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Page 1 Digital – as an app Here you can find comprehen‐ You can find the Operator's Man‐ The Mercedes-Benz Guides app sive information about operating ual on the Mercedes-Benz home‐ is available free-of-charge in your vehicle and about services page. familiar app stores.
Page 2 Observe the chapter "Children in the vehicle". Front passenger airbag warning Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ cles and about Mercedes‑Benz AG can be found on the following websites: https://www.mbusa.com (USA only) https://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only) Documentation team ©...
Page 3 Technical features Thank you for purchasing a Mercedes-Benz Before you first drive off, read this Operator's The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐ Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐ your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer trations.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Installing/removing the floor mats ....112 Automatic measures after an accident ..45 Protecting the environment ......18 Safely transporting children in the vehi‐ Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ....... 18 cle ..............46 Operator's Manual ........19 Light and visibility ........114 Notes on pets in the vehicle ......
Page 5 Contents Telephone ........... 217 Tire pressure ..........265 Driving and parking ......... 132 Mercedes-Benz emergency call system ..221 Loading the vehicle ........272 Driving ............132 Radio & media ..........225 Tire labeling ..........276 DYNAMIC SELECT switch ......144 Sound settings ...........
Page 6: Symbols
Symbols In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol‐ Observe notes on material damage. lowing symbols: These symbols indicate useful instructions & DANGER Danger due to not observing or further information that could be helpful the warning notices to you. Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐...
Page 8: At A Glance
At a glance – Cockpit Left-hand-drive vehicles...
Page 9 At a glance – Cockpit → → Steering wheel gearshift paddles Calls up navigation → → Combination switch Calls up radio or media → → Instrument Display Calls up the telephone → → DIRECT SELECT lever Calls up favorites → →...
Page 10 At a glance – Cockpit → Opens the hood → Electric parking brake → Light switch...
Page 12: Indicator And Warning Lamps (Standard)
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard) Instrument Display (standard)
Page 13 At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard) → → ! ABS N Front fog lamps → → #! Turn signal lights R Rear fog lamp → → h Tire pressure monitor K High beam → → # Electrical malfunction L Low beam →...
Page 14: Overhead Control Panel
At a glance – Overhead control panel...
Page 15 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 →...
Page 16: Door Control Panel And Seat Adjustment
At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment...
Page 17 At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment → → Operates the memory function Child safety lock for the rear side windows → → Adjusts the seats electrically Opens the door → → Switches the seat heating on/off ß...
Page 18: Emergencies And Breakdowns
At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns...
Page 19 At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns → → Safety vests QR code for accessing the rescue card → → Fire extinguisher Tow-starting and towing away → me button and SOS button Warning triangle → → Hazard warning light system TIREFIT kit →...
Page 20: General Notes
Mercedes-Benz AG offers recycled recondi‐ Change gear in good time and use each Operating conditions: tioned components and parts with the same gear only up to Ô of its maximum quality as new parts.
Page 21: Operator's Manual
Instrument cluster safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and adapted to Center console may differ from that in the descriptions and illus‐ them. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz Genuine‐...
Page 22: Service And Vehicle Operation
Roadside Assistance sary. Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro‐ If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all litera‐ Europe through our European Delivery Program.
Page 23: Operating Safety
General notes Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number Operating safety You should have all work on electrical 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐ and electronic components carried out tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. & WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐ at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 24: Declaration Of Conformity For Wireless Vehicle Components
General notes Canada: "This vehicle contains license-exempt Have the vehicle checked and repaired * NOTE Damage to the vehicle transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Inno‐ immediately at a qualified specialist In the following situations, in particular, there vation, Science and Economic Development Can‐ workshop.
Page 25: Diagnostics Connection
Qualified specialist workshop & WARNING Risk of accident due to con‐ that there is always sufficient room for An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ necting devices to the diagnostics con‐ the pedals. fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary...
Page 26: Correct Use Of The Vehicle
Notes for persons with electronic medical center of gravity is too high aids Problems with your vehicle Mercedes-Benz AG cannot, despite carefully The vehicle may start to skid and rollover in If you should experience a problem with your developing vehicle systems, completely rule out...
Page 27: Reporting Safety Defects
Canada only: faction, please discuss the problem again with "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec‐ 1966". The following text is published as required of essary, contact us at one of the following manufacturers under subsection 18.4 (4) of the...
Page 28: Limited Warranty
This damage is not covered either by the eration, lateral acceleration, display of fas‐ Electronic control units are installed in your vehi‐ Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the tened seat belts) cle. Some of these are necessary for the safe New‑...
Page 29 General notes data is temporary and is only processed in the Depending on the selected equipment, you can Depending on the equipment, this includes, for vehicle itself. Only a small portion of the data is import data into vehicle convenience and info‐ example: stored in the event or fault memory.
Page 30 General notes MBUX multimedia system/Mercedes me further data processing occurs is determined by sonal data may be used for the provision of the provider of the specific app used. Which set‐ online services. Data is exchanged via a secure connect tings you can make, if any, depends on the spe‐...
Page 31: Copyright
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 This data can help provide a better understand‐ Copyright disclaims any and all liability arising from the...
Page 32 ® Dolby and MLP™ are registered trademarks of DOLBY Laboratories. ® ® BabySmart™, ESP and PRE-SAFE are reg‐ istered trademarks of Mercedes-Benz AG. ® HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gen‐ tex Corporation. ® ® iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Page 33: Occupant Safety
Mercedes-Benz Center for details. objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside. A seat belt can only provide the best level of pro‐...
Page 34 Occupant safety Function of the restraint system in an acci‐ tem warning lamp lights up. It goes out no later only parts which are relatively easily deformed than a few seconds after the vehicle is started. dent are affected and the rate of vehicle deceleration The components of the restraint system are then is not high.
Page 35: Seat Belts
Using the search Always observe the instructions about the cor‐ function, you will find information on perchlo‐ Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the rect driver's seat position and adjusting the seat rate, for example. vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop page 84).
Page 36 Occupant safety Limitations of the protection provided by the The seat belt must be routed across the cen‐ securing objects, luggage or loads ter of the shoulder and as low down across page 98). seat belt the hips as possible. Also ensure that no objects, e.g.
Page 37 Occupant safety Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Always secure persons under 5 ft Never modify the seat belts, Emergency vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop (1.50 m) tall in a suitable restraint sys‐ Tensioning Devices, seat belt ancho‐...
Page 38 Occupant safety Only one person should use each seat * NOTE Deployment of the Emergency belt at any one time. Tensioning Device and side air bag when the front passenger seat is unoccupied If the seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat Seat belt adjustment function belt buckle of the unoccupied front Vehicles with PRE-SAFE...
Page 39: Airbags
Occupant safety Activating/deactivating seat belt adjustment In the following cases, the seat belt warning Front passenger airbag via the multimedia system lights up during a journey if: Window curtain airbag The vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph Side airbag Multimedia system: (25 km/h) and the driver's or front ©...
Page 40 Occupant safety Protection provided by the airbags struck by the front passenger airbag during * NOTE Important points to remember if an accident. the front passenger seat is unoccupied Depending on the accident situation, an airbag may supplement the protection provided by a NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint In an accident, the components of the correctly fastened seat belt.
Page 41 Occupant safety To avoid the risks resulting from the deployment Always stow and secure objects correctly. instructions and, in particular, the notes on of an airbag, each vehicle occupant must suitable places for installation. Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent an observe the following information in particular: There are no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile airbag from functioning correctly.
Page 42 Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust‐ specialist workshop in order to have the have been approved for the correspond‐ ment. ing seats by Mercedes-Benz. deployed airbag replaced. The entire base of the child restraint system Have deployed airbags replaced immediately.
Page 43 Occupant safety A person on the front passenger seat must & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to A person in the front passenger seat could observe the following information: then, for example, come into contact with objects between the seat surface and Fasten seat belts correctly ( page 33).
Page 44 Occupant safety Self-test of automatic front passenger airbag Always observe the notes on the function of the If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps shutoff and the 6 restraint system warning lamp page 42). When the ignition is switched on, a self-test is light up simultaneously, the front passenger seat performed during which the two PASSENGER...
Page 45 Occupant safety not install the rearward-facing child restraint & WARNING Risk of injury or death when Always move the front passenger seat system on the front passenger seat. as far back as possible and fully retract using a rearward-facing child restraint Instead, install the rearward-facing child the seat cushion length adjustment.
Page 46: Pre-Safe
Occupant safety A person on the front passenger seat must If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator Be sure to also observe the following further always observe the following information: lamp is lit continuously: the person of related subjects: smaller stature should not use the front If the front passenger seat is occupied by an Securing the child restraint system on the passenger seat.
Page 47: Automatic Measures After An Accident
Occupant safety ® ® The system will not initiate any braking applica‐ PRE-SAFE Sound: provided that the multi‐ Function of PRE-SAFE PLUS (anticipatory tion in the following situations: occupant protection plus) media system is switched on, generates a brief noise signal to stimulate the innate pro‐ whilst driving ®...
Page 48: Safely Transporting Children In The Vehicle
For this reason, media system display specific situation. In this way you can recog‐ Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install nize potential risks and avoid dangers if chil‐ Switching on the interior lighting a child restraint system on a rear seat.
Page 49 Securing systems for child restraint systems using a child restraint system in the vehicle. Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child in the vehicle booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide. Observe standards for child restraint sys‐...
Page 50 Occupant safety Always secure a child restraint system cor‐ Securing the child restraint system with & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to rectly the seat belt on the front passenger seat unsecured child restraint systems in the page 56). Observe the specific vehicle &...
Page 51 Occupant safety Avoid direct sunlight Observe when stopping or parking Only affix accessories which have been specially approved for this child & WARNING Risk of burns when the child & WARNING Risk of accident and injury restraint system by the child restraint seat is exposed to direct sunlight due to children left unattended in the system's manufacturer.
Page 52 Occupant safety Overview of suitable seats in the vehicle for Observe the notes on automatic front When leaving the vehicle, always take installing a child restraint system passenger airbag shutoff ( page 40) the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Page 53 Occupant safety To activate the child seat safety feature: Installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child Activate the special seat belt retractor pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia restraint system on the rear seat again and correctly secure the child reel retract it again.
Page 54 Occupant safety If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and Always comply with the information about the ® When installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) locked in place, the red lock verification indica‐ mass of the child restraint system: child restraint system, also observe the follow‐ tor will be visible.
Page 55 Occupant safety cushion and/or be installed facing the Before every journey, make sure that the LATCH- In this case, child restraint systems may no wrong direction. Where possible, adjust the type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged longer perform their intended protective seat cushion inclination accordingly.
Page 56 Occupant safety Vehicles with adjustable head restraints: Guide Top Tether belt under the head restraint between the two head restraint If necessary, slide the head restraint down‐ bars. wards ( page 91). Make sure that you do not interfere with the correct routing of Top Vehicles without adjustable head restraints: Tether belt 3.
Page 57 Occupant safety After the child restraint system has been The seat belts on the following seats are equip‐ Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo removed, replace the head restraint immedi‐ ped with a special seat belt retractor: compartment will not be restrained by ately and adjust all head restraints cor‐...
Page 58 Occupant safety Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing Securing the child restraint system with the Observe the specific instructions for rearward- child restraint systems on the front facing and forward-facing child restraint systems seat belt on the front passenger seat passenger seat page 56).
Page 59 Occupant safety Child safety locks O The child restraint system must not be put Install the child restraint system. under strain between the roof and the seat The entire base of the child restraint system Activating or deactivating the child safety cushion and/or be installed facing the must always rest on the sitting surface of the lock for the rear doors...
Page 60 Occupant safety The child safety lock on the rear doors secures Never leave children unattended in the & WARNING Risk of accident and injury each door separately. The doors can no longer vehicle. due to children left unattended in the be opened from the inside.
Page 61: Notes On Pets In The Vehicle
Occupant safety Activating or deactivating the child safety Indicator lamp is off: via the switch on Never leave animals in the vehicle unat‐ lock for the rear side windows the corresponding rear door or driver's tended. door. Always correctly secure animals while driving, for example using a suitable animal carrier.
Page 62: Opening And Closing
Opening and closing Unlocks SmartKey When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the Opens/closes the tailgate Overview of SmartKey functions vehicle. Panic alarm & WARNING Risk of accident and injury Keep the SmartKey out of reach of chil‐ If indicator lamp does not light up after dren.
Page 63 Opening and closing Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking Deactivating the SmartKey functions To deactivate: briefly press button again. verification signal If you do not use the vehicle or a SmartKey for Multimedia system: an extended period of time, you can reduce the Press the start/stop button on the cockpit energy consumption of the respective SmartKey.
Page 64 Requirements: dren. You require a CR 2032 3 V cell battery. If batteries are swallowed, seek medical Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the To remove: press release knob 1. attention immediately. battery replaced at a qualified specialist work‐ Emergency key is pushed out slightly.
Page 65: Doors
Opening and closing Problems with the SmartKey Make sure that there is a sufficient distance between the SmartKey and the potential You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle source of interference. Possible causes: You have lost a SmartKey The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged.
Page 66 Opening and closing Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle To unlock and open a front door: pull door The vehicle is not unlocked: from the inside handle 1. If you have locked the vehicle using the To unlock a rear door: pull the rear door SmartKey.
Page 67 Opening and closing There is interference from a powerful radio If you open the tailgate from outside, it is auto‐ matically unlocked. signal source The KEYLESS-GO function is impaired by, for example: Problems with KEYLESS-GO High voltage power lines You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle Mobile phones using KEYLESS-GO.
Page 68 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...
Page 69: Cargo Compartment
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.
Page 70 Opening and closing Vehicles with an EASY-PACK tailgate For a tailgate stopped in an intermediate * NOTE Damage to the tailgate caused by position, pull it upwards and release it as obstacles above the vehicle soon as it starts to open. The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards The tailgate is equipped with an automatic when it is opened.
Page 71 Opening and closing Always stow objects in such a way that Press or pull the remote operating switch they cannot be thrown around. on the driver's door. Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐ Press the closing or locking button on the gage or loads against slipping or tipping tailgate.
Page 72 Opening and closing Press and hold the p button on the Towards the end of the closing procedure SmartKey (with the SmartKey in the vicinity In these situations in particular, the reversing of the vehicle). function cannot prevent someone being trap‐ Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS ped.
Page 73 Opening and closing HANDS-FREE ACCESS function Observe the notes when opening ( page 67) (3 m) away from the vehicle in such sit‐ and closing ( page 68) the tailgate. uations. Two warning tones sound when the tailgate is opening or closing. When making the kicking movement, make sure that you are standing firmly on the ground.
Page 74 Opening and closing The tailgate can open or close unintentionally in Stop the opening procedure of the tailgate at the following situations: the desired position. If a person's arms or legs are moving in the Press and hold the closing button on the tail‐ sensor detection range, e.g.
Page 75: Side Windows
Opening and closing Side windows If someone is trapped, release the but‐ ton immediately or press the button in Opening and closing the side windows order to reopen the side window. & WARNING Risk of entrapment when & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped opening a side window when children operate the side windows When opening a side window, parts of the...
Page 76 Opening and closing To interrupt automatic operation: press or During resetting. pull the W button again. The reversing function cannot prevent some‐ When the vehicle is switched off, the side win‐ one from becoming trapped in these situa‐ dows can continue being operated. tions.
Page 77 Opening and closing Convenience closing (closing the vehicle To interrupt convenience closing: release Release the button immediately if from outside) the ß button. somebody becomes trapped. To close the roller sunblinds: press and & WARNING Risk of entrapment due to not Press and hold the Ü...
Page 78: Sliding Sunroof
Opening and closing A side window cannot be closed and you can‐ The side windows cannot be opened or not see the cause. closed using the convenience opening fea‐ Briefly press the button in any direction ture. Check to see whether any objects are in the during automatic operation.
Page 79 Opening and closing When opening or closing, make sure Do not allow anything to protrude from that no body parts are in the roller sun‐ the sliding sunroof. blind's range of movement. Release the button immediately if * NOTE Important points to remember somebody becomes trapped.
Page 80 Opening and closing The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel reversing function is only an aid and is not a sub‐ Briefly press the button in any direction can be operated only when the roller sunblind is stitute for your attentiveness. during automatic operation.
Page 81 Opening and closing Problems with the sliding sunroof at the rear, it will automatically be lowered Release the button immediately if slightly at higher speeds. At low speeds, it will somebody becomes trapped. be raised again automatically. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or fatal injuries when the sliding sunroof is Briefly press the button in any direction &...
Page 82: Anti-Theft Protection
Resetting the sliding sunroof and the roller system is not operational. Contact an after locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO sunblind authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or Pull and hold the 3 button little by little 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Page 83 Opening and closing Function of the tow-away alarm after pressing the start/stop button with the SmartKey in the stowage compartment This function may not be available in all page 134) countries. When the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call An audible and visual alarm is triggered if an system is active and the alarm stays on for alteration to your vehicle's angle of inclination is more than 30 seconds, a message is auto‐...
Page 84 Opening and closing Function of the interior motion sensor after unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS- after unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS- This function may not be available in all when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS countries. When the interior motion sensor is activated, a Information on collision detection on a parked The following situations can lead to a false visual and audible alarm is triggered if move‐...
Page 85 Opening and closing If quick access is unavailable, select the Vehicle menu under Settings to activate or deactivate the interior motion sensor.
Page 86: Seats And Stowing
Seats and stowing Your legs are not fully extended and you can Notes on the correct driver's seat position depress the pedals properly & WARNING Risk of accident due to The back of your head is supported at eye adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi‐ level by the center of the head restraint cle is in motion You can hold the steering wheel with your...
Page 87: Seats
Seats and stowing Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil‐ Seats Before starting the engine: adjust the dren in the vehicle". driver's seat, the head restraints, the Adjusting the front seat mechanically (with‐ steering wheel and the mirror and fas‐ out Seat Comfort Package) &...
Page 88 Seats and stowing & WARNING Risk of injury due to head & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to restraints not being installed or being an incorrect seat position adjusted incorrectly The seat belt does not offer the intended If head restraints have not been installed or level of protection if you have not moved the have not been adjusted correctly, there is an...
Page 89 Seats and stowing To adjust the seat backrest inclination: Adjusting the front seat electrically To adjust the seat cushion length: lift lever turn handwheel forwards and backwards and slide the front section of the seat until the desired position has been reached. cushion forwards or backwards.
Page 90 Seats and stowing Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support Adjusting rear seats mechanically The seat backrest will not be able restrain objects or goods in the cargo compart‐ & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped ment. when adjusting the seats Always ensure that the seat and seat back‐ When you adjust a seat, you may trap your‐...
Page 91 Seats and stowing Adjusting the rear seat backrests mechani‐ * NOTE Damage caused by objects in the cally footwell or behind the rear seats Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have When adjusting the fore-and-aft position, the their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting rear seats and/or the object can be dam‐...
Page 92 Seats and stowing Requirements: Gently pull one of release loops and fold & WARNING Risk of injury due to head the seat backrest forwards or backwards. The area into which the seat is folded is restraints not being installed or being clear.
Page 93 Seats and stowing To move the driver's head restraint back‐ To lower: press release knob in the direc‐ wards: press release knob and push the tion of the arrow and push the head restraint head restraint backwards. down. If the center seat on the second row of Adjusting the head restraints of the rear seats is not occupied: press the head seats mechanically...
Page 94 Seats and stowing Installing/removing the rear seat head Adjusting the backrest side bolsters Push release knob in the direction of the restraints arrow and pull out the head restraint. Select Side Bolsters. Removing Installing Adjust the air cushion for the desired seat. Insert the head restraint such that the notches on the bar are on the left when Selecting the massage program for the front...
Page 95 Seats and stowing Switching the seat heating on/off Press button repeatedly until the desired ments placed on the seats, e.g. seat cush‐ heating level is set. ions or child seats. This could cause damage & WARNING Risk of burns due to repeat‐ Depending on the heating level, up to three to the seat surface.
Page 96: Steering Wheel
Seats and stowing Steering wheel Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Adjusting the steering wheel mechanically When leaving the vehicle, always take & WARNING Risk of accident due to the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi‐ cle is in motion You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular:...
Page 97: Easy Entry And Exit Feature
Seats and stowing Adjust height and distance to the Easy entry and exit feature steering wheel. Using the easy entry and exit feature To lock: push release lever up as far as it will go. & WARNING Risk of accident when pulling Check and make sure that the steering col‐...
Page 98: Operating The Memory Function
Seats and stowing When the easy entry and exit feature is active, You call up the seat settings via the memory Press the seat adjustment switch. the driver's seat will move backwards and the function. The adjustment process will be stop‐ backrest will be moved to a steeper position ped.
Page 99 Seats and stowing Only use the memory function on the Never leave children unattended in the driver's side when the vehicle is station‐ vehicle. ary. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the & WARNING Risk of entrapment when set‐ vehicle.
Page 100: Stowage Areas
Seats and stowing Stowage areas Always stow objects in such a way that Always make sure that objects do not they cannot be thrown around. project from stowage spaces, parcel Notes on loading the vehicle nets or stowage nets. Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐ &...
Page 101 Seats and stowing Only use the cup holder for containers & WARNING Risk of injury due to an open Always hold the cigarette lighter by the of the right size. knob. cargo compartment floor Close the container, particularly if the Always make sure that the cigarette If you drive with the cargo compartment floor liquid is hot.
Page 102 100 Seats and stowing Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior Through-loading feature in the rear bench The driving characteristics of your vehicle are dependent on the distribution of the load within seat (EASY-PACK Quickfold) Overview of the front storage compartments the vehicle.
Page 103 Seats and stowing 101 Folding the left and right seat backrests To fold the center seat backrest forwards: protect as intended and could cause the center seat backrest has been unlocked. forwards: if necessary, fully insert the seat additional injury. backrest head restraints ( page 91).
Page 104 102 Seats and stowing Locking the release catch of the center rear Fold the corresponding seat backrest for‐ wards. seat backrest Requirements: Folding back the rear seat backrest The left and center seat backrests are engaged and joined together. * NOTE Damage caused by trapping the seat belt when folding back the seat You can lock the center seat backrest.
Page 105 Seats and stowing 103 Fold the center and left seat backrests for‐ Make sure that the rear bench seat, the wards. rear seat and the seat backrest are To lock or unlock: slide catch upwards engaged before every trip. or downwards. For vehicles with longitudinally adjustable rear Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backr‐...
Page 106 104 Seats and stowing Cargo compartment cover Please note that the cargo compartment on the right and left in the direction of arrow cover must not be pushed further upwards Installing and removing the cargo compart‐ when the tailgate is open. To install: place the cargo compartment ment cover cover onto the guide rails on the left and...
Page 107 Seats and stowing 105 Overview of bag hooks & WARNING Risk of injury when using bag hooks with heavy objects The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects or items of luggage. Objects or items of luggage may be flung around and hit vehicle occupants. Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Page 108 106 Seats and stowing Attaching the parcel net Stow and secure objects that are heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or & WARNING Risk of injury due to objects too large in the cargo compartment. being stowed incorrectly Observe the notes on loading the vehicle. If you do not adequately stow objects in the vehicle interior, they could slip or be tossed &...
Page 109 Seats and stowing 107 placed on the lower edge of cargo com‐ partment floor 3. Ensure that the parcel net does not block the locking mechanism of the cargo com‐ partment floor. Close the cargo compartment floor. Adjustable cargo compartment floor The cargo compartment can be made larger or Align parcel net on cargo compartment...
Page 110 108 Seats and stowing Make sure that the cargo compartment floor is not loaded in the upper position when the bracket has been removed. Attaching a roof luggage rack & WARNING Risk of accident due to exceeding the maximum roof load The vehicle center of gravity and the usual To adjust the height: lift cargo compart‐...
Page 111: Sockets
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle for Mercedes-Benz. has the following 12 V sockets: Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger When a roof luggage rack is installed, In the storage compartment in the front cen‐...
Page 112: Wireless Charging Of The Mobile Phone And Connection With The Exterior Antenna
110 Seats and stowing USB port in the rear passenger compartment A device up to a maximum of 150 W (1.3 A) fied specialized workshop if it is dam‐ is used. aged or has been pulled out of the trim. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the Do not use multiple socket outlets.
Page 113 Seats and stowing 111 There is a risk of injury, particularly in the Apart from a mobile phone, do not Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile event of sudden braking or a sudden change place any other objects in the mobile phone stowage compartment.
Page 114: Installing/Removing The Floor Mats
Make sure the mobile phone is properly stored mobile phones at: safety of the vehicle. and secured to prevent it from falling out while https://www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com Stow all objects in the vehicle securely you are driving. so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell.
Page 115 Seats and stowing 113 Installing floor mats Removing floor mats To remove: pull the floor mat off the holders Remove the floor mat. Slide the corresponding seat backwards and lay the floor mat in the footwell. Press studs onto holders 2. Adjust the corresponding seat.
Page 116: 114 Light And Visibility
114 Light and visibility Light switch R Switches the rear fog light on/off Exterior lighting N Switches the front fog lamp on/off Operating the light switch Information about lighting systems and your responsibility When low beam is activated, the T indicator lamp for the parking lamps will be deactivated The various lighting systems of the vehicle are and replaced by the L low-beam indicator...
Page 117 Light and visibility 115 Switching the rear fog lights on or off Operating the combination switch for the The exterior lighting (except standing and park‐ ing lamps) will switch off automatically when the Requirements: lights driver's door is opened. The light switch is in the L or Ã posi‐ Observe the notes on surround lighting tion.
Page 118 116 Light and visibility High beam To indicate permanently: push the combi‐ The hazard warning lights will switch on auto‐ matically if: nation switch beyond the point of resistance To switch on: turn the light switch to the in the direction of arrow or 4.
Page 119 Light and visibility 117 Adaptive Highbeam Assist The function is active in the following cases: Always observe the road and traffic At speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) when conditions carefully and switch off the Adaptive Highbeam Assist function the turn signal light is switched on or the high beam in good time.
Page 120 118 Light and visibility Setting the exterior lighting switch-off delay The high beam switches off automatically in the following cases: time At speeds below 16 mph (25 km/h). Requirements: If other road users are detected. The light switch is in the Ã position. If street lighting is sufficient.
Page 121: Interior Lighting
Light and visibility 119 Adjusting the ambient lighting Activate or deactivate the function. To switch on or off: press button – accordingly. Multimedia system: Control panel in the grab handle Interior lighting © Settings Light Ambient Lighting Adjusting the interior lighting Setting the color and brightness Front overhead control panel Select Settings.
Page 122: Windshield Wiper And Windshield Washer System
120 Light and visibility Switching the interior lighting switch-off Activate or deactivate the function. Windshield wiper and windshield washer The chosen color combination will change at delay time on/off system predefined intervals. Multimedia system: Switching the windshield wipers on/off Activating welcome lighting ©...
Page 123 Light and visibility 121 Switching the rear window wiper on/off Switching intermittent wipe on/off: press ° Continuous wiping, slow button 2. ¯ Continuous wiping, fast The è symbol will appear on the instru‐ Turn the combination switch to the correct ment cluster when the rear window wiper is position 1 - 5.
Page 124 122 Light and visibility Installing the wiper blades for approximately three seconds Hold the wiper arm with one hand. With the page 120). other hand, turn the wiper blade in the direc‐ The wiper arms will move into the replace‐ tion of arrow away from the wiper arm as ment position.
Page 125 Light and visibility 123 Maintenance display Fold the wiper arms back onto the wind‐ The duration until the color changes varies shield. depending on the usage conditions. Switch on the ignition. Replacing the rear window wiper blade Press the î button on the combination switch ( page 120).
Page 126: Mirrors
124 Light and visibility Installing the wiper blade Fold the wiper arm from the replacement position back onto the rear window. Mirrors Operating the outside mirrors & WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi‐ cle is in motion You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular: If you adjust the driver's seat, the head...
Page 127 Light and visibility 125 outside mirrors. Only then will the automatic & WARNING Risk of accident due to mis‐ mirror folding function work properly. judgment of distance when using the To adjust: briefly press button 2. front-passenger mirror An outside mirror that has been pushed out of The outside mirror on the front passenger position can be engaged in position again as fol‐...
Page 128 126 Light and visibility The inside rearview mirror and the outside mir‐ The front-passenger outside mirror will move The electrolyte is hazardous to health and ror on the driver's side will automatically go into back to its original position when: causes irritation.
Page 129 Light and visibility 127 Storing the parking position of the front- Calling up passenger outside mirror using reverse gear Press button to select the front- passenger outside mirror. Storing Engage reverse gear. The front-passenger outside mirror will move into the stored parking position. Activating/deactivating the automatic mirror folding function Multimedia system:...
Page 130: 128 Climate Control
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.
Page 131 Climate control 129 Setting climate control to automatic mode Switch off the A/C function only briefly; other‐ The ¯ climate control for the windshield wise, the windows may fog up more quickly. can only be selected for the first seat row. In automatic mode, the set temperature is con‐...
Page 132 130 Climate control Air vents Call up the air conditioning menu If air-recirculation mode is switched on, the page 129). windows may fog up more quickly. Switch on Adjusting the front air vents air-recirculation mode only briefly. Select First Row of Seats.
Page 133 Climate control 131 Adjusting the rear air vents To open or close: hold air vent in the center and turn it counter clockwise (open) To open or close: hold air vent in the or clockwise (closed) as far as it will go. center and turn it to the left (open) or right To set the airflow direction: hold air (closed) as far as it will go.
Page 134: 132 Driving And Parking
132 Driving and parking Switching on the power supply or the igni‐ Driving When leaving the vehicle, always take tion (without engine start) the SmartKey with you and lock the Notes on Mercedes-AMG vehicles vehicle. & WARNING Risk of accident and injury Observe the notes on the following additional Keep the SmartKey out of reach of chil‐...
Page 135 Driving and parking 133 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: &...
Page 136 134 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...
Page 137 Driving and parking 135 Starting the vehicle via Remote Online serv‐ Ensure the following before starting the engine: The panic alarm is not activated. ices The legal stipulations in the area where your The hazard warning light system is switched vehicle is parked allow engine starting via off.
Page 138 136 Driving and parking Notes on driving vehicles with automatic transmission: do not depress the accelerator pedal beyond the Open a side window or the sliding sunroof. pressure point (kickdown). & WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell only increase the engine speed gradually and Breaking-in notes accelerate the vehicle to full speed after...
Page 139 Driving and parking 137 & WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐ & DANGER Risk of death caused by & DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poi‐ rect footwear exhaust gases sonous exhaust gases Incorrect footwear includes, for example: Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventila‐...
Page 140 138 Driving and parking The probability of a serious or even fatal acci‐ * NOTE Engine damage due to excessively * NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter dent greatly increases if you drive when high engine speeds due to non-combusted fuel under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Page 141 Driving and parking 139 Notes on driving through water on the road Notes on off-road driving To remove salt build-up: surface brake occasionally while paying attention to Water which has entered into the vehicle can & WARNING Risk of accident if you do not the traffic conditions damage the engine, electrics and transmission.
Page 142 140 Driving and parking Checklist before driving off-road If there is damage, consult a qualified heavy objects hitting the underbody or specialist workshop immediately. chassis components. Check the following points before driving off- road: Do not drive over obstacles that could When driving off-road, sand, mud and water or Fuel level damage the vehicle.
Page 143 Driving and parking 141 Do not drive on unknown terrain that is not the ground clearance is sufficient Also observe the following information when easily visible and stay on marked routes. driving in mountainous terrain: Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in Always keep the doors and windows closed Observe the values of the approach/depar‐...
Page 144 142 Driving and parking Check that the service brake is working nor‐ The ECO start/stop function is available only ECO start/stop function symbols in the multi‐ mally after a long downhill stretch. in the C, A, ; and = drive pro‐ function display: grams (depending on the setting).
Page 145 Driving and parking 143 Deactivating or activating the ECO start/ ECO display function The lettering in the segment will light up brightly, stop function the outer edge will light up and the segment will The ECO display summarizes your driving char‐ fill up when the following driving style is adop‐...
Page 146: Dynamic Select Switch
144 Driving and parking The additional range achieved as a result of your F (Offroad): driving on less demanding off- this symbol is shown, the selected drive program driving style in comparison with a driver with a is not suitable for transporting a load on the road terrain very sporty driving style will be shown in the roof.
Page 147 Driving and parking 145 Configuring DYNAMIC SELECT (multimedia system) Multimedia system: © Settings Vehicle DYNAMIC SELECT Setting drive program I Select Individual Configuration. Select and set a category. Restoring settings Switch Request at Start on or off. Function on: the next time the vehicle is started a prompt appears asking whether the last active drive program should be restored.
Page 148: Automatic Transmission
146 Driving and parking cally. The ECO start/stop function is activated & WARNING Risk of accident and injury Keep the SmartKey out of reach of chil‐ automatically. dren. due to children left unattended in the vehicle Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the Automatic transmission If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐...
Page 149 Driving and parking 147 If you then exit the vehicle leaving the Park position j is engaged automatically if one Neutral SmartKey in the vehicle, the automatic trans‐ of the following conditions is met: Drive position mission remains in neutral i. you switch off the ignition when the vehicle Engaging reverse gear R is stationary and the transmission is in posi‐...
Page 150 148 Driving and parking Engaging drive position D To activate: pull steering wheel gearshift Depress the brake pedal and push the paddle or 2. DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first Manual gearshifting is activated for a short point of resistance. time.
Page 151 Driving and parking 149 Glide mode function To deactivate: pull steering wheel gearshift paddle and hold it in place. Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in The transmission position display shows h. the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to rec‐ ognize dangers. Permanent setting: With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode Change to drive program =(...
Page 152 150 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.
Page 153: Function Of The 4Matic
Driving and parking 151 Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The transmission is losing oil. The transmission has a faulty gear Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately. shift. The transmission is in emergency operation mode. The acceleration characteristics are Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions.
Page 154: Refueling
152 Driving and parking Refueling To avoid creating another electrostatic If you or other people come into contact with charge, do not get into the vehicle again Refueling the vehicle fuel, observe the following: during the refueling process. Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with &...
Page 155 Driving and parking 153 Only refuel with fuel that has at least the octane If you have accidentally refueled with the * NOTE Damage to the fuel system caused number specified in the information label in the wrong fuel: by overfilled fuel tanks fuel filler flap.
Page 156: Parking
154 Driving and parking Tire pressure table Parking In particular, do not park on dry grass‐ QR code for rescue card land or harvested grain fields. Parking the vehicle Press on the back area of fuel filler flap 1. & WARNING Risk of accident and injury &...
Page 157 Driving and parking 155 ary vehicle with the brake pedal applied When leaving the vehicle, always take page 147). the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Switch off the engine and the ignition by pressing button 1. Keep the SmartKey out of reach of chil‐ dren.
Page 158 156 Driving and parking The vehicle has been parked outside the Check if the transmitter frequency of the Never leave the engine or, if present, garage or outside the range of movement of remote control has the frequency range of the auxiliary heating running in an the door.
Page 159 Driving and parking 157 synchronization of the rolling code with Press previously programmed button 1, remote control again before transmission the door system must also be carried out. repeatedly until the door closes. ends. When the door closes, programming is com‐ If indicator lamp does not light up or flash Align the antenna line of the door opener unit...
Page 160 158 Driving and parking Clearing the garage door opener memory In the following situations, the electric parking In addition, the children could also set the Press and hold buttons and 3. brake is also applied: vehicle in motion, for example by: Indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Page 161 Driving and parking 159 Applying/releasing the electric parking The electric parking brake is not automatically Vehicles with automatic transmission: if the seat applied if the engine is switched off by the ECO belt tongue is not inserted into the seat belt brake manually start/stop function.
Page 162 160 Driving and parking System limits The electric parking brake is only securely receive a notification in the multimedia system applied if the indicator lamp is lit continu‐ when you switch on the ignition. Detection may be restricted in the following sit‐ ously.
Page 163: Driving And Driving Safety Systems
Driving and parking 161 Standby mode (extension of the starter bat‐ If the following conditions are fulfilled, standby Multimedia system: tery's period out of use) mode can be activated or deactivated using the © Settings Vehicle multimedia system: Standby mode function Activate or deactivate Standby Mode.
Page 164 162 Driving and parking take into account road, weather or traffic condi‐ workshop. If the sensors or cameras are dam‐ Front camera tions. aged, some driving systems and driving safety Ultrasonic sensors systems may no longer function properly. Rear view camera Information on vehicle sensors and cameras Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the Overview of driving systems and driving...
Page 165 Driving and parking 163 Function of ABS Off-road ABS is specially adapted for driving off- Active Speed Limit Assist ( page 178) road: Active Steering Assist ( page 179) The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the The front wheels lock cyclically during brak‐ brake pressure in critical driving situations: Active Emergency Stop Assist ( page 181)
Page 166 164 Driving and parking If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is ® ® The Electronic Stability Program (ESP ) can If the ÷ ESP warning lamp flashes in the activated: monitor and improve driving stability and trac‐ instrument cluster, one or several vehicle wheels tion in the following situations within physical has reached its grip limit: BAS automatically boosts the brake pres‐...
Page 167 Driving and parking 165 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) balance between traction and stability ® Activating/deactivating ESP (Electronic Sta‐ ® bility Program) ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP recommended for all road surface conditions makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on suitable for both dry and difficult road condi‐...
Page 168 166 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‐...
Page 169 Driving and parking 167 If you do not react to the warning, autonomous & WARNING Risk of an accident caused by braking can be initiated in critical situations. limited detection performance of Active In especially critical situations, Active Brake Brake Assist Assist can initiate autonomous braking directly.
Page 170 168 Driving and parking The individual subfunctions are available in Distance warning function (vehicles without at speeds up to approximately 62 mph various speed ranges: Driving Assistance Package) (100 km/h) when approaching stationary vehicles The distance warning function can issue a warn‐ The distance warning function can aid you in the ing in the following situations: following situations with an intermittent warning...
Page 171 Driving and parking 169 Situation-dependent braking assistance at speeds up to approximately 37 mph moving pedestrians, crossing vehicles and (60 km/h) when approaching moving pedes‐ stationary and crossing cyclists (vehicles with Driving Assistance Package) trians and crossing cyclists The situation-dependent braking assistance can Situation-dependent braking assistance at speeds up to approximately 31 mph intervene from a speed of approximately 4 mph...
Page 172 170 Driving and parking Active Brake Assist may cancel the brake appli‐ You can prevent the assistance at any time by End the support by actively steering in cation when one of the following conditions is actively steering. non-critical situations. fulfilled: Cornering function (only vehicles with Driv‐...
Page 173 Driving and parking 171 Speed control cruise control In complex traffic situations where objects Multimedia system: cannot always be clearly identified. © Settings Assistance Function of cruise control If pedestrians or vehicles move quickly into Active Brake Assist Cruise control regulates the speed to the value the sensor detection range.
Page 174 172 Driving and parking A stored speed appears along with the h dis‐ If you are driving when visibility is poor. play. Operating cruise control The segments between the stored speed and the end of the segment display light up in &...
Page 175 Driving and parking 173 Press rocker switch up M or down Activate cruise control or the variable limiter. ents, the DSR brakes the vehicle minimally or not at all. If a traffic sign has been detected and is dis‐ The current speed is stored and maintained played in the instrument cluster: select J When DSR is activated and the transmission is in by the vehicle.
Page 176 174 Driving and parking To increase/reduce the target speed: Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti‐ Take into account the road surface and vated. press rocker switch up M or down the difference between the driving N to the point of resistance. speed and target speed before activat‐...
Page 177 Driving and parking 175 Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack‐ Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC displays in Permanent status display of Active Distance age: 15 mph (20 km/h) - 130 mph the instrument cluster Assist DISTRONIC (210 km/h) k (white): Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC selected, specified distance set Other features of Active Distance Assist k (green): Active Distance Assist...
Page 178 176 Driving and parking Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC display in In parking garages or on roads with steep If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC no the speedometer uphill or downhill gradients. longer detects a vehicle in front or does The stored speed is highlighted on the speedom‐ If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as not react to relevant objects.
Page 179 Driving and parking 177 To operate Active Distance Assist The driver's door is closed. & WARNING Risk of accident if detection DISTRONIC: press the rocker switch on the Check of the radar sensor system has been function of Active Distance Assist steering wheel control unit up or down to the successfully completed.
Page 180 178 Driving and parking If a traffic sign has been detected and is dis‐ 5 mph (10 km/h): press rocker switch & WARNING Risk of accident due to Active played in the instrument cluster: select J M or down N beyond the pressure Distance Assist DISTRONIC still being with the left rocker switch.
Page 181 Driving and parking 179 Active Steering Assist permitted within the urban area. The speed limit for a certain time or due to weather conditions) display in the Instrument Display is always upda‐ cannot be properly detected by the system. The Function of Active Steering Assist ted when the vehicle is level with the traffic sign.
Page 182 180 Driving and parking Ø (red): system limits detected The driver presses a steering wheel button or operates Touch Control. Ø (white, red hands): "hands on the steer‐ ing wheel" prompt If Active Steering Assist detects that a system limit has been reached, a visual warning is During the transition from active to passive issued and a warning tone sounds.
Page 183 Driving and parking 181 The windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐ & WARNING Risk of accident if Active or covered in the vicinity of the camera, e.g. ted. Steering Assist unexpectedly stops func‐ by a sticker. tioning Multimedia system: No, or several, unclear lane markings are...
Page 184 The incline must not be greater than 30%. If possible, an emergency call is placed to due to the vehicle rolling away the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center After a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer The driver can cancel the deceleration at any holds the vehicle.
Page 185 Driving and parking 183 Activating/deactivating the HOLD function The electric parking brake is released. The vehicle is secured with the electric park‐ ing brake. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti‐ & WARNING Risk of an accident due to the vated. In the following situations, the vehicle is held by HOLD function being activated when you Vehicles with automatic transmission:...
Page 186 184 Driving and parking Activating the start-off assist Take your foot off the brake, but keep the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is accelerator pedal depressed. not a substitute for your attention to the sur‐ & WARNING Risk of skidding and having The vehicle pulls away at maximum accelera‐...
Page 187 Driving and parking 185 Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display in the Orange segments: obstacles at a distance multimedia system 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 Display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC in the Head-up Display Vehicles with Active Parking Assist and a sur‐...
Page 188 186 Driving and parking System limits Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC If a warning tone also sounds for approximately two seconds every time the vehicle is started, it Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessa‐ may be due to one of the following causes: rily take into account the following obstacles: The sensors are dirty: clean the sensors Obstacles below the detection range, e.g.
Page 189 Driving and parking 187 obstacle and there is a risk of a lateral collision, a warning is issued and the segments light up in color in the display. The segment color changes depending on the distance to the detected obstacle: Yellow: approximately 1.0 - 2.0 ft (30 - 60 cm) Red: less than approximately 1.0 ft (30 cm)
Page 190 188 Driving and parking System limits Requirements: Adjusting the warning tones of Parking The system limits for Parking Assist Assist PARKTRONIC The camera menu is open. PARKTRONIC apply to passive side impact pro‐ Multimedia system: Or: Active Parking Assist is active. tection.
Page 191 Driving and parking 189 Activating/deactivating audio fadeout You can open the cover of the rear view cam‐ You can specify whether the volume of a media era manually ( page 194). source in the multimedia system is to be The guide lines in the media display show the reduced when Parking Assist PARKTRONIC distances to your vehicle.
Page 192 190 Driving and parking 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)) Wide-angle view Normal view...
Page 193 Driving and parking 191 Have the display repaired or replaced if, for The system evaluates images from the following example, pixel errors considerably restrict its cameras: use. Rear view camera Front camera System limits 360° camera Two side cameras in the outside mirrors The rear view camera will not function or will Function of the surround view camera You can open the cover of the rear view cam‐...
Page 194 192 Driving and parking Guide lines The color of the individual segments of warning Top view with images from the side cameras display is based on the distance to the detec‐ in the outside mirrors ted obstacle: Wide-angle view, rear Yellow segments: obstacles at a distance Top view with image from the rear view cam‐...
Page 195 Driving and parking 193 The guide lines in the media display show For technical reasons, the standard height of the the distances to your vehicle. The distances vehicle may be altered if the vehicle is carrying a apply to road level. heavy load and can result in inaccuracies in the guide lines and in the display of the generated Side view of the mirror cameras...
Page 196 194 Driving and parking Opening the camera cover of the rear view Vehicles with automatic transmission: lel and perpendicular parking spaces on both camera sides of the vehicle. you engage transmission position j. Multimedia system: When Active Parking Assist has detected parking ®...
Page 197 Driving and parking 195 Parking with Active Parking Assist Do not use Active Parking Assist in the following & WARNING Risk of accident due to situations: Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the objects located above or below the In extreme weather conditions such as ice, button may also be located at a different detection range of Active Parking Assist packed snow or in heavy rain.
Page 198 196 Driving and parking The turn signal indicator is switched on auto‐ select the corresponding transmission posi‐ matically when the parking procedure tion. Vehicles with automatic transmission: begins. The vehicle drives into the selected parking You are responsible for selecting the turn signal space.
Page 199 Driving and parking 197 Exiting a parking space with Active Parking Assist Requirements: The vehicle has been parked with Active Parking Assist. Please note that you are responsible for the vehi‐ cle and surroundings during the entire parking procedure. Start the vehicle. If the vehicle has been parked perpendicular to the direction of travel: in area 2, select direction of travel...
Page 200 198 Driving and parking Take Control of Vehicle message prompt you to & WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi‐ Always pay careful attention to the traf‐ take control of the vehicle. fic situation; do not rely on Drive Away cle swinging out while parking or pulling The vehicle is not automatically braked and can Assist alone.
Page 201 Driving and parking 199 ATTENTION ASSIST If you shift the transmission position to k or the warning, the vehicle's brakes can be applied automatically. h when the vehicle is stationary. Function of ATTENTION ASSIST If the detected obstacle is less than approx. If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles ATTENTION ASSIST assists you on long, monoto‐...
Page 202 200 Driving and parking take a break where necessary. If you do not take as your attention wanes, the circle in the If you adopt a sporty driving style (high cor‐ a break and ATTENTION ASSIST continues to center of the display becomes smaller nering speeds or high rates of acceleration).
Page 203 Driving and parking 201 Suggesting a rest area Permanent status display in the instrument clus‐ Blind Spot Assist cannot warn drivers in this ter: Select Suggest Rest Area. situation. ¸ (gray): system is activated but inopera‐ Activate or deactivate the function. Always pay careful attention to the traf‐...
Page 204 202 Driving and parking System limits The exit warning may be limited in the following Always pay particular attention to the situations: traffic situation when opening the doors Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist and make sure there is sufficient clear‐ may be limited in the following situations: when the sensors are covered by adjacent ance.
Page 205 Driving and parking 203 Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist or may be interrupted at any time if you steer Always steer, brake or accelerate your‐ slightly in the opposite direction or accelerate. Active Blind Spot Assist self, especially if Active Blind Spot Multimedia system: Assist warns you or makes a course- System limits...
Page 206 204 Driving and parking cannot take into account road, weather or traffic If a lane-correcting brake application occurs, dis‐ A brake application may be interrupted at conditions. Active Lane Keeping Assist is only an play appears in the multifunction display. any time if you steer slightly in the opposite aid.
Page 207: Vehicle Towing Instructions
Driving and parking 205 Activating/deactivating Active Lane Keeping If a driving safety system intervenes, such as If the windshield in the area of the multifunc‐ tion camera is dirty, or if the camera is fog‐ Assist ® , Active Brake Assist or Active Blind ged up, damaged or covered.
Page 208 206 Driving and parking towing, for example. Attaching and using tow bar systems can lead to damage on the vehicle. When you are towing a vehicle with tow bar sys‐ tems, safe driving characteristics cannot be guaranteed for the towing vehicle or the towed vehicle.
Page 209: Instrument Display And On-Board Computer 207
Instrument Display and on-board computer 207 Notes on the Instrument Display and on- Only operate this equipment when the board computer traffic situation permits. If you cannot be sure of this, stop the & WARNING Risk of accident due to an vehicle whilst paying attention to road Instrument Display malfunction and traffic conditions and operate the...
Page 210: Instrument Display Overview
208 Instrument Display and on-board computer Instrument Display overview Display content on left (example: speedome‐ Digital speedometer The fuel supply will be interrupted to protect ter): speedometer/time/date/trip computer the engine when the red mark on the tach‐ Time ometer (overrevving range) is reached. From Start From Reset/range/audio...
Page 211: Overview Of The Buttons On The Steering Wheel
Instrument Display and on-board computer 209 The coolant temperature display is permitted Control panel for the MBUX multimedia sys‐ Overview of the buttons on the steering to rise to 248°F during normal operation. tem ( page 211) wheel Vehicles with 48 V on-board electrical sys‐ £...
Page 212: Overview Of What Is Shown On The Multi
210 Instrument Display and on-board computer Service To exit a submenu: press the left-hand back button. Driving Dynam You can find information about the possible Overview of what is shown on the multi‐ settings and selections on the menus in the function display Digital Operator's Manual.
Page 213: Mbux Multimedia System 211
Media display with touch functionality country in which you are currently driving when to protect it against theft. Further information on Touchpad operating the multimedia system. protection against theft can be obtained from an Controller authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Turning: adjusts the volume...
Page 214 212 MBUX multimedia system Home screen overview Operating the MBUX multimedia system Calls up FAVORITES Calls up an application using the symbol Using Touch Control Application and current information Quick-access, e.g. display call lists and searches for contacts Calls up the air conditioning menu Depending on the display, calls up the first three applications or the home screen ©...
Page 215 MBUX multimedia system 213 To zoom in and out of the map: move two ß Pressing the rocker switch down and Swiping to the left of right: selects the previ‐ fingers together or apart. holding: adds favorites and themes ous or next radio station/music track VOL: control adjusts the volume or switches To call up the global menu: press and hold ©...
Page 216: System Settings
214 MBUX multimedia system Calling up applications using buttons Call up the application ( page 212). Sound Entertainment Navigation and traffic announcements System settings Telephone Overview of the system settings menu Voice amplification to the rear passenger In the system settings menu, you can make set‐ compartment tings in the following menus and control ele‐...
Page 217 MBUX multimedia system 215 Information on important system updates Information about the pending system If all requirements have been fulfilled, the down‐ update is displayed. loaded system update is installed. The multime‐ Important system updates may be necessary for dia system cannot be operated while the down‐ Later the security of your multimedia system's data.
Page 218 216 MBUX multimedia system Multimedia system: Select Connect Using Security Key. Select "Connect via WPS PBC" in the options on the device to be connected (see the man‐ © Settings System Have the security key displayed on the device ufacturer's operating instructions). to be connected (see the manufacturer's Wi-Fi &...
Page 219: Telephone
MBUX multimedia system 217 Connecting using a security key media system and on the device to be connec‐ Select Generate Security Key. ted. A connection will be established with the Select Connect Device to Vehicle Hotspot. newly created security key. Select Vehicle Hotspot.
Page 220 218 MBUX multimedia system operating mobile communication equipment in Only operate this equipment when the objects in the trunk/cargo compart‐ the vehicle. traffic situation permits. ment. If you cannot be sure of this, stop the & WARNING Risk of injury due to objects Observe the additional information on stowing vehicle whilst paying attention to road being stowed incorrectly...
Page 221 ® Further information can be obtained from an Irrespective of this, Bluetooth audio functional‐ authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at: ity can by used with any mobile radio unit. https://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect For information on the range of functions of the mobile radio unit to be connected, see the man‐...
Page 222 220 MBUX multimedia system Telephone menu overview Telephony operating modes overview Signal strength of the mobile phone network ® Bluetooth device name of the currently connected mobile phone/of the mobile Options Depending on your equipment, the following tel‐ phone ephony operating modes are available: Device manager ®...
Page 223: Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call System
Connecting a mobile phone gency call system Requirements: If both codes match, confirm the code on the Your vehicle is equipped with the Mercedes-Benz mobile phone. ® Bluetooth is activated on the mobile phone emergency call system ("eCall"). This feature can (see the manufacturer's operating instruc‐...
Page 224 READY: the ignition is not on or eCall the system relies on the transmission of data not available. detailed in the "Mercedes-Benz emergency call During an active emergency call, G appears Overview of the Mercedes-Benz emergency system data transmission" section that follows in the display.
Page 225 Dial the local emergency number on your A message with accident data is transmitted gers an emergency call automatically in the fol‐ mobile phone. to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center. lowing cases: If an emergency call has been initiated: The Mercedes-Benz emergency call center...
Page 226 224 MBUX multimedia system Data transfer of the Mercedes-Benz emer‐ SA's Customer Assistance Center at 800-FOR- gency call system MERC. For Canada, please contact MBC's Customer In the event of an automatic or manual emer‐ Assistance Center at 1-800-387-0100. gency call the following data is transmitted, for...
Page 227: Radio & Media
MBUX multimedia system 225 Radio & media Overview of the symbols and functions in the media menu Symbol Designation Function Play Select to start or continue playback. Rest Select to pause the playback. Repeating a track Select to repeat the current track or the active playlist. Select once: the active playlist is repeated.
Page 228 226 MBUX multimedia system Symbol Designation Function Settings Select to make settings. © Home Select to return to the home screen. Messaging Select to call up messaging. Full screen Select to switch to full screen mode The following functions and settings are The audio equipment supports the Blue‐...
Page 229 MBUX multimedia system 227 Overview of the symbols and functions in the radio menu Symbol Designation Function © Home Select to return to the home screen. Messaging Select to call up messaging. Skip forwards/back Select to skip to the next or to the previous station. ûü...
Page 230: Sound Settings
228 MBUX multimedia system Symbol Designation Function Station list Select to have the station list shown. ª Search Select to search in the active menu. You can search for artists, genres, moods or videos, for example. Depending on the frequency band selected, dif‐ Treble, mid-range and bass Sound profiles ferent functions are available to you.
Page 231: Maintenance And Care 229
Maintenance and care 229 workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz ASSYST PLUS service interval display Always observe the prescribed service Center. intervals. Function of the ASSYST PLUS service interval display Always have the prescribed service Displaying the service due date work carried out at a qualified specialist The ASSYST PLUS service interval display on the workshop.
Page 232: Engine Compartment
230 Maintenance and care frequent operation in mountainous terrain or Engine compartment & WARNING Danger of burns when open‐ on poor road surfaces ing the hood Opening/closing the hood when the engine is often left idling for long If you open the hood when the engine has periods &...
Page 233 Maintenance and care 231 Never reach into the danger zone sur‐ Allow the engine to cool down and only rounding moving components, e.g. the touch component parts described in rotation area of the fan. the following. Remove jewelery and watches. &...
Page 234 232 Maintenance and care 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‐...
Page 235 Maintenance and care 233 Adding 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‐...
Page 236 Allow the engine to cool down and only 0.6 in (1.5 cm) over marker bar 2. touch component parts described in the following. If necessary, add coolant that has been approved for Mercedes-Benz. Further information on coolant & WARNING Risk of scalding from hot page 303). coolant If you open the cap, you could be scalded.
Page 237: Cleaning And Care
Maintenance and care 235 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.
Page 238 236 Maintenance and care In car washes with a conveyor system: if you Ensure there is sufficient ground clear‐ * NOTE Damage from automatic braking would like to leave the vehicle while it is ance between the underbody and the If one of the following functions is switched being washed, make sure the SmartKey is guide rails of the car wash.
Page 239 Maintenance and care 237 Activating/deactivating automatic car wash Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated. The automatic car wash mode is automati‐ mode cally deactivated as soon as a speed of Vehicles with surround view camera: the 12 mph (20 km/h) is exceeded. front image is activated after approx.
Page 240 Move the power washer nozzle around whilst Only use care products approved for grille below the hood. cleaning. The water temperature of the Mercedes-Benz. power washer must not exceed 140 °F Do not polish the vehicle and alloy wheels. Notes on paintwork/matte finish paintwork (60 °C).
Page 241 Have work or repairs to decorative foils car‐ avoid vehicle damage. Sunlight ried out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Temperature, e.g. hot air blower Cleaning For cleaning, use plenty of water and a mild...
Page 242 Clean with a cleaning agent recommended windows. supervise children especially closely in for Mercedes-Benz, especially in the winter this area. Wiper blades and after washing the vehicle. Allow vehicle parts to cool down before Fold out the wiper blades and clean them Do not use acidic cleaning agents.
Page 243 Leather care: use a leather care agent that tear or fail in an accident. rials. has been recommended for Mercedes-Benz. Never bleach or dye seat belts. Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or Do not allow the leather to become too sun cream to come in contact with the plas‐...
Page 244 242 Maintenance and care Cloth seat covers Clean with a damp microfiber cloth and 1% soap solution and allow to dry.
Page 245: Breakdown Assistance 243
Breakdown assistance 243 the maximum permissible number of washes Emergency is exceeded Removing the safety vest the fluorescence has faded The safety vests are located in the storage com‐ partments in the driver and front passenger Warning triangle door. Removing the warning triangle To remove: pull out the safety vest bag by the loop.
Page 246 244 Breakdown assistance Setting up the warning triangle First-aid kit (soft-sided) overview Vehicles with three rows of seats Open cargo compartment floor 1. Fold side reflectors upwards to form a tri‐ First-aid kit (soft sided) is in the cargo com‐ angle and attach at the top using upper partment in the left-hand storage net.
Page 247: Flat Tire
Breakdown assistance 245 In the event of a flat tire, the following options Flat tire This jeopardizes the operating and road are available depending on your vehicle's equip‐ safety of the vehicle. Notes in the event of a flat tire ment: The fire extinguisher can be flung around and Vehicles with MOExtended tires: it is pos‐...
Page 248 246 Breakdown assistance Notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat tires) If a pressure loss warning message appears in ist workshop with regard to their further the multifunction display, proceed as follows: use. & WARNING Risk of accident when driving Check the tires for damage. The defective tire must be replaced in in limp-home mode every case.
Page 249 Breakdown assistance 247 TIREFIT kit storage location Sticker with details of the maximum permis‐ Do not continue driving. sible speed The TIREFIT kit is located under the cargo com‐ Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Tire inflation compressor partment floor. Gloves &...
Page 250 248 Breakdown assistance Remove sticker from the tire sealant bot‐ Change out of any clothes contamina‐ tle and affix it near the valve on the wheel ted with tire sealant immediately. with the faulty tire. If allergic reactions occur, seek medical attention immediately.
Page 251 Breakdown assistance 249 If, after ten minutes, a tire pressure of matches the red arrow on the tire inflation Insert plug into a 12 V socket in your compressor. vehicle. 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has not been attained: Turn tire sealant bottle a quarter turn Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni‐...
Page 252 TIREFIT using tire sealant. professionally, e.g. at an authorized kit. Mercedes-Benz Center. Observe the maximum permissible speed for If, after ten minutes, a tire pressure of a tire sealed with tire sealant 50 mph Store the tire sealant bottle and the tire infla‐...
Page 253: Battery (Vehicle)
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to work carried out incorrectly on the bat‐ In cases such as the one mentioned above, con‐ tery tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or Work carried out incorrectly on the battery 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Page 254 ® Further information on ESP page 164) rubbish. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends & WARNING Danger of chemical burns that you only use batteries which have been tes‐ from the battery acid ted and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes- Battery acid is caustic.
Page 255 Wear suitable protective when charging the battery if there is a short approved by Mercedes-Benz, or clothing, in particular gloves, an circuit or sparks start to form. consult a qualified specialist workshop to apron and a face mask.
Page 256 254 Breakdown assistance When giving starting assistance, always & WARNING Risk of explosion from a fro‐ * NOTE Damage caused by numerous or make sure that you only connect bat‐ zen battery extended attempts to start the engine tery terminals with identical polarity. A discharged battery may freeze at tempera‐...
Page 257 The ignition and all electrical consumers are Only use battery chargers tested and the jumper cable/charging cable. Always switched off. approved for Mercedes-Benz. begin with positive clamp on your own The hood is open. vehicle first.
Page 258: Tow Starting Or Towing Away
Install any existing or supplied cell caps. page 251). * NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow‐ Otherwise, gases or battery acid could Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the ing away incorrectly escape. 12 V battery replaced at a qualified specialist Make sure that detachable parts are recon‐...
Page 259 Breakdown assistance 257 Towing the vehicle with both axles on the Vehicles with automatic transmission * NOTE Damage due to towing away at ground excessively high speeds or over long dis‐ Both axles on Yes, maximum 31 miles tances Observe the notes on the permitted towing the ground (50 km) at 31 mph (50 km/h) methods (...
Page 260 258 Breakdown assistance Do not activate the HOLD function. the permissible gross mass of your own Use a tow bar. vehicle. Deactivate the tow-away alarm ( page 82). Make sure that the steering wheel can Deactivate Active Brake Assist ( page 171).
Page 261 Breakdown assistance 259 Vehicles with automatic transmission: 4MATIC vehicles/vehicles with automatic When transporting, ensure that: The automatic transmission may be locked transmission The vehicle has been loaded onto in position j in the event of damage to the the transporter correctly electrical system.
Page 262: Electrical Fuses
260 Breakdown assistance Towing eye storage location Screw in the towing eye clockwise as far as it Vehicles with automatic transmission will go and tighten. must not be tow started. Towing eye is under the cargo compartment Make sure that cover engages in the floor.
Page 263 Only use fuses that have been approved rectly on the fuse box. Requirements: by Mercedes-Benz and which have the correct fuse rating. A dry cloth and a screwdriver are available. If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified special‐...
Page 264 262 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.
Page 265 Breakdown assistance 263 Opening and closing the fuse box in the cargo compartment Observe the notes on electrical fuses page 260). Open the cargo compartment floor . Loosen screws and remove the fuse box Fuse box is located underneath the cargo lid from the top.
Page 266: 264 Wheels And Tires
264 Wheels and tires Visually inspect wheels and tires for damage. Notes on noise or unusual handling charac‐ & WARNING Risk of hydroplaning due to teristics Check the valve caps. insufficient tire tread Make sure there are no vibrations, noises or Visual check of the tire tread depth and the Insufficient tire tread will result in reduced unusual handling characteristics when the vehi‐...
Page 267: Notes On Snow Chains
The tires may wear excessively and/or have been specifically approved for your * NOTE Damage to components of the unevenly, which may greatly impair tire vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains vehicle body or chassis due to mounted traction. with the same quality standard.
Page 268 266 Wheels and tires Tire pressure which is too high can cause: all tires including the spare wheel regu‐ impair the braking properties and the han‐ larly: dling characteristics. Increased braking distance at least once a month Avoid excessively low tire pressures in Impaired handling characteristics all the tires, including the spare wheel.
Page 269 Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto The vehicle has traveled less than 1 mile load condition. the tire valve.
Page 270 268 Wheels and tires Checking tire pressures manually Tire pressure table ( page 267) Tire and Loading Information placard Read the tire pressure for the current operat‐ page 272) ing conditions from the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure table.
Page 271 Wheels and tires 269 If there is a substantial pressure loss or if the pressure telltale when one or more of your and then remain continuously illuminated. tire temperature is excessive, you will be warned tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord‐ This sequence will continue upon subsequent in the following ways: ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illu‐...
Page 272 270 Wheels and tires there is a malfunction caused by another Tire pressure will be displayed after driving a Restart the tire pressure monitoring system in radio signal source few minutes the following situations: Tire Pressure Monitor Active: the teach-in The tire pressure has changed.
Page 273 Wheels and tires 271 Be sure to also pay attention to the following when adopting a very sporty driving style Restart the tire pressure loss warning system in related topic: with high cornering speeds or sudden accel‐ the following situations: eration Notes on tire pressure ( page 265)
Page 274: Loading The Vehicle
272 Wheels and tires 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 pressures of all the tires. Be sure to also pay attention to the following The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle.
Page 275 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 any questions about towing a trailer with (3): Subtract the combined weight of the on the vehicle identification plate your vehicle.
Page 276 274 Wheels and tires Calculation example for determining the Tire and Loading Information placard is for illustration purposes only. Make sure page 272) maximum load you are using the actual load limit for your vehi‐ cle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Tire pressure table ( page 267) The following table shows examples of how to...
Page 277 Wheels and tires 275 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)
Page 278: Tire Labeling
276 Wheels and tires Manufacturer Tire labeling Characteristics of the tire ( page 279) Overview of tire labeling Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index ( page 279) Tire name The data shown in the image is example data.
Page 279 Wheels and tires 277 and one-half times as well on the government sure of all tires including the spare * NOTE Damage to the drivetrain from test track as a tire graded 100. wheel. wheelspin The relative performance of tires depends upon Adjust the tire pressure as necessary.
Page 280 278 Wheels and tires Tire size: identifier describes the tire The data shown in the image is example data. size. Tire type code: tire type code can be Maximum tire load is the maximum permissi‐ ble weight for which the tire is approved. used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of the tire.
Page 281 Wheels and tires 279 Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, Never exceed maximum tire pressure speci‐ fied for the tire. speed rating and load index & WARNING Risk of injury through exceed‐ Information on tire characteristics ing the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating may lead to tire...
Page 282 Load-bearing index 6: required speed rating from an authorized "LT": light truck tires according to US manu‐ Numerical code that specifies the maximum Mercedes-Benz Center. facturing standards. load-bearing capacity of a tire (e.g. "91" corre‐ sponds to 1356 lbs (615 kg)).
Page 283: Definition Of Terms For Tires And Loading
Wheels and tires 281 All-weather tires and winter tires "C", "D", "E": a load range that depends on Index Speed rating the maximum load that the tire can carry at a Index Speed rating certain pressure up to 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR...Y up to 100 mph (160 km/h) Q M+S...
Page 284 282 Wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards: a regardless of whether it is actually installed on of the fully laden vehicle (weight of the vehicle the vehicle or not. including all accessories, occupants, fuel, lug‐ uniform standard to grade the quality of tires with regard to tread quality, tire traction and gage and the trailer drawbar noseweight if appli‐...
Page 285 Wheels and tires 283 these are installed on the vehicle, but does not without direct sunlight on the tires or the vehicle er's identity code, tire size, tire type code and include passengers or luggage. has been driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km). the manufacturing date.
Page 286: Changing A Wheel
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in and accessories which have been specially the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to rec‐ Model approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. ognize dangers. These tires are specially adapted to the con‐ & WARNING Risk of injury through exceed‐...
Page 287 Accessory parts that are not approved for your Avoid curbs and potholes when parking. retreaded tires. vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used correctly can impair the operating safety. For this reason driving safety cannot be guar‐ * NOTE Damage to electronic component anteed.
Page 288 286 Wheels and tires Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring When replacing with tires that do not fea‐ In addition, the tire grip is greatly reduced at system: All installed wheels must be equip‐ ture run-flat characteristics: vehicles with a low outside temperature and tire running ped with functioning sensors for the tire MOExtended tires are not equipped with a temperature.
Page 289 Wheels and tires 287 Notes on rotating wheels Overview of the tire-change tool kit On vehicles that have the same size front and rear wheels, rotate the wheels according to the Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in & WARNING Risk of injury through differ‐ intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty the Supplement.
Page 290 288 Wheels and tires change tool kit, consult a qualified specialist The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change workshop to find out about suitable tools. page 288). The vehicle is not on a slope. Plastic hub cap The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level To remove: turn the center cover of the hub ground.
Page 291 Important notes on using the jack: 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 vehicle. the vehicle. Never lie under the vehicle.
Page 292 290 Wheels and tires Removing a wheel vertically under the jacking point of the vehicle. Requirements: The vehicle is raised ( page 288). * NOTE Vehicle damage from the jack When changing a wheel, avoid applying any force If you do not position the jack correctly at to the brake discs, since this could impair the the appropriate jack support point of the level of comfort when braking.
Page 293 Wheels and tires 291 Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the & WARNING Risk of accident from losing a alignment bolt and push it on. wheel Notes on installing an emergency spare Oiled, greased or damaged wheel bolt/wheel wheel ( page 293).
Page 294 292 Wheels and tires To lower the vehicle: place the ratchet onto & WARNING Risk of injury through incor‐ * NOTE Damage to paintwork of the wheel the hexagon nut of the jack so that the let‐ rim when screwing on the first wheel bolt rect tightening torque ters "AB"...
Page 295: Emergency Spare Wheel
Wheels and tires 293 Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring To release air from the tire: remove the Never install more than one emergency system: Restart the tire pressure monitoring valve cap of the tire. spare wheel or spare wheel that differs system ( page 270).
Page 296 294 Wheels and tires Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring Inflating the emergency spare wheel system: If an emergency spare wheel is installed, the tire pressure monitoring sys‐ * NOTE Overheating due to the tire infla‐ tem cannot function reliably. For a few tion compressor running too long minutes after an emergency spare wheel is Do not run the tire inflation compressor...
Page 297 Wheels and tires 295 Observe the notes on sockets: ( page 109) Unscrew union nut of filler hose from the valve. Press the start/stop button once to switch Screw the valve cap of the emergency spare on the power supply. ( page 132) wheel onto the valve again.
Page 298: 296 Technical Data
You can obtain further two-way radios are not observed. information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz If you operate two-way radios incorrectly in Only use approved frequency bands. Center.
Page 299 Technical data 297 Frequency band and maximum transmission On the rear fenders, it is recommended that you install the antenna on the side of the vehicle output closest to the center of the road. Frequency band Maximum transmis‐ Use Technical Specification ISO/TS 21609 (Road sion output Vehicles –...
Page 300: Vehicle Identification Plate, Vin And Engine Number Overview
298 Technical data The following can be used in the vehicle without Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine restrictions: number overview two-way radios with a maximum transmission Vehicle identification plate output of up to 100 mW RF transmitters with transmitter frequencies in the 380 - 410 MHz frequency band and a maximum transmission output of up to 2 W (trunked radio system/Tetra)
Page 301: Operating Fluids
Technical data 299 Do not exceed the maximum gross vehicle Plate with information about emissions test‐ weight or the maximum gross axle weight rating ing, including confirmation of emissions 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‐...
Page 302 300 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.
Page 303 Technical data 301 unleaded regular gasoline with at least 87 AKI/ Change immediately out of clothing that Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by 91 RON. This may reduce engine output and has come into contact with fuel. volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100 increase fuel consumption.
Page 304 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 At a qualified specialist workshop Tank content and reserve fuel On the https://www.mbusa.com (USA only)
Page 305 Technical data 303 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the The following values refer to an oil change, Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a oil change carried out at a qualified specialist including the oil filter. qualified specialist workshop.
Page 306 Windshield washer concentrate is highly lowing locations: concentrate in the engine cooling system should flammable. It could ignite if it comes into In the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for contact with hot engine component parts or Operating Fluids 310.1: A minimum of 50% (antifreeze protection the exhaust system.
Page 307 For the correct mixing ratio, refer to the informa‐ Only use refrigerant compressor oil that Hazard and service warning symbols tion on the antifreeze container. has been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Refrigerant filling capacity Mix the washer fluid with the windshield washer Do not mix the approved refrigerant Applicable standards fluid all year round.
Page 308: Vehicle Data
306 Technical data 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) Missing values were not yet available at the time Information label (example –...
Page 309 Technical data 307 Vehicle dimensions Model Maximum roof load Model Front Rear All models All models All models Vehicle length 174 in Maximum gradient climbing ability (4410 mm) Off-road driving The vehicle's gradient climbing ability depends Vehicle width including out‐ 80 in on the weight distribution in the vehicle, the ter‐...
Page 310 308 Technical data Model Maximum gra‐ dient climbing ability All models...
Page 311: Display Messages And Warning/Indicator Lamps 309
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 309 mation on the multifunction display. Press the Display messages ¨ symbol to hide the display message. Introduction You can hide low-priority display messages by Notes about display messages pressing the P button or the left-hand Touch Display messages appear on the multifunction Control.
Page 312 310 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Occupant safety Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The restraint system is malfunctioning ( page 32). & WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident. SRS Malfunction Service Required Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 313 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 311 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Front Passenger Airbag Dis- * The front passenger airbag has been disabled even though an adult or a person of adult stature is on the front passenger seat. If additional forces are applied to the seat, the weight the system detects may be too low. abled See Operator's Man- &...
Page 314 312 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury when using a child restraint system while the front passenger airbag is enabled If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the front passenger airbag is enabled, the front passenger airbag may deploy in the event of an accident.
Page 315 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 313 SmartKey Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Á * The SmartKey needs to be replaced. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Obtain a New Key Á * The SmartKey battery is discharged. Replace the battery ( page 62).
Page 316 314 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Á * The SmartKey cannot be detected and may no longer be in the vehicle. The SmartKey is no longer in the vehicle and you switch off the engine: You can no longer start the engine.
Page 317 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 315 Lights Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The corresponding light source is faulty. Drive on carefully. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Check Left Low LED light sources: the display message for the corresponding light appears only when all the light-emitting Beam (example) diodes in the light are faulty.
Page 318 316 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The active headlamps are malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Active Headlamps Inopera- tive * You are driving without low-beam headlamps. Turn the light switch to the L or Ã position. Switch On Headlamps * You are leaving the vehicle and the lights are still switched on.
Page 319 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 317 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Adaptive Highbeam Assist * Adaptive Highbeam Assist is temporarily unavailable. Currently Unavailable See The system limits have been reached ( page 117). Operator's Manual Drive on. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. The Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available display message will appear.
Page 320 318 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ù * The power steering assistance is malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of an accident due to altered steering characteristics If the power assistance of the steering fails partially or completely, you will need to use more force to steer. Steering Malfunction Increased Physical Effort If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully.
Page 321 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 319 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible in accordance with the traffic conditions.
Page 322 320 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Never release the hood when driving. Before every trip, ensure that the hood is locked. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Close the hood. * The tailgate is open.
Page 323 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 321 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The right-hand seat or the seat backrest in the second row of seats is not engaged. Fold the corresponding seat backrest back until it engages and push the row of seats back ( page 89).
Page 324 322 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 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 234).
Page 325 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 323 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÿ * The fan motor is faulty. Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the coolant temperature display remains below the red marking. * The fuel supply has dropped into the reserve range.
Page 326 324 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 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. To Deselect P or N, * You have attempted to shift the transmission out of park position j or neutral i and into another transmission Depress Brake and Start...
Page 327 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 325 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions N Permanently Active Risk * While the vehicle is rolling or while you are driving, neutral i has been engaged. of Rolling Away To stop, depress the brake pedal. Shift the transmission to park position j while the vehicle is stationary.
Page 328 326 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 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. * The transmission is malfunctioning. The cause could be an overheated clutch or blocked gears. Transmission Malfunction Let the transmission cool down.
Page 329 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 327 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Apply Parking Brake Risk * The transmission position cannot be reliably identified. 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.
Page 330 328 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 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 159).
Page 331 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 329 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp is flashing. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. The electric parking brake could not be applied or released.
Page 332 330 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions To apply: switch the ignition off. The electric parking brake will be applied automatically. If the electric parking brake is not to be applied, e.g. at an automatic car wash or when the vehicle is being towed, leave the ignition switched on.
Page 333 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 331 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 159).
Page 334 332 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red F (USA only) or ! indicator lamp (Canada only) is lit. You have attempted to release the electric parking brake with the ignition switched off. Switch on the ignition.
Page 335 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 333 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The brakepads have reached the wear limit. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Check Brake Pads See Operator's Manual Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions é * ATTENTION ASSIST is malfunctioning.
Page 336 334 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Active Steering Assist Cur- * Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable. rently Unavailable See The ambient conditions are outside the system limits ( page 179). Operator's Manual Drive on. As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again.
Page 337 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 335 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Deactivating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Active Steering Asst. Cur- * Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable due to multiple emergency stops. 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.
Page 338 336 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Blind Spot Assist Inopera- * Blind Spot Assist is malfunctioning. tive Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Active Blind Spot Assist * Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unavailable. Currently Unavailable See The system limits have been reached ( page 201).
Page 339 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 337 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ç * The radar sensor system is malfunctioning. Possible causes: dirt on the sensors heavy rain or snow Ã extended country driving without other traffic, e.g. in the desert Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable.
Page 340 338 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 Ã 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‐...
Page 341 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 339 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions î * The Downhill Speed Regulation is malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Inoperative î * The Downhill Speed Regulation is not available in the currently selected drive program. Change the drive program ( page 144).
Page 342 340 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ç * If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC setting, the system will switch to passive mode ( page 174). Suspended ç * Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC was deactivated. If a warning tone also sounds, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has deactivated automatically ( page 177).
Page 343 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 341 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Cruise control cannot be activated as not all activation conditions are fulfilled. ¯ Observe the activation conditions for cruise control ( page 172). - - - mph Cruise Control Inoperative * Cruise control is malfunctioning.
Page 344 342 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Driving safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS and ESP ® are temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be temporarily unavailable. The brake system will continue to operate normally. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can ÷...
Page 345 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 343 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning. The brake system will continue to operate normally. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can ÷...
Page 346 344 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ® Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Drive carefully on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements at a speed above 19 mph (30 km/h). If the display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Page 347 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 345 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * EBD, ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP ®...
Page 348 346 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Active Brake Assist Func- * Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Evasive Steering tions Limited See Opera- ® Assist or PRE‑SAFE PLUS is malfunctioning. tor's Manual Vehicles without Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assist is malfunctioning.
Page 349 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 347 Battery Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The engine is off and the charge level is too low. Switch off electrical consumers that are not required. To charge the battery: 12 V Battery See Opera- Leave the engine running for a few minutes, or drive an extended distance.
Page 350 348 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The battery is no longer being charged and the charge level is too low. * NOTE Possible engine damage if you continue driving Stop Vehicle See Opera- Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
Page 351 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 349 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 sensor are rently Unavailable being received.
Page 352 350 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. The wheel position will be displayed. & WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pressure The tires can burst.
Page 353 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 351 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The wheel position will be displayed. & WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with a flat tire The tires can overheat and cause a fire.
Page 354 352 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Decrease Speed * At least one tire is overheating. The affected tires are displayed in red. At temperatures close to the limit value, the tires are displayed in yellow. &...
Page 355 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 353 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Observe the recommended tire pressures. Adjust the tire pressure if necessary. Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions. Check the tire pressure ( page 265) and the tires. When the tire pressure is correct, restart the tire pressure loss warning system ( page 271).
Page 356 354 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Engine oil Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Display message only for certain engines: The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. * NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient engine oil Check Engine Oil Level (Add 1 quart) Avoid long journeys with insufficient engine oil.
Page 357 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 355 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.
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356 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The electrical connection to the oil level sensor has been interrupted or the oil level sensor is faulty. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Measured Instrument Display (standard) Ù...
Page 359 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 357 Distance warning ( page 365) ABS ( page 365) ® ÷ page 365) ® å OFF ( page 365) Tire pressure monitor ( page 368) Parking lamps ( page 114) Low beam ( page 114) High beam ( page 115) #! Turn signal lights (...
Page 360 358 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. Drive on carefully. Note the messages on the multifunction display. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent warning tone sounds.
Page 361 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 359 Vehicle Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ù The red electric power steering warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *The power assistance or the steering itself is malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired Electric power steering warning lamp (red) If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardized.
Page 362 360 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The air supply to the radiator is obstructed The radiator fan is faulty If there is an additional warning tone, the coolant temperature has exceeded the maximum permissible temperature. &...
Page 363 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 361 Warning/indicator lamp 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 area. The yellow Check Engine warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *A malfunction has occurred in the engine, the exhaust system or the fuel system.
Page 364 362 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. æ * The fuel supply has dropped into the reserve range. Refuel. Fuel reserve warning lamp lights up...
Page 365 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 363 Brakes Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit. The yellow electric parking brake indicator lamp also lights up in the event of a malfunction. Note the messages on the multifunction display.
Page 366 364 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *Possible causes: The brake force boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affected. Brake warning lamp (USA There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
Page 367 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 365 Driving systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. * The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected. If there is an additional warning tone, you are approaching an obstacle at too high a speed.
Page 368 366 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING There is a risk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning The wheels may lock during braking. The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addi‐ tion, other driving safety systems are switched off.
Page 369 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 367 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive on carefully. ® Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop. å ® The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. * ESP ®...
Page 370 368 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Tire pressure monitor Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit. *The tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning. Tire pressure monitoring &...
Page 371 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 369 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Adjust the tire pressure if necessary. Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions. Check the tire pressure and the tires.
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370 Index Acoustic locking verification signal Activating/deactivating the warning ... 205 1, 2, 3 ... Activating/deactivating ......61 Function ..........203 4MATIC ............151 Setting the sensitivity ......205 Active Blind Spot Assist ......201 Function ..........151 System limits ........203 Activating/deactivating .......
Page 373 Index 371 Adaptive Highbeam Assist All-wheel drive Air vents ........... 130 Function ..........117 see 4MATIC Adjusting (front) ........130 Switching on/off ........118 Adjusting (rear) ........131 Ambient lighting Additives ..........302 Air vents Setting (multimedia system) ....119 Engine oil ..........
Page 374 Attention assistant BAS (Brake Assist System) ..... 163 airbag shutoff see ATTENTION ASSIST Battery Automatic measures after an accident ... 45 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center SmartKey ..........62 Automatic mirror folding function see Qualified specialist workshop Battery Activating/deactivating ....... 127 Authorized workshop...
Page 375 Index 373 Notes (starting assistance and HOLD function ........182 see Rear view camera charging) ..........253 Limited braking effect (salt-treated Car key Replacing ..........256 roads) ..........136 see SmartKey Starting assistance ......255 New/replaced brakepads/brake Car wash discs ............ 136 Belt see Care Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..
Page 376 374 Index Charging Cleaning Tailpipes ..........239 Washing by hand ......... 238 Battery (vehicle) ........255 see Care Wheels/rims ........239 USB port ..........110 Climate control Windows ..........239 Child safety lock Activating/deactivating ....... 128 Wiper blades ........239 Rear doors ..........
Page 377 Index 375 Removing condensation from the Notes ..........303 windows ..........130 Copyrights Dashboard Residual heat ........130 License ..........29 see Cockpit Setting (MBUX multimedia system) ..129 Trademarks ..........30 Data acquisition Ventilating the vehicle (convenience Cornering light ......... 116 Vehicle ..........
Page 378 376 Index DIRECT SELECT lever ....... 146 Check Left Low Beam (exam‐ 2nd Seat Row, Right Not Engaging drive position ....... 148 Locked ..........321 ple) ............315 Engaging neutral ........147 12 V Battery See Operator's Check Tires ........ 350 Engaging park position ......
Page 379 Index 377 Ù Steering Malfunction See Oper‐ Engine Oil Pressure Stop Left Side Curtain Airbag Mal‐ Switch Off Engine ........ 355 function Service Required (example) ... 310 ator's Manual ........318 Engine Oil Reduce Oil Level ..354 Malfunction See Operator’s Ù...
Page 380 378 Index Active Blind Spot Assist Currently Active Steering Assist Currently Check Tire Pressure Soon ....352 Unavailable See Operator's Manual ..336 Unavailable See Operator's Manual ..334 Check Tire Pressure Then Restart Active Blind Spot Assist Inoperative ..336 Active Steering Assist Inoperative ..
Page 381 Index 379 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ... 277 Parking Lock Inoperative Apply Park‐ Tires Overheated ......... 351 Downhill driving assistance ing Brake ..........326 To Deselect P or N, Depress Brake see DSR Place the Key in the Marked Space and Start Engine ........
Page 382 380 Index EBD (electronic brake force distribu‐ see Start-off assist tion) ............. 166 Driving tips E10 ............301 ® Crosswind Assist ......166 Drinking and driving ......136 Easy entry feature Off-road ABS ........163 General driving tips ......136 Function/notes ........
Page 383 Parking position ........126 Engine oil ..........233 Setting ..........124 Emergency call system Additives ..........302 see Mercedes-Benz emergency call system Capacity ..........303 Emergency engine start ......260 Checking the oil level using the on- Fatigue detection Emergency key board computer ........
Page 384 382 Index Function seat TIREFIT kit ..........247 Glide mode ..........149 see Door control panel Flat towing see Tow-bar system Fuses ............260 Before replacing a fuse ......260 Handbrake Floor mats ..........112 Fuse assignment diagram ....260 see Electric parking brake Foil covering Fuse box in the cargo compartment ..
Page 385 Index 383 Indicator lamps High-beam flasher ........115 Reading light ........119 see Warning/indicator lamps Setting ..........119 High-beam headlamps Switch-off delay time ......120 Individual drive program Adaptive Highbeam Assist ....117 Configuring .......... 145 Interior motion sensor Hill start assist ........182 Selecting ..........
Page 386 384 Index Cornering light ........116 Coat hook ..........105 Hazard warning lights ......116 Definitions ........... 281 Labeling (tires) High beam ........... 115 Notes ............. 98 see Tire labeling High-beam flasher ........ 115 Roof luggage rack ........ 108 Lamp Light switch .........
Page 387 Inserting/removing ....... 62 see Display message Notes ........... 132 Unlocking the tailgate ......72 Massage program Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys‐ Media Resetting the settings ......92 tem ............221 Overview of the functions and sym‐ Automatic emergency call ....222 Massage programs bols .............
Page 388 386 Index Mirrors see Touchpad see Exterior mirrors see Engine oil Mobile phone On-board computer ......... 209 Frequencies ......... 297 Neutral Displaying the service due date ... 229 Transmission output (maximum) ..297 Multifunction display ......210 Inserting ..........147 Wireless charging .........
Page 389 Index 387 Operating safety Parking PASSENGER AIR BAG status display Declaration of conformity (wireless see Electric parking brake see Automatic front passenger front vehicle components) ......22 airbag shutoff Parking aid Information ..........21 see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Payload Operating system Calculation example ......
Page 390 388 Index Rear window ® PRE-SAFE Sound ......... 44 Changing the wiper blade ....123 Reversing measures ......45 Radar and ultrasonic sensors Rear window wipers ® PRE-SAFE PLUS (anticipatory occu‐ Damage ..........162 Activating/deactivating ....... 121 pant protection plus) ........ 45 Radio Function ..........
Page 391 Index 389 Run-flat characteristics Functionality .......... 31 Setting options ........14 Malfunction ........... 32 MOExtended tires ........ 246 Seat belt ............. 33 Protection ..........31 Fastening ..........35 Reduced protection ....... 31 Protection ..........33 Self-test ..........31 Safety systems Seat belt adjustment Warning lamp .........
Page 392 390 Index Selecting a gear Side windows ..........73 Mechanical key ........62 see Changing gears Overview ..........60 Child safety lock in the rear passenger compartment ....... 59 Panic alarm ..........61 Selector lever Problem ..........63 Closing ..........73 see DIRECT SELECT lever Closing using the SmartKey ....
Page 393 Index 391 Starting the engine Storage spaces Special seat belt retractor ......50 see Vehicle USB ports ..........100 Specialist workshop ........23 Starting-off aid Stowage areas Speed index (tires) ........279 see Hill start assist see Loading Sport Utility Vehicle ........24 STEER CONTROL Stowage compartments Standby mode...
Page 394 392 Index Wireless charging (mobile phone) ..112 Tire Quality Grading ......276 Tire size designation ......279 Telephony operating modes Tailgate ............67 Traction grade ........276 ® Bluetooth Telephony ......220 Closing ..........68 Tread wear grade ......... 276 HANDS-FREE ACCESS ......
Page 395 Index 393 Tire pressure monitor Checking the tire pressure (man‐ Speed rating ........279 Function ..........268 ually) ........... 268 Storing ..........287 Restarting ..........270 Checking the tire pressure (tire pres‐ Temperature grade ......276 sure monitoring system) ...... 270 Tire and Loading Information placard ..
Page 396 394 Index Touchscreen (media display) Turn signal indicator ........ 115 Equipment ..........19 Operating ..........212 Limited Warranty ........26 Turn signal light Locking (automatically) ......65 Tow-away alarm Activating/deactivating ....... 115 Locking (from inside) ......64 Activating/deactivating ......82 Two-way radios Locking (KEYLESS-GO) ......
Page 397 Index 395 Vehicle data Vehicle interior Angle of approach/departure ....307 Cooling or heating (Remote Online) ..135 Warning lamps Maximum gradient-climbing capabil‐ Vehicle key see Warning/indicator lamps ity ............307 see SmartKey Warning system Roof load ..........307 Vehicle maintenance see ATA (anti-theft alarm system) Turning radius ........
Page 398 396 Index Checking the tire pressure (tire pres‐ L Warning lamp for distance # Electrical malfunction warning sure monitoring system) ...... 270 lamp ............ 361 warning function ......... 365 Definitions ........... 281 ; Engine diagnosis warning lamp ... 361 Warning/indicator lamps ....... 356 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) Overview ..........
Page 399 Index 397 Windshield Temperature grade ......276 Tire and Loading Information placard .. 272 see Windshield Tire characteristics ......279 Windshield washer fluid ......304 Tire pressure (notes) ......265 Notes ..........304 Tire pressure loss warning system Windshield washer system (function) ..........

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Occupant Safety

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Seats and Stowing

114 Light and Visibility

128 Climate Control

132 Driving and Parking

Instrument Display and On-Board Computer 207

MBUX Multimedia System 211

Maintenance and Care 229

Breakdown Assistance 243

264 Wheels and Tires

296 Technical Data

Display Messages and Warning/Indicator Lamps 309

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