Page 1 E-Class Saloon and Estate Owner's Manual Nur für internen Gebrauch / For internal use only...
Page 2 Symbols In this manual, you will find the following sym- bols: WARNING Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. Environmental note Environmental notes provide you with infor- mation on environmentally aware actions or disposal.
Page 3 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz The technical documentation team at Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant Before you first drive off, read this Owner's motoring. Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warn- ing notices in this manual.
Page 5 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 29 Introduction ......... 23 Safety ........... 41 Opening and closing ......87 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors . . 113 Lights and windscreen wipers ..135 Climate control ......... 155 Driving and parking ......175 On-board computer and displays ..
Page 6 Index Parking .......... 234 1, 2, 3 ... Towing a trailer ......237 12 V socket ADAPTIVE BRAKE ......... 81 see Socket Adaptive Brake Assist 360° camera Function/notes ........ 76 Cleaning ......... 376 Adaptive brake lamps ......77 Function/notes ......241 Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..
Page 7 Index Setting the centre air vents ... 173 Automatic engine start (ECO start/ Setting the side air vents ....173 stop function) ........182 Alarm system Automatic engine switch-off (ECO see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) start/stop function) ......181 Ambient lighting Automatic headlamp mode ....
Page 8 Index Auxiliary ventilation ® Bluetooth SAP V3 telephone mod- Activating/deactivating ....168 Activating/deactivating (on the see Separate operating instructions centre console) ......169 Bonnet Problem (display message) .... 172 Active bonnet (pedestrian protec- Remote control ......169 tion) ..........364 Axle load, permissible (trailer tow- Closing ...........
Page 9 Index Child-proof locks Important safety notes ....70 Calling up a fault Rear doors ........71 see Display messages Children Fastening seat belts ......62 see Vehicle In the vehicle ........55 Care Restraint systems ......55 360° camera ......... 376 Child seat Automatic car wash .......
Page 10 Index Setting the climate mode ....162 Temperature gauge ......268 Setting the temperature ....163 Warning lamp ......... 325 Setting the temperature, Cooling THERMATIC ........163 see Climate control Setting the temperature, Copyright ..........27 THERMOTRONIC ......163 Cornering light function Switching air-recirculation mode Display message ......
Page 11 Index Digital speedometer ......272 Control panel ........40 Dipped-beam headlamps Display message ......315 Display message ......297 Emergency locking ......97 Setting for driving abroad (sym- Emergency unlocking ....... 96 metrical) ........136 Important safety notes ....94 Setting for driving on the right/left 282 Opening (from the inside) ....
Page 12 Index Driving systems Active Driving Assistance package 254 EASY-ENTRY feature AIRMATIC ........224 Activating/deactivating ....285 AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus- Function/notes ......128 pension .......... 226 EASY-EXIT feature ATTENTION ASSIST ......246 Crash-responsive ......129 Blind Spot Assist ......250 Function/notes ......
Page 13 Index Emergency release ® (Electronic Stability Pro- Driver's door ........96 gram) Fuel filler flap ......... 197 AMG menu (on-board computer) . . . 287 Emergency spare wheel Deactivating/activating (AMG Important safety notes ....459 vehicles) .......... 79 Inflating the collapsible spare Deactivating/activating (except wheel ..........
Page 14 Consumption statistics ....271 Gearshift program Displaying the current consump- SETUP (on-board computer) ..287 tion ..........272 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 23 Displaying the range ...... 272 Glove compartment ......331 E10 ..........470 Fuel gauge ........32 Grade (petrol) ........ 470 Important safety notes ....
Page 15 Index HOLD function Emergency lighting ......147 Activating ........222 Manual control ....... 147 Deactivating ........222 Overview ........146 Display message ......305 Reading lamp ......... 146 Function/notes ......221 Setting brightness for display/ switches (on-board computer) ..281 Setting the ambient lighting brightness (on-board computer) ..
Page 16 Index Kickdown Switching the exterior lighting Driving tips ........189 delayed switch-off on/off (on- Manual drive program ....194 board computer) ......283 Kneebag ..........46 Switching the surround lighting on/off (on-board computer) ..283 Turn signals ........139 see Interior lighting Lamps see Replacing bulbs see Warning and indicator lamps...
Page 17 Resetting after being triggered ..49 Memory card (audio) ......275 Notes on running in a new vehicle . . 176 Memory function ....... 132 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop Message memory (on-board com- Occupant safety puter) ..........290 Children in the vehicle .....
Page 18 Index Operating instructions Function/notes ......228 Vehicle equipment ......24 Important safety notes ....228 Operating safety Problem (fault) ....... 232 Declaration of conformity ....25 Sensor range ......... 229 Important safety note ...... 24 Trailer towing ......... 231 Operating system Warning display ......
Page 19 Index Rain closing feature Reserve (fuel tank) Panorama sliding sunroof ....109 see Fuel Sliding sunroof ....... 108 Reserve fuel Reading lamp ........146 Display message ......303 Rear bench seat Warning lamp ......... 325 Residual heat (climate control) ..167 Folding the backrest forwards/ back ..........
Page 20 Index Folding the backrest (rear com- Fuel ..........469 partment) forwards/back ....337 Important safety notes ....469 Massage function ......121 Washer fluid ........476 Seat belt Settings Adjusting the driver's and front- Factory (on-board computer) ..286 passenger seat belt ......52 On-board computer .......
Page 21 Index In the Instrument cluster ....32 Stowage compartment Segments ........269 Spectacles compartment ....331 Selecting the unit of measurement 280 Stowage compartments see Instrument cluster Armrest (under) ......332 SPEEDTRONIC Centre console ......331 Deactivating variable ..... 210 Cup holder ........
Page 22 Index Tank Towing away see Fuel tank Fitting the towing eye ....397 Technical data Removing the towing eye ....397 Capacities ........469 With both axles on the ground ..398 Emergency spare wheel ....463 Tow-starting Information ........466 Emergency engine starting ....
Page 23 Index Turn signals Changing bulbs (front) ....148 Unlocking Switching on/off ......139 Emergency unlocking ....... 96 From inside the vehicle (central Operating (on-board computer) ..275 unlocking button) ......95 see Separate operating instructions Two-way radio Frequencies ........466 Installation ........
Page 24 Index Windscreen washer system Notes ..........476 Warning and indicator lamps Topping up ........369 ABS ..........321 Windscreen wipers Brakes ........... 320 Problem (malfunction) ....153 Distance warning signal ....327 Rear window wiper ......150 ® ..........322 Replacing the wiper blades ....
Page 25 EU countries only: this planet sparingly and in a manner which Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle takes the requirements of both nature and to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon- humanity into consideration.
Page 26 Use The original purchase contract documenta- only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of tion for your vehicle contains a list of all of the equal quality. Only use tyres, wheels and systems in your vehicle.
Page 27 Directive 1999/5/EC. electronic components or their software. You can obtain further information from any Always have work on electrical and electronic Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. components carried out at a qualified special- ist workshop. Electromagnetic compatibility There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehi- the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g.
Page 28 You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz ing the main inspection. Service Centre, for example.
Page 29 The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements.
Page 31 Cockpit ..........30 Instrument cluster ......32 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 35 Centre console ........36 Overhead control panel ...... 39 Door control panel ......40...
Page 32 Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Automatic transmission: Adjusting the steering steering wheel gearshift wheel manually paddles Adjusting the steering Combination switch wheel electrically Steering wheel heating Instrument cluster Cruise control lever Horn Parking brake DIRECT SELECT lever Diagnostics connection PARKTRONIC warning dis- play Opening the bonnet...
Page 33 Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Releases the parking brake PARKTRONIC warning dis- Ignition lock play Start/Stop button Combination switch Adjusting the steering wheel manually Instrument cluster Adjusting the steering Horn wheel electrically DIRECT SELECT lever Steering wheel heating Steering wheel gearshift Cruise control lever paddles...
Page 34 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays Instrument cluster: kilometres Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Fuel gauge Rev counter Coolant temperature Speedometer with seg- ments Set the instrument cluster lighting via the on-board computer ( page 281).
Page 35 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster: miles Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Fuel gauge Rev counter Coolant temperature Speedometer with seg- ments Set the instrument cluster lighting via the on-board computer; see the Digital Own- er's Manual.
Page 36 Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page ü Seat belts ® ÷ ESP M SPORT handling % Diesel engine: pre- mode in AMG vehicles glow ® · Distance warning ÷ ESP in AMG vehicles ? Coolant ® å...
Page 37 Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu Audio/COMAND display; see the separate operating Selects a submenu or instructions scrolls through lists Switches on LINGUA- Confirms the selection TRONIC; see the separate Hides display messages operating instructions Back Rejects or ends a call...
Page 38 Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page Audio system/COMAND 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG Online; see the separate OFF indicator lamp operating instructions ATA indicator lamp c Seat heating Ü Retracts the rear seat s Seat ventilation head restraints c PARKTRONIC &...
Page 39 Centre console Centre console, lower section Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment Stowage compartment Ú Selects the drive pro- Ashtray gram Cigarette lighter COMAND controller; see Cup holders the separate operating instructions e Adjusts the suspen- sion setting É...
Page 40 Centre console Centre console, lower section (AMG vehicles) Function Page Function Page Ashtray ß Calls up/saves the suspension tuning Cigarette lighter à Adjusts the suspen- Engages parking position P sion setting Selector lever ® å ESP Cup holders Drive program selector Stowage compartment Audio/COMAND control- ler;...
Page 41 Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page 3 Opens/closes the u Switches the rear panorama sliding sunroof interior lighting on/off with roller sunblinds | Switches the auto- Buttons for the garage door matic interior lighting con- opener trol on/off ê...
Page 42 Door control panel Door control panel Function Page r45= Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steer- ing wheel Adjusts the seats electri- cally %& Unlocks/locks the vehicle Opens the door 7Zö\ Adjusts and folds the exte- rior mirrors in/out electri- cally W Opens/closes the side windows...
Page 43 Useful information ......42 Panic alarm .......... 42 Occupant safety ........42 Children in the vehicle ......55 Driving safety systems ....... 71 Anti-theft systems ......83...
Page 44 Panic alarm The airbag system can be adapted for a per- son with disabilities. For further information, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The seat belts, together with SRS (Supple- mental Restraint System), are complemen- tary, co-ordinated restraint systems page 43).
Page 45 Occupant safety their seat belt correctly at all times, even if SRS functions are checked regularly when the vehicle is equipped with airbags. The air- you switch on the ignition and when the bags are not deployed in all types of acci- engine is running.
Page 46 Occupant safety The belt tensioner and airbag triggering How the airbag system works is deter- thresholds are variable and are adapted to the mined by the severity of the accident detec- rate of deceleration or acceleration of the ted, especially the vehicle deceleration or vehicle.
Page 47 Use only seat covers which have been specif- do not lean forwards, e.g. over the cover of ically approved for the respective seat by the driver's/front-passenger front airbag, Mercedes-Benz. particularly when the vehicle is in motion. do not put your feet on the dashboard. WARNING only hold the steering wheel on the outside.
Page 48 Occupant safety suffering from asthma or other pulmonary They are deployed: conditions. In order to prevent potential at the start of an accident with a high rate breathing difficulties, you should leave the of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Page 49 Use only seat covers which have been specif- arms ically approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz. The sidebags are deployed: on the side on which an impact occurs WARNING at the start of an accident with a high rate...
Page 50 Occupant safety Pelvisbags Pelvisbags are only available in certain countries. WARNING If you wish to use seat covers, Mercedes-Benz Windowbags recommends that, for safety reasons, you only use seat covers that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The seat covers must have a special tear seam for sidebags/pelvisbags.
Page 51 NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints that have been triggered are moved forwards and can no longer be adjusted. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have NECK-PRO luxury head restraint the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints checked at a qualified...
Page 52 Occupant safety Remove resetting tool : from the vehicle ® PRE-SAFE intervenes: document wallet. when BAS activates, e.g. in emergency Slide resetting tool : into guide ; braking situations between the NECK-PRO luxury head when BAS PLUS – on vehicles with DIS- restraint and the rear cover of the head TRONIC PLUS –...
Page 53 Occupant safety Seat belts Children under 1.50 m tall and younger than twelve years of age cannot wear the Important safety notes seat belts correctly. For this reason secure them in special suitable child restraint sys- WARNING tems installed on a suitable seat. Additional A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or information can be found in the Operating which has not been engaged in the seat belt...
Page 54 52). undamaged, are not worn and are clean. If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only section of the seat belt to tighten the belt use seat belts which have been approved across your body.
Page 55 Occupant safety You can adjust the belt height for the front seats. Estate: you can also adjust the belt height on the outer rear seats. Adjust the belt to a height that allows the upper part of the seat belt to be routed across the centre of your shoulder.
Page 56 Occupant safety Rear seat belt status indicator If the front-passenger seat is not occu- pied, do not engage the seat belt tongue in the buckle on the front-passenger seat. Otherwise, the belt tensioner could be trig- gered in the event of an accident. ®...
Page 57 Children in the vehicle be released. Only in rare cases will the bang restraint system with transponders for affect your hearing. The powder that is automatic child seat recognition released generally does not constitute a If you secure a forward-facing child health hazard and does not indicate that there restraint system to the front-passenger is a fire in the vehicle.
Page 58 There is a risk of an accident and injury. It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care When leaving the vehicle, always take the key products to clean child restraint systems. with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave You can obtain information about this at children or animals unattended in the vehicle.
Page 59 Children in the vehicle Child restraint system on the front- Information about recommended child passenger seat restraint systems is available at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. WARNING If the front-passenger front airbag is not dis- abled: a child secured in a child restraint system...
Page 60 The sensor system for child restraint systems access passes in the front-passenger seat detects whether a special Mercedes-Benz child seat with a The front-passenger front airbag could deploy transponder for automatic child seat recog- unintentionally or not function as intended nition has been fitted.
Page 61 If the front-passenger front airbag is dis- seat securing system which have been tested abled by the automatic child seat recogni- and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. tion, the following remain enabled on the An incorrectly fitted child restraint system front-passenger side: could come loose and seriously or even fatally injure the child or other vehicle occupants.
Page 62 Children in the vehicle Move head restraint : upwards. cannot perform their intended protective function. Rear seat backrests that are not Fold up cover ; of Top Tether anchorage locked can also cause additional injuries, e.g. in the event of an accident. This poses an Route Top Tether belt = under head increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Page 63 Children in the vehicle The Top Tether anchorages are attached to WARNING the rear of the rear seat backrests. If the integrated child seat or the ICS padded Move head restraint : upwards. play table is modified, damaged or subjected to a load in an accident, it cannot perform its Remove combined luggage cover and net intended protective function.
Page 64 Lift integrated child seat = and press it 36 kg back until it engages. Mercedes-Benz recommends using the inte- Fastening a child's seat belt grated child seat for children from the age of WARNING 24 months who weigh up to 36 kg.
Page 65 Children in the vehicle ICS padded play table for the integrated is correctly adjusted, the back of the head child seat is supported by the centre of the head restraint at about eye level. Important safety notes Observe the installation instructions for the WARNING ICS padded play table and the additional warnings and information about risk of injury.
Page 66 ICS padded play table (example: Saloon) cially designed securing points on the rear Side head restraints head restraint. Only use side head restraints ICS padded play table approved by Mercedes-Benz. Seat belt guide points Left leg Integrated child seat Right leg...
Page 67 Children in the vehicle Should a side head restraint be required for the second integrated child seat, this can be ordered at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Storing the ICS padded play table and the side head restraint On vehicles with a TIREFIT kit, for example,...
Page 68 (Estate): information on 0+: up to child restraint systems on the folding 13 kg bench seat can be obtained at any Category I: Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. 9 to 18 kg Category II: 15 to 25 kg Category III: 22 to...
Page 69 Children in the vehicle Key to the letters used in the following table: Weight category 0+: up to 13 kg up to approximately 15 months ISOFIX position that is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this Size cate- Equipment Rear seat, weight category and/or size category.
Page 70 Children in the vehicle Weight category 0+: up to 13 kg; up to Order num- 970 12 00 970 17 00 approximately 15 months ber (A 000 ...) Manufacturer Britax Römer Automatic Type BABY SAFE child seat plus recogni- Approval number (E1 ...) 03 301146 tion 04 301146...
Page 71 Children in the vehicle Approval number (E1 ...) Order number – A 000 970 11 00 Order number – Automatic child seat rec- Automatic child seat recogni- – ognition tion Category 0+: up to 13 kg Size categories Manufacturer Britax Römer –...
Page 72 Problems with automatic child seat recognition Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The PASSENGER AIR- A special Mercedes-Benz child restraint system with a trans- BAG OFF indicator ponder for automatic child seat recognition has been fitted to the lamp on the centre con- front-passenger seat.
Page 73 Driving safety systems To activate: press the child-proof lock WARNING lever up in the direction of arrow :. If children are travelling in the vehicle, they Make sure that the child-proof locks are could: working properly. open doors, thus endangering other people To deactivate: press the child-proof lock or road users lever down in the direction of arrow ;.
Page 74 Driving safety systems ® is switched on. It goes out when the engine is (Electronic Stability Program) running. page 77) EBD (electronic brake force distribution) Important safety notes page 80) ADAPTIVE BRAKE ( page 81) Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- ®...
Page 75 Driving safety systems In addition, pedestrians in the path of your BAS (Brake Assist) vehicle can be detected. General notes BAS PLUS detects pedestrians using typical characteristics such as the body contours BAS operates in emergency braking situa- and posture of a person standing upright. tions.
Page 76 Driving safety systems Function In the event of snowfall or heavy rain, recog- nition can be impaired. To avoid a collision, BAS PLUS calculates the Recognition by the radar sensor system is brake force necessary if: also impaired in the event of: you approach an obstacle, and dirt on the sensors or the sensors are BAS PLUS has detected a risk of collision...
Page 77 Driving safety systems If the distance warning function is not activa- COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ted, the æ symbol appears in the assis- General notes tance graphics display. The distance warning function can help you COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST consists of to minimise the risk of a front-end collision the distance warning function and adaptive with a vehicle ahead or reduce the effects of Brake Assist, which are described in the fol-...
Page 78 Driving safety systems In particular, the detection of obstacles can As a result, Adaptive Brake Assist may not be impaired in the case of: intervene in all critical conditions. There is a risk of an accident. dirt on the sensors or the sensors are obscured Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake.
Page 79 Driving safety systems the brake system remains available with full ® monitors driving stability and traction, brake boosting effect and BAS. i.e. power transmission between the tyres and the road surface. In particular, the detection of obstacles can be impaired if there is: ®...
Page 80 Driving safety systems You could otherwise damage the drive train ® switched off, ESP remains deactivated when or the brake system. the engine is switched on again. Vehicles without 4MATIC: when towing your ® Deactivating/activating ESP (except vehicle with the rear axle raised, it is impor- AMG vehicles) tant that you observe the notes on ®...
Page 81 Driving safety systems ® Driving in SPORT handling mode or without If you deactivate ESP ® requires an extremely qualified and ® no longer improves driving stability. experienced driver. engine torque is no longer limited and the ® Activate ESP as soon as the situations drive wheels are able to spin.
Page 82 Driving safety systems ® Characteristics of activated SPORT han- trailer stabilisation dling mode WARNING If SPORT handling mode is activated and one If road and weather conditions are poor, ® or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP trailer stabilisation will not be able to prevent warning lamp in the instrument cluster the vehicle/trailer combination from swerv- ®...
Page 83 Driving safety systems ® a collision. If PRE-SAFE Brake has detected You should therefore adapt your driving style a risk of collision, you will be warned visually to the different handling characteristics. Have and acoustically as well as by automatic brak- the brake system checked at a qualified spe- ing.
Page 84 Driving safety systems era system checked at a qualified specialist ® As a result, PRE-SAFE Brake may neither workshop. give warnings nor intervene in all critical sit- uations. There is a risk of an accident. Function Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake.
Page 85 Anti-theft systems CONTROL. Power steering will, however, con- If there is an increased risk of collision, tinue to function. preventive passenger protection measures ® (PRE-SAFE ) are activated. If the risk of collision with the vehicle in front Anti-theft systems remains and you do not brake, take evasive action or accelerate significantly, the vehicle Immobiliser...
Page 86 Tow-away protection is switched off auto- example. matically. If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz emer- Deactivating gency call system automatically sends a message to the Customer Assistance Centre. This is done by means of a text message or a data connection.
Page 87 Anti-theft systems Deactivating Tow-away protection remains deactivated until: Unlock the vehicle with the key or KEY- the vehicle is unlocked again and LESS-GO. a door is opened and closed again and The interior motion sensor is automatically deactivated. the vehicle is locked again To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the tow- Deactivating away protection if you lock your vehicle and...
Page 88 Anti-theft systems inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside. Observe the "Important safety notes" ( page 94).
Page 89: Table Of Contents
Useful information ......88 Key ............88 Doors ............ 94 Boot/luggage compartment ....97 Side windows ........104 Sliding sunroof ........107...
Page 90: Useful Information
Useful information WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, This Owner's Manual describes all mod- they could: els, series and optional equipment for your open the doors, thus endangering other vehicle that were available at the time of people or road users.
Page 91 Do not keep the key: When it is dark, the surround lighting also comes on if it is activated in the on-board with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile computer ( page 283). phone or another key with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal film KEYLESS-GO inside metallic objects, e.g.
Page 92 To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol- surface of the door handle. lows: To lock the vehicle: touch sensor sur- To unlock the driver's door: touch the face :. inner surface of the door handle on the driver's door.
Page 93 Take discharged batteries to a qualified spe- cialist workshop or to a col- lection point for used batter- ies. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. Release catch Emergency key element Checking the battery...
Page 94 Replacing the battery Make sure that the surface of the battery is free of lint, grease and other contamina- You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery. tion. Take the emergency key element out of the Insert the front tabs of battery compart- key ( page 90).
Page 95 Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You can no longer lock The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. or unlock the vehicle Check the key battery ( page 91) and replace it if necessary using the key. page 92).
Page 96 Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine cannot be the on-board voltage is too low. started using the key. Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary page 391).
Page 97: Doors
Doors For all countries: You can only open the rear Additionally, children could set the vehicle in doors from inside the vehicle if they are not motion if, for example, they: secured by the child-proof locks ( page 71). release the parking brake. shift the automatic transmission out of parking position P.
Page 98 Doors United Kingdom only: you can only open a You could therefore be locked out if: door from inside the vehicle if the double lock the vehicle is being pushed. function has been deactivated. You can deac- the vehicle is being towed. tivate the double lock function by deactivat- the vehicle is being tested on a dynamom- ing the interior motion sensor (...
Page 99: Boot/Luggage Compartment
Boot/luggage compartment Locking the vehicle (emergency key Boot/luggage compartment element) Important safety notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the WARNING key, use the emergency key element. Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust Open the driver's door. gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust Close the front-passenger door, the rear gases can enter the vehicle interior if the boot doors and the boot lid/tailgate.
Page 100 Boot/luggage compartment opened and closed automatically from the Opening/closing from the outside inside Opening unlocked with the emergency key element Estate: you can: open and close the tailgate manually from outside open the tailgate manually from inside (Estate with a folding bench seat) open and close the tailgate automatically from outside open and close the tailgate automatically...
Page 101 Boot/luggage compartment If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the Use one of the following options to stop the boot/luggage compartment, the boot lid/ closing process: tailgate will not lock. Press the F button on the key. Saloon: the boot lid then opens again. Press the remote operating switch on the driver's door.
Page 102 Boot/luggage compartment Saloon: for vehicles with the boot lid remote hands full. To do this, simply make a kicking closing feature, you can automatically close movement under the bumper with your leg. the boot lid. For vehicles with boot lid remote Observe the following points: closing feature and KEYLESS-GO: you can Carry your KEYLESS-GO key about your...
Page 103 Boot/luggage compartment thus avoid unintentionally opening or clos- To stop the opening or closing procedure: ing the boot lid/tailgate. move your foot in sensor detection Using HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a pros- range : under the bumper thetic leg may restrict functionality. pull the outside of the handle on the boot lid/tailgate Operation...
Page 104 Boot/luggage compartment Priming Opening dimensions of the boot lid/tail- gate ( page 477). You can limit the opening angle of the tail- gate. This is possible in the top half of its Opening and closing opening range, up to approximately 20 cm before the stop.
Page 105 Boot/luggage compartment To unlock the tailgate: slide locking When you lock the vehicle ( page 97), catch ; to the right. the boot is also locked. To open: pull the top of handle :. Lift the tailgate upwards. Tailgate emergency release (Estate) To lock the tailgate: slide locking General notes catch ;...
Page 106 Side windows Side windows WARNING The reversing function does not react: Important safety notes to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- WARNING gers While opening the side windows, body parts over the last 4 mm of the closing movement could become trapped between the side win- during resetting dow and the door frame as the side window...
Page 107: Side Windows
Side windows If you press the switch beyond the point Convenience closing feature of resistance, an automatic opening/clos- Important safety notes ing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic opera- WARNING tion by pressing again. When the convenience closing feature is oper- You can continue to operate the side win- ating, parts of the body could become trapped dows after switching off the engine or...
Page 108 Side windows Press and hold the & button until the Resetting the side windows side windows and the sliding sunroof or the If a side window can no longer be closed fully, panorama sliding sunroof are fully closed. you must reset it. Make sure that all the side windows and the Close all doors.
Page 109 Sliding sunroof Problems with the side windows WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing function is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.
Page 110 Sliding sunroof Only open the panorama sliding sunroof Operating the sliding sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, mal- Opening and closing functions may occur. Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged.
Page 111 Sliding sunroof after six hours Operating the panorama sliding sun- roof if there is a malfunction in the power supply The rear of the sliding sunroof is then raised Opening and closing in order to ventilate the vehicle interior. If the sliding sunroof is obstructed when being closed by the rain-closing feature, it opens again slightly.
Page 112 Sliding sunroof feature, it opens again slightly. The rain- WARNING closing feature is then deactivated. The reversing feature especially does not The panorama sliding sunroof does not close react to soft, light and thin objects, such as small fingers.This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trap- it is raised at the rear.
Page 113 Sliding sunroof Resetting the panorama sliding sun- roof and the roller sunblinds If the panorama sliding sunroof and the roller sunblinds cannot be fully opened or closed after resetting, contact a qualified specialist workshop. Reset the panorama sliding sunroof and the roller sunblinds if the panorama sliding sun- roof or the roller sunblinds do not move smoothly.
Page 114 Sliding sunroof Problems with the sliding sunroof WARNING If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing function is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.
Page 115 Useful information ......114 Correct driver's seat position ..114 Seats ..........115 Steering wheel ........126 Mirrors ..........129 Memory function ......132...
Page 116: Useful Information
Correct driver's seat position Observe the safety guidelines on seat Useful information adjustment ( page 115). Make sure that seat = is correctly adjus- This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your ted. vehicle that were available at the time of Manual and electrical seat adjustment going to press.
Page 117: Seats
Seats The seat belt should: ment buttons and become trapped. There is a risk of injury. fit snugly across your body. While moving the seats, make sure that your be routed across the middle of your shoul- hands or other body parts do not get under der.
Page 118 Seats To avoid damage to the seats and the seat Adjusting the seats manually and heating, observe the following information: electrically do not spill any liquids on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible. if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not switch on the seat heating.
Page 119 Seats Seat fore-and-aft adjustment support the back of each vehicle occupant's head at eye level before driving off. Backrest angle Vehicles with memory function: if PRE- General notes ® SAFE has been triggered, the front- Observe the important safety notes regarding passenger seat will be moved to a better the seats ( page 115).
Page 120 Seats Adjusting the angle of the head restraints To adjust the side bolsters of the head restraint: push or pull right or left-hand side bolster : into the desired position. To adjust the angle of the head restraint: push or pull the head restraint in the direction of arrow ;.
Page 121 Seats To raise: pull the head restraint up to the Removing and fitting the rear seat head restraints desired position. To lower: press release catch : and push WARNING the head restraint down until it is in the The head restraints cannot provide the inten- desired position.
Page 122 Seats Adjusting the multicontour seat To adjust the seat cushion length To switch the dynamic function on or off To adjust the thigh cushion To adjust the side bolsters of the seat To adjust the backrest contour in the lum- backrest bar region To switch the massage function on or off...
Page 123 Seats You can select the following levels: Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support Level 1 (one indica- Standard setting: tor lamp) slightly increased lateral support and slow build-up of air pressure in the side bolsters of the seat backrest. Level 2 (two indica- Sport setting: tor lamps) increased lateral...
Page 124 Seats The maximum permissible weight may be Push down the seat cushion until the back- reduced by: rest engages fully. Fold the head restraints upwards. extensive optional extras vehicle load Fitting and removing the seat cushion towing a trailer The combined luggage cover and net must be fitted if you are using the folding bench seat page 341).
Page 125 Seats Folding back the folding bench seat Press release button : and push the head restraints all the way in. Fold backrest ; of the folding bench seat into its original position until it engages. Switching the seat heating on/off Activating/deactivating WARNING If you repeatedly switch on seat heating, the...
Page 126 Seats Driver's and front-passenger seat: the sys- tem automatically switches from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes. Rear seat: the system automatically switches from level 3 to level 2 after approx- imately five minutes. The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes.
Page 127 Seats Problems with the seat heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat heating has The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con- switched off prema- sumers are switched on. turely or cannot be Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as switched on.
Page 128 Steering wheel Problems with the seat ventilation Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat ventilation has The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con- switched off prema- sumers are switched on. turely or cannot be Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as switched on.
Page 129: Steering Wheel
Steering wheel Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch Adjusting the steering wheel electri- off the ignition and open the driver's door, the cally steering wheel heating is switched off. The steering wheel heating does not switch off automatically. To adjust the steering wheel height To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-and-aft adjustment) Further related subjects:...
Page 130 Steering wheel Problems with the steering wheel heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The steering wheel The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con- heating has switched sumers are switched on. itself off prematurely or Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as cannot be switched on.
Page 131: Mirrors
Mirrors Exterior mirrors with the key: you insert the key into the Adjusting the exterior mirrors ignition lock. If you close the driver's door with the key WARNING inserted in the ignition lock, the steering You could lose control of the vehicle while wheel is automatically moved to the previ- driving if you: ously set position.
Page 132 Mirrors mirror using adjustment button = as long be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fold in when you select the "Fold in mir- as the indicator lamp is lit. rors when locking" function in the on-board Press adjustment button = up, down, or computer ( page 286) to the left or right until you have adjusted...
Page 133 Mirrors Engage reverse gear. Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors The exterior mirror on the front-passenger The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror side moves to the preset parking position. on the driver's side automatically go into anti- Use adjustment button = to adjust the dazzle mode if the following conditions are exterior mirror to a position that allows you met simultaneously:...
Page 134: Memory Function
Memory function Press memory button M? and one of the Memory function arrows on adjustment button = within Storing settings three seconds. The parking position is stored if the exterior WARNING mirror does not move. If you use the memory function on the driver's If the exterior mirror moves out of position, side while driving, the adjustments could repeat the steps.
Page 135 Memory function Adjust the seat ( page 116). On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel ( page 127) and the exterior mirrors page 129). Press memory button M and then press storage position button 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds.
Page 137 Useful information ......136 Exterior lighting ........ 136 Interior lighting ......... 146 Replacing bulbs ......... 147 Windscreen wipers ......149...
Page 138: Useful Information
"extended range foglamps" functions are not available. Exterior lighting General notes Setting the exterior lighting For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- Setting options mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. Therefore, your Exterior lighting can be set using the:...
Page 139 Exterior lighting Dipped-beam/main-beam head- Dipped-beam/main-beam head- lamps lamps Rear foglamp Rear foglamp If you hear a warning tone when you leave the Ã is the preferred light switch setting. The vehicle, the lights may still be switched on. light setting is automatically selected accord- ing to the brightness of the ambient light Turn the light switch to Ã.
Page 140 Exterior lighting Rear foglamp Left-hand parking lamps Right-hand parking lamps Left-hand parking lamps Side lamps, licence plate and instru- Right-hand parking lamps ment cluster lighting Side lamps, licence plate and instru- Automatic headlamp mode, control- 4Ã ment cluster lighting led by the light sensor Automatic headlamp mode, control- 4Ã...
Page 141: Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting hours. If possible, switch on the X right Dipped-beam/main-beam head- or the W left parking lamp. lamps Rear foglamp Switching on the parking lamps ensures that the corresponding side of the vehicle is illu- minated. To switch on the parking lamps: the key is not in the ignition lock or it is in posi- tion 0.
Page 142 Exterior lighting Main-beam headlamps Headlamp flasher Main-beam headlamps Main-beam headlamps Turn signal, right Turn signal, right Headlamp flasher Headlamp flasher Turn signal, left Turn signal, left To switch on the main-beam head- To switch on: turn the key in the ignition lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to lock to position 1 or 2, or start the engine.
Page 143 Exterior lighting The hazard warning lamps switch on auto- way, relevant areas remain illuminated while matically if: driving. This allows you to recognise pedes- trians, cyclists and animals. an airbag is deployed or Active: when the lights are switched on. the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed of above 70 km/h and comes to a Cornering light function...
Page 144 Exterior lighting Motorway mode Adaptive Highbeam Assist Important safety notes WARNING Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognise road users: who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist recognises road users too late or not at all.
Page 145 Exterior lighting General notes Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off Main-beam headlamps Turn signal, right Headlamp flasher Turn signal, left To switch on: turn the light switch to Ã. You can use this function to set the head- Press the combination switch beyond the lamps to change between dipped beam and pressure point in the direction of main beam automatically.
Page 146 Exterior lighting General notes indicator lamp in the multifunction display remains lit. To switch off: move the combination switch back to its normal position or move the light switch to another position. The _ indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Important safety notes WARNING...
Page 147 Exterior lighting Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist If you are driving at speeds below approx- PLUS on/off imately 40 km/h: the partial main-beam headlamps are switched off automatically. If no other road users are recognised, the main-beam head- lamps are switched on. If you are driving at speeds below approx- imately 25 km/h or the roads are ade- quately illuminated:...
Page 148: Interior Lighting
Interior lighting Interior lighting Interior lighting control Overview of interior lighting General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated after some time except for when the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Page 149: Replacing Bulbs
Replacing bulbs The interior lighting is activated for a short Crash-responsive emergency lighting time when the key is removed from the igni- The interior lighting is activated automatically tion lock. You can activate this delayed if the vehicle is involved in an accident. switch-off using the on-board computer To switch off the crash-responsive page 283).
Page 150 Replacing bulbs self replaced at a qualified specialist work- Replacing the front bulbs shop. Main-beam headlamps (static LED If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con- headlamps) sult a qualified specialist workshop. If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 151: Windscreen Wipers
Windscreen wipers Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and pull it out. Turn bulb holder ; anti-clockwise and pull it out. Take the bulb out of bulb holder ;. Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;. Insert bulb holder ; into the lamp and turn it clockwise.
Page 152 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified specialist workshop. Depending on the equipment level of your Combination switch vehicle, there are two variants of wiper blade;...
Page 153 Windscreen wipers Make sure that the wiper blade slides fully Position new wiper blade : in the retainer onto the retaining pin on the wiper arm. on the wiper arm and slide it into place in the direction of the arrow. Turn the wiper blade parallel to the wiper The wiper blade audibly engages.
Page 154 Windscreen wipers Position wiper blade ; parallel to wiper arm :. Fold wiper arm : back onto the rear win- dow.
Page 155 Windscreen wipers Problems with the windscreen wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The windscreen wipers Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen are jammed. wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition lock.
Page 157 Useful information ......156 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 156 Operating the climate control sys- tem ............. 160 Adjusting the air vents ..... 172...
Page 158: Useful Information
Overview of climate control systems The integrated filter filters out most par- Useful information ticles of dust and soot and completely fil- ters out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pol- This Owner's Manual describes all mod- lutants and odours. A clogged filter reduces els, series and optional equipment for your the amount of air supplied to the vehicle vehicle that were available at the time of...
Page 159: Overview Of Climate Control Systems
Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMATIC automatic climate control (2-zone) To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode ( page 166) To demist the windscreen ( page 164) To switch the ZONE function on/off ( page 164) Display To set climate control to automatic mode ( page 162) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 161)
Page 160 Overview of climate control systems ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the cli- mate control only operates at a reduced capa- city. If you require the full climate control out- put, you can switch off the ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO button page 183).
Page 161 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (3-zone) Front control panel To set climate control to automatic mode ( page 162) To demist the windscreen ( page 164) To switch the ZONE function on/off ( page 164) Display To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (...
Page 162 Operating the climate control system To reduce the airflow ( page 164) To reduce the temperature ( page 163) operating instructions. You will see the cur- Information about using rent settings of the various climate control THERMOTRONIC automatic climate functions. control Automatic climate control ECO start/stop function...
Page 163: Operating The Climate Control System
Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating Activating/deactivating Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition To activate: press the ¿ button. lock ( page 177). The indicator lamp above the ¿ button lights up. To switch on: press the Ã button on the control panel for the climate control.
Page 164 Operating the climate control system Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The indicator lamp in Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a the ¿ button malfunction. flashes three times or Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 165 Operating the climate control system Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition Only change the temperature setting in lock ( page 177). small increments. Start at 22 †. To increase/reduce the temperature in Press the Ã button. the rear compartment using the front Press climate mode selection button G up control panel: press the á...
Page 166 Operating the climate control system To set the air distribution THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con- trol: the temperature setting for the driver's Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition side is not adopted for the front-passenger lock ( page 177). side and the rear compartment.
Page 167 Operating the climate control system Press the Ã button. the P or O symbol appears in the The indicator lamp above the ¬ button display. goes out. Airflow and air distribution are set Adjust the side air vents so that no air is to automatic mode.
Page 168 Operating the climate control system Problems with the rear window heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear window heat- The battery has not been sufficiently charged. ing has switched off Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading prematurely or cannot lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
Page 169 Operating the climate control system sliding sunroof are opened. The side win- between the side window and window frame. dows and the sliding sunroof/panorama There is a risk of injury. sliding sunroof move back to their original When opening, make sure that nobody is position.
Page 170 Operating the climate control system will be activated. The blower runs at Operating the auxiliary heating/ventila- medium speed. tion draws on the vehicle battery. After you have heated or ventilated the vehicle a To deactivate: press the Ì button. maximum of two times, drive for a longer The indicator lamp above the Ì...
Page 171 Operating the climate control system Switching the auxiliary heating/venti- the remote control being in an unfavoura- lation on/off using the centre console ble position in relation to the vehicle button transmitting from an enclosed space The colours of the indicator lamps on the but- The optimum range can be achieved if you ton have the following meanings: hold the remote control vertically, pointing...
Page 172 Operating the climate control system The following messages may appear in the Press the , or . button to set the display: desired departure time. The longer you press the , or . Display Meaning button, the faster the time changes. The auxiliary heating/ Press the u and ^ buttons simulta- ventilation is switched...
Page 173 Operating the climate control system environmentally responsible recycling system. Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Take discharged batteries to a qualified spe- cialist workshop or to a col- lection point for used batter- ies. One 6 V pin battery, type 2CR11108 is required.
Page 174 Adjusting the air vents Problems with the auxiliary heating/ventilation Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The starter battery is not charged sufficiently or the system is FAIL faulty. Charge the starter battery. Make another attempt to switch on the auxiliary heating using the remote control.
Page 175: Adjusting The Air Vents
Adjusting the air vents At high outside temperatures, open the air Setting the centre air vents vent and activate the "cooling with air dehu- midification" function. Otherwise, temper- ature-sensitive items stored in the glove compartment could be damaged. Centre air vent, left Centre air vent, right Centre vent thumbwheel, right Centre vent thumbwheel, left...
Page 176 Adjusting the air vents Rear control panel, only with THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con- trol Rear-compartment air vent, left To open/close: turn thumbwheel : up or down. Setting the rear-compartment side air vents Rear-compartment side air vent Thumbwheel for rear-compartment side air vent To open/close: turn thumbwheel ;...
Page 177 Useful information ......176 Running-in notes ....... 176 Driving ..........176 Manual transmission ......185 Automatic transmission ....186 Refuelling ........... 195 Parking ..........199 Driving tips ........201 Driving systems ........ 205 Towing a trailer ......... 259...
Page 178: Useful Information
Driving Additional running-in notes for AMG vehicles: Useful information Do not drive at speeds above 140 km/h for This Owner's Manual describes all mod- the first 1500 km. els, series and optional equipment for your Only allow the engine to reach a maximum vehicle that were available at the time of engine speed of 4500 rpm briefly.
Page 179 Driving Key positions There is a risk of an accident. Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct usage of the pedals. WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake boosting effect.
Page 180 Driving Pressing the Start/Stop button several times Removing the Start/Stop button in succession corresponds to the different key positions in the ignition lock. This is only the case if you are not depressing the brake pedal. If you depress the brake pedal and press the Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi- ately.
Page 181 Driving Automatic transmission shift the manual transmission into neutral. start the engine. Shift the transmission to position P. The transmission position display in the There is a risk of an accident and injury. multifunction display shows P. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Page 182 Driving It is only possible to shift the transmission Pulling away from position P to the desired position if Manual transmission you depress the brake pedal. Only then is the parking lock released. If the brake Change gear in good time and avoid spin- pedal is not depressed, the DIRECT SELECT ning the wheels.
Page 183 Driving Hill start assist is not active if: function switches the engine off automati- cally if the vehicle stops moving. you are pulling away on a level road or a Every time you switch on the engine using the downhill gradient. key or the Start/Stop button, the ECO start/ on vehicles with automatic transmission, stop function is activated.
Page 184 Driving AMG vehicles: the AMG menu in the multi- cally and the braking effect of the HOLD Stop/ function is deactivated. function display additionally shows the Start inactive message. Automatic engine start All of the vehicle's systems remain active when the engine is switched off automati- General notes cally.
Page 185 Driving Deactivating/activating the ECO start/ If all conditions for automatic engine stop function switch-off ( page 181) are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is shown in green in the mul- Stop/ tifunction display. In addition, the Start active message is shown in the AMG menu in the multifunction display.
Page 186 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. start. Deactivate the HOLD function ( page 221) or DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 218). Try to start the engine again. The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
Page 187: Manual Transmission
Manual transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles with a petrol There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical engine: component of the engine management system. The engine is not run- Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly. ning smoothly and is Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con- misfiring.
Page 188 Automatic transmission Shifting to neutral (N) Automatic transmission Important safety notes WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident. When engaging transmission position D or R, always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
Page 189: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission Neutral Neutral Drive Drive The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the Transmission position and drive pro- steering column. gram display The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns If the transmission position display in the to its original position. The current trans- multifunction display is not working, you mission position P, R, N or D appears in the should pull away carefully to check whether...
Page 190 Automatic transmission For further information on the ECO start/ stop function; see ( page 181). Shifting to neutral (N) WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they can: open doors and endanger other persons or road users climb out and be injured by the traffic Park position with parking lock operate vehicle equipment and, for exam- Reverse gear...
Page 191 Automatic transmission Transmission positions Changing gear The automatic transmission shifts to the indi- Park position vidual gears automatically when it is in trans- This prevents the vehicle from roll- mission position D. Gearshifting is deter- ing away when stopped. Do not mined by: shift the transmission into position the selected drive program (...
Page 192 Automatic transmission ent, even if cruise control, DISTRONIC As well as this permanent drive program PLUS or SPEEDTRONIC is activated. M, you can also activate temporary drive program M( page 191). E Economy Comfortable, economical Program selector button driving General notes S Sport Sporty driving style M Manual...
Page 193 Automatic transmission Automatic drive program S+ SportPlus Extremely sporty driving style Automatic drive programs E and S M Manual Manual gearshifting Drive program E (drive program C on AMG vehicles) is characterised by the following: RS RACE Optimal vehicle accelera- comfort-oriented engine settings.
Page 194 Automatic transmission Further information about permanent drive Gearshift recommendation program M( page 193). Activating Shift the transmission to position D. Pull the left or right steering wheel gearshift paddle ( page 191). Manual drive program M is temporarily acti- vated. The selected gear and M appear in The gearshift recommendations assist you in the multifunction display.
Page 195 Automatic transmission the engine speed does not reach the red Manual drive program (AMG vehicles area of the rev counter. Otherwise, there is and vehicles with the AMG Sports a risk of engine damage. package) General notes In this drive program, you can permanently change gear yourself by using the steering wheel gearshift paddles.
Page 196 Automatic transmission the transmission selects the optimum gear for the current speed. Kickdown You can also use kickdown for maximum acceleration in manual drive program M. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
Page 197 Refuelling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work- shop immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating.
Page 198 Refuelling If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running, components in the exhaust system may over- heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire. Never refuel with petrol.
Page 199: Refuelling
Refuelling The driver's door can be closed again. Fuel filler flap emergency release Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow :. The fuel filler flap opens slightly. Open the fuel filler flap fully. Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and remove it.
Page 200 Refuelling Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. vehicle. WARNING There is a risk of fire or explosion. Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately and remove it ( page 177).
Page 201: Parking
Parking To ensure that the vehicle is secured against Parking rolling away unintentionally: Important safety notes the parking brake must be applied WARNING on vehicles with manual transmission, engage first gear or reverse gear Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with on vehicles with automatic transmission, hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust...
Page 202 Parking onds. This function operates independently of the ECO start/stop automatic engine switch-off function. Parking brake WARNING If you must brake the vehicle with the parking brake, the braking distance is considerably longer and the wheels could lock. This increa- Selector lever in AMG vehicles with P button ses the risk of skidding and an accident.
Page 203: Driving Tips
Driving tips To apply: depress parking brake ; firmly. ECO display The J indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up if the engine is running. To release: depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. Pull release handle :. The J indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Page 204 Driving tips Acceleration (evaluation of all accelera- Braking tion processes): Important safety notes The bar fills up: moderate acceleration, especially at higher speeds WARNING The bar empties: sporty acceleration If you shift down on a slippery road surface in Constant (assessment of driving behav- an attempt to increase the engine's braking iour at all times):...
Page 205 This improves the grip of the which correspond to an equivalent quality brakes. standard. Brake pads/linings which have not been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or Wet road surfaces which are not of an equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Page 206 Driving tips # brake pad wear warning lamp in the This increases the risk of skidding and having instrument cluster and note any brake status an accident. messages in the multifunction display. If you Do not shift down for additional engine brak- regularly drive at high speeds, it is particularly ing on a slippery road surface.
Page 207: Driving Systems
Driving systems If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be Use cruise control only if road and traffic con- stopped when moving at low speed: ditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady speed for a prolonged period. You can Vehicles with manual transmission: store any road speed above 30 km/h.
Page 208 Driving systems If it is not off, press the cruise control lever To switch between cruise control and var- in the direction of arrow ;. iable SPEEDTRONIC LIM indicator lamp : in the cruise control To deactivate cruise control lever goes out. Cruise control is selected. You can operate cruise control and variable SPEEDTRONIC with the cruise control lever.
Page 209 Driving systems Storing the current speed and calling up Press the cruise control lever up : for a the last stored speed higher speed or down ; for a lower speed. Keep the cruise control lever pressed until WARNING the desired speed is reached. If you call up the stored speed and it is lower Release the cruise control lever.
Page 210 Driving systems TRONIC is only an aid. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle Briefly move the cruise control lever in the speed, for braking in good time, and for stay- direction of arrow =. ing in the lane.
Page 211 Driving systems The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control Briefly press the cruise control lever lever indicates which system you have selec- up : or down ;. ted: The current speed is stored and shown in the multifunction display. LIM indicator lamp off: cruise control or The segments in the multifunction display DISTRONIC PLUS is selected.
Page 212 Driving systems Setting a speed There are several ways to deactivate variable SPEEDTRONIC: To adjust the set speed in 10 km/h increments: briefly press the cruise con- Briefly press the cruise control lever for- wards :. trol lever up : past the pressure point for a higher speed or down ;...
Page 213 Driving systems Permanent SPEEDTRONIC Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS while driving on roads with steep gradients. You can use the on-board computer to limit the speed permanently to a value between Important safety notes 160 km/h(e.g. for driving on winter tyres) and the maximum speed ( page 284).
Page 214 Driving systems This speed can: Apply the brakes yourself in these situations and try to take evasive action. be too high for a filter lane or a slip road be so high in the right lane that you pass If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function vehicles driving on the left (left-hand drive is activated, the vehicle brakes automati- countries)
Page 215 Driving systems Selecting DISTRONIC PLUS Priming Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards Check whether LIM indicator lamp : is off. you ;, or press it up : or down =. If it is off, DISTRONIC PLUS is already selec- DISTRONIC PLUS is activated.
Page 216 Driving systems If you want to pull away with DIS- accelerate or brake unexpectedly. There is a TRONIC PLUS: remove your foot from the risk of an accident. brake pedal. Take the traffic conditions into account Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards before calling up the stored speed.
Page 217 Driving systems you switch on the respective turn signal motorways or high-speed major roads at speeds above 80 km/h. The driving speed is DISTRONIC PLUS does not detect a danger adjusted to the speed of the queue of vehicles of collision in the adjacent lane to the left.
Page 218 Driving systems When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, the If you accelerate to overtake, DISTRONIC transmission is shifted automatically to posi- PLUS adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last tion P if: speed stored after you have finished over- taking. the driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt is unfastened Setting the specified minimum distance the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-...
Page 219 Driving systems Displaying DISTRONIC PLUS in the Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti- speedometer vated Vehicle in front, if detected Example: vehicles featuring automatic transmis- sion with a DIRECT SELECT lever Distance indicator: current distance to the vehicle in front When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or two segments ;...
Page 220 Driving systems passenger door or one of the rear doors is You will see the stored speed for approx- open imately five seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS. the vehicle has skidded you activate Active Parking Assist Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone.
Page 221 Driving systems Vehicles which are not driving in the mid- DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the dle of their lane vehicle in front on the edge of the carriage- way, because of its narrow width. The dis- tance to the vehicle in front is too small. Obstructions and stationary vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles which are not driving in the middle of their...
Page 222 Driving systems DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist could come into contact with the curb or other road boundaries. In the case of devia- General notes tions in road markings, beware of other road users, e.g. cyclists, that are directly next to your vehicle.
Page 223 Driving systems The steering interventions are carried out Information in the multifunction display with a limited steering moment. The system requires the driver to keep his hands on the steering wheel and to steer himself. If you do not steer yourself or if take your hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time, the system will first alert you with a visual warning.
Page 224 Driving systems Important safety notes Activating the HOLD function WARNING When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away despite being braked by the HOLD function if: there is a malfunction in the system or in the voltage supply the HOLD function is deactivated by the accelerator pedal being depressed, e.g.
Page 225 Driving systems On vehicles with a manual transmission, you temperature in the multifunction display will see a warning message in the multifunc- stops flashing. tion display in such cases: SPORT handling mode is activated Brake immediately page 79). the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead Immediately depress the brake pedal firmly position until the warning message in the multifunc-...
Page 226 Driving systems RACE START cancelled led. The message You and people in the vicinity of the wheel appears in the multifunction display. arch or the underbody may thus become trap- ped. There is a risk of injury. Take your foot off the brake, but keep the accelerator pedal depressed.
Page 227 Driving systems The "Lowered" vehicle level is set automati- If indicator lamp : is lit: cally: Press button ;. at speeds above 140 km/h Indicator lamp : goes out. The vehicle is if you have selected "Sports mode" adjusted to normal level. page 225) Suspension tuning Setting the vehicle level...
Page 228 Driving systems Comfort mode The vehicle is lowered by about 20 mm if: In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics you have selected "Comfort tuning" of your vehicle are more comfortable. There- you switch off the engine and fore, select this mode if you prefer a more you lock the vehicle within approximately comfortable driving style.
Page 229 Driving systems Press button : once. To call up: press AMG button ;. Indicator lamp ? lights up. You have selec- The stored suspension tuning and drive program are selected. ted Sport mode. AMG Ride Control SPORT message To display: briefly press AMG button ;. appears in the multifunction display.
Page 230 This may damage the transfer case. suspension tuning: Damage of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz implied warranty. All Comfort: +10 mm wheels must remain either on the ground Sport + and Sport: -15 mm or be fully raised.
Page 231 Driving systems PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain. PARKTRONIC is activated automatically if you: switch on the ignition shift to position D, R or N on vehicles with automatic transmission release the parking brake PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 18 km/h.
Page 232 Driving systems Warning displays Automatic transmission: Transmission Warning display position Front area activated R or N Rear and front areas activated No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the Warning display for the front area vehicle's distance from the obstacle.
Page 233 Driving systems Towing a trailer Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow hitch is not required. PARKTRONIC meas- ures the minimum detection range to an obstacle from the bumper, not the ball cou- pling. PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer.
Page 234 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
Page 235 Driving systems Parking tips: WARNING on narrow roads, drive as closely as possi- If there are objects above the detection range: ble past the parking space. Active Park Assist may steer too early parking spaces that are littered or over- the vehicle may not stop in front of these grown might be identified or measured objects.
Page 236 Driving systems Parking Active Parking Assist is switched on automat- ically when driving forwards. The system is Vehicles with automatic transmission: operational at speeds of up to approximately When PARKTRONIC detects obstacles, 35 km/h. While in operation, the system inde- Active Parking Assist brakes automatically pendently locates and measures parking during the parking process.
Page 237 Driving systems gear Observe surroundings message The braking effect is cancelled when you appears in the multifunction display. depress the accelerator pedal. Active Parking Assist no longer supports you Vehicles with automatic transmission: the Park Assist active Select D Observe with steering interventions and brake appli- surroundings cations.
Page 238 Driving systems when the vehicle is stationary, depending Vehicles with automatic transmission: on the message or requirement. If PARKTRONIC detects obstacles, Active Active Parking Assist immediately steers in Parking Assist brakes automatically whilst Park Assist the other direction. The the vehicle exits the parking space. You are active Accelerate and brake responsible for braking in good time.
Page 239 Driving systems Stop the movement of the multifunction Reversing camera steering wheel or steer yourself. General notes Active Parking Assist will be cancelled at Park Assist cancelled once. The mes- sage appears in the multifunction display. Press the PARKTRONIC button on the centre console ( page 230).
Page 240 Driving systems if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED separate COMAND Online operating lighting (the display may flicker) instructions). The symbol of the selected function is high- if there is a sudden change in temperature, lighted. e.g. when driving into a heated garage in winter To deactivate: the reversing camera deacti- if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed...
Page 241 Driving systems tional measurement operational readiness Yellow guide line for the vehicle width indicator ; appears in the COMAND display. including the exterior mirrors, for current If the PARKTRONIC warning displays are steering wheel angle (dynamic) active or light up, warning displays : and Yellow lane marking the course the tyres = are also active or light up correspondingly will take at the current steering wheel...
Page 242 Driving systems Reverse perpendicular parking with the Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly steering wheel at an angle in front of the parking space. The white lane should be as close to parallel with the parking space marking as possi- ble.
Page 243 Driving systems "Coupling up a trailer" function apply to objects that are at the same level as the ball coupling. Reverse carefully, making sure trailer draw- bar locating aid ; points approximately in the direction of the trailer drawbar. Reverse carefully until trailer drawbar = reaches red guide line :.
Page 244 Driving systems top view and images from the rear-facing if the camera lenses are dirty or covered mirror cameras (rear wheel view) if the vehicle components in which the top view and images from the forward cameras are fitted are damaged. In this facing mirror cameras (front wheel view) event, have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 245 Driving systems 360° camera Select and press W to con- top view with image from the reversing camera firm. The following appears depending on top view with image from the front cam- whether transmission position D or R is selected: Displays in the COMAND display a split-screen with top view and the image from the front camera or...
Page 246 Driving systems Top view with image from the reversing Top view with image from the front cam- camera Symbol for the split screen setting with Symbol for the split screen setting with top view and reversing camera image top view and front camera image Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 4.0 m from the rear of the vehicle...
Page 247 Driving systems This view assists you in estimating the dis- The lines are shown at the level of the trailer tance to the vehicle behind you. coupling. This setting can also be selected as an Wide-angle function enlarged front view. Top view with image from the mirror cam- eras Example: full-screen view with PARKTRONIC dis-...
Page 248 Driving systems Object detection Important safety notes ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It may detect fatigue or lapses in concentration too late or not at all. The system is not a substi- tute for a well-rested and attentive driver. The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is restricted, and warnings may be delayed or not occur at all:...
Page 249 Driving systems Warning in the multifunction display You can have current status information dis- played in the assistance menu ( page 277) If fatigue or increasing lapses in concentra- of the on-board computer. tion are detected, a warning appears in the Select the assistance graphics display for Attention Assist: multifunction display:...
Page 250 Driving systems Important safety notes If a traffic sign that is relevant to your vehicle is passed, the display of the speed limits and Traffic Sign Assist is only an aid and is not overtaking restrictions is updated. always able to correctly display speed limits The display can also be updated without a and overtaking restrictions.
Page 251 Driving systems Instrument cluster display Speed limits in wet conditions Showing the assistance graphic Call up the assistance graphics display function using the on-board computer page 277). Select the Traffic Sign Assist display. Detected traffic signs are displayed in the instrument cluster.
Page 252 Driving systems End of a speed limit Lane Tracking package General notes The Lane Tracking package consists of Blind Spot Assist ( page 250) and Lane Keeping Assist ( page 252). Blind Spot Assist General notes Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system to monitor the areas on both sides of your The speed limit no longer applies :.
Page 253 Driving systems Monitoring range of the sensors Due to the nature of the system: In particular, the detection of obstacles can warnings may be issued in error when driv- be impaired in the case of: ing close to crash barriers or similar solid lane borders.
Page 254 Driving systems Lane Keeping Assist the side. When you overtake a vehicle, the warning only occurs if the difference in speed General notes is less than 12 km/h. The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse gear is engaged. Blind Spot Assist is then deactivated.
Page 255 Driving systems Activating Lane Keeping Assist Always steer, apply the brakes or accelerate Activate Lane Keeping Assist using the on- the vehicle yourself, especially if Lane Keep- Stand‐ ing Assist alerts you. board computer; to do so, select or Adaptive( page 279).
Page 256 Driving systems The warning vibration occurs later if: As a result, Active Blind Spot Assist may nei- ther give warnings nor intervene in such sit- the road has narrow lanes. uations. There is a risk of an accident. you cut the corner on a bend. Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and maintain a safe distance at the side of the vehicle.
Page 257 Driving systems Active Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up If Active Blind Spot Assist is switched on, to 3.0 m behind your vehicle and directly next indicator lamp : in the exterior mirrors lights to your vehicle, as shown in the diagram. up yellow up to a speed of 30 km/h.
Page 258 Driving systems you have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds you brake or accelerate decisively a driving safety system intervenes, such as ® ® or PRE-SAFE Brake ® is deactivated. a loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre is detected Activating Active Blind Spot Assist Make sure that Active Blind Spot Assist...
Page 259 Driving systems system : at the top of the windscreen. Var- The system may be impaired or may not func- tion if: ious different areas to the front, rear and side of your vehicle are also monitored with the aid there is poor visibility, e.g.
Page 260 Driving systems cles can have an influence on brake applica- Always steer, brake or accelerate yourself, tion: oncoming traffic, vehicles that are over- especially if Active Lane Keeping Assist warns taking and vehicles that are driving parallel to you or makes a lane-correcting brake appli- your vehicle.
Page 261 Towing a trailer Activating Active Lane Keeping Assist Towing a trailer Activate Active Lane Keeping Assist using If you attach a trailer, make sure that you have the on-board computer; to do so, select correctly established the electrical connec- Standard or Adaptive( tion.
Page 262 Towing a trailer If you exceed the maximum permissible nose- and those for the towing vehicle under "Tech- weight of the trailer drawbar on the ball cou- nical data" ( page 481). pling, the following may become damaged: When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling characteristics will be different in comparison your vehicle to when driving without a trailer.
Page 263 For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max- climbing capability, decrease with increas- imum permissible rear axle load is increased ing altitude.
Page 264 Towing a trailer Saloon Saloon To unlock and fold out the ball coupling Before you can tow a trailer with your vehicle, (Saloon): you must fold out the ball coupling. The release wheel is located behind the left- Grip release wheel A so that your thumb hand side trim panel in the boot/luggage lies on the thumb rest.
Page 265 Towing a trailer and Active Parking Assist also depends on this. Uncoupling a trailer WARNING If you uncouple a trailer with an engaged over- run brake, you could trap your hand between the vehicle and the trailer drawbar. This poses a risk of injury.
Page 266 Towing a trailer Only release the ball coupling if the pivoting range is unobstructed. Always make sure that the ball coupling engages when folding in. Place the protective covering on the ball coupling. Saloon To unlock and lower the ball coupling (Saloon): Grasp release wheel A with your hand such that the thumb is in the thumb rest...
Page 267 Towing a trailer The trailer's permanent power supply is switched off in the event of low vehicle supply voltage and after six hours at the latest. You can find more information about instal- ling the trailer electrics at a qualified special- ist workshop.
Page 268 Towing a trailer Open the socket cover. Insert the plug connector with lug : into groove = on the socket. Turn bayonet con- nection ; clockwise to the stop. Let the cover engage. If you are using an adapter cable, secure the cable to the trailer with cable ties.
Page 269 Useful information ......268 Important safety notes ....268 Displays and operation ....268 Menus and submenus ...... 271 Display messages ......290 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......319...
Page 270: Useful Information
Displays and operation times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not oper- Useful information ating safely may cause an accident. HYBRID vehicles: make sure that you read the This Owner's Manual describes all mod- "HYBRID" Supplement. You could otherwise els, series and optional equipment for your fail to recognise dangers, e.g.
Page 271: Displays And Operation
Displays and operation Outside temperature display Operating the on-board computer You should pay special attention to road con- Overview ditions when temperatures are around the freezing point. The outside temperature display is in the mul- tifunction display ( page 270). Changes in the outside temperature are dis- played after a short delay.
Page 272 Displays and operation Left control panel Adjusts the volume Calls up the menu and menu bar Mute Press briefly: Back button Scrolls through lists Press briefly: Selects a submenu or function Audio In the menu: selects a Back stored station, an audio track or Switches off LINGUATRONIC;...
Page 273 Menus and submenus Settings Menu bar ; disappears after a few seconds. menu (settings) ( page 280) menu in AMG vehicles ( page 287) Text field : shows the selected menu or submenu as well as display messages. The Audio, Navi menus differ slightly in vehicles with an audio system and in vehi-...
Page 274 Menus and submenus From reset the values in the submenu are Press the = or ; button on the steer- calculated from the last time the submenu Trip ing wheel to select the menu. was reset ( page 272). Press the 9 or : button to select the From start trip computer is automati- current fuel consumption (not for AMG...
Page 275: Menus And Submenus
Menus and submenus Activating route guidance Press the a button. Press the : button to select No change of direction announced press the a button to confirm. You can reset the values of the following func- tions: trip meter trip computer "From start" trip computer "From reset"...
Page 276 Menus and submenus Change of direction announced with a Audio menu lane recommendation Selecting a radio station Road to which the change of direction Waveband leads Distance to change of direction and visual Channel frequency with memory position distance display Station ;...
Page 277 Menus and submenus Audio player or audio media operation TV operation Channel frequency with memory position Example: CD/DVD changer display Current track The memory position is only displayed along with channel : if this has been Audio data from various audio devices or media can be played, depending on the equip- stored.
Page 278 Internet at: http:// ditions. You could then lose control of the www.mercedes-benz.com/connect vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Only operate these devices if road traffic con- Accepting a call ditions permit.
Page 279 Menus and submenus Dialling an entry from the phone book Assistance menu Press the = or ; button on the steer- Introduction ing wheel to select the menu. Press the 9, : or a button to switch to the phone book. Press the 9 or : button to select the desired name.
Page 280 Menus and submenus The assistance graphic can display the status ® It may be best to deactivate ESP in the fol- of and information from other driving systems lowing situations: or driving safety systems. when using snow chains The assistance graphic shows: in deep snow the é...
Page 281 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating ATTENTION Press the a button. ASSIST The current selection is displayed. To activate/deactivate: press the a Press the = or ; button on the steer- button again. Assist. ing wheel to select the menu. ® When PRE-SAFE Brake is deactivated, the Press the 9 or : button to select assistance graphic shows the æ...
Page 282 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to set Off, Changing the instrument cluster settings page 280) Standard or Adaptive. Changing the light settings ( page 281) Press the a button to save the setting. When Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Changing the vehicle settings Keeping Assist is activated, the multifunc- page 284)
Page 283 Menus and submenus SPEEDTRONIC Press the : or 9 button to select the Permanent display function. DISTRONIC PLUS outside You will see the selected setting: ASSYST PLUS service interval display temperature Addit. speedo [mph]. Switching the additional speedometer Press the a button to save the setting. on/off The speed is displayed in mph.
Page 284 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steer- Further information on the Intelligent Light System ( page 141). Settings ing wheel to select the menu. Press the : or 9 button to select the Setting the dipped-beam headlamps for Light submenu.
Page 285 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to adjust the Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is reactivated the next time you start the Level brightness to any level from engine. (bright). Surround light‐ If you have activated the Press the a or % button to save the function and the light switch is set to setting.
Page 286 Menus and submenus played in orange in the multifunction dis- Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking confirmation play. Press the a button to save the setting. Acoustic Lock If you switch on the function, an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the vehicle.
Page 287 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to select When the auxiliary heating is switched on, Timer one of the three departure times or make sure that no flammable material can (no timer active). come into contact with hot vehicle compo- nents.
Page 288 Menus and submenus vehicle and then open a door, the exterior If someone is trapped: mirrors fold out again. press one of the memory function position Press the = or ; button on the steer- buttons, or Settings ing wheel to select the menu.
Page 289 Menus and submenus SETUP Press the : or 9 button to select or Yes. Press the a button to confirm the selec- tion. If you have selected Yes, the multifunction display shows a confirmation message. For safety reasons, not all functions are reset: Limit speed (winter tyres) function Drive program (C/SS+/M)
Page 290 Menus and submenus You can start the RACETIMER when the Stopping the RACETIMER engine is running or if the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the menu.
Page 291 Menus and submenus Overall evaluation This function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the menu. Press the 9 button repeatedly until the lap evaluation is shown.
Page 292: Display Messages
Display messages Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic symbols are simplified in the Owner's Manual and may differ from the symbols in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Owner's Manual.
Page 293 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- ® gram), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function, hill currently unavail‐ ® start assist and ESP trailer stabilisation are temporarily unavail- able See Owner's able.
Page 294 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec- ted. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation. ® ® If ESP is not operational, ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Page 295 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP , BAS, PRE- ® ® SAFE , the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP trailer stabi- ÷ lisation are unavailable due to a malfunction. inoperative See The adaptive brake lights, BAS PLUS, COLLISION PREVENTION Owner's Manual...
Page 296 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In addition, the red J warning lamp lights up in the instrument Check brake fluid cluster and a warning tone sounds. level WARNING The braking efficiency may be impaired.
Page 297 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE ® PRE-SAFE brake or Adaptive Brake Assist of COLLISION PRE- VENTION ASSIST is temporarily not operational. Functions cur‐ rently limited See Possible causes: Owner's Manual the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. the sensors in the radiator trim and in the bumpers are dirty.
Page 298 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ý If the symbol appears in the multifunction display, a seat belt tongue has not been inserted in a rear seat belt buckle. WARNING A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or which has not been engaged in the seat belt buckle correctly, cannot provide the intended level of protection.
Page 299 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions WARNING The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten- Rear centre mal‐ tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered. function Consult This poses an increased risk of injury. workshop SRS has malfunctioned at the rear centre.
Page 300 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is faulty. Observe the separate operating instructions provided by the Trailer left turn trailer manufacturer. signalorTrailer right turn signal The trailer brake lamp is faulty. Observe the separate operating instructions provided by the Trailer brake lamp trailer manufacturer.
Page 301 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand licence plate lamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Left licence plate lamporRight licence plate lamp The rear foglamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Rear foglamp The front left or front right parking lamp is faulty.
Page 302 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles with trailer tow hitch: a fuse may have blown. Check the fuses ( page 399). If necessary, replace the blown fuse. Observe the warning notes as you do so. If the display message continues to be displayed: Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 303 Display messages Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine Top up coolant See cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. Owner's Manual Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so ( page 368).
Page 304 Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http:// bevo.mercedes-benz.com. AMG vehicles: the engine oil level is too low. Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest Add 1 litre engine page 367).
Page 305 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level Reserve fuel level drops into the reserve range. Refuel at the nearest filling station. There is very little fuel in the fuel tank.
Page 306 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ¯ ® The AdBlue system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds. Eng. start not pos‐ Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. sible in ..km ¯ ® The AdBlue system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
Page 307 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions AIRMATIC is faulty. A warning tone also sounds. Do not drive at speeds above 80 km/h. Make only slight steering movements. Otherwise, the front wings or the tyres could be damaged if the steering movement is too great.
Page 308 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated Assist currently and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: unavailable See the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision. Owner's Man‐...
Page 309 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inop- currently unavail‐ erative. Possible causes: able See Owner's the sensors are dirty. ManualorActive the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. Blind Spot Assist the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature currently unavail‐...
Page 310 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel while steering intervention was active. While steering intervention is active, make sure not to touch the multifunction steering wheel. ® The vehicle has started to skid and ESP has intervened.
Page 311 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS cur‐ DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. rently unavailable DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist is also temporarily inoperative. See Owner's Manual Possible causes: the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. the sensors in the radiator trim and in the bumpers are dirty.
Page 312 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS and DISTRONIC PLUS and SPEEDTRONIC are faulty. SPEEDTRONIC inop‐ DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist is therefore unavailable. erative A warning tone also sounds. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DTR+: steering DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Page 313 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise control A condition for activating cruise control has not been met. - - - km/h You have tried to store a speed below 30 km/h, for example. If conditions permit, drive faster than 30 km/h and store the speed.
Page 314 Display messages Tyres Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Tyre pressure The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure. Check tyres A warning tone also sounds. WARNING With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol- lowing hazards: the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Page 315 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. tyre(s) A warning tone also sounds. WARNING With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol- lowing hazards: the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Page 316 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Tyre press. monitor Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received from the wheel sensors. The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily currently unavail‐ malfunctioning. able Drive on. The tyre pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the cause has been rectified.
Page 317 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Without changing You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction. gear, A warning tone also sounds. consult workshop If transmission position D is selected: Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the transmission from position D.
Page 318 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Saloon with through-loading feature in the rear bench seat: The backrest in the rear is not engaged on the left-hand and/or Rear left seat right-hand side. A warning tone also sounds. backrest not Push the backrest back until it engages.
Page 319 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The power steering assistance is faulty. Ð A warning tone also sounds. Power steering mal‐ function See Own‐ WARNING er's Manual You will need to use more force to steer. There is a risk of an accident. Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
Page 320 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Â The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds. Key not detected If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle (red display message) centrally or start the engine.
Page 321: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ü The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. Only for certain coun- tries: the red seat belt Fasten your seat belt (...
Page 322 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions WARNING The yellow brake sys- The brake system is malfunctioning and the braking characteris- tem warning lamp tics may be affected. lights up while the There is a risk of an accident.
Page 323 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. The red brake system WARNING warning lamp is lit while The braking efficiency may be impaired. the engine is running.
Page 324 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. Therefore, ABS, BAS, BAS ® ® PLUS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, ESP , PRE-SAFE , PRE- The yellow ABS warning ®...
Page 325 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® ÷ or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. ® The yellow ESP warn- ing lamp flashes while Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
Page 326 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® ÷å , BAS, BAS PLUS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, PRE- ® ® SAFE , PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist, ® The yellow ESP ®...
Page 327 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There may be a fault, for example: The yellow engine diag- in the engine management nostics warning lamp in the fuel injection system lights up while the in the exhaust system engine is running.
Page 328 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The red coolant warn- If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator ing lamp comes on may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be mal- while the engine is run- functioning.
Page 329 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. Check the coolant level and top up the coolant, observing the warning notes ( page 368).
Page 330 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tyres Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres. The yellow tyre pres- sure monitor warning WARNING lamp (pressure loss/ With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol- malfunction) is lit.
Page 331 Useful information ......330 Stowage areas ........330 Features ..........348...
Page 332 Stowage areas or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle Useful information (including occupants). the boot/luggage compartment is the pre- This Owner's Manual describes all mod- ferred place to store objects. els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of position heavy loads as far forwards as pos- going to press.
Page 333 Stowage areas To lock: insert the emergency key element Always stow objects so that they cannot be into the lock and turn it 90° clockwise to thrown around in such situations. position 2. Always make sure that objects do not pro- To unlock: insert the emergency key ele- trude from stowage spaces, luggage nets ment into the lock and turn it 90°...
Page 334 Stowage areas Stowage compartment/telephone compartment under the armrest Rear stowage compartment (vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever) To open: slide cover : forwards until it Vehicles with manual transmission and AMG vehi- engages. cles To close: briefly press cover : at the To open: press left-hand button ;...
Page 335 Stowage areas Stowage compartment under the front Stowage compartment in the rear com- seats partment WARNING If you exceed the maximum permitted load of the stowage compartment, the cover is unable to restrain the objects. Objects may be thrown out of the stowage compartment and hit vehicle occupants as a result.
Page 336 Stowage areas Vehicle occupants could be struck in the event of sudden braking or an accident, for instance, if you: transport other heavy or sharp-edged objects in the skibag do not secure the skibag with the lashing straps There is a risk of accident and injury. Store only skis in the skibag.
Page 337 Stowage areas Removing the skis and folding up the skibag Press release catch :. The flap opens downwards. Slide the skis into the skibag from the boot. Loosen the two straps. Remove hook : from securing ring ;. Take the skis out of the skibag. Close the flap in the boot.
Page 338 Stowage areas The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr- Through-loading facility in the rear ests can be folded down separately to compartment increase the boot capacity. Folding the seat backrest forwards Before you fold down the rear seat back- rest, remove the side head restraints for the integrated child seat;...
Page 339 Stowage areas seat backrests. This will prevent unauthor- ised access to the boot from the vehicle interior. EASY-PACK through-loading facility in the rear bench seat (Estate) Important safety notes WARNING If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat Fold rear seat backrest ; forwards. backrest are not engaged they could fold for- Move the driver's or front-passenger seat wards, e.g.
Page 340 Stowage areas Pull back the left or right release lever in the luggage compartment :. The corresponding backrest folds for- wards. Move the driver's or front-passenger seat back if necessary. Folding the rear seat backrest back Make sure that the seat belt does not become trapped when folding the rear seat backrest back.
Page 341 Stowage areas Boot/luggage compartment Securing a load Plastic hooks (Saloon) Lashing eyelets : (Sedan) On vehicles without a through-loading feature in the rear bench seat, six plastic hooks are fitted to the boot floor. You can use these to attach the luggage securing fixture, which is available as an accessory.
Page 342 Stowage areas When the tailgate is opened, the luggage compartment cover is automatically raised to make loading easier. It is automatically low- ered again when the tailgate is closed. When the luggage compartment cover is clip- ped in, there should be no objects obstructing the downwards movement of the cover in the luggage compartment when the tailgate is closed.
Page 343 Stowage areas Fitting and removing the combined lug- gage cover and net Make sure that red lock status indica- tor ? is no longer visible. The combined luggage cover and net will otherwise not be You can reach the combined luggage cover locked in place.
Page 344 Stowage areas Safety net with luggage compartment Safety net (Estate) enlargement Important safety notes WARNING On its own, the safety net cannot secure or restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and heavy loads. You could be hit by an unsecured load during sudden changes in direction, braking or in the event of an accident.
Page 345 Stowage areas Pull the box out by handle : in the direc- When the EASY-PACK convenience box is pulled out, no objects may be placed on the tion of the arrow all the way to the stop. frame of the box or pushed onto the frame Lowering the load surface: push the from above.
Page 346 Stowage areas Inserting the brackets into the loading To remove: turn left-hand rotating catch rail B anti-clockwise and right-hand rotating catch B clockwise by 90°. Move box : downwards and pull it out from anchorages ?. Store the EASY-PACK boot box on a flat surface after removal, e.g.
Page 347 Stowage areas To install: insert two brackets A into the To install: insert one bracket ; into both left or right loading rail ( page 344). the left and the right loading rails and slide it to the desired position ( page 344).
Page 348 Stowage areas Opening and closing the folding lug- gage-compartment floor Hook handle : into rain trough ;. The parts of the EASY-PACK load-securing kit EASY-PACK folding floor with stowage are contained beneath the EASY-PACK fold- compartment under the luggage com- ing floor.
Page 349 Before closing the tailgate, refasten the only use roof carriers that have been tested EASY-PACK loading sill protector on the and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. underside of the EASY-PACK folding lug- This helps to prevent damage to the vehi- gage-compartment floor.
Page 350 Features Attaching the roof carrier (Estate) To avoid damaging or scratching the cov- ers, do not use metallic or hard objects to Secure the roof carrier to the roof rails. open them. Observe the manufacturer's installation The maximum roof load is 100 kg. instructions.
Page 351 Features To open: slide cover = forwards until it engages. To remove: slide catch ; forwards and pull out cup holder :. To insert: insert cup holder : and slide back catch ;. To close: briefly press cover = at the front.
Page 352 Features Sun visors Always stow objects so that they cannot be thrown around in such situations. Overview Always make sure that objects do not pro- trude from stowage spaces, luggage nets or stowage nets. Close the lockable stowage spaces while driving.
Page 353 Features Vehicles with an additional sun visor: When extending or retracting make sure that slide sun visor : horizontally as desired. no parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind. Briefly press the button again Fold down additional sun visor ; to the if someone becomes trapped.
Page 354 Features Cigarette lighter WARNING You can burn yourself if you touch the hot heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter. In addition, flammable materials can ignite if: the hot cigarette lighter falls a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to objects, for example To open: slide cover : forwards until it There is a risk of fire and injury.
Page 355 Features Socket in the rear-compartment centre 12 V sockets console General notes Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock ( page 177). The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso- ries include such items as bulbs or chargers for mobile phones.
Page 356 Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an approved exterior aerial. This ensures: Open the telephone compartment page 332). optimal mobile phone reception quality in the vehicle.
Page 357 Features Mobile phone bracket in the stowage ® The HomeLink garage door opener integra- compartment ted in the rear-view mirror allows you to oper- ate up to three different door and gate sys- tems. When programming a garage door opener, park the vehicle outside the garage.
Page 358 Features Before programming for the first time, clear view mirror with the receiver of the garage the memory of the integrated garage door door system. opener ( page 357). Synchronising the rolling code Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition Observe the "Important safety notes"...
Page 359 Features If there is another remote control for the Make sure that you clear the memory of same garage door drive, perform the pro- the integrated garage door opener before gramming steps again using this remote selling the vehicle. control. Before performing these steps, make sure that new batteries have been Frequencies fitted in garage door drive remote control...
Page 360 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) DE (Ger- Article 6 of Directive HU (Hun- Article 6 of Directive many) 1999/5/EC R&TTE gary) 1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May 7519301 29 April 05 MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 EE (Estonia)
Page 361 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) LT (Lithua- Article 6 of Directive RO (Roma- Article 6.4 of Directive nia) 1999/5/EC R&TTE nia) 1999/5/EC R&TTE 27.4-1B-1609 6 May 05 MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868 MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 RU (Russian POCC DE.MJ05.H00015 13...
Page 362 Features Africa Asia Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) EG (Egypt) W-KLE-17/08 Mar. 06 AE (United 1623/5/10-2/26/76 Arab Emi- MHz: 27, 30, 40, 418, 433, MHz: 433 rates) JO (Jordan) TRC/LPD/2005/23 RE (Réunion) Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 11 July...
Page 363 Features scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place several floor- mats on top of one another. Slide the seat backwards. To fit: lay the floormat in the footwell. Press studs : onto retainers ;.
Page 365 Useful information ......364 Engine compartment ......364 Service ..........370 Care ............ 371...
Page 366: Useful Information
Engine compartment Useful information WARNING There are parts in the engine compartment This Owner's Manual describes all mod- that move. Certain components may continue els, series and optional equipment for your to run even if the ignition is switched off or vehicle that were available at the time of may suddenly start again, e.g.
Page 367 Engine compartment The active bonnet can reduce the risk of injury to pedestrians in certain accident situations. Raising the active bonnet increases the clear- ance to hard components, such as the engine. Open the bonnet ( page 366). With both hands, lift the bonnet up in the centre A.
Page 368 Engine compartment =. The active bonnet is triggered by pyro- technics. Opening the bonnet WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the radiator and parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment.
Page 369: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Depending on your driving style, the vehicle consumes up to 0.8 litres of oil per 1,000 km. The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds. Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be installed at a different location.
Page 370 Make sure that the cap locks securely into approved in accordance with the place. Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Check the oil level again with the oil dip- Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service stick ( page 367). Centre. Damage to the engine or exhaust system is...
Page 371 Engine compartment If necessary, top up with coolant that has Allow the engine to cool before opening the been tested and approved by Mercedes- cap. Wear gloves and protective eyewear Benz. when opening. Slowly turn the cap half a turn Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far to allow pressure to escape.
Page 372: Service
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a the associated costs. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the The ASSYST PLUS service interval display ASSYST PLUS service interval display after does not take into account any periods of the service work has been carried out.
Page 373: Care
Before a longer stay operated under increased loads. Further outside of Europe, consult a qualified special- information can be obtained at a qualified ist workshop. specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz ® Observe the notes on AdBlue page 473). Service Centre.
Page 374 Use care products and cleaning agents rec- lock. Do not open the driver's door or ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. front-passenger door when the engine is switched off. Otherwise, the automatic transmission selects park position P Washing the vehicle and cleaning the automatically and locks the wheels.
Page 375 Use a soft sponge to clean. trim elements Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. ventilation slots Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a Damaged seals or electrical components gentle jet of water.
Page 376 Soak insect remains with insect remover from the range of recommended and and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. approved Mercedes-Benz care products. Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin,...
Page 377 This lighting using a wet sponge and a mild can lead to corrosion damage and damage cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car to electronic components. shampoo or cleaning cloths. Clean the inside and outside of the win-...
Page 378 Care Open camera cover Select and press W to confirm. The cover of the 360° camera opens. To clean the reversing camera: use clear water and a soft cloth to clean camera lens :. Cleaning the 360° camera Do not clean the camera lens and the area around the 360°...
Page 379 For cleaning, do not use any of the fol- ter and after washing. lowing: Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product alcohol-based thinner or petrol tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. abrasive cleaning agents commercially-available household clean- Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ing agents These may damage the display surface.
Page 380 Make sure that the leather does not leather care agents that have been recom- become soaked. It may otherwise mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. become rough and cracked. Only use leather care agents that have Cleaning wooden trim and trim ele-...
Page 381 Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solu- tion. Cleaning the roof lining and carpets Roof lining: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or dry shampoo. Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean- ing agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 383 Useful information ......382 Where will I find...? ......382 Flat tyre ..........385 Battery (vehicle) ........ 389 Jump-starting ........393 Towing and tow-starting ....396 Electrical fuses ......... 399...
Page 384: Useful Information
Where will I find...? Estate: open the tailgate. Useful information Open the right-hand side trim panel. This Owner's Manual describes all mod- Remove warning triangle :. els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of Setting up the warning triangle going to press.
Page 385: Where Will I Find
Where will I find...? Remove tensioning strap :. The fire extinguisher is located in the stowage compartment underneath the driver's seat. Remove first-aid kit ;. Pull handle : upward and fold cover ; First-aid kit in the stowage net forward. Remove the fire extinguisher from the stowage compartment.
Page 386 Where will I find...? Vehicles with a spare Necessary tyre-changing tools can include, wheel/"Minispare" emergency spare for example: wheel Jack Wheel chock Wheel wrench Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Vehicle tool kit tray Stowage tray Spare wheel/"Minispare" emergency spare wheel Open the boot lid/tailgate.
Page 387: Flat Tyre
Flat tyre Vehicles with a collapsible emergency Stop the vehicle as far away as possible spare wheel from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level ground. Switch on the hazard warning lamps. Secure the vehicle against rolling away page 199). If possible, bring the front wheels into the straight-ahead position.
Page 388 Flat tyre tyre must not show any clearly visible dam- proper size and type (summer or winter age. tyre). You can recognise MOExtended tyres by the Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not MOExtended marking which appears on the equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. tyre wall.
Page 389 Flat tyre TIREFIT kit Using the TIREFIT kit Remove the cap from valve C on the faulty tyre. Screw filler hose D onto valve C. TIREFIT sticker, 2-part Insert plug ? into a 12 V socket Do not remove any foreign objects which page 353) in your vehicle.
Page 390 Flat tyre If you get tyre sealant on your clothing, Environmental note have it cleaned as soon as possible with Have the used tyre sealant bottle disposed of perchloroethylene. professionally, e.g. at a qualified specialist workshop. Tyre pressure not reached If a tyre pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has has been attained after five minutes:...
Page 391: Battery (Vehicle)
In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with The highly flammable gas mixture is created the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone while the battery is charging and when jump- number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's starting. side.
Page 392 Battery (vehicle) when you pull or push the battery across cialist workshop or to a col- carpet or other synthetic materials lection point for used batter- when you rub the battery with a cloth ies. WARNING Have the battery checked regularly at a During the charging process, a battery produ- qualified specialist workshop.
Page 393 You could otherwise fail to Charging the battery recognise dangers, e.g. due to high voltage. WARNING For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- During charging and jump-starting, explosive mends that you only use batteries which have gases can escape from the battery. There is a been tested and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 394 Never charge a battery still installed in the vehicle unless a battery charger unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used . A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as an accessory.
Page 395: Jump-Starting
Jump-starting Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a positive terminal and an earth point, in the engine compartment. WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery.
Page 396 Jump-starting Do not use a rapid charging device to start the vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jump leads. Observe the following points: The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
Page 397 Jump-starting Slide cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow. Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B using the jump lead. Always begin with positive terminal ; on your own vehicle first. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
Page 398 Towing and tow-starting tow hitch. You could otherwise damage the Towing and tow-starting vehicle. Important safety notes Observe the following points when towing WARNING with a tow rope: Safety-relevant functions are restricted or not Secure the tow rope on the same side on available if: both vehicles.
Page 399: Towing And Tow-Starting
Towing and tow-starting Observe the legal requirements for the rele- vant countries when towing and tow-starting. It is better to have the vehicle transported than to have it towed. If the vehicle has suffered transmission dam- age, have it transported on a transporter or trailer.
Page 400 Towing and tow-starting Vehicles with manual transmission: Towing the vehicle with the rear axle depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to raised neutral. The ignition must be switched off if you Release the brake pedal. are towing the vehicle with the rear axle Release the parking brake.
Page 401: Electrical Fuses
( page 396) and the Only use fuses that have been approved legal requirements in each respective coun- for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which try. have the correct fuse rating for the system concerned. Otherwise, components or sys-...
Page 402 When closing the cover, make sure that it cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture Service Centre. seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses.
Page 403 Electrical fuses Fuse box in the boot Observe the important safety notes page 399) Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open. When closing the cover, make sure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses.
Page 405 Useful information ......404 Important safety notes ....404 Operation ........... 404 Winter operation ....... 406 Tyre pressure ........407 Changing a wheel ......413 Wheel and tyre combinations ..419 Emergency spare wheel ....459...
Page 406: Useful Information
National variations are pos- Accessories that are not approved for your sible. Note that your vehicle may not be vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being equipped with all of the functions descri- used correctly can impair the operating bed.
Page 407 Exception: it is permissible to fit a different ard valve cap or other valve caps approved by type or make in the event of a flat tyre. Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not fit any Observe the "MOExtended tyres (tyres with...
Page 408: Winter Operation
(aqua- thereby damaging the tyres permanently. planing). Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility Replace the tyres after six years at the lat- for this type of damage. est, regardless of wear.
Page 409: Tyre Pressure
Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre- which can severely impair tyre traction. sponding standard of quality. the handling as well as steering and braking characteristics may be severely affected.
Page 410 There is a risk of accident. Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto the tyre valve. WARNING If a tyre size precedes a tyre pressure, the...
Page 411 Tyre pressure 10 kPa (0.1 bar/1.5 psi) per 10 †. Take this message will appear in the multifunction dis- into account when checking the pressure of play. warm tyres. Only correct the tyre pressure if You can recognise the tyre pressure loss it is too low for the current operating condi- Run Flat Indicator warning by the...
Page 412 Tyre pressure Restarting the tyre pressure loss warn- After a teach-in period, the tyre pressure ing system loss warning system will monitor the set tyre pressures of all four tyres. Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system If you wish to cancel the restart: if you have: Press the % button.
Page 413 Tyre pressure Important safety notes pressure warning lamp to inform you of the malfunction by flashing for approximately one It is the driver's responsibility to set the tyre minute and then remaining lit. When the fault pressure to the recommended cold tyre pres- has been rectified, the tyre pressure warning sure suitable for the operating situation lamp goes out after you have driven for a few...
Page 414 Tyre pressure Restarting the tyre pressure monitor display. The tyre pressures are already being monitored. When you restart the tyre pressure monitor, If an emergency spare wheel is fitted, the all existing warning messages are deleted and system may continue to show the tyre pres- the warning lamps go out.
Page 415: Changing A Wheel
Changing a wheel The new tyre pressures are then accepted Vehicles with an emergency spare as reference values and monitored. wheel: in the event of a flat tyre, the emer- gency spare wheel is fitted according to the If you wish to cancel the restart: description under "Fitting a wheel"...
Page 416 Changing a wheel if necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss Vehicles with automatic transmission: warning system or the tyre pressure monitor. shift the transmission to position P. Vehicles with AIRMATIC: make sure that "normal" vehicle level is selected Direction of rotation page 224).
Page 417 Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is used incorrectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is raised. the jack is designed only to raise and hold...
Page 418 Changing a wheel release the parking brake while the vehicle Put hub cap : in position and turn the is raised. centre cover clockwise until you feel and hear hub cap : engage. the jack must be placed on a firm, flat and non-slip surface.
Page 419 Changing a wheel Turn crank B clockwise until jack A sits completely on jacking point ? and the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground. Turn crank B until the tyre is raised a max- imum of three centimetres off the ground. Removing a wheel AMG vehicles: during removal and repo- sitioning of the wheel, the wheel rim can...
Page 420 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you after a wheel is changed. only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the Vehicles with a collapsible emergency respective wheel. spare wheel: Inflate the collapsible emer-...
Page 421: Wheel And Tyre Combinations
(tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) You will find a table with recommended tyre pressures for various operating conditions on MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer- the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. For tain AMG tyres) further information on tyre pressure, see Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres page 407).
Page 422 Wheel and tyre combinations ally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat charac- teristics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a qualified specialist work- shop. Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be mounted at the factory in all countries.
Page 423 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres E 180 Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 BA: 205/60 R16 92 W BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 95 W BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 99 W XL BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 99 Y XL...
Page 424 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 6, 7, 8 FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 5, 6, 7, 8 RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
Page 425 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 E 200 Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 BA: 205/60 R16 92 W BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 95 W BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5...
Page 426 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 54 RA: 265/35 R18 97 Y XL Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
Page 427 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+Si BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 M+SiMOExtended Tyres...
Page 428 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48...
Page 429 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+Si BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+Si BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 M+SiMOExtended BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48...
Page 430 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 95 W BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 95 W...
Page 431 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+Si BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 BA: 225/55 R16 99 H XL M+Si Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+Si BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+Si...
Page 432 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 BA: 225/55 R16 99 W XL BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 BA: 225/55 R16 99 Y XL Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 95 W BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL...
Page 433 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 BA: 205/60 R16 92 H M+Si BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+Si BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 99 H XL M+Si BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+Si...
Page 434 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 205/55 R16 91 H M+S BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 E 250 Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 95 W BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 99 W XL BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5...
Page 435 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 54 RA: 265/35 R18 97 Y XL Winter tyres Tyres...
Page 436 Wheel and tyre combinations E 250 CDI Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 95 W BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 99 W XL BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 99 Y XL BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 BA: 225/55 R16 95 W...
Page 437 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 6, 7, 8 FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 5, 6, 7, 8 RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
Page 438 Wheel and tyre combinations E 250 CDI 4MATIC Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 95 W BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48...
Page 439 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+Si BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 M+SiMOExtended Tyres...
Page 440 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48...
Page 441 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 M+SiMOExtended BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+Si BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48...
Page 442 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48...
Page 443 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 M+SiMOExtended BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+Si BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48...
Page 444 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 6, 7, 8 FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 5, 6, 7, 8 RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
Page 445 Wheel and tyre combinations E 350 Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 95 W BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 99 W XL BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 99 Y XL BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 BA: 225/55 R16 95 W...
Page 446 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 6, 7, 8 FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 5, 6, 7, 8 RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
Page 447 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 E 350 BlueTEC Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 95 W BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 99 W XL BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5...
Page 448 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 54 RA: 265/35 R18 97 Y XL Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
Page 449 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+Si BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 M+SiMOExtended Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 E 350 4MATIC...
Page 450 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 6, 7, 8 FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 5, 6, 7, 8 RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
Page 451 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 95 W BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended...
Page 452 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 E 350 CDI Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 95 W BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 99 W XL BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5...
Page 453 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 54 RA: 265/35 R18 97 Y XL Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
Page 454 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+Si BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 M+SiMOExtended Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 E 400...
Page 455 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 6, 7, 8 FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 5, 6, 7, 8 RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
Page 456 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 E 400 4MATIC Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 95 W BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48...
Page 457 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+Si BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+Si BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 M+SiMOExtended BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48...
Page 458 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 6, 7, 8 FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 5, 6, 7, 8 RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
Page 459 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37 FA: 255/35 ZR19 (96 Y) XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 5, 8 RA: 285/30 ZR19 (98 Y)XL Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 37 FA: 255/40 R18 99 V XL M+Si RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52...
Page 460 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 37 FA: 255/40 R18 99 V XL M+Si RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 RA: 255/40 R18 99 V XL M+Si Tyres Light-alloy wheels 8, 11 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37...
Page 461: Emergency Spare Wheel
Emergency spare wheel E 63 AMG S-MODEL 4MATIC Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37 FA: 255/35 ZR19 (96 Y) XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 5, 8 RA: 285/30 ZR19 (98 Y)XL Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
Page 462 Emergency spare wheel An emergency spare wheel may also be fitted against the direction of rotation. Observe the time restriction on use as well as the speed limitation specified on the emergency spare wheel. Replace the tyres after six years at the latest, regardless of wear.
Page 463 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have The collapsible emergency spare wheel this work performed at a qualified specialist must be mounted before it is inflated. workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Pull connector ? and the air hose out of the housing.
Page 464 Emergency spare wheel Insert connector ? into the cigarette lighter socket or into a 12 V socket in your vehicle. Observe the notes on the cigarette lighter page 352). Observe the notes on sock- ets ( page 353). Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock ( page 177).
Page 465 Emergency spare wheel Technical data All vehicles (except AMG vehicles) "Minispare" emergency spare wheel Tyres Light-alloy wheels T 155/70 R17 110 M 4.0 B x 17 H2 ET 34 Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) T 155/60 R18 107 M 4.5 B x 18 H2 ET 36 Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) AMG vehicles...
Page 467 Useful information ......466 Information on technical data ..466 Vehicle electronics ......466 Identification plates ......468 Service products and capacities ..469 Vehicle data ........477 Trailer tow hitch ........ 480...
Page 468: Useful Information
You can find current technical data on the You should have all work on electrical and Internet at http://www.mercedes-benz.com electronic components carried out at a quali- fied specialist workshop. The technical data was determined in accordance with EU Directives.
Page 469: Vehicle Electronics
Rear wing connections intended for use with the basic Boot lid wiring. Be sure to observe the manufacturer's additional instructions when installing. Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi- mum transmission outputs or aerial positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 470: Identification Plates
Identification plates The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at Identification plates the base of the aerial must not exceed the Vehicle identification plate with vehi- following values: cle identification number (VIN) Waveband Maximum transmission output Short wave 100 W 3 - 54 MHz 4 m waveband 30 W 74 - 78 MHz...
Page 471: Service Products And Capacities
Mercedes-Benz recommends that You will see VIN ;. you use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this The VIN can also be found on the vehicle Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro- identification plate ( page 468).
Page 472 Service products and capacities You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating Model Of which sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine reserve fuel and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before Models with 59.0 l total Approx. refuelling. capacity 8.0 l WARNING Models with 80.0 l total Approx.
Page 473 91 RON/82.5 MON may also be Benz; see "Additives". You can obtain fur- used as a temporary measure if the recom- ther information from any Mercedes-Benz mended fuel is not available. Service Centre. Doing so results in noticeably higher fuel...
Page 474 Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and only be mixed with additives recommended do not use any special additives. This can by Mercedes-Benz. Observe the instruc- otherwise lead to engine damage. tions for use in the product description.
Page 475 Service products and capacities ® AdBlue is a water-soluble fluid for the vehicle's CO emissions are directly related to exhaust gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. fuel consumption and therefore depend on: It is: efficient use of the fuel by the engine non-toxic driving style colourless and odourless...
Page 476 229.3, 229.5 or ACEA C3 Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved This must only be added once and the engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz amount must not be greater than 1.0 l. engines. Further information on tested and approved...
Page 477 Benz according to MB Approval 331.0. Information about approved brake fluid can be obtained at any qualified specialist work- shop or on the Internet at: http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a qualified specialist workshop and the replacement confirmed in the Service Booklet.
Page 478 MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1. Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil- for Service Products, MB Specifications for led with a coolant mixture that ensures Service Products 310.1, e.g.
Page 479: Vehicle Data
Vehicle data At temperatures below freezing: Dimensions and weights Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter- Fit. Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temper- ature. Down to Ò10 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to 2 parts water.
Page 480 Vehicle data All models (except AMG E 350 vehicles) Vehicle height, Saloon 1475 mm Vehicle width including 2071 mm Vehicle height, Estate 1507 mm exterior mirrors Vehicle width excluding 1854 mm E 350 4MATIC exterior mirrors Vehicle height, Saloon 1477 mm Wheelbase 2874 mm Vehicle height, Estate...
Page 481 Vehicle data E 220 CDI BlueEFFI- All models (only AMG CIENCY Edition vehicles) Vehicle height 1459 mm Vehicle width including 2071 mm exterior mirrors Vehicle width excluding 1873 mm E 220 BlueTEC exterior mirrors Vehicle height 1474 mm Wheelbase 2874 mm Maximum roof load 100 kg E 250 CDI...
Page 482: Trailer Tow Hitch
Trailer tow hitch ering is 1,253 mm (Saloon) and 1,278 mm E 63 AMG 4MATIC S- (Estate). MODEL Trailer towing is not permissible on the fol- Vehicle length, Saloon 4900 mm lowing models: Vehicle length, Estate E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition 4912 mm E 63 AMG Vehicle height, Saloon...
Page 483 Trailer tow hitch Trailer loads Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight. Do not use a noseweight of less than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose. Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload. Trailer towing is not permissible on the following models: E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition E 63 AMG...
Page 484 Trailer tow hitch Saloon Saloon Manual transmission Automatic transmis- sion E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC – 2100 kg E 180 – 1700 kg E 220 BlueTEC Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill) Estate Estate Manual transmission Automatic transmis-...
Page 485 Trailer tow hitch All models (except E 220 BlueTEC) Permissible trailer load, unbraked 750 kg Maximum drawbar noseweight (the drawbar nose- 84 kg weight is not included in the trailer load) The actual noseweight may not, however, be higher than the value which is given: on the type plate of the trailer tow hitch and on the type plate of the trailer The lowest weight applies.
Page 486 Trailer tow hitch Manual transmission Automatic transmis- sion E 500 4MATIC – 1380 kg E 200 CDI 1340 kg 1330 kg E 220 CDI 1325 kg 1325 kg E 250 CDI 1335 kg 1345 kg E 250 CDI 4MATIC – 1345 kg E 350 CDI –...
Page 487 Trailer tow hitch Manual transmission Automatic transmis- sion E 300 BlueTEC – 1530 kg E 350 BlueTEC – 1530 kg E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC – 1540 kg...
Page 491 Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mercedes-benz.com http://www.daimler.com Editorial office You are welcome to forward any queries or suggestions you may have regarding this Owner's Manual to the technical documenta-...
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