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  • Page 1 Supplement from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Digital form via the Internet You can find the Operator's Manual on the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Digital form as an App The Mercedes-Benz Guides App is available for free on the Apple ® App store or Google Play.
  • Page 2 Symbols Publication details In this Operator's Manual you will find the fol- Internet lowing symbols: Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi- WARNING cles and about Daimler AG can be found on the Warning notes make you aware of dangers following websites: which could pose a threat to your health or http://www.mbusa.com (USA only)
  • Page 3 Model access. Available for smartphones or tab- Order lets. Country specification You can also use the Mercedes-Benz Guides Availability App: Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas: Design Equipment...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Replacing bulbs ........105 Windshield wipers ........ 108 Introduction ......... 25 Protecting the environment ....25 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ....25 Climate control ......... 112 Operator's Manual ......... 26 Overview of climate control systems ... 112 Service and vehicle operation ....26 Operating the climate control sys- Operating safety ........
  • Page 5 Contents Features ..........253 Maintenance and care ...... 269 Engine compartment ......269 ASSYST PLUS ........273 Care ............. 274 Breakdown assistance ..... 282 Where will I find...? ......282 Flat tire ..........284 Battery (vehicle) ........288 Jump-starting ........291 Towing and tow-starting ......
  • Page 6 Index Introduction ........44 1, 2, 3 ... Knee bag .......... 45 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Occupant Classification System see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- (OCS) ..........46 tion System) PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator 4MATIC lamps ..........40 Display message ......224 Side impact air bag ......

  • Page 7: Index

    Starting the engine ......126 Audio system Steering wheel paddle shifters ..138 Transmission position display ..134 see Digital Operator's Manual Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Transmission position display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ....132 see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized workshop Transmission positions ....135...
  • Page 8 Index Blind Spot Assist see Flat tire Activating/deactivating (on- see Tow-starting board computer) ......195 see Towing away Brightness control (instrument Display message ......217 Notes/function ......181 cluster lighting) ........32 Blower Buttons on the steering wheel ..186 see Climate control ®...
  • Page 9 Index Center console Problems with cooling with air Lower section ........35 dehumidification ......118 Upper section ........34 Refrigerant ........332 Central locking Refrigerant filling capacity ..... 333 Automatic locking (on-board com- Setting the air distribution ..... 118 puter) ..........196 Setting the air vents ......
  • Page 10 Index Warning lamp ......... 235 Digital speedometer ......190 Cooling DIRECT SELECT lever see Climate control Automatic transmission ....132 Copyright ..........29 Display messages Cornering light function ASSYST PLUS ........ 273 Display message ......211 Calling up (on-board computer) ..200 Function/notes ......
  • Page 11 Brakes ........... 148 see Seat Driving abroad Break-in period ......123 Checking brake lining thickness ..149 Mercedes-Benz Service ....274 Driving dynamics display Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ..... 162 Downhill gradient ......148 Off-road program ......168 Driving in mountainous terrain Drinking and driving .......
  • Page 12 Index DYNAMIC SELECT controller Starting via smartphone ....126 (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....131 Starting with the Start/Stop but- ton ..........126 Switching off ........143 Tow-starting (vehicle) ..... 297 EASY-PACK tailgate Engine electronics see Tailgate Problem (malfunction) ....129 EBD (electronic brake force distri- Engine oil bution) Adding ...........
  • Page 13 Index Exhaust check ........146 Displaying the current consump- Exhaust pipe tion ..........189 Displaying the range ...... 189 Cleaning ......... 279 Exterior lighting Driving tips ........146 E10 ..........329 Cleaning ......... 278 Fuel gauge ........32 see Lights Exterior mirrors Grade (gasoline) ......
  • Page 14 Index Indicator lamp Replacing bulbs (rear) ....107 Handling control system Indicator lamps ® see ESP (Electronic Stability Program) see Warning and indicator lamps HANDS-FREE ACCESS ......80 Indicators Hazard warning lamps see Turn signals Display message ......225 Instrument cluster Switching on/off ......
  • Page 15 Index Lumbar support Display message ......217 Function/information ....183 Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup- Lane Tracking package ..... 181 port ..........95 Lap time (RACETIMER) ...... 198 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ..........56 M+S tires ..........301 License plate lamp (display mes- Malfunction message sage) ...........
  • Page 16 Index see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) Mobile phone Occupant Classification System ® Connecting (Bluetooth inter- (OCS) face) ..........243 Conditions ........47 Connecting (device manager) ..244 Faults ..........50 Frequencies ........326 Operation ......... 47 Installation ........326 System self-test .......
  • Page 17 Index On-board computer Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel AMG menu ........197 Assistance graphic menu ....194 Important safety notes ....87 Assistance menu ......193 Operating ......... 88 Audio menu ........191 Operating the roller sunblinds for Convenience submenu ....
  • Page 18 General notes ........ 175 Switching on/off ......176 Rear window defroster QR code Problem (malfunction) ....121 Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Switching on/off ......121 Rescue card ........28 Rear window wiper Qualified specialist workshop ... 27 Replacing the wiper blade ....111 Switching on/off ......
  • Page 19 Index High-beam headlamps ....106 Inserting/removing ......245 Important safety notes ....105 Removing ........245 SD memory card Installing/removing the cover (front wheel arch) ......106 see also Digital Operator's Man- Low-beam headlamps ....106 ual ..........239 Search & Send Overview of bulb types ....
  • Page 20 Index Service products Changing the programming ..... 71 Brake fluid ........331 Checking the battery ....... 72 Coolant (engine) ......331 Convenience closing feature .... 85 Engine oil ........330 Convenience opening feature ..84 Fuel ..........328 Display message ......226 Important safety notes ....
  • Page 21 Index Start/Stop button Tail lamps Removing ........125 see Lights Tailgate Starting the engine ......126 Start/stop function Display message ......224 see ECO start/stop function Emergency unlocking ....... 82 Starting (engine) ........ 125 Important safety notes ....77 Limiting the opening angle ....82 STEER CONTROL ........
  • Page 22 Index Authorizing a mobile phone via the Warning lamp ......... 238 device manager (connecting) ..244 Warning message ......308 Connecting a mobile phone TIREFIT kit .......... 285 (device manager) ......244 Important safety notes ....285 Connecting a mobile phone (gen- Storage location ......
  • Page 23 Index Towing away Maximum tire load ......316 Maximum tire load (definition) ..318 Important safety guidelines ... 294 MOExtended tires ......301 Installing the towing eye ....295 Optional equipment weight (defi- Notes for 4MATIC vehicles .... 296 nition) ..........319 Removing the towing eye ....
  • Page 24 Index Type identification plate Vehicle emergency locking ....77 see Vehicle identification plate Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate ....327 Vehicle tool kit ........283 Unlocking Ventilation Emergency unlocking ....... 76 Setting the vents ......122 From inside the vehicle (central Video unlocking button) ......
  • Page 25 Index Important safety notes ....299 Information on driving ....299 Interchanging/changing ....319 Mounting a new wheel ....322 Removing a wheel ......322 Storing ........... 320 Tightening torque ......323 Wheel size/tire size ....... 323 Wheels and tires Changing a wheel ......

  • Page 26: Digital Operator's Manual

    Digital Operator's Manual Introduction Operating the Digital Operator's Man- The printed Operator's Manual provides infor- General notes mation about the safe operation of your vehicle. The Digital Operator's Manual provides compre- Please observe the information about the oper- hensive and specifically adapted information on ation of the controller ( page 240).

  • Page 27: Protecting The Environment

    Mercedes-Benz. This braking. could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant...

  • Page 28: Operator's Manual

    Service and vehicle operation systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu- Service and vehicle operation ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual- ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that Maintenance have been specifically approved for your vehi- Always bring the Maintenance Booklet with you cle.

  • Page 29: Operating Safety

    Industry Canada license-exempt Qualified specialist workshop RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol- An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali- lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary not cause interference, and (2) These devices...

  • Page 30: Qr Codes For The Rescue Card

    If the problem is not resolved to your sat- incidents isfaction, please discuss the problem again with malfunctions an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec- essary, contact us at one of the following In general, this technical information docu- addresses.

  • Page 31: Information On Copyright

    COMAND or the mbrace sys- data from the EDR is commercially available, tem. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the For additional information please refer to the extraction of this information by unauthorized COMAND User Manual or the Digital Operator's Mercedes-Benz personnel.
  • Page 32 Information on copyright components is available on the following web- site: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource Registered trademarks ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Blue- tooth SIG Inc. DTS™ is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. ® Dolby and MLP™ are registered trademarks of DOLBY Laboratories.

  • Page 33: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel paddle shift- Climate control systems Ignition lock Combination switch Adjusts the steering wheel Instrument cluster Cruise control lever Horn Electric parking brake DIRECT SELECT lever Light switch Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Diagnostics connection warning display Opens the hood Overhead control panel...

  • Page 34: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Speedometer with segments Multifunction display Warning and indicator lamps: Tachometer L Low-beam headlamps 6 Restraint system T Parking lamps ü Seat belt not fastened K High-beam headlamps M SPORT handling mode ® ÷...

  • Page 35: Multifunction Steering Wheel

    Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display ò Opens the menu list 9 : Selects a menu Multimedia system display a Confirms the selection ~ Rejects or ends a call % Back 6 Makes or accepts a call Operates the on-board com- Further telephone functions puter...

  • Page 36: Center Console

    Center console Center console Center console, upper section Function Page Function Page Multimedia system; see the è ECO start/stop func- Digital Operator's Manual tion c Seat heating £ Hazard warning lamps Mercedes-AMG vehicles: PASSENGER AIRBAG indica- AMG adaptive sport suspen- tor lamps sion system (left side) DYNAMIC SELECT button...
  • Page 37 Center console Center console, lower section Function Page Function Page Ashtray Stowage compartment with Media Interface Cigarette lighter Socket Multimedia system control- Stowage compartment ler; see Digital Operator's Manual Cup holder Cup holder...
  • Page 38 Center console Mercedes-AMG vehicles Function Page Function Page DYNAMIC SELECT controller Ashtray Cup holder Cigarette lighter Stowage compartment with Socket Media Interface Stowage compartment Multimedia system control- Selector lever ler; see Digital Operator's Manual Manual gearshifting (perma- nent setting)

  • Page 39: Door Control Panel

    Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door W Opens/closes the side windows % & Unlocks/locks the vehicle n Activates/deactivates the override feature for the r45= Saves side windows in the rear the seat and exterior mirror compartment settings q Opens the cargo com-...

  • Page 40: Overhead Control Panel

    Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page u Switches the rear com- G SOS button (mbrace partment interior lighting system) on/off F Roadside assistance p Switches the right- call button (mbrace system) hand reading lamp on/off Eyeglasses compartment | Switches the front inte- 3 Opens/closes the pan- rior lighting/automatic inte-...

  • Page 41: Panic Alarm

    Center at 1-800 FOR-MERCEDES deploy their protective function if, at all times, all (1‑800‑367‑6372). vehicle occupants: Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use have fastened their seat belts correctly driving aids which have been approved specifi- page 42) cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 42 Occupant safety The indicator lamps display the status of the Restraint system warning lamp front-passenger front air bag. The functions of the restraint system are PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec- checked after the ignition is switched on and at onds, subsequently both indicator lamps are regular intervals while the engine is running.
  • Page 43 Occupant safety occupant in the best position in relation to the incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause air bag. injuries, for example, in the event of an acci- The seat belt system comprises: dent or when braking or changing direction Seat belts abruptly.
  • Page 44 WARNING always secure the child in a child restraint If you feed seat belts through the opening in system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi- the seat backrest, the seat backrest may be cle. The child restraint system must be appro- damaged or may even break in the event of an priate to the age, weight and size of the child.
  • Page 45 Occupant safety Infants and children must never travel sitting The shoulder section of the seat belt must on the lap of a vehicle occupant. In the event always be routed across the center of the shoul- of an accident, they could be crushed der.
  • Page 46 Occupant safety seconds or once the driver's seat belt is fas- Always make sure that there are no objects tened. between the air bag and the vehicle's occu- If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph pants. (25 km/h) once and the driver's and front- passenger seat belts are not fastened, a warning Adjust the seats properly before beginning tone sounds.
  • Page 47 Occupant safety Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent the front-passenger side may be triggered an air bag from functioning correctly. Before and have to be replaced. starting your journey and to avoid risks resulting from the speed of the air bag as it deploys, make sure that: there are no people, animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an air bag...
  • Page 48 You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz. Window curtain air bags : are integrated into the side of the roof frame and deployed in the area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
  • Page 49 Occupant safety Requirements The indicator lamps inform you whether the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated or To be classified correctly, the front passenger enabled. must sit: Press the Start/Stop button once or twice, or with the seat belt fastened correctly turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the in an almost upright position with their back ignition lock.
  • Page 50 Occupant safety passenger front air bag is enabled or disa- Always move the front-passenger seat as far bled in accordance with the person in the back as possible and fully retract the seat front-passenger seat cushion length. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the front-passenger seat has been moved the vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder...
  • Page 51 When the front-passenger seat is occupied, repair work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that always ensure that: you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center the classification of the person in the front- for this purpose. passenger seat is correct and the front-...
  • Page 52 Occupant safety After the system self-test, the PASSENGER AIR WARNING BAG OFF or PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator Objects between the seat surface and the lamp displays the status of the front-passenger child restraint system could affect OCS oper- front air bag ( page 47).
  • Page 53 Occupant safety Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The PASSENGER AIR The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is incor- BAG OFF indicator lamp rect. lights up and remains lit, Make sure the conditions for a correct classification of the person even though the front- on the front-passenger seat are met ( page 47).
  • Page 54 Occupant safety and to have any malfunctioning air bags An Emergency Tensioning Device can only be repaired. This will help to make sure the air bags triggered, if: continue to perform their protective function for the ignition is switched on the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash.

  • Page 55: Children In The Vehicle

    For this reason, independently of whether the front- Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install passenger seat is occupied a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children Emergency Tensioning Devices, if the system are generally better protected there.
  • Page 56 Children in the vehicle three-point seat belt can be properly fastened WARNING without a booster seat. If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example: Special seatbelt retractor release the parking brake. shift the automatic transmission out of the WARNING parking position P.
  • Page 57 You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any author- accident as soon as possible. Have the secur- ized Mercedes-Benz Center. ing systems on the child restraint system checked at a qualified specialist workshop, WARNING...
  • Page 58 Children in the vehicle LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat secur- ing system WARNING For LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint sys- tems in which the child is secured using the safety belt integrated in the child restraint system, the maximum permissible weight of the child and child restraint system together is 73 lbs (33 kg).
  • Page 59 Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install The Top Tether anchorages are located on the the child restraint system on a rear seat.
  • Page 60 Children in the vehicle Rearward-facing child restraint system Child-proof locks If it is absolutely necessary to install a rearward- Important safety notes facing child restraint system on the front- passenger seat, always make sure that the WARNING front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. If children are traveling in the vehicle, they Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator could:...

  • Page 61: Pets In The Vehicle

    Pets in the vehicle Override feature for the rear side win- WARNING dows If the child restraint system is subjected to direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil- dren may burn themselves on these parts, particularly on the metal parts of the child restraint system.
  • Page 62 Driving safety systems The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument Driving safety systems cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out when the engine is running. Overview of driving safety systems ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph In this section, you will find information about (8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.

  • Page 63: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems Important safety notes BAS (Brake Assist System) Detection of hazardous situations can be par- General information ticularly impaired if: BAS operates in emergency braking situations. there is dirt on the sensors or anything else If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS covering the sensors automatically boosts the braking force, thus there is snow or heavy rain...
  • Page 64 Driving safety systems Important safety notes With the help of the radar sensor system, the distance warning function can detect obstacles Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- that are in the path of your vehicle for an exten- tion for driving safety systems ( page 60).
  • Page 65 Driving safety systems pressure necessary to avoid a collision. If you WARNING apply the brakes forcefully, situation-dependent Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly braking assistance adapts to the situation and identify objects and complex traffic situa- automatically increases the brake pressure to a tions.
  • Page 66 Driving safety systems side. In addition, more drive torque is transfer- ® If ESP intervenes: red to the wheel or wheels with traction. ® Do not deactivate ESP under any circum- Traction control remains active, even if you stances. ® deactivate ESP Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away.
  • Page 67 Driving safety systems Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an Only activate SPORT handling mode in the sit- ® extended period with ESP deactivated. You uations described in the following. could otherwise damage the drivetrain. WARNING ® Deactivating/activating ESP ® ®...
  • Page 68 Driving safety systems SPORT handling mode message appears in Active Brake Assist is no longer available; nor the multifunction display. is it activated if you brake firmly with assis- ® tance from ESP To deactivate SPORT handling mode: briefly press button :. ®...

  • Page 69: Protection Against Theft

    (yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys- the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has tem is not operational. Contact an authorized the HOLD function ( page 162) and hill start Mercedes-Benz Center or call assist ( page 127). 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
  • Page 70 Protection against theft To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO. Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm system is armed after approximately 15 seconds. To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the Smart- Key or KEYLESS-GO. Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed and you open: a door...

  • Page 71: Smartkey

    SmartKey detected, e.g. when starting the engine using SmartKey the Start/Stop button. Important safety notes WARNING SmartKey functions If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could: operate the vehicle's equipment. Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they: release the parking brake shift the automatic transmission out of park position P...
  • Page 72 SmartKey press the F button on the SmartKey To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur- page 79). face of the door handle. When the tailgate closes you can then release To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface : the button. or ;.
  • Page 73 SmartKey KEYLESS-GO start function Mechanical key General notes General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by If the vehicle can no longer be locked or any of the vehicle occupants if there is a Smart- unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, Key in the vehicle.
  • Page 74 71). lines must be observed during disposal. In Cal- ifornia, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the battery replaced at a qualified specialist work- shop. Press mechanical key ; into the opening in the SmartKey in the direction of the arrow until battery tray cover : opens.
  • Page 75 SmartKey Make sure that the surface of the battery is free of lint, grease and other contaminants. Insert the front tabs of battery tray cover : and then press to close it. Insert mechanical key into the SmartKey page 72). Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle.
  • Page 76 SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You can no longer lock or The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle using Check the SmartKey battery ( page 72) and replace it if necessary KEYLESS-GO. page 72). If this does not work: Unlock ( page 76) or lock (...

  • Page 77: Doors

    Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have lost a Smart- Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop. Key. Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. If necessary, have the locks changed as well. You have lost the Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
  • Page 78 Doors Automatic locking feature To unlock: press button :. To lock: press button ;. To deactivate: press and hold button : for If all the doors and the tailgate are closed, the approximately five seconds until a tone vehicle locks. sounds.

  • Page 79: Cargo Compartment

    Cargo compartment Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far as it will go to position 1. Turn the mechanical key back and remove it. Make sure that the doors and the tailgate are locked. Insert mechanical key into the SmartKey page 72).
  • Page 80 Cargo compartment opens again slightly. The automatic obstruction WARNING detection with reversing feature is only an aid. It If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or is not a substitute for your attentiveness when not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip opening and closing the tailgate.
  • Page 81 Cargo compartment Closing could enter the passenger compartment. There is a risk of poisoning. Turn off the engine before opening the tail- gate. Never drive with the tailgate open. The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate.
  • Page 82 Cargo compartment To stop the closing process: press but- vehicle in the detection range of KEYLESS- ton : on the tailgate again. When making the kicking movement, make sure that you are standing firmly on the Pull the handle in the tailgate. ground and that there is sufficient clearance to the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 83 Cargo compartment Operation the closing area or may enter the closing area during the closing process. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process. Use one of the following options to stop the closing process: press the F button on the SmartKey.
  • Page 84 Cargo compartment press the closing button in the tailgate, or pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate again, or press the tailgate button on the SmartKey. To store the position: press and hold the closing button on the tailgate until you hear a short tone.
  • Page 85 Side windows Fold the rear seat backrest forwards dow and the door frame as the side window page 251). moves. There is a risk of injury. Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey Make sure that nobody touches the side win- page 71).
  • Page 86 Side windows can stop automatic operation by pressing/ This means that the reversing feature cannot pulling the switch again. prevent someone being trapped in these sit- uations. There is a risk of injury. You can continue to operate the side win- dows after you switch off the engine or Make sure that no body parts are in close remove the SmartKey.
  • Page 87 Side windows On vehicles with a panorama roof with power Convenience closing feature tilt/sliding panel: Important safety notes Press and hold the & button again until the roller sunblind of the panorama sliding sun- WARNING roof closes. When the convenience closing feature is oper- To interrupt convenience closing: release ating, parts of the body could become trapped the &...
  • Page 88 Side windows If the side window opens again slightly: Resetting the side windows Immediately pull the corresponding switch on If a side window can no longer be closed fully, the door control panel until the side window is you must reset it. completely closed ( page 84).
  • Page 89 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding The weather can change abruptly. It could start to rain or snow. Make sure that the slid- panel ing sunroof is closed when you leave the vehi- cle. The vehicle electronics can be damaged if Important safety notes water enters the vehicle interior.
  • Page 90 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel If contact is made with a roof carrier approved Operating the panorama roof with by Mercedes-Benz, the sliding sunroof lowers power tilt/sliding panel slightly but remains raised at the rear. Opening and closing Rain-closing feature The rain-closing feature is only available for vehi- cles with a rain sensor.

  • Page 91: Panorama Roof With Power Tilt/Sliding Panel

    Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Opening and closing If somebody becomes trapped: release the switch immediately, or during automatic operation, push the switch briefly in any direction The opening or closing procedure will be stop- ped. The roller sunblind shields the vehicle interior from sunlight.
  • Page 92 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the Keep the 3 switch pulled for an additional ignition lock ( page 124). second. Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of Make sure that the panorama roof with power resistance in the direction of arrow : until tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblind can the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding...

  • Page 93: Correct Driver's Seat Position

    Seats you should have a good overview of traffic Correct driver's seat position conditions the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body WARNING and is routed across the center of your shoul- You could lose control of your vehicle if you do der and across your hips in the pelvic area the following while driving: Further related subjects:...
  • Page 94 WARNING protective covers not approved by Mercedes-Benz. You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving: Make sure that there are no objects in the...
  • Page 95 Seats Seat fore-and-aft adjustment: Seat cushion length: Lift handle : and slide the seat forwards or Lift handle ; and slide the front part of the backwards. seat cushion forwards or backwards. Release lever : again. Release lever ; again. Make sure that you hear the seat engage in The seat cushion engages.
  • Page 96 Seats Adjusting the fore/aft position of the of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the head restraint event of an accident or when braking. Always drive with the head restraints instal- led. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.
  • Page 97 Mercedes-Benz. When the seat heating is switched on, ensure that there are no objects on the seats.

  • Page 98: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel The system automatically switches off approx- If the battery voltage is too low, the seat imately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1. heating may switch off. Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( page 124).

  • Page 99: Mirrors

    Mirrors Push release lever : down completely. objects are actually closer than they appear. The steering column is unlocked. This means that you could misjudge the dis- Adjust the steering wheel to the desired posi- tance from road users traveling behind, e.g. tion.
  • Page 100 Mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in or out then open the driver's or front-passenger door. electrically If the exterior mirrors have been folded in This function is only available in Canada. manually, they do not fold out. Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position, proceed as follows: Vehicles without electrically folding exte-...

  • Page 101: Memory Function

    Memory function The "Automatic anti-glare mirrors" function is If you shift the transmission to another posi- only available if the vehicle is equipped with the tion, the front-passenger side exterior mirror "Mirrors package". returns to the driving position. The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver's side automatically go into anti-glare Calling up a stored parking position set- mode if:...
  • Page 102 Memory function Calling up a stored setting WARNING Children could become trapped if they acti- Press and hold the relevant preset position vate the memory function, particularly when button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat and exterior unattended. There is a risk of injury. mirrors are in the stored position.

  • Page 103: Exterior Lighting

    General notes remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock open the driver's door with the SmartKey in For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- position g mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries,...
  • Page 104 Exterior lighting When the engine is running, the vehicle is sta- Rear fog lamp tionary and in bright ambient light: if you turn the The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your light switch to the T position, the daytime vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of thick running lamps and parking lamps turn on.
  • Page 105 Exterior lighting Combination switch Hazard warning lamps To switch on the hazard warning lamps: To indicate briefly: press the combination press button :. switch briefly to the pressure point in the All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a direction of arrow ;...

  • Page 106: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting Rear compartment control panel direction you are turning, enabling better visi- bility in tight bends, for example. It can only be activated when the low-beam headlamps are switched on. Active: if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal or turn the steering wheel if you are driving at speeds between 25 mph...

  • Page 107: Replacing Bulbs

    Replacing bulbs Automatic interior lighting control Replace only the bulbs listed ( page 105). Have the bulbs that you cannot change yourself To switch on: set the switch to center posi- replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. tion B. If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con- To switch off: set the switch to the | sult a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 108 Replacing bulbs Low-beam headlamps (halogen head- lamps) Tail lamps (vehicles with halogen headlamps) Backup lamp: W 16 W Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W Remove the cover in the front wheel housing Brake lamp: W 16 W page 106). Rear fog lamp: H 21 W Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise and remove it.
  • Page 109 Replacing bulbs Insert the new bulb and engage it to the stop. To open: turn release knob : counter-clock- wise and remove side trim panel ;. Press on housing cover : and turn it to the right. To close: insert side trim panel ; and turn release knob : clockwise.
  • Page 110 Windshield wipers Windshield wipers Switching the windshield wipers on/off Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry, as this could damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col- lected on the windshield can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windshield is dry.

  • Page 111: Windshield Wipers

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have Combination switch the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- è Switch cialist workshop.
  • Page 112 Windshield wipers Hold on to the wiper arm with one hand. With Slide catch ; in the direction of arrow = the other hand, turn wiper blade in direction until it engages in the locking position with a of arrow : away from the wiper arm as far as noticeable click.
  • Page 113 Windshield wipers Replacing the rear window wiper blade Installing a wiper blade Removing a wiper blade Position new wiper blade : with recess B on lug A. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEY- Fold wiper blade : in the direction of LESS-GO start function: remove the Smart- arrow = onto the wiper arm, until retaining Key from the ignition lock.

  • Page 114: Overview Of Climate Control Systems

    Overview of climate control systems Always keep the ventilation flaps behind the Overview of climate control systems side trim panel in the cargo compartment clear page 107). Otherwise the vehicle will not be General notes ventilated correctly. Observe the settings recommended on the fol- Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during lowing pages.
  • Page 115 Overview of climate control systems Air-conditioning system control panel USA only Sets the temperature ( page 118) Defrosts the windshield ( page 119) Sets the air distribution ( page 118) Switches air-recirculation mode on/off ( page 121) Sets the airflow ( page 119) Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( page 117)
  • Page 116 Overview of climate control systems Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( page 117) Switches the rear window defroster on/off ( page 120) Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if Notes on using the air-conditioning there are unpleasant outside odors or when in system a tunnel.
  • Page 117 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control USA only Sets the temperature, left ( page 118) Sets climate control to automatic ( page 118) Defrosts the windshield ( page 119) Increases the airflow ( page 119) Sets the air distribution ( page 118) Display...
  • Page 118 Overview of climate control systems Canada only Sets the temperature, left ( page 118) Sets climate control to automatic ( page 118) Defrosts the windshield ( page 119) Increases the airflow ( page 119) Sets the air distribution ( page 118) Display Switches air-recirculation mode on/off ( page 121)
  • Page 119 Operating the climate control systems Dual-zone automatic climate control ual. You will see the current settings of the various climate control functions. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- tion lock ( page 124). DYNAMIC SELECT button (except To activate: press the Ã...
  • Page 120 Operating the climate control systems Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The indicator lamp in the Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a mal- ¿ button flashes function. three times or remains Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 121 Operating the climate control systems You can also activate several air distribution Setting the airflow settings simultaneously. To do this, press Air-conditioning system multiple air distribution buttons. The air is then directed through various vents. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- Regardless of the air distribution setting, tion lock ( page 124).
  • Page 122 Operating the climate control systems The climate control system switches to the To activate: press the Ù button. following functions: The indicator lamp in the button lights up. To deactivate: press the Ù button. high airflow The indicator lamp goes out. The previously high temperature selected settings are restored.

  • Page 123: Operating The Climate Control Systems

    Operating the climate control systems Activating/deactivating If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window defroster may switch off. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- tion lock ( page 124). Press the ¤ button. The indicator lamp in the ¤ button lights up or goes out.

  • Page 124: Air Vents

    Air vents If you activate the residual heat function at Setting the air vents high temperatures, only the ventilation will be activated. The blower runs at medium speed. You cannot use the ventilation to cool the vehicle interior to a temperature lower than the outside temperature.

  • Page 125: Notes On Breaking-In A New Vehicle

    Driving Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle Driving Important safety notes Important safety notes The sensor system of some driving and driving WARNING safety systems adjusts automatically while a Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the certain distance is being driven after the vehicle pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
  • Page 126 Driving A check which periodically establishes a radio Do not warm up the engine while stationary. connection between the vehicle and the Smart- Pull away immediately. Avoid high engine Key determines whether a valid SmartKey is in speeds and full throttle until the engine has the vehicle.
  • Page 127 Driving Key positions with the Start/Stop button Remove Start/Stop button : from ignition lock ;. You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but- ton from the ignition lock when you leave the vehicle. You should, however, always take the SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle.
  • Page 128 Driving vehicle, even if you only leave it for a short time. WARNING Pay attention to the important safety notes. Flammable materials introduced through Depress the brake pedal and keep it environmental influence or by animals can depressed. ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or Press the Start/Stop button once parts of the engine that heat up.
  • Page 129 Driving Mercedes-AMG vehicles: if you do not depress WARNING the brake pedal, the selector lever can still be Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the moved but the parking lock remains engaged. engine is started unintentionally during ser- At transmission fluid temperatures below Ò4 ‡ vice or maintenance work.
  • Page 130 Driving The engine starts automatically when the driver the set temperature for the vehicle interior wants to pull away again. The ECO start/stop has been reached. function thereby helps you to reduce the fuel the battery is sufficiently charged. consumption and emissions of your vehicle. the system detects that the windshield is not fogged up when the air-conditioning system is Important safety notes...
  • Page 131 Driving Deactivating or activating the ECO AMG Performance exhaust system start/stop function (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) You can choose between different AMG Per- formance exhaust system volumes using the position of the exhaust flap. Each time you start the engine with the Smart- Key or the Start/Stop button, the quietest set- ting is activated.

  • Page 132: Dynamic Select Button (All Vehicles Except Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)

    DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or start. You cannot hear discharged. the starter motor. Jump-start the vehicle ( page 291).

  • Page 133: Dynamic Select Controller (Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)

    DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) In addition, the current drive program settings are displayed briefly in the multimedia system display. In a few countries, the ECO start/stop func- tion is deactivated at the factory due to the available fuel grade. In this case, the ECO start/stop function is not available in any drive program, regardless of the display in the multimedia system display.

  • Page 134: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to its Automatic transmission original position. The current transmission posi- tion j, k, i or h is shown in the transmis- Important safety notes sion position display in the multifunction display page 132). WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed Transmission position and drive pro-...
  • Page 135 Automatic transmission At transmission fluid temperatures below Ò4 ‡ Additionally, children could set the vehicle in (Ò20†), you can only shift out of park position motion if, for example, they: j into another transmission position when the engine is running. release the parking brake In order to shift from park position j directly shift the automatic transmission out of park...
  • Page 136 Automatic transmission Release the electric parking brake. If the transmission position display in the mul- tifunction display is not working, you should pull Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey away carefully to check whether the desired in the ignition lock. transmission position is engaged.
  • Page 137 Automatic transmission Transmission positions Neutral Do not shift the transmission to i Park position while driving. The automatic trans- This prevents the vehicle from rolling mission could otherwise be dam- away when stopped. aged. Only shift the transmission to posi- No power is transmitted from the tion j when the vehicle is station- engine to the drive wheels.
  • Page 138 Automatic transmission Holding the vehicle stationary on uphill For further information on kickdown in manual drive program M ( page 140). gradients WARNING Rocking the vehicle free If the clutch overheats, the electronic man- Shifting back and forth between transmission agement system is automatically deactivated.
  • Page 139 Automatic transmission the availability of the ECO start/stop function When you activate cruise control or Distance Pilot DISTRONIC, gliding mode is not availa- the climate control ble. Information about configuring drive program I with the multimedia system can be found in the Mercedes-AMG vehicles Digital Operator's Manual.
  • Page 140 Automatic transmission Drive program S+ (Sport Plus) If you activate manual gearshifting, the multi- function display will show the current gear Drive program S+ is characterized by the fol- instead of transmission position h. lowing: If manual gearshifting is deactivated, the gears the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving will be selected automatically.
  • Page 141 Automatic transmission Permanent setting (Mercedes-AMG All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- cles): if the maximum engine speed on the vehicles) currently engaged gear is reached and you continue to accelerate, the automatic trans- mission automatically shifts up in order to prevent engine damage. To shift down: pull steering wheel paddle shifter :.
  • Page 142 Refueling During kickdown, you cannot shift gears using the steering wheel paddle shifters. If you apply full throttle, the automatic trans- mission shifts up to the next gear when the maximum engine speed is reached. This pre- vents the engine from overrevving. Mercedes-AMG vehicles: it is only possible to use kickdown in temporary manual drive pro- Before the engine speed reaches the red area,...

  • Page 143: Refueling

    Refueling Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu- You must make sure that fuel does not come eling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing could build up again. and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray out vapors.
  • Page 144 Refueling Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi- remove it. cle. Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the inside of fuel filler flap =.

  • Page 145: Parking

    Parking Parking Switching off the engine Important safety notes Important safety notes WARNING WARNING Flammable material such as leaves, grass or The automatic transmission switches to neu- twigs may ignite if they come into contact with tral position N when you switch off the engine. hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust The vehicle may roll away.
  • Page 146 Parking the SmartKey from the ignition, the automatic The function of the electric parking brake is transmission shifts to j automatically. dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on- board voltage is low or there is a malfunction in With the Start/Stop button: if you then open the system, it may not be possible to apply the the driver's door or the front-passenger door, released parking brake.
  • Page 147 Parking Applying automatically If your seat belt is not fastened, the following conditions must be fulfilled to automatically The electric parking brake is automatically release the electric parking brake: applied when the transmission is in position j The driver's door is closed. and: You are shifting from transmission position the engine is switched off or...
  • Page 148 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per sec- manufacturer's specifications. Always have ond. work on the engine carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recom- Drive sensibly – save fuel mends that you use an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work...
  • Page 149 Driving tips The ECO display consists of three sections, with ECO display an inner and outer area. The sections corre- The ECO display shows you how economical spond to the following three categories: your driving style is. The ECO display assists you Acceleration (evaluation of the in achieving the most economical driving style for the selected settings and prevailing condi-...
  • Page 150 This could cause damage to the drive train. Choice of route This type of damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty. Active electrical consumers These factors are not included in the ECO dis- Briefly depressing the accelerator pedal on play.

  • Page 151: Driving Tips

    Brake fluid which has not been approved for The brake fluid level may be too low, if: Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which is not of an if the red brake warning lamp lights up in equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's the instrument cluster and operating safety.
  • Page 152 Driving tips For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in conditions in which hydroplaning may occur, you must drive in the following manner: lower your speed avoid ruts avoid sudden steering movements brake carefully Driving on flooded roads Bear in mind that vehicles traveling in front or in the opposite direction create waves.
  • Page 153 Driving tips WARNING window on the side of the vehicle that is not facing into the wind. Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a qualified hot parts of the exhaust system.
  • Page 154 Driving tips checked in a qualified specialist workshop as Ensure that the wheels are in contact with the soon as possible. Adapt your driving style to the ground at all times. different braking characteristics. Drive with extreme care on unfamiliar off-road Driving off-road increases the likelihood of dam- routes where visibility is poor.
  • Page 155 Driving tips Clean the front and rear license plates. Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist- ance. Otherwise the vehicle's wheels could Clean the wheels and tires with a water jet become stuck in loose ground. and remove any foreign objects. Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possi- Clean the wheels, wheel housings and the ble.
  • Page 156 Driving systems Accelerate gently and make sure that the vehicle is facing in the direction of the line of wheels are gripping. fall. Avoid high engine speeds, except when driv- Check that the brakes are working normally ing on sandy and muddy routes with high driv- after a long downhill stretch.

  • Page 157: Driving Systems

    Driving systems Do not use cruise control: Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. Briefly press the cruise control lever up : or in road and traffic conditions which do not down ;. allow you to maintain a constant speed, e.g. in heavy traffic or on winding roads Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 158 Driving systems Distance Pilot DISTRONIC operates in the range Cruise control is not deactivated if you between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 120 mph depress the accelerator pedal. For example, if (200 km/h). you accelerate briefly to overtake, cruise con- trol adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last Change into a lower gear in good time on long speed stored after you have finished overtak-...

  • Page 159: Important Safety Notes

    Driving systems Important safety notes To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC and the HOLD WARNING function in the following or similar situations: Distance Pilot DISTRONIC does not react to: when towing the vehicle in the car wash people or animals If you fail to adapt your driving style, Distance stationary objects on the road, e.g.
  • Page 160 Driving systems Cruise control lever Activating Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you ?, up : or down ;. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is activated. Keep the cruise control lever pressed up : or down ; until the desired speed is set. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 161 Driving systems Pulling away and driving you switch on the appropriate turn signal Distance Pilot DISTRONIC does not currently If you want to pull away with Distance detect a danger of collision Pilot DISTRONIC: remove your foot from the brake pedal. If these conditions are fulfilled, your vehicle is accelerated.
  • Page 162 Driving systems the cruise control lever up : or down ; to To increase: turn control = in direction ;. the pressure point. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC then maintains a The last stored speed increases or decreases greater distance between your vehicle and in 1 mph (1 km/h) increments.
  • Page 163 Driving systems you pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away and the front-passenger door or one of the rear doors is open the vehicle is skidding you switch on Parking Pilot If Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is automatically deactivated, you will hear a warning tone.
  • Page 164 Driving systems Tips for driving with Distance Pilot The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal. DISTRONIC The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD General notes function deactivated when you depress the accelerator pedal to pull away. Pay particular attention in the following traffic situations: Important safety notes...
  • Page 165 Driving systems Activating the HOLD function The electric parking brake secures the vehicle automatically if the HOLD function is activated when the vehicle is stationary and: a system malfunction occurs the power supply is insufficient Start-off Assist (except Mercedes- AMG vehicles) Make sure that the activation conditions are met.
  • Page 166 Driving systems Activating RACE START Canceling start-off assist Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Depress the brake pedal with your left foot ® Reactivate ESP and keep it depressed. Pull and hold both steering wheel paddle shift- ers. RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi- RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel: Paddle DOWN message appears in...
  • Page 167 The suspension setting is adjusted using the This may damage the differential. Damage of corresponding button in the center console. this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz The mode can also be set using the AMG Limited Warranty. All wheels must remain DYNAMIC SELECT controller ( page 131).
  • Page 168 Driving systems Activating/deactivating DSR If you activate DSR and no speed has been set, General notes the vehicle decelerates to 4 mph (Canada: 6 km/h). DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) is only available for vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD You can only activate DSR when driving at package.
  • Page 169 Driving systems Display in the assistance graphic Off-road program General notes The Off-road program is only available on vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package. The off-road program assists you in driving off- road. The engine's performance characteristics and the gearshifting characteristics of the auto- matic transmission are adapted for this pur- ®...
  • Page 170 Driving systems Activating the driving dynamics display Select the Assistance Graphic function using the on-board computer ( page 194). When the off-road program is activated, sym- bol : appears in the assistance graphic dis- play. Driving dynamics display (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) General notes Using the driving dynamics display in the multi- media system display, you can see the drive...
  • Page 171 Driving systems a pneumatic drill could cause Parking Assist Range PARKTRONIC to malfunction. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated auto- matically when you: switch on the ignition shift the transmission to position h, k or Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 11 mph (18 km/h).
  • Page 172 Driving systems Warning displays One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehi- cle's distance from the obstacle. In addition, warning tones are issued. When the distance to the obstacle is sufficient, you will hear an intermittent warning tone. The shorter the distance to the obstacle, the shorter the frequency of the intermittent warning tones becomes.
  • Page 173 Driving systems Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments in Parking Assist PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has been deacti- the Parking Assist vated. PARKTRONIC warning If problems persist, have Parking Assist PARKTRONIC checked at a displays are lit.
  • Page 174 Driving systems Parking tips: Parking Pilot does not assist you parking in spaces parallel or perpendicular to the direction On narrow roads, drive as close to the parking of travel if: space as possible. the parking space is on a curb Parking spaces that are littered or overgrown might be identified or measured incorrectly.
  • Page 175 Driving systems that are parallel to the direction of travel and Stop the vehicle when the parking space sym- at least 39.5 in (1.0 m) longer than your vehi- bol shows the desired parking space in the instrument cluster. at right angles to the direction of travel and at Shift the transmission to position k.
  • Page 176 Driving systems appears and a warning tone sounds. The vehicle while the vehicle is exiting the parking space. is now parked. You are responsible for braking in good time. The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver Start the engine. having to depress the brake pedal.
  • Page 177 Driving systems useful, for example when you recognize that it is Rear view camera : is an optical parking and already possible to pull out of the parking space. maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind your vehicle with guide lines in the multimedia sys- tem display.
  • Page 178 Driving systems Activating/deactivating the rear view camera To activate: make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Make sure that the Activation by R gear function is selected in the multimedia system; see the Digital Operator's Manual. Engage reverse gear.
  • Page 179 Driving systems Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear of the vehi- Red guide line at a distance of approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the rear of the vehicle Make sure that the rear view camera is switched on ( page 176).
  • Page 180 Driving systems Back up carefully until you have reached the final position. Red guide line : is then at end of parking space =. The vehicle is almost parallel in the parking space. Wide-angle function Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors, for current steering wheel angle (dynamic) Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in...
  • Page 181 Driving systems Top view and picture from the rear view cam- if the cameras are exposed to very bright light era (130° viewing angle) if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED Top view and picture from the front camera lighting (the display may flicker) (without displaying the maximum steering if there is a sudden change in temperature,...
  • Page 182 Driving systems Important safety notes For further information on the COMAND con- troller; see the digital COMAND operating ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the driver. It instructions. might not always recognize fatigue or increasing inattentiveness in time or fail to recognize them Activating the 360°...
  • Page 183 Driving systems The following information is displayed: earliest. This will only happen if ATTEN- TION ASSIST still detects typical indicators of The length of the journey since the last break. fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration. Attention Level determined by ATTEN- Vehicles with the COMAND multimedia sys- TION ASSIST, displayed in a bar display in five tem: if a warning is output in the multifunction...
  • Page 184 Driving systems sufficient distance to the side for other road Due to the nature of the system: users and obstacles. warnings may be issued in error when driving close to crash barriers or similar solid lane USA only: borders. This device has been approved by the FCC as warnings may be interrupted when you are a "Vehicular Radar System".
  • Page 185 Driving systems ted by the flashing of red warning lamp :. Always pay particular attention to the traffic There are no further warning tones. situation and keep within the lane, especially if Lane Keeping Assist alerts you. Switching on Blind Spot Assist Make sure that Blind Spot Assist is activated WARNING in the on-board computer (...
  • Page 186 Driving systems Switching on Lane Keeping Assist Switch on Active Lane Keeping Assist using the on-board computer; to do so, select Standard Adaptive page 183). If you drive at speeds above 40 mph (60 km/h) and lane markings are detected, the lines in the assistance graphic are shown in green ( page 194).

  • Page 187: Displays And Operation

    Displays and operation The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the dis- Important safety notes plays and the controls in the vehicle interior can be adjusted using the brightness control knob. WARNING The brightness control knob is located on the If you operate information systems and com- bottom left of the instrument cluster page 32).
  • Page 188 Displays and operation There is a short delay before a change in outside A display message is shown if the coolant temperature appears in the multifunction dis- temperature is too high. play. If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡ (120 †), do not continue driving.
  • Page 189 Displays and operation Left control panel Calls up the menu and menu bar Press briefly: Scrolls in lists Selects a submenu or function In the Audio menu: selects the previous or next station, when the preset list or station list is active, or an audio track or video scene In the (telephone) menu: switches to the phone book and selects a name or telephone number...
  • Page 190 Menus and submenus Rejects or ends a call Exits the phone book/redial memory Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial memory CRUISE Cruise control ( page 154) Multifunction display è ECO start/stop function ( page 128) ë HOLD function ( page 162) Downhill Speed Regulation page 166)

  • Page 191: Menus And Submenus

    Menus and submenus ECO display Trip menu The ECO display is not available in Mercedes- Standard display AMG vehicles. Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. Press the 9 or : button to select DISPLAY.
  • Page 192 Menus and submenus Digital speedometer Navigation system menu Displaying navigation instructions In the Navi menu, the multifunction display shows navigation instructions. You can find further information on navigation in the Digital Operator's Manual for the multimedia system. Switch on the multimedia system (see the Press the = or ;...
  • Page 193 Menus and submenus Other status indicators of the naviga- Change of direction without lane recom- tion system mendation Road into which the change of direction The navigation system displays additional infor- leads mation and the vehicle status. Distance to change of direction and visual Possible displays: distance display New Route...
  • Page 194 Menus and submenus Video DVD operation the preset list or station list in the desired frequency range is shown. To select a station: briefly press 9 or :. SIRIUS XM satellite radio functions like a normal radio. You can find further information on operation in the "Satellite radio"...
  • Page 195 Menus and submenus If there is more than one number for a ® Establish a Bluetooth connection to the mul- particular name: press the 6 or a timedia system (see the Digital Operator's button to display the numbers. Manual). Press the 9 or : button to select the Press the = or ;...
  • Page 196 Menus and submenus Displaying the assistance graphic ® It may be best to deactivate ESP in the follow- ing situations: when using snow chains in deep snow on sand or gravel ® Deactivating/activating ESP in Mercedes- AMG vehicles ( page 65). ®...
  • Page 197 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating ATTENTION Service menu ASSIST Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, you have the following options in the Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. Serv. menu: Press the 9 or : button to select Calling up display messages in message memory (...
  • Page 198 Menus and submenus Current fuel consumption and approximate Press the = or ; button on the steering range wheel to select the Sett. menu. Navigation instructions in the Navi menu Press the : or 9 button to select the Instrument Cluster submenu.
  • Page 199 Menus and submenus Restoring the factory settings For further information on the automatic locking feature, see ( page 76). Press the = or ; button on the steering Activating/deactivating the acoustic wheel to select the Sett. menu. locking verification signal Press the : or 9 button to select the Factory Setting submenu.
  • Page 200 Menus and submenus temperature. Avoid driving at full engine out- You can start the RACE TIMER when the engine put during this time. is running or if the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. SETUP Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the menu.
  • Page 201 Menus and submenus Press the % button on the steering wheel. Average speed Confirm with a. Distance covered Maximum speed The RACE TIMER interrupts timing if you stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to position 1 in This function is shown if you have stored at least the ignition lock.

  • Page 202: Display Messages

    Display messages Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's Manual and may therefore differ from the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator's Manual.
  • Page 203 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! ÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), the HOLD function and hill start assist are tempo- Currently Unavaila‐ rarily unavailable. ble See Operator's Active Brake Assist may have also failed.
  • Page 204 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ® , BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. Currently Unavaila‐ Active Brake Assist may have also failed. ble See Operator's In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps may light up in the Manual instrument cluster.
  • Page 205 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, BAS, ESP , the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction. ÷ Active Brake Assist may have also failed. A warning tone sounds.
  • Page 206 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp light up. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually.
  • Page 207 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red indicator lamp F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.
  • Page 208 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually. Shift the transmission to position j.
  • Page 209 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Radar Sensors Dirty The radar sensor system is malfunctioning. See Operator's Man‐ Possible causes are: dirt on sensors heavy rain or snow when driving on inter-urban roads without traffic or infrastructure, e.g.
  • Page 210 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear left-hand or right-hand restraint system is malfunctioning. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Rear Left Malfunc‐ WARNING tion Service Required Rear The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered Right Malfunction unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
  • Page 211 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Air‐ The front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are deac- bag Disabled See tivated during the journey, although: Operator'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 system may interpret the occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.
  • Page 212 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Air‐ The front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are enabled bag Enabled See during the journey, even though: Operator's Manual a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat the front-passenger seat is unoccupied The system may detect objects or forces applying additional weight on...
  • Page 213 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating correctly. Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. For further information about the Occupant Classification System, see page 47). Lights Vehicles with LED bulbs in the light clusters: The display message for the corresponding lamp only appears when all of the LEDs in the lamp have failed.
  • Page 214 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand brake lamp is defective. Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Check Left Brake page 105). Lamp Check Right Brake Lamp Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The left or right-hand high beam is defective.
  • Page 215 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The front left-hand or front right-hand side marker lamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Check Front Left Sidemarker Lamp Check Front Right Sidemarker Lamp The rear left-hand or rear right-hand side marker lamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 216 Display messages Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine Check Coolant Level cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. See Operator's Man‐ Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so page 272).
  • Page 217 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The battery is not being charged. A warning tone also sounds. See Operator's Man‐ Possible causes are: a defective alternator a torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, pay- ing attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 218 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ç There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. æ The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking. Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
  • Page 219 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Currently Unavaila‐ Possible causes are: ble See Operator's the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog there have been no lane markings for an extended period the lane markings are worn away, dark or covered up, e.g.
  • Page 220 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel while steering intervention was active. While steering intervention is active, make sure that the multifunc- tion steering wheel is not touched unintentionally. ® The vehicle has started to skid and ESP has intervened.
  • Page 221 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Distance Pilot Inop‐ Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is malfunctioning. Situation-dependent erative braking assistance may also have failed. A warning tone also sounds. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Distance Pilot Sus‐ You have depressed the accelerator pedal. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC pended is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
  • Page 222 Display messages Tires Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Tire Pressure Canada only: Soon The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes: you have changed the positions of the wheels and tires or installed new wheels and tires the tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped WARNING...
  • Page 223 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Tires USA only: The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. The wheel position appears in the multifunction display. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
  • Page 224 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions TirePress. Sen‐ USA only: sor(s) Missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several tires. The pressure of the affected tire does not appear in the multifunction display.
  • Page 225 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Transmission Not in The driver's door is open or not fully closed and the transmission is in P Risk of Vehicle position k, i or h. Rolling Away A warning tone also sounds. WARNING The vehicle may roll away.
  • Page 226 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Stop Vehicle Shift The automatic transmission has overheated. to P Leave Engine Drive on carefully. Running The automatic transmission is available again when the display message goes out. If the multifunction display still shows the display message: Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 227 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The hood is open. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of an accident. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 228 Display messages SmartKey Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions  You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock. Use the correct SmartKey. Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle  The SmartKey is in the ignition lock. A warning tone sounds Take Your Key from Remove the SmartKey.

  • Page 229: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions  The SmartKey is currently undetected. Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle. Key Not Detected If the SmartKey still cannot be detected: (white display message) Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
  • Page 230 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ü N The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts, as soon as the driver's or the front-passenger door is closed. The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
  • Page 231 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp é N The yellow brake system warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. The brake system is malfunctioning. WARNING The braking characteristics may be affected.
  • Page 232 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. Therefore, ®...
  • Page 233 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. ® EBD is malfunctioning. Therefore, ABS, BAS, Active Brake Assist, ESP , the HOLD function and hill start assist, for example, are not available either.
  • Page 234 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ÷ ® N The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
  • Page 235 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ÷å ® ® N The yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running. ® , BAS, Active Brake Assist, the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction.
  • Page 236 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N F (USA only), ! (Canada only): the red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes or lights up and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake lights up.
  • Page 237 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp æ N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. In addition, the ; Check Engine warning lamp may light up. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
  • Page 238 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be defective.
  • Page 239 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain and stop-and-go traffic.
  • Page 240 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tires Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires. WARNING Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase...

  • Page 241: Multimedia System

    Function restrictions Navigation announcements are intended to General notes direct you while driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving. The multimedia system section in this Opera- Please always use this feature instead of con- tor's Manual describes the basic principles for sulting the map display for directions.
  • Page 242 Operating system the media source or set the volume, the sound Operating system is automatically switched on. Overview Navigation announcements will be heard even if the sound is muted. General notes Functions Do not use the space in front of the display for storage.

  • Page 243: Operating System

    Operating system Favorites button Navigation mode You can assign predefined functions using the Important safety notes g favorites button and call them up by press- ing the button ( page 241). WARNING If you operate information systems and com- munication equipment integrated in the vehi- Favorites cle when driving, you may be distracted from Calling up and exiting favorites...
  • Page 244 (only available in the USA) yourself with up to four intermediate destina- Prerequisite: your vehicle meets the access tions. conditions for carpool lanes. select destinations from Mercedes-Benz Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool Apps lanes option is activated. select geo-coordinates...
  • Page 245 In the USA, you can get in touch with the Confirm code on the mobile phone. Depend- Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center ing on the mobile phone used, confirm the on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372). connection to the multimedia system and for In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus- ®...
  • Page 246 PBAP and MAP Bluetooth In the USA, you can get in touch with the profiles. The prompt to confirm may take up Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center to two minutes to be displayed (see the man- on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
  • Page 247 Operating system Authorization using Secure Simple Pair- The following external media sources can be ing: used: A code is displayed in the multimedia system ® ® Apple devices (e.g. iPhone and on the mobile phone. USB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player) Confirm code on the mobile phone.
  • Page 248 Operating system Connecting USB devices Connect the USB device to the USB port. There are two USB ports in the stowage space under the armrest. Select the media source ( page 245).

  • Page 249: Loading Guidelines

    Stowage areas Position heavy loads as far forward as possi- Loading guidelines ble and as low down in the cargo compart- ment as possible. WARNING The load must not protrude above the upper If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or edge of the seat backrests.
  • Page 250 Stowage areas To open: press marking :. Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment is always closed while the vehicle is in motion. situations. Always make sure that objects do not pro- Stowage compartment in the front center trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage...
  • Page 251 Stowage areas Stowage compartment under the armrest Parcel nets Stowage nets are located: in the front-passenger footwell on the back of the driver's and the front- passenger seat on the left and right-hand side in the cargo compartment Observe the loading guidelines ( page 247) and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces page 247).
  • Page 252 Stowage areas To fold back: gently push the backrest down Cargo compartment enlargement and pull release handle :. Important safety notes Fold the seat backrest back until it engages. WARNING If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat Through-loading facility in the rear backrest are not engaged they could fold for- wards, e.g.
  • Page 253 Stowage areas Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back Folding the rear seat backrests forward Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary. Fold seat backrest : back until it engages. Red lock status indicator ; is no longer visi- ble.
  • Page 254 Stowage areas Securing loads Cargo tie-down rings Observe the following notes on securing loads: Observe the loading guidelines ( page 247). Secure the load using the cargo tie-down rings. Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down rings evenly. Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip Bag hook protection for light loads.

  • Page 255: Features

    Never exceed the maximum roof load and adjust your driving style. Opening/closing the cargo compart- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only ment floor use roof carriers that have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 256 Features Only use the cup holders for containers of traveling, the container may be flung around the right size and which have lids. The drinks and liquid may be spilled. The vehicle occu- could otherwise spill. pants may come into contact with the liquid Observe the loading guidelines ( page 247).
  • Page 257 Features Sun visors Overview WARNING If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an accident. Always keep the mirror cover folded down while driving.
  • Page 258 Features Cigarette lighter WARNING You can burn yourself if you touch the hot heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter. In addition, flammable materials can ignite if: the hot cigarette lighter falls a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to objects, for example Vehicles with a stowage compartment There is a risk of fire and injury.
  • Page 259 If you have questions about the activation, con- phones. tact one of the following telephone hotlines: If you use the sockets for long periods when the USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance engine is switched off, the battery may dis- Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes charge.
  • Page 260 An emergency call is dialed automatically if an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is trig- Have the system checked at the nearest gered. Mercedes-Benz Service Center or contact the following service hotlines: You cannot end an automatically triggered USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance emergency call yourself.
  • Page 261 Call Failed message appears in the mul- Press roadside assistance call button :. tifunction display and must be confirmed. This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- In this case, summon assistance by other tomer Assistance Center. means. The indicator lamp in roadside assistance but- ton : flashes while the call is active.
  • Page 262 Press MB Info call button :. Call priority This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Assistance Center. When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside The indicator lamp in MB Info call button : Assistance or MB Info calls, an emergency call flashes while the connection is being made.
  • Page 263 The system calculates the route and subse- If you select 'Send to vehicle' and then quently starts the route guidance with the 'Mercedes-Benz', the destination address will address entered. be sent to your vehicle. If you select No, the address can be saved in When the "Send"...
  • Page 264 After this time, remote closing may be delayed sent. by 15 to 60 minutes. After 30 days the vehicle If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles can no longer be valet locked remotely. with mbrace and activated mbrace accounts: Contact the following service hotlines:...
  • Page 265 Mercedes-Benz Service Center or a recovery USA only: this information can also be called up vehicle is called. under "Owners Online" at http:// If vehicle data needs to be transferred during an www.mbusa.com.
  • Page 266 Certain garage door drives are incompatible with the integrated garage door opener. If you the selected speed limit which was exceeded have difficulty programing the integrated garage door opener, contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. Geo fencing Alternatively, you can call the following tele-...
  • Page 267 Features When indicator lamp : flashes green: pro- these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There gramming was successful. The next step is to is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave synchronize the rolling code ( page 265). the engine running in enclosed spaces with- Release button B on remote control A for out sufficient ventilation.
  • Page 268 Features Notes on programming the remote con- Problems when programming trol If you are experiencing problems programming the integrated garage door opener on the rear- Canadian radio frequency laws require a "break" view mirror, take note of the following instruc- (or interruption) of the transmission signals tions: after broadcasting for a few seconds.
  • Page 269 Features Setting the compass Garage door system with a rolling code: indi- cator lamp : flashes green. Set your location using the magnetic field The transmitter will transmit a signal as long zone maps ( page 268). as the button is pressed. The transmission is Push a round pen into opening = for approx- halted after a maximum of ten seconds and imately three seconds.
  • Page 270 Features Magnetic field zone maps the driver's footwell. Install the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure North America sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on top of one another. Slide the seat back.

  • Page 271: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Engine compartment remove jewelry and watches keep items of clothing and hair, for exam- Hood ple, away from moving parts Important safety notes WARNING WARNING The ignition system and the fuel injection sys- If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when tem work under high voltage.
  • Page 272 Engine compartment Closing the hood Raise the hood slightly and, at the same time, remove support strut ? from yellow retaining clip =. Swing support strut ? down and press it into bracket A until it engages. Lower the hood and let it fall from a height of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
  • Page 273 A list of the engine oils and oil filters that have been tested and approved in accordance with Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The following cause engine failure or damage...
  • Page 274 ;. If necessary, add coolant that has been tested WARNING and approved by Mercedes-Benz. The cooling system is pressurized, particularly Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far as when the motor is warm. If you open the cap, it will go.

  • Page 275: Assyst Plus

    You can obtain further information from an The service due date appears in the multi- authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at function display. http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does not show any information on the engine oil level.
  • Page 276 A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an author- solvents ized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset the cleaning agents containing solvents ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the Do not scrub. service work has been carried out. You can also...

  • Page 277: Care

    Do not use hot water and do not wash the tires vehicle in direct sunlight. door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc. Use a soft sponge to clean. electrical components Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. battery...
  • Page 278 If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint vice life and coloring of decorative film: surface, use the paint care products recommen- sunlight ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the temperature, e.g. hot-air fan case approximately every three to five months, weather conditions depending on the climate conditions and the care product used.
  • Page 279 You could become trapped by the windshield been approved and recommended by wipers if they start moving while cleaning the Mercedes-Benz, should be used when dirt has windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of penetrated the decorative film surface or the injury.
  • Page 280 Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior lights with a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths. Cleaning the mirror turn signals Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable...
  • Page 281 This maintains the high-quality look of Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product the surfaces. tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth. Heavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod- ucts recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 282 Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use instructions: leather care agents that have been recom- Clean genuine leather covers carefully with mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. a damp cloth and then wipe the covers down with a dry cloth. Cleaning genuine wood and trim ele-...
  • Page 283 Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solution. Cleaning the headliner and carpets Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or dry shampoo. Carpets: use the carpet and textile cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 284 Where will I find...? Information on reflective safety jackets Where will I find...? Reflective safety jacket Removing/replacing the reflective safety jacket Maximum number of washes Maximum wash temperature Do not bleach Do not iron Do not use a laundry dryer The reflective safety jackets are located in front Do not dry-clean door stowage compartments :.

  • Page 285: Where Will I Find

    Where will I find...? Warning triangle First-aid kit Removing/replacing the warning trian- Open the tailgate. Lift the trunk floor up. Remove the first-aid kit :. To remove: open the tailgate. Check the expiration date on the first-aid kit at Lift the cargo compartment floor upwards least once a year.
  • Page 286 Flat tire Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter tires.

  • Page 287: Flat Tire

    Flat tire Important safety notes You can recognize a MOExtended tire by the MOExtended marking which appears on the sidewall of the tire. You will find this marking WARNING next to the tire size designation, the load-bear- When driving in emergency mode, the driving ing capacity and the speed index ( page 314).
  • Page 288 Flat tire Using the TIREFIT kit WARNING The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita- tion. It must not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed. Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tire sealant away from children.
  • Page 289 Flat tire Tire pressure not reached If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has not been attained after five minutes: Switch off the tire inflation compressor. Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the faulty tire. Note that tire sealant may escape when you unscrew the filler hose.
  • Page 290 USA only: In cases such as the one men- as possible at a qualified specialist workshop. tioned above, contact an authorized Have the tire sealant bottle replaced every Mercedes-Benz Center. Or call four years at a qualified specialist workshop. 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

  • Page 291: Battery (Vehicle)

    Battery (vehicle) Make sure that the positive terminal of a ® (Electronic Stability Program). The oper- connected battery does not come into con- ating safety of your vehicle may be restricted. tact with vehicle parts. You could lose control of the vehicle, for Never place metal objects or tools on a bat- example: tery.
  • Page 292 The vehi- by Mercedes-Benz. Contact a qualified special- cle is secured against rolling away. You can ist workshop for further information.

  • Page 293: Jump-Starting

    Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested ing the vehicle or charging the battery, gases and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an accessory. It permits the charging of the bat- an explosion.
  • Page 294 Jump-starting WARNING During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explosion. Make sure that the positive terminal of a connected battery does not come into contact with vehicle parts.
  • Page 295 Jump-starting Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window defroster, lighting, etc. Open the hood. Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting device. Press together cover : of positive clamp ; and slide it back. Connect positive terminal ;...
  • Page 296 Towing and tow-starting To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate Towing and tow-starting these systems in the following or similar sit- uations: Important safety notes when towing the vehicle WARNING in the car wash Functions relevant to safety are restricted or Make sure that the electric parking brake is no longer available if: released.

  • Page 297: Towing And Tow-Starting

    Towing and tow-starting The battery must be connected and charged. The towing eye is located with the vehicle tool Otherwise, you: kit under the cargo compartment floor page 283). cannot turn the SmartKey to position 2 in Vehicles with the TIREFIT kit: the towing eye is the ignition lock.
  • Page 298 Towing and tow-starting Shift the automatic transmission to position Transporting the vehicle Vehicles with automatic transmission Release the brake pedal. Release the electric parking brake. When the vehicle is loaded for transport, the Switch off the automatic locking front and rear axles must be stationary and on page 196).

  • Page 299: Fuses

    Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the trailer. cause traced and rectified at a qualified special- ist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Tow-starting (emergency engine starting) Before changing a fuse Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be tow-started.
  • Page 300 Fuses Fuse box in the front-passenger foot- well Open the hood. Use a dry cloth to remove any moisture from the fuse box. To open: open the front-passenger door. To open: open clamps ;. Remove the floormat. Fold up cover : in the direction of the arrow Fold out perforated floor covering : in the and remove it.

  • Page 301: Operation

    Regular checking of wheels and tires Accessories that are not approved for your vehi- WARNING cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pres- rectly can impair the operating safety. sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of Before purchasing and using non-approved your vehicle.
  • Page 302 Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not use any Marking : shows where bar indicator ; for other valve caps or systems, e.g. tire pressure tread wear is integrated into the tire tread.

  • Page 303: Winter Operation

    Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for Do not drive with tires which have too little this type of damage. tread depth, as this significantly reduces the WARNING traction on wet roads (hydroplaning).
  • Page 304 There is a risk of an accident. Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding Follow recommended tire inflation pressures standard of quality. For more information, please contact a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 305: Tire Pressure

    Tire pressure mation placard and tire pressure table on the vehicle. General notes The recommended tire pressures for the tires mounted at the factory can be found on the labels described here. Operation with an emergency spare wheel: information on operation with an emergency spare wheel can be found in the general notes in the "Emergency spare wheel"...
  • Page 306 Only screw the standard valve cap or other There is a risk of an accident. valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto the tire valve. Avoid tire pressures that are too low in all the tires, including the spare wheel.
  • Page 307 Tire pressure wear excessively and/or unevenly Checking the tire pressures have an adverse effect on fuel consumption Important safety notes Overinflated tires The tire pressure monitor does not warn you of: incorrectly set tire pressure WARNING sudden loss of tire pressure, e.g. from a for- Tires with excessively high pressure can burst eign object that has penetrated the tire because they are damaged more easily by...
  • Page 308 Tire pressure a corresponding warning message will appear in on the B-pillar. Additionally, a tire pressure the multifunction display. table is attached to the fuel filler flap. The tire pressure loss warning system can only give You can recognize the tire pressure loss warning reliable warnings if you have set the correct by the Run Flat Indicator Active Press...
  • Page 309 Tire pressure Information on tire pressures is displayed in the underinflation has not reached the level to multifunction display. After a few minutes of trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres- driving, the current tire pressure of each tire is sure telltale.
  • Page 310 Tire pressure halt by braking carefully. Avoid abrupt steering Press the 9 or : button to select movements. Tire Pressure. The tire pressure monitor has a yellow warning Press the a button. lamp in the instrument cluster for indicating The current tire pressure of each tire is shown pressure loss or a malfunction.
  • Page 311 Tire pressure Restarting the tire pressure monitor Radio type approval for the tire pres- sure monitor When you restart the tire pressure monitor, all existing warning messages are deleted and the Country Radio type approval number warning lamps go out. The monitor uses the cur- rently set tire pressures as the reference values FCC ID: MRXMW2433A for monitoring.
  • Page 312 Loading the vehicle Loading the vehicle Country Radio type approval number ne doit pas produire de brouil- Instruction labels for tires and loads lage, et (2) L'autisatuer de l'ap- pareil doit accepter tout brouil- WARNING lage radioelectrique subi, meme Overloaded tires can overheat, causing a si le brouillage est susceptible blowout.

  • Page 313: Loading The Vehicle

    Loading the vehicle Maximum number of seats : indicates the Maximum permissible gross vehicle maximum number of occupants allowed to weight rating travel in the vehicle. This information can be found on the Tire and Loading Information plac- ard. The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustration are examples.
  • Page 314 Loading the vehicle 1500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard ( page 310). The greater the combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load. Step 1 Example 1 Example 2...

  • Page 315: All About Wheels And Tires

    You should pay special attention to road condi- maximum section width. tions when temperatures are around freezing point. Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum tread depth of ã in (4 mm) on all four winter tires.
  • Page 316 All about wheels and tires Observe the legally required minimum tire tread Tire labeling depth ( page 300). Winter tires can reduce the braking distance on snow-covered surfaces in Overview comparison with summer tires. The braking dis- tance is still much further than on surfaces that are not icy or covered with snow.
  • Page 317 All about wheels and tires description, depending on the manufacturer tire load rating and speed rating required for (e.g. 245/40 ZR 18). your vehicle. Rim diameter: rim diameter ? is the diameter of the bead seat, not the diameter of the rim flange.
  • Page 318 All about wheels and tires the size description, depending on the man- Make sure that your tires have the required ufacturer (e.g. 245/40 ZR18). speed rating, e.g. when buying new tires. The required speed rating for your vehicle can be The service specification is made up of load- found in the "Tires"...
  • Page 319 All about wheels and tires Maximum tire load : is the maximum permis- Date of manufacture: date of manufacture A sible weight for which the tire is approved. provides information about the age of a tire. The first and second positions represent the week of Do not overload the tires by exceeding the manufacture, starting with "01"...
  • Page 320 All about wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) A uniform standard to grade the quality of tires The GVWR is the maximum permissible gross with regards to tread quality, tire traction and weight of a fully loaded vehicle (the weight of the temperature characteristics.

  • Page 321: Changing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel PSI (pounds per square inch) Load bearing index A standard unit of measure for tire pressure. The load bearing index (also load index) is a code that contains the maximum load bearing capa- Aspect ratio city of a tire. Relationship between tire height and tire width Traction in percent.
  • Page 322 Changing a wheel Tire-mounting tools should not be used near Mounting a wheel the valve. This could damage the electronic components. Preparing the vehicle Only have tires changed at a qualified spe- Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and cialist workshop. level ground.
  • Page 323 To raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-spe- cific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. If used incorrectly, the jack could tip over with the vehicle raised. The jack is designed only to raise and hold the...
  • Page 324 Changing a wheel Using lug wrench :, loosen the bolts on the Make sure the foot of the jack is directly wheel you wish to change by about one full beneath the jacking point. turn. Do not unscrew the bolts completely. Turn ratchet wrench ? until jack = sits completely on jacking point ;...

  • Page 325: Wheel And Tire Combinations

    For safety rea- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold the wheel securely against the wheel hub while screwing in the first wheel bolt.
  • Page 326 MOExtended tires, winter tires) (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) Exception: it is permissible to install a differ- MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer- ent type or make in the event of a flat tire. tain AMG tires) Observe the "MOExtended tires (tires with Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires may run-flat characteristics"...

  • Page 327: Emergency Spare Wheel

    General notes You can ask for information regarding permitted emergency spare wheels at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. An emergency spare wheel may also be moun- Vehicles with the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel ted against the direction of rotation. Observe the time restriction on use as well as the speed The "Minispare"...

  • Page 328: Information Regarding Technical Data

    Be sure to observe the manufacturer's Sup- the instructions for installation and use of plement when installing. two-way radios are not observed. Deviations with respect to frequency bands, maximum transmission outputs or antenna positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz.

  • Page 329: Identification Plates

    Identification plates The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the Identification plates base of the antenna must not exceed the fol- lowing values: Vehicle identification plate with vehi- cle identification number (VIN) Frequency band Maximum transmission output Short wave 100 W 3 - 54 MHz 4 m waveband 30 W...
  • Page 330 Only use products recommended by Mercedes- Benz. Damage which is caused by the use of products which have not been recommended is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures. Products approved by Mercedes-Benz are listed in this Operator's Manual in the appropriate section.

  • Page 331: Service Products And Filling Capacities

    Service products and filling capacities Tank capacity Other identifications, for example: 0 W-30 Model Total capa- 5 W-30 city 5 W-40 Models with 4MATIC 14.8 US gal (56.0 l) All other models Fuel 13.2 US gal (50.0 l) Important safety notes Model Of which WARNING...
  • Page 332 Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed Only fill the fuel tank to half full with regular with the cleaning additive recommended by unleaded gasoline and fill the rest with pre- Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 333 Do not use any additives in the engine oil. Further information on coolants can be found This could damage the engine. in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser- vice Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on the Internet at Brake fluid http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
  • Page 334 -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat will not be dissipated as effectively Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of Mercedes-Benz recommends a coolant or cor- water and washer fluid, e.g. MB WinterFit. rosion inhibitor/antifreeze concentrate in For the correct mixing ratio refer to the infor- accordance with mation on the antifreeze reservoir.

  • Page 335: Vehicle Data

    Vehicle data Refrigerant instruction label Vehicle data General notes Please note that for the specified vehicle data: The heights specified may vary as a result of: Tires Load Condition of the suspension Optional equipment Optional equipment reduces the maximum payload Example: refrigerant instruction label Symbol Dimensions and weights...

  • Page 336: Vehicle Data For Off-Road Driving

    Vehicle data for off-road driving Vehicle data for off-road driving Mercedes‑AMG vehicles Approach/departure angle Wheelbase 106.3 in (2699 mm) Minimum ground 6.1 in clearance (155 mm) Turning radius 38.7 ft (11.8 m) Maximum roof load 165.3 lb (75 kg) All other models Missing values were not available at time of going to print.
  • Page 337 Vehicle data for off-road driving If the load on the front axle is reduced when pulling away on a steep uphill slope, the front wheels have a tendency to spin. 4ETS recogni- zes this and brakes the wheels accordingly. The rear wheel torque is increased, making it easier to drive off.

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