Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Here you can find comprehen‐ You can find the Operator's Man‐ The Mercedes-Benz Guides App tents of the Operator's Manual sive information about operating ual on the Mercedes-Benz home‐ is available free-of-charge in directly via the vehicle's multi‐ your vehicle and about services page.
  • Page 2 Observe the chapter "Children in the vehicle". Front passenger airbag warning Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ cles and about Mercedes‑Benz AG can be found on the following websites: https://www.mbusa.com (USA only) https://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only) Documentation team ©...
  • Page 3 Printed Operator's Manual Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre‐ Maintenance Booklet gard of the instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Equipment-dependent Supplements The standard equipment and product description Keep these documents in the vehicle at all of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol‐...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Exterior lighting ..........80 Protecting the environment ......17 cle ..............43 Interior lighting ..........84 Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ....... 17 Notes on pets in the vehicle ......49 Windshield wiper and windshield washer Operator's Manual ........18 system ............85 Service and vehicle operation .......
  • Page 5 Contents Operation ........... 150 Flat tire ............275 Driving and parking ........93 Using the Voice Control System effec‐ Battery (vehicle) .......... 281 Driving ............93 tively ............152 Tow starting or towing away ....... 286 Race track operation ........102 Essential voice commands ......
  • Page 6 Contents Operating fluids .......... 324 Vehicle data ..........331 Display messages and warning/indi‐ cator lamps ..........333 Display messages ........333 Warning and indicator lamps ...... 372 Index ............388...
  • Page 7: Symbols

    Symbols In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol‐ Observe notes on material damage. lowing symbols: These symbols indicate useful instructions & DANGER Danger due to not observing or further information that could be helpful the warning notices to you. Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐...
  • Page 8: At A Glance

    At a glance – Cockpit Left-hand-drive vehicles...
  • Page 9 At a glance – Cockpit → → Steering wheel gearshift paddles Manual gearshifting → → Combination switch DYNAMIC SELECT switch → → Instrument Display Storage compartment → → Media display Control panel for the multimedia system → → Glove box AMG steering-wheel buttons →...
  • Page 10: Indicator And Warning Lamps

    At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps Instrument Display...
  • Page 11 At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps → → #! Turn signal lights 6 Restraint system → → K High beam Brakes (red) → L Low beam $ USA only → T Parking lamps J Canada only → → 8 Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap location R Rear fog lamp indicator...
  • Page 12: Overhead Control Panel

    At a glance – Overhead control panel...
  • Page 13 At a glance – Overhead control panel → Sun visors MB Info call button (Mercedes me connect) → → Switches the seat heating on/off Inside rearview mirror → → Switches the seat ventilation on/off SOS button → → Front camera Breakdown assistance call button (Mercedes me connect) →...
  • Page 14: Door Control Panel And Seat Adjustment

    At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment...
  • Page 15 At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment → → Opens the door Operates the memory function → → & % Locks/unlocks the vehicle Sets the seat fore-and-aft position → → Operates the outside mirrors Adjusts the seat cushion inclination →...
  • Page 16: Emergencies And Breakdowns

    At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns...
  • Page 17 At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns → → QR code for accessing the rescue card Flat tire → → Safety vests Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire pressure, fuel type and QR code for accessing → Hazard warning lamps the rescue card →...
  • Page 18: Digital Operator's Manual

    Digital Operator's Manual The Digital Operator's Manual contains the fol‐ Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual lowing menu items: Multimedia system: Search: allows you to search precisely for Vehicle Õ Operator's Manual keywords. Select a menu item. Quick start: provides you with important information so that you can start using your In addition, you can also call up the Operator's vehicle immediately.
  • Page 19: General Notes

    Mercedes-Benz AG offers recycled recondi‐ Change gear in good time and use each Operating conditions: tioned components and parts with the same gear only up to Ô of its maximum quality as new parts.
  • Page 20: Operator's Manual

    Instrument cluster safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and adapted to Center console may differ from that in the descriptions and illus‐ them. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz Genuine‐...
  • Page 21: Service And Vehicle Operation

    Roadside Assistance sary. Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro‐ If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all litera‐ Europe through our European Delivery Program.
  • Page 22: Operating Safety

    General notes Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number Operating safety You should have all work on electrical 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐ and electronic components carried out tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. & WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐ at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 23: Declaration Of Conformity For Wireless Vehicle Components

    General notes Canada: "This vehicle contains license-exempt Have the vehicle checked and repaired * NOTE Damage to the vehicle transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Inno‐ immediately at a qualified specialist In the following situations, in particular, there vation, Science and Economic Development Can‐ workshop.
  • Page 24: Qualified Specialist Workshop

    Leave warning stickers in position. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary Observe the following information in particular special skills, tools and qualifications to cor‐...
  • Page 25: Notes For Persons With Electronic Medical Aids

    Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec‐ laws and safety standards pertaining to Mercedes‑Benz AG recommends using only few essary, contact us at one of the following...
  • Page 26: Limited Warranty

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which could cause a crash or could cause injury Damage to the vehicle can arise from viola‐ (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz or death, you should immediately inform Trans‐ tion of these operating instructions.
  • Page 27: Data Storage

    Only a small portion of the data is surroundings such as: stored in the event or fault memory. Further information can be obtained at https:// www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code. Operating status of system components (e.g. When your vehicle is serviced, technical data fill levels, battery status, tire pressure) from the vehicle can be read out by service net‐...
  • Page 28 General notes Depending on the selected equipment, you can Depending on the equipment, this includes, for further data processing occurs is determined by import data into vehicle convenience and info‐ example: the provider of the specific app used. Which set‐ tainment functions yourself.
  • Page 29 General notes sonal data may be used for the provision of Multimedia system/Mercedes me connect The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record online services. Data is exchanged via a secure such data as: If the vehicle is equipped with the multimedia connection, e.g.
  • Page 30: Copyright

    EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat‐ conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted. istered trademarks of Mercedes-Benz AG. ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci‐ This means that in the event of such conflict, the HomeLink ®...
  • Page 31: Occupant Safety

    A seat belt can only provide the best level of pro‐ authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details. objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside. tection if it is worn correctly. Depending on the...
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33: Seat Belts

    Using the search Always observe the instructions about the cor‐ function, you will find information on perchlo‐ Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the rect driver's seat position and adjusting the seat rate, for example. vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop page 65).
  • Page 34 Occupant safety The seat belt must be routed across the cen‐ securing objects, luggage or loads Adjust the seat properly before com‐ ter of the shoulder and as low down across page 74). mencing your journey. the hips as possible. Also ensure that no objects, e.g.
  • Page 35 Modified or damaged seat belts could tear or & WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury fail in the event of an accident, for example. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the due to modified seat belt systems Modified Emergency Tensioning Devices may...
  • Page 36 Occupant safety * NOTE Damage caused by trapping the * NOTE Deployment of the Emergency seat belt Tensioning Device and side air bag when the front passenger seat is unoccupied If an unused seat belt is not fully retracted, it may become trapped in the door or in the If the seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat seat mechanism.
  • Page 37: Airbags

    Occupant safety Activating/deactivating seat belt adjustment In the following cases, the seat belt warning Only one person should use each seat via the multimedia system lights up during a journey if: belt at any one time. The vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph Multimedia system: (25 km/h) and the driver's or front Vehicle...
  • Page 38 Occupant safety Front passenger knee airbag NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint * NOTE Important points to remember if Window curtain airbag system on a seat protected by an ENABLED the front passenger seat is unoccupied FRONT AIRBAG in front of it, this can result in Side airbag In an accident, the components of the DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the child.
  • Page 39 Occupant safety Protection provided by the airbags To avoid the risks resulting from the deployment Always stow and secure objects correctly. of an airbag, each vehicle occupant must Depending on the accident situation, an airbag Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent an observe the following information in particular: may supplement the protection provided by a airbag from functioning correctly.
  • Page 40 If you modify the cover of an airbag or affix deployed airbag replaced. ing seats by Mercedes-Benz. objects such as stickers to it, the airbag may no longer function correctly. Have deployed airbags replaced immediately.
  • Page 41 Occupant safety When installing a child restraint system on the A person on the front passenger seat must & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to front passenger seat, always make sure of the observe the following information: objects between the seat surface and following: Fasten seat belts correctly ( page 31).
  • Page 42 Occupant safety Always observe the notes on the function of the Self-test of automatic front passenger airbag A person in the front passenger seat could shutoff PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps then, for example, come into contact with page 40). When the ignition is switched on, a self-test is the vehicle interior, especially if the person is performed during which the two PASSENGER...
  • Page 43 Occupant safety If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp not install the rearward-facing child restraint & WARNING Risk of injury or death when and the 6 restraint system warning lamp system on the front passenger seat. using a rearward-facing child restraint light up simultaneously, the front passenger seat After installing a forward-facing child system while the front passenger airbag...
  • Page 44 Occupant safety indicates that the front passenger airbag is sure that the shoulder belt strap is cor‐ & WARNING Risk of injury or death when enabled. rectly routed from the seat belt guide the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator on the vehicle to the shoulder belt If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit guide on the child restraint system.
  • Page 45: Pre-Safe

    You will need to perform certain settings your‐ Always secure the child in a child restraint Vehicles with memory function: Move the self. system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ front passenger seat to a more favorable cle. If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced, seat position.
  • Page 46 Be sure to comply with the manufactur‐ U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards tened properly without a booster seat. er's installation instructions for the 213 and 225 Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.
  • Page 47 Occupant safety Do not modify the child restraint system child restraint system and its correct Always comply with the child restraint use. system manufacturer's installation & WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi‐ instructions. Make sure that the entire base of the cations to the child restraint system child restraint system always rests on Always observe the child restraint system...
  • Page 48 Occupant safety It may be the case that the child cannot be Protect the child restraint system, e.g. In addition, the children could also set the properly restrained. with a blanket. vehicle in motion, for example by: Always immediately replace child If the child restraint system has been Releasing the parking brake.
  • Page 49 Occupant safety Activating or deactivating the child seat To install a child restraint system: when Never leave anyone – particularly chil‐ safety feature of the seat belt installing a child restraint system, always dren – unattended in the vehicle. observe the manufacturer's installation and Never leave animals in the vehicle unat‐...
  • Page 50 Occupant safety Securing the child restraint system with the Observe the specific instructions for the rear‐ Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt seat belt on the front passenger seat ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems ( page 48). When installing a belt-secured child restraint Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing Always observe the status of the front passenger...
  • Page 51: Notes On Pets In The Vehicle

    Occupant safety O Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or If necessary, adjust the front passenger seat Always correctly secure animals while behind the child restraint system. accordingly. driving, for example using a suitable animal carrier. The seat belt on the front passenger side is equipped with a child seat safety feature.
  • Page 52: Opening And Closing

    Opening and closing Opens the tailgate SmartKey When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the Unlocks Overview of SmartKey functions vehicle. Battery check lamp & WARNING Risk of accident and injury Keep the SmartKey out of reach of chil‐ If indicator lamp does not light up after dren.
  • Page 53 Opening and closing Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking To activate: press button for approx‐ driver's door, only the driver's door and fuel verification signal imately one second. filler flap are unlocked. A visual and audible alarm is triggered. Multimedia system: To deactivate: briefly press button again.
  • Page 54 Keep batteries out of the reach of chil‐ Requirements: dren. You require a CR2025 3 V cell battery. If batteries are swallowed, seek medical Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the To remove: push release catch in the attention immediately. battery replaced at a qualified specialist work‐...
  • Page 55 Opening and closing Insert the front tabs of battery compartment Mobile phones cover into the housing and then press to Electronic devices (notebooks, Tablets) close it. Shielding due to metal objects or induction Insert emergency key into the SmartKey. loops for electrical gate systems or auto‐ matic barriers Problems with the SmartKey Make sure that there is a sufficient distance...
  • Page 56: Doors

    Opening and closing Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle The vehicle is not unlocked: Doors from the inside If you have locked the vehicle using the Unlocking and opening doors from the inside SmartKey. If you have locked the vehicle using KEY‐ LESS-GO.
  • Page 57 Opening and closing If you open the tailgate from outside, it is auto‐ There is interference from a powerful radio signal source matically unlocked. The KEYLESS-GO function is impaired by, for example: Problems with KEYLESS-GO High voltage power lines You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle Mobile phones using KEYLESS-GO.
  • Page 58 Opening and closing In the following situations, there is a danger of being locked out when the function is activated: While the vehicle is being tow started/ pushed. If the vehicle is being tested on a roller dyna‐ mometer. Locking/unlocking the driver's door with the emergency key If you wish to lock the vehicle entirely using the emergency key, first press the button for...
  • Page 59: Cargo Compartment

    Opening and closing Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: Make Cargo compartment a kicking movement with your foot below the Opening the tailgate bumper ( page 58). & 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 tail‐...
  • Page 60 Opening and closing Closing the tailgate HANDS-FREE ACCESS function & WARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot exhaust system & WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured The vehicle exhaust system can become very items in the vehicle hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you If objects, luggage or loads are not secured could burn yourself by touching the exhaust or not secured sufficiently, they could slip,...
  • Page 61 Opening and closing Observe the following notes: If several consecutive kicking movements are Deactivate the SmartKey functions ( page 51) not successful, wait ten seconds. or do not carry the SmartKey about your person The SmartKey is behind the vehicle. in such situations.
  • Page 62: Side Windows

    Opening and closing Pull the cable behind carpet until the tail‐ When closing, make sure that no body gate unlocks. parts are in the closing area. If someone is trapped, release the but‐ ton immediately or press the button in Side windows order to reopen the side window.
  • Page 63 Opening and closing To interrupt automatic operation: press or Press and hold the Ü button on the The reversing function cannot prevent some‐ pull the W button again. SmartKey. one from becoming trapped in these situa‐ tions. The following functions are performed: When the vehicle is switched off, the side win‐...
  • Page 64 Opening and closing closed and hold the button for at least one When the convenience closing feature will close with increased or maximum force. more second (re-adjustment). is operating, monitor the entire closing The reversing function is then not active and The side window will be closed without the process and make sure that no body body parts may become trapped.
  • Page 65: Roller Sun Blinds

    In the event the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). Pull handle on the roller sunblind in the ATA (anti-theft alarm system) corresponding direction.
  • Page 66 Opening and closing The ATA system is deactivated automatically in Deactivating the alarm using KEYLESS-GO the following situations: Grasp the outside door handle with the after unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey SmartKey outside the vehicle. after unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS- after starting the vehicle with the SmartKey page 95) When the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call...
  • Page 67: Seats And Stowing

    Seats and stowing Your legs are not fully extended and you can Notes on the correct driver's seat position depress the pedals properly & WARNING Risk of accident due to The back of your head is supported at eye adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi‐ level by the center of the head restraint cle is in motion You can hold the steering wheel with your...
  • Page 68 Seats and stowing When leaving the vehicle, always take This could cause you to lose control of the & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. the seat height is adjusted carelessly vehicle. Always make sure that the driver's seat If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you Never leave children unattended in the...
  • Page 69 Seats and stowing To adjust the seat backrest inclination: lift Always drive with the head restraints lever and set the seat to the desired installed. angle. Before driving off, make sure for every Ensure that the seat backrest is engaged. vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.
  • Page 70 Seats and stowing Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support Adjusting the AMG Performance seat Seat backrest inclination Seat fore-and-aft position To adjust the contour of the seat and for improved lateral support, you can adjust the Save the settings with the memory function front seats individually.
  • Page 71 Seats and stowing Head restraints & WARNING Risk of injury due to head restraints not being installed or being Adjusting the head restraints adjusted incorrectly & WARNING Risk of accident due to If head restraints have not been installed or adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi‐...
  • Page 72 Seats and stowing high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. Do not repeatedly switch on the seat heating. To protect against overheating, the seat heating may be temporarily deactivated after it is switched on repeatedly. * NOTE Damage to the seats caused by To raise: pull the head restraint up.
  • Page 73: Steering Wheel

    Seats and stowing The seat heating will automatically switch Steering wheel down from the three heating levels after 5, Adjusting the steering wheel electrically 10 and 20 minutes until the seat heating switches off. The steering wheel can be adjusted when the power supply is disconnected.
  • Page 74: Easy Entry And Exit Feature

    Seats and stowing Save the settings with the memory function If the easy entry and exit feature is active, the Move the adjustment lever of the steer‐ page 73). steering wheel will move upwards or towards the ing wheel if there is a risk of becoming dashboard when: trapped by the steering wheel.
  • Page 75: Operating The Memory Function

    Seats and stowing Setting the easy entry and exit feature 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 Multimedia system: vehicle. Vehicle î...
  • Page 76: Stowage Areas

    Seats and stowing Stowage areas Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be thrown around. Notes on loading the vehicle Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐ & DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning gage or loads against slipping or tipping over.
  • Page 77 Seats and stowing Always make sure that objects do not Only use the cup holder for containers In addition, flammable materials may ignite project from stowage spaces, parcel of the right size. nets or stowage nets. Close the container, particularly if the you drop the hot cigarette lighter Close the lockable stowage spaces liquid is hot.
  • Page 78 Seats and stowing Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior Extending/retracting the cargo compart‐ Allow vehicle parts to cool down before ment cover touching them. Overview of the front storage compartments & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to The driving characteristics of your vehicle are poorly secured objects dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle.
  • Page 79 Seats and stowing To retract: unhook the cargo compartment For safety reasons, always use a partitioning net Do not place any objects above the cover from holders on the left-hand and when transporting a load. lower edge of the side windows or on right-hand side.
  • Page 80: Sockets

    Seats and stowing From the vehicle interior, insert hooks To loosen and detach: turn back hooks into upper holders and turn back by 90°. by 90° and detach from upper holders 2. Upper tensioning hook will tension the Detach hooks from lower holders 5.
  • Page 81: Installing/Removing The Floor Mats

    Seats and stowing Remove the floor mat. Installing/removing the floor mats & WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle.
  • Page 82: Light And Visibility

    Light and visibility Light switch L Low beam/high beam Exterior lighting R Switches the rear fog lamp on/off Operating the light switch Information about lighting systems and your responsibility When low beam is activated, the indicator lamp for the parking lamps T will be deactivated The various lighting systems of the vehicle are and replaced by the low-beam indicator lamp only aids.
  • Page 83 Light and visibility The exterior lighting (except standing and park‐ Switching the rear fog lights on or off Operating the combination switch for the Requirements: lights ing lamps) will switch off automatically when the driver's door is opened. The light switch is in the L or à posi‐ Observe the notes on surround lighting tion.
  • Page 84 Light and visibility High beam To indicate permanently: push the combi‐ The hazard warning lights will switch on auto‐ nation switch beyond the point of resistance matically if: To switch on: turn the light switch to the in the direction of arrow or 4.
  • Page 85 Light and visibility The high beam switches off automatically in the In these, or in similar situations, the auto‐ following cases: matic high beam will not be deactivated or will be activated despite the presence of At speeds below 16 mph (25 km/h). other road users.
  • Page 86: Interior Lighting

    Light and visibility Switching the daytime running lamps on/off vehicle is unlocked. When you start the vehicle, To switch on or off: press button – the surround lighting is deactivated and the accordingly. Multimedia system: automatic driving lights are activated. Vehicle ÷...
  • Page 87: Windshield Wiper And Windshield Washer System

    Light and visibility Moving the wiper arms to the change posi‐ ° Continuous wiping, slow Windshield wiper and windshield washer tion system ¯ Continuous wiping, fast Switch the ignition on and switch off again Switching the windshield wipers on/off Turn the combination switch to the correct immediately.
  • Page 88: Mirrors

    Light and visibility Set the wiper blade at an angle. Mirrors & WARNING Risk of accident due to mis‐ Pull the wiper blade out of the holder on the judgment of distance when using the Operating the outside mirrors wiper arm in the direction of the arrow. front-passenger mirror &...
  • Page 89 Light and visibility Folding the outside mirrors in/out Adjusting the outside mirrors The electrolyte is hazardous to health and Press button to select the outside causes irritation. It must not come into con‐ mirror to be adjusted. tact with your skin, eyes, respiratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
  • Page 90 Light and visibility The inside rearview mirror and the outside mir‐ The front-passenger outside mirror will move Storing the parking position of the front- passenger outside mirror using reverse gear ror on the driver's side will automatically go into back to its original position when: anti-glare mode if light from a headlamp hits the You shift the transmission to another trans‐...
  • Page 91 Light and visibility Calling up Select the front-passenger outside mirror using button 2. Engage reverse gear. The front-passenger outside mirror will move into the stored parking position. Activating/deactivating the automatic mirror folding function Multimedia system: Vehicle î Vehicle Settings Autom. Mirror Folding Activate O or deactivate ª...
  • Page 92: Climate Control

    Sets the temperature on the driver's filters recommended and approved by To switch on: set the airflow to level 1 or side Mercedes-Benz. Always have service work car‐ higher using the H button. _ Sets the air distribution ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 93 Climate control Press the ¿ button. DIFFUSE: low airflow, slightly warmer and Removing condensation from the windows draft-free setting Switch off the A/C function only briefly other‐ Windows fogged up on the inside wise the windows may fog up more quickly. Adjusting the climate mode settings Press the ¿...
  • Page 94 Climate control Air vents Setting the air vents & WARNING Risk of burns and frostbite due to being too close to the air vents Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents. Make sure that all vehicle occupants always maintain a sufficient distance from the air vents.
  • Page 95: Driving And Parking

    Driving and parking Driving Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Switching on the power supply or the igni‐ tion (without engine start) When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the & WARNING Risk of accident and injury vehicle.
  • Page 96 Driving and parking To switch on the ignition: press button Starting the vehicle Requirements: twice. The SmartKey is located in the vehicle and Starting the vehicle with the start/stop but‐ The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster the SmartKey battery is not discharged. light up.
  • Page 97 Driving and parking Function of Emotion Start Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn to key position 3. If the vehicle does not start: Switch off consumers that are not required. Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock again after a short waiting period.
  • Page 98 Driving and parking do not drive faster than 85 mph (140 km/h). tain distance is being driven after the vehicle Always install the floor mats securely has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys‐ allow the engine to reach a maximum engine and as prescribed in order to ensure tem effectiveness is not reached until the speed of 4,500 rpm (4,500 rpm) only briefly.
  • Page 99 Driving and parking You will need to use considerably more force Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐ & WARNING Risk of accident and injury to steer and brake, for example. faces to increase the engine braking due to being under the influence of alco‐ effect.
  • Page 100 Driving and parking Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Do not drive with the engine in the over‐ * NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter revving range. due to non-combusted fuel Do not depress the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal at the same time The engine is not running smoothly and is while driving.
  • Page 101 Driving and parking To remove salt build-up: Notes on driving through water on the road Function of rear axle steering surface Brake occasionally while paying attention to The rear axle steering is an electromechanical Water which has entered into the vehicle can the traffic conditions auxiliary steering on the rear axle which adjusts damage the engine, electrics and transmission.
  • Page 102 100 Driving and parking Information on the AMG ceramic high-per‐ If you switch on the HOLD function in transmis‐ you permanently activate manual gearshift‐ formance composite brake system sion position h or i, the engine will automati‐ ing. cally stop in the following situations: you pull the left-hand steering wheel gear‐...
  • Page 103 Driving and parking 101 Deactivating or activating the ECO start/ AMG Performance exhaust system Operating the AMG Performance exhaust stop function system Function of the AMG Performance exhaust system Changing the position of the exhaust gas flaps allows you to select the sound characteristics of the AMG Performance exhaust system: Closed exhaust gas flaps: comfort character‐...
  • Page 104: Race Track Operation

    You can obtain further information on servicing ation on a racetrack closed-off tracks. your vehicle from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Your vehicle may be used on both public roads Switching the vehicle off directly after opera‐...
  • Page 105 Driving and parking 103 Brake system Brakepad wear Visual assessment of the brake disc for The inner and outer brakepads may also suffer mechanical damage Notes on the brake system "tapered wear". This could lead to poor pedal Wear measurement using the indicator The brake system of your vehicle is designed for feel.
  • Page 106 104 Driving and parking When driving on a racetrack, make sure that the Observe the information on the cooling of com‐ Observe the following notes on changing a brake fluid is not more than 12 months old. ponents which are subject to loads when driving wheel: on a racetrack ( page 102).
  • Page 107: Dynamic Select Switch

    Driving and parking 105 Vehicle measurements Notes on suspension components Check the tires regularly for signs of Even small changes to the suspension settings damage and replace any damaged tires Despite regular checks, and regardless of alter the driving characteristics of the vehicle. To immediately.
  • Page 108 106 Driving and parking A (Comfort): comfortable and economi‐ cally selected depending on the drive pro‐ The suspension exhibits particularly firm cal driving style gram. springing and damping settings. The steering, shift timing point and stabi‐ Glide mode is not available. C (Sport): sporty driving style lization functions are adapted to the B (Sport Plus): particularly sporty driving...
  • Page 109 Driving and parking 107 Selecting the drive program Configuring drive program I Displaying engine data Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Vehicle e DYNAMIC SELECT Vehicle e DYNAMIC SELECT Individual Select Engine Data. Select the individual setting. The actual (maximum) values that can be achieved for engine output and engine tor‐...
  • Page 110: Automatic Transmission

    108 Driving and parking Automatic transmission Keep the SmartKey out of reach of chil‐ & WARNING Risk of accident and injury dren. due to children left unattended in the E-SELECT selector lever vehicle Function of the E-SELECT selector lever Use the E-SELECT selector lever to change the If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐...
  • Page 111 Driving and parking 109 Engaging reverse gear R Engaging park position P engage transmission position h or k Depress the brake pedal and push the E- Observe the notes on parking the vehicle again. SELECT selector lever upwards past the first page 114).
  • Page 112 110 Driving and parking Rocking the vehicle free Manual gearshifting To permanently shift the gears manually in drive program = using the steering wheel Rocking the vehicle free can help to free a vehi‐ gearshift paddles, select the M (Manual) set‐ cle that has become trapped in slush or snow.
  • Page 113 Driving and parking 111 To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift If you have activated manual gearshifting paddle 2. with the button in the center console, the transmission does not react to the kick‐ To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift down.
  • Page 114: Refueling

    112 Driving and parking you are no longer depressing the accelerator Do not swallow fuel or let it come into & WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due or brake pedal. contact with skin, eyes or clothing. to electrostatic charge Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the Do not inhale fuel vapor.
  • Page 115 Driving and parking 113 Observe the notes on operating fluids and fuel. Never refuel with one of the following fuels: Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system Only refuel with fuel that has at least the octane Diesel and the engine.
  • Page 116: Parking

    114 Driving and parking QR code for rescue card Parking In particular, do not park on dry grass‐ Fuel type land or harvested grain fields. Parking the vehicle Press on the back area of fuel filler flap 1. & WARNING Risk of accident and injury &...
  • Page 117 Driving and parking 115 Engage transmission position j in a station‐ When leaving the vehicle, always take ary vehicle with the brake pedal applied the SmartKey with you and lock the page 109). vehicle. Switch off the engine and the ignition by Keep the SmartKey out of reach of chil‐...
  • Page 118 116 Driving and parking The garage door opener function is always Press and hold button 2, that you & WARNING Risk of injury when opening available when the ignition is switched on. wish to program. or closing a door with the garage door Indicator lamp flashes yellow.
  • Page 119 Driving and parking 117 The remote control for the door drive is not Troubleshooting when programming the Support and additional information on pro‐ remote control included in the scope of delivery of the gramming: garage door opener. Check if the transmitter frequency of remote on the toll free HomeLink ®...
  • Page 120 118 Driving and parking Electric parking brake Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the stationary. vehicle. Electric parking brake function (applying automatically) When leaving the vehicle, always take This is the case if one of the following conditions the SmartKey with you and lock the is also fulfilled: &...
  • Page 121 Driving and parking 119 Electric parking brake function (releasing When the electric parking brake is released, the Push handle 1. automatically) red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indicator lamp The red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indica‐ in the instrument cluster goes out. tor lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 122: Driving And Driving Safety Systems

    120 Driving and parking Notes on parking the vehicle for an extended aware of the limitations regarding the safe use of Information on vehicle sensors and cameras period these systems. Driving systems can neither reduce the risk of If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor weeks, it may suffer damage through disuse.
  • Page 123 Driving and parking 121 Some driving and driving safety systems use Function of ABS ® (Electronic Stability Program) cameras and sensors to monitor the area in page 122) The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the front of, behind or next to the vehicle. EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) brake pressure in critical driving situations: Keep the areas around the sensors and cameras...
  • Page 124 122 Driving and parking ABS prevents the wheels from locking. ® Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as Characteristics when ESP is activated is necessary. ® monitors and improves driving stability and The brakes will function as usual once you traction, particularly in the following situations: release the brake pedal.
  • Page 125 Driving and parking 123 ® In deep snow. If ESP ® SPORT is activated and one or more Characteristics when ESP is deactivated wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP ® warning On sand or gravel. & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ®...
  • Page 126 124 Driving and parking More drive torque is transferred to the wheel ® Function of EBD To activate ESP SPORT: press and hold or wheels with traction. display button until the road in button Electronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is char‐ symbol lights up yellow.
  • Page 127 Driving and parking 125 If you do not react to the visual or acoustic warn‐ The distance warning function issues a warning & WARNING Risk of an accident caused by ing, autonomous braking can be initiated in criti‐ at speeds: limited detection performance of Active cal situations.
  • Page 128 126 Driving and parking Vehicles without Active Distance Assist Releasing the brake pedal. Full system performance is not available for a DISTRONIC: up to approximately 65 mph few seconds after switching on the ignition Active Brake Assist may cancel the brake appli‐ (105 km/h) or after driving off.
  • Page 129 Driving and parking 127 If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the h (green): cruise control is active. On slippery roads. Accelerating can cause æ symbol appears in the status bar of the the drive wheels to lose traction and the A stored speed appears along with the h dis‐...
  • Page 130 128 Driving and parking Press rocker switch up M or down Select O with the left rocker switch. Deactivating cruise control The current speed is stored and maintained by the vehicle. Select N with the right rocker switch. If you brake, deactivate ESP ®...
  • Page 131 Driving and parking 129 Other features of Active Distance Assist Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC displays in The stored speed is shown along with the per‐ the instrument cluster DISTRONIC: manent status display and highlighted on the speedometer. When Active Distance Assist Adjusts the driving style depending on the DISTRONIC is passive, the speed is grayed out.
  • Page 132 130 Driving and parking System limits & WARNING Risk of accident from acceler‐ & WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐ The system may be impaired or may not function ation or braking by Active Distance ficient deceleration by Active Distance in the following situations, for example: Assist DISTRONIC Assist DISTRONIC...
  • Page 133 Driving and parking 131 To activate without a stored speed: press to pedestrians, animals, bicycles or sta‐ rocker switch up M or down N, or tionary vehicles, or unexpected obstacles select J with the left rocker switch. to complex traffic conditions to oncoming vehicles and crossing traffic To activate with a stored speed: select As a result, Active Distance Assist...
  • Page 134 132 Driving and parking 5 mph (10 km/h): press rocker switch and depress it before the vehicle begins to roll & WARNING Risk of accident due to Active M or down N beyond the pressure away. Distance Assist DISTRONIC still being point.
  • Page 135 Driving and parking 133 means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling The driver's door is closed or the seat belt on The HOLD function is deactivated in the follow‐ away when stationary. the driver's side is fastened. ing situations: The incline must not be greater than 30%. The engine is running or has been automati‐...
  • Page 136 134 Driving and parking RACE START is only available after the vehi‐ the front wheel is in the straight-ahead posi‐ segments in the multifunction display flicker cle has been broken in ( page 95). tion. rapidly. RACE START may not be used on normal the vehicle is on level ground.
  • Page 137 Driving and parking 135 Function of the AMG steering-wheel buttons AMG Performance exhaust system Rear wing page 101) Function of the rear wing ECO start/stop function ( page 100) The rear wing improves the vehicle's driving sta‐ bility and automatically retracts and extends Manual gearshifting ( page 110) while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 138 136 Driving and parking The different positions of the rear wing are also Ensure that there is no one in the shown on the instrument cluster. sweep of the rear wing when you extend the rear wing. AMG adative sport suspension system If someone does become trapped when the rear wing is extended, press the dis‐...
  • Page 139 Driving and parking 137 Selecting the suspension setting Parking Assist PARKTRONIC You can select from three different suspension Function of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC settings: Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking assistance system. It monitors the area COMFORT ensures a comfortable suspen‐ around your vehicle using multiple sensors on sion setting.
  • Page 140 138 Driving and parking If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC detects an obsta‐ If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated, cle in the path of the vehicle, a pop-up window the warning display fades out. with the appropriate warning display appears in In the standard setting, an intermittent warning the media display at speeds below approx‐...
  • Page 141 Driving and parking 139 As a result of additional accessories (e.g. license Adjusting the warning tones of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC plate bracket or bicycle rack) the actual distance to an obstacle may not correspond to the dis‐ Multimedia system: tance measured by Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Vehicle k Assistance under certain conditions.
  • Page 142 140 Driving and parking Activating/deactivating audio fadeout the view automatically switches from the You can specify whether the volume of a media rear view camera to the front camera. source in the multimedia system is to be The front camera and rear view camera are only reduced when Parking Assist PARKTRONIC gives an aid.
  • Page 143 Driving and parking 141 System limits The cameras will not function or will only parti‐ ally function in the following situations: There is heavy rain, snow or fog. The ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. at night. The respective camera lens is obstructed, dirty or fogged up.
  • Page 144 142 Driving and parking Have the display repaired or replaced if, for gue or increasing lapses in concentration on the example, pixel errors considerably restrict its part of the driver, it suggests taking a break. use. ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannot always detect fatigue or lapses in concentration Switching rear view camera automatic mode in time.
  • Page 145 Driving and parking 143 tion to this rest area. This function can be activa‐ If you change lanes and vary your speed fre‐ Select a suggested rest area: you are gui‐ ted and deactivated in the multimedia system. quently In active driving situations. ded to the selected rest area.
  • Page 146 144 Driving and parking direction, a warning tone sounds once and the System limits Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist warning lamp in the exterior mirror flashes red. If The system may be limited in the following situa‐ the turn signal indicator remains switched on, all Multimedia system: tions:...
  • Page 147: Vehicle Towing Instructions

    Driving and parking 145 responsible for maintaining a safe distance to If there are no lane markings, or several In the Adaptive setting, there will also be no the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking unclear lane markings are present for one warning vibration in the following situations: in good time and for staying in lane.
  • Page 148: 146 Instrument Display And On-Board Computer

    146 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...
  • Page 149: Instrument Display Overview

    Instrument Display and on-board computer 147 Instrument Display overview Speedometer Gear display The fuel supply will be interrupted to protect the engine when the red mark on the tach‐ The segments on the speedometer indicate Time ometer (overrevving range) is reached. the status of the following systems: cruise Multi-value range (example: tachometer): control/limiter/Active Distance Assist...
  • Page 150: Overview Of The Buttons On The Steering Wheel

    148 Instrument Display and on-board computer Selected drive program ~ Rejects/ends a call Overview of the buttons on the steering wheel Selected transmission position ò Calls up the home screen Multifunction display (example: standard dis‐ Touch Control multimedia system play for trip): Assistance/Service/Perform‐ G Back button ance/Telephone/Navigation/Trip/Media/ Radio/Styles...
  • Page 151: Overview Of What Is Shown On The Multi- Function Display

    Instrument Display and on-board computer 149 When the on-board computer is being operated, Vehicles without Active Distance Assist ¯ Cruise control ( page 127) different acoustic signals will sound as operating DISTRONIC: press the ò button to call ç Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC feedback, e.g.
  • Page 152: 150 Voice Control System

    150 Voice Control System If you use the voice control system in an Notes on operating safety emergency your voice can change and your telephone call, e.g. an emergency call, can & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ thereby be unnecessarily delayed. mation systems and communications equipment Familiarize yourself with the voice control...
  • Page 153 Voice Control System 151 Operable functions Application-specific voice commands are Press the rocker switch up: 6 makes/ only available for the active application. accepts a call You can use the Voice Control System to operate Press the rocker switch down: ~ rejects/ the following equipment depending on the fea‐...
  • Page 154: Using The Voice Control System Effectively

    152 Voice Control System Notes on how to improve speech quality do not use any abbreviations, unnecessary Using the Voice Control System effectively spaces or special characters. Features of audible help functions If the Voice Control System does not understand you: If a station list entry is not recognized: You receive information and help for the follow‐...
  • Page 155 To switch to USB To switch to memory card Memory card Internet application <Name> To start a Mercedes-Benz online application. The application must be called up once using the mul‐ timedia system prior to use. To switch to Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps...
  • Page 156 154 Voice Control System Overview of navigation voice commands Using navigation voice commands, you can enter POIs or conventional addresses and make impor‐ tant navigation settings directly. Navigation voice commands Voice command Function Navigate to <Address/POI/Contact> Universal search for all types of destinations. A search is conducted in the address book contacts, the navigation database and on the Internet (POIs).
  • Page 157 Voice Control System 155 Voice command Function Enter country Enters a country/city/district/street/intersection/house number/ZIP code Enter city Enter district Enter street Enter intersection Enter house number Enter ZIP code Nearest restaurant Searches for nearby restaurants, parking options, rest areas with restrooms and gas stations Nearest parking lot Nearest rest area with restrooms Nearest gas station...
  • Page 158 156 Voice Control System Voice command Function Restaurant at destination Searches for restaurants, parking options, rest areas with restrooms and gas stations at the desti‐ nation Parking at destination Rest area with restrooms at destination Gas station at destination Selects a destination from the list of last entered destinations Last destinations Alternative routes Switches route guidance to another route...
  • Page 159 Voice Control System 157 Overview of telephone voice commands You can use the telephone voice commands to make phone calls or search through the address book. Telephone voice commands Voice command Function Call <Name> Makes a phone call. All address book names are available. Search for contact <Name>...
  • Page 160 158 Voice Control System Radio voice commands Voice command Function Station <Name> To call up receivable or saved stations To enter a frequency directly <Frequency> Next station To switch to the next available station Previous station To switch to the previous station Save station To save a station in the station list Show station list...
  • Page 161 Voice Control System 159 Overview of media player voice commands Media player voice commands can also be used when the media player is running in the back‐ ground. Media player voice commands Voice command Function Play <Tracks> The names of all available tracks, albums, artists, composers, genres or playlists are accepted dur‐ ing the search.
  • Page 162 160 Voice Control System Voice command Function Show all albums Available albums, artists, composers, genres, tracks or playlists are searched for. Show all artists Show all composers Show all genres Show all tracks Show all playlists To select the next track Next track Previous track To select the previous track...
  • Page 163 Voice Control System 161 Message voice commands Voice command Function Text message to <Name> To create a message. All address book names are available. To reply to a message Reply Forward text message To forward a message Overview of vehicle voice commands You can use the vehicle voice commands to directly call up the corresponding menus for the vehicle settings.
  • Page 164 162 Voice Control System Voice command Function Outside temperature To display the outside temperature Engine data To display engine data Consumption menu To display consumption To display vehicle data Vehicle data...
  • Page 165: Multimedia System 163

    Multimedia system 163 Press the display button: switches the multi‐ Overview and operation media system on/off Overview of the multimedia system Touchpad & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ mation systems and communications equipment If you operate information and communica‐ tion equipment integrated in the vehicle when driving, you will be distracted from the traffic situation.
  • Page 166 164 Multimedia system display may then switch off completely for a Central control elements overview Press the rocker switch up or down: increa‐ while. ses or decreases the volume ( page 169) Display button shows volume, current vol‐ If you are wearing polarized sunglasses, it ume when setting the volume or mute may be difficult to read the display.
  • Page 167 Multimedia system 165 Touch Control To select a menu item: swipe up, down, left or right on Touch Control 2. Operating Touch Control Press Touch Control 2. To move the digital map: swipe in any direction. Setting the sensitivity for the Touch Control Multimedia system: System w Input...
  • Page 168 166 Multimedia system Turn 3 counter-clockwise or clockwise. Slide 1 left or right. Slide 4 up or down. Slide 2 diagonally. Press 7 briefly or press and hold. Touchpad Operating the touchpad Requirements: The multimedia system is equipped with a touchpad.
  • Page 169 Multimedia system 167 Setting the sensitivity for the touchpad Activating/deactivating haptic operating Calls up main functions and favorites feedback on the touchpad Multimedia system: Touchpad Multimedia system: System w Input You can navigate in menus and lists via touch- System w Input Select Touchpad...
  • Page 170 168 Multimedia system To hide the control menu: swipe down with delete favorites ( page 169). Select a category. two fingers. The swipe must start in the The favorites are displayed. reset all favorites ( page 169) upper area of the touchpad. Select a favorite.
  • Page 171 Multimedia system 169 Select Rename. To delete: select Delete. You will also hear traffic announcements and navigation announcements even when the Enter the characters. Select Yes. sound is muted. To confirm the entry: select ¡. To restore all favorites: select Reset All.
  • Page 172 170 Multimedia system Adjust this in the following situations: Setting with the rocker switch on the multi‐ Setting in the menu media system During a traffic announcement Select System in the multimedia system. During a navigation announcement Select Audio. The volume of the navigation announce‐ Select a volume setting.
  • Page 173 Multimedia system 171 On the Touch Control and controller (if Entering characters on the touchpad and traffic conditions and operate the Requirements: available): select the characters in the char‐ equipment with the vehicle stationary. acter bar. The entered or selected character should be You must observe the legal requirements for the Depending on the target entry, the following read out: the handwriting recognition read-...
  • Page 174: System Settings

    172 Multimedia system To select a character suggestion: swipe up display area comprises the left-hand or right- System settings or down on the touchpad. hand third of the display. Display Select Additional Disp. Area. Resume character input. Configuring display settings To enter a space: swipe right when the cur‐...
  • Page 175 Multimedia system 173 Calculation of expected time of arrival. Manually Confirm changes when exiting the menu. Deactivate ª Automatic Daylight Saving Setting the time zone The date is set automatically via GPS. Time. Multimedia system: Select Daylight Saving Time. System &...
  • Page 176 174 Multimedia system Wi-Fi The connection to a secure Wi-Fi network is Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of Blue‐ made via a security key. tooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc. Wi-Fi connection overview ® Internet connection via Bluetooth is not You can use Wi-Fi to establish a connection with Setting up Wi-Fi available in all countries.
  • Page 177 Multimedia system 175 The type of connection established must be Using a WPS PIN Activate ¥ Connect AutomaticallyO. selected on the multimedia system and on the Highlight a Wi-Fi network in the list. To connect: highlight a Wi-Fi network in the device to be connected.
  • Page 178 176 Multimedia system Select Set Up Hotspot. Connecting using a security key The COMAND Touch app is installed on the external device (e.g. tablet or smartphone). Highlight Connect Device to Vehicle Hotspot. Select Connect Device to Vehicle Hotspot. A security key is displayed. Wi-Fi is activated ( page 174) and the mul‐...
  • Page 179 Multimedia system 177 Authorising a connected device Activating/deactivating the COMAND Touch Setting the distance unit child safety lock Select Authorize a New Device. Multimedia system: The devices already connected are displayed. Multimedia system: System % Units Select Continue Using Connected Devices.
  • Page 180 Enter a four-digit PIN. medium when data is being exported. the import. Enter the four-digit PIN again. Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of Exporting If both PINs match, PIN protection is active. data. If PIN protection is activated, your PIN is reques‐...
  • Page 181 Each time the ignition is switched off or on, the Alternatively, you can have PIN protection Settings in the TV tuner's channel list individual user profiles are synchronized on the reset at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ multimedia system and on the server. This Navigation and traffic information ter.
  • Page 182 180 Multimedia system Multimedia system: Setting user profile options Depending on the source, you can perform various updates: Multimedia system: System g Personalization System g Personalization Manual Export/Import Source of the Update type update Highlight a profile. Importing a user profile Select ¥...
  • Page 183 Multimedia system 181 tion module. These will be sent to you via the Multimedia system: If automatic online updates are activated, mobile phone connection in your vehicle and, as the system updates will be downloaded auto‐ System Software Update an option, installed automatically. You can moni‐ matically ( page 181).
  • Page 184: Amg Track Pace

    If you have forgotten your PIN, an authorized Adapt your driving style to your personal abilities Mercedes-Benz Center can deactivate the and the environmental conditions. As the driver, PIN protection for you. you are solely responsible for driving your vehi‐...
  • Page 185 Multimedia system 183 cle. Park your vehicle safely before operating the Measuring the time on the track Date application. Select Timing. Weather An overview of nearby tracks appears. Select a desired lap. Setting Track Race The distance and direction to the starting The analysis is displayed.
  • Page 186 184 Multimedia system The following values can be set for parame‐ Editing tracks and recordings Measurement can be stopped early by ters 1 and 2, for example: selecting Stop or by stopping the vehicle. Select Tracks. Speed Highlight the desired track. Quarter-mile race Longitudinal/lateral acceleration Select Ü...
  • Page 187 Multimedia system 185 start message appears and acceleration or Select Ü options. The time can range between 30 seconds and quarter mile measurement will be canceled. a maximum of 20 minutes. Select Weather or Delete. Measuring braking The measurements can be displayed by cate‐ Configuring AMG TRACK PACE gory, e.g.
  • Page 188 186 Multimedia system Tracks, laps and times driven are assigned to Select the TRACK PACE app. Activating/deactivating additional informa‐ tion the active driver profile while driving. For an Already authorized devices are displayed in exact evaluation of your driving style, you the list.
  • Page 189: Navigation

    Multimedia system 187 If a climate control setting is changed, a cli‐ Multimedia system: Navigation mate bar appears briefly. Navigation Switching navigation on Multimedia system: Showing/hiding the navigation menu Navigation Requirements: The map shows the vehicle's current posi‐ tion. To show: swipe left on the touchpad or the Touch Control.
  • Page 190 There are two available methods of destination The service has been activated at an author‐ entry: If you operate information and communica‐ ized Mercedes-Benz Center. tion equipment integrated in the vehicle Free search when driving, you will be distracted from the...
  • Page 191 Multimedia system 189 Enter these address elements, for example: Press and hold: deletes the entire entry. City, street, house number To set the language: select B 8. If the top line of the character bar is highligh‐ ted, navigate upwards. Street, city Select the language.
  • Page 192 190 Multimedia system Enter the city or the ZIP code. The functions are described in the free Selecting previous destinations During destination entry, suggestions are search. Multimedia system: made by the multimedia system. A selection Navigation To change the state/province: select the of destinations appears in a list.
  • Page 193 Multimedia system 191 position. The list is sorted by distance in Example: setting the search position for the Select Yes. parking category during active route guid‐ ascending order. The automatic gas station search begins. The ance available gas stations along the route or in The POIs show the following information: the vicinity of the vehicle's current position Select...
  • Page 194 192 Multimedia system If there are already four intermediate des‐ Editing intermediate destinations Select ¥ Delete. Requirements: tinations: select in the prompt. Calculating a route with intermediate desti‐ The selected gas station is entered into posi‐ The destination and at least one intermediate nations tion 1 of the intermediate destinations menu.
  • Page 195 Multimedia system 193 Multimedia system: Entering geo-coordinates Searching for a destination using 3 word Multimedia system: addresses is not possible in all countries. Navigation Navigation Multimedia system: ¬ Previous and Other Destinations ¬ Previous and Other Destinations Contacts Navigation ª Enter Destination Geo-coordinates Select the contact.
  • Page 196 194 Multimedia system Spanish: suertes.diga.pesca Slide the controller in any direction. Showing traffic messages in the vicinity of the map The map moves in the corresponding direc‐ 3 word addresses are unique, easy to tion under the crosshair. The more you move Select Traffic Messages for the Vicinity.
  • Page 197 Multimedia system 195 destinations are deleted. Route guidance to Select the route type. the new destination begins. If route guidance is active, the new route is Slide the controller down. calculated with the new route type. Select the POI category. Set as Next Way Point: the selected destina‐...
  • Page 198 196 Multimedia system Ask in the Event of Traffic Jam Avoidance Selecting route options Using carpool lanes be selected. Multimedia system: Select Number of Occupants in the Vehicle. Navigation À Route and Position Automatic Traffic Jam Avoidance Ask in Select number. the Event of Traffic Jam Avoidance settings are Avoid Options...
  • Page 199 Multimedia system 197 The multimedia system announces the Selecting an alternative route The prompt Reserve Fuel Do you want to start a names of the roads that will follow the Multimedia system: search for surrounding gas stations? appears. upcoming change of direction. Navigation À...
  • Page 200 198 Multimedia system Select Yes. Route guidance The road and traffic rules and regulations always The service station search starts. The availa‐ have priority over multimedia system driving Notes on route guidance ble service stations along the route or in the instructions.
  • Page 201 Multimedia system 199 Incomplete digital map data There are three phases when changing direction: drops down to 0 feet (0 m) and the current vehicle position symbol has reached the Preparation phase Notes on GPS reception highlighted change-of-direction point. The correct function of the navigation system If there is enough time between the changes When the change of direction is complete, depends amongst other things on GPS recep‐...
  • Page 202 200 Multimedia system Possible lane To switch off: press the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel during a In this lane, you will only be able to complete navigation announcement ( page 169). the next change of direction. Voice Guidance has been deactivated. Lane not recommended message appears.
  • Page 203 Multimedia system 201 Select õ Audio. The minimum volume can be individually set Multimedia system: at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Navigation Select Navigation and Traffic Announce- Via system settings: select System. ments. Select ! Voice Guidance Switch Voice Guidance During Call on O or Select õ...
  • Page 204 202 Multimedia system You can enter geo-coordinates or a three word When the vehicle is back on a road known to the Destination address for off-road destinations on the map. multimedia system, route guidance continues as Saving the current vehicle position Route guidance guides you for as long as possi‐...
  • Page 205 Highlight one of the previous destinations. destination. Route guidance begins. Mercedes-Benz Apps A destination has been received with pic‐ To save as a favorite: select ¥ Save My Door-to-door navigation with Companion app...
  • Page 206 204 Multimedia system There may be differences between the traffic Displaying subscription information via an MB Info call to the Mercedes-Benz Requirements: reports received and the actual road and traffic Customer Assistance Center conditions. The vehicle is equipped with Live Traffic Displaying the traffic map Important information on Live Traffic Informa‐...
  • Page 207 Multimedia system 205 Roadworks played on the map. A warning message When a traffic report symbol is under the may also be issued ( page 206). crosshair, press on the central control ele‐ Road blocks ment. Warning messages Displaying traffic incidents The traffic report details are displayed.
  • Page 208 206 Multimedia system Issuing hazard warnings Map and compass • Filters the display of POIs in the vicinity Multimedia system: according to POI category Map and compass overview Navigation Z Options Switches the display of personal POI sym‐ Announcements bols on the map on or off Switches one of the following displays on or Activate O Announce Traffic...
  • Page 209 The map menu appears. Turn the controller counter-clockwise. The service has been activated at an Select "Move map" in map menu authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. page 206). Move two fingers apart on the touchpad. Further information can be found at: To zoom out: swipe up on the Touch Control.
  • Page 210 The elevation shown may deviate from are displayed O or not displayed ª. the actual elevation. Select Details. Number of satellites from which a signal Information about new versions of the digital can be received map can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 211 Multimedia system 209 Overview of avoiding an area To search for an area using an address: Changing an area You can define areas along a route that you select Address Entry. Multimedia system: would like to avoid. Navigation À Route and Position Enter the address.
  • Page 212 Taking the area for the route into account tion about new versions of the digital map can Further information on the online map update is be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz available at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Avoid O an area in the list.
  • Page 213 In the event of the following problems, please Switched on O: satellite maps are displayed The map scale is set automatically depending on contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: in map scales of 2 mi (2 km) or less. your driving speed.
  • Page 214: Telephone

    Calling up information on navigation equipment with the vehicle stationary. the vehicle. Multimedia system: Further information can be obtained from an Navigation Z Options authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at: Navigation Info https://www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/ Select the topic.
  • Page 215 Multimedia system 213 Telephone menu overview ® Contacts page 218) Options Bluetooth device name of the currently Symbols are not shown until after a connected mobile phone Recent Calls page 220) mobile phone has been connected to the multi‐ Signal strength of the mobile phone network Text Message media system.
  • Page 216 214 Multimedia system ® Information on telephony ® Bluetooth profile overview Connecting a mobile phone (Bluetooth tel‐ ephony) The following situations can lead to the call ® Function Bluetooth profile Requirements: being disconnected while the vehicle is in of the mobile phone motion: Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 217 Multimedia system 215 If the codes match: confirm the code on Multimedia system: A mobile phone can be operated both as an the mobile phone. audio source as well as telephone in parallel. Phone ª Devices The type of connection for the connected Connecting a mobile phone (authorization by Select Connect New...
  • Page 218 216 Multimedia system Multimedia system: If a new mobile phone is connected and defined as Phone 1, for example, this over‐ Phone ª Devices writes the previously connected mobile In the device overview, select a mobile phone phone in the foreground of the system. which has already been authorized and set Phone 1 Phone...
  • Page 219 Press the 8 or ~ button on the multi‐ The following functions are available during a Further information on the recommended recep‐ function steering wheel. call: tion and transmission volume: https:// www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/ End Call Calls Adjusting the call and ringtone volume Make Additional Call Using the telephone...
  • Page 220 218 Multimedia system There is an active call ( page 217). If you receive a call while already in a call, a Depending on the data source, you have the fol‐ message is displayed. An acoustic signal also lowing number of contacts: Another call is being made.
  • Page 221 Multimedia system 219 Downloading mobile phone contacts Enter characters into the search field. Overview of importing contacts Multimedia system: A selection of possible contacts appears. Contacts from various sources Entering more characters into the search Phone Z Options Contacts field narrows down the number of possible Source Requirements Automatically...
  • Page 222 220 Multimedia system Importing contacts into the contacts menu Selecting further options in the contacts Deleting a contact menu Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Phone Z Options Contacts Phone ª Contacts Phone ª Contacts You can delete contacts stored in the vehicle. Select Import.
  • Page 223 When connecting the mobile phone, you may capable mobile phones at an authorized Select an option. have to confirm the connection for the PBAP Mercedes-Benz Center or at: https:// The setting may not be active until the www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/ Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 224 222 Multimedia system Dictating text To call up the correction menu: press on Calling a text message sender the central control element. Multimedia system: Select Press to Dictate. Phone i Text Message The following options are available: To start the dictation function: press on Open the text message.
  • Page 225 Multimedia system 223 Mercedes-Benz link obtain this at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ Multimedia system: ter. Connect Mercedes-Benz Link Overview of Mercedes-Benz Link The Mercedes-Benz Link control box uses Select Link. the Android operating system. & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐...
  • Page 226 224 Multimedia system ® Only one route guidance can be active at a time. Apple CarPlay Siri ® voice-operated control system. You can If route guidance is active on the multimedia sys‐ activate the voice-operated control system by Overview of Apple CarPlay ®...
  • Page 227 Press the ò button on the multifunction and traffic conditions and operate the Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting steering wheel, for example. equipment with the vehicle stationary. the connecting cable only when the vehicle is ®...
  • Page 228 226 Multimedia system using the central control element or the voice Connecting a mobile phone via Android Auto Multimedia system: Requirements: control. You can activate the voice-operated con‐ Connect Android Auto trol system by pressing and holding the ó The first activation of Android Auto on the Select the mobile phone from the device list.
  • Page 229 Requirements: the mobile phone and multimedia system. media system is reset ( page 182). Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting You have access to a GSM network. The following driving status data is transmitted: the connecting cable only when the vehicle is The contract partner's GSM network cover‐...
  • Page 230 MB Info call is active. Then, you can select a service and be con‐ This has priority over all other active calls. nected to a specialist at the Mercedes-Benz Calls via the overhead control panel are only Customer Center.
  • Page 231 If you are already in contact call ted, the emergency guide shows safety notes in with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center or A breakdown assistance call to the Mercedes- the multimedia system display. have already received support, this prompt...
  • Page 232 Set language for the multimedia system cient. After your agreement the vehicle data is sent Telephone number of the communication and a Mercedes-Benz Customer Center Multi-stage transfer depends on the following platform installed in the vehicle employee deals with your appointment. The...
  • Page 233 ( page 227). An overview of the data transmitted can be You can call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Cen‐ Mercedes me connect found in the respective terms of use for ter using the multimedia system ( page 228).
  • Page 234 You may be charged for these services. gency call system ule. Your vehicle is equipped with the Mercedes-Benz More information about Mercedes me connect Deactivation of this module prevents the emergency call system ("eCall"). This feature can services can be obtained in the Mercedes me activation of any and all Mercedes me con‐...
  • Page 235 Do not make an emergency gency Tensioning Devices have been activated call in the event of a breakdown or a similar sit‐ after an accident, the Mercedes-Benz emer‐ eCall is activated at the factory. uation. gency call system may automatically initiate an eCall can be deactivated by an authorized emergency call.
  • Page 236 Benz emergency call center. of the eCall system data, please contact MBU‐ A message with accident data is transmitted Data transfer of the Mercedes-Benz emer‐ SA's Customer Assistance Center at 800-FOR- gency call system to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center.
  • Page 237: Online And Internet Functions

    Multimedia system 235 For accident clarification purposes, the following You must observe the legal requirements for the If you cannot be sure of this, stop the measures can be taken up to an hour after the country in which you are currently driving when vehicle whilst paying attention to road emergency call has been initiated: operating mobile communication equipment in...
  • Page 238 Type of network Mercedes me Portal. Status online/offline Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to find out whether it is possible to purchase Mercedes-Benz Apps data volume in your country directly from a mobile phone network provider.
  • Page 239 Multimedia system 237 Using Mercedes-Benz Apps with voice con‐ Depending on the country, data volume may Overview of TuneIn Radio trol need to be purchased. Requirements: A fast Internet connection for data transmis‐ The registration for the use of Mercedes- sion free of interference.
  • Page 240: Media

    238 Multimedia system Selecting and connecting TuneIn Radio sta‐ Press and hold the central control element Setting the TuneIn Radio options tions until an audible signal sounds. Multimedia system: Multimedia system: The ß symbol appears by the station Radio Þ Radio Source name.
  • Page 241 Multimedia system 239 Supported formats: traffic conditions. This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Only handle a data storage medium when the vehicle is stationary. Permissible file systems: FLAC FAT32 ALAC exFAT Observe the following notes: NTFS Due to the large variety of available Permissible data storage medium:...
  • Page 242 240 Multimedia system "Made for iPod", and "Made for iPhone," mean sure that you know about the applicable copy‐ that an electronic accessory has been designed right regulations and that you comply with these. to connect specifically to iPod ® , or iPhone ®...
  • Page 243 Multimedia system 241 Remove the SD card after use and take it out of the vehicle. Multimedia system: Media à Media Sources Mem. Card Inserting The multimedia connection unit is located in the stowage compartment under the armrest. Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot until it engages.
  • Page 244 242 Multimedia system Overview of the audio mode Connecting USB devices Active data storage medium Media Sources Album cover Sound * NOTE Damage caused by high tempera‐ Track, artist, album Full Screen (for video playback) tures Track number and number of tracks in the Options High temperatures can damage USB devices.
  • Page 245 Multimedia system 243 The multimedia connection unit is found in the Selecting playback options To pause playback: select and confirm storage compartment under the armrest and has Multimedia system: Y with the central control element. two USB ports. The Ë symbol is displayed. Media Z Options Depending on the vehicle's equipment, addi‐...
  • Page 246 244 Multimedia system MP4, M4V If the vehicle is traveling faster than 3 mph (5 km/h) the video image is hidden from the driver. If available, the channel and program information is continuously displayed. Due to the large variety of available video files regarding encoders, sampling rates and data transfer rates, playback cannot be guar‐...
  • Page 247 Multimedia system 245 Overview of video mode Activating/deactivating full-screen mode Active data storage medium Media Sources Multimedia system: Album cover Sound Media à Media Sources Track, artist, album Full Screen (for video playback) Select a data storage medium. Track number and number of tracks in the Options track list Playable video files are played back.
  • Page 248 246 Multimedia system To deactivate full-screen mode: press the Media search The categories are available as soon as the touchpad. entire media content has been read in and Starting the media search analyzed. Multimedia system: Changing video settings Multimedia system: Media ª...
  • Page 249 Multimedia system 247 Switching to Media Interface Multimedia system: Media à Media Sources Connect a data storage medium to the USB port ( page 242). Select a media device. Playable music files are played back. Overview of Media Interface...
  • Page 250 248 Multimedia system Active data storage medium Album cover Artist, track and album Track number and number of tracks in the track list Search Playback Control Media Sources Sound Full Screen (video playback only) Options Bluetooth ® audio Information about Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 251 Multimedia system 249 ® Bluetooth audio overview Bluetooth ® is activated on the multimedia Active data storage medium Media Sources system and audio equipment ( page 174). Album cover Sound The audio equipment supports the Blue‐ Track, artist, album Full Screen (video playback only) tooth ®...
  • Page 252 Device-specific information on authorizing ® and connecting Bluetooth -capable mobile ® Selecting previously authorized Bluetooth phones can be obtained at https:// audio equipment www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/ or at an Select ¥. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Select a Bluetooth ® audio device.
  • Page 253: Radio

    Multimedia system 251 Searching for a music track on the Blue‐ Radio ® tooth audio device Switching on the radio Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Media à Media Sources Radio á Bluetooth Audio Open the application in the multimedia sys‐ Select ª. tem.
  • Page 254 252 Multimedia system Radio overview Active frequency band Options Station name or set frequency Artist, title, album and radio text Station list Presets Radio Source Sound...
  • Page 255 Multimedia system 253 Switching the HD Radio function on/off Setting the waveband Searching for radio stations using station names or direct frequency entry Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Multimedia system: Radio Z Options HD Radio Radio Þ Radio Source Radio è HD Radio FM HD Radio AM SiriusXM Radio can be selected.
  • Page 256 These include environmental or topographical Activate O or deactivate ª the function. conditions beyond the control of Mercedes-Benz You can also have the satellite service acti‐ USA, LLC. Thus, operation at certain locations vated online. To do so, please visit https:// Satellite radio may not be possible.
  • Page 257 Multimedia system 255 Overview of the satellite radio Selecting a satellite radio category Active frequency band Presets Multimedia system: Logo or cover picture for the song (if availa‐ Radio Source Radio Þ Radio Source ble) Sound SiriusXM Radio Category Playback Control è...
  • Page 258 256 Multimedia system Selecting a satellite radio channel Displaying EPG information for the current Music and sport alerts function channel Multimedia system: This function enables you to program an alert for Multimedia system: your favorite artists, tracks or sporting events. Radio Þ...
  • Page 259 Multimedia system 257 Mark All Entries Information on Smart Favorites and Tune Activating/deactivating TuneStart Start Multimedia system: Unmark All Entries Stations in the station presets can be added as Radio Z Options TuneStart Delete This Entry Smart Favorites. Smart Favorites stations are Activate O or deactivate ª...
  • Page 260: À Sound

    258 Multimedia system Adjusting treble, mid-range and bass set‐ ® Burmester surround sound system Sound tings Tone settings Information about the Burmester ® surround Multimedia system: sound system Information about the sound system Media à Sound Equalizer ® The Burmester surround sound system has a The sound system has a total output of 100 W Select Treble,...
  • Page 261 Multimedia system 259 Adjusting the treble, mid and bass settings ® equipped with eleven speakers. It is available for Adjusting the balance in the Burmester sur‐ ® all functions in the radio and media modes. on the Burmester surround sound system round sound system Multimedia system: Multimedia system:...
  • Page 262 260 Multimedia system Adjusting the treble, mid-range and bass set‐ ® Selecting the sound profile in the Adjusting the balance in the Burmester ® ® tings on the Burmester high-end Surround high-end Surround sound system Burmester high-end Surround sound sys‐ sound system Multimedia system: Multimedia system:...
  • Page 263: Maintenance And Care 261

    Maintenance and care 261 workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz ASSYST PLUS service interval display Always observe the prescribed service Center. intervals. Function of the ASSYST PLUS service interval display Always have the prescribed service Displaying the service due date work carried out at a qualified specialist The ASSYST PLUS service interval display on the workshop.
  • Page 264: Engine Compartment

    262 Maintenance and care frequent operation in mountainous terrain or Engine compartment & WARNING Danger of burns when open‐ on poor road surfaces ing the hood Opening/closing the hood when the engine is often left idling for long If you open the hood when the engine has periods &...
  • Page 265 Maintenance and care 263 Never reach into the danger zone sur‐ Allow the engine to cool down and only rounding moving components, e.g. the touch component parts described in rotation area of the fan. the following. Remove jewelery and watches. &...
  • Page 266 264 Maintenance and care Engine oil Checking the engine oil level using the oil dipstick & WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐ ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain components in the engine compart‐ ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
  • Page 267 Maintenance and care 265 Slowly slide oil dipstick into the guide Allow the engine to cool down and only Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in tube to the stop, and pull it out again after touch component parts described in order to achieve longer change intervals approximately three seconds.
  • Page 268 266 Maintenance and care Checking coolant level & WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐ ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain components in the engine compart‐ ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the radiator and parts of the exhaust system. Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following.
  • Page 269 0.6 in (1.5 cm) over marker bar 2. compartment, you could come into contact If necessary, add coolant that has been with hot gases or other escaping operating approved for Mercedes-Benz. fluids. Further information on coolant Before opening the hood, allow the page 328) engine to cool down.
  • Page 270: Cleaning And Care

    268 Maintenance and care Keeping the air-water duct free Ensure that the clearance width of the * NOTE Damage from automatic braking car wash, in particular the width of the Keep the area between the hood and the If one of the following functions is switched guide rails, is sufficient.
  • Page 271 Maintenance and care 269 In car washes with a conveyor system: if you To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the fol‐ Washing the vehicle by hand would like to leave the vehicle while it is lowing when using a power washer: Observe the legal requirements, e.g.
  • Page 272 Permanent stains may occur. tive foil is dull: use the Paint Cleaner recom‐ hot wax treatment. mended and approved for Mercedes-Benz. Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by Do not use paint cleaners, buffing or polish‐ Insect remains: soak with insect remover and corrosion and damage caused by incorrect care ing products, gloss preservers, e.g.
  • Page 273 Always be particularly careful around ried out at a qualified specialist workshop, based cleaning agents to clean the inside of the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. windows. supervise children especially closely in this area.
  • Page 274 Tailpipes weaken them. mended for Mercedes-Benz. Clean with a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz, especially in the winter This can, for example, cause seat belts to Do not attach stickers, films or similar mate‐ tear or fail in an accident.
  • Page 275 Clean with a damp cloth and then wipe with a dry cloth. Leather care: use a leather care agent that has been recommended for Mercedes-Benz. Do not allow the leather to become too damp. Do not use a microfiber cloth.
  • Page 276: 274 Breakdown Assistance

    274 Breakdown assistance The maximum permissible number of washes Emergency is exceeded Removing the safety vest The fluorescence has faded The safety vests are located in front door storage compartments 1. Warning triangle Removing the warning triangle Maximum number of washes Maximum wash temperature Do not bleach Do not iron...
  • Page 277: Flat Tire

    Breakdown assistance 275 Remove warning triangle 2. First-aid kit (soft-sided) overview Flat tire Setting up the warning triangle Notes on 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.
  • Page 278 276 Breakdown assistance 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‐...
  • Page 279 Breakdown assistance 277 Driving distance possible in emergency TIREFIT kit storage location You can use TIREFIT tire sealant to seal perfora‐ mode after the pressure loss warning: tion damage of up to 0.16 in (4 mm), particularly those in the tire contact surface. You can use Load condition Driving distance pos‐...
  • Page 280 278 Breakdown assistance 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.
  • Page 281 Breakdown assistance 279 Push the plug of hose into flange Press on and off switch on the tire infla‐ If, after ten minutes, a tire pressure of 200 kPa (29 psi (2.0 bar)) has not been tire sealant bottle until the plug engages. tion compressor.
  • Page 282 In cases such as the one mentioned above, con‐ Have the tire sealant bottle disposed of Do not exceed the maximum speed tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or professionally, e.g. at an authorized limit with a tire that has been repaired call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 283: Battery (Vehicle)

    Further information on ESP 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...
  • Page 284 Alternatively: connect the battery to a bat‐ Electrolyte or battery acid is corro‐ rubbish. tery charger approved by Mercedes-Benz or sive. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes consult a qualified specialist workshop to or clothing. Wear suitable protective disconnect the battery.
  • Page 285 Breakdown assistance 283 It is recommended that you have a thawed bat‐ Only use battery chargers with a maxi‐ Make sure there is sufficient ventila‐ tery checked at a qualified specialist workshop. mum charging voltage of 14.8 V. tion. Do not lean over a battery. * NOTE Damage caused by numerous or When charging the battery and during starting extended attempts to start the engine...
  • Page 286 Observe the additional following points when exhaust system are cold. charging the battery: Only use battery chargers tested and Starting assistance and charging the 12 V approved for Mercedes-Benz. battery Read the battery charger's operating instruc‐ Requirements: tions before charging the battery.
  • Page 287 During starting assistance: let the engines Install any existing or supplied cell caps. run for several minutes. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Otherwise, gases or battery acid could 12 V battery replaced at a qualified specialist During starting assistance: before discon‐...
  • Page 288: Tow Starting Or Towing Away

    During towing In a car wash Observe the following points when the battery is discharged: Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your The engine cannot be started vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than The electric parking brake cannot be towing it away.
  • Page 289 Breakdown assistance 287 Vehicles with automatic transmission: door, otherwise the automatic transmission & WARNING Risk of accident when towing The automatic transmission cannot be shif‐ automatically shifts to position j. a vehicle which is too heavy ted to position i or j Install the towing eye ( page 289).
  • Page 290 288 Breakdown assistance Shift the automatic transmission to position & WARNING Risk of accident due to limi‐ * NOTE Damage due to excessive tractive ted safety-related functions during the power Use the electric parking brake to secure the towing process If you pull away sharply, the tractive power vehicle against rolling away.
  • Page 291 Breakdown assistance 289 Towing eye storage location Installing the towing eye Only use the towing eye to tow away or tow start the vehicle. Tow-starting the vehicle (emergency engine start) * NOTE Damage to the automatic trans‐ mission due to tow starting The automatic transmission may be damaged in the process of tow starting vehicles with automatic transmission.
  • Page 292: Electrical Fuses

    If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the Only use fuses that have been approved cause traced and rectified at a qualified special‐ by Mercedes-Benz and which have the ist workshop. correct fuse rating. Ensure the following before replacing a fuse:...
  • Page 293 Breakdown assistance 291 Opening Loosen screws on the floor panel and Turn the fastener on service flap counter- remove the floor panel. clockwise. Open the service flap. Closing Install the floor panel again. The fuse assignment diagram is in a recess on the side of the fuse box.
  • Page 294: 292 Wheels And Tires

    292 Wheels and tires Visually inspect wheels and tires for damage. Notes on noise or unusual handling charac‐ & WARNING Risk of hydroplaning due to teristics Check the valve caps. insufficient tire tread Make sure there are no vibrations, noises or Visual check of the tire tread depth and the Insufficient tire tread will result in reduced unusual handling characteristics when the vehi‐...
  • Page 295: Notes On Snow Chains

    This could cause damage to the vehicle or The tires may burst, especially as the vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains the tires. load and vehicle speed increase. with the same quality standard.
  • Page 296 294 Wheels and tires Tire pressure which is too low can cause: Impaired driving comfort before embarking on a longer journey Tire malfunctions as a result of overheating Susceptibility to damage if operating conditions change, e.g. off- road driving Impaired handling characteristics &...
  • Page 297 If one or more tire sizes precede a tire pressure, The vehicle has traveled less than 1 mile caps specifically approved by the following tire pressure information is only Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto (1.6 km). valid for those tire sizes and their respective the tire valve.
  • Page 298 296 Wheels and tires Checking tire pressures manually Tire pressure table ( page 295) Tire and Loading Information placard Read the tire pressure for the current operat‐ page 299) ing conditions from the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure table.
  • Page 299 Wheels and tires 297 If there is a substantial pressure loss or if the pressure telltale when one or more of your and then remain continuously illuminated. tire temperature is excessive, you will be warned tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord‐ This sequence will continue upon subsequent in the following ways: ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illu‐...
  • Page 300 298 Wheels and tires there is a malfunction caused by another Tire pressure will be displayed after driving a Restart the tire pressure monitoring system in radio signal source few minutes the following situations: Tire Pressure Monitor Active: the teach-in The tire pressure has changed.
  • Page 301: Loading The Vehicle

    Wheels and tires 299 Be sure to also pay attention to the following The Tire and Loading Information placard is on related topic: the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle. Notes on tire pressure ( page 293) Loading the vehicle Notes on Tire and Loading Information plac‐...
  • Page 302 Please consult an Information on permissible weights and loads (3): Subtract the combined weight of the authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer if you have on the vehicle identification plate any questions about towing a trailer with driver and passengers from XXX kg or page 322).
  • Page 303 Wheels and tires 301 Further related subjects: Calculation example for determining the is for illustration purposes only. Make sure maximum load you are using the actual load limit for your vehi‐ Calculation example for determining the max‐ cle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading imum load ( page 301) The following table shows examples of how to...
  • Page 304 302 Wheels and tires Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants) Distribution of the occupants Front: 2 Front: 1 Rear: 3 Weight of occupants Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg) Occupant 1: 200 lbs (91 kg) Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg) Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg) Occupant 4: 140 lbs (63 kg)
  • Page 305: Tire Labeling

    Wheels and tires 303 Manufacturer Tire labeling Characteristics of the tire ( page 306) Overview of tire labeling Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index ( page 306) Tire name The data shown in the image is example data.
  • Page 306 304 Wheels and tires and one-half times as well on the government sure of all tires including the spare * NOTE Damage to the drivetrain from test track as a tire graded 100. wheel. wheelspin The relative performance of tires depends upon Adjust the tire pressure as necessary.
  • Page 307 Wheels and tires 305 Tire size: identifier describes the tire The data shown in the image is example size. data. Maximum tire load is the maximum permissi‐ Tire type code: tire type code can be used by the manufacturer as a code to ble weight for which the tire is approved.
  • Page 308 306 Wheels and tires Never exceed maximum tire pressure speci‐ Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index fied for the tire. & WARNING Risk of injury through exceed‐ Information on tire characteristics ing the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating may lead to tire...
  • Page 309 Load-bearing index required speed rating from an authorized "LT": light truck tires according to US manu‐ Numerical code that specifies the maximum Mercedes-Benz Center. facturing standards. load-bearing capacity of a tire (e.g. "91" corre‐ sponds to 1356 lbs (615 kg)).
  • Page 310: Definition Of Terms For Tires And Loading

    308 Wheels and tires All-weather tires and winter tires "C", "D", "E": a load range that depends on Index Speed rating the maximum load that the tire can carry at a Index Speed rating certain pressure up to 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR...Y up to 100 mph (160 km/h) Q M+S...
  • Page 311 Wheels and tires 309 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards: a regardless of whether it is actually installed on of the fully laden vehicle (weight of the vehicle uniform standard to grade the quality of tires the vehicle or not. including all accessories, occupants, fuel, lug‐ with regard to tread quality, tire traction and gage and the trailer drawbar noseweight if appli‐...
  • Page 312 310 Wheels and tires these are installed on the vehicle, but does not without direct sunlight on the tires or the vehicle er's identity code, tire size, tire type code and include passengers or luggage. has been driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km). the manufacturing date.
  • Page 313: Changing A Wheel

    Notes on selecting, installing and replacing city or the permissible speed rating tires MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer‐ tain AMG tires) Exceeding the specified tire load rating or & WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐...
  • Page 314 Avoid curbs and potholes when parking. below 50 °F (10 °C). Only use the tires for their intended pur‐ Accessory parts that are not approved for your pose. vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used correctly can impair the operating safety.
  • Page 315 Wheels and tires 313 Observe the following when selecting, installing For M+S tires, only use tires with the same Be sure to also observe the following further and replacing tires: tread. related subjects: Furthermore, the use of certain tire types in Observe the maximum permissible speed for Notes on tire pressure ( page 293)
  • Page 316 314 Wheels and tires The wear patterns on the front and rear wheels Notes on storing wheels ABS, ESP ® and cruise control operation differ: are restricted. When storing wheels, observe the following Front wheels wear more on the shoulder of notes: This can jeopardize road safety.
  • Page 317 Wheels and tires 315 Apply the electric parking brake manually. Installing/removing plastic hub caps Move the front wheels to the straight-ahead Removing position. Shift the transmission to position j. Switch off the engine. Make sure that the engine cannot be started. Place chocks or other suitable items under the front and rear of the wheel that is diago‐...
  • Page 318 Important notes on using the jack: Rules of conduct when the vehicle is raised: Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has Never place your hands or feet under the been approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise vehicle. the vehicle. Never lie under the vehicle.
  • Page 319 Wheels and tires 317 & WARNING Risk of injury from incorrect positioning of the jack If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the jack could tip with the vehicle raised. Only position the jack at the appropri‐ ate jacking point of the vehicle.
  • Page 320 318 Wheels and tires Removing a wheel * NOTE Damage to threading from dirt on wheel bolts Requirements: The vehicle is raised ( page 316). Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a dirty surface. Vehicles with AMG ceramic high-perform‐ ance composite braking system: Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com‐...
  • Page 321 Wheels and tires 319 Install the new wheel ( page 319). Observe the information on the choice of & WARNING Risk of injury from tightening tires ( page 311). wheel bolts and nuts Mounting a new wheel For tires with a specified direction of rotation, an If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip.
  • Page 322 320 Wheels and tires Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal Ensure that the wheel bolts or nuts are pattern in the order indicated until they are tightened to the prescribed tightening finger-tight. torque. Unscrew the alignment bolt. If you are not sure, do not move the Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger- vehicle.
  • Page 323: Emergency Spare Wheel

    Wheels and tires 321 Be sure to also observe the following further Emergency spare wheel shop. The new wheel must have the related subjects: correct dimensions. Notes on the emergency spare wheel Notes on tire pressure ( page 293) Observe the following notes on installing an &...
  • Page 324: 322 Technical Data

    Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine number overview The data stated only applies to vehicles with standard equipment. You can obtain further Vehicle identification plate information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Radio equipment approvals for the vehicle components Manufacturer information about radio-based...
  • Page 325 Technical data 323 Do not exceed the maximum gross vehicle VIN at the lower edge of the windshield 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 VIN (vehicle identification number) as label Maximum permissible front axle load...
  • Page 326: Operating Fluids

    Climate control system refrigerant Observe the text on the original con‐ tainers when using, storing or disposing Only use products approved by Mercedes-Benz. Damage caused by the use of products that have of operating fluids. not been approved is not covered by the Always store operating fluids sealed in Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures.
  • Page 327 Technical data 325 In the Mercedes-Benz BeVo app * NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel If you or other people come into contact with At a qualified specialist workshop fuel, observe the following: Small amounts of the wrong fuel may cause Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with damage to the fuel system, engine and emis‐...
  • Page 328 Further information on fuel is available at the fol‐ case, in consultation with an authorized reduced and fuel consumption increased. lowing locations: Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed Never refuel using gasoline with a lower RON. At a gas station with the cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 329 SAE viscosity class. Possible restrictions of the Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the approved SAE viscosity classes must be oil change carried out at a qualified specialist observed.
  • Page 330 Observe the notes on operating fluids lowing locations: page 324). page 324). In the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for & WARNING Risk of an accident due to Operating Fluids 310.1 & WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from vapor pockets forming in the brake sys‐...
  • Page 331 Technical data 329 Notes on windshield washer fluid Observe the instructions in the * NOTE Blocked spray nozzles caused by Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Oper‐ mixing windshield washer fluids Observe the notes on operating fluids ating Fluids 310.1. page 324). Do not mix MB SummerFit and MB Win‐...
  • Page 332 Information label (example – USA/China) Only use refrigerant compressor oil that Applicable standards Hazard and service warning symbols has been approved by Mercedes-Benz. PAG oil part number Refrigerant filling capacity Do not mix the approved refrigerant GWP (Global Warming Potential) of the refrig‐...
  • Page 333: Vehicle Data

    41.01 ft (12.50 m) Mercedes-AMG GT Height when Vehicle data Vehicle dimensions opened Vehicle dimensions Mercedes-AMG GT C Fixed rear wing 83.4 in (2118 mm) The heights specified may vary as a result of the Vehicle length 179.7 in (4565 mm) following factors: Rear wing extended 80.6 in (2046 mm)
  • Page 334 6th gear 180 mph (289 km/h) Roof load 7th gear 194 mph (312 km/h) All models Mercedes-AMG GT C Maximum roof load 0 lb (0 kg) 1st gear 45 mph (73 km/h) 2nd gear 65 mph (104 km/h)
  • Page 335: Display Messages And Warning/Indicator Lamps 333

    Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 333 mation on the media display. Press the ¨ Display messages symbol to hide the display message. Introduction You can hide low-priority display messages by Notes about display messages pressing the P button or the left-hand Touch Display messages appear on the multifunction Control.
  • Page 336 334 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Occupant safety Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The restraint system is malfunctioning ( page 30). & WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident. SRS Malfunction Service Required Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 337 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 335 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.
  • Page 338 336 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury when using a child restraint system while the front passenger airbag is enabled If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the front passenger airbag is enabled, the front passenger airbag may deploy in the event of an accident.
  • Page 339 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 337 SmartKey Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions  * The SmartKey needs to be replaced. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Obtain a New Key  * The SmartKey battery is discharged. Replace the battery ( page 52).
  • Page 340 338 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions  * The SmartKey cannot be detected and may no longer be in the vehicle. The SmartKey is no longer in the vehicle and you switch off the engine: You can no longer start the engine.
  • Page 341 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 339 Lights Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The corresponding light source is faulty. Drive on carefully. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Check Left Low LED light sources: the display message for the corresponding light appears only when all the light-emitting Beam (example) diodes in the light are faulty.
  • Page 342 340 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * 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. Turn the light switch to the Ã...
  • Page 343 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 341 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the driving systems and driving safety systems will be available again.
  • Page 344 342 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ù * The power steering assistance is malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of an accident due to altered steering characteristics If the power assistance of the steering fails partially or completely, you will need to use more force to steer. Steering Malfunction Increased Physical Effort If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully.
  • Page 345 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 343 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ù * The rear axle steering is temporarily unavailable. The turning radius may become wider. Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the engine. If the display message does not disappear: Rear Axle Steering Cur- rently Unavailable...
  • Page 346 344 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If the problem persists or the cause cannot be detected: Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * The vehicle's speed is limited to the value displayed. Therefore, the rear wing cannot reach the end position during Rear Spoiler Inoperative Limit ### mph extension and only extends as far as is possible.
  • Page 347 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 345 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Never release the hood when driving. Before every trip, ensure that the hood is locked. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Close the hood. * The tailgate is open.
  • Page 348 346 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 94).
  • Page 349 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 347 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.
  • Page 350 348 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Transmission Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Only Shift to 'P' when Vehi- * Park position j can be engaged only when the vehicle is stationary. cle is Stationary To stop, depress the brake pedal. Shift the transmission to park position j while the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 351 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 349 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * While the vehicle is rolling or while you are driving, neutral i has been engaged. N Permanently Active Risk of Rolling Away To stop, depress the brake pedal. Shift the transmission to park position j while the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 352 350 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The transmission is overheating. Pulling away may be temporarily impaired or not possible. Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Running Wait Transmission Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions. Do not continue driving. Cooling Leave the engine running.
  • Page 353 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 351 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 119).
  • Page 354 352 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp is flashing. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. The electric parking brake could not be applied or released.
  • Page 355 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 353 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions To apply: switch the ignition off. The electric parking brake will be applied automatically. If the electric parking brake is not to be applied, e.g. at an automatic car wash or when the vehicle is being towed, leave the ignition switched on.
  • Page 356 354 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 119).
  • Page 357 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 355 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The red F (USA only) or ! indicator lamp (Canada only) is lit. You have attempted to release the electric parking brake with the ignition switched off. Switch on the ignition.
  • Page 358 356 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 ¯ * Cruise control cannot be activated as not all activation conditions are fulfilled.
  • Page 359 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 357 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ç * Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC cannot be activated as not all activation conditions are fulfilled. Comply with the activation conditions of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC ( page 131). - - - mph ç...
  • Page 360 358 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive on. As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again. * Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is operational again and can be activated ( page 131).
  • Page 361 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 359 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions é * ATTENTION ASSIST is malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. ATTENTION ASSIST Inoper- ative é * ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or an increasing lack of concentration on the part of the driver page 142).
  • Page 362 360 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If necessary, clean the rear bumper. If the bumper is especially dirty, the sensors in the bumper may be mal‐ functioning. * Possible causes: RACE START Not Possible See Operator's Manual The activation conditions have not been fulfilled ( page 134).
  • Page 363 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 361 Driving safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS and ESP ® are temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be temporarily unavailable. The brake system will continue to operate normally. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can ÷...
  • Page 364 362 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning. The brake system will continue to operate normally. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can ÷...
  • Page 365 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 363 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.
  • Page 366 364 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * EBD, ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP ®...
  • Page 367 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 365 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The radar sensor system is malfunctioning. Possible causes: Radar Sensors Dirty See Operator's Manual Dirt on the sensors Heavy rain or snow Extended country driving without other traffic, e.g. in the desert Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable.
  • Page 368 366 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * At least one of the main functions of the Mercedes me connect system or of the SOS emergency call system is malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 369 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 367 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The 12 V battery is not being charged. * NOTE Possible engine damage if you continue driving See Operator's Manual Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 370 368 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The 12 V battery charge level is too low. Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions. Do not continue driving. Leave the engine running. Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away.
  • Page 371 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 369 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The wheels installed do not have suitable tire pressure sensors. The tire pressure monitor is deactivated. Tire Pressure Monitor Inop- erative No Wheel Sensors Install wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors. * There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or more wheels.
  • Page 372 370 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the difference in tire pressure between the individual wheels is too great. Check the tire pressure and add air, if necessary. Please Correct Tire Pres- When the tire pressure is correct, restart the tire pressure monitoring system ( page 298).
  • Page 373 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 371 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with overheated tires Overheated tires can burst. 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.
  • Page 374: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    372 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Notes on engine oil ( page 327). * The engine oil level is too high. * NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with excess engine oil Engine Oil Reduce Oil Level Avoid long journeys with excess engine oil.
  • Page 375 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 373 Instrument Display Supersport setting Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap loca‐ tion indicator ( page 376) USA: electric parking brake (red) page 380) Canada: electric parking brake (red) page 380) Electric parking brake (yellow) page 380) USA: brakes (red) ( page 380)
  • Page 376 374 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Low beam ( page 80) High beam ( page 81) #! Turn signal light ( page 81) Rear fog lamp ( page 80) 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 30).
  • Page 377 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 375 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent warning tone sounds. The red seat belt warning lamp will light up for six seconds once the engine has started. Seat belt warning lamp In addition, an intermittent warning tone may sound.
  • Page 378 376 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Vehicle Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ù The red electric power steering warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *The power assistance or the steering itself is malfunctioning. & WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired Electric power steering warning lamp (red) If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardized.
  • Page 379 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 377 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The air supply to the radiator is obstructed The radiator fan is faulty If there is an additional warning tone, the coolant temperature has exceeded the maximum permissible temperature. &...
  • Page 380 378 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the coolant temperature display remains below the red area. The yellow Check Engine warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *A malfunction has occurred in the engine, the exhaust system or the fuel system.
  • Page 381 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 379 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Close the fuel filler cap. If the fuel filler cap has already been closed correctly: Consult a qualified specialist workshop. *The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp lights up while the engine is running: The fuel supply has dropped into the reserve range.
  • Page 382 380 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.
  • Page 383 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 381 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *Possible causes: The brake force boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affected. Brake warning lamp (USA There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
  • Page 384 382 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Driving systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. * The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected. If there is an additional warning tone, you are approaching an obstacle at too high a speed.
  • Page 385 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 383 Driving safety systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. *ABS is malfunctioning. If there is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning. ABS warning lamp Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.
  • Page 386 384 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions. * The yellow ESP warning lamp ® is lit while the engine is running. ® is malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g.
  • Page 387 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 385 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ® Deactivate ESP only for as long as the situation requires. ® ® If ESP cannot be activated, ESP is malfunctioning. Have ESP ® checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. Observe the notes on deactivating ESP ®...
  • Page 388 386 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Tire pressure monitor Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit. Tire pressure monitoring The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. system warning lamp *The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit:...
  • Page 389 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 387 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The tires can wear excessively and/or unevenly. The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking may be greatly impaired. You could then lose control of the vehicle. Observe the recommended tire pressures.
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    388 Index Setting ..........126 Additives (engine oil) 1, 2, 3 ... see Additives Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC ..128 12 V battery Additives (fuel) Calling up a speed ....... 131 see Battery (vehicle) Function ..........128 see Fuel 12 V socket Increasing/decreasing speed ....
  • Page 391 Index 389 Adjusting treble, mid-range and bass Installation locations ......35 AMG ceramic high-performance com‐ settings Knee airbag ........... 35 posite brake system ........ 100 Overview ..........35 Burmester ® high-end Surround AMG Performance adjustable exhaust PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp ..40 sound system ........
  • Page 392 Selecting playback options ....243 Displaying the service due date ... 261 Track list ..........243 Automatic transmission Function/notes ........261 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Double-clutch function ......109 Regular maintenance work ....261 see Qualified specialist workshop Drive program display ......107...
  • Page 393 Index 391 Drive programs ........105 Replacing ..........285 Brake fluid DYNAMIC SELECT switch ....105 Starting assistance ......284 Notes ..........328 E-SELECT selector lever ....... 108 Belt Brake force distribution Engaging drive position ....... 109 see Seat belt EBD (electronic brake force distribu‐...
  • Page 394 392 Index Limited braking effect (salt-treated Information .......... 259 Calls with several participants ..... 217 roads) ............ 96 Selecting the sound profile ....260 Declining ..........217 New/replaced brakepads/brake Ending a call ........217 ® Burmester surround sound system ..258 discs ............
  • Page 395 Index 393 Paintwork ..........269 Changing a wheel Cleaning Plastic trim .......... 272 see Emergency spare wheel see Care Power washer ........269 Changing gears ........110 Climate control Real wood/trim elements ....272 Manually ..........110 Activating/deactivating ......90 Rear view camera ........
  • Page 396 394 Index Setting ........... 91 Downloading (from mobile phone) ..219 Function ..........127 Importing ..........220 Requirements: ........127 Cockpit ............6 Importing (overview) ......219 Selecting ..........127 Overview ..........6 Information .......... 218 Setting a speed ........127 Coffee cup symbol Making a call ........
  • Page 397 Index 395 Online services ........26 Storing a map position ......202 Notes ..........333 Vehicle ..........25 Display messages Destination entry ........188 Date Entering a 3 word address ....193 ¯ - - - mph ........356 Setting the time and date automati‐ Entering a POI or address ....
  • Page 398 396 Index Check Left Low Beam (exam‐ ÷ Inoperative See Operator's Parking Brake See Operator's ple) ............339 Manual ..........363 Manual ..........351 Check Tires ........ 369 Inoperative See Operator's Please Correct Tire Pressure ..370 ¥ Check Washer Fluid ....
  • Page 399 Index 397 Stop Vehicle See Operator's Active Distance Assist Currently Blind Spot Assist Inoperative ....359 Manual ..........367 Unavailable See Operator's Manual ..357 Cruise Control Inoperative ....356 ç Suspended ......... 357 Active Distance Assist Inoperative ..357 Cruise Control Off .......
  • Page 400 398 Index Door control panel ........12 Only Shift to 'P' when Vehicle is Sta‐ Tire Press. Monitor Currently DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ... 304 tionary ..........348 Unavailable .......... 368 PRE-SAFE Inoperative See Opera‐ Tire Press. Monitor Inoperative ...
  • Page 401 Index 399 Drowsiness detection Easy entry feature ® (Electronic Stability Program) ..122 see ATTENTION ASSIST Function/notes ........72 Overview ..........121 Setting ........... 73 Radar and ultrasonic sensors ....120 DYNAMIC SELECT ........105 Responsibility ........120 Easy exit feature Configuring drive program I ....
  • Page 402 400 Index Setting up the warning triangle .... 275 Engine data Exterior mirrors ........86, 87 Displaying ..........107 Anti-glare mode (automatic) ....87 Emergency braking ........119 Automatic mirror folding function ..89 Engine number ........322 Emergency braking Folding in/out ........
  • Page 403 Gasoline ..........325 Starting automatic search ....191 Help call Quality (gasoline) ........ 325 Switching automatic search on/off ..197 see Mercedes-Benz emergency call system Refueling ..........112 Using automatic search ....... 197 High beam Sulfur content ........325 Gasoline ........... 325 Tank content ........
  • Page 404 ® iPhone Intelligent Light System Ignition key see Apple CarPlay ® Adaptive Highbeam Assist ..... 82 see SmartKey see Mercedes-Benz Link Interior lighting ......... 84 Immobilizer ..........63 Reading light ......... 84 Indicator lamps Setting ........... 84 see Warning/indicator lamps...
  • Page 405 Index 403 Lane detection (automatic) Parking lights ......... 80 see Lane Keeping Assist Rear fog lamp ........80 Jack Responsibility for lighting systems ..80 Lane Keeping Assist ......144, 145 Storage location ........314 Setting the exterior lighting switch- Function ..........
  • Page 406 404 Index Loads Overview ..........206 Securing ..........74 Selecting POI symbols ......208 Maintenance Selecting text information ....208 Locator lighting Vehicle ........... 19 Selecting the map orientation ..... 207 see Surround lighting Maintenance Setting the map scale ......207 Locking/unlocking see ASSYST PLUS Setting the map scale automatically ..
  • Page 407 Index 405 Media Interface Calling the Mercedes-Benz Customer Mercedes-Benz Link ........ 223 Activating ..........247 Center ..........228 Connecting .......... 223 Information .......... 246 Calling the Mercedes-Benz Customer Ending ..........223 Overview ..........247 Center after automatic accident or Overview ..........223 breakdown detection ......
  • Page 408 406 Index Stopping ..........217 Model series Navigation Occupant safety see Vehicle identification plate Calling up the Digital Operator's see Airbag MOExtended tires ........276 Manual ..........212 see Automatic front passenger front Showing/hiding the menu ....187 airbag shutoff Multifunction display Switching on ........
  • Page 409 Index 407 Opening the tailgate using your foot Parking for an extended period ....120 HANDS-FREE ACCESS ......58 Parking lights ..........80 Paint code ..........322 Operating fluids Parking position Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ..269 Additives (fuel) ........326 Exterior mirrors ........
  • Page 410 408 Index Picture formats Reversing measures ......43 Radar and ultrasonic sensors see Video mode Damage ..........120 Preventative occupant protection sys‐ Picture settings Radio see Video mode ® Activating ..........251 see PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occu‐ Activating/deactivating radio text ..254 pant protection) PIN protection Calling up the station list .....
  • Page 411 Index 409 Real wood (Care) ........272 Reserve Route ..........195, 197 Fuel ............. 326 Calculating .......... 195 Rear axle steering ........99 Displaying destination information ..197 Reset function (multimedia system) ..182 Rear fender Planning ..........192 Retracting/extending ......135 Restoring (factory settings) Selecting a type ........
  • Page 412 410 Index Switching on ........254 Seat belt adjustment (function) ..... 35 Warning lamp ........35 SD card Safety systems Inserting/removing ......240 Seat cover (Care) ........272 see Driving safety system Seat ............65 Seat heating Satellite map ..........211 4-way lumbar support ......
  • Page 413 Index 411 Service center Closing using the SmartKey ....61 see Mercedes-Benz Link see Qualified specialist workshop Convenience closing feature ....61 see Telephone Convenience opening ......61 Service interval display Snow chains ..........293 Opening ..........60 see ASSYST PLUS Socket (12 V) ..........
  • Page 414 412 Index Information .......... 258 Starting Steering wheel paddle shifters ....110 see Vehicle Spare wheel Storage areas see Emergency spare wheel Starting assistance see Storage compartment see Jump-start connection Special seat belt retractor ......47 Storage compartment ....... 76 Starting-off aid Armrest ..........
  • Page 415 Index 413 Switch-off delay time Connecting a mobile phone (Secure Exterior ..........84 Simple Pairing) ........214 Tailgate ............57 Interior ..........84 De-authorizing a mobile phone .... 216 Closing ..........58 Disconnecting a mobile phone ..... 216 Switching the surround sound on/off Emergency release ........
  • Page 416 414 Index Changing folders ......... 222 Tire characteristics ......... 306 Maximum ..........305 Composing .......... 221 Notes ..........293 Tire inflation compressor Configuring the displayed text mes‐ Restarting the tire pressure monitor‐ see TIREFIT kit sages ........... 221 ing system ........... 298 Tire information table ......
  • Page 417 Index 415 Using ........... 277 Restarting the tire pressure monitor‐ Setting the sensitivity ......165 ing system ........... 298 Tires Touchpad ..........166 Rotating ..........314 Characteristics ........306 Activating/deactivating haptic oper‐ Selection ..........311 Checking ..........292 ation feedback ........167 Snow chains ........
  • Page 418 416 Index Traffic information ........203 Logging out ......... 238 User profile ..........179 Displaying the traffic map ....204 Overview ..........237 Creating ..........179 Displaying traffic incidents ....205 Registering .......... 238 Importing/exporting ......179 Extending a Live Traffic Information Saving stations ........
  • Page 419 Index 417 Problem notification ......23 Wheelbase ........... 331 Vents QR code rescue card ......24 see Air vents Vehicle data storage Qualified specialist workshop ....22 Event data recorders ......27 Video mode ..........246 Raising ..........316 Multimedia system/Mercedes me Activating ..........
  • Page 420 418 Index Message voice commands ....160 Warning/indicator lamp ä Suspension warning lamp (yel‐ Multifunction steering wheel (operat‐ ! ABS warning lamp ...... 383 low) ............. 382 ing) ............150 J Brake system warning lamp ! The electric parking brake (yel‐ Navigation voice commands ....
  • Page 421 Index 419 Weather information ....... 211 Maximum tire pressure ....... 305 Traction grade ........303 MOExtended tires ........ 276 Tread wear grade ......... 303 what3words Noise ........... 292 Unusual handling characteristics ..292 Destination entry with a 3 word Notes ........... 104 address ..........
  • Page 422 420 Index Winter operation Snow chains ........293 Wiper blades Care ............. 271 Replacing ..........85 Wireless vehicle components Declaration of conformity ...... 21 Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop...

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