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KEVIN ELLIOTT
February 8, 2025

How do you lower the screen in the back windshield?

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Mr. Anderson
February 11, 2025

To lower the back windshield screen in a 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet, fold back the upper section of the wind screen if it restricts your vision or when it is dark. This helps improve rear visibility and ensures safety while driving.

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  • Page 1 Possible variations to your vehicle may not to receive a printed Owner‘s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle be taken into account as Mercedes-Benz constantly updates their vehicles to Ihrem konkreten Fahrzeug könnten nicht berücksichtigt sein, da Mercedes-Benz model years.
  • Page 4 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you drive off, please familiarise your- self with your vehicle and read this manual, especially the safety and warning notices. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your vehicle and avoid endan- gering yourself and others.
  • Page 6 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 27 Introduction ......... 23 Safety ........... 41 Opening and closing ......81 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors . . 103 Lights and windscreen wipers ..121 Climate control ......... 135 Driving and parking ......153 On-board computer and displays ..
  • Page 7 Index ® AdBlue 1, 2, 3 ... Display message ......265 12 V socket Service indicator ......326 see Socket ® AdBlue service indicator ....326 4ETS Additional speedometer ....243 see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- Additives (engine oil) ......390 tion System) Adjusting the headlamp range ..
  • Page 8 Index Assistance menu (on-board com- Manual drive program ....170 puter) ..........240 Neutral (ECO start/stop function) . 166 ASSYST PLUS Problem (fault) ....... 172 see ASSYST PLUS service interval Program selector button ....168 display Pulling away ........158 Releasing the parking lock man- ASSYST PLUS service interval dis- ually ..........
  • Page 9 Index Battery (key) Brake fluid Checking .......... 85 Display message ......256 Important safety notes ....84 Notes ..........390 Replacing ......... 85 Brake lamps Battery (vehicle) Adaptive ........... 71 Charging ........352 Display message ......260 Connecting ........352 Brakes Disconnecting ........
  • Page 10 Index Sensors ......... 330 On the front-passenger seat .... 55 Steering wheel ....... 332 Problem (malfunction) ..... 60 Tail pipes ........330 Recommendations ......67 Trim pieces ........332 Suitable positions ......65 Washing by hand ......327 Cigarette lighter ........ 311 Wheels ...........
  • Page 11 Index Cockpit Important safety notes ....307 Overview .......... 28 Rear compartment ......308 see Instrument cluster Collapsible emergency spare wheel Dashboard see Emergency spare wheel see Cockpit COMAND Data see Separate operating instructions see Technical data Combination switch ......124 Date (on-board computer) ....
  • Page 12 Index Safety systems ......254 Driving abroad Tyres ..........272 Service24h ........326 Vehicle ........... 275 Symmetrical dipped beam ..... 122 Distance display (on-board com- Driving on flooded roads ....180 puter) ..........241 Driving safety system Distance recorder BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System see Trip meter PLUS) ..........
  • Page 13 Index Automatic transmission ....168 Electronic Brake force Distribution Brakes ........... 178 see EBD (Electronic Brake force DISTRONIC PLUS ......193 Distribution) Downhill gradient ......178 Electronic Stability Program Driving abroad ....... 122 ® see ESP (Electronic Stability Program) Driving in winter ......180 Electronic Traction System Driving on flooded roads ....
  • Page 14 Index Display message ......264 Filling capacity ....... 389 Fatigue Assist Notes about oil grades ....388 see ATTENTION ASSIST Notes on oil level/consumption ..322 Fault message Temperature (on-board computer) . 249 see Display messages Topping up ........323 Filler cap Viscosity ........
  • Page 15 Indicator lamps Gearshift program Display message ......260 SETUP (on-board computer) ..250 see Warning and indicator lamps Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..380 Indicators Glove compartment ......291 see Turn signals Infrared lamps (changing bulbs) ..132 Insect protection on the radiator ..322...
  • Page 16 Index Instrument cluster lighting ....30 Modifying the programming ..... 83 Instrument lighting Positions (ignition lock) ....155 see Instrument cluster lighting Problem (malfunction) ..... 87 Integrated child seat Starting the engine ......157 KEYLESS-GO ICS padded play table ...... 62 Important safety guidelines .....
  • Page 17 Matt finish (cleaning instructions) . . 328 Limiting the speed Memory card (audio) ......238 see SPEEDTRONIC Memory function ....... 119 Loading guidelines ......290 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Loading sill protector ......306 see Qualified specialist workshop Locking Message memory (on-board com- see Central locking puter) ..........
  • Page 18 Index Menu (on-board computer) .... 239 On-board computer Notes/placing in the bracket ..312 AMG menu ........249 Sliding adapter ....... 314 Assistance menu ......240 Transmission output (maximum) ..381 Audio menu ........237 Mobile telephone Convenience submenu ....248 Pre-installed bracket ......
  • Page 19 Index Park Assist ® PRE-SAFE Brake Parking Guidance ......203 Activating/deactivating ....241 Parking ..........176 Display message ......257 Important safety notes ....176 Function/notes ........ 75 Parking brake ........ 177 Warning lamp ......... 287 Position of exterior mirror, front- Preventive occupant safety sys- passenger side .......
  • Page 20 Index Rear-view mirror Roller sunblind Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ..118 Panorama sliding sunroof ....100 Dipping (manual) ......116 Rear window ........310 Rear window blind ......310 Roof carrier ........306 Rear window heating Roof lining and carpets (cleaning Problem (fault) .......
  • Page 21 Index Adjusting the head restraint ..107 Skibag ..........293 Cleaning the cover ......332 Sliding sunroof Correct driver's seat position ..104 Important safety information ... 98 Important safety notes ....105 Opening/closing ......99 Multicontour seat ......109 Problem (malfunction) ....
  • Page 22 Index Storing the current speed ....184 Summer tyres ........364 Variable ......... 183 Sun blind SPORT handling mode Rear side windows ......310 Activating/deactivating (AMG Sun visor ..........309 vehicles) .......... 73 Supplement Restraint System Warning lamp ......... 284 see SRS (Supplemental Restraint SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- System)
  • Page 23 Index Temperature Decoupling a trailer ....... 225 Coolant .......... 230 Driving tips ........221 Coolant (on-board computer) ..249 ® ..........75 Engine oil (on-board computer) ..249 Folding in the ball coupling .... 225 Outside temperature ...... 230 Folding out the ball coupling ..223 Setting (climate control) ....
  • Page 24 Index Tyre pressure monitor Unlocking (in an emergency) ... 90 Function/notes ......368 Unlocking (key) ........ 82 Restarting ........369 Vehicle data ........392 Warning lamp ......... 287 Vehicle battery Tyres see Battery (vehicle) Checking ........363 Vehicle data ........392 Direction of rotation ......
  • Page 25 Index Wheels Changing/replacing ....... 370 Changing a wheel ......344 Checking ........363 Cleaning ......... 328 Fitting a wheel ....... 347 Important safety notes ....362 Removing a wheel ......347 Storing ........... 371 Tightening torque ......348 Wheel size/tyre size ...... 371 Windowbag Display message ......
  • Page 26 Our objectives are to use the natural resour- Mercedes-Benz will take back your ces which form the basis of our existence on Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ- this planet sparingly and in a manner which mentally responsible manner, in accordance...
  • Page 27 The specialist workshop must have the necessary specialist knowl- edge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a General notes Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- The following information applies to all com- pose.
  • Page 28 There is a tions risk of accident. work on electronic components Do not connect any equipment to the diag- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a nostics connection. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. WARNING Loose equipment or equipment cables that...
  • Page 29 This data is used exclusively to: assist in the rectification of faults and defects help Mercedes-Benz optimise and develop vehicle functions The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements. When your vehicle is serviced by Mercedes- Benz, this technical information can be read out from the fault memory.
  • Page 30 Cockpit ..........28 Instrument cluster ......30 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 33 Centre console ........34 Overhead control panel ...... 38 Door control panel ......39...
  • Page 31 Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Automatic transmission: Adjusts the steering wheel steering wheel gearshift manually paddles Adjusts the steering wheel Cruise control lever electrically Steering wheel heating Instrument cluster Combination switch Horn Parking brake DIRECT SELECT lever Diagnostics connection PARKTRONIC warning dis- play Opens the bonnet...
  • Page 32 Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Diagnostics connection PARKTRONIC warning dis- Releases the parking brake play Ignition lock Cruise control lever Start/Stop button Instrument cluster Adjusts the steering wheel manually Horn Adjusts the steering wheel DIRECT SELECT lever electrically Automatic transmission: Steering wheel heating...
  • Page 33 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays and controls Instrument cluster: kilometres Function Page Function Page Rev counter Fuel gauge Coolant temperature Time Brightness control knob for the instrument cluster light- Speedometer with seg- ing: turn clockwise or anti- ments clockwise Multifunction display...
  • Page 34 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster: miles Function Page Function Page Rev counter Fuel gauge Coolant temperature Time Brightness control knob for the instrument cluster light- Speedometer with seg- ing: turn clockwise or anti- ments clockwise Multifunction display...
  • Page 35 Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page Main-beam headlamps ® Dipped-beam headlamps Diesel engine: preglow Seat belt Front foglamps Rear foglamp Engine diagnostics Only for certain vehicles: brakes (yellow) Brakes (red) SPORT handling mode in Tyre pressure monitor AMG vehicles Coolant Turn signal...
  • Page 36 Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Back Audio/COMAND display; Switches off LINGUA- see the separate operating TRONIC; see the separate instructions operating instructions Rejects or ends a call Selects a menu Exits telephone book/ redial memory Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists...
  • Page 37 Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page £ Hazard warning ¤ ECO start/stop func- lamps tion ATA indicator lamp c PARKTRONIC 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG Ü Retracts the rear seat OFF indicator lamp head restraints Audio system/COMAND u Saloon: rear window APS;...
  • Page 38 Centre console Centre console, lower section Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment Stowage compartment Ú Selects the drive pro- Ashtray gram Cigarette lighter Audio/COMAND control- Cup holder ler; see the separate oper- ating instructions e Sets the suspension tuning É...
  • Page 39 Centre console Vehicles with selector lever or gear lever Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment Stowage compartment Audio/COMAND control- Ashtray ler; see the separate oper- ating instructions Cigarette lighter Ú Selects the drive pro- Gear lever gram Selector lever Stowage compartment Cup holder...
  • Page 40 Centre console Centre console, lower section (AMG vehicles) Function Page Function Page Ashtray ß Calls up/saves the suspension tuning Cigarette lighter à Sets the suspension Engages parking position P tuning Selector lever ® å ESP Cup holder Drive program selector Stowage compartment Audio/COMAND control- ler;...
  • Page 41 Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page 3 Opens/closes the u Switches the rear panorama sliding sunroof interior lighting on/off with roller sunblinds | Switches the auto- Buttons for the garage door matic interior lighting con- opener trol on/off ê...
  • Page 42 Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page r45= W Opens/closes the Stores settings for the seat, side windows exterior mirrors and steer- n Activates/deacti- ing wheel vates the override feature Adjusts the seat electrically for the side windows in the rear compartment %&...

  • Page 44: Table Of Contents

    Useful information ......42 Occupant safety ........42 Children in the vehicle ......53 Driving safety systems ....... 69 Anti-theft systems ......77...

  • Page 45: Useful Information

    Occupant safety occupants must wear their seat belt cor- Useful information rectly at all times, even if the vehicle is equipped with airbags. The airbags are not This Owner's Manual describes all models deployed in all types of accidents. For and all standard and optional equipment example, if the protective capacity of cor- available to your vehicle at the time of pub-...

  • Page 46: Occupant Safety

    Occupant safety tentionally. For this reason, never make any In this case, have SRS checked immediately modifications to the restraint systems. at a qualified specialist workshop. Therefore, you must not tamper with elec- tronic components or their software. Triggering of belt tensioners, belt force limiters and airbags During the first stage of a collision, the airbag SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
  • Page 47 Occupant safety How the airbag system works is deter- released generally does not constitute a mined by the severity of the collision detec- health hazard. The 6 SRS warning lamp ted, especially the vehicle deceleration or lights up. acceleration, and the apparent type of acci- The airbag installation locations are identified dent: by the AIRBAG symbol.
  • Page 48 Occupant safety recognition. The 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING OFF indicator lamp must be continuously Airbag functionality can only be assured if the lit. following parts are not covered and no badges or stickers are attached to them: If the front-passenger seat of your vehicle does not have automatic child seat recog- padded steering wheel boss nition, or your rearward-facing child...
  • Page 49 WARNING Front-passenger airbag ; is only activated if If you wish to use seat covers, Mercedes-Benz the system determines that the front- recommends that, for safety reasons, you passenger seat is occupied. The 4...
  • Page 50 Pelvisbags are only available in certain countries. Windowbags WARNING The windowbags enhance the level of protec- If you wish to use seat covers, Mercedes-Benz tion for the head, but not chest or arms, of the recommends that, for safety reasons, you...
  • Page 51 Occupant safety vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle ® PRE-SAFE intervenes: on which the impact occurs. when BAS PLUS intervenes powerfully on The windowbags are integrated into the side vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS. of the roof frame and deploy in the area from if, on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS, the the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
  • Page 52 This provides better head support. WARNING Example: Saloon Only use head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint for your vehicle model. cushion forwards in the direction of arrow :.
  • Page 53 This may result in the child or mends that you only use seat belts which have other occupants being seriously or fatally been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your injured. vehicle. Persons under 1.50 m tall cannot wear the seat belts correctly.
  • Page 54 Occupant safety Fastening seat belts The belt strap is tightened slightly when: you engage the belt tongue in the belt buckle and you then turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock and you then engage the belt tongue in the buckle.
  • Page 55 Occupant safety Slide the belt sash guide downwards. belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds after the engine is started. It then goes out if Release belt sash guide release : and the driver and the front passenger have fas- make sure that the belt sash guide has tened their seat belts.

  • Page 56: Children In The Vehicle

    Comply with safety regulations when dispos- The belt force limiters on the front seats are ing of belt tensioners. Any Mercedes-Benz synchronised with the front airbags. They Service Centre can provide details of these take on a part of the deceleration force, regulations.
  • Page 57 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. accident, it would not be possible to restrain the child. The child could be thrown It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care against parts of the vehicle interior and be products to clean child restraint systems. seriously or even fatally injured.
  • Page 58 Information about recommended child restraint systems is available at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Warning symbol for a rearward-facing child Do not use a rearward-facing child restraint restraint system...
  • Page 59 The front-passenger seat sensor system for the sidebag child restraint systems detects whether a the pelvisbag special Mercedes-Benz child seat with a the windowbag transponder for automatic child seat recog- the belt tensioner nition has been fitted. In this case, the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp : lights up.
  • Page 60 This may cause the restraint systems that have been recommen- 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator ded for Mercedes-Benz. lamp to light up without there being a child An incorrectly fitted child restraint system seat with transponders for automatic child could come loose and seriously or even fatally seat recognition fitted.
  • Page 61 Children in the vehicle When installing the ISOFIX child restraint sys- Move head restraint : upwards. tem, fold protective caps 2 of securing rings Fold up cover ; of Top Tether anchorage 1 inwards. Install the ISOFIX child restraint system. Route Top Tether belt = under head Comply with the manufacturer's instruc- restraint : between the two head restraint...
  • Page 62 Children in the vehicle Move head restraint : upwards. Remove combined luggage cover and net Route Top Tether belt B under head restraint : between the two head restraint bars. Hook Top Tether hook A into Top Tether anchorage ? on the back of rear seat backrest ;.
  • Page 63 Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The 4 PASSENGER A special Mercedes-Benz child seat with a transponder for auto- matic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front-passenger AIRBAG OFF indicator seat. The front-passenger airbag has therefore been disabled as lamp on the centre con- desired.
  • Page 64 The lap section of the seat belt must be routed across the child's pelvis – not Mercedes-Benz recommends using the inte- across the abdomen – and pulled snug grated child seat for children who weigh against the child's body.
  • Page 65 On the rear seats, only use the ICS padded child's neck or under the child's arm play table which is recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Adjust the head restraint if necessary; see page 108). An incorrectly fitted ICS padded play table...
  • Page 66 Should a side head restraint be required Integrated child seat for the second integrated child seat, this Right leg can be ordered at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Fitting the ICS padded play table Fold out integrated child seat page 60).
  • Page 67 For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you only use side head restraints When you are not using the ICS padded play which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz table and the side head restraints, store these for your vehicle. in a suitable place, such as the boot.
  • Page 68 36 kg Vehicles with a folding bench seat in the load compartment (Estate): information on child restraint systems on the folding bench seat can be obtained at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. "Universal" category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label.
  • Page 69 Children in the vehicle Example: approval label on the child restraint system Key to the letters used in the table: ISOFIX position that is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this weight cat- egory and/or size category. IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child seat securing systems that belong to the "uni- versal"...
  • Page 70 Children in the vehicle Recommended child restraint systems When installing a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat: Move the front-passenger seat to its lowest and rearmost position. Weight catego- Manufac- Type Approval Order num- Automatic ries turer number child seat (E1 ...) (A 000 ...) recognition...
  • Page 71 Children in the vehicle Weight Size cate- Manufac- Type Approval Order Auto- catego- gory turer number number matic ries (E1 ...) child seat recogni- tion Group 0: – – – – – up to 10 kg Group 0+: Britax BABY SAFE 04 301146 B6 6 86 Römer ISOFIX...

  • Page 72: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) BAS (Brake Assist System) BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus*) Adaptive brake lamps ® (Electronic Stability Program) EBD (electronic brake force distribution) ADAPTIVE BRAKE ® PRE-SAFE Brake Saloon (example) Important safety notes To activate: press the child-proof lock lever up in the direction of arrow :.
  • Page 73 Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) cle in time and could cause an accident. Depress the brake pedal firmly and smoothly. Important safety notes Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- BAS (Brake Assist) tion ( page 69). ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way Observe the "Important safety notes"...
  • Page 74 Driving safety systems Should you approach an obstacle and BAS There is a risk of an accident. Always pay PLUS has detected a risk of collision, BAS careful attention to the traffic situation and be PLUS calculates the braking force necessary ready to brake.
  • Page 75 Driving safety systems ! Switch the ignition off when: or BAS PLUS, the brake lamps flash rapidly. In this way, traffic travelling behind you is the parking brake is being tested using a warned in an even more noticeable manner. dynamometer If you brake sharply from a speed of more the vehicle is being towed with the front/...
  • Page 76 Driving safety systems To activate:( page 241). ® switched off, ESP remains deactivated ® when the engine is switched on again. The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. ® It may be best to deactivate ESP in the fol- lowing situations: ®...
  • Page 77 Driving safety systems traction control is still activated. ® It may be best to deactivate ESP in the fol- lowing situations: ® still provides support when you brake firmly. when using snow chains If SPORT handling mode is activated and one in deep snow ®...
  • Page 78 Driving safety systems To deactivate: press button : until the ers with a high centre of gravity can tip over ® å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up in ® before ESP can detect this. the instrument cluster. ® Trailer stabilisation does not work if ESP ÷OFF message appears in the mul- deactivated or disabled because of a mal-...
  • Page 79 Driving safety systems of collision, you will be warned visually and are in front of your vehicle for an extended acoustically as well as by automatic braking. period of time. ® PRE-SAFE Brake cannot prevent a collision At speeds up to approximately 70 km/h,PRE- without your intervention.

  • Page 80: Anti-Theft Systems

    Anti-theft systems In particular, the detection of obstacles can be switched off in the vicinity of radio tele- be impaired if there is: scope facilities ( page 247). ® For PRE-SAFE Brake to assist you when driv- dirt on the sensors or anything else cover- ing, the radar sensor system must be ing the sensors switched on (...
  • Page 81 Anti-theft systems To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-GO. Tow-away protection is primed after approximately 30 seconds. To switch off: unlock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-GO. Tow-away protection is switched off auto- matically. To prevent a false alarm, deactivate tow-away protection manually if your vehicle: is being transported To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or...
  • Page 82 Anti-theft systems ment is detected in the vehicle interior. This Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS- occurs if someone reaches into the vehicle interior, for example. The interior motion sensor is deactivated. To activate: The interior motion sensor remains deactiva- ted until: Make sure that: the vehicle is unlocked again.
  • Page 84 Useful information ......82 Key ............82 Doors ............ 88 Boot/luggage compartment ....91 Side windows ........95 Sliding sunroof ........98...

  • Page 85: Useful Information

    Useful information WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, This Owner's Manual describes all models they could: and all standard and optional equipment open a door from inside the vehicle at any available to your vehicle at the time of pub- time, even if it has been locked lication of the Owner's Manual.
  • Page 86 If you activate the acoustic locking confirma- When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, tion function you will hear the following, the distance between the key and the corre- depending on the date of production of the sponding door handle must not be greater vehicle: than 1 m.
  • Page 87 door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This lid/tailgate, the anti-theft alarm system will is useful if you frequently travel on your own. be triggered ( page 77). There are several ways to turn off the alarm: To change the setting: press and hold down the % and &...
  • Page 88 ing the & or % button locks or WARNING unlocks the vehicle. Batteries are toxic and contain caustic sub- stances. For this reason, keep batteries out of Changing the battery the reach of children. If a battery has been swallowed, visit a doctor You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
  • Page 89 Insert the emergency key element into the key. Check the function of all key buttons on the vehicle.
  • Page 90 Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock or The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control using the key. function of the key. Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % / &...
  • Page 91 Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have lost the emer- Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. gency key element. If necessary, have the locks changed as well. The engine cannot be The on-board voltage is too low. started using the key.

  • Page 92: Doors

    Doors Centrally locking and unlocking the open a door from inside the vehicle at any vehicle from the inside time, even if it has been locked start the vehicle using a key which has been You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle left in the vehicle from the inside.
  • Page 93 Doors To deactivate: press and hold button : Turn the emergency key element anti- for about five seconds until a tone sounds. clockwise to position 1. To activate: press and hold button ; for The door is unlocked. about five seconds until a tone sounds. On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the emergency key element clockwise.

  • Page 94: Boot/Luggage Compartment

    Boot/luggage compartment You will find details on the boot lid/tail- gate opening dimensions in the Technical data section ( page 394). Saloon without the boot lid remote clos- ing feature: the boot lid can be: opened and closed manually from outside opened automatically from outside opened automatically from inside unlocked with the emergency key element...
  • Page 95 Boot/luggage compartment If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the boot/luggage compartment, the boot lid/ tailgate will not lock. Saloon: the boot lid then opens again. Opening the tailgate from inside the vehicle (Estate with a folding bench seat) Handle (example: Saloon) Saloon: pull handle :.
  • Page 96 Boot/luggage compartment Estate: you can close the tailgate automati- injured by prolonged exposure to extremely cally using either the closing button or the high or low temperatures, for example. In this locking button case, rescuing people from outside the vehi- cle is difficult.
  • Page 97 Boot/luggage compartment page 92) in the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate again. To store the position: press and hold the closing button in the tailgate until you hear a short tone. The opening angle limiter is activated. The tailgate will now stop in the stored position when opening.

  • Page 98: Side Windows

    Side windows Turn the emergency key element anti- Side windows clockwise from position 1 as far as it will Important safety notes go to position 2. The boot is unlocked. WARNING Turn the emergency key element back to Make sure that nobody can become trapped position 1 and remove it.
  • Page 99 Side windows Convenience opening feature They could otherwise open doors or side win- dows while the vehicle is in motion and You can ventilate the vehicle before you start thereby injure themselves or others. driving. To do this, the key is used to carry out the following functions simultaneously: unlock the vehicle Opening and closing the side win-...
  • Page 100 Side windows Proceed as follows if there is a risk of entrap- ment: With the key: release the & button. press and hold the % button until the side windows and the sliding sunroof or the panorama sliding sunroof open again. With KEYLESS-GO: release the sensor surface on the door han- dle.
  • Page 101 Sliding sunroof If the side window opens again slightly: Sliding sunroof Immediately pull the corresponding switch Important safety notes on the door control panel until the side win- Your vehicle may be fitted with a sliding sun- dow is completely closed ( page 96).

  • Page 102: Sliding Sunroof

    Sliding sunroof after six hours Operating the sliding sunroof if there is a malfunction in the power supply Opening and closing The rear of the sliding sunroof is then raised You can continue to operate the sliding in order to ventilate the vehicle interior. sunroof after switching off the engine or If the sliding sunroof is obstructed when removing the key.
  • Page 103 Sliding sunroof The panorama sliding sunroof does not close Operating the panorama sliding sun- roof it is raised at the rear. Opening and closing it is blocked. no rain is falling on the area of the wind- screen being monitored by the rain sensor, e.g.
  • Page 104 Sliding sunroof sponding direction. You can stop automatic increased closing force or if the anti-entrap- operation by pressing again. ment feature is deactivated. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the Resetting the panorama sliding sunroof sliding sunroof. and the roller sunblinds If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during Reset the panorama sliding sunroof and the...
  • Page 106 Useful information ......104 Correct driver's seat position ..104 Seats ..........105 Steering wheel ........114 Mirrors ..........116 Memory function ......119...

  • Page 107: Useful Information

    Correct driver's seat position When adjusting the seat, make sure: Useful information you are as far away from the driver's air- This Owner's Manual describes all models bag as possible. and all standard and optional equipment you are sitting in a normal upright posi- available to your vehicle at the time of pub- tion.

  • Page 108: Seats

    Seats The seat belt should: WARNING fit snugly across your body Make sure that nobody can become trapped when adjusting the seats. be routed across the middle of your shoulder Observe the notes on airbags. be routed in your pelvic area across the Secure children as recommended;...
  • Page 109 Seats rials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat cov- Backrest angle ers, child seats or booster seats. Seat fore-and-aft adjustment ! Make sure that there are no objects in the Adjust the seat cushion angle so that your footwell or behind the seats when moving thighs are lightly supported.
  • Page 110 Seats Adjusting the angle of the head restraints Vehicles with memory function: when the seat is moved forwards or backwards, the headrest is moved up or down automati- cally. Adjusting the head restraints Adjusting the head restraints manually Adjusting the head restraint height Example: Saloon Push or pull the lower edge of the head restraint in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 111 Seats hand side bolster : into the desired posi- tion. To adjust the angle of the head restraint: push or pull the head restraint in the direction of arrow ;. Rear seat head restraints Lowering the rear seat head restraints from the front Luxury head restraints (vehicles with luxury indi- vidual rear seats)
  • Page 112 Seats Fitting/removing the rear seat head restraints WARNING Occupants should only travel sitting on seats that have the head restraints fitted. This reduces the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of an accident. To adjust the thigh cushion To adjust the backrest contour in the lum- bar region To adjust the backrest contour in the...
  • Page 113 Seats To adjust the contour of the backrest to Adjusting the lumbar support increase/decrease support You can adjust the contour of the driver's seat To adjust the height/depth of the back- so as to provide optimum support for your rest contour back.
  • Page 114 Seats found on the vehicle identification plate Folding bench seat in the luggage page 382). compartment (Estate) The combined luggage cover and net must be Important safety notes fitted if you are using the folding bench seat page 300). WARNING The rear seat backrests must be locked in the Folding out the folding bench seat upright position if you are using the folding...
  • Page 115 Seats Fitting and removing the seat cushion Folding back the folding bench seat You must remove the seat cushion if you wish to lift the luggage compartment floor, e.g. if the vehicle has a flat tyre. Pull the seat cushion upwards by tab : and fold it back into its original position until it engages.
  • Page 116 Seats Press release catch : and push the head restraints in fully. Fold backrest ; of the folding bench seat into its original position until it engages. Switching the seat heating on/off Switching on/off WARNING Rear-compartment seats Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level Driver's and front-passenger seat: the sys- 3 may result in excessive seat temperatures.
  • Page 117 Steering wheel Switching the seat ventilation on/off Steering wheel Switching on/off Important safety notes The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons WARNING indicate the ventilation level you have selec- The electrically adjustable steering wheel can ted. still be adjusted when there is no key in the ignition lock.

  • Page 118: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel Push release lever : down completely. Steering wheel heating The steering column is unlocked. Switching on/off Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. Push release lever : up completely. The steering column is locked. Check if the steering column is locked. When doing so, try to push the steering wheel up or down or try to move it in the fore-and-aft direction.
  • Page 119 Mirrors You can activate and deactivate the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board com- you press the Start/Stop button once on puter ( page 248). vehicles with KEYLESS-GO. If you close the driver's door with the key WARNING inserted into the ignition lock, the steering Make sure that nobody can become trapped wheel is automatically moved to the previ- when you activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT fea-...

  • Page 120: Mirrors

    Mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in or out Exterior mirrors electrically Adjusting the exterior mirrors WARNING The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the image. Objects are actually closer than they appear. You could misjudge the distance from vehicles driving behind and cause an acci- dent, e.g.
  • Page 121 Mirrors the rear wheel on that side as soon as you If the exterior mirrors have been folded in engage reverse gear. You can store this posi- manually, they do not fold out. tion. Exterior mirror out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position, proceed as follows: Vehicles without electrically folding exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror...

  • Page 122: Memory Function

    Memory function and the kerb in the exterior mirror on otherwise be distracted from the traffic con- the front-passenger side. ditions by the steering wheel and seat moving Press memory button M ? and one of of their own accord, and as a result, cause an accident.
  • Page 123 Memory function wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position. The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button.
  • Page 124 Useful information ......122 Exterior lighting ........ 122 Interior lighting ......... 128 Changing bulbs ......... 129 Windscreen wipers ......132...

  • Page 125: Useful Information

    Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops ( page 25). Exterior lighting Important safety notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched Left-hand parking lamps on even during the daytime. In some coun- Right-hand parking lamps...

  • Page 126: Exterior Lighting

    Exterior lighting If you hear a warning tone when you leave the WARNING vehicle, the lights may still be switched on. If the light switch is set to Ã, the dipped- Turn the light switch to Ã. beam headlamps will not come on automati- cally if it is foggy.
  • Page 127 Exterior lighting Press the R button. Start the engine. The yellow R indicator lamp in the Turn headlamp range control to the posi- instrument cluster lights up. tion which corresponds to the load in your vehicle. To switch off the rear foglamp: press the R button.
  • Page 128 Exterior lighting Main-beam headlamps The hazard warning lamps automatically switch on if: To switch on the main-beam head- an airbag is deployed. lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed of more than 70 km/h and comes to Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
  • Page 129 Exterior lighting Active light function The cornering light function may remain lit for a short time, but is automatically switched off after no more than three minutes. Motorway mode The active light function is a system that moves the headlamps according to the steer- ing movements of the front wheels.
  • Page 130 Exterior lighting Not active: if you are driving at speeds above Press the combination switch beyond the 100 km/h or if you switch off the rear foglamp pressure point in the direction of following activation arrow : ( page 124). If it is dark and the light sensor activates the dipped-beam headlamps, the _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist...

  • Page 131: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting Interior lighting The system may not recognise the following road users: Overview of interior lighting road users that have no lighting, e.g. pedes- trians road users that have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists road users whose lighting is not clearly visi- ble, e.g.

  • Page 132: Changing Bulbs

    Changing bulbs To switch off the crash-responsive Interior lighting control emergency lighting: press the hazard Important notes warning lamp button. In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the automatically deactivated after some time key.
  • Page 133 You can replace the following bulbs. The H11 55 W details for the bulb type can be found in the legend. Due to their location, have the bulbs in the left-hand headlamp replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 134 Due to their location, have the bulbs in the Open the bonnet. left-hand headlamp changed at a qualified Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz pull it out. Service Centre. Turn bulb holder ; anti-clockwise and pull Switch off the lights.
  • Page 135 Windscreen wipers Pull out bulb holder ;. Switch off the lights. Open the bonnet. Take the bulb out of bulb holder ;. Turn bulb holder : anti-clockwise and pull Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;. it out. Insert bulb holder ;. Turn the bulb anti-clockwise, applying Align housing cover : and turn it clock- slight pressure, and remove it from bulb...
  • Page 136 Windscreen wipers Switching the rear window wiper on/ Combination switch $ Windscreen wipers off Ä Intermittent wipe, low Combination switch Å Intermittent wipe, high è Switch ° Continuous wipe, slow ô To wipe with washer fluid ¯ Continuous wipe, fast I To switch on intermittent wiping í...

  • Page 137: Windscreen Wipers

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades replaced by a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes- Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 138 Useful information ......136 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 136 Operating the climate control sys- tem ............. 139 Adjusting the air vents ..... 149...

  • Page 139: Useful Information

    Overview of climate control systems pollen. A clogged filter reduces the amount Useful information of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For this reason, you should always observe the This Owner's Manual describes all models interval for replacing the filter, which is and all standard and optional equipment specified in the Service Booklet.

  • Page 140: Overview Of Climate Control Systems

    Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMATIC automatic climate control (2-zone) Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( page 144) Demists the windscreen ( page 142) Activates/deactivates the ZONE function ( page 142) Display Sets climate control to automatic mode ( page 140) Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( page 139)
  • Page 141 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (3-zone) Front control panel Sets climate control to automatic mode ( page 140) Demists the windscreen ( page 142) Activates/deactivates the ZONE function ( page 142) Display Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( page 144) Activates/deactivates the residual heat function ( page 145)

  • Page 142: Operating The Climate Control System

    Operating the climate control system Reduces the airflow ( page 142) Reduces the temperature ( page 141) briefly. Otherwise, the windows may mist Notes on using THERMOTRONIC auto- matic climate control Switch on climate control primarily using The following contains instructions and rec- the Ã...
  • Page 143 Operating the climate control system Condensation may drip from the underside of Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition the vehicle when THERMOTRONIC is in cool- lock. ing mode. This is normal and not a sign that Set the desired temperature. there is a malfunction.
  • Page 144 Operating the climate control system Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition To increase/reduce the temperature in the rear compartment using the front lock. control panel: press the á button. Press the à button. The indicator lamp above the á button Press button G up or down and select the goes out.
  • Page 145 Operating the climate control system THERMATIC automatic climate control THERMATIC automatic climate control: the temperature setting for the driver's side is Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition not adopted for the front-passenger side. lock. THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con- Press switch F up or down repeatedly until trol: the temperature setting for the driver's the desired symbol appears in the display...
  • Page 146 Operating the climate control system To switch off: press the ¬ button. page 137)until the P or O symbol The indicator lamp above the ¬ button appears in the display. goes out. The previously selected settings THERMOTRONIC automatic climate come into effect again. The cooling with air control: press button I up or down dehumidification function remains on.
  • Page 147 Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating air-recircula- Convenience opening/closing using tion mode the air-recirculation button You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if WARNING unpleasant odours are entering the vehicle Make sure that nobody can become trapped from outside. The air already inside the vehi- between the side window and the door frame cle will then be recirculated.
  • Page 148 Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating the residual Auxiliary heating heat function Important safety notes The residual heat function is only available WARNING with THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con- trol. Exhaust fumes are produced when the auxili- ary heating is in operation. Inhaling these It is possible to make use of the residual heat exhaust fumes can be poisonous.
  • Page 149 Operating the climate control system The auxiliary heating switches off automati- The colours of the indicator lamps on the but- cally after 50 minutes. This time limit can be ton have the following meanings: altered. Please contact a qualified specialist Blue Auxiliary ventilation switched on workshop for this purpose.
  • Page 150 Operating the climate control system The auxiliary ventilation is switched on. The num- ber in the display shows the remaining time (in minutes) for the auxiliary ventilation. The auxiliary heating is switched on. The number in the display shows the remaining time (in Auxiliary heating remote control minutes) for the auxiliary...
  • Page 151 Operating the climate control system Press the u and ^ buttons simulta- Slide battery cover ; back onto the neously. remote control. The new departure time is stored. Use the remote control to check the vehi- cle's auxiliary heating functions. Activating the set departure time Press the , or .

  • Page 152: Adjusting The Air Vents

    Adjusting the air vents Problems with the auxiliary heating/ventilation Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The starter battery is not charged sufficiently or the system is FAIL faulty. Charge the starter battery. Make another attempt to switch on the auxiliary heating using the remote control.
  • Page 153 Adjusting the air vents flow depends on the airflow and air distribu- Setting the centre air vents tion settings. ! Close the air vent when heating the vehi- cle. At high outside temperatures, open the air vent and activate the "cooling with air dehu- midification"...
  • Page 154 Adjusting the air vents Rear control panel, only with THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con- trol Rear-compartment air vent, left To open/close: turn thumbwheel : up or down. Setting the rear-compartment side air vents Rear-compartment side air vent Thumbwheel for rear-compartment side air vent To open/close: turn thumbwheel ;...
  • Page 156 Useful information ......154 Running-in notes ....... 154 Driving ..........154 Manual transmission ......163 Automatic transmission ....164 Refuelling ........... 172 Parking ..........176 Driving tips ........178 Driving systems ........ 181 Towing a trailer ......... 221...

  • Page 157: Useful Information

    Driving Vehicles with automatic transmission: Useful information Try to avoid depressing the accelerator This Owner's Manual describes all models pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick- and all standard and optional equipment down). available to your vehicle at the time of pub- The shift ranges 3, 2 or 1 should only be lication of the Owner's Manual.
  • Page 158 Driving Key positions not be able to brake, declutch or accelerate as intended. This could lead to accidents and injury. WARNING Do not change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface. This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid.
  • Page 159 Driving If you depress the brake pedal and press the Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi- ately. Remove Start/Stop button : from ignition lock ;. When you insert Start/Stop button : Position 0: if Start/Stop button : has not into ignition lock ;, the system needs yet been pressed, this corresponds to the approximately two seconds recognition key being removed from the ignition.
  • Page 160 Driving You can only start the engine when the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a clutch pedal is fully depressed. short time. The Start/Stop button can be used to Automatic transmission start the vehicle manually without inserting Shift the transmission to position P.
  • Page 161 Driving You can also deactivate the automatic lock- Take your foot off the brake pedal. ing feature ( page 246). Once you have taken your foot off the brake pedal, the vehicle is held for around Automatic transmission one second. Pull away.
  • Page 162 Driving tion can be deactivated by pressing the WARNING ECO button ( page 160). If the engine is switched off and the ECO sym- bol is shown in green in the multifunction dis- Vehicles with manual transmission play, the engine has been switched off auto- matically.
  • Page 163 Driving Automatic engine start Deactivating/activating the ECO start/ stop function The engine is started automatically if: the ECO start/stop function is deactivated by pressing the ECO button. the drive program is switched to S, S+ or M (AMG vehicles). the vehicle starts to roll. the brake system requires this.
  • Page 164 Driving Activating (except for AMG vehicles) Press button :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. If all conditions for automatic engine switch-off page 159) are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is shown in green in the multifunction dis- play. If not all conditions for automatic engine switch-off ( page 159) are fulfilled, the ¤...
  • Page 165 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. start. Deactivate the HOLD function ( page 194) or DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 185). Try to start the engine again. The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.

  • Page 166: Manual Transmission

    Manual transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles with a petrol There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical engine: component of the engine management system. The engine is not run- Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly. ning smoothly and is Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con- misfiring.
  • Page 167 Automatic transmission ! When shifting between 5th and 6th gear, Engaging reverse gear you should always push the gear lever all ! Only shift into reverse gear R when the the way to the right. Otherwise, you could vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, you could shift unintentionally into 3rd or 4th gear damage the transmission.

  • Page 168: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission Neutral Do not place several floormats on top of one another. Drive WARNING Transmission position and drive pro- Do not change down for additional engine gram display braking on a slippery road surface. This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid.
  • Page 169 Automatic transmission Transmission position and drive pro- ! If the engine speed is too high, do not shift gram display the automatic transmission directly from D to R, from R to D or directly to P. Other- The current transmission position and drive wise, the automatic transmission could be program appear in the multifunction display.
  • Page 170 Automatic transmission Transmission positions Neutral Do not shift the transmission to N Park position while driving. Otherwise, the auto- This prevents the vehicle from roll- matic transmission could be dam- ing away when stopped. Do not aged. shift the transmission into position Releasing the brakes will allow you page 176) unless the vehicle to move the vehicle freely, e.g.
  • Page 171 Automatic transmission Driving tips Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the auto- matic transmission shifts gear: little throttle: early upshifts more throttle: late upshifts AMG vehicles When shifting down, the double-clutch func- Example: program selector button tion is active regardless of the currently selec- E Economy Comfortable, economical ted drive program.
  • Page 172 Automatic transmission You can only change gear with the steer- S+ SportPlus Extremely sporty driving ing wheel gearshift paddles when the trans- style mission is in position D. M Manual Manual gearshifting RS RACE Optimal vehicle accelera- Automatic drive program START tion from a standstill Drive program E (drive program C on AMG...
  • Page 173 Automatic transmission When the automatic transmission is in posi- tion D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict Pull the right-hand steering wheel gearshift the shift range ( page 169). paddle. The shift range selected is shown in the mul- The shift range is derestricted.
  • Page 174 Automatic transmission dles or the selector lever in manual drive pro- If you desire maximum acceleration, push gram M if the transmission is in position D. the selector lever to the left or pull and hold the left-hand steering wheel gearshift pad- Press the program selector button dle until the transmission shifts to the opti- page 168) repeatedly until M appears in...
  • Page 175 Refuelling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work- shop immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating.

  • Page 176: Refuelling

    Refuelling Refuelling WARNING Do not use petrol to refuel a diesel tank. Never Fuel filler flap mix diesel with petrol. Doing so could damage the fuel system and the engine. The vehicle could also catch fire. ! Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine.
  • Page 177 Refuelling Saloon: insert the fuel filler cap into the bracket on the inside of fuel filler flap ;. Estate: insert the fuel filler cap into the recesses in the fuel filler flap hinge arm horizontally from above. Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank and refuel.
  • Page 178 Refuelling Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the Risk of explosion or fire vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately and remove it ( page 155).
  • Page 179 Parking Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel filler flap can- The fuel filler flap is not unlocked. not be opened. The key battery is discharged. Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element page 84). Open the boot lid or the tailgate. Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release page 174).

  • Page 180: Parking

    Parking Vehicles with automatic transmission Vehicles with a DIRECT SELECT lever and AMG vehicles: if you switch off the Standard vehicles: shift the transmission engine using the Start/Stop button, the to P. automatic transmission shifts to N auto- matically. If you then open the driver's or front-passenger door, the automatic trans- mission shifts to P.
  • Page 181 Driving tips Disconnect the battery ( page 352) or Brakes connect it to a trickle charger. Important safety notes You can obtain information about trickle chargers from a qualified specialist work- WARNING shop. Do not change down for additional engine If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer braking on a slippery road surface.

  • Page 182: Driving Tips

    Brake pads/linings which have not quickly and protecting them against corro- been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or sion. which are not of an equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
  • Page 183 Driving tips Tyre traction Winter driving Important safety notes WARNING Whereas the vehicle can be fully controlled at WARNING a certain speed on dry roads, you must reduce If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow, your speed on wet or icy roads to achieve the ensure that snow is kept away from the same road safety.

  • Page 184: Driving Systems

    Driving systems Driving systems or winding roads). You may otherwise cause an accident. Cruise control on slippery roads. The drive wheels may lose their grip when braking or accelerating Important safety notes and the vehicle may skid. Cruise control maintains a constant road when there is low visibility, e.g.
  • Page 185 Driving systems Selecting cruise control Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you =. Check whether LIM indicator lamp ; is off. Remove your foot from the accelerator If it is off, cruise control is already selected. pedal. If it is not, press the cruise control lever in The first time cruise control is activated, it the direction of arrow A.
  • Page 186 Driving systems WARNING Briefly press the cruise control lever in the Never depress the brake pedal continuously direction of arrow A. while the vehicle is in motion, e.g. never cause Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM the brakes to rub by applying constant slight indicator lamp ;...
  • Page 187 Driving systems You can use the cruise control lever to limit You can only exceed the limit speed stored if the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while you deactivate variable SPEEDTRONIC: the engine is running. using the cruise control lever by depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown) It is not possible to deactivate variable...
  • Page 188 Driving systems Permanent SPEEDTRONIC Making adjustments in 10 km/h incre- ments You can use the on-board computer to limit Briefly press the cruise control lever the speed permanently to a value between beyond the pressure point, up : for a 160 km/h(e.g.
  • Page 189 Driving systems vehicles, the vehicle's speed and for braking Always pay attention to traffic conditions in good time. even when DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Otherwise, you may fail to recognise dangers DISTRONIC PLUS does not react in particular in time, cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
  • Page 190 Driving systems To activate DISTRONIC PLUS, the following conditions must be fulfilled: the engine must be running. It may take up to two minutes of driving before DIS- TRONIC PLUS is ready for use. the parking brake must be released. ®...
  • Page 191 Driving systems Activating when driving towards a sta- WARNING tionary vehicle If you depress the brake, DISTRONIC PLUS is If the vehicle in front of you is stationary, you deactivated unless your vehicle is stationary. can only activate DISTRONIC PLUS once your DISTRONIC PLUS then no longer brakes your vehicle is stationary as well.
  • Page 192 Driving systems Vehicles with COMAND APS/ DISTRONIC PLUS must also never be oper- Audio 50 APS ated, activated or deactivated by a passenger The following function is not operational or from outside the vehicle. in all countries. DISTRONIC PLUS does not replace the park- ing brake and must not be used for parking.
  • Page 193 Driving systems Setting a speed Select Park (P) Shift the transmission to position P to pre- Press the cruise control lever up : for a vent the vehicle from rolling away. higher speed or down A for a lower speed. DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
  • Page 194 Driving systems Setting the specified minimum distance Displaying DISTRONIC PLUS in the speedometer You can set the specified minimum distance for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span between one and two seconds. With this func- tion, you can set the minimum distance that DISTRONIC PLUS keeps to the vehicle in front, dependent on vehicle speed.
  • Page 195 Driving systems Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS Example: vehicles featuring automatic transmis- sion with a DIRECT SELECT lever There are several ways to deactivate DIS- Vehicle in front, if detected TRONIC PLUS: Distance indicator: current distance to Briefly press the cruise control lever for- the vehicle in front wards :.
  • Page 196 Driving systems you pull the cruise control lever towards Vehicles travelling on a different line you in order to pull away, and the front- passenger door or one of the rear doors is open. the vehicle has skidded. If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone.
  • Page 197 Driving systems way, because of its narrow width. The dis- HOLD function tance to the vehicle in front will be too short. General notes Obstructions and stationary vehicles The HOLD function can assist the driver in the following situations: when pulling away, especially on steep slopes when manoeuvring on steep slopes when waiting in traffic...
  • Page 198 Driving systems On vehicles with automatic transmission and WARNING a DIRECT SELECT lever, the transmission is The vehicle's brakes are applied when the automatically shifted to P if the HOLD func- HOLD function is activated. For this reason, tion is activated and: deactivate the HOLD function if the vehicle is to be set in motion by other means (e.g.
  • Page 199 Driving systems Activation conditions to lock the vehicle, the tone becomes louder. The vehicle is not locked until the HOLD func- RACE START can be activated when: tion is deactivated. the doors are closed. If the engine has been switched off, it the engine is running and it has reached an cannot be started again until the HOLD operating temperature of approximately...
  • Page 200 Driving systems Depress the accelerator pedal fully. The following vehicle levels are possible: The engine speed rises to approximately normal 3500 rpm. raised (vehicles without 4MATIC): the vehi- The multifunction display shows the RACE cle is raised by about 25 mm when com- START Release brake to start.
  • Page 201 Driving systems Setting raised level Start the engine. If indicator lamp ; is not lit: Press button :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. The vehicle height is adjusted to raised level. Vehicle rising message appears in the display. The "Raised Level" setting is cancelled if you: drive at a speed over approximately Sports tuning 120 km/h...
  • Page 202 Driving systems Vehicle level AMG Ride Control SPORT message appears in the multifunction display. The vehicle automatically sets the vehicle level at the rear axle. Rear axle level control Sport + mode ensures the best possible suspension and The very firm setting of the suspension tuning that the ground clearance remains constant in Sport + mode ensures the best possible even when the vehicle is loaded.
  • Page 203 This may damage the transfer case. and four sensors in the rear bumper. Damage of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz implied warranty. All wheels must remain either on the ground or be fully raised. Observe the instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full contact with the ground.
  • Page 204 Driving systems PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain. Minimum distance Centre approximately 20 cm Corners approximately 15 cm If there is an obstacle within this range, the relevant warning displays light up and a warn- ing tone sounds. If the distance falls below Example: side view (Saloon) the minimum, the distance may no longer be shown.
  • Page 205 Driving systems Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC mines which warning display is active when the engine is running. Manual transmission: Gear lever posi- Warning display tion Forwards gear Front area activated Neutral Reverse gear Rear and front areas activated Indicator lamp To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC Automatic transmission: If indicator lamp : lights up, PARKTRONIC is Transmission...
  • Page 206 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
  • Page 207 Driving systems lead you across or onto the kerb. If neces- might therefore issue steering instructions sary, cancel the parking procedure with too soon. This may lead to a collision. For this Parking Guidance. reason, you should avoid using Parking Guid- ance in such situations.
  • Page 208 Driving systems Parking Guidance will only detect parking spaces: that are parallel to the direction of travel that are at least 1.5 m wide that are at least 1.3 m longer than your vehicle A parking space is displayed while you are Example: vehicles featuring automatic transmis- sion with a DIRECT SELECT lever driving past it, and until you are approx-...
  • Page 209 Driving systems To reverse into the parking space: main- Reversing camera tain the steering wheel angle and reverse Important safety notes carefully. Stop as soon as you hear a warning tone, The reversing camera is an optical parking at the latest when PARKTRONIC sounds the aid.
  • Page 210 Otherwise, you may fail to rec- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use ognise dangers in time, cause an accident and a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this injure yourself and others. purpose. ATTENTION ASSIST assesses your level of...
  • Page 211 Driving systems if you are currently using COMAND APS or Speed Limit Assist making a telephone call with COMAND APS Important safety notes if the time has been set incorrectly Speed Limit Assist shows you detected speed in active driving situations, such as when limits in the multifunction display.
  • Page 212 Driving systems Permanently showing detected traffic the traffic signs are poorly illuminated. signs in the multifunction display there are ambiguous traffic signs, for instance near roadworks or on multi-lane Display Speed Limit Assist using the on- roads. board computer ( page 240).
  • Page 213 Driving systems Activating Night View Assist Plus could otherwise endanger yourself and oth- ers. The system may be impaired or may not func- tion if: there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog or spray. the windscreen is dirty, misted up or cov- ered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity of the camera.
  • Page 214 Driving systems Misted up or dirty windscreen of at least 10 km/h. This means that you do not have the full visual range while sta- If the windscreen in front of the camera is tionary and cannot check whether Night misted up or dirty on the inside or outside, the View Assist Plus is working.
  • Page 215 Driving systems Problems with Night View Assist Plus Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The picture quality of The windscreen wipers are smearing the windscreen. Night View Assist Plus Replace the wiper blades ( page 133). has deteriorated. The windscreen is smeared after the vehicle has been cleaned in a car wash.
  • Page 216 Driving systems Monitoring range of the sensors Due to the nature of the system: Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to warnings may be issued in error when driv- three metres behind your vehicle and directly ing close to crash barriers or similar solid next to your vehicle, as shown in the diagram.
  • Page 217 Driving systems The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse You can deactivate the indicator lamps in gear is engaged. Blind Spot Assist is then the exterior mirrors. deactivated. To do so, switch off Blind Spot Assist if: The brightness of the indicator/warning the key is in position 2 in the ignition lamps is adjusted automatically according to lock.
  • Page 218 Driving systems The warning vibration occurs earlier if: The system may be impaired or may not func- tion if: you approach the outer lane marking on a bend. there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi- the road has very wide lanes, e.g. a motor- cient illumination of the road, or due to way.
  • Page 219 Driving systems Blind Spot Assist ( page 216) and Active The radar sensor system is automatically Lane Keeping Assist ( page 218). deactivated near radio telescope facilities page 398). Active Blind Spot Assist For Active Blind Spot Assist to assist you when driving, the radar sensor system must Important safety notes be activated (...
  • Page 220 Driving systems up yellow at speeds of up to 30 km/h. At Always pay attention to traffic conditions and speeds above 30 km/h, the indicator lamp your surroundings. Otherwise, you may fail to goes out and Active Blind Spot Assist is recognise dangers in time, cause an accident operational.
  • Page 221 Driving systems The course-correcting brake application is Either a very slight course-correcting brake available in the range between 30 km/h and application, or none at all, may occur if: 200 km/h. there are vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash If a course-correcting brake application barriers, on both sides of your vehicle.
  • Page 222 Driving systems warning, a lane-correcting application of the the lane markings on the road are unclear, brakes can bring the vehicle back into the e.g. near roadworks. original lane. the lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes branch off, cross one another or merge.
  • Page 223 Driving systems a driving safety system intervenes, such as Active Lane Keeping Assist cannot detect the ® ABS, BAS or ESP current traffic situation or other road users. Ensure at all times that there is sufficient lat- you have switched on the turn signals. In eral distance between you and other road this event, the warnings are suppressed for users or obstacles.
  • Page 224 Towing a trailer Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detect Towing a trailer road and traffic conditions. An inappropriate Notes on towing a trailer brake application may be interrupted at any time if: Important safety notes you steer slightly in the opposite direction. WARNING you use a turn signal.
  • Page 225 Towing a trailer The vehicle/trailer combination: ing road, traffic and weather conditions and drive particularly carefully. is heavier is restricted in its acceleration and gradi- You can use carrier systems, e.g. bicycle ent-climbing capability racks or load-bearing implements, on the ball has an increased braking distance coupling.
  • Page 226 When driving in mountainous areas, country. note that the power output of the engine, For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max- and consequently the vehicle's gradient- imum permissible rear axle load is increased climbing capability, decrease with increas- when towing a trailer.
  • Page 227 Towing a trailer from under the rear bumper. Indicator lamp : flashes. Saloon Pull the ball coupling in the direction of the arrow until it engages in a vertical position. Indicator lamp : goes out. The multifunction display shows the Check trailer hitch lock message until the ball coupling is engaged.
  • Page 228 Towing a trailer Establish the electrical connection Place the protective cap on the ball cou- between the vehicle and the trailer. pling. Check that the trailer lighting system is The release wheel is located behind the left- working. hand side trim panel in the boot/luggage compartment.
  • Page 229 Towing a trailer ! You can connect accessories with a power rating of up to 240 W to the perma- nent power supply and with a power rating of up to 180 W to the power supply that is switched on via the ignition lock. The trailer battery may not be charged from the power supply.
  • Page 230 Towing a trailer Fitting the adapter Open the socket cover. Insert the connector with lug : into groove ; on the socket and turn the con- nector clockwise to the stop. Let the cover engage. If you are using an adapter cable, secure the cable to the trailer with cable ties.
  • Page 232 Useful information ......230 Important safety notes ....230 Displays and operation ....230 Menus and submenus ...... 234 Display messages ......253 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......280...

  • Page 233: Useful Information

    Displays and operation Useful information make sure that your vehicle is safe to use. You could otherwise cause an accident by driving This Owner's Manual describes all models an unsafe vehicle. and all standard and optional equipment WARNING available to your vehicle at the time of pub- lication of the Owner's Manual.
  • Page 234 Displays and operation or on bridges. If you do not adapt your driving style to the conditions, the vehicle could skid. For this reason, adapt your driving style and speed to the weather conditions. Changes in the outside temperature are dis- played after a short delay.
  • Page 235 Displays and operation Back button Press and hold: In the Audio menu: selects the Press briefly: previous/next station or selects Back an audio track or a video scene Switches off LINGUATRONIC; using rapid scrolling see the separate operating In the (telephone) menu: instructions starts rapid scrolling through the...
  • Page 236 Displays and operation The following messages can appear in the multifunction display: Shift recommendation page 164) Parking Guidance ( page 203) è Rear window wiper page 133) Adaptive Highbeam Assist page 127) À ATTENTION ASSIST page 207) ¤ ECO start/stop function page 158) Ä...
  • Page 237 Menus and submenus Menus and submenus Menu overview The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle. Function Trip( page 235)menu Navi menu (navigation instructions) ( page 236) Audio menu ( page 237) menu (telephone) ( page 239) Assist.

  • Page 238: Menus And Submenus

    Menus and submenus the ignition has been switched off for more Trip menu than four hours. Standard display 999 hours have been exceeded. 9999kilometres have been exceeded. From reset trip computer is reset if 9999 hours or 99,999 kilometres are excee- ded.
  • Page 239 Menus and submenus Route guidance not active If the gearshift recommendation is shown in the multifunction display, it is not shown in the status bar. For further information on gearshift recom- mendations, see ( page 164). Resetting values You can reset the values of the following func- Direction of travel tions: Current street...
  • Page 240 Menus and submenus to the top of the display as you approach the Off map road: the vehicle position point of the announced change of direction. is outside the area of the digital map (off- map position). Change of direction announced with a route: no route could be calculated to lane recommendation the selected destination.
  • Page 241 Menus and submenus Audio player or audio media operation Switch on COMAND APS and select TV (see the separate operating instructions). Audio data from various audio devices or Press the = or ; button on the steer- media can be played, depending on the equip- ing wheel to select the Audio menu.
  • Page 242 ® mobile phones via Bluetooth in any Mercedes Benz Service Centre on the Internet at http:// www.mercedes-benz.com/connect WARNING Press the 6 button on the steering Observe the legal requirements of the country wheel to accept an incoming call.
  • Page 243 Menus and submenus Press the 9 or : button to select the Assistance menu desired name. Introduction To start scrolling rapidly, press and hold the 9 or : button for longer than one second. After a short time, rapid scroll speeds up.
  • Page 244 Menus and submenus Press = or ; on the steering wheel ® Activating/deactivating ESP on AMG vehi- to select the Assist. menu. cles ( page 73). Press 9 or : to select Speed Lim. ® For further information about ESP , see page 72).
  • Page 245 Menus and submenus Ä symbol as long as the HOLD function is page 214) or Active Lane Keeping Assist page 218). not activated ( page 194). Vehicles with Parking Guidance: if PARK- Press = or ; on the steering wheel TRONIC is activated and you are driving at a to select the Assist.
  • Page 246 Menus and submenus Press the a button to confirm. Settings menu Press the : or 9 button to select the Introduction Display unit Speed-/odometer func- tion. You will see the selected setting: miles. Press the a button to save the setting. Switching the additional speedometer on/off Settings...
  • Page 247 Menus and submenus Press the a button to confirm. Press a to change the setting. Press : or 9 to select the Perma‐ Press the = or ; button to select the nent display function. display you want to change: hour, minute, day, month, year.
  • Page 248 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steer- You can also have the dipped-beam head- lamps set for driving on the right or left at a ing wheel to select the Settings menu. qualified specialist workshop. Press the : or 9 button to select the Light submenu.
  • Page 249 Menus and submenus with the key. The exterior lighting switches Press the = or ; button on the steer- off when you open the driver's door. ing wheel to select the Settings menu. Exterior lighting delayed switch-off: the Press the : or 9 button to select the exterior lighting remains lit for 60seconds Light submenu.
  • Page 250 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steer- The following systems are switched off when the radar sensor system is deactivated: ing wheel to select the Settings menu. Press the : or 9 button to select the DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 185) Vehicle...
  • Page 251 Menus and submenus Changing the departure time confined spaces without an extraction sys- Press the = or ; button on the steer- tem, e.g. a garage. ing wheel to select the Settings menu. WARNING Press the : or 9 button to select the When operating the auxiliary heating parts of Heating submenu.
  • Page 252 Menus and submenus Press the a button to confirm. Press the : or 9 button to select the Auto. fold in function. Press the : or 9 button to select the If the Auto. fold in function is activated, Easy Entry/Exit function.
  • Page 253 Menus and submenus Press = or ; on the steering wheel Upshift indicator to select the menu. Engine oil temperature Press the 9 button repeatedly until the Coolant temperature RACETIMER is shown. Upshift indicator = indicates that the If the RACETIMER is selected, the = engine has reached the overrevving range and ;...
  • Page 254 Menus and submenus Reset the current lap. Press a to confirm Reset. Reset Race Timer? appears in the multi- function display. RACETIMER Fastest lap time (best lap) It is possible to store a maximum of six- teen laps. The 16th lap can only be com- Press the : button to select pleted with Finish...
  • Page 255 Menus and submenus Lap evaluation This function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the menu. Press the 9 button repeatedly until the lap evaluation is shown.

  • Page 256: Display Messages

    Display messages Display messages General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Owner's Manual and may differ from the messages shown in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Owner's Manual.
  • Page 257 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ Risk of accident ® ® ABS, ESP , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function, hill start assist currently unavail‐ ® and ESP trailer stabilisation are temporarily not available. able See Owner's Manual ®...
  • Page 258 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ Risk of accident ® ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function, hill start assist and inoperative See ® trailer stabilisation are not available due to a malfunction. Owner's Manual ®...
  • Page 259 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function or DIS- TRONIC PLUS is active. Brake immediately Vehicles with manual transmission: with the HOLD function acti- vated, you have either: opened the driver's door and released the seat belt or switched off the engine or opened the bonnet A tone may also sound at regular intervals.
  • Page 260 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE Risk of accident Functions cur‐ ® PRE-SAFE Brake is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: rently limited See the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille is dirty. Owner's Manual function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.
  • Page 261 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ý Risk of injury If the symbol appears in the multifunction display, a seat belt tongue has not been clipped into a rear seat belt buckle. If necessary, ask the occupants in the rear to fasten their seat belts.
  • Page 262 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of injury SRS has malfunctioned at the rear centre. The 6 warning lamp Rear centre mal‐ also lights up in the instrument cluster. function Consult workshop Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Risk of injury There is a malfunction in the left-hand and/or right-hand window- Left windowbag mal‐...
  • Page 263 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The trailer brake lamp is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself. Trailer brake lamp Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Rear left indica‐...
  • Page 264 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand licence plate lamp is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Left licence plate page 129). lamp orRight licence plate lamp Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The left-hand or right-hand front foglamp is faulty.
  • Page 265 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The Intelligent Light System is faulty. The lights remain available without the Intelligent Light System. Intell. Light Sys‐ Visit a qualified specialist workshop. tem inoperative The exterior lighting is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Malfunction See Owner's Manual Vehicles with trailer tow hitch: a fuse may have blown.
  • Page 266 Display messages Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes when doing so Top up coolant See page 324). Owner's Manual If the coolant needs topping up more often than usual, have the engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work- shop.
  • Page 267 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The battery is not being charged. A warning tone also sounds. 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 268 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The water must be drained off. Clean the fuel fil‐ Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ¯ ® The AdBlue level has fallen below the reserve range.
  • Page 269 Display messages Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions À Based on specific criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has determined that the driver is tired or paying less attention. A warning tone also Attention Assist: sounds. Drowsiness detec‐ If necessary, take a break. During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get enough rest.
  • Page 270 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ¨ Risk of accident The AIRMATIC function is restricted. The vehicle's handling char- Malfunction acteristics may be affected. Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Speed Limit Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
  • Page 271 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Radar sensor Vehicles with a navigation system: the vehicle is close to a radio telescope facility and is therefore prohibited from transmitting any deactivated autom. radar signals. The radar sensor system has switched off automat- See Owner's Manual ically ( page 398).
  • Page 272 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inop- erative. Possible causes: currently unavail‐ able See Owner's you have established the electrical connection between the ManualorActive trailer and your vehicle.
  • Page 273 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Parking Guidance Parking Guidance is deactivated. Possible causes: cancelled the vehicle is skidding. the sensors are dirty. A malfunction has occurred. A warning tone also sounds. Reactivate Parking Guidance later ( page 203).
  • Page 274 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: currently unavail‐ able See Owner's the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille is dirty. Manual function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.
  • Page 275 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise control and Cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC are malfunctioning. SPEEDTRONIC A warning tone also sounds. inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop. While depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point Limit (kickdown), SPEEDTRONIC cannot be activated.
  • Page 276 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Run Flat Indicator The tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty. inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The tyre pressure monitor is measuring the tyre pressure. Tyre pressures will be displayed Drive on.
  • Page 277 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Wheel sensor(s) There is no signal from the tyre pressure sensor of one or several wheels. The pressure of the affected tyre is not displayed in the missing multifunction display. Have the faulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
  • Page 278 Display messages Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in To start engine, position R or D. shift to either P or N Shift the transmission to position P or N. Vehicles with automatic transmission with a selector lever: Select Park (P) You have switched off the engine with the Start/Stop button and...
  • Page 279 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Without changing Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever: gear, You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction. consult workshop A warning tone also sounds. If transmission position D is selected: Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the transmission from position D.
  • Page 280 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of injury Saloon with through-loading feature in the rear bench seat: Rear left seat The backrest in the rear is not engaged on the left-hand and/or backrest not right-hand side. A warning tone also sounds. locked Rear right seat back‐...
  • Page 281 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions & The auxiliary heating has a temporary malfunction or is faulty. When the vehicle is on a level surface and the engine has cooled inoperative See down, make up to four attempts to switch on the auxiliary heat- Owner's Manual ing, waiting several minutes between each attempt page 145).
  • Page 282 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The KEYLESS-GO key is not detected while the engine is running because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves. A warning tone also sounds. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 283 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. Only for certain coun- tries: the red seat belt Fasten your seat belt (...
  • Page 284 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of injury The red seat belt warn- The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. At ing lamp flashes and an the same time, you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly intermittent audible driven faster than 25 km/h.
  • Page 285 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The red brake system There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir. warning lamp comes on Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying while the engine is run- attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 286 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Jäå! Risk of accident The red brake warning ® ABS and ESP are malfunctioning. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, ® lamp, the yellow ESP ® ® EBD, PRE-SAFE , PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD function, hill start ®...
  • Page 287 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident AMG vehicles only: ® SPORT handling mode is activated. ESP only stabilises the vehi- The yellow SPORT han- ® cle in extreme situations. ESP intervention may not be able to dling mode warning provide sufficient assistance in such situations, and the vehicle...
  • Page 288 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There may be a fault, for example: The yellow engine diag- in the engine management nostics warning lamp in the fuel injection system lights up while the in the exhaust system engine is running.

  • Page 289: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The red coolant warn- If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator ing lamp comes on may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be mal- while the engine is run- functioning.
  • Page 290 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Driving systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions · Risk of accident The red distance warn- The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed ing lamp lights up while selected.
  • Page 292 Useful information ......290 Loading guidelines ......290 Stowage areas ........290 Features ..........307...
  • Page 293 Stowage areas or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle Useful information (including occupants). position heavy loads as far forwards as pos- This Owner's Manual describes all models sible and as low down in the boot/luggage and all standard and optional equipment compartment as possible.
  • Page 294 Stowage areas Front stowage compartments Glove compartment The glove compartment can be ventilated page 150). To open: pull down spectacles compart- ment : by the handle. Stowage compartment in the centre con- sole To open: pull handle : and open glove compartment flap ;.
  • Page 295 Stowage areas Stowage compartment in front of the arm- rest Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever To open: pull handle : upwards. The armrest folds out. Vehicles with selector lever or manual transmis- sion To open: slide cover : back. Vehicles with selector lever or manual transmis- sion To open: press left-hand button ;...
  • Page 296 Stowage areas To open: fold down seat armrest ;. Fold cover : of the armrest upwards. Vehicles with luxury single seats in the rear com- partment Handle strip Vehicles with luxury single seats in the rear com- Stowage net partment Pull handle strip : on the upper edge of Pull handle : upwards.
  • Page 297 Stowage areas Press release button :. The skibag must always be secured when The flap opens downwards. laden. Otherwise, injuries could be caused by it in the event of an accident. Slide the skis into the skibag from the boot. Pull strap : tight by the loose end until the Fold down the rear seat armrest.
  • Page 298 Stowage areas Removing the skibag Fold down the rear seat armrest. Press release button :. WARNING The flap opens downwards. When the skibag has been removed, always drive with the boot lid closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle inte- Through-loading facility in the rear rior.
  • Page 299 Stowage areas backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam- Vehicles with memory function: when you aged. fold one or both parts of the rear seat back- rest forwards, the respective front seat Fold rear seat backrest : back until it moves forward slightly, when necessary, in engages.
  • Page 300 Stowage areas WARNING Always drive with the tailgate closed. Exhaust fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle inte- rior. Folding the rear seat backrest forward The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr- ests can be folded forwards separately to increase the luggage compartment capacity. The combined luggage cover and net can Vehicles without memory function: if nec- remain installed.
  • Page 301 Stowage areas could be injured by objects being thrown Please observe the loading guidelines. around if you: Observe the following notes on securing brake sharply loads: change direction suddenly secure the load using the lashing eyelets. are involved in an accident do not use elastic straps or nets to secure If the rear seat backrest is not engaged, this a load, as these are only intended as an...
  • Page 302 Stowage areas Bag hooks in the boot/luggage com- EASY-PACK luggage compartment partment cover Important safety notes Important safety notes WARNING WARNING Only hang light loads on the bag holders. Do The luggage compartment cover is not a not use them to transport heavy, sharp-edged restraint system.
  • Page 303 Stowage areas Extending and retracting the luggage compartment cover To remove: press button ;. Fold the combined luggage cover and net forwards on the left-hand side with the seat To extend: pull luggage compartment backrest folded forwards, and fold it back- cover : back by grab handle ;...
  • Page 304 Stowage areas Attaching the combined luggage cover Safety net without luggage compart- and net to the rear seat backrest ment enlargement Fold the left and right seat backrest for- wards . Pull the safety net up by tab : and hook it into eyelets ;.
  • Page 305 Stowage areas Adjusting the height to any position Coat hooks Pull the box out by handle : in the direc- tion of the arrow all the way to the stop. EASY-PACK boot box Lowering the load surface: push the Important safety notes centre of load surface ;...
  • Page 306 Stowage areas To install: insert retainer ; of box : into slots = EASY-PACK load-securing kit accessory parts Telescopic rod Bag containing the brackets and luggage Raise box : and press hooks A into holder anchorage ? as far as they will go. Folding box Turn left-hand rotating catch B clockwise and right-hand rotating catch B anti-clock-...
  • Page 307 Stowage areas With your other hand, let the strap go slowly Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be until the load is secured. injured by objects being thrown around if you: Make sure that locking button ? on brack- brake sharply ets A is pressed. change direction suddenly This keeps brackets A in place on the are involved in an accident...
  • Page 308 Stowage areas Stowage well under the boot floor around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak- (Saloon) ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci- dent. The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are located in the stowage compartment. ! Do not apply pressure to the EASY-PACK folding luggage-compartment floor when it is fully open.
  • Page 309 It is designed to prevent clothing roof is laden. becoming stained and the paintwork being scratched when loading. ! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Open the EASY-PACK folding luggage-com- only use roof carriers that have been tested partment floor ( page 305).
  • Page 310 Features This helps to prevent damage to the vehi- Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor- cle. age points under covers :. Position the load on the roof carrier in such Observe the manufacturer's installation a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam- instructions.
  • Page 311 Features Vehicles with selector lever or gear lever Vehicles with a rear bench seat Cup holders Fold down the rear seat armrest. Cover To open: raise the rear seat armrest cover. Press release catch :. To open: slide cover ; back. Cup holder ;...
  • Page 312 Features Cup holder in the folding bench seat Press the outer edge of button : and slide in the direction of the arrow until the bottle fits into the opening. Insert the bottle into the bottle holder. Sun visors Sun visor overview WARNING Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors cov- ered while driving.
  • Page 313 Features Glare from the side e.g. when driving on the motorway. This could damage the inertia reel. Therefore, either close the side window or retract the roller sunblind before driving at high speeds. Rear window roller sunblind (Saloon) Extending/retracting the roller sun- blind ! Make sure that the roller sunblind can move freely.
  • Page 314 Features Cigarette lighter WARNING Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its knob. Otherwise, you might burn yourself. Make sure that children travelling in the vehi- cle are not able to injure themselves on the hot cigarette lighter or cause a fire with it. To open: slide cover : forwards until it engages.
  • Page 315 Features Socket in the luggage compartment An emergency cut-off ensures that the on- board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-board voltage is too low, the power to the sockets is automatically cut. This ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine.
  • Page 316 Features Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an sliding adapter depending on the model of approved exterior aerial. This ensures: the mobile phone bracket ( page 314). Insert the mobile phone into the mobile optimal mobile phone reception quality in phone bracket (see the separate installa-...
  • Page 317 Features The mobile telephone bracket is in the Fitting the sliding adapter stowage space. You can fold the pre-installed bracket up to improve access to the stowage space beneath it. Depending on the vehicle's equip- ment, a USB connection and an AUX-IN con- nection/Media Interface are fitted in the stowage compartment ( page 292).
  • Page 318 After a short time, indicator lamp : starts flashing yellow. any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Indicator lamp : flashes yellow immedi- ® the HomeLink hotline ately the first time button ;, = or ? is...
  • Page 319 Features Press and hold button B on remote control Problems when programming A until indicator lamp : lights up green. If you have problems when programming the If indicator lamp : lights up green or integrated garage door opener, please note the following: flashes, then programming has been suc- cessful.
  • Page 320 Features Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. Press button ;, = or ? that you have programmed to operate the garage door. Garage door system with a fixed code: indi- cator lamp : lights up green. Garage door system with a rolling code: indicator lamp : flashes green.
  • Page 321 Features Frequencies for the garage door opener The radio type approval number and the frequency range for the garage door opener can be found on the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung. Floormat on the driver's side WARNING Make sure that there is sufficient clearance around the pedals when floormats are used, and that the floormats are properly secured.
  • Page 322 Useful information ......320 Engine compartment ......320 Maintenance ........325 Care ............ 326...

  • Page 323: Useful Information

    Engine compartment ! Do not try to press down the raised bon- Useful information net at the back. Otherwise, the bonnet could be damaged. This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment Even if the active bonnet has been triggered, available to your vehicle at the time of pub- you can still continue driving and have it reset lication of the Owner's Manual.

  • Page 324: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment If you push the lids back, you will notice a To avoid the risk of burns, only touch those resistance. components described in the Owner's Manual Release bonnet :. and observe the relevant safety notes. Check whether the lids of bonnet lifter ; WARNING are resting on housings = (arrow).
  • Page 325 Engine compartment Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a height of approximately 20 cm. Check that the bonnet has engaged prop- erly. If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is not properly engaged. Open it again and close it with a little more force.
  • Page 326 You can obtain a list of the engine oils and oil filters tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Example: vehicles with a petrol engine Damage to the engine or exhaust system is...
  • Page 327 Engine compartment Replace cap : on the filler neck and turn Slowly turn cap : half a turn anti-clock- clockwise. wise to allow excess pressure to escape. Make sure that the cap locks into place Turn cap : further anti-clockwise and securely.

  • Page 328: Maintenance

    Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, they can A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a inform you of the costs the service will incur. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the The ASSYST PLUS service interval display ASSYST PLUS service interval display after does not take into account any periods of...
  • Page 329 Care ! Have the AdBlue ting can be corrected at a Mercedes-Benz ® tank topped up at a Service Centre. qualified specialist workshop only. The vehicle may otherwise be damaged or Have service work carried out as described soiled. in the Service Booklet. This may otherwise lead to increased wear and damage to the ®...

  • Page 330: Care

    Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car switched off. Otherwise, the automatic shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. transmission selects park position P Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a automatically and locks the wheels.
  • Page 331 Care Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause thoroughly with a chamois. increased corrosion of the brake discs and brake pads/linings. For this reason, you Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the should drive for a few minutes after clean- paintwork.
  • Page 332 ! Do not pull on the wiper blade. Otherwise, from the range of recommended and the wiper blade could be damaged. approved Mercedes-Benz care products. ! Do not clean wiper blades too often and do not rub them too hard. Otherwise, the Cleaning the windows graphite coating could be damaged.
  • Page 333 Care Cleaning the reversing camera Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior lighting using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo. Or clean the exterior lighting with cleaning cloths. Cleaning the mirror turn signals ! Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses.
  • Page 334 Care These may damage the display surface. Do not put pressure on the display surface when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara- ble damage to the display. Cleaning Night View Assist Plus ! Never clean the camera lens. When clean- ing the field of vision of the driving systems, make sure that you do not spray glass cleaner on the camera lens.
  • Page 335 This maintains the high-quality Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain these look of the surfaces. from a qualified specialist workshop. Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free clean artificial leather covers with a cloth cloth, e.g.
  • Page 336 Care Cleaning the roof lining and carpets Roof lining: use a soft brush or a cleaning agent recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz to remove heavy soiling. Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean- ing agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 338 Useful information ......336 Where will I find...? ......336 Flat tyre ..........340 Battery ..........350 Jump-starting ........354 Towing and tow-starting ....355 Electrical fuses ......... 359...

  • Page 339: Useful Information

    Where will I find...? Useful information This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment available to your vehicle at the time of pub- lication of the Owner's Manual. Country- specific deviations are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described.

  • Page 340: Where Will I Find

    Where will I find...? Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit at least once a year. Replace the contents if necessary, and replace any missing items. Fire extinguisher The fire extinguisher is located in the stowage compartment underneath the driver's seat. Remove tensioning strap :.
  • Page 341 Where will I find...? Vehicles without a spare wheel are not equipped with the tools needed to change a wheel when they leave the factory, e.g. a jack or wheel wrench. Country-specific deviations are possible. Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehi- cle.
  • Page 342 Where will I find...? Sheet for faulty wheel Tyre inflation compressor Wheel wrench Fuse allocation chart "Minispare" emergency spare wheel/ collapsible emergency spare wheel Removing the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel/collapsible emergency Estate without a folding bench seat (example) spare wheel Without a folding bench seat: remove stowage space :.
  • Page 343 Otherwise, Service Centre. the collapsible emergency spare wheel will Vehicles with AIRMATIC: make sure that not fit in the spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz "normal" level is selected ( page 197). recommends that you have this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 344: Flat Tyre

    Flat tyre Switch off the engine. WARNING In the following situations, the tyre sealant is Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis- the key from the ignition lock. tance, as it is unable to seal the tyre properly: Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's door.
  • Page 345 Flat tyre If you come into contact with the tyre sealant, observe the following: Rinse off the tyre sealant from your skin immediately with water. If the tyre sealant comes into contact with your eyes, immediately rinse them thor- oughly with clean water. If tyre sealant is swallowed, immediately rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink plenty of water.
  • Page 346 In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with Tyre pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/ the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone 26 psi) is reached number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's side. Switch off the tyre inflation compressor.
  • Page 347 Environmental note vehicle, e.g. wheel chock, wheel wrench or Have the used tyre sealant bottle disposed of centring pin, consult a Mercedes-Benz professionally, e.g. at a qualified specialist Service Centre. workshop. Prepare the vehicle as described page 340).
  • Page 348 Mercedes-Benz. If used incor- rectly, the jack could tip over with the vehi- cle raised. the jack is designed only to raise and hold the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed.
  • Page 349 Flat tyre make sure that the distance between the underside of the tyres and the ground does not exceed 3 cm. never place your hands and feet under the raised vehicle. never lie under the raised vehicle. never start the engine when the vehicle is raised.
  • Page 350 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. Be sure to use the original-length wheel bolts when refitting the original wheel after it has been repaired.
  • Page 351 Flat tyre Inflating the collapsible emergency The specified tyre pressure is printed on spare wheel the yellow label of the emergency spare wheel. ! Inflate the collapsible emergency spare When the specified tyre pressure has been wheel using the tyre inflation compressor reached, press on/off switch A on the tyre before lowering the vehicle.
  • Page 352 Flat tyre When you are driving with the collapsible emergency spare wheel fitted, the tyre pressure loss warning system or the tyre pressure monitor cannot function reliably. Only restart the tyre pressure loss warning system/tyre pressure monitor when the defective wheel has been replaced with a new wheel.
  • Page 353 Battery Only replace a battery with a battery that has WARNING been recommended by Mercedes-Benz. When driving in emergency mode, the driving Consult a qualified specialist workshop if you characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when corner- wish to leave your vehicle parked up for a long ing, accelerating quickly and when braking.

  • Page 354: Battery

    Dispose of batteries in an energy, thus conserving battery power. environmentally responsible manner. Take discharged Mercedes-Benz recommends that you do not batteries to a qualified spe- carry out work on batteries yourself, e.g. cialist workshop or to a col- removing or charging. Have this work per- lection point for used batter- formed at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 355 Battery Remove the battery. Disconnecting the battery To fit: follow the steps described in "To ! Always disconnect the battery in remove" in reverse order. the order described below. Never swap the terminal clamps. You may otherwise dam- age the vehicle electronics. Reconnecting the battery In vehicles with automatic transmission, ! Always connect the battery in the order...
  • Page 356 ! Only charge the installed battery with a battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. These battery chargers allow the battery to be charged while still installed in the vehicle. ! Only use battery chargers with a maxi- mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.

  • Page 357: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Jump-starting WARNING There is a risk of acid burns when jump-starting a vehicle due to the gases which escape from the battery. Do not lean over the battery while the engine is being jump-started. WARNING Gases escaping from the battery during jump-starting may cause minor explosions. Avoid cre- ating sparks.

  • Page 358: Towing And Tow-Starting

    Towing and tow-starting Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device. Slide cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow. Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B using the jump lead, beginning with your own battery.
  • Page 359 Towing and tow-starting When towing a vehicle with an automatic the engine is not running. transmission, the transmission must be in there is a brake system malfunction. position N. there is a malfunction in the power supply The battery must be connected and charged. or the vehicle's electrical system.
  • Page 360 Towing and tow-starting Switch on the hazard warning lamps page 125). Turn the key in the ignition lock to position 0 and remove the key from the ignition lock. When leaving the vehicle, take the key or the KEYLESS-GO key with you. Towing the vehicle with both axles on the ground It is important that you observe the safety...
  • Page 361 Towing and tow-starting Switch on the hazard warning lamps Notes for 4MATIC vehicles page 125). ! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed Leave the key in position 2 in the ignition with the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, lock.

  • Page 362: Electrical Fuses

    Only use fuses that have been approved for partment floor. Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the systems con- cerned. Do not attempt to repair or bridge Fuse box in the engine compartment faulty fuses.
  • Page 363 Electrical fuses Remove any existing moisture from the To open: release cover : at the top right fuse box using a dry cloth. and left-hand sides with a flat object. Take lines ; from the guides. Open cover : downwards in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 364 Useful information ......362 Important safety notes ....362 Operation ........... 362 Winter operation ....... 364 Tyre pressure ........365 Changing a wheel ......370 Wheel and tyre combinations ..371...

  • Page 365: Useful Information

    While driving, pay attention to vibrations, Accessories that are not approved for your noises and unusual handling characteris- vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being tics, e.g. pulling to one side. This may indi- used correctly can impair the operating cate that the wheels or tyres are damaged.
  • Page 366 (aquaplaning). the standard valve cap or other valve caps Replace the tyres after six years at the lat- approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehi- est, regardless of wear. This also applies to cle. the emergency spare wheel/spare wheel.

  • Page 367: Winter Operation

    M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very factors, including the following: cold temperatures could cause tears to form, thereby damaging the tyres permanently. driving style Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility tyre pressure for this type of damage. mileage M+S tyres MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat At temperatures below +7 †, use winter tyres...

  • Page 368: Tyre Pressure

    Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre- speeds. sponding standard of quality. the tyres can wear excessively and/or unevenly, which can severely impair tyre traction.
  • Page 369 "Wheel-tyre com- Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps binations" ( page 371). specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for Operation with a trailer: the applicable your vehicle onto the tyre valve. value for the rear tyres is the maximum tyre...
  • Page 370 Tyre pressure 10 kPa (0.1 bar, 1.5 psi) per 10 †. Take this the wheels. This enables the system to detect into account when checking the pressure of significant pressure loss in a tyre. If the speed warm tyres and only correct it if it is too low of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of for the current operating conditions.
  • Page 371 Tyre pressure to ensure that the tyre pressure in all four Tyre pressure monitor tyres is set correctly for the respective Important safety notes operating conditions. The tyre pressure loss warning system can It is the driver's responsibility to set the tyre only give reliable warnings if you have set inflation to the recommended cold tyre pres- the correct tyre pressure.
  • Page 372 Tyre pressure Warning messages of the tyre pressure are higher than those shown by the on- monitor board computer. In this case, do not reduce the tyre pressures. If the tyre pressure monitor detects a signifi- The operation of the tyre pressure moni- cant pressure loss on one or more tyres, a tor can be affected by interference from warning message is shown in the multifunc-...

  • Page 373: Changing A Wheel

    The radio type approval number for the tyre Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and pressure monitor can be found online at: the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel http://www.mercedes-benz.de/ is interchanged. Check the tyre pressure and, betriebsanleitung. if necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss...

  • Page 374: Wheel And Tyre Combinations

    Only have tyres changed at a qualified spe- MO = Mercedes-Benz Original cialist workshop. MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer- Direction of rotation tain AMG tyres) Tyres with a specified direction of rotation Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres have additional benefits, e.g.
  • Page 375 Wheel and tyre combinations Notes on the vehicle equipment – always Estate fit the vehicle: V1 E 200 , E 200 CDI , E 220 CDI with tyres of the same size on a given axle E 250 , E 250 CDI (left/right) with the same type of tyres at a given V2 E 300...
  • Page 376 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Saloon Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 205/60 R16 92 W 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 — — — — 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45. — — — 225/55 R16 95 W 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 —...
  • Page 377 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 205/60 R16 92 H M+Si 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 — — — — 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45. — — — 225/55 R16 95 H M+Si 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 —...
  • Page 378 Wheel and tyre combinations Collapsible emergency spare wheel Tyres Wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 175/50 R19 97 P 6.5 B x 19 H2 ET 14 — — — — Tyre pressure: 350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi) Depending on the country, the engine and wheels fitted, your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or an emergency spare wheel.
  • Page 379 Wheel and tyre combinations Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 — — 34, 36, 37, 39 245/35 R19 93 Y XL 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 32, 34, 36, 37, 39 275/30 R19 96 Y XL 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37 —...
  • Page 380 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 255/35 R19 96 V XL 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37 — — — — 36, 40 M+Si 255/35 R19 96 V XL 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 36, 38, 40 M+Si 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37...
  • Page 382 Useful information ......380 Notes on the technical data ..... 380 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..380 Vehicle electronics ......381 Vehicle identification plates .... 382 Service products and capacities ..383 Vehicle data ........392 Boot lid and tailgate opening dimensions ........

  • Page 383: Useful Information

    Do not carry out Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for repairs or welding. You could impair the the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehi- operating efficiency of the restraint sys- cles, even if they have been independently or tems.

  • Page 384: Vehicle Electronics

    Always specify the vehicle identification num- transmission ber (VIN) ( page 382) and the engine num- output (PEAK) ber ( page 383) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz parts. Short wave (f < 54 MHz) 100 W 4 m waveband 30 W Vehicle electronics 2 m waveband...

  • Page 385: Vehicle Identification Plates

    Deviations with respect to aerial locations, output and frequencies must be approved by Open the front right-hand door. Mercedes-Benz. You will see vehicle identification plate :. Vehicles with a sliding sunroof: observe the roof's sweep. Vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof: this area is not permitted.

  • Page 386: Service Products And Capacities

    AdBlue lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil) coolant brake fluid windscreen washer fluid climate control system refrigerant Components and service products must be matched. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this...
  • Page 387 Service products and capacities Tank capacity Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro- priate section. For the E 300 model (only for certain coun- You can identify service products approved tries) no technical data was available at the by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip- time of going to print.
  • Page 388 In such cases, ! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a and in consultation with a Mercedes-Benz petrol engine. Even a small quantity of die- Service Centre, the petrol may be mixed with the additive recommended by sel will damage the fuel injection system.
  • Page 389 Euro diesel with a sulphur con- tives is not available, carbon deposits can tent under 50 ppm; otherwise the emission build up. In this case, Mercedes-Benz recom- control system could be damaged. mends the use of additives that have been...
  • Page 390 (EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These Only use flow improvers tested and approved documents are delivered with your vehicle. by Mercedes-Benz. During use, please The consumption figures were in each case observe the information on operation. based on the currently applicable version:...
  • Page 391 ® an AdBlue preheating system at the factory. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved Winter operation can thus be guaranteed engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz even at temperatures below -11 †. engines. Further information on tested and approved Additives engine oils can be obtained from any ! Only use AdBlue ®...
  • Page 392 If the engine oils listed in the table are not engine oils on the Internet at available, you may add the following engine http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by enter- oils until the next oil change: ing the designation, e.g. 229.5. vehicles with a petrol engine...
  • Page 393 Benz. Information about approved brake fluid can be obtained at any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Have the brake fluid regularly checked at a qualified specialist workshop. There is usually a notice in the engine com- partment to remind you when the next brake fluid change is due.
  • Page 394 Further information on coolants can be When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil- found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications led with a coolant mixture that ensures for Service Products, MB Specifications for adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec- Service Products 310.1, e.g.

  • Page 395: Vehicle Data

    Vehicle data Down to Ò20 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to All models (except AMG vehicles) 1 part water. Vehicle width including 2071 mm Down to Ò29 †: mix 2 parts MB WinterFit exterior mirrors to 1 part water. Vehicle width excluding 1854 mm Add washer fluid concentrate, e.g.
  • Page 396 Vehicle data E 300 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY E 63 AMG Unladen weight, Saloon 1815 kg Vehicle length, Saloon 4887 mm (ECE) Unladen weight, Estate 1920 kg Vehicle length, Estate 4914 mm (ECE) E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Vehicle width including 2071 mm Vehicle height, Saloon 1472 mm exterior mirrors Vehicle height, Estate...

  • Page 397: Boot Lid And Tailgate Opening Dimensions

    Boot lid and tailgate opening dimensions E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY E 350 BlueTEC E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Vehicle height, Saloon 1472 mm Vehicle height, Saloon 1471 mm Vehicle height, Estate 1515 mm Vehicle height, Estate 1515 mm Unladen weight, Saloon 1845 kg Unladen weight, Saloon 1735 kg...
  • Page 398 Only have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular,...
  • Page 399 Trailer tow hitch Trailer loads The E 63 AMG model cannot be used to tow a trailer. Permissible trailer load, braked Saloon Estate Manual trans- Automatic Manual trans- Automatic mission transmission mission transmission 1700 kg 1900 kg 1900 kg 2100 kg E 200 –...

  • Page 400: Trailer Tow Hitch

    Trailer tow hitch All models Permissible trailer load, unbraked 750 kg 84 kg Maximum drawbar noseweight Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer Saloon Estate Manual trans- Automatic Manual trans- Automatic mission transmission mission transmission 1265 kg 1265 kg 1465 kg 1465 kg E 200...
  • Page 401 ( page 247). The current country overview can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicles with a navigation system: the radar sensor system is deactivated automatically near radio telescope facilities.

  • Page 402: 24 Ghz Radar Sensor System

    24 GHz radar sensor system (country overview) Country Radio telescope Geographical latitude and Distance to be facilities longitude maintained from the facility Estonia – – – Finland Metsähovi 60°13'04" N, 24°23'37" E 7 km Tuorla 60°24'56" N, 22°26'31" E 5 km France Plateau de Bure 44°38'01"...
  • Page 403 24 GHz radar sensor system (country overview) Country Radio telescope Geographical latitude and Distance to be facilities longitude maintained from the facility Malta – – – Macedonia – – – Mexico – – – Mongolia – – – New Zealand –...
  • Page 404 24 GHz radar sensor system (country overview) Country Radio telescope Geographical latitude and Distance to be facilities longitude maintained from the facility Czech Republic – – – Turkey – – – Ukraine – – – Hungary Penc 47°47'22" N, 19°16'53" E 2 km –...

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