Mercedes-Benz SL 2015 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 Possible variations to your vehicle may not to receive a printed Owner‘s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle be taken into account as Mercedes-Benz constantly updates their vehicles to Ihrem konkreten Fahrzeug könnten nicht berücksichtigt sein, da Mercedes-Benz model years.
Page 4 Please note that the Mercedes-Benz Guides App The equipment in your vehicle may therefore may not yet be available in your country. differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Index ............3 Introduction ......... 23 Digital Owner's Manual ...... 22 At a glance ........... 30 Safety ........... 39 Opening and closing ......77 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 101 Lights and windscreen wipers ..113 Climate control ......... 122 Driving and parking ......
Page 6 Index Active Body Control (except 1, 2, 3 ... Mercedes-AMG Vehicles) 12 V socket Display message ......231 see Sockets Active Body Control (Mercedes- AMG Vehicles) Display message ......231 Active Brake Assist ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Activating or deactivating ....207 Display message ......
Page 7 Index Adjusting volume AMG menu (on-board computer) ..213 Audio 20 ........254 Anti-glare film ........275 Air conditioning Anti-lock braking system General notes ........ 122 see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) AIR FLOW ........... 125 Anti-Theft Alarm system Air pressure see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) see Tyre pressure Aquaplaning ........
Page 8 Index Automatic headlamp mode ....113 Jump starting ......... 296 Automatic transmission Overview ........293 Belt Accelerator pedal position ..... 144 see Seat belts Changing gear ....... 144 Belt tensioner Display message ......239 Activation ......... 51 Drive program display ....142 Blind Spot Assist Drive programs ......
Page 9 Index Brake Exterior lighting ......285 EBD ..........71 High-pressure cleaner ....283 Brake Assist Matt paintwork ......283 see BAS (Brake Assist System) Notes ..........281 Brake Assist with cross-traffic Paint ..........283 function Reversing camera ......285 Function/notes ........ 63 Sensors .........
Page 10 Index Cooling Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ......125 see Climate control Setting the air distribution ..... 126 Copyright ..........29 Setting the air vents ...... 129 Cornering light function Setting the airflow ......126 Display message ......228 Setting the climate mode (AIR Function/notes ......
Page 11 Hiding (on-board computer) ... 216 Key ..........243 see Door Driving abroad Lights ..........228 Safety systems ......217 Mercedes-Benz Service ....281 Tyres ..........237 Symmetrical dipped beam ..... 113 Vehicle ........... 239 Driving on flooded roads ....158 Distance Pilot DISTRONIC Driving safety system Activating ........
Page 12 Index DYNAMIC SELECT controller Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with Steering Pilot and Stop&Go Pilot ... 168 (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....140 RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ........173 Speed limiter ......... 170 EASY-ENTRY feature Driving systems Activating/deactivating ....211 Active Blind Spot Assist ....193 Function/notes ......
Page 13 Index Removing ........318 Important safety guidelines ..... 67 Storage location ......318 Warning lamp ......... 246 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys- Technical data ....... 318 Emergency unlocking tem) ............67 Vehicle ..........84 Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc- Engine tions) ..........285 Display message ......
Page 14 Additives ........324 Gearshift program Consumption statistics ....202 SETUP (on-board computer) ..213 Displaying the current consump- Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 23 tion ..........202 Glove compartment ......262 Displaying the range ...... 202 Google™ Local Search Driving tips ........156 See also Digital Owner's Manual ...
Page 15 Index General notes ........ 172 Home address Jack See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 253 Storage location ......288 Horn ............30 Using ..........313 Jump starting (engine) ...... 296 Ignition lock see Key positions Immobiliser .......... 74 Changing the battery ....... 80 Indicator and warning lamp Checking the battery .......
Page 16 Interior lighting Mercedes connect me see Replacing bulbs Display message ......222 LIM indicator lamp Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive Cruise control ........ 160 Active Blind Spot Assist ....193 Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ..... 163 Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 195 Variable limiter ......
Page 17 Index Reversing camera ......187 Traffic Sign Assist ......191 Occupant safety Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Airbags ..........43 see Qualified specialist workshop Automatic front-passenger front Message memory (on-board com- airbag deactivation ......46 puter) ..........216 Automatic measures after an acci- Messages dent ..........
Page 18 Releasing automatically ....155 Warning lamp ......... 248 Parking lamps QR code Display message ......228 Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Switching on/off ......114 Rescue card ........28 Parking Pilot Qualified specialist workshop ... 27 Display Message ......233 PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating ....
Page 19 Index Introduction ........39 Warning lamp ......... 248 RACE START Warning lamp (function) ....40 important safety notes ....173 Rev counter ........199 RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi- Reverse gear (selector lever) ... 143 cles) ............ 173 Reversing camera RACETIMER (on-board computer) ..213 Cleaning instructions .....
Page 20 Index Setting the date/time format Switching belt adjustment on/off (on-board computer) ...... 212 See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 253 Seat belts Setting the language Adjusting the driver's and front- See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 253 Setting the time passenger seat belt ......
Page 21 Index SPORT handling mode Surround lighting (on-board com- Deactivating/activating puter) ..........210 (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....70 Suspension settings Warning lamp ......... 248 Active Body Control (ABC) (except Start/stop function Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....176 see ECO start/stop function Active Body Control (ABC) Starting (engine) ........
Page 22 Index Traffic Sign Assist Introduction ........257 Saving/deleting the PIN for the Activating/deactivating the warn- SIM card ........259 ing function ........207 Settings ......... 259 Display message ......232 SIM card mode ......258 Function/notes ......191 Text messages ....... 260 Important safety notes ....
Page 23 Index Radio type approval for the tyre Locking (key) ........77 pressure monitor ......311 Lowering ........316 Restarting ........311 Pulling away ........134 Warning lamp ......... 252 Raising ........... 313 Warning message ......311 Registration ........27 Tyres Securing from rolling away ....
Page 24 Index LIM (Distance Pilot DISTRONIC) ..163 Snow chains ........307 Winter tyres LIM (variable limiter) ...... 170 Parking brake ........ 248 Limiting the speed (on-board com- PASSENGER AIR BAG ...... 40 puter) ..........211 Reserve fuel ........249 M+S tyres ........306 Wiper blades Seat belt ........
Page 25: Contents
Digital Owner's Manual Introduction Operating the Digital Owner's Manual General notes The printed Owner's Manual provides informa- tion about the safe operation of your vehicle. Please observe the information about the oper- The Digital Owner's Manual provides compre- ation of the controller ( page 254).
Page 26 EU countries only: this planet sparingly and in a manner which Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to takes the requirements of both nature and dispose of it in an environmentally-responsible humanity into consideration.
Page 27 Only use genu- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual- The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are ity. Only use tyres, wheels and accessories that...
Page 28 Operating safety Electromagnetic compatibility Always have work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified special- The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehicle ist workshop. components has been checked and certified according to the currently valid version of Reg- If you make any changes to the vehicle elec- ulation ECE-R 10.
Page 29 Operating safety TIREFIT kit Copy and translation of the original declaration of conformity: EC declaration of conformity in accordance with EC Directive with regard to 2006/42/EC on machinery, Annex II B The equipment / machinery Make: Integrated kit Type/model: 10-300-0002 Serial numbers: Year of manufacture: was developed, designed and manufactured in accordance with EC Directives...
Page 30 Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that Vehicle registration they do not get into the driver's footwell. Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres to Always fit the floormats securely and as pre- carry out technical inspections on certain vehi- scribed in order to ensure that there is always cles.
Page 31 Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible These data memories temporarily or perma- about any change in address or vehicle owner- nently store technical information about: ship. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz Ser- the vehicle's operating state vice Centre, for example. events...
Page 32 The additional functions include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emer- gency. 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 33 Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift pad- Climate control systems dles Ignition lock Combination switch Start/Stop button To adjust the steering wheel Cruise control lever electrically Electric parking brake Horn Light switch Instrument cluster Diagnostics connection PARKTRONIC warning dis- To open the bonnet play Overhead control panel...
Page 34 Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel To open the bonnet PARKTRONIC warning dis- Diagnostics connection play Light switch Combination switch Electric parking brake To adjust the steering wheel Ignition lock electrically Start/Stop button Horn Cruise control lever Instrument cluster Climate control systems Steering wheel gearshift pad- dles...
Page 35 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Instrument cluster with speedometer Function Page (km/h) Rev counter Function Page Warning and indicator lamps: M SPORT handling mode Speedometer with segments in Mercedes-AMG vehicles Warning and indicator lamps: R Rear foglamp ! Electric parking brake N This lamp has no func- (red) tion...
Page 36 Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu Multimedia system display Selects a submenu or scrolls Switches on LINGUATRONIC through lists Mutes Confirms the selection Hides display messages Adjusts the volume Back Rejects or ends a call Switches off LINGUATRONIC Exits the telephone book/ redial memory...
Page 37 Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page COMAND Online a PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp c Seat heating ® å ESP (except s Seat ventilation Mercedes-AMG vehicles) è ECO start/stop button Ò AIRSCARF (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) c PARKTRONIC £...
Page 38 Centre console Centre console, lower section (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment Shows the driving conditions menu in the COMAND dis- Cup holders play (vehicles with Active Ashtray Body Control) COMAND controller É Adjusts the vehicle level (vehicles with Active Seat adjustment Body Control) Favourites button...
Page 39 Centre console Centre console, lower section (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment Selects park position Cup holders Drive program selector Ashtray ß AMG button (calls up/ COMAND controller stores drive program or sus- pension setting) Seat adjustment à Adjusts the suspension Favourites button setting Roof switch...
Page 40 Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page p Switches the left-hand ë Deactivates tow-away reading lamp on/off protection c Switches the interior Rear-view mirror lighting on/off Buttons for the garage door µ Operates MAGIC SKY opener CONTROL ê...
Page 41 Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door o Opens/closes the boot % & Unlocks/locks the vehicle 7Zö\ Adjusts and folds the exterior Adjusts the seats mirrors in/out electrically r 4 5 = W Opens/closes the side Stores seat, exterior mirror windows and steering column adjust-...
Page 42 Occupant safety The various components of the restraint system Panic alarm work complementary to one another. They can only perform their intended protective function if all vehicle occupants: have correctly fastened their seat belt page 42) have correctly adjusted their seat and head restraint ( page 101).
Page 43 Occupant safety Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp : and Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ; are part of the automatic deactivation system of the front-passenger front airbag. The indicator lamps display the status of the Restraint system warning lamp front-passenger front airbag.
Page 44: Introduction
Mercedes-Benz vehi- Important safety notes cle. The child restraint system must be appro- priate to the age, weight and size of the child.
Page 45 You must also make sure that objects, e.g. seat belts which have been approved specifi- cushions, are never placed between a person cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Other- and the seat. wise, your vehicle's general operating permit Seat belts are solely intended to secure and could be invalidated.
Page 46 Occupant safety The belt strap is tightened slightly when: the seat belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle and the ignition is switched on The seat-belt adjustment will apply a certain tightening force if any slack is detected between the vehicle occupant and the seat belt.
Page 47 Occupant safety page 54) in addition to the manufactur- tional injuries when deployed. There is an er's operating and installation instructions for increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries. the child restraint system. In order to avoid such risks, always ensure Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent that all vehicle occupants: the airbag from functioning correctly.
Page 48 In the ically approved for the respective seat by event of an accident, the restraint systems on Mercedes-Benz. the front-passenger side may be triggered and have to be replaced. Sidebags : deploy next to the outer bolster of the seat backrest.
Page 49 Occupant safety Headbags correct positioning of the child restraint system. Never place objects under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. cushions. Fully retract the seat cushion length. The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat.
Page 50 Occupant safety are met, the front-passenger front airbag is passenger front airbag is enabled or disa- deployed. bled in accordance with the person in the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front- front-passenger seat. passenger front airbag is disabled. It will then the front-passenger seat has been moved not be deployed in the event of an accident.
Page 51 If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp repair work carried out at a Mercedes-Benz Ser- remains on, do not install a child restraint vice Centre.
Page 52 Occupant safety In this case the front-passenger seat may not in the front-passenger front airbag not func- be used. Do not install a child restraint system tioning as intended during an accident. This on the front-passenger seat. Have the auto- poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal matic front-passenger front airbag deactiva- injury.
Page 53 Occupant safety Problems with automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" ( page 48). Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The PASSENGER AIR The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is false. BAG OFF indicator lamp Make sure the conditions for a correct classification of the person lights up and remains lit,...
Page 54 PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is lit. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Observe the information on the PASSENGER AIR vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop BAG indicator lamps ( page 40).
Page 55 The sidebag on the front-passenger side covers. deploys under the following conditions: an occupant is detected on the front- Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre passenger seat or regarding the availability of suitable seat or head restraint covers. the belt tongue is engaged in the belt...
Page 56 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the setting a more favourable seat position for the NECK-PRO head restraints checked for func- front-passenger seat.
Page 57 ® PRE-SAFE PLUS does not intervene when is cut off reversing. vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emergency When driving, or when parking or exiting a park- call system: automatic emergency call ing space with assistance from Active Parking ® Assist, PRE-SAFE PLUS will not apply the brakes.
Page 58 ( page 58). change in direction, the child may not be held For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- securely. There is an increased risk of serious mends that you only use a child restraint system or even fatal injuries.
Page 59 It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care If you are using an ISOFIX child restraint system products to clean child restraint systems rec- on the front-passenger seat, where the child is ommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 60 Children in the vehicle If the front-passenger seat of your vehicle is not equipped with the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system, this is indica- ted by a special sticker. The sticker is affixed to the side of the dashboard on the front- passenger side.
Page 61 Children in the vehicle Always observe the information on suitable front-passenger seat belt guide to the shoul- positioning of the child restraint system der belt guide on the child restraint system page 58) in addition to the child restraint page 57). system manufacturer's installation and operat- Move the front-passenger seat as far back as ing instructions.
Page 62 Children in the vehicle Suitability of the front-passenger seat for attaching belt-secured child restraint systems Legend for the table: Seat which is unsuitable for children in this weight category. Suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category that are approved for use in this weight category.
Page 63 56) and in "Suitable positioning of the child restraint system" ( page 58). You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Recommended child restraint systems for attaching with the vehicle seat belt...
Page 64 Driving safety systems Weight categories Manufac- Type Approval num- Order number turer ber (E1 ...) (A 000 ...) Category II/III: Britax KIDFIX 04 301198 970 18 00 Römer 15 kg to 36 kg 970 22 00 between approx- 04 301198 970 19 00 imately 4 years and 970 38 00...
Page 65 Driving safety systems Important safety notes tivated. There is an increased danger of skid- ding and accidents. If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme- inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei- ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 66 Driving safety systems Brakes Important safety notes Keep the brake pedal depressed firmly until WARNING the emergency braking situation is over. Brake Assist with cross-traffic function can- ABS prevents the wheels from locking. not always clearly identify objects and com- The brakes will function as usual once you plex traffic situations.
Page 67 Driving safety systems a narrow vehicle travelling in front, e.g. a vehicles in front within a speed range between motorcycle 7 km/h and 250 km/h. a vehicle travelling in front on a different line Up to a speed of approximately 70 km/h, Brake Assist with cross-traffic function may react to: vehicles quickly moving into the radar sensor system detection range...
Page 68 Driving safety systems Important safety notes WARNING The distance warning function does not react: In particular, the detection of obstacles can be impaired in the case of: to people or animals dirt on the sensors or obscured sensors to oncoming vehicles snow or heavy rain to crossing traffic interference by other radar sources...
Page 69 Driving safety systems With the help of the radar sensor system, the Up to a speed of approximately 250 km/h, distance warning function can detect obstacles Adaptive Brake Assist is capable of reacting to that are in the path of your vehicle for an exten- moving objects that have already been detected ded period of time.
Page 70 Driving safety systems Due to the nature of the system, particularly ® ETS traction control is part of ESP complicated but non-critical driving conditions ETS brakes the drive wheels individually if they may also cause Brake Assist to intervene. spin. This enables you to pull away and acceler- If Adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to a ate on slippery surfaces, e.g.
Page 71 Driving safety systems ® ® If ESP intervenes, the ÷ ESP warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster. ® If ESP intervenes: ® Do not deactivate ESP under any circum- stances. When pulling away, only depress the acceler- ator pedal as far as is necessary. Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions.
Page 72 Driving safety systems ® The influence of drive programs on ESP ® The drive programs allow ESP to adapt to different weather conditions, road conditions and the desired driving style. The drive programs can be set using the DYNAMIC SELECT button page 139) or on AMG vehicles using the DYNAMIC SELECT controller ( page 140).
Page 73 Driving safety systems ® ® Deactivating/activating ESP Deactivating/activating ESP (Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) Important safety notes Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- tion ( page 62). You can select between the following statuses ® of ESP ® is activated SPORT handling mode is activated ®...
Page 74 Driving safety systems if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to ® Characteristics when ESP is deactivated spin. ® If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels ® start to spin, the ÷ ESP warning lamp in the ®...
Page 75 Driving safety systems Important safety notes ADAPTIVE BRAKE Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- WARNING tion ( page 62). Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and will initially brake your vehicle by a partial offers increased braking comfort. In addition to application of the brakes if a danger of colli- the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has sion is detected.
Page 76 Driving safety systems In order to maintain the appropriate distance to there is no visible damage to the front of the the vehicle in front and thus prevent a collision, vehicle. you must apply the brakes yourself. Following damage to the windscreen, have the configuration and operation of the camera sys- WARNING tem checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 77 Protection against theft If the risk of a collision with the vehicle in front Protection against theft remains and you do not brake, take evasive action or accelerate significantly, the vehicle Immobiliser may perform automatic emergency braking up To activate with the key: remove the key to the point of full brake application.
Page 78 Protection against theft Deactivating To deactivate the alarm with the key: press the % or & button on the key. The alarm stops. Insert the key into the ignition lock. The alarm stops. To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO: grasp the outside door handle. The key must be outside the vehicle.
Page 79 Protection against theft the doors are closed Observe the "Important safety notes" page 82). the boot lid is closed Only then is the interior motion sensor acti- vated. Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-GO. The interior motion sensor is primed after approximately 30 seconds.
Page 80 children unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the key out of reach of children. Important safety notes United Kingdom only: WARNING If you attach heavy or large objects to the key, WARNING the key could be unintentionally turned in the When the double locks are activated, the ignition lock.
Page 81 The key centrally locks/unlocks: the doors the boot lid the glove compartment the stowage compartment under the armrest the stowage compartment in the rear com- partment the fuel filler flap When unlocking, the turn signals flash once. When locking, they flash three times. You can also set an audible signal to confirm To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur- that the vehicle has been locked.
Page 82 Removing the emergency key element the vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you fre- quently travel alone. To change the setting: press and hold down the % and & buttons simultaneously for about six seconds until the battery indica- tor lamp flashes twice ( page 80).
Page 83 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Press emergency key element ; into the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist work- opening in the key in the direction of the arrow shop.
Page 84 Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You can no longer lock or The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle using Check the key battery ( page 80) and replace if necessary the key.
Page 85 Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine can no longer The on-board voltage is too low. be started using the key. Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary ( page 295).
Page 86 Doors from the inside. Switch off the alarm WARNING page 74). If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they can: open doors and endanger other persons or road users climb out and be injured by the traffic operate vehicle equipment and, for exam- ple, trap themselves.
Page 87 Doors For all countries except the United Kingdom: You can also activate and deactivate the auto- you can open a door from inside the vehicle even matic locking function using the on-board com- if it has been locked. puter ( page 211).
Page 88 Boot Boot Boot lid reversing function The boot lid is equipped with an automatic Important safety notes reversing function. It reacts if a solid object obstructs or restricts the boot lid during the WARNING closing procedure. The boot lid opens again If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or automatically.
Page 89 Boot When the roof is open, you can use the loading The boot lid swings upwards when opened. aid to raise the folded roof and load the boot Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient more easily ( page 264). The boot separator clearance above the boot lid.
Page 90 Boot If a key with KEYLESS-GO is detected in the boot, the boot lid opens again after it is closed. It does not lock. HANDS-FREE ACCESS Important safety notes WARNING The vehicle exhaust system can become very hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you Always ensure that you only make a kicking could burn yourself by touching the exhaust movement within the detection range of sen-...
Page 91: Opening And Closing
Boot Operation Opening and closing automatically from the inside Important safety notes WARNING Parts of the body could become trapped dur- ing automatic closing of the boot lid. In addi- tion, people may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area, e.g. chil- dren, during the closing procedure.
Page 92 Side windows To open: pull remote operating switch : for If the boot cannot be unlocked with the key or KEYLESS-GO, use the emergency key element. the boot lid until the boot lid opens. If the boot separator was closed, it opens If you use the emergency key element to unlock automatically and remains open.
Page 93 Side windows Opening and closing the side win- WARNING dows While closing the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There Opening and closing the side windows is a risk of injury. in the front When closing make sure that no parts of the The switches for the side windows are located body are in the closing area.
Page 94 Side windows Opening/closing the rear side windows To open all side windows: press button : to the point of resistance. To open: open the front side window on the To open all side windows fully: press but- corresponding side ( page 90).
Page 95 Side windows Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle until the side windows are fully closed. Make sure you only touch recessed sensor surface :. To interrupt convenience closing: release recessed sensor surface : on the door han- dle.
Page 96 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 97 Roof Opening and closing the boot is only loaded to below the boot separator. the boot separator is not pushed up by the load. the boot separator is closed. the boot lid is closed. the outside temperature is above Ò15 †. You could otherwise damage the roof, boot and other parts of the vehicle.
Page 98 Roof Locking components. If someone becomes trapped, release the button. You can lock the roof again if it is not locked fully. Opening and closing Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traf- This function is only available on vehicles with fic conditions.
Page 99 Roof To open: press button ;. To close: press button ;. If the boot is loaded correctly, boot separa- tor : is automatically closed to the full extent. When the boot lid is opened, boot separator : opens automatically. Removing and fitting Turn catch lever A downwards in the direc- tion of the arrow on both sides.
Page 100 Roof after you have stopped the vehicle, paying atten- tion to road and traffic conditions. Fitting/removing Reconnect connector ; of the electric plug connector. Draught stop To fit: open the roof ( page 94). Press the mark on cover : and push in the Manual draught stop direction of the arrow.
Page 101 Roof Push the lower half of cover B on draught stop =. Draught stop = is locked. Fold draught stop = forward if necessary. To remove: make sure that draught stop = is folded back. Push the upper half of cover B on draught stop =.
Page 102 Roof Risk of electric shock DANGER MAGIC SKY CONTROL operates using high voltage. If the trim behind the overhead con- trol panel is damaged or removed, electrical components will be exposed. If you touch these components, you could get an electric shock.
Page 103 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. close. Close the boot separator ( page 95). The net on the boot separator is not attached. Attach the net ( page 95).
Page 104 Seats your head is supported at eye level by the Correct driver's seat position centre of the head restraint. Observe the safety notes on steering column WARNING adjustment ( page 106). You could lose control of the vehicle while Make sure that steering wheel : is adjusted driving if you: correctly.
Page 105 Seats To avoid damage to the seats and the seat WARNING heating, observe the following information: When adjusting a seat, you or another vehicle do not spill any liquids on the seats. If liquid occupant could become trapped by the guide is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as rail of the seat, for instance.
Page 106 Seats Further related subjects: Removing the seat belt from the seat belt guide You can store the seat settings using the memory function ( page 111). WARNING ® If PRE-SAFE is triggered, the front- When driving off-road, your body is subject to passenger seat will be moved to a better position if it was previously in an unfavour- forces from all directions due to the uneven...
Page 107 Seats To move the seat backwards: press 9 Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer- on switch :. ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat The seat moves back to the previous position. belt before starting the engine. To stop seat movement: press : or 9 in the opposite direction.
Page 108 Seats Switching the seat ventilation on/off Switching on/off Driver's and front-passenger seat The three red indicator lamps in the button indi- cate the heating level you have selected. The system automatically switches down from The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight indicate the ventilation level you have selected.
Page 109 Steering wheel This could result in burns in the immediate There is a risk of an accident. vicinity of the air vents. There is a risk of injury. Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer- Reduce the heater output before it becomes ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat too hot.
Page 110 Steering wheel WARNING control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. If you use openings in the bodywork or Always wait until the adjustment process is detachable parts as steps, you could: complete before driving off. slip and/or fall damage the vehicle and cause yourself to WARNING fall.
Page 111 Mirrors Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature WARNING The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is trig- gered in an accident, the steering column will image. Objects visible in the mirrors are move upwards when the driver's door is opened. closer than they appear.
Page 112 Mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in/out elec- Folding the exterior mirrors in/out trically automatically If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board computer page 212): the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside the exterior mirrors fold out again automati- cally as soon as you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's or front-passenger...
Page 113 Mirrors Engage reverse gear. if electrolyte comes into contact with skin The exterior mirror on the front-passenger or eyes or is swallowed, seek medical atten- side moves to the preset parking position. tion immediately. Use adjustment button = to adjust the exte- immediately change out of clothing that has rior mirror to a position that allows you to see been in contact with electrolyte.
Page 114 Memory function Calling up a stored parking position diately release the memory function position button. The adjustment process is stopped. WARNING If children activate the memory function, they could become trapped, especially if they are unattended. There is a risk of injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Page 115 Memory function Calling up a stored setting Press and hold the relevant storage position button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position. The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the stored position button.
Page 116 Light switch Exterior lighting General notes Operation For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obligations.
Page 117 Exterior lighting Ã is the preferred light switch position. The Rear fog lamp light setting is automatically selected according The rear foglamp improves the visibility of your to the brightness of the ambient light (excep- vehicle in heavy fog for the following traffic. tion: poor visibility due to weather conditions Please observe the country-specific laws on the such as fog, snow or spray):...
Page 118 Exterior lighting Combination switch Hazard warning lamps Main-beam headlamps To switch on the hazard warning lamps: Turn signal, right press button :. All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a Headlamp flasher turn signal using the combination switch, only Turn signal, left the turn signal lamp on the corresponding To indicate briefly: press the combination...
Page 119 Exterior lighting Active light function Extended range foglamps The active light function is a system that moves The extended range foglamps reduce the glare the headlamps according to the steering move- experienced by the driver and improve the illu- ments of the front wheels. In this way, relevant mination of the edge of the carriageway.
Page 120 Interior lighting Important safety notes At speeds above approximately 30 km/h: if no other road users are detected, the WARNING main-beam headlamps are automatically Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not rec- switched on ognise road users: if other road users are detected, the partial main-beam headlamps are automatically who have no lights, e.g.
Page 121 Windscreen wipers glass if wiping takes place when the wind- Interior lighting control screen is dry. General notes If it is necessary to switch on the windscreen wipers in dry weather conditions, always In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from operate them using washer fluid.
Page 122 To bring the wiper blade into position to impact. be removed: hold the wiper arm firmly with Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have one hand. With the other hand, turn the wiper the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- blade in the direction of arrow = beyond the cialist workshop.
Page 123 Windscreen wipers Push the new wiper blade in the direction of arrow : onto the wiper arm until lug ; engages. Push the wiper blade out of the removal posi- tion in the direction of arrow = beyond the point of resistance. The wiper blade disengages with an audible click and is freely movable again.
Page 124 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 windscreen wiper are jammed. movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition lock.
Page 125: Climate Control
Overview of climate control systems Overview of climate control systems General notes Observe the settings recommended on the fol- lowing pages. The windows could otherwise mist up. To prevent the windows from misting up: switch off climate control only briefly activate air-recirculation mode only briefly switch on "Cooling with air dehumidification"...
Page 126 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (2-zone) To set the temperature, left ( page 125) To set climate control to automatic mode ( page 125) To demist the windscreen ( page 126) To switch the residual heat on/off ( page 129) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 124)
Page 127 Operating the climate control system function can only be activated or deactivated Activating/deactivating cooling with with the ignition switched off. air dehumidification Vehicles with COMAND Online: if you General notes change the settings of the climate control system, the climate status display appears for If you deactivate the "Cooling with air dehumid- three seconds at the bottom of the screen in ification"...
Page 128 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 the The cooling with air dehumidification function has been deactivated ¿ button flashes due to a malfunction. three times or remains Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 129 Operating the climate control system side is not adopted for the front-passenger Setting the air distribution side. Activating/deactivating To switch off: press the á button. The indicator lamp in the á button goes Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock out.
Page 130 Operating the climate control system Demisting the windows Windows misted up on the inside Activate the ¿ cooling with air dehumidi- fication function. Activate the Ã mode button. If the windows continue to mist up, activate the ¬ "Windscreen demisting" function. You should only select this setting until the windscreen is clear again.
Page 131 Operating the climate control system Problems with the rear window heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The rear window heating The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum- has switched off prema- ers are switched on. turely or cannot be Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g.
Page 132 Adjusting the air vents Convenience opening feature: press and the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There hold the g button until the side windows is a risk of injury. are opened. The side windows move back to Make sure that all vehicle occupants always their original positions.
Page 133 Adjusting the air vents To open the centre air vent: turn the adjuster in one of centre air vents : to the left. To close the centre air vent: turn the adjuster in one of centre air vents : to the right until it engages.
Page 134 Driving Running-in notes Self-locking rear axle differential (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Important safety notes Your vehicle is equipped with a self-locking dif- In certain driving and driving safety systems, the ferential on the rear axle. sensors adjust automatically while a certain dis- Change the oil to improve protection of the rear tance is being driven after the vehicle has been axle differential:...
Page 135 Driving Key positions boosting effect. You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident. Do not switch off the ignition while driving. WARNING If the parking brake has not been fully released when driving, the parking brake can: overheat and cause a fire lose its hold function.
Page 136 Driving To start the vehicle without actively using the To switch on the power supply: press key: Start/Stop button : once. The power supply is switched on. You can now the Start/Stop button must be inserted in the activate the windscreen wipers, for example. ignition lock The power supply is switched off again if: the key must be in the vehicle...
Page 137 Driving Starting procedure with the key Children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: To start the engine using the key instead of KEY- LESS-GO, pull the Start/Stop button out of the releasing the parking brake ignition lock. shifting the automatic transmission out of Turn the key to position 3 in the ignition lock park position P...
Page 138 Driving Upshifts take place at higher engine speeds automatically. The vehicle may begin moving. after a cold start. This helps the catalytic con- There is a risk of accident and injury. verter to reach its operating temperature If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off more quickly.
Page 139 Driving the bonnet is closed the system detects moisture on the wind- screen when the air-conditioning system is the driver's door is closed and the driver's switched on seat belt is fastened the battery's charge status is too low If all conditions for automatic engine switch-off are not fulfilled, the ç...
Page 140 Driving Mercedes-AMG vehicles To switch off: in drive program C, press ECO button :. Switch to drive program S, S+ or M page 140). Indicator lamp ; and the è or ç ECO symbol in the multifunction display go out. To switch on: press ECO button :.
Page 141 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine does not The HOLD function or Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is activated. start. Deactivate the HOLD function ( page 172) or Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ( page 167). Try to start the engine again.
Page 142: Multimedia System
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant temperature The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no display is showing more longer being cooled sufficiently. than 120 †.
Page 143 DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Additionally, in drive program I you can config- E Economy Particularly economical ure the respective vehicle characteristics using driving characteristics (vehicles with the multimedia system. You can find informa- adjustable tion on this in the Digital Owner's Manual. damping) If the ignition is switched off for less than four hours, the previously selected drive program is...
Page 144 Automatic transmission Additional settings cle from rolling away by applying the parking brake. Selector lever Overview of transmission positions All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- cles) If the engine speed is too high or if the vehi- cle is rolling, do not shift the transmission directly from D to R, from R to D or directly to ECO start/stop function ( page 135)
Page 145 Automatic transmission The current transmission position and drive pro- gram appear in the multifunction display. In addition to drive program ; being shown in the multifunction display, the currently selected drive program is indicated in red on the DYNAMIC SELECT controller ( page 140).
Page 146 Automatic transmission Engaging park position P automatically When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave Park position P is automatically engaged if: children unattended in the vehicle. Always you switch off the engine using the key and keep the key out of reach of children.
Page 147 Automatic transmission Transmission positions Neutral Do not shift the transmission to N Park position while driving. Otherwise, the auto- This prevents the vehicle from rolling matic transmission could be dam- away when stopped. aged. Only shift the transmission into posi- No power is transmitted from the tion P when the vehicle is stationary engine to the drive wheels.
Page 148 Automatic transmission Kickdown the steering exhibits a sporty steering curve. ® provides the optimum compromise Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. between traction and stability. Further infor- Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the ® mation on ESP page 67). pressure point. Drive program S+ (Sport Plus) The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
Page 149 Automatic transmission Vehicles with adaptive adjustable damp- kinetic energy and consumes less fuel (gliding mode). ing: drive program E (Economy) ® provides the optimum compromise Drive program E is characterised by the follow- between traction and stability. Further infor- ing: mation on ESP ®...
Page 150 Automatic transmission Drive program S+ (Sport Plus) gliding mode is available. the ECO start/stop function is available. Drive program S+ is characterised by the fol- lowing: ® provides the optimum compromise between traction and stability. Further infor- the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving ®...
Page 151 Automatic transmission Temporary setting To activate: shift the selector lever to posi- tion D. Press button :. To deactivate: press button :. Mercedes-AMG vehicles To activate: shift the selector lever to posi- tion D. Pull steering wheel gearshift paddle : or ;. The temporary setting will be active for a certain amount of time.
Page 152 Automatic transmission Gearshift recommendation accelerate, the automatic transmission auto- matically shifts up in order to prevent engine damage. All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift cles) paddle :. The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear. Automatic downshifting occurs when coast- ing.
Page 153 Automatic transmission Gear indicator Upshift indicator Before the engine speed reaches the red area, an upshift indicator will be shown in the multi- function display. When the UP UP message appears in the multi- function display, pull on the right-hand steer- ing wheel gearshift paddle.
Page 154 Refuelling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating.
Page 155 Refuelling Opening the fuel filler flap Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu- elling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge could build up again. Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Page 156 Parking 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 immediately and remove it ( page 132).
Page 157 Parking The function of the electric parking brake is cle from rolling away by applying the parking dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on- brake. board voltage is low or if there is a malfunction in the system, it may not be possible to apply the Apply the electric parking brake.
Page 158 Driving tips Applying automatically brake will be released and the vehicle will start to move. The electric parking brake is automatically applied when the transmission is in position P Emergency braking and: The vehicle can also be braked during an emer- the engine is switched off or gency by using the electric parking brake.
Page 159 Driving tips The ECO display consists of three sections, with more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk an inner and outer area. The sections corre- of an accident. spond to the following three categories: Do not switch off the ignition while driving. Acceleration (evaluation of all accel- eration processes): Drive sensibly –...
Page 160 Driving tips In addition to driving style, the actual consump- This will use the braking effect of the engine, so tion is affected by other factors, such as: less braking will be required to maintain vehicle speed. This relieves the load on the brake sys- load tem and prevents the brakes from overheating tyre pressure...
Page 161 Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not of an lower your speed equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's avoid tyre ruts operating safety.
Page 162 Driving systems adapt your driving style and drive at a speed to Winter driving suit the prevailing weather conditions. WARNING You should pay special attention to road condi- tions when temperatures are around freezing If you shift down on a slippery road surface in point.
Page 163 Driving systems If there is a change of drivers, advise the new If it is not, press the cruise control lever in the driver of the stored speed. direction of arrow A. LIM indicator lamp ; in the cruise control lever goes out.
Page 164 Driving systems Setting a speed Briefly press the cruise control lever in the Press the cruise control lever up : for a direction of arrow ;. higher speed or down ? for a lower speed. The variable limiter is selected. LIM indicator Keep the cruise control lever pressed until the lamp : in the cruise control lever lights up.
Page 165 Driving systems Distance Pilot DISTRONIC operates in the range To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate between 0 km/h and 200 km/h. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC and the HOLD function in the following or similar situations: Do not use Distance Pilot DISTRONIC while driv- ing on roads with steep gradients.
Page 166 Driving systems Cruise control lever Activating Distance Pilot DISTRONIC and storing, maintaining and calling up a speed Important safety notes When Distance Pilot DISTRONIC or the HOLD function is activated, the vehicle brakes automatically in certain situations. To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC and the HOLD function in the following or similar situations: when towing away...
Page 167 Driving systems Activating at the current speed/last speed. However, the vehicle is only accelerated up to the speed you have stored. stored speed Selecting the drive program WARNING All vehicles (except AMG vehicles): Distance If you call up a stored speed and this is dif- Pilot DISTRONIC supports a sporty driving style ferent from the current speed, the vehicle when you have selected the S or S+ drive pro-...
Page 168 Driving systems a system fault occurs The following function is not operational in all countries. the power supply is insufficient If a malfunction in the electric parking brake Distance Pilot DISTRONIC uses additional infor- occurs, then the transmission may also be shif- mation from your navigation system so that it ted into position P automatically.
Page 169 Driving systems Display when Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated Cruise control lever To increase: turn control = in direction ;. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC then maintains a Vehicle in front, if detected greater distance between your vehicle and Distance indicator: current distance to the the vehicle in front.
Page 170 Driving systems Deactivating Distance Pilot DISTRONIC If Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is automatically deactivated, you will hear a warning tone. The Distance Pilot off Distance Pilot off message will appear in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds. Tips for driving with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC General notes The following contains descriptions of certain...
Page 171 Driving systems Other vehicles changing lane Distance Pilot DISTRONIC will not brake for them. Crossing vehicles Distance Pilot DISTRONIC has not detected the vehicle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehi- cle will be too short. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may mistakenly Narrow vehicles detect vehicles that are crossing your lane.
Page 172 Driving systems In a speed range from 0 - 60 km/h, Stop&Go The support offered by the system may be Pilot focuses on the vehicle in front, taking into impaired if: account lane markings, e.g. when following vehi- there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insufficient cles in a traffic jam.
Page 173 Driving systems still not started to steer and have not taken hold effect of the engine. This relieves the load on the of the steering wheel after five seconds at the brake system and prevents the brakes from latest, a warning tone also sounds to remind you overheating and wearing too quickly.
Page 174 Driving systems You can operate cruise control or Distance Pilot Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards DISTRONIC and the variable limiter with the you =. cruise control lever. Setting a speed LIM indicator lamp ; on the cruise control lever indicates which system you have selected: To adjust the set speed in 10 km/h incre- ments: briefly press the cruise control lever...
Page 175 Driving systems Switching off the speed limiter HOLD function General notes The HOLD function can assist the driver in the following situations: when pulling away, especially on steep slopes when manoeuvring on steep slopes when waiting in traffic The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal.
Page 176 Driving systems Activation conditions When the HOLD function is activated, the trans- mission is shifted automatically to position P if: You can activate the HOLD function if all of the the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the following conditions are fulfilled: driver's door is open the vehicle is stationary the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-...
Page 177 Driving systems Activation conditions led. The RACE START cancelled RACE START cancelled message appears in the multifunction display. You can activate RACE START if: Fully depress the accelerator pedal. the doors are closed The engine speed increases. the engine is running and the engine and RACE RACE START START Release...
Page 178 Driving systems Selecting the Comfort or Economy drive Activating the driving dynamics display programs Using the driving dynamics display in the multi- media system display, you can see the drive In the Comfort and Economy drive programs, program you selected as well as additional infor- the driving characteristics of your vehicle are mation on the vehicle's operating state.
Page 179 Driving systems 13 mm compared to the normal vehicle level. In Setting the raised level the Comfort and CURVE drive programs, it is lowered by up to 5 mm compared to the normal vehicle level. As the speed is reduced, the vehi- cle is raised to the set vehicle height.
Page 180 Driving systems The suspension is continuously tuned to each Selecting the CURVE setting wheel individually and depends on: In the CURVE drive program, the curve tilting the road surface condition, e.g. bumps function is activated. The vehicle inclines inwards by up to 2.65 degrees on bends. The tilt the vehicle load function and the comfort suspension tuning the drive program selected...
Page 181 Driving systems Switch on the multimedia system. You can Important safety notes find further information in the separate The vehicle is slightly lowered when the engine COMAND Online operating instructions. is switched off. Press button : . WARNING The driving dynamics display appears in the multimedia system display.
Page 182 Driving systems Symbol ; appears. The vehicle height is Your selection remains stored even if you adjusted to the raised level. remove the key from the ignition lock. If the ignition is switched off for less than four Adjusting to normal level hours, the previously selected setting is activa- ted when the engine is next started.
Page 183 Driving systems mode if you prefer a more comfortable driving there are no persons, animals or objects in style. range while manoeuvring and parking. Make sure that the engine is running or that it When parking, pay particular attention to has been switched off by the ECO start/stop objects above or below the sensors, such as function.
Page 184 Driving systems Warning displays Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them ( page 285). range Warning display for the front area Segments on the left-hand side of the vehi- Segments on the right-hand side of the vehi- Segments showing operational readiness The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle.
Page 185 Driving systems From the: sixth segment onwards, you will hear an inter- mittent warning tone for approximately two seconds. seventh segment onwards, you will hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds. This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance.
Page 186 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Only the red segments in PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. the PARKTRONIC warn- If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified spe- ing displays are lit. You cialist workshop.
Page 187 Driving systems snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking Active Parking Assist does not assist you park- space being measured inaccurately ing in spaces at right angles to the direction of travel if: pay attention to the PARKTRONIC page 181) warning messages during the two parking spaces are located directly next parking procedure...
Page 188 Driving systems need to judge whether your vehicle will fit in below 10 km/h. Otherwise, Active Parking the parking space. Assist will be cancelled. Stop as soon as PARKTRONIC sounds the When driving at speeds below 30 km/h, you will continuous warning tone, if not before.
Page 189 Driving systems parking position can no longer be achieved surroundings surroundings message appears in the mul- from this position. tifunction display. You will achieve the best results by waiting Exiting a parking space for the steering procedure to complete before pulling away.
Page 190 Driving systems When Active Parking Assist is cancelled, you if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed. must steer again yourself. Observe the notes on cleaning page 285) if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this case, have the camera position and setting Reversing camera checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 191 Driving systems Use the guidelines only for orientation. Approach objects no further than the bottom- most guideline. Front warning display Additional PARKTRONIC measurement operational readiness indicator Rear warning display Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 4.0 m from the rear of the vehicle Vehicles with PARKTRONIC: when White guide line without turning the steering PARKTRONIC is operational (...
Page 192 Driving systems Make sure that the reversing camera is switched on ( page 187). The lane and the guide lines are shown. With the help of white guide line :, check whether the vehicle will fit into the parking space. Using white guide line : as a guide, carefully reverse until you reach the end position.
Page 193 Driving systems ATTENTION ASSIST General notes ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long, monotonous journeys such as on motorways and trunk roads. It is active in the 60 km/h to 200 km/h speed range. If ATTENTION ASSIST detects typical indicators of fatigue or increas- ing lapses in concentration on the part of the driver, it suggests taking a break.
Page 194 Driving systems Displaying the attention level corresponds to the last selection activated (standard/sensitive). Warning in the multifunction display If fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration are detected, a warning appears in the multi- function display: Attention Attention Assist: Assist: Take Take a a break! break!
Page 195 Driving systems of the windscreen. The data and general traffic The system may be either functionally impaired regulations stored in the navigation system are or temporarily unavailable if: also used to determine the current speed limit. visibility is poor, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog or If a traffic sign that is relevant to your vehicle is spray passed, the display of the speed limits and over-...
Page 196 Driving systems Active Blind Spot Assist Speed limit with unknown restriction General notes Active Blind Spot Assist monitors the areas on either side of the vehicle that are not directly visible to the driver with two lateral, rear-facing radar sensors. A warning light in the exterior mirrors draws your attention to vehicles detec- ted in the monitored area.
Page 197 Driving systems Monitoring range Due to the nature of the system: warnings may be issued in error when driving WARNING close to crash barriers or similar solid lane Active Blind Spot Assist does not detect all borders traffic situations and road users. There is a warnings may be interrupted when driving risk of an accident.
Page 198 Driving systems ted by the flashing of red warning lamp :. you have adopted a sporty driving style with There are no further warning tones. high cornering speeds you clearly brake or accelerate Course-correcting brake application a driving safety system intervenes, such as If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a side ®...
Page 199 Driving systems can warn you before you leave your lane unin- there are no lane markings or several unclear tentionally. If you do not react to the warning, a lane markings, e.g. around construction sites lane-correcting application of the brakes can the lane markings are worn away, dark or cov- bring the vehicle back into the original lane.
Page 200 Driving systems a driving safety system intervenes, such as brake application, e.g. after intentionally driv- ® ® , PRE-SAFE Brake or Active Blind Spot ing over a solid lane marking. There is a risk of Assist an accident. you have adopted a sporty driving style with An inappropriate brake application may be high cornering speeds or high rates of accel- interrupted at any time if you steer slightly in...
Page 201 Driving systems you brake hard. you steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid an obstacle or change lane quickly. you cut the corner on a sharp bend.
Page 202 Displays and operation Turn the brightness control knob clockwise or Important safety notes anti-clockwise. If you turn the light switch ( page 113) to the WARNING Ã, T or L position, the brightness will depend upon the brightness of the ambi- Operating the integrated information systems ent light.
Page 203 Displays and operation The outside temperature display is in the multi- Operating the on-board computer function display ( page 201). Overview A change in the outside temperature is shown in the multifunction display after a delay. Coolant temperature gauge WARNING If you open the bonnet while the engine is overheating or while there is a fire in the engine compartment, you could come into...
Page 204 Displays and operation Multifunction display Press and hold: In the Audio Audio menu: selects a pre- set list or a station list in the desired frequency range, or an audio track or video scene using rapid scrolling In the (Telephone) menu: starts rapid scrolling if the phone book is open Confirms the selection or display...
Page 205 Menus and submenus Menus and submenus Average speed Average fuel consumption Menu overview Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip Trip menu. Using the = or ; button on the steering wheel, open the menu bar. Press the 9 or : button to select From start From start...
Page 206 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steering reset. If you reset the values in the "From start" trip computer, the values in the "ECO display" wheel to select the Trip Trip menu. are also reset. Press 9 or : to select the display with approximate range : and current fuel con- sumption ;.
Page 207 Menus and submenus Other status indicators of the naviga- Change of direction announced without a lane recommendation tion system Road to which the change of direction leads The navigation system displays additional infor- Distance to change of direction and visual mation and the vehicle status.
Page 208 Menus and submenus To select a preset list or station list: press Switch on the multimedia system and select video DVD (see the separate operating and briefly hold the 9 or : button until instructions). the preset list or station list in the desired frequency range is shown.
Page 209 To exit the telephone book: press the ~ or % button. on the Internet at http://www.mercedes- benz.com/connect at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Redialling The on-board computer saves the last names or Accepting a call numbers dialled in the redial memory.
Page 210 Menus and submenus Active Brake Assist ( page 64) Assistance menu Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic func- Introduction tion ( page 72) ATTENTION ASSIST ( page 190) Depending on your vehicle's equipment, in the Active Lane Keeping Assist ( page 195) Assist.
Page 211 Menus and submenus You can use the function to activate or deacti- Further information on Active Blind Spot Assist vate Active Brake Assist or, on vehicles with the page 193). Driving Assistance Plus package, to activate or deactivate Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic Activating/deactivating Active Lane function.
Page 212 Menus and submenus Instrument cluster Lights Selecting the distance unit Setting the daytime driving lights Display unit Speed-/odometer: Display unit Speed-/odometer: func- Daytime driving lights Daytime driving lights function can tion allows you to choose whether certain dis- only be switched on with the engine switched plays appear in kilometres or miles in the mul- off.
Page 213 Menus and submenus left/right is set opposite to your vehicle's coun- Setting the ambient lighting colour try version. Press the = or ; button on the steering Further information on the Intelligent Light Sys- wheel to select the Settings Settings menu.
Page 214 Menus and submenus the doors and the boot lid, the exterior lighting Activating/deactivating the automatic goes off after 15 seconds. locking feature Depending on your vehicle's equipment, when If you activate the Automatic door locks Automatic door locks the surround lighting and delayed switch-off function, the vehicle is centrally locked above a exterior lighting are on, the following light up: speed of approximately 15 km/h.
Page 215 Menus and submenus page 109), they will not fold out automati- any body parts in the sweep of the steering cally. The exterior mirrors can then only be fol- wheel. ded out using the button on the door. If someone is trapped: Press the = or ;...
Page 216 Menus and submenus SETUP displays the following information, func- AMG menu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) tions and settings: Warm-up the digital speedometer the gear indicator the engine mode the suspension mode the transmission position ® the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) mode Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the menu.
Page 217 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button to select Deleting all laps Interm. Time Interm. Time. Press a to confirm. The intermediate time is shown for five sec- onds. Starting a new lap If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER is reset to "0"...
Page 218 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 RACE- TIMER. Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the menu.
Page 219 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 220 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- gram) are temporarily unavailable. currently unavaila‐ currently unavaila‐ Other driving and driving safety systems may also be faulty. ble See See Owner's Owner's Man‐...
Page 221 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® is temporarily unavailable. Other driving and driving safety systems may also be faulty. currently unavaila‐ currently unavaila‐ In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up in the instru- ble See See Owner's Owner's Man‐...
Page 222 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS and ESP are faulty. Other driving and driving safety systems may also be faulty. ÷ In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
Page 223 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp and the red ! indicator lamp are lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch the ignition off and then on again. Release the electric parking brake manually. Release the electric parking brake automatically ( page 154).
Page 224 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 225 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Check Check brake brake pad pad wear wear One or more main features of the Mercedes connect me system are malfunctioned.
Page 226 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active Active Brake Brake Assist Assist ® Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function or PRE‑SAFE PLUS is Functions Functions currently currently deactivated and temporarily inoperative. limited limited See See Owner's Owner's Possible causes: Manual...
Page 227 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Radar Radar sensors sensors dirty dirty The radar sensor system is malfunctioning. See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual Possible causes: dirt on sensors heavy rain or snow when driving on inter-urban roads without traffic or infrastructure, e.g.
Page 228 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The restraint system is malfunctioning at the front on the left or right. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Front left malfunc‐ Front left malfunc‐ WARNING tion Consult work‐...
Page 229 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The front-passenger front airbag and front-passenger kneebag are airbag airbag disabled disabled See disabled during the journey, although: Owner's Manual Owner's Manual an adult a person of the corresponding stature is on the front-passenger seat If additional forces are applied to the seat, the weight the system detects may be too low.
Page 230 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The front-passenger front airbag and front-passenger kneebag are airbag enabled See airbag enabled See enabled during the journey, although: Owner's Manual Owner's Manual a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat the front-passenger seat is not occupied The system may detect objects or forces that are adding to the weight...
Page 231 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Further information on the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation feature ( page 46). Lights Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The corresponding bulb is faulty. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Left dipped beam Left dipped beam (Example)
Page 232 Display messages Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant level is too low. Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine Top up coolant See Top up coolant See cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so...
Page 233 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The battery is not being charged. A warning tone also sounds. See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual Possible causes: faulty alternator torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
Page 234 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Mercedes-AMG vehicles: The engine oil level is too low. Engine oil level Engine oil level There is a risk of engine damage. Stop Stop vehicle vehicle Switch Switch Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic engine off engine off conditions, and switch off the engine.
Page 235 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active Body Control (ABC) is malfunctioning. The multifunction display continuously shows the display message. WARNING The suspension settings are thus affected. There is a risk of an accident. Do not drive at speeds above 80 km/h. Make only slight steering movements.
Page 236 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active Active Lane Lane Keeping Keeping Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Assist currently Assist currently Possible causes: unavailable unavailable See See Own‐ Own‐ The windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision. er's Manual er's Manual Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
Page 237 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel while steering intervention was active. While steering intervention is active, make sure not to touch the multifunction steering wheel. ® The vehicle has started to skid and ESP has intervened.
Page 238 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Distance Distance Pilot Pilot inop‐ inop‐ Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is faulty. erative erative The following may have also failed: Brake Assist with cross-traffic function Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function Steering Pilot and Stop&Go Pilot A warning tone also sounds.
Page 239 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Speed Speed limit limit (winter (winter You have reached the stored speed limit for winter tyres. Exceeding tyres) - - - km/h tyres) - - - km/h this speed is not possible. You can block the message from being displayed by pressing the a button.
Page 240: Wheels And Tyres
Display messages Tyres Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Tyre Tyre pressure pressure Check Check The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss tyre(s) tyre(s) in pressure. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes: you have changed the positions of the wheels and tyres or fitted new wheels and tyres The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped WARNING...
Page 241 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Check tyres Check tyres The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. The wheel position is shown in the multifunction display. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING Underinflated tyres pose the following risks: the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase...
Page 242 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Wheel sensor(s) Wheel sensor(s) There is no signal from the tyre pressure sensor of one or several missing missing wheels. The pressure of the affected tyre does not appear in the mul- tifunction display.
Page 243 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Apply brake to Apply brake to You attempted to shift from position D to position R. select R select R Depress the brake pedal. Shift the transmission to position R. Without changing Without changing You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
Page 244 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The bonnet is open. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING The open bonnet may then block your view when the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of an accident. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 245 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You attempted to open the roof while the vehicle was in motion. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying Decrease speed Decrease speed attention to road and traffic conditions. Open the roof ( page 94).
Page 246 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Â You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock. Use the correct key. Key does does not not belong belong to vehicle to vehicle Â The key needs to be replaced. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 247 Warning and indicator lamps Warning and indicator lamps General notes Some systems carry out a self-diagnosis when the ignition is switched on. Several warning and indicator lamps can thereby temporarily light up or flash. This behaviour is non-critical. These warning and indicator lamps only indicate a malfunction if they light up or flash after the engine is started or during a journey.
Page 248 Warning and indicator lamps Safety systems Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affected.
Page 249 Warning and indicator lamps Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is faulty. An additional warning tone indicates that EBD (electronic brake force distribution) is faulty.
Page 250 Warning and indicator lamps Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp ÷ ® N The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Page 251 Warning and indicator lamps Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N Mercedes-AMG vehicles only: The yellow SPORT handling mode warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. SPORT handling mode is activated. WARNING ®...
Page 252 Warning and indicator lamps Engine Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is run- ning. There may be a fault, for example: in the engine management in the fuel injection system in the exhaust system...
Page 253 Warning and indicator lamps Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.
Page 254 Warning and indicator lamps Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by frozen slush. If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Page 255 Warning and indicator lamps Tyres Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres.
Page 256 Operating system General notes Function restrictions The multimedia system section in this manual For safety reasons, some functions are restric- describes the basic principles for operation. ted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion. More information can be found in the Digital You will notice this, for example, because either Owner's Manual.
Page 257 Operating system Adjusting the volume Back button Turn the q control knob. You can use the % button to exit a menu or to call up the basic display of the current operating The volume is adjusted: mode. for the currently selected media source To exit the menu: briefly press the % during traffic or navigation announcements button.
Page 258 Operating system Selecting a route type and route options Select a favourite. Add a favourite at the desired position. Multimedia system: If a favourite has already been added at this Select Navi NaviQNavigation Navigation. position, it will be overwritten. The map displays the current vehicle position. Adding your own favourite Slide 6 the controller.
Page 259 Book Access Profile) and MAP (Message select travel guide destination (only available for selected European countries) ® Access Profile) Bluetooth profiles, the follow- ing information will be transmitted after you select destinations from Mercedes-Benz connect: Apps select geo-coordinates Phone book Call lists Calculating the route...
Page 260 Operating system cally after authorisation. Further information on Authorisation by entering a passkey (passcode): using a mobile phone with the multimedia sys- ® Select the Bluetooth name of the mobile tem (see the Digital Owner's Manual). phone. If the multimedia system does not detect your The input menu for the passkey is displayed.
Page 261 Operating system Activating and connecting the module access to the phone book of the mobile phone (if supported by the mobile phone) page 259) charging a mobile phone via the USB connec- tion ( page 260) The module is not available in all vehicles, depending on the equipment.
Page 262 Operating system phone is no longer possible. Any existing Switching between mobile phones ® Bluetooth connection is ended upon SIM If you have authorised more than one mobile card insertion. phone on the module, you can switch between the individual phones. Connecting the mobile phone Select the mobile phone under MB MB SAP...
Page 263 Operating system Text messages The following external media sources can be used: Requirements ® ® Apple devices (e.g. iPhone The module is connected with the mobile phone USB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player) page 259) or is being used in the SIM card mode ( page 258).
Page 264 Operating system Connecting USB devices There are two USB ports in the stowage space under the armrest. Connect the USB device to the USB port. Select the media source ( page 260).
Page 265 Stowage areas Stowage areas Stowage compartments Important safety notes WARNING If objects in the passenger compartment are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cupholders, open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always The glove compartment can be locked and retain all objects they contain.
Page 266 Stowage areas Spectacles compartment Umbrella holder Example: left side of the vehicle To open: press marking :. Spectacles compartment ; opens. There are umbrella holders in the door stowage compartments on both sides of the vehicle. One Make sure that the spectacles compartment is compact umbrella can be stowed per side.
Page 267 Stowage areas Stowage compartment in the rear com- Loading aid in the boot partment Raising/lowering the roof WARNING Body parts can become trapped when the roof is being raised or lowered. There is a risk of injury. When raising or lowering the roof, make sure that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of moving parts.
Page 268 Stowage areas to the closed position automatically when the roof is lowered.
Page 269 Features Problems with the loading aid Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions It is no longer possible to You cannot close the boot any more. lower the stowed roof in Call a qualified specialist workshop. the boot using the load- ing aid.
Page 270 Features You can remove the rubber mat of the cup Sun visors holder to clean it. Wash it with clean, lukewarm water only. Overview Reducer ; can be removed. In this way, you can place large and small containers in the cup holder.
Page 271 Features If you use the sockets for long periods when the Cigarette lighter engine is switched off, the battery may dis- charge. WARNING You can burn yourself if you touch the hot An emergency cut-off ensures that the on- board voltage does not drop too low. If the on- heating element or the socket of the cigarette board voltage is too low, the power to the lighter.
Page 272 Place the mobile phone bracket into the pre- by electromagnetic fields. installed fitting; see the separate installation Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an instructions for the mobile phone fitting. approved exterior aerial. This ensures: Insert the mobile phone into the mobile phone bracket;...
Page 273 Features When programming a garage door opener, park the vehicle outside the garage. Do not run the engine while programming. The garage door opener is only available for cer- tain countries. Observe the legal requirements for each individual country. ® The HomeLink garage door opener is compat- ible with most European garage and gate opener...
Page 274 Features Several attempts may be required. You When programming, hold remote control A should test every position for at least at varying distances and angles from but- 25 seconds before trying another position. tons ; to ? which you are programming. Try various angles at a distance between 5and Synchronising the rolling code 20 cm or at the same angle but at varying...
Page 275 Features Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Country Radio type approval num- page 132). Press and hold buttons ; and ?. Frequency range (MHz) The indicator lamp initially lights up yellow and then green. DE (Ger- Article 6 of Directive many) 1999/5/EC R&TTE 7519301...
Page 276 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) IC (Canary 000438/2005, LV (Latvia) Article 6 of Directive Islands) 000439/2005 1999/5/EC R&TTE 27.4-1B-1609 26 April 06 000440/2005, 000441/2005 MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 000445/2005, MC (Monaco) Article 6 of Directive 000446/2005...
Page 277 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) SK (Slovakia) Article 6 of Directive MQ (Martini- Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE que) 1999/5/EC R&TTE 11 July 05 Slovak MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868 206/11/2005 4 May 05 MX (Mexico) MHz: 280 to 390...
Page 278 Features ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that they do not get into the driver's footwell. Always fit the floormats securely and as pre- scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals.
Page 279 Engine compartment Engine compartment remove jewellery and watches keep items of clothing and hair, for exam- Bonnet ple, away from moving parts. Important safety notes Active bonnet (pedestrian protection) WARNING An unlocked bonnet may open up when the Operating principle vehicle is in motion and block your view.
Page 280 Engine compartment With your hand flat, push down active bon- Make sure that the windscreen wipers are net : in the area around the hinges on both switched off. sides (arrows) until you feel it engage. Pull release lever : on the bonnet. The bonnet is released.
Page 281 You can obtain a list of the engine oils and oil filters tested and approved in accord- ance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Damage to the engine or exhaust system is caused by the following:...
Page 282 :. If necessary, top up with coolant that has WARNING been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. The cooling system is pressurised, particu- Replace cap ; and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
Page 283 Information on the type of service and service intervals (see the separate Service Booklet). You can obtain further information from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does not show any information on the engine oil level. Observe the notes on the engine oil level ( page 277).
Page 284 Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist work- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Displaying service messages Driving abroad Switch the ignition on. Press the = or ; button on the steering...
Page 285 Use care products and cleaning agents recom- Make sure that: mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. the side windows and the roof are com- pletely closed the climate control blower is switched off...
Page 286 Care Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry Make sure that the key is at least 2 m away thoroughly with a chamois. from the vehicle. Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint- Mille Miglia special model: parts of your work.
Page 287 Do not touch the inside of the from the range of recommended and windows/windscreen with hard items such approved Mercedes-Benz care products. as an ice scraper or a ring. Otherwise, the windows/windscreen could be damaged. Clean the water drainage channels of the...
Page 288 Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior light- Cleaning the reversing camera ing using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or Do not clean the camera lens and the area cleaning cloths. around the reversing camera with a high-pres- sure cleaner.
Page 289 Care these components to cool down before touch- ing them. Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid- based cleaning agents, such as sanitary cleanser or wheel cleaner. Clean the exhaust pipe with a chrome care product tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz.
Page 290 Where will I find...? Where will I find...? First-aid kit Warning triangle Removing the warning triangle First-aid kit : is located in the stowage well under the boot floor. Swing the boot floor upwards ( page 266). Remove first-aid kit :. Warning triangle : is located in a bracket on the inside of the boot lid.
Page 291 Where will I find...? Lift and swing out bracket = from the side on To remove towing eye :, lift the stowage tray which locking button ? is located. at recess A. Take fire extinguisher ; out of the roller box. Use the TIREFIT kit ( page 290).
Page 292 Flat tyre Flat tyre MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics) Preparing the vehicle General notes Your vehicle may be equipped with: With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char- tyres with run-flat characteristics acteristics), you can continue to drive your vehi- (MOExtended tyres) ( page 289) cle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one...
Page 293 Flat tyre that you use the proper size and type (summer WARNING or winter tyre). In the following situations, the tyre sealant is Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not equip- unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis- ped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is there- tance, as it is unable to seal the tyre properly: fore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that...
Page 294 Flat tyre Using the TIREFIT kit Remove the cap from valve C on the faulty tyre. Do not remove any foreign objects which have Screw filler hose D onto the valve. penetrated the tyre, e.g. screws or nails. Insert plug ? into the cigarette lighter socket Remove the tyre sealant bottle, the accom- or into a 12 V socket in your vehicle.
Page 295 In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with suitable for higher speeds. There is a risk of the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone accident. number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's You should therefore adapt your driving style side.
Page 296 Battery (vehicle) To reduce the tyre pressure: depress pres- have work on the battery carried out at a sure release button E next to pressure gauge qualified specialist workshop. When the tyre pressure is correct, unscrew Further information about ABS ( page 62) and the filler hose from the valve of the sealed ®...
Page 297 Observe this Owner's Manual. cialist workshop or to a col- lection point for used batter- ies. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- Have the battery checked regularly at a mends that you only use batteries which have qualified specialist workshop. been tested and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 298 Only charge the installed battery with a bat- tery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. These battery chargers allow the battery to be charged while still installed in the vehicle. Only use battery chargers with a maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
Page 299 Jump-starting Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a pos- itive terminal and an earth point, in the engine compartment. WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not breathe in any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery.
Page 300 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 301 Towing away and tow-starting Connect negative terminal ? of donor battery B to earth point A of your vehicle using the jump lead, connecting the jump lead to donor battery B first. Start the engine. Before disconnecting the jump leads, let the engines run for several minutes. First, remove the jump leads from earth point A and negative terminal ?, then from positive clamp ;...
Page 302 Towing away and tow-starting For towing distances over 50 km, the entire vehicle must be lifted up and transported. If you tow or tow-start another vehicle, its weight must not exceed the maximum per- missible gross vehicle weight of your vehicle. Observe the legal requirements for the relevant countries when towing.
Page 303 Towing away and tow-starting Vehicles with automatic transmission must Towing the vehicle with both axles on not be towed with the rear axle raised. The the ground car/trailer combination may otherwise swerve or even overturn. WARNING If the steering wheel lock is engaged, the vehi- cle can no longer be steered.
Page 304 If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the could damage the dashboard or the cover. cause traced and rectified at a qualified special- ist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the system concerned.
Page 305 Electrical fuses Close the bonnet. Fuse box in the engine compartment Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- tion ( page 301). Fuse box in the rear WARNING Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- When the bonnet is open, and the windscreen tion ( page 301).
Page 306 Electrical fuses To close: insert the securing tags underneath top cover : in the recesses at the top of the fuse box. Fold down top cover : until it engages audi- bly. Insert the securing tags underneath top cover ; in the recesses at the front of the fuse box.
Page 307 You could other- wise damage the wheel rims and tyres. Accessories that are not approved for your vehi- cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- rectly can impair the operating safety. Regular checking of wheels and tyres...
Page 308 Observe the vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Do not fit any other tyre load rating and speed rating required for valve caps or systems, e.g. tyre pressure moni- your vehicle.
Page 309 M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very cold speed for the M+S tyres ( page 172). temperatures could cause tears to form, thereby damaging the tyres permanently. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for this type of damage.
Page 310 Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corresponding before embarking on a longer journey standard of quality. For more information, for changed operating conditions, e.g. off- please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 311 Tyre pressure If possible, only correct tyre pressures when the Check the tyre for foreign objects. tyres are cold. Check whether the wheel is losing air or the The tyres are cold: valve is leaking. if the vehicle has been parked with the tyres If you are unable to rectify the damage, con- out of direct sunlight for at least three hours tact a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 312 Tyre pressure Important safety notes Press the 9 or : button to select Tyre pressure Tyre pressure. The tyre pressure warning system does not warn Press the a button. you of an incorrectly set tyre pressure. Observe Run Flat Indicator active Run Flat Indicator active the notes on the recommended tyre pressure Restart with OK...
Page 313 Tyre pressure In addition to the warning lamp, a message appears in the multifunction display. Observe the information on display messages page 237). It may take up to ten minutes for a malfunction of the tyre pressure monitor to be indicated. A malfunction will be indicated by the tyre pres- sure warning lamp flashing for approximately Example: current tyre pressure display...
Page 314 Tyre pressure tyre pressure of the wheel that has been Also observe the notes in the section on tyre removed. If this occurs, note that the value dis- pressures ( page 307). played for the position where the spare wheel is Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the fitted is not the same as the current tyre pres- ignition lock.
Page 315 Changing a wheel Interchanging the wheels Country Radio type approval number Abu Dhabi TRA, Registered NO WARNING ER0092100/12 Dubai Interchanging the front and rear wheels may TRA, Registered NO severely impair the driving characteristics if ER0099792/12 the wheels or tyres have different dimensions. TRA, Registered NO The wheel brakes or suspension components ER0076990/11...
Page 316 For information on which tools are required to perform a wheel change Raising the vehicle on your vehicle, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. WARNING Necessary tyre-changing tools may include,...
Page 317 Observe the following when raising the vehicle: only use the vehicle-specific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise the vehicle. If the jack is used incor- rectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is raised.
Page 318 Changing a wheel The jacking points are located just behind the Make sure that the base of the jack is posi- front wheel arches and just in front of the rear tioned vertically under the jacking point. wheel arches (arrows). Turn crank C clockwise until jack B sits Mercedes-AMG vehicles and vehicles with completely on jacking point A.
Page 319 The only use wheel bolts which have been approved rim could otherwise be damaged. for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective Turn the crank of the jack anti-clockwise until wheel. the vehicle is once again standing firmly on Mercedes AMG vehicles: when removing the ground.
Page 320 Mercedes-AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG equipment: insert the cover into Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam- age resulting from the use of tyres, wheels or the outer sill. accessories other than those tested and Check the air pressure of the newly fitted approved.
Page 321 General notes You can ask for information regarding permitted Remove the emergency spare wheel bag with emergency spare wheels at a Mercedes-Benz collapsible emergency spare wheel :. Service Centre. Observe the instructions and safety notes in the You should also regularly check the tyre pres- "Fitting a wheel"...
Page 322 Emergency spare wheel Open the boot separator ( page 95). Pull plug ? and the filler hose out of the housing. Loosen tensioning strap ; on both sides of emergency spare wheel bag :. Remove the cap from the valve on the col- lapsible emergency spare wheel.
Page 323: Technical Data
The data may therefore differ for vehicles with connect them to the low-reflection exterior optional equipment. You can obtain further aerial. information from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The operating permit may be invalidated if the instructions for installation and use of RF transmitters are not observed.
Page 324 Be sure to observe the manufacturer's addi- tional instructions when installing. Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi- mum transmission outputs or aerial positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the base of the aerial must not exceed the following values:...
Page 325 Components and service products must be matched. Only use products recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Damage which is caused by the use of products which have not been recom- mended is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appropriate section.
Page 326 Service products and capacities and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil- completely. dren. Only refuel using unleaded petrol with at If you or others come into contact with fuel, least 95 RON, which conforms to the Euro- observe the following: pean standard EN 228 or E DIN or an equiva-...
Page 327 51626–1 can lead to increased wear as well up in the fuel injection system as a result. In this as damage to the engine and exhaust system. case, in consultation with a Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice Centre, the petrol may be mixed with the Mercedes-AMG vehicles cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes- Benz.
Page 328 Brake fluid You can call up an overview of approved engine oils on the Internet at WARNING http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by entering the designation, e.g. 229.5. The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois- The table shows which engine oils have been ture from the air. This results in the boiling approved for your vehicle.
Page 329 Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser- vice Products, MB Specifications for Service Windscreen washer system Products 310.1, e.g. on the Internet at Important safety notes http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Page 330 Vehicle data Vehicle data Mercedes-AMG vehicles General notes Vehicle width including 2099 mm exterior mirrors Please note that for the specified vehicle data: Vehicle width excluding the heights specified may vary as a result of exterior mirrors tyres Vehicle height 1300 mm - load 1308 mm...

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