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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe 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 Thank you for buying Mercedes-Benz The technical documentation team at Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant Before you first drive off, read this Owner's motoring. Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warn- ing notices in this manual.
  • Page 6 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 29 Introduction ......... 22 Safety ........... 41 Opening and closing ......83 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 105 Lights and windscreen wipers ..123 Climate control ......... 135 Driving and parking ......157 On-board computer and displays ..
  • Page 7 Index Active multicontour seat ....111 1, 2, 3 ... Active Parking Assist 4ETS Detecting parking spaces ....213 see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- Display message ......288 tion System) Exiting a parking space ....215 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel Function/notes ......212 drive) ..........
  • Page 8 Index Alarm Automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ..80 Switching off (ATA) ......80 Display message ......278 Automatic front-passenger front Switching the function on/off airbag deactivation system (ATA) ..........80 Alarm system Operation ......... 52 see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Problems .........
  • Page 9 Index Brake EBD ..........77 BAS (Brake Assist System) ....70 Brake Assist BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System see BAS (Brake Assist System) PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist Brake fluid Function/notes ........ 71 Display message ......272 BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System Notes ..........
  • Page 10 Index Care Cigarette lighter ........ 322 360° camera ......... 348 Cleaning Automatic car wash ....... 343 Mirror turn signal ......347 Carpets .......... 351 Climate control Display ........... 349 Automatic air conditioning ..... 137 Exhaust pipe ........348 Auxiliary heating/ventilation ..148 Exterior lighting ......
  • Page 11 Index Consumption statistics (on-board Dealership computer) .......... 248 see Qualified specialist workshop Declarations of conformity ....24 Convenience closing feature .... 101 Diagnostics connection ...... 24 Convenience opening feature ..100 Convenience opening/closing (air- Digital speedometer ......249 Dipped-beam headlamps recirculation mode) ......
  • Page 12 SPEEDTRONIC ....... 188 Stowage compartment ....316 Traffic Sign Assist ......227 Driving abroad Driving tips Mercedes-Benz Service ....343 AMG ceramic brakes ..... 184 Symmetrical dipped beam ..... 124 Aquaplaning ........184 Driving Assistance package ..... 233 Automatic transmission ....170 Driving safety system Brakes ...........
  • Page 13 Index Starting problems ......166 Starting the engine with the key ..161 EASY-ENTRY feature Starting with the Start/Stop but- Function/notes ......116 ton ..........162 EASY-EXIT feature Stopping ........179 Crash-responsive ......117 Switching off with the Start/Stop Function/notes ......116 button ..........
  • Page 14 Index Exhaust pipe Front-passenger front airbag deac- tivation system Cleaning ......... 348 Exterior lighting Operation ......... 52 Cleaning ......... 347 Problems ......... 56 see Lights System self-test ....... 54 Exterior mirrors Front-passenger seat Adjusting ........118 Adjusting from the driver's seat ..108 Fuel Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ..
  • Page 15 Indicator and warning lamp Gearshift program Restraint system ......306 SETUP (on-board computer) ..264 Indicator and warning lamps Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 22 COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST Glove compartment ......315 PLUS ..........309 Coolant .......... 307 Engine diagnostics ......307...
  • Page 16 Index Dipped-beam headlamps ....125 Driving abroad ....... 124 Foglamps (extended range) ... 128 Changing the battery ....... 88 Hazard warning lamps ....126 Checking the battery ....... 88 Headlamp flasher ......126 Convenience closing feature ..101 Intelligent Light System (func- Convenience opening feature ..
  • Page 17 Switching on/off ......126 ROAD SURFACE SCAN ....206 Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 346 SPEEDTRONIC ....... 189 Traffic Sign Assist ......227 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see MAGIC BODY CONTROL Media Interface see Qualified specialist workshop Message memory (on-board com- see Separate operating instructions puter) ..........
  • Page 18 Index Outside temperature display ... 243 Overhead control panel ...... 38 Occupant safety Owner's Manual Automatic measures after an acci- Overview .......... 23 dent ..........60 Children in the vehicle ..... 60 Important safety notes ....43 Pets in the vehicle ......69 Paint code ..........
  • Page 19 Index Perfume atomizer Radio Operating ........146 Selecting a station ......251 Radio-based vehicle components Perfume vial ........146 Problem (malfunction) ....148 Declaration of conformity ....24 Petrol ..........403 Reading lamp ........130 Rear compartment Pets in the vehicle ....... 69 Plastic trim (cleaning instruc- Setting the air vents ......
  • Page 20 Index Restraint system Fastening ......... 46 Display message ......275 Important safety guidelines ..... 44 Introduction ........42 Introduction ........44 Warning lamp ......... 306 Rear seat belt status indicator ..48 Warning lamp (function) ....43 Releasing ......... 47 Rev counter ........
  • Page 21 Index Start/stop function Important safety notes ....402 Washer fluid ........407 see ECO start/stop function Settings Starting (engine) ........ 161 Factory (on-board computer) ..263 STEER CONTROL ........79 On-board computer ....... 257 Steering SETUP (on-board computer) ..... 264 Warning lamps .......
  • Page 22 Index Tow-starting Stowage net ........317 Stowage well beneath the boot Emergency engine starting .... 370 floor ............ 319 Important safety notes ....367 Towing Summer tyres Important safety notes ....367 In winter ........378 Notes for 4MATIC vehicles .... 370 Sun visor ..........
  • Page 23 Index Tyre pressure loss warning Leaving parked up ......181 General notes ........ 384 Locking (in an emergency) ....93 Important safety notes ....384 Locking (key) ........85 Restarting ........385 Lowering ........391 Tyre pressure monitor Operating safety ......23 Checking the tyre pressure elec- Pulling away ........
  • Page 24 Index Washer fluid Important safety notes ....132 Display message ......298 Replacing ........132 Wheel and tyre combinations Wooden trim (cleaning instruc- see Tyres tions) ..........350 Wheel bolt tightening torque ... 391 Workshop Wheel chock ........387 see Qualified specialist workshop Wheels Changing a wheel ......
  • Page 25 EU countries only: this planet sparingly and in a manner which Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle takes the requirements of both nature and to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon- humanity into consideration.
  • Page 26 Use The original purchase contract documenta- only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of tion for your vehicle contains a list of all of the equal quality. Only use tyres, wheels and systems in your vehicle.
  • Page 27 If you make any changes to the vehicle elec- You can obtain further information from any tronics, the general operating permit is ren- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. dered invalid. ! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: Electromagnetic compatibility the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g.
  • Page 28 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 29 Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. movements. When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-...
  • Page 30 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 32: Table Of Contents

    Cockpit ..........30 Instrument cluster ......32 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 34 Centre console ........36 Overhead control panel ...... 38 Door control panel ......39 Rear seats ..........40...

  • Page 33: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift Adjusts the steering wheel paddles Steering wheel heating Combination switch Cruise control lever Horn Electric parking brake Instrument cluster Diagnostics connection DIRECT SELECT lever Opens the bonnet Overhead control panel Light switch Control panel for: Control panel for: Ü...
  • Page 34 Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Light switch Combination switch Electric parking brake Horn Ignition lock Start/Stop button Instrument cluster Adjusts the steering wheel DIRECT SELECT lever Steering wheel heating Steering wheel gearshift Cruise control lever paddles Climate control systems Opens the bonnet Control panel for: Diagnostics connection...

  • Page 35: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays Instrument cluster: kilometres Function Page Function Page Rev counter Speedometer Coolant temperature Multifunction display Fuel gauge...
  • Page 36 Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page ! ABS ! Electric parking brake (yellow) ® å ESP ! Electric parking brake ® ÷ ESP (red) # Turn signal, left ; Engine diagnostics L Dipped-beam head- Ð Power steering lamps J Brakes (red) K Main-beam head-...

  • Page 37: Multifunction Steering Wheel

    Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Rejects or ends a call Adjusts the brightness of Exits telephone book/ the instrument lighting and redial memory the COMAND display COMAND display; see the Makes or accepts a call separate COMAND Online Switches to the redial mem- operating instructions...
  • Page 38 Multifunction steering wheel Function Page ò Calls up a main menu Selects a menu/submenu or scrolls through lists Confirms the selection Hides display messages Back ñ Switches off LINGUA- TRONIC, see the separate operating instructions...

  • Page 39: Centre Console

    Centre console Centre console Function Page Function Page Switches COMAND Online Back button (see the sepa- on/off (see the separate rate operating instructions) operating instructions) Seat adjustment button Adjusts/mutes the volume (see the separate operating (see the separate operating instructions) instructions) Navigation button (see the èECO start/stop func-...
  • Page 40 Centre console Function Page Function Page Vehicle and system set- COMAND controller (see tings button (see separate the separate operating operating instructions) instructions)

  • Page 41: Overhead Control Panel

    Operates the roller sun- c Switches the front blind for the panorama sun- interior lighting on/off roof u Switches the rear F Roadside Assistance interior lighting on/off call button (Mercedes-Benz p Switches the right- Contact) hand reading lamp on/off...
  • Page 42 Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page s Seat ventilation W Opens/closes the right side window c Seat heating W Opens/closes the w Adjusts the front- rear right side window passenger seat from the driver's seat p Opens/closes the boot lid r 4 5 = Stores settings for the seat,...
  • Page 43 Rear seats Rear seats Function Page Function Page Stowage box in the seat Cup holders backrest Stowage compartment in Cover for skibag the centre console Coolbox Power socket Stowage compartment in the rear seat armrest...
  • Page 44 Useful information ......42 Panic alarm .......... 42 Occupant safety ........42 Children in the vehicle ......60 Pets in the vehicle ....... 69 Driving safety systems ....... 69 Protection against theft ..... 80...

  • Page 45: Useful Information

    Occupant safety of the vehicle's interior in the event of an Useful information accident. The restraint system can also reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants This Owner's Manual describes all mod- are subjected during an accident. els, series and optional equipment for your The restraint system includes the: vehicle that were available at the time of going to press.

  • Page 46: Occupant Safety

    If it is necessary to modify an airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, con- tact an authorised Mercedes-Benz Centre. Restraint system warning lamp The functions of the restraint system are PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp :...
  • Page 47 Occupant safety deactivation system" ( page 51) and on If the seat belt is pulled quickly or suddenly on "Children in the vehicle" ( page 60). the seat-belt extender, the inertia reel locks. The belt strap cannot be pulled out further. Children in a forward-facing child restraint system: depending on the instal- In an impact, the belt tensioner tightens the...
  • Page 48 Also, an improperly fastened seat belt can cause additional inju- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only ries in the event of an accident, sudden brak- use seat belts which have been approved ing or abrupt changes of direction. There is an specifically for your vehicle by Mercedes- increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
  • Page 49 Occupant safety The lap belt must always be routed across your hip joints and not across your abdo- men. This applies particularly to pregnant women. If necessary, push the lap belt down to your hip joint and pull it tight using the shoulder section of the belt.
  • Page 50 Occupant safety you unlock the seat backrest and fold it forwards. no one is sitting on the co-driver's side (after approximately 5 seconds). If you then press seat-belt extender but- ton ?, seat-belt extender = no longer extends. Press release button : and guide belt tongue ;...
  • Page 51 Occupant safety pants to fasten their seat belts. It may light up Airbags continuously or flash. A warning tone may Introduction also sound. The 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out and The installation location of an airbag is iden- the warning tone switches off as soon as the tified by the AIR BAG symbol.
  • Page 52 Occupant safety Objects in the vehicle interior may pre- Only hold the steering wheel on the out- vent the airbag from functioning cor- side. This allows the airbag to be fully deployed. rectly. Before starting your journey and to avoid risks resulting from the speed of the Always lean against the backrest while driv- airbag as it deploys, make sure that: ing.
  • Page 53 You should only use seat covers that have the automatic front-passenger front airbag been approved for the corresponding seats by deactivation system has detected that the Mercedes-Benz. front-passenger seat is occupied page 51). The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights up (...
  • Page 54 Occupant safety Front sidebags : and rear sidebags ; When deployed, the windowbag offers addi- deploy next to the outer cushions of the seat tional protection for the head. However, it backrest. does not protect your chest or arms. When deployed, the sidebag offers additional In the event of a side impact, the windowbag protection for the thorax.
  • Page 55 Occupant safety backrest of the forwards-facing child restraint will then not be deployed in the event of an system must, as far as possible, be resting on accident. the backrest of the front-passenger seat. The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON ; lights up: the child restraint system must not touch the roof front-passenger front airbag is enabled.
  • Page 56 Occupant safety WARNING passenger seat could then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe- If you secure a child in a forward-facing child cially if the person is sitting too close to the restraint system on the front-passenger seat dashboard.
  • Page 57 Have the system checked as classification. The result of the classifica- soon as possible by qualified technicians. tion is dependent on, among other factors, Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The the child restraint system and the child's front-passenger seat should only be repaired build.
  • Page 58 Occupant safety WARNING always rest on the seat cushion of the front- passenger seat. The backrest of the forwards- If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp facing child restraint system must, as far as remains lit after the system self-test, the possible, be resting on the backrest of the front-passenger front airbag is disabled.
  • Page 59 Have the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation person with a build cor- system checked as soon as possible at a Mercedes-Benz Ser- responding to that of an vice Centre. adult.
  • Page 60 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 61 Occupant safety injuries. The front airbag is fully deployed if If the restraint system control unit detects a the second deployment stage is activated side impact or if the vehicle overturns, the within a few milliseconds. applicable components of the restraint sys- tem are activated independently of each The activation threshold for the seat belt ten- other depending on the apparent type of acci-...
  • Page 62 Occupant safety the front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is ® PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occupant in an unfavourable position. protection) vehicles with a multicontour seat: the air Introduction pressure in the side bolsters of the back- rest is increased. ® In certain hazardous situations, PRE-SAFE If the hazardous situation passes without takes pre-emptive measures to protect the ®...
  • Page 63 Parking Guidance is active. raised the engine is switched off Function vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emer- gency call system: automatic emergency ® PRE-SAFE PLUS intervenes in certain situa- call tions if the radar sensor system detects an imminent head-on or rear-end collision.

  • Page 64: Children In The Vehicle

    65). an accident, sharp braking or a sudden change in direction, the child may not be held For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- securely. There is an increased risk of serious mends that you only use a child restraint sys- or even fatal injuries.
  • Page 65 Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte- rior and on the child restraint system. ISOFIX securing rings ; on the rear seats are It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care covered by folding upholstered lining = with products to clean child restraint systems Velcro fastening.
  • Page 66 Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than chil- dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a child restraint system on a rear seat. Vehicles with the automatic front-passenger...
  • Page 67 Children in the vehicle Please observe the warning notice on the In this case, always fit the rearward-facing front-passenger sun visor, see the illustra- child restraint system to a suitable rear seat tion. page 65). Observe the following information under WARNING "Rearward-facing child restraint system"...
  • Page 68 Children in the vehicle Always observe the information on suitable system manufacturer's vehicle model list. For positioning of the child restraint system more information, contact the child restraint page 65) in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer or visit their website. system manufacturer's installation and oper- Child restraint system on the front- ating instructions.
  • Page 69 Children in the vehicle driver's or front-passenger seat so that the Weight cat- Front- Front- seat does not touch the child restraint sys- egories passenger passenger tem. front air- front air- Legend for the table: bag is ena- bag is disa- bled.
  • Page 70 You can obtain further information about the gory left and correct child restraint system from any right Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ISO/R1 Recommended child restraint systems for attaching with the vehicle seat belt Weight category 0+: up to 13 kg, up to approximately 15 months Weight category 0: up to 10 kg;...
  • Page 71 Children in the vehicle Approval Approval number 03 301146 04 301146 04 301198 number (E1 ...) 04 301146 (E1 ...) Order number 970 19 00 Order num- (A 000 ...) 970 10 00 970 20 00 Colour code: 9H95 Colour code: Colour code: (A 000 ...) 9H95...

  • Page 72: Pets In The Vehicle

    Driving safety systems Never leave animals unattended in the vehi- Approval num- 03 301146 – cle. Always secure animals correctly during a ber (E1 ...) 04 301146 journey, e.g. in an animal transport box. Order number B6 6 86 8224 –...
  • Page 73 Driving safety systems Braking the road surface. Please pay special atten- tion to the notes on tyres, recommended If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the minimum tyre tread depths, etc. brake pedal with force until the braking sit- page 376). uation is over.
  • Page 74 Driving safety systems BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS) with Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- Cross-Traffic Assist uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the intervention in a non-critical driving situation. General notes WARNING Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- tion ( page 69).
  • Page 75 Driving safety systems darkness Up to a speed of around 70 km/h, BAS PLUS reacts to: pedestrians move quickly, e.g. into the stationary objects in the path of your vehi- path of the vehicle cle, e.g. stopped or parked vehicles the camera system no longer detects a pedestrians in the path of your vehicle pedestrian as a person due to special...
  • Page 76 Driving safety systems Important safety notes WARNING The distance warning function cannot always In particular, the detection of obstacles can clearly identify objects and complex traffic be impaired in the case of: situations. dirt on the sensors or obscured sensors In such cases, the distance warning function snow or heavy rain may:...
  • Page 77 Driving safety systems Adaptive Brake Assist Due to the nature of the system, particularly complicated but non-critical driving condi- Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- tions may also cause the system to display a tion ( page 69). warning. WARNING With the help of the radar sensor system, the distance warning function can detect obsta- Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly...
  • Page 78 Driving safety systems If adaptive Brake Assist detects a risk of col- lamps switch off automatically if you travel lision with the vehicle in front, adaptive Brake faster than 10 km/h. You can also switch off Assist calculates the necessary brake pres- the hazard warning lamps using the hazard sure to avoid this collision.
  • Page 79 Driving safety systems ECO start/stop function ® Drive on carefully. Have ESP checked at a The ECO start/stop function switches the qualified specialist workshop. engine off automatically if the vehicle stops ! Vehicles with 4MATIC: switch off the igni- moving. When pulling away again, the engine tion when the electric parking brake is ®...
  • Page 80 Driving safety systems To activate: ( page 257). EBD (electronic brake force distribu- ® tion) The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. General notes ® Characteristics when ESP is deactivated EBD monitors and controls the brake pres- ®...
  • Page 81 Driving safety systems With the help of the radar sensor system and Always pay particular attention to the traffic ® the camera system, PRE-SAFE Brake can situation and be ready to brake, especially if detect obstacles that are in front of your vehi- ®...
  • Page 82 Driving safety systems a narrow vehicle travelling in front, e.g. a The · distance warning lamp then lights motorcycle up in the instrument cluster. a vehicle travelling in front on a different at a speed of approximately 7 km/h or line higher, you very quickly approach a vehicle in front or a pedestrian.
  • Page 83 Protection against theft This steering support is provided in particular ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) both right wheels or both left wheels are on a wet or slippery road surface when you brake. the vehicle starts to skid Important safety notes Observe the "Important safety notes"...

  • Page 84: Protection Against Theft

    Protection against theft To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO: the doors are closed grasp the outside door handle. The key the boot lid is closed must be outside the vehicle. Only then is the tow-away protection The alarm is switched off. primed.
  • Page 85 Protection against theft the doors are closed the boot lid is closed Only then is the interior motion sensor primed. Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS- The interior motion sensor is primed after approximately 30 seconds. Switching off Unlock the vehicle with the key or KEY- LESS-GO.
  • Page 86 Useful information ......84 Key ............84 Doors ............ 90 Boot ............94 Side windows ........99 Panorama roof ........102...

  • Page 87: Useful Information

    Useful information WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, This Owner's Manual describes all mod- they can: els, series and optional equipment for your open doors and endanger other persons or vehicle that were available at the time of road users going to press.
  • Page 88 the boot. Otherwise, the key may not be You can also set an audible signal to con- detected, e.g. when starting the engine using firm that the vehicle has been locked. The the Start/Stop button. audible signal can be activated and deacti- vated using COMAND Online (see the sep- A check which periodically establishes a radio arate operating instructions).
  • Page 89 when the external door handles are KEYLESS-GO start function touched Bear in mind that the engine can be started by during convenience closing any of the vehicle occupants if there is a key in the vehicle. Changing the settings of the locking system You can change the settings of the locking system.
  • Page 90 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have Push release catch : in the direction of the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist the arrow and at the same time, remove workshop.
  • Page 91 Checking the battery opens. When doing so, do not hold battery compartment cover : shut. Remove battery compartment cover :. Press the & or % button. The battery is working properly if battery check lamp : lights up briefly. Repeatedly tap the key against your palm The battery is discharged if battery check until battery = falls out.
  • Page 92 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 88) and replace it if necessary using the key.
  • Page 93 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 362).

  • Page 94: Doors

    Doors The doors can then be opened from the inside ted as standard. It is then not possible to open after the vehicle has been locked from the the doors from inside the vehicle. You can outside. The anti-theft alarm system is trig- deactivate the double lock function by deac- gered if the door is opened from the inside.
  • Page 95 Doors The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had previously been fully unlocked. Only the door which has been opened from the inside is unlocked if only the driver's door had been previously unlocked. Automatic locking feature To unlock: press button :. To lock: press button ;.
  • Page 96 Doors To power close a door: push the door into Insert the emergency key element into the lock of the driver's door as far as it will go. the lock up to the first detent position. Power closing will pull the door fully closed. Turn the emergency key element anti- clockwise as far as it will go to position 1.
  • Page 97 Boot firmly. Do not pull the door handle when doing so. If you lock the vehicle as described above, the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti- theft alarm system is not primed. Boot Important safety notes WARNING Insert the emergency key element into opening : in the protective cap.

  • Page 98: Boot

    Boot again automatically. The automatic obstacle ! The boot lid swings upwards when recognition with reversing function is only an opened. Therefore, make sure that there is aid. It is not a substitute for your attentive- sufficient clearance above the boot lid. ness when opening and closing the boot lid.
  • Page 99 Boot General notes Press the remote operating switch on the driver's door, or With KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE In vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: ACCESS, you can open or close the boot lid or kick into the sensor detection range stop the procedure without using your hands. under the bumper with your foot.
  • Page 100 Boot lid could thus be opened or closed unin- If the boot lid closing procedure has been tentionally, for example, if you: stopped: set down or lift up an object behind the kick with your foot under the bumper again vehicle and the boot lid will open.
  • Page 101 Boot Opening and closing Activating the function to lock the boot sep- arately: Close the boot lid. Open the glove compartment. Push the switch to position ;. If the vehicle is unlocked centrally, the boot remains locked. You can also lock the glove compartment page 315).

  • Page 102: Side Windows

    Side windows Side windows Important safety notes WARNING While opening the side windows, body parts could become trapped between the side win- dow and the door frame as the side window moves. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that nobody touches the side win- dow during the opening procedure.
  • Page 103 Side windows To close manually: pull and hold the cor- WARNING responding switch. The reversing function does not react: To close the front side windows fully: to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- pull the corresponding switch beyond the gers pressure point and release it.
  • Page 104 Side windows Convenience opening feature Press and hold the % button until the side windows are in the desired position. The roller sunblind of the panorama roof opens. To interrupt convenience opening: release the % button. Convenience closing feature Touch recessed sensor surface : on the Important safety notes door handle until the side windows and the roller sunblind of the panorama roof are...
  • Page 105 Panorama roof 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 106: Panorama Roof

    Panorama roof feature is only an aid, not a substitute for your attention when closing the roller sunblind. WARNING The reversing feature especially does not react to soft, light and thin objects, such as small fingers. This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trap- ped in these situations.
  • Page 107 Panorama roof Keep the 3 switch pulled for an addi- electric cables of the high-voltage section are tional second. coloured orange. Make sure that the roller sunblind MAGIC SKY CONTROL operation page 102) can be opened fully again. If this is not the case, repeat the steps above again.
  • Page 108 Useful information ......106 Correct driver's seat position ..106 Seats ..........107 Steering wheel ........114 Mirrors ..........117 Memory function ....... 120...

  • Page 109: Useful Information

    Correct driver's seat position Observe the safety guidelines on seat Useful information adjustment ( page 107). Make sure that seat = is correctly adjus- This Owner's Manual describes all mod- ted ( page 108). els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of When adjusting the seat, make sure that: going to press.

  • Page 110: Seats

    Seats have a good view of road and traffic condi- rail of the seat, for instance. There is a risk of tions ( page 118). injury. Store the seat, steering wheel and exterior Make sure that no one has any part of their mirror settings using the memory function body within the sweep of the seat when page 120).
  • Page 111 Seats The seats should only be occupied by The head restraint height is adjusted passengers, if possible. automatically when you adjust the seat height or the seat fore-and-aft position. when the seat heating is in operation, do not cover the seats with insulating mate- rials, e.g.
  • Page 112 Seats Adjusting the front-passenger seat of injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or sudden braking, for example. Always drive with the head restraints fitted. Ensure that the centre of the head restraints support the back of each vehicle occupant's head at eye level before driving off.
  • Page 113 Seats Adjusting the outer rear seat head Folding the front-seat backrests restraints forward/back Lowering electrically from the front Important safety notes WARNING If the backrest is not engaged, it could fold forwards during a braking manoeuvre or in the event of an accident, for example. The seat backrest will then push the vehicle occupant against the seat belt.
  • Page 114 Seats This makes it easier for passengers to get into Switching the seat heating on/off and out of the rear compartment. The head Activating/deactivating restraint is lowered in the process and the seat moves forwards. WARNING If you repeatedly switch on seat heating, the seat cushion and backrest padding may become very hot.
  • Page 115 Seats Front seats Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( page 159). 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 116 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 117: 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 118 Steering wheel Steering wheel heating Activating/deactivating Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock ( page 159). To switch on/off: turn the lever in the direction of arrow : or ;. Indicator lamp = lights up or goes out. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you remove the key from the ignition lock, the steering wheel heating is switched off.
  • Page 119 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 120: Mirrors

    Mirrors The driver's seat moves backwards unless Mirrors it is already in the rearmost position. Rear-view mirror Position of the steering wheel and the driver's seat for driving The steering wheel and the driver's seat are moved to the previously set position if: the driver's door is closed and you insert the key into the ignition lock you close the driver's door when the igni-...
  • Page 121 Mirrors Adjusting the exterior mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in/out elec- trically Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( page 159). lock ( page 159).
  • Page 122 Mirrors the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as Parking position of the exterior mirror soon as you lock the vehicle from the out- on the front-passenger side side Setting and storing the parking position the exterior mirrors fold out automatically again as soon as you unlock the vehicle Using reverse gear If the exterior mirrors have been folded in...

  • Page 123: Memory Function

    Memory function Using the memory button Memory function You can set the front-passenger side exterior Important safety notes mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. WARNING This setting can be stored using memory but- If you use the memory function on the driver's ton M :.
  • Page 124 Memory function seat heating: distribution of the heated sec- tions of the seat cushion and backrest driver's side: position of the exterior mir- rors on the driver's and front-passenger sides position of the head-up display Adjust the seat accordingly ( page 108).
  • Page 126 Useful information ......124 Exterior lighting ........ 124 Interior lighting ......... 130 Replacing bulbs ......... 131 Windscreen wipers ......131...

  • Page 127: Useful Information

    Exterior lighting Light switch General notes Operation For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some coun- tries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obli- gations.

  • Page 128: Exterior Lighting

    Exterior lighting Dipped-beam headlamps The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/ parking lamps) switches off automatically if When the ignition is switched on and the light you: switch is in position L, the side lamps and dipped-beam headlamps are switched on remove the key from the ignition lock even if the light sensor does not sense dark open the driver's door with the key in posi-...
  • Page 129 Exterior lighting Parking lamps Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow :. Switching on the parking lamps ensures that In the à position, the main-beam head- the corresponding side of the vehicle is illu- lamps are only switched on when it is dark minated.
  • Page 130 Exterior lighting The hazard warning lamps switch on auto- way, relevant areas remain illuminated while matically if: you are driving. This allows you to recognise pedestrians, cyclists and animals. an airbag is deployed or Active: when the lights are switched on the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed of above 70 km/h and comes to a Cornering light function...
  • Page 131 Exterior lighting Active: if you are driving at a speed above Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS 110 km/h and do not make any large steering General notes movements for at least 1,000 m or if you are driving at a speed above 130 km/h Not active: if you are driving at speeds below 80 km/h following activation Extended range foglamps...
  • Page 132 Exterior lighting Important safety notes Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS on/off WARNING Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not rec- ognise road users: who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus may not recognise road users who do have lights, or may recognise them too late.

  • Page 133: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting If you are driving at speeds below approx- u Switches the rear interior lighting imately 25 km/h or the roads are ade- on/off quately illuminated: p Switches the right-hand front read- The main-beam headlamps are switched off ing lamp on/off automatically.

  • Page 134: Replacing Bulbs

    Windscreen wipers To switch on/off: press the | button. Crash-responsive emergency lighting When the automatic interior lighting con- The interior lighting is activated automatically trol is activated, the button is flush with the if the vehicle is involved in an accident. overhead control panel.
  • Page 135 In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate of the impact. wiping frequency is set automatically accord- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have ing to the intensity of the rain. In the Å the wiper blades changed at a qualified position, the rain sensor is more sensitive specialist workshop.
  • Page 136 Windscreen wipers Replacing the wiper blades Fitting the wiper blades Moving the wiper blades to a vertical posi- tion Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock ( page 159). Set the windscreen wipers to the ° position. Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock ( page 159).
  • Page 137 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 obstructed wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the driver's door.
  • Page 138 Useful information ......136 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 136 Operating the climate control sys- tem ............. 139 Adjusting the air vents ..... 154...

  • Page 139: 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 140 Overview of climate control systems Automatic climate control panel Vehicles with auxiliary heating To set climate control to automatic, left ( page 141) To set the temperature, left ( page 142) To set the airflow, left ( page 143) To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode manually ( page 145) To demist the windscreen ( page 143)
  • Page 141 Overview of climate control systems Vehicles without auxiliary heating To set climate control to automatic, left ( page 141) To set the temperature, left ( page 142) To set the airflow, left ( page 143) To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode ( page 145) To demist the windscreen ( page 143)

  • Page 142: Operating The Climate Control System

    Operating the climate control system To deactivate (vehicles with auxiliary residual heat function is deactivated when the ignition is switched on. heating): press the ! rocker switch up or down. ECO start/stop function The COMAND Online climate control menu opens. During automatic engine switch-off, the cli- To deactivate (vehicles without auxili- mate control only operates at a reduced capa-...
  • Page 143 Operating the climate control system Vehicles without auxiliary heating To activate: press the Á rocker switch up or down. The indicator lamp above the rocker switch lights up. Activate the "Cooling with air dehumidifi- cation" function via COMAND Online (see the separate operating instructions).
  • Page 144 Operating the climate control system Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Vehicles with auxili- Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a ary heating: cooling malfunction. with air dehumidifica- Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 145 Operating the climate control system You can set the temperature separately for the following areas: Set the air distribution using COMAND Online (see the separate operating instruc- front footwells, left and right tions). driver and front passenger area The indicator lamp in rocker switch à goes out.
  • Page 146 Operating the climate control system b Directs the airflow through the centre Demisting the windscreen and side air vents as well as the demis- You can use this function to defrost the wind- ter vents screen or to demist the inside of the wind- W Sets the air distribution to automatic screen and the front side windows.
  • Page 147 Operating the climate control system function via COMAND Online (see the sep- arate operating instructions). Vehicles without auxiliary heating: acti- vate the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function with the Á rocker switch. Activate the "Cooling with air dehumidifi- cation" function via COMAND Online (see the separate operating instructions).
  • Page 148 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 149 Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating tinue closing the side window, pull on the W switch. Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock or remove it ( page 159). Convenience closing feature: press and To activate (vehicles with auxiliary hold the g rocker switch up or down heating): press the ! rocker switch up until the side windows start to close auto-...
  • Page 150 Dispose of full perfume vials ! If you do not use genuine Mercedes-Benz in an environmentally interior perfumes, observe the manufactur- responsible manner and ers' safety notices on the perfume packag- take them to a special waste ing.
  • Page 151 Operating the climate control system Problems with the perfume atomizer Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The vehicle interior is The perfume vial has not been pushed into the holder as far as it not perfumed although will go. the perfume atomizer is Slide the perfume vial into the holder as far as it will go.
  • Page 152 Operating the climate control system Before switching on When the auxiliary heating is switched on, make sure that: Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition no flammable materials come into contact lock ( page 159). with hot vehicle components Set the desired temperature using the the exhaust gas can escape from the w rocker switch on the front control unit...
  • Page 153 Operating the climate control system ary heating is kept out of the reach of chil- dren. The remote control has a range of approx- imately 300 metres. This range is reduced by: sources of radio interference solid objects between the remote control and the vehicle the remote control being in an unfavoura- ble position in relation to the vehicle...
  • Page 154 Operating the climate control system To switch on: press and hold the u A departure time has button. been activated. The aux- ON ON is shown in the remote control display. iliary ventilation is cur- To switch off: press and hold the ^ rently activated.
  • Page 155 Operating the climate control system Press the u and ^ buttons simulta- neously. The Î symbol in the remote control dis- play flashes. Press the , or . button to set the desired departure time. The longer you press the , or . button, the faster the time changes.
  • Page 156 Operating the climate control system batteries to a qualified spe- cialist workshop or to a col- lection point for used batter- ies. Replacing the battery If the battery needs to be replaced, the bat- tery symbol on the left of the display is shown as empty.
  • Page 157 Adjusting the air vents Problems with the auxiliary heating/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 158: Adjusting The Air Vents

    Adjusting the air vents To open/close: press thumbwheel =. Setting the centre air vents The thumbwheel pops out. Turn thumbwheel = clockwise or anti- clockwise. To adjust the air direction: hold side air vent ; by the middle fin and move it up or down or to the left or right.
  • Page 159 Adjusting the air vents Setting the rear-compartment air vents Adjusting the centre vents in the rear compartment To open/close: press thumbwheel =. The thumbwheel pops out. Turn control = clockwise or anti-clock- wise. To adjust the air direction: hold rear air vent : or ;...
  • Page 160 Useful information ......158 Running-in notes ....... 158 Driving ..........158 Automatic transmission ....167 Refuelling ........... 175 Parking ..........178 Driving tips ........181 Driving systems ........ 185...

  • Page 161: Useful Information

    Driving reaches Ô of the way to the red area of the Useful information rev counter. Do not shift down a gear manually in order This Owner's Manual describes all mod- to brake. els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of Try to avoid depressing the accelerator going to press.
  • Page 162 Driving driving at full throttle when the engine is WARNING cold. Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.: shoes with thick soles Key positions shoes with high heels slippers There is a risk of an accident. Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct usage of the pedals.
  • Page 163 Driving Key positions with the Start/Stop button If you depress the brake pedal and press the Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi- ately. 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 164 Driving It is only possible to switch between Start/ the engine running in enclosed spaces with- Stop button mode and key operation when out sufficient ventilation. the transmission is in position P. WARNING Remove Start/Stop button : from ignition lock ;. Flammable materials introduced through environmental influence or by animals can You do not have to remove the Start/Stop...
  • Page 165 Driving Starting procedure with the Start/Stop depress the brake pedal. Only then is the button parking lock released. If the brake pedal is not depressed, the DIRECT SELECT lever can still The Start/Stop button can be used to start be moved but the parking lock remains the vehicle manually without inserting the key engaged.
  • Page 166 Driving Automatic engine switch-off When pulling away again, the engine starts automatically. The ECO start/stop function If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or N, thereby helps you to reduce the fuel con- the ECO start/stop function switches off the sumption and emissions of your vehicle.
  • Page 167 Driving Switching off/on the ECO start/stop AMG vehicles: the number of consecutive function automatic engine stops is unlimited. All vehicles (except AMG vehicles) Automatic engine start The engine is started automatically if: you switch off the ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO button you switch to drive program S or M in transmission position D or N, the brake pedal is released and the HOLD function is...
  • Page 168 Driving AMG vehicles To switch off: in drive program C, press ECO button :. Switch to drive program S or M page 171). Indicator lamp ; and the è ECO sym- bol in the multifunction display go out. To activate: press ECO button :. Indicator lamp ;...
  • Page 169 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. start. The starter motor There is a malfunction in the fuel supply. can be heard. Before attempting to start the engine again, turn the key in the ignition back to position 0 or press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.

  • Page 170: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant tempera- The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine ture display is showing is no longer being cooled sufficiently. more than 120 †. A Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to display message may cool down.
  • Page 171 Automatic transmission Engaging park position P SELECT lever up past the first point of resistance. ! If the engine speed is too high, do not shift The ECO start/stop function is not available the automatic transmission directly from D when reverse gear is engaged. For further to R, from R to D or directly to P.
  • Page 172 Automatic transmission With the key: Transmission position display make sure the ignition is switched on. General notes when the vehicle is stationary, depress the ! If the transmission position display in the brake pedal and keep it depressed. multifunction display is not working, you shift to neutral N.
  • Page 173 Automatic transmission AMG vehicles Neutral Do not shift the transmission to N while driving. Otherwise, the auto- matic transmission could be dam- aged. ® If ESP is deactivated or faulty: shift the transmission to position N if the vehicle is in danger of skid- ding, e.g.
  • Page 174 Automatic transmission Kickdown The program selector button influences: the drive program ( page 172) Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. the engine management Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the On AMG vehicles, drive program E is called pressure point. drive program C. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
  • Page 175 Automatic transmission driven at lower engine speeds and the Steering wheel gearshift paddles wheels being less likely to spin. Automatic drive program S Drive program S is characterised by the fol- lowing: sporty engine settings the vehicle pulls away in first gear the automatic transmission shifting up later as a result of the later automatic transmis-...
  • Page 176 Automatic transmission Deactivating transmission immediately shifts into the next gear up or down, if permitted. If you have activated manual drive program M, it will remain active for a certain amount of To shift up: pull the right-hand steering time. Under certain conditions the minimum wheel gearshift paddle ( page 172).
  • Page 177 Automatic transmission Activating the manual drive program Downshifting In manual drive program M, you can change Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle ( page 172). gear yourself using the steering wheel gear- The automatic transmission shifts down to shift paddles if the transmission is in position the next gear if this is permissible.

  • Page 178: Refuelling

    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 179 Refuelling If you overfill the fuel tank, some fuel may If you or others come into contact with fuel, spray out when you remove the fuel pump observe the following: nozzle. Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin For further information on fuel and fuel quality with water and soap immediately.
  • Page 180 Refuelling Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and remove it. Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the inside of fuel filler flap ;. Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and refuel.
  • Page 181 Parking 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 182: Parking

    Parking If you switch the engine off with the trans- When leaving the vehicle, always take the key mission in position R or D, the automatic with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave transmission shifts to N automatically. children unattended in the vehicle. If you then open the driver's door or the ! Always secure the vehicle correctly front-passenger door or remove the key...
  • Page 183 Parking Applying/releasing manually Electric parking brake General notes 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 start the engine To apply: push handle :.

  • Page 184: Driving Tips

    Driving tips the power supply is insufficient During braking: the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period a warning tone sounds The red ! indicator lamp in the instrument Release parking brake Release parking brake message cluster lights up. appears The electric parking brake is not automati- the red ! indicator lamp in the instru- cally applied if the engine is switched off by...
  • Page 185 Driving tips Acceleration Acceleration (evaluation of all accelera- ECO display tion processes): the bar fills up: moderate acceleration, especially at higher speeds the bar empties: sporty acceleration Constant Constant (assessment of driving behav- iour at all times): the bar fills up: constant speed and avoidance of unnecessary acceleration and deceleration the bar empties: fluctuations in speed...
  • Page 186 Driving tips Wet road surfaces effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip. This increases the risk of skidding and having If you have driven for a long time in heavy rain an accident. without braking, there may be a delayed reac- Do not shift down for additional engine brak- tion from the brakes when braking for the first ing on a slippery road surface.
  • Page 187 Mercedes-Benz or that are of ometres of driving. Compensate for the an equivalent standard of quality reduced braking effect by applying greater Other brake discs or brake pads/linings can force to the brake pedal.

  • Page 188: Driving Systems

    There is a risk of Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive fatal injury. Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive stands for If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating innovative driver assistance and safety sys- running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area tems which enhance comfort and support the around the vehicle are clear of snow.
  • Page 189 Driving systems Cruise control lever Cruise control General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed. Change into a lower gear in good time on long and steep downhill gradients.
  • Page 190 Driving systems Selecting cruise control evens out. Cruise control maintains the stored speed on downhill gradients by automatically braking the vehicle. Calling up the last speed stored WARNING If you call up the stored speed and it is lower than the current speed, the vehicle deceler- ates.
  • Page 191 Driving systems Setting a speed Deactivating cruise control Bear in mind that it may take a brief moment There are several ways to deactivate cruise until the vehicle has accelerated or braked to control: the set speed. Briefly press the cruise control lever for- Press the cruise control lever up : for a wards =.
  • Page 192 Driving systems downhill gradients. Take particular note of With the cruise control lever, you can operate this when driving a laden vehicle. By doing so, cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS and vari- you will make use of the braking effect of the able SPEEDTRONIC.
  • Page 193 Driving systems Storing the current speed Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you :. Setting a speed You can use the cruise control lever to limit the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while the engine is running. To adjust the set speed in 10 km/h Briefly press the cruise control lever up : increments: briefly press the cruise con-...
  • Page 194 Driving systems drive slower than the stored speed without Permanent SPEEDTRONIC remains active, kickdown even if variable SPEEDTRONIC is deactivated. set a new speed or You cannot exceed the stored limit speed, even if you depress the accelerator pedal call up the last speed stored again. beyond the pressure point (kickdown).
  • Page 195 Driving systems Important safety notes ! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function is activated, the vehicle brakes automati- WARNING cally in certain situations. To prevent dam- DISTRONIC PLUS does not react to: age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow- people or animals ing or other similar situations: stationary obstacles on the road, e.g.
  • Page 196 Driving systems Selecting DISTRONIC PLUS This speed can: be too high for a filter lane or a slip road be so high in the right lane that you pass vehicles driving on the left (left-hand drive countries) be so high in the left lane that you pass vehicles driving on the right (right-hand drive countries) If there is a change of drivers, advise the new...
  • Page 197 Driving systems Activating accelerate or brake unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident. Take the traffic conditions into account before calling up the stored speed. If you do not know what the stored speed is, store the desired speed again. Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you ;...
  • Page 198 Driving systems If you want to pull away with Changing lanes DISTRONIC PLUS: remove your foot from If you change to the overtaking lane, the brake pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS supports you if: Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you are driving faster than 70 km/h you :.
  • Page 199 Driving systems Afterwards, the vehicle accelerates back to Depending on the specified minimum dis- the speed you set. tance, your vehicle will come to a standstill at a sufficient distance behind the vehicle in The system takes into account the fact that front.
  • Page 200 Driving systems lever up : or down ; to the pressure To increase: turn control ; in direction point. The last stored speed increases or decrea- DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater ses in 1 km/h increments. distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
  • Page 201 Driving systems Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti- In the Assistance menu ( page 257) of the vated on-board computer, you can select the assis- tance graphics display. Select the Assistance graphic Assistance graphic function using the on-board computer page 256). You will see the stored speed for approx- imately five seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
  • Page 202 Driving systems Cornering, entering and exiting a bend DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva- ted if: you apply the electric parking brake or if the vehicle is automatically secured with the electric parking brake ® ® intervenes or you deactivate ESP the transmission is in the P, R or N position you pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away and the front-...
  • Page 203 Driving systems Crossing vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehi- cle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short. Narrow vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS may mistakenly detect vehicles that are crossing your lane. Activat- ing DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with crossing traffic, for example, could cause DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the your vehicle to pull away unintentionally.
  • Page 204 Driving systems account lane markings, e.g. when following The system may be impaired or may not func- vehicles in a traffic jam. tion if: Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot do not pro- there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi- vide any support if these conditions do not cient illumination of the road, or due to exist.
  • Page 205 Driving systems The steering interventions are carried out grey. If the system provides you with support with a limited steering moment. The system by means of steering interventions, sym- requires the driver to keep his hands on the bol : is shown in green. steering wheel and to steer himself.
  • Page 206 Driving systems Important safety notes Activating the HOLD function WARNING When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away despite being braked by the HOLD function if: there is a malfunction in the system or in the voltage supply the HOLD function is deactivated by the accelerator pedal being depressed, e.g.
  • Page 207 Driving systems Crosswind Assist The electric parking brake secures the vehicle automatically if the HOLD function is activa- The crosswind stabilisation operates by ted and: changing wheel loads through distortion of the driver's door is open and the driver's the ABC spring struts. It reduces impairments seat belt is unfastened in handling when driving in a straight line and assists during countersteering.
  • Page 208 Driving systems as a comfortable mode with cornering func- tion (CURVE). The ABC suspension system is tuned individ- ually to each wheel and depends on: your driving style, e.g. sporty the road surface condition, e.g. bumps your individual selection, i.e. sporty or com- fort or comfort with the CURVE dynamic cornering function the vehicle load...
  • Page 209 Driving systems 180 km/h. Select this mode on winding roads in particular. Outside of this speed range, the CURVE driving mode corresponds to the com- fort mode. Selecting CURVE driving mode Press button : repeatedly until both indi- cator lamps ; and = light up. CURVE driving mode is selected.
  • Page 210 Driving systems Vehicle level there is glare, e.g. from the sun or from oncoming traffic Setting the raised vehicle level the windscreen is dirty, misted up or cov- ered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity of the camera the road surface has no texture or is reflec- tive, e.g.
  • Page 211 Driving systems Suspension setting AMG vehicles: If indicator lamp ; ; is not lit: press but- General notes ton :. The Adaptive Damping System ADS PLUS Indicator lamp ; lights up. You have selec- automatically controls the calibration of the ted "Sport mode".
  • Page 212 Damage of this sort is not covered by the switch on the ignition Mercedes-Benz implied warranty. All shift the transmission to position D, R or N wheels must remain either on the ground or PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above be fully raised.
  • Page 213 Driving systems Rear sensors Centre Approx. 120 cm Corners Approx. 80 cm Minimum distance Centre Approx. 20 cm Corners Approx. 15 cm If there is an obstacle within this range, the Example: sensors in the front bumper, relevant warning displays light up and a warn- left-hand side ing tone sounds.
  • Page 214 Driving systems Transmission Warning display position Front area activated R, N or the vehicle Rear and front areas activated is rolling back- wards No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehicle's distance from the obstacle.
  • Page 215 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 216 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 217 Driving systems driver's side is activated. When parking on the driver's side, this must remain switched on until you acknowledge the use of Active Park- ing Assist by pressing the a button on the multifunction steering wheel. The system automatically determines whether the park- ing space is parallel or at right angles to the direction of travel.
  • Page 218 Driving systems To cancel the procedure: press the % parked. The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal. button on the multifunction steering wheel The braking effect is cancelled when you or pull away. depress the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 219 Driving systems vehicle parallel to the direction of travel using If you reverse after activation, the steering Active Parking Assist. wheel is moved to the straight-ahead posi- tion. If PARKTRONIC detects obstacles, Active Drive forwards and reverse as prompted by Parking Assist brakes automatically whilst the PARKTRONIC warning displays, several the vehicle exits the parking space.
  • Page 220 Driving systems shows the Park Assist cancelled Park Assist cancelled mes- Under the following circumstances, the sage. reversing camera will not function, or will function in a limited manner: When Active Parking Assist is cancelled, you must steer and brake again yourself. if the boot lid is open If a system malfunction occurs, the vehicle is in heavy rain, snow or fog...
  • Page 221 Driving systems Activating/deactivating the reversing the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch camera the rear section of an HGV a slanted post Use the guidelines only for orientation. Approach objects no further than the bot- tom-most guideline. To activate: make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
  • Page 222 Driving systems "Reverse parking" function The guide lines are shown when the trans- mission is in position R. Reversing straight into a parking space The distance specifications only apply to without turning the steering wheel objects that are at ground level. White guide line without turning the steer- Front warning display ing wheel, vehicle width including the...
  • Page 223 Driving systems Reverse perpendicular parking with the Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in steering wheel at an angle front of the parking space. The white lane should be as close to parallel with the parking space marking as possi- ble.
  • Page 224 Driving systems Wide-angle function The system evaluates images from the fol- lowing cameras: reversing camera front camera two cameras in the exterior mirrors The cameras cover the immediate surround- ings of the vehicle. The 360° camera assists you, for instance when parking or at exits with reduced visibility.
  • Page 225 Driving systems You are always responsible for safety, and For technical reasons, the flap may remain must always pay attention to your surround- open briefly after the 360° camera has ings when parking and manoeuvring. This been deactivated. applies to the areas behind, in front of and beside the vehicle.
  • Page 226 Driving systems Activating the 360° camera using The 180° option is only available in the COMAND Online following views: top view with image from the reversing Press the Ø button in the centre con- camera sole. The vehicle menu appears. top view with image from the front cam- To select the 360°...
  • Page 227 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 228 Driving systems This view assists you in estimating the dis- If the vehicle is equipped with PARKTRONIC tance to the vehicle behind you. and the function is activated ( page 211), warning displays = in the COMAND display This setting can also be selected as an are also active or light up accordingly.
  • Page 229 Driving systems Important safety notes You can have current status information dis- played in the assistance menu ( page 257) ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It may not of the on-board computer. always detect fatigue or lapses in concentra- Select the assistance graphics display for tion until too late, or may not detect them at ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-board...
  • Page 230 Driving systems Warning in the multifunction display triggers a warning. Traffic Sign Assist detects traffic signs with camera system : attached If fatigue or increasing lapses in concentra- behind the top of the windscreen. The data tion are detected, a warning appears in the and general traffic regulations stored in the multifunction display: Attention Assist:...
  • Page 231 Driving systems traffic regulations (speed limits and overtak- ing restrictions) are displayed in the instru- ment cluster. The wrong-way warning remains active even when the display has been deactivated. Instrument cluster display Speed limit with overtaking restriction Traffic Sign Assist is not available in all coun- tries.
  • Page 232 Driving systems Speed limits in wet conditions End of a speed limit Maximum permitted speed No speed limit : applies here. Additional signs for wet conditions The unit for the speed limit (km/h or mph) A maximum permitted speed of 80 km/h depends on the country in which you are (80 mph) applies in wet conditions and when driving.
  • Page 233 Driving systems your driving style to suit the prevailing road Night View Assist Plus and traffic conditions. General notes The system may be impaired or may not func- tion: if there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog or spray if the windscreen is dirty, misted up or cov- ered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity of the camera...
  • Page 234 Driving systems Pedestrian recognition Night View Assist Plus can recognise larger animals such as deer, cows or horses using typical characteristics. The system does not detect: smaller animals, e.g. dogs and cats animals whose silhouette is not clearly rec- ognisable When detected, animals are marked with small coloured frame corners.
  • Page 235 Driving systems Activating the spotlight function red headlamps are deactivated at speeds below 5 km/h. The Night View image con- The pedestrian detection with spotlight func- tinues to be displayed until you deactivate tion runs in the background. If the prerequi- it by pressing button :.
  • Page 236 Driving systems Problems with Night View Assist Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The picture quality of The windscreen is misted up on the inside. Night View Assist Plus Fold down the camera cover ( page 349). has deteriorated. Demist the windscreen ( page 143).
  • Page 237 Driving systems WARNING Active Blind Spot Assist does not react to vehicles: overtaking too closely on the side, placing them in the blind spot area if the difference in the speed of approach and overtaking is too great As a result, Active Blind Spot Assist may nei- ther give warnings nor intervene in such sit- uations.
  • Page 238 Driving systems Warning display Visual and acoustic collision warning If you switch on the turn signals to change lanes and a vehicle is detected in the side monitoring range, you receive a visual and acoustic collision warning. You will then hear a double warning tone and red warning lamp : flashes.
  • Page 239 Driving systems Active Lane Keeping Assist ted at any time if you steer slightly in the opposite direction or accelerate. General notes The course-correcting brake application is available in the speed range between 30 km/h and 200 km/h. Either a course-correcting brake application appropriate to the driving situation, or none at all, may occur if: there are vehicles or obstacles, e.g.
  • Page 240 Driving systems If no vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane WARNING and broken lane markings are detected, no Active Lane Keeping Assist cannot always lane-correcting brake application is made. clearly detect lane markings. In such cases, Active Lane Keeping Assist Warning vibration through the steering can: wheel...
  • Page 241 Driving systems Activating Active Lane Keeping Assist wheel. In addition, a lane with lane markings on both sides must be recognised. In the case of a broken lane marking being detected, a lane-correcting brake application can only be made if a vehicle has been detec- ted in the adjacent lane.
  • Page 242 Driving systems you have switched on the turn signals. In this event, the warnings are suppressed for a certain period of time. a driving safety system intervenes, such ® as ABS, BAS or ESP you accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown. you brake hard. you steer actively, e.g.
  • Page 244 Useful information ......242 Important safety notes ..... 242 Displays and operation ..... 242 Menus and submenus ...... 247 Display messages ......265 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......300...

  • Page 245: Useful Information

    Displays and operation times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not oper- Useful information ating safely may cause an accident. If the operating safety of the vehicle is not This Owner's Manual describes all mod- guaranteed, stop the vehicle at once, paying els, series and optional equipment for your attention to road traffic conditions.
  • Page 246 Displays and operation Left control panel Outside temperature display You should pay special attention to road con- ò Calls up a main menu ditions when temperatures are around the Press briefly: freezing point. Scrolls through lists Bear in mind that the outside temperature display indicates the temperature measured Selects a menu or function and does not record the road temperature.
  • Page 247 Displays and operation Multifunction display Press briefly: Back In the Radio Radio/Media Media menu: dese- lects the track or station list or list of available radio sources/ media Hides display messages Exits the telephone book/redial memory Press and hold: Calls up the standard display in Upper status bar with the follow- Trip Trip...

  • Page 248: Displays And Operation

    Displays and operation To call up the menu list in display Should repairs be necessary, have the panel ;: press the ò button on the windscreen replaced at a qualified special- ist workshop. steering wheel. Display panel ; shows the selected menu Displays and operation or submenu and display messages.
  • Page 249 Displays and operation Head-up display Content and information for the following systems are shown in the head-up display: Navigation messages Current speed Set DISTRONIC PLUS speed ( page 191) The selected cruise control speed ( page 186) The selected SPEEDTRONIC speed ( page 188) If Traffic Sign Assist is activated in the head-up display sub-menu, detected traffic signs are also shown in the display.

  • Page 250: Menus And Submenus

    Menus and submenus Upshift indicator Currently selected gear, gearshift options when shifting manually If Traffic Sign Assist is activated in the head-up display sub-menu, detected traffic signs are also shown in the AMG display. In the Settings menu, in the submenu head-up display, you have the following settings options: Switching other displays on/off ( page 259) Setting the position (...
  • Page 251 Menus and submenus Use ò on the steering wheel to call up If the ignition remains switched off for longer the list of menus. than four hours, the ECO display will be auto- matically reset. Press the : or 9 button on the steer- ing wheel to select the Trip Trip...
  • Page 252 Menus and submenus From reset From reset trip computer is automati- Press the a button. cally reset if the value exceeds 9999 hours or Press the : button to select 99,999 kilometres. press the a button to confirm. You can reset the values of the following func- Digital speedometer tions: Trip meter...
  • Page 253 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 the change of direction Route guidance active Change-of-direction symbol No change of direction announced Lane not recommended (dark grey) Possible lane (light grey) Recommended lane and new lane during a...
  • Page 254 Menus and submenus Other status indicators of the naviga- Change of direction without lane recom- mendation tion system Road to which the change of direction Additional information leads Other possible additional information: Distance to change of direction and visual New route... New route...
  • Page 255 Menus and submenus Station ; is displayed with the station fre- Media menu quency or station name. The memory position Changing the media source is only displayed along with station ; if this has been stored. Switch on COMAND Online; see the sepa- rate operating instructions.
  • Page 256 Menus and submenus Audio player or audio media operation increased. Not all audio devices or media support this function. If the corresponding track information is stored on the audio drive or audio media, the multifunction display may display the follow- ing: track number track name...
  • Page 257 Menus and submenus To select the next or previous scene To select a channel from the channel from the scene list: briefly press : or list using rapid scrolling: press and briefly hold the : or 9 button. To select a scene from the scene list Press a to confirm the selection.
  • Page 258 Press the : or 9 button to select the ® mobile phones via Bluetooth desired name. from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre To begin rapid scrolling: press and hold on the Internet at http:// the : or 9 button for longer than www.mercedes-benz.com/connect...
  • Page 259 Menus and submenus Press the 6 button to switch to the Distance warning function and autono- redial memory. mous braking system of COLLISION PRE- VENTION ASSIST PLUS ( page 258) Press the : or 9 button to select the desired name or number. ®...
  • Page 260 Menus and submenus ® Settings menu It may be best to deactivate ESP in the fol- lowing situations: Introduction when using snow chains in deep snow on sand or gravel ® For further information about ESP , see page 75). Start the engine.
  • Page 261 Menus and submenus Use : or 9 to select the Assis‐ Assis‐ Use : or 9 to select the Assis‐ Assis‐ tance tance submenu. tance tance submenu. Press a to confirm. Press a to confirm. Use : or 9 to select Night View Night View Use 9 or : to select...
  • Page 262 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating Active Blind Spot graphic graphic menu in the multifunction display Assist when the ignition is on. Use ò on the steering wheel to call up For further information about ATTENTION the list of menus. ASSIST, see ( page 225).
  • Page 263 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 buttons to select Press the : or 9 button to set the Display content Display content. position from Level Level +5 +5 (high) to Level Level -5 -5 (low). Press a to confirm. Press the a or % button to save the Switching the Traffic Sign Assist display setting.
  • Page 264 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to select the Further information on the spotlight function Light Light submenu. page 232). Press a to confirm. Setting the dipped-beam headlamps for Press the : or 9 button to select the driving on the left/right Intelligent Light System Intelligent Light System...
  • Page 265 Menus and submenus Use ò on the steering wheel to call up Confirm by pressing a on the steering the list of menus. wheel. Press the : or 9 button on the steer- Press the : or 9 button to select the ing wheel to select the Settings Settings...
  • Page 266 Menus and submenus Press a to confirm. AMG menu in AMG vehicles Press the : or 9 button to select the AMG displays Limit speed (winter tyres) Limit speed (winter tyres) function. You will see the current setting. Press a to confirm. Press the : or 9 button to adjust permanent SPEEDTRONIC in increments of (240 km/h...
  • Page 267 Menus and submenus SETUP Drive program (C C /S S /M M ® mode (ON ON/OFF OFF) Suspension tuning (SPORT SPORT/COMFORT COMFORT) Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus. Press the : or 9 button on the steer- ing wheel to select the menu.

  • Page 268: 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 269 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ® BAS (Brake Assist System), PRE‑SAFE , HOLD function, hill start currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐ assist, Crosswind Assist, adaptive brake lights, STEER CONTROL, able See Owner's able See Owner's Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are tem-...
  • Page 270 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. WARNING 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 271 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® ® , BAS, PRE‑SAFE , HOLD function, hill start assist, Crosswind Assist, adaptive brake lights, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keep- currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐ ing Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are unavailable due to a able See Owner's able See Owner's malfunction.
  • Page 272 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP , BAS, ® PRE‑SAFE , HOLD function, hill start assist, Crosswind Assist, ÷ adaptive brake lights, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are unavailable due to a mal- inoperative See inoperative See function.
  • Page 273 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp and the red ! indicator lamp are lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually.
  • Page 274 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red ! indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
  • Page 275 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up and the red ! indicator lamp flashes. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually. Shift the transmission to P. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 276 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Collision Preven‐ Collision Preven‐ COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily inoperative. tion Assist Plus tion Assist Plus Possible causes: currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐ the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to able See Owner's able See Owner's electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-...
  • Page 277 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 ®...
  • Page 278 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ý 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 279 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions There is a malfunction in the left or right windowbag. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Left Left windowbag windowbag mal‐ mal‐ WARNING function Consult function Consult workshop workshop...
  • Page 280 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The front-passenger front airbag is disabled during the journey airbag disabled airbag disabled although: See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual an adult a person larger than a certain size is occupying the front- passenger seat If additional forces are applied to the seat, the weight the system detects may be too low.
  • Page 281 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions passenger front airbag deactivation system classifies the occu- pant. If the conditions are not met, the system is not operating correctly. Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. For further information on the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation feature, see ( page 51).
  • Page 282 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions front-passenger front airbag deactivation system has disa- bled the front-passenger front airbag ( page 52). the display messages Front-passenger Front-passenger airbag airbag enabled enabled See Owner's Owner's Manual Manual Front-passenger Front-passenger airbag airbag disa‐...
  • Page 283 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Front left indica‐ Front left indica‐ Front right Front right indicator indicator The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is faulty.
  • Page 284 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The left or right-hand reversing lamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Reversing light Reversing light The left-hand or right-hand daytime driving lamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Left daytime driv‐...
  • Page 285 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 286 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 Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf- fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
  • Page 287 Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http:// bevo.mercedes-benz.com. The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest...
  • Page 288 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 289 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. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ABC Malfunction ABC Malfunction The Active Body Control (ABC) vehicle level is too low.
  • Page 290 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active Lane Keep‐ Active Lane Keep‐ Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inop- ing Assist cur‐ ing Assist cur‐ erative. Possible causes: rently rently unavailable unavailable the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog...
  • Page 291 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active Blind Spot Active Blind Spot Active Blind Spot Assist is faulty. Assist inoperative Assist inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Park Park Assist Assist cancel‐ cancel‐ The driver's door is open. Repeat the parking gap measurement and parking process with the driver's door closed.
  • Page 292 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Night View Assist Night View Assist Night View Assist Plus is faulty. inoperative inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Spotlight inopera‐ Spotlight inopera‐ Night View Assist Plus is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. tive tive Possible causes:...
  • Page 293 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 191). DISTRONIC DISTRONIC PLUS PLUS cur‐...
  • Page 294 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions DISTRONIC DISTRONIC PLUS PLUS and DISTRONIC PLUS and SPEEDTRONIC are faulty. A warning tone SPEEDTRONIC inop‐ SPEEDTRONIC inop‐ also sounds. erative erative Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are temporarily inoperative. DTR+: steering DTR+: steering assist.
  • Page 295 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. - - - mph - - - mph 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 296 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 Check tyres Check tyres loss in pressure. 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 297 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Check tyre(s) Check tyre(s) The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING Underinflated tyres pose the following risks: the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase...
  • Page 298 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Tyre press. moni‐ Tyre press. moni‐ Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received tor currently tor currently from the wheel sensors. The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily unavailable unavailable malfunctioning.
  • Page 299 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Risk of vehicle Risk of vehicle The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N or rolling Transmis‐ rolling Transmis‐ sion not in P sion not in P A warning tone also sounds.
  • Page 300 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The bonnet is open. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING The open bonnet may then block your view when the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of an accident. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 301 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Ð The power steering assistance is faulty. A warning tone also sounds. Power Power steering steering mal‐ mal‐ WARNING function See Own‐ function See Own‐ er's Manual er's Manual You will need to use more force to steer. There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 302 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions  The key is not in the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds. Key not detected Key not detected If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle (red display message) centrally or start the engine.

  • Page 303: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety Seat belts Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp ü N Only for certain countries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6 seconds after the engine starts.
  • Page 304 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow brake system warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. WARNING The brake system is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affected.
  • Page 305 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) has been deactivated due to a fault. Therefore, BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVEN- ®...
  • Page 306 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. Therefore, ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS with ®...
  • Page 307 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp J÷ ® N The red brake warning lamp, the yellow ESP warning lamp and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running. ®...
  • Page 308 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp ÷ ® N The yellow ESP warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ® , BAS, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ®...
  • Page 309 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake is lit. Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
  • Page 310 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. There may be a fault, for example: in the engine management in the fuel injection system in the exhaust system...
  • Page 311 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.
  • Page 312 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp 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 340).
  • Page 313 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tyres Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres.
  • Page 314 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Vehicle Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp Ð N The red power steering warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. The power steering assistance is faulty. A warning tone also sounds.
  • Page 316 Useful information ......314 Stowage areas ........314 Features ..........320...
  • Page 317 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 318 Stowage areas To lock: insert the emergency key element Close lockable stowage compartments into the lock and turn it 90° clockwise to while driving. position 2. Stow and secure objects that are heavy, To unlock: insert the emergency key ele- hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too ment into the lock and turn it 90°...
  • Page 319 Stowage areas risk of injury, particularly in the event of sud- den braking or a sudden change in direction. Always observe the maximum load of the stowage compartment. Stow and secure heavy objects in the boot. The maximum permissible load of the stow- age compartment is 1.5 kg.
  • Page 320 Stowage areas Rear stowage compartments Stowage box in the rear seat backrest Stowage compartment in the rear seat armrest To open: fold down the rear armrest. Pull handle : and fold down cover ;. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a DVD To open: fold down the seat armrest.
  • Page 321 Stowage areas There is a risk of accident and injury. Store only skis in the skibag. Always secure the skibag with the lashing straps so that it cannot move around. Observe the following points when using the skibag: do not transport more than three pairs of skis in the skibag.
  • Page 322 Stowage areas You can remove the skibag if you would like to clean or dry it. Open the boot. Open flap :. Release the skibag at catch ; and remove. Securing loads using luggage net hooks General notes Engage hook ; in securing ring =. Observe the following notes on securing Pull tensioning strap ? tight by the loose loads:...
  • Page 323 Features Fasten hook = to the bracket on the underside of the boot floor. Fold the boot floor down. Features Cup holders Important safety notes WARNING To open: open the boot lid. If you do not correctly store objects in the Holding the ribbing, press handle : down- vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung wards.
  • Page 324 Features To open: open the stowage compartment Sun visors page 315). Overview To remove: slide catch : forwards and pull the cup holder upwards. To insert: make sure that the head unit cover is closed. Insert the cup holder and slide catch : back.
  • Page 325 Features Rear window roller sunblind Ashtray Important safety notes Front ashtray WARNING Parts of the body could be trapped in the sweep of the roller sunblind when the roller sunblind is extended or retracted. There is a risk of injury. When extending or retracting make sure that no parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind.
  • Page 326 Features Socket in the front centre console lighter when road and traffic conditions per- mit. Cigarette lighter in the front compart- ment To open: briefly press marking =. Stowage compartment : opens. Lift up the cover of socket ;. To close: press stowage compartment : Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition closed until it locks.
  • Page 327 Features Socket in the boot Vehicles with rear seat armrest: fold down the rear seat armrest. Pull handle : and fold down cover ;. Lift up the cover of socket :. To open: pull handle : on the cover. Coolbox in the rear compartment Fold the cover out to the front.
  • Page 328 – around the Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys- clock. For any queries about the vehicle, Mercedes-Benz Contact offers a fast and easy Information on these requirements can be connecting call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- found in the separate COMAND Online oper- tomer Centre.
  • Page 329 Features Breakdown assistance call button To call: press info call button :. The breakdown assistance call is initiated. Connecting Connecting call callmessage appears in the multifunction display. The audio system is muted. Only in certain countries: a voice message prompts you to confirm the data transmis- sion.
  • Page 330 Open the telephone compartment posed by electromagnetic fields. page 316). Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an Place the mobile phone bracket into the approved exterior aerial. This ensures: pre-installed fitting; see the separate instal-...
  • Page 331 Features Garage door opener WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust General notes gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling ® these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There The HomeLink garage door opener integra- is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave ted in the rear-view mirror allows you to oper- the engine running in enclosed spaces with- ate up to three different door and gate sys-...
  • Page 332 Features To program the remote control: point objects are present within the sweep of the door or gate. garage door remote control A towards buttons ; to ? on the rear-view mirror at Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition a distance of 5 to 20 cm.
  • Page 333 Features Frequencies Note that some remote controls transmit only for a limited period (the indicator lamp Europe on the remote control goes out). Press but- ton B on remote control A again before Country Radio type approval num- transmission ends. Align the aerial cable of the garage door Frequency range (MHz) opener unit.
  • Page 334 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 335 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 336 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 337 Features These areas can best be seen from outside the vehicle by observing the light reflected off the windscreen. Retrofitted anti-glare film Retrofitted anti-glare film on the inside of the windows can interfere with radio/mobile telephone reception. This is particularly the case for conductive or metallic-coated films.
  • Page 338 Useful information ......336 Engine compartment ......336 ASSYST PLUS ........342 Care ............ 343...

  • Page 339: 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 340: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment bonnet has been triggered, pedestrian pro- Always switch off the windscreen wipers and tection may be limited. the ignition before opening the bonnet. Resetting ! Make sure that the windscreen wipers are WARNING not folded away from the windscreen. Oth- erwise, you could damage the windscreen Certain components in the engine compart- wipers or the bonnet.
  • Page 341 Engine compartment Closing the bonnet Checking the oil level using the oil dip- stick (except S 65 AMG) Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a height of approximately 20 cm. WARNING Check that the bonnet has engaged prop- Certain components in the engine compart- erly.
  • Page 342 Engine compartment Checking the oil level using the on-board computer (S 65 AMG) Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus. Press the : or 9 button on the steering wheel to select the Service Service menu.
  • Page 343 Other service products approved in accordance with the Checking the coolant level Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service WARNING Centre. Certain components in the engine compart- Damage to the engine or exhaust system is ment could be very hot, e.g.
  • Page 344 Engine compartment warm, there is enough coolant in coolant be scalded by hot coolant spraying out when expansion tank ;. opening the cap. There is a danger of injury. If necessary, top up with coolant that has Allow the engine to cool before opening the been tested and approved by Mercedes- cap.

  • Page 345: Assyst Plus

    Information on the type of service and service ing wheel. intervals (see the separate Service Booklet). You can obtain further information from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Displaying service messages The ASSYST PLUS service interval display Switch the ignition on. does not show any information on the Use ò...

  • Page 346: Care

    Care major assemblies or the vehicle. General notes A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the Environmental note ASSYST PLUS service interval display after Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning the service work has been carried out. You...
  • Page 347 Care Do not open the driver's door when the After washing the vehicle, brake carefully engine is switched off or at very low while paying attention to the traffic conditions speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission in order to restore full braking efficiency. position D or R the automatic transmis- ! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function sion will automatically switch to park...
  • Page 348 Use a soft sponge to clean. seals Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car trim elements shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. ventilation slots Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a Damaged seals or electrical components gentle jet of water.
  • Page 349 Use only insect remover and car shampoo Clean the inside and outside of the win- from the range of approved Mercedes-Benz dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning care products. agent that is recommended and approved...
  • Page 350 WARNING a wet sponge and mild cleaning agent, e.g. If the windscreen wipers are set in motion Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning when cleaning the windscreen or wiper cloths. blades, you could become trapped. There is a danger of injury.
  • Page 351 You can restore the original shine of the exhaust pipe by cleaning it regularly, especially in win- ter and after washing. Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 352 Care Interior care Cleaning the display ! For cleaning, do not use any of the fol- lowing: alcohol-based thinner or petrol abrasive cleaning agents commercially-available household clean- ing agents These may damage the display surface. Do Use a soft cloth to clean the windscreen in not put pressure on the display surface front of camera ;.
  • Page 353 It has natural surface properties, e.g.: Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use unevenness in structure leather care agents that have been recom- mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. marks caused by growth and injury subtle colour differences Cleaning wooden trim and trim ele-...
  • Page 354 Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solu- tion. Cleaning the roof lining and carpets Roof lining: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or dry shampoo. Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean- ing agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 356 Useful information ......354 Where will I find...? ......354 Flat tyre ..........356 Battery (vehicle) ........ 360 Jump-starting ........364 Towing and tow-starting ....367 Electrical fuses ......... 370...

  • Page 357: Useful Information

    Where will I find...? Setting up the warning triangle Useful information This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the functions descri- bed.

  • Page 358: Where Will I Find

    Where will I find...? Wheel wrench Ratchet ring spanner Centring pin Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit The fire extinguisher is located in the stowage compartment underneath the driver's seat. Pull handle : upward and fold cover ; forward. Remove the fire extinguisher from the stowage compartment.
  • Page 359 Flat tyre All occupants must get out of the vehicle. Jack Make sure that they are not endangered as Centring pin they do so. The tyre-change tool kit is kept in a tray in the Make sure that no one is near the danger stowage well under the boot floor.

  • Page 360: Flat Tyre

    Flat tyre In addition to the vehicle load, the driving dis- holes, off-road). This applies in particular to a tance possible depends upon: laden vehicle. speed Stop driving in emergency mode if: road condition you hear banging noises. outside temperature the vehicle starts to shake.
  • Page 361 Flat tyre Affix part : of the TIREFIT sticker within If you come into contact with the tyre sealant, the driver's field of vision. observe the following: Affix part ; of the TIREFIT sticker near the Rinse off the tyre sealant from your skin valve on the wheel with the defective tyre.
  • Page 362 Flat tyre Tyre pressure reached First, tyre sealant is pumped into the tyre. The pressure may briefly rise to approx- WARNING imately 500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi). A tyre temporarily sealed with tyre sealant Do not switch off the tyre inflation com- impairs the driving characteristics and is not pressor during this phase.
  • Page 363 Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified four years at a qualified specialist work- specialist workshop. shop. In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's Battery (vehicle) side. Important safety notes Correct the tyre pressure if it is still at least Work on the battery, e.g.

  • Page 364: Battery (Vehicle)

    Battery (vehicle) Before handling the battery, touch the vehicle batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with body to remove any existing electrostatic water and seek medical attention. build-up. Environmental note The highly flammable gas mixture is created Batteries contain pollutants. while the battery is charging and when jump- It is illegal to dispose of them starting.
  • Page 365 WARNING Mercedes-Benz. These batteries have greater A discharged battery can freeze at tempera- impact resistance and as a result there is no tures below freezing point. When jump-start-...
  • Page 366 Never charge the battery if it is still fitted to the vehicle, unless you use a battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. A battery charger unit spe- cially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as an accessory.

  • Page 367: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a positive terminal and an earth point, in the engine compartment. WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery.
  • Page 368 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 369 Jump-starting Earth point cover (example: left-hand drive) Turn fasteners : one Õ turn and remove. Right-hand drive: remove the cover. Left-hand drive: remove the cover whilst pressing down on cover plate ; of the washer fluid reservoir. (Example: left-hand-drive vehicle) Position number D identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device.

  • Page 370: Towing And Tow-Starting

    Towing and tow-starting First, remove the jump leads from earth point B and negative terminal A, then from pos- itive clamp = and positive terminal ?. Begin each time at the contacts on your own vehicle first. Close cover C of positive clamp = after removing the jump leads. Replace the earth point cover.
  • Page 371 Towing and tow-starting ! Observe the following points when towing Observe the legal requirements for the rele- vant countries when towing. with a tow rope: It is better to have the vehicle transported secure the tow rope on the same side on than to have it towed.
  • Page 372 Towing and tow-starting ® Fitting/removing the towing eye raised. Intervention by ESP could other- wise damage the brake system. Fitting the towing eye ! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the transmission may be damaged. Vehicles with 4MATIC may either be towed away with both axles on the ground or be loa- ded up and transported.
  • Page 373 Electrical fuses Shift the automatic transmission to posi- Notes for 4MATIC vehicles tion N. ! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed Release the brake pedal. with the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, Release the electric parking brake. the transmission may be damaged. Leave the key in position 2 in the ignition Vehicles with 4MATIC may either be towed lock.

  • Page 374: Electrical Fuses

    ! Make sure that no moisture can enter the cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Ser- fuse box when the cover is open. vice Centre. ! When closing the cover, make sure that it ! Only use fuses that have been approved is lying correctly on the fuse box.
  • Page 375 Electrical fuses Open the front-passenger door. Remove any existing moisture from the fuse box using a dry cloth. Fold cover : down and remove it. Undo screws = on the fuse box. Remove fuse box cover ? forwards. Fuse box in the engine compartment To close: check whether the seal is lying correctly in cover ?.
  • Page 376 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. The fuse allocation chart is in a recess on the side of the fuse box.
  • Page 378 Useful information ......376 Important safety notes ..... 376 Operation ........... 376 Winter operation ....... 378 Tyre pressure ........380 Changing a wheel ......385 Wheel and tyre combinations ..391...

  • Page 379: 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 that are not equipped with all of the functions descri- being used correctly can impair operating bed.
  • Page 380 Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Do not fit any approved for your vehicle model. Observe the...
  • Page 381 You can find further information regarding tyres at Winter operation specialist tyre retailers, at qualified specialist workshops or at any Mercedes-Benz Service General notes Centre. Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type specialist workshop at the onset of winter.

  • Page 382: Winter Operation

    ® safety systems such as ABS and ESP cle by Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre- function optimally in winter. These tyres have sponding standard of quality. been developed specifically for driving in If you intend to fit snow chains, please bear snow.
  • Page 383 Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps valid for that tyre size. specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the your vehicle onto the tyre valve. tyre pressure. The outer appearance of a tyre...

  • Page 384: Tyre Pressure

    Tyre pressure The tyres are cold: Tyre pressure monitor if the vehicle has been parked with the tyres General notes out of direct sunlight for at least three If a tyre pressure monitor system is fitted, the hours and vehicle's wheels have sensors fitted that if the vehicle has not been driven further monitor the tyre pressures in all four tyres.
  • Page 385 Tyre pressure ensure that a warning message will only computer. In this case, do not reduce the tyre appear if the tyre pressure drops significantly. pressures. The tyre pressure monitor does not warn you The operation of the tyre pressure monitor of an incorrectly set tyre pressure.
  • Page 386 Tyre pressure Warning messages of the tyre pressure correctly in all four tyres for the current monitor operating conditions. Also observe the notes in the section on If the tyre pressure monitor detects a pres- tyre pressures ( page 380). sure loss in one or more tyres, a warning mes- Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the sage is shown in the multifunction display and...
  • Page 387 Tyre pressure Radio type approval for the tyre pres- Country Radio type approval number sure monitor Singa- Compliance with IDA Standard Country Radio type approval number pore DA- 103365 Brazil 2770-12-8001 South TA-2012/719 Africa Model: MW2433A TA-2012/1540 0381-13-8001 TA-2011/1370 Model: GG4 Dubai TRA, Registered NO Tyre pressure loss warning system...

  • Page 388: Changing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel vehicle to a halt by braking carefully. Avoid Press the 9 or : button to select abrupt steering manoeuvres. Tyre pressure Tyre pressure. The function of the tyre pressure loss warning Press the a button. system is limited or delayed if: Run Flat Indicator active Run Flat Indicator active Restart...
  • Page 389 Changing a wheel Interchanging the wheels Direction of rotation Tyres with a specified direction of rotation WARNING have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk Interchanging the front and rear wheels may of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben- severely impair the driving characteristics if efits if the correct direction of rotation is the wheels or tyres have different dimensions.
  • Page 390 Changing a wheel Open the driver's door. The folding wheel chock is an additional The on-board electronics now have status securing measure to prevent the vehicle from 0. This is the same as the key having been rolling away, for example when changing a wheel.
  • Page 391 Two different variants specific jack that has been tested and can be fitted. approved by 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 392 The tightening torque must be 25 Nm. visible. Note that the hub cap should be tight- ened to the specified torque of 25 Nm. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the hub cap fitted at a qualified specialist workshop. Position jack A at jacking point ?.
  • Page 393 For safety rea- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. ! AMG vehicles: during removal and repo- sitioning of the wheel, the wheel rim can strike the ceramic-brake disc and damage it.

  • Page 394: Wheel And Tyre Combinations

    General notes and bolts are not tightened to the specified tightening torque. There is a risk of accident. ! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec- Have the tightening torque immediately ommends that you only use tyres and checked at a qualified specialist workshop wheels which have been approved by after a wheel is changed.
  • Page 395 A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a qualified specialist work- ! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor shop. recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous damage cannot always be detec- Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be ted on retreaded tyres. As a result, fitted at the factory in all countries.
  • Page 396 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres S 500 Summer tyres R 18 Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 41 FA: 245/50 R18 100 W RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 35.3 1, 2 RA: 245/50 R18 100 W FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 41 FA: 245/50 R18 100 W RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 43.5...
  • Page 397 Wheel and tyre combinations R 19 Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 36 FA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S i RA: 9 J x 19 H2 ET 30.5 1, 2 RA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S i BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 BA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S i S 500 4MATIC...
  • Page 398 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres R 18 Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 41 FA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+Si RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 35.3 1, 2 RA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S i R 19 Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
  • Page 399 Wheel and tyre combinations R 20 Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 1, 6 FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 1, 2, 6 RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL Winter tyres R 19 Tyres...
  • Page 400 Wheel and tyre combinations R 20 Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 5, 6 FA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 2, 5, 6 RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39 5, 6 FA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL...
  • Page 401 Wheel and tyre combinations S 65 AMG Summer tyres R 20 Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 5, 6 FA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 2, 5, 6 RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39 5, 6...
  • Page 402 Useful information ......400 Information on technical data ..400 Vehicle electronics ......400 Identification plates ......402 Service products and capacities ..402 Vehicle data ........408...

  • Page 403: Useful Information

    You can vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. obtain further information from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Have the low-reflection exterior aerial fitted at a qualified specialist workshop. When oper- ating in the vehicle, always connect the RF...

  • Page 404: Vehicle Electronics

    Be sure to observe the manufacturer's lowing wavebands: additional instructions when installing. Trunked radio/Tetra Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi- 70 cm waveband mum transmission outputs or aerial positions GSM/DCS/PCS must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. UMTS/LTE...

  • Page 405: Identification Plates

    Service products and capacities Identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi- cle identification number (VIN) Open the front right-hand door. Fold cover : down and remove it. The VIN can be seen. Open the front right-hand door. The VIN can also be found on the vehicle You will see vehicle identification plate :.

  • Page 406: Service Products And Capacities

    Seek you use products tested and approved by immediate medical attention. Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi- Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro- cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
  • Page 407 Petrol must M100 (100% methanol) only be mixed with additives recommended Petrol with additives containing metal by Mercedes-Benz. Observe the instruc- tions for use in the product description. Diesel More information about recommended Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom- additives can be obtained from any mended for your vehicle.
  • Page 408 Service products and capacities Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved efficient use of the fuel by the engine engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz driving style engines. other non-technical factors, such as envi- Further information on tested and approved ronmental influences, road conditions or...
  • Page 409 SAE classification. Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, MB Specifications for Brake fluid Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter- net at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
  • Page 410 -45 †). Heat will otherwise not be Fit. dissipated as effectively. Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temper- Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/ ature. corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accord- Down to Ò10 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to ance with 2 parts water.

  • Page 411: Vehicle Data

    Vehicle data Missing values were not available at the time Vehicle data of going to print. General notes AMG vehicles Please note that for the specified vehicle data: Vehicle length 5044 mm the heights specified may vary as a result Vehicle width including 2108 mm exterior mirrors...

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