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Michele
March 13, 2025
What oil type is used on 2021 E450 coupe
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Mr. Anderson
March 13, 2025
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe E450 uses engine oil that meets the specifications MB 229.51, 229.52, 229.61, or 229.71. It is recommended to use the engine oil specification marked for the lowest SAE viscosity class to achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption. The oil capacity for an oil change, including the oil filter, is 8.9 US quarts (8.5 liters).
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Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2021
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Here you can find comprehen‐ You can find the Operator's Man‐ The Mercedes-Benz Guides app tents of the Operator's Manual sive information about operating ual on the Mercedes-Benz home‐ is available free-of-charge in directly via the vehicle's multi‐ your vehicle and about services page.
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& WARNING Risk of injury or death if the Publication details co-driver airbag is enabled Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ If the co-driver airbag is enabled, a child on cles and about Mercedes‑Benz AG can be found the co-driver seat may be struck by the co- on the following websites: driver airbag during an accident.
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Technical features Thank you for purchasing a Mercedes-Benz Before you first drive off, read this Operator's The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐ Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐ your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer trations.
General notes ..........20 Safely transporting children in the vehi‐ Protection of the environment ...... 20 cle ..............51 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...... 20 Notes on pets in the vehicle ......63 Light and visibility ........116 Operator's Manual ........21 Exterior lighting ...........
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Mercedes me and apps ......250 Automatic transmission ......154 Tire labeling ..........316 Mercedes-Benz emergency call system ..258 Function of the 4MATIC ......158 Definition of terms for tires and loading ..321 Radio & media ..........262 Refueling ............
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Contents Display messages and warning/indi‐ cator lamps ..........348 Display messages ........348 Warning and indicator lamps ...... 395 Index ............410...
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‐...
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At a glance – Cockpit → → Steering wheel gearshift paddles õ Extends/retracts the seat belt extender → → Combination switch è ECO start/stop function → → Instrument Display c Active Parking Assist → → DIRECT SELECT lever É Sets the vehicle level →...
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At a glance – Cockpit → Opens the hood → ! Electric parking brake → Light switch...
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps Instrument Display...
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At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps → → #! Turn signal lights ! ABS → → 6 Restraint system Ù Electric power steering → → ® h Tire pressure monitoring system å ESP → → 8 Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap location ®...
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At a glance – Overhead control panel → Sun visors u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off → p Switches the left-hand reading lamp → on/off p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off → S Switches the automatic interior lighting control on/off Eyeglasses compartment →...
At a glance – Door operating unit and seat adjustment...
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At a glance – Door operating unit and seat adjustment → → Adjusts the seats electrically W Opens/closes the left side window → → w Switches the seat heating on/off Opens the door → → Operates the memory function s Switches the seat ventilation on/off →...
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At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns → B-pillar with: £ Hazard warning light system → QR code for accessing the rescue card Fuel filler flap with: → → Safety vests information label on fuel type → → ; me button Information label on tire pressure →...
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Digital Operator's Manual ing an entry on the tab bar in the multimedia system: Instrument Display: call up brief information as display messages in the instrument cluster Voice Control System: call up via the voice control system For safety reasons, the Digital Operator's Man‐ ual is deactivated while driving.
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts Operate your vehicle in an environmentally Drive carefully and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front.
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‐...
Roadside Assistance sary. Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro‐ If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all litera‐ Europe through our European Delivery Program.
General notes Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number Operating safety 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.
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General notes the underbody paneling. These materials may If you modify component parts of these high- * NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to driv‐ ignite if they come into contact with hot voltage components or touch damaged com‐ ing too fast and due to impacts to the parts of the exhaust system.
General notes for compliance could void the user's authority to The name and address of the responsible party operate the equipment." Canada: "This vehicle contains license-exempt Continental Automotive Systems US Inc. transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Inno‐ 2400 Executive Hills Drive vation, Science and Economic Development Can‐...
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General notes For safety reasons, we recommend that * NOTE Battery discharging from using you only use and connect products devices connected to the diagnostics approved by your authorized Mercedes- connection Benz Center. Using devices at the diagnostics connection drains the battery. &...
Correct use of the vehicle tus of the vehicle, can generate magnetic fields An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ If you remove any warning stickers, you or others on a par with permanent magnets. These fields fied specialist workshop.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect manufacturers under subsection 18.4 (4) of the an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec‐ which could cause a crash or could cause injury Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations.
This damage is not covered either by the order a recall and remedy campaign. However, Electronic control units Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the Transport Canada cannot become involved in Electronic control units are installed in your vehi‐ New‑ or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
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General notes tion in their respective operating instructions. extent required, data stored by the manufac‐ memories for vehicle keys, for example. Their This information is also available on line and, turer. For example, this may be the case during use permits the temporary or permanent docu‐ depending on the vehicle equipment, digitally.
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General notes If you use services, such as repair services and data can also be used to examine the custom‐ Address book data for use in connection with maintenance work, stored operational data as er's warranty and guarantee claims. an integrated hands-free system or an inte‐ well as the vehicle identification number can be grated navigation system Fault memories in the vehicle can be reset by a...
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General notes Certain information is simultaneously transfer‐ vehicle's own transmitter and receiver or by a You can have services and functions, some of red to your smartphone. Depending on the type mobile end device that you have brought into the which are subject to a fee, activated or deactiva‐...
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EDR is commercially available, the accelerator and/or brake pedal and nect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly How fast the vehicle was traveling disclaims any and all liability arising from the For additional information, please refer to the "MBUX multimedia system"...
MBUSA and with updates on the following website: or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or, as required HD Radio™ is a registered trademark of iBiq‐ https://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource by law. uity Digital Corporation. Warning: The EDR is a component of the Gracenote ®...
Mercedes-Benz Center for details. objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside. A seat belt can only provide the best level of pro‐...
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Occupant safety tem warning lamp lights up. It goes out no later Function of the restraint system in an acci‐ only parts which are relatively easily deformed dent than a few seconds after the vehicle is started. are affected and the rate of vehicle deceleration The components of the restraint system are then is not high.
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 89).
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Occupant safety The seat belt must be routed across the cen‐ securing objects, luggage or loads Limitations of the protection provided by the seat belt ter of the shoulder and as low down across page 105). the hips as possible. Also ensure that no objects, e.g.
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(1.50 m) tall in a suitable restraint sys‐ Only use seat belts which have been approved The seat belt buckle is damaged or tem. for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. extremely dirty Modifications have been made to the Emergency Tensioning Device, seat belt...
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Mercedes-AMG vehicles. workshop. while the vehicle is in motion. You can also extend the seat-belt extender by Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the using the õ seat-belt extender button in the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop Fastening seat belts center console.
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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 ®...
Occupant safety Releasing seat belts The driver or front passenger unfastens their The installation location of an airbag is identified seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. by the AIRBAG symbol. Press the release button in the seat belt When enabled, an airbag can provide additional buckle and guide the seat belt back with the protection for the respective vehicle occupant.
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Occupant safety When installing a child restraint system on the The seat belt tongue is engaged in the & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-spe‐ seat belt buckle of the front passenger an incorrect seat position cific information ( page 60).
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Occupant safety passenger seat should be moved as far back Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent an There are no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile as possible. airbag from functioning correctly. Each vehicle objects in the pockets of your clothing. Store occupant must always make sure of the follow‐...
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Have deployed airbags replaced immediately. have been approved for the correspond‐ under the co-driver seat. ing seats by Mercedes-Benz. When installing a child restraint system on the Status of the front passenger front airbag front passenger seat, always make sure of the &...
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Occupant safety resting on the seat backrest of the front ble, be resting on the seat backrest of & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to passenger seat. the co-driver seat. a disabled front passenger airbag The child restraint system must not touch the Always comply with the child restraint The front passenger airbag is disabled when roof or be put under strain by the head...
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Occupant safety If the front passenger seat is occupied, the clas‐ Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indica‐ The status of the front passenger airbag is dis‐ tor lamps sification of the person or child restraint system played via the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator on the front passenger seat takes place after the lamps after the self-test: front passenger airbag shutoff self-test.
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Occupant safety shutoff checked and repaired immediately at a Always ensure that the front passenger air‐ & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to qualified specialist workshop. bag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG incorrect positioning of the forward- OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
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Occupant safety with a build corresponding to that of an adult necessary, adjust the front passenger & WARNING Risk of injury or death when should not use the front passenger seat. seat accordingly. the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator Instead, they should use a rear seat. lamp is lit Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation...
Occupant safety brief noise signal to stimulate the innate pro‐ ® Function of PRE-SAFE PLUS (anticipatory ® PRE-SAFE system tective mechanism of a person's hearing. occupant protection plus) ® PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occupant protec‐ ® PRE-SAFE PLUS can detect certain impacts, tion) * NOTE Damage caused by objects in the particularly an imminent rear impact, and take...
Mercedes-Benz recommends using a child Always secure the child in a child restraint booster seat with a backrest. When entering or exiting a parking space system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ while using Active Parking Assist The child restraint system must be appropriate cle.
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Securing systems for child restraint systems Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child in the vehicle booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide. The child can then not be protected or Only use the following securing systems for child restrained as intended.
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Occupant safety Securing the child restraint system with Only affix accessories which have been & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to the seat belt on the front passenger seat specially approved for this child unsecured child restraint systems in the page 61).
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Occupant safety Avoid direct sunlight Observe when stopping or parking When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the & WARNING Risk of burns when the child & WARNING Risk of accident and injury vehicle. seat is exposed to direct sunlight due to children left unattended in the Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach vehicle...
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Occupant safety ¯ Also secure Top Tether if present Activating or deactivating the special seal The seat belts on the following seats are equip‐ belt retractor of the seat belt page 58). ped with a special seal belt retractor: Front passenger seat Alternative securing system: &...
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Occupant safety Hold the seat belt tongue and guide back to Make sure that the rear bench seat, the restraint system that secures the child the seat belt outlet. rear seat and the seat backrest are with the vehicle seat belt. engaged before every trip.
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Occupant safety O Make sure that the child's feet do not touch vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the the front seat. If necessary, move the front maximum size setting for child restraint sys‐ seat slightly forwards. tems in weight category II or III. Contact with the roof when the head ®...
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Occupant safety Attach the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child on the multifunction display on the instrument restraint system to both mounting brackets cluster. in the vehicle. If the center seat backrest is not engaged and After removing the child seat, re-attach cov‐ locked in place, the red lock verification indica‐...
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Occupant safety not interfere with the correct routing of Top Make sure that the rear bench seat, the Tether belt 4. rear seat and the seat backrest are engaged before every trip. Securing the child restraint system with the If the left and right seat backrests are not seat belt engaged and locked in place, this will be shown Securing the child restraint system with the...
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Occupant safety specialist workshop. This may be necessary O Make sure that the child's feet do not touch Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems on the front for the use of certain child restraint sys‐ the front seat. If necessary, move the front tems.
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Occupant safety Observe the specific instructions for the rear‐ Securing the child restraint system with the vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the seat belt on the front passenger seat ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint maximum size setting for child restraint sys‐ systems ( page 61).
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Occupant safety Set the front passenger seat as far back as Child safety locks Never leave children unattended in the possible and move the seat into the highest vehicle. Activating or deactivating the child safety position if possible. lock for the rear side windows When leaving the vehicle, always take Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust‐...
Occupant safety Notes on pets in the vehicle & WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the & WARNING Risk of accident and injury vehicle due to animals left unsecured or unat‐ If children are traveling in the vehicle, they tended in the vehicle could, in particular: If you leave animals in the vehicle unatten‐...
Opening and closing SmartKey When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the Overview of SmartKey functions vehicle. & WARNING Risk of accident and injury Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children. due to children left unattended in the vehicle * NOTE Damage to the SmartKey caused If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐...
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Opening and closing Vehicle SmartKey with panic alarm Vehicle SmartKey with panic alarm Vehicle SmartKey with panic alarm Locks Locks Locks Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Unlocks Unlocks Unlocks Opens/closes the trunk lid Opens/closes the tailgate Opens/closes the rear-end door Panic alarm Panic alarm Panic alarm...
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Opening and closing The SmartKey locks and unlocks the following To switch between settings: press the components: Ü and ß buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the indicator the doors lamp flashes twice. fuel filler flap Options if the unlocking function for the driver's trunk lid door and fuel filler flap has been selected: If the vehicle is not opened within approximately...
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Opening and closing To activate: press any button on the Smart‐ Pull out emergency key until it engages in Keep batteries out of the reach of chil‐ Key. the intermediate position. dren. Press release knob again and fully When the vehicle is started with the Smart‐ If batteries are swallowed, seek medical Key in the storage compartment of the cen‐...
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You require a CR 2032 3 V cell battery. ment 3. Observe the positive pole marking specialist workshop. in the battery compartment and on the bat‐ Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the There is interference from a powerful radio tery when doing this. signal source battery replaced at a qualified specialist work‐...
Opening and closing Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle The vehicle is not unlocked: Doors from the inside If you have locked the vehicle using the Unlocking/opening the doors from the inside SmartKey. If you have locked the vehicle using KEY‐ LESS-GO.
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Opening and closing If you open the trunk lid from outside, the trunk There is interference from a powerful radio signal source lid is automatically unlocked. The KEYLESS-GO function is impaired by, for example: Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting High voltage power lines You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle Mobile phones using KEYLESS-GO...
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Opening and closing In the following situations, there is a danger of Locking/unlocking the driver's door with the emergency key being locked out when the function is activated: While the vehicle is being tow started/ If you wish to lock the vehicle entirely using pushed.
Opening and closing Insert the emergency key as far as it will go To unlock: turn the emergency key counter- * NOTE Damage to the trunk lid by obsta‐ into opening in the cover. clockwise to position 1. cles above the vehicle Pull and hold the door handle.
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Opening and closing Vehicles with trunk lid convenience closing If the trunk lid is stopped in an intermediate Always stow objects in such a way that position, pull it upwards. Release it as soon they cannot be thrown around. as it begins to open. Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐...
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Opening and closing Press the closing or locking button on the trunk lid. Press the top of the star on the trunk lid. Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: it is also possible to stop the closing process by making a kicking movement below the rear bumper.
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Opening and closing SmartKey must be in the vicinity of the vehi‐ HANDS-FREE ACCESS function In these situations in particular, the reversing cle. function cannot prevent someone being trap‐ ped. Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS Ensure that no body parts are in the With the trunk lid completely opened, make a closing area.
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Opening and closing A warning tone sounds while the trunk lid is When making the kicking movement, make sure opening or closing. that you are standing firmly on the ground. You could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice. & WARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot Observe the following notes: exhaust system The SmartKey is behind the vehicle.
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Opening and closing The trunk lid could be opened or closed uninten‐ Unlocking and opening the trunk from inside with the emergency release tionally, in the following situations: A person's arms or legs are moving in the Requirements: sensor detection range, e.g. when polishing The 12 V vehicle battery is connected and the vehicle or picking up objects.
Opening and closing Side windows If someone is trapped, release the but‐ ton immediately or press the button in Opening and closing the side windows order to reopen the side window. & WARNING Risk of entrapment when & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped opening a side window when children operate the side windows When opening a side window, parts of the...
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Opening and closing To interrupt automatic operation: press or During resetting. Release the button immediately if pull the W button again. somebody becomes trapped. The reversing function cannot prevent some‐ When the vehicle is switched off, you can con‐ one from becoming trapped in these situa‐ Press and hold the Ü...
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Opening and closing Convenience closing (closing the vehicle To close the roller sunblinds: press and A side window cannot be closed and you can‐ from outside) not see the cause. hold the ß button again. Check to see whether any objects are in the Convenience closing also functions with &...
Opening and closing least one more second (follow-up adjust‐ Never leave children unattended in the & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped ment). vehicle. when the sliding sunroof is being opened The side window will be closed without the and closed When leaving the vehicle, always take automatic reversing function.
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Opening and closing Use the 3 button to operate the panorama If in doubt, do not raise or open the * NOTE Malfunction due to snow and ice roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sliding sunroof. Snow and ice may cause the sliding sunroof sunblind.
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Opening and closing Automatic reversing function of the sliding Release the button immediately if When closing the roller sunblind, make sunroof somebody becomes trapped. sure that no body parts are in the range If an obstacle obstructs the sliding sunroof dur‐ of movement.
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Opening and closing slightly at higher speeds. At low speeds, it will Rectifying problems with the sliding sunroof Immediately after automatic reversing, pull be raised again automatically. and hold the 3 button down again to the & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or point of resistance until the sliding sunroof is &...
(yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the press the button again. system is not operational. Contact an The opening or closing process will authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call briefly be stopped. The roller sunblind 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or will then return to its starting position.
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Opening and closing ATA (anti-theft alarm system) After pressing the start/stop button with the SmartKey in the storage compartment Function of the ATA system page 142) If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible When the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call alarm is triggered in the following situations: system is active and the alarm stays on for When a door is opened...
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Opening and closing Function of the tow-away alarm After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS- Function of the interior motion sensor This function may not be available in all This function may not be available in all When using HANDS-FREE ACCESS countries.
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Opening and closing After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS- If quick access is unavailable, select the Vehicle menu under Settings to activate or deactivate the interior motion sensor. When using HANDS-FREE ACCESS The following situations can lead to a false alarm: Moving objects such as mascots in the vehi‐...
Seats and stowing Your legs are not fully extended and you can Notes on the correct driver's seat position depress the pedals properly. & WARNING Risk of 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.
Seats and stowing Seats When adjusting a seat, make sure that & WARNING Risk of accident due to no one has any part of their body within adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi‐ Adjusting the front seat mechanically and the sweep of the seat. cle is in motion electrically (without Seat Comfort Package) You could lose control of the vehicle in the...
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Seats and stowing Do not interchange the head restraints of the Children in particular could accidentally * NOTE Damage to the seats when moving front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be press the electrical seat adjustment buttons the seats back able to adjust the height and angle of the head and become trapped.
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Seats and stowing Adjusting the front seat mechanically and To adjust the seat fore-and-aft position: electrically (with Seat Comfort Package) lift lever and slide the seat forwards or backwards. Make sure that the seat is engaged. To adjust the seat cushion length: lift lever and slide the front section of the seat cushion forwards or backwards.
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Seats and stowing Adjusting the front seat electrically Save the settings with the memory function Using buttons to 4, adjust the contour page 104). of the backrest individually to suit your back. Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support Head restraints Adjusting the head restraints on the front seats &...
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Seats and stowing & WARNING Risk of injury due to head restraints not being installed or being adjusted incorrectly If head restraints have not been installed or have not been adjusted correctly, there is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g.
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Seats and stowing on or off. Further information about user the Mercedes me connect profiles, you can b) Press a memory position button or a profiles . carry over these settings for your vehicle. seat adjustment switch on the driver's Further information about synchronizing user door.
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Seats and stowing improve the supply of oxygen to cells and the tion. This allows passengers to get into and out To fold back: swing back the seat backrest brain. of the rear passenger compartment comfortably. horizontally. If the seat backrest is not engaged, this will be shown on the multifunction display on the Selecting the massage program for the front instrument cluster.
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Seats and stowing To protect against overheating, the seat heating may be temporarily deactivated after it is switched on repeatedly. * NOTE Damage to the seats caused by objects or documents when the seat heating is switched on When the seat heating is switched on, over‐ heating may occur due to objects or docu‐...
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Seats and stowing The seat heating will automatically switch Switching AIRSCARF on/off down from the three heating levels after 8, 10 and 20 minutes until the seat heating & WARNING Risk of burns caused by the switches off. heating output from AIRSCARF being too high Setting the panel heating When AIRSCARF is switched on, very hot air...
100 Seats and stowing When switching on, the blower will start up Steering wheel only after a preheating phase lasting a few Adjusting the steering wheel mechanically seconds. After switching off, the blower will continue & WARNING Risk of accident due to to run for a few seconds to cool down the adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi‐...
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Seats and stowing 101 Adjust height and distance to the Never leave children unattended in the steering wheel. vehicle. To lock: push release lever up as far as it When leaving the vehicle, always take will go. the SmartKey with you and lock the Check and make sure that the steering col‐...
102 Seats and stowing Switching the steering wheel heater on/off When you switch the ignition off, the steering If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the wheel heater will switch off. Requirements: steering wheel: The power supply or the ignition is switched Move the adjustment lever of the steer‐...
Seats and stowing 103 only if it is not already in the rearmost posi‐ Setting the easy entry and exit feature & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if tion. children activate the easy entry and exit Multimedia system: The steering wheel and the driver's seat will feature‑...
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104 Seats and stowing Operating the memory function When leaving the vehicle, always take & WARNING Risk of entrapment when set‐ the SmartKey with you and lock the ting the seat with the memory function Storing vehicle. When the memory function adjusts the seat, you and other vehicle occupants –...
Seats and stowing 105 To call up: press or briefly hold preset posi‐ tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit Always stow objects in such a way that tion button 4, T or U. vehicle occupants. they cannot be thrown around in such After releasing the button, all systems are situations.
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106 Seats and stowing could be distracted from traffic conditions Make sure that the ashtray is fully & WARNING Risk of burns from the tail‐ and you may lose control of the vehicle. engaged. pipe and tailpipe trims Only use the cup holder when the vehi‐ The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can cle is stationary.
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Seats and stowing 107 Always place the load behind unoccupied Storage compartment in the front center Make sure that the rear bench seat, the seats if possible. console with a USB port rear seat and the seat backrest are Secure the load using the tie-down eyes and Glove box engaged before every trip.
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108 Seats and stowing Vehicles with a memory function: If at To fold the center seat backrest for‐ least one section of the rear seat backrest is wards: pull release catch of seat back‐ folded forwards, the corresponding front seat rest forwards.
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Seats and stowing 109 Locking the release catch of the center rear This equipment is only available in vehicles with seat backrest the through-loading feature in the rear bench seat. Requirements: The left and center seat backrests are engaged and joined together. You can lock the center seat backrest release catch if you want to secure the trunk against unauthorized access.
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110 Seats and stowing Using the bag hooks Attaching the parcel net & WARNING Risk of injury when using bag & WARNING Risk of injury due to objects hooks with heavy objects being stowed incorrectly The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed or items of luggage.
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Do not open the sliding sunroof when a gage racks that have not been tested and roof luggage rack is installed. approved for Mercedes-Benz. In order to allow ventilation of the vehicle Use only roof luggage racks tested and interior, you can raise the sliding sunroof.
112 Seats and stowing Secure the screws of the screw-on roof lug‐ gage rack to the fastening points beneath covers in compliance with the installation instructions of the roof luggage rack manu‐ facturer. Secure the load on the roof luggage rack. Sockets Using the 12 V socket Example: 12 V socket in the storage compartment...
Seats and stowing 113 USB port in the rear passenger compartment Wireless charging of the mobile phone and Close the lockable stowage spaces connection with the exterior antenna before starting a journey. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has the following USB ports in the rear Notes on wirelessly charging the mobile Always stow and secure heavy, hard, passenger compartment:...
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A list of Qi-compatible mobile phones can be the mobile phone storage compartment may sensitive to electromagnetic fields in found at: https://www.mercedes-benz- not be able to be charged or connected with the mobile phone storage compart‐ mobile.com the vehicle's exterior antenna.
Seats and stowing 115 Place the mobile phone as close to the cen‐ Always install the floor mats securely ter of mat as possible with the display and as prescribed in order to ensure facing upwards. that there is always sufficient room for When the charging symbol is shown in the the pedals.
116 Light and visibility Light switch L Low beam/high beam Exterior lighting R Switches the rear fog lamp on or off Operating light switches 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 only aids.
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Light and visibility 117 The exterior lighting (except standing and park‐ Switching the rear fog lights on or off Operating the combination switch for the lights ing lamps) will switch off automatically when the Requirements: driver's door is opened. The light switch is in the L or à posi‐ Observe the notes on surround lighting tion.
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118 Light and visibility Switching on high beam To indicate permanently: push the combi‐ Activating/deactivating the hazard warning lights nation switch beyond the point of resistance Turn the light switch to the L or à in the direction of arrow or 4.
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Light and visibility 119 Adaptive functions, MULTIBEAM LED Active headlamps function (Canada) Cornering light function Intelligent Light System function (Canada) The MULTIBEAM LED headlamps adapt to the driving and weather situation and provide exten‐ ded functions for improved illumination of the road.
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120 Light and visibility Roundabout and intersection function: the The multifunction camera The function is automatically deactivated under cornering light will be activated on both sides the following conditions: Or the navigation system based on an evaluation of the vehicle's current At speeds above 62 mph (100 km/h) after The function is not active in the following cases: GPS position.
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122 Light and visibility The high beam will switch off automatically in Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Always observe the road and traffic the following cases: conditions carefully and switch off the Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus function At speeds below 16 mph (25 km/h) high beam in good time.
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Light and visibility 123 ULTRA RANGE Highbeam increases the bright‐ If highly reflective signs are detected, ULTRA ness of the cone of light to the legally permitted RANGE Highbeam will be switched off auto‐ maximum. matically. Partial high beam does not include other road The system's optical sensor is located behind users in the high beam area.
126 Light and visibility Moving the wiper arms into the replacement ° Continuous wiping, slow Windshield wiper and windshield washer position system ¯ Continuous wiping, fast Switch the ignition on and then off again Switching the windshield wipers on/off Turn the combination switch to the corre‐ immediately.
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Light and visibility 127 Installing the wiper blades Fold the wiper arms back onto the wind‐ shield. Switch on the ignition. Press the î button on the combination switch. The wiper arms will return to the original position. Switch the ignition off. Maintenance display The maintenance display is available only with standard windshield wipers.
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128 Light and visibility Replacing the windshield wiper blades Removing the wiper blades (MAGIC VISION CONTROL) Moving the wiper arms to the replacement position Switch the ignition on and switch off again immediately. Within around 15 seconds, press and hold the î...
Light and visibility 129 To remove the wiper blade: press release Press the wiper blade beyond the point of Mirrors knob 2, pull the wiper blade in the direction resistance in the direction of arrow Operating the outside mirrors the wiper arm. of arrow and remove.
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130 Light and visibility Folding the outside mirrors in/out Adjusting the outside mirrors & WARNING Risk of accident due to mis‐ Press button to select the outside judgment of distance when using the mirror to be adjusted. front-passenger mirror Press button to adjust the position of the The outside mirror on the front passenger mirror glass.
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Light and visibility 131 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.
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132 Light and visibility Storing the parking position of the front- Calling up passenger outside mirror using reverse gear Select the front-passenger outside mirror using button 2. Storing Engage reverse gear. The front-passenger outside mirror will move to the stored parking position. Activating/deactivating the automatic mirror folding function Multimedia system:...
Use ¤ Switches the rear window heater filters recommended and approved by on/off Mercedes-Benz. Always have service work car‐ Vehicles with control panel for dual-zone ried out at a qualified specialist workshop. automatic climate control without stationary...
134 Climate control Calling up the air conditioning menu Vehicles with control panel for dual-zone Operating the climate control system automatic climate control: ¿ switches Switching climate control on/off Calling up the air conditioning menu using the A/C function on/off ( page 134) the multimedia system To switch on: set the airflow to level 1 or...
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Climate control 135 To switch to manual mode: press the H Setting the air distribution Press the 0 button. or _ button. Call up the air conditioning menu The synchronization function will be deactivated page 134). if the settings for one of the other climate con‐ Climate style trol zones are changed.
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136 Climate control If the windows continue to fog up: press the ing the front compartment of the vehicle for The fragrance system distributes a pleasant fra‐ ¬ button. approximately 30 minutes. grance throughout the vehicle interior from a fla‐ con located in the glove box.
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Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air To remove: pull out the flacon. vents. If you do not use genuine Mercedes-Benz interior perfumes, observe the manufacturers' safety notices on the perfume packaging.
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138 Climate control To open or close: hold the air vent in the Adjusting the AIRSCARF vents Make sure that all vehicle occupants center and turn it to the left or right as far as always maintain a sufficient distance &...
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Climate control 139 Make sure that there are no objects covering the air inlet grille on the back of the head restraints. You can adjust the blower setting of AIR‐ SCARF vents using the AIRSCARF button page 99). You can adjust the height of AIRSCARF vents and the current of air by adjusting the height of the head restraints ( page 93).
140 Driving and parking Switching on the power supply or ignition Driving When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the Notes on Mercedes-AMG vehicles & WARNING Risk of accident and injury vehicle. Observe the notes on the following topics in the due to children left unattended in the Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach vehicle...
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Driving and parking 141 To switch on the ignition: press button Never leave the engine or, if present, twice. the auxiliary heating running in an The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster enclosed space without sufficient venti‐ light up. lation. The ignition is switched off again if one of the following conditions is met: &...
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142 Driving and parking If the vehicle still does not start and the If the vehicle does not start: Place the Key in the Marked Space See Place SmartKey in marked space Operator's Manual display message also leave it there. appears in the multifunction display: start Depress the brake pedal and start the vehi‐...
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Driving and parking 143 Charging the starter battery before starting Further information can be found in the Always secure the engine against unin‐ the journey smartphone app. tentional starting before carrying out If the vehicle battery is discharged, you can maintenance or repair work.
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144 Driving and parking Do not shift down a gear manually in order to pensate for the reduced braking effect by If ESP ® is deactivated, there is a risk of skid‐ brake. applying greater force to the brake pedal. ding and accident.
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Driving and parking 145 Move the steering wheel to the straight- mized acceleration values may be reached & WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐ ahead position. again only after a few minutes. rect footwear Select the sportiest available drive program Incorrect footwear includes, for example: B or C( page 153).
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146 Driving and parking The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci‐ & DANGER Risk of death caused by & DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poi‐ dent are greatly increased when you drink or exhaust gases sonous exhaust gases take drugs and drive.
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Driving and parking 147 To remove salt build-up: * NOTE Engine damage due to excessively * NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter Brake occasionally while paying attention to high engine speeds due to non-combusted fuel the traffic conditions The engine will be damaged if you drive with The engine is not running smoothly and is Carefully depress the brake pedal at the end the engine in the overrevving range.
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148 Driving and parking Notes on driving through water on the road ECO start/stop function If the system detects an intelligent stop surface inhibitor, e.g. a stop sign, the engine will not Operation of the ECO start/stop function Water which has entered into the vehicle can stop.
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Driving and parking 149 ECO start/stop function symbols in the multi‐ If you do not switch off the ignition, it is auto‐ Depending on the model and the vehicle function display: matically switched off after three minutes. equipment, the button may also be located at a different position in the center console.
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150 Driving and parking The lettering in the segment will light up brightly, The additional range achieved as a result of your the outer edge will light up and the segment will driving style in comparison with a driver with a fill up when the following driving style is adop‐...
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Driving and parking 151 The segments of distance display show the Foot off the Accelerator prompt, the segments ECO Assist is only an aid. The driver is responsi‐ distance to the event ahead as follows: will remain white. ble for keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for braking in A few segments light up: the event ahead is If the event involves a vehicle in front, all seg‐...
152 Driving and parking Displaying ECO Assist Sport+ Balance between traction and stability Particularly sporty driving Recommended for all road conditions On-board computer: Emphasizes the vehicle's own oversteering DriveAssist Depending on the drive program, the following and understeering characteristics for a more systems change their characteristics: Select Assist.
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Driving and parking 155 Release the brake pedal. Neutral Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children. Drive position Switch the ignition off. If you then exit the vehicle leaving the Engaging reverse gear R Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the SmartKey in the vehicle, the automatic trans‐...
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156 Driving and parking Park position j is engaged automatically if one The driving speed The gears shift automatically when manual gear‐ of the following conditions is met: shifting is deactivated. You switch off the ignition when the vehicle Temporary setting: Manual gearshifting is stationary and the transmission position is To activate: pull steering wheel gearshift...
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Driving and parking 157 To deactivate: pull steering wheel gearshift If gearshift recommendation appears Glide mode is characterized by the following: paddle and hold it in place. next to the transmission position display, The combustion engine is disconnected from shift to the recommended gear. The transmission position display shows h.
158 Driving and parking Glide mode can also be prevented by the follow‐ vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in Do not swallow fuel or let it come into ing parameters: good time and for staying in lane. contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
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Driving and parking 159 Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by Have the fuel tank and fuel lines & WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100 drained completely. to electrostatic charge Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by Electrostatic charge can ignite fuel vapor.
160 Driving and parking fuel filler flap. Otherwise, engine output can be Press on the back area of fuel filler flap 1. On uphill or downhill gradients, turn the reduced and fuel consumption increased. Turn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise and front wheels so that the vehicle rolls remove it.
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Driving and parking 161 Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach & WARNING Risk of accident and injury of children. due to children left unattended in the vehicle * NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to it If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐ rolling away cle, they could, in particular: Open doors, thereby endangering other...
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162 Driving and parking Engage transmission position j in a station‐ Requirements: Never leave the engine or, if present, ary vehicle with the brake pedal applied The vehicle has been parked outside the the auxiliary heating running in an page 155). garage or outside the range of movement of enclosed space without sufficient venti‐...
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Driving and parking 163 Check if the transmitter frequency of the synchronization of the rolling code with Press previously programmed button 1, remote control has the frequency range of the door system must also be carried out. repeatedly until the door closes. 280 to 868 MHz.
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164 Driving and parking On remote controls that transmit only for a Clearing the garage door opener memory In addition, the children could also set the limited period, press button on remote Press and hold buttons and 3. vehicle in motion, for example by: control again before transmission ends.
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Driving and parking 165 In the following situations, the electric parking The electric parking brake is not automatically You have previously driven at speeds brake is also applied: applied if the engine is switched off by the ECO greater than 2 mph (3 km/h). start/stop function.
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166 Driving and parking Push handle 1. Information on collision detection on a vehicle is automatically deactivated to facili‐ parked vehicle The red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indica‐ tate the next engine start. tor lamp lights up in the instrument cluster. If a collision is detected when the tow-away System limits The electric parking brake is only securely...
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168 Driving and parking take into account road, weather or traffic condi‐ The radar sensors are integrated behind the Particularly, keep the areas around the sensors tions. bumpers and/or behind the Mercedes star. and cameras free of dirt, ice or slush page 280).
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Driving and parking 169 Active Speed Limit Assist (country-depend‐ Function of ABS ® (Electronic Stability Program) ent) ( page 182) page 170) The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the Route-based speed adaptation (country- ® Crosswind Assist ( page 171) brake pressure in critical driving situations: dependent) ( page 183) EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
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170 Driving and parking ABS prevents the wheels from locking. When the ÷ warning lamp flashes, one or ® can monitor and improve driving stability several wheels has reached its grip limit: and traction in the following situations, within The brakes will function as usual once you physical limits: Adapt your driving style to suit the current release the brake pedal.
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Driving and parking 171 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ® Function of ESP Crosswind Assist * NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles ® ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP ® Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of Observe the notes in the Supplement. makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehi‐...
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172 Driving and parking Function of STEER CONTROL HOLD function Activating/deactivating the HOLD function HOLD function STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a & WARNING Risk of an accident due to the noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand‐...
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Driving and parking 173 The electric parking brake is released. The vehicle is secured with the electric park‐ & WARNING Risk of accident and injury ing brake. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti‐ due to the vehicle rolling away vated. In the following situations, the vehicle is held by After a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer The transmission is in position h, k or i.
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174 Driving and parking You can choose between two settings: If ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the attention level and cannot issue a warning, the Standard: normal system sensitivity. System Suspended message appears. Sensitive: higher system sensitivity. The If a warning is given in the Instrument Display, driver is warned earlier and the attention the multimedia system offers to search for a rest level detected by ATTENTION ASSIST is adap‐...
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176 Driving and parking System limits Operating cruise control Cruise control may be unable to maintain the & WARNING Risk of accident due to stored stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored speed is resumed when the gradient evens out. speed Change into a lower gear in good time on long If you call up the stored speed and this is...
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Driving and parking 177 Activating cruise control Briefly press M or N on control panel Switching off cruise control Press M or N on control panel 1. Press N. The current speed is stored and maintained The stored speed is increased or decreased ®...
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178 Driving and parking Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack‐ separate roadways by Active Distance Assist Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC displays in the instrument cluster age: 15 mph (20 km/h) - 130 mph DISTRONIC, it can automatically follow the vehi‐ (210 km/h) cle in front when driving off again within 30 sec‐...
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Driving and parking 179 Permanent status display of Active Distance sive mode. The ç Suspended message In parking garages or on roads with steep Assist DISTRONIC appears in the multifunction display. uphill or downhill gradients. k (white): Active Distance Assist If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as Display on the speedometer DISTRONIC selected, specified distance set...
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180 Driving and parking The transmission is in position h. If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC no & WARNING Risk of accident if detection longer detects a vehicle in front or does All the doors are closed. function of Active Distance Assist not react to relevant objects.
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Driving and parking 181 To activate with a stored speed: press Press M on the upper section of control Increases/decreases the specified dis‐ J. Remove your foot from the accelerator panel 1. tance pedal. Activates/deactivates Active Distance Adopting the limit speed shown in the instru‐ The current speed is stored and maintained Assist DISTRONIC ment cluster...
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182 Driving and parking Reducing or increasing the specified dis‐ Press ±. speed on an unlimited stretch of road, the rec‐ tance from the vehicle in front ommended speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). ® ® If you brake, deactivate ESP or if ESP Press K.
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Driving and parking 183 the vehicle in front, vehicles detected ahead and The driver is responsible for choosing the right & WARNING Risk of accident due to Active speed restrictions ahead are taken into account. speed and observing other road users. This Speed Limit Assist adapting the vehicle's applies in particular to intersections, round‐...
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184 Driving and parking The speed adaptation made by the system may Function of Active Stop-and-Go Assist If the accelerator pedal is depressed not always be suitable, particularly in the follow‐ Active Stop-and-Go Assist helps you when in In the event of electronically displayed ing situations: traffic jams on multi-lane roads with separate speed limitations...
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Driving and parking 185 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐ Active Steering Assist Ø (red): system limits detected ted and active ( page 180). Ø (white, red hands): "hands on the steer‐ Function of Active Steering Assist Active Brake Assist is available ing wheel"...
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186 Driving and parking If Active Steering Assist detects that a system No, or several, unclear lane markings are limit has been reached, a visual warning is present for one lane, or the markings change issued and a warning tone sounds. quickly, for example, in a construction area or at intersections.
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Driving and parking 187 Activating/deactivating Active Steering If the system detects that the driver has not & WARNING Risk of accident if Active Assist steered the vehicle for a considerable period of Steering Assist unexpectedly stops func‐ time or has removed their hands from the steer‐ tioning Requirements: ing wheel, display...
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If possible, an emergency call is placed to The neighboring lane is separated by a bro‐ If a lane change is not possible, the arrow is the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center ken lane marking. faded out after a few seconds and a new lane change must be initiated.
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Driving and parking 189 The Active Lane Change Assist sensors Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack‐ & WARNING Risk of accident if Lane adjust automatically while a certain distance age: Evasive Steering Assist and cornering Change Assist unexpectedly stops func‐ is being driven after the vehicle has been function tioning delivered.
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190 Driving and parking Observe the notes on driving systems and your Brake immediately or take evasive action, provi‐ Always pay careful attention to the traf‐ responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog‐ ded it is safe to do so and the traffic situation fic situation;...
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Driving and parking 191 Distance warning function (vehicles with Autonomous braking function (vehicles with‐ at speeds up to approximately 62 mph Driving Assistance Package) out Driving Assistance Package) (100 km/h) when approaching stationary vehicles The distance warning function can aid you in the If the vehicle is traveling at speeds above following situations with an intermittent warning approximately 4 mph (7 km/h), the autonomous...
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192 Driving and parking at speeds up to approximately 37 mph Canceling a brake application of Active Brake Activation by an abrupt steering movement Assist (60 km/h) when approaching moving pedes‐ during a swerving maneuver. trians You can cancel a brake application of Active Assistance during swerving and straightening Brake Assist at any time by: of the vehicle.
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Driving and parking 193 The system may be impaired or may not func‐ On curves with a tight radius. Moreover, the steering support provided by tion, particularly in the following situations: Evasive Steering Assist is not sufficient to The Active Brake Assist sensors adjust auto‐ avoid a collision.
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194 Driving and parking Select Off. The camera also detects traffic signs with a Display in the Instrument Display The distance warning function, the autono‐ restriction indicated by an additional sign (e.g. mous braking function and the Evasive Steer‐ when wet). These are only displayed if a restric‐ ing Assist are deactivated.
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The traffic light information display is an aid positions and driving directions to and cannot replace the observation of the Example representation in the Instrument Display Mercedes-Benz. The data is immediately actual driving situation. anonymized by Mercedes-Benz and forwar‐ The display is hidden about five seconds before ded to the provider of the traffic light infor‐...
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You have the service deactivated at an The current vehicle position and the direction of authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. In addition, observe the following information: travel are transmitted via the communication You deactivate the service in the Assis- module and aligned with the data from the traf‐...
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198 Driving and parking Emergency vehicles or local public transport monitor the area up to 130 ft (40 m) behind and & WARNING Risk of accident despite Blind are located in the vicinity of the intersection. 10 ft (3 m) next to your vehicle. Spot Assist The data transmission from the vehicle has If a vehicle is detected at speeds above approx‐...
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Driving and parking 199 The exit warning is only an aid and not a substi‐ Warnings may be interrupted when driving along‐ & WARNING Risk of accident despite exit tute for the attention of vehicle occupants. The side long vehicles, for example trucks, for a pro‐ warning responsibility for opening and closing the doors longed time.
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200 Driving and parking ror and a warning tone sounds. In addition, a dis‐ ® is deactivated. & WARNING Risk of accident despite play indicating the danger of a side collision brake application of Active Blind Spot A loss of tire pressure or a faulty tire is appears in the multifunction display.
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Driving and parking 201 Active Lane Keeping Assist is available in the Conditions for a course-correcting brake application (vehicles without Driving Assis‐ speed range between 37 mph (60 km/h) and 124 mph (200 km/h). tance Package) Lane markings were detected on both sides of Active Lane Keeping Assist can neither reduce the lane.
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202 Driving and parking System limits highly variable shade conditions or in rain, is detected in your lane, no lane-correcting snow, fog or heavy spray. brake application takes place. No lane-correcting brake application occurs in the following situations: If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, Activating/deactivating Active Lane Keeping the sun or reflections.
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Driving and parking 203 The damping is tuned individually for each wheel When driving at speed, the vehicle is lowered When driving at speeds of approximately and is affected by the following factors: automatically to improve driving safety and to 78 mph (125 km/h) or above, the vehicle is reduce fuel consumption.
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204 Driving and parking Individual suspension settings can be called up the wheel arches when the vehicle is Make sure that there are no obstacles in drive program = ( page 153). being lowered. such as curbs underneath or in the immediate vicinity of the body when the Setting the vehicle level vehicle is being lowered.
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Driving and parking 205 Raising the vehicle The vehicle is lowered again in the following sit‐ From approx. 18.7 mph (30 km/h): the vehi‐ uations: cle is adjusted to normal level, regardless of drive program. When driving faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). When driving between 37 mph (60 km/h) Rear view camera and 50 mph (80 km/h) for approximately...
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206 Driving and parking Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can Guide lines at a distance of approximately select from the following views: 1.6 ft (0.5 m), 3.3 ft (1.0 m), 5 ft (1.5 m) and 9.9 ft (3.0 m) from the rear area Normal view Lane marking the course the tires will take Wide-angle view...
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Driving and parking 207 The ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. at Driven surface depending on the current night. steering angle (dynamic) Guide line at a distance of approximately Cameras, or vehicle components in which 1.0 ft (0.3 m) from the rear area the cameras are installed, are damaged, dirty or covered.
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208 Driving and parking you when you are parking or at exits with Views of the surround view camera ing you the calculated vehicle path as well as the reduced visibility, for example. distance to objects and other vehicles, based on the current steering angle.
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Driving and parking 209 When Active Parking Assist is active, paths Wide-angle view, front Top view with image from the front camera are displayed in green. The guide lines show the distances to your vehicle. The distances apply to road level. In all views, the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC warning display is shown as well ( page 211).
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210 Driving and parking An outside mirror is not completely folded The field of vision and other functions of the out. camera system may be restricted due to addi‐ tional attachments on the vehicle (e.g. license The trunk lid is open. plate bracket, bicycle rack).
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Driving and parking 211 Opening the camera cover of the rear view The passive side impact protection also warns Displays in the media display camera you of obstacles to the side. During the parking Multimedia system: procedure or maneuvering, objects are detected as the vehicle drives past.
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212 Driving and parking As soon as Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is opera‐ sounds. You can set the timing of the warnings tional, the respective areas of the display are in the multimedia system ( page 215). shown in blue. Standard setting: Operational, front and rear Front and sides: <...
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Driving and parking 213 If an obstacle in the vehicle path is detected and System limits Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Camera & Parking menu is not open in the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessa‐ media display, pop-up window appears: rily take into account the following obstacles: Vehicles without Active Parking Assist: at...
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214 Driving and parking If the é symbol appears in the instrument Vehicles without AIR BODY CONTROL: sensors, e.g. flower pots or drawbars. cluster and a warning tone sounds, it may be press the é button in the center console. The vehicle or other objects could oth‐...
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216 Driving and parking the parking direction (rearwards or forwards) System limits In these situations, do not use Active can also be selected as desired. If the exterior lighting is malfunctioning, Active Parking Assist. Parking Assist is not available. When Active Parking Assist is activated, the turn Extreme weather conditions, such as snow or signal indicators are activated based on the cal‐...
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Driving and parking 217 If the suspension is out of alignment, e.g. Press button 1. The turn signal indicator is switched on automat‐ after bottoming out on a curb. ically when the parking procedure begins. You are responsible for selecting the turn signal indi‐ Active Parking Assist may also display parking cator in accordance with the traffic conditions.
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218 Driving and parking select the corresponding transmission posi‐ dure can then be continued by briefly press‐ tion. ing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle drives into the selected parking Exiting a parking space with Active Parking space. Assist During the parking procedure with Active Requirements: Parking Assist, the lane markings are dis‐...
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Driving and parking 219 The vehicle path shown on the media display If an incorrect transmission position is & WARNING Risk of accident caused by may differ from the actual vehicle path. The engaged. limited detection performance of Drive turn signal indicator is switched on automati‐ Away Assist Drive Away Assist is active under the following cally when the exiting procedure begins.
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220 Driving and parking of a parking space. The radar sensors in the The maneuvering brake function can intervene ing and parking remains with you. Make sure bumper also monitor the area adjacent to the under the following conditions: that no persons, animals or objects etc. are in vehicle.
222 Instrument Display and on-board computer 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...
Instrument Display and on-board computer 223 Instrument Display overview Speedometer Time During normal operation, the coolant tem‐ perature display is permitted to rise to The segments on the speedometer indicate Area for additional values (example: tachom‐ 248°F (120°C). the statuses of the following systems: cruise eter): tachometer/navigation/ECO display/ control/limiter/Active Distance Assist consumption/G-meter/date...
224 Instrument Display and on-board computer Selected transmission position Touch Control, MBUX multimedia system Multifunction display (example: standard dis‐ Swipe (navigate) play for a trip): assistance/telephone/navi‐ Press (confirm) gation/trip/media/radio/styles and dis‐ G Back button, MBUX multimedia system plays/service/possible settings for Head-up Control panel for the MBUX multimedia sys‐...
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Instrument Display and on-board computer 225 Navigation To scroll through displays or lists on the menu, or select display content, a func‐ Trip tion, an entry or a display: swipe upwards Radio or downwards on the left-hand Touch Con‐ Media trol.
226 Instrument Display and on-board computer Full-screen menus ç Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Head-up Display page 177) You can display the following menus full-screen Function of the Head-up Display on the instrument display: ê Active Brake Assist ( page 193) à...
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Instrument Display and on-board computer 227 Display content Wet road To select the Settings menu: swipe to the right on the left-hand Touch Control. Objects on the display cover The Settings menu will be selected. Polarization in sunglasses To call up the Settings menu: press the In extreme sunlight, sections of the display left-hand Touch Control.
MBUX multimedia system protection against theft can be obtained from an You must observe the legal requirements for the authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Media display with touch functionality country in which you are currently driving when Control panel for telephone, navigation, operating the multimedia system.
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230 MBUX multimedia system Home screen overview Depending on the display, calls up the first Transmission of vehicle position active Quick-access, e.g. enter home address three applications or the home screen Signal strength of the mobile phone network, Index points and selected display area Calls up the profile network display, battery status of the mobile Calls up the air conditioning menu...
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MBUX multimedia system 231 If Mercedes me connect is active 5, the Operating the MBUX multimedia system 8 Switch off the sound: press vehicle is linked with Mercedes me connect. £ Starts the Voice Control System Using Touch Control Vehicle data is then transmitted to the back- ß...
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232 MBUX multimedia system To call up the global menu: press and hold To select a menu option: swipe and press. ß button on the touchscreen until the OPTIONS menu To use handwriting recognition: write a Press briefly: calls up favourites appears.
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MBUX multimedia system 233 Starting the Voice Control System Overview of the MBUX Interior Assistant System limits, display messages and notes for rectification & WARNING Risk of injury from the cam‐ The system may be impaired or may not function era's laser radiation in the following situations: This product uses a classification 1 laser sys‐...
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234 MBUX multimedia system Clothing being worn (hat, shawl, scarf) may Keep the camera's field of vision clear. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ be limiting the detection area of the camera. ter. The camera is not operational. The MBUX Interior Assistant supports the following interactions:...
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MBUX multimedia system 235 Switching the reading light and search light Switching the reading light on and off Switching the search light on and off and on or off Requirements: For the reading light: the function is availa‐ ble when it is dark. The hand movement takes place in the inter‐...
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236 MBUX multimedia system For recurring driving situations, such as long b) Press a memory position button or a & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped drives on the freeway, you can save your prefer‐ seat adjustment switch on the driver's during adjustment of the driver's seat red settings in a theme in the vehicle.
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238 MBUX multimedia system Edge lighting Units for distance The multimedia system provides a message when a system update is available. Day/night design Software updates You have the following selection options: Control elements Data import/export Accept and Install Keyboard language and handwriting rec‐ PIN protection ognition The system update will be downloaded in the...
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MBUX multimedia system 239 Park the vehicle safely in a suitable location Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot Select Internet Settings. before starting the installation. Select Connect via Wi-Fi. Requirements: Requirements for the installation: To set up the Wi-Fi connection of the mul‐ Select Hotspot.
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240 MBUX multimedia system Connecting using a button Configuring the multimedia system as a Wi- Press the push button on the device to be Fi hotspot for external devices connected (see the manufacturer's operating Select the options r of the desired Wi-Fi The type of connection established depends on instructions).
MBUX multimedia system 241 Generating a new security key The navigation menu is hidden if route guid‐ Always keep an eye on the actual traffic ance is active. Select Vehicle Hotspot. situation. To show: tap on the touchscreen. Avoid extended observation of the cam‐ Select Generate Security Key.
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242 MBUX multimedia system Navigation overview Example: digital map with navigation menu ON THE WAY menu with Route Overview, POSITION menu with Save Position Alternative Routes Report Traffic Inci- Compass To enter a POI or address and additional des‐ dent (Car-to-X) tination entry options Quick access for Traffic,...
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The service is available. Communication The service has been activated at an author‐ If hazard warnings are available these can be ized Mercedes-Benz Center. shown as symbols on the map. The display depends on the settings for the Traffic Traf-...
MBUX multimedia system 247 Telephone & WARNING Risk of an accident from & WARNING Risk of injury due to objects operating mobile communication equip‐ being stowed incorrectly Telephony ment while the vehicle is in motion If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed Notes on telephony Mobile communications devices distract the incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown...
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Further information can be obtained from an ity can by used with any mobile radio unit. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at: For information on the range of functions of the https://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect mobile radio unit to be connected, see the man‐...
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MBUX multimedia system 249 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 ®...
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( page 259) service provider, in so far as these can be You can also call the Mercedes-Benz Customer If necessary, the contact person at the clearly interpreted and are available through Center using the multimedia system Mercedes-Benz emergency call center for‐...
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More information about Mercedes me connect services can be obtained in the Mercedes me Portal: https://me.secure.mercedes-benz.com Data transferred during Mercedes me con‐ nect call services The data transferred during a Mercedes me con‐...
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Making an emergency call Nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Then, you can select a service and be connected to a specialist at the Mercedes-Benz Customer To open the cover of SOS button , press it Other products and services from Mercedes- Center.
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The required data transfer technology is sup‐ of a breakdown. If you are already in contact appears asking if you would like to make an ported by the mobile phone network pro‐ with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center or appointment. vider. have already received support, this prompt To arrange a service appointment: select The quality of the mobile connection is suffi‐...
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Current vehicle location The incident-specific data is processed and Data transfer if Mercedes me connect serv‐ stored in the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center If Accident and Breakdown Management is ices are not activated and, if required to process the incident, forwar‐...
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Mercedes me & Apps menu, the following Mercedes me Portal, then services and offers options can be available: from Mercedes-Benz will be available to you. Connecting the vehicle with the Mercedes Web browser overview For more information consult an authorized...
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MBUX multimedia system 257 Overview of smartphone integration mobile phone can be connected using Blue‐ URL entry ® tooth with the multimedia system. Bookmarks With Smartphone Integration, you can use cer‐ The full range of functions for Smartphone Inte‐ Web page, back tain functions on your mobile phone via the mul‐...
This enables you to get the best out of selected emergency call will not be available. Your vehicle is equipped with the Mercedes-Benz mobile phone services. Vehicle data is not The ignition must be switched on before an auto‐...
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Only make emergency calls if you or others are The starter battery is sufficiently charged. Mercedes-Benz dealer. Please note that in in need of rescue. Do not make an emergency The Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system trig‐...
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Dial the local emergency number on your A message with accident data is transmitted onds. mobile phone. to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center. If an emergency call has been initiated: The Mercedes-Benz emergency call center Data transfer of the Mercedes-Benz emer‐...
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MBUX multimedia system 261 Whether the emergency call was initiated manually or automatically Time of the accident Language setting on the multimedia system Data transmitted is vehicle information. For any questions about the collection, use and sharing of the eCall system data, please contact MBU‐ SA's Customer Assistance Center at 800-FOR- MERC.
262 MBUX multimedia system 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. Repeat a track Select to repeat the current track or the active playlist. Select once: the active playlist is repeated.
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MBUX multimedia system 265 Symbol Designation Function HD radio ® Select to switch the HD Radio ® function on or off. This function is not available in all countries. Silent function Select to switch off the sound. Store radio stations Select to save a station in the presets.
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266 MBUX multimedia system Symbol Designation Function Settings The following additional settings are available in the TuneIn Radio menu: Selecting stream Logging on to or out of the TuneIn account ß Favorites Select during playback to save the station cur‐ rently set as a favorite.
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MBUX multimedia system 267 Symbol Designation Function Settings The following additional settings are available in the satellite radio menu: Activate child safety lock to lock channels with adult content Set alarm programming for music and sport alerts Create TuneMix lists to listen to music seam‐ lessly Playback control Select to show the timeline.
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For more information, consult an played and sport alerts can be saved during a Select Service Information. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. live game. You can also specify sport alerts via The service information screen appears the menu option. The system then continuously Multimedia system: showing the radio ID and the current sub‐...
MBUX multimedia system 269 Select Artists Song in the dialog window. Deleting all sports and music alerts ® Burmester surround sound system and The alert is set for the current artist or track. Select Manage Music Alerts. ® Burmester high-end 3D surround sound If a match is found, a prompt appears asking system whether you wish to change to the station.
270 Maintenance and care workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz ASSYST PLUS service interval display Adhere to the prescribed service inter‐ Center. vals. Function of the ASSYST PLUS service interval display Always have the prescribed mainte‐ Displaying the service due date...
Maintenance and care 271 frequent operation in mountainous terrain or Engine compartment & WARNING Danger of burns when open‐ on poor road surfaces ing the hood Opening and closing the hood when the engine is often left idling for long If you open the hood when the engine has periods &...
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272 Maintenance and care Opening the hood 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. &...
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Maintenance and care 273 If the hood can still be lifted slightly, open Repeat the request after a maximum of the hood again and close it with a little more 30 minutes' driving. force until it engages correctly. Engine Oil Level OK and the bar display for indicating the oil level on the multifunction display is green and is between "min"...
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274 Maintenance and care Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Allow the engine to cool off and thor‐ Have excess engine oil removed at a Engine Oil Level System Currently Unavail. oughly clean the engine oil from compo‐ qualified specialist workshop. nent parts before starting the vehicle.
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Allow the engine to cool down and only If necessary, add coolant that has been touch component parts described in approved for Mercedes-Benz. the following. Further information on coolant page 343) & WARNING Risk of scalding from hot coolant If you open the cap, you could be scalded.
276 Maintenance and care Refilling the windshield washer system Cleaning and care Information on washing the vehicle in a car & WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐ wash ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain component parts in the engine com‐ &...
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Maintenance and care 277 To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a If, after the car wash, you remove the wax Active Parking Assist car wash, ensure the following beforehand: from the windshield and wiper rubbers, this To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate will prevent smearing and reduce wiper Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti‐...
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Do not direct the nozzle of the power washer Remove dirt immediately, where possible. directly at sensitive parts, e.g. tires, gaps, electrical components, batteries, light sour‐ Matte finish ces and ventilation slits. Only use care products approved for Mercedes-Benz.
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Sunlight ried out at a qualified specialist workshop, Cleaning e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Temperature, e.g. hot air blower For cleaning, use plenty of water and a mild Weather conditions cleaning agent without additives or abrasive Stone chippings and dirt substances, e.g.
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Rear view camera and surround view camera damp cloth and with a cleaning agent recom‐ Always be particularly careful around Open the camera cover with the multimedia mended for Mercedes-Benz. the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and system ( page 211).
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For heavy soiling: use a cleaner recommen‐ Clean with a cleaning agent recommended Bleaching or dyeing seat belts can severely ded for Mercedes-Benz. for Mercedes-Benz, especially in the winter weaken them. and after washing the vehicle. Do not attach stickers, films or similar mate‐...
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* NOTE Damage caused by wrong cleaners Leather care: use a leather care agent that has been recommended for Mercedes-Benz. Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents such as tar remover or wheel Do not allow the leather to become too cleaner;...
Breakdown assistance 283 Warning triangle Do not tumble dry Emergency Do not dry clean Removing the warning triangle Removing the safety vest Class 2 safety vest The safety vests are located in the stowage com‐ The requirements defined by the legal standard partments in the driver and front passenger are only fulfilled if the safety vest is the correct door.
284 Breakdown assistance Setting up the warning triangle First-aid kit (soft-sided) overview Flat tire Notes in the event of a flat tire & WARNING Risk of accident due to a flat tire A flat tire severely affects the driving charac‐ teristics as well as the steering and braking of the vehicle.
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Breakdown assistance 285 In the event of a flat tire, the following options Notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat tires) ist workshop with regard to their further are available depending on your vehicle's equip‐ use. ment: & WARNING Risk of accident when driving The defective tire must be replaced in in limp-home mode Vehicles with MOExtended tires: it is pos‐...
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286 Breakdown assistance If a pressure loss warning message appears in TIREFIT kit storage location TIREFIT sticker the multifunction display, proceed as follows: Gloves (depending on the vehicle equipment) The TIREFIT kit is located under the trunk floor. Check the tires for damage. You can use TIREFIT tire sealant to seal perfora‐...
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Breakdown assistance 287 Affix part of the TIREFIT sticker to the & WARNING Risk of injury and poisoning * NOTE Overheating due to the tire infla‐ instrument cluster within the driver's field of from tire sealant tion compressor running too long vision.
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288 Breakdown assistance Push the plug of hose into flange Switch on the tire inflation compressor using Unscrew the filling hose from the valve of the tire sealant bottle until the plug engages. On/Off switch 3. faulty tire. The tire is inflated. First, tire sealant is pum‐ Place tire sealant bottle head downwards Please note that tire sealant may leak out when...
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In cases such as the one mentioned above, con‐ Store the tire sealant bottle and the tire infla‐ tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or Observe the maximum permissible speed for tion compressor. call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or a tire sealed with tire sealant 50 mph 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Further information on ESP page 170) work carried out incorrectly on the bat‐ tery For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use batteries which have been tes‐ To reduce the tire pressure: press pressure Work carried out incorrectly on the battery...
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Breakdown assistance 291 All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium- If you have to disconnect the 12 V battery, con‐ Keep children away from the battery. ion battery tact a qualified specialist workshop. Immediately rinse battery acid off thor‐ Comply with safety notes and take protective oughly with plenty of clean water and &...
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Alternatively: connect the battery to a bat‐ tion point in the engine compartment. clamps must be observed when con‐ tery charger approved by Mercedes-Benz or necting and disconnecting the battery. * NOTE Damage to the battery from over‐ consult a qualified specialist workshop to...
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Always allow a battery to thaw before charging the battery: to start the engine. charging it or performing starting assis‐ Only use battery chargers tested and tance. approved for Mercedes-Benz. Read the battery charger's operating instruc‐ tions before charging the battery.
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294 Breakdown assistance Observe the additional following points during begin with positive clamp on your own starting assistance: vehicle first. Starting assistance may only be provided During starting assistance: start the using vehicles, batteries or other jump start engine of the donor vehicle and run at idle devices with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
Replacing the 12 V battery Active Parking Assist approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Observe the notes on the 12 V battery Carry over detachable parts, such as vent To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate hoses, elbow fitting or terminal covers from page 290).
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296 Breakdown assistance For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both The electric parking brake cannot be 4MATIC vehicles axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar sys‐ released or applied tems. Both axles on Yes, max. 50 km at 50 km/h Vehicles with automatic transmission: the ground The automatic transmission cannot be shif‐...
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Breakdown assistance 297 Vehicles with automatic transmission: Do A towing distance of 30 miles (50 km) & WARNING Risk of accident due to limi‐ not open the driver's door or front passenger must not be exceeded. ted safety-related functions during the door, otherwise the automatic transmission towing process automatically shifts to position j.
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298 Breakdown assistance Load the vehicle onto the transporter. Do not exceed the maximum permissi‐ * NOTE Damage due to excessive tractive Vehicles with automatic transmission: ble speed of 35 mph (60 km/h) when power Shift the automatic transmission to position transporting.
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Breakdown assistance 299 4MATIC vehicles/vehicles with automatic Towing eye Installing the towing eye transmission Towing eye is attached to the edge of the Make sure that the front and rear axles come trunk under the trunk floor. to rest on the same transportation vehicle. * NOTE Damage to the drivetrain due to incorrect positioning Press the mark on cover...
Vehicles with automatic transmission Only use fuses that have been approved cause traced and rectified at a qualified special‐ must not be tow started. by Mercedes-Benz and which have the ist workshop. correct fuse rating. Vehicles with automatic transmission must Ensure the following before replacing a fuse: not be tow-started.
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Breakdown assistance 301 All electrical consumers are switched off. Opening The ignition is switched off. & WARNING Risk of injury from using the The electrical fuses are located in various fuse windshield wipers while the engine hood boxes: is open Fuse box in the engine compartment on the When the engine hood is open and the wind‐...
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Opening and closing the fuse box in the cockpit The fuse box is on the driver's side on the side of the cockpit under a cover. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ Remove any existing moisture from the fuse To open: open cover in the direction of ter for further information.
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Breakdown assistance 303 Fold up cover in the direction of the arrow. The fuse assignment diagram is in a recess on the side of the fuse box.
304 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‐...
Wheels and tires 305 vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains Notes on snow chains Tire pressure with the same quality standard. Notes on tire pressure & WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐ If snow chains are installed, the maximum rect mounting of snow chains permissible speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
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306 Wheels and tires Increased fuel consumption Adjust the tire pressure where neces‐ & WARNING Risk of accident due to repea‐ sary. ted pressure drop in the tires & WARNING Risk of accident due to too The wheels, valves or tires could be dam‐ high a tire pressure Tire pressure which is too high or too low can: aged.
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The vehicle has traveled less than 1 mile Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto (1.6 km). the tire valve. If one or more tire sizes precede a tire pressure, the following tire pressure information is only The vehicle's tires heat up when driving.
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308 Wheels and tires Checking tire pressures manually Tire pressure table ( page 307) Tire and Loading Information placard Read the tire pressure for the current operat‐ page 312) ing conditions from the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure table.
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Wheels and tires 309 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 underinflated. Accord‐ This sequence will continue upon subsequent in the following ways: ingly, if the low tire pressure telltale illumi‐...
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310 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.
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Wheels and tires 311 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 305)
312 Wheels and tires After you have driven for a few minutes, the The Tire and Loading Information placard is on tire pressure loss warning system monitors the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle. the set tire pressure of all the tires. Be sure to also pay attention to the following related topic: Notes on tire pressure (...
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Towing a trailer is only permitted if a your vehicle. trailer-hitch is installed. Please consult an Information on permissible weights and loads authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer if you have (3): Subtract the combined weight of the on the vehicle identification plate any questions about towing a trailer with driver and passengers from XXX kg or page 337).
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314 Wheels and tires Have your loaded vehicle – including driver, Tire and Loading Information placard seating configurations and different numbers occupants and load – weighed on a vehicle page 312) and sizes of occupants. The following examples weighbridge. use a maximum load of 1500 lbs (680 kg). This Tire pressure table ( page 307) The measured values may not exceed the...
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Wheels and tires 315 Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants) Distribution of the occupants Front: 2 Front: 1 Rear: 3 Weight of occupants Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg) Occupant 1: 200 lbs (91 kg) Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg) Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg) Occupant 4: 140 lbs (63 kg)
316 Wheels and tires Manufacturer Tire labeling Characteristics of the tire ( page 319) Overview of tire labeling Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index ( page 319) Tire name The data shown in the illustration is example data.
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Wheels and tires 317 as well on the government course as a tire gra‐ The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are heat when tested under controlled conditions on ded 100. AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire's a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
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318 Wheels and tires Tire size: identifier describes the tire The data shown in the image is example size. data. Maximum tire load is the maximum permissi‐ Tire type code: tire type code can be used by the manufacturer as a code to ble weight for which the tire is approved.
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Wheels and tires 319 Never exceed maximum tire pressure speci‐ Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index fied for the tire. Always observe the recommen‐ ded tire pressure for your vehicle when adjusting the tire pressure ( page 307).
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Load-bearing index required speed rating from an authorized "LT": light truck tires according to US manu‐ Numerical code that specifies the maximum Mercedes-Benz Center. facturing standards. load-bearing capacity of a tire (e.g. "91" corre‐ sponds to 1356 lbs (615 kg)).
Wheels and tires 321 All-weather tires and winter tires "C", "D", "E": a load range that depends on Index Speed rating the maximum load that the tire can carry at a Index Speed rating certain pressure up to 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR...Y up to 100 mph (160 km/h) Q M+S...
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322 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 uniform standard to grade the quality of tires the vehicle or not. including all accessories, occupants, fuel, lug‐ with regard to tread quality, tire traction and gage and the trailer drawbar noseweight if appli‐...
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Wheels and tires 323 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.
For safety reasons, only use tires, wheels * NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles and accessories which have been specially Model approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize These tires are specially adapted to the con‐...
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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.
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326 Wheels and tires It is only permissible to install a different Replace the tires after six years at the latest, of skidding and hydroplaning on wet roads is wheel size in the event of a flat tire in order regardless of wear.
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Wheels and tires 327 Notes on rotating wheels book in your vehicle documents. If this is not Overview of the tire-change tool kit available, rotate the tires every & WARNING Risk of injury through differ‐ 3000 to 6000 miles (5000 to 10,000 km), * NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles depending on the wear.
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328 Wheels and tires The vehicle is not on a slope. Removing and installing the wheel trim/hub caps The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level ground. Requirements: The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change Apply the electric parking brake manually. page 328).
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Important notes on using the jack: Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has Rules of conduct when the vehicle is raised: been approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise Never place your hands or feet under the To remove: position socket from the tire- the vehicle.
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330 Wheels and tires Only position the jack at the appropri‐ ate jacking point of the vehicle. The base of the jack must be positioned vertically under the jacking point of the vehicle. * NOTE Vehicle damage from the jack If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jack support point of the vehicle, the jack could tip over with the vehi‐...
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Wheels and tires 331 Removing a wheel Requirements: The vehicle is raised ( page 329). * NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles Observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers. When changing a wheel, avoid applying any force Screw alignment bolt into the thread to the brake discs, since this could impair the...
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332 Wheels and tires Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal & WARNING Risk of accident from losing a & WARNING Risk of injury from tightening pattern in the order indicated until they are wheel wheel bolts and nuts finger-tight.
Wheels and tires 333 Ensure that the wheel bolts or wheel Emergency spare wheel nuts are tightened to the prescribed Notes on the emergency spare wheel tightening torque. If you are not sure, do not move the & WARNING Risk of accident caused by vehicle.
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334 Wheels and tires system again when the emergency spare at the nearest qualified specialist work‐ wheel has been replaced with a new wheel. shop. The new wheel must have the Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring correct dimensions. system: If an emergency spare wheel is installed the tire pressure monitoring system The emergency spare wheel is secured in the cannot function reliably.
The operating permit may be invalidated if standard equipment. You can obtain further can disrupt the vehicle's electronics. This is the instructions for installation and use of information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz the case in the following situations, in partic‐ two-way radios are not observed. Center.
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336 Technical data On the rear fenders, it is recommended that you Frequency band and maximum transmission output install the antenna on the side of the vehicle closest to the center of the road. Frequency band Maximum transmis‐ Use Technical Specification ISO/TS 21609 (Road sion output Vehicles –...
Technical data 337 The following can be used in the vehicle without tor's Manual in the vehicle, on the Internet and restrictions: in the app. Two-way radios with a maximum transmis‐ sion output of up to 100 mW Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine RF transmitters with transmitter frequencies number overview in the 380 - 410 MHz frequency band and a...
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338 Technical data Do not exceed the maximum gross vehicle Additional plates weight or the maximum gross axle weight rating for the front or rear axle. VIN below right-hand front seat Vehicle identification plate (Canada only) Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight Maximum permissible front axle load Maximum permissible rear axle load Paint code...
Climate control system refrigerant tainers when using, storing or disposing of sparks must be avoided. Only use products approved by Mercedes-Benz. of operating fluids. Switch off the ignition and, if available, Damage caused by the use of products that have...
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340 Technical data Fuel Do not swallow fuel or let it come into If you have accidentally refueled with the contact with skin, eyes or clothing. wrong fuel: Notes on fuel grades for vehicles with gaso‐ line engines Do not inhale fuel vapor. do not switch the ignition on.
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3000 rpm. case, in consultation with an authorized Further information on fuel is available at the fol‐ Mercedes-Benz Center, mix the fuel with the lowing locations: cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes- Benz. Observe the notes and mixing ratios indi‐...
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SAE from the air. This lowers the boiling point of Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the viscosity class. Possible restrictions of the the brake fluid. If the boiling point is too low,...
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Coolant Proportion of antifreeze concentrate in the lowing locations: engine cooling system: Notes on coolant In the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for A minimum of 50% (antifreeze protection Observe the notes on operating fluids Operating Fluids 310.1 down to approximately -35°F (-37°C)) page 339).
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Only use refrigerant compressor oil that Unsuitable windshield washer fluid may dam‐ For the correct mixing ratio, refer to the informa‐ has been approved by Mercedes-Benz. age the plastic surface of the exterior light‐ tion on the antifreeze container. Do not mix the approved refrigerant ing.
Technical data 345 erant compressor oil (PAG oil) is located on the Filling capacity for refrigerant and PAG oil inside of the hood. Model Refrigerant All models 23.6 ± 0.4 oz (670 ± 10 g) Model PAG oil All models 2.8 ±...
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346 Technical data Height when opened E450 Model Height Vehicle height 56.3 in when (1431 mm) opened Turning radius 37.4 ft E450 68.5 in (11.4 m) (1741 mm) Vehicle dimensions E 450 4MATIC 68.8 in (1748 mm) E 450 4MATIC Vehicle dimensions Vehicle length 190.0 in...
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Technical data 347 E 450 4MATIC Canada: Vehicle height 56.3 in (1431 mm) USA: 56.7 in (1439 mm) Turning radius 38.1 ft (11.6 m) Weights and loads Please observe the following notes for the speci‐ fied vehicle data: Items of optional equipment increase the curb weight and reduce the payload.
348 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps mation on the media display. Press the ¨ Display messages symbol to hide the display message. Introduction You can hide low-priority display messages by Information about display messages pressing the G back button or the left-hand Display messages appear on the multifunction Touch Control.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 349 Occupant safety Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The restraint system is malfunctioning ( page 36). & 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.
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350 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The front passenger airbag and the front passenger knee airbag have been disabled even though an adult or a per‐ Front Passenger Airbag Dis- abled See Operator's Man- son of adult stature is on the front passenger seat.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 351 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The system may detect objects or forces that are adding to the weight applied to the seat. & WARNING Risk of injury or death 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 can deploy in the event of an accident.
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352 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps SmartKey Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Á * Have SmartKey replaced. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Obtain a New Key Á * The SmartKey battery is discharged. Replace the battery ( page 67). Replace Key Battery Á...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 353 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.
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354 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Lights Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The corresponding light source is faulty. Drive on carefully. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Check Left Low LED light sources: the display message for the corresponding light appears only when all the light-emitting Beam (example) diodes in the light are faulty.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 355 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 à position. Switch On Headlamps * You are leaving the vehicle and the lights are still switched on.
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356 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Adaptive Highbeam Assist is temporarily unavailable. Adaptive Highbeam Assist Currently Unavailable See The system limits have been reached ( page 121). Operator's Manual 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.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 357 Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * You are leaving the vehicle when it is in a ready-to-drive state. When you leave the vehicle, switch off the ignition, secure the vehicle against rolling away and take the Smart‐ Key with you.
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358 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ù * The steering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is significantly impaired. & WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardized. Steering Malfunction Stop Immediately See Opera- Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 359 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The trunk lid is open. & DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
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360 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions To switch engine off, press * You have pressed the start/stop button while the vehicle is in motion. and hold Start/Stop but- Information about switching off the engine while driving ( page 141).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 361 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the hood closed and call the fire service. Wait until the engine has cooled down. Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed. Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
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362 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Transmission Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Only Shift to 'P' when Vehi- * It is possible to select the park position j only if the vehicle is stationary. cle is Stationary To stop, depress the brake pedal. Shift the transmission to park position j when the vehicle is stationary.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 363 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The driver's door is not fully closed and transmission position h, k or neutral i is selected. Driver's Door Open & Transmission Not in P Risk Select park position j when switching off the vehicle. of Vehicle Rolling Away N Permanently Active Risk * While the vehicle is rolling or while you are driving, neutral i has been engaged.
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364 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Stop Vehicle Leave Engine * The transmission is overheating. Pulling away may be temporarily impaired or not possible. Running Wait Transmission Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions. Do not continue driving. Cooling Leave the engine running.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 365 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 165).
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366 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp is flashing. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. The electric parking brake could not be applied or released.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 367 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions To apply: Switch the ignition off. The electric parking brake will be applied automatically. If you do not want the electric parking brake to be applied, e.g. at an automatic car wash or when the vehicle is being towed, leave the ignition switched on.
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368 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red F indicator lamp (USA only) or ! indicator lamp (Canada only) is flashing. The electric parking brake is applied while you are driving: A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake has not been fulfilled ( page 165).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 369 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red F (USA only) or ! indicator lamp (Canada only) is lit. You have attempted to release the electric parking brake with the ignition switched off. Switch on the ignition.
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370 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 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 ë * The HOLD function is deactivated because the vehicle is slipping or a condition for activation is not fulfilled.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 371 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions é * ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or an increasing lack of concentration on the part of the driver page 173). If necessary, take a break. ATTENTION ASSIST: Take a Break! ¯...
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372 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 177). Suspended ç * Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC was deactivated. If a warning tone also sounds, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has deactivated automatically ( page 180).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 373 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable. Active Steering Assist Cur- rently Unavailable See The ambient conditions are outside the system limits ( page 185). Operator's Manual As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again. Drive on.
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374 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ø * Active Steering Assist has reached the system limits ( page 185). You have not steered independently for a considerable period of time. Take over the steering and drive on in accordance with the traffic conditions. Active Stop &...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 375 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unavailable. Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's The system limits have been reached ( page 198). Manual Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. Drive on.
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376 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Active Lane Keeping Assist is temporarily unavailable. Active Lane Keeping Assist Currently Unavailable See The ambient conditions are outside the system limits ( page 200). Operator's Manual As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 377 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 à Condensation on the windshield in front of the camera Condensation detected on the windshield will be automatically removed with the aid of a built-in heater within Ä...
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378 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ä * AIR BODY CONTROL is functioning only to a limited extent. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected. Drive in a manner appropriate for the current level, but do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 379 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Set a higher vehicle level ( page 204). Depending on the malfunction, the vehicle will be raised. ¢ * The vehicle level may be lowered for the following reasons: You have selected a different drive program.
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380 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Active Parking Assist and Parking Assist PARKTRONIC are malfunctioning. Parking Assist and PARKTRONIC Inoperative Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. See Operator's Manual Continue driving while paying attention to the vehicle's surroundings.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 381 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive carefully on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements at a speed above 19 mph (30 km/h). If the display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive care‐ fully.
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382 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÷ * ESP ® is temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP is malfunctioning ®...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 383 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ® Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop. * EBD, ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning. &...
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384 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Evasive Steering Active Brake Assist Func- tions Limited See Opera- ® Assist or PRE‑SAFE PLUS are temporarily unavailable or only partially available. tor's Manual Vehicles without the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assist is temporarily unavailable or only partially available.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 385 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 12 V battery: 12 V Battery See Opera- Leave the engine running for a few minutes, or drive an extended distance.
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386 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The 12 V 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.
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* The charge level of the 48 V battery is too low. You can no longer start the engine. Operator's Manual Switch off electrical consumers that are not required. Connect a suitable charger approved for Mercedes-Benz with sufficient charge output to the jump-start connec‐ tion point of the 12 V battery ( page 294).
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388 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Tire pressure monitor Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Tire Press. Monitor Cur- * There is interference from a powerful radio signal source As a result, no signals from the tire pressure sensors are being received.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 389 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.
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390 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 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 be damaged.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 391 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Reduce speed so that the tires cool down. 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.
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392 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions You could then lose control of the vehicle. 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 305) and the tires.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 393 Engine oil Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. * NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient engine oil Check Engine Oil At Next Avoid long journeys with insufficient engine oil.
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394 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The engine oil level is too high. * NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with excess engine oil Engine Oil Reduce Oil Level Avoid long journeys with excess engine oil. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately and have the engine oil level reduced.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 395 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The oil pressure is too low. * NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient oil pressure Engine Oil Pressure Stop Avoid driving with insufficient oil pressure. Switch Off Engine Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions.
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396 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Instrument Display Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap loca‐ Tire pressure monitoring system tion indicator ( page 399) page 408) USA: electric parking brake (red) Parking lamps ( page 116) page 402) Low beam ( page 116) Canada: electric parking brake (red) High beam (...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 397 Occupant safety Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. The restraint system is malfunctioning ( page 36). & WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system Restraint system warning Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident.
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398 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ü * The red seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds once the engine has started. In addition, an intermittent warning tone may sound. The red seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. Seat belt warning lamp Fasten your seat belt ( page 40).
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 399 Engine Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÿ * The red coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. Possible causes: The temperature sensor is malfunctioning Coolant warning lamp (red) The coolant level is too low The air supply to the radiator is obstructed The radiator fan is faulty The engine coolant pump is faulty...
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400 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If the coolant temperature display is at the lower end of the temperature scale: Consult a qualified specialist workshop. If the coolant temperature display is at the upper end of the temperature scale: Exit the vehicle and keep a safe distance from it until the engine has cooled down.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 401 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop. * The red electrical fault warning lamp is lit. There is a fault in the electrics. Note the messages on the multifunction display.
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402 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Brakes Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit. The yellow electric parking brake indicator lamp also lights up in the event of a malfunction. Note the messages on the multifunction display.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 403 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions é *The yellow é warning lamp (USA only) or the yellow J brakes warning lamp (Canada only) is lit while the engine is running. & WARNING Risk of an accident due to a brake system malfunction Recuperative Brake System warning lamp (USA only) If the brake system is malfunctioning, braking characteristics may be impaired.
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404 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.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 405 Driving systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions æ * The white Active Brake Assist warning lamp is lit. The system is switched off or unavailable. Active Brake Assist warning lamp * The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected.
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406 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Driving safety systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS is malfunctioning. If there is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning. ABS warning lamp Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 407 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÷ * The yellow ESP ® warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ® is malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning. ®...
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408 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ® ® If ESP cannot be activated, ESP is malfunctioning. ® Have ESP checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. ® Observe the notes on deactivating ESP page 170). Tire pressure monitor Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 409 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one of the tires. &...
410 Index Accident and Breakdown Manage‐ System limitations......... 177 1, 2, 3 ... ment Active Emergency Stop Assist....187 4MATIC Mercedes me connect......251 Function..........158 Active Lane Change Assist Acoustic locking verification signal Activating/deactivating......189 12 V battery Activating/deactivating......66 Function..........
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Index 411 Active Steering Assist ADS PLUS damping system Air vents Activating/deactivating......187 see AIR BODY CONTROL Adjusting (front)........137 Active Emergency Stop Assist....187 Adjusting (rear)........138 Adverse weather light....... 120 Active Lane Change Assist....188 Adjusting the AIRSCARF vents....138 After-sales service center Function..........
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Attention assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST Alarm system Apple CarPlay ® see ATA (anti-theft alarm system) see Smartphone integration Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop All-wheel drive Assistance systems see 4MATIC see Driving safety system Authorized workshop see Qualified specialist workshop...
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Index 413 Automatic front passenger front air‐ Brake Assist System bag shutoff see BAS (Brake Assist System) Bag hook............. 110 see Automatic front passenger front Brake fluid BAS (Brake Assist System)....... 169 airbag shutoff Notes............ 342 Battery Automatic mirror folding function Brake force distribution SmartKey..........
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414 Index Overview of the help functions....16 Care Carpet (Care)..........281 Roadside Assistance....... 22 Air-water duct........276 Change of address........22 Tow-starting.......... 300 Automatic car wash....... 276 Change of ownership........22 Towing away.......... 296 Carpet........... 281 Transporting the vehicle......298 Decorative foil........
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Index 415 Front-passenger seat (notes)....60 Activating/deactivating the synchro‐ Setting (MBUX multimedia system)..134 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) (installing)....56 nization function (control panel).... 135 Setting the air distribution..... 133 Notes on risks and dangers..... 52 Activating/deactivating the synchro‐ Setting the airflow......... 133 Securing on the front passenger seat..
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416 Index Consumption indicator Requirements........176 Daytime running lights Calling up..........154 Selecting..........176 Switching on/off........124 Setting a speed........176 Convenience closing feature...... 80 Deactivating the alarm (ATA)...... 86 Storing a speed........176 Convenience opening........79 Dealership System limitations......... 175 see Qualified specialist workshop Coolant (engine) Customer Assistance Center (CAC)...
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Index 417 Engaging reverse gear......155 é ATTENTION ASSIST: Take a Currently Unavailable Camera Function..........154 Break!............ 371 View Restricted........377 Display (care)..........281 Automatic Headlamp Mode ç Currently Unavailable Radar Display (MBUX multimedia system) Inoperative..........354 Sensors Dirty......... 376 Home screen.........
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418 Index Front Left Seat Backrest Not ä Malfunction Drive at Max. 50 Ù Steering Malfunction Stop Locked (example)........359 mph............378 Immediately See Operator's Manual..358 Fuel Level Low......361 Malfunction See Operator’s Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Run‐ Manual..........354 ning............
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Index 419 Active Blind Spot Assist Inoperative..375 Active Stop & Go Assist Currently Cannot Start Engine See Operator's Active Brake Assist Functions Cur‐ Unavailable See Operator's Manual..374 Manual..........387 rently Limited See Operator's Manual... 383 Active Stop & Go Assist Inoperative Check Tire Pressure Soon.....
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420 Index Power closing function......71 N Permanently Active Risk of Rolling Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative No Unlocking (emergency key)...... 71 Away............. 363 Wheel Sensors........388 Unlocking (from inside)......69 Only Shift to 'P' when Vehicle is Sta‐ Tires Overheated........390 Door control panel........
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Index 421 Cameras..........168 see HOLD function EBD (electronic brake force distribu‐ see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC E10............. 340 tion)............171 see Rear view camera Easy entry feature ® see Traffic Sign Assist Crosswind Assist......171 Function/notes........102 Overview..........168 Driving tips Setting...........
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422 Index Applying or releasing manually....165 Emergency spare wheel EQ boost Emergency braking........ 166 Notes............ 333 Operating safety........23 Releasing automatically......165 Qualified specialist workshop....27 Emergency Tensioning Devices Electronic Stability Program ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Activation..........36 see ESP ®...
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Index 423 Front airbag (driver, front passenger)..42 Fuses see Fuses Front passenger seat Fatigue detection see Seat see ATTENTION ASSIST Fuel First-aid kit (soft sided)......284 Garage door opener Additives..........341 Flacon Clearing the memory......164 E10............340 Inserting/removing....... 136 Opening or closing the door....
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424 Index Hazardous substances Help call Ignition Information..........23 see Mercedes-Benz emergency call system Switching on (Start/Stop button)..140 Head level heating (AIRSCARF)....99 High beam Ignition key Activating/deactivating......117 see SmartKey Head restraint High-beam flasher........117 Immobilizer..........85 Front (adjusting mechanically)....93...
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Index 425 Intelligent Light System ® Lamp iPhone Activating/deactivating......120 see Interior lighting see Smartphone integration Active light function....... 119 Lamps (Instrument Display) Adaptive Highbeam Assist..... 121 see Warning/indicator lamps Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus..... 122 Jack Lane detection (automatic) Adverse weather light......120 Storage location........
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426 Index Automatic driving lights......117 Live Traffic Information Low-beam headlamps City lighting........... 120 Switching the traffic information dis‐ Setting........... 124 Combination switch....... 117 play on........... 246 Switching on/off........116 Cornering light........119 Lubricant additives Load index (tires)........319 Fog light (extended range)..... 120 see Additives Load-bearing capacity (tires)....
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Index 427 Maneuvering assistance Maximum permissible load Media mode Activating/deactivating......221 Calculation example......314 ® Connecting Bluetooth audio equip‐ Cross Traffic Alert........219 Determining........... 313 ment............263 Drive Away Assist........219 Maximum tire pressure......318 Medical aids..........27 Maneuvering brake function....220 MBUX Interior Assistant Memory function Maneuvering brake function...
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Mercedes me calls Mercedes-Benz Link Multimedia system Arranging a service appointment..254 see Smartphone integration Collision detection (parked vehicle)..166 Calling the Mercedes-Benz Customer Message (multifunction display) Multimedia system Center........... 253 see Display message see Display (multimedia system) Calling the Mercedes-Benz Customer see MBUX Interior Assistant (multi‐...
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Index 429 Open-source software........ 34 Optimized acceleration Activating..........144 Opening the trunk lid using your foot Occupant safety Overhead control panel HANDS-FREE ACCESS......75 see Airbag Overview..........12 see Automatic front passenger front Operating fluids airbag shutoff Additives (fuel)........341 see Pets in the vehicle Brake fluid..........
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Index 431 Pulling away Rear fog lamp Rescue card..........29 see Driving tips Switching on/off........117 Reserve Rear seat Fuel............341 see Seat Residual heat..........136 QR code Rear view camera Restraint system Rescue card..........29 Care............280 Basic instructions for children....51 Function..........
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432 Index Roof load............ 347 Setting music and sport alerts....268 Workout program overview...... 96 Search light Seat belt Roof luggage rack Switching on/off with hand move‐ Care............281 Loading..........111 Securing..........111 ments............ 235 Fastening..........40 Protection..........37 Route Seat Seat belt adjustment Calculating..........
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Index 433 Seat ventilation Side airbag........... 42 Features..........64 Activating/deactivating......99 Key ring attachment........ 67 Side windows Mechanical key........67 Selecting a gear Child safety lock in the rear Overview..........64 see Changing gears passenger compartment......62 Panic alarm..........66 Closing............
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434 Index Sound menu Starting assistance Door............107 Functions overview....... 269 see Jump-start connection Glove box..........107 Spare wheel Starting the engine Storage compartments see Emergency spare wheel see Vehicle see Storage compartment Special seat belt retractor......55 Starting-off aid Storage spaces see Hill start assist USB ports..........
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Index 435 DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL....202 Telephone Tire inflation compressor Connecting a mobile phone (Passkey)... 250 see TIREFIT kit Suspension Connecting a mobile phone (Secure see AIR BODY CONTROL Tire information table....... 312 Simple Pairing)........250 Switch-off delay time Tire labeling Functions in the telephone menu..
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436 Index Restarting the tire pressure loss Tire pressure monitoring system Noise............. 304 warning system........311 (function)..........308 Notes on installing......... 324 Restarting the tire pressure monitor‐ Overview of tire labeling......316 Tire tread........... 304 ing system..........310 Removing..........331 Tire-change tool kit Tire pressure loss warning system Replacing........
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Index 437 Tread wear grade........316 Traction grade..........316 TuneIn Unusual handling characteristics..304 Calling up..........267 Traffic information Tool Turn signal indicator........117 Switching on the display......246 see Vehicle tool kit Traffic light data service Turn signal light Top Tether............
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438 Index Data storage..........29 Vehicle data Vehicle key Diagnostics connection......25 Displaying (DYNAMIC SELECT)....153 see SmartKey Equipment..........21 Roof load..........347 Vehicle maintenance Limited Warranty........29 Turning circle......... 345 see ASSYST PLUS Locking (automatically)......70 Vehicle height........345 Vehicle operation Locking (from inside).......
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Index 439 Voice Control System ÿ Coolant warning lamp (yellow)..400 ü Seat belt warning lamp flashes..397 Function..........232 ! Electric parking brake indicator ü Seat belt warning lamp lights Starting..........233 lamp (red) (Canada only)....... 402 up............398 F Electric parking brake indicator ä...
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440 Index Water tank Maximum tire load......... 318 Tire Quality Grading....... 316 see Air-water duct Maximum tire pressure......318 Tire size designation......319 MOExtended tires........285 TIREFIT kit..........286 Weather information......... 246 Noise............. 304 Traction grade........316 Web browser Notes on installing......... 324 Tread wear grade........
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What oil type is used on 2021 E450 coupe
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe E450 uses engine oil that meets the specifications MB 229.51, 229.52, 229.61, or 229.71. It is recommended to use the engine oil specification marked for the lowest SAE viscosity class to achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption. The oil capacity for an oil change, including the oil filter, is 8.9 US quarts (8.5 liters).
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