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Page 1 Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features described. This is also the case for safety-relevant systems and functions. Please contact your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer if you would like to have a printed Owner’s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle model years.
Page 2 Owner's Manual Mercedes-Benz...
Page 3 Symbols NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint In this Owner's Manual, you will find the fol- system on a seat protected by an ACTIVE lowing symbols: FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur. WARNING Warning notes make you aware of dangers Please note the "Children in the vehicle"...
Page 4 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz ment is also available from your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Before you first drive off, read this Owner's Digital - on the Internet Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Windscreen wipers ......109 Introduction ......... 24 Environmental protection ...... 24 Climate control ......... 112 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ....24 Overview of climate control systems ... 112 Owner's Manual ........25 Operating the climate control sys- Operating safety ........25 tems ............
Page 6 Contents Overview of the engine compart- ment ............ 259 Service ..........259 Care ............. 260 Breakdown assistance ..... 266 Where will I find...? ......266 Flat tyre ..........268 Battery (vehicle) ........273 Jump-starting ........276 Towing and tow-starting ...... 279 Electrical fuses ........
Page 7 Index Adaptive Brake Assist 1, 2, 3 ... Function/notes ........ 62 12 V socket Adaptive brake lights ......63 see Sockets Adaptive Damping System Function/notes ......161 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Display message ......207 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Function/notes ......105 Display message ......
Page 8: Index
Index Switching on/off ......94 Audio menu (on-board computer) ..183 AIRSCARF vents Audio system Setting the blower output ....120 see Digital Owner's Manual Alarm Authorised workshop ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ..67 see Qualified specialist workshop Switching off (ATA) ......67 AUTO lights Switching the function on/off Display message ......
Page 9 Index Boot lid Transmission positions ....132 Automatic transmission emer- Display message ......218 gency running mode ......138 Opening dimensions ...... 307 Boot separator Display message ......219 General notes ........85 Back button ........231 Opening/closing ......85 BAS (Brake Assist System) ....
Page 10 Index Indicator lamp ........ 115 see Vehicle Information on using Car wash (care) ......... 261 THERMOTRONIC automatic cli- Care mate control ........114 Notes on using the air-condition- Automatic car wash ....... 261 ing system ........113 Exhaust pipe ........265 Overview of systems ......
Page 11 Index Warning lamp ......... 226 Interior lighting ......189 Cooling Diagnostics connection ...... 28 see Climate control Digital Owner's Manual Copyright ..........31 Help ..........23 Cornering light function Introduction ........23 Display message ......206 Digital speedometer ......181 Function/notes ......
Page 12 Driving on flooded roads ....146 Towing vehicles ......128 Driving on wet roads ...... 146 Driving abroad Fuel ..........143 Mercedes-Benz Service ....260 General .......... 143 Symmetrical dipped beam ..... 102 Icy road surfaces ......146 Driving on flooded roads ....146...
Page 13 Index ECO start/stop function Warning lamp (engine diagnos- Automatic engine start ....126 tics) ..........226 Engine electronics Automatic engine switch-off ..125 Deactivating/activating ....127 Notes ..........300 General information ....... 125 Problem (fault) ....... 127 Engine oil Important safety notes ....125 Introduction ........
Page 14 Index Front-passenger front airbag Folding in when locking (on- deactivation system board computer) ......191 Folding in/out (automatically) ..98 Display message ......205 Folding in/out (electrically) ..... 98 Operation ......... 47 Out of position (troubleshooting) ..98 Problems ......... 50 Parking position .......
Page 15 Gearshift paddles Coolant .......... 226 Engine diagnostics ......226 see Steering wheel gearshift paddles SPORT handling mode ....225 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 24 Indicator lamps Glove compartment ......241 Display message ......206 Google™ Local Search see Warning and indicator lamps See also Digital Owner's Manual ...
Page 16 Index Lights Activating/deactivating the Intel- ligent Light System ......188 Changing the battery ....... 73 Activating/deactivating the inte- Display message ......220 rior lighting delayed switch-off ..189 Door central locking/unlocking ..71 Active light function ....... 105 Emergency key element ....72 Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS ..
Page 17 Memory card (audio) ......183 Memory function ....... 100 Mercedes me connect Navigation Display message ......201 Mercedes-Benz emergency call Entering a destination ....232 system Menu (on-board computer) .... 181 Switch in the overhead control See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 230 Navigation menu panel ..........
Page 18 Index Operating instructions Vehicle equipment ......25 Occupant safety Operating safety Airbags ..........43 Declaration of conformity ....26 Automatic front-passenger front Important safety note ...... 25 airbag deactivation ......46 Operating system Automatic measures after an see On-board computer accident ...........
Page 19 Overview of bulb types ....108 Rescue card ......... 29 Reserve (fuel tank) QR code see Fuel Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Reserve fuel Rescue card ........29 Display message ......210 Qualified specialist workshop ... 28 Warning lamp ......... 226 Residual heat (climate control) ..
Page 20 Index Rev counter ........177 Switching belt adjustment on/off Reverse gear (on-board computer) ...... 190 Seat belts Engaging (automatic transmis- Adjusting the driver's and front- sion) ..........131 passenger seat belt ......43 Engaging (manual transmission) ..129 Fastening ......... 43 Reversible floor (boot) ......
Page 21 Index Setting the time Segments ........177 See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 230 Selecting a display unit ....187 Settings Sport handling mode Factory (on-board computer) ..191 Activating/deactivating On-board computer ....... 186 (Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ....65 SETUP (on-board computer, Warning lamp .........
Page 22 Index Coolant (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ....191 Tail lamps Engine oil (on-board computer, Display message ......206 Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ....191 see Lights Outside temperature ...... 178 Technical data Setting (climate control) ....116 Capacities ........302 Transmission oil (on-board com- Emergency spare wheel ....
Page 23 Index Transmission Tyres Overview of transmission posi- Changing a wheel ......292 tions ..........130 Checking ........284 Selector lever ........ 130 Direction of rotation ...... 293 see Automatic transmission Display message ......214 see Manual transmission Important safety notes ....284 Transmission position display ..
Page 24 Index Weather display (COMAND REACH Regulation ......29 Online) Registration ........28 Securing from rolling away .... 293 See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 230 Wheel and tyre combinations Tow-starting ........279 Towing away ........279 Tyres ..........296 Transporting ........281 Wheel bolt tightening torque ...
Page 25 Index Wiper blades Cleaning ......... 264 Important safety notes ....109 Replacing ........109 Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop ZONE function Switching on/off ......117...
Page 26: Digital Owner's Manual
Digital Owner's Manual Introduction Operating the Digital Owner's Man- The printed Owner's Manual provides informa- General notes tion about the safe operation of your vehicle. The Digital Owner's Manual provides compre- Please observe the information about the hensive and specifically adapted information operation of the controller ( page 231).
Page 27: Environmental Protection
EU countries only: takes the requirements of both nature and Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle humanity into consideration. to dispose of it in an environmentally-responsi- ble manner in accordance with the European You too can help to protect the environment Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Directive.
Page 28: Owner's Manual
Only use Should you have any questions concerning genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal equipment and operation, please consult a quality. Only use tyres, wheels and accesso- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 29 Direc- You must not tamper with wiring, electronic tive 2014/53/EU. You can obtain further information from a Mercedes-Benz Service components, or their software. You should Centre. have all work on electrical and electronic...
Page 30: Electromagnetic Compatibility
Operating safety ADC Automotive Distance Control Systems Frequency Technology Transmis- GmbH, Peter-Dornier-Straße 10, 88131 Lin- range sion out- dau, Germany put / mag- Robert Bosch GmbH, Daimlerstraße 6, 71229 netic field Leonberg, Germany strength Mobile communication and telematics: 433 MHz Remote key- ≤...
Page 31: Vehicle Registration
Vehicle registration the operating safety of the vehicle could be affected. There is a risk of an accident. Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres to carry out technical inspections on certain vehi- Only connect equipment to a diagnostics cles. The quality or safety of the vehicle is connection in the vehicle, which is approved improved as a result of the inspection.
Page 32: Correct Use
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any change in address or vehicle owner- QR code for rescue card ship. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice Centre, for example. The QR code is secured in the fuel filler flap and on the opposite side on the B-pillar.
Page 33 Data storage malfunctions and defects in important sys- ory stick or MP3 player). If these data are tem components (e.g. lights, brakes) saved in the vehicle, you can delete them at any time. These data are sent to third parties information on events leading to vehicle only at your request, particularly when you use damage...
Page 34: General Notes
Copyright information General notes Information on licences for free and open- source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the fol- lowing website: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource...
Page 35: Cockpit
Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift Adjusts the steering wheel paddles mechanically Combination switch Adjusts the steering wheel electrically Instrument cluster Cruise control lever Horn Electric parking brake Parking Assist PARKTRONIC warning display Diagnostics connection Overhead control panel Opens the bonnet Climate control systems Light switch...
Page 36: Turn Signals
Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Instrument cluster with speedometer Function Page (km/h) Rev counter Function Page Indicator and warning lamps: Speedometer with seg- M SPORT handling mode ments in the Mercedes-AMG Indicator and warning SLC 43 lamps: R Rear foglamp ! Electric parking brake N This lamp has no func- (red) tion...
Page 37: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu Multimedia system display Selects a submenu or Switches on voice-operated scrolls through lists control for navigation or LINGUATRONIC Confirms the selection Hides display messages Mutes Back Adjusts the volume Switches off voice-operated...
Page 38: Centre Console
Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page Multimedia system £ Hazard warning lamps c Seat heating 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF indicator lamp Ò AIRSCARF ® å ESP c Parking Assist PARKTRONIC à DYNAMIC SELECT but- è...
Page 39 Centre console Centre console, lower section Function Page Function Page Stowage space Roof switch cover Ashtray Multimedia system control- Cigarette lighter Power socket p Manual drive program Selector lever for the automatic transmis- sion Stowage space Cup holder Stowage space with media interface...
Page 40: Overhead Control Panel
µ Operates MAGIC SKY opener CONTROL ê Deactivates the inte- p Switches the right- rior motion sensor hand reading lamp on/off G SOS button (Mercedes-Benz emergency | Switches the auto- matic interior lighting con- call system) trol on/off Spectacles compartment...
Page 41: Door Control Panel
Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door \ Selects the right exte- rior mirror % & Unlocks/locks the vehicle W Opens/closes the right side window Adjusts the seats electri- cally W Opens/closes the left side window r 4 5 = Stores seat, exterior mirror...
Page 42: Panic Alarm
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use The components of the restraint system work driving aids which have been approved specifi- in conjunction with each other. They can only cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 43 Occupant safety intervals when the engine is running. This front-passenger front airbag can deploy in allows malfunctions to be quickly identified. the event of an accident. The 6 restraint system warning lamp in the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition front-passenger front airbag is disabled.
Page 44 Occupant safety Seat belts den changes of direction. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Introduction Always ensure that all vehicle occupants A correctly fastened seat belt is the most have their seat belts fastened correctly and effective means of restraining the movement are sitting properly.
Page 45 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use Also make sure that objects are never seat belts which have been approved specifi- placed between an occupant and the seat, cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. The e.g. a cushion. general operating permit may otherwise be invalidated.
Page 46: Fastening The Seat Belts
Occupant safety Belt adjustment for securing objects, luggage or loads page 241). Belt adjustment is an integral part of the PRE- ® SAFE convenience function. With this func- Fastening the seat belts tion, the driver's and front-passenger seat belts are adjusted to the upper body of the Observe the safety notes on seat belts vehicle occupant.
Page 47 Occupant safety Important safety notes position must allow the vehicle to be driven safely. WARNING Hold the steering wheel only by the rim. This allows the airbag to be fully deployed. If the front passenger airbag has been acti- Always lean against the backrest while driv- vated, a child on the front passenger seat ing.
Page 48 Front airbags cifically approved for the respective seat by Do not place heavy objects on the front- Mercedes-Benz. passenger seat. This could cause the sys- tem to identify the seat as being occupied. In the event of an accident, the restraint systems on the front-passenger side may be triggered and have to be replaced.
Page 49 Occupant safety When deployed, the sidebag offers additional The headbag on the front-passenger side thorax protection. However, it does not pro- deploys under the following conditions: tect: the automatic front-passenger front airbag the head deactivation system has detected that the front-passenger seat is occupied, or the neck the seat belt buckle tongue is engaged in...
Page 50 Occupant safety Always observe the information about suitable If the status of the front-passenger front air- positioning of the child restraint system bag changes while the vehicle is in motion, an page 57) as well as the child restraint sys- airbag display message appears in the instru- tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
Page 51 Occupant safety bled or disabled in accordance with the Move the front-passenger seat as far back person in the front-passenger seat. as possible. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the front-passenger seat has been moved the vehicle belt guide to the shoulder belt back as far back as possible.
Page 52 Mercedes-Benz rec- contact with the vehicle interior, especially if ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Ser- the person is sitting too close to the dash- vice Centre. board. This poses an increased risk of injury If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or or even fatal injury.
Page 53 Occupant safety If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator front-passenger seat. The backrest of the lamp remains lit when it should not, the forwards-facing child restraint system must, front-passenger seat may not be used. Do as far as possible, be resting on the back- not install a child restraint system on the rest of the rear reclining seat.
Page 54 WARNING After the airbag deploys, the airbag parts are Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have hot. There is a risk of injury. the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop after an accident. Take this into Do not touch the airbag parts.
Page 55 Occupant safety Only in rare cases will the bang affect your take place in good time at the start of the colli- hearing. In general, the powder released is not sion. hazardous to health but may cause short-term The rate of vehicle deceleration or accelera- breathing difficulties to persons suffering from tion and the direction of the force are essen- asthma or other pulmonary conditions.
Page 56: Resetting Triggered Neck-Pro Head Restraints
How the airbag works is determined by the be adjusted. severity of the accident detected, especially Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicle deceleration or acceleration, and the NECK-PRO head restraints checked for the apparent type of accident: functionality at a qualified specialist workshop after a rear-end collision.
Page 57: Children In The Vehicle
PRE-SAFE can take the following measures always secure the child in a child restraint independently of each other: system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. pre-tensioning the driver's and front- The child restraint system must be appropri- passenger seatbelt. ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
Page 58 In the event of page 57). an accident, sharp braking or a sudden For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- change in direction, the child may not be mends that you only use a child restraint sys- tem recommended by Mercedes-Benz held securely.
Page 59: Rearward-Facing Child Restraint System
This poses an rior and on the child restraint system. increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care Make sure that the front-passenger front air- products to clean child restraint systems bag has been disabled.
Page 60: Forward-Facing Child Restraint System
Children in the vehicle seat airbag is disabled Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously page 40), is the front passenger seat airbag disabled. Always observe the information on suitable positioning of the child restraint system page 57) in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer's installation and operat- ing instructions.
Page 61: Recommended Child Restraint Systems
Children in the vehicle topmost position and the rear of the seat cushion in the lowest position. Suitability of the front-passenger seat for attaching belt-secured child restraint systems Legend for the table: Seat that is unsuitable for children in this weight group. Suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal"...
Page 62: Pets In The Vehicle
Driving safety systems Recommended child restraint systems for attaching with the vehicle seat belt Weight groups Manufac- Type Type approval Order number turer number (E1 ...) (A 000 ...) Category 0: Britax Römer BABY SAFE 04 301146 970 13 02 plus II up to 10 kg up to approximately...
Page 63 Driving safety systems Important safety notes impaired. There is an increased risk of skid- ding and an accident. If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you Drive on carefully. Have the ABS checked at are inattentive, the driving safety systems can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor a qualified specialist workshop as soon as override the laws of physics.
Page 64 Driving safety systems Brakes Activating/deactivating Keep the brake pedal depressed firmly until Active Brake Assist is automatically active the emergency braking situation is over. after switching on the ignition. ABS prevents the wheels from locking. You can activate or deactivate Active Brake Assist ( page 186) in the on-board com- The brakes will function as usual once you...
Page 65 Driving safety systems Vehicles without Active Distance Assist In such cases, the distance warning function DISTRONIC: the autonomous braking function may: is available in the following speed ranges: give an unnecessary warning 7 - 105 km/h for moving objects not give a warning 7 - 50 km/h for stationary objects There is a risk of an accident.
Page 66: Adaptive Brake Lights
Driving safety systems Keep the brake pedal depressed until the brake system remains available with full brake emergency braking situation is over. boosting effect and BAS. ABS prevents the wheels from locking. The brakes will work normally again if: Adaptive brake lights you release the brake pedal a danger of collision with the vehicle in front Observe the "Important safety notes"...
Page 67 Driving safety systems drive torque is transferred to the wheel or ECO start/stop function wheels with traction. The ECO start/stop function switches the ® ETS remains active when you deactivate ESP engine off automatically if the vehicle stops moving. When the vehicle pulls away again, ®...
Page 68 Driving safety systems ® ® Activating/deactivating ESP You can select between the following ESP statuses: ® is activated SPORT handling mode is activated ® is deactivated. ® is activated every time the engine is ® started, regardless of whether ESP was deac- tivated before the engine was switched off.
Page 69 Driving safety systems ® ® Deactivating/activating ESP Characteristics when ESP is deactiva- ® If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels ® start to spin, the ÷ ESP warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. In such situa- ® tions, ESP will not stabilise the vehicle.
Page 70: Protection Against Theft
Protection against theft A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the ADAPTIVE BRAKE alarm system is primed and you open: Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- a door tion ( page 60). the vehicle with the emergency key element ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and the boot lid offers increased braking comfort.
Page 71 Protection against theft Switching off Priming To switch off: unlock the vehicle with the Make sure that: key or KEYLESS-GO. the side windows are closed Tow-away protection is switched off auto- the roof is closed matically. the stowage compartment under the arm- rest is closed Deactivating This will prevent false alarms.
Page 72 Protection against theft The interior motion sensor remains deactiva- ted until: the vehicle is unlocked again a door is opened and closed again the vehicle is locked again United Kingdom only: if the vehicle has been locked with the key, with KEYLESS-GO or via Mercedes me connect, the double lock func- tion is activated as standard.
Page 73 When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. This also Important safety notes applies for the digital vehicle key if the "Digi- United Kingdom only: tal vehicle key" function is activated via Mercedes me connect. WARNING Keep the keys out of the reach of children.
Page 74: Key Functions
Locking and unlocking centrally Key functions You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you need to carry the key with you. You can combine the KEYLESS- GO functions with the functions of a conven- tional key.
Page 75 battery power. For the purposes of activation To restore the factory settings: press and or deactivation, the vehicle does not have to hold down the % and & buttons be nearby. simultaneously for approximately six sec- onds until the battery check lamp flashes To deactivate: press the &...
Page 76: Checking The Battery
Press emergency key element ; into the Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have opening in the key in the direction of the the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist arrow until battery compartment cover : workshop.
Page 77 Repeatedly tap the key against your palm Insert emergency key element ; into the until battery = falls out. key ( page 72). Insert the new battery with the positive ter- Check the function of all key buttons on the minal facing upwards.
Page 78 Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions There is a fault with KEYLESS-GO. Lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key. Have the vehicle and key checked at a qualified specialist work- shop. If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked even using the remote control function: Unlock ( page 78) or lock (...
Page 79 Doors Doors When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. This also Important safety notes applies for the digital vehicle key if the "Digi- United Kingdom only: tal vehicle key" function is activated via Mercedes me connect.
Page 80: Centrally Locking And Unlocking The Vehicle From The Inside
Doors Pull door handle ;. When a locked door is opened from inside the If the door is locked, locking knob : pops vehicle, the previous unlocking process will be up. The door is unlocked and can be observed if the vehicle has been: opened.
Page 81: Boot
Boot The boot lid swings upwards when opened. Locking/unlocking the driver's door Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient using the emergency key element clearance above the boot lid. In order to lock all of the vehicle's locks, Only close the boot once the roof is low- begin by pressing the button for locking the ered completely.
Page 82: Side Windows
Side windows Closing Unlocking the boot (emergency key element) The boot lid swings upwards when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the boot lid. If the boot can no longer be unlocked with the key or KEYLESS-GO, use the emergency key element.
Page 83 Side windows Make sure that nobody touches the side This means that the reversing feature can- window during the opening procedure. If not prevent someone being trapped in these somebody becomes trapped, release the situations. There is a risk of injury. switch or pull the switch to close the side When closing, make sure that no body parts window again.
Page 84: Resetting The Side Windows
Side windows Convenience closing with KEYLESS-GO Opening and closing all side win- dows WARNING Using the switch on the centre con- When using convenience closing, you could sole become trapped within the sweep of the closing window. There is a risk of injury. WARNING Monitor the entire closing procedure when When a side window is closed, body parts...
Page 85: Problems With The Side Windows
Side windows Pull the corresponding switch on the door If the side window opens again slightly: control panel until the side window is com- Immediately pull the corresponding switch pletely closed ( page 80). on the door control panel until the side win- Hold the switch for an additional second.
Page 86: Roof
Roof The vehicle dimensions for opening/closing Roof the roof can be found in the "Vehicle data" section ( page 307). Important safety notes Make sure that the roof and rear window are WARNING dry and clean before opening the roof. Other- wise, water or dirt could enter the vehicle inte- If you do not fully open/close the soft top, rior or boot.
Page 87 Roof Opening and closing Opening and closing with the key Important safety notes WARNING When opening or closing the roof, body parts could be trapped by, for example, the roof mechanism, boot lid or side windows. There is a risk of injury. When raising or lowering the roof, make sure that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving components.
Page 88 Roof Opening and closing Always open or close the soft top com- pletely. The roof is not locked if: the K symbol and the Vario-roof in Vario-roof in operation operation message appears in the multi- function display the K symbol and the Open/close Open/close vario-roof completely...
Page 89 Roof Fitting Fit or remove the draught stop only when the roof is open. You could otherwise dam- age the draught stop or the vehicle interior. The draught stop offers protection from the wind when driving with the roof down. The draught stop can be fitted or removed from the driver's side or passenger side.
Page 90 Roof Operating AIRGUIDE Pull draught stop ; out of the bracket of the opposite roll bar in the direction of the To fold out AIRGUIDE: turn disc : in the arrow. direction of the arrow towards the middle of Secure draught stop ; to the boot floor by the vehicle to the stop.
Page 91 Roof Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the Never remove the trim behind the over- ignition lock. head control panel. MAGIC SKY CONTROL switches to the state If the trim is damaged, never touch the it was set to before the engine was switched electrical components behind it.
Page 92 Roof Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row. The roof drive has switched off automatically. You can open and close the roof again after approximately ten minutes. Switch the ignition off and then on again. Repeat the opening or closing procedure.
Page 93: Correct Driver's Seat Position
Seats When doing so, ensure that you have adjus- Correct driver's seat position ted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the WARNING centre of the head restraint. You could lose control of the vehicle while Observe the safety notes on steering col- umn adjustment ( page 95).
Page 94 Seats Mercedes me connect. Never leave children adjustment buttons and become trapped. unattended in the vehicle. There is a risk of injury. While moving the seats, make sure that your The seats can be adjusted when there is no hands or other body parts do not get under key in the ignition lock.
Page 95: Adjusting The Head Restraints
Mercedes-Benz. Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell under or behind the seats when moving the seats back. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be dam- aged.
Page 96 Mercedes-Benz. Ensure that there are no objects on the seat surface when the seat heating is switched...
Page 97 Seats Problems with the seat heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The seat heating has Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the switched off prema- rear window heating or interior lighting. turely or cannot be Once the battery is sufficiently charged, switch the seat heating on switched on.
Page 98: Steering Wheel
Steering wheel Steering wheel Important safety notes WARNING You could lose control of the vehicle while driving if you: adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or mirrors fasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident. Release lever Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, To adjust the steering wheel height steering wheel and mirrors and fasten your...
Page 99 Steering wheel EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature If someone is trapped: press one of the memory function posi- Important safety notes tion buttons, or WARNING press one of the memory function mem- If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT ory buttons, or feature is making adjustments, you could move the switch for steering wheel lose control of the vehicle.
Page 100: Rear-View Mirror
Mirrors Exterior mirrors you press the Start/Stop button once on Adjusting the exterior mirrors vehicles with KEYLESS-GO If you close the driver's door with the ignition WARNING switched on, the steering wheel is automati- cally moved to the previously set position. You could lose control of the vehicle while The last position of the steering column is driving if you:...
Page 101 Mirrors exterior mirror using button = as long as Ensure that the key is in position 1 in the the indicator lamp is lit. ignition lock. Press button = up, down, to the right or to Briefly press button :. the left.
Page 102 Mirrors You can store the parking position of the front- If you come into contact with the electro- passenger-side exterior mirror using memory lyte, observe the following: button M ?. Reverse gear must not be Rinse off the electrolyte from your skin engaged during the process.
Page 103: Memory Function
Memory function Calling up a stored parking position If someone becomes trapped, press a mem- ory position switch or seat adjustment switch immediately. WARNING Children could become trapped if they acti- vate the memory function, particularly when unattended. There is a risk of injury. Never leave children unattended in the vehi- cle.
Page 104: Calling Up A Stored Setting
Memory function Adjust the seat electrically ( page 92). On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel ( page 95) and the exterior mirrors page 97). Press memory button M and then press save position button 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds.
Page 105: Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting Setting the exterior lighting General notes Setting options For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- Exterior lighting can be set by: mends that you drive with the lights switched the light switch on even during the daytime. In some coun-...
Page 106 Exterior lighting and dipped-beam headlamps are switched on snow or other causes of poor visibility due even if the light sensor does not sense dark to the weather conditions such as spray. ambient light conditions. This is advantageous There is a risk of an accident. when there is fog or rain.
Page 107: Hazard Warning Lamps
Exterior lighting To switch on the parking lamps: the key Headlamp flasher is not in the ignition lock or it is in position Turn signal, left To indicate briefly: press the combination Turn the light switch to W (left-hand side switch briefly to the pressure point in the of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of direction of arrow ;...
Page 108: Active Light Function
Exterior lighting Active: The hazard warning lamps switch on automati- cally if: if you are driving at speeds below 40 km/h an airbag is deployed or and switch on the turn signal or turn the steering wheel the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed of above 70 km/h and comes to a standstill if you are driving at speeds between 40 km/h and 70 km/h and turn the steering...
Page 109: Important Safety Notes
Exterior lighting Partial main-beam illumination is a form of illu- an aid. You are responsible for adjusting the mination whereby the main beam is directed vehicle's lighting to the prevailing light, visibil- past other road users. Other road users are ity and traffic conditions.
Page 110: Interior Lighting
Replacing bulbs The interior lighting is switched on for a cer- Interior lighting tain length of time when the key is removed from the ignition lock. You can activate this Overview of interior lighting delayed switch-off using the on-board com- puter ( page 189).
Page 111 Replacing bulbs Dipped-beam headlamps (halogen The front and rear light clusters of your vehicle are equipped with LED bulbs. Do not replace headlamps) the bulbs yourself. Contact a qualified special- ist workshop with the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required.
Page 112: Windscreen Wipers
Windscreen wipers Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and pull it out. Push the bulb upwards using the bulb holder, disconnect it and pull it out of bulb holder ;. Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ; at the top, push it down and secure it in place. Attach housing cover : and turn it clock- wise until it engages.
Page 113 Fold wiper blade : in the direction of arrow the impact. = away from wiper arm ?. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have Remove wiper blade : in the direction of the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- arrow A.
Page 114: Problems With The Windscreen Wipers
Windscreen wipers Problems with the windscreen wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The windscreen wipers Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing windscreen wiper are jammed. movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition lock.
Page 115: Overview Of Climate Control Systems
Overview of climate control systems achieved when the side windows and the roof Overview of climate control systems are closed. General notes Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period dur- ing warm weather. This will speed up the Observe the settings recommended on the fol- cooling process, and the desired vehicle lowing pages.
Page 116: Air Conditioning System
Overview of climate control systems Only use the "Windscreen demisting" func- Notes on using the air-conditioning tion briefly until the windscreen is clear system again. Air-conditioning system Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odours or Below, you can find a number of tips and rec- when in a tunnel.
Page 117: Operating The Climate Control Systems
Operating the climate control systems To switch the climate control on/off ( page 114) To set climate control to automatic mode ( page 115) Information on operating Operating the climate control sys- THERMOTRONIC automatic climate tems control Switching climate control on/off Automatic climate control General notes The following contains instructions and recom-...
Page 118: Automatic Control
Operating the climate control systems is normal and not a sign that there is a mal- Activating/deactivating cooling with function. dehumidification General notes Activating/deactivating If you deactivate the "Cooling with dehumidifi- To activate: press the ¿ or Á but- cation" function, the air inside the vehicle will ton.
Page 119 Operating the climate control systems You can also activate several of the air dis- Setting the temperature tribution settings simultaneously. In order to Air-conditioning system do this, press several of the air distribution buttons. The air is then routed through dif- Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition ferent air vents.
Page 120 Operating the climate control systems THERMOTRONIC automatic climate "Air-recirculation" mode remains deactiva- ted. control Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control: lock ( page 122). press the Ã button. To increase or reduce: press the K or The indicator lamp in the ¬...
Page 121: Switching On/Off
Operating the climate control systems Switching on/off Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock ( page 122). Press the ¤ button. The indicator lamp in the ¤ button lights up or goes out. Problems with the rear window heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The indicator lamp on...
Page 122: Adjusting The Air Vents
Adjusting the air vents Switching residual heat on/off Monitor the entire closing procedure when using convenience closing. When closing, General notes make sure that no one has any parts of the body within the closing area. It is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating the station- ary vehicle for up to 30 minutesafter the WARNING...
Page 123 Adjusting the air vents Adjusting the side air vents WARNING When AIRSCARF is switched on, very hot air can flow from the vents in the head restraints. This could result in burns in the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There is a risk of injury.
Page 124: Running-In Notes
Driving Running-in notes depressed. This jeopardises safe operation of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Important safety notes Stow all objects in the vehicle safely, so that In certain driving and driving safety systems, they cannot reach the driver's footwell. the sensors adjust automatically while a cer- Make sure the floormats and carpets are tain distance is being driven after the vehicle...
Page 125: Key Positions
Driving In vehicles with automatic transmission, positions in the ignition lock. This is only the engage positions P and R only when the case if you are not depressing the brake pedal. vehicle is stationary. If you depress the brake pedal and press the Where possible, avoid spinning the drive Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi- wheels when pulling away on slippery roads.
Page 126 Driving Key positions with KEYLESS-GO You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but- ton from the ignition lock when you leave the vehicle. You should, however, always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle. As long as the key is in the vehicle: the vehicle can be started using the Start/ Stop button the electrically powered equipment can be...
Page 127 Driving Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore, never leave the engine running in an enclosed The Start/Stop button can be used to start the space without sufficient ventilation. vehicle manually without inserting the key in the ignition lock.
Page 128: Hill Start Assist
Driving Important safety notes Vehicles with automatic transmission: upshifts take place at higher engine speeds WARNING after a cold start. This helps the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature If the engine is switched off automatically more quickly. and you exit the vehicle, the engine is Information on automatically releasing the restarted automatically.
Page 129 Driving Automatic engine start the system does not detect moisture on the windscreen when the air-conditioning sys- tem is switched on Operation the bonnet is closed The engine is started automatically if: the driver's door is closed and the driver's you switch off the ECO start/stop function seat belt is fastened by pressing the ECO button...
Page 130 Driving Switching the ECO start/stop function To switch on: press ECO button :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. off/on If all conditions for automatic engine stop page 125) are fulfilled, the è ECO symbol is shown on the multifunction dis- play.
Page 131: Dynamic Select Button
DYNAMIC SELECT button Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The starter motor was exposed to excessively high thermal load. Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two minutes. Try to start the engine again. If the engine still does not start: Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 132: Manual Transmission
Manual transmission Each time you restart the engine with the key Manual transmission or the Start/Stop button, drive program C is activated. Further information on starting the Gear lever engine ( page 123). Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is depressed.
Page 133: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission Gearshift recommendation Selector lever Overview of transmission positions If the engine speed is too high or the vehi- cle is in motion, do not shift the automatic transmission directly from h to k, from k to h or directly to j. Do not open the driver's door while the vehi- cle is in motion.
Page 134 Automatic transmission The current transmission position and drive the information on the HOLD function program appear on the multifunction display. page 160) and on Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC ( page 153). Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 Engaging reverse gear R Only move the automatic transmission to k when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 135: Transmission Positions
Automatic transmission the key from the ignition, the automatic trans- Transmission positions mission shifts to j automatically. With KEYLESS-GO: if you then open the driv- Park position er's or front-passenger door, the automatic This safeguards the vehicle against transmission shifts to j automatically. rolling away when stopped.
Page 136: Accelerator Pedal Position
Automatic transmission Kickdown Neutral Do not shift the transmission to Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. A while driving. The automatic Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the transmission could otherwise be pressure point. damaged. The automatic transmission shifts to a lower No power is transmitted from the gear depending on the engine speed.
Page 137 Automatic transmission the vehicle pulling away more gently in in vehicles with AMG RIDE CONTROL sports forward and reverse gears unless the accel- suspension). erator pedal is depressed fully. the steering exhibits comfortable steering the vehicle has improved driving stability, characteristics.
Page 138: Temporary Setting
Automatic transmission the steering If manual gearshifting is deactivated, the gears will be selected automatically. the availability of the ECO start/stop func- tion Temporary setting Information on configuring drive program I with the multimedia system can be found in the Digital Owner's Manual. Drive program E (Economy) Drive program E is characterised by the follow- ing:...
Page 139: Permanent Setting
Automatic transmission Permanent setting Shifting gears All vehicles (except for Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) To activate: shift the selector lever to h. Press button :. To deactivate: press button :. To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift paddle ;. The automatic transmission shifts up to the Permanent setting (SLC 180 without next gear.
Page 140: Gearshift Recommendation
Automatic transmission ommended gear is shown on the multifunction display. Shift to recommended gear ; according to gearshift recommendation : when shown in the multifunction display of the instru- ment cluster. Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift paddle ;.
Page 141 Refuelling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating.
Page 142: Refuelling
Refuelling On the inside of the fuel filler cap, you will find Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a information on the recommended fuel. petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Page 143 Parking Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. vehicle. WARNING There is a risk of fire or explosion. Turn the key to position u in the ignition lock immediately and remove it ( page 122).
Page 144: Vehicles With Manual Transmission
Parking the key must be removed from the ignition Electric parking brake lock General notes the front wheels must be turned towards the kerb on steep uphill or downhill gradients WARNING If you leave children unattended in the vehi- Switching off the engine cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they: Important safety notes...
Page 145: Applying Or Releasing Manually
Parking Applying or releasing manually there is a system malfunction the power supply is insufficient the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period The red ! indicator lamp on the instrument cluster will light up. The electric parking brake is not automatically applied if the engine is switched off by the ECO start/stop function.
Page 146: Driving Tips
Driving tips During braking: Avoid frequent acceleration or braking. Observe the service intervals in the Service a warning tone will sound Booklet or in the service interval display. Release parking brake Release parking brake message Have all the maintenance work carried out appears in accordance with Daimler AG regulations.
Page 147 Driving tips The ECO display consists of three sections, range displayed under Bonus from start Bonus from start with an inner and outer area. The sections cor- does not indicate a fixed consumption reduc- respond to the following three categories: tion.
Page 148: Downhill Gradients
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy fitted to your vehicle which have been load, do not stop the vehicle immediately, but approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which drive on for a short while. This allows the air- correspond to an equivalent quality standard.
Page 149: Driving On Flooded Roads
Driving tips or brake discs, depends on the individual driv- If you must drive on stretches of road on ing style and operating conditions. which water has collected, please bear in mind that: For this reason, it is impossible to state a mile- age (service life) that will be valid under all cir- in the case of standing water, the water cumstances.
Page 150: Important Safety Notes
Driving systems The outside temperature indicator is not vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking designed to serve as an ice-warning device in good time and for maintaining lane. and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Do not use cruise control: Changes in the outside temperature are dis- in road and traffic conditions which do not played after a short delay.
Page 151: Setting A Speed
Driving systems On vehicles with a segment ring in the speed- accelerate or brake unexpectedly. There is a ometer, the segments from the currently risk of an accident. saved speed to the end of the segment ring Take the traffic conditions into account light up.
Page 152 Driving systems Deactivating cruise control radar sensor system. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brakes automatically to avoid exceeding the set speed or to maintain the designated distance from the vehicle in front. Shift to a lower gear in good time on long and steep downhill gradients.
Page 153 Driving systems WARNING Apply the brakes yourself and/or take eva- sive action. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not react to: When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC people or animals or the HOLD function is activated, the vehi- cle brakes automatically in certain situa- stationary objects in the road, e.g.
Page 154 Driving systems This speed can: If it is off, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is already selected. be too high for a filter lane or a slip road If it is not, press the cruise control lever in be so high in the right lane that you pass the direction of arrow B.
Page 155 Driving systems Activating Pulling away and driving If you want to pull away with Active Dis- Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you ?, up : or down A. tance Assist DISTRONIC: remove your foot Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa- from the brake pedal.
Page 156 Driving systems If these conditions are met, your vehicle will Depending on the specified minimum dis- accelerate. Acceleration will be interrupted if tance, your vehicle will come to a standstill changing lanes takes too long or if the dis- at a sufficient distance behind the vehicle in tance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
Page 157 Driving systems Setting the specified minimum dis- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC dis- tance plays in the instrument cluster You can set the specified minimum distance Displays on the speedometer for Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC by vary- ing the time span between one and two sec- onds.
Page 158 Driving systems Display when Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activated Briefly push the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow =. The variable limiter will be selected. Indica- tor lamp ; on the cruise control lever lights When you deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, the Active Distance Assist Active Distance Assist...
Page 159: Narrow Vehicles
Driving systems Cornering, entering and exiting a bend Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has not detected the vehicle cutting in yet. The dis- tance to this vehicle will be too short. Narrow vehicles The ability of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC to detect vehicles when cornering is limited.
Page 160 Driving systems Important safety notes Crossing vehicles If you fail to adapt your driving style, the lim- iter can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics. The limiter cannot take into account road, weather or traf- fic conditions.
Page 161 Driving systems You can use the cruise control lever to limit lever up : past the pressure point for a the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while higher speed, or down ? for a lower speed. the engine is running. Keep the cruise control lever pressed Selecting the variable speed limiter beyond the pressure point until the desired...
Page 162 Driving systems There are several ways to deactivate the varia- HOLD function ble speed limiter: General notes Briefly press the cruise control lever for- wards =. The HOLD function can assist the driver in the following situations: Briefly press the cruise control lever in the when pulling away, especially on steep direction of arrow ;.
Page 163: Activation Conditions
Driving systems Activation conditions you secure the vehicle using the electric parking brake You can activate the HOLD function if all the you activate Active Distance Assist following conditions are fulfilled: DISTRONIC the vehicle is stationary After a short period, the vehicle will be the engine is running or it has been auto- secured by the electric parking brake, thus matically switched off by the ECO start/...
Page 164 Driving systems Selecting Sport mode After the engine has been switched off, it can only be restarted once the HOLD func- The firmer suspension setting in the Sport tion has been deactivated. drive program ensures even better contact with the road. Select this drive program when employing a sporty driving style, e.g.
Page 165 Driving systems a pneumatic drill, could cause PARKTRONIC Range to malfunction. 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 release the electric parking brake Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 18 km/h.
Page 166: Warning Displays
Driving systems Warning displays Automatic transmission: Transmission posi- Warning display tion Front area activated k, i or the vehi- Rear and front areas cle is rolling back- activated wards No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the Warning display for the front area vehicle's distance from the obstacle.
Page 167 Driving systems Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Only the red segments Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is malfunctioning and has been deacti- in the Parking Assist vated. PARKTRONIC warning If problems persist, have Parking Assist PARKTRONIC checked at displays are lit.
Page 168: Detecting Parking Spaces
Driving systems Detecting parking spaces Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces: parallel to the direction of travel on straight roads, not bends that are on the same level as the road, i.e. not on the pavement, for example. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC may not detect flat kerbs.
Page 169 Driving systems Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift until the arrow is white and a warning tone the transmission to position k. sounds. The multifunction display shows the To reverse into a parking space: maintain Beware of obstacles near the vehi‐ Beware of obstacles near the vehi‐...
Page 170 Driving systems if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed. Reversing camera Observe the notes on cleaning page 265) General notes if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this case, have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop. The field of vision and other functions of the reversing camera may be restricted due to additional accessories on the rear of the vehi-...
Page 171 Driving systems The image from the reversing camera is available throughout the manoeuvring proc- ess. To deactivate: the reversing camera deacti- vates if you shift the transmission to j or after driving forwards a short distance. The inner segments of the warning indicator are displayed in red if there is a complete sys- tem failure.
Page 172 Driving systems Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 1.0 m from the rear of the vehicle Red guide line at a distance of approx- imately 0.30 m from the rear of the vehicle Make sure that the reversing camera is switched on ( page 167).
Page 173 Driving systems Reverse carefully until you have reached the end position. Red guide line : is then at the end of park- ing space =. The vehicle is almost parallel in the parking space. 180° view Yellow guide line for vehicle width includ- ing the exterior mirrors, for current steer- ing input (dynamic) Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in...
Page 174 Driving systems ATTENTION ASSIST assesses your level of fati- ATTENTION ASSIST is reset and starts assess- gue or lapses in concentration by taking the ing your tiredness again when you continue following criteria into account: your journey if: your personal driving style, e.g. steering you switch off the engine characteristics you take off your seat belt and open the...
Page 175: Instrument Cluster Display
Driving systems The display can also be updated without a visi- there is dirt, ice or misting on the wind- ble traffic sign if: screen in the vicinity of the camera traffic signs are hard to detect (dirt, ice, the vehicle changes roads (e.g. motorway snow) exit or slip road) the traffic signs are insufficiently lit at night...
Page 176 Driving systems Blind Spot Assist Speed limit with unknown restriction General notes Blind Spot Assist monitors the areas on either side of the vehicle that are not visible to the driver with two lateral, rear-facing radar sen- sors. A warning display in the exterior mirrors draws your attention to vehicles detected in the monitored area.
Page 177: Collision Warning
Driving systems Monitoring range of the sensors Indicator and warning display In particular, the detection of obstacles can be impaired in the following situations: dirt on the sensors or obscured sensors poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain, snow or spray narrow vehicles, e.g.
Page 178 Driving systems Activating Blind Spot Assist Always pay particular attention to the traffic Make sure that Blind Spot Assist situation and keep within the lane, espe- page 186) is activated in the on-board cially if Lane Keeping Assist alerts you. computer.
Page 179 Driving systems Activating Lane Keeping Assist Activate Lane Keeping Assist using the on- board computer; to do so, select Standard Standard Adaptive Adaptive page 186). If you drive at speeds above 60 km/h and lane markings are detected, the lines in the assistance graphic ( page 185) are shown in green.
Page 180: Instrument Lighting
Displays and operation The brightness control knob is located on the Important safety notes bottom left of the instrument cluster page 33). WARNING Turn the brightness control knob clockwise If you operate information and communica- or anti-clockwise. If you turn the light switch ( page 102) to tion equipment integrated in the vehicle the Ã, T or L position, the bright-...
Page 181: Outside Temperature Display
Displays and operation Outside temperature display Operating the on-board computer You should pay special attention to road con- Overview ditions when temperatures are around freezing point. Bear in mind that the outside temperature dis- play indicates the measured air temperature and not the road surface temperature.
Page 182: Right Control Panel
Displays and operation er's operating instructions in vehicles with an Press and hold: Audio 20 multimedia system. In the Audio Audio menu: selects a pre- You can find further information on LINGUA- set list or a station list in the TRONIC in the separate Owner's Manual in desired frequency range, or an vehicles with a COMAND Online multimedia...
Page 183: Menus And Submenus
Menus and submenus Trip computer "From start" or "From manually (automatic transmission) page 137) reset" j Parking Guidance ( page 164) ¯ Cruise control ( page 147) È Speed limiter ( page 147) _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus page 105) è...
Page 184: Digital Speedometer
Menus and submenus Displaying the range and current fuel Press a to confirm your selection. consumption Press : to select and press a to confirm. You can reset the values of the following func- tions: Trip meter "From start" trip computer "From reset"...
Page 185 Menus and submenus Route guidance active Recommended lane and new lane during a change of direction No change of direction announced Change-of-direction symbol On multi-lane roads, new lane recommenda- tions can be displayed for the next change of direction if the digital map supports this data. During the change of direction, new lanes may be added.
Page 186: Dvd-Video Operation
Menus and submenus To select the next/previous track: briefly Audio menu press 9 or :. Selecting a radio station To select a track from the track list (rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9 or : button until desired track : appears.
Page 187 Bluetooth tifunction display shows TV (Radio) (Radio). on the internet at http://www.mercedes- benz.com/connect at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Telephone menu Accepting a call Introduction If someone calls you when you are in the WARNING menu, a display message appears in the multi- If you operate information and communica- function display.
Page 188 Menus and submenus If only one telephone number is stored Showing the assistant display for a name: press the 6 or a button to start dialling. If there is more than one number for a particular name: press the 6 or a button to display the numbers.
Page 189 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating Active Brake Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping Assist Assist You can use this function to activate or deacti- Press the = or ; button on the steer- vate Active Brake Assist. ing wheel to select the Assist. Assist. menu.
Page 190 Menus and submenus Instrument cluster Press the : or 9 button to select the Dig. speedo [mph]: Dig. speedo [mph]: Dig. speedo Dig. speedo [km/h]: [km/h]: function. Selecting the unit of measurement for The current setting on on appears. distance Press the a button to save the setting.
Page 191 Menus and submenus Switching the Intelligent Light System Press the : or 9 button to select the Dipped beams Setting for: Dipped beams Setting for: function. on/off The current setting Right-side traffic Right-side traffic Press the = or ; button on the steer- Left-side traffic Left-side traffic appears.
Page 192 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating the surround Activating/deactivating the interior lighting and exterior lighting delayed lighting delayed switch-off switch-off If you activate the Lighting delayed sw.- Lighting delayed sw.- function, the interior lighting remains on Press the = or ; button on the steer- for 20 seconds after you remove the key from ing wheel to select the Settings...
Page 193 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to select the children – could become trapped. There is a Automatic door locks Automatic door locks function. risk of injury. When the Automatic door locks Automatic door locks function While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak- is activated, the multifunction display shows ing adjustments, make sure that no one has the left-hand vehicle door in orange.
Page 194 Menus and submenus Switching the "fold mirrors in when AMG menu (Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) locking" function on/off Warm-up This function is only available when the vehicle is equipped with the electrical fold-in function. When you activate the Auto. fold-in mir‐ Auto.
Page 195 Menus and submenus SETUP displays the following information, Press the = or ; button to select functions and settings: Interm. Time Interm. Time. Press a to confirm. digital speedometer The intermediate time is shown for five sec- gear indicator onds. the engine mode steering setting Starting a new lap...
Page 196: Display Messages
Display messages Deleting all laps If you store at least one lap and stop the RACETIMER, an overall evaluation will then be available. Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the menu. Press the 9 button repeatedly until the overall evaluation appears.
Page 197: Hiding Display Messages
Display messages When you stop and park the vehicle, please observe the notes on: HOLD function ( page 159) Parking ( page 140) Hiding display messages Press the a or % button on the steering wheel. The multifunction display fades the display message out. High-priority display messages are shown by the multifunction display in red.
Page 198: Safety Systems
Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ! ÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- gram) are temporarily unavailable. currently unavaila‐ currently unavaila‐ Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be mal- ble See Owner's ble See Owner's functioning.
Page 199 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® is temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be mal- currently unavaila‐ currently unavaila‐ functioning. ble See Owner's ble See Owner's In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up on the instru- Manual Manual ment cluster.
Page 200 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS and ESP are faulty. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be mal- ÷ functioning. In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up on the inoperative See inoperative See instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
Page 201 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp and the red ! indicator lamp are lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch the ignition off and then on again. Release the electric parking brake manually. Vehicles with manual transmission (automatic emergency release): insert the seat belt in the belt buckle and accelerate slightly more when pulling away.
Page 202 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red ! indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
Page 203 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red ! indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake Parking brake inop‐ Parking brake inop‐ has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit. erative erative The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g.
Page 204 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Check brake pad Check brake pad wear wear Malfunction of one or more main functions of the Mercedes me con- nect system.
Page 205: Front Right
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Radar sensors Radar sensors The radar sensor system is malfunctioning. dirty; see Owner's dirty; see Owner's Possible causes: Manual Manual dirt on sensors heavy rain or snow driving on inter-urban roads without traffic or infrastructure, e.g. in desert-like areas At least one driving system or driving safety system is malfunction- ing or is temporarily unavailable:...
Page 206 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The left-hand or right-hand headbag is malfunctioning. The 6 warning lamp also lights up on the instrument cluster. Left windowbag mal‐ Left windowbag mal‐ WARNING function Consult function Consult workshop workshop Right Right...
Page 207 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The front-passenger front airbag is disabled during the journey, airbag disabled airbag disabled although: See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual an adult a person of corresponding stature is on the front-passenger seat If additional forces are applied to the seat, the weight the system detects may be too low.
Page 208 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions For further information on the automatic front-passenger front air- bag deactivation system, see ( page 46). Front-passenger Front-passenger The front-passenger front airbag is enabled during the journey, although: airbag enabled See airbag enabled See Owner's Manual Owner's Manual...
Page 209 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions If these conditions are met, the front-passenger seat can be occu- pied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or ON indicator lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how the automatic front- passenger front airbag deactivation system classifies the vehicle occupant.
Page 210 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is deactivated and temporarily inop- Assist Plus cur‐ Assist Plus cur‐ erative. rently unavailable rently unavailable Possible causes: See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog Clean the windscreen.
Page 211 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant is too hot. A warning tone will also sound. Coolant Stop vehi‐ Coolant Stop vehi‐ WARNING cle Switch engine cle Switch engine Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine has overheated can cause any fluids that may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
Page 212 Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from a quali- fied specialist workshop or on the Internet at http:// bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Mercedes-AMG SLC 43: The engine oil level is too low.
Page 213 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. Refuel at the nearest filling station. Reserve fuel level Reserve fuel level There is very little fuel in the fuel tank. You must refuel at the nearest filling station.
Page 214 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Assist currently Assist currently Possible causes: unavailable See unavailable See the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision Owner's Manual Owner's Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog...
Page 215 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Parking Guidance Parking Guidance Parking Guidance is deactivated. cancelled cancelled Possible causes: The vehicle has started to skid. the sensors are dirty a malfunction has occurred A warning tone also sounds. Reactivate Parking Guidance later ( page 164).
Page 216: Cruise Control
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active Distance Active Distance Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is faulty. Assist inoperative Assist inoperative A warning tone also sounds. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Act. Distance Act. Distance You have depressed the accelerator pedal. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
Page 217 Display messages Tyres Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Tyre pressure Tyre pressure The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant Check tyre(s) Check tyre(s) loss in pressure. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes: you have changed the positions of the wheels and tyres or fitted new wheels and tyres The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped WARNING...
Page 218 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Check tyres Check tyres The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. The wheel position is shown in the multifunction display. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING Underinflated tyres pose the following risks: the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase...
Page 219 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Wheel sensor(s) Wheel sensor(s) There is no signal from the tyre pressure sensor of one or several missing missing wheels. The pressure of the affected tyre does not appear in the multifunction display.
Page 220 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Apply brake to Apply brake to You have attempted to shift from position h to position k. select R select R Depress the brake pedal. Shift the transmission to position k. Without changing Without changing You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
Page 221 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine has stalled while pulling away, e.g. because the clutch pedal was released too quickly. Depress the clutch pedal again. The engine starts automatically. Slowly release the clutch pedal to pull away. Clutch overheated Clutch overheated The clutch is under considerable load and the permitted operating...
Page 222 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Ð The power steering assistance is faulty. A warning tone also sounds. Power steering mal‐ Power steering mal‐ WARNING function See Own‐ function See Own‐ er's Manual er's Manual You will need to use more force to steer. There is a risk of an accident.
Page 223 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row. The roof drive has been switched off automatically for safety reasons. You can open and close the roof again after approximately ten minutes.
Page 224: Indicator And Warning Lamps
Indicator and warning lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves, the key is not detected whilst the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 225 Indicator and warning lamps Safety Seat belts Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp ü N Only for certain countries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds after the engine starts. The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts.
Page 226 Indicator and warning lamps Safety systems Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warn- ing tone will also sound. WARNING There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
Page 227 Indicator and warning lamps Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp J÷ ® ® N The red brake system warning lamp and the yellow ESP , ESP OFF and ABS å! warning lamps are lit while the engine is running. ®...
Page 228 Indicator and warning lamps Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp å ® N The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running or the ECO start/stop function is switched on. ®...
Page 229 Indicator and warning lamps Engine Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is run- ning. There may be a fault with the following, for example: engine management fuel injection system exhaust system...
Page 230 Indicator and warning lamps Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.
Page 231 Indicator and warning lamps Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by frozen slush. If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Page 232 Indicator and warning lamps Tyres Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres.
Page 233: Multimedia System
Operating system Navigation messages should guide you during General notes the journey without distracting you from traffic conditions or driving. The section on the multimedia system in this Always use this function as a guide instead of manual describes the basic principles for oper- the map display.
Page 234 Operating system Functions may result in impairments to the display, which could be irreversible. The multimedia system has the following func- Wearing polarised sunglasses may impair your tions: ability to read the display. Radio mode The display has an automatic temperature- Media mode with media search controlled switch-off feature.
Page 235 Operating system Favourites Navigation mode Calling up and exiting favourites Important safety notes To call up: press the g button on the WARNING controller. If you operate information and communica- Select a favourite, e.g. Vehicle Vehicle. tion equipment integrated in the vehicle The favourites are displayed.
Page 236 Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool select travel guide destination (only availa- lanes option is activated. ble for selected European countries) select destinations from Mercedes-Benz Entering an address Apps select geo-coordinates Multimedia system: Select...
Page 237 Further information on suitable mobile Depending on the mobile phone used, con- phones can be found at: http:// firm the connection to the multimedia sys- www.mercedes-benz.com/connect ® tem and for the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth profiles. The prompt to confirm may take up...
Page 238 Further information on suitable mobile phone used, confirm the connection to the phones can be found at: http:// multimedia system and for the PBAP and www.mercedes-benz.com/connect ® MAP Bluetooth profiles. The prompt to confirm may take up to two minutes to be...
Page 239: Installing The Module
Operating system Connecting the mobile phone Symbol Explanation One-telephone mode: select Connect as Connect as Main telephone with full range of new main phone new main phone. functions Two-telephone mode: select Connect as Connect as SAP telephone additional phone additional phone when a mobile phone is already connected.
Page 240 Operating system Slide module ; into bracket : until it COMAND Online: audibly engages. Select Connect device Connect deviceQConnect MB Connect MB SAP module SAP moduleQStart search Start search. Connecting the module via a USB The module is searched for and connected. cable (COMAND Online) To authorise a mobile phone: select Start search...
Page 241 Operating system Requirements Select the mobile phone in the device man- ager. The mobile phone can be authorised and con- Confirm the connection request; see the nected to the module if: manufacturer's operating instructions. the module is installed ( page 236) and Where necessary, enter the SIM card PIN activated in the multimedia system into the multimedia system and confirm.
Page 242 Operating system Transmission occurs automatically after a turned on. Further information on media mode; see the Digital Owner's Manual. ® Bluetooth connection is automatically estab- lished. The following external media sources can be used: Text messages Apple ® devices (e.g. iPhone ®...
Page 243 Operating system Removing an SD card Press the SD card. The SD card is ejected. Remove the SD card. 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 239).
Page 244: Glove Compartment
Stowage areas Stowage areas Stowage compartments Important safety notes WARNING If objects in the passenger compartment are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cupholders, open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always The glove compartment can be locked and retain all objects they contain.
Page 245: Spectacles Compartment
Stowage areas Spectacles compartment Stowage compartment in front of the armrest To open: press marking :. To open: slide cover : back. Make sure that the spectacles compartment is always closed while the vehicle is in motion. Stowage compartment in the doors Stowage compartment in the centre console Ruffled pocket ;...
Page 246: Stowage Net
Stowage nets are located in the front- damage the vehicle and the vario-roof. passenger footwell and on the rear wall behind At the time of going to print, Mercedes-Benz the driver's seat. does not offer any roof carrier or other roof- fitted systems for this model.
Page 247: Cup Holder In The Centre Console
Features dren. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Only use the cup holders for containers of the right size and which have lids. The drinks could otherwise spill. Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup holder in the centre console to continuous, strong and direct sunlight.
Page 248: Cigarette Lighter
Features Ashtray Your attention must always be focused on the traffic conditions. Use the cigarette lighter To open: push the lower section of only when road and traffic conditions permit. cover :. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition The cover opens.
Page 249: Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call System
To open: push the lower section of connect offers a quick and convenient way of cover :. connecting a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- The stowage compartment opens. tomer Centre. You can, for example, request an appointment or call for help in the event of Lift up the cover of socket ;.
Page 250 Place the mobile phone bracket into the pre- posed by electromagnetic fields. installed fitting; see the separate installation Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an instructions for the mobile phone fitting. approved exterior aerial. This ensures: Insert the mobile phone into the mobile optimal mobile phone reception quality in phone bracket;...
Page 251: Important Safety Notes
Features Important safety notes To start programming mode: press and hold one of buttons ; to ? on the integra- WARNING ted garage door opener. The garage door opener is now in program- When you operate or program the door with ming mode.
Page 252: Problems When Programming
Features located on the door drive unit on the garage Note that some remote controls transmit ceiling. only for a limited period (the indicator lamp on the remote control goes out). Press but- Familiarise yourself with the garage door drive ton B on remote control A again before operating instructions, e.g.
Page 253 Features Frequencies Country Radio type approval num- Europe Frequency range (MHz) Country Radio type approval num- ES (Spain) 000438/2005, 000439/2005, Frequency range (MHz) 000440/2005 000441/2005, AD (Andorra) 20 July 2005 000445/2005, MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868 000446/2005 AT (Austria) Article 6 of Directive 000447/2005 1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May...
Page 254 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) IE (Ireland) Article 6 of Directive MT (Malta) Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May 1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 IS (Iceland) Article 6 of Directive...
Page 255 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) SK (Slovakia) Article 6 of Directive GP (Guade- Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE loupe) 1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668 13 May 05 Slovak MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868 206/11/2005 4 May 05 MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 MQ (Martini-...
Page 256: Floor Mats
Features Floormats WARNING Objects in the driver's footwell can impede pedal travel or block a pedal which is depressed. This jeopardises safe operation of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Stow all objects in the vehicle safely, so that they cannot reach the driver's footwell.
Page 257: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Engine compartment remove jewellery and watches keep items of clothing and hair, for exam- Bonnet ple, away from moving parts. Important safety notes To ensure the flow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle interior, please observe WARNING the following notes: ( page 119)
Page 258: Opening The Bonnet
Engine compartment With your hand flat, push down active bon- Make sure that the windscreen wipers are net : in the area around the hinges on switched off. both sides (arrows) until you feel it engage. Pull release lever : on the bonnet. The bonnet is released.
Page 259 A list of the engine oils and oil filters that have been tested and approved in accord- ance with Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products is available at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The following cause engine failure or dam-...
Page 260 Engine compartment Allow an overheating engine to cool down before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in the engine compartment, leave the bon- net closed and notify the fire brigade. WARNING There are moving components in the engine compartment.
Page 261 Engine compartment Check the coolant level only if the vehicle is contact with hot gases or other escaping on a level surface and the engine has cooled operating fluids. There is a risk of burns. down. Let the overheated components cool down Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition before opening the bonnet.
Page 262: Overview Of The Engine Compart- Ment
You can obtain information concerning the Hiding service displays servicing of your vehicle from a qualified spe- Press the a or % button on the steer- cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ing wheel. The ASSYST PLUS service interval display...
Page 263 Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a cloths in an environmentally responsible Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the manner. ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the service work has been carried out. You can...
Page 264: Washing By Hand
Use a soft sponge to clean. in a car wash Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. It is preferable to use car washes with Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a adjustable high-pressure pre-cleaning that gentle jet of water.
Page 265 Use only insect remover and car shampoo damage the paintwork. from the range of recommended and Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected approved Mercedes-Benz care products. by corrosion and damage caused by inade- quate care cannot always be completely repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-...
Page 266: Cleaning The Windows
The following may have an effect on the shop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you service life and colouring of decorative film: use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. sunlight temperature, e.g. hot-air fan...
Page 267: Cleaning The Wiper Blades
Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior light- windows/windscreen could be damaged. ing using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or Clean the water drainage channels of the cleaning cloths. windscreen and the rear window at regular intervals.
Page 268 Care Cleaning the reversing camera Do not clean the camera lens and the area around the reversing camera with a high- pressure cleaner. Open the camera flap ( page 167). Use clean water and a soft cloth to clean camera lens :. The camera flap closes: if the ignition is switched off if the camera system is deactivated...
Page 269: Where Will I Find
Where will I find...? Where will I find...? First-aid kit Warning triangle Removing the warning triangle First-aid kit : is located in the stowage well under the boot floor. Swing the boot floor upwards ( page 243). Remove first-aid kit :. Warning triangle ;...
Page 270: Fire Extinguisher
Where will I find...? To stow: fold the reflective safety jacket, The reflective safety jackets should be dis- posed of and replaced with new ones: roll it up and stow it in safety jacket bag :. after 15 washes, and/or Slide safety jacket bag : along the lower edge of the armrest into the safety jacket if the reflective strips have become...
Page 271 Emissions sound pressure level L can contact the Customer Assistance Centre 79 dB(A) for the Mercedes-Benz emergency call system. Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not equip- Sound power level L 88 dB(A) ped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
Page 272: Flat Tyre
Flat tyre tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris- size designation, the load-bearing capacity and tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be the speed rating. obtained from a qualified specialist workshop. MOExtended tyres may be used only in con- Information on changing and fitting a wheel junction with an active tyre pressure loss page 292).
Page 273 Flat tyre Important safety notes WARNING In the following situations in particular, the WARNING tyre sealant is unable to provide sufficient When you drive in emergency mode, the breakdown assistance as it cannot seal the handling characteristics will be impaired. tyre properly: e.g.
Page 274 Flat tyre Using the TIREFIT kit Remove cap from valve C on the faulty tyre. Do not remove any foreign objects that have Screw filler hose D onto the valve. penetrated the tyre, e.g. screws or nails. Insert plug = into the cigarette lighter Remove the tyre sealant bottle, the accom- socket ( page 245) or into a 12 V socket in...
Page 275 A tyre temporarily sealed with tyre sealant In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with impairs the vehicle's driving characteristics the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's and is not suitable for driving at higher side.
Page 276: Battery (Vehicle)
Battery (vehicle) Battery (vehicle) Important safety notes Work on the battery, e.g. removing or fitting, requires specialist knowledge and the use of special tools. Therefore, always have work on the battery carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. WARNING Work carried out incorrectly on the battery can lead, for example, to a short circuit and To reduce the tyre pressure: depress thus damage the vehicle electronics.
Page 277 Battery (vehicle) Always make sure that neither you nor the bat- Environmental note tery is electrostatically charged. Electrostatic Batteries contain pollutants. charge is created, for example: It is illegal to dispose of by wearing synthetic-fibre clothing them with the household by friction between clothing and the seat rubbish.
Page 278: Charging The Battery
Ensure there is suf- ficient ventilation while charging and jump- starting. Do not lean over a battery. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you only use batteries which have WARNING been tested and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 279: Jump-Starting
Jump-starting cialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Ser- Only charge the battery using the jump- vice Centre. start connection point. If you wish to replace the battery yourself, The jump-starting connection point is in the observe the following notes: engine compartment.
Page 280 Jump-starting Make sure that the positive terminal of a connected battery does not come into contact with vehicle parts. Never place metal objects or tools on a battery. It is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connect- ing and disconnecting a battery.
Page 281 Jump-starting Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window heating, lighting etc. Open the bonnet. Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device. Slide cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow. Connect positive terminal ;...
Page 282: Towing And Tow-Starting
Towing and tow-starting distance so that the tow rope does not Towing and tow-starting sag. Important safety notes do not use steel cables or chains to tow your vehicle. You could otherwise damage WARNING the vehicle. When towing or tow-starting another vehicle Do not use the towing eye for recovery, and its weight is greater than the permissi- this could damage the vehicle.
Page 283: Removing The Towing Eye
Towing and tow-starting Fitting/removing the towing eye Towing the vehicle away with all wheels on the ground Fitting the towing eye WARNING WARNING If the steering wheel lock is engaged, the The exhaust tail pipe may be extremely hot. vehicle can no longer be steered. There is a There is a risk of burning when removing the risk of an accident.
Page 284: Permitted Towing Methods
When the vehicle is loaded for transport, Permitted towing methods the front and rear axles must be stationary Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your and on the same transportation vehicle. vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than Positioning over the connection point of the towing it away.
Page 285: Electrical Fuses
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the Switch on the hazard warning lamps cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe- page 104). cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Fit the towing eye ( page 280). Centre. Secure the rigid towing bar or the towing rope.
Page 286 Electrical fuses WARNING When the bonnet is open, and the wind- screen wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury. Always switch off the windscreen wipers and the ignition before opening the bonnet. The fuse box is located in the boot behind the partition covering.
Page 287: Operation
You could otherwise Accessories that are not approved for your damage the wheel rims and tyres. vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used correctly can impair the operating safety. Before purchasing and using non-approved Regular checking of wheels and...
Page 288 There is a risk of accident. ard valve cap or other valve caps specially Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. approved for your vehicle model. Observe Do not fit any other valve caps or systems, e.g.
Page 289: Winter Operation
M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very cold speed for the M+S tyres ( page 159). temperatures could cause tears to form, thereby damaging the tyres permanently. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for this type of damage.
Page 290: Tyre Pressure
Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre- sponding standard of quality. For more infor- If necessary, correct the tyre pressure. mation, please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 291 Tyre pressure If possible, only correct tyre pressures when Check the tyre for foreign objects. the tyres are cold. Check whether the wheel is losing air or The tyres are cold: the valve is leaking. if the vehicle has been parked with the tyres If you are unable to rectify the damage, con- out of direct sunlight for at least three hours tact a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 292: Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre pressure Restart with OK Restart with OK message which appears in pressure is set, this incorrect value will be monitored. Serv. Serv. menu of the multifunction display. Information on the message display can be Observe the notes in the section on tyre found in the "Restarting the tyre pressure loss pressures ( page 287).
Page 293 Tyre pressure is shown in the Serv. Serv. menu of the multifunc- constantly, the tyre pressure monitor is mal- tion display. functioning. In addition to the warning lamp, a message appears on the multifunction display. Observe the information on display messages page 214).
Page 294 Tyre pressure After an emergency spare wheel has been fit- Use the table on the inside of the fuel filler ted, the system may still display the tyre pres- flap to ensure that the tyre pressure is set sure of the removed wheel for a few minutes. correctly in all four tyres for the current Be aware that the value displayed for the posi- operating conditions.
Page 295: Changing A Wheel
Changing a wheel Country Radio type approval number Brazil European Schrader Electronics Ltd. 11 Union Technology Park, Belfast Road, Antrim BT41 1QS, Northern Ire- land Este equipmento opera em Jordan Kingdom of Jordan carater secundario, isto e, nao Type approval for Tyre Pressure tem direito a protecao contra sensor.
Page 296: Direction Of Rotation
Changing a wheel Always pay attention to the instructions and Switch off the engine. safety notes when changing a wheel Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove page 293). the key from the ignition lock. The wear patterns on the front and rear tyres Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the driv- differ depending on the operating conditions.
Page 297: Raising The Vehicle
Changing a wheel a slippery surface, a non-slip underlay must be used, e.g. use a rubber mat on tiles. Do not use wooden blocks or similar objects as a jack underlay. Otherwise, the jack will not be able to achieve its load-bearing capa- city due to the restricted height.
Page 298: Removing A Wheel
Changing a wheel Removing a wheel Vehicles with AMG equipment: to protect the vehicle body, the vehicle has covers fitted Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. next to the jacking points on the outer sills. The threads of the wheel bolts and wheel hubs could otherwise be damaged when the bolts are tightened.
Page 299: Wheel/Tyre Combinations
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Turn the crank of the jack anti-clockwise only use wheel bolts which have been until the vehicle is once again standing approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the firmly on the ground. respective wheel. Place the jack to one side.
Page 300: Emergency Spare Wheel
Exception: it is permissible to fit a different (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) type or make in the event of a flat tyre. MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer- Observe the "MOExtended tyres (tyres with tain AMG tyres) run-flat characteristics)" section Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres may page 269).
Page 301 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have with a new wheel. this work carried out at a qualified specialist Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor: after workshop.
Page 302 Emergency spare wheel Press on/off switch A on the tyre inflation Inflating the collapsible emergency compressor to ON. spare wheel The tyre inflation compressor is switched on. The tyre is inflated. The tyre pressure is Inflate the collapsible emergency spare shown on pressure gauge =.
Page 303: Information On Technical Data
The data may therefore differ for vehicles always connect them to the low-reflection with optional equipment. You can obtain fur- exterior aerial. ther information from a Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice Centre. The operating permit may be invalidated if the instructions for installation and use of two-way radios are not observed.
Page 304: Identification Plates
Be sure to observe the manufacturer's additional instructions when installing. Deviations in respect of wavebands, maximum transmission outputs or aerial positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the base of the aerial must not exceed the fol- lowing values:...
Page 305: Service Products And Capacities
Components and service products must be matched. Only use products recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Damage which is caused by the use of products which have not been rec- ommended is not covered by the Mercedes- Benz warranty or goodwill gestures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appropriate section.
Page 306: Tank Capacity
Service products and capacities and the engine. Notify a qualified specialist Be sure to avoid swallowing fuel or letting it workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel come into contact with skin, eyes or cloth- lines drained completely. ing. Only refuel using unleaded petrol with at Do not breathe the fuel vapours in.
Page 307 Depending on the country, the fuels you information about recommended additives can use in your vehicle may differ from the can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz information in the Owner's Manual. The Service Centre. fuels that have been approved for your vehi-...
Page 308: Filling Capacities
Do not use any additives with the engine Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz-approved oil. This could damage the engine. engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz engines. Further information on tested and approved Brake fluid engine oils can be obtained from a Mercedes- Benz Service Centre.
Page 309 You can find additional notes on the coolant The coolant is checked at every mainte- in the following places: nance interval at a qualified specialist work- in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for shop. Service Products, MB BeVo 310.1 on the internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com...
Page 310: Vehicle Data
Vehicle data Windscreen washer system Vehicle data Important safety notes General notes Please note that for the specified vehicle data: WARNING the heights specified may vary as a result of Windscreen washer concentrate is highly tyres flammable. If windscreen washer concen- load trate gets onto hot components of the condition of the suspension...
Page 311 Vehicle data Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 Vehicle width excluding 1810 mm exterior mirrors Vehicle height 1303 mm Vehicle height when open- 1566 mm ing/closing the roof Wheelbase 2431 mm All other models Vehicle length 4133 mm Vehicle length when open- 4323 mm ing/closing the roof Vehicle width including 2006 mm...
Page 312: Publication Details
Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mercedes-benz.com http://www.daimler.com Editorial office You are welcome to forward any queries or suggestions you may have regarding this Own- er's Manual to the technical documentation...
Page 313 Digital - on the Internet You can find the Owner's Manual on the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Digital - as an App ® The Mercedes-Benz Guides App is available for free on the Apple App store or Google Play. Apple® iOS Android™...

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