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Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz GLS 2016

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 Available for smartphones or tab- The illustrations in this manual show a left-hand- lets. drive vehicle. On right-hand-drive vehicles, the You can also use the Mercedes-Benz Guides layout of components and controls differs App: accordingly. Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its vehi- cles to the state of the art.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo- gen headlamps) ........126 Introduction ......... 26 Windscreen wipers ......128 Environmental protection ...... 26 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ....26 Owner's Manual ........27 Climate control ......... 131 Operating safety ........27 Overview of climate control systems ... 131 QR code for rescue card ......
Page 6 Contents Breakdown assistance ..... 345 Where will I find...? ......345 Flat tyre ..........346 Battery (vehicle) ........351 Jump-starting ........354 Towing away and tow-starting ..... 356 Electrical fuses ........359 Wheels and tyres ......361 Important safety notes ......361 Operation ..........
Page 7 Index Active Curve System 1, 2, 3 ... Display message ......276 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Function/notes ......198 see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- Active Lane Keeping Assist tion System) Activating/deactivating (on- 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel board computer) ......251 drive) ..........227 Display message ......
Page 8: Index
Index Setting the side air vents ....145 Resetting the service interval dis- Air-conditioning system play ..........337 see Climate control Service message ......336 Airbag Special service requirements ..337 ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation ......50 Activating/deactivating ....
Page 9 Index Engaging the park position .... 156 Overview ........351 Belt Gliding mode ......... 159 Kickdown ........159 see Seat belts Belt tensioner Manual shifting ......160 Oil temperature (on-board com- Activation ......... 54 Blind Spot Assist puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..255 Overview ........
Page 10 Index Driving tips ........173 Wooden trim ........343 High-performance brake system ..174 Hill start assist ....... 151 See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 303 Important safety notes ....173 CD player (on-board computer) ..247 Parking brake ........ 170 Central locking Warning lamp .........
Page 11 Index Convenience opening/closing (air- rear-compartment climate con- trol) ..........133 recirculation mode) ......139 Setting the air distribution ..... 136 Coolant (engine) Setting the air vents ...... 144 Checking the level ......335 Setting the airflow ......137 Display message ......271 Setting the climate mode (AIR Important safety notes ....
Page 12 Tyres ..........283 Important safety notes ....147 Vehicle ........... 285 Driving abroad Distance Pilot DISTRONIC Mercedes-Benz Service ....337 Activating ........186 Symmetrical dipped beam ..... 120 Activation conditions ..... 186 Driving Assistance Plus package ..222 Cruise control lever ....... 185 Driving assistance, crosswind ...
Page 13 Index EBD (electronic brake force distri- Downhill gradient ......173 bution) ..........75 Driving abroad ....... 120 STEER CONTROL ......78 Driving in winter ......175 Driving safety systems Driving on flooded roads ....175 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ..69 Driving on sand ......
Page 14 Index ECO start/stop function Warning lamp (engine diagnos- Automatic engine start ....152 tics) ..........298 Engine electronics Automatic engine switch-off ..152 Deactivating/activating ....153 Notes ..........379 General information ....... 151 Problem (fault) ....... 154 Engine jump starting Important safety notes ....
Page 15 Index Folding in/out (automatically) ..117 Problems ......... 54 Folding in/out (electrically) ... 117 System self-test ....... 53 Fuel Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 117 Parking position ......118 Additives ........383 Resetting ........117 Consumption statistics ....244 Storing settings (memory func- Displaying the current consump- tion) ..........
Page 16 Gearshift program see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators SETUP (on-board computer) ..256 see Turn signals Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 26 Insect protection on the radiator ..333 Glove compartment ......313 Instrument cluster Google™ Local Search Overview .......... 35 See also Digital Owner's Manual ...
Page 17 Index Level control AIRMATIC ........198 Level control (display message) ..276 Changing the battery ....... 84 Level control (vehicle with the Off- Checking the battery ....... 84 Road Engineering package) Convenience closing feature .... 95 Basic settings ........ 193 Convenience opening feature ..
Page 18 Digital Owner's Manual Loading guidelines ......312 Memory card (audio) ......247 Locking Memory function ....... 118 see Central locking Mercedes-Benz emergency call Locking (doors) system Automatic ........88 Switch in the overhead control Emergency locking ......89 panel ..........324...
Page 19 Index Installation ........379 Restraint system warning lamp ..43 Menu (on-board computer) .... 248 Seat belts ........44 Odometer Notes/placing in the bracket ..325 Transmission output (maximum) ..379 see Total distance recorder Modifying the programming (key) ..83 see Trip meter Off-road driving MOExtended tyres ......
Page 20 Index Factory setting submenu ....255 Rain closing feature ......99 Heating submenu ......253 Reversing feature ......97 Parking Important safety notes ....241 Instrument cluster submenu ..251 Important safety notes ....168 Light submenu ....... 252 Parking brake ........ 170 Menu overview ......
Page 21 ........47 Rear-view mirror Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ..117 QR code Dipping (manual) ......116 Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Refuelling Rescue card ........31 Fuel gauge ........35 Qualified specialist workshop ... 30 Important safety notes ....163 Notes for Mercedes‑AMG vehi-...
Page 22 Index Fitting/removing the cover (front wheel arch) ........127 Safety General notes ........ 126 Children in the vehicle ..... 57 Important safety notes ....126 see Occupant safety Main-beam headlamps ....127 see Operating safety Overview of bulb types ....126 Safety system Turn signals (front) ......
Page 23 Index Side lamps Folding the 2nd row of seats forward manually ......108 Switching on/off ......121 Side marker lamp Display mes- Folding the rear bench seat for- wards/back ........315 sage ............ 270 Important safety notes ....102 Side windows Overview ........
Page 24 Index Speedometer Sun visor ..........322 Digital ..........245 Suspension settings In the Instrument cluster ....35 AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus- Segments ........241 pension .......... 200 Selecting a display unit ....251 SETUP (on-board computer) ..256 Start/Stop button Switching on media mode Starting the engine ......
Page 25 Index Telephone compartment ....313 Top Tether ..........60 ® Telephone module with Bluetooth Total distance recorder ....244 (SAP profile) Tow-away protection Activating and connecting the Activating ......... 79 module ........... 308 Deactivating ........79 Charging a mobile phone ....310 Function ...........
Page 26 Index Lights display message ....270 General notes ........ 367 Power supply ......... 238 Important safety notes ....367 Problem (fault) ....... 239 Radio type approval for the tyre Trailer loads ........390 pressure monitor ......369 Transmission Restarting ........368 see Automatic transmission Warning lamp .........
Page 27 Index Leaving parked up ......171 Fuel tank ........298 Locking (in an emergency) ....89 LIM (cruise control) ......181 Locking (key) ........81 LIM (Distance Pilot DISTRONIC) ..185 Lowering ........373 LIM (variable limiter) ...... 183 Operating safety ......27 Overview ..........
Page 28 Index Windscreen wipers Problem (malfunction) ....130 Rear window wiper ......129 Replacing the wiper blades .... 129 Switching on/off ......128 Winter operation Overview ........363 Radiator cover ....... 333 Slippery road surfaces ....175 Winter tyres Limiting the speed (on-board com- puter) ..........
Page 29: Introduction
EU countries only: this planet sparingly and in a manner which Mercedes-Benz will take back your end-of-life takes the requirements of both nature and vehicle for environmentally-friendly disposal in humanity into consideration.
Page 30: Owner's Manual
Use only genu- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual- The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are ity. Use only tyres, wheels and accessories that...
Page 31 Introduction obtain further information from any Mercedes- Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as Benz Service Centre. electronic components or their software. Always have work on electrical and electronic Electromagnetic compatibility components carried out at a qualified special- ist workshop.
Page 32 Introduction 4. Hradec nad Moravicí Date City Signed by 5. 05.05.2015 Director of Quality TIREFIT kit Copy and translation of the original declaration of conformity: EC declaration of conformity in accordance with EC Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery, Annex II B The equipment/machinery Make: Integrated kit...
Page 33 Vehicle registration Always fit the floormats securely and as pre- Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres to scribed in order to ensure that there is always carry out technical inspections on certain vehi- sufficient room for the pedals.
Page 34: Qr Code For Rescue Card
Many of the electronic components in your vehi- about any change in address or vehicle owner- cle can store data. ship. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz Ser- These data memories temporarily or perma- vice Centre, for example. nently store technical information about:...
Page 35: Copyright Information
The additional functions include, for example, vehicle location in the event of an emergency. 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 36: Cockpit
Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift pad- Adjusts the steering wheel dles manually Combination switch Adjusts the steering wheel electrically Instrument cluster Steering wheel heating Horn Cruise control lever DIRECT SELECT lever Opens the bonnet Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Diagnostics connection warning display Electric parking brake...
Page 37 Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Opens the bonnet Parking Assist warning dis- Electric parking brake play Ignition lock Combination switch Start/Stop button Instrument cluster Adjusts the steering wheel manually Horn Adjusts the steering wheel DIRECT SELECT lever electrically Steering wheel gearshift pad- Steering wheel heating...
Page 38: Instrument Cluster
Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Instrument cluster with speedometer Function Page (km/h) Multifunction display Function Page Rev counter Speedometer with segments Indicator and warning lamps: Indicator and warning lamps: R Rear fog lamp ® å ESP ; Engine diagnostics ! ABS h Tyre pressure monitor J Brakes (red) 6 Restraint system...
Page 39: Multifunction Steering Wheel
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 voice-operated through lists navigation or LINGUA- TRONIC Confirms the selection Hides display messages Mute Back Adjusts the volume Switches off voice-operated control for navigation or LIN-...
Page 40: Centre Console
Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page Multimedia system (see the £ Hazard warning lamps separate operating instruc- PASSENGER AIRBAG indica- tions) tor lamp c Seat heating ATA indicator lamp s Seat ventilation ® å ESP c Parking Assist &...
Page 41 Centre console Centre console, lower section Vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering Function Page package Touchpad (see the separate Function Page operating instructions) Stowage compartment Back button (see the sepa- rate operating instructions) Cup holders Ashtray Multimedia system control- Cigarette lighter ler (see separate operating Power socket instructions)
Page 42 Centre console Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package and Function Page Mercedes-AMG vehicles Back button (see the sepa- Function Page rate operating instructions) Stowage compartment Multimedia system control- ler (see separate operating Cup holders instructions) Ashtray Cigarette lighter g Switches to the favour- Power socket ites button (see the separate operating instructions)
Page 43: Overhead Control Panel
Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page p Switches the left-hand Spectacles compartment reading lamp on/off ê Deactivates the interior c Switches the front inte- motion sensor rior lighting on G SOS button (Mercedes- u Switches the rear inte- Benz emergency call system) rior lighting on/off ë...
Page 44: Door Control Panel
Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door W Opens/closes the side windows % & Unlocks/locks the vehicle ± Opens/closes the hinged side windows electri- r 4 5 = cally Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steering p Opens/closes the tail- column (memory function)
Page 45: Safety
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 45) have correctly adjusted their seat and head restraint ( page 102).
Page 46: Occupant Safety
Occupant safety Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use only PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp driving aids that have been approved specifi- cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Restraint system warning lamp The functions of the restraint system are checked after the ignition is switched on and at regular intervals while the engine is running.
Page 47 Occupant safety tion system" ( page 50) and on "Children in If the seat belt is also fitted with a belt force the vehicle" ( page 57). limiter and this is triggered, the force exerted by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant is reduced. All other persons: the PASSENGER AIR BAG The belt force limiters on the front seats are OFF indicator lamp must be off.
Page 48 Furthermore, an incor- seat belts which have been approved specifi- rectly worn seat belt can cause additional cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Other- injuries, e.g. in the event of an accident, heavy wise, your vehicle's general operating permit braking or sudden changes of direction.
Page 49 Occupant safety event of an accident, they could be crushed The shoulder section of the seat belt must between the vehicle occupant and seat belt. always be routed across the centre of the shoul- der. Adjust the belt outlet if necessary. Do not secure any objects with a seat belt if the seat belt is being used by one of the vehi- To raise: slide the belt outlet upwards.
Page 50 Occupant safety The 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out and tective function and can even cause addi- the warning tone stops as soon as the driver's tional injuries when deployed. There is an and the co-driver's seat belts have been fas- increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries.
Page 51 Occupant safety front-passenger front airbag is disabled elling carried out at a qualified specialist page 43). workshop. Always observe the instructions and safety notes on the "Automatic front-passenger Front airbags front airbag deactivation system" page 50) and on "Children in the vehicle" Do not place heavy objects on the front- page 57) in addition to the manufactur- passenger seat.
Page 52 Use only seat covers which have been specif- ically approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz. Windowbags : are integrated into the side of the roof frame and deploy in the area extending from the front door (A-pillar) to the rear side window (D-pillar).
Page 53 Occupant safety If the system determines that it can offer addi- backrest and the head restraint position accord- tional protection to that provided by the seat ingly. Only then is the correct function of the belt, a windowbag may be deployed in other automatic front-passenger front airbag deacti- accident situations ( page 54).
Page 54 Occupant safety If the status of the front-passenger front airbag bled in accordance with the person in the changes while the vehicle is in motion, an airbag front-passenger seat. display message appears on the instrument the front-passenger seat has been moved cluster ( page 268).
Page 55 Mercedes-Benz recommends that among other factors, the child restraint sys- you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this tem and the child's stature. It is recommen- purpose. ded that you fit the child restraint system to a If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or the suitable rear seat.
Page 56 Occupant safety System self-test If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit when it should not, the front- DANGER passenger seat may not be used. Do not If both the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and install a child restraint system on the front- PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps do passenger seat.
Page 57 Do not touch the airbag parts. Have a deployed airbag replaced at a qualified spe- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the cialist workshop as soon as possible. vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop after an accident. Take this into account, par- ticularly if a seat belt tensioner was triggered or an airbag was deployed.
Page 58 Occupant safety front-passenger front airbag is either disabled or ® An electric motor is used by PRE-SAFE to trig- enabled. The front-passenger front airbag can ger the tightening of the seat belt in hazardous be deployed in an accident only if the situations.
Page 59 Occupant safety Function on the front-passenger side deploys under the following conditions: ® PRE-SAFE intervenes: an occupant is detected in the front- passenger seat or in emergency braking situations, e.g. when BAS is activated the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle of the front-passenger seat in critical driving situations, e.g.
Page 60: Children In The Vehicle
When driving, or when parking or exiting a park- ing space with assistance from Parking Pilot, vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emergency ® PRE-SAFE PLUS will not apply the brakes.
Page 61 Observe the instructions for correct use of the release the parking brake child restraint system ( page 62). shift the automatic transmission out of park For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- position P mends that you use only a child restraint system recommended by Mercedes-Benz start the engine page 65).
Page 62 61). Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte- rior and on the child restraint system. It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care products to clean child restraint systems rec- ISOFIX securing rings for the outer seat in the sec- ommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 63 Children in the vehicle Top Tether anchorages Before installing an ISOFIX child restraint sys- tem on the second row of seats: Move the rear seat backrests in the second row to an upright position ( page 107). Install the ISOFIX child restraint system on both ISOFIX securing rings :.
Page 64 The child could be in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, struck by the airbag. There is an increased risk Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install of injury, possibly even fatal. a child restraint system on a rear seat.
Page 65 Children in the vehicle If the front-passenger seat of your vehicle is not correctly routed from the vehicle belt outlet to equipped with the automatic front-passenger the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint front airbag deactivation system, this is indica- system.
Page 66 Children in the vehicle Child restraint system on the front- front-passenger seat. The backrest of the passenger seat – if it is absolutely necessary to forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting on the backrest of secure a child in a child restraint system on the the front-passenger seat.
Page 67 Children in the vehicle Front-passenger seat Weight category Front-passenger Front-passenger front airbag enabled front airbag disa- bled up to 10 kg U, L up to 13 kg U, L 9 kg to 18 kg U, L 15 kg to 25 kg U, L 22 kg to 36 kg U, L...
Page 68 "Suitable positioning of the child restraint system" ( page 62). You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. If you are using a child restraint system of size category C (ISO/R3), move the front seat to the highest position and move the backrest to an upright position.
Page 69 Children in the vehicle Recommended child restraint systems for attaching with the vehicle seat belt Weight categories Manufac- Type Approval num- Order number turer ber(E1 ...) (A 000 ...) Category 0: Britax Römer BABY SAFE 04 301146 970 20 00 plus II up to 10 kg 970 36 00...
Page 70 Children in the vehicle Child-proof locks leave persons (particularly children) unatten- ded in the vehicle. Important safety notes WARNING WARNING If the child restraint system is placed in direct If children are travelling in the vehicle, they sunlight, the parts could become very hot. could: Children could be suffer burns by touching open doors, thus endangering other people...
Page 71: Pets In The Vehicle
Driving safety systems Override feature for the rear side win- Driving safety systems dows Driving safety systems overview In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems: ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) page 69) BAS (Brake Assist System) ( page 69) Active Brake Assist ( page 70)
Page 72: Driving Safety Systems
Driving safety systems Off-road ABS ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) An ABS system specifically suited to off-road General notes terrain is activated automatically once an off- road program is activated: ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake. This Vehicles without the Off-Road Engineering allows you to continue steering the vehicle when package (...
Page 73 Driving safety systems warning function and the autonomous braking Active Brake Assist function are also deactivated. General information If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the æ symbol appears in the assistance graphic dis- Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- play. tion ( page 68).
Page 74 Driving safety systems Adaptive Brake Assist Function The distance warning function issues a warning General information at speeds: Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- of approximately 30 km/h or more, if, over tion ( page 68). several seconds, the distance maintained to the vehicle travelling in front is insufficient.
Page 75 Driving safety systems lamps using the hazard warning button In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist can: page 122). intervene unnecessarily not intervene ® (Electronic Stability Program) There is a risk of an accident. Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- General notes uation and be ready to brake.
Page 76 Driving safety systems Important safety notes ECO start/stop function The ECO start/stop function switches the WARNING engine off automatically if the vehicle stops moving. When pulling away again, the engine ® ® If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP is unable to ®...
Page 77 Driving safety systems ® ® Off-road ESP (vehicles with Off-Road Deactivating/activating ESP Engineering package) ® An ESP system specifically suited to off-road terrain is activated automatically once an off- road program is activated. Vehicles without the Off-Road Engineering package ( page 228) Vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering pack- age (...
Page 78 Driving safety systems Crosswind Assist the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has the HOLD function ( page 195) and hill start assist ( page 151). General notes Strong crosswind gusts can impair the ability of your vehicle to drive straight ahead. The cross- Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic wind driving assistance function integrated in function...
Page 79 Driving safety systems Important safety notes To maintain the appropriate distance to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a collision, you WARNING must apply the brakes yourself. Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function WARNING will initially brake your vehicle by a partial Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function application of the brakes if a danger of colli- does not react:...
Page 80 Driving safety systems radar sensors checked at a qualified specialist Up to a speed of approximately 70 km/h, Active workshop. This also applies to collisions at low Brake Assist with cross-traffic function may speeds where no damage to the front of the react to: vehicle is visible.
Page 81 Protection against theft Up to a speed of approximately 70 km/h, the ® If ESP is malfunctioning, you will be assisted Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function further by the electrical power steering. assists you with braking in hazardous situations with: Protection against theft stationary obstacles in the path of the vehicle,...
Page 82: Protection Against Theft
Protection against theft Switching off A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is primed and you open: To switch off with the key: unlock the vehi- a door cle using the key. the vehicle with the emergency key element the tailgate Insert the key into the ignition lock.
Page 83 Protection against theft Deactivating Interior motion sensor Function When the interior motion sensor is primed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered if move- ment is detected in the vehicle interior. This can occur if someone reaches into the vehicle inte- rior, for example.
Page 84: Key
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the key. Remove any bulky keyrings before insert- Important safety notes ing the key into the ignition lock. United Kingdom only: Keep the key away from strong magnetic WARNING fields. Otherwise, the remote control function could be affected.
Page 85 If you do not open the vehicle within approx- for instance, and lock it using the & button imately 40 seconds of unlocking: on the key. The driver's door and the door at which the han- the vehicle locks again dle is used must both be closed.
Page 86 To deactivate: press the & button on the The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol- lows: key twice in rapid succession. The battery check lamp of the key flashes To unlock the driver's door: touch the inner twice briefly and lights up once, then KEY- surface of the door handle on the driver's LESS-GO is deactivated ( page 84).
Page 87 : opens. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the When doing so, do not hold battery compart- batteries replaced at a qualified specialist work- ment cover : shut.
Page 88 Insert the front tabs of battery compartment cover : into the housing and then press to close it. Insert emergency key element ; into the key page 84). Check the function of all key buttons on the vehicle. Repeatedly tap the key against your palm until battery = falls out.
Page 89 Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves. Unlock ( page 89) or lock ( page 89) the vehicle using the emergency key element. There is a fault with KEYLESS-GO. Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key.
Page 90: Doors
Doors child-proof locks ( page 67). The anti-theft Doors alarm system is triggered if the door is opened from the inside. Switch off the alarm Important safety notes page 78). WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, Unlocking and opening the doors they can: from the inside open doors and endanger other persons or...
Page 91 Doors Front door: pull door handle ;. For all countries: when a locked door is opened If the door is locked, locking knob : pops up. from inside the vehicle, the previous unlocking The door is unlocked and can be opened. process will be observed if the vehicle has been: Rear door: pull door handle ;.
Page 92 Luggage compartment To power close a door: push the door into Luggage compartment the lock up to the first detent position. Power closing will pull the door fully closed. Important safety notes To power close the tailgate: lightly press WARNING the tailgate downwards.
Page 93 Luggage compartment Press the % button on the key. Tailgate reversing function Pull handle : and release it. On vehicles with tailgate remote closing feature, The tailgate opens automatically. the tailgate is equipped with automatic obstacle recognition with a reversing function. If a solid Closing object blocks or restricts the tailgate when auto- matically opening or closing, this procedure is...
Page 94 Luggage compartment be opened from the inside after the vehicle has The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be been locked from the outside. You can only open found in the "Vehicle data" section the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are page 387).
Page 95: Luggage Compartment
Luggage compartment doors must be shut and the key must be loca- Notes on the automatic reversing feature for ted in the vicinity of the tailgate. the tailgate ( page 90). There must not be a key in the ignition lock in order to open and close the tailgate.
Page 96: Side Windows
Side windows the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside Open the tailgate. of the tailgate again. Insert emergency key element ; into the key To store the position: press and hold the page 84). closing button in the tailgate until two short tones sound.
Page 97 Side windows To close manually: pull the corresponding WARNING button and hold it. The reversing function does not react: To close fully: pull the button beyond the to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- point of resistance and release it. Automatic operation is started.
Page 98 Side windows Convenience opening feature Observe the complete closing procedure when the convenience closing feature is oper- General notes ating. When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start function: you can ventilate the vehicle When you lock the vehicle, you can simultane- before you start driving.
Page 99 Side windows To interrupt convenience closing: release handle again until the roller sunblinds of the panorama sliding sunroof close. the & button. To interrupt convenience closing:release recessed sensor surface : on the door han- Using KEYLESS-GO dle. Resetting the side windows If a side window can no longer be closed fully, you must reset it.
Page 100: Sliding Sunroof
Sliding sunroof Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions A side window cannot be Remove the objects. closed because it is Close the side window. blocked by objects, e.g. leaves in the window guide. A side window cannot be If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again closed and you cannot slightly: see the cause.
Page 101 Sliding sunroof The sun protection cover automatically opens WARNING along with the sliding sunroof. You can open or The reversing feature does not react: close the sun protection cover manually when the sliding sunroof is raised or closed. to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- You can continue to operate the sliding sunroof gers after switching off the engine or removing the...
Page 102 Sliding sunroof The panorama sliding sunroof does not close if: Operating the panorama sliding sun- roof it is raised at the rear. it is blocked. Opening and closing no rain is falling on the area of the windscreen being monitored by the rain sensor, e.g. because the vehicle is under a bridge or in a carport.
Page 103 Sliding sunroof ted in the corresponding direction. You can stop When closing the roller sunblind, make sure automatic operation by pressing/pulling again. that no body parts are in the sweep. If someone is trapped: Resetting the panorama sliding sunroof release the switch immediately or and the roller sunblinds press the switch in any direction during the If the panorama sliding sunroof and the...
Page 104 Sliding sunroof Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The sliding sunroof can- If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again not be closed and you slightly: cannot see the cause. Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 2 switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed.
Page 105: Correct Driver's Seat Position
Seats you have a good overview of traffic conditions Correct driver's seat position the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body and must be routed across the centre of your WARNING shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic You could lose control of the vehicle while area driving if you:...
Page 106 Seats WARNING is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seatbelt is routed You could lose control of the vehicle while across the centre of your shoulder. driving if you: adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or To avoid damage to the seats and the seat mirrors heating, observe the following information:...
Page 107 Seats Adjusting the seats electrically of injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or sudden braking, for example. Always drive with the head restraints fitted. Ensure that the centre of the head restraints support the back of each vehicle occupant's head at eye level before driving off.
Page 108 Seats Adjusting the luxury head restraints Adjusting the head restraint fore-and-aft position The first row of seats has luxury head restraints. This function allows you to adjust the distance To adjust the side bolsters: push or pull between the head restraint and the back of the right- and/or left-hand side bolster : into head.
Page 109 Seats Removing and fitting the rear seat head cannot protect as intended and could result restraints in additional injury. To remove: pull the head restraint up to the A child restraint system will then no longer stop. be supported or positioned correctly and Press release catch : and pull the head will no longer perform its intended function.
Page 110 Seats Adjusting the backrest angle (second The switches for folding the left or right-hand seats up and down are marked: L for the left- row of seats) hand seat when viewed in the direction of travel, R for the right-hand seat when viewed in the direction of travel.
Page 111 Seats Folding up/down in the luggage compart- To open: fold the corresponding seat up or down ( page 107). ment Once the seat is folded halfway up or down, briefly press the button again to stop the automatic movement. Grasp the panel recess. Pull the panel in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
Page 112 Seats You have two options for folding the seat down WARNING fully. The seat does not engage in the entry/exit Pull release handle ; again in the direction of position. The seat may fold back suddenly, the arrow to the pressure point and hold it in e.g.
Page 113 Seats Moving the outer seats back to the driving position (second row of seats) WARNING If the seat and seat backrest are not engaged they could fold forwards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the event of an accident. The seat or seat backrest which is not engaged will then push the vehicle occu- pant against the seat belt.
Page 114 Seats Folding down the seats in the second If one of the two outer rear seats in the second row of seats is in the entry/exit position: the row electrically display message: 2nd seat seat row, row, right right Not locked locked appears in the multifunction display, for...
Page 115 Seats Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support Driver's and front-passenger seat To raise the backrest contour To soften the backrest contour To lower the backrest contour To harden the backrest contour You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum sup- port for your back.
Page 116: Steering Wheel
Steering wheel Activating and deactivating seat venti- Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( page 148). lation To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired ventilation level is set. To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.
Page 117 Steering wheel The steering wheel can also be adjusted when the key is removed from the ignition lock. Further related subjects: EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ( page 115) Storing settings ( page 118) Steering wheel heating Switching on/off Release lever To adjust the steering wheel height To adjust the steering wheel position (fore- and-aft adjustment) Push release lever : down completely.
Page 118 Steering wheel Problems with the steering wheel heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The steering wheel heat- The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum- ing has switched itself ers are switched on. off prematurely or can- Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the not be switched on.
Page 119 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 120: Mirrors
Mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in/out elec- Exterior mirror pushed out of position trically If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position (forwards or backwards), proceed as follows: Vehicles without electrically folding exte- rior mirrors: manually move the exterior mir- ror into the correct position.
Page 121 Memory function The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on If you shift the transmission to another posi- the driver's side automatically go into anti-daz- tion, the exterior mirror on the front- zle mode if the following conditions are met passenger side returns to the driving position.
Page 122: Memory Function
Memory function Adjust the seat ( page 104). WARNING On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel When the memory function adjusts the seat or page 114) and the exterior mirrors steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu- page 116). pants –...
Page 123 "motorway mode" and "exten- ded range foglamps" functions are not available. General notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched on Setting the exterior lighting even during the daytime. In some countries,...
Page 124: Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting To switch on the dipped-beam headlamps: Automatic headlamps turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 c is the preferred light switch position. The or start the engine. light setting is automatically selected according Turn the light switch to L. to the brightness of the ambient light (excep- The green L indicator lamp on the instru- tion: poor visibility due to weather conditions...
Page 125 Exterior lighting Adjusting the headlamp range (halogen To indicate briefly:press the combination switch briefly to the pressure point in the headlamps) direction of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turn signal flashes three times. To indicate: press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow ;...
Page 126 Exterior lighting Active: The hazard warning lamps switch on automati- cally if: if you are driving at speeds below 40 km/h an airbag is deployed or and switch on the turn signal or turn the steer- ing wheel the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed of above 70 km/h and comes to a standstill if you are driving at speeds between 40 km/h and 70 km/h and turn the steering wheel...
Page 127 Exterior lighting Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Always carefully observe the traffic conditions and switch off the main-beam headlamps in General notes good time. With Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, you can Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus cannot take into automatically switch between dipped-beam, account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Page 128: Interior Lighting
Interior lighting The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction display remains lit. To switch off:move the combination switch back to its normal position or move the light switch to another position. The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction display goes out.
Page 129: Replacing Bulbs (Vehicles With Led Headlamps)
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlamps) The interior lighting automatically switches on if Allow these components to cool down before you: replacing the bulb. unlock the vehicle Do not use a bulb if it has been dropped or if its open a door glass tube has been scratched.
Page 130: Replacing Bulbs (Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps)
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlamps) Dipped-beam headlamps Halogen headlamps Dipped-beam headlamp: H7 55 W Remove the cover in the front wheel arch Main-beam headlamp: H7 55 W page 127). Turn signal: W 5 W BV Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and remove it.
Page 131 Windscreen wipers Simultaneously press bulb holder ; and pull screen with washer fluid after an automatic lever = downwards. car wash. Press on housing cover : and turn it to the Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to right. optical influences and the windscreen becom- ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind- screen wipers may be activated inadvertently.
Page 132: Windscreen Wipers
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop. Replacing the windscreen wiper blades Removing the wiper blades Remove the key from the ignition lock.
Page 133 Windscreen wipers Replacing the rear window wiper blade Position wiper blade ; at a right angle to wiper arm :. Removing the wiper blades Hold wiper arm : and press wiper blade ; in the direction of the arrow until it releases. Remove wiper blade ;.
Page 134: Climate Control
Overview of climate control systems The integrated filter filters out most parti- Overview of climate control systems cles of dust and soot and completely filters General notes out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pollutants and odours. A clogged filter reduces the Observe the settings recommended on the fol- amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior.
Page 135 Overview of climate control systems To switch the residual heat on/off ( page 140) To switch the rear window heating on/off ( page 138) To set the temperature, right ( page 136) To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode ( page 138) To set the air distribution ( page 136) To increase the airflow ( page 137)
Page 136 Overview of climate control systems To demist the windscreen ( page 137) To switch the residual heat on/off ( page 140) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 135) To switch the rear window heating on/off ( page 138) To set the temperature, right ( page 136) To switch the ZONE function on/off (...
Page 137 Overview of climate control systems To switch the ZONE function on/off ( page 137) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 135) To switch the residual heat on/off ( page 140) To switch the rear window heating on/off ( page 138) To set the temperature, right ( page 136)
Page 138 Operating the climate control system Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification Switching the climate control on/off Activating/deactivating General notes To activate: press the ¿ or Á button. When climate control is switched off, the air The indicator lamp in the ¿ or Á button supply and air circulation are also switched off.
Page 139 Operating the climate control system Automatic control THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock page 148). You can select different temperature settings for the driver's and front-passenger sides as well Set the desired temperature. as for the rear compartment.
Page 140: Operating The Climate Control System
Operating the climate control system a Directs the airflow through the footwell not adopted for the front-passenger side and and demister vents the rear compartment. _ Directs the airflow through the demister, To deactivate: press the á button. centre and footwell air vents The indicator lamp above the á...
Page 141 Operating the climate control system Demisting the windows Rear window heating Windows misted up on the inside General notes Activate the ¿ or Á cooling with air The rear window heating has a high current dehumidification function. draw. You should therefore switch it off as soon as the window is clear.
Page 142 Operating the climate control system Outside air is added after about 30 minutes. The indicator lamp in the d button lights up. Air-recirculation mode is activated. To deactivate: press the d button. The indicator lamp in the d button goes If parts of the body are in the closing area during out.
Page 143 Operating the climate control system Switching the residual heat on/off Auxiliary heating General notes Important safety notes It is possible to make use of the residual heat of DANGER the engine to continue heating the stationary If the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient vehicle for up to 30 minutesafter the engine has ventilation is not possible, toxic exhaust been switched off.
Page 144 Operating the climate control system Switching the auxiliary heating/venti- Switch the auxiliary heating on regularly once a month for about ten minutes. lation on or off using the button on the The auxiliary heating heats the air in the vehicle centre console interior to the set temperature.
Page 145 Operating the climate control system The remote control has a range of approximately The following messages may appear in the dis- 300 metres. This range is reduced by: play: sources of radio interference Display Meaning solid objects between the remote control and The auxiliary heating or the vehicle auxiliary ventilation is...
Page 146 Operating the climate control system Replacing the remote control battery appears in the remote control display and the running time is zero minutes. Important safety notes Setting the departure time WARNING Make sure that the time set in the vehicle is correct before setting the departure time (see Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- the separate operating instructions).
Page 147 Adjusting the air vents Insert new battery = with the lettering facing upwards. Slide battery cover ; in the opposite direc- tion to the arrow on the remote control until it engages. Problems with the auxiliary heating/ventilation Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions FAIL¨...
Page 148: Adjusting The Air Vents
Adjusting the air vents To open or close: turn thumbwheels = depends on the airflow and air distribution set- tings. and ? to the left or right. To open or close: turn thumbwheel : to the right or left. Adjusting the side air vents Setting the rear-compartment air vents Adjusting the centre air vents in the...
Page 149 Adjusting the air vents To open or close:turn thumbwheel ; to the left or right. Rear-compartment side air vent in the roof lining Rear-compartment side air vent Thumbwheel for rear-compartment side air vent To open or close: turn thumbwheel ; up or down.
Page 150: Running-In Notes
Driving Running-in notes Driving Important safety notes Important safety notes In certain driving and driving safety systems, the WARNING sensors adjust automatically while a certain dis- Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict tance is being driven after the vehicle has been the clearance around the pedals or block a delivered or after repairs.
Page 151 Driving A check which periodically establishes a radio Do not warm up the engine when the vehicle connection between the vehicle and the key is stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid determines whether a valid key is in the vehicle. high engine speeds and driving at full throttle This occurs, for example, when starting the until the engine has reached its operating engine.
Page 152 Driving Key positions with KEYLESS-GO You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but- ton from the ignition lock when you leave the vehicle. You should, however, always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle. As long as the key is in the vehicle: the vehicle can be started using the Start/ Stop button...
Page 153 Driving Depress the brake pedal and keep it ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or depressed. parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk Press the Start/Stop button once of fire. page 148). Carry out regular checks to make sure that Vehicles with a petrol engine: the engine there are no flammable foreign materials in starts.
Page 154 Driving Pulling away with a trailer Hill start assist is not active if: you are pulling away on a level road or a downhill gradient the transmission is in position N the electric parking brake is applied ® is malfunctioning ECO start/stop function Introduction The ECO start/stop function switches the...
Page 155 Driving has caused the system to be deactivated, the display, automatic engine switch-off is possible è or ç ECO symbol is not displayed. again. Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the ECO start/stop Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the number of con- function is only available in drive programs secutive automatic engine stops is unlimited.
Page 156 Driving Switching the ECO start/stop function To switch off: in the Comfort drive program, press ECO button :. off/on All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- Activate manual gearshifting ( page 160). cles) Switch to the Sport Plus or Sport drive pro- gram ( page 155).
Page 157 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. start. The starter motor There is a malfunction in the fuel supply. can be heard. Before attempting to start the engine again: Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock.
Page 158: Dynamic Select Controller
DYNAMIC SELECT controller 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 †. The coolant Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to warning lamp may also cool down.
Page 159: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission Further information on: Automatic transmission the Individual, Sport, Comfort and Slippery Important safety notes drive programs ( page 159) the Offroad drive program (vehicles without WARNING Off-Road Engineering package) The automatic transmission switches to neu- page 228) tral position N when you switch off the engine. the Offroad and Offroad Plus drive pro- The vehicle may roll away.
Page 160 Automatic transmission Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direction There is a risk of an accident and injury. of arrow P. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave Engaging park position P automatically children unattended in the vehicle.
Page 161 Automatic transmission Release the electric parking brake. Transmission positions Switch off the ignition and leave the key in the ignition lock. Park position This prevents the vehicle from rolling away when stopped. Only shift the Engaging drive position D transmission into position P when If the transmission is in position R or N: push the vehicle is stationary the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first...
Page 162 Automatic transmission the distance to the vehicle in front is sufficient Driving tips you are no longer depressing the accelerator Changing gear pedal Gliding mode is deactivated under the following The automatic transmission shifts to the indi- conditions: vidual gears automatically when it is in trans- you depress the accelerator pedal mission position D.
Page 163 Automatic transmission the vehicle pulling away more gently in To select the gears in the Individual drive pro- forward and reverse gears unless the accel- gram permanently using the steering wheel pad- erator pedal is depressed fully. dles, select the permanent manual gearshift program.
Page 164 Automatic transmission To deactivate: pull steering wheel gearshift To deactivate: press button :. paddle ; and hold it in place. Use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the switch to the Individual drive program. transmission position.
Page 165 Automatic transmission Gearshift recommendation Before the engine speed reaches the red area, an upshift indicator will be shown on 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. Kickdown Mercedes-AMG vehicles: kickdown is possible The gearshift recommendation assists you in...
Page 166 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. 7G-TRONIC: The transmission is in emergency mode. The acceleration charac- It is possible to shift only into second gear and reverse gear.
Page 167 Refuelling Do not get back into the vehicle during the refu- WARNING elling process, Otherwise, electrostatic charge Electrostatic charge can cause sparks and could build up again. thereby ignite fuel vapours. There is a risk of If you overfill the fuel tank, some fuel may spray fire and explosion.
Page 168 Refuelling Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of Vehicles with a diesel engine: the filler neck is arrow :. designed for refuelling at diesel filling pumps. The fuel filler flap swings open. Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and Closing the fuel filler flap remove it.
Page 169 Further information about BlueTEC exhaust gas ® aftertreatment and about AdBlue ® Only use AdBlue in accordance with be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service ISO 22241. Do not mix any additives with Centre. ® ® AdBlue , and do not dilute AdBlue with water.
Page 170: Refuelling
Refuelling ® Surfaces which have come into contact with Turn blue AdBlue fuel filler cap ; anti-clock- wise and remove it. ® AdBlue while refilling should be rinsed ® AdBlue filler cap ; is secured with a plastic ® immediately with water, or remove AdBlue strip.
Page 171 ® no overfill protection. AdBlue may leak out as a overfilling. Mercedes-Benz offers a special dis- result of overfilling. Mercedes-Benz offers spe- posable hose with overfill protection. You can cial refill bottles with a threaded cap. These are obtain this from any Mercedes-Benz Service available at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 172: Parking
Parking components. In particular, do not park on dry cle from rolling away by applying the parking grassland or harvested grain fields. brake. Apply the electric parking brake. WARNING Shift the transmission to position P. If you leave children unattended in the vehi- With the key: turn the key to position 0 in the cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in ignition lock and remove it.
Page 173 Parking Applying or releasing manually Electric parking brake General notes WARNING If you leave children unattended in the vehi- cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they: release the parking brake shift the automatic transmission out of park position P start the engine To apply: push handle :.
Page 174 Parking Emergency braking In addition, at least one of the following condi- tions must be fulfilled: The engine is switched off The driver is not wearing a seat belt and the driver's door is opened The system is malfunctioning The power supply is insufficient The vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period The red ! indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
Page 175 Driving tips Driving tips General notes Important safety notes WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, Acceleration safety-relevant functions are only available Coasting with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, Constant for example, the power steering and the brake Additional range achieved boosting effect.
Page 176: Driving Tips
Driving tips The ECO display consists of three sections, with In addition to driving style, the actual consump- an inner and outer area. The sections corre- tion is affected by other factors, such as: spond to the following three categories: load tyre pressure Acceleration (evaluation of all accel-...
Page 177 Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not of an equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's If heavy demands are made on the brakes, do operating safety.
Page 178 Driving tips Off-road fording Brake pads/linings and discs that are either new or have been replaced only achieve optimum Under no circumstances should you accel- braking effect after several hundred kilometres erate before entering the water. The bow of driving. Compensate for the reduced braking wave could cause water to enter and damage effect by applying greater force to the brake the engine and neighbouring assemblies.
Page 179 Driving tips Off-road driving such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle Important safety notes becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of fatal injury. WARNING If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area turn on a steep incline, the vehicle could slip...
Page 180 Driving tips twigs can gather between the underbody and The following driving systems are specially the underbody panelling. If these materials adapted to off-road driving: come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust the Offroad drive program (vehicles without system, they can catch fire.
Page 181 Driving tips Do not stray from marked routes or paths. Sport, Comfort or Slippery drive program page 155). Observe the notes on off-road fording page 175). Deactivate the LOW RANGE offroad gear page 230). Information about retrofitting special all-ter- Deactivate DSR ( page 227).
Page 182 Driving tips Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist- Select LOW RANGE offroad gear (vehicles ance. Otherwise, the vehicle could dig itself with Off-Road Engineering package) into the sand. page 230) Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possi- Raise the vehicle level.
Page 183 With these intelligent co-ordi- Maximum gradient-climbing capability nated systems Mercedes-Benz has set a mile- stone on the path towards autonomous driving. Always observe the maximum gradient climbing Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive embraces all ability values ( page 389).
Page 184: Driving Systems
Driving systems Selecting cruise control Do not use cruise control: in road and traffic conditions which do not Check whether LIM indicator lamp ; is off. allow you to maintain a constant speed, e.g. in If it is off, cruise control is already selected. heavy traffic or on winding roads If it is not, press the cruise control lever in the on smooth or slippery roads.
Page 185 Driving systems accelerate or brake unexpectedly. There is a Briefly press the cruise control lever in the risk of an accident. direction of arrow ;. Take the traffic conditions into account The variable speed limiter is selected. LIM before calling up the stored speed. If you do indicator lamp : in the cruise control lever is not know what the stored speed is, store the desired speed again.
Page 186 Driving systems aid. You are responsible for the distance to the If it is not, press the cruise control lever in the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in direction of arrow A. good time and for staying in lane. LIM indicator lamp ;...
Page 187 Driving systems up : to the pressure point for a higher speed You cannot exceed the stored limit speed, even or down ? for a lower speed. if you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown). Keep the cruise control lever pressed to the pressure point until the desired speed is set.
Page 188 Driving systems Do not use Distance Pilot DISTRONIC: Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- in road and traffic conditions that do not allow uation and be ready to brake. you to maintain a constant speed, e.g. in heavy traffic or on winding roads. WARNING on smooth or slippery roads.
Page 189 Driving systems Activating To switch between Distance Pilot DISTRONIC and the variable speed limiter Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards To deactivate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC you ?, up : or down A . Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is activated. With the cruise control lever, you can operate Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Page 190 Driving systems Driving with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC Vehicles with multimedia system: when you change lanes, Distance Pilot DISTRONIC Pulling away and driving monitors the right lane (on left-side traffic) or the left lane (on right-side traffic). If you want to pull away with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC: remove your foot from the Vehicles with COMAND Online brake pedal.
Page 191 Driving systems Stopping On steep uphill or downhill inclines or if there is a malfunction, the transmission may also be WARNING automatically shifted into position P. When leaving the vehicle, even if it is braked only by DISTRONIC PLUS, it could roll away if: Setting a speed there is a malfunction in the system or in Bear in mind that it may take a brief moment...
Page 192 Driving systems can see this distance in the multifunction dis- DISTRONIC adjusts the vehicle's speed to the play ( page 190). last speed stored after you have finished over- taking. To increase: turn control ; in direction =. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC then maintains a Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is automatically deac- greater distance between your vehicle and tivated if:...
Page 193 Driving systems Tips for driving with Distance Pilot For design reasons, the speed displayed in the speedometer may differ slightly from the DISTRONIC speed stored for Distance Pilot DISTRONIC. General notes Display in the assistance graphic when Pay particular attention in the following traffic Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated situations: Cornering, entering and exiting a bend: the...
Page 194 Driving systems Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with Steering Be particularly aware of other road users, e.g. cyclists, that are directly next to your vehicle. Pilot Obstacles such as traffic pylons on the lane or General notes projecting out into the lane are not detected. An inappropriate steering intervention, e.g.
Page 195 Driving systems Steering Pilot cannot provide assistance: When Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated or not available, Steering Pilot is deactivated On very sharp corners automatically. When you are towing a trailer A loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre has been detected and displayed Level control (vehicles with the Off- Observe the important safety notes on Distance...
Page 196 Driving systems Offroad level 1 for driving on easily negotiable Always select as low a vehicle level as possi- off-road terrain ble and adjust your driving style accordingly. Offroad level 2 for driving on normal off-road terrain WARNING Offroad level 3 for freeing the vehicle from When driving with a lowered or raised chassis especially difficult off-road terrain at low frame, the driving and braking characteristics...
Page 197 Driving systems If you press the % or a button on the You can select the following: multifunction steering wheel, the message will Offroad level 1 at speeds up to 100 km/h disappear. Once normal level has been reached, Offroad level 2 at speeds up to 65 km/h all indicator lamps = go out.
Page 198 Driving systems If you press the % or a button on the HOLD function multifunction steering wheel, the message will disappear. General notes Up to offroad level 2, you can hide the mes- The HOLD function can assist you if required in sages using the % or a button on the the following situations: multifunction steering wheel.
Page 199 Driving systems Deactivate the HOLD function ( page 196). After a short period, the vehicle is secured by the electric parking brake, thus relieving the service brake. Activation conditions When the HOLD function is activated, the trans- You can activate the HOLD function if: mission is shifted automatically to position P if: the vehicle is stationary the driver's door is open and the driver's seat...
Page 200 Driving systems Important safety notes In the Comfort drive program, the driving char- acteristics of your vehicle are more comforta- WARNING ble. Therefore, select this drive program if you prefer a more comfortable driving style. Also People's limbs may become trapped if they select the Comfort drive program when driving are located underneath the vehicle or fast on straight roads, e.g.
Page 201 Driving systems Vehicle level Selecting Sport Plus tuning (Mercedes- AMG vehicles) Important safety notes WARNING People's limbs may become trapped if they are located underneath the vehicle or between the vehicle body and the tyres when the vehicle is lowering. There is a danger of injury.
Page 202 Driving systems If this vehicle is not driven in a safe manner, it Setting the raised vehicle level can lead to an accident, to the vehicle over- turning as well as serious or even fatal inju- ries. In the event of an accident with the vehicle overturning, passengers who are not wearing their seat belt are considerably more likely to die than passengers wearing their seat belt.
Page 203 Driving systems Sport mode Start the engine. If indicator lamp ; is lit: Press button :. Indicator lamp ; flashes while the vehicle is being lowered, and goes out as soon as the desired vehicle level is reached. Vehicles with no trailer coupled: the vehi- cle is adjusted to the height of the selected drive program ( page 155).
Page 204 Driving systems Range of the sensors Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Important safety notes General notes Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not take into Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic account obstacles located: parking aid with ultrasound. It monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the below the detection range, e.g.
Page 205 Driving systems Warning displays Range 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. The warning display for the front area is located on the dashboard above the centre air vents.
Page 206 Driving systems This indicates that you have now reached the If indicator lamp : lights up, Parking Assist minimum distance. PARKTRONIC is deactivated. Parking Pilot is then also deactivated. Deactivating/activating Parking Assist Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automati- PARKTRONIC cally activated when you turn the key to posi- tion 2 in the ignition lock.
Page 207 Driving systems parking space, might not be identified as such Parking Pilot or be measured incorrectly General notes snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking space being measured inaccurately Parking Pilot is an electronic parking aid with pay attention to the warning messages of ultrasound.
Page 208 Driving systems Parking Pilot does not assist you parking in You will need to judge whether your vehicle spaces at a right angle to the direction of travel will fit in the parking space. When driving at speeds below 30 km/h, you will two parking spaces are located directly next see parking symbol ;...
Page 209 Driving systems Stop the vehicle when the parking symbol The braking effect is cancelled when you shows the desired parking space in the instru- depress the accelerator pedal. ment cluster. Parking Pilot no longer supports you with steer- Shift the transmission to position R. ing interventions and brake applications.
Page 210 Driving systems Cancelling Parking Pilot Shift the transmission to position D or R. Start Parking Pilot? Yes: OK No: Start Parking Pilot? Yes: OK No: Stop the movement of the multifunction % message appears in the multifunction steering wheel or steer yourself. display.
Page 211 Driving systems vehicle with guide lines in the multimedia sys- See the notes on cleaning ( page 341). tem. For technical reasons, the flap may remain The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a open briefly after the reversing camera has mirror image, as in the rear-view mirror.
Page 212 Driving systems The guide lines are shown when the transmis- Objects not at ground level may appear to sion is in position R. be further away than they actually are, e.g.: The distance specifications apply only to the bumper of a parked vehicle objects that are at ground level.
Page 213 Driving systems "Reverse parking" function Reverse perpendicular parking with the steering wheel at an angle Reversing straight into a parking space without turning the steering wheel Parking space marking Yellow guide line for the vehicle width White guide line without turning the steering including the exterior mirrors, for current wheel, vehicle width including the exterior steering wheel angle (dynamic)
Page 214 Driving systems "Coupling up a trailer" function White guide line at current steering wheel angle Vehicle centre point on the yellow guide line Parking space marking at a distance of approximately 1.0 m from Turn the steering wheel to the centre position the rear of the vehicle while the vehicle is stationary.
Page 215 Driving systems only to objects that are at the same level as The cameras cover the immediate surroundings the ball coupling. of the vehicle. The system assists you, for instance when parking or at exits with reduced Reverse carefully, making sure that trailer visibility.
Page 216 Driving systems The flap closes again when: The field of vision and other functions of the camera system may be restricted due to addi- you have finished the manoeuvring process tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g. you switch off the engine licence plate holder, bicycle rack).
Page 217 Driving systems Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the the rear section of an HGV ignition lock. a slanted post Make sure that the Activation by R gear Activation by R gear Use the guidelines only for orientation. function is selected in the multimedia system Approach objects no further than the bottom- (see the separate operating instructions).
Page 218 Driving systems The distance specifications apply only to This setting can also be selected as an objects that are at ground level. enlarged front view. Top view with image from the front cam- Top view with image from the camera in the exterior mirrors Symbol for the split-screen setting with top Symbol for setting the top view with image...
Page 219 Driving systems Important safety notes For technical reasons, the ball coupling of the trailer tow hitch is only partially visible in ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It may not the multimedia system display. always detect fatigue or lapses in concentration until too late, or may not detect them at all.
Page 220 Driving systems Select the assistance graphic display for a break, you will be warned again after ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-board com- 15 minutes at the earliest. This will happen only puter ( page 249). if ATTENTION ASSIST still detects typical indi- cators of fatigue or increasing lapses in concen- The following information is displayed: tration.
Page 221 Driving systems Switching the message function on/off applicable traffic regulation continues to be shown in the assistance graphic display. If you have activated the Traffic Sign Assist dis- The camera also detects traffic signs with a play in the on-board computer, the traffic regu- restriction indicated by an additional sign (e.g.
Page 222 Driving systems No entry (wrong-way warning) As a result, Blind Spot Assist cannot warn drivers in these situations. There is a risk of an accident. Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and maintain a safe distance at the side of the vehicle.
Page 223 Driving systems Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 3.0 m The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse behind your vehicle and directly next to your gear is engaged. Blind Spot Assist is then deac- vehicle, as shown in the picture. tivated.
Page 224 Driving systems Lane Keeping Assist If you fail to adapt your driving style, Lane Keep- ing Assist can neither reduce the risk of an acci- dent nor override the laws of physics. Lane General notes Keeping Assist cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Page 225 Driving systems you have switched on the turn signals. In this then switch on the corresponding turn signal to case, the warnings are suppressed for a cer- change lanes, you will also receive a visual and tain period of time. audible collision warning.
Page 226 Driving systems Indicator and warning display Yellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp Active Blind Spot Assist is not operational at speeds of below approximately 30 km/h. Vehi- cles in the monitoring range are then not indi- cated. Active Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 3.0 m behind your vehicle and directly next to If Active Blind Spot Assist is switched on, indi- cator lamp : in the exterior mirrors lights up...
Page 227 Driving systems Activating Active Blind Spot Assist WARNING A course-correcting brake application cannot Make sure that Active Blind Spot Assist always prevent a collision. There is a risk of an page 250) is activated in the on-board computer. accident. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. Always steer, brake or accelerate yourself, Warning lamps : in the exterior mirrors light especially if Active Blind Spot Assist warns...
Page 228 Driving systems Important safety notes the road is narrow and winding there are highly variable shade conditions on If you fail to adapt your driving style, Active Lane the roadway Keeping Assist can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics. Active no vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane and Lane Keeping Assist cannot take into account there are broken lane markings...
Page 229 Driving systems the Offroad program is activated (vehicles without the Off-Road Engineering package) the Offroad or Offroad Plus drive program is activated (vehicles with the Off-Road Engi- neering package) the LOW RANGE off-road gear is activated (vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering pack- age) an obstacle has been detected in the lane in which you are driving...
Page 230 Driving systems DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) you brake hard. you steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid an General notes obstacle or change lane quickly. you cut the corner on a sharp bend. DSR is an aid to assist you when driving down- hill.
Page 231 Driving systems Activating DSR Changing the set speed To increase or reduce the set speed Press button :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. in1 km/hincrements: briefly press the cruise control lever up : for a higher set The Ã DSR symbol appears in the multi- speed or down ;...
Page 232 Driving systems Do not use the Offroad drive program on roads and 4ETS programs especially adapted to off- road driving are activated. An accelerator pedal that are snow-covered or icy, or if you have fitted curve suitable for the terrain is selected, i.e. the your vehicle with snow chains.
Page 233 Driving systems The vehicle is raised by 30 mm. Further information about "Driving off-road" page 176). The vehicle changes from the Offroad drive pro- gram to the Comfort drive program if you drive LOW RANGE offroad gear (vehicles with faster than 110 km/h. the Off-Road Engineering package) Please Please reduce...
Page 234 Driving systems General notes From HIGH RANGE to LOW RANGE Only change from HIGH RANGE to LOW RANGE if: the engine is running the transmission is in position N you are driving at speeds below 40 km/h Press LOW RANGE button :. Indicator lamp ;...
Page 235 Driving systems Messages in the multifunction display If a gear change process has not been successful, the following messages may be displayed in the multifunction display: Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions LOW RANGE Max. LOW RANGE Max. You have been driving faster than 40 km/h.
Page 236: Towing A Trailer
Towing a trailer Level control cle/trailer combination could even overturn. Compass with angle scale There is a risk of an accident. On no account should you attempt to Activating the driving dynamics display straighten out the vehicle/trailer combina- tion by increasing speed. Decrease your speed and do not countersteer.
Page 237 For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the maxi- This can impair the vehicle's handling charac- mum permissible rear axle load is increased teristics. Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Page 238 Towing a trailer brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly. If you need additional braking, depress the brake pedal repeatedly rather than continuously. Driving tips If the trailer swings from side to side: Do not accelerate under any circumstances. Do not countersteer.
Page 239 Towing a trailer Until the ball coupling engages in a securely The ball coupling swivels back into the out-of- locked position under the bumper: use position when: indicator lamp ; flashes you drive off before the Trailer Trailer coupling coupling extending...
Page 240 Towing a trailer Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package 30 km/h. Even at higher speeds, it does not drop below the normal level. Before beginning the journey, make sure Vehicle levels below the normal level are that the trailer support wheel is completely not available.
Page 241 Towing a trailer Start the engine. To ensure reliable indication of the failure, each LED chain in the trailer lighting must be guaran- Close the doors and tailgate. teed a minimum current of 50 mA. Secure the trailer against rolling away. Remove the trailer cable and decouple the trailer.
Page 242 Towing a trailer Problems with trailer towing Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The displaced ball cou- The indicator lamp in the button flashes. pling does not reach the Check trailer hitch lock Check trailer hitch lock message appears in the multi- securely locked position.
Page 243 Towing a trailer Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Unlocking using the The on-board voltage is too low. button in the driver's Engage park position P. door: Switch on the power supply. The ball coupling does not swivel, even though: Start the engine.
Page 244: Displays And Operation
Displays and operation Turn the brightness control knob clockwise or Important safety notes anti-clockwise. If you turn the light switch to Ã, T or WARNING L, the brightness is dependent upon the brightness of the ambient light. Operating the integrated information systems and communications equipment in the vehicle The light sensor in the instrument cluster while driving will distract you from traffic con-...
Page 245 Displays and operation Bear in mind that the outside temperature dis- Operating the on-board computer play indicates the measured air temperature and not the road surface temperature. Overview The outside temperature display is in the multi- function display ( page 243). A change in the outside temperature is shown in the multifunction display after a delay.
Page 246 Displays and operation Left control panel Right control panel Calls up the menu and menu bar Rejects or ends a call Exits the telephone book/redial memory Press briefly: Makes or accepts a call Scrolls through lists Switches to the redial memory Selects a submenu or function In the Audio...
Page 247 Menus and submenus Set the time using the multimedia system Trip menu (see the Digital Owner's Manual). Standard display Possible displays on the multifunction dis- play: Z Gearshift recommendation, when shifting manually ( page 160) j Parking Pilot ( page 204) ¯...
Page 248: Menus And Submenus
Menus and submenus ECO display Press a to confirm your selection. Press : to select and press a to The ECO display is not available for Mercedes- confirm. AMG vehicles. You can reset the values of the following func- Press the = or ; button on the steering tions: wheel to select the Trip...
Page 249 Menus and submenus Route guidance active Recommended lane and new lane during a change of direction No change of direction announced Change-of-direction symbol On multi-lane roads, new lane recommenda- tions can be displayed for the next change of direction if the digital map supports this data. During the change of direction, new lanes may be added.
Page 250 Menus and submenus Audio files from various audio players or media Audio menu can be played, depending on the equipment fit- ted in the vehicle. Selecting a radio station Switch on the multimedia system and select audio CD or MP3 mode; see the separate operating instructions.
Page 251 ® mobile phones via Bluetooth press and briefly hold the 9 or : but- ton. at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre on the Internet at http://www.mercedes- Depending on the digital TV broadcaster, benz.com/connect radio stations can also be received. The mul-...
Page 252 Menus and submenus Press the 9 or : button to select the Activating or deactivating Steering Pilot desired name. page 250) Activating/deactivating Active Brake Assist page 250) To start rapid scrolling: press and hold 9 Activating/deactivating Active Brake Assist or : for longer than one second. with cross-traffic function ( page 250) Rapid scrolling stops when you release the...
Page 253 Menus and submenus Traffic Sign Assist Press a to confirm. The current selection appears. In the Traffic Sign Assist Traffic Sign Assist menu, you can To activate/deactivate: press a again. switch the Traffic Sign Assist message function When Active Brake Assist or Active Brake on or off.
Page 254 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping Changing the convenience settings page 254) Assist Restoring the factory settings ( page 255) Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Assist. Assist. menu. Instrument cluster submenu Press the 9 or : button to select Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist.
Page 255 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to select the shows the Intell. Light System: System Intell. Light System: System Permanent display: Permanent display: function. inoperative Inactive for left-side inoperative Inactive for left-side The current setting, outside temperature outside temperature traffic traffic...
Page 256 Menus and submenus Heating submenu Press : or 9 to select the Limit Limit speed (winter tyres): speed (winter tyres): function. You will see the current setting. Auxiliary heating departure time Press a to confirm. DANGER Press the : or 9 button to adjust the If the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient permanent speed limiter in increments of ten ventilation is not possible, toxic exhaust...
Page 257 Menus and submenus In the Heating Heating submenu, you can select a Press the : or 9 button to set the stored departure time or change a departure selected display. time. Press the a button to store the entry. The auxiliary heating timer function calculates The yellow indicator lamp on the auxiliary heating button lights up.
Page 258 Menus and submenus Resetting to factory settings Press the : or 9 button to select the Belt adjustment Belt adjustment function. Press the = or ; button on the steering If the Belt Belt adjustment adjustment function is activated, wheel to select the Settings Settings menu.
Page 259 Menus and submenus RACE TIMER Coolant temperature Transmission oil temperature Displaying and starting the RACETIMER Press the = or ; button on the steering The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a wheel to select the menu. closed race circuit. Do not use the function on Upshift indicator: upshift indicator Up Up public roads.
Page 260 Menus and submenus Starting a new lap You cannot delete individual stored laps. If you have stopped 16 laps, the current lap does not have to be reset. Reset the current lap. Press a to confirm Reset Reset. Reset Race Timer? Reset Race Timer? appears in the multi- function display.
Page 261: Display Messages
Display messages 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. Press the 9 button repeatedly until the lap evaluation is shown.
Page 262 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 malfunctioning. ble See See Owner's Owner's Man‐...
Page 263 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® is temporarily unavailable. Other driving and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning. 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 264 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 malfunctioning. ÷ In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
Page 265 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: Turn the ignition off and then back on. Release the electric parking brake manually. Release the electric parking brake automatically ( page 170).
Page 266 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. The electric parking brake cannot be applied manually.
Page 267 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions One or more main features of the Mercedes-Benz Contact system are malfunctioning. Inoperative Inoperative Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Active Active Brake Brake Assist Assist Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function is temporarily inopera- tive.
Page 268 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active Active Brake Brake Assist Assist ® Active Brake Assist or PRE‑SAFE PLUS is temporarily inoperative. Functions Functions currently currently Possible causes: limited limited See See Owner's Owner's The function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. Manual Manual The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g.
Page 269 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 Driving on inter-urban roads without traffic or infrastructure, e.g. in desert-like areas At least one driving system or driving safety system is malfunctioning or is temporarily unavailable:...
Page 270 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The restraint system is malfunctioning. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Restraint sys. mal‐ Restraint sys. mal‐ WARNING function Consult function Consult workshop workshop The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
Page 271 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The front-passenger front airbag is disabled during the journey airbag airbag disabled disabled See 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 272 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The front-passenger front airbag is enabled during the journey airbag enabled See airbag enabled See 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 placing additional...
Page 273 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Further information on the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation feature ( page 50). Lights Vehicles with LED light bulbs in the light clusters: The display message for the corresponding lamp only appears when all the LEDs in the lamp have failed.
Page 274 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You are driving without dipped-beam headlamps. Turn the light switch to the L or Ã position. Switch on headlamps Switch on headlamps Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is deactivated and temporarily inop- erative.
Page 275 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant is too hot. A warning tone also sounds. Coolant Stop vehi‐ Coolant Stop vehi‐ WARNING cle Switch engine cle Switch engine Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine is overheated can cause any fluids that may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
Page 276 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level is too low. Stop vehicle See Stop vehicle See A warning tone also sounds. Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
Page 277 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops Reserve fuel level Reserve fuel level into the reserve range. Refuel at the nearest filling station.
Page 278 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Ø ® The AdBlue system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Eng. start not pos‐ Eng. start not pos‐ sible in ..km sible in ..km Ø...
Page 279 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Á AIRMATIC is faulty. Drive as appropriate for the current vehicle level, but do not exceed Malfunction Malfunction 80 km/h. Ensure sufficient ground clearance. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Á You are exceeding the speed permissible for the selected off-road level.
Page 280 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ACTIVE ACTIVE CURVE CURVE SYSTEM SYSTEM The ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM is faulty. The vehicle's handling charac- malfunctioning see malfunctioning see teristics are severely impaired. A warning tone also sounds. Owner's Manual Owner's Manual WARNING There is a risk of an accident.
Page 281 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions LOW RANGE Shifting LOW RANGE Shifting The gearshift process has been cancelled. cancelled Please cancelled Please Repeat the gearshift process. reactivate reactivate Ã DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) is deactivated due to a fault. Have DSR checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 282 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. currently unavaila‐ currently unavaila‐ Possible causes: ble See See Owner's Owner's Man‐ Man‐ The radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature ualorActive Blind Active Blind...
Page 283 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Parking Pilot is unavailable or malfunctioning. Switch off the ignition and restart the engine. If the Parking Pilot continues to be unavailable (the j symbol does not appear in the multifunction display): Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 284 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Distance Pilot Distance Pilot A condition for activating Distance Pilot DISTRONIC has not been met. - - - km/h - - - km/h Check the activation conditions for Distance Pilot DISTRONIC page 184).
Page 285 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. It is not tyres) - - - km/h tyres) - - - km/h possible to exceed this speed. You can suppress this message by pressing the a button.
Page 286 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 tyres tyres 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 287 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Check tyre(s) Check tyre(s) The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING Underinflated tyres pose the following risks: the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase...
Page 288 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 is not displayed in the mul- tifunction display.
Page 289 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Without changing Without changing You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction. gear, consult work‐ gear, consult work‐ A warning tone also sounds. shop shop If transmission position D is selected: Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the trans- mission from position D.
Page 290 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. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 291 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The trailer tow hitch is not operational. A warning tone also sounds. Check Check trailer trailer hitch hitch WARNING lock lock If the ball coupling is not in the locked position, the trailer may come loose.
Page 292 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Ð The power steering assistance is faulty. A warning tone also sounds. Power steering mal‐ Power steering mal‐ WARNING function See Own‐ function See Own‐ er's Manual er's Manual You will need to use more force to steer. There is a risk of an accident.
Page 293: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Â The key is currently undetected. Change the location of the key in the vehicle. Key not detected Key not detected If the key still cannot be detected: (white display message) Operate the vehicle with the key in the ignition lock if necessary.
Page 294 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety Seat belts Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp ü N Only for certain countries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6 seconds after the engine starts.
Page 295 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red brake system warning lamp lights up 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 296 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) has been deactivated due to a fault. Other driving and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.
Page 297 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. ABS is temporarily unavailable. Other driving and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning. In addition, the ÷...
Page 298 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. Other driving and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.
Page 299 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp ÷ ® N The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. ® or traction control has engaged due to a risk of skidding or because at least one wheel has started to spin.
Page 300 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp ÷å ® ® N The yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running. ®...
Page 301 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake is lit. Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
Page 302 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the coolant temperature gauge is at the start of the scale. The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is malfunctioning.
Page 303 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.
Page 304 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 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 305 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tyres Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres.
Page 306: Multimedia System
Operating system General notes Function restrictions The section on the multimedia system in this For safety reasons, some functions are restric- manual describes the basic principles for oper- ted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion. ation. More information can be found in the Dig- You will notice this, for example, because either ital Owner's Manual.
Page 307 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 changes: mode. for the currently set media source To exit the menu: briefly press the % during a traffic announcement or navigation button.
Page 308 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 309 (only available make it possible to clearly identify your mobile for selected European countries) phone, change the device name (see the man- select destinations from Mercedes-Benz ufacturer's operating instructions). Apps If the mobile phone supports the PBAP (Phone...
Page 310 Operating system Searching for and authorising (connect- two minutes to be displayed (see the manu- facturer's operating instructions). ing) a mobile phone If the codes are different: select No No on the Before using your mobile phone with the multi- multimedia system.
Page 311 Operating system The following functions are available using the Mounting the module in the stowage compart- module: ment of the centre console hands-free mode Insert USB cable : into the module. data modem mode ( page 309) Slide the module into the bracket until it audi- bly engages.
Page 312 Operating system SIM card mode ® Bluetooth must be activated on the mobile phone and must be made visible to other devi- Inserting a SIM card ® the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile of the mobile phone must be activated Authorising and connecting a mobile phone Multimedia system: Select...
Page 313 Operating system Charging a mobile phone For further information on data mode without telephony with COMAND Online (see the man- ufacturer's operating instructions). Settings Storing/deleting the SIM card PIN Multimedia system: Select Connect Connect device deviceQMB MB SAP SAP module module phones phones...
Page 314 Operating system Inserting/removing an SD card CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks (Rear Seat Entertainment System) Important safety notes WARNING SD cards are small parts. They can be swal- lowed and cause choking. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Keep the SD card out of the reach of children.
Page 315 Load restraints are available at any qualified WARNING specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust Service Centre. gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu-...
Page 316: Stowage Areas
Stowage areas Glove compartment can be removed to increase the stowage space in the glove compartment. To remove: pull out partition : To install: insert partition : and push it back until it engages. Stowage compartment/telephone compartment under the armrest To open: pull handle : and open glove com- partment flap ;.
Page 317 Stowage areas Spectacles compartment Stowage compartment in the rear centre console To open: press marking :. The spectacles compartment opens down- To open: briefly press the stowage compart- wards. ment marking. The stowage compartment opens. To close: press marking : again and the spectacles compartment returns upwards Depending on the vehicle's equipment, and engages.
Page 318 Stowage areas Stowage net in the luggage compartment Push cover = forward until it is lying on the rear seat armrest. Observe the loading guidelines ( page 312) and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces page 312). Enlarging the luggage compartment Important safety notes Through-loading facility in the rear compartment...
Page 319 Stowage areas Pull release handle = in the direction of the The backrest is heavy. Therefore, exercise arrow. care when folding it down. Make sure that the The backrest is released. head restraints are pushed all the way in so that the backrests and seat cushions are not Fold the backrest forwards until it reaches the damaged.
Page 320 Stowage areas load could slip, tip over or be flung around and thereby collide with vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury. Only use the lashing eyelets when securing a load. Observe the following notes on securing loads: Secure the load using the lashing eyelets. Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets evenly.
Page 321 Stowage areas Extending and retracting the luggage installed. Use a suitable object here, e.g. a coin. compartment cover Fit the protective cap to the side trim panel in the other row of seats. Insert luggage compartment cover : on the right-hand side or left-hand side into anchor- age ;.
Page 322 There is a risk of an accident. Always observe the maximum roof load and adapt your driving style. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use roof carriers that have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Page 323 Features Depending on the vehicle equipment, ensure Always stow objects in such a way that they that when the roof carrier is fitted you can: cannot be tossed about in these or similar raise the sliding sunroof fully situations. open the panorama sliding sunroof fully Always make sure that objects do not proj- open the tailgate fully ect from stowage spaces, luggage nets or...
Page 324: Features
Features Cup holder in the rear seat armrest To open: slide cover ; to its foremost posi- tion. Do not sit on or support your body weight on To close: pull cover ; back as far as it will go. the rear seat armrest when it is folded down, You can remove the rubber mat of the cup as you could otherwise damage it.
Page 325 Features Sun visors Sunblinds on the rear side windows Always guide the roller sunblind by hand. Do Overview not let it snap back suddenly as this would damage the automatic roller mechanism. Do not drive the vehicle with the roller sun- blind hooked in and the side windows opened simultaneously.
Page 326 Features Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys- Ashtray tem have an ashtray in the centre console in the rear compartment. Front ashtray To open: briefly press the top of cover ;. The holder under the ashtray is not heat The ashtray opens.
Page 327 After the emergency call, close cover :. You will see a message if: Socket in the rear-compartment centre console a connection to the Mercedes-Benz emer- gency call centre cannot be made On vehicles with the Rear Seat Entertainment a call has not been automatically forwarded...
Page 328 ® In order to use Bluetooth (SAP profile) on your Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an telephone module, you must first insert the tele- approved exterior aerial. This ensures: phone module into the pre-installed fitting. This optimal mobile phone reception quality in the connects it to the exterior aerial.
Page 329 Features cle. You can then no longer make calls using the WARNING hands-free system. Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust If a call is active and you remove the key from gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling the ignition lock, the conversation is transferred these exhaust gases leads to poisoning.
Page 330 Features Press and hold button B on remote control Get into the vehicle. A until indicator lamp : lights up green. Press previously programmed button ;, = When indicator lamp : lights up green: pro- or ? of the integrated garage door opener gramming is finished.
Page 331 Features Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Country Radio type approval num- page 148). Press button ;, = or ? which you have Frequency range (MHz) programmed to operate the garage door. Garage door system with a fixed code: indi- CH (Switzer- Article 6 of Directive cator lamp : lights up green.
Page 332 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) GR (Greece) Article 6 of Directive LI (Liechten- Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE stein) 1999/5/EC R&TTE 14357 27 11409/18/4/2005 18 May May 05 MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 LT (Lithuania) Article 6 of Directive...
Page 333 Features America Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) RU (Russian POCC DE.MJ05.H00015 13 Federation) May 05 BB (Barba- Registration not required MHz: 433 dos) MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 SE (Sweden) Article 6 of Directive CL (Chile) 38447/F-23 No.3.3634...
Page 334 Features Australia Retrofitted anti-glare film Country Radio type approval num- Retrofitted anti-glare film on the inside of the windows can interfere with radio/mobile tele- phone reception. This is particularly the case for Frequency range (MHz) conductive or metallic-coated films. You can AU (Aus- 28 June 2005 obtain information about anti-glare film from a...
Page 335 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 WARNING WARNING The ignition system and the fuel injection sys- An unlocked bonnet may open up when the tem operate with a high voltage.
Page 336: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Resetting Make sure that the windscreen wipers are switched off. With your hand flat near the hinges (arrows), Pull release lever : on the bonnet. push down active bonnet : until it rests on The bonnet is released. the seals.
Page 337 Use only engine oils and oil filters that are approved for vehicles with a service system. A list of the engine oils and oil filters that have been tested and approved in accordance with Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products is available at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 338 Engine compartment The following cause engine failure or damage As far as possible, allow the engine to cool to the exhaust system: down and only touch the components descri- Use of engine oils and oil filters that have bed in the following. not been expressly approved for the service system WARNING...
Page 339: Assyst Plus
If necessary, top up with coolant that has Service A in .. days Service A in .. days been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Service A due Service A due Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far as Service A overdue by ..
Page 340: Care
Care Driving abroad Displaying service messages An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is Switch the ignition on. also available in other countries. You can obtain Press the = or ; button on the steering further information from any Mercedes-Benz wheel to select the Serv.
Page 341 Care Vehicles with a key: Washing the vehicle and cleaning the do not remove the key from the ignition paintwork lock. Do not open the driver's door or front- Automatic car wash passenger door when the engine is switched off. Otherwise, the automatic transmission selects park position P auto- WARNING matically and locks the wheels.
Page 342 Care Cleaning the paintwork Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not affix: Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen- tle jet of water. stickers Do not point the water jet directly towards the films air inlets.
Page 343 Use only insect remover and car shampoo from the range of recommended and Clean the water drainage channels of the approved Mercedes-Benz care products. windscreen and the rear window at regular intervals. Deposits such as leaves, petals and pollen may under certain circumstances pre- Cleaning vehicle parts vent water from draining away.
Page 344 Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior light- ing using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e. g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths. Cleaning the mirror turn signal Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Page 345 Care Cleaning the exhaust pipe WARNING The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can become very hot. If you come into contact with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn yourself. There is a risk of injury. Always be particularly careful around the exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim.
Page 346 Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use leather care agents that have been recom- Seat covers from other materials mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Observe the following when cleaning: clean artificial leather covers with a cloth Cleaning wood trim and trim elements moistened with a solution containing 1% detergent (e.g.
Page 347 Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solution. Cleaning the roof lining and carpets Roof lining: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or dry shampoo. Carpets: use the carpet and textile cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 348: Where Will I Find
Where will I find...? Where will I find...? First-aid kit Warning triangle Removing the warning triangle Open the tailgate. Remove first-aid kit : from the luggage net. Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit at least once a year. Replace the contents if necessary, Warning triangle : is located in the stowage and replace any missing items.
Page 349 Flat tyre the vehicle. For more information on which tools The tyre inflation compressor is maintenance- are required to perform a wheel change on your free. If there is a malfunction, please contact vehicle, consult a qualified specialist workshop. a qualified specialist workshop. Necessary tyre-changing tools may include, for example: Vehicles with a "Minispare"...
Page 350: Flat Tyre
Flat tyre Stop the vehicle as far away as possible from MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat traffic on solid, non-slippery and level ground. characteristics) Switch on the hazard warning lamps. General notes Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away page 168). With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char- If possible, bring the front wheels into the acteristics), you can continue to drive your vehi-...
Page 351 Flat tyre may be used as a temporary measure. Make WARNING sure that you use the proper size and type In the following situations, the tyre sealant is (summer or winter tyres). unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis- Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not tance, as it is unable to seal the tyre properly: equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
Page 352 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 valve C. penetrated the tyre, e.g. screws or nails. Insert connector ? into a socket in your vehi- Remove the tyre sealant bottle, the accom- cle.
Page 353 A tyre temporarily sealed with tyre sealant In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with impairs the driving characteristics and is not the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's suitable for higher speeds. There is a risk of side.
Page 354: Battery (Vehicle)
Battery (vehicle) You could lose control of the vehicle, for example: when braking in the event of abrupt steering manoeuvres and/or when the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road conditions There is a risk of an accident. In the event of a short circuit or a similar inci- dent, contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Page 355 Observe the service intervals in the Service Booklet or contact a qualified specialist work- shop for more information. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you use only batteries that have been tested and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provide...
Page 356 ( page 117). using a battery charger that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehi- Charging the 12 V battery cles and tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz is available as an accessory.
Page 357: Jump-Starting
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 358 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 359 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 360: Towing Away And Tow-Starting
Towing away and tow-starting tance a distance so that the tow rope does Deactivate the automatic locking feature before not sag. towing the vehicle ( page 253). You could oth- erwise be locked out when pushing or towing Do not use steel cables or chains to tow the vehicle.
Page 361 Towing away and tow-starting vehicle is not permitted. The drive train may Towing the vehicle with both axles on otherwise be damaged. the ground The automatic transmission automatically shifts All vehicles to position P when you open the driver's or front- passenger door or when you remove the key You may only secure the vehicle by the from the ignition lock.
Page 362: Electrical Fuses
The fuses in your vehicle disconnect faulty cir- shop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. cuits. If a fuse blows, all the components in the circuit and their functions will fail.
Page 363 Electrical fuses To close: clip in cover : on the front of the Fuse box under the rear bench seat dashboard. Fold cover : inwards until it engages. Fuse box in the engine compartment WARNING When the bonnet is open, and the windscreen wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by the wiper linkage.
Page 364: Operation
Otherwise, the tyres, particularly the sidewalls, may be damaged. Accessories that are not approved for your vehi- cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- rectly can impair operating safety. Regular checking of wheels and tyres Before purchasing and using non-approved...
Page 365 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 366: Winter Operation
M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very cold not exceed the maximum permissible speed for temperatures could cause tears to form, the M+S tyres ( page 184). thereby damaging the tyres permanently. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for this type of damage.
Page 367 There is a risk of an accident. mends that you only use snow chains that have Observe the recommended tyre pressure and been approved for Mercedes-Benz or that are of check the tyre pressure of all the tyres includ- an equivalent standard of quality. For more...
Page 368: Tyre Pressure
There is a risk of accident. Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto the tyre valve. WARNING If the tyre pressure drops repeatedly, the wheel, valve or tyre may be damaged.
Page 369 Tyre pressure Restarting the tyre pressure loss warn- Tyre pressure loss warning system ing system General notes Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system if While the vehicle is in motion, the tyre pressure you have: loss warning system monitors the set tyre pres- changed the tyre pressure sure using the rotational speed of the wheels.
Page 370 Tyre pressure Press the a button. The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn The tyre pressure values stored at the last you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the tyre restart will continue to be monitored. is penetrated by a foreign object.
Page 371 Tyre pressure Restarting the tyre pressure monitor Press the 9 or : button to select Tyre pressure Tyre pressure. When you restart the tyre pressure monitor, all Press the a button. existing warning messages are deleted and the The current tyre pressure for each wheel will warning lamps go out.
Page 372: Changing A Wheel
Changing a wheel Radio type approval for the tyre pres- Country Radio type approval number sure monitor Singapore Compliance with IDA Standard DA- 103365 Country Radio type approval number South TA-2012/719 Argentina MW2433A Africa TA-2012/1540 H-12337 TA-2011/1370 H-12338 Brazil 2770-12-8001 Changing a wheel Model: MW2433A Flat tyre...
Page 373 For information on which tion of rotation. tools are required to perform a wheel change on your vehicle, consult a Mercedes-Benz An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates its Service Centre. correct direction of rotation.
Page 374 Fold both plates upwards :. been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise the vehicle. If the jack is used incor- Fold out lower plate ;.
Page 375 Changing a wheel Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on Turn ratchet ring spanner ? until jack = sits the wheel you wish to change by about one completely on jacking point ; and the base full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts completely. of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
Page 376 377). sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Only then lower the vehicle. only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. Lowering the vehicle Always use wheel bolts ; to fit the collaps- WARNING ible emergency spare wheel.
Page 377: Wheel And Tyre Combinations
(: to A). vehicle. The tightening torque must be 150 Nm. Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam- age resulting from the use of tyres, wheels or Turn the jack back to its initial position. accessories other than those tested and Stow the jack and the rest of the tyre chang- approved.
Page 378: Emergency Spare Wheel
Emergency spare wheel Emergency spare wheel General notes You can ask for information regarding permitted Important safety notes emergency spare wheels at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. WARNING Fitting the emergency spare wheel is described The wheel/tyre dimensions and the tyre type under "Fitting a wheel"...
Page 379 Emergency spare wheel Removing the emergency spare wheel Detach fastening straps ;. Unhook retaining spring hooks : and = of fastening straps ; from the lasing eyelets. Remove the emergency spare wheel bag with the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel. Open the emergency spare wheel bag and remove the "Minispare"...
Page 380 377). Take the following steps to stow a used collaps- ible emergency spare wheel. Otherwise, it will not fit in the spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have this work performed Removing the emergency spare wheel at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a Unhook retaining spring hooks : of fasten- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 381 Emergency spare wheel Mount the collapsible emergency spare wheel button : until the correct tyre pressure has as described ( page 370). been reached. The collapsible emergency spare wheel must Unscrew union nut ; on hose B from the be mounted before it is inflated. valve.
Page 382: Information On Technical Data
You can obtain further informa- The operating permit may be invalidated if tion from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. the instructions for installation and use of RF transmitters are not observed. In particular, the following conditions must be...
Page 383: Identification Plates
(VIN) 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 384: Service Products And Capacities
Components and service products must be matched. Only use products recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Damage caused by the use of products that have not been recommended is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro- priate section.
Page 385 Service products and capacities Tank capacity 229.5). They have not necessarily been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Model Total capa- Other identifications, for example: city 0 W-30 5 W-30 All models 100.0 l 5 W-40 You can obtain further information at any quali-...
Page 386 In this phur-free fuel (sulphur content < 10 ppm) is case, in consultation with a Mercedes-Benz Ser- used for refuelling, the odours are reduced. vice Centre, the petrol may be mixed with the...
Page 387 Service products and capacities paraffin ® AdBlue is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is: kerosene Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and do non-toxic not use any special additives. Otherwise, colourless and odourless engine damage may occur.
Page 388 1.0 l. technological standards. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz-approved Filling capacities engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz engines. The following values refer to an oil change, including the oil filter. Further information on tested and approved...
Page 389 Service products and capacities Further information on coolants can be found Brake fluid in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser- vice Products, MB Specifications for Service WARNING Products 310.1, e.g. on the Internet at The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois- http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or contact ture from the air.
Page 390: Vehicle Data
Vehicle data Windscreen washer system Vehicle data Important safety notes General notes Please note that for the specified vehicle data: WARNING the heights specified may vary as a result of: If windscreen washer concentrate comes into tyres contact with hot components of the engine or load the exhaust system, it can ignite.
Page 391 Vehicle data for off-road driving All other mod- All other models els with: Height Maximum Maximum ground clear- 306 mm when headroom ance (ON&OFFROAD pack- opened age) AIRMATIC 2132 mm - 1934 mm - Minimum ground clear- 201 mm package 2207 mm 2009 mm ance...
Page 392: Vehicle Data For Off-Road Driving
Vehicle data for off-road driving Fording depth Off-road level 2 30° 25° Off-road level 3 60 cm Off-road level 3 33° 27° Mercedes-AMG vehicles Mercedes-AMG vehicles Normal level (in sports 19° 19° Further information about off-road fording mode with AMG RIDE CON- page 175).
Page 393: Trailer Tow Hitch
Trailer tow hitch If the load on the front axle is reduced when GLS 500 4M pulling away on a steep uphill slope, the front ATIC wheels have a tendency to spin. 4ETS recog- Maximum drawbar nose- nises this and brakes the wheels accordingly. 140 kg The rear wheel torque is increased and it is weight (the drawbar nose-...
Page 394 Trailer tow hitch GLS 350 d 4 MATIC (166.823) Permissible trailer load, unbraked Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gra- dient-climbing capability of12%from a standstill) Maximum drawbar nose- weight (the drawbar nose- weight is not included in the trailer load) Permissible rear axle load during trailer towing The actual drawbar load may not be higher than...

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