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Page 1 Possible variations to your vehicle may not to receive a printed Owner‘s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle be taken into account as Mercedes-Benz constantly updates their vehicles to Ihrem konkreten Fahrzeug könnten nicht berücksichtigt sein, da Mercedes-Benz model years.
Page 4 Please note that the Mercedes-Benz Guides App The equipment in your vehicle may therefore may not yet be available in your country. differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Index ............3 Introduction ......... 24 Digital Owner's Manual ...... 23 At a glance ........... 29 Safety ........... 37 Opening and closing ......74 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..99 Lights and windscreen wipers ..114 Climate control ......... 123 Driving and parking ......
Page 6 Index Adaptive Brake Assist 1, 2, 3 ... Function/notes ........ 66 12 V socket Adaptive brake lights ......66 see Sockets Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus 360° camera Display message ......237 Cleaning ......... 300 Function/notes ......117 Display in the multimedia system .. 194 Switching on/off ......
Page 7 Index Authorised workshop Sidebag ..........44 Triggering ......... 45 see Qualified specialist workshop AIRCAP AUTO lights Cleaning instructions ..... 298 Display message ......237 Extending/retracting ....... 95 see Lights Automatic engine start (ECO start/ Fitting/removing the wind deflec- tor ............ 96 stop function) ........
Page 8 Index Remote control ......133 ® Bluetooth Setting the departure time ..... 134 Connecting another mobile Switching on/off (on the centre phone ..........267 console) ......... 133 Searching for a mobile phone ..266 Auxiliary ventilation See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263 Activating/deactivating ....
Page 9 Index Driving tips ........160 Wiper blades ........299 HOLD function ....... 177 Wooden trim ........302 Important safety notes ....160 Parking brake ........ 159 See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263 Warning lamp ......... 255 CD player (on-board computer) ..218 Breakdown Central locking Where will I find...? ......
Page 10 Index Cooling Rear control panel ......124 Setting the air distribution ..... 128 see Climate control Setting the air vents ...... 136 Copyright ..........28 Setting the airflow ......129 Cornering light function Setting the climate mode ....128 Display message ......236 Setting the temperature ....
Page 11 ASSYST PLUS ........ 294 see Door Calling up (on-board computer) ..229 Driving abroad Engine ..........238 Mercedes-Benz Service ....295 General information ....... 229 Symmetrical dipped beam ..... 114 Hiding (on-board computer) ... 229 Driving on flooded roads ....161 Key ..........
Page 12 Index EASY-ENTRY feature Active Blind Spot Assist ....203 Active Driving Assistance pack- Activating/deactivating ....227 age ..........203 Function/notes ......109 EASY-EXIT feature Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 206 Active Parking Assist ..... 183 Crash-responsive ......110 ATTENTION ASSIST ......196 Function/notes ......
Page 13 Index Emergency unlocking Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc- Vehicle ..........82 tions) ..........301 Engine Exterior lighting Display message ......238 Settings options ......114 ECO start/stop function ....142 see Lights Engine number ....... 337 Exterior mirrors Jump-starting ......... 313 Adjusting ........
Page 14 Index Fuel Synchronising the rolling code ..284 Additives ........339 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 24 Consumption statistics ....216 Glove compartment ......273 Displaying the current consump- Google™ Local Search tion ..........216 See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263 Displaying the range ......
Page 15 Index Coolant .......... 259 Display message ......252 Engine diagnostics ......259 Door central locking/unlocking ..74 Indicator lamps Emergency key element ....76 Display message ......236 Important safety notes ....74 see Warning and indicator lamps Loss ..........79 Indicators Modifying the programming .....
Page 16 Memory function ....... 112 Cruise control ........ 163 Mercedes-Benz Contact DISTRONIC PLUS ......169 Display message ......232 Variable SPEEDTRONIC ....166 Mercedes-Benz emergency call Limiting the speed system see SPEEDTRONIC Switch in the overhead control LINGUATRONIC panel ..........281...
Page 17 Reversing camera ......188 SPEEDTRONIC ....... 165 Navigation Traffic Sign Assist ......197 Menu (on-board computer) .... 217 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263 see Qualified specialist workshop NECK-PRO head restraints Message memory (on-board com- Important safety notes ....47 puter) ..........
Page 18 Index Parking lamps Menu overview ......215 Message memory ......229 Display message ......236 Navigation menu ......217 Switching on/off ......115 PARKTRONIC Operating the TV ......219 Operating video DVD ..... 218 Deactivating/activating ....181 Operation ........214 Driving system .......
Page 19 Overview of bulb types ....119 Replacing the battery (auxiliary heating remote control) ....135 QR code Rescue card ......... 27 Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Reserve (fuel tank) Rescue card ........27 see Fuel Qualified specialist workshop ... 27 Reserve fuel Display message ......
Page 20 Index Safety system Switching the seat ventilation on/ see Driving safety systems off ..........105 SD memory card Section Ejecting .......... 270 Boot ..........82 Securing a load Inserting ........270 Inserting/removing ......270 see Stowage space See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263 Securing luggage .......
Page 21 Index Skibag ..........275 Starting (engine) ........ 140 STEER CONTROL ........71 See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263 Steering Snow chains ........324 Display message ......251 Sockets Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot (DISTRONIC PLUS) General notes ........ 280 Rear compartment ......
Page 22 Index Outside temperature ...... 213 Setting (climate control) ....128 Tail lamps TEMPOMAT Display message ......236 Function/notes ......163 Tank Text messages see Fuel tank Telephone module with Blue- Technical data ® tooth (SAP profile) ....... 270 Capacities ........337 Through-loading ........
Page 23 Index Trailer Tyre pressure Folding the ball coupling in/out ..210 Calling up (on-board computer) ..326 Trailer coupling Display message ......246 see Towing a trailer Not reached (TIREFIT) ....309 Trailer towing Reached (TIREFIT) ......309 7-pin connector ......212 Recommended .......
Page 24 Index Variable SPEEDTRONIC LIM (cruise control) ......163 see SPEEDTRONIC LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ....169 Vehicle LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ..166 Correct use ........27 Overview .......... 31 Data acquisition ....... 27 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ....38 Display message ......248 Reserve fuel ........
Page 25 Index Slippery road surfaces ....162 Snow chains ........324 Winter tyres Limiting the speed (on-board com- puter) ..........225 M+S tyres ........323 Wiper blades Cleaning ......... 299 Important safety notes ....120 Replacing ........120 Wooden trim (cleaning instruc- tions) ..........
Page 26: Contents
Digital Owner's Manual Introduction Operating the Digital Owner's Manual General notes The printed Owner's Manual provides informa- tion about the safe operation of your vehicle. Please observe the information about the oper- The Digital Owner's Manual additionally ation of the controller ( page 264).
Page 27 EU countries only: this planet sparingly and in a manner which Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to takes the requirements of both nature and dispose of it in an environmentally-responsible humanity into consideration.
Page 28 Only use genu- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual- The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are ity. Only use tyres, wheels and accessories that...
Page 29 Operating safety Electromagnetic compatibility Always have work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified special- The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehicle ist workshop. components has been checked and certified according to the currently valid version of Reg- If you make any changes to the vehicle elec- ulation ECE-R 10.
Page 30 Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible These data memories temporarily or perma- about any change in address or vehicle owner- nently store technical information about: ship. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice Centre, for example. the vehicle's operating state events...
Page 31 This data is of an exclusively technical nature and can be used to: assist in detecting and rectifying faults and defects analyse vehicle functions, e.g.
Page 32 Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift pad- To adjust the steering wheel dles manually Combination switch To adjust the steering wheel electrically Instrument cluster Steering wheel heating Horn Cruise control lever DIRECT SELECT lever Parking brake PARKTRONIC warning dis- Diagnostics connection play To open the bonnet...
Page 33 Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Diagnostics connection PARKTRONIC warning dis- Ignition lock play Start/Stop button Combination switch To adjust the steering wheel manually Instrument cluster To adjust the steering wheel Horn electrically DIRECT SELECT lever steering wheel heating Steering wheel gearshift pad- Cruise control lever dles...
Page 34 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Instrument cluster with speedometer Function Page (km/h) Speedometer with segments Function Page Multifunction display Fuel gauge (left) Rev counter Coolant temperature (right) Warning and indicator lamps: Warning and indicator lamps: J Brakes (red) ® ÷ ESP ! Turn signal, right ·...
Page 35 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 control for navigation or LIN- GUATRONIC Confirms the selection Hides display messages Rejects or ends a call Exits the telephone book/ Back...
Page 36 Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page Multimedia system (see the £ Hazard warning lamps separate operating instruc- 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG tions) OFF indicator lamp c Seat heating ATA indicator lamp s Seat ventilation Moves the seat-belt extender Ò...
Page 37 Centre console Centre console, lower section Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever Function Page Function Page Opens and closes the soft Stowage compartment Stowage compartment with Ashtray Media Interface Cigarette lighter Ü Retracts the rear seat Stowage compartment head restraints Cup holders Ú...
Page 38 Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page u Switches the rear inte- Rear-view mirror rior lighting on/off Buttons for the garage door | Switches the automatic opener interior lighting control ê Deactivates the interior on/off motion sensor p Switches the right- p Switches the left-hand hand reading lamp on/off...
Page 39 Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page r 4 5 = W Opens/closes the side Stores settings for the seat, windows exterior mirrors and steering n Activates/deactivates wheel the override feature for the Adjusts the seats electrically side windows in the rear compartment %&...
Page 40 Child restraint system not attempt to modify the wiring as well as Child seat securing systems electronic components or their software. If it is necessary to modify an airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, con- tact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 41: Introduction
Occupant safety PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : is Restraint system warning lamp part of the automatic child seat recognition on The functions of the restraint system are the front-passenger seat. checked after the ignition is switched on and at A permanently lit PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF regular intervals while the engine is running.
Page 42: Safety
Important safety notes system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi- cle. The child restraint system must be appro- WARNING priate to the age, weight and size of the child. The seat belt cannot perform its intended pro- always observe the instructions and safety tective function if it is not fastened correctly.
Page 43 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use seat belts which have been approved specifi- Also ensure that no objects are placed cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Other- between a person and the seat. e.g. a cush- wise, your vehicle's general operating permit ion.
Page 44 Occupant safety tive door is closed and the key is turned to posi- Adjust the seat ( page 99). tion 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. The seat backrest must be in an almost ver- tical position. Pull the seat belt smoothly out of seat-belt extender = and engage belt tongue ;...
Page 45 Occupant safety hold on to the seat belt tightly while it is adjust- Not all airbags are deployed in an accident. The ing. different airbag systems work independently of each other ( page 45). You can switch the seat-belt adjustment on and off in the on-board computer ( page 227).
Page 46 Occupant safety If a child is travelling in your vehicle, also formed correctly to the doors or door panel- observe the following notes: ling, as well as damaged doors, can lead to the Always secure children under twelve years of function of the sensors being impaired.
Page 47 In the event of a side impact, the headbag is ically approved for the respective seat by deployed on the side on which the impact Mercedes-Benz. occurs. If the system determines that they can offer additional protection to that provided by the...
Page 48 Pelvisbags are only available in certain which have been triggered immediately countries. replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Roll bars vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop after an accident. Take this into account, par-...
Page 49 Occupant safety Operation The rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration and the direction of the force are essentially During the first stage of a collision, the restraint determined by: system control unit evaluates important physi- the distribution of forces during the collision cal data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel- the collision angle eration, such as:...
Page 50 The different airbag systems work independ- forwards and can no longer be adjusted. ently of each other. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the How the airbag system works is determined NECK-PRO head restraints checked for func- by the severity of the accident detected,...
Page 51 Occupant safety Important safety notes ® PRE-SAFE PLUS (anticipatory occu- pant protection PLUS) Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats. There is a risk Introduction that the seats and/or the objects could be ®...
Page 52 WARNING is cut off vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emergency If the child restraint system is placed in direct call system: automatic emergency call sunlight, the parts could become very hot.
Page 53 ( page 55). securely. There is an increased risk of serious For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- or even fatal injuries. mends that you only use a child restraint system...
Page 54 ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for special child restraint systems on the rear seats. It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care products to clean child restraint systems rec- ISOFIX securing rings for two ISOFIX child restraint systems are fitted on the left and right ommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 55 Children in the vehicle If the front-passenger front airbag is disa- WARNING bled by the automatic child seat recognition, If you secure a child in a forward-facing child the following remain enabled on the front- restraint system on the front-passenger seat passenger side: and you position the front-passenger seat too the sidebag...
Page 56 Children in the vehicle PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : Benz strongly advises that you fit a child shows you whether the front-passenger front restraint system on a rear seat. airbag is disabled. Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition on the co-driver's seat: if it is absolutely neces- Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition sary to fit a child restraint system to the co-driv-...
Page 57 Children in the vehicle Vehicles without automatic child seat Rearward-facing child restraint system recognition on the co-driver's seat Warning symbol for a rearward-facing child restraint system If the co-driver's seat of your vehicle is not equipped with automatic child seat recognition, If it is absolutely necessary to fit a rearward- this is indicated by a special sticker.
Page 58 Problems with automatic child seat recognition Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The PASSENGER AIR A special Mercedes-Benz child restraint system with a transponder for BAG OFF indicator lamp automatic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front- on the centre console is passenger seat.
Page 59 Children in the vehicle tems" or "Suitability of the seats for attaching an ISOFIX child restraint system". Semi-universal child restraint systems are indi- cated by the text "semi-universal" on the approval label. These can be used if the vehicle and the seat are listed in the child restraint sys- tem manufacturer's vehicle model list.
Page 60 Children in the vehicle Suitability of the seats for attaching belt-secured child restraint systems If you use a baby car seat of category 0 or 0+ or a rearward-facing child restraint system of category I on a rear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint system.
Page 61 Always observe the information in "Child restraint systems on the front-passenger seat" ( page 53) and in "Suitable positioning of the child restraint system" ( page 55). You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 62 Children in the vehicle Recommended child restraint systems for attaching with the vehicle seat belt Weight cate- Manufac- Type Approval Order number Auto- gory turer number matic (A 000 ...) (E1 ...) child seat recogni- tion Category 0: Britax BABY 03 301146 970 10 00 Römer...
Page 63 Children in the vehicle Weight Size Manufac- Type Approval Order number Auto- category cate- turer number matic gory (E1 ...) child seat rec- ognition 9 kg to 03 301133 A 000 970 16 18 kg 04 301133 04 301133 A 000 970 21 Child-proof locks In addition, they may operate vehicle equip- ment and become trapped.
Page 64 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 62) BAS (Brake Assist System) ( page 62) BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist (...
Page 65 Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) BAS (Brake Assist) General notes General notes ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that BAS operates in emergency braking situations. the wheels do not lock when you brake. This If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS allows you to continue steering the vehicle when automatically boosts the braking force, thus braking.
Page 66 Driving safety systems With the help of a sensor system and a camera As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all system, BAS PLUS can detect obstacles: critical situations. There is a risk of an acci- that are in the path of your vehicle for an dent.
Page 67 Driving safety systems Function mous braking function and Adaptive Brake Assist. To avoid a collision, BAS PLUS calculates the COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS can help brake force necessary if: you to minimise the risk of a collision with the you approach an obstacle and vehicle in front or reduce the effects of such a collision.
Page 68 Driving safety systems Distance warning function The · distance warning lamp then lights up in the instrument cluster. General notes of approximately 7 km/h or more, if you rap- idly approach a vehicle in front. An intermit- The distance warning function can help you to tent warning tone will then sound and the minimise the risk of a collision with the vehicle in ·...
Page 69 Driving safety systems Adaptive Brake Assist In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist can: intervene unnecessarily General notes not intervene Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- tion ( page 61). There is a risk of an accident. With the help of Adaptive Brake Assist, the dis- Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- tance warning signal can detect obstacles that uation and be ready to brake.
Page 70 Driving safety systems You can also switch off the hazard warning qualified specialist workshop. You could oth- lamps using the hazard warning button erwise damage the drive train or the brake page 116). system. Vehicles without 4MATIC: when towing your vehicle with the rear axle raised, observe the ®...
Page 71 Driving safety systems ® Traction control is still activated Deactivating/activating ESP COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no longer Important safety notes available; nor is it activated if you brake firmly ® with assistance from ESP You can select between the following statuses ®...
Page 72 Driving safety systems ® PRE‑SAFE Brake is only available in vehicles EBD (electronic brake force distribu- with the Driving Assistance Plus package. tion) ® For PRE-SAFE Brake to assist you when driving, General notes the radar sensor system and the camera system must be switched on and operational.
Page 73 Driving safety systems darkness ® PRE-SAFE Brake warns you. Terminate the intervention in a non-critical driving situation. pedestrians move quickly, e.g. into the path of the vehicle WARNING the camera system no longer detects a ® PRE-SAFE Brake cannot always clearly iden- pedestrian as a person due to special cloth- tify people, especially if they are moving.
Page 74 Protection against theft No steering support is provided by STEER CON- TROL, if: the vehicle speed is between approximately 7 km/h and 200 km/h ® is malfunctioning At a speed of up to approximately 70 km/h, the steering is faulty ®...
Page 75 Protection against theft Switching off A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is primed and you open: Unlock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS- a door the vehicle with the emergency key element the boot lid Insert the key into the ignition lock.
Page 76 Protection against theft Priming To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the interior motion sensor if you lock your vehicle and: Make sure that: people or animals remain in the vehicle the side windows are closed the side windows remain open the soft top is closed This will prevent false alarms.
Page 77 When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave Important safety notes children and animals unattended in the vehi- United Kingdom only: cle. Keep the keys out of the reach of children. WARNING WARNING When the double locks are activated, the If you attach heavy or large objects to the key,...
Page 78 To lock centrally: press the & button. The key centrally locks/unlocks: the doors the boot lid the fuel filler flap When unlocking, the turn signals flash once. When locking, they flash three times. You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked.
Page 79 To deactivate: press the & button on the Emergency key element key twice in rapid succession. The battery indicator light of the key General notes page 77) flashes twice briefly and lights If the vehicle can no longer be locked or up once.
Page 80 : 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 81 Repeatedly tap the key against your palm until battery = falls out. Insert the new battery with the positive ter- minal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so. Make sure that the surface of the battery is free of lint, grease and other contamination. Insert the front tabs of battery compartment cover : into the housing and then press to close it.
Page 82 Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You can no longer lock or The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle using Check the key battery ( page 77) and replace if necessary the key.
Page 83 Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine cannot be The on-board voltage is too low. started using the key. Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary ( page 312).
Page 84 Doors from the inside. Switch off the alarm WARNING page 71). If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, All countries: they could: open doors, thereby endangering other per- sons or road users get out and be struck by oncoming traffic operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example In addition, the children could also set the...
Page 85 Boot function has been deactivated. You can deacti- Unlocking/locking the driver's door vate the double lock function by deactivating the using the emergency key element interior motion sensor ( page 72). If you want to centrally lock the vehicle using For all countries: when a locked door is opened the emergency key element, begin by press- from inside the vehicle, the previous unlocking...
Page 86 Boot Pull the boot lid down using recess :. The boot lid swings upwards when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient If necessary, lock the vehicle with the & clearance above the boot lid. button on the key ( page 74) or with KEY- LESS-GO ( page 75).
Page 87 Side windows You can lock the boot separately. If you then unlock the vehicle centrally, the boot remains locked and cannot be opened. Close the boot lid. Take the emergency key element out of the key ( page 76). Turn the emergency key element from posi- tion 1 anti-clockwise as far as it will go to position 2.
Page 88 Side windows WARNING If children operate the side windows they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury. Activate the override feature for the rear side windows. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehi- cle.
Page 89 Side windows You can use the key to open or close all side Opening and closing all side windows windows simultaneously. The key must be near the door handle. Using the switch on the centre console Close the soft top ( page 89).
Page 90 Side windows Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle until the side windows are fully closed. Make sure you only touch recessed sensor surface :. To interrupt convenience closing: release recessed sensor surface : on the door han- dle.
Page 91 Soft top Problems with the side windows WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing function is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.
Page 92: Opening And Closing
In this case, reduce speed or stop in order to close the soft top fully. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you only open or close the soft top when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 93 Soft top Is the boot lid closed? Opening and closing with the key Is the on-board voltage sufficient? Important safety notes Start the engine if necessary. If automatic operation still does not work, the WARNING soft top can be closed manually. When opening or closing the soft top, there is The help of a second person is required in car- a risk that parts of the body could become...
Page 94 Soft top On both sides of the boot, tear trim A along On both sides, pull the straps through behind the perforation in the direction of the arrow. soft-top compartment hinges D in the direc- tion of the arrow. Route the straps through the loops created. Pull out catch B as far as possible on both sides and turn it anti-clockwise about a quar- ter turn.
Page 95 Soft top Make sure that catch B is not pulled again. Use the other hand to support yourself on the Otherwise, pull out catch B again as far as edge of the boot lid as illustrated. possible and turn it anti-clockwise about a Lift soft-top compartment cover F up as far quarter turn.
Page 96 Soft top To open To lock Pull off the cover of the roof lock behind the overhead control panel. Insert the Allen key into the roof lock. Turn the Allen key clockwise I as far as it will During the following step, make sure that the Allen key is turned anti-clockwise as far as it will go.
Page 97 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only Do not place any long objects inside or use draught stops which have been tested behind the side stowage nets when the and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Page 98 Soft top Extending AIRCAP backrest could collide with the draught stop here. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. The draught stop protects against wind when Open the cover on the lower centre console. driving with the soft top open. It is secured Press AIRCAP button :.
Page 99 Soft top Removing If you park your vehicle with the soft top down and remove the key, the wind deflector and the head restraints in the rear compartment retract automatically. When you restart your engine after having been parked, the wind deflector and the head restraints in the rear compartment extend again automatically.
Page 100 Soft top restraints in the direction of the arrow with both toothed bars facing straight down. Push the AIRCAP draught stop down until the bolts are at the same height as the brackets on the head restraints. Insert the bolts into the brackets on both sides.
Page 101 Soft top Problems with the soft top Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The soft top will not open The ignition is not switched on. or close. Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock. The boot lid is open.
Page 102 Seats you can see all the displays in the instrument Correct driver's seat position cluster clearly you should have a good overview of traffic WARNING conditions You could lose control of the vehicle while the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body driving if you: and must be routed across the centre of your shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic...
Page 103 Seats Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The page 42) and "Children in the vehicle" seats should only be occupied by passen- page 49). gers, if possible. when the seat heating is in operation, do WARNING not cover the seats with insulating materi- You could lose control of the vehicle while...
Page 104 Seats Adjusting the seats electrically WARNING The head restraints cannot provide the inten- ded protection unless they are fitted and adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk 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.
Page 105 Seats Adjusting the head restraint height Lower the head restraints in the rear compart- ment manually if: electrically the head restraint electronics are malfunc- tioning. the opening or closing procedure of the soft top is interrupted, leaving the soft top com- partment cover open.
Page 106 Seats Folding the seat backrest forwards Folding the front-seat backrests forward/back Important safety notes WARNING If the backrest is not engaged, it could fold forwards during a braking manoeuvre or in the event of an accident, for example. The seat backrest will then push the vehicle occupant against the seat belt.
Page 107 Seats Adjusting the multicontour seat Seat heating and seat ventilation Switching the seat heating on/off WARNING If you repeatedly switch on seat heating, the seat cushion and backrest padding may become very hot. The health of vehicle occu- pants with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries.
Page 108 Seats Switching the seat ventilation on/off Driver's and front-passenger seat The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selected. Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( page 139). To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired ventilation level is set.
Page 109 Steering wheel Problems with the seat heating or seat ventilation Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The seat heating or seat The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum- ventilation has switched 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 110 Steering wheel The electrically adjustable steering wheel can Adjusting the steering wheel electri- still be adjusted when there is no key in the igni- cally tion lock. Adjusting the steering wheel man- ually WARNING The steering wheel may move unexpectedly if you adjust it while driving.
Page 111 Steering wheel The steering wheel heating does not switch off automatically.
Page 112 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 113 Mirrors The last position of the steering wheel is stored Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer- when you switch off the ignition or when you ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat store the setting with the memory function belt before starting the engine.
Page 114 Mirrors then open the driver's or front-passenger The exterior mirrors can also be heated door manually by switching on the rear window heating. If the exterior mirrors have been folded in manually, they do not fold out. Folding the exterior mirrors in/out elec- trically Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of...
Page 115 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 116 Memory function Adjust the seat ( page 101). Only use the memory function on the driver's On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel side while the vehicle is stationary. page 107) and the exterior mirrors page 110). WARNING Press memory button M and then press stor- If children activate the memory function, they age position button 1, 2 or 3 within three sec- could become trapped, especially if they are...
Page 117 Exterior lighting Setting the exterior lighting General notes Setting options For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- Exterior lighting can be set by: mends that you drive with the lights switched on using the light switch even during the daytime. Therefore, your vehicle...
Page 118 Exterior lighting To switch on the dipped-beam headlamps: In such situations, turn the light switch to turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. Turn the light switch to L. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The green L indicator lamp in the instru- The driver is responsible for the vehicle lighting ment cluster lights up.
Page 119 Exterior lighting Combination switch Hazard warning lamps Main-beam headlamps To switch on the hazard warning lamps: Turn signal, right press button :. All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a Headlamp flasher turn signal using the combination switch, only Turn signal, left the turn signal lamp on the corresponding To indicate briefly: press the combination...
Page 120 Exterior lighting Active light function Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus The active light function is a system that moves General notes the headlamps according to the steering move- ments of the front wheels. In this way, relevant With Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, you can areas remain illuminated while you are driving.
Page 121 Interior lighting Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus cannot take into Headlamps misted up on the inside account road, weather or traffic conditions. Certain climatic and physical conditions may Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is only an aid. cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This You are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's moisture does not affect the functionality of the lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and traf-...
Page 122 Replacing bulbs The interior lighting automatically switches on if Headlamps and lights are an important aspect of you: vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times. Have unlock the vehicle the headlamp setting checked regularly. open a door Vehicles with Intelligent Light System remove the key from the ignition lock...
Page 123 Windscreen wipers Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to Replacing the front bulbs optical influences and the windscreen becom- Main-beam headlamps (static LED ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind- screen wipers may be activated inadvertently. headlamps) This could damage the windscreen wiper blades or scratch the windscreen.
Page 124 Make sure that the wiper blade sits correctly. screen may be damaged by the force of the Fold the wiper arm back onto the windscreen. impact. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop. Replacing the wiper blades...
Page 125 Windscreen wipers Problems with the windscreen wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The windscreen wipers Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing windscreen wiper are jammed. movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition lock.
Page 126: Climate Control
Overview of climate control systems Overview of climate control systems General notes Observe the settings recommended on the fol- lowing pages. The windows could otherwise mist up. To prevent the windows from misting up: switch off climate control only briefly activate air-recirculation mode only briefly switch on "Cooling with air dehumidification"...
Page 127 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMATIC automatic climate control (2-zone) To switch air-recirculation mode on/off ( page 131) To demist the windscreen ( page 129) To switch the ZONE function on/off ( page 129) Display To set climate control to automatic mode ( page 127) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 127)
Page 128 Operating the climate control system To demist the windscreen ( page 129) To switch the ZONE function on/off ( page 129) Display To switch air-recirculation mode on/off ( page 131) To switch the residual heat on/off ( page 132) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 127) To switch the rear window heating on/off ( page 130)
Page 129 Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock page 139). To activate: press the Ã button. The indicator lamp above the Ã button lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode.
Page 130 Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function, the air inside the vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The windows can mist up more quickly.
Page 131 Operating the climate control system THERMOTRONIC automatic climate THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control: press air distribution adjustment switch I control page 124). You can select different temperature settings The indicator lamp above the Ã button for the driver's and front-passenger sides as well goes out.
Page 132 Operating the climate control system not adopted for the front-passenger side and Regardless of the air distribution setting, the rear compartment. airflow is always directed through the side air vents. The side air vents can only be closed To deactivate: press the á button. when the controls on the side air vents are The indicator lamp above the á...
Page 133 Operating the climate control system Adjust the side air vents so that the heated air is directed towards the side windows. If the windows continue to mist up, activate the "Windscreen demisting" function ¬. You should only select this setting until the windscreen is clear again.
Page 134 Operating the climate control system Problems with the rear window heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The rear window heating The battery has not been sufficiently charged. has switched off prema- Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps, turely or cannot be acti- interior lighting or the seat heating.
Page 135 Operating the climate control system Convenience opening feature: press and Auxiliary heating hold the g button until the side windows are opened. The side windows move back to Important safety notes their original positions. The indicator lamp above the g button DANGER goes out.
Page 136 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 centre console The auxiliary heating heats the air in the vehicle interior to the set temperature.
Page 137 Operating the climate control system the remote control being in an unfavourable The auxiliary ventilation is position in relation to the vehicle switched on. The number transmitting from an enclosed space in the display shows the If the remote control battery is low, the battery remaining time (in symbol on the left of the display is shown as minutes) for the auxiliary...
Page 138 Operating the climate control system time and at an unsuitable location. When setting Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If the departure time, also observe the important a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention safety notes ( page 132). immediately.
Page 139 Air vents Problems with the auxiliary heating/ventilation Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions FAIL ¨ The signal transmission between the transmitter and the vehicle is faulty. Change your position in relation to the vehicle, moving closer if necessary. FAIL The auxiliary heating cannot be switched on or has switched itself off.
Page 140 Air vents Air vent thumbwheel Air vent When automatic climate control is activated, the glove compartment can be ventilated, for instance to cool its contents. The level of airflow depends on the airflow and air distribution set- tings. To open or close: turn control : to the right or left.
Page 141 Driving Running-in notes ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Important safety notes Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that In certain driving and driving safety systems, the they do not get into the driver's footwell. sensors adjust automatically while a certain dis- Always fit the floormats securely and as pre- tance is being driven after the vehicle has been...
Page 142 Driving Where possible, avoid spinning the drive A check which periodically establishes a radio wheels when pulling away on slippery roads. connection between the vehicle and the key You could otherwise damage the drive train. determines whether a valid key is in the vehicle. This occurs, for example, when starting the engine.
Page 143 Driving When you switch on the ignition, all of the indi- Starting the vehicle cator lamps in the instrument cluster light up. Further information on situations where an indi- Important safety notes cator lamp either fails to go out after starting the engine or lights up while driving ( page 255).
Page 144 Driving General notes Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. Vehicles with a petrol engine: the cata- Press the Start/Stop button once lytic converter is preheated for up 30 seconds page 139). after a cold start. The sound of the engine may Vehicles with a petrol engine: the engine change during this time.
Page 145 Driving after a cold start. This helps the catalytic con- If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off verter to reach its operating temperature the ignition and secure the vehicle against more quickly. rolling away. Hill start assist General notes Hill start assist helps you when pulling away for- wards or in reverse on an uphill gradient.
Page 146 Driving the vehicle starts to roll All of the vehicle's systems remain active when the engine is switched off automati- the brake system requires this cally. the temperature in the vehicle interior devi- ates from the set range The engine can be switched off automati- the system detects moisture on the wind- cally a maximum of four times (initial stop, screen when the air-conditioning system is...
Page 147 Driving To deactivate: press ECO button :. Indicator lamp ; and the ¤ symbol in the multifunction display go out. To activate: press ECO button :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. If all conditions for automatic engine switch-off ( page 142) are fulfilled, the ¤...
Page 148 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine does not The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. start. Deactivate the HOLD function ( page 177) or DISTRONIC PLUS page 174). Try to start the engine again. The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
Page 149 Manual transmission 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 150 Automatic transmission Gearshift recommendation DIRECT SELECT lever Overview of transmission positions Shift gear according to gearshift recommen- dation : when shown in the multifunction display of the instrument cluster. The gearshift recommendations assist you in adopting an economical driving style. The rec- ommended gear is shown in the multifunction Park position with parking lock display.
Page 151 Automatic transmission Engaging park position P Shifting to neutral N If the engine speed is too high, do not shift WARNING the automatic transmission directly from D to If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, R, from R to D or directly to P. Otherwise, the they can: automatic transmission could be damaged.
Page 152 Automatic transmission Depress the brake pedal and keep it Neutral depressed. Do not shift the transmission to N Shift to neutral N. while driving. Otherwise, the auto- Release the brake pedal. matic transmission could be dam- Release the parking brake. aged.
Page 153 Automatic transmission Double-clutch function All vehicles (except vehicles with dynamic han- dling package or the AMG sports package): E 500 only: when shifting down, the double- Press program selector button :. clutch function is active regardless of the cur- The selected drive program appears in the rently selected drive program.
Page 154 Automatic transmission Automatic drive program S Steering wheel gearshift paddles Drive program S is characterised by the follow- ing: sporty engine settings. the automatic transmission shifting up later, as a result of the later automatic transmission shift points, the fuel consumption possibly being higher.
Page 155 Automatic transmission sion automatically shifts up in order to pre- vent engine damage. Use the program selector button to change the drive program ( page 150). To shift down: pull on the left-hand steering Manual drive program M is deactivated. The wheel gearshift paddle ( page 151).
Page 156 Automatic transmission Gearshift recommendation The gearshift recommendations assist you in adopting an economical driving style. The rec- ommended gear is shown in the multifunction display. If relevant gearshift recommendation : appears in the multifunction display on the instrument cluster, pull on the right-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle ( page 151).
Page 157 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 ability It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear.
Page 158 Refuelling Do not get into the vehicle again 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 159 Refuelling Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow :. The fuel filler flap opens slightly. Open the fuel filler flap fully. Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and remove it. Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the inside of fuel filler flap ;.
Page 160 Parking Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the WARNING vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. There is a risk of fire or explosion. Apply the electric parking brake. Switch off the engine.
Page 161 Parking Vehicles with manual transmission WARNING If you leave children unattended in the vehi- Shift to either 1st gear or reverse gear R. cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock motion if, for example, they: and remove it.
Page 162 Driving tips To apply: depress parking brake ; firmly. Parking brake The J indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up if the engine is running. WARNING To release: depress the brake pedal and keep If you must brake the vehicle with the parking it depressed.
Page 163 Driving tips ECO display assists you in achieving the most To achieve a higher value in the categories economical driving style for the selected set- Acceleration Acceleration Constant Constant: tings and prevailing conditions. Consumption observe the gearshift recommendation can be significantly influenced by your driving drive the vehicle in drive program E (vehi- style.
Page 164 To do this, brake more firmly from a higher Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not of an speed while paying attention to the traffic con- equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's ditions.
Page 165 With these intelligent co-ordi- facing into the wind. nated systems Mercedes-Benz has set a mile- stone on the path towards autonomous driving. Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Page 166 Driving systems Cruise control lever Cruise control General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed. You must select a low gear in good time on long and steep downhill gradients, especially if the vehicle is laden or towing a trailer.
Page 167 Driving systems If it is not, press the cruise control lever in the Vehicles with manual transmission: direction of arrow ;. always drive at adequate, but not exces- LIM indicator lamp : in the cruise control sive, engine speeds lever goes out. Cruise control is selected. change gear in good time.
Page 168 Driving systems Setting a speed There are several ways to deactivate cruise con- trol: Briefly press the cruise control lever for- wards :. Brake. Briefly press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow =. Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM indi- cator lamp ;...
Page 169 Driving systems or traffic conditions. SPEEDTRONIC is only an Selecting variable SPEEDTRONIC aid. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time, and for staying in lane. If there is a change of drivers, advise the new driver of the speed stored.
Page 170 Driving systems To adjust the set speed in 1 km/h incre- Storing the current speed or calling up the ments: briefly press the cruise control lever last stored speed up : to the pressure point for a higher speed WARNING or down ;...
Page 171 Driving systems Important safety notes The last speed stored is cleared when you switch off the engine. WARNING Permanent SPEEDTRONIC DISTRONIC PLUS does not react to: people or animals You can use the on-board computer to limit the speed permanently to a value between stationary obstacles on the road, e.g.
Page 172 Driving systems Cruise control lever To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the following or similar situations: when towing away in a car wash If you fail to adapt your driving style, DISTRONIC PLUS can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics.
Page 173 Driving systems If it is not, press the cruise control lever in the If the vehicle in front of you is stationary, you can direction of arrow ;. only activate DISTRONIC PLUS once your vehi- LIM indicator lamp : in the cruise control cle is stationary as well.
Page 174 Driving systems Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS Changing lanes If you change to the overtaking lane, DISTRONIC Pulling away and driving PLUS supports you if: you are driving faster than 70 km/h DISTRONIC PLUS is maintaining the distance to a vehicle in front you switch on the respective turn signal DISTRONIC PLUS does not detect a danger of collision...
Page 175 Driving systems ate. This is based on the current map data in the When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, the trans- navigation system. mission is shifted automatically to position P if: Afterwards, the vehicle accelerates back to the the driver's door is open and the driver's seat speed you set.
Page 176 Driving systems tion, you can set the minimum distance that If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front, DISTRONIC PLUS maintains to the vehicle in segments ; between speed of the vehicle in front, dependent on vehicle speed. You can see front : and stored speed = light up.
Page 177 Driving systems Select the Assistance graphic Assistance graphic function the vehicle is skidding using the on-board computer ( page 220). you activate Active Parking Assist If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will hear You will see the stored speed for approx- a warning tone.
Page 178 Driving systems Vehicles which are not driving in the mid- Obstructions and stationary vehicles dle of their lane DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for obstacles or stationary vehicles. If, for example, the detec- DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles which ted vehicle turns a corner and reveals an obsta- are not driving in the middle of their lane.
Page 179 Driving systems DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist towards the edge of the carriageway, your vehi- cle could come into contact with the kerb or and Stop&Go Pilot other road boundaries. Be particularly aware of other road users, e.g. cyclists, that are directly General notes next to your vehicle.
Page 180 Driving systems DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist does not pro- Deactivating Steering Assist and Stop&Go vide assistance: Pilot on very sharp corners Deactivate the DISTRONIC PLUS with Steer- ing Assist and Stop&Go Pilot function using if a loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre has the on-board computer ( page 222).
Page 181 Driving systems Deactivating the HOLD function When DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD func- tion is activated, the vehicle brakes automat- The HOLD function is deactivated automatically ically in certain situations. To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate you accelerate. On vehicles with automatic DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in transmission: only when the transmission is in the following or similar situations:...
Page 182 Driving systems Comfort mode Dynamic handling package with sports mode General notes The most important part of the dynamic han- dling package with sports mode is the adjusta- ble damping system. This automatically controls and adapts the suspension to the respective driving situation.
Page 183 Driving systems pneumatic drill, could cause PARKTRONIC to Range malfunction. PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain. PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you: switch on the ignition shift to position D, R or N on vehicles with automatic transmission release the parking brake PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 18 km/h.
Page 184 Driving systems Warning displays Automatic transmission: Transmission posi- Warning display tion Front area activated R or N Rear and front areas activated No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehi- cle's distance from the obstacle.
Page 185 Driving systems PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer.
Page 186 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Only the red segments in PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. the PARKTRONIC warn- If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified spe- ing displays are lit. You cialist workshop.
Page 187 Driving systems snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking Active Parking Assist does not assist you park- space being measured inaccurately. ing in spaces at right angles to the direction of travel if: pay attention to the PARKTRONIC page 181) warning messages during the two parking spaces are located directly next parking procedure.
Page 188 Driving systems right angles to the direction of travel. You will Stop the vehicle when the parking symbol need to judge whether your vehicle will fit in shows the desired parking space in the instru- the parking space. ment cluster. Vehicles with manual transmission: shift to When driving at speeds below 30 km/h, you will reverse gear.
Page 189 Driving systems Park Assist active Accelerate Park Assist active Accelerate you should cancel the parking procedure with Active Parking Assist. and brake Observe surroundings and brake Observe surroundings mes- sage appears in the multifunction display. You can also preselect transmission position D.
Page 190 Driving systems To exit a parking space using Active Park- Cancelling Active Parking Assist ing Assist: press the a button on the mul- You can cancel Active Parking Assist at any tifunction steering wheel. time. Park Assist active Accelerate Park Assist active Accelerate and brake Observe surroundings and brake Observe surroundings mes-...
Page 191 Driving systems if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed. Reversing camera Observe the notes on cleaning page 300) General notes if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this case, have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop. The field of vision and other functions of the reversing camera may be restricted due to addi- tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
Page 192 Driving systems The image from the reversing camera is avail- able throughout the manoeuvring process. To switch the function mode for vehicles with trailer tow hitch: using the controller, select symbol : for the "Reverse parking" function or symbol ; for "Coupling up a trailer".
Page 193 Driving systems Make sure that the reversing camera is switched on ( page 188). The lane and the guide lines are shown. With the help of white guide line :, check whether the vehicle will fit into the parking space. Using white guide line : as a guide, carefully reverse until you reach the end position.
Page 194 Driving systems Yellow guide line for the vehicle width Red guide line at a distance of approximately including the exterior mirrors, for current 0.30 m from the rear of the vehicle steering wheel angle (dynamic) White guide line without turning the steering wheel Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in End of parking space...
Page 195 Driving systems Wide-angle function Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0.30 m from the ball coupling Symbol for the wide-angle view function Trailer drawbar locating aid Own vehicle Trailer drawbar PARKTRONIC warning displays Symbol for the "Coupling up a trailer" func- tion You can also use the reversing camera to select a wide-angle view.
Page 196 Driving systems Top view and image from the reversing cam- The 360° camera will not function or will func- era (130° viewing angle) tion only in a limited manner: Top view and image from the front camera if the doors are open (130°...
Page 197: Multimedia System
Driving systems Messages in the multimedia system dis- a split-screen with top view and the image from the front camera or play a split-screen with top view and the image from the reversing camera Important safety notes The system may show a distorted view of obsta- cles or show them incorrectly or not at all.
Page 198 Driving systems Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will take at the current steering wheel angle take at the current steering wheel angle (dynamic) (dynamic) Yellow guide line for the vehicle width Red guide line at a distance of approximately including the exterior mirrors, for current 0.30 m from the front of the vehicle...
Page 199 Driving systems Stopping the 360° camera display You can also select the side camera setting for the rear-facing view. The 360° camera display is stopped: Top view with trailer view when you select transmission position P, or when you are driving at moderate speeds The previous display appears on the multimedia system display.
Page 200 Driving systems The evaluation of your attention level is deleted When ATTENTION ASSIST has been deactivated, and restarted when continuing the journey, if: it is automatically reactivated after the engine has been switched off. The sensitivity selected you switch off the engine corresponds to the last selection activated you take off your seat belt and open the driv- (standard/sensitive).
Page 201 Driving systems Important safety notes section of road in the wrong direction triggers a warning. Traffic Sign Assist detects traffic signs Traffic Sign Assist is only an aid and is not always with camera system : attached behind the top able to correctly display speed limits and over- of the windscreen.
Page 202 Driving systems Speed limit with overtaking restriction Speed limits in wet conditions Maximum permitted speed A maximum permitted speed of 100 km/h Additional signs for wet conditions (100 mph) : and an overtaking restriction ; apply. A maximum permitted speed of 80 km/h (80 mph) applies in wet conditions and when Speed limit with unknown restriction Traffic Sign Assist has determined that the...
Page 203 Driving systems The speed limit no longer applies :. Important safety notes WARNING The unit for the speed limit (km/h or mph) depends on the country in which you are driv- Blind Spot Assist does not react to vehicles: ing. It is generally neither shown on the traffic sign nor on the instrument cluster but must be overtaken too closely on the side, placing taken into account when observing the max-...
Page 204 Driving systems Indicator and warning display Indicator lamp (yellow) Warning lamp (red) Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below approximately 30 km/h. Vehicles in the moni- toring range are then not indicated. If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may be If Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicator indicated, especially if the vehicles are not driv-...
Page 205 Driving systems Activating Blind Spot Assist A warning may be given if a front wheel passes over a lane marking. It will warn you by means of Make sure that Blind Spot Assist intermittent vibration through the steering page 222) is activated in the on-board wheel for up to 1.5 seconds.
Page 206 Driving systems the lane markings are worn away, dark or cov- The warning vibration occurs earlier if: ered up, e.g. by dirt or snow you approach the outer lane marking on a the distance to the vehicle in front is too small bend and the lane markings thus cannot be detec- the road has very wide lanes, e.g.
Page 207 Driving systems Vehicles in the monitoring range will then be As a result, Active Blind Spot Assist may nei- indicated late or not at all. ther give warnings nor intervene in such sit- Active Blind Spot Assist may not detect narrow uations.
Page 208 Driving systems The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse The course-correcting brake application is avail- gear is engaged. Active Blind Spot Assist is not able in the speed range between 30 km/h and operational. 200 km/h. The brightness of the warning lamps is auto- Either a course-correcting brake application matically adapted to the brightness of the sur- appropriate to the driving situation, or none at...
Page 209 Driving systems Active Lane Keeping Assist In such cases, Active Lane Keeping Assist can: General notes give an unnecessary warning and then make a course-correcting brake application to the vehicle neither give a warning nor intervene There is a risk of an accident. Always pay particular attention to the traffic situation and keep within the lane, especially if Active Lane Keeping Assist alerts you.
Page 210 Driving systems Lane-correcting brake application ing traffic, vehicles that are overtaking and vehi- cles that are driving parallel to your vehicle. WARNING A further lane-correcting brake application A lane-correcting brake application cannot can only occur after your vehicle has returned always bring the vehicle back into the original to the original lane.
Page 211 Towing a trailer you have switched on the turn signal. In this speed and do not countersteer. Brake if nec- case, the warnings are suppressed for a essary. certain period of time. a driving safety system intervenes, such as WARNING ®...
Page 212 Observe the legally prescri- characteristics will be different in comparison to bed maximum speed in the relevant country. when driving without a trailer. For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the maxi- The vehicle/trailer combination: mum permissible rear axle load is increased is heavier when towing a trailer.
Page 213 Towing a trailer the power output of the engine, and conse- quently the vehicle's gradient-climbing capa- bility, decrease with increasing altitude. Folding the ball coupling in/out Folding out the ball coupling WARNING If the ball coupling is not correctly engaged, the trailer can detach.
Page 214 Towing a trailer Folding in the ball coupling WARNING Vehicles with level control: Fold the ball coupling back in if you are not using the trailer tow hitch. If you disconnect the trailer cable, the vehicle is lowered. This can cause you or others to Place the protective covering on the ball cou- pling.
Page 215 Towing a trailer Failure check for LEDs If LED lamps are fitted in the trailer, a mal- function message may appear in the multi- function display even if there is no fault. The reason for the error message may be that the current has fallen below the minimum of 50 mA.
Page 216 Displays and operation The segments light up from the start of the Important safety notes scale to the selected limit speed. DISTRONIC PLUS activated ( page 168): WARNING One or two segments in the set speed range Operating the integrated information systems light up.
Page 217 Displays and operation Left control panel Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature may rise to 120 †. Calls up the menu and menu bar At high outside temperatures and when driving uphill, the coolant temperature may rise to the Press briefly: end of the scale.
Page 218 Menus and submenus Back button È SPEEDTRONIC ( page 165) _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Press briefly: page 117) ¤ ECO start/stop function ( page 142) Back ë HOLD function ( page 177) Switches off voice-operated con- trol for navigation or LINGUA- 120 km/h! 120 km/h! Maximum permissible speed...
Page 219 Menus and submenus Trip computer "From start" or "From Displaying the range and current fuel reset" consumption Distance Press the = or ; button on the steering Driving time wheel to select the Trip Trip menu. Average speed Press 9 or : to select the display with Average fuel consumption approximate range and the current fuel con- sumption.
Page 220 Menus and submenus Change of direction announced without a If you reset the values in the "ECO display", the values in the "From start" trip computer lane recommendation are also reset. If you reset the values in the "From start" trip computer, the values in the "ECO display"...
Page 221 Menus and submenus Other status indicators of the naviga- the preset list or station list in the desired frequency range is shown. tion system To select a station: briefly press 9 or :. DAB radio mode (Digital Audio Broadcast- ing) is an optimised digital transmission standard designed for the mobile reception of radio transmissions.
Page 222 9 or : but- ® mobile phones via Bluetooth ton. at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Depending on the digital TV broadcaster, on the Internet at http://www.mercedes- radio stations can also be received. The mul- benz.com/connect...
Page 223 Menus and submenus Rejecting or ending a call Press the 6 or a button to start dial- ling. Press the ~ button on the steering wheel to reject or end an incoming call. To exit the redial memory: press the ~ or % button.
Page 224 Menus and submenus The assistance graphic shows you the status ® For further information about ESP , see and further information on the following driv- page 67). ing systems or driving safety systems: Start the engine. Traffic Sign Assist ( page 197) Press the = or ;...
Page 225 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Press a to confirm. The current selection appears. Assist To activate/deactivate: press the a but- Press the = or ; button on the steering ton again. wheel to select the Assist. Assist. menu. If COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is Press the 9 or : button to select deactivated, the assistance graphic shows Blind Spot Assist...
Page 226 Menus and submenus Checking the tyre pressure electronically Switching the additional speedometer page 326) on/off Calling up the service due date Vehicles for the United Kingdom: this function is page 294) unavailable. Only vehicles with manual transmission have this function. Settings menu If the additional speedometer is switched on, the speed is shown in the status bar of the mul-...
Page 227 Menus and submenus be adjusted with the Brightness Display/ Brightness Display/ Press the : or 9 button to select the switches: switches: function. Intell. Light System Intell. Light System function. If the Intell. Light Sys. Intell. Light Sys. function has Press the = or ;...
Page 228 Menus and submenus the extended range foglamps are unavailable. Side lamps These are only deactivated if the setting for driv- Surround lighting in the exterior mirrors ing on the left/right is set opposite to your vehi- Activating/deactivating the interior light- cle's country version.
Page 229 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to select the WARNING Automatic door locks Automatic door locks function. When the auxiliary heating is switched on, If the Autom. locking Autom. locking function is switched parts of the vehicle can become very hot. on, the multifunction display shows the vehi- cle's doors in orange.
Page 230 Menus and submenus Selecting the departure time or deactivat- If someone is trapped: ing a selected departure time press one of the memory function position Press the = or ; button on the steering buttons, or wheel to select the Settings Settings menu.
Page 231 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Settings Settings menu. Press the : or 9 button to select the Convenience Convenience submenu. Press a to confirm. Press the : or 9 button to select the Auto.
Page 232 Display messages Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic symbols are simplified in the Owner's Manual and may differ from the symbols in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Owner's Manual.
Page 233 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- gram) are temporarily unavailable. currently unavaila‐ currently unavaila‐ Other driving and driving safety systems may also be faulty. ble See See Owner's Owner's Man‐...
Page 234 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® is faulty. Other driving and driving safety systems may also be faulty. inoperative inoperative See See Own‐ Own‐ In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up in the instru- er's Manual er's Manual ment cluster.
Page 235 The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Check Check brake brake pad pad wear wear One or more main features of the Mercedes-Benz Contact system are malfunctioning. Inoperative Inoperative Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Collision Preven‐ Collision Preven‐...
Page 236 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE ® Important PRE-SAFE functions have failed. All other occupant safety systems, e.g. airbags, remain available. inoperative inoperative See See Own‐ Own‐ er's Man. er's Man. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE ®...
Page 237 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Radar Radar sensors sensors dirty dirty At least one of the following driving systems or driving safety systems See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual is temporarily restricted or inoperative: COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS ®...
Page 238 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ý If this symbol appears in the multifunction display, a seat belt tongue has not been inserted in a rear seat belt buckle. WARNING A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or which has not been engaged in the seat belt buckle correctly, cannot provide the intended level of protection.
Page 239 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The restraint system has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Rear left malfunc‐ Rear left malfunc‐ WARNING tion Consult work‐...
Page 240 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Vehicles with trailer tow hitch: a fuse may have blown. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away ( page 157).
Page 241 Display messages Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant level is too low. Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine Top up coolant See Top up coolant See cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so...
Page 242 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The battery is not being charged. A warning tone also sounds. See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual Possible causes: faulty alternator torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
Page 243 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ¸ Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced. Please replace air Please replace air Consult a qualified specialist workshop. filter filter Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The water must be drained off.
Page 244 Display messages Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions À Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver. A warning tone also Attention Assist: Attention Assist: sounds.
Page 245 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Lane Lane Keeping Keeping Assist Assist Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and currently unavaila‐ currently unavaila‐ temporarily inoperative. ble See See Owner's Owner's Man‐ Man‐ Possible causes: ualorActive Lane Active Lane...
Page 246 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 faulty. inoperative inoperativeorActive Active The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mirrors. Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 247 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS cur‐ DISTRONIC PLUS cur‐ DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. rently unavailable rently unavailable Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are temporarily inoperative. See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual Possible causes: the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g.
Page 248 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions DTR+: steering DTR+: steering Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are temporarily inoperative. assist. currently assist. currently Possible causes: unavailable unavailable See See Own‐ Own‐ the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision er's Manual er's Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog...
Page 249: Wheels And Tyres
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Cruise control off Cruise control off Cruise control has been deactivated. If a warning tone also sounds, cruise control has deactivated auto- matically ( page 163). 120 km/h 120 km/h Only for certain countries: the maximum speed has been exceeded.
Page 250 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Rectify Rectify The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre pressure difference between the wheels is too great. tyre pressure tyre pressure Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity ( page 326).
Page 251 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Tyre press. monitor Tyre press. monitor No signals can be received from the tyre pressure sensors due to strong RF interference. The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily mal- currently unavaila‐ currently unavaila‐...
Page 252 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Risk of vehicle Risk of vehicle The driver's door is open or not fully closed and the transmission is in rolling rolling position R, N or D. Transmission Transmission not not in in A warning tone also sounds.
Page 253 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The boot lid is open. Close the boot lid. The bonnet is open. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING The open bonnet may then block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
Page 254 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The trailer tow hitch is not correctly engaged. A warning tone also sounds. Check Check trailer trailer hitch hitch WARNING lock lock If the ball coupling is not engaged, the trailer may come loose. There is a risk of an accident.
Page 255 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Cabriolet: the boot separator is open. Close the boot separator ( page 94). Close Close boot boot separator separator If you drive at speeds of more than 40 km/h, you cannot open or close the soft top.
Page 256 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Â The battery of the KEYLESS-GO key is discharged. Change the replace ( page 77). Change Change key key batteries batteries Â The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds.
Page 257 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 258 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow brake system warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. WARNING The brake system is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affec- ted.
Page 259 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is faulty. An additional warning tone indicates that EBD (electronic brake force distribution) is faulty.
Page 260 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 intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Page 261 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 262 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is run- ning. There may be a fault, for example: in the engine management in the fuel injection system in the exhaust system...
Page 263 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 264 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 265 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 or malfunction) is lit. The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres.
Page 266 Operating system General notes Function restrictions The multimedia system section in this manual For safety reasons, some functions are restric- describes the basic principles for operation. ted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion. More information can be found in the Digital You will notice this, for example, because either Owner's Manual.
Page 267 Operating system Adjusting the volume Back button Turn the q control knob. You can use the % button to exit a menu or to call up the basic display of the current operating The volume is adjusted: mode. for the currently selected media source To exit the menu: briefly press the % during traffic or navigation announcements button.
Page 268 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 269 Book Access Profile) and MAP (Message select travel guide destination (only available for selected European countries) ® Access Profile) Bluetooth profiles, the follow- ing information will be transmitted after you select destinations from Mercedes-Benz connect: Apps select geo-coordinates Phone book Call lists Calculating the route...
Page 270 Operating system cally after authorisation. Further information on Authorisation by entering a passkey: using a mobile phone with the multimedia sys- ® Select Bluetooth name of the mobile phone. tem (see the Digital Owner's Manual). The input menu for the passkey is displayed. If the multimedia system does not detect your Choose a one to sixteen-digit number combi- mobile phone, this may be due to particular...
Page 271 Operating system Activating and connecting the module access to the phone book of the mobile phone (if supported by the mobile phone) page 269) charging a mobile phone via the USB connec- tion ( page 270) The module is not available in all vehicles, depending on the equipment.
Page 272 Operating system phone is no longer possible. Any existing Switching between mobile phones ® Bluetooth connection is ended upon SIM If you have authorised more than one mobile card insertion. phone on the module, you can switch between the individual phones. Connecting the mobile phone Select the mobile phone under MB MB SAP...
Page 273 Operating system Text messages The following external media sources can be used: Requirements ® ® Apple devices (e.g. iPhone The module is connected with the mobile phone USB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player) page 269) or is being used in the SIM card mode ( page 268).
Page 274 Operating system Connecting USB devices There are two USB ports in the stowage space under the armrest. Connect the USB device to the USB port. Select the media source ( page 270).
Page 275 Pad sharp journey. edges for protection. 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. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the boot...
Page 276 Stowage areas Glove compartment Stowage compartments in the centre console To open: pull handle : and open glove com- partment flap ;. Front stowage compartment (vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever) To close: fold glove compartment flap ; upwards until it engages. To open: slide the cover forwards by han- dle : in the direction of the arrow until it The glove compartment can be ventilated...
Page 277 Stowage areas Stowage compartment under the front To open: slide cover : back. seats Stowage compartment/telephone WARNING compartment under the armrest If you exceed the maximum permitted load of the stowage compartment, the cover is unable to restrain the objects. Objects may be thrown out of the stowage compartment and hit vehicle occupants as a result.
Page 278 Stowage areas Pull skibag : into the vehicle interior and Skibag unfold it. Unfolding the skibag and loading skis Open the boot lid. WARNING The skibag in conjunction with the lashing straps cannot restrain any objects other than skis. Vehicle occupants could be struck in the event of sudden braking or an accident, for instance, if you: transport other heavy or sharp-edged...
Page 279 Stowage areas Removing the skis and folding up the Securing a load skibag Lashing eyelets General notes Observe the following notes on securing loads: observe the loading guidelines ( page 272). secure the load using the lashing eyelets. distribute the load on the lashing eyelets evenly.
Page 280 Features contact with the liquid and, in particular, be scalded by hot liquid. You could be distracted from the traffic situation and lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident and injury. Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 281 Features Cup holders in the front centre console Removing/fitting the cup holder in the centre console (vehicles with manual transmission) Removing Vehicles with manual transmission Cup holders Cover To open: slide cover ; back. Prise groove ; away carefully on the front- passenger side using a suitable tool until lug = becomes visible.
Page 282 Features Cup holder in the rear stowage box Ashtray Front ashtray The stowage space under the ashtray is not heat resistant. Before placing lit cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise, the stowage space could be damaged. To open: slide front cup holder cover ;...
Page 283 Features To open: pull cover ; out by its top edge. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock page 139). To remove the insert: press release button To open: slide cover : forwards until it = and lift the insert up and out. engages.
Page 284 Features Socket in the rear-compartment centre You will see a message if: console a connection to the Mercedes-Benz emer- gency call centre cannot be made a call has not been automatically forwarded to the public emergency call centre In this case, dial the 112 emergency number on your mobile phone.
Page 285 Blue- ® tooth -capable mobile phones with the multi- media system can be obtained: at your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre on the Internet at http://www.mercedes- benz.com/connect The functions and services available when you use the phone depend on your mobile phone model and service provider.
Page 286 Features The garage door opener is only available for cer- tain countries. Observe the legal requirements for each individual country. ® The HomeLink garage door opener is compat- ible with most European garage and gate opener ® drives. More information on HomeLink and/or compatible products is available: at a qualified specialist workshop...
Page 287 Features Several attempts may be required. You When programming, hold remote control A should test every position for at least at varying distances and angles from the but- 25 seconds before trying another position. ton which you are programming. Try various angles at a distance between 5and 20 cm or Synchronising the rolling code at the same angle but at varying distances.
Page 288 Features Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Country Radio type approval num- page 139). Press and hold buttons ; and ?. Frequency range (MHz) The indicator lamp initially lights up yellow and then green. DE (Ger- Article 6 of Directive many) 1999/5/EC R&TTE 7519301...
Page 289 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) IC (Canary 000438/2005, LV (Latvia) Article 6 of Directive Islands) 000439/2005 1999/5/EC R&TTE 27.4-1B-1609 26 April 06 000440/2005, 000441/2005 MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 000445/2005, MC (Monaco) Article 6 of Directive 000446/2005...
Page 290 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) SK (Slovakia) Article 6 of Directive MQ (Martini- Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE que) 1999/5/EC R&TTE 11 July 05 Slovak MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868 206/11/2005 4 May 05 MX (Mexico) MHz: 280 to 390...
Page 291 Features ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that they do not get into the driver's footwell. Always fit the floormats securely and as pre- scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals.
Page 292 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 293 Engine compartment Even if the active bonnet has been triggered, you B. Lift up bonnet : until the respective lid of can still continue driving and have it reset at a bonnet lifter ; no longer moves. qualified specialist workshop. If you pull the The lids of bonnet lifter ;...
Page 294 Engine compartment Engine oil General notes Depending on your driving style, the vehicle consumes up to 0.8 litres of oil per 1000 km. The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Page 295 You can obtain a list of the engine oils and oil filters tested and approved in accord- ance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications Other service products for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Checking the coolant level WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- ment could be very hot, e.g.
Page 296 If necessary, top up with coolant that has As far as possible, allow the engine to cool been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. down and only touch the components descri- Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far as bed in the following.
Page 297 A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a The letter indicates which service is due. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the stands for a minor service and for a major ser- ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the vice.
Page 298 Care ated under increased loads. Further information Care can be obtained at a qualified specialist work- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. General notes Driving abroad Environmental note An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning also available in other countries.
Page 299 Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car lock. Do not open the driver's door or front- shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. passenger door when the engine is Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen- switched off.
Page 300 Use only insect remover and car shampoo to painted surfaces. You could otherwise from the range of recommended and damage the paintwork. approved Mercedes-Benz care products. Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inadequate care cannot always be completely repaired. In...
Page 301 Normal to heavy soiling: clean the roof with a brush and clear water. Clean stains and other dirt with a brush and a Mercedes-Benz recommended and approved cleaning agent. Always brush from front to back in the direc- tion of the fabric.
Page 302 Deposits such as leaves, petals and cleaning agents recommended and approved pollen may under certain circumstances pre- by Mercedes-Benz. vent water from draining away. This can lead to corrosion damage and damage to elec- Cleaning the wheels tronic components.
Page 303 Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior light- sure cleaner. ing using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths. Mirror turn signals Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Page 304 Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product cleaning. This could lead to irreparable dam- tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. age to the display. Before cleaning the display, make sure that it Cleaning the trailer tow hitch is switched off and has cooled down.
Page 305 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 wooden trim and trim ele-...
Page 306 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 307 Where will I find...? Where will I find...? First-aid kit Warning triangle Removing the warning triangle Open the boot lid. Remove tensioning strap :. Remove first-aid kit ;. Open the boot lid. Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit at least once a year.
Page 308 Where will I find...? Example: equipment and country-specific Vehicle tool kit variations possible. General notes Depending on the power class (LK), the tyre inflation compressor has the following The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stowage weight: well under the boot floor ( page 277).
Page 309 Flat tyre Flat tyre MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics) Preparing the vehicle General notes Your vehicle may be equipped with: With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char- MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char- acteristics), you can continue to drive your vehi- acteristics) ( page 306) cle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one...
Page 310 Flat tyre that you use the proper size and type (summer WARNING or winter tyre). In the following situations, the tyre sealant is Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not equip- unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis- ped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is there- tance, as it is unable to seal the tyre properly: fore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that...
Page 311 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 plug ? into a 12 V socket ( page 280) Remove the tyre sealant bottle, the accom- in your vehicle.
Page 312 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 313 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 314 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 only use batteries which have been tested and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provide...
Page 315 WARNING cle unless a battery charger unit approved by During charging and jump-starting, explosive Mercedes-Benz is being used. A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehi- gases can escape from the battery. There is a cles and tested and approved by Mercedes- risk of an explosion.
Page 316 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 317 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 318 Towing away and tow-starting Slide cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow. Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B using the jump lead, always beginning with positive terminal ; on your own vehicle first. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
Page 319 Towing away and tow-starting Observe the brake lamps of the towing Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or vehicle while driving. Always maintain a dis- trailer. tance a distance so that the tow rope does Deactivate the automatic locking feature before not sag.
Page 320 Towing away and tow-starting Remove cover : from the opening. ® Intervention by ESP could otherwise dam- age the brake system. Screw in the towing eye clockwise as far as it will go and tighten it. Switch on the hazard warning lamps page 116).
Page 321 ( page 315) and the cause traced and rectified at a qualified special- legal requirements in each respective country. ist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Switch on the hazard warning lamps page 116). Only use fuses that have been approved for Fit the towing eye ( page 316).
Page 322 Electrical fuses The fuses in your vehicle disconnect faulty cir- cuits. If a fuse blows, all the components on the circuit and their functions will fail. Before replacing a fuse Observe the important safety notes page 318). Switch off the engine. Switch off all electrical consumers.
Page 323 Electrical fuses Move lines ; to one side. Route the lines behind connection = to do this. Open retaining clamps :. Remove the fuse box cover forwards. To close: check whether the seal is lying cor- rectly in the cover. Insert the cover at the rear of the fuse box into the retainer.
Page 324 You could otherwise damage the wheel rims and tyres. Accessories that are not approved for your vehi- cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- rectly can impair the operating safety. Regular checking of wheels and tyres...
Page 325 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 326 M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very cold does not exceed the maximum permissible temperatures could cause tears to form, speed for the M+S tyres ( page 168). thereby damaging the tyres permanently. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for this type of damage.
Page 327 Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corresponding road driving standard of quality. For more information, If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
Page 328 Tyre pressure Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the tyre pressure that is too low may result in a tyre pressure. The outer appearance of a tyre does blow-out. There is a risk of accident. not permit any reliable conclusion about the tyre Check the tyre for foreign objects.
Page 329 Tyre pressure Serv. Serv. menu of the multifunction display. pressure is set, these incorrect values will be Information on the message display can be monitored. found in the "Restarting the tyre pressure loss Observe the notes in the section on tyre pres- warning system"...
Page 330 Tyre pressure shown in the Service Service menu of the multifunction In addition to the warning lamp, a message display; see illustration (example). appears in the multifunction display. Observe the information on display messages page 246). It may take up to ten minutes for a malfunction of the tyre pressure monitor to be indicated.
Page 331 Changing a wheel tyre pressure of the wheel that has been Also observe the notes in the section on tyre removed. If this occurs, note that the value dis- pressures ( page 324). played for the position where the spare wheel is Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the fitted is not the same as the current tyre pres- ignition lock.
Page 332 Changing a wheel An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates its Interchanging the wheels correct direction of rotation. WARNING Interchanging the front and rear wheels may Storing wheels severely impair the driving characteristics if the wheels or tyres have different dimensions. Store wheels that are not being used in a cool, dry and preferably dark place.
Page 333 Observe the following when raising the vehicle: to raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-spe- cific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is used incor- rectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is raised.
Page 334 Changing a wheel Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on Position jack ? at jacking point =. the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts completely. Make sure that the base of the jack is posi- tioned vertically under the jacking point.
Page 335 For safety rea- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a crosswise wheel. pattern in the sequence indicated (: to A).
Page 336 Notes on the vehicle equipment – always fit the For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- vehicle: mends that you only use tyres and wheels which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz with tyres of the same size across an axle specifically for your vehicle. (left/right)
Page 337 General notes Remove vehicle tool kit tray ;. You can ask for information regarding permitted Turn stowage tray = anti-clockwise and emergency spare wheels at a Mercedes-Benz remove it. Service Centre. Remove "Minispare" emergency spare You should regularly check the pressure of all wheel :.
Page 338: Technical Data
The data may therefore differ for vehicles with connect them to the low-reflection exterior optional equipment. You can obtain further aerial. information from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The operating permit may be invalidated if the instructions for installation and use of RF transmitters are not observed.
Page 339 Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi- mum transmission outputs or aerial positions Identification plates must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the Vehicle identification plate with vehi- base of the aerial must not exceed the values in...
Page 340 Components and service products must be matched. Only use products recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Damage which is caused by the use of products which have not been recom- mended is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appropriate section.
Page 341 Service products and capacities Only refuel using unleaded petrol with at You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating least 95 ROZ, that conforms to the European sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine standard EN 228 or E DIN or an equivalent and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before specification.
Page 342 In this Usually you will find information about the fuel case, in consultation with a Mercedes-Benz Ser- grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label vice Centre, the petrol may be mixed with the on the petrol pump, ask the filling station staff.
Page 343 This nical standard. may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after- Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved treatment system. engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz engines. Purity Further information on tested and approved engine oils can be obtained from any Mercedes- ®...
Page 344 Do not use any additives with the engine oil. You can call up an overview of approved engine This could damage the engine. oils on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by entering the designation, e.g. 229.5. Brake fluid The table shows which engine oils have been approved for your vehicle.
Page 345 Important safety notes could otherwise damage the engine. Further information on coolants can be found WARNING in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser- vice Products, MB Specifications for Service If windscreen washer concentrate comes into Products 310.1, e.g. on the Internet at contact with hot components of the engine or http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Page 346 Trailer tow hitch vehicle-specific weight information can be Model Vehicle found on the vehicle identification plate length page 336) E 500 4746 mm only for certain countries: you can find vehi- cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu- All other models 4703 mm ments (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY).
Page 347 Trailer tow hitch Trailer loads Manual Automatic transmission transmission Use a drawbar noseweight as close as pos- sible to the maximum permissible nose- E 200 1300 kg 1305 kg weight. Do not use a noseweight of less than E 220 1340 kg 1340 kg 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose.

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