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  • Page 1 Possible variations to your vehicle may not to receive a printed Owner‘s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle be taken into account as Mercedes-Benz constantly updates their vehicles to Ihrem konkreten Fahrzeug könnten nicht berücksichtigt sein, da Mercedes-Benz model years.
  • Page 4 Thank you for buying Mercedes-Benz The technical documentation team at Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant Before you first drive off, read this Owner's motoring. Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warn- ing notices in this manual.
  • Page 6 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 27 Introduction ......... 21 Safety ........... 39 Opening and closing ......71 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..95 Lights and windscreen wipers ..109 Climate control ......... 125 Driving and parking ......139 On-board computer and displays ..
  • Page 7 Index PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica- 1, 2, 3 ... tor lamp ........... 41 12 V socket Airbags see Sockets Front airbag (driver, front passenger) ........46 Important safety guidelines ..... 45 Sidebag ..........47 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Triggering ......... 47 Display message ......
  • Page 8 Index ATTENTION ASSIST Battery (key) Activating/deactivating ....212 Checking .......... 75 Display message ......237 Important safety notes ....75 Function/notes ......191 Replacing ......... 75 ATTENTION ASSIST Battery (vehicle) see ATTENTION ASSIST Charging ........303 Audio menu (on-board computer) ..207 Display message ......
  • Page 9 Index Brake fluid Matt paintwork ......288 Display message ......229 Notes ..........286 Notes ..........348 Paint ..........288 Brake force distribution, elec- Plastic trim ........290 tronic Roof lining ........292 see EBD (electronic brake force Seat belt ........292 distribution) Seat cover ........
  • Page 10 Index Convenience opening/closing Display message ......234 (air-recirculation mode) ....134 Important safety notes ....348 Cooling with air dehumidification .. 129 Temperature (on-board com- Demisting the windows ....133 puter) ..........219 Demisting the windscreen ..... 133 Temperature gauge ......200 Indicator lamp ........
  • Page 11 Hiding (on-board computer) ... 222 see Door Key ..........249 Driving abroad Lights ..........231 Mercedes-Benz Service ....286 Safety systems ......223 Symmetrical dipped beam ..... 110 Tyres ..........243 Driving on flooded roads ....168 Vehicle ........... 245...
  • Page 12 Index ECO start/stop function Driving Assistance package ... 194 HOLD function ....... 183 Automatic engine start ....147 Lane Keeping Assist ...... 195 Automatic engine switch-off ..146 Parking Guidance ......188 Deactivating/activating ....148 PARKTRONIC ......... 185 General information ....... 146 Speed Limit Assist ......
  • Page 13 Index Problem (fault) ....... 150 Engine oil Fault message Additives ........347 see Display messages Checking the oil level ..... 282 Filler cap Checking the oil level using the see Fuel filler flap dipstick .......... 282 Fire extinguisher ....... 295 Display message ......
  • Page 14 Engine diagnostics ......257 Gearshift program SPORT handling mode ....255 SETUP (on-board computer) ..219 Indicator lamps Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 21 Display message ......232 Glove compartment ......264 see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators see Turn signals Insect protection on the radiator ..
  • Page 15 Index Display message ......233 Display message ......249 Overview ........114 Locking ..........73 Setting the dipped-beam head- Removing the Start/Stop button ... 143 lamps for driving on the right/left .. 214 Start/Stop button ......141 Interior lighting Starting the engine ......144 Automatic control system ....
  • Page 16 ..........214 Memory card (audio) ......207 Switching the exterior lighting Memory function ....... 106 delayed switch-off on/off (on- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre board computer) ......215 see Qualified specialist workshop Switching the surround lighting Message memory (on-board com- on/off (on-board computer) ..215 puter) ..........
  • Page 17 Index Park Assist Important safety notes ....41 Pets in the vehicle ......59 Parking Guidance ......188 Parking PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu- pant protection) ....... 50 Important safety notes ....162 Odometer Parking brake ........ 163 see Trip meter Position of exterior mirror, front- passenger side .......
  • Page 18 Index PRE-SAFE® Brake Refuelling process ......159 Activating/deactivating ....211 see Fuel Releasing the parking lock man- Display message ......230 Function/notes ........ 66 ually (automatic transmission) ..158 Warning lamp ......... 260 Remote control Program selector button ....154 Programming (garage door Protection against theft opener) ..........
  • Page 19 Index Roof lining and carpets (cleaning Service menu (on-board com- instructions) ........292 puter) ..........212 Service products Roof switch .......... 88 Brake fluid ........348 Coolant (engine) ......348 Engine oil ........346 Safety Fuel ..........343 Child restraint systems ....52 Important safety notes ....
  • Page 20 Index Speedometer Glove compartment ....... 264 Activating/deactivating the addi- Important safety information ..264 tional speedometer ......213 Rear wall ........266 Digital ..........205 Spectacles compartment ....265 In the Instrument cluster ....30 Stowage net ........266 Segments ........201 Stowage space Selecting the unit of measure- Display message ......
  • Page 21 Index Tyre pressure monitor Function ........... 69 Tow-starting Checking the tyre pressure elec- Emergency engine starting .... 309 tronically ........321 Fitting the towing eye ....307 Function/notes ......320 Important safety notes ....306 General notes ........ 320 Removing the towing eye ....308 Important safety notes ....
  • Page 22 Index Leaving parked up ......164 Wheel bolt tightening torque ... 328 Locking (in an emergency) ....80 Wheel chock ........325 Locking (key) ........73 Wheeled draught stop Lowering ........328 see AIRGUIDE Pulling away ........144 Wheels Raising ........... 325 Changing a wheel ......
  • Page 23 Index Wooden trim (cleaning instruc- tions) ..........291 Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop ZONE function Switching on/off ......132...
  • Page 24 EU countries only: this planet sparingly and in a manner which Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle takes the requirements of both nature and to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon- humanity into consideration.
  • Page 25 Use The original purchase contract documenta- only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of tion for your vehicle contains a list of all of the equal quality. Only use tyres, wheels and systems in your vehicle.
  • Page 26 If you make any changes to the vehicle elec- You can obtain further information from any tronics, the general operating permit is ren- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. dered invalid. ! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: Electromagnetic compatibility the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g.
  • Page 27 Connecting equipment to the diagnostics about any change in address or vehicle own- connection can lead to emissions monitoring ership. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz information being reset, for example. This Service Centre, for example. may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test dur- ing the main inspection.
  • Page 28 Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. movements. When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-...
  • Page 29 Introduction Copyright information General notes Information on licences for free and open- source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the fol- lowing website: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ opensource...
  • Page 30 Cockpit ..........28 Instrument cluster ......30 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 33 Centre console ........34 Overhead control panel ...... 36 Door control panel ......37...
  • Page 31 Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift Adjusts the steering wheel paddles manually Combination switch Adjusts the steering wheel electrically Instrument cluster Cruise control lever Horn Electric parking brake PARKTRONIC warning dis- play Diagnostics connection Overhead control panel Opens the bonnet Climate control systems Light switch...
  • Page 32 Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Adjusts the headlamp range PARKTRONIC warning dis- play Electric parking brake Combination switch Ignition lock Start/Stop button Instrument cluster Adjusts the steering wheel Horn manually Steering wheel gearshift Adjusts the steering wheel paddles electrically Opens the bonnet...
  • Page 33 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays and controls Instrument cluster: kilometres Function Page Instrument cluster in vehicles with colour Rev counter multifunction display Coolant temperature Function Page Multifunction display Speedometer with seg- ments Instrument cluster lighting Fuel gauge...
  • Page 34 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster: miles Function Page Function Page Coolant temperature Speedometer with seg- Multifunction display ments Instrument cluster lighting Fuel gauge Rev counter...
  • Page 35 Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Instrument cluster in vehicles with colour Function Page multifunction display 6 Restraint system Function Page ü Seat belt L Dipped-beam head- % Diesel engine: pre- lamps glow T Side lamps M SPORT handling mode in AMG vehicles K Main-beam head- lamps ? Coolant...
  • Page 36 Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu Audio/COMAND display; see the separate operating Selects a submenu or instructions scrolls through lists Switches on LINGUA- Confirms the selection TRONIC; see the separate Hides display messages operating instructions Back Rejects or ends a call...
  • Page 37 Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page Audio system/COMAND £ Hazard warning Online; see the separate lamps operating instructions 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG c Seat heating ON/OFF indicator lamp Ò AIRSCARF ® å ESP c PARKTRONIC à...
  • Page 38 Centre console Centre console, lower section Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment Roof switch cover Ashtray Audio/COMAND control- Cigarette lighter ler; see the separate oper- Power socket ating instructions Selector lever Ú Selects the drive pro- gram Stowage compartment Ñ Selects the drive pro- Cup holders gram (AMG vehicles) Stowage compartment with...
  • Page 39 Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page p Switches the left- Spectacles compartment hand reading lamp on/off ë Deactivates tow- c Switches the interior away protection lighting on/off Rear-view mirror µ Operates MAGIC SKY Buttons for the garage door CONTROL opener p Switches the right-...
  • Page 40 Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door \ Selects the right exte- rior mirror % & Unlocks/locks the vehicle W Opens/closes the right side window Adjusts the seats electri- cally W Opens/closes the left side window r 4 5 = Stores settings for the seat,...

  • Page 42: Table Of Contents

    Useful information ......40 Panic alarm .......... 40 Occupant safety ........40 Children in the vehicle ......51 Pets in the vehicle ......59 Driving safety systems ....... 60 Protection against theft ..... 68...

  • Page 43: Useful Information

    Occupant safety Useful information Occupant safety Introduction to the restraint system This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your The restraint system reduces the risk of vehi- vehicle that were available at the time of cle occupants coming into contact with parts going to press.

  • Page 44: Occupant Safety

    If it is necessary to modify an airbag system for a person with physical disabilities, contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for details. Restraint system warning lamp The functions of the restraint system are PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp :...
  • Page 45 Occupant safety Depending on the person in the front- your body. However, it does not pull the vehi- passenger seat, the front-passenger front air- cle occupants back in the direction of the seat bag must either be disabled or enabled; see backrest.
  • Page 46 Persons under 1.50 m tall cannot wear the seat belts correctly without a suitable, addi- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only tional restraint system. The seat belt cannot use seat belts which have been approved perform its intended protective function if it is specifically for your vehicle by Mercedes- not fastened correctly.
  • Page 47 Occupant safety the seat belt is not routed across sharp, Adjust the seat ( page 96). pointed or fragile objects. The seat backrest must be in an almost vertical position. If you have such items located on or in your clothing, e.g.
  • Page 48 Occupant safety Seat belt adjustment The airbag offers additional protection in applicable accident situations. The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of Not all airbags are deployed in an accident. ® the PRE-SAFE convenience function. This The different airbag systems work independ- function adjusts the driver's and front- ently of each other ( page 47).
  • Page 49 Occupant safety wise be in the deployment area of the air- ment area of an airbag, e.g. to doors or side bags. windows. Always keep your feet in the footwell in no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile objects front of the seat. Do not put your feet on the are in the pockets of your clothing.
  • Page 50 Use only seat covers which have been specif- chest ically approved for the respective seat by arms Mercedes-Benz. In the event of a side impact, the headbag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs. If the system determines that they can offer...
  • Page 51 The front- replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. passenger front airbag can only be deployed Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist indicator lamp is off.
  • Page 52 Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre buckle of the front-passenger seat. regarding the availability of suitable seat or Headbag on the side on which the impact head restraint covers.
  • Page 53 Occupant safety Resetting triggered NECK-PRO head Important safety notes restraints ! Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be ® damaged when PRE-SAFE is activated.

  • Page 54: Children In The Vehicle

    Never the engine is switched off leave persons (particularly children) unatten- vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emer- ded in the vehicle. gency call system: automatic emergency call...
  • Page 55 Only replace damaged covers with gen- It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care uine covers. products to clean child restraint systems recommended by Mercedes-Benz. You can...
  • Page 56 Children in the vehicle If the front-passenger front airbag is dis- WARNING abled by the automatic child seat recogni- If you secure a child in a forward-facing child tion, the following remain enabled on the restraint system on the front-passenger seat front-passenger side: and you position the front-passenger seat too close to the dashboard, in the event of an...
  • Page 57 Children in the vehicle PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : Child restraint system on the front- shows you whether the front-passenger front passenger seat airbag is disabled. General notes Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition If you secure a child in a child restraint system lock or on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press on the front-passenger seat, always observe...
  • Page 58 Children in the vehicle NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in routed from the front-passenger seat belt front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the loop to the shoulder belt guide on the child CHILD can occur.
  • Page 59 Problems with automatic child seat recognition Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The PASSENGER AIR A special Mercedes-Benz child restraint system with a trans- BAG OFF indicator ponder for automatic child seat recognition has been fitted to the lamp on the centre con- front-passenger seat.
  • Page 60 Children in the vehicle Suitable positioning of the child restraint system Introduction Only child restraint systems which are approved in accordance with the ECE stand- ard ECE R44 are permitted for use in the vehi- cle. Rearward-facing child restraint systems with- out a transponder for automatic child seat recognition may not be installed on the front- Example: approval label on the child restraint sys-...
  • Page 61 (A 000 ...) seat" ( page 54) and in "Suitable positioning Colour of the child restraint system" ( page 57). code: 9H95 You can obtain further information about the Automatic correct child restraint system from any child seat Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. recognition...

  • Page 62: Pets In The Vehicle

    Pets in the vehicle Weight category I: 9 to 18 kg; approx- Order num- 970 18 00 970 19 00 imately 9 months to 4 years (A 000 ...) Manufac- Britax Römer Britax Römer Colour turer code: 9H95 Type DUO plus DUO plus Automatic Approval...
  • Page 63 Driving safety systems In wintry driving conditions, always use Never leave animals unattended in the vehi- winter tyres (M+S tyres) and, if necessary, cle. Always secure animals correctly during a snow chains. Only in this way will the driv- journey, e.g. in an animal transport box. ing safety systems described in this section work as effectively as possible.

  • Page 64: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems Brakes BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus) If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the General notes brake pedal with force until the braking sit- Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- uation is over. tion ( page 60). To make a full brake application: depress the brake pedal with full force.
  • Page 65 Driving safety systems Examples of stationary objects are stopped or As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all parked vehicles. critical situations. There is a risk of an acci- dent. If BAS PLUS demands particularly high Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- braking force, preventative passenger pro- uation and be ready to brake.
  • Page 66 Driving safety systems ! When testing the electric parking brake ® monitors driving stability and traction, on a braking dynamometer, switch off the i.e. power transmission between the tyres and the road surface. ® ignition. Application of the brakes by ESP may otherwise destroy the brake system.
  • Page 67 Driving safety systems To switch off: press button :. ® switched off, ESP remains deactivated when the engine is switched on again. ® The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. ® Deactivating/activating ESP (except To switch on: press button :. AMG vehicles) ®...
  • Page 68 Driving safety systems SPORT handling mode SPORT handling mode message appears WARNING in the multifunction display. ® ® If you deactivate ESP , ESP no longer sta- To deactivate SPORT handling mode: bilises the vehicle. There is an increased risk briefly press button :.
  • Page 69 Driving safety systems The spinning of the wheels results in a cut- tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE ting action for better traction on loose sur- also has the HOLD function ( page 183) and faces. hill start assist ( page 145).
  • Page 70 Driving safety systems Function ® In these cases, PRE-SAFE Brake may: To activate/deactivate: activate or deac- give an unnecessary warning and then ® brake the vehicle tivate PRE-SAFE Brake in the on-board computer ( page 211). neither give a warning nor intervene Vehicles with a black and white multi- There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 71 Protection against theft If there is an increased risk of collision, ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) preventive passenger protection measures ® (PRE-SAFE ) are activated. If the risk of collision with the vehicle in front remains and you do not brake, take evasive action or accelerate significantly, the vehicle may perform automatic emergency braking, up to the point of full brake application.

  • Page 72: Protection Against Theft

    Protection against theft Switching off The alarm is not switched off, even if you close the open door that has triggered it, for To switch off: unlock the vehicle with the example. key or KEYLESS-GO. If the alarm stays on for more than Tow-away protection is switched off auto- 30 seconds, the Mercedes‑Benz emer- matically.
  • Page 73 Protection against theft can occur if someone reaches into the vehicle Remove the key from the ignition lock. interior, for example. Press button :. Indicator lamp ; flashes briefly. Priming Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS- Make sure that: The interior motion sensor is deactivated.
  • Page 74 Useful information ......72 Key ............72 Doors ............ 78 Boot ............81 Side windows ........83 Roof ............87...

  • Page 75: Useful Information

    Useful information WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, This Owner's Manual describes all mod- they could: els, series and optional equipment for your open doors, thereby endangering other per- vehicle that were available at the time of sons or road users going to press.
  • Page 76 Key functions KEYLESS-GO General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a KEY- LESS-GO key in the vehicle. Locking and unlocking centrally You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO.
  • Page 77 Further information on the convenience onds until the battery check lamp flashes closing feature ( page 85). twice ( page 75). To unlock the boot lid: pull the boot lid handle. Emergency key element The vehicle only unlocks the boot lid. General notes Changing the settings of the locking If the vehicle can no longer be locked or...
  • Page 78 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist Push release catch : in the direction of workshop. the arrow and at the same time, remove emergency key element ;...
  • Page 79 Remove the emergency key element from the key ( page 74). Press emergency key element ; into the opening in the key in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover : opens. When doing so, do not hold battery compartment cover : shut.
  • Page 80 Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You can no longer lock The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. or unlock the vehicle Check the key battery ( page 75) and replace it if necessary using the key.
  • Page 81 Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine can no lon- The on-board voltage is too low. ger be started using the Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior key. lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary page 303).

  • Page 82: Doors

    Doors Unlocking and opening the doors Centrally locking and unlocking the from the inside vehicle from the inside You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle ! The side windows will not open/close if from the inside. For example, you can unlock the battery is discharged or if the side win- the front-passenger door from the inside or dows have iced up.
  • Page 83 Doors When a locked door is opened from inside the You can also switch the automatic locking vehicle, the previous unlocking process will function on and off using the on-board com- be observed if the vehicle has been: puter ( page 216).

  • Page 84: Boot

    Boot Open the driver's door. Boot Close the front-passenger door and the Important safety notes boot lid. Press the locking button ( page 79). WARNING Check whether the locking knob on the If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or front-passenger door is still visible.
  • Page 85 Boot Closing WARNING The reversing function does not react: to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- gers over the last 8 mm of the closing path This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these sit- uations.

  • Page 86: Side Windows

    Side windows Unlocking the boot (emergency key Side windows element) Important safety notes ! The boot lid swings upwards when WARNING opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the boot lid. While opening the side windows, body parts could become trapped between the side win- If the boot cannot be unlocked with the key or dow and the door frame as the side window...
  • Page 87 Side windows To close fully: pull the button beyond the WARNING point of resistance and release it. The reversing function does not react: Automatic closing is started. to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- To interrupt automatic operation: press gers or pull the corresponding switch again.
  • Page 88 Side windows Convenience closing with KEYLESS-GO To close all side windows: pull switch :. The rear side windows close after the front WARNING side windows. When using convenience closing, you could Make sure that all the side windows are become trapped within the sweep of the clos- fully closed.
  • Page 89 Side windows Resetting the side windows If a side window can no longer be closed fully, you must reset it. Close all doors. Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. Pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side window is com- pletely closed.
  • Page 90 Roof Problems with the side windows WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing function is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.
  • Page 91 Roof Opening and closing there is sufficient upward clearance, as the roof swings upwards. there is sufficient clearance behind the vehicle, as the boot lid swings backwards beyond the bumper. the boot is only loaded to below the boot separator. the boot separator is not pushed up by the load.

  • Page 92: Roof

    Roof Opening and closing with the key Locking the roof again Important safety notes Important safety notes WARNING WARNING When opening or closing the roof, body parts If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the could be trapped by, for example, the roof soft-top hydraulics depressurise after a short mechanism, boot lid or side windows.
  • Page 93 Roof not place any objects on the cover WARNING behind the roll bars If the draught stop is not fitted correctly, it not allow the load to push up the boot could come loose during the journey and separator endanger other road users. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
  • Page 94 Roof Removing unlocking buttons R and L point in the direction of travel. latch = facing you is unlocked. latch ; facing away from you is locked. To unlock the latch: press unlocking but- ton R or L on the locked latch. To lock the latch: push the unlocked latch upwards by hand until it engages.
  • Page 95 Roof MAGIC SKY CONTROL Only fold AIRGUIDE in/out while the vehicle is stationary. General notes ! AIRGUIDE can only be positioned cor- MAGIC SKY CONTROL is a glass roof, the rectly by folding it in or out. AIRGUIDE can- transparency of which can be changed by not be dismantled.
  • Page 96 Roof MAGIC SKY CONTROL operation Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. MAGIC SKY CONTROL switches to the sta- tus it was set to before the engine was switched off. To change the degree of transparency: press button :.
  • Page 97 Roof Problems with the roof Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The roof will not open or The boot separator is not closed and not properly engaged. close. Close the boot separator ( page 90). The boot lid is open. Close the boot lid ( page 82).
  • Page 98 Useful information ......96 Correct driver's seat position .... 96 Seats ............ 97 Steering wheel ........100 Mirrors ..........103 Memory function ......106...

  • Page 99: Useful Information

    Correct driver's seat position you have set the seat angle so that your Useful information thighs are gently supported you can depress the pedals properly This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your Check whether the head restraint is adjus- vehicle that were available at the time of ted correctly.

  • Page 100: Seats

    Seats Seats WARNING The head restraints cannot provide the inten- Important safety notes ded protection unless they are fitted and adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk WARNING of injury to the head and neck in the event of If children adjust the seats, they could an accident or sudden braking, for example.
  • Page 101 Seats the seats and/or the objects could be dam- Adjusting the seats electrically aged. The head restraints are fitted with the NECK-PRO system ( page 49). For this reason, it is not possible to remove the head restraints from the seats. For more information, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 102 Seats Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support Driver's and front-passenger seat The three red indicator lamps in the button To raise the backrest contour indicate the heating level you have selected. To soften the backrest contour The system automatically switches from level To lower the backrest contour 3 to level 2 after approximately eight To harden the backrest contour...
  • Page 103 Steering wheel Problems with AIRSCARF AIRSCARF AIRSCARF has switched off prematurely or Activating/deactivating will not switch on. The vehicle's electrical sys- WARNING tem voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. When AIRSCARF is switched on, very hot air can flow from the vents in the head restraints.

  • Page 104: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel Further related subjects: Adjusting the steering wheel man- ually EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature page 101) storing settings ( page 106) EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Important safety notes WARNING If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is making adjustments, you could lose control of the vehicle.
  • Page 105 Steering wheel Position of the steering wheel for driv- If someone is trapped: press one of the memory function position The steering wheel is moved to the previously buttons, or set position if: press one of the memory function memory buttons, or the driver's door is closed and move the switch for steering wheel adjust-...

  • Page 106: Mirrors

    Mirrors Mirrors Rear-view mirror Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. Press button : for the left-hand exterior mirror or button ; for the right-hand exte- Anti-dazzle mode: flick anti-dazzle rior mirror. switch : forwards or back.
  • Page 107 Mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in/out elec- The exterior mirrors do not fold out if they trically have been folded in manually. Exterior mirror pushed 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 into the correct position manually.
  • Page 108 Mirrors The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror If you shift the transmission to another on the driver's side automatically go into anti- position, the exterior mirror on the front- dazzle mode if the following conditions are passenger side returns to the driving posi- met simultaneously: tion.

  • Page 109: Memory Function

    Memory function Calling up a stored parking position set- While the memory function is making adjust- ting ments, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat or steering wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme- diately release the memory function position button.
  • Page 110 Memory function Adjust the seat electrically ( page 98). On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel ( page 101) and the exterior mirrors page 103). Press memory button M and then press storage position button 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds.
  • Page 112 Useful information ......110 Exterior lighting ........ 110 Interior lighting ......... 116 Replacing bulbs ......... 117 Windscreen wipers ......120...

  • Page 113: Useful Information

    "extended range foglamps" functions are not available. Exterior lighting General notes Setting the exterior lighting For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- Setting options mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some coun- Exterior lighting can be set by:...

  • Page 114: Exterior Lighting

    Exterior lighting tion in the on-board computer, the daytime Side lamps, licence plate and instru- driving lights or the side lamps and dipped- ment cluster lighting beam headlamps are switched on or off Automatic headlamp mode, control- 4 Ã automatically depending on the brightness led by the light sensor of the ambient light.
  • Page 115 Exterior lighting users to see you. They can be operated To switch on: turn the light switch to T. together with the side lamps or together with The green T indicator lamp in the instru- the side lamps and dipped-beam headlamps. ment cluster lights up.
  • Page 116 Exterior lighting Headlamp flasher Combination switch To switch on: turn the key in the ignition Turn signals lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine. Pull the combination switch in the direction of arrow =. Hazard warning lamps Main-beam headlamps Turn signal, right Headlamp flasher...
  • Page 117 Exterior lighting Cornering light function ated five times ( page 120) while the lights are on and the engine is running. When you switch off the ignition, the automatic head- lamp cleaning system is reset and counting is resumed from 0. Intelligent Light System General notes The Intelligent Light System is a system that...
  • Page 118 Exterior lighting Active: Adaptive Highbeam Assist if you are driving at speeds above General notes 110 km/h and do not make any large steer- ing movements for at least 1,000 m if you are driving at speeds above 130 km/h Not active: if you are driving at speeds below 80 km/h following activation Extended range foglamps...

  • Page 119: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting indicator lamp in the multifunction display this, or in similar situations, the automatic remains lit. main-beam headlamps will not be deactivated To switch off: move the combination or activated regardless. There is a risk of an accident. switch back to its normal position or move the light switch to another position.

  • Page 120: Replacing Bulbs

    Replacing bulbs except for when the key is in position 2 in the Replacing bulbs ignition lock. Important safety notes The colour and brightness of the ambient lighting may be set using the on-board com- Xenon bulbs puter ( page 215). DANGER Automatic interior lighting control Xenon bulbs are under high voltage.
  • Page 121 Replacing bulbs bulbs of the same type and the specified volt- age. Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and rub it off with a lint-free cloth.
  • Page 122 Replacing bulbs Main-beam headlamps (halogen head- Slide cover : up and remove it. lamps)/cornering lamps (Intelligent To fit: insert cover : again and slide down Light System) until it engages. Dipped-beam headlamps (halogen headlamps) Switch off the lights. Open the bonnet. Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and pull it out.
  • Page 123 Windscreen wipers Turn signal lamp (halogen headlamps) Reach upwards into side panelling =, loosen and pull downwards until holder ? Switch off the lights. of the reversing lamp is easily accessible. Open the bonnet. Pull out bulb holder ?. Turn bulb holder : anti-clockwise and pull Pull out the bulb.

  • Page 124: Windscreen Wipers

    ¯ Continuous wipe, fast of the impact. í Single wipe/î to wipe the wind- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have screen using washer fluid the wiper blades changed at a qualified Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition specialist workshop.
  • Page 125 Windscreen wipers remove it from the ignition lock page 141). Fold the wiper arms away from the wind- screen. Press both release clips ;. Fold wiper blade : in the direction of arrow = away from wiper arm ?. Remove wiper blade : in the direction of arrow A.
  • Page 126 Windscreen wipers Problems with the windscreen wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The windscreen wipers Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen are jammed. wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition lock.
  • Page 128 Useful information ......126 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 126 Operating the climate control sys- tem ............. 129 Adjusting the air vents ..... 135...

  • Page 129: Useful Information

    Overview of climate control systems The integrated filter filters out most par- Useful information ticles of dust and soot and completely fil- ters out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pol- This Owner's Manual describes all mod- lutants and odours. A clogged filter reduces els, series and optional equipment for your the amount of air supplied to the vehicle vehicle that were available at the time of...

  • Page 130: Overview Of Climate Control Systems

    Overview of climate control systems Control panel for air-conditioning system To set the temperature ( page 131) To activate/deactivate the residual heat function ( page 135) To set the air distribution ( page 132) To demist the windscreen ( page 133) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 129) To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (...
  • Page 131 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (2-zone) To set the temperature, left ( page 131) To demist the windscreen ( page 133) To switch the ZONE function on/off To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 129) To activate/deactivate the residual heat function ( page 135)

  • Page 132: Operating The Climate Control System

    Operating the climate control system THERMOTRONIC automatic climate the front-passenger side as well. The indi- control cator lamp in the á button goes out. Use the residual heat function if you want to Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when lock ( page 141).
  • Page 133 Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating To switch on: press the ¿ or Á but- ton. The indicator lamp in the ¿ or Á button lights up. To switch off: press the ¿ or Á button. The indicator lamp in the ¿ or Á button goes out.
  • Page 134 Operating the climate control system Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The indicator lamp in Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a the ¿/Á button malfunction. flashes three times or Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 135 Operating the climate control system S Directs the airflow through the centre If you turn controls : and B anti-clock- and side air vents as well as the foot- wise to the lowest temperature setting, air- well air vents recirculation mode may activate automati- cally, depending on the outside tempera- ¯...
  • Page 136 Operating the climate control system side is not adopted for the front-passenger Demisting the windows side. Windows misted up on the inside To switch off: press the á button. The indicator lamp in the á button goes Activate the ¿/Á cooling with air out.
  • Page 137 Operating the climate control system Problems with the rear window heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The indicator lamp on The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con- the ¤ button sumers are switched on. flashes.
  • Page 138 Adjusting the air vents Depending on the equipment level, the con- When opening, make sure that nobody is trol panel has either the Ì button or the touching the side window. If someone Á button. becomes trapped, press the W switch immediately to open/close the side window Activating/deactivating in the door.

  • Page 139: Adjusting The Air Vents

    Adjusting the air vents Adjusting the side air vents This could result in burns in the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There is a risk of injury. Reduce the heater output before it becomes too hot. In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle interior, please observe the following notes: keep the air inlet grille on the bonnet and in...
  • Page 140 Adjusting the air vents You can adjust the blower output of AIR- SCARF vents : using the AIRSCARF button page 100).
  • Page 142 Useful information ......140 Running-in notes ....... 140 Driving ..........140 Manual transmission ......151 Automatic transmission ....152 Refuelling ........... 158 Parking ..........162 Driving tips ........165 Driving systems ........ 168...

  • Page 143: Useful Information

    Driving Do not shift down a gear manually in order Useful information to brake. Vehicles with automatic transmission: This Owner's Manual describes all mod- try to avoid depressing the accelerator els, series and optional equipment for your pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick- vehicle that were available at the time of down).
  • Page 144 Driving driving at full throttle when the engine is WARNING cold. Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.: shoes with thick soles Key positions shoes with high heels slippers There is a risk of an accident. Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct usage of the pedals.
  • Page 145 Driving Key positions with KEYLESS-GO the case if you are not depressing the brake pedal. If you depress the brake pedal and press the Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi- ately. A check which periodically establishes a radio connection between the vehicle and the key determines whether a valid key is in the vehi- cle.
  • Page 146 Driving Removing the Start/Stop button In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example, if they: release the parking brake shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or shift manual transmission into neutral start the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury.
  • Page 147 Driving Manual transmission pendently of the ECO start/stop automatic engine start function. Depress the brake pedal and keep it Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. depressed. Fully depress the clutch pedal. To start a petrol engine: press the Start/ Shift to neutral N.
  • Page 148 Driving the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is Therefore, quickly move your foot from the a risk of an accident. brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start When engaging transmission position D or R, assist.
  • Page 149 Driving General notes Automatic engine switch-off Operation The ECO stop/start function is operational and shows the following in the multifunction display: the è ECO symbol in vehicles with a black-and-white multifunction display ECO start/stop display (example: colour a green è ECO symbol in vehicles with a multifunction display) colour multifunction display This is the case if, among other things:...
  • Page 150 Driving Automatic engine start ECO symbol appears in the multifunction display. Operation In vehicles with a colour multifunction dis- The engine is started automatically if: play, the è ECO symbol appears in yel- low in the multifunction display after the you deactivate the ECO start/stop function fourth automatic engine start.
  • Page 151 Driving If not all conditions for an automatic engine When you shift the transmission from R to switch-off are met: D, the ECO start/stop function is available in the following cases: the è ECO symbol does not appear in the multifunction display in vehicles with after the è...
  • Page 152 Driving If all conditions for an automatic engine switch-off are met: the è ECO symbol appears in the multifunction display in vehicles with a black-and-white multifunction display the è ECO symbol appears in green in the multifunction display in vehicles with a colour multifunction display If not all conditions for an automatic engine switch-off are met:...
  • Page 153 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine does not The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. start. Deactivate the HOLD function ( page 183) or DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 171). Try to start the engine again. The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.

  • Page 154: Manual Transmission

    Manual transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant tempera- The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine ture display is showing is no longer being cooled sufficiently. more than 120 †. The Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to coolant warning lamp cool down.
  • Page 155 Automatic transmission The ECO start/stop function is not avail- Bear in mind that power transmission able when reverse gear is engaged. between the engine and the transmission is interrupted when the engine is switched For further information on the ECO start/ off.
  • Page 156 Automatic transmission Transmission positions Driving tips Changing gear Park position This prevents the vehicle from roll- The automatic transmission shifts to the indi- ing away when stopped. Do not vidual gears automatically when it is in trans- shift the transmission into position mission position D.
  • Page 157 Automatic transmission This reduces fuel consumption. Cylinder Program selector button shut-off is inactive in drive programs S and General notes M, so that the engine will operate with all eight cylinders. For further information on the automatic drive program, see ( page 155).

  • Page 158: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission Activating Automatic drive program Shift the transmission to position D. Automatic drive programs E and S Pull the left or right steering wheel gearshift Drive program E (drive program C on AMG paddle ( page 154). vehicles) is characterised by the following: Manual drive program M is temporarily acti- vated.
  • Page 159 Automatic transmission Downshifting Briefly press the selector lever to the left Use the program selector button to change towards D–. the drive program ( page 154). Manual drive program M is deactivated. The automatic transmission switches into Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift the automatic drive program that was last paddle ( page 154).
  • Page 160 Automatic transmission Gearshift recommendation Downshifting Briefly press the selector lever to the left towards D–. Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle ( page 154). The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear. The gearshift recommendations assist you in If you desire maximum acceleration, push adopting an economical driving style.
  • Page 161 If D is selected, the transmission shifts into second gear; if R is selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear. Have the transmission checked immediately at a qualified spe- cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. at rear edge =, pulling it up and out at the Releasing the parking lock manually same time.

  • Page 162: Refuelling

    Refuelling the fuel system and the engine. The repair WARNING costs are high. Notify a qualified specialist Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel There is a danger of injury. lines drained completely. Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact ! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a with skin, eyes or clothing.
  • Page 163 Refuelling Opening the fuel filler flap Fuel filler flap To insert the fuel filler cap Tyre pressure table Fuel type to be refuelled Switch off the engine. Remove the key from the ignition lock. Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow :.
  • Page 164 Refuelling Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. vehicle. WARNING There is a risk of fire or explosion. Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately and remove it ( page 141).
  • Page 165 Parking To ensure that the vehicle is secured against Parking rolling away unintentionally: Important safety notes the electric parking brake must be applied. WARNING on vehicles with manual transmission, engage 1st gear or reverse gear. Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with on vehicles with automatic transmission, hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust...

  • Page 166: Parking

    Parking Using the key The function of the electric parking brake is dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on- Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition board voltage is low or if there is a malfunc- lock and remove it. tion in the system, it may not be possible to The immobiliser is activated.
  • Page 167 Parking when the key is in position 1 in the igni- The electric parking brake can only be tion lock ( page 141) or released automatically in vehicles with automatic transmission. if the ignition was switched on using the Start/Stop button Ensure that you do not depress the acceler- ator pedal unintentionally.

  • Page 168: Driving Tips

    Driving tips ted settings and prevailing conditions. Con- Driving tips sumption can be significantly influenced by General notes your driving style. The ECO display consists of three bars: Important safety notes Acceleration Acceleration WARNING Constant Constant If you switch off the ignition while driving, Coasting Coasting safety-relevant functions are only available...
  • Page 169 Driving tips accelerator. The vehicle can coast with- This will use the braking effect of the engine, out use of the brakes. so less braking will be required to maintain vehicle speed. This relieves the load on the the bar empties: frequent braking brake system and prevents the brakes from An economical driving style involves driv- overheating and wearing too quickly.
  • Page 170 Brake pads/linings which have not Aquaplaning been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or If water has accumulated to a certain depth which are not of an equivalent quality could on the road surface, there is a danger of aqua- affect your vehicle's operating safety.
  • Page 171 Driving systems Driving on flooded roads You should drive particularly carefully on slip- pery road surfaces. Avoid sudden accelera- ! Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in tion, steering and braking manoeuvres. Do front or in the opposite direction create not use cruise control.

  • Page 172: Driving Systems

    Driving systems Cruise control lever in good time. By doing so, you will make use of the braking effect of the engine. This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly. Use cruise control only if road and traffic con- ditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady speed for a prolonged period.
  • Page 173 Driving systems If it is not, press the cruise control lever in Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards the direction of arrow A. you =. LIM indicator lamp ; in the cruise control Remove your foot from the accelerator lever goes out.
  • Page 174 Driving systems Deactivating cruise control DISTRONIC PLUS General notes DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed and automatically helps you maintain the dis- tance to the vehicle detected in front. DIS- TRONIC PLUS brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded. On long and steep downhill gradients, espe- cially if the vehicle is laden, you must select a lower gear in good time.
  • Page 175 Driving systems Important safety notes ! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function is activated, the vehicle brakes automati- WARNING cally in certain situations. To prevent dam- DISTRONIC PLUS does not react to: age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow- people or animals ing or other similar situations: stationary obstacles on the road, e.g.
  • Page 176 Driving systems Selecting DISTRONIC PLUS This speed can: be too high for a filter lane or a slip road Check whether LIM indicator lamp = is off. be so high in the right lane that you pass If it is off, DISTRONIC PLUS is already selec- vehicles driving on the left ted.
  • Page 177 Driving systems Activating If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in front has slowed down, it brakes your vehicle. Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards It maintains the preset distance to the vehicle you ?, or press it up : or down A . in front.
  • Page 178 Driving systems Stopping DISTRONIC PLUS uses additional information from your navigation system so that it can WARNING react appropriately to certain traffic situa- When leaving the vehicle, even if it is braked tions. This is the case if, while following a only by DISTRONIC PLUS, it could roll away if: vehicle, DISTRONIC PLUS is active and you: there is a malfunction in the system or in...
  • Page 179 Driving systems a system fault occurs Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you ?. the power supply is not sufficient Remove your foot from the accelerator If the vehicle electronics are malfunctioning, pedal. the multifunction display may also show a DISTRONIC PLUS is activated.
  • Page 180 Driving systems Make sure that you maintain a sufficient and If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front, safe distance from the vehicle in front. Adjust segments ; between speed of the vehicle in the distance to the vehicle in front if neces- front : and stored speed = light up.
  • Page 181 Driving systems Vehicles with black and white multi- Specified minimum distance to the vehi- function display: select the Distance Distance cle in front; adjustable display display function using the on-board com- Vehicle in front, if detected puter ( page 210). Vehicles with black and white multi- Vehicles with colour multifunction dis- function display: select the...
  • Page 182 Driving systems Cornering, going into and coming out of a The last speed stored remains stored until bend you switch off the engine. DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. If you accel- erate to overtake, DISTRONIC PLUS adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored after you have finished over- taking.
  • Page 183 Driving systems Crossing vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehi- cle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short. Narrow vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS may mistakenly detect vehicles that are crossing your lane. Activat- ing DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with crossing traffic, for example, could cause DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the your vehicle to pull away unintentionally.
  • Page 184 Driving systems dent nor override the laws of physics. SPEED- You can use the cruise control lever to limit TRONIC cannot take into account road, the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while weather or traffic conditions. SPEEDTRONIC the engine is running. is only an aid.
  • Page 185 Driving systems Setting a speed than 20 km/h from the stored speed. You will hear a warning tone if this is the case. To adjust the set speed in 10 km/h increments: briefly press the cruise con- on vehicles with manual transmission, if you shift to a higher gear and as a result, the trol lever up : past the pressure point for engine speed is too low.
  • Page 186 Driving systems Sports tuning Important safety notes The firmer suspension settings in sports WARNING mode ensures even better contact with the When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away road. Select this mode if you wish to experi- despite being braked by the HOLD function if: ence direct feedback from the road surface, there is a malfunction in the system or in when employing a sporty driving style, e.g.
  • Page 187 Driving systems Activating the HOLD function The electric parking brake secures the vehicle automatically if the HOLD function is activa- ted and: the driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt is unfastened the engine is switched off, unless it is auto- matically switched off by the ECO start/ stop function Example: vehicles with colour multifunction display...
  • Page 188 Driving systems Range of the sensors PARKTRONIC Important safety notes General notes PARKTRONIC does not take into account PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with obstacles located: ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle below the detection range, e.g. persons, and an object.
  • Page 189 Driving systems The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and warning display for the front area is located slush. Otherwise, they may not function cor- on the dashboard above the centre air vents. rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking The warning display for the rear area is loca- care not to scratch or damage them ted between the roll bars.
  • Page 190 Driving systems From the: sixth segment onwards, you will hear an intermittent warning tone for approx- imately two seconds. seventh segment onwards, you will hear a warning tone for approximately two sec- onds. This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance. Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC...
  • Page 191 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
  • Page 192 Driving systems Detecting parking spaces Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces: that are parallel to the direction of travel that are on straight roads, not bends that are on the same level as the road, i.e. not on the pavement, for example. Parking Guidance may not detect flat kerbs Parking tips: on narrow roads, drive as closely as possi-...
  • Page 193 Driving systems Parking Reversing into a parking space Moving the vehicle to the stop position Stop the vehicle when the parking symbol shows the desired parking space in the instrument cluster. Vehicles with manual transmission: shift to reverse gear. Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift into position R.
  • Page 194 Driving systems Manoeuvre if necessary. if you have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds or high rates of Always observe the warning messages dis- acceleration played by PARKTRONIC ( page 186). if you are predominantly driving slower than 80 km/h or faster than 180 km/h Cancelling Parking Guidance if you are currently using COMAND Online...
  • Page 195 Driving systems still detects increasing lapses in concentra- Speed Limit Assist tion, you will be warned again after General notes 15 minutes at the earliest. ATTENTION ASSIST is reset and starts assessing your tiredness again when you con- tinue your journey if: you switch off the engine you take off your seat belt and open the driver's door, e.g.
  • Page 196 Driving systems the traffic signs are poorly illuminated Display the assistance graphic using the on-board computer ( page 210). there are ambiguous traffic signs, for A traffic sign indicating a speed limit or the instance near roadworks or on multi-lane end of a speed limit appears in the multi- roads function display as soon as it is detected.
  • Page 197 Driving systems sign appears for approximately five seconds and audible collision warning. For monitoring, as soon as it is detected. Any other informa- Blind Spot Assist uses sensors in the rear tion in the multifunction display is hidden for bumper. this period.
  • Page 198 Driving systems driving in the middle of their lane. This may be the side. When you overtake a vehicle, the the case if there are vehicles at the edge of warning only occurs if the difference in speed their lane nearest your vehicle. is less than 12 km/h.
  • Page 199 Driving systems Assist detects lane markings on the road and The system may be impaired or may not func- warns you before you leave your lane unin- tion if: tentionally. there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi- If you select km km on the on-board computer in cient illumination of the road, or due to...
  • Page 200 Driving systems Vehicles with colour multifunction dis- play: if you drive at speeds above 60 km/h and lane markings are detected, the lines in the assistance graphic ( page 210) are shown in green. Lane Keeping Assist is ready for use. Standard Standard Standard...
  • Page 202 Useful information ......200 Important safety notes ....200 Displays and operation ....200 Menus and submenus ...... 203 Display messages ......222 Warning and indicator lamps ..251...

  • Page 203: Useful Information

    Displays and operation times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not oper- Useful information ating safely may cause an accident. If the operating safety of your vehicle is This Owner's Manual describes all mod- impaired, park the vehicle safely as soon as els, series and optional equipment for your possible.

  • Page 204: Displays And Operation

    Displays and operation The coolant temperature gauge is in the One or two segments in the set speed instrument cluster on the right-hand side range light up. page 30). DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front: Under normal operating conditions and with The segments between the speed of the the specified coolant level, the coolant tem- vehicle in front and the stored speed light...
  • Page 205 Displays and operation Left control panel Adjusts the volume Calls up the menu and menu bar Mute Press briefly: Back button Scrolls through lists Press briefly: Selects a submenu or function In the Audio Audio menu: selects a Back stored station, an audio track or Switches off LINGUATRONIC;...
  • Page 206 Menus and submenus manually (automatic transmis- sion) ( page 155) Parking Guidance ( page 188) ¯ Cruise control ( page 168) È SPEEDTRONIC ( page 180) Adaptive Highbeam Assist page 116) è ECO start/stop function page 145) ë HOLD function ( page 183) 120 km/h! 120 km/h!
  • Page 207 Menus and submenus the ignition has been switched off for more Trip menu than four hours. Standard display 999 hours have been exceeded. 9,999 kilometres have been exceeded. From reset From reset trip computer is automati- cally reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours or 99,999 kilometres.

  • Page 208: Menus And Submenus

    Menus and submenus The approximate range that can be covered is You can reset the values of the following func- calculated according to your current driving tions: style and the amount of fuel in the tank. If trip meter there is only a small amount of fuel left in the "From start"...
  • Page 209 Menus and submenus Route guidance active Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation No change of direction announced Example: change of direction announced with lane Example: no change of direction announced (col- recommendation (colour multifunction display) our multifunction display) Road to which the change of direction Distance to the destination leads...
  • Page 210 Menus and submenus Audio player or audio media operation Off map Off map Off road road: the vehicle position is outside the area of the digital map (off- map position) No route route: no route could be calculated to the selected destination Audio menu Example: CD/DVD changer display (colour multi- Selecting a radio station...
  • Page 211 Menus and submenus Switch on COMAND Online and select Telephone menu video DVD; see the separate operating Introduction instructions. Press the = or ; button on the steer- WARNING ing wheel to select the Audio Audio menu. Operating the integrated information systems To select the next or previous scene: and communications equipment in the vehicle briefly press the 9 or : button.
  • Page 212 ® mobile phones via Bluetooth To begin rapid scrolling: press and hold from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre the 9 or : button for longer than on the Internet at http:// one second. www.mercedes-benz.com/connect Rapid scrolling stops when you release the button or reach the end of the list.
  • Page 213 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steer- Assistance menu ing wheel to select the Assist. Assist. menu. Introduction Press 9 or : to select Status Status overview overview. Press the a button. The status overview shows you the status of driving systems or driving safety sys- tems: ATTENTION ASSIST (...
  • Page 214 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steer- Press the : button. ing wheel to select the Assist. Assist. menu. The current selection is displayed. Press 9 or : to select Assistance Assistance To activate or deactivate: press a. graphic graphic.
  • Page 215 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping vated, the multifunction display in the sta- Assist tus overview shows the Ä symbol. Vehicles with colour multifunction display: Press the = or ; button on the steer- ® when the PRE-SAFE Brake is deactivated, ing wheel to select the Assist.
  • Page 216 Menus and submenus Checking the tyre pressure electronically Press the : or 9 button to select the page 320) Display unit Speed-/odometer Display unit Speed-/odometer func- tion. Calling up the service due date You will see the selected setting: km km page 285) miles miles.
  • Page 217 Menus and submenus Switching the Intelligent Light System You can determine whether the multifunction on/off display permanently shows your speed or the outside temperature. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu.
  • Page 218 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating the surround Press the : or 9 button to select the lighting and exterior lighting delayed Dipped beams Setting for: Dipped beams Setting for: function. switch-off You will see the selected setting: Right- Right- side traffic side traffic Left-side traffic Left-side...
  • Page 219 Menus and submenus all the doors and the boot lid, the exterior Press : or 9 to select the Limit Limit lighting goes off after 15 seconds. speed (winter tyres) speed (winter tyres) function. You will see the current setting. Depending on your vehicle's equipment, Press a to confirm.
  • Page 220 Menus and submenus Comfort Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking confirmation Activating/deactivating the EASY- If you activate the Acoustic Acoustic lock lock feedback feedback ENTRY/EXIT feature function (vehicles with a black and white mul- WARNING tifunction display) or the Acoustic Lock Acoustic Lock function (vehicles with a colour multifunction When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts display), an acoustic tone sounds when you...
  • Page 221 Menus and submenus Press a to confirm. function (vehicles with a colour multifunc- tion display). Press the : or 9 button to select the Vehicles with a black and white multifunc- Belt adjustment Belt adjustment function. tion display: you see the selected setting on on Vehicles with a black and white multifunc- off.
  • Page 222 Menus and submenus ® AMG menu in AMG vehicles SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) mode and the AMG displays SPORT handling mode. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the menu.
  • Page 223 Menus and submenus Deleting all laps Press the = or ; button to select Interm. Time Interm. Time. Press a to confirm. The intermediate time is displayed for five seconds. Starting a new lap If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER is reset to "0"...
  • Page 224 Menus and submenus Lap evaluation Lap time Average lap speed Lap length Top speed during lap This function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the menu.

  • Page 225: Display Messages

    Display messages Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic symbols are simplified in the Owner's Manual and may differ from the symbols in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Owner's Manual.
  • Page 226 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- ® gram), BAS (Brake Assist System), PRE‑SAFE , the HOLD function currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐ and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. able See Owner's able See Owner's ®...
  • Page 227 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec- ted.
  • Page 228 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® ® , BAS, PRE‑SAFE , the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction. inoperative See inoperative See ® The adaptive brake lights, BAS PLUS and PRE‑SAFE Brake may Owner's Manual Owner's Manual...
  • Page 229 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The red ! indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake is not Release parking Release parking fulfilled ( page 163). brake brake You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
  • Page 230 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The red ! indicator lamp flashes and the yellow ! warning lamp is lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually.
  • Page 231 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or release the electric parking brake, the red ! indicator lamp flashes. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
  • Page 232 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up and the red ! indicator lamp flashes. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually. Vehicles with manual transmission: engage first gear. Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the transmission to P.
  • Page 233 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE ® Important functions of PRE-SAFE have failed. All other occupant safety systems, e.g. airbags, remain available. inoperative See inoperative See Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE ®...
  • Page 234 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The restraint system has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus- Front Front left left malfunc‐ malfunc‐ ter.
  • Page 235 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Rear left indica‐ Rear left indica‐ page 118). Rear right Rear right indicator indicator...
  • Page 236 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The left-hand or right-hand front foglamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Left fog Left fog lamp lamporRight fog Right fog lamp lamp The rear foglamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Rear foglamp Rear foglamp The front left or front right parking lamp is faulty.
  • Page 237 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Adaptive Adaptive Main-beam Main-beam Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty. Assist inoperative Assist inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Adaptive Adaptive Main-beam Main-beam Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoper- ative.
  • Page 238 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant is too hot. A warning tone also sounds. Coolant Stop vehi‐ Coolant Stop vehi‐ WARNING cle Switch engine cle Switch engine Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
  • Page 239 Otherwise the engine will be damaged. Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http:// bevo.mercedes-benz.com. AMG vehicles: the engine oil level is too low. Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest...
  • Page 240 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. Refuel at the nearest filling station. Reserve fuel level Reserve fuel level There is very little fuel in the fuel tank. Refuel at the nearest filling station without fail.
  • Page 241 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ë The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding A warning tone also sounds. Reactivate the HOLD function later ( page 183). Radar sensor deac‐ Radar sensor deac‐ The radar sensor system is deactivated. tivated See Own‐...
  • Page 242 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐ the sensors are dirty able See Owner's able See Owner's the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow Manual Manual the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature...
  • Page 243 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Parking Guidance Parking Guidance Parking Guidance is deactivated. Possible causes: cancelled cancelled the vehicle is skidding the sensors are dirty a malfunction has occurred A warning tone also sounds. Reactivate Parking Guidance later ( page 188).
  • Page 244 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions DISTRONIC DISTRONIC PLUS PLUS cur‐ cur‐ DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: rently rently unavailable unavailable the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual the sensors in the radiator trim and in the bumpers are dirty the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g.
  • Page 245 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Limit Limit While depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown), SPEEDTRONIC cannot be activated. --- km/h --- km/h Cruise control Cruise control A condition for activating cruise control has not been met. - - - km/h - - - km/h You have tried to store a speed below 30 km/h, for example.
  • Page 246 Display messages Tyres Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Tyre pressure Tyre pressure The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure Check tyres Check tyres A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes: you have changed the wheels and tyres or fitted new wheels and tyres the tyre pressure in one or more tyres is incorrect WARNING...
  • Page 247 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Check Check The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. tyre(s) tyre(s) A warning tone also sounds. WARNING Tyre pressures which are too low, harbour the following hazards: the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase...
  • Page 248 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Tyre Tyre press. press. monitor monitor Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received from the wheel sensors. The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐...
  • Page 249 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Risk of rolling Risk of rolling WARNING Transmission not Transmission not You have switched off the engine with the Start/Stop button and in P in P opened the driver's door. You wanted to lock the vehicle.
  • Page 250 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Clutch overheated Clutch overheated The clutch is under considerable load and the permitted operating Avoid Avoid pulling pulling away away temperature has been exceeded. A warning tone also sounds. Avoid frequent pulling away and driving at walking pace over lon- Engage/disengage Engage/disengage ger distances.
  • Page 251 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Ð The power steering assistance is faulty. A warning tone also sounds. Power Power steering steering mal‐ mal‐ WARNING function See Own‐ function See Own‐ er's Manual er's Manual You will need to use more force to steer. There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 252 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The on-board voltage is too low. Start the engine. Start engine See Start engine See After approximately ten seconds, repeat the opening or closing Owner's Manual Owner's Manual procedure ( page 88).
  • Page 253 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions  The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds. Key not detected Key not detected If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle (red display message) centrally or start the engine.

  • Page 254: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps Warning and indicator lamps Safety Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ü The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. Only for certain coun- tries: the red seat belt Fasten your seat belt ( page 44).
  • Page 255 Warning and indicator lamps Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. The red brake system WARNING warning lamp is lit while Braking efficiency may be impaired. the engine is running. A There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 256 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ® ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), PRE‑SAFE The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the ® PRE‑SAFE Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist and the engine is running.
  • Page 257 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. Therefore, ABS, BAS, BAS ® ® ® PLUS, ESP , PRE‑SAFE , PRE‑SAFE Brake, the HOLD function, The yellow ABS warning hill start assist and the adaptive brake lights, for example, are also lamp is lit while the unavailable.
  • Page 258 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. ® The yellow ESP warn- ing lamp flashes while Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
  • Page 259 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ å ® ® ® , BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE‑SAFE , PRE‑SAFE Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist and the adaptive brake lights are unavail- ® The yellow ESP able due to a malfunction.
  • Page 260 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. The red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake is lit.
  • Page 261 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. The yellow reserve fuel Refuel at the nearest filling station. warning lamp is on while the engine is run- ning. The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is faulty.
  • Page 262 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The red coolant warn- If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may ing lamp comes on be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunc- while the engine is run- tioning.
  • Page 263 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. Check the coolant level and top up the coolant, observing the warning notes ( page 283).
  • Page 264 Warning and indicator lamps Tyres Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres. The yellow tyre pres- sure monitor warning WARNING lamp (pressure loss/ With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol- malfunction) is lit.
  • Page 266 Useful information ......264 Stowage areas ........264 Features ..........267...
  • Page 267 Stowage areas Glove compartment Useful information This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the functions descri- bed.
  • Page 268 Stowage areas Stowage compartment/telephone Stowage compartment in the centre compartment under the armrest console To open: push button : up and raise arm- To open: briefly press the lower section of rest ;. cover :. To remove an insert: grip the left-hand The stowage compartment can be locked and side of the insert and pull it up and out.
  • Page 269 Mercedes-Benz for this model may not be used, as they could damage the vehicle and the vario-roof. Reversible floor panel in the boot...
  • Page 270 Features ted to the boot lid. Otherwise the vehicle To open: slide cover ; back. and the vario-roof could be damaged. To remove the insert: slide catch : inwards on both sides in the direction of the arrow. Features Remove the cup holder insert upwards. Cup holders To refit the insert: place the insert in the stowage compartment.
  • Page 271 Features Sun visors Ashtray Overview To open: push the lower section of cover :. Mirror light The cover opens. Bracket To remove the insert: lift insert = up ; Retaining strip, e.g. for a car park ticket and out. Vanity mirror To refit the insert: press insert = into the Mirror cover holder until it engages.
  • Page 272 Features ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine. Socket under the armrest Your attention must always be focused on the traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette lighter when road and traffic conditions per- mit. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition Open the stowage compartment under the lock ( page 141).
  • Page 273 Open the telephone compartment posed by electromagnetic fields. page 265). Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an Place the mobile phone bracket into the approved exterior aerial. This ensures: pre-installed fitting; see the separate instal-...
  • Page 274 Features When you remove the key from the ignition When using the integrated garage door lock, the mobile phone is disconnected from opener, always make sure that nobody is the hands-free system. Active calls will first within the range of movement of the garage be transferred to the mobile phone directly.
  • Page 275 Features lamp : lights up yellow after ten seconds Your vehicle must be within range of the have elapsed. garage door or gate opener drive. Make sure that neither your vehicle nor any persons/ Release button ;, = or ?. Indicator objects are present within the sweep of the lamp : flashes yellow.
  • Page 276 Features Frequencies fitted in garage door drive remote control Europe Note that some remote controls transmit only for a limited period (the indicator lamp Country Radio type approval num- on the remote control goes out). Press but- ton B on remote control A again before Frequency range (MHz) transmission ends.
  • Page 277 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) EE (Estonia) Article 6 of Directive IC (Canary 000438/2005, 1999/5/EC R&TTE 11 May Islands) 000439/2005 000440/2005, MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 000441/2005 000445/2005, ES (Spain) 000438/2005, 000446/2005...
  • Page 278 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) LU (Luxem- Article 6 of Directive RU (Russian POCC DE.MJ05.H00015 13 bourg) 1999/5/EC R&TTE Federation) May 05 150405/9538 24 May 05 MHz: 433 MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 SE (Sweden) Article 6 of Directive LV (Latvia)
  • Page 279 Features America Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) SY (Syria) 279/4/14 / 05 March 06 BB (Barba- Registration not required TR (Turkey) National Certification 23 dos) MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 July 07 MHz: 433 CL (Chile)
  • Page 280 Features Slide the seat backwards. To fit: lay the floormat in the footwell. Press studs : onto retainers ;. To remove: pull the floormat away from retainers ;. Remove the floormats. Retrofitted anti-glare film Retrofitted anti-glare film on the inside of the windows can interfere with radio/mobile telephone reception.
  • Page 282 Useful information ......280 Engine compartment ......280 ASSYST PLUS ........285 Care ............ 286...

  • Page 283: Useful Information

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

  • Page 284: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment. As far as possible, allow the engine to cool down and only touch the following compo- nents. Make sure that the windscreen wipers are switched off. Pull release lever : on the bonnet. The bonnet is released.
  • Page 285 Engine compartment protection covers or anything similar. Doing so can cause the Onboard Diagnostics Sys- tem to display inaccurate values. Some of these values are legally required and must always be correct. Engine oil Notes on oil level Depending on your driving style, the vehicle Example: vehicles with a petrol engine consumes up to 0.8 litres of oil per 1,000 km.
  • Page 286 Make sure that the cap locks securely into approved in accordance with the place. Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service Check the oil level again with the oil dip- Centre. stick ( page 282).
  • Page 287 Engine compartment If necessary, top up with coolant that has Allow the engine to cool before opening the been tested and approved by Mercedes- cap. Wear gloves and protective eyewear Benz. when opening. Slowly turn the cap half a turn Replace cap ;...

  • Page 288: Assyst Plus

    Information on the type of service and service intervals (see separate Service Booklet). You can obtain further information from a Displaying a service message Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Switch the ignition on. The ASSYST PLUS service interval display Press the = or ; button on the steer-...
  • Page 289 Environmental note A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the cloths in an environmentally responsible man- ASSYST PLUS service interval display after ner. the service work has been carried out. You...

  • Page 290: Care

    PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow- ing or other similar situations: Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. when towing the vehicle Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a in the car wash gentle jet of water.
  • Page 291 Soak insect remains with insect remover approved Mercedes-Benz care products. and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
  • Page 292 Deposits such as leaves, petals lighting using a wet sponge and a mild and pollen may under certain circumstan- cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car ces prevent water from draining away. This shampoo or cleaning cloths. can lead to corrosion damage and damage to electronic components.
  • Page 293 Care Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning Clean the exhaust pipe with a chrome care cloths. product tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz. Cleaning the sensors Impurities combined with the effects of road grit and corrosive environmental factors may ! If you clean the sensors with a high-pres- cause flash rust to form on the surface.
  • Page 294 It has natural surface properties, e.g.: Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use unevenness in structure leather care agents that have been recom- mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. marks caused by growth and injury subtle colour differences Cleaning wooden trim and trim ele-...
  • Page 295 Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solu- tion. Cleaning the roof lining and carpets Roof lining: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or dry shampoo. Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean- ing agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 296 Useful information ......294 Where will I find...? ......294 Flat tyre ..........296 Battery (vehicle) ........ 300 Jump-starting ........304 Towing and tow-starting ....306 Electrical fuses ......... 309...

  • Page 297: Useful Information

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

  • Page 298: Where Will I Find

    Where will I find...? Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Fire extinguisher Tyre sealant filler bottle The fire extinguisher is located underneath Fuse allocation chart the front of the driver's seat. Tyre inflation compressor Pull tab ; upwards. Towing eye Remove fire extinguisher :. Lift the boot floor upwards.
  • Page 299 Flat tyre Lift the boot floor upwards. Make sure that no one is near the danger area while a wheel is being changed. Any- Remove the collapsible emergency spare one who is not directly assisting in the wheel ( page 334). wheel change should, for example, stand AMG vehicles: loosen the central screw of behind the barrier.

  • Page 300: Flat Tyre

    Flat tyre In addition to the vehicle load, the driving dis- holes, off-road). This applies in particular to a tance possible depends upon: laden vehicle. speed Stop driving in emergency mode if: road condition you hear banging noises. outside temperature the vehicle starts to shake.
  • Page 301 Flat tyre tion compressor from the stowage space If you come into contact with the tyre sealant, under the boot floor ( page 295). observe the following: Affix part : of the TIREFIT sticker within Rinse off the tyre sealant from your skin the driver's field of vision.
  • Page 302 Flat tyre Insert plug = into the socket of the ciga- WARNING rette lighter ( page 268) or into a 12 V If the required tyre pressure is not reached power socket in your vehicle ( page 269). after the specified time, the tyre is too badly Turn the key to position 1 ( page 141) in damaged.
  • Page 303 In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with To remove the tyre sealant bottle from the the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone tyre inflation compressor, press together number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's the locking tabs on the yellow cap.

  • Page 304: Battery (Vehicle)

    Battery (vehicle) the battery carried out at a qualified specialist when you pull or push the battery across workshop. carpet or other synthetic materials when you rub the battery with a cloth WARNING WARNING Work carried out incorrectly on the battery may lead to a malfunction, e.g.
  • Page 305 You You can also charge the battery with a can then no longer move the vehicle. charger recommended by Mercedes-Benz. The battery and the cover of the positive For more information, please contact a quali- terminal clamp must be fitted securely dur- fied specialist workshop.
  • Page 306 Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump-starting. ! 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.

  • Page 307: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a positive terminal and an earth point, in the engine compartment. WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery.
  • Page 308 Jump-starting Do not use a rapid charging device to start the vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jump leads. Observe the following points: The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
  • Page 309 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.

  • Page 310: Towing And Tow-Starting

    Towing and tow-starting observe the brake lamps of the towing The battery must be connected and charged. vehicle while driving. Always maintain a Otherwise, you: distance so that the tow rope does not cannot turn the key in the ignition lock to sag.
  • Page 311 Towing and tow-starting The mountings for the removable towing eyes Towing the vehicle with both axles on are located in the bumpers. They are at the the ground front and at the rear under the covers. WARNING Press the mark on cover : inwards in the If the steering wheel lock is engaged, the vehi- direction of the arrow.

  • Page 312: Electrical Fuses

    When tow-starting, it is important that you ! Only use fuses that have been approved observe the safety notes ( page 306) and the for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which legal requirements in each respective coun- have the correct fuse rating for the system try.
  • Page 313 If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe- cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice Centre. Before replacing a fuse Secure the vehicle against rolling away page 162).
  • Page 314 Electrical fuses The fuse box is located in the boot behind the partition covering. Open the boot lid. To open: release cover : on the right and left-hand sides with a flat object. Open cover : downwards in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 316 Useful information ......314 Important safety notes ....314 Operation ........... 314 Winter operation ....... 316 Tyre pressure ........318 Changing a wheel ......323 Wheel and tyre combinations ..328 Emergency spare wheel ....334...

  • Page 317: Useful Information

    National variations are pos- Accessories that are not approved for your sible. Note that your vehicle may not be vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or that are not equipped with all of the functions descri- being used correctly can impair the operating bed.
  • Page 318 There ard valve cap or other valve caps approved for is a risk of accident. your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Do not fit any Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes other valve caps or systems, e.g. tyre pres- approved for your vehicle model.
  • Page 319 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Winter operation Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type General notes and make.

  • Page 320: Winter Operation

    Use M+S tyres of the same make and tread on cle by Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre- all wheels to maintain safe handling charac- sponding standard of quality.
  • Page 321 Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for tyre pressure. The outer appearance of a tyre your vehicle onto the tyre valve.

  • Page 322: Tyre Pressure

    Tyre pressure The tyres are cold: the wheels. This enables the system to detect significant pressure loss in a tyre. If the speed if the vehicle has been parked with the tyres of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of a out of direct sunlight for at least three loss of pressure, a corresponding warning hours and...
  • Page 323 Tyre pressure Restarting the tyre pressure loss warn- If you wish to cancel the restart: ing system Press the % button. Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system if you have: If the Tyre pressure now OK? Tyre pressure now OK? message appears, use the 9 or : button to changed the tyre pressure...
  • Page 324 Tyre pressure first be taught-in to the tyre pressure monitor. The tyre pressure values indicated by the on- If there is a substantial loss of pressure, the board computer may differ from those meas- warning threshold for the warning message is ured at a filling station using a pressure aligned to the reference values taught-in.
  • Page 325 Tyre pressure the spare wheel is fitted is not the same as ually as described here. The tyre pressure the current tyre pressure of the emergency monitor then monitors the new tyre pressure spare wheel. values. Use the table on the inside of the fuel filler Warning messages of the tyre pressure flap to ensure that the tyre pressure is set monitor...

  • Page 326: Changing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel Radio type approval for the tyre pres- Country Radio type approval number sure monitor Singa- Compliance with IDA Standard Country Radio type approval number pore DA- 103365 Brazil 2770-12-8001 South TA-2012/719 Africa Model: MW2433A TA-2012/1540 0381-13-8001 TA-2011/1370 Model: GG4 Dubai TRA, Registered NO...
  • Page 327 For information on which tools are required to perform a wheel change on your vehicle, consult a Cleaning the wheels Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. WARNING Necessary wheel-changing tools may include, for example: The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind-...
  • Page 328 Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is used incorrectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is raised. the jack is designed only to raise and hold...
  • Page 329 Changing a wheel release the parking brake while the vehicle is raised. the jack must be placed on a firm, flat and non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a large, flat, load-bearing underlay must be used. On a slippery surface, a non-slip underlay must be used, e.g.
  • Page 330 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you the bolts are tightened. only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com- pletely. Screw centring pin : into the thread Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact instead of the wheel bolt.

  • Page 331: Wheel And Tyre Combinations

    Wheel and tyre combinations after a wheel is changed. General notes ! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec- ommends that you only use tyres and wheels which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi- cle.
  • Page 332 Wheel and tyre combinations Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for run-flat characteristics" section damage resulting from the use of tyres, page 296). wheels or accessories other than those tes- Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not ted and approved. equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is...
  • Page 333 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres SLK 200 Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 37.5 BA: 205/55 R16 91 V BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 BA: 205/55 R16 91 V FA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 37.5 FA: 205/55 R16 91 V RA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 33.5 1, 2...
  • Page 334 Wheel and tyre combinations SLK 250 Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 BA: 205/55 R16 91 W Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 42 FA: 225/45 R17 91 W RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 36 2, 3, 4 RA: 245/40 R17 91 W...
  • Page 335 Wheel and tyre combinations SLK 250 CDI Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 37.5 FA: 205/55 R16 91 W RA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 33.5 1, 2 RA: 225/50 R16 92 W FA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 FA: 205/55 R16 91 W RA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5...
  • Page 336 Wheel and tyre combinations SLK 350 Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 42 FA: 225/45 R17 91 W RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 36 2, 3, 4 RA: 245/40 R17 91 W Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 42...
  • Page 337 Emergency spare wheel limitation specified on the emergency spare Emergency spare wheel wheel. Important safety notes Replace the tyres after six years at the latest, regardless of wear. This also applies to the WARNING emergency spare wheel. The wheel/tyre dimensions and the tyre type of the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel If you are driving with the collapsible and the wheel to be replaced may differ.

  • Page 338: Emergency Spare Wheel

    Otherwise, the collapsible emergency spare wheel will not fit in the boot in the intended manner. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
  • Page 339 Emergency spare wheel Mount the collapsible emergency spare ton ; until the correct tyre pressure has wheel as described ( page 324). been reached. The collapsible emergency spare wheel Unscrew union nut : on the air hose from must be mounted before it is inflated. the valve.
  • Page 340 Emergency spare wheel Technical data All models (except AMG vehicles) Collapsible emergency spare wheel Tyres Light-alloy wheels 145/70-17 92P 4.5 B x 17 H2 ET 12 Tyre pressure: 350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi) AMG vehicles Collapsible emergency spare wheel Tyres Light-alloy wheels 175/55-18 95P 6.0 B x 18 H2 ET 25...
  • Page 342 Useful information ......340 Information on technical data ..340 Vehicle electronics ......340 Identification plates ......342 Service products and capacities ..342 Vehicle data ........349...

  • Page 343: Useful Information

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

  • Page 344: Vehicle Electronics

    Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi- lowing wavebands: mum transmission outputs or aerial positions Trunked radio/Tetra must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. 70 cm waveband GSM/DCS/PCS UMTS/LTE...

  • Page 345: Identification Plates

    Service products and capacities Identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi- cle identification number (VIN) Slide the front-passenger seat to its front- most position. Fold trim : upwards. Open the right-hand door. VIN ; can be seen. You will see vehicle identification plate :. The VIN can also be found on the vehicle identification plate ( page 342).

  • Page 346: Service Products And Capacities

    Seek you use products tested and approved by immediate medical attention. Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi- Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro- cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
  • Page 347 Service products and capacities Petrol (EN 228, E DIN 51626-1) ther information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Fuel grade Usually you will find information about the ! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the petrol engine.
  • Page 348 Avoid driving at full with the cleaning additive recommended by throttle. Mercedes-Benz. Always observe the notes and mixing ratios specified on the container. If only regular unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 91 RON/82.5 MON or...
  • Page 349 Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved other non-technical factors, such as envi- engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz ronmental influences, road conditions or engines. traffic flow Further information on tested and approved...
  • Page 350 Benz recommends that you have the oil The following values refer to an oil change, change carried out at a qualified specialist including the oil filter. workshop. Mercedes-Benz approval is indica- ted on the oil container by the inscription "MB Model Replacement Approval"...
  • Page 351 Service products and capacities Further information on coolants can be Brake fluid found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications WARNING for Service Products, MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter- The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois- net at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.

  • Page 352: Vehicle Data

    Vehicle data At temperatures below freezing: When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil- led with a coolant mixture that ensures Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec- of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter- tion.
  • Page 353 Vehicle data Dimensions and weights All other models Wheelbase 2430 mm Maximum boot load 100 kg SLK 200 SLK 250 CDI Vehicle height 1301 mm Vehicle height when 1560 mm opening/closing the roof Model : Opening height SLK 250 All models 1795 mm - SLK 350 1796 mm...

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