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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Owner's Manual

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Possible variations to your vehicle may not to receive a printed Owner‘s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle be taken into account as Mercedes-Benz constantly updates their vehicles to Ihrem konkreten Fahrzeug könnten nicht berücksichtigt sein, da Mercedes-Benz model years.
  • Page 4 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you first drive off, read this Owner's 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. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal ®...
  • Page 6 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 31 Introduction ......... 24 Safety ........... 43 Opening and closing ......93 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 121 Lights and windscreen wipers ..141 Climate control ......... 155 Driving and parking ......177 On-board computer and displays ..
  • Page 7 Index Important safety notes ....239 1, 2, 3 ... Parking .......... 241 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Towing a trailer ......244 see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- ADAPTIVE BRAKE ......... 86 tion System) Adaptive Brake Assist 4MATIC (permanent all-wheel Function/notes ........ 82 drive) Adaptive brake lights ......
  • Page 8 Index AIRMATIC AUTO lights Display message ......315 Display message ......310 Function/notes ......231 see Lights Alarm Automatic engine start (ECO start/ ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ..89 stop function) ........184 Switching off (ATA) ......89 Automatic engine switch-off (ECO Switching the function on/off start/stop function) ......
  • Page 9 Index Bonnet Activating/deactivating (on the centre console) ......169 Active bonnet (pedestrian protec- Display message ......327 tion) ..........378 Important safety notes ....168 Closing ........... 380 Setting ........... 293 Display message ......326 Auxiliary heating/ventilation Important safety notes ....378 Problem (display message) ....
  • Page 10 Index Centre console Warning lamp ......... 330 Breakdown Lower section ........39 see Flat tyre Lower section (AMG vehicles) ..40 Brightness control (instrument Upper section ........38 Changing bulbs cluster lighting) ........34 Bulbs Main-beam headlamps ....150 Turn signals (front) ......151 see Replacing bulbs Child Restraint system ......
  • Page 11 Index Problem with the rear window Convenience closing feature .... 112 heating .......... 166 Convenience opening feature ..111 Problems with cooling with air Convenience opening/closing (air- dehumidification ......162 recirculation mode) ......166 Rear control panel ......159 Coolant (engine) Setting the air distribution .....
  • Page 12 ASSYST PLUS ........ 384 see Door Calling up (on-board computer) ..299 Driving abroad Engine ..........311 Mercedes-Benz Service ....385 General information ....... 299 Symmetrical dipped beam ..... 142 Hiding (on-board computer) ... 299 Driving on flooded roads ....210 Key ..........
  • Page 13 Index ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Symmetrical dipped beam ..... 142 System) ........... 83 Towing a trailer ......267 Important safety guidelines ..... 77 Wet road surface ......209 Drowsiness Warning Overview .......... 77 see ATTENTION ASSIST ® PRE-SAFE Brake ......87 DVD video Driving system Operating (on-board computer) ..
  • Page 14 Index Electronic Stability Program Display message ......313 Filling capacity ....... 478 ® see ESP (Electronic Stability Program) Notes about oil grades ....478 Emergency Notes on oil level/consumption ..380 Automatic measures after an acci- Temperature (on-board computer, dent ..........58 AMG vehicles) ........
  • Page 15 ..........281 Gearshift program Displaying the range ...... 281 SETUP (on-board computer) ..296 E10 ..........474 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 24 Fuel gauge ........34 Glove compartment ......343 Grade (petrol) ........ 474 Important safety notes ....473 Notes for AMG vehicles ....
  • Page 16 Index Adjusting (manually) ...... 125 Instrument cluster lighting ....290 Adjusting (rear) ......126 Integrated child seat Fitting/removing (rear) ....127 Folding in ......... 63 Luxury ..........126 Folding out ........63 see NECK-PRO head restraints ICS padded play table ...... 63 see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints Important safety guidelines .....
  • Page 17 Index Display message ......328 Active light function ....... 145 Door central locking/unlocking ..95 Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS ..147 Emergency key element ....96 Automatic headlamp mode .... 143 Important safety notes ....94 Cornering light function ....146 Loss ..........
  • Page 18 Index Locking centrally Mercedes-Benz emergency call system see Central locking Locking verification signal (on- Switch in the overhead control board computer) ....... 293 panel ..........366 Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive Luggage compartment 360°camera ........249 Opening/closing (from outside, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ..77 HANDS-FREE ACCESS) ....
  • Page 19 Index Menu (on-board computer) .... 284 Restraint system introduction ..44 Notes/placing in the bracket ..367 Restraint system warning lamp ..45 Transmission output (maximum) ..470 Odometer ........... 280 Mobile telephone Pre-installed bracket ...... 368 see Engine oil Modifying the programming (key) ..
  • Page 20 Deactivating/activating ....237 Driving system ....... 235 QR code Function/notes ......235 Important safety notes ....235 Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Problem (fault) ....... 239 Rescue card ........28 Sensor range ......... 236 Qualified specialist workshop ... 27 Trailer towing ......... 238 Warning display ......
  • Page 21 Index Reserve fuel Sliding sunroof ....... 116 Reading lamp ........148 Display message ......313 Rear bench seat Warning lamp ......... 336 Residual heat (climate control) ..167 Folding the backrest forwards/ Restraint system back ..........348 Rear compartment Display message ......306 Setting the air vents ......
  • Page 22 Index Service products Folding the backrest (rear com- partment) forwards/back ....349 ® AdBlue special additives ....477 Seat belt Brake fluid ........479 Centre rear-compartment seat ..48 Coolant (engine) ......479 Correct usage ........47 Engine oil ........478 Switching belt adjustment on/off Fuel ..........
  • Page 23 Index Specialist workshop ......27 Steering wheel heating ....134 Storing settings (memory func- Spectacles compartment ....343 tion) ..........139 Speed, controlling Steering wheel gearshift paddles ..195 see Cruise control Steering wheel heating Speedometer Problem (malfunction) ....135 Activating/deactivating the addi- Switching on/off ......
  • Page 24 Index Towing a trailer Opening/closing (automatically from outside) ......... 105 Active Blind Spot Assist ....263 Opening/closing (from outside) ..104 Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 266 Tank Active Parking Assist ..... 244 see Fuel tank Axle load, permissible ....489 Technical data ®...
  • Page 25 Index Trim pieces (cleaning instruc- Information on driving ....416 tions) ..........392 MOExtended tyres ......418 Trip computer (on-board com- Replacing ........426 Service life ........417 puter) ..........280 Storing ........... 426 Trip meter Tyre size (data) ......431 Calling up ........
  • Page 26 Index Vehicle identification number Fitting a wheel ....... 426 see VIN General notes ........ 431 Vehicle identification plate ....472 Important safety notes ....416 Vehicle level Information on driving ....416 Removing a wheel ......429 AIRMATIC ........231 Storing ...........
  • Page 27 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 28 Only The original purchase contract documenta- use 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 29 Directive 1999/5/EC. You can obtain further information from any If you make any changes to the vehicle elec- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. tronics, the general operating permit is ren- dered invalid. 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 30 Connecting equipment to the diagnostics about any change in address or vehicle own- connection can lead to emissions monitoring ership. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz information being reset, for example. This Service Centre, for example. may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test dur- ing the main inspection.
  • Page 31 Introduction This data is of an exclusively technical nature QR code for rescue card and can be used to: The QR code is secured in the fuel filler flap assist in detecting and rectifying faults and and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the defects event of an accident, rescue services can use analyse vehicle functions, e.g.
  • Page 32 Introduction Copyright information General notes Information on licences for free and open- source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the fol- lowing website: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ opensource...
  • Page 34 Cockpit ..........32 Instrument cluster ......34 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 36 Centre console ........38 Overhead control panel ...... 41 Door control panel ......42...
  • Page 35 Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Automatic transmission: To adjust the steering steering wheel gearshift wheel manually paddles To adjust 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...
  • Page 36 Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel To release the parking brake PARKTRONIC warning dis- play Ignition lock Start/Stop button Combination switch To adjust the steering Instrument cluster wheel manually Horn To adjust the steering DIRECT SELECT lever wheel electrically Steering wheel heating Steering wheel gearshift paddles...
  • Page 37 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays Instrument cluster with speedometer Function Page (km/h) Coolant temperature Function Page Speedometer with seg- Fuel gauge ments Fuel filler flap location indi- Multifunction display cator 8: the fuel filler cap is on the right-hand Rev counter side.
  • Page 38 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 39 Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Rejects or ends a call Audio 20 or COMAND Exits the telephone book/ Online display (see the sep- redial memory arate operating instruc- tions) Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem- Vehicles with Audio 20: switches on voice-operated...
  • Page 40 Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page (see manufacturer's oper- ating instructions) Back Vehicles with COMAND Vehicles with Audio 20: Online: switches off LIN- switches off voice-operated GUATRONIC (see the sepa- control of the navigation rate operating instructions)
  • Page 41 Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page Audio system or 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 (Estate) c PARKTRONIC &...
  • Page 42 Centre console Centre console, lower section Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever Function Page Function Page u Saloon: rear window roller sunblind (vehicles Stowage compartment with auxiliary heating) Ashtray Ú Selects the drive pro- Cigarette lighter gram Cup holders Audio or COMAND control- e Adjusts the suspen- ler (see the separate oper- sion setting...
  • Page 43 Centre console Centre console, lower section (AMG vehicles) Function Page Function Page Ashtray ß Calls up or saves the suspension setting Cigarette lighter à Adjusts the suspen- Engages parking position P sion setting Selector lever ® å ESP Cup holders Drive program selector Stowage compartment with Media Interface...
  • Page 44 Function Page Function Page u Switches the rear G SOS button interior lighting on/off (Mercedes-Benz emer- gency call system) | Switches the auto- matic interior lighting con- Rear-view mirror trol on/off Buttons for the garage door p Switches the right-...
  • Page 45 Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page r 4 5 = W Opens/closes the Stores settings for the seat, side windows exterior mirrors and steer- n Activates/deacti- ing wheel vates the override feature Adjusts the seats electri- for the side windows in the cally rear compartment...
  • Page 46 Useful information ......44 Panic alarm .......... 44 Occupant safety ........44 Children in the vehicle ......58 Pets in the vehicle ....... 77 Driving safety systems ....... 77 Protection against theft ..... 89...
  • Page 47 Occupant safety Useful information Occupant safety Introduction to the restraint system This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehicle that were available at the time of vehicle occupants coming into contact with going to press.
  • Page 48 If it is necessary to modify an airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, con- tact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for details. Restraint system warning lamp The functions of the restraint system are...
  • Page 49 Occupant safety facing child restraint systems on the front- by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant is passenger seat. reduced. All other persons: the PASSENGER AIR The belt force limiters on the front seats are synchronised with the front airbags, which BAG OFF indicator lamp must be off.
  • Page 50 Occupant safety Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only tional restraint system. The seat belt cannot use seat belts which have been approved perform its intended protective function if it is specifically for your vehicle by Mercedes- not fastened correctly. Also, an improperly Benz.
  • Page 51 Occupant safety Infants and children must never travel sit- automatically; see "Belt adjustment" ting on the lap of a vehicle occupant. In the page 49). event of an accident, they could be crushed If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder between the vehicle occupant and seat section of the seat belt to tighten the belt belt.
  • Page 52 Occupant safety Releasing the seat belts You can switch the seat-belt adjustment on and off in the on-board computer ! Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled page 295). up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue will be trapped in the door or in the seat Belt warning for the driver and front mechanism.
  • Page 53 Occupant safety You can also cancel the rear seat belt status centre of the head restraint must support indicator immediately ( page 299). the head at about eye level. Move the driver's and front-passenger seats as far back as possible. The driver's Airbags seat position must allow the vehicle to be driven safely.
  • Page 54 Occupant safety Front airbags Objects in the vehicle interior may pre- vent the airbag from functioning cor- rectly. Before starting your journey and to avoid risks resulting from the speed of the airbag as it deploys, make sure that: there are no people, animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an air- bag.
  • Page 55 The airbags may then fail to Mercedes-Benz. protect the vehicle occupants as intended. Operation of the automatic child seat recog- nition may also be impaired. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
  • Page 56 The seat belt tensioners in the rear compart- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have ment are triggered independently of the lock the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist status of the seat belts.
  • Page 57 Occupant safety Depending on the person in the front- gitudinal body members are hit, and sufficient passenger seat, the front-passenger front air- deceleration occurs as a result. bag is either disabled or enabled. The front- If the restraint system control unit detects a passenger front airbag can only be deployed side impact or if the vehicle overturns, the in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF...
  • Page 58 Occupant safety Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK- the functionality of the NECK-PRO head PRO luxury head restraints restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints Important safety notes checked at a qualified specialist workshop after a rear-end collision. WARNING The function of the head restraint may be...
  • Page 59 Occupant safety NECK-PRO luxury head restraints ® PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occupant protection) Introduction ® In certain hazardous situations, PRE-SAFE takes pre-emptive measures to protect the vehicle occupants. Important safety notes ! Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be Do not place your fingers between the cush- ®...
  • Page 60 Occupant safety vehicles with the memory function: the ® PRE-SAFE PLUS does not intervene: front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an if the vehicle is reversing unfavourable position. when the vehicle is towing a trailer and vehicles with a multicontour seat or active there is a risk of a rear-end collision multicontour seat: the air pressure in the ®...
  • Page 61 For this rea- these parts, in particular on the metallic parts son, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you of the child restraint system. There is a risk of install a child restraint system on a rear seat.
  • Page 62 Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte- rior and on the child restraint system. WARNING It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care If the child restraint system is fitted incor- products to clean child restraint systems rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 63 Children in the vehicle tions and the instructions for correct use of accident. This poses an increased risk of the child restraint system ( page 70). injury or even fatal injury. If the child weighs more than 22 kg, only use ISOFIX child restraint systems with which the Top Tether child is also secured with the vehicle seat belt.
  • Page 64 Children in the vehicle Estate The Top Tether anchorage points are located on the rear side of the backrests on both outer rear seats. Move head restraint : upwards. Fold up cover ; of Top Tether anchorage Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with Top Tether.
  • Page 65 Mercedes-Benz recommends using the inte- grated child seat for children from the age of WARNING 24 months who weigh up to 36 kg.
  • Page 66 Children in the vehicle The lap must always be routed across of injury to the head and neck in the event of your hip joints and never across your an accident or sudden braking, for example. abdomen. If necessary, press the lap belt Always drive with the head restraints fitted.
  • Page 67 Place ICS padded play table ; over inte- Information about other child restraint sys- grated child seat A. tems is available at any Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice Centre. Pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt outlet.
  • Page 68 Use the side head restraints in accordance for the second integrated child seat, this with the instructions in table ( page 62). can be ordered at any Mercedes-Benz Deal- Fitting side head restraints ership. Slide head restraint ; upwards and posi- tion it upright.
  • Page 69 Children in the vehicle child restraint system with transponders has WARNING been fitted. In this case, the PASSENGER AIR If you secure a child in a forward-facing child BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up and remains restraint system on the front-passenger seat lit.
  • Page 70 Start/Stop button once or twice. dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For The system carries out a self-diagnosis. this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp that you install a child restraint system on a must light up for approximately six seconds.
  • Page 71 Children in the vehicle ing of the child restraint system off, the front-passenger front airbag can page 70). deploy in the event of an accident. The child could be struck by the airbag. This poses an Rearward-facing child restraint system increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
  • Page 72 Children in the vehicle vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and down- wards from the vehicle belt outlet. If neces- sary, adjust the vehicle belt outlet and the front-passenger seat accordingly.
  • Page 73 Problems with automatic child seat recognition Problem Possible causes/consequences and M 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 74 Children in the vehicle The entire base of the child restraint sys- tem must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting on the backrest of the front-passenger seat.
  • Page 75 U, L Vehicles with a folding bench seat in the load compartment (Estate): information on child restraint systems on the folding bench seat can be obtained at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Child restraint systems with a supporting bracket are not suitable for this seat.
  • Page 76 Children in the vehicle Suitability of the seats for attaching ISOFIX child restraint systems If you use a baby car seat of category 0 or 0+ or a rearward-facing child restraint system of category I on a rear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint system.
  • Page 77 67) and in "Suitable positioning of the child restraint system" ( page 70). You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Recommended child restraint systems for attaching with the vehicle seat belt Weight cate-...
  • Page 78 Children in the vehicle Weight cate- Manufac- Type Approval Order num- Automatic gory turer number child seat rec- (E1 ...) ognition (A 000 ...) 4 years and 04 301198 970 19 00 12 years 04 301198 970 22 00 Recommended "Universal"/"Semi-Universal" category ISOFIX child restraint sys- tems Weight Size cate-...
  • Page 79 Children in the vehicle Child-proof locks for the rear doors WARNING If you leave children unattended in the vehi- cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they: release the parking brake shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or shift manual transmission into neutral start the engine...
  • Page 80 Driving safety systems ation is possible using the switches in the ® PRE-SAFE Brake ( page 87) rear compartment. STEER CONTROL ( page 89) Pets in the vehicle Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you WARNING are inattentive, the driving safety systems can If you leave animals unsupervised or unse-...
  • Page 81 Driving safety systems Important safety notes WARNING If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- braking. The steerability and braking charac- tion ( page 77). teristics may be severely impaired. Addition- WARNING ally, further driving safety systems are deac- If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance tivated.
  • Page 82 Driving safety systems brake system is still available with complete a narrow vehicle travelling in front, e.g. a brake boosting effect and BAS. motorcycle a vehicle travelling in front on a different Observe the restrictions described in the line "Important safety notes" section vehicles quickly moving into the radar sen- page 79).
  • Page 83 Driving safety systems When driving at a speed above 30 km/h: if with the vehicle in front or reduce the effects of such a collision. you depress the brake pedal sharply, BAS PLUS automatically increases the brake pres- If COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS sure to a degree suited to the traffic situation.
  • Page 84 Driving safety systems Function cialist workshop. This also applies to colli- sions at slow speeds where there is no visible The distance warning function issues a warn- damage to the front of the vehicle. ing at speeds: of approximately 30 km/h or more, if, over Distance warning function several seconds, the distance maintained to the vehicle travelling in front is insuffi-...
  • Page 85 Driving safety systems The autonomous braking function is available Due to the nature of the system, particularly in the following speed ranges: complicated but non-critical driving condi- tions may also cause Brake Assist to inter- from 7 km/h to approx. 105 km/h for mov- vene.
  • Page 86 Driving safety systems Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi- Adaptive brake lamps vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for tion ( page 77). example if the road surface is slippery on one side.
  • Page 87 Driving safety systems ® Characteristics of ESP ® It may be best to deactivate ESP in the fol- lowing situations: General notes when using snow chains If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before in deep snow ® beginning the journey, ESP is automatically on sand or gravel active.
  • Page 88 Driving safety systems ® Deactivating/activating ESP (AMG ® Deactivating/activating ESP vehicles) Important safety notes You can select between the following sta- ® tuses of ESP ® is activated SPORT handling mode is activated ® is deactivated WARNING When SPORT handling mode is activated, To activate SPORT handling mode: there is a greater risk of skidding and acci- briefly press button :.
  • Page 89 Driving safety systems engine torque is restricted to a limited ing. Trailers with a high centre of gravity can degree and the drive wheels are able to spin ® tip over before ESP can detect this. There is The spinning of the wheels results in a cut- a risk of an accident.
  • Page 90 Driving safety systems ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety after subsequent full application of the brakes and offers increased braking comfort. In addi- a collision cannot always be avoided, partic- tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE ularly when approaching at too high a speed. also has the HOLD function ( page 228) and There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 91 Driving safety systems Following damage to the windscreen, have to crossing traffic the configuration and operation of the cam- when cornering 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.
  • Page 92 Protection against theft You can prevent the intervention of PRE- To activate with the key: remove the key ® from the ignition lock. SAFE Brake at any time by: To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the depressing the accelerator pedal further ignition off and open the driver's door.
  • Page 93 Protection against theft Deactivating To switch the alarm off with the key: press the % or & button on the key. Unlock the vehicle with the key or KEY- The alarm is switched off. LESS-GO. Remove the Start/Stop button from the Insert the key into the ignition lock.
  • Page 94 Protection against theft Unlock the vehicle with KEYLESS-GO or Interior motion sensor with the key. Function When the interior motion sensor is primed, a Insert the key into the ignition lock. visual and audible alarm is triggered if move- The interior motion sensor is automatically ment is detected in the vehicle interior.
  • Page 95 Protection against theft The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside. Observe the "Important safety notes" ( page 100).

  • Page 96: Table Of Contents

    Useful information ......94 Key ............94 Doors ..........100 Boot/luggage compartment .... 103 Side windows ........110 Sliding sunroof ........114...

  • Page 97: 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 doors, thereby endangering other per- vehicle that were available at the time of sons or road users going to press.
  • Page 98 KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using Key functions the & button on the key. When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distance between the key and the corre- sponding door handle must not be greater than 1 m. A check which periodically establishes a radio connection between the vehicle and the key determines whether a valid key is in the vehi- cle.
  • Page 99 To change the setting: simultaneously press the % and & buttons on the key for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice page 97). If the setting of the locking system is changed within the signal range of the vehi- cle, pressing the &...
  • Page 100 Inserting the emergency key element There are several ways to deactivate the alarm: Push emergency key element ; fully into To deactivate the alarm with the key: the key until it engages and release press the % or & button on the key. catch : returns to its basic position.
  • Page 101 Press emergency key element ; into the opening in the key in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover : opens. When doing so, do not hold battery compartment cover : shut. Remove battery compartment cover :. Repeatedly tap the key against your palm until battery = falls out.
  • Page 102 Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You can no longer lock The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. or unlock the vehicle Check the key battery ( page 97) and replace it if necessary using the key.
  • Page 103 Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M 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 404).

  • Page 104: Doors

    Doors In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example, if they: release the parking brake shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or shift manual transmission into neutral start the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.
  • Page 105 Doors tivate the double lock function by deactivat- You could therefore be locked out if: ing the interior motion sensor ( page 91). the vehicle is being pushed. For all countries: You can only open the rear the vehicle is being towed. doors from inside the vehicle if they are not the vehicle is being tested on a dynamom- secured by the child-proof locks (...

  • Page 106: 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 107 Boot/luggage compartment Estate: you can: Opening/closing from the outside open and close the tailgate manually from Opening 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 from inside limit the opening angle of the tailgate unlock the tailgate using the emergency...
  • Page 108 Boot/luggage compartment Lock the vehicle if necessary with the & gate. Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be button on the key ( page 95) or with KEY- standing in the closing area or may enter the LESS-GO ( page 95). closing area during the closing process.
  • Page 109 Boot/luggage compartment Closing HANDS-FREE ACCESS Important safety notes WARNING The vehicle exhaust system can become very hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you could burn yourself by touching the exhaust system. There is a risk of injury. Always ensure that you only make a leg movement within the detection range of sensors.
  • Page 110 Boot/luggage compartment Operation Example: Saloon Always ensure that you only make a kicking Example: Saloon movement within the detection range of To open/close: kick into sensor detection sensors :. range : under the bumper with your foot. Stand at least 30 cm away from the rear Saloon: you will hear a warning tone while area while doing so.
  • Page 111 Boot/luggage compartment Opening and closing press the closing or locking button on the tailgate or press the F button on the key If the tailgate closing procedure has been stopped: move your foot under the bumper again and the tailgate will open If the tailgate opening procedure has been stopped: move your foot under the bumper again and...
  • Page 112 Boot/luggage compartment To open the tailgate: pull the handle on To unlock the tailgate: slide locking the tailgate. catch ; to the right. To stop the opening procedure at the To open: pull the top of handle :. desired position: press the closing button Lift the tailgate upwards.
  • Page 113 Side windows Tailgate emergency release (Estate) Side windows General notes Important safety notes ! The tailgate swings upwards and to the WARNING rear when opened. Therefore, make sure While opening the side windows, body parts that there is sufficient clearance above and could become trapped between the side win- behind the tailgate.

  • Page 114: Side Windows

    Side windows To open fully: press the switch beyond the WARNING point of resistance and release it. The reversing function does not react: Automatic operation is started. to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- To close manually: pull and hold the cor- gers responding switch.
  • Page 115 Side windows Convenience opening feature General notes Press and hold the % button until the When you lock the vehicle, you can simulta- side windows and the sliding sunroof or the neously: panorama sliding sunroof are in the desired close the side windows position.
  • Page 116 Side windows If the side window opens again slightly: Immediately pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side win- dow is completely closed ( page 111). Hold the switch for an additional second. If the corresponding side window remains closed after the button has been released, the side window has been reset correctly.
  • Page 117 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 118: Sliding Sunroof

    Sliding sunroof ! Only open the panorama sliding sunroof if If someone is trapped: it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, mal- release the switch immediately or functions may occur. press the switch in any direction during the Do not allow anything to protrude from the automatic closing process sliding sunroof.
  • Page 119 Sliding sunroof Rain-closing feature Operating the panorama sliding sun- roof When the key is in position 0 in the ignition lock or is removed, the sliding sunroof closes Opening and closing automatically: if it starts to rain. at extreme outside temperatures. after six hours.
  • Page 120 Sliding sunroof Rain-closing feature The opening/closing process is briefly stop- ped. The roller sunblind then returns to its ini- When the key is in position 0 in the ignition tial position. lock or is removed, the panorama sliding sun- roof closes automatically: The roller sunblind shields the vehicle interior if it starts to rain.
  • Page 121 Sliding sunroof Opening and closing 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. Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
  • Page 122 Sliding sunroof Problems with the sliding sunroof Your vehicle may be fitted with a sliding sunroof or a panorama sliding sunroof. In this section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to both types of 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.
  • Page 124 Useful information ......122 Correct driver's seat position ..122 Seats ..........123 Steering wheel ........133 Mirrors ..........136 Memory function ....... 139...

  • Page 125: Useful Information

    Correct driver's seat position Observe the safety guidelines on seat Useful information adjustment ( page 123). Make sure that seat = is correctly adjus- This Owner's Manual describes all mod- ted. els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of Manual and electrical seat adjustment going to press.

  • Page 126: Seats

    Seats The seat belt should: WARNING fit snugly across your body You could lose control of the vehicle while driving if you: be routed across the middle of your shoul- adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or be routed across your hips in the pelvic mirrors area fasten the seat belt...
  • Page 127 Seats seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. Adjusting the seats manually and The seats should only be occupied by electrically passengers, if possible. when the seat heating is in operation, do not cover the seats with insulating mate- rials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat cov- ers, child seats or booster seats.
  • Page 128 Seats Do not interchange the head restraints of the Seat fore-and-aft adjustment front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not Backrest angle be able to adjust the height and angle of the Vehicles with memory function: if PRE- head restraints to the correct position. ®...
  • Page 129 Seats Adjusting the angle of the head restraints To adjust the side bolsters of the head restraint: pull or push right or left-hand side bolster : into the desired position. To adjust the angle of the head restraint: pull or push the head restraint in the direction of arrow ;.
  • Page 130 Seats Removing and fitting the rear seat head To raise: pull the head restraint up to the restraints desired height. 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 131 Seats Adjusting the multicontour seat Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support To adjust the thigh cushion To raise the backrest contour To adjust the backrest contour in the lum- To soften the backrest contour bar region To lower the backrest contour To adjust the backrest contour in the To harden the backrest contour upper back region...
  • Page 132 Seats Fitting and removing the seat cushion The combined luggage cover and net must be fitted if you are using the folding bench seat page 352). Folding out the folding bench seat You must remove the seat cushion if you wish to lift the luggage compartment floor if the vehicle has a flat tyre, for example.
  • Page 133 Seats Pull the seat cushion upwards by tab : limited ability to react to excessively high and fold it back into its original position temperatures may be affected or they may until it engages. even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury.
  • Page 134 Seats Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( page 179). To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired heating level is set. To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out. If the battery voltage is too low, the seat heating may switch off.
  • Page 135 Seats Problems with the seat heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M 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 136: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel Problems with the seat ventilation Problem Possible causes/consequences and M 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 137 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 138 Steering wheel Problems with the steering wheel heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M 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 139 Mirrors If you close the driver's door with the key Exterior mirrors inserted in the ignition lock, the steering Adjusting the exterior mirrors wheel is automatically moved to the previ- ously set position. WARNING The last position of the steering wheel is You could lose control of the vehicle while stored when you switch off the ignition or driving if you:...

  • Page 140: Mirrors

    Mirrors mirror using adjustment button = as long be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise as the indicator lamp is lit. not fold in when you select the "Fold in mir- rors when locking" function in the on-board Press adjustment button = up, down, or to computer ( page 295).
  • Page 141 Mirrors Parking position of the exterior mirror harmful and causes irritation. It must not on the front-passenger side come into contact with your skin, eyes, res- piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed. Setting and storing the parking position There is a risk of injury. If you come into contact with electrolyte, Using reverse gear observe the following:...

  • Page 142: Memory Function

    Memory function Using the memory button cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There You can set the front-passenger side exterior is a risk of an accident. mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on Only use the memory function on the driver's that side as soon as you engage reverse gear.
  • Page 143 Memory function Adjust the seat ( page 124). On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel ( page 134) and the exterior mirrors page 136). Press memory button M and then press storage position button 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds.
  • Page 144 Useful information ......142 Exterior lighting ........ 142 Interior lighting ......... 148 Replacing bulbs ......... 149 Windscreen wipers ......151...

  • Page 145: 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 by:...

  • Page 146: Exterior Lighting

    Exterior lighting To switch on automatic headlamp Automatic headlamp mode, control- 4 Ã mode: turn the light switch to Ã. led by the light sensor Dipped-beam/main-beam head- The daytime driving lights improve the detect- lamps ability of your vehicle during the day. Here, Rear foglamp the daytime driving lights function must be switched on via the on-board computer...
  • Page 147 Exterior lighting Press the R button. Combination switch The yellow R indicator lamp in the Turn signals instrument cluster lights up. To switch off the rear foglamp: press the R button. The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Side lamps ! If the battery has been excessively dis- charged, the side lamps or parking lamps...
  • Page 148 Exterior lighting The blue K indicator lamp in the instru- The hazard warning lamps switch on auto- ment cluster lights up when the main-beam matically if: headlamps are switched on. an airbag is deployed or To deactivate: move the combination the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a switch back to its normal position.
  • Page 149 Exterior lighting way, relevant areas remain illuminated while Active: if you are driving at a speed above you are driving. This allows you to recognise 110 km/h and do not make any large steering pedestrians, cyclists and animals. movements for at least 1,000 m or if you are driving at a speed above 130 km/h Active: when the lights are switched on.
  • Page 150 Exterior lighting The system's optical sensor is located behind Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus the windscreen near the overhead control General notes panel. Important safety notes WARNING Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not rec- ognise road users: who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians who have poor lighting, e.g.

  • Page 151: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist The partial main-beam headlamps are PLUS on/off switched off automatically. If no other road users are detected, 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: The main-beam headlamps are switched off automatically.

  • Page 152: Replacing Bulbs

    Replacing bulbs The interior lighting automatically switches p Switches the right-hand front read- on if you: ing lamp on/off c Switches the front interior lighting unlock the vehicle on/off open a door p Switches the left-hand front reading remove the key from the ignition lock lamp on/off The interior lighting is activated for a short time when the key is removed from the igni-...
  • Page 153 Replacing bulbs Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if Overview of bulb replacement – bulbs its glass tube has been scratched. You can replace the following bulbs. The The bulb may explode if: details for the bulb type can be found in the you touch it legend.

  • Page 154: Windscreen Wipers

    Windscreen wipers Insert bulb holder ; into the lamp and turn ! If the windscreen wipers leave smears on it clockwise. the windscreen after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash, this may Align housing cover : and turn it clock- be due to wax or other residue.
  • Page 155 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified specialist workshop. è Switch Replacing the wiper blades ô...
  • Page 156 Windscreen wipers Fitting the wiper blades Fitting a wiper blade Place new wiper blade ; onto wiper arm :. Hold wiper arm : and press wiper blade ; in the opposite direction to the arrow until it engages. Make sure that wiper blade ; is seated correctly.
  • Page 157 Windscreen wipers Problems with the windscreen wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M 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 158 Useful information ......156 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 156 Operating the climate control sys- tem ............. 160 Adjusting the air vents ..... 173...

  • Page 159: 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 160: 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 160)
  • Page 161 Overview of climate control systems function by pressing the ECO button page 185).
  • Page 162 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 163 Operating the climate control system city. If you require the full climate control out- Information on using THERMOTRONIC put, you can switch off the ECO start/stop automatic climate control function by pressing the ECO button automatic climate control page 185). The following contains instructions and rec- ommendations to enable you to get the most Operating the climate control system...
  • Page 164 Operating the climate control system deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumidifi- cation" function only briefly. The "Cooling with air dehumidification" func- tion is only available when the engine is run- ning. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified according to the temperature selected.
  • Page 165 Operating the climate control system Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The indicator lamp over The cooling with air dehumidification function has been deactiva- the ¿ button ted due to a malfunction. flashes three times or Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 166: Operating The Climate Control System

    Operating the climate control system Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition Only change the temperature setting in small increments. Start at 22 †. lock ( page 179). To increase or reduce the temperature Press the à button. in the rear compartment using the front Press climate mode selection button G up control panel: press the á...
  • Page 167 Operating the climate control system Setting the air distribution THERMATIC automatic climate control: the temperature setting for the driver's side is Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition not adopted for the front-passenger side. lock ( page 179). THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con- THERMATIC automatic climate control: trol: the temperature setting for the driver's...
  • Page 168 Operating the climate control system To deactivate: press the ¬ button. Rear window heating The indicator lamp above the ¬ button General notes goes out. The previous settings are reacti- vated. Air-recirculation mode remains The rear window heating has a high current deactivated.
  • Page 169 Operating the climate control system Problems with the rear window heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M 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 170 Operating the climate control system If you open the side windows, the sliding immediately to open/close the side window sunroof or the panorama sliding sunroof in the door. The side window stops. To con- manually after closing them with the con- tinue closing the side window, pull on the venience closing feature, they will remain in W switch.
  • Page 171 Operating the climate control system maximum of two times, drive for a longer Auxiliary heating distance. Important safety notes Switch the auxiliary heating on regularly DANGER once a month for about ten minutes. If the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient The auxiliary heating heats the air in the vehi- ventilation is not possible, toxic exhaust cle interior to the set temperature.
  • Page 172 Operating the climate control system Switching the auxiliary heating or aux- The remote control has a range of approx- iliary ventilation on or off using the imately 300 metres. This range is reduced by: centre console sources of radio interference The colours of the indicator lamps on the but- solid objects between the remote control ton have the following meanings:...
  • Page 173 Operating the climate control system Checking the status of the auxiliary heat- A departure time has ing or auxiliary ventilation been activated. The aux- Briefly press the u button. iliary ventilation is cur- rently activated. The The following messages may appear in the number in the display display: shows the remaining...
  • Page 174 Operating the climate control system Briefly press the u button. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If Press the , or . button repeatedly a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention until the time to be changed appears in the immediately.
  • Page 175 Operating the climate control system Slide battery cover ; in the opposite direc- tion to the arrow on the remote control until it engages. Use the remote control to check the vehi- cle's auxiliary heating functions.

  • Page 176: Adjusting The Air Vents

    Adjusting the air vents Problems with the auxiliary heating or auxiliary ventilation Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ¨ The signal transmission between the transmitter and the vehicle is FAIL faulty. Change your position in relation to the vehicle, moving closer if necessary.
  • Page 177 Adjusting the air vents midification" function. Otherwise, temper- Adjusting the centre air vents ature-sensitive items stored in the glove compartment could be damaged. Centre air vent, left Centre air vent, right Air vent thumbwheel Centre vent thumbwheel, right Air vent Centre vent thumbwheel, left When automatic climate control is activated, To open or close: turn thumbwheels =...
  • Page 178 Adjusting the air vents Rear control panel (only with THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con- trol) Rear-compartment air vent, left To open or close: turn thumbwheel : up or down. Adjusting the rear-compartment side air vents Thumbwheel for rear-compartment side air vent Rear-compartment side air vent To open or close: turn thumbwheel : to the left or right.
  • Page 180 Useful information ......178 Running-in notes ....... 178 Driving ..........178 Manual transmission ......188 Automatic transmission ....189 Refuelling ........... 200 Parking ..........205 Driving tips ........207 Driving systems ........ 211 Towing a trailer ......... 266...

  • Page 181: Useful Information

    Driving Do not shift down a gear manually in order Useful information to brake. Vehicles with automatic transmission: This Owner's Manual describes all mod- try to avoid depressing the accelerator els, series and optional equipment for your pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick- vehicle that were available at the time of down).
  • Page 182 Driving ! AMG vehicles: at low engine oil temper- sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use atures (below +20 †), the maximum loose floormats and do not place several floor- engine speed is restricted in order to pro- mats on top of one another. tect the engine.
  • Page 183 Driving The Start/Stop button must be inserted in the If you lock the vehicle centrally using the but- ignition lock and the key must be in the vehi- ton on the front door ( page 101), you can cle. continue to start the engine with the Start/ Stop button.
  • Page 184 Driving To switch on the ignition: press Start/ In addition, the children could also set the Stop button : twice. vehicle in motion, for example, if they: The ignition is switched on. release the parking brake The ignition is switched off if: shift the automatic transmission out of park the driver's door is opened and position P or shift manual transmission into...
  • Page 185 Driving Manual transmission Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. Depress the brake pedal and keep it Press the Start/Stop button once depressed. page 179). Fully depress the clutch pedal. Vehicles with a petrol engine: the engine Shift to neutral N. starts.
  • Page 186 Driving position P to the desired position if you When pulling away again, the engine starts automatically. The ECO start/stop function depress the brake pedal. If you do not thereby helps you to reduce the fuel con- depress the brake pedal, the DIRECT SELECT sumption and emissions of your vehicle.
  • Page 187 Driving Automatic engine switch-off Vehicles with manual transmission General notes The ECO start/stop function is operational and the ¤ symbol is displayed in green in the multifunction display, if: the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit green The ECO start/stop function switches off the the outside temperature is within the range engine automatically at low speeds.
  • Page 188 Driving the system detects moisture on the wind- To deactivate: press ECO button :. screen when the air-conditioning system is Indicator lamp ; and the ¤ symbol in switched on the multifunction display go out. the battery's charge status is too low To activate: press ECO button :.
  • Page 189 Driving If drive program S, S+ or M is active, the automatic transmission switches to drive program C. If all conditions for automatic engine switch-off ( page 184) are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is shown in green in the mul- tifunction display.
  • Page 190 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine does not The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. start. Deactivate the HOLD function ( page 228) or DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 224). Try to start the engine again. The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.

  • Page 191: Manual Transmission

    Manual transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M 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 192: Automatic Transmission

    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 193 Automatic transmission Transmission position and drive pro- DIRECT SELECT lever gram display Overview of transmission positions ! If the transmission position display in the multifunction display is not working, you should pull away carefully to check whether the desired transmission position is engaged.
  • Page 194 Automatic transmission Engaging park position P automatically Park position P is automatically engaged if: you switch off the engine using the key and remove the key you switch off the engine using the key or using the Start/Stop button and open the Transmission position display driver's door or front-passenger door Drive program display...
  • Page 195 Automatic transmission With KEYLESS-GO: Children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: Remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock. releasing the parking brake Insert the key into the ignition lock. shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P Switch the ignition on.
  • Page 196 Automatic transmission Transmission positions Neutral Do not shift the transmission to N Park position while driving. Otherwise, the auto- This prevents the vehicle from roll- matic transmission could be dam- ing away when stopped. Only shift aged. the transmission into position P No power is transmitted from the when the vehicle is stationary engine to the drive wheels.
  • Page 197 Automatic transmission AMG vehicles When shifting down, the double-clutch func- tion is active regardless of the currently selec- ted drive program. The double-clutch function reduces load change reactions and is condu- cive to a sporty driving style. The sound gen- erated by the double-clutch function depends on the drive program selected.
  • Page 198 Automatic transmission Vehicles with the AMG sports package As well as this permanent drive program M, you can also activate temporary drive pro- Press program selector button :. gram M ( page 197). The selected drive program appears in the multifunction display.
  • Page 199 Automatic transmission driven at lower engine speeds and the You can only change gear with the steer- wheels being less likely to spin. ing wheel gearshift paddles when the trans- mission is in position D. overrun mode up to a speed of 160 km/h: the combustion engine is disconnected from the drive train Automatic drive program...
  • Page 200 Automatic transmission Manual drive program M If the engine exceeds the maximum engine speed when shifting down, the auto- General notes matic transmission protects against engine In this drive program, you can briefly change damage by not shifting down. gear yourself by using the steering wheel Automatic downshifting occurs when gearshift paddles.
  • Page 201 Automatic transmission AMG vehicles Use the program selector button to change ! In manual gearshift program M, the auto- the drive program ( page 194). matic transmission does not shift up auto- Manual drive program M is deactivated. matically even when the engine limiting The automatic transmission switches into speed for the current gear is reached.
  • Page 202 Automatic transmission steering wheel gearshift paddle page 195). The automatic transmission shifts to rec- ommended gear ;. Downshifting Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle. The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear. For maximum acceleration, pull the left- hand steering wheel gearshift paddle until the transmission selects the optimum gear for the current speed.
  • Page 203 Refuelling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work- shop immediately. 7G-TRONIC: The transmission is in emergency mode. The acceleration ability It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear.

  • Page 204: Refuelling

    Refuelling could result in damage to the fuel system If you or others come into contact with fuel, and the engine. The repair costs are high. observe the following: Notify a qualified specialist workshop and Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained with water and soap immediately.
  • Page 205 Refuelling Opening the fuel filler flap Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak out. Vehicles with a diesel engine: the filler neck is designed for refuelling at diesel filling pumps. Closing the fuel filler flap Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly.
  • Page 206 Refuelling Estate: open the tailgate. Open the right-hand side trim panel. Fold down the trim. Pull emergency release : in the direction of the arrow. The fuel filler flap is released. Open the fuel filler flap.
  • Page 207 Refuelling Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the WARNING vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. There is a risk of fire or explosion. Apply the electric parking brake. Switch off the engine.

  • Page 208: Parking

    Parking Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element page 96). Open the boot lid or the tailgate. Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release page 202).
  • Page 209 Parking the key must be removed from the ignition With the key: turn the key to position 0 in lock the ignition lock and remove it. The immobiliser is activated. the front wheels must be turned towards the kerb on steep uphill or downhill gradi- With KEYLESS-GO: press the KEYLESS- ents GO Start/Stop button (...

  • Page 210: Driving Tips

    Driving tips Release the brake pedal. Release the parking brake. Switch off the ignition and leave the key in the ignition lock. The engine can be switched off while the vehi- cle is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/Stop button for about three seconds.
  • Page 211 Driving tips The evaluation of your driving style takes the boosting effect. You will require considerably following three categories into consideration: more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk Acceleration Acceleration (evaluation of all accelera- of an accident. tion processes): Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
  • Page 212 Driving tips ! Depressing the brake pedal constantly Brakes results in excessive and premature wear to Important safety notes the brake pads. If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy WARNING load, do not stop the vehicle immediately, but If you shift down on a slippery road surface in drive on for a short while.
  • Page 213 Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which correspond to an equivalent quality Driving on wet roads standard. Brake pads/linings which have not been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or Aquaplaning which are not of an equivalent quality could If water has accumulated to a certain depth affect your vehicle's operating safety.

  • Page 214: Driving Systems

    Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter. Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive stands for You should drive particularly carefully on slip- innovative driver assistance and safety sys- pery road surfaces. Avoid sudden accelera- tems which enhance comfort and support the tion, steering and braking manoeuvres.
  • Page 215 Driving systems vehicle occupants and that of other road If there is a change of drivers, advise the new users. driver of the speed stored. Further information on driving safety systems Cruise control lever page 77). Cruise control General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you.
  • Page 216 Driving systems Selecting cruise control You can accept the current speed if you are driving faster than 30 km/h. Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. Briefly press the cruise control lever up : or down ;. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 217 Driving systems trol lever up : or down ; beyond the pressure point. The last stored speed increases or decrea- ses in 10 km/h increments. Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. For exam- ple, if you accelerate briefly to overtake, cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored after you have fin- ished overtaking.
  • Page 218 Driving systems on vehicles with manual transmission, you The speed indicated in the speedometer shift to a gear that is too high, and as a may differ slightly from the limit speed result the engine speed is too low stored. on vehicles with automatic transmission, Variable SPEEDTRONIC you shift to position N while driving...
  • Page 219 Driving systems Selecting variable SPEEDTRONIC Storing the current speed or calling up the last stored speed WARNING If you call up the stored speed and it is lower than the current speed, the vehicle deceler- ates. If you do not know the stored speed, the vehicle could decelerate unexpectedly.
  • Page 220 Driving systems speed is set. Press the cruise control lever There are several ways to deactivate variable up : for a higher speed or down ; for a SPEEDTRONIC: lower speed. Briefly press the cruise control lever for- To adjust the set speed in 1 km/h incre- wards :.
  • Page 221 Driving systems the brake system and prevents the brakes In such cases, DISTRONIC PLUS may: from overheating and wearing too quickly. give an unnecessary warning and then If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that there is a risk brake the vehicle of a collision, you will be warned visually and neither give a warning nor intervene acoustically.
  • Page 222 Driving systems lose traction and the vehicle could then To store the current speed or calling up skid the last stored speed when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, To store the current speed or a lower heavy rain or snow speed DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect narrow To switch between DISTRONIC PLUS and...
  • Page 223 Driving systems Activating DISTRONIC PLUS Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you ;, or press it up : or down =. Activation conditions DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. To activate DISTRONIC PLUS, the following Press the cruise control lever repeatedly conditions must be fulfilled: up : or down = until the desired speed is set.
  • Page 224 Driving systems The vehicle can also pull away when it is facing an unidentified obstacle or is driving on a different line from another vehicle. The vehicle then brakes automatically. There is a risk of an accident. Be ready to brake at all times.
  • Page 225 Driving systems you have switched on the corresponding The system takes into account the fact that turn signal overtaking on the right is not permitted on motorways or high-speed major roads at DISTRONIC PLUS does not detect a danger speeds above 80 km/h. The driving speed is of collision adjusted to the speed of the queue of vehicles If these conditions are met, your vehicle is...
  • Page 226 Driving systems When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, the speed stored after you have finished over- transmission is shifted automatically to posi- taking. tion P if: Setting the specified minimum distance the driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt is unfastened You can set the specified minimum distance the engine is switched off, unless it is auto- for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span...
  • Page 227 Driving systems Displaying DISTRONIC PLUS in the Specified minimum distance to the vehi- speedometer cle in front; adjustable Own vehicle Select the Assistance graphic Assistance graphic function using the on-board computer page 286). Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa- Example: vehicles featuring automatic transmis- sion with a DIRECT SELECT lever When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or two segments ;...
  • Page 228 Driving systems Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS There are several ways to deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS: General notes Briefly press the cruise control lever for- Pay particular attention in the following traffic wards :. situations: cornering, entering and exiting a bend Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 229 Driving systems lane. The distance to the vehicle in front will DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for obsta- be too short. cles or stationary vehicles. If, for example, the detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals Other vehicles changing lane an obstacle or stationary vehicle, DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these.
  • Page 230 Driving systems In a speed range from 0 - 60 km/h, Stop&Go steer the vehicle yourself to ensure that it Pilot focuses on the vehicle in front, taking does not leave the lane. into account lane markings, e.g. when follow- The support offered by the system may be ing vehicles in a traffic jam.
  • Page 231 Driving systems DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist does not grey. If the system provides you with support provide assistance: by means of steering interventions, sym- bol : is shown in green. on very sharp corners when towing a trailer Deactivating Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot a loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre has been detected and displayed...
  • Page 232 Driving systems Make sure that the activation conditions the electrical system in the engine com- are met. partment, the battery or the fuses are tam- Depress the brake pedal. pered with the battery is disconnected Quickly depress the brake pedal further until the ë...
  • Page 233 Driving systems On vehicles with a manual transmission, you the vehicle is stationary and the brake will also hear a horn at regular intervals if the pedal is depressed (left foot) HOLD function is activated and you: the transmission is in position D switch the engine off, open the driver's Activating RACE START door and take off your seat belt...
  • Page 234 Driving systems RACE RACE START START active active message appears ! The vehicle is lowered by about 15 mm if: in the multifunction display. you have selected "Comfort tuning" RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle you switch off the engine and reaches a speed of approximately 50 km/h.
  • Page 235 Driving systems Suspension setting Setting the vehicle level Select the "Normal" setting for normal road General notes surfaces and "Raised" for driving with snow The electronically controlled damping system chains or on particularly poor road surfaces. works continuously. This improves driving Your selection remains stored even if you safety and ride comfort.
  • Page 236 Driving systems Suspension setting Press button :. Indicator lamp = lights up. You have selec- General notes ted "Comfort mode". The electronically controlled damping system AIRMATIC COMFORT AIRMATIC COMFORT message appears works continuously. This improves driving in the multifunction display. safety and ride comfort.
  • Page 237 Driving systems Vehicle level If indicator lamps = and ? are off: Press button : twice. Important safety notes Indicator lamps = and ? light up. You WARNING have selected Sport + mode. People's limbs may become trapped if they AMG Ride Ride Control Control SPORT +...
  • Page 238 This may damage the transfer case. or a pneumatic drill, could cause Damage of this sort is not covered by the PARKTRONIC to malfunction. Mercedes-Benz implied warranty. All PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on wheels must remain either on the ground or uneven terrain.
  • Page 239 Driving systems Range PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when 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. It is reactivated at lower speeds. Range of the sensors General notes PARKTRONIC does not take into account...
  • Page 240 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 241 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 242 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M 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 243 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 244 Driving systems Parking Active Parking Assist is activated automati- cally when driving forwards. The system is WARNING operational at speeds of up to approximately If you leave the vehicle when it is only being 35 km/h. While in operation, the system inde- braked by Active Parking Assist it could roll pendently locates and measures parking away if:...
  • Page 245 Driving systems Release the multifunction steering wheel. Drive forwards and be ready to brake at all times. Reverse the vehicle, being ready to brake at Vehicles with automatic transmission: all times. When reversing, drive at a speed Active Parking Assist brakes the vehicle to below 10 km/h.
  • Page 246 Driving systems cel the parking procedure with Active Park- To cancel the procedure: press the % ing Assist. button on the multifunction steering wheel or pull away. You can also preselect transmission posi- tion D. The vehicle redirects and does not drive as far into the parking space.
  • Page 247 Driving systems Once you have exited the parking space com- When Active Parking Assist is cancelled, you pletely, the steering wheel is moved to the must steer and brake again yourself. straight-ahead position. You hear a tone and Vehicles with automatic transmission: if a Park Assist switched off Park Assist switched off message...
  • Page 248 Driving systems Important safety notes See the notes on cleaning ( page 390). For technical reasons, the flap may remain The reversing camera is only an aid. It is not a open briefly after the reversing camera has substitute for your attention to the immediate been deactivated.
  • Page 249 Driving systems Displays in the Audio 20/COMAND Online display The reversing camera may show a distorted view of obstacles or show them incorrectly or not at all. Obstacles are not shown by the reversing camera in the following locations: very close to the rear bumper under the rear bumper in the area immediately above the tailgate handle...
  • Page 250 Driving systems "Reverse parking" function Reverse perpendicular parking with the steering wheel at an angle Reversing straight into a parking space without turning the steering wheel Parking space marking Yellow guide line for the vehicle width White guide line without turning the steer- including the exterior mirrors, for current ing wheel, vehicle width including the steering wheel angle (dynamic)
  • Page 251 Driving systems "Coupling up a trailer" function Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in front of the parking space. The white lane should be as close to parallel with the parking space marking as possi- ble. Vehicle centre point on the yellow guide line at a distance of approximately 1.0 m from the rear of the vehicle Trailer drawbar...
  • Page 252 Driving systems Select symbol ? using the controller. 360° camera The "Coupling up a trailer" function is selec- General notes ted. The distance specifications now only apply to objects that are at the same level The 360° camera is a camera system that as the ball coupling.
  • Page 253 Driving systems Distances measured by PARKTRONIC will if there is a sudden change in temperature, also be optically displayed: e.g. when driving into a heated garage in winter as red or yellow brackets around the vehi- if the camera lenses are dirty or covered cle symbol in top view in split-screen mode if the vehicle components in which the cameras are fitted are damaged.
  • Page 254 Driving systems Press the Ø button in the centre con- Top view with image from the reversing sole. camera The vehicle menu appears. Top view with image from the front cam- Select 360° camera 360° camera and press 7 to con- firm.
  • Page 255 Driving systems Top view with image from the reversing Top view with image from the front cam- camera Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- Symbol for the split-screen setting with imately 4.0 m from the rear of the vehicle top view and front camera image Symbol for the split-screen setting with Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-...
  • Page 256 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 180° view enlarged front view. Top view with image from the side mirror cameras Symbol for the full-screen setting with the...
  • Page 257 Driving systems increasing lapses in concentration on the part You can have current status information dis- of the driver, it suggests taking a break. played in the assistance menu ( page 286) of the on-board computer. Important safety notes Select the assistance graphics display for ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-board ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid.
  • Page 258 Driving systems Warning in the multifunction display If a traffic sign that is relevant to your vehicle is passed, the display of the speed limits and If fatigue or increasing lapses in concentra- overtaking restrictions is updated. tion are detected, a warning appears in the The display can also be updated without a multifunction display: Attention Assist:...
  • Page 259 Driving systems Speed limit with overtaking restriction and overtaking restrictions. Traffic signs always have priority over the Traffic Sign Assist display. The system may be either functionally impaired or temporarily unavailable if: visibility is poor, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog or spray there is glare, e.g.
  • Page 260 Driving systems End of an overtaking restriction This function is not available in all coun- tries. Lane Tracking package General notes The Lane Tracking package consists of Blind Spot Assist ( page 257) and Lane Keeping A maximum permitted speed of 100 km/h Assist ( page 259).
  • Page 261 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 dirt on the sensors or obscured sensors warnings may be interrupted when driving...
  • Page 262 Driving systems spot monitoring range from behind or from To do so, you will need to deactivate Blind the side. When you overtake a vehicle, the Spot Assist if: warning only occurs if the difference in speed the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock is less than 12 km/h.
  • Page 263 Driving systems Activating Lane Keeping Assist WARNING Activate Lane Keeping Assist using the on- The Lane Keeping Assist warning does not board computer; to do so, select Standard Standard return the vehicle to the original lane. There is Adaptive Adaptive page 288).
  • Page 264 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 265 Driving systems Active Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up If Active Blind Spot Assist is activated, indi- to 3.0 m behind your vehicle and directly next cator lamp : in the exterior mirrors lights up to your vehicle, as shown in the diagram. yellow up to a speed of 30 km/h.
  • Page 266 Driving systems you clearly brake or accelerate 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 288) is activated in the on-board computer.
  • Page 267 Driving systems rear and side of your vehicle are also moni- The system may be impaired or may not func- tored with the aid of the radar sensor system. tion if: Active Lane Keeping Assist detects lane there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi- markings on the road and can warn you cient illumination of the road, or due to before you leave your lane unintentionally.
  • Page 268 Driving systems ted in the adjacent lane. The following vehi- Always steer, brake or accelerate yourself, cles can have an influence on brake applica- especially if Active Lane Keeping Assist warns tion: oncoming traffic, vehicles that are over- you or makes a lane-correcting brake appli- taking and vehicles that are driving parallel to cation.
  • Page 269 Towing a trailer Activating Active Lane Keeping Assist Towing a trailer Activate Active Lane Keeping Assist using If you couple up a trailer, make sure that you the on-board computer; to do so, select have correctly established the electrical con- Standard Standard Adaptive...

  • Page 270: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer To avoid hazardous situations: This can impair the vehicle's handling char- acteristics. Adapt your driving style accord- make sure to check the noseweight before ingly. Maintain a safe distance. Drive care- each journey fully. use a drawbar noseweight as close as pos- When towing a trailer, always adjust your sible to the maximum noseweight speed to the current road and weather con-...
  • Page 271 The values given for gradient-climbing country. capabilities from a standstill refer to sea For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max- level. When driving in mountainous areas, imum permissible rear axle load is increased note that the power output of the engine, when towing a trailer.
  • Page 272 Towing a trailer The release wheel is located behind the left- folds out from under the rear bumper. Indi- hand side trim panel in the boot. cator lamp ? flashes. Opening the cover (Saloon): Slide luggage net ; down. Turn handle : around anti-clockwise and fold cover = down.
  • Page 273 Towing a trailer Pull the ball coupling in the direction of the the vehicle and the trailer drawbar. This poses arrow until it engages in a vertical position. a risk of injury. Indicator lamp = goes out. The trailer Do not uncouple a trailer with an engaged power socket is integrated in the ball cou- overrun brake.
  • Page 274 Towing a trailer Saloon Saloon Unlocking and lowering the ball coupling The release wheel is located behind the left- (Saloon): hand side trim panel in the boot. Opening the cover (Saloon): Grasp release wheel A with your hand such that the thumb is in the thumb rest Slide luggage net ;...
  • Page 275 Towing a trailer To switch the connected power supply on or off: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or 0 respectively ( page 179). When it leaves the factory, your vehicle's trailer socket is equipped with a permanent power supply and a power supply that is switched on via the ignition lock.
  • Page 276 Towing a trailer Open the socket cover. Insert the plug connector with lug : into groove = on the socket. Turn bayonet connection ; 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 278 Useful information ......276 Important safety notes ..... 276 Displays and operation ....276 Menus and submenus ...... 279 Display messages ......299 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......329...

  • Page 279: Useful Information

    Displays and operation If the operating safety of your vehicle is Useful information impaired, park the vehicle safely as soon as possible. Contact a qualified specialist work- This Owner's Manual describes all mod- shop. els, series and optional equipment for your HYBRID vehicles: make sure that you read the vehicle that were available at the time of "HYBRID"...

  • Page 280: 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. Bear in mind that the outside temperature display indicates the temperature measured and does not record the road temperature. The outside temperature display is in the mul- tifunction display ( page 279).
  • Page 281 Displays and operation Left control panel Press and hold: Vehicles with Audio 20: in the Calls up the menu and menu bar Audio Audio menu, selects the previ- ous or next station, when the Press briefly: preset list or station list is active, selects an audio track using Scrolls through lists rapid scrolling, or selects a video...

  • Page 282: Menus And Submenus

    Menus and submenus Back button Transmission position, vehicles with a DIRECT SELECT selector lever Press briefly: page 190) or AMG vehicles page 190) Back Permanent display: outside temperature Vehicles with Audio 20: or speed ( page 290) Switches off voice-operated con- trol for navigation (see manufac- To display menu bar ;: press the = turer's operating instructions)
  • Page 283 Menus and submenus Depending on the equipment fitted in the Average speed vehicle, you can call up the following menus: Average fuel consumption Trip Trip menu ( page 280) Press the = or ; button on the steer- Navi Navi menu (navigation instructions) ing wheel to select the Trip...
  • Page 284 Menus and submenus Displaying the range and current fuel Resets values consumption Press the = or ; button on the steer- Fuel consumption is not displayed in AMG ing wheel to select the Trip Trip menu. vehicles. Press the 9 or : button to select the function that you wish to reset.
  • Page 285 Menus and submenus Route guidance not active Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation Direction of travel Road to which the change of direction Current road leads Distance to change of direction and visual Route guidance active distance display No change of direction announced Lanes not recommended Recommended lane and new lane during a...
  • Page 286 Menus and submenus A new route is calculated. button until the preset list or station list in the desired frequency range is shown. Road not mapped Road not mapped To select a station: briefly press 9 The vehicle position is inside the area of the or :.
  • Page 287 Menus and submenus Video DVD operation You can store TV channels in COMAND Online, see the separate operating instruc- tions. Depending on the digital TV broadcaster, radio stations can also be received. The multifunction display shows TV (RADIO) (RADIO). Telephone menu Only for vehicles with COMAND Online: you can use the Audio...
  • Page 288 ® mobile phones via Bluetooth To begin rapid scrolling: press and hold the 9 or : button for longer than from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre one second. on the Internet at http:// Rapid scrolling stops when you release the www.mercedes-benz.com/connect button or reach the end of the list.
  • Page 289 Menus and submenus Showing the assistance graphic Press the 6 or a button to start dial- ling. To exit the redial memory: press the ~ or % button. Assistance menu Press the = or ; button on the steer- Introduction ing wheel to select the Assist.
  • Page 290 Menus and submenus Press a. Observe the information on warning lamps The current selection is displayed. page 333). To activate or deactivate: press a. Observe the information on display messages page 300). When the display is activated, detected traffic signs are displayed in the multifunc- tion display for five seconds.
  • Page 291 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating Steering Press the a button. Assist and Stop&Go Pilot The current selection appears. To activate/deactivate: press the a Press the = or ; button on the steer- button again. ing wheel to select the Assist. Assist. menu.
  • Page 292 Menus and submenus Calling up display messages in the mes- Press the = or ; button on the steer- sage memory ( page 299) ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu. Restarting the tyre pressure loss warning Press the : or 9 button to select the system ( page 422) Inst.
  • Page 293 Menus and submenus Press a to confirm. Press the : or 9 button to select the Brightness Display/switches: Brightness Display/switches: func- Press the : or 9 button to select the tion. Addit. speedo [mph]: Addit. speedo [mph]: Addit. Addit. You will see the selected setting. speedo [km/h]: speedo [km/h]: function.
  • Page 294 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to select the Press the : or 9 button to select the Intell. Light Sys. Intell. Light Sys. function. Dipped beams Setting for: Dipped beams Setting for: function. If the Intell. Light Sys. Intell.
  • Page 295 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to set the all the doors and the boot lid/tailgate, the colour to SOLAR SOLAR, NEUTRAL NEUTRAL POLAR POLAR. exterior lighting goes off after 15 seconds. Press the a or % button to save the Depending on your vehicle's equipment, setting.
  • Page 296 Menus and submenus Heating ting switches permanent SPEEDTRONIC off. Auxiliary heating departure time Press the a button to store the entry. DANGER Observe the additional information on per- If the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient manent SPEEDTRONIC ( page 217). ventilation is not possible, toxic exhaust Activating/deactivating the automatic fumes can enter the vehicle, especially car-...
  • Page 297 Menus and submenus In the Heating Heating submenu, you can select a Press the : or 9 button to select stored departure time or change a departure Change C Change time. Press a to confirm. The auxiliary heating timer function calcu- You can now change the departure time.
  • Page 298 Menus and submenus Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ( page 135). Switching belt adjustment on/off Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu. Press the : or 9 button to select the Convenience Convenience submenu.
  • Page 299 Menus and submenus SETUP AMG menu in AMG vehicles AMG displays Drive program (C C /SS+ SS+/M M ® mode ON ON/OFF or SPORT handling Digital speedometer mode SPORT SPORT Gear indicator Suspension setting COMFORT COMFORT/SPORT SPORT/ Upshift indicator SPORT + SPORT + Engine oil temperature ®...
  • Page 300 Menus and submenus Stopping the RACETIMER You can start the RACETIMER when the 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 301 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 302: 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 303 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- ® gram), BAS (Brake Assist System), the HOLD function, PRE-SAFE currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐ ® hill start assist and ESP trailer stabilisation are temporarily able See Owner's able See Owner's...
  • Page 304 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec- ted.
  • Page 305 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP , BAS, the ® ® HOLD function, PRE-SAFE , hill start assist and ESP trailer sta- ÷ bilisation are not available due to a malfunction. inoperative See inoperative See The adaptive brake lights, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist,...
  • Page 306 The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Check brake pad Check brake pad wear wear One or more main features of the Mercedes-Benz Connect system are malfunctioning. inoperative inoperative Have the system checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Collision Preven‐...
  • Page 307 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE ® Important functions of PRE-SAFE have failed. All other occupant safety systems, e.g. airbags, remain available. inoperative See inoperative See Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE ®...
  • Page 308 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Radar sensors Radar sensors At least one of the following driving systems or driving safety sys- dirty See Owner's dirty See Owner's tems is temporarily restricted or inoperative: Manual Manual COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS ®...
  • Page 309 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ý If this 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 310 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The restraint system has malfunctioned at the rear centre. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Rear centre mal‐ Rear centre mal‐ WARNING function Consult function Consult workshop workshop The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-...
  • Page 311 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is faulty. Consult the manufacturer's operating instructions. Trailer left turn Trailer left turn signal signalorTrailer Trailer right turn signal right turn signal The trailer brake lamp is faulty.
  • Page 312 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The left or right-hand licence plate lamp is faulty. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Left Left licence licence plate plate lamp lamporRight Right licence plate lamp licence plate lamp The rear foglamp is faulty. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 313 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Vehicles with trailer tow hitch: a fuse may have blown. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away ( page 205).
  • Page 314 Display messages Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant level is too low. ! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine Top up up coolant coolant See cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so...
  • Page 315 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The battery is not being charged. A warning tone also sounds. See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual Possible causes: faulty alternator torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics ! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf- fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
  • Page 316 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. ! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cool-...
  • Page 317 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ¸ Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced. Please Please replace replace air Consult a qualified specialist workshop. filter filter Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The water must be drained off.
  • Page 318 Display messages Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions À Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver. A warning tone Attention Assist: Attention Assist: also sounds.
  • Page 319 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ¨ ° The AIRMATIC function is restricted. The vehicle's handling char- acteristics may be affected. Malfunction Malfunction Do not drive at speeds above 80 km/h. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Traffic Sign Traffic Sign Traffic Sign Assist is temporarily inoperative.
  • Page 320 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated Assist currently Assist currently and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: unavailable See unavailable See the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision Owner's Man‐...
  • Page 321 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is deactivated while not available available when when towing a trailer. towing a trailer towing a trailer You have established the electrical connection between the trailer See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual...
  • Page 322 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been tempo- available again available again rarily unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS page 217). DISTRONIC DISTRONIC PLUS PLUS cur‐...
  • Page 323 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions DISTRONIC DISTRONIC PLUS PLUS and DISTRONIC PLUS and SPEEDTRONIC are faulty. SPEEDTRONIC inop‐ SPEEDTRONIC inop‐ Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are therefore also unavailable. erative erative A warning tone also sounds. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 324 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Cruise control Cruise control A condition for activating cruise control has not been met. - - - km/h - - - 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 325 Display messages Tyres Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Tyre pressure Tyre pressure The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure. Check tyres Check tyres A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes: you have changed the positions of the wheels and tyres or fitted new wheels and tyres the tyre pressure in one or more tyres is not correct WARNING...
  • Page 326 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Rectify Rectify The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre pressure difference between the wheels is too great. tyre pressure tyre pressure Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity ( page 423).
  • Page 327 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Tyre Tyre press. press. monitor monitor A strong source of radio waves is causing interference, this means that the signals from the tyre pressure sensors cannot be received. currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐...
  • Page 328 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Risk of vehicle Risk of vehicle The driver's door is open or not fully closed and the selector lever rolling rolling is in position R, N or D. Transmission not Transmission not A warning tone also sounds.
  • Page 329 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Saloon: the boot lid is open. Close the boot lid. Estate: the tailgate is open. WARNING When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tailgate is open. There is a risk of poisoning.
  • Page 330 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The trailer tow hitch is not correctly engaged. A warning tone also sounds. Check trailer Check trailer WARNING hitch lock hitch lock If the ball coupling is not engaged, the trailer may come loose. There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 331 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Telephone No ser‐ Telephone No ser‐ Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/ vice vice receiver range. Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display. ¥...

  • Page 332: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions  The KEYLESS-GO key cannot be detected at present. Change the location of the key with the KEYLESS-GO functions Key not detected Key not detected in the vehicle.
  • Page 333 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ü The driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt. The red seat belt warn- Fasten your seat belt ( page 48). ing lamp lights up after The warning lamp goes out.
  • Page 334 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions WARNING The red brake system The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking char- warning lamp is lit while acteristics may be affected. the engine is running. A There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 335 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) has been deactivated due to a fault. Therefore, BAS (Brake Assist System), BAS PLUS with Cross- The yellow ABS warning ® Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP (Elec- lamp is lit while the...
  • Page 336 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. Therefore, ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST The yellow ABS warning ® ® ® ®...
  • Page 337 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M 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 338 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ å ® , BAS, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PRE- ® ® VENTION ASSIST PLUS, PRE-SAFE , PRE-SAFE PLUS, ® The yellow ESP ®...
  • Page 339 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M 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 340 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The red coolant warn- If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may ing lamp comes on be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunc- while the engine is run- tioning.
  • Page 341 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M 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 382).
  • Page 342 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tyres Problem Possible causes/consequences and M 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-...
  • Page 344 Useful information ......342 Stowage areas ........342 Features ..........360...
  • Page 345 Stowage areas Useful information Always be particularly careful around the exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow This Owner's Manual describes all mod- these components to cool down before touch- els, series and optional equipment for your ing them. vehicle that were available at the time of The handling characteristics of a laden vehi- going to press.
  • Page 346 Stowage areas Stowage compartments Important safety notes WARNING If objects in the passenger compartment are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.
  • Page 347 Stowage areas Stowage compartments in the centre console Vehicles with manual transmission and AMG vehicles To open: slide cover : back. Front stowage compartment (vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever) Stowage compartment/telephone To open: slide cover : forwards until it compartment under the armrest engages.
  • Page 348 Stowage areas Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever On vehicles with a fire extinguisher, the fire extinguisher is located in the stowage To open: pull handle : up. compartment under the driver's seat. The armrest folds out. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the Stowage compartment in the rear com- following may be in the stowage space: partment...
  • Page 349 Stowage areas Stowage net in the rear compartment Skibag Unfolding the skibag and loading skis WARNING The skibag in conjunction with the lashing straps cannot restrain any objects other than skis. Vehicle occupants could be struck in the event of sudden braking or an accident, for instance, if you: transport other heavy or sharp-edged Vehicles with a rear bench seat...
  • Page 350 Stowage areas Removing the skis and folding up the Pull skibag : into the vehicle interior and skibag unfold it. Open the boot lid or the tailgate. Loosen the two straps. Press release catch :. Remove hook : from securing ring ;. The flap opens downwards.
  • Page 351 Stowage areas Open the boot lid or the tailgate. Before every trip, make sure that the seat Press release catch :. backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat Flap ; folds down. are engaged before every trip. Press catch = inwards and pull out Observe the loading guidelines ( page 342).
  • Page 352 Stowage areas 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 backrest are not engaged they could fold for- Fold rear seat backrest ;...
  • Page 353 Stowage areas Folding the rear seat backrest back ! Make sure that the seat belt does not become trapped when folding the rear seat backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam- aged. Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary. Fold seat backrest : back until it engages.
  • Page 354 Stowage areas attach the luggage securing fixture, which is EASY-PACK luggage compartment available as an accessory. cover (Estate) Important safety notes Lashing eyelets WARNING General notes On its own, the luggage compartment cover Observe the following notes on securing cannot secure or restrain heavy objects, loads: items of luggage and heavy loads.
  • Page 355 Stowage areas Extending and retracting the luggage You can reach the combined luggage cover compartment cover and net to install and remove it from the lug- gage compartment and, with the seat back- rest folded forwards, from the left-hand rear door.
  • Page 356 Stowage areas Safety net without luggage compart- ment enlargement Fold the left and right seat backrest for- wards ( page 349). Insert combined luggage cover and net ; Pull the safety net up by tab : and hook it into two guides : and push it up to the into eyelets ;.
  • Page 357 Stowage areas sudden braking or a sudden change in Coat hooks on the tailgate (Estate) direction. Always observe the maximum permitted load of the EASY-PACK boot box. Always store and secure heavy objects in the boot outside of the EASY-PACK boot box. The maximum permitted load of the EASY- PACK boot box is 10 kg.
  • Page 358 Stowage areas Removing and fitting of purposes. The accessory parts are located under the luggage compartment floor. Open the EASY-PACK folding luggage-com- partment floor ( page 357). To install: insert retainer ; of box : into slots =. EASY-PACK load-securing kit accessory parts Telescopic rod Bag containing the brackets and luggage holder...
  • Page 359 Stowage areas Luggage holder Telescopic rod ! Only use the luggage holder to secure loads with a maximum weight of 7 kg and with dimensions that allow the loads to be safely and securely retained by the luggage holder. The telescopic rod can be used to secure the load against the rear seats to prevent it from moving around.
  • Page 360 Stowage areas the hinges of the EASY-PACK folding lug- gage-compartment floor. ! Vehicles with B&O sound system: do not remove the EASY-PACK folding floor. Removing the EASY-PACK folding floor will cause the cable set or the amplifier to be damaged because the amplifier module is screwed to the underside of the EASY- PACK folding floor.
  • Page 361 Always observe the maximum roof load and adapt your driving style. ! Before closing the tailgate, refasten the EASY-PACK loading sill protector on the ! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you underside of the EASY-PACK folding lug- only use roof carriers that have been tested gage-compartment floor.
  • Page 362 Stowage areas Attaching the roof carrier (Saloon) Position the load on the roof carrier in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam- age even when it is in motion. Make sure that if the roof carrier is fitted: the sliding sunroof/panorama sliding sunroof can be fully raised, depending on the vehicle's equipment.
  • Page 363 Features strong and direct sunlight. The passenger Features compartment in the area of the centre con- Cup holders sole can otherwise be damaged by the con- centrated and reflected sunlight. Important safety notes Observe the loading guidelines ( page 342). Vehicles with manual transmission or AMG vehicles: Cup holders in the front centre console...
  • Page 364 Features Fitting To insert: insert cup holder : and slide back catch ;. To close: briefly press cover = at the front. Cover = moves back. Removing/fitting the cup holder in the centre console (vehicles with manual transmission or AMG vehicles) Removing Insert left-hand and right-hand grooves ;...
  • Page 365 Features Cup holder in the folding bench seat Fold the cover of the rear seat armrest back (Estate) down again if necessary. To close: lift the cover of the rear seat arm- rest. Swing cup holder ; back until it engages. To open: press the front of cup holder :.
  • Page 366 Features Glare from the side Press the outer edge of button : and slide in the direction of the arrow until the bottle Fold down sun visor :. fits into the opening. Pull sun visor : out of retainer =. Insert the bottle into the bottle holder.
  • Page 367 Features Extending/retracting from the driver's seat To extend: pull the roller sunblind out by tab : and hook it onto retainers ; at the top of the window. Vehicles without auxiliary heating Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( page 179).
  • Page 368 Features To open: briefly press the top of cover ;. Ashtray The ashtray opens. Front ashtray To remove the insert: press release but- ton = and lift the insert up and out. ! The stowage space under the ashtray is not heat resistant.
  • Page 369 Socket in the front centre console Lift up the cover of socket :. Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys- Information on these requirements can be found in the separate COMAND Online oper- ating instructions.
  • Page 370 Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an Wait for a voice connection to the approved exterior aerial. This ensures: Mercedes-Benz emergency call centre.
  • Page 371 When you remove the key from the ignition COMAND Online/Audio 20 can be obtained: lock, the mobile phone is disconnected from the hands-free system. Active calls will first at your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre be transferred to the mobile phone directly. on the Internet at http://www.mercedes- benz.com/connect...
  • Page 372 Features The garage door opener is only available for certain countries. Observe the legal require- ments for each individual country. ® The HomeLink garage door opener is com- patible with most European garage and gate opener drives. More information on Home- ®...
  • Page 373 Features to synchronise the rolling code Get into the vehicle. page 370). Press previously programmed button ;, Release button B of remote control A of = or ? of the integrated garage door the garage door drive. opener until the door closes. If indicator lamp : lights up red: repeat the The rolling code synchronisation is then programming process for the correspond-...
  • Page 374 Features Opening or closing the garage door Frequencies Once programmed, the integrated garage Europe door opener will assume the function of the Country Radio type approval num- garage door system's remote control. Please also read the operating instructions for the garage door system.
  • Page 375 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) EE (Estonia) Article 6 of Directive IC (Canary 000438/2005, 1999/5/EC R&TTE 11 May Islands) 000439/2005 000440/2005, MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 000441/2005 000445/2005, ES (Spain) 000438/2005, 000446/2005...
  • Page 376 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) LU (Luxem- Article 6 of Directive RU (Russian POCC DE.MJ05.H00015 13 bourg) 1999/5/EC R&TTE Federation) May 05 150405/9538 24 May 05 MHz: 433 MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 SE (Sweden) Article 6 of Directive LV (Latvia)
  • Page 377 Features America Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) SY (Syria) 279/4/14 / 05 March 06 BB (Barba- Registration not required TR (Turkey) National Certification 23 dos) MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 July 07 MHz: 433 CL (Chile)
  • Page 378 Features Slide the seat backwards. To fit: lay the floormat in the footwell. Press studs : onto retainers ;. To remove: pull the floormat away from retainers ;. Remove the floormats. Retrofitted anti-glare film Retrofitted anti-glare film on the inside of the windows can interfere with radio/mobile telephone reception.
  • Page 380 Useful information ......378 Engine compartment ......378 Service ..........384 Care ............ 385...

  • Page 381: Useful Information

    Engine compartment Useful information WARNING There are moving components in the engine This Owner's Manual describes all mod- compartment. Certain components may con- els, series and optional equipment for your tinue to move or suddenly move again even vehicle that were available at the time of after the ignition has been switched off, e.g.

  • Page 382: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment The active bonnet is only available in cer- tain countries. It is available for all models, except for AMG vehicles. 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.
  • Page 383 Engine compartment 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. As far as possible, allow the engine to cool down and only touch the components descri- bed in the following.
  • Page 384 Engine compartment Depending on your driving style, the vehicle consumes up to 0.8 litres of oil per 1000 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 385 Make sure that the cap locks securely into Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service place. Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service Check the oil level again with the oil dip- Centre. stick ( page 381). Damage to the engine or exhaust system is...
  • Page 386 Engine compartment For further information on coolant, see Allow the engine to cool before opening the page 479). cap. Wear gloves and protective eyewear when opening. Slowly turn the cap half a turn Topping up the windscreen washer sys- to allow pressure to escape. WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- ment could be very hot, e.g.

  • Page 387: Service

    The ASSYST PLUS service interval display A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a does not take into account any periods of Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the time during which the battery is disconnec- ASSYST PLUS service interval display after ted.

  • Page 388: Care

    AdBlue can be Benz Service Centre. obtained at a qualified specialist workshop, Driving abroad e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is also available in other countries. You can obtain further information from any Care Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 389 You can prevent this by shifting the auto- Use care products and cleaning agents rec- matic transmission to N beforehand. ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever and KEYLESS-GO: Washing the vehicle and cleaning the...
  • Page 390 Use a soft sponge to clean. seals Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. trim elements Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a ventilation slots gentle jet of water.
  • Page 391 Soak insect remains with insect remover approved Mercedes-Benz care products. and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
  • Page 392 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 393 Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product camera lens :. tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cleaning the 360° camera Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ! Do not clean the camera lens and the area Environmental note around the 360°...
  • Page 394 These may damage the display surface. Do not put pressure on the display surface Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara- leather care agents that have been recom- ble damage to the display. mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 395 Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning detergent (e.g. washing-up liquid). Rub products recommended and approved by carefully, and always wipe entire seat Mercedes-Benz. sections to avoid leaving visible lines. Leave the seat to dry afterwards. Clean- Cleaning the seat covers ing results depend on the type of dirt and how long it has been there.
  • Page 396 Useful information ......394 Where will I find...? ......394 Flat tyre ..........397 Battery (vehicle) ........ 401 Jump-starting ........405 Towing away and tow-starting ..407 Electrical fuses ......... 411...

  • Page 397: 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 398: Where Will I Find

    Where will I find...? First-aid kit in the stowage net Pull handle : upward and fold cover ; forward. Remove the fire extinguisher from the stowage compartment. Have the fire extinguisher refilled after each use and checked every one or two years.
  • Page 399 Where will I find...? Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Vehicles with a spare wheel/"Minispare" emergency spare wheel Vehicle tool kit in the left-hand stowage well (exam- ple: equipment and country-specific variations possible) (Example: equipment and country-specific varia- Tyre sealant filler bottle tions possible) Folding wheel chock Vehicle tool kit tray...

  • Page 400: Flat Tyre

    Flat tyre Vehicles with a collapsible emergency equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit spare wheel tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris- tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a qualified specialist work- shop.
  • Page 401 Flat tyre When replacing one or all tyres, observe the MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat following specifications for your vehicle's characteristics) tyres: General notes size With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat the type and characteristics), you can continue to drive the "MOExtended"...
  • Page 402 Flat tyre ! Do not operate the tyre inflation com- TIREFIT kit pressor for longer than eight minutes at a Important safety notes time without a break. It may otherwise overheat. TIREFIT is a tyre sealant. The tyre inflation compressor can be oper- You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to ated again once it has cooled down.
  • Page 403 Flat tyre Pull plug ? with the cable and hose A out If the tyre sealant leaks out, allow it to dry. It of the housing. can then be removed like a layer of film. Screw hose A onto flange B of tyre seal- If you get tyre sealant on your clothing, have it ant bottle :.

  • Page 404: Battery (Vehicle)

    Work on the battery, e.g. removing or fitting, In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with requires specialist knowledge and the use of the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone special tools. Therefore, always have work on number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's the battery carried out at a qualified specialist side.
  • Page 405 Battery (vehicle) lead to function restrictions applying to sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can safety-relevant systems, e.g the lighting sys- ignite. There is a risk of an explosion. tem, the ABS (anti-lock braking system) or the Make sure that the positive terminal of a ®...
  • Page 406 For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- you first remove the negative terminal mends that you only use batteries which have clamp and then the positive terminal been tested and approved for your vehicle by clamp.
  • Page 407 Particularly avoid fire, naked flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. A ventilation while charging and jump-starting. battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and Do not lean over a battery.

  • Page 408: 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 breathe in any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery.
  • Page 409 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 410: Towing Away And Tow-Starting

    Towing away and tow-starting Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device. 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 beginning with positive terminal ;...
  • Page 411 Towing away and tow-starting ! Only secure the tow cable or tow bar to missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi- cle. the towing eyes or, if available, to the trailer tow hitch. You could otherwise damage the HYBRID vehicles: make sure that you read vehicle.
  • Page 412 Towing away and tow-starting Remove cover : from the opening. Fitting/removing the towing eye Screw in the towing eye clockwise as far as Fitting the towing eye it will go and tighten it. WARNING Removing the towing eye The exhaust tail pipe may be extremely hot. There is a risk of burning when removing the Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it.
  • Page 413 Towing away and tow-starting Switch on the hazard warning lamps Transporting the vehicle page 145). ! You may only secure the vehicle by the Leave the key in position 2 in the ignition wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as lock.

  • Page 414: Electrical Fuses

    If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the ond gear and continue to keep the clutch cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe- pedal fully depressed. cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Ser- Release the brake pedal. vice Centre. Tow-start the vehicle.
  • Page 415 Electrical fuses Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away page 205). Switch off the engine. Switch off all electrical consumers. Remove the key from the ignition lock. or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO, Open the driver's door. The on-board electronics now have status 0.
  • Page 416 Electrical fuses Open the boot lid. To open: release cover : at the top right and left-hand sides with a flat object. Open cover : downwards in the direction of the arrow. Fuse box in the luggage compartment Pay attention to the important safety notes page 411).
  • Page 418 Useful information ......416 Important safety notes ..... 416 Operation ........... 416 Winter operation ....... 418 Tyre pressure ........420 Changing a wheel ......426 Wheel and tyre combinations ..431 Emergency spare wheel ....465...

  • Page 419: 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 420 There ard valve cap or other valve caps approved for is a risk of accident. your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Do not fit any Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes other valve caps or systems, e.g. tyre pres- approved for your vehicle model.
  • Page 421 You can obtained from a qualified specialist work- find further information regarding tyres at shop. specialist tyre retailers, at qualified specialist workshops or at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Winter operation Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type General notes and make.

  • Page 422: Winter Operation

    Use M+S tyres of the same make and tread on have been specifically approved for your vehi- all wheels to maintain safe handling charac- cle by Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre- teristics. sponding standard of quality. For more infor-...
  • Page 423 There is a cle. risk of accident. Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto the tyre valve.

  • Page 424: Tyre Pressure

    Tyre pressure The tyre pressure values given for low loads are minimum values which offer you good ride comfort characteristics. However, you can also use the values given for higher loads. These are permissible and will not adversely affect the running of the vehicle.
  • Page 425 Tyre pressure Important safety notes the correct tyre pressure. If an incorrect tyre pressure is set, these incorrect values The tyre pressure warning system does not will be monitored. warn you of an incorrectly set tyre pressure. Observe the notes in the section on tyre Observe the notes on the recommended tyre pressures ( page 420).
  • Page 426 Tyre pressure the notes on the recommended tyre pressure Tyre pressure monitor page 420). General notes The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the If a tyre pressure monitor system is fitted, the tyre is penetrated by a foreign object.
  • Page 427 Tyre pressure phones, two-way radios) that may be being play, the tyre pressure in at least one tyre is operated in or near the vehicle. too low and must be corrected at the next opportunity. Checking the tyre pressure electroni- If the Check tyre(s) Check tyre(s)
  • Page 428 Tyre pressure Press the 9 or : button to select Country Radio type approval number Tyre pressure Tyre pressure. TRA, Registered NO Press the a button. Dhabi ER0092100/12 The multifunction display shows the cur- Dubai TRA, Registered NO rent tyre pressure for the individual tyres or ER0099792/12 Tyre pressures will be dis‐...
  • Page 429 Changing a wheel On vehicles that have the same size front and Changing a wheel rear wheels, you can interchange the wheels Flat tyre every 5,000 to 10,000 km depending on the degree of tyre wear. Ensure that the direction You can find information on what to do in the of rotation is maintained.

  • Page 430: Changing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel Remove the key from the ignition lock. rolling away, for example when changing a wheel. or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO: Fold both plates upwards :. Open the driver's door. The on-board electronics now have status Fold out lower plate ;. 0.
  • Page 431 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 the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed.
  • Page 432 Changing a wheel Jacking points (example: Saloon) Make sure that the base of the jack is posi- tioned vertically under the jacking point. The jacking points are located just behind the front wheel arches and just in front of the rear Turn crank B clockwise until jack A sits wheel arches (arrows).
  • Page 433 The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts only use wheel bolts which have been and bolts are not tightened to the specified approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the tightening torque. There is a risk of accident. respective wheel.

  • Page 434: Wheel And Tyre Combinations

    MO = Mercedes-Benz Original MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer- tain AMG tyres) Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres may only be used on wheels that have been Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a cross- specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 435 Wheel and tyre combinations Overview of abbreviations used in the follow- ing tyre tables: BA: both axles FA: front axle RA: rear axle You will find a table with recommended tyre pressures for various operating conditions on the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. For further information on tyre pressure, see page 420).
  • Page 436 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres E 180 Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 205/60 R16 92 W BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 BA: 225/55 R16 95 W BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 95 W BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
  • Page 437 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 205/60 R16 92 H M+Si BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+Si BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+Si BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
  • Page 438 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: 8.5 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...
  • Page 439 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: 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...
  • Page 440 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 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 441 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 220 BlueTEC Summer tyres R16 (Not in combination with Sport package, code 950, or Exterior Sport package, code P96). Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5...
  • Page 442 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 7, 8, 9 FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 6, 7, 8, 9 RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL Winter tyres R16 (Not in combination with Sport package, code 950, or Exterior Sport package, code P96).
  • Page 443 Wheel and tyre combinations E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 BA: 205/60 R16 92 V BA: 225/55 R16 95 W BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 95 W BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5...
  • Page 444 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 7, 8, 9, 13 FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 6, 7, 8, 9, 13 RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
  • Page 445 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/45 R17 95 W BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL BA: 245/45 R17 95 W BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL Tyres...
  • Page 446 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+Si BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+Si BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+Si...
  • Page 447 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 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 448 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 250 CDI 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 449 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 7, 8, 9 FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 6, 7, 8, 9 RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
  • Page 450 Wheel and tyre combinations E 250 BlueTEC Summer tyres R16 (Not in combination with Sport package, code 950, or Exterior Sport package, code P96). 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 46...
  • Page 451 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres R16 (Not in combination with Sport package, code 950, or Exterior Sport package, code P96). Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 225/55 R16 99 H XL 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 Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
  • Page 452 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: 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...
  • Page 453 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 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 E 300 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 BA: 225/55 R16 99 Y XL BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 BA: 225/55 R16 95 W...
  • Page 455 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 7, 8, 9 FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 6, 7, 8, 9 RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
  • Page 456 Wheel and tyre combinations E 300 4MATIC Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/45 R17 95 W BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL BA: 245/45 R17 95 W BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL...
  • Page 457 Wheel and tyre combinations E 350 BlueTEC Summer tyres R16 (Not in combination with Sport package, code 950, or Exterior Sport package, code P96). 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 458 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 7, 8, 9 FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 6, 7, 8, 9 RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL Winter tyres R16 (Not in combination with Sport package, code 950, or Exterior Sport package, code P96).
  • Page 459 Wheel and tyre combinations E 350 BlueTEC 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: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA: 245/45 R17 95 W BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48...
  • Page 460 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 R16 (Not in combination with Sport package, code 950, or Exterior Sport package, code P96). Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 225/55 R16 95 W...
  • Page 461 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres R16 (Not in combination with Sport package, code 950, or Exterior Sport package, code P96). Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+Si BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+Si BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
  • Page 462 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 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 463 Wheel and tyre combinations 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: 8.5 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...
  • Page 464 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 500 Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 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...
  • Page 465 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 E 63 AMG Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 37 FA: 255/40 ZR18 (99 Y) XL MO1 RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 6, 14...
  • Page 466 Wheel and tyre combinations E 63 AMG S-MODEL Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 37 FA: 255/40 ZR18 (99 Y) XL MO1 RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 6, 14 RA: 285/35 ZR18 (101 Y) XL MO1 Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37...
  • Page 467 Wheel and tyre combinations E 63 AMG 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 6, 9 RA: 285/30 ZR19 (98 Y) XL Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels...

  • Page 468: Emergency Spare Wheel

    Emergency spare wheel limitation specified on the emergency spare Emergency spare wheel wheel. Important safety notes Replace the tyres after six years at the latest, regardless of wear. This also applies to the WARNING emergency spare wheel. The wheel/tyre dimensions and the tyre type of the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel If you are driving with the emergency and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
  • Page 469 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have Remove vehicle tool kit tray :. this work performed at a qualified specialist Turn stowage tray ; anti-clockwise and workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service remove it. Centre. Remove "Minispare" emergency spare Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
  • Page 470 Emergency spare wheel Remove the protective film from the vehicle Insert connector ? into a 12 V socket tool kit and put it over the collapsible emer- page 366) in your vehicle. gency spare wheel. Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition Stow the collapsible emergency spare lock ( page 179).
  • Page 471 Emergency spare wheel Technical data All vehicles (except AMG vehicles) "Minispare" emergency spare wheel Models with 4-cylinder engine Tyres Light-alloy wheels T 155/70 R17 110 M 4.0 B x 17 H2 ET 39 Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) Models with 6-cylinder engine Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
  • Page 472 Useful information ......470 Information on technical data ..470 Vehicle electronics ......470 Identification plates ......472 Service products and capacities ..473 Vehicle data ........481 Trailer tow hitch ........ 482...

  • Page 473: Useful Information

    You can connect them to the low-reflection exterior obtain further information from a aerial. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ! The operating permit may be invalidated if the instructions for installation and use of Vehicle electronics RF transmitters are not observed.

  • Page 474: Vehicle Electronics

    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. Saloon: approved aerial positions The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at Front roof area...

  • Page 475: Identification Plates

    Identification plates The following can be used in the vehicle with- out restrictions: RF transmitters with a maximum transmis- sion output of up to 100 mW RF transmitters with transmission frequen- cies in the range 380-410 MHz and a max- imum transmission output of 2 W (Tetra) Mobile telephones (2G/3G/4G) There are no restrictions when positioning the...

  • Page 476: Service Products And Capacities

    Service products and capacities Slide the right-hand front seat to its rear- tures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz most position. Owner's Manual in the appropriate section. Fold floor covering : upwards. You can identify service products approved VIN ; can be seen.
  • Page 477 Service products and capacities Petrol If you or others come into contact with fuel, observe the following: Fuel grade Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin ! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a with water and soap immediately. petrol engine.
  • Page 478 Service products and capacities ther information from any Mercedes-Benz ! Regular unleaded petrol with an octane Service Centre. rating of 91 RON/82.5 MON may also be used as a temporary measure if the recom- Usually you will find information about the mended fuel is not available.
  • Page 479 Service products and capacities Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use under 50 ppm. Otherwise, the emission fuel brands that have additives. control system could be damaged. The quality of the fuel available in some coun- ! Vehicles without a diesel particle fil- tries may not be sufficient.
  • Page 480 Service products and capacities ® AdBlue is a water-soluble fluid for the efficient use of the fuel by the engine exhaust gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. driving style It is: other non-technical factors, such as envi- non-toxic ronmental influences, road conditions or traffic flow colourless and odourless You can minimise your vehicle's CO...
  • Page 481 MB Approval 229.1, 229.3, 229.5 or ACEA Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz engines. This must only be added once and the amount must not be greater than 1.0 l.
  • Page 482 Engine oil viscosity 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 483 Service products and capacities Further information on coolants can be adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec- found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications tion. for Service Products, MB Specifications for The coolant is checked at every mainte- Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter- nance interval at a qualified specialist net at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.

  • Page 484: Vehicle Data

    Vehicle data Vehicle data Model, Saloon Opening General notes height Please note that for the specified vehicle AMG vehicles 1744 mm - data: 1764 mm the heights specified may vary as a result All other models 1742 mm - 1763 mm tyres load Missing values were not available at the time...

  • Page 485: Trailer Tow Hitch

    Trailer tow hitch Model, Saloon (except Vehicle AMG vehicles AMG vehicles) height Maximum roof load 100 kg E 180 1474 mm Maximum boot load, E 200 Saloon E 220 CDI Maximum boot load, E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFI- 1457 mm Estate CIENCY Edition E 300 4MATIC 1477 mm...
  • Page 486 Trailer tow hitch Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch Overhang dimension Rear axle centre line Towing a trailer is not possible with all mod- els. For further information, see ( page 267). For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the overhang dimension including protective cov- ering is:.
  • Page 487 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. Towing a trailer is not possible with all models.
  • Page 488 Trailer tow hitch Saloon Automatic transmission E 350 BlueTEC 2100 kg E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 2100 kg Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill) Estate Manual transmission Automatic transmis- sion E 200 1700 kg 2100 kg E 250 CDI 1900 kg...
  • Page 489 Trailer tow hitch Saloon Manual transmission Automatic transmis- sion E 250 BlueTEC 750 kg 750 kg E 200 BlueTEC 750 kg 750 kg Saloon Automatic transmission E 250 750 kg E 300 750 kg E 300 4MATIC 750 kg E 400 (212.065) 750 kg E 400 (212.061) 750 kg...
  • Page 490 Trailer tow hitch Estate Automatic transmission E 250 750 kg E 400 (212.265) 750 kg E 400 (212.261) 750 kg E 400 4MATIC (212.267) 750 kg E 400 4MATIC (212.299) 750 kg E 500 750 kg E 500 4MATIC 750 kg E 220 BlueTEC 4MATI C / E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 750 kg...
  • Page 491 Trailer tow hitch Saloon Automatic transmission E 500 4MATIC 84 kg E 220 CDI 84 kg E 220 BlueTEC 4MATI C / E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 84 kg E 350 CDI 84 kg E 300 BlueTEC 84 kg E 350 BlueTEC 84 kg E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 84 kg...
  • Page 492 Trailer tow hitch 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. You can attach carrier systems, e.g. bicycle racks or load-bearing implements, to the ball coupling.
  • Page 493 Trailer tow hitch Saloon Automatic transmission E 220 BlueTEC 4MATI C / E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 1355 kg E 350 CDI E 300 BlueTEC 1345 kg E 350 BlueTEC 1345 kg E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 1350 kg Estate Manual transmission Automatic transmis- sion E 200...

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