged in every position of the mobile phone stowage compartment. Large mobile phones which do not rest flat in...
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112 Seats and stowing This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle. Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell. Always install the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals.
Light and visibility 113 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.
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114 Light and visibility Observe the notes on surround lighting Press the R button. Operating the combination switch for the lights page 118). 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‐...
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Light and visibility 115 High beam To indicate permanently: push the combi‐ Activating/deactivating the hazard warning lamps nation switch beyond the point of resistance To switch on: turn the light switch to the in the direction of arrow or 4. L or Ã...
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116 Light and visibility Cornering light At speeds between 25 mph (40 km/h) and Road users whose lighting is obstructed, 45 mph (70 km/h) when the steering wheel e.g. by a barrier Cornering light function is turned On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam Traffic circle and intersection function: the Assist may fail to recognize other road users cornering light will be activated on both sides...
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Light and visibility 117 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.
120 Light and visibility Moving the wiper arms into the replacement ° Continuous wiping, slow Windshield wiper and windshield washer position system ¯ Continuous wiping, fast Switch the ignition on and switch off again Switching the windshield wipers on/off Turn the combination switch to the correct immediately.
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Light and visibility 121 Installing the wiper blades Fold the wiper arms back onto the wind‐ shield. Switch on the ignition. Press the î button on the combination switch ( page 120). The wiper arms will move into the original position.
122 Light and visibility Maintenance display The duration until the color changes varies & WARNING Risk of accident due to mis‐ depending on the usage conditions. judgment of distances when using the passenger mirror Mirrors The outside mirror on the front-passenger side reflects objects on a smaller scale.
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Light and visibility 123 outside mirrors. Only then will the automatic The electrolyte is hazardous to health and mirror folding function work properly. causes irritation. It must not come into con‐ To adjust: briefly press button 2. tact with your skin, eyes, respiratory organs An outside mirror that has been pushed out of or clothing or be swallowed.
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124 Light and visibility The inside rearview mirror and the outside mir‐ The front-passenger outside mirror will move Storing the parking position of the front- passenger outside mirror using reverse gear ror on the driver's side will automatically go into back to its original position when: anti-glare mode if light from a headlamp hits the You shift the transmission to another trans‐...
Sets the temperature on the driver's filters recommended and approved by higher using the H button. side Mercedes-Benz. Always have service work car‐ To switch off: set the airflow to level 0 using _ Sets the air distribution ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Climate control 127 Switch off the A/C function only briefly; other‐ Setting climate control to automatic mode b Defroster, middle and side air vents wise, the windows may fog up more quickly. W Automatic air distribution In automatic mode, the set temperature is con‐ Condensation may drip from the underside of trolled and maintained at a constant level by the the vehicle when cooling mode is active.
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128 Climate control Activating/deactivating the climate control Select First Row of Seats. If air-recirculation mode is switched on, the synchronization function via the control windows may fog up more quickly. Switch on Select SYNC. panel air-recirculation mode only briefly. Depending on the previous status, the func‐ tion is activated or deactivated.
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Climate control 129 Air vents Adjusting the rear air vents Adjusting the front 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.
130 Driving and parking Switching on the power supply or the igni‐ Driving When leaving the vehicle, always take tion (without engine start) the key with you and lock the vehicle. Notes on Mercedes-AMG vehicles Keep the vehicle key out of reach of &...
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Driving and parking 131 To switch on the ignition: press button Never leave the engine or, if present, twice. the auxiliary heating running in an The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster enclosed space without sufficient venti‐ light up. lation. The ignition is switched off again if one of the following conditions is met: &...
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132 Driving and parking If the vehicle does not start: switch off non- Place SmartKey in marked space essential consumers and press button symbol 3. once. The vehicle will start after a short time. If the vehicle still does not start and the If you remove SmartKey from marked Place the Key in the Marked Space See...
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Driving and parking 133 Starting the vehicle via Remote Online serv‐ Charging the battery before commencing Always secure the engine against unin‐ ices your journey tentional starting before carrying out This function is not available in all countries. maintenance or repair work. Cooling or heating the vehicle interior before commencing your journey If the vehicle battery is discharged, you receive a...
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134 Driving and parking Further information can be found in the Shift to the next highest gear at the very lat‐ Brakepads, brake discs and tires that are smartphone app. est when the needle reaches the last third either new or have been replaced only ach‐ before the red area in the tachometer.
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Driving and parking 135 Do not use loose floor mats and do not You will then need to use considerably more Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐ place floor mats on top of one another. force to steer and brake. faces to increase the engine braking effect.
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136 Driving and parking Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. & WARNING Risk of accident and injury * NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter due to being under the influence of alco‐ due to non-combusted fuel Do not depress the brake pedal and the hol and drugs while driving accelerator pedal at the same time The engine is not running smoothly and is...
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Driving and parking 137 To remove salt build-up: Notes on driving through water on the road ECO start/stop function surface Brake occasionally while paying attention to Operation of the ECO start/stop function Water which has entered into the vehicle can the traffic conditions Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in damage the engine, electrics and transmission.
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138 Driving and parking In transmission position k, the engine is Neither the è nor ç symbol appears Deactivating or activating the ECO start/ stop function not switched off automatically even when when the vehicle is at a standstill: an intelli‐ the HOLD function is switched on.
Driving and parking 139 ECO display function The lettering in the segment will light up brightly, The additional range achieved as a result of your the outer edge will light up and the segment will driving style in comparison with a driver with a The ECO display summarizes your driving char‐...
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140 Driving and parking The drive program selected appears in the multifunction display of the on-board com‐ puter. Depending on the drive program, the following systems change their characteristics: Drive: Engine and transmission management Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC ® Vehicles with adaptive damping adjust‐ ment: suspension Electric power steering Selecting the drive program...
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Driving and parking 141 Configuring DYNAMIC SELECT (multimedia The ECO start/stop function is activated auto‐ within the country-specific guidelines for system) matically. permissible tolerances (basis: UN-ECE No. 85 or country-specific guidelines). This function must be activated for each user Multimedia system: profile separately.
142 Driving and parking Automatic transmission Keep the vehicle key out of reach of & WARNING Risk of accident and injury children. due to children left unattended in the DIRECT SELECT lever vehicle Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the trans‐ If children are left unattended in the vehicle, mission position.
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Driving and parking 143 Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral Park position j is engaged automatically if one Neutral i when the vehicle is stationary. of the following conditions is met: Drive position Release the brake pedal. You switch off the ignition when the vehicle Engaging reverse gear R is stationary and the transmission is in posi‐...
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144 Driving and parking Engaging drive position D The gears shift automatically when manual gear‐ Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐ Depress the brake pedal and push the shifting is deactivated. faces to increase the engine braking DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first effect.
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Driving and parking 145 To deactivate: pull steering wheel gearshift Glide mode function paddle and hold it in place. Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in The transmission position h appears in the the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐ multifunction display.
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146 Driving and parking Glide mode can also be activated if you have selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in the drive program =. Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the conditions is no longer met. Vehicles with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC: when Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is active, the glide mode function is not available.
Driving and parking 147 Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The transmission is losing oil. The transmission has a faulty gearshift. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately. The transmission is in emergency operation mode. The acceleration characteristics are Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
148 Driving and parking 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 &...
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Driving and parking 149 Do not get into the vehicle again during the Never refuel using any of the following fuels: Consult a qualified specialist workshop. refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic Diesel Have the fuel tank and fuel lines charge could build up again. drained completely.
150 Driving and parking Tire pressure table Parking & WARNING Risk of fire caused by hot QR code for rescue card exhaust system parts Parking the vehicle Press on the back area of fuel filler flap 1. Flammable material such as leaves, grass or &...
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Driving and parking 151 ary vehicle with the brake pedal applied Operate vehicle equipment and become page 143). trapped, for example. Switch off the engine and the ignition by In addition, the children could also set the pressing button 1. vehicle in motion, for example by: Release the service brake slowly.
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152 Driving and parking The vehicle has been parked outside the Check if the transmission 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.
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Driving and parking 153 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.
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154 Driving and parking 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.
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Driving and parking 155 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‐...
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156 Driving and parking 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 &...
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Driving and parking 157 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:...
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158 Driving and parking 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...
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160 Driving and parking in front of, behind or next to the vehicle (depend‐ Overview of driving systems and driving ® (Electronic Stability Program) safety systems ing on the vehicle's equipment). page 161) Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the radar In this section, you will find information about ®...
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Driving and parking 161 Function of ABS Function of BAS (Brake Assist System) ® Functions of ESP (Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram) The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the & WARNING Risk of an accident caused by brake pressure in critical driving situations: a malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist Sys‐...
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162 Driving and parking The drive wheels could spin. ® can monitor and improve driving stability If the ÷ ESP ® warning lamp lights up continu‐ and traction in the following situations, within ously, ESP ® is not available due to a malfunction. ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
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Driving and parking 163 ® characteristics per drive program Drive program Characteristics ® mode A (Comfort) ® These drive programs provide the ideal balance Comfort between traction and stability. ; (Economy) Select drive program ; or A in difficult road conditions, such as snow or ice, or when the road is wet from rain.
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164 Driving and parking ® Function of STEER CONTROL Function of Active Brake Assist Function of ESP Crosswind Assist STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a Active Brake Assist consists of the following ® Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in functions: side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehi‐...
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Driving and parking 165 In especially critical situations, Active Brake If the autonomous braking function or the situa‐ Be prepared to brake or swerve if nec‐ Assist can initiate autonomous braking directly. tion-dependent braking assistance is triggered, essary. In this case, the warning lamp and warning tone additional preventive measures for occupant occur simultaneously with the braking applica‐...
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166 Driving and parking The distance warning function can aid you in the following situations with an intermittent warning tone and a warning lamp: Vehicles Stationary Crossing Moving Stationary Crossing Cyclists travel‐ Stationary traveling in vehicles vehicles pedestrians pedestrians cyclists ing in front cyclists front...
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Driving and parking 167 The autonomous braking function may intervene at speeds starting from approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) in the following situations: Vehicles Stationary Crossing Moving Stationary Crossing Cyclists travel‐ Stationary traveling in vehicles vehicles pedestrians pedestrians cyclists ing in front cyclists front Vehicles...
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168 Driving and parking Situation-dependent braking assistance may intervene at speeds starting from approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) in the following situations: Vehicles Stationary Crossing Moving Stationary Crossing Cyclists travel‐ Stationary traveling in vehicles vehicles pedestrians pedestrians cyclists ing in front cyclists front Vehicles...
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Driving and parking 169 Activation by an abrupt steering movement If the sensors are dirty, fogged up, damaged not give a warning or not provide assis‐ during a swerving maneuver. or covered. tance Assistance during swerving and straightening If the sensors are impaired due to interfer‐ Always pay careful attention to the traf‐...
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170 Driving and parking Setting Active Brake Assist When the vehicle is next started, the middle (10 km/h). You can also switch off the hazard setting is automatically selected. warning lights using the hazard warning button. Requirements: If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the The ignition is switched on.
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Driving and parking 171 Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: Cruise control is System limits Operating cruise control available up to a maximum speed of 155 mph Cruise control may be unable to maintain the & WARNING Risk of accident due to stored (250 km/h). stored speed on uphill gradients.
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172 Driving and parking Press rocker switch up (RES). played in the instrument cluster, you can choose The last stored speed is called up and main‐ between the following options: tained by the vehicle. To adopt the detected speed: press rocker If the last stored speed has previously been switch up (RES).
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Driving and parking 173 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package, in rate roadways by Active Distance Assist the range between 15 mph (20 km/h) and DISTRONIC, it can automatically follow the vehi‐ Function of Active Distance Assist 130 mph (210 km/h).
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174 Driving and parking If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as Always carefully observe the traffic con‐ & WARNING Risk of accident if detection bicycles or motorcycles. ditions and be ready to brake at all function of Active Distance Assist times.
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Driving and parking 175 The transmission is in position h. Deactivating Active Distance Assist or press rocker switch up (RES). Remove DISTRONIC: your foot from the accelerator pedal. The driver's door is closed. The current speed is stored and maintained Check of the radar sensor system has been by the vehicle.
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176 Driving and parking Accepting the displayed speed restriction Deactivating Active Distance Assist when Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐ DISTRONIC Press rocker switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) to the pressure point and hold. & WARNING Risk of accident due to Active Press rocker switch up (RES).
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Driving and parking 177 Function of Active Speed Limit Assist The driven speed is adjusted when the vehicle is System limits 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...
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178 Driving and parking Function of route-based speed adaptation When the toll station is reached, Active Dis‐ Speed adjustment is canceled in the following tance Assist DISTRONIC adopts the speed as cases: The following function is country-dependent the stored speed. If the turn signal indicator is switched off and only available in conjunction with the Also, the speed is reduced if the turn signal indi‐...
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180 Driving and parking expect a change from active to passive mode or The driver presses a steering wheel button or Insufficient road illumination. vice versa at any time. operates Touch Control. The windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged or covered in the vicinity of the camera, e.g. If Active Steering Assist detects that a system by a sticker.
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Driving and parking 181 When actively changing lane without switch‐ Active Lane Change Assist supports the driver & WARNING Risk of accident if Active ing on the turn signal indicator. when changing lanes by applying steering torque Steering Assist unexpectedly intervenes if the driver operates a turn signal indicator.
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182 Driving and parking If the assistance graphic is shown when chang‐ Monitor the lane change. ing lanes, the lane change display appears with an additional arrow pointing towards the adja‐ & WARNING Risk of accident if Lane cent lane ( page 183).
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184 Driving and parking Assistant display Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC status dis‐ Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active, play and route-based speed adaptation speed stored, no vehicle detected (bright vehicle symbol) Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active, speed stored, vehicle detected (green vehi‐ cle symbol) Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and route- based speed adaptation active, speed stored...
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Driving and parking 185 adoption of the speed limit, are displayed in the ing. Once the system is passive, symbol pedal. Never attempt to leave the vehi‐ control feedback of the multifunction display on shown as gray in the multifunction display. cle if it is being held by Hill Start Assist.
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186 Driving and parking Activating/deactivating the HOLD function The electric parking brake is released. * NOTE Damage from automatic braking Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti‐ & WARNING Risk of an accident due to the If one of the following functions is switched vated.
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Driving and parking 187 The vehicle is secured with the electric park‐ Activating the start-off assist Take your foot off the brake, but keep the ing brake. accelerator pedal depressed. & WARNING Risk of skidding and having The vehicle pulls away at maximum accelera‐ In the following situations, the vehicle is held by an accident from wheels spinning tion.
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188 Driving and parking The driving style Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display in the multimedia system not a substitute for your attention to the sur‐ The drive program can be adjusted using the roundings.
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Driving and parking 189 Orange segments: obstacles at a distance System limits between approx. 1.0 ft (0.3 m) and 2.0 ft Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessa‐ (0.6 m) rily take into account the following obstacles: Red segments: obstacles at a very short Obstacles below the detection range, e.g.
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190 Driving and parking Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Vehicles with 360° Camera Vehicles without 360° Camera Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is malfunctioning and has been deactivated due to signal interference. Rear segments or all-round seg‐ Start the vehicle again.
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Driving and parking 191 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 396). ments light up red.
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192 Driving and parking 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...
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Driving and parking 193 If the é symbol is shown in the multifunction Specifying the starting point for the warning Reversing camera tones display, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is not Function of the rear view camera active. You can specify whether the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC warning tones should commence Multimedia system: when the vehicle is further away from an obsta‐...
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194 Driving and parking The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings. The responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking remains with you. Make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects etc., in the maneuvering area while maneuvering and park‐...
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Driving and parking 195 Red warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are very close (approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) or less) Orange warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are a medium dis‐ tance away (between approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) and 2.0 ft (0.6 m)) If the entire system fails, the segments of the warning display are shown in red.
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196 Driving and parking If the rear view camera is not operational, a mes‐ accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g. rectly or not show them at all. It is not a substi‐ sage appears in the multimedia system. license plate bracket or bicycle rack).
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Driving and parking 197 Top view Orange segments: obstacles at a distance between approx. 1.0 ft (0.3 m) and 2.0 ft (0.6 m) Red segments: obstacles at a very short distance of approx. 1.0 ft (0.3 m) or less When Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is operational and no object is detected, the segments of the warning display are shown in gray.
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198 Driving and parking Guide lines The guide lines in the media display show the distances to your vehicle. The distances apply to road level. Side view of the mirror cameras The sides of the vehicle can be seen in this view. System limits The 360°...
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Driving and parking 199 this event, have the cameras, their positions Selecting a view for the 360° Camera then independently locates and measures paral‐ and their setting checked at a qualified spe‐ Engage reverse gear. lel and perpendicular parking spaces on both cialist workshop.
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200 Driving and parking Active Parking Assist is canceled if, among other Do not use Active Parking Assist in the following & WARNING Risk of accident due to things, one of the following actions is carried situations: objects located above or below the out: In extreme weather conditions such as ice, detection range of Active Parking Assist...
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Driving and parking 201 Active Parking Assist will not assist you with parking spaces parallel or at right angles to the direction of travel in the following situations: If the parking space is on a curb. If the parking space is bordered by an obsta‐ cle, e.g.
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202 Driving and parking Confirm selected parking space 4. If, for example, the Please Engage Reverse cedure will be canceled, should a gear be Gear message appears in the media display: changed. The turn signal indicator is switched on auto‐ select the corresponding transmission posi‐...
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Driving and parking 203 & WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi‐ cle swinging out while parking or pulling out of a parking space While parking or exiting a parking space, the vehicle swings out and can drive onto areas of the oncoming lane.
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204 Driving and parking Vehicle message appears in the media display. A If the wrong gear is selected. In such cases, Drive Away Assist might: warning tone and the following display in the Warn you without reason and limit the Drive Away Assist is active under the following media display prompt you to take over control of vehicle speed.
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Driving and parking 205 If the vehicle is backing up at walking pace. gue or increasing lapses in concentration on the part of the driver, it suggests taking a break. If the maneuvering assistant function is acti‐ vated in the multimedia system. ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid.
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206 Driving and parking If ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the If the road condition is poor (uneven road attention level and cannot issue a warning, the surface or potholes). System Suspended message appears. If there is a strong side wind. If a warning is given in the Instrument Display, If you adopt a sporty driving style (high cor‐...
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208 Driving and parking Display in the Instrument Display missing signs), the following display appears in If the windshield in the area of the multifunc‐ the Instrument Display: tion camera is dirty, or if the camera is fog‐ ged up, damaged or covered. If the traffic signs are hard to detect, e.g.
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210 Driving and parking cles and are no substitute for attentive driving. warning, a warning tone sounds and the warning If vehicles are not driving in the middle of Always ensure that there is sufficient distance to lamp in the outside mirror starts to flash. their lane the side for other road users and obstacles.
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Driving and parking 211 Function of brake application (Active Blind Always maintain a safe distance at the Spot Assist) sides. The brake application function is only availa‐ ble for vehicles with a Driving Assistance & WARNING Risk of accident despite Package.
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212 Driving and parking System limits Activate or deactivate Act. Blind Spot Assist. ded by a course-correcting brake application back into your lane. Either a course-correcting brake application Depending on the vehicle's equipment, Blind appropriate to the driving situation, or none at Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is You are warned by vibration pulses in the steer‐...
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Driving and parking 213 ï: Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactiva‐ place when, in addition to a broken lane mark‐ A lane-correcting brake application also occurs ted or there is a malfunction. ing, the edge of a firm road surface is detected in the Sensitive setting in the following situa‐...
214 Driving and parking The system may be impaired or may not function Vehicles without Driving Assistance Pack‐ Activating/deactivating the haptic warning in the following situations: age: Active Lane Keeping Assist uses radar sen‐ Select Warning. sors to monitor several areas around the vehicle. If there is poor visibility, e.g.
Instrument Display and on-board computer 215 Instrument Display (standard) Media Instrument Display overview Vehicle dynamics Mercedes-AMG vehicles: be sure to observe Styles the notes in the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to recognize dangers. Maintenance Instrument Display in the Widescreen Cock‐ &...
216 Instrument Display and on-board computer In addition to multifunction display 2, fur‐ Overview of the buttons on the steering & WARNING Danger of burns when open‐ ther content can be shown on displays wheel ing the hood page 219). If you open the hood when the engine has The segments on speedometer indicate the...
Instrument Display and on-board computer 217 The on-board computer is operated using left- 6 Makes/accepts a call and traffic conditions and operate the hand Touch Control and left-hand back/ ~ Rejects/ends a call equipment with the vehicle stationary. home button 1. ò...
218 Instrument Display and on-board computer Vehicles without Active Distance Assist To call up a submenu or confirm a selec‐ Trip DISTRONIC: press the ò button to call tion: press left-hand Touch Control 2. Navigation up the menu bar of the on-board computer. To exit a submenu: press back button on On the corresponding menu, use left-hand the left 1.
Instrument Display and on-board computer 219 Sport Progressive Understated Standard Displays Showing display content on the instrument cluster Vehicles with an Instrument Display in the Widescreen Cockpit: additional display content The index points show the selected display Display content, center (example: media can be shown on the instrument cluster.
220 Instrument Display and on-board computer Radio Assistant display Display section Media Drive program Transmission position Styles and display Overview of displays on the multifunction display Service Vehicles with standard Instrument Dis‐ play: the position of the displays differs from those shown here.
Instrument Display and on-board computer 221 _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist ( page 116) Turn brightness control up or down. Restart the tire pressure monitor The lighting of the Instrument Display and in page 429) Vehicles with Traffic Sign Assist: Detected the control elements of the vehicle interior is ASSYST PLUS: call up the service due date...
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222 Instrument Display and on-board computer ¸ Green radar waves next to vehicle: Digital speedometer Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist Current fuel consumption active ECO display ( page 139) Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC displays Trip computer From Start From Reset page 173) Full screen...
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Instrument Display and on-board computer 223 Resetting values on the Trip menu of the on- Calling up navigation instructions on the on- board computer board computer On-board computer: On-board computer: Trip Navigation You can reset the values of the following func‐ The following displays are available in the naviga‐...
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224 Instrument Display and on-board computer Further possible displays on the Navigation Vehicles with the MBUX multimedia system: Estimated arrival time at next destination menu: You can also start navigation to one of the Current road recent destinations on the Navigation menu: Direction of...
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Instrument Display and on-board computer 225 Selecting radio stations using the on-board frequency range, an asterisk will appear next to Operating media playback using the on- computer board computer the station name. To select a radio station: swipe upwards or On-board computer: On-board computer: downwards on the left-hand Touch Control.
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226 Instrument Display and on-board computer Changing a media source wards on the left-hand Touch Control to and traffic conditions and operate the select the desired telephone number. Press the left-hand Touch Control. equipment with the vehicle stationary. Press the left-hand Touch Control. To select a media source: swipe upwards When using the phone, observe the legal The telephone number will be dialed.
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Instrument Display and on-board computer 227 Swipe upwards or downwards on the left- To choose a setting: swipe to the right on Selecting what the Head-up Display shows hand Touch Control and select 6 (accept) the left-hand Touch Control. or ~ (reject). Settings menu is selected.
228 Instrument Display and on-board computer Display elements Wet roadway Traffic Sign Assist Assistant display Objects on the display cover To select the settings Polarization in sunglasses Index points In extreme sunlight, sections of the display may appear washed out. You can correct this Display areas that are not required can be hidden.
Voice Control System 229 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‐...
230 Voice Control System If you use the voice control system in an Conducting a dialog emergency your voice can change and your For the dialog with the Voice Control System, telephone call, e.g. an emergency call, can you can use complete sentences of colloquial thereby be unnecessarily delayed.
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Voice Control System 231 To correct an entry: say the Correction To interrupt a voice output: speak in the Full functionality is only available for you with voice command. middle of a voice dialog when the system is activation of online voice control ( page 231).
( page 262). destination could, for example, be completed in the system/mobile phone, e.g. enter with: Set Mercedes-Benz Arena as intermedi- Then call up your Mercedes me user account. surname and first name in the correct ate destination. The Mercedes me services are shown and can field.
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234 Voice Control System Switch voice commands Voice command Colloquial example Function Switch to navigation I would like to go to navigation Switches to navigation Switches to the address book Switch to address book I would like to switch to the address book Switch to telephone I would like to switch to the phone...
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Voice Control System 235 It is not necessary to first call up a menu in gation. You can find further information in gate to your own contacts. You can also carry order to operate a function it contains with the overview tables for voice commands. out important navigation settings directly.
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236 Voice Control System Voice command Colloquial example Function Navigate to <3 word address> The example is for the English lan‐ Starts route guidance to a 3 word address from what3words. guage: The example mentioned navigates you to the Empire State Building. Drive to Parade.Help.Bleat Observe the following information: 3 word addresses are language dependent.
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Voice Control System 237 Voice command Colloquial example Function Navigate to the online POI <POI> Navigate to online POI "McDonald's Searches online for a POI and starts route guidance. Start route guidance Begin route guidance/Can you Starts route guidance to a destination. start route guidance? Cancel route guidance Can you quit route guidance?
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238 Voice Control System Voice command Colloquial example Function Show alternative routes Search for alternative routes Shows one of the alternative routes calculated. Driving recommendations on Switch on driving recommendations Switches on voice output for route guidance. Driving recommendations off Mute the driving instructions Switches off voice output for route guidance.
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Call Jane Smith on her mobile book. Call Mercedes-Benz emergency Could you call the Mercedes-Benz Triggers an emergency call to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center. call center emergency center? Call Mercedes me I’d like you to call the MB break- Places a call with Mercedes-Benz breakdown assistance.
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240 Voice Control System Voice command Colloquial example Function Redial Redial/Call last phone number Makes a call to the last telephone number dialed. Change phone Could you please switch to the sec- Changes the primary telephone ond phone? Overview of media player voice commands background and another application is visible in voice commands.
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Voice Control System 241 Voice command Colloquial example Function Play composer <composer> I'd like to hear the composer "Lud- The available composers are played back. wig van Beethoven" The available music genres are played back. Play music genre <music genre> I'd like to hear the music genre "Bebop"...
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242 Voice Control System Voice command Colloquial example Function Next track Start the next song/video clip/film Plays back the next track. Previous track Play the last song/track/clip again Plays back the previous track. Repeat this track I'd like to listen to this track again The current track is played back from the beginning.
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Voice Control System 243 Message voice commands Voice command Colloquial example Function Text message to <Name> I would like to write a new text to Creates a text message. All address book names are available. "John Doe's mobile number" Text message to <Name> <Text> I would like you to write a new text Writes a text message to the person mentioned.
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244 Voice Control System Vehicle voice commands Voice command Colloquial example Function Temperature colder I would like to reduce the tempera- Lowers the temperature of the air conditioning system. ture Air recirculation on I would like to activate the air circu- Switches on air recirculation mode for the air conditioning system.
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Voice Control System 245 Voice command Colloquial example Function Current speed limit I would like to hear the speed limit Calls up the current speed limit. Outside temperature I would like to find out what the Calls up the outside temperature. temperature outside is like Average consumption What is the current average con-...
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246 Voice Control System Voice command Colloquial example Function Massage menu I would like to switch to the mas- Displays the massage settings. sage seat menu Calls up the next service due date. Next service Tell me my next service appoint- ment...
MBUX multimedia system 247 Control knob Overview and operation Press and hold: switches the multimedia sys‐ Overview of the MBUX multimedia system tem or media display on or off Press briefly: switches the mute function & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ on/off mation systems and communications Turn: adjusts the volume...
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If you use the learn function of the multimedia protection against theft can be obtained from an system, you will receive suggestions during oper‐ authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ation of the most probable navigation destina‐ tions, radio stations and contacts. The configu‐...
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Calls up the global search The star indicates new notifications. Number of applications and currently selec‐ SOS NOT READY display only when the ted display area Calls up an application using the symbol Mercedes-Benz emergency call system is not available...
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MBUX multimedia system 251 To select the menu item or entry: swipe Set Normal, Loud or Off. Shows suggestions, themes and favorites: up, down, left or right. If the function is activated you will hear a when the home screen is shown, swipe clicking sound when scrolling in a list.
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252 MBUX multimedia system To move the digital map: swipe in any Touching and holding Touchpad direction. To save the destination in the map: touch Operating the touchpad To use handwriting to enter characters: the touchscreen and hold until a message is write the character with one finger on the shown.
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MBUX multimedia system 253 Use the following functions with a two-finger To set the pressure sensitivity: switch Swiping to the left of right across ~: swipe: Touchpad Tap on or off. selects the previous or next radio station/ If the function is switched on, a tap on the music track To call up the Notifications Center: swipe touchpad is enough to select a menu item.
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MBUX multimedia system 255 Overview of the MBUX Interior Assistant If you cannot be sure of this, stop the & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ If the vehicle is equipped with the MBUX Interior vehicle whilst paying attention to road mation systems and communications Assistant, selected functions of the multimedia and traffic conditions and operate the...
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256 MBUX multimedia system The MBUX Interior Assistant supports the following interactions: Interaction area Interaction Description In front of the media display/above the touch‐ Proximity to the control element The MBUX Interior Assistant recognizes the approach of the hand towards a control element. Depending on the active application, the display will be adjusted in the media display.
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MBUX multimedia system 257 Radio menu or media menu With the seat setting display active, move the hand towards the touchscreen or touchpad. Map in the navigation The seat of the person operating, driver's Active Parking Assist seat or front passenger seat, is enlarged in Recognition occurs as the hand approaches the media display.
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258 MBUX multimedia system Activating cover change in the radio menu As the hand is moved away from the The area for recognition of the favorite's and media menu touchscreen or touchpad, the media display pose is above the center console at the The MBUX Interior Assistant reduces the number hides the navigation menu.
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MBUX multimedia system 259 Briefly moving the hand up and down under the The gesture is completed in the interaction inside rearview mirror switches the reading light area (front-passenger seat). specifically for the driver or front passenger on The seat belt on the front passenger seat or off.
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260 MBUX multimedia system To switch off: take your hand back away Main functions Press briefly: calls up favorites from the front passenger seat. page 268) Calling up applications The search light is switched off again. Press and hold: adds a favorite page 268) or creates a new theme Settings for the MBUX Interior Assistant page 265)
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MBUX multimedia system 261 Touch and hold an application on the You can select the profile: If there is a risk of someone becoming trap‐ touchscreen until symbols appear. When entering ( page 264) ped, stop the adjustment process immedi‐ Tap on = or ;...
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262 MBUX multimedia system Last destinations You can take your profile and some of your Enter the name and confirm with a. settings with you in new vehicles. Climate control Select Continuer. Ambient lighting Requirements for using Mercedes me con‐ To save the current settings in a profile: nect profiles: select...
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MBUX multimedia system 263 Selecting profile options Protecting profile content Alternatively, the profile can already be Multimedia system: To protect your profile content and settings you selected when the vehicle is entered can create a PIN in the Mercedes me portal for page 264).
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264 MBUX multimedia system me connect when the ignition is switched on Activate Show Profile Selection When Get- Favored drive program and off. ting These settings are saved under the name you When the vehicle is started, the media dis‐ wish when setting up a theme ( page 265).
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MBUX multimedia system 267 From the beginning of usage, the multimedia intermediate destination for the existing To deactivate the learn function for one system must analyze the user habits. When route. day: activate 24h Learning Deact.. sufficient data is collected then the sugges‐ For 24 hours no new actions will be trained Configuring suggestions tions are available.
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268 MBUX multimedia system me portal for the personalization service to Select Delete. On the steering wheel or the touchpad protect your personal settings. The query as to whether the suggestion is Press the ß rocker switch on the steering deleted temporarily or permanently appears.
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270 MBUX multimedia system Notifications Center Notifications are normally briefly shown as they A time stamp are received. This occurs for nearly every appli‐ If several actions are available, symbol Overview of the Notifications Center cation that you are currently using. If you take open or close the notification.
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MBUX multimedia system 271 Calling up notifications Closing the Notifications Center To make settings: select Z. On the touchpad: swipe up with two fingers. Opening the Notifications Center If no settings can be made, a message On the touchpad: swipe down with two fin‐ appears.
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272 MBUX multimedia system Global search are shown, for example. If you select "Stuttgart", Entering characters with handwriting recog‐ you receive the suggestions "Starbucks", "Steak" nition Global search overview and "City railway", for example. Dictation function You can use the global search in the home The search results in the list are shown, sorted screen and in the notifications.
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MBUX multimedia system 273 To accept a suggestion: select the sugges‐ Switching the sound on/off tion. The three most likely suggestions are offered. Continue the search or accept a suggestion. To accept the second search result: select the search result. An action starts or a list is shown.
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MBUX multimedia system 275 Touchscreen (media display) Looking for search results in the global Only operate this equipment when the search. traffic situation permits. Touchpad Entering a destination address in the naviga‐ If you cannot be sure of this, stop the Character input can be started with a control tion system vehicle whilst paying attention to road...
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276 MBUX multimedia system Using the keyboard Switches to handwriting input Pressing and holding switches to upper-case letters permanently Input line Enters a space If available, the p symbol allows you to Shows suggestions during input (if available) Changes the keyboard language change to voice input.
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MBUX multimedia system 277 Select the character by swiping and pressing. To enter an alternative character: press The available editing functions depend on The character is entered in input line 1. and hold a character. the editing task, the language set and the Suggestions are shown in 2.
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278 MBUX multimedia system When the keyboard is displayed, select v. To end character input: press the G but‐ Enters a space ton. Switches to input using the keyboard Write the character on the touchpad with a finger. Accepts an entry Entering characters on the touchscreen The character is entered in input line 1.
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MBUX multimedia system 279 Using the keyboard Switches to handwriting input Pressing and holding switches to upper-case letters permanently Input line Enters a space If available, the p symbol allows you to Shows suggestions during input (if available) Changes the keyboard language change to voice input.
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280 MBUX multimedia system Briefly press on a character. Resume character input. The available editing functions depend on The character is entered in input line 1. the editing task, the language set and the To enter an alternative character: press Suggestions are shown in 2.
MBUX multimedia system 281 Resume character input. The letters can be Select Classic, Sport or Progressive. Pressing briefly deletes the last character written next to each other or above each The multimedia system display changes entered other. depending on the style selected. If you revert Pressing and holding deletes the entry to the factory settings, the Classic...
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MBUX multimedia system 283 If a time zone is set the time is set automatically contacts ( page 338) Wi-Fi using the time zone. The time can be adjusted by call lists ( page 341) Wi-Fi connection overview a maximum of plus or minus 60 minutes. You can use Wi-Fi to establish a connection with Internet connection ( page 358)
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MBUX multimedia system 285 Select Connect via WPS PIN Input. Connecting with a known Wi-Fi Enter the PIN shown in the media display on The multimedia system generates an eight- the device to be connected and confirm. Select Connect via Wi-Fi.
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A Mercedes me account exists at http:// medium when data is being exported. www.mercedes.me. Current vehicle settings can be edited after Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of the import. An individual user profile is active data. page 263).
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288 MBUX multimedia system Set a new PIN. Activation of the update by restarting the trol elements are not available or only availa‐ system ble to a limited degree. Activating PIN protection for data export The multimedia system provides a message Advantages of updating software Select Protect Data...
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MBUX multimedia system 289 Further information about software updates can Select an update from the list and start the Information about the pending system be found at https://me.mercedes-benz.com update. update is displayed. Later Performing a software update Activating the software update...
290 MBUX multimedia system If all requirements are met, the update will be A prompt appears again asking whether you The navigation menu is hidden if route guidance installed. The multimedia system cannot be really wish to reset. is active. operated while the update is being installed and Select Yes.
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MBUX multimedia system 291 Navigation overview Example: digital map with navigation menu • To show Route Overview • To show Route List To enter a POI or address and additional des‐ • To select Alternative Routes • To call up the POSITION menu tination entry options...
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292 MBUX multimedia system • To show Highway Information Only operate this equipment when the Only operate this equipment when the • Via Advanced options to use View, traffic situation permits. traffic situation permits. Announcements Route If you cannot be sure of this, stop the If you cannot be sure of this, stop the vehicle whilst paying attention to road vehicle whilst paying attention to road...
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294 MBUX multimedia system ZIP code If characters have been entered in 2, select Enter the country indicator, e.g. for Can‐ £ next to the input line. ada. POI name The complete entry is deleted. The list is filtered. POI categories, e.g. Gas Station To switch to upper-case or lower-case let‐...
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MBUX multimedia system 295 For the destination you can enter an address, a The multimedia system has already gathered For use of personal POIs: a USB device is POI or a 3 word address. sufficient data in order to show destination connected with the multimedia system.
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296 MBUX multimedia system linear distance to the POI Select a POI from the list. Enter the name. To filter according to categories or in The destination address is shown. The route Select a. search results: enter a search entry in the can be calculated.
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MBUX multimedia system 297 Selecting a contact for destination entry Route guidance to a contact address is relia‐ Searching for a destination using 3 word Requirements: ble in the following cases: addresses is possible in the online search page 292). A mobile phone is connected to the multime‐...
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298 MBUX multimedia system 3 word addresses from what3words are an Selecting a destination on the map Showing POIs in the vicinity of the map alternative addressing system for multilin‐ Multimedia system: If several destinations are located around the gual georeferencing of global locations with crosshair, the function is available.
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300 MBUX multimedia system If there are already four intermediate destina‐ Select POIs in the Vicinity tions, the multimedia system asks whether Search using categories, enter a search entry intermediate destination 4 should be deleted. or search for a personal POI ( page 295).
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MBUX multimedia system 301 mat or place the mobile phone on it A route with a quick journey time is calcula‐ Explanation of the options: page 335). ted. Automatic Short The route is calculated with the currently set Hold the mobile phone near to the multime‐ A route with a short driving distance is calcu‐...
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MBUX multimedia system 303 Using carpool lanes For an audible indication when approach‐ ver and also sounds during the driving When using carpool lanes, observe the applica‐ ing a personal POI: the USB device contains maneuver. ble legal requirements as well as any conditions personal POIs.
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304 MBUX multimedia system Selecting messages for TRAFFIC Activate a category. Remaining journey time The display button is activated. When Activate a message. Name, destination address approaching a personal POI in this category The display button is activated. Phone number (if available) an audible indication will be issued.
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MBUX multimedia system 305 The destination and at least one intermediate The destination and at least one intermediate The name of the road on which you are destination have been entered. destination have been entered. currently driving is shown. The road number of the road on which Multimedia system: Multimedia system: you are currently driving is shown.
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306 MBUX multimedia system Move the map ( page 320). This commuter route is not available in all Starting an automatic gas station search Requirements: countries. Set the map scale ( page 319). Multimedia system: The automatic gas station search is activated To avoid or use route options: select Ä.
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MBUX multimedia system 307 If there are already four intermediate des‐ Calculate the route ( page 299). Starting a saved route Requirements: tinations: select in the prompt. The service station is set as the destination or the next intermediate destination. The gas station is entered in the route over‐...
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MBUX multimedia system 309 The road and traffic rules and regulations always Incomplete digital map data have priority over multimedia system driving Notes on GPS reception instructions. The correct function of the navigation system Driving instructions are: depends amongst other things on GPS recep‐ Navigation announcements tion.
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310 MBUX multimedia system ing on the settings for driving recommenda‐ settings for driving recommendations, e.g. by tions, e.g. "Prepare to turn right". announcing "Now turn right". Select navigation announcements for driving The display is split into two parts. recommendations ( page 303).
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MBUX multimedia system 311 In this lane, you will be able to complete both When driving on the freeway, upcoming freeway Using quick-access for a destination informa‐ tion, alternative route and POIs the next change of direction and the one facilities and available service facilities after that.
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312 MBUX multimedia system Select a POI from the list. When an intermediate destination has been Switching navigation announcements on or off during a phone call The selection takes place on the route. The reached, you will see the intermediate destina‐ destination address is shown.
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MBUX multimedia system 313 Set the volume. A route has already been created. Overview of route guidance to an off-road destination To leave the menu: select q. Route guidance is active. An off-road destination is within the digital map. Route guidance is active Multimedia system: The map contains no roads that lead to the des‐...
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314 MBUX multimedia system The following displays appear when route guid‐ When the vehicle is back on a road known to the To edit destination suggestions: the Allow ance begins: multimedia system, route guidance continues as Destination Suggestions option is activated normal.
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Start Route Guidance from Curr. To save as a favorite: select Save as Favor- Position. a call with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Route guidance starts from the selected Assistance Center via the me button To save as "Home" address: select Save position.
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Mercedes-Benz Center me portal. When route guidance is active, the symbols with a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus‐ You have the service deactivated at an for traffic incidents will be shown in color on tomer Assistance Center via the me but‐...
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MBUX multimedia system 317 traffic jam (red line) Traffic incident symbol Cause of the traffic incident, e.g. con‐ struction work slow-moving traffic (orange line) On the route: color Warning message (highlighted red) heavy traffic (yellow line) Off the route: gray To select a traffic incident symbol: select free-flowing traffic (green line) Cause...
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318 MBUX multimedia system Activating Incidents, Free Flow and Delay Select a local area message. Benefits of Car-to-X-Communication: The details are displayed. Select Advanced. Hazards are recognized automatically in the background by the vehicle or may be repor‐ Select View. ted by the driver.
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MBUX multimedia system 321 To use quick-access: repeatedly tap or To switch on/off in the menu: select Selecting personal POI categories press on the Ä compass symbol on the Advanced. Select r in the POI SYMBOLS Personal map. Select View. POIs menu.
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To change the size of the area: tap or press map can be obtained from an authorized The map appears. on the control element. Mercedes-Benz Center. To show an area: tap or press on the control Swipe up or down on the control element. element.
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Delete All. available here: Mercedes me connect is available. Confirm the prompt with Yes. At an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center You have a user account for the Mercedes Under: https://www.mercedes.me Map data update overview me portal. The service is available.
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Advanced In the event of the following problems, please If the display button is deactivated, satellite contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: Select View. maps are not displayed in map scales from 2 mi (2 km) to 20 mi (20 km).
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Navigation https://me.secure.mercedes-benz.com The service is available. Advanced Showing map view in the multifunction dis‐ The service has been activated at an author‐ Select View. ized Mercedes-Benz Center. play of the instrument cluster Select Elements. Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Activate Range.
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MBUX multimedia system 327 To select map orientation: select an option. Requirements: There could be a risk of injury to the vehicle The # dot indicates the current selection. occupants. The navigation services option is available, subscribed to and activated in the Mercedes The following options are available: Before driving into a parking garage or me portal.
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328 MBUX multimedia system The maximum access height shown by Displaying parking options on the map cam. By using the Dashcam, you are deemed Requirements: the parking service does not replace the to have accepted and agreed to the contents need for observation of the actual cir‐...
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Select the USB device. is deleted and recording is continued auto‐ Have the camera checked at an authorized matically. Starting/stopping video recording with the Mercedes-Benz Center. dashcam To start: select Start Recording. Deleting a dashcam video recording Requirements: The length of the recording is shown.
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In addi‐ Further information can be obtained from an also cause the driver to lose control of the tion, cup holders, open stowage spaces and authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at: vehicle. mobile phone receptacles cannot always https://www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/ retain all objects they contain.
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332 MBUX multimedia system Telephone menu overview ® Bluetooth profile overview ® Signal strength of the mobile phone network Bluetooth device name of the currently connected mobile phone/of the mobile Options Function ® Bluetooth profile phone Device manager of the mobile phone ®...
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MBUX multimedia system 333 Depending on the quality of the connection, the Irrespective of this, Bluetooth ® audio func‐ Function Bluetooth ® profile voice quality may fluctuate. tionality can by used with any mobile phone of the mobile phone page 369). Connecting a mobile phone MAP (Message Message functions...
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Disconnecting/de-authorizing a mobile Further information can be obtained at: https:// A newly authorized mobile phone is connec‐ phone www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/ ted in single telephone mode. Multimedia system: Using the mobile phone with Near Field Com‐ If the mobile phone has already been author‐...
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Follow the additional prompts on the media screen. display to connect the mobile phone. Con‐...
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MBUX multimedia system 337 If the mobile phone supports the transfer of Calls Microphone Off the ringtone, you will hear the ringtone of Numeric Keypad (show to send DTMF Using the telephone the mobile phone instead of that of the vehi‐ tones) Multimedia system: cle audio system.
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338 MBUX multimedia system Conducting a conference call If only one mobile phone is connected with From the contacts menu, you can perform the the multimedia system, the previous call will following actions: Select i Create Confer. Call. be put on hold. The new participant is included in the confer‐...
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MBUX multimedia system 339 Automatically Enter characters into the search field. Overview of importing contacts If the Synchronize Contacts Automatically Select the contact. Contacts from various sources function is not active: activate the function A contact can contain the following details: Source Requirements by pressing once.
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MBUX multimedia system 341 To delete an individual contact, this has been Select r in the line of the contact. Select Delete All Favorites. imported manually into the vehicle. A pop-up window appears: Do you want to Select the telephone number. delete all favorites? The contact is stored as a favorite in the tele‐...
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Notes on Mercedes-Benz Link equipment When using Mercedes-Benz Link via the voice- If a mobile phone is used with Mercedes-Benz operated control system, the multimedia system Link, USB access using the media menu is possi‐ If you operate information and communica‐...
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Start Mercedes-Benz Link Benz Link control box. Smartphone Mercedes-Benz Link Accepting/rejecting the data protection reg‐ The Mercedes-Benz Link app is installed on ulations the mobile phone. Select sound settings. For the initial start of the application: a message The mobile phone is switched on.
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MBUX multimedia system 347 ® ® Apple CarPlay Control or the Siri ® voice-operated control sys‐ Information on Apple CarPlay tem. You can activate the voice-operated control When Apple CarPlay ® is being used, the iPod ® Overview of Apple CarPlay ®...
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MBUX multimedia system 349 You must observe the legal requirements for the The service provider is responsible for this appli‐ If there was no prior Internet connection, this country in which you are currently driving when cation and the services and content connected is established with the use of the mobile operating the multimedia system.
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Compass direction using the me button Acceleration direction A call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center has been initiated via the me button in the over‐ This data is only transferred while the navigation head control panel or the multimedia system system is active, in order to improve it (e.g.
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Then, you can select a service and be connected and a Mercedes-Benz Customer Center Data is transferred during the connection to the to a specialist at the Mercedes-Benz Customer employee deals with your appointment. The Mercedes-Benz Customer Center ( page 352).
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Notes on Mercedes me connect page 351). Mercedes me connect consists of multiple serv‐ You can also call the Mercedes-Benz Customer ices. Center using the multimedia system page 352). Please note that Mercedes me connect is a...
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Mercedes me portal, then services and offers page 356). You may be charged for these services. from Mercedes-Benz will be available to you. Observe the conditions of use for Mercedes me Availability is country-dependent. More information about Mercedes me connect connect and other services.
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Select Mercedes gency call system Deleting a connection between a user Your vehicle is equipped with the Mercedes-Benz The instructions for creating a user account emergency call system ("eCall"). This feature can and connecting the vehicle with this follow account and the vehicle Requirements: help save lives in the event of an accident.
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The Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system trig‐ eCall can be deactivated by an authorized uation. gers an emergency call automatically in the fol‐ Mercedes-Benz dealer. Please note that in lowing cases: the event ownership of the vehicle is trans‐ Notification in the multimedia system dis‐...
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A message with accident data is transmitted Dial the local emergency number on your Data transfer of the Mercedes-Benz emer‐ to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center. mobile phone. gency call system The Mercedes-Benz emergency call center If an emergency call has been initiated: In the event of an automatic or manual emer‐...
358 MBUX multimedia system Number of people determined to be in the A voice connection to the vehicle occupants You must observe the legal requirements for the vehicle can be established country in which you are currently driving when operating the multimedia system. Whether Mercedes me connect is available or not Online and Internet functions...
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Mercedes me con‐ nect services is limited. The data volume must be purchased via Mercedes me connect. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ ter to find out whether it is possible to pur‐ Display of existing connection (double arrow) chase data volume in your country.
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366 MBUX multimedia system The multimedia system supports the follow‐ Due to the wide range of USB devices ing formats and data media: available on the market, playback cannot be guaranteed for all USB devices. Permissible FAT32, exFAT, NTFS Videos up to FullHD (1920x1080) are file systems supported.
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MBUX multimedia system 367 TIDAL and TIDAL logo are registered trademark of Aspiro AB in the European Union and other countries.
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368 MBUX multimedia system Overview of the media menu Previous track or fast rewind Repeat Random playback Next track or fast forward Settings Album cover Additional options Active media source Controls playback Track and artist Timeline Current track number/track in playback list Categories and active data storage medium Music search...
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MBUX multimedia system 369 Connecting the data storage medium to the When connecting several Apple ® devices multimedia system simultaneously, pay attention to the order in which the devices are connected. The multi‐ Connecting USB devices media system only connects with the device ®...
372 MBUX multimedia system To play back all results found in the cate‐ Select the desired entry from the result list. gory: select Play All. If the selected result is an album, song or a playback list then playback is started. If the If, for example, the Albums category is...
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MBUX multimedia system 373 Radio overview Selects an active frequency band Mute function Station logo Calls up the station list Station name or set frequency Search Artist, title, album and radio text HD Radio logo Options Switches the HD Radio function on or off...
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Move the station to the new position. Satellite radio mode may be temporarily unavail‐ Deleting stations able or interrupted for a variety of reasons. Press and hold a station. These include environmental or topographical conditions beyond the control of Mercedes-Benz Select Delete.
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376 MBUX multimedia system USA, LLC. Thus, operation at certain locations You can also have the satellite service acti‐ may not be possible. vated online. To do so, please visit http:// www.siriusxm.com (USA) or http:// Registering satellite radio www.siriusxm.ca (Canada). Requirements: Switching on satellite radio Satellite radio equipment is available.
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382 MBUX multimedia system Adjusting the fader ® Volume Adjusting the sound focus in the Burmester surround sound system Move the volume distribution between the Select a function. Multimedia system: front and rear of the vehicle in the grid Adjusting treble, mid-range and bass set‐ shown.
384 Maintenance and care workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz ASSYST PLUS service interval display Always observe the prescribed service Center. intervals. Function of the ASSYST PLUS service interval display Always have the prescribed service Displaying the service due date work carried out at a qualified specialist The ASSYST PLUS service interval display on the workshop.
Maintenance and care 385 frequent operation in mountainous terrain or Engine compartment & WARNING Danger of burns when open‐ on poor road surfaces ing the hood Opening/closing the hood when the engine is often left idling for long If you open the hood when the engine has periods &...
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386 Maintenance and care Never touch the danger zone surround‐ Allow the engine to cool down and only ing moving component parts, e.g. the touch component parts described in rotation area of the fan. the following. Remove jewelry and watches. &...
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Maintenance and care 387 Engine oil display is green and is between "min" and "max": the oil level is correct. Checking the engine oil level using the on- board computer Engine Oil Level Add 1,1 qts. and the bar dis‐ Requirements: play for indicating the oil level on the multi‐...
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388 Maintenance and care Refilling engine oil * NOTE Engine damage caused by an incorrect oil filter, incorrect oil or addi‐ & WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐ tives ponent parts in the engine compartment Do not use engine oils or oil filters Certain components in the engine compart‐...
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Allow the engine to cool down and only 0.6 in (1.5 cm) over marker bar 2. touch component parts described in If necessary, add coolant that has been the following. approved for Mercedes-Benz. Further information on coolant & WARNING Risk of scalding from hot page 464). coolant...
390 Maintenance and care Keeping the air-water duct free Allow the engine to cool down and only Make sure that no windshield washer touch component parts described in concentrate spills out next to the filler Keep the area between the hood and the the following.
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Maintenance and care 391 The windshield wiper switch is in position Information on using a power washer * NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car wash & WARNING Risk of accident when using In car washes with a conveyor system: neu‐ Before driving into a car wash make high-pressure cleaning equipment with tral i is engaged.
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392 Maintenance and care vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using vehicle are covered with a decorative foil. a soft car sponge. When doing so, do not Maintain a distance of at least 27.6 in expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.
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Maintenance and care 393 Notes on paintwork/matte finish paintwork care Observe the following information: Cleaning and care Avoiding paintwork damage Paintwork Insect remains: soak with insect remover and rinse off the Do not attach stickers, films or similar materials. treated areas afterwards. Remove dirt immediately, where possible.
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394 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‐...
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Chemical cleaning agents If there is dirt on the finish or if the decorative foil is dull: use the Paint Cleaner recommended and approved for Mercedes-Benz. Oily products Insect remains: soak with insect remover and rinse off the treated Do not use polish on matte decorative foil.
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Windows Clean windows inside and outside with a damp cloth and with Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-based cleaning a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz. agents to clean the inside of windows. Wiper blades Fold out the wiper blades and clean them using a damp cloth.
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Maintenance and care 397 Notes on cleaning and care Avoiding vehicle damage Exterior lighting Clean the lenses with a wet sponge and mild cleaning agent, Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable e.g. car shampoo. for plastic lenses. Sensors Clean the sensors in the front and rear bumper and in the When using a power washer, maintain a minimum distance of...
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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.
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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.
400 Breakdown assistance Open safety vest bag and pull out the The requirements defined by the legal standard Emergency safety vest. are only fulfilled if the safety vest is the correct Removing the safety vest size and is fully closed. There are also safety vest compartments in The safety vests are located in the safety vest the rear door stowage compartments in...
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Breakdown assistance 401 Warning triangle Setting up the warning triangle First-aid kit (soft-sided) overview Removing the warning triangle Fold side reflectors upwards to form a tri‐ angle and attach at the top using upper press-stud 2. Fold legs down and out to the side. First-aid kit (soft sided) is in the trunk in the left-hand stowage net.
402 Breakdown assistance In the event of a flat tire, the following options Notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat tire) Flat tire are available depending on your vehicle's equip‐ Notes on flat tires ment: & WARNING Risk of accident when driving in emergency mode Vehicles with MOExtended tires: it is pos‐...
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Breakdown assistance 403 If a pressure loss warning message appears in TIREFIT kit storage location After driving in emergency mode have the multifunction display, proceed as follows: the rims checked by a qualified special‐ The TIREFIT kit is located under the trunk floor. ist workshop with regard to their further Check the tire for damage.
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404 Breakdown assistance You can use TIREFIT tire sealant to seal perfora‐ & WARNING Risk of injury and poisoning * NOTE Overheating due to the tire infla‐ tion damage of up to 0.16 in (4 mm), particularly from tire sealant tion compressor running too long those in the tire contact surface.
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Breakdown assistance 405 Affix part of the TIREFIT sticker to the Push the plug of hose into flange Press on and off switch on the tire infla‐ instrument cluster within the driver's field of tire sealant bottle until the plug engages. tion compressor.
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Have the tire sealant bottle disposed of Do not exceed the maximum speed damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair the professionally, e.g. at an authorized limit with a tire that has been repaired tire in this instance. Mercedes-Benz Center. using tire sealant.
(Electronic Stability Program). The operating Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Screw the valve cap onto the valve of the safety of your vehicle may be restricted. sealed tire. In cases such as the one mentioned above, con‐ tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or...
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® page 161) rubbish. & WARNING Danger of chemical burns For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends from the battery acid that you only use batteries which have been tes‐ ted and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes- Battery acid is caustic.
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Alternatively: connect the battery to a bat‐ All other vehicles sive. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes tery charger approved by Mercedes-Benz or When charging the battery and during starting or clothing. Wear suitable protective consult a qualified specialist workshop to assistance, always use the jump-start connec‐...
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410 Breakdown assistance When giving starting assistance, always * NOTE Damaging the battery through & WARNING Risk of explosion from a fro‐ make sure that you only connect bat‐ overvoltage zen battery tery terminals with identical polarity. A discharged battery may freeze at tempera‐ When charging using a battery charger with‐...
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The transmission is in position j. Only use battery chargers tested and Avoid numerous and extended attempts The ignition and all electrical consumers are approved for Mercedes-Benz. to start the engine. switched off. Read the battery charger's operating instruc‐ The hood is open.
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Observe the notes on the 12 V battery During starting assistance: let the engines page 407). run for several minutes. Example: engine compartment Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the During starting assistance: before discon‐ 12 V battery replaced at a qualified specialist Slide cover of positive clamp on the necting the jumper cable, switch on an elec‐...
Observe the instructions and notes on towing it away. approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. towing away. For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both Carry over detachable parts, such as vent axles on the ground.
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414 Breakdown assistance Permitted towing methods Vehicle equipment/towing method Both axles on the ground Front axle raised Rear axle raised Vehicles with automatic transmis‐ Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at sion 31 mph (50 km/h) 31 mph (50 km/h)
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Breakdown assistance 415 Do not activate the HOLD function. the permissible gross mass of your own * NOTE Damage due to towing away at vehicle. Deactivate the tow-away alarm ( page 87). excessively high speeds or over long dis‐ tances Deactivate Active Brake Assist If a vehicle must be tow-started or towed away, page 170).
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416 Breakdown assistance Vehicles with automatic transmission: Use a tow bar. As a result, when transporting vehicles with The automatic transmission may be locked the Adaptive Damping System PLUS, the Make sure that the steering wheel can in position j in the event of damage to the vehicle/trailer combination may start to skid.
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Breakdown assistance 417 Secure the vehicle on all four wheels after Towing eye storage location Installing the towing eye loading. 4MATIC vehicles/vehicles with automatic transmission Towing eye is located in the stowage space under the trunk floor. Make sure that the front and rear axles come to rest on the same transportation vehicle.
Vehicles with automatic transmission Only use fuses that have been approved cause traced and rectified at a qualified special‐ must not be tow started. by Mercedes-Benz and which have the ist workshop. correct fuse rating. Vehicles with automatic transmission must Ensure the following before replacing a fuse: not be tow-started.
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Breakdown assistance 419 All electrical consumers are switched off. Opens The ignition is switched off. & WARNING Risk of injury from using the The electrical fuses are located in various fuse windshield wipers while the engine hood boxes: is open Fuse box in the engine compartment on the When the engine hood is open and the wind‐...
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420 Breakdown assistance Closing Opening Check whether the seal is positioned cor‐ rectly in the lid. Place the lid on the fuse box. Make sure that clamps engage. Tighten screws 1. Close the hood. Opening and closing the fuse box in the front passenger footwell Lift carpet in the direction of the arrow.
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Breakdown assistance 421 Opening and closing the fuse box in the trunk Observe the notes on electrical fuses page 418). Open the trunk floor ( page 104). Fuse box is located in the center underneath the trunk floor.
For safety reasons, only use snow chains that have been specifically approved for your * NOTE Damage to components of the vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains vehicle body or chassis due to mounted with the same quality standard. snow chains...
424 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. &...
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Conditions for cold tires: caps specifically approved by objects. Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto The vehicle has been parked with the tires Check whether the wheel or valve has a out of direct sunlight for at least three hours.
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426 Wheels and tires Maximum tire pressure ( page 437) Checking tire pressures manually Read the tire pressure for the current operat‐ ing conditions from the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure table. Observe the notes on tire pressure. Remove the valve cap of the tire to be checked.
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Wheels and tires 427 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 424) correct tire pressures for these tires. TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
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428 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.
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Wheels and tires 429 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 424) Compare the tire pressure with the recom‐...
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430 Wheels and tires After a change in tire pressure, a wheel rotation Be sure to also observe the following further On-board computer: or a tire change, or if you have re-installed related subjects: Service Tires wheels or tires, the tire pressure loss warning Notes on tire pressure ( page 424) Swipe downwards on Touch Control on the...
Wheels and tires 431 After you have driven for a few minutes, the Never overload the tires by exceeding tire pressure loss warning system monitors the maximum load. the set tire pressure of all the tires. The Tire and Loading Information placard is on Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects: the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle.
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Please also note: trailer-hitch is installed. Please consult an your vehicle. authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer if you have Information on permissible weights and loads (3): Subtract the combined weight of the any questions about towing a trailer with on the vehicle identification plate your vehicle.
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Wheels and tires 433 Tire and Loading Information placard Calculation example for determining the is for illustration purposes only. Make sure maximum load page 431) you are using the actual load limit for your vehi‐ cle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Tire pressure table ( page 425) The following table shows examples of how to...
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434 Wheels and tires Example 1 Example 2 Weight of occupants Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg) Occupant 1: 200 lbs (91 kg) Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg) Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg) Occupant 4: 140 lbs (63 kg) Occupant 5: 120 lbs (54 kg) Total weight of all occupants 750 lbs (340 kg)
Wheels and tires 435 Manufacturer Tire labeling Characteristics of the tire ( page 438) Overview of tire labeling Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index ( page 438) Tire name The data shown in the image is example data.
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436 Wheels and tires and one-half times as well on the government sure of all tires including the spare * NOTE Damage to the drivetrain from test track as a tire graded 100. wheel. wheelspin The relative performance of tires depends upon Adjust the tire pressure as necessary.
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Wheels and tires 437 Tire size: identifier describes the tire The data shown in the image is example size. data. Maximum tire load is the maximum permissi‐ Tire type code: tire type code can be used by the manufacturer as a code to ble weight for which the tire is approved.
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438 Wheels and tires Never exceed maximum tire pressure speci‐ Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index fied for the tire. & WARNING Risk of injury through exceed‐ Information on tire characteristics ing the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating may lead to tire...
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Load-bearing index required speed rating from an authorized "LT": light truck tires according to US manu‐ Numerical code that specifies the maximum Mercedes-Benz Center. facturing standards. load-bearing capacity of a tire (e.g. "91" corre‐ sponds to 1356 lbs (615 kg)).
440 Wheels and tires All-weather tires and winter tires "C", "D", "E": a load range that depends on Index Speed rating the maximum load that the tire can carry at a Index Speed rating certain pressure up to 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR...Y up to 100 mph (160 km/h) Q M+S...
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Wheels and tires 441 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards: a regardless of whether it is actually installed on of the fully laden vehicle (weight of the vehicle uniform standard to grade the quality of tires the vehicle or not. including all accessories, occupants, fuel, lug‐ with regard to tread quality, tire traction and gage and the trailer drawbar noseweight if appli‐...
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442 Wheels and tires these are installed on the vehicle, but does not without direct sunlight on the tires or the vehicle er's identity code, tire size, tire type code and include passengers or luggage. has been driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km). the manufacturing date.
Designation and accessories which have been specially the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐ Manufacturer approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. ognize dangers. Model These tires are specially adapted to the con‐ You can ask for information regarding permitted ®...
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Accessory parts that are not approved for your Only use tires, wheels and accessories that Avoid obstacles or drive particularly vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used have been checked and recommended by carefully. correctly can impair the operating safety.
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Wheels and tires 445 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 431) Only use tires and wheels of the same type Observe the maximum permissible speed for Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, (summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended the M+S tires installed.
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446 Wheels and tires The wear patterns on the front and rear wheels Notes on storing wheels The tire-change tool kit is located in tool bag differ: in the trunk. 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,...
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Wheels and tires 447 Setting up the folding chock The vehicle is not on a slope. Vehicles with steel wheels The wheel trim covers the wheel bolts. Before The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level unscrewing the wheel bolts, remove the wheel ground.
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Rules of conduct when the vehicle is raised: Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has Never place your hands or feet under the been approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise The socket can be found in the tire-change vehicle. the vehicle.
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Wheels and tires 449 vertically under the jacking point of the vehicle. * NOTE Vehicle damage from the jack If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jack support point of the vehicle, the jack could tip over with the vehi‐ cle raised.
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450 Wheels and tires Removing a wheel Requirements: The vehicle is raised ( page 448). Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recog‐ nize dangers. When changing a wheel, avoid applying any force to the brake discs, since this could impair the level of comfort when braking.
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Wheels and tires 451 Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in For tires with a specified direction of rotation, an * NOTE Damage to paintwork of the wheel the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recog‐ arrow on the side wall of the tire indicates the rim when screwing on the first wheel bolt nize dangers.
452 Wheels and tires Place the ratchet onto the hexagon nut of the Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring & WARNING Risk of injury through incor‐ jack so that the letters "AB" are visible. system: Restart the tire pressure monitoring rect tightening torque system ( page 429).
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Wheels and tires 453 Replace the emergency spare wheel after six Removing the emergency spare wheel Adapt your driving style accordingly and years at the latest, regardless of wear. drive carefully. The deflated emergency spare wheel is secured Vehicles with a tire pressure loss warn‐ in the emergency spare wheel bag in the trunk.
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454 Wheels and tires Requirements: Observe the notes on sockets ( page 108). Comply with the manufacturer's safety notes Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni‐ on the sticker of the emergency spare wheel tion lock. and on the tire inflation compressor. Press on and off switch on the tire infla‐...
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Wheels and tires 455 Screw the valve cap of the emergency spare wheel onto the valve again. Stow filler hose and plug in the lower section of the compressor housing. Stow the tire inflation compressor in the vehicle.
You can obtain further two-way radios are not observed. information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz If you operate two-way radios incorrectly in Only use approved frequency bands. Center.
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Technical data 457 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 –...
458 Technical data The following devices can be used in the vehicle Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine without restrictions: number overview Two-way radios with a maximum transmis‐ Vehicle identification plate sion output of up to 100 mW Two-way radios with transmitter frequencies in the 380 - 410 MHz frequency band and a maximum transmission output of up to 2 W (trunked radio system/Tetra)
Technical data 459 Do not exceed the maximum permissible gross Plate with information about emissions test‐ vehicle weight or the maximum gross axle ing, including confirmation of emissions weight rating for the front or rear axle. guidelines at the U.S. federal level as well as for California VIN, engine number and other signs VIN as a label at the lower edge of the wind‐...
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460 Technical data You can identify operating fluids approved by Always keep children away from operat‐ & WARNING Risk of injury from fuels Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on ing fluids. Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your the container: health.
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Technical data 461 91 RON. This may reduce engine output and Change immediately out of clothing that Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by increase fuel consumption. has come into contact with fuel. volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100 Never refuel using gasoline with an even lower Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by RON.
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Further information on fuel is available at the fol‐ with the cleaning additive recommended by lowing locations: Mercedes-Benz. Be sure to observe the notes and mixing ratios specified on the container. At a gas station Tank content and fuel reserve At a qualified specialist workshop On the https://www.mbusa.com (USA only)
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In the Mercedes-Benz BeVo app qualified specialist workshop. Model Capacity At a qualified specialist workshop Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0. All models 5.8 US qt (5.5 liters) Quality and capacity of engine oil...
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The proportion of corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze lowing locations: concentrate in the engine cooling system should If antifreeze comes into contact with hot In the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for component parts in the engine compart‐ Operating Fluids 310.1: A minimum of 50% (antifreeze protection ment, it may ignite.
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Only use refrigerant compressor oil that * NOTE Damage to the exterior lighting Below freezing point: e.g. MB WinterFit has been approved by Mercedes-Benz. due to unsuitable windshield washer fluid For the correct mixing ratio, refer to the informa‐ Do not mix the approved refrigerant Unsuitable windshield washer fluid may dam‐...
466 Technical data Refrigerant filling capacity Filling capacity for refrigerant and PAG oil Model Refrigerant All models 24.3 ± 0.4 oz (690 ± 10 g) Model PAG oil All models 2.8 ± 0.4 oz (80 ± 10 g) Height when opened Hazard and service warning symbols Refrigerant filling capacity Model...
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Technical data 467 Vehicle dimensions Weights and loads All models Please observe the following notes for the speci‐ fied vehicle data: Vehicle length 184.6 in Items of optional equipment increase the (4688 mm) curb weight and reduce the payload. Vehicle width including out‐ 78.7 in Roof load side mirrors...
468 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.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 469 Occupant safety Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The restraint system is malfunctioning ( page 34). & WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system If the restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or may SRS Malfunction Service not deploy as intended during an accident.
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470 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.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 471 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions A person in the front passenger seat could then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle's interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit. Make sure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct.
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472 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ensure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct. NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 473 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...
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474 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 132).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 475 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The exterior lighting is malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Malfunction See Opera- tor’s Manual * The light sensor is malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Automatic Headlamp Mode Inoperative * The active headlamps are malfunctioning.
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476 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.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 477 Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * You are leaving the vehicle when it is in a ready-to-drive state. When you leave the vehicle, switch off the ignition, secure the vehicle against rolling away and take the Smart‐ Key with you.
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478 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ù * The steering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is significantly impaired. & WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardized. Steering Malfunction Stop Immediately See Opera- Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 479 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible in accordance with the traffic conditions. Do not con‐ tinue driving under any circumstances. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. û...
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480 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Close the hood. * The trunk lid is open. & DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 481 Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The coolant level is too low. * NOTE Engine damage due to insufficient coolant Check Coolant Level See Avoid long journeys with insufficient coolant. Operator's Manual Add coolant ( page 389).
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482 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the coolant temperature display remains below the red marking. ÿ * The fan motor is faulty.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 483 Transmission Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Apply Brake to Shift from * You have attempted to shift the transmission out of park position j and into another transmission position. Depress the brake pedal. Select transmission position h, k or neutral i.
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484 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * While the vehicle is rolling or while you are driving, neutral i has been engaged. N Permanently Active Risk of Rolling Away To stop, depress the brake pedal. Shift the transmission to park position j while the vehicle is stationary.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 485 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Until then, always select park position j manually before you switch off the engine. Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake. Transmission Malfunction * The transmission is malfunctioning. The cause could be an overheated clutch or blocked gears. Let the transmission cool down.
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486 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The transmission position cannot be reliably identified. Apply Parking Brake Risk of Rolling Away See Opera- Use the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away. tor's Manual Teaching in Transmission * The transmission's teach-in process is complete.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 487 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 157).
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488 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.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 489 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.
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490 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 157).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 491 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red F (USA only) or ! indicator lamp (Canada only) is lit. You have attempted to release the electric parking brake with the ignition switched off. Switch on the ignition.
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492 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.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 493 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 205).
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494 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive on. As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again. If necessary, clean the windshield in the camera's field of vision. Check the tire pressure if necessary.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 495 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable due to multiple emergency stops. Active Steering Asst. Cur- rently Unavailable Due to Take over the steering and stop in accordance with the traffic conditions. Multiple Emergency Stops Switch the ignition off and switch it back on.
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496 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unavailable. Active Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See The system limits have been reached ( page 209). Operator's Manual Drive on. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 497 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ç * The radar sensor system is malfunctioning. Possible causes: Dirt on the sensors Heavy rain or snow ð Extended country driving without other traffic, e.g. in the desert Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable.
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498 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The camera view is restricted. Possible causes: Dirt on the windshield in the camera's field of vision Heavy rain, snow or fog ð Condensation on the windshield in front of the camera Condensation detected on the windshield will be automatically removed using a built-in heater within approx‐...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 499 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ç * Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC cannot be activated as not all activation conditions are fulfilled. Comply with the activation conditions of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC ( page 174). - - - mph ç...
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500 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Active Distance Assist Now * Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is operational again and can be activated ( page 174). Available ¯ * Cruise control cannot be activated as not all activation conditions are fulfilled. Observe the activation conditions for cruise control ( page 171).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 501 Driving safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS and ESP ® are temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be temporarily unavailable. The brake system will continue to operate normally. Braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situa‐ ÷...
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502 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning. The brake system will continue to operate normally. Braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situa‐ ÷...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 503 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ® is malfunctioning ® ® If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched off.
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504 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive on carefully. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. * EBD, ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning. &...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 505 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The ambient conditions are outside the system limits ( page 164). Drive on. As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again. If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the engine.
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506 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * At least one of the main functions of the Mercedes me connect system or of the SOS emergency call system is malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Inoperative Battery Display messages...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 507 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * The battery is no longer being charged and the charge level is too low.
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508 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop. 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 rently Unavailable being received.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 509 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or more wheels. No pressure value is displayed for the affec‐ ted tire. Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. Wheel Sensor(s) Missing * The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
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510 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the difference in tire pressure between the individual wheels is too great. Check the tire pressure and add air, if necessary. Please Correct Tire Pres- When the tire pressure is correct, restart the tire pressure monitor ( page 429).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 511 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * At least one tire is overheating. The affected tires are displayed in red. At temperatures close to the limit value, the Tires Overheated tires are displayed in yellow. Drive more slowly.
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512 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pressure Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: The tires may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase. The tires may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tire traction.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 513 Engine oil Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Display message only for certain engines: The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. * NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient engine oil Check Engine Oil Level (Add 1 quart) Avoid long journeys with insufficient engine oil.
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514 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.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 515 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 (standard)
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516 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Indicator and warning lamps: Ù Electric power steering malfunction Low beam ( page 113) page 518) Parking lamps ( page 113) Check Engine ( page 519) High beam ( page 114) Electrical malfunction ( page 519) #! Turn signal light ( page 114)
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 517 Occupant safety Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *The restraint system is malfunctioning ( page 34). & WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system Restraint system warning lamp If the restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or may...
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518 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red seat belt warning lamp will light up for six seconds once the engine has started. In addition, a warning tone may sound. *The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. Seat belt warning lamp Fasten your seat belt ( page 38).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 519 Engine Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÿ The red coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *Possible causes: The temperature sensor is malfunctioning Coolant warning lamp Coolant level too low The air supply to the radiator is obstructed The radiator fan is faulty If there is an additional warning tone, the coolant temperature has exceeded the maximum permissible temperature.
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520 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 389). Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not impaired.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 521 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions æ The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. * The fuel supply has dropped into the reserve range. Refuel. Fuel reserve warning lamp æ...
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522 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Brakes Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit. The yellow indicator lamp is also lit if the electric parking brake malfunctions. Observe the messages on the multifunction display. Red indicator lamp, electric parking brake applied (USA only)
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 523 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.
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524 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.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 525 Driving safety systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *ABS is malfunctioning. If there is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning. ABS warning lamp Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.
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526 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 161). Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions. ®...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 527 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions å ® The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. * ESP ® is deactivated. & WARNING Risk of skidding when driving with ESP ®...
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528 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Tire pressure monitor Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit. *The tire pressure monitoring system is defective. Tire pressure monitoring &...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 529 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.
530 Index Acceleration Increasing/decreasing speed ....174 1, 2, 3 ... see Kickdown Requirements ........174 4MATIC ............. 147 Route-based speed adaptation .... 178 Accident and breakdown manage‐ Function ..........147 Steering wheel buttons ......174 ment 12 V battery Storing a speed ........
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Index 531 Parking ..........201 Additives (engine oil) Adjusting treble, mid-range and bass System limitations ....... 199 see Additives settings ..........382 Calling up the sound menu ....382 Active Service System PLUS Additives (fuel) Information .......... 382 see ASSYST PLUS see Fuel Switching volume adjustment on/off Active Speed Limit Assist .......
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532 Index Air-recirculation mode ......128 Android Auto ..........348 ® Apple CarPlay ........347 Connecting a mobile phone ....349 Connecting an iPhone ® ....... 347 Air-water duct .......... 390 Control using the application buttons Control using the application buttons Keeping free ........
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Attention assistant Battery see ATTENTION ASSIST Automatic mirror folding function see Battery (vehicle) Activating/deactivating ....... 125 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Battery (vehicle) ........412 see Qualified specialist workshop Automatic transmission Charging ..........411 DIRECT SELECT lever ......142 Authorized workshop Charging (Remote Online) ....
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534 Index ® Braking assistance Bluetooth ..........283 see BAS (Brake Assist System) Activating/deactivating ....... 283 Call list Information .......... 283 Breakdown Deleting ..........342 Changing a wheel ........ 447 Brake Assist System Making a call ........342 Overview of the help functions ....18 see BAS (Brake Assist System) Overview ..........
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Index 535 Car key Seat belts ..........397 Charging see SmartKey Seat cover ........... 397 Battery (vehicle) ........411 Sensors ..........396 USB port ..........109 Car wash Tailpipes ..........396 Child safety lock see Care Washing by hand ......... 392 Rear door ..........
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536 Index Cleaning Removing condensation from the Importing (overview) ......339 see Care windows ..........128 Information .......... 338 Residual heat ........128 Making a call ........340 Climate control Setting (multimedia system) ....127 Name format ........339 Activating/deactivating ....... 126 Ventilating the vehicle (convenience Options ..........
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Index 537 Calling up a speed ....... 171 Dashcam Decorative foil (cleaning instructions) .. 394 Function ..........170 Configuring the settings ...... 330 Definitions (tires and loading) ....440 Requirements: ........171 Deleting a video recording ....329 Designs Selecting ..........171 Notes ..........
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538 Index Detecting inattentiveness Display content Check Brake Pads See Opera‐ see ATTENTION ASSIST Displaying ..........219 tor's Manual ........492 Diagnostics connection ......26 Display message ........468 Check Coolant Level See Oper‐ Calling up (on-board computer) ... 468 Digital Operator's Manual ......
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Index 539 Á Don't Forget Your Key ....474 Á Key Not Detected (red display SRS Malfunction Service Engine Oil Level Cannot Be message) ..........473 Required ..........469 Measured ..........515 Á Key Not Detected (white dis‐ Ù Steering Malfunction Increased Engine Oil Level Low Stop Vehi‐...
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540 Index Vehicle Ready to Drive Switch Active Lane Keeping Assist Inopera‐ Beginning Emergency Stop ....494 the Ignition Off Before Exiting ....477 tive ............495 Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavaila‐ Warning Tire Malfunction .... 510 Active Parking Assist and ble See Operator's Manual ....
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Index 541 Distance control N Permanently Active Risk of Rolling Tire Press. Monitor Currently see Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Away ............ 484 Unavailable .......... 508 Distance recorder Only Shift to 'P' when Vehicle is Sta‐ Tire Press. Monitor Inoperative ... 508 see Trip distance tionary ..........
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542 Index Drive program display ......140 see Active Blind Spot Assist DYNAMIC SELECT ........139 see Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Configuring drive program I ....141 Drive programs see Active Emergency Stop Assist Displaying engine data ......141 see DYNAMIC SELECT see Active Lane Change Assist Displaying vehicle data ......
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Index 543 ECO display Emergency call system Starting assistance ......411 Function ..........139 see Mercedes-Benz emergency call system Switching off (start/stop button) ..150 Resetting ..........223 Emergency engine start ......418 Engine data ECO start/stop function ......137 Displaying ..........
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Index 545 Fuses Switching on/off ......... 228 see Fuses Headliner (care) ........397 Handbrake see Electric parking brake High beam Switching on/off ........114 Handling characteristics (unusual) ..422 Garage door opener High-beam flasher ........114 HANDS-FREE ACCESS ........ 75 Clearing the memory ......
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Activating/deactivating ......88 ® iPhone Configuring .......... 141 Function ..........87 ® see Apple CarPlay Selecting ..........140 see Mercedes-Benz Link Intermediate destination Inside rearview mirror Calculating a route with intermediate see Exterior mirrors destinations ........305 Entering ..........304 Inspection Jack Modifying ..........
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Index 547 Unlocking the vehicle ......69 Light switch Limited Warranty Overview ..........113 Vehicle ..........28 Kickdown ..........145 Lighting Live Traffic Information Using ........... 145 see Interior lighting Displaying the traffic map ....316 Knee airbag ..........40 see Lights Displaying traffic incidents ....
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548 Index Locking/unlocking Malfunction Showing in the multifunction display Activating/deactivating the auto‐ Parking Assist PARKTRONIC ....190 of the instrument cluster ..... 326 matic locking feature ......71 Restraint system ........34 Switching freeway information Emergency key ........72 on/off ..........322 Malfunction message KEYLESS-GO ..........
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Adding a favorite song ......371 Arranging a service appointment ..352 Operating ..........97 Connecting Bluetooth ® audio equip‐ Calling the Mercedes-Benz Customer Outside mirrors — Calling up stored ment ............ 369 Center ..........352 settings ..........97 Connecting USB devices ..... 369 Information ..........
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Mercedes-AMG vehicles Model series Forwarding .......... 344 Notes ........... 130 see Vehicle identification plate Overview ..........342 Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys‐ MOExtended tires ........402 Reading ..........343 tem ............355 Replying ..........343 Multifunction display Automatic emergency call ....356 Sending ..........
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Index 551 MBUX Interior Assistant (notes) ..254 Voice commands (Voice Control Sys‐ Neutral Overview ..........247 tem) ............. 235 Inserting ..........143 Restoring the factory settings ..... 290 Navigation Standby mode function ....... 159 see Destination see Near Field Communication (NFC) Switching the sound on/off ....
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552 Index see Automatic front passenger front Telephone menu ........226 Operating system airbag shutoff Trip menu ..........222 see On-board computer see PRE-SAFE ® (anticipatory occu‐ On-board diagnostics interface Operator's Manual pant protection) see Diagnostics connection Vehicle equipment ......... 22 ®...
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Index 553 Parking Assist PARKTRONIC ....188 Selecting parking options ....327 Power supply Activating ..........192 Showing a parking option on the Switching on (Start/Stop button) ..130 Adjusting warning tones ...... 193 map ............. 328 Power washer (care) ....... 391 Function ..........
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554 Index Notes ........... 261 Rain closing function Overview ..........261 Sliding sunroof ........83 Radar and ultrasonic sensors Selecting a profile ....... 263 Range Damage ..........159 Selecting profile options ..... 263 Displaying ..........222 Radio Showing the profile selection when Reading light Activating ..........
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Index 555 Refueling Warning lamp ........34 Saving a recorded route ...... 308 Refueling the vehicle ......148 Selecting a type ........301 Reverse gear Selecting an alternative route ..... 305 Remote Online Inserting ..........143 Selecting notifications ......303 Charging the battery ......
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556 Index Route-based speed adjustment Selecting a category ......377 Seat belt adjustment Setting ..........179 Selecting a channel ......378 Activating/deactivating ......39 Setting music and sport alerts .... 378 Function ..........39 Run-flat characteristics Setting the parental control ....378 Seat belt warning MOExtended tires ........
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Problem ..........79 ® see Apple CarPlay see Cruise control Size designation (tires) ......438 see Mercedes-Benz Link Setting the date format ......282 Sliding sunroof ........... 81 see Telephone Setting the distance unit ......286 Automatic functions ......83 Snow chains ..........
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558 Index Socket (115 V) .......... 108 Speech dialog system Starting-off aid Rear passenger compartment ..... 108 see Voice Control System see Hill start assist Speed index (tires) ........438 Station Software update ........288 Information .......... 288 Deleting ..........375 Speedometer Direct frequency entry ......
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Index 559 Stowage areas Sun visor Setting the time and date automati‐ see Loading Operating ..........125 cally ............. 282 see Stowage compartment Setting the time zone ......282 Surround lighting Setting the time/date format ....282 Stowage compartment ......100 Switching on/off ........
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560 Index Connecting a mobile phone (Near Voice commands (Voice Control Sys‐ Time Field Communication (NFC)) ....335 tem) ............. 238 Manual time setting ......282 Connecting a mobile phone (Pass‐ Wireless charging (mobile phone) ..111 Setting the time and date automati‐ key) .............
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562 Index Temperature grade ......435 Touchpad ..........252 Traction grade ......... 435 Tire and Loading Information placard .. 431 Activating/deactivating haptic oper‐ Traffic information ........315 Tire pressure (notes) ......424 ating feedback ........254 Car-to-X-Communication ..... 318 Tire pressure loss warning system Operating ..........
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Index 563 Trip Saving stations ........365 User profile Menu (on-board computer) ....222 Selecting and connecting to a station see Profile ............. 364 Trip computer Using the telephone Selecting stream ......... 365 Displaying ..........222 see Calls Setting options ........365 Resetting ..........
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564 Index Qualified specialist workshop ....26 Vehicle data storage Towing eye ........... 417 Raising ..........448 Event data recorders ......30 Ventilating Standby mode function ....... 159 MBUX multimedia system/Mercedes Convenience opening ......78 Starting (emergency operation me connect ........... 30 Vents mode) ..........
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Index 565 Operating safety ........229 # Electrical malfunction warning L Warning lamp for distance Setting (multimedia system) ....231 lamp ............ 520 warning function ........524 Switch voice commands ...... 233 ; Engine diagnosis warning lamp .. 520 Ù Warning lamp for electric Telephone voice controls .....
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566 Index Ending ..........362 Load index ........... 438 Tire pressure monitoring system Managing bookmarks ......362 Load-bearing capacity ......438 (function) ..........427 Overview ..........361 Maximum tire load ....... 437 Tire pressure table ......425 Maximum tire pressure ....... 437 Tire Quality Grading ......
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Index 567 Windshield see Windshield Windshield washer fluid ......464 Notes ........... 464 Windshield washer system Topping up ........... 389 Windshield wipers Activating/deactivating ....... 120 Replacing the wiper blades ....120 Winter operation Snow chains ........423 Wiper blades Care ............ 396 Replacing ..........
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