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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 You can get to know the important fea- tures of your vehicle in the interactive Own- er's Manual on the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/ betriebsanleitung You can also use the Mercedes-Benz Guides App: É1765847500Z1024ËÍ 1765847500Z102...
Page 6 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 27 Introduction ......... 22 Safety ........... 39 Opening and closing ......81 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 105 Lights and windscreen wipers ..119 Climate control ......... 135 Driving and parking ......155 On-board computer/Displays ..
Page 7 Index Air conditioning 1, 2, 3 ... General notes ........ 136 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Air filter (white display message) ..277 see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- Air pressure tion System) see Tyre pressure 4MATIC Air vents Display message ......288 Important safety notes ....
Page 8 Index Ashtray ..........315 Driving tips ........174 Assistance display (on-board com- DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi- cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi- puter) ..........248 cles) ..........166 Assistance menu (on-board com- DYNAMIC SELECT controller puter) ..........247 (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....167 ASSYST PLUS Emergency running mode ....
Page 9 Index Activating/deactivating (on the Notes ..........402 Brake force distribution centre console) ......149 Remote control ......149 see EBD (electronic brake force Axle load, permissible (trailer tow- distribution) Brake lamps ing) ............406 Adaptive ........... 73 Changing bulbs ......128 Display message ......
Page 10 Index Plastic trim ........334 Auxiliary heating/ventilation ..148 Reversing camera ......333 Controlling automatically ....142 Roof lining ........335 Convenience opening/closing Seat belt ........335 (air-recirculation mode) ....146 Seat cover ........335 Cooling with air dehumidification .. 141 Sensors .........
Page 11 Index Convenience opening/closing (air- Digital speedometer ......243 recirculation mode) ......146 Dipped-beam headlamps Coolant (engine) Changing bulbs ......127 Checking the level ......326 Display message ......271 Display message ......275 Setting for driving abroad (sym- Important safety notes ....402 metrical) ........
Page 12 Driving abroad ....... 120 see Door Driving in winter ......191 Driving abroad Driving on flooded roads ....191 Mercedes-Benz Service ....329 Driving on wet roads ...... 190 Symmetrical dipped beam ..... 120 Fuel ..........188 Driving on flooded roads ....191 General ..........
Page 13 Index ECO start/stop function Problem (fault) ....... 165 Engine jump starting Automatic engine start ....163 Automatic engine switch-off ..162 see Jump starting (engine) Engine oil Deactivating/activating ....163 General information ....... 162 Additives ........401 Important safety notes ....162 Checking the oil level .....
Page 14 Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..254 Front-passenger front airbag deac- Gearshift program tivation system SETUP (on-board computer) ..254 Operation ......... 50 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 22 Problems ......... 54 System self-test ....... 52 Glove compartment ......307 Fuel Additives ........399...
Page 15 Index Warning and indicator lamps ... 31 Instrument cluster lighting ....238 Hazard warning lamps Interior lighting Display message ......291 Control ........... 125 Switching on/off ......123 Emergency lighting ......125 Head restraints Overview ........124 Adjusting ........109 Reading lamp .........
Page 16 Turn signals ........122 Memory card (audio) ......245 LIM indicator lamp Memory function ....... 116 Cruise control ........ 192 Mercedes-Benz emergency call DISTRONIC PLUS ......198 system Variable SPEEDTRONIC ....195 Limiting the speed Switch in the overhead control see SPEEDTRONIC panel ..........
Page 17 Index Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Pets in the vehicle ......69 see Qualified specialist workshop ® PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occu- Message memory (on-board com- pant protection) ....... 56 puter) ..........257 Restraint system introduction ..40 Messages Restraint system warning lamp ..41 see Display messages Seat belts ........
Page 18 Parking brake Display message ......261 Electric parking brake ....185 QR code Warning lamp ......... 300 Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Parking lamps Rescue card ........25 Display message ......273 Qualified specialist workshop ... 24 Switching on/off ......121 PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating ....
Page 19 Index Rain closing feature (panorama Reserve fuel sliding sunroof) ......... 100 Display message ......277 Warning lamp ......... 301 Reading lamp ........124 Residual heat (climate control) ..147 Rear bench seat Restraint system Folding the backrest forwards/ Display message ......267 back ..........
Page 20 Index Switching belt adjustment on/off Washer fluid ........403 (on-board computer) ...... 253 Setting the air distribution ....143 Seat belts Setting the airflow ......143 Adjusting the driver's and front- Settings passenger seat belt ......45 Factory (on-board computer) ..253 Adjusting the height ......
Page 21 Index Selecting ........195 Stowage net ........309 Storing the current speed ....195 Stowage space Variable ......... 195 Stowage net ........309 SPEEDTRONIC (variable) Summer tyres ........360 Storing the current speed and Sun visor ..........315 calling up the last stored speed ..195 Suspension SPORT handling mode Adaptive Damping System .....
Page 22 Index Trailer coupling Transmission oil (on-board com- puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..254 see Towing a trailer TEMPOMAT Trailer towing Function/notes ......191 7-pin connector ......234 Through-loading ........ 309 Blind Spot Assist ......228 Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ..333 Timing (RACETIMER) ......
Page 23 Index Tyre pressure loss warning Vehicle General notes ........ 363 Correct use ........24 Important safety notes ....363 Data acquisition ....... 25 Restarting ........364 Display message ......285 Tyre pressure monitor Electronics ........394 Checking the tyre pressure elec- Equipment ........
Page 24 Index Winter operation LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ..195 Overview .......... 31 Slippery road surfaces ....191 PASSENGER AIR BAG ...... 41 Snow chains ........361 Winter tyres Reserve fuel ........301 Seat belt ........292 Limiting the speed (on-board com- Tyre pressure monitor ....
Page 25 EU countries only: this planet sparingly and in a manner which Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle takes the requirements of both nature and to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon- humanity into consideration.
Page 26 Mercedes-Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for the Operating safety use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they have been officially approved or Declarations of conformity independently approved by a testing centre. In Germany, certain parts are only officially...
Page 27 Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any change in address or vehicle own- Connecting equipment to the diagnostics ership. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz connection can lead to emissions monitoring Service Centre, for example. information being reset, for example. This...
Page 28 Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the deployment, intervention of stability con- New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. trol systems ambient conditions, e.g. outside tempera-...
Page 29 Copyright information General notes Information on licences for free and open- source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the fol- lowing website: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ opensource...
Page 30 Cockpit ..........28 Instrument cluster ......30 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 32 Centre console ........34 Door control panel ......37 Overhead control panel ...... 38...
Page 31 Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift Climate control systems paddles Ignition lock Combination switch Adjusts the steering wheel Instrument cluster Cruise control lever Horn Electric parking brake DIRECT SELECT lever Light switch PARKTRONIC warning dis- Diagnostics connection play Opens the bonnet Overhead control panel...
Page 32 Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Light switch PARKTRONIC warning dis- Opens the bonnet play Diagnostics connection Combination switch Electric parking brake Instrument cluster Ignition lock Horn Adjusts the steering wheel DIRECT SELECT lever Cruise control lever Steering wheel gearshift Climate control systems paddles...
Page 33 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays and controls Instrument cluster with speedometer Function Page (km/h) Coolant temperature Function Page Fuel gauge Speedometer Fuel filler flap location indi- Speedometer segments cator æ: the fuel filler cap is on the left. Multifunction display Instrument cluster lighting Rev counter Information on displaying the outside...
Page 34 Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page L Dipped-beam head- ? Coolant lamps R Rear foglamp T Side lamps N This lamp has no func- K Main-beam head- tion lamps ; Engine diagnostics ® ÷ ESP h Tyre pressure monitor ! Electric parking brake æ...
Page 35 Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Vehicles with Audio 20: Audio 20 or COMAND switches on voice-operated Online display (see the sep- control for navigation (see arate operating instruc- manufacturer's operating tions) instructions) Vehicles with COMAND Online: switches on LIN- GUATRONIC (see the sepa- rate operating instructions)
Page 36 Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Selects a menu Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists Confirms the selection Hides display messages Back Vehicles with Audio 20: switches off voice-operated control of the navigation (see manufacturer's oper- ating instructions) Vehicles with COMAND Online: switches off LIN- GUATRONIC (see the sepa- rate operating instructions)
Page 37 Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page Audio 20/COMAND Online; è ECO start/stop func- see the separate operating tion instructions £ Hazard warning c Seat heating lamps Mercedes-AMG vehicles: PASSENGER AIRBAG indi- AMG RIDE CONTROL (left cator lamp side) DYNAMIC SELECT button...
Page 38 Centre console Centre console, lower section Function Page Function Page Ashtray Stowage compartment with Media Interface Cigarette lighter Power socket Audio/COMAND controller Stowage compartment (see the separate operating instructions) Stowage compartment Cup holders...
Page 39 Centre console Mercedes-AMG vehicles Function Page Function Page DYNAMIC SELECT control- Ashtray Cigarette lighter Cup holders Power socket Stowage compartment with Stowage compartment Media Interface Selector lever Audio/COMAND controller (see the separate operating Manual gearshifting (per- instructions) manent setting)
Page 40 Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door W Opens/closes the side windows % & Unlocks/locks the vehicle n Activates/deacti- vates the override feature r45= Saves for the side windows in the the seat and exterior mirror rear compartment settings Adjusts the seats electri-...
Page 41 Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page u Switches the rear G SOS button interior lighting on/off (Mercedes-Benz emer- gency call system) p Switches the right- hand reading lamp on/off Spectacles compartment | Switches the front 3 Opens/closes the interior lighting/automatic...
Page 42 Useful information ......40 Panic alarm .......... 40 Occupant safety ........40 Children in the vehicle ......57 Pets in the vehicle ....... 69 Driving safety systems ....... 69 Protection against theft ..... 77...
Page 43 Occupant safety Useful information Occupant safety Introduction to the restraint system This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehicle that were available at the time of vehicle occupants coming into contact with going to press.
Page 44 If it is necessary to modify an airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, con- tact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for details. Restraint system warning lamp The functions of the restraint system are...
Page 45 Occupant safety Depending on the person in the front- vehicle occupants in the event of a collision or passenger seat, the front-passenger front air- if the vehicle overturns. This reduces the risk bag must either be disabled or enabled; see of vehicle occupants coming into contact with the following points.
Page 46 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only ing or abrupt changes of direction. There is an use seat belts which have been approved increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Page 47 Occupant safety Infants and children must never travel sit- accident. This poses an increased risk of ting on the lap of a vehicle occupant. In the injury or even fatal injury. event of an accident, they could be crushed Only use the standard three-point seat belt. between the vehicle occupant and seat Never modify the seat belt system.
Page 48 Occupant safety automatically; see "Belt adjustment" page 45). If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body. Basic illustration The shoulder section of the seat belt must Press release button :, hold belt always be routed across the centre of the tongue ;...
Page 49 Occupant safety light up continuously or flash. A warning tone An airbag supplements a correctly worn seat may also sound. belt. It is not a replacement for the seat belt. The airbag offers additional protection in The 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out and applicable accident situations.
Page 50 Occupant safety the door or side window. You may other- no accessories, such as cup holders, are wise be in the deployment area of the air- attached to the vehicle within the deploy- bags. ment area of an airbag, e.g. to doors, side windows, rear side trim or side walls.
Page 51 You should only use seat covers that have The front-passenger front airbag will only been approved for the corresponding seats by deploy if: Mercedes-Benz. the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system has detected that the front-passenger seat is occupied page 49). The PASSENGER AIR BAG...
Page 52 Occupant safety In the event of a side impact, the sidebag is Automatic front-passenger front air- deployed on the side on which the impact bag deactivation occurs. Introduction Vehicles with the automatic front-passenger airbag deactivation system: the sidebag on In order to recognise a child restraint system the front-passenger side deploys under the on the front-passenger seat, the automatic following conditions:...
Page 53 Occupant safety restraint system manufacturer's installation tion to the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and instructions. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamps. Be aware of the status of the front-passenger front airbag both before and during the jour- Operation of automatic front-passenger ney.
Page 54 Occupant safety bled in accordance with the person in the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from front-passenger seat. the vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoul- the front-passenger seat has been moved der belt strap must be routed forwards and back as far back as possible.
Page 55 Mercedes-Benz in combination with the auto- the front-passenger seat is occupied by a matic front-passenger front airbag deactiva- person with a smaller build (e.g. a teenager tion system.
Page 56 Occupant safety front airbag deactivation system" When the front-passenger seat is occupied, page 54). always ensure that: the classification of the person in the front- passenger seat is correct and the front- passenger front airbag is enabled or disa- bled in accordance with the person in the front-passenger seat.
Page 57 Have the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation person with a build cor- system checked as soon as possible at a Mercedes-Benz Ser- responding to that of an vice Centre. adult.
Page 58 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have The seat belt tensioners in the rear compart- the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist ment are triggered independently of the lock workshop after an accident.
Page 59 Occupant safety filled with propellant gas to reduce the risk of sidebag on the front-passenger side injuries. The front airbag is fully deployed if deploys under the following conditions: the second deployment stage is activated an occupant is detected on the front- within a few milliseconds.
Page 60 DISTRONIC PLUS: if adap- ply is cut off tive Brake Assist intervenes powerfully vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emer- ® PRE-SAFE takes the following measures gency call system: automatic emergency...
Page 61 ( page 62). shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or shift manual transmission into For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- neutral mends that you only use a child restraint sys- tem recommended by Mercedes-Benz start the engine page 66).
Page 62 Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte- rior and on the child restraint system. ISOFIX securing rings It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care products to clean child restraint systems Install the ISOFIX child restraint system on recommended by Mercedes-Benz. You can both ISOFIX securing rings :.
Page 63 Children in the vehicle Top Tether Introduction Top Tether provides an additional connection between the child restraint system secured with ISOFIX and the vehicle. It helps reduce the risk of injury even further. If the child restraint system is fitted with a Top Tether belt, this should always be used.
Page 64 The PASSENGER AIRBAG dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For OFF indicator lamp must light up. this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a child restraint system on a NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint rear seat.
Page 65 Children in the vehicle If you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition accordingly. Always make sure that the shoul- der belt strap is correctly routed from the lock, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps on the child restraint system.
Page 66 Children in the vehicle the seats for attaching a belted child restraint tem manufacturer's installation instruc- system" or "Suitability of the seats for attach- tions. ing an ISOFIX child restraint system". If possible, move the seat cushion angle to Semi-universal child restraint systems are the highest, most vertical position indicated by the text "semi-universal"...
Page 67 Children in the vehicle Suitability of the seats for attaching a belt-secured child restraint system 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 68 Children in the vehicle Suitability of the seats for attaching ISOFIX 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 69 61) and in "Suitable positioning of the child restraint system" ( page 62). You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Recommended child restraint systems for attaching with the vehicle seat belt Weight category...
Page 70 Children in the vehicle Weight category Manufac- Type Approval num- Order number turer ber (E1 ...) (A 000 ...) Group I: 9 kg to Britax Römer DUO plus 03 301133 970 16 00 18 kg 04 301133 between approx- imately 9 months and 4 years Group II/III: 15 kg Britax Römer...
Page 71 Children in the vehicle Child-proof locks for the rear doors WARNING If you leave children unattended in the vehi- cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they: release the parking brake shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or shift manual transmission into neutral start the engine...
Page 72 Driving safety systems neither reduce the risk of an accident nor Pets in the vehicle override the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are merely aids designed to assist WARNING driving. You are responsible for maintaining If you leave animals unsupervised or unse- the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle cured in the vehicle, they may push a button speed, for braking in good time, and for stay-...
Page 73 Driving safety systems Braking ally, further driving safety systems are deac- tivated. There is an increased danger of skid- Keep the brake pedal depressed firmly until ding and accidents. the emergency braking situation is over. Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme- ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
Page 74 Driving safety systems Important safety notes a vehicle travelling in front on a different line Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- new vehicles or after a service on the COL- tion for driving safety systems ( page 69). LISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS system WARNING Observe the important safety notes in the The distance warning function does not react:...
Page 75 Driving safety systems Brake immediately in order to increase the that are in the path of your vehicle for an distance from the vehicle in front. extended period of time. If Adaptive Brake Assist detects a risk of col- lision with the vehicle in front, it calculates Take evasive action provided it is safe to do the braking force necessary to avoid a colli- sion.
Page 76 Driving safety systems light up continuously. The hazard warning In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist can: lamps switch off automatically if you travel intervene unnecessarily faster than 10 km/h. You can also switch off not intervene the hazard warning lamps using the hazard There is a risk of an accident.
Page 77 Driving safety systems ® starts automatically. ESP remains in its pre- WARNING ® viously selected status. Example: if ESP ® ® If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP is unable to was deactivated before the engine was stabilise the vehicle. In addition, other driving ®...
Page 78 Driving safety systems ® Characteristics when ESP is deactivated Only activate SPORT handling mode in the sit- uations described in the following. ® If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels ® start to spin, the ÷ ESP warning lamp in WARNING the instrument cluster flashes.
Page 79 Driving safety systems SPORT handling mode SPORT handling mode message appears ® If you deactivate ESP in the multifunction display. ® no longer improves driving stability To deactivate SPORT handling mode: Engine torque is no longer limited and the briefly press button :. drive wheels are able to spin The M handling mode warning lamp in The spinning of the wheels results in a cut-...
Page 80 Protection against theft This steering support is provided in particular ® trailer stabilisation does not work if ® is deactivated or disabled because of a malfunction. both right wheels or both left wheels are on a wet or slippery road surface when you brake EBD (electronic brake force distribu- the vehicle starts to skid...
Page 81 Protection against theft To deactivate the alarm using KEYLESS- ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) GO: grasp the outside door handle. The key must be outside the vehicle. The alarm is deactivated. Press the Start/Stop button on the dash- board. The key must be inside the vehicle. The alarm is deactivated.
Page 82 Protection against theft the doors are closed To prevent a false alarm, deactivate tow-away protection if you lock your vehicle and it: the tailgate is closed Only then is tow-away protection primed. is being transported Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS- is being loaded onto a ferry or car trans- porter, for example Tow-away protection is primed after...
Page 83 Protection against theft opened from the inside if the vehicle has been locked with the key ( page 89). Press the Start/Stop button. Deactivate the interior motion sensor The key must be in the vehicle. before you lock the vehicle with the key. The interior motion sensor is automatically The doors can then be opened from the switched off.
Page 84: Table Of Contents
Useful information ......82 Key ............82 Doors ............ 89 Luggage compartment ....... 92 Side windows ........94 Panorama sliding sunroof ....98...
Page 85: Useful Information
Useful information Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the key. Remove any bulky keyrings before insert- This Owner's Manual describes all mod- ing the key into the ignition lock. els, series and optional equipment for your ! Keep the key away from strong magnetic vehicle that were available at the time of fields.
Page 86 opened from the inside. Switch off the alarm You can also set an audible signal to confirm page 78). that the vehicle has been locked. The audible signal can be activated or deactivated using WARNING the on-board computer ( page 252). If persons (particularly children) are exposed to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries.
Page 87 To deactivate: press the & button on the key twice in rapid succession. The battery check lamp of the key flashes twice briefly and lights up once, then KEY- LESS-GO is deactivated ( page 86). To activate: press any button on the key. Insert the key into the ignition lock.
Page 88 The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol- To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the lows: key into the ignition lock. To unlock the driver's door: touch the Removing the emergency key element inner surface of the door handle on the driver's door.
Page 89 Press emergency key element ; into the Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have opening in the key in the direction of the the battery replaced at a qualified specialist arrow until battery tray cover : opens.
Page 90 Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You cannot lock or The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start func- using the key. tion: try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote con- trol function of the key.
Page 91 Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions There is a fault with KEYLESS-GO. Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key. Have the vehicle and key checked at a qualified specialist work- shop. If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote control function: Lock ( page 91) or unlock (...
Page 92: Doors
Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You have lost a key. Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop. Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. If necessary, have the locks changed as well. You have lost the emer- Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
Page 93 Doors For all countries except the United King- dom: You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked. You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child-proof locks page 68).
Page 94 Doors vehicle. You can deactivate the double lock The vehicle is locked automatically when the function by deactivating the interior motion ignition is switched on and the wheels are sensor ( page 80). The doors can then be turning. opened from the inside after the vehicle has You could therefore be locked out if: been locked from the outside.
Page 95 Luggage compartment On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the emergency key element clockwise. emergency key element anti-clockwise. The door is unlocked. Turn the emergency key element back and Turn the emergency key element back and remove it. remove it.
Page 96: Luggage Compartment
Luggage compartment Stow luggage or loads preferably in the lug- Tailgate emergency release gage compartment. Observe the loading General notes guidelines ( page 306). Do not leave the key in the luggage compart- ! The tailgate swings upwards and to the ment.
Page 97 Side windows Side windows WARNING The reversing function does not react: Important safety notes to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- WARNING gers While opening the side windows, body parts while resetting could become trapped between the side win- This means that the reversing feature cannot dow and the door frame as the side window prevent someone being trapped in these sit-...
Page 98: Side Windows
Side windows To close manually: pull the corresponding on the driver's door. The key must be close to the driver's door handle. button and hold it. To close fully: pull the button beyond the Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or the KEY- point of resistance and release it.
Page 99 Side windows Notes on the automatic reversing feature for: the side windows ( page 94) the panorama sliding sunroof page 99) the roller sunblind ( page 101) Using the key Vehicles with Exclusive Package or AMG Exclusive Package but without Touch recessed sensor surface : on the KEYLESS-GO and the KEYLESS-GO start door handle until the side windows and the...
Page 100 Side windows If the side window opens again slightly: Immediately pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side win- dow is completely closed ( page 94). Hold the switch for an additional second. If the corresponding side window remains closed after the button has been released, the side window has been reset correctly.
Page 101 Panorama sliding sunroof 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 102: Panorama Sliding Sunroof
Panorama sliding sunroof WARNING during resetting At high speeds the raised sliding sunroof auto- when closing the sliding sunroof again man- matically lowers slightly at the rear. This could ually immediately after automatic reversing trap you or other persons. There is a risk of This means that the reversing feature cannot injury.
Page 103 Press or pull the 3 switch in any direction. If contact is made with a roof carrier approved by Mercedes-Benz, the sliding sunroof lowers To raise the panorama sliding sunroof again, slightly but remains raised at the rear.
Page 104 Panorama sliding sunroof Opening and closing The roller sunblind shields the vehicle interior from sunlight. The roller sunblind can only be opened and closed when the panorama slid- ing sunroof is closed. Roller sunblind reversing feature The roller sunblind is equipped with an auto- matic reversing feature.
Page 105 Panorama sliding sunroof or the roller sunblind does not move smoothly. Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( page 157). Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow : until the panorama sliding sunroof is fully closed.
Page 106 Panorama sliding sunroof Problems with the panorama sliding sunroof WARNING If you do not reset the sliding sunroof after a malfunction or voltage supply interruption, then the reversing function will malfunction or not work. The sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force.
Page 108 Useful information ......106 Correct driver's seat position ..106 Seats ..........107 Steering wheel ........112 Mirrors ..........113 Memory function ....... 116...
Page 109: Useful Information
Correct driver's seat position Observe the safety notes on seat adjust- Useful information ment ( page 107). Make sure that seat = is correctly adjus- This Owner's Manual describes all mod- ted. els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of Manual seat adjustment ( page 108) going to press.
Page 110: Seats
Seats The seat belt should: could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. fit snugly across your body Always ensure that the driver's seat is be routed across the middle of your engaged before starting the vehicle.
Page 111 Seats The seats should only be occupied by Seat height: passengers, if possible. Pull handle ; upwards or push it down when the seat heating is in operation, do repeatedly until the seat has reached the not cover the seats with insulating mate- desired height.
Page 112 Seats Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aft posi- Adjusting the seats electrically tion so that it is as close as possible to the back of your head. General notes For vehicles with sports seats you cannot adjust the front head restraints or the outer rear head restraints.
Page 113 Seats This function allows you to adjust the dis- tance between the head restraint and the back of the head. To move forwards: pull the head restraint forwards in the direction of the arrow until it engages. There are a number of detents. To move backwards: press and hold release button : and push the head restraint backwards.
Page 114 Seats AMG Performance Seat Vehicles with electrically adjustable seats: to adjust the contour of the seat and for improved lateral support, you can individually adjust the front seats. The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected. The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes.
Page 115: Steering Wheel
Steering wheel Problems with the seat heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The seat heating has The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con- switched off prema- sumers are switched on. turely or cannot be Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as switched on.
Page 116: Mirrors
Mirrors Mirrors Rear-view mirror Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( page 157). Press button : for the left-hand exterior mirror or button ; for the right-hand exte- Anti-dazzle mode: pivot anti-dazzle rior mirror. switch : forwards or back.
Page 117 Mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in/out elec- the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as trically soon as you lock the vehicle from the out- side the exterior mirrors fold out again automat- ically as soon as you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's or front-passenger door If the exterior mirrors have been folded in...
Page 118 Mirrors Using reverse gear if electrolyte is swallowed, immediately rinse out your mouth thoroughly. Do not induce vomiting. if electrolyte comes into contact with skin or eyes or is swallowed, seek medical atten- tion immediately. immediately change out of clothing that has been in contact with electrolyte.
Page 119: Memory Function
Memory function Press button ; for the exterior mirror on WARNING the front-passenger side. If the memory function adjusts the seat, you Use adjustment button = to adjust the and other vehicle occupants – particularly exterior mirror. You should see the rear children –...
Page 120 Memory function Adjust the seat ( page 109). Adjust the exterior mirror on the driver's side ( page 113). Briefly press the M memory button and then press preset position button 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected pre- set position.
Page 122 Useful information ......120 Exterior lighting ........ 120 Interior lighting ......... 124 Replacing bulbs ......... 125 Windscreen wipers ......129...
Page 123: Useful Information
Exterior lighting Right-hand parking lamps Side lamps, licence plate and instru- General notes ment cluster lighting For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- Automatic headlamp mode, control- 4 Ã mends that you drive with the lights switched led by the light sensor on even during the daytime.
Page 124: Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting Rear foglamp tion in the on-board computer, the daytime driving lights or the side lamps and dipped- The rear foglamp improves the visibility of beam headlamps are switched on or off your vehicle in heavy fog for the following automatically depending on the brightness traffic.
Page 125 Exterior lighting Adjusting the headlamp range (halogen Combination switch headlamps) Turn signals Driver's seat and front-passenger seat Main-beam headlamps occupied Turn signal, right Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and rear seats occupied Headlamp flasher Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and Turn signal, left rear seats occupied, luggage compart- To indicate briefly: press the combination ment laden...
Page 126 Exterior lighting Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist: Adaptive Highbeam Assist when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active, it General notes controls activation and deactivation of the main-beam headlamps ( page 123). Headlamp flasher To switch on: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 1 or 2, or start the engine.
Page 127: Interior Lighting
Interior lighting Important safety notes If you are driving at speeds above approx- imately 55 km/h and no other road users WARNING are detected: Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognise The main-beam headlamps are switched on road users: automatically. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster also lights up.
Page 128: Replacing Bulbs
Replacing bulbs The interior lighting automatically switches v Switches the rear interior lighting on if you: on/off | Switches the front interior lighting/ unlock the vehicle automatic interior lighting control off open a door p Switches the right-hand front read- remove the key from the ignition lock ing lamp on/off The interior lighting is activated for a short...
Page 129 Replacing bulbs Overview of bulb replacement – bulbs Allow these components to cool down before replacing the bulb. You can replace the following bulbs. The details for the bulb type can be found in the Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if legend.
Page 130 Replacing bulbs Turn bulb holder ; anticlockwise and pull Replacing the front bulbs out. Fitting/removing the cover on the front Pull the bulb out of bulb holder ;. wheel arch Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;. Insert bulb holder ; and turn it clockwise. Press on housing cover : and turn it to the right.
Page 131 Replacing bulbs Turn signal lamp (halogen headlamps) Tail lamps Switch off the lights. Open the luggage compartment. Open the side trim panel ( page 128). Switch off the lights. Open the bonnet. Turn bulb holder : anticlockwise and pull out. Release and remove connector ;.
Page 132: Windscreen Wipers
Windscreen wipers Windscreen wipers Switching the windscreen wipers on/ ! Do not operate the windscreen wipers when the windscreen is dry, as this could damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has collected on the windscreen can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windscreen is dry.
Page 133 ô Wipes with washer fluid by the force of the impact. I Switches on intermittent wiping Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have 0 Switches off intermittent wiping the wiper blades changed at a qualified ô Wipes with washer fluid...
Page 134 Windscreen wipers Replacing the windscreen wiper blades Make sure that wiper blade : is seated (variant 1) correctly. Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind- Removing the wiper blades screen. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove the key from the ignition lock. Replacing the windscreen wiper blades Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: switch off (variant 2)
Page 135 Windscreen wipers Remove the wiper blade in the direction of Remove protective film : of the service arrow ? away from the wiper arm. indicator on the tip of the wiper blade. If the colour of the service indicator changes Fitting the wiper blades from black to yellow, the wiper blades should be replaced.
Page 136 Windscreen wipers Position new wiper blade : with recess B on lug A. Fold wiper blade : in the direction of arrow = onto the wiper arm until retaining clips ; engage in bracket ?. Make sure that wiper blade : is seated correctly.
Page 137 Windscreen wipers Problems with the windscreen wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The windscreen wipers Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen are jammed. wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition lock.
Page 138 Useful information ......136 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 136 Operating the climate control sys- tem ............. 140 Air vents ..........153...
Page 139: Useful Information
Overview of climate control systems Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period Useful information during warm weather, e.g. using the con- venience opening feature ( page 95). This This Owner's Manual describes all mod- will speed up the cooling process and the els, series and optional equipment for your desired interior temperature will be vehicle that were available at the time of...
Page 140: Overview Of Climate Control Systems
Overview of climate control systems Control panel for air-conditioning system To set the temperature ( page 142) To demist the windscreen ( page 144) To set the air distribution ( page 143) To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode ( page 146) To set the airflow ( page 143) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 141)
Page 141 Overview of climate control systems Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odours or when in a tunnel. The windows could oth- erwise mist up as no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode. If you change the settings of the climate control system, the climate status display appears for approximately three seconds...
Page 142 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (2-zone) To set the temperature, left ( page 142) To set climate control to automatic mode ( page 142) To demist the windscreen ( page 144) To increase the airflow ( page 143) To set the air distribution ( page 143)
Page 143 Operating the climate control system Use the residual heat function if you want to Operating the climate control system heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when Switching the climate control on or off the ignition is switched off. The residual heat function can only be activated or deac- General notes tivated with the ignition switched off.
Page 144 Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air dehu- midification" function, the air inside the vehi- cle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehi- cle will also not be dehumidified. The win- dows can mist up more quickly.
Page 145 Operating the climate control system Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The indicator lamp in The cooling with air dehumidification function has been deactiva- the ¿ button ted due to a malfunction. flashes three times or Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 146 Operating the climate control system Only change the temperature setting in S Directs the airflow through the centre small increments. Start at 22 †. and side air vents as well as the foot- well air vents b Directs the airflow through the centre Setting the air distribution and side air vents as well as the demis- ter vents...
Page 147 Operating the climate control system To activate: press the á button. You can adjust the blower output man- The indicator lamp in the á button lights ually while the "Windscreen demisting" function is in operation: The temperature setting for the driver's Air-conditioning system: turn airflow side is not adopted for the front-passenger control A anti-clockwise or clockwise...
Page 148 Operating the climate control system THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con- trol Activate the ¿ "Cooling with air dehu- midification" function. Activate automatic mode Ã. 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 149 Operating the climate control system Problems with the rear window heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The rear window heat- The battery has not been sufficiently charged. ing has switched off Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading prematurely or cannot lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
Page 150: Operating The Climate Control System
Operating the climate control system Convenience opening feature (vehicles When opening, make sure that nobody is with panorama sliding sunroof): press touching the side window. If someone and hold the e button until the side becomes trapped, immediately press windows and the panorama sliding sunroof the W switch in the door to stop the move- are open.
Page 151 Operating the climate control system Switching on/off Flammable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition with: lock or remove it ( page 157). hot parts of the exhaust system To activate: press the Ì...
Page 152 Operating the climate control system The auxiliary heating switches off when the The colours of the indicator lamps on but- engine is switched off. The auxiliary ventila- ton : signify the following: tion switches off when you turn the key to key Blue: auxiliary ventilation activated position 2 ( page 157).
Page 153 Operating the climate control system and observe the important safety notes when The auxiliary ventilation doing so ( page 151). is switched on. The num- ber in the display shows Switching the auxiliary heating/ventila- the remaining time (in tion on/off minutes) for the auxiliary ventilation.
Page 154 Operating the climate control system Deactivating the set departure time ing temperature is reached. If this is the case, the y symbol appears in the remote con- Briefly press the u button. trol display and the running time is zero The status of the auxiliary heating is shown minutes.
Page 155 Operating the climate control system Replacing the battery If the battery needs to be replaced, the bat- tery symbol on the left of the display is shown as empty. A CR2450 lithium battery is required when replacing the battery. Press a pointed object into recess :. Slide battery cover ;...
Page 156: Air Vents
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. Make another attempt to switch the auxiliary heating/ventila- tion on or off using the remote control.
Page 157 Air vents Adjusting the centre air vents Setting the rear-compartment air vents To open the centre air vent: turn the Rear-compartment air vent, left adjuster in one of centre air vents : to the Rear-compartment air vent, right left. Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel To close the centre air vent: turn the adjuster in one of centre air vents : clock- To open or close: turn thumbwheel = up...
Page 158 Useful information ......156 Running-in notes ....... 156 Driving ..........156 DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi- cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi- cles) ............ 166 DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....167 Manual transmission ......168 Automatic transmission ....169 Refuelling ........... 180 Parking ..........
Page 159: Useful Information
Driving Do not shift down a gear manually in order Useful information to brake. Vehicles with automatic transmission: This Owner's Manual describes all mod- try to avoid depressing the accelerator els, series and optional equipment for your pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick- vehicle that were available at the time of down).
Page 160 Driving Key positions There is a risk of an accident. Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct usage of the pedals. WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake boosting effect.
Page 161 Driving Pressing the Start/Stop button several times function operates independently of the ECO in succession corresponds to the different start/stop automatic engine switch-off func- key positions in the ignition lock. Pre-requi- tion. site for this is that: Key positions with the Start/Stop button you do not depress the brake pedal (vehi- cles with automatic transmission) you do not depress the clutch pedal (vehi-...
Page 162 Driving Removing the Start/Stop button children and animals unattended in the vehi- You can remove the Start/Stop button from cle. Keep the keys out of the reach of children. the ignition lock and start the vehicle as nor- mal using the key. WARNING You can only switch between Start/Stop but- Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust...
Page 163 Driving Automatic transmission Vehicles with automatic transmission: depress the brake pedal and keep it Shift the transmission to position P depressed. page 170). Vehicles with manual transmission: The transmission position indicator in the depress the clutch pedal and keep it multifunction display shows P depressed.
Page 164 Driving depress the brake pedal. Only then can the The red ! indicator lamp in the instru- parking lock be deactivated. ment cluster remains lit. All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- Depress the accelerator pedal. cles): if you do not depress the brake pedal, As soon as the vehicle/trailer combination the DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved is held by the driving force of the engine,...
Page 165 Driving Automatic engine switch-off ECO start/stop function Introduction General notes The ECO start/stop function is operational The ECO start/stop function switches the and the è ECO symbol is displayed in engine off automatically if the vehicle is stop- green in the multifunction display, if: ped under certain conditions.
Page 166 Driving The ECO start/stop function switches off the The engine is started automatically if you: engine automatically at low speeds. depress the clutch pedal fully Brake the vehicle. depress the accelerator pedal Shift to neutral N ( page 168) (follow Vehicles with automatic transmission gearshift instruction : to shift into neutral The engine is started automatically if you:...
Page 167 Driving the ECO start/stop function is not availa- ble. If indicator lamp ; on ECO button : is off, the ECO start/stop function has been deac- tivated manually or as the result of a mal- function. The engine will then not be switched off automatically when the vehicle stops.
Page 168 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 204) or DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 196). Try to start the engine again. The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
Page 169: Dynamic Select Button (All Vehicles Except Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Vehicles with a petrol There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical engine: component of the engine management system. The engine is not run- Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Page 170: Dynamic Select Controller (Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)
DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) In addition, the current drive program set- If the ignition is switched off for less than four tings are displayed briefly in the Audio 20 or hours, the previously selected drive program COMAND Online display. is activated when the engine is next started.
Page 171: Manual Transmission
Manual transmission You can also change gear yourself using the Shifting to neutral N steering wheel gearshift paddles. Further information on the manual drive program page 177). Manual transmission Gear lever ! Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is depressed.
Page 172: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission Drive programs Automatic transmission Drive program C (Comfort) Important safety notes Drive program C is characterised by the fol- WARNING lowing: If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R, the vehicle delivers comfortable, economi- the vehicle could pull away suddenly.
Page 173 Automatic transmission For information on the selector lever in Mercedes-AMG vehicles ( page 172). The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to its original position. The current transmission position P, R, N or D appears in the transmis- sion position display in the multifunction dis- play ( page 170).
Page 174 Automatic transmission Engaging park position P automatically Shifting to neutral N Park position P is automatically engaged if: WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, you switch off the engine using the key and they can: remove the key you switch off the engine using the key or open doors and endanger other persons or using the Start/Stop button and open the...
Page 175 Automatic transmission With the key: Selector lever (Mercedes-AMG vehi- cles) Switch the ignition on. Depress the brake pedal and keep it Overview of transmission positions depressed. Shift to neutral N. Release the brake pedal. Release the electric parking brake. Switch off the ignition and leave the key in the ignition lock.
Page 176 Automatic transmission Engaging park position P Transmission positions Park position This prevents the vehicle from roll- ing away when stopped. Only shift the transmission into position P when the vehicle is sta- tionary ( page 170). The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking.
Page 177 Automatic transmission Holding the vehicle stationary on uphill Neutral gradients Do not shift the transmission to N while driving. Otherwise, the auto- WARNING matic transmission could be dam- If the clutch overheats, the electronic man- aged. agement system is automatically deactivated. No power is transmitted from the This interrupts the power transmission.
Page 178 Automatic transmission Drive program S (Sport) Mercedes-AMG vehicles: it is only possible to use kickdown in the automatic drive pro- Drive program S is characterised by the fol- grams and in temporary manual drive pro- lowing: gram M. When manual drive program M is sporty engine settings.
Page 179 Automatic transmission Drive program S (Sport) driven at lower engine speeds and the wheels being less likely to spin. Drive program S is characterised by the fol- gliding mode is activated automatically lowing: when engine-internal conditions are fulfil- the vehicle exhibits sporty driving charac- led and the accelerator is not depressed.
Page 180 Automatic transmission as a result of the later automatic transmis- To activate: shift the DIRECT SELECT lever sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos- to position D. sibly being higher. Pull steering wheel gearshift paddle : the suspension exhibits particularly stiff or ;.
Page 181 Automatic transmission Gearshift recommendation gram I: shift to drive program I with the DYNAMIC SELECT controller. Shifting gears ! Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the automatic transmission does not shift up automati- cally even when the engine limiting speed for the current gear is reached. When the The gearshift recommendations assist you in engine limiting speed is reached, the fuel adopting an economical driving style.
Page 182 Automatic transmission Kickdown For maximum acceleration, depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed. Shift back up once the desired speed is reached. During kickdown, you cannot shift gears using the steering wheel gearshift paddles.
Page 183 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 work- shop immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating.
Page 184: Refuelling
Refuelling Opening the fuel filler flap fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel can result in damage to the fuel system and the engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
Page 185 Refuelling Closing the fuel filler flap Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly. Close the fuel filler flap. Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehicle.
Page 186 Refuelling Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. vehicle. WARNING There is a risk of fire or explosion. Turn the key to position 0 immediately and remove it page 157).
Page 187 Parking the key must be removed from the ignition Parking lock. Important safety notes on uphill or downhill gradients, the front wheels must be turned towards the kerb. WARNING Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with Switching off the engine hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust gas flow.
Page 188: Parking
Parking Release the brake pedal. Release the electric parking brake. Switch off the ignition and leave the key in the ignition lock. With the Start/Stop button: Remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock. Insert the key into the ignition lock. Switch the ignition on.
Page 189 Parking The function of the electric parking brake is The electric parking brake can only be dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on- released: board voltage is low or if there is a malfunc- when the key is in position 1 or 2 in the tion in the system, it may not be possible to ignition lock ( page 157) or...
Page 190: Driving Tips
Driving tips In addition, at least one of the following con- While driving, push handle : of the electric ditions must be fulfilled: parking brake ( page 185). The vehicle is braked as long as you keep the engine is switched off handle : of the electric parking brake the driver is not wearing a seat belt and the pressed.
Page 191 Driving tips Drive sensibly – save fuel in the instrument cluster lights up page 301). Observe the following tips to save fuel: The ECO display consists of three sections, The tyres should always be inflated to the with an inner and outer area. The sections recommended tyre pressure.
Page 192 Driving tips economical driving. A higher level indicates a Brakes more economical driving style. If the three Important safety notes outer areas are completely filled at the same time, the driver has adopted the most eco- WARNING nomical driving style for the selected settings If you shift down on a slippery road surface in and prevailing conditions.
Page 193 Brake pads/linings which have not time. This may also occur after a car wash or been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or after driving through deep water. which are not of an equivalent quality could You will have to depress the brake pedal more affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Page 194: Driving Systems
Driving systems Driving on flooded roads You should drive particularly carefully on slip- pery road surfaces. Avoid sudden accelera- ! Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in tion, steering and braking manoeuvres. Do front or in the opposite direction create not use cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
Page 195 Driving systems Cruise control lever of the braking effect of the engine. This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly. Use cruise control only if road and traffic con- ditions are appropriate for maintaining a steady speed for a prolonged period.
Page 196 Driving systems Activation conditions Storing the current speed or calling up the last stored speed To activate cruise control, all of the following WARNING activation conditions must be fulfilled: If you call up a stored speed and this is dif- the electric parking brake must be ferent from the current speed, the vehicle released.
Page 197 Driving systems Cruise control is not deactivated if you SPEEDTRONIC depress the accelerator pedal. For exam- General notes ple, if you accelerate briefly to overtake, cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed SPEEDTRONIC brakes automatically so that to the last speed stored after you have fin- you do not exceed the set speed.
Page 198 Driving systems Variable SPEEDTRONIC If it is not, press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow A. General notes LIM indicator lamp ; in the cruise control lever lights up. Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. Storing the current speed You can use the cruise control lever to limit the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while the engine is running.
Page 199 Driving systems Permanent SPEEDTRONIC lever up : to the pressure point for a higher speed or down ? for a lower speed. You can use the on-board computer to limit the speed permanently to a value between Keep the cruise control lever pressed to the 160 km/h(e.g.
Page 200 Driving systems Important safety notes To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in WARNING the following or similar situations: DISTRONIC PLUS does not react to: when towing away people or animals in a car wash stationary obstacles on the road, e.g.
Page 201 Driving systems If there is a change of drivers, advise the new If it is off, DISTRONIC PLUS is already selec- driver of the speed stored. ted. If it is not, press the cruise control lever in Cruise control lever the direction of arrow B.
Page 202 Driving systems Selecting the drive program message appears in the multifunction dis- play. The set distance to a slower-moving DISTRONIC PLUS supports a sporty driving vehicle in front will then not be maintained. style when you select the S+ drive program The position of the accelerator pedal will (Mercedes-AMG vehicles only), S determine the speed.
Page 203 Driving systems Setting a speed If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the vehicle against rolling away. Further information on deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 201). If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in front is stopping, it brakes your vehicle until it is stationary.
Page 204 Driving systems Setting the specified minimum distance Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS You can set the specified minimum distance for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span between one and two seconds. With this func- tion, you can set the minimum distance that DISTRONIC PLUS maintains to the vehicle in front, dependent on vehicle speed.
Page 205 Driving systems the vehicle is skidding you activate Active Parking Assist If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone. You will see the DISTRONIC PLUS off DISTRONIC PLUS off message in the multi- function display for approximately five sec- onds.
Page 206 Driving systems Other vehicles changing lane Select the Assistance graphic Assistance graphic function using the on-board computer page 248). Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS General notes The following contains descriptions of certain road and traffic conditions in which you must be particularly attentive.
Page 207 Driving systems Important safety notes detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle, DISTRONIC WARNING PLUS will not brake for these. When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away Crossing vehicles despite being braked by the HOLD function if: there is a malfunction in the system or in the voltage supply the HOLD function is deactivated by the...
Page 208 Driving systems Activating the HOLD function When the HOLD function is activated, the transmission is shifted automatically to posi- tion P if: the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the driver's door is open the engine is switched off, unless it is auto- matically switched off by the ECO start/ stop function Make sure that the activation conditions...
Page 209 Driving systems Cancelling start-off assist Start-off assist (except Mercedes- AMG vehicles) Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Important safety notes Reactivate ESP. WARNING If you use start-off assist, individual wheels RACE START (AMG vehicles) may start to spin and the vehicle may skid. If ®...
Page 210 Driving systems the transmission is in position D RACE RACE START START active active message appears in the multifunction display. drive program S, S+ or RACE is selected page 167) RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 50 km/h. Activating RACE START RACE START is deactivated immediately if you release the accelerator pedal during...
Page 211 This may damage the differential. Damage of this sort is not covered by the Selecting Comfort mode Mercedes-Benz implied warranty. All In the Comfort drive program, the driving wheels must remain either on the ground or characteristics of your vehicle are more com- be fully raised.
Page 212 Driving systems Also select the Comfort drive program when Ultrasonic sources, such as an automatic car wash, a lorry's compressed-air brakes driving fast on straight roads, e.g. on straight or a pneumatic drill, could cause stretches of motorway. PARKTRONIC to malfunction. Press DYNAMIC SELECT button : PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on page 166) repeatedly until the Comfort...
Page 213 Driving systems Rear sensors Centre Approx. 120 cm Corners Approx. 80 cm Minimum distance Centre Approx. 20 cm Corners Approx. 20 cm Example: sensors in the front bumper, If there is an obstacle within this range, the left-hand side relevant warning displays light up and a warn- The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and ing tone sounds.
Page 214 Driving systems Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC The gear lever position or the transmission position of the automatic transmission and the direction in which the vehicle is rolling determine which warning display is active when the engine is running. Manual transmission: Gear lever posi- Warning display tion Forward gear...
Page 215 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has been deactivated. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
Page 216 Driving systems Active Parking Assist may also display spaces between your vehicle and the trailer, Active not suitable for parking, e.g.: Parking Assist is no longer available. PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area. parking or stopping prohibitions in front of driveways or entrances and exits Detecting parking spaces unsuitable surfaces Objects located above the height range of...
Page 217 Driving systems by pressing the a button on the multi- function steering wheel. The system auto- matically determines whether the parking space is parallel or at right angles to the direc- tion of travel. A parking space is displayed while you are driving past it, and until you are approx- Example: parking symbol imately 15 m away from it.
Page 218 Driving systems To cancel the procedure: press the % Park Assist active Accelerate Park Assist active Accelerate and brake and brake Observe surroundings Observe surroundingsmes- button on the multifunction steering wheel sage appears in the multifunction display. or pull away. You will achieve the best results by wait- ing for the steering procedure to complete To park using Active Parking Assist:...
Page 219 Driving systems Vehicles with automatic transmission: location. It may be the case that Active Parking Assist guides you too far into a shift the transmission to position D or R. parking space, or not far enough into it. In Vehicles with manual transmission: some cases, it may also lead you across or shift to forward or reverse gear.
Page 220 Driving systems Drive forwards and reverse as prompted by A warning tone sounds. The parking symbol the PARKTRONIC warning displays, several disappears and the multifunction display times if necessary. shows the Park Assist cancelled Park Assist cancelled mes- sage. Vehicles with manual transmission: stop, at the latest when PARKTRONIC When Active Parking Assist is cancelled, you sounds the continuous warning tone.
Page 221 Driving systems Under the following circumstances, the COMAND Online; see the Digital Owner's reversing camera will not function, or will Manual. function in a limited manner: Engage reverse gear. The area behind the vehicle is shown with if the tailgate is open guide lines in the Audio 20/COMAND in heavy rain, snow or fog Online display.
Page 222 Driving systems Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- Front warning display imately 4.0 m from the rear of the vehicle Additional PARKTRONIC measurement White guide line without turning the steer- operational readiness indicator ing wheel, vehicle width including the Rear warning display exterior mirrors (static) Vehicles with PARKTRONIC: when...
Page 223 Driving systems Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 1.0 m from the rear of the vehicle Red guide line at a distance of approx- imately 0.30 m from the rear of the vehicle Make sure that the reversing camera is switched on ( page 218).
Page 224 Driving systems Red guide line at a distance of approx- Red guide line at a distance of approx- imately 0.30 m from the rear of the vehicle imately 0.30 m from the ball coupling White guide line without turning the steer- Trailer drawbar locating aid ing wheel Trailer drawbar...
Page 225 Driving systems Wide-angle function if you have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds or high rates of acceleration if you are predominantly driving at a speed below 60 km/h or above 200 km/h if the time has been set incorrectly in active driving situations, such as when you change lanes or change your speed ATTENTION ASSIST is reset and starts...
Page 226 Driving systems appears. The bar display then changes the indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in display, e.g. if you are driving at a speed concentration. below 60 km/h or above 200 km/h. If a warning is output in the multifunction dis- play, a service station search is performed in Activating ATTENTION ASSIST COMAND Online.
Page 227 Driving systems If a sign indicating the end of a restriction The system may be either functionally (speed limit or overtaking restriction) is impaired or temporarily unavailable if: passed, the sign is displayed for five seconds. visibility is poor, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog The currently applicable traffic regulation or spray continues to be shown in the assistance...
Page 228 Driving systems Maximum permitted speed Speed limit with overtaking restriction Additional signs for wet conditions A maximum permitted speed of 60 km/h (60 mph) : and an overtaking restriction ; Speed limits in wet conditions apply. A maximum permitted speed of 80 km/h (80 mph) applies in wet conditions and when Traffic Sign Assist has determined that the restriction must be observed.
Page 229 Driving systems End of a speed limit Important safety notes No speed limit : applies here. WARNING Blind Spot Assist does not react to vehicles: overtaken too closely on the side, placing them in the blind spot area when the difference in the speed of approach and overtaking is too great As a result, Blind Spot Assist cannot warn drivers in these situations.
Page 230 Driving systems Warning display Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated. Warning display Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below approximately 30 km/h. Vehicles in the mon- itoring range are then not indicated. If Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicator lamp : in the exterior mirrors lights up yel- Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to low up to a speed of 30 km/h.
Page 231 Driving systems Activating Blind Spot Assist tion camera : attached at the top of the windscreen. Lane Keeping Assist detects lane Make sure that Blind Spot Assist is activa- markings on the road and can warn you ted in the on-board computer before you leave your lane unintentionally.
Page 232: Towing A Trailer
Towing a trailer The system may be impaired or may not func- you have switched on the turn signal. In this tion if: event, the warnings are suppressed for a certain period of time. there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi- a driving safety system intervenes, such as cient illumination of the road, or due to ®...
Page 233 Towing a trailer You will find the values approved by the man- road users. There is a risk of an accident and ufacturer on the vehicle identification plates injury. and those for the towing vehicle under "Tech- Never exceed the maximum permissible load nical data"...
Page 234 Brake if necessary. country. Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle in For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max- imum permissible rear axle load is increased front than when driving without a trailer. when towing a trailer. See the "Technical Avoid braking abruptly.
Page 235 Towing a trailer note that the power output of the engine, and consequently the vehicle's gradient- climbing capability, decrease with increas- ing altitude. Folding out the ball coupling WARNING If the ball coupling is not correctly engaged, the trailer can detach. There is a risk of an accident.
Page 236 Towing a trailer Coupling up a trailer Folding in the ball coupling Make sure that the transmission is in posi- WARNING tion P. If you release the ball coupling or it does not Apply the electric parking brake. engage correctly when folding in, it will swing Position the trailer horizontally behind the out.
Page 237 Towing a trailer Pull out release wheel =. You can find more information about fitting the trailer electrics at a qualified specialist Turn release wheel = anti-clockwise as far workshop. as it will go. The ball coupling disengages and folds out To switch the connected power supply behind the rear bumper.
Page 238 Towing a trailer Open the socket cover. Insert the plug connector with lug : into groove = on the socket. Turn bayonet connection ; clockwise to the stop. Let the cover engage. If you are using an adapter cable, secure the cable to the trailer with cable ties.
Page 240 Useful information ......238 Important safety notes ..... 238 Displays and operation ..... 238 Menus and submenus ...... 241 Display messages ......257 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......292...
Page 241: Useful Information
Displays and operation If the operating safety of your vehicle is Useful information impaired, park the vehicle safely as soon as possible. Contact a qualified specialist work- This Owner's Manual describes all mod- shop. els, series and optional equipment for your For an overview, see the instrument panel vehicle that were available at the time of illustration (...
Page 242: Displays And Operation
Displays and operation The segments between the speed of the Under normal operating conditions and with vehicle in front and the stored speed light the specified coolant level, the coolant tem- perature may rise to 120 †. At high outside temperatures and when driv- ing uphill, the coolant temperature may rise Rev counter to the end of the scale.
Page 243 Displays and operation Left control panel Press briefly: Back Calls up the menu and menu bar Vehicles with Audio 20: switches off voice-operated control of the Press briefly: navigation (see manufacturer's operating instructions) Scrolls through lists Vehicles with COMAND Online: Selects a submenu or function switches off LINGUATRONIC In the...
Page 244 Menus and submenus transmission (shifting manually) Multifunction display page 177) j Active Parking Assist ( page 212) ¯ Cruise control ( page 191) È SPEEDTRONIC ( page 194) _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist page 123) è ECO start/stop function page 162) ë...
Page 245 Menus and submenus When 9,999 hours or 99,999 kilometres have Trip menu been exceeded, the trip computer is auto- Standard display matically reset From reset From reset. ECO display Press and hold the % button on the steering wheel until the Trip Trip menu with...
Page 246 Menus and submenus the fuel tank, a vehicle being refuelled C Press a to confirm. appears instead of approximate range :. Press : to select and press a to Recuperation display = shows you if confirm. energy has been recuperated from the You can reset the values of the following func- kinetic energy in overrun mode and saved tions:...
Page 247 Menus and submenus Route guidance active Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation No change of direction announced Road to which the change of direction Distance to the destination leads Distance to the next change of direction Distance to change of direction and visual Current road distance display Symbol indicating "follow the road's...
Page 248 Menus and submenus Audio player or audio media operation A new route is calculated. Road not mapped Road not mapped The vehicle position is inside the area of the digital map but the road is not recognised, e.g. new roads, car parks or private land. No route No route No route could be calculated to the selec-...
Page 249 Online (see the separate operating instruc- work available or the mobile phone is tions). searching for a network. You can obtain further information about suitable mobile phones and connecting ® mobile phones via Bluetooth at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre on the Internet at http:// www.mercedes-benz.com/connect...
Page 250 Menus and submenus Accepting a call If there is more than one number for a particular name: press the 6 or a button to display the numbers. Press the 9 or : button to select the number you want to dial. Press the 6 or a button to start dial- ling.
Page 251 Menus and submenus Traffic Sign Assist ® Activating/deactivating ESP (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ( page 248) In the Traffic Traffic Sign Sign Assist Assist menu, you can Activating/deactivating COLLISION PRE- switch the Traffic Sign Assist message func- VENTION ASSIST PLUS ( page 249) tion on or off.
Page 252 Menus and submenus Press a to confirm. Press the : or 9 button to set Off, The current selection appears. Standard Standard Sensitive Sensitive. To activate/deactivate: press a Press the a button to save the setting. When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, again.
Page 253 Menus and submenus tain displays appear in kilometres or miles in Service menu the multifunction display. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu. Press the : or 9 button to select the Instrument cluster Instrument cluster submenu.
Page 254 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to select the Further information on daytime driving lights Dig. speedo [mph] Dig. speedo [mph] function. page 120). You will see the selected setting: on on off. Vehicle Press the a button to save the setting. Setting permanent SPEEDTRONIC Selecting permanent display You can set permanent SPEEDTRONIC using...
Page 255 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating the acoustic There is a risk of fire. locking confirmation When the auxiliary heating is switched on, If you switch on the Acoustic Acoustic Lock Lock function, make sure that: an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the no flammable materials come into contact vehicle.
Page 256: Menus And Submenus
Menus and submenus Switching the fold mirrors in when lock- Press a again. ing function on/off Press the : or 9 button to select one of the three departure times or Timer Timer This function is only available when the vehi- (no timer active).
Page 257 Menus and submenus SETUP For safety reasons, not all functions are reset: Limit Limit speed speed (winter (winter tyres) tyres) function in permanent SPEEDTRONIC can only be set in the Vehicle Vehicle submenu. If you want to reset the Daytime driving Daytime driving lights lights...
Page 258 Menus and submenus Stopping the RACETIMER You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or if the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the menu.
Page 259 Menus and submenus Overall evaluation This function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the menu. Press the 9 button repeatedly until a lap evaluation appears.
Page 260: Display Messages
Display messages Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic symbols are simplified in the Owner's Manual and may differ from the symbols in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Owner's Manual.
Page 261 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist System), ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program), ESP trailer stabilisation, the HOLD currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐ ® function, hill start assist and PRE-SAFE are temporarily unavail- able See Owner's able See Owner's...
Page 262 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec- ted.
Page 263 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® ® , ESP trailer stabilisation, BAS, the HOLD function, hill start ® assist and PRE-SAFE are not available due to a malfunction. inoperative See inoperative See The adaptive brake lights and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST Owner's Manual Owner's Manual PLUS may also have failed.
Page 264 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The red ! indicator lamp lights up. You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the igni- Turn on the igni‐ Turn on the igni‐ tion was switched off. tion to release tion to release Key: turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock.
Page 265 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp and the red ! indicator lamp are lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually.
Page 266 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red ! indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
Page 267 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red ! indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake Parking Parking brake brake inop‐ inop‐ has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit. erative erative The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g.
Page 268 The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Check brake pad Check brake pad wear wear One or more main features of the Mercedes-Benz Contact system are malfunctioning. Inoperative Inoperative Consult a qualified specialist workshop. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily inoperative.
Page 269 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions PRE-SAFE inopera‐ PRE-SAFE inopera‐ ® Important functions of PRE-SAFE have failed. All other occupant tive See Owner's tive See Owner's safety systems, e.g. airbags, remain available. Manual Manual Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Radar sensors Radar sensors At least one of the following driving systems or driving safety sys-...
Page 270 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 271 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The rear centre restraint system has malfunctioned. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Rear centre mal‐ Rear centre mal‐ WARNING function Consult function Consult workshop workshop The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten- tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
Page 272 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front passenger Front passenger The front-passenger front airbag is disabled during the journey airbag disabled airbag disabled although: See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual an adult a person of the corresponding stature is on the front-passenger seat If additional forces are applied to the seat, the weight the system detects may be too low.
Page 273 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how the automatic front- passenger front airbag deactivation system classifies the occu- pant. If the conditions are not met, the system is not operating correctly. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Page 274 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions system has disabled the front-passenger front airbag page 50) Front-passenger airbag enabled See Owner's Front-passenger airbag enabled See Owner's Manual Manual Front-passenger Front-passenger airbag airbag disabled disabled See See Own‐ Own‐...
Page 275 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is faulty. Consult the manufacturer's operating instructions. Trailer left turn Trailer left turn signal signalorTrailer Trailer right turn signal right turn signal The trailer brake lamp is faulty.
Page 276 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The rear foglamp is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Rear foglamp Rear foglamp page 125). Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The front left or front right parking lamp is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Front Front left...
Page 277 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The light sensor is faulty. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. AUTO AUTO lights lights inoper‐ inoper‐ ative ative The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds.
Page 278 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 up coolant 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 279 325). If the engine oil needs topping up more often: Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine checked. Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http:// bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Page 280 Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http:// bevo.mercedes-benz.com. The engine oil level is too low. There is a risk of engine damage. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-...
Page 281 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 Attention Assist: Attention Assist: also sounds.
Page 282 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐ Possible causes: able See Owner's able See Owner's the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to Manual Manual electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-...
Page 283 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Park Park Assist Assist inoper‐ inoper‐ You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking ative ative manoeuvres. Active Parking Assist will become available again after approx- imately ten minutes ( page 212).
Page 284 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions DISTRONIC DISTRONIC PLUS PLUS cur‐ cur‐ DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. rently rently unavailable unavailable Possible causes: See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta- tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation the system is outside the operating temperature range...
Page 285 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions SPEEDTRONIC sus‐ SPEEDTRONIC sus‐ If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point pended pended (kickdown), SPEEDTRONIC is switched to passive mode. The speed limitation is not active. Drive slower than the stored speed and without kickdown. Call up the last speed stored again.
Page 286 Display messages Tyres Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Tyre pressure Tyre pressure The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant Check tyre(s) Check tyre(s) loss in pressure. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes: you have changed the positions of the wheels and tyres or fitted new wheels and tyres the tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped WARNING...
Page 287 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Check tyre(s) Check tyre(s) The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. The wheel position appears in the multifunction display. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING Underinflated tyres pose the following risks: the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may...
Page 288 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Tyre press. moni‐ Tyre press. moni‐ No signals can be received from the tyre pressure sensors due to tor currently tor currently strong RF interference. The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily unavailable unavailable malfunctioning.
Page 289 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Apply brake to Apply brake to You have attempted to shift the transmission to position R, N or D deselect Park (P) deselect Park (P) without depressing the brake pedal. position position Depress the brake pedal.
Page 290 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Stop Stop vehicle vehicle Shift Shift The automatic transmission has overheated. to P Leave engine to P Leave engine Drive on carefully. running running If the display message disappears, the automatic transmission is available again.
Page 291 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine has stalled while pulling away, e.g. because the clutch pedal was released too quickly. Depress the clutch pedal again. The engine starts automatically. Slowly release the clutch pedal to pull away. Trans.
Page 292 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active bonnet mal‐ Active bonnet mal‐ The active bonnet (pedestrian protection) is not active due to a function See Own‐ function See Own‐ malfunction or because it has already been triggered. er's Manual er's Manual Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 293 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Ð The power steering assistance is faulty. A warning tone also sounds. Power Power steering steering mal‐ mal‐ WARNING function See Own‐ function See Own‐ er's Manual er's Manual You will need to use more force to steer. There is a risk of an accident.
Page 294 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Wiper malfunction‐ Wiper malfunction‐ The windscreen wipers are defective. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Hazard warning Hazard warning The hazard warning lamps are faulty. lamps malfunction‐ lamps malfunction‐ Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Â...
Page 295 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Â The key is currently undetected. Change the location of the key in the vehicle. Key not detected Key not detected If the key still cannot be detected: (white display mes- sage) Operate the vehicle with the key in the ignition lock if necessary.
Page 296: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ü The driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt. The red seat belt warn- Fasten your seat belt ( page 44). ing lamp lights up after The warning lamp goes out.
Page 297 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions WARNING The red brake system The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking char- warning lamp is lit while acteristics may be affected. the engine is running.
Page 298 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) has been deactivated due to a fault. Therefore, BAS (Brake Assist System), COLLISION PREVEN- The yellow ABS warning ® ® TION ASSIST PLUS, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ESP lamp is lit while the trailer stabilisation, the HOLD function, hill start assist, the adap-...
Page 299 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, COLLISION PRE- ® ® VENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP , ESP trailer stabilisation, EBD The yellow ABS warning (electronic brake force distribution), the HOLD function, hill start lamp is lit while the ®...
Page 300 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, COLLISION PREVENTION ® ® ASSIST PLUS, ESP , ESP trailer stabilisation, the HOLD function, The yellow ABS warning ® lamp is lit while the hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and PRE‑SAFE , for...
Page 301 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. ® The yellow ESP warn- ing lamp flashes while Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
Page 302 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ å ® ® ,ESP trailer stabilisation, BAS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, the HOLD function, hill start assist, the adaptive ® The yellow ESP ® brake lights and PRE‑SAFE are not available due to a malfunction.
Page 303 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. The red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake is lit.
Page 304 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions There may be a fault, for example: The yellow engine diag- in the engine management nostics warning lamp in the fuel injection system lights up while the in the exhaust system engine is running.
Page 305 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The red coolant warn- If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may ing lamp comes on be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunc- while the engine is run- tioning.
Page 306 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. Check the coolant level and top up the coolant, observing the warning notes ( page 326).
Page 307 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tyres Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres. The yellow tyre pres- sure monitor warning WARNING lamp (pressure loss/ Underinflated tyres pose the following risks:...
Page 308 Useful information ......306 Loading guidelines ......306 Stowage areas ........307 Features ..........313...
Page 309: Useful Information
Loading guidelines The handling characteristics of a laden vehi- Useful information cle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle. For this reason, you This Owner's Manual describes all mod- should observe the following notes when els, series and optional equipment for your transporting a load: vehicle that were available at the time of going to press.
Page 310: Stowage Areas
Stowage areas Spectacles compartment Stowage areas Stowage compartments Important safety notes WARNING If objects in the passenger compartment are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.
Page 311 Stowage areas Stowage compartment in front of the arm- ® ® an iPod , iPhone or MP3 player; see the rest (vehicles with automatic transmis- separate operating instructions sion) a mobile phone bracket ( page 318) Stowage compartment under the driver's and front-passenger seat WARNING If you exceed the maximum permitted load of...
Page 312 Stowage areas Rear stowage compartments Through-loading facility in the rear compartment Stowage compartment in the rear centre console To open: fold down seat armrest :. Pull the centre head restraint on the rear To open: pull down the top of stowage bench seat into the uppermost position compartment : by the edge of the handle.
Page 313 Stowage areas Pull left-hand or right-hand release han- wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the dle ; of the seat backrest forwards. event of an accident. The corresponding seat backrest : is The vehicle occupant would thereby be released. pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench Fold backrest : forwards.
Page 314 Stowage areas Securing a load Lashing eyelets General notes Observe the following notes on securing loads: observe the loading guidelines page 306). secure the load using the lashing eyelets. distribute the load on the lashing eyelets Bag hook evenly. do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a Parcel shelf load.
Page 315 Stowage areas Stowage well under the luggage com- partment floor Important safety notes WARNING If you drive when the luggage compartment floor is open, objects could be flung around, thus striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially when braking or abruptly changing directions.
Page 316: Features
There is a risk of an accident. Always observe the maximum roof load and adapt your driving style. Open covers : carefully in the direction of ! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you the arrow. only use roof carriers that have been tested Fold covers : upwards.
Page 317 Features thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction. Always stow objects so that they cannot be thrown around in such situations. Always make sure that objects do not pro- trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or stowage nets.
Page 318 Features Glare from the side Fold down sun visor :. Pull sun visor : out of retainer ;. Swing sun visor : to the side. Ashtray Front ashtray ! The stowage space under the ashtray is Fold down the rear seat armrest. not heat resistant.
Page 319 Features Rear-compartment ashtray Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock ( page 157). To open: pull cover = out by its top edge. Vehicles with a stowage compartment To remove: pull insert ; by recess : in cover: press the lower section of cover :.
Page 320 Socket in the luggage compartment In this case, dial the 112 emergency num- ber on your mobile phone. You can find more information on the Mercedes-Benz emergency call system in the separate Audio 20 or COMAND Online oper- ating instructions.
Page 321 308). posed by electromagnetic fields. Place the mobile phone bracket into the Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an pre-installed fitting; see the separate instal- approved exterior aerial. This ensures: lation instructions for the mobile phone fit- optimal mobile phone reception quality in ting.
Page 322 Features If you wish to charge the mobile phone, then Floormats you must connect it to a USB port. WARNING Further information on the telephone module Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict ® with Bluetooth (SAP profile) can be found in the clearance around the pedals or block a the Digital Owner's Manual.
Page 324 Useful information ......322 Engine compartment ......322 ASSYST PLUS ........327 Care ............ 329...
Page 325: Useful Information
Engine compartment Useful information WARNING There are moving components in the engine This Owner's Manual describes all mod- compartment. Certain components may con- els, series and optional equipment for your tinue to move or suddenly move again even vehicle that were available at the time of after the ignition has been switched off, e.g.
Page 326: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment bonnet has been triggered, pedestrian pro- WARNING tection may be limited. When the bonnet is open, and the windscreen wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by Resetting the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury. WARNING Always switch off the windscreen wipers and Certain components in the engine compart-...
Page 327 Engine compartment When checking the oil level: park the vehicle on a level surface the engine should be switched off for approximately five minutes if the engine is at normal operating temperature. if the engine is not at normal operating temperature, e.g.
Page 328 A 160 CDI and A 180 CDI (176.012) Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service models: release the oil filler cap and pull it Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service out together with integrated oil dipstick :. Centre. Wipe off oil dipstick :.
Page 329 Engine compartment Damage to the engine or exhaust system is Checking and adding other service caused by the following: products using engine oils and oil filters that have Checking the coolant level not been specifically approved for the service system WARNING changing the engine oil and oil filter after The cooling system is pressurised, particu-...
Page 330: Assyst Plus
There is a risk of fire and injury. You can obtain further information from a Make sure the windscreen washer concen- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. trate does not come into contact with the filler The ASSYST PLUS service interval display neck.
Page 331 A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a The ASSYST PLUS service interval display Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the does not take into account any periods of ASSYST PLUS service interval display after time during which the battery is disconnec- the service work has been carried out.
Page 332: Care
Care Driving abroad Washing the vehicle and cleaning the paintwork An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is also available in other countries. You can Automatic car wash obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. WARNING Braking efficiency is reduced after the vehicle has been washed.
Page 333 Use a soft sponge to clean. seals Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car trim elements shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. ventilation slots Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a Damaged seals or electrical components gentle jet of water.
Page 334 Other- Use only insect remover and car shampoo wise, you will damage the bonnet. from the range of approved Mercedes-Benz care products. ! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products, solvents or cleaning agents containing sol- vents to clean the inside of the windows.
Page 335 This lighting using a wet sponge and a mild can lead to corrosion damage and damage cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car to electronic components. shampoo or cleaning cloths. Clean the inside and outside of the win-...
Page 336 Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Cleaning the trailer tow hitch...
Page 337 Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara- selector lever ble damage to the display. Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use leather care agents that have been recom- mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 338 Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning detergent (e.g. washing-up liquid). Rub products recommended and approved by carefully, and always wipe entire seat Mercedes-Benz. sections to avoid leaving visible lines. Leave the seat to dry afterwards. Clean- Cleaning the seat covers ing results depend on the type of dirt and how long it has been there.
Page 340 Useful information ......338 Where will I find...? ......338 Flat tyre ..........340 Battery (vehicle) ........ 344 Jump-starting ........348 Towing away and tow-starting ..350 Electrical fuses ......... 355...
Page 341: Useful Information
Where will I find...? Setting up the warning triangle Useful information This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the functions descri- bed.
Page 342: Where Will I Find
Where will I find...? Remove first-aid kit =. information on which tyre changing tools are required and approved to perform a Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit at wheel change on your vehicle, consult a least once a year. Replace the contents if qualified specialist workshop.
Page 343 Flat tyre no one is near the danger area while a Flat tyre wheel is being changed. Anyone who is not Preparing the vehicle directly assisting in the wheel change should, for example, stand behind the bar- Your vehicle may be equipped with: rier.
Page 344: Flat Tyre
Flat tyre In addition to the vehicle load, the driving dis- holes, off-road). This applies in particular to a tance possible depends upon: laden vehicle. vehicle speed Stop driving in emergency mode if: road condition you hear banging noises. outside temperature the vehicle starts to shake.
Page 345 Flat tyre underneath the luggage compartment floor If you come into contact with the tyre sealant, page 339). observe the following: Affix part : of the TIREFIT sticker to the Rinse off the tyre sealant from your skin instrument cluster within the driver's field immediately with water.
Page 346 Flat tyre Observe the notes on sockets WARNING page 316). If the required tyre pressure is not reached Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition after the specified time, the tyre is too badly lock ( page 157). damaged.
Page 347 To remove the tyre sealant bottle from the In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with tyre inflation compressor, press together the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone the locking tabs on the yellow cap. number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's Pull the tyre sealant bottle out of the tyre side.
Page 348: Battery (Vehicle)
Battery (vehicle) WARNING WARNING Work carried out incorrectly on the battery During the charging process, a battery produ- can lead, for example, to a short circuit and ces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or thus damage the vehicle electronics. This can sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can lead to function restrictions applying to ignite.
Page 349 On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, ensure that the ignition is switched off. Check that all the indicator lamps in the For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- instrument cluster are off. Otherwise, mends that you only use batteries which have electronic components, such as the been tested and approved for your vehicle by alternator, may be damaged.
Page 350 Mercedes- Do not lean over a battery. Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as an accessory. WARNING This device permits charging of the battery in position. Contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Battery acid is caustic.
Page 351: Jump-Starting
Jump-starting Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a positive terminal and an earth point, in the engine compartment. WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not breathe in any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery.
Page 352 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 353 Towing away and tow-starting Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed. Connect negative terminal ? of donor battery B to earth point A of your vehicle using the jump lead, connecting the jump lead to donor battery B first. If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected for a few minutes before attempting to start.
Page 354: Towing Away And Tow-Starting
Towing away and tow-starting ! Make sure that the electric parking brake driver's or front-passenger door which could damage the transmission. is released. If the electric parking brake is faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop. ! Vehicles with automatic transmission ! Only secure the tow cable or tow bar to must not be tow-started.
Page 355 Towing away and tow-starting Removing the towing eye Fitting/removing the towing eye Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it. Fitting the towing eye Position cover : on top of the opening in the bumper and press it in at the bottom until it engages.
Page 356 Towing away and tow-starting Vehicles with automatic transmission: Vehicles with manual transmission: shift the automatic transmission to posi- Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition tion P. lock. When the vehicle is stationary, depress the Vehicles with manual transmission: brake pedal and keep it depressed.
Page 357 Towing away and tow-starting In the event of damage to the electrical transport vehicle is not permitted. The drive system: train may otherwise be damaged. If the battery is defective, the automatic All vehicles transmission will be locked in position P. To shift the automatic transmission to position ! You may only secure the vehicle by the N, you must provide power to the vehicle's...
Page 358: Electrical Fuses
! When closing the cover, make sure that it cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe- is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Ser- seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair vice Centre.
Page 359 Electrical fuses seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses. Open the bonnet. Remove any existing moisture from the fuse box using a dry cloth. To open: open the front-passenger door. To open: open clamps ;. Remove the floormat.
Page 360 Useful information ......358 Important safety notes ..... 358 Operation ........... 358 Winter operation ....... 360 Tyre pressure ........362 Changing a wheel ......367 Wheel and tyre combinations ..372 Emergency spare wheel ....389...
Page 361: Useful Information
National variations are pos- Accessories that are not approved for your sible. Note that your vehicle may not be vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being equipped with all of the functions descri- used correctly can impair the operating bed.
Page 362 There ard valve cap or other valve caps approved for is a risk of accident. your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Do not fit any Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes other valve caps or systems, e.g. tyre pres- approved for your vehicle model.
Page 363 A TIREFIT kit can be find further information regarding tyres at obtained from a qualified specialist work- specialist tyre retailers, at qualified specialist shop. workshops or at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Winter operation Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type and make.
Page 364: Winter Operation
Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre- Always observe the maximum permissible sponding standard of quality. For more infor- speed specified for the M+S tyres you have mation, please contact a qualified specialist fitted.
Page 365 There is a risk of accident. Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto the tyre valve. WARNING If the tyre pressure drops repeatedly, the wheel, valve or tyre may be damaged.
Page 366: Tyre Pressure
Tyre pressure does not permit any reliable conclusion about of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of a the tyre pressure. On vehicles fitted with the loss of pressure, a corresponding warning electronic tyre pressure monitor, the tyre message will appear in the multifunction dis- pressure can be checked using the on-board play.
Page 367 Tyre pressure Restarting the tyre pressure loss warn- If you wish to cancel the restart: ing system Press the % button. Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system if you have: If the Tyre press. now OK? Tyre press. now OK? message appears, press the 9 or : button to changed the tyre pressure...
Page 368 Tyre pressure If there is a substantial loss of pressure, the ured at a filling station using a pressure warning threshold for the warning message is gauge. The tyre pressures shown by the on- aligned to the reference values taught-in. board computer refer to those measured at Restart the tyre pressure monitor after sea level.
Page 369 Tyre pressure Warning messages of the tyre pressure Use the table on the inside of the fuel filler monitor flap to ensure that the tyre pressure is set correctly in all four tyres for the current If the tyre pressure monitor detects a pres- operating conditions.
Page 370: Changing A Wheel
Changing a wheel Radio type approval for the tyre pres- Country Radio type approval number sure monitor Singa- Compliance with IDA Standard Country Radio type approval number pore DA- 103365 Argen- MW2433A South TA-2012/719 tina Africa H-12337 TA-2012/1540 TA-2011/1370 H-12338 Brazil 2770-12-8001 Changing a wheel...
Page 371 Changing a wheel Interchanging the front and rear wheels of Move the front wheels to the straight- differing dimensions can render the general ahead position. operating permit invalid. Vehicles with manual transmission: Observe the instructions and safety notes in depress the clutch pedal fully and engage the "Changing a wheel"...
Page 372 Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is used incorrectly, it could tip over while the If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock, vehicle is raised.
Page 373 Changing a wheel do not open or close a door or the tailgate Position hub cap : and turn the centre while the vehicle is raised. cover clockwise until hub cap : engages physically and audibly. make sure that no persons are present in the vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
Page 374 For safety rea- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been Make sure that the base of the jack is posi- approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the tioned vertically under the jacking point. respective wheel.
Page 375 General notes hexagon nut of the jack so that the letters AB are visible. ! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec- Turn the ratchet ring spanner until the vehi- ommends that you only use tyres and cle is once again standing firmly on the wheels which have been approved by ground.
Page 376: Wheel And Tyre Combinations
Wheel and tyre combinations Only use tyres, wheels or accessories tes- Notes on the vehicle equipment – always fit ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cer- the vehicle: tain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle with tyres of the same size across an axle...
Page 377 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres A 160 Summer tyres R 15 Tyres Wheels BA: 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47 BA: 195/65 R15 91 T R 16 Tyres Wheels BA: 205/55 R16 91 H BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49 BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49 BA: 205/55 R16 91 V R 17...
Page 378 Wheel and tyre combinations R 17 Tyres Wheels BA: 6.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49 BA: 205/50 R17 93 H XL M+Si R 18 Tyres Wheels BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 8, 9 BA: 225/40 R18 92 H XL M+Si A 160 d Summer tyres R 15...
Page 379 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres R 15 Tyres Wheels BA: 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47 BA: 195/65 R15 91 T M+Si R 16 Tyres Wheels BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49 BA: 205/55 R16 91 H M+Si R 17 Tyres Wheels...
Page 380 Wheel and tyre combinations R 17 Tyres Wheels BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 52.5 BA: 225/45 R17 91 V BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 52.5 7, 8 BA: 225/45 R17 91 W R 18 Tyres Wheels BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 7, 8, 9 BA: 225/40 R18 92 W XL...
Page 381 Wheel and tyre combinations A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Summer tyres R 15 Tyres Wheels BA: 195/65 R15 91 T BA: 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47 R 16 Tyres Wheels BA: 205/55 R16 91 H BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49 BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49 BA: 205/55 R16 91 V Winter tyres...
Page 382 Wheel and tyre combinations R 17 Tyres Wheels BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 52.5 BA: 225/45 R17 91 V BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 52.5 7, 8 BA: 225/45 R17 91 W R 18 Tyres Wheels BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 7, 8, 9 BA: 225/40 R18 92 W XL...
Page 383 Wheel and tyre combinations A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Summer tyres R 15 Tyres Wheels BA: 195/65 R15 91 T BA: 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47 R 16 Tyres Wheels BA: 205/55 R16 91 H BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49 Winter tyres R 15 Tyres...
Page 384 Wheel and tyre combinations R 18 Tyres Wheels BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 7, 8, 9 BA: 225/40 R18 92 W XL BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 8, 9 BA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL Winter tyres R 16 Tyres...
Page 385 Wheel and tyre combinations R 18 Tyres Wheels BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 7, 8, 9 BA: 225/40 R18 92 W XL BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 8, 9 BA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL Winter tyres R 16 Tyres...
Page 386 Wheel and tyre combinations R 18 Tyres Wheels BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 7, 8, 9 BA: 225/40 R18 92 W XL BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 8, 9 BA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL Winter tyres R 16 Tyres...
Page 387 Wheel and tyre combinations R 18 Tyres Wheels BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 BA: 225/40 R18 92 W XL BA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 Winter tyres R 16 Tyres Wheels BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49...
Page 388 Wheel and tyre combinations R 18 Tyres Wheels BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 7, 8, 9 BA: 225/40 R18 92 W XL BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 8, 9 BA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL Winter tyres R 16 Tyres...
Page 389 Wheel and tyre combinations R 18 Tyres Wheels BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 7, 8, 9 BA: 225/40 R18 92 W XL BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 8, 9 BA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL Winter tyres R 16 Tyres...
Page 390 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres R 17 Tyres Wheels BA: 6.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49 BA: 205/50 R17 93 H XL M+Si R 18 Tyres Wheels BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 8, 9 BA: 225/40 R18 92 H XL M+Si A 250 4MATIC Summer tyres R 17...
Page 391 Wheel and tyre combinations A 250 Sport Summer tyres R 18 Tyres Wheels BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 48 BA: 235/40 ZR18 95 Y XL R 19 Tyres Wheels BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 48 8, 9 BA: 235/35 ZR19 91 Y XL Winter tyres R 17...
Page 392: Emergency Spare Wheel
Emergency spare wheel Winter tyres R 17 Tyres Wheels BA: 205/50 R17 93 H XL M+Si BA: 6.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49 R 18 Tyres Wheels BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 8, 9 BA: 225/40 R18 92 H XL M+Si BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 48 BA: 235/40 R18 95 H XL M+Si Mercedes‑AMG A 45 4MATIC...
Page 393 Emergency spare wheel Replace the tyres after six years at the latest, To prevent hazardous situations: regardless of wear. This also applies to the Adapt your driving style accordingly and emergency spare wheel. drive carefully. If you are driving with the emergency spare Never fit more than one spare wheel/emer- wheel fitted, the tyre pressure loss warning gency spare wheel if the dimensions are...
Page 394 Emergency spare wheel Observe the instructions and safety notes in the "Changing a wheel" section ( page 368).
Page 395 Emergency spare wheel Technical data All models "Minispare" emergency spare wheel Tyres Wheels T 125/80 R17 99 M 3.5 B x 17 H2 ET 19.5 Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)
Page 396 Useful information ......394 Information on technical data ..394 Vehicle electronics ......394 Identification plates ......396 Service products and capacities ..396 Vehicle data ........404 Trailer tow hitch ........ 405...
Page 397: Useful Information
You can connect them to the low-reflection exterior obtain further information from a aerial. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ! The operating permit may be invalidated if the instructions for installation and use of Vehicle electronics RF transmitters are not observed.
Page 398: Vehicle Electronics
Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi- There are no restrictions when positioning the mum transmission outputs or aerial positions aerial on the outside of the vehicle for the fol- must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. lowing wavebands: Trunked radio/Tetra 70 cm waveband...
Page 399: Identification Plates
Service products and capacities from the data shown here. You can find the Identification plates data applicable to your vehicle on the vehi- Vehicle identification plate with vehi- cle's identification plate. cle identification number (VIN) Vehicle identification number (VIN) Open the front right-hand door. You will see vehicle identification plate :.
Page 400: Service Products And Capacities
Do not inhale fuel Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill ges- vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil- tures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz dren. Owner's Manual in the appropriate section. If you or others come into contact with fuel,...
Page 401 Service products and capacities M85 (petrol with 85% methanol) Model Of which M100 (100% methanol) reserve fuel Petrol with additives containing metal Mercedes-AMG vehicles Approx. Diesel 8.0 l Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom- All other models Approx.
Page 402 Petrol must vegetable oil only be mixed with additives recommended petrol by Mercedes-Benz. Observe the instruc- paraffin tions for use in the product description. kerosene More information about recommended...
Page 403 Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved traffic flow engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz You can minimise your vehicle's CO emis- engines. sions by driving carefully and having it serv- Further information on tested and approved iced regularly.
Page 404 If the engine oils listed in the table are not engine oils on the Internet at available, you may add the following engine http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by enter- oils until the next oil change: ing the designation, e.g. 229.5. Petrol engines: MB-Freigabe or MB- The table shows which engine oils have been Approval 229.1, 229.3 or ACEA A3...
Page 405 Brake fluid Further information on coolants can be WARNING found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, MB Specifications for The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois- Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter- ture from the air. This results in the boiling net at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Page 406 -45 †). Heat will otherwise not be Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture dissipated as effectively. of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum- Mercedes-Benz recommends coolant or anti- merFit. freeze/corrosion inhibitor concentrate in Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
Page 407: Vehicle Data
Vehicle data Vehicle data Model Maxi- Opening General notes height Please note that for the specified vehicle head- data: room the heights specified may vary as a result A 180 BlueEFFI- 1847 mm 1960 mm CIENCY Edition Tyres A 180 d BlueEF- load FICIENCY Edi- condition of the suspension...
Page 408: Trailer Tow Hitch
Trailer tow hitch All models Maximum boot load 100 kg Maximum roof load 100 kg Model Vehicle length Mercedes-AMG 4367 mm vehicles All other models 4292 mm Model Vehicle height A 180 BlueEFFI- 1418 mm CIENCY Edition Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch A 180 d BlueEFFI- Overhang dimension CIENCY Edition...
Page 409 Trailer tow hitch Trailer loads Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 8% from a standstill) Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see ( page 231). Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. Manual transmission Automatic transmission A 160...
Page 410 Trailer tow hitch Manual transmission Automatic transmission A 160 d 1200 kg 1200 kg A 180 d (176.012) 1200 kg 1200 kg A 200 d 1500 kg 1500 kg Manual transmission A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition 1200 kg Automatic transmission A 200 d 4MATIC 1500 kg A 220 d 1500 kg...
Page 411 Trailer tow hitch Automatic transmission A 220 d 4MATIC 750 kg A 220 4MATIC 750 kg Maximum drawbar noseweight ! Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight. Do not use a noseweight of less than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose. Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload.
Page 412 Trailer tow hitch Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see ( page 231). Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. Manual transmission Automatic transmission A 160 A 180...

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