Mercedes-Benz CLS 2015 Owner's Manual
Mercedes-Benz CLS 2015 Owner's Manual

Mercedes-Benz CLS 2015 Owner's Manual

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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...
  • Page 3: Environmental Note

    Symbols In this manual, you will find the following sym- bols: WARNING Warning notes make you aware of dangers which could pose a threat to your health or life, or to the health and life of others. Environmental note Environmental notes provide you with infor- mation on environmentally aware actions or disposal.
  • Page 4 Please note that the Mercedes-Benz Guides App The equipment in your vehicle may therefore may not yet be available in your country. differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.
  • Page 5 Contents Index ............3 Introduction ......... 24 Digital Owner's Manual ...... 23 At a glance ........... 29 Safety ........... 39 Opening and closing ......79 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..98 Lights and windscreen wipers ..111 Climate control ......... 119 Driving and parking ......
  • Page 6 Index Exiting a parking space ....188 1, 2, 3 ... Function/notes ......185 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Important safety notes ....185 see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- Parking .......... 187 tion System) ADAPTIVE BRAKE ......... 74 4MATIC (permanent all-wheel Adaptive Brake Assist drive) Function/notes ........
  • Page 7 Index Kneebag ........... 45 Function/notes ......198 Audio 20 Pelvis airbag ........46 Sidebag ..........45 Switching on/off ......266 Authorised workshop Triggering ......... 46 Windowbag ........46 see Qualified specialist workshop AIRMATIC AUTO lights Display message ......244 Display message ......240 Function/notes ......
  • Page 8 Index Automatic transmission emer- Blind Spot Assist gency running mode ......152 Activating/deactivating (on- Auxiliary heating board computer) ......223 Display message ......245 Activating/deactivating ....129 Notes/function ......201 Important safety notes ....128 see Active Blind Spot Assist Setting ...........
  • Page 9 Index BAS ..........66 Windows ........302 BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Wiper blades ........302 Assist ..........66 Wooden trim ........304 Brake fluid (notes) ......347 Display message ......233 See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 265 Driving tips ........159 CD player (on-board computer) ..
  • Page 10 Index Problems with cooling with air Convenience closing feature ....92 dehumidification ......123 Convenience opening feature .... 92 Rear control panel ......121 Convenience opening/closing (air- Setting the air distribution ..... 124 recirculation mode) ......127 Setting the air vents ...... 133 Coolant (engine) Setting the airflow ......
  • Page 11 Calling up (on-board computer) ..232 see Door Engine ..........240 Driving abroad General information ....... 232 Mercedes-Benz Service ....299 Hiding (on-board computer) ... 232 Symmetrical dipped beam ..... 111 Key ..........254 Driving on flooded roads ....161 Lights ..........
  • Page 12 Index Adaptive Brake Assist ...... 69 Icy road surfaces ......161 Adaptive brake lights ....... 70 Limited braking efficiency on sal- BAS (Brake Assist System) ....66 ted roads ........160 Distance warning function ....68 New brake pads/linings ....160 Running-in tips .......
  • Page 13 Index Emergency key element Temperature (on-board computer, Function/notes ........ 81 Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....229 General notes ........81 Topping up ........296 Entering an address Inserting .......... 81 Locking vehicle ........ 87 See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 265 Environmental protection Removing .........
  • Page 14 Fuel gauge ........31 Gearshift program Grade (petrol) ........ 343 SETUP (on-board computer) ..230 Important safety notes ....342 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 24 Notes for CLS 400, CLS 400 Glove compartment ......275 4MATIC .......... 344 Google™ Local Search Notes for Mercedes‑AMG vehi-...
  • Page 15 Index Fitting/removing (rear) ....101 Instrument cluster lighting ....224 Luxury ..........101 Interior lighting see NECK-PRO head restraints Automatic control system ....116 see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints Delayed switch-off (on-board Headbag computer) ........226 Display message ......239 Overview ........
  • Page 16 Index KEYLESS-GO Setting brightness for display/ Convenience closing ......93 switches (on-board computer) ..224 Deactivation ........80 Setting the ambient lighting Display message ......254 brightness (on-board computer) ..226 Locking ..........80 Setting the ambient lighting col- Removing the Start/Stop button ... 137 our (on-board computer) ....
  • Page 17 Notes/placing in the bracket ..287 Mercedes-Benz Contact Transmission output (maximum) ..340 Display message ......235 Modifying the programming (key) ..81 Mercedes-Benz emergency call MOExtended tyres ......308 system Motorway mode ........ 114 Switch in the overhead control panel ..........
  • Page 18 Index NECK-PRO luxury head restraint Settings menu ....... 224 Important safety notes ....48 Standard display ......216 NECK-PRO luxury head restraints Telephone menu ......220 Operation ......... 48 Trip menu ........216 Resetting when triggered ....49 Vehicle submenu ......227 Operating instructions Notes on running in a new vehicle ..
  • Page 19 Index Important safety notes ....182 Problem (fault) ....... 185 QR code Sensor range ......... 183 Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Trailer towing ......... 184 Rescue card ........27 Warning display ......184 Qualified specialist workshop ... 27 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Indicator lamp ........
  • Page 20 Index see Fuel Remote control Safety Auxiliary heating/ventilation ..129 Children in the vehicle ..... 50 Changing the batteries (auxiliary see Occupant safety heating) ......... 131 Safety system Garage door opener ....... 288 see Driving safety systems Programming (garage door SD memory card opener) ..........
  • Page 21 Index Storing settings (memory func- Opening/closing ......91 tion) ..........109 Problem (malfunction) ..... 94 Switching seat heating on/off ..103 Resetting ......... 93 Switching the seat ventilation on/ Reversing feature ......91 off ..........103 Sidebag ..........45 Section Sliding sunroof Boot ..........
  • Page 22 Index Suspension settings Starting (engine) ........ 137 Steering AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus- pension .......... 180 Display message ......254 Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot SETUP (on-board computer) ..230 Switching on media mode (DISTRONIC PLUS) Via the device list ......273 Activating/deactivating ....
  • Page 23 Index Saving/deleting the PIN for the Removing the towing eye ....320 SIM card ........272 With both axles on the ground ..320 Settings ......... 272 Towing eye ......... 307 SIM card mode ......271 Traffic reports Text messages ....... 272 See also Digital Owner's Manual ...
  • Page 24 Index Upshift indicator (on-board com- Installation ........340 Transmission output (maximum) ..340 puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..229 Type identification plate USB devices see Vehicle identification plate Connecting to the Media Inter- Tyre changing tool kit ....... 307 face ..........273 Tyre inflation compressor see TIREFIT kit Tyre pressure...
  • Page 25 Index Windscreen washer fluid Type plate ........341 see Windscreen washer system Windscreen washer system Important safety notes ....348 Warning and indicator lamps Topping up ........297 ABS ..........258 Windscreen wipers Brakes ........... 257 Problem (malfunction) ....118 Distance warning signal ....
  • Page 26 Digital Owner's Manual Introduction Operating the Digital Owner's Manual General notes The printed Owner's Manual provides informa- tion about the safe operation of your vehicle. Please observe the information about the oper- The Digital Owner's Manual additionally ation of the controller ( page 266).
  • Page 27: Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts

    EU countries only: this planet sparingly and in a manner which Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to takes the requirements of both nature and dispose of it in an environmentally-responsible humanity into consideration.
  • Page 28: Operating Safety

    Only use genu- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual- The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are ity. Only use tyres, wheels and accessories that...
  • Page 29: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Operating safety Electromagnetic compatibility Always have work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified special- The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehicle ist workshop. components has been checked and certified according to the currently valid version of Reg- If you make any changes to the vehicle elec- ulation ECE-R 10.
  • Page 30: Data Stored In The Vehicle

    Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible These data memories temporarily or perma- about any change in address or vehicle owner- nently store technical information about: ship. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice Centre, for example. the vehicle's operating state events...
  • Page 31: Copyright Information

    This data is of an exclusively technical nature and can be used to: assist in detecting and rectifying faults and defects analyse vehicle functions, e.g.
  • Page 32 Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift pad- To adjust the steering wheel dles manually Combination switch To adjust the steering wheel electrically Instrument cluster Steering wheel heating Horn Cruise control lever DIRECT SELECT lever Parking brake PARKTRONIC warning dis- Diagnostics connection play To open the bonnet...
  • Page 33 Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel To release the parking brake PARKTRONIC warning dis- Ignition lock play Start/Stop button Combination switch To adjust the steering wheel manually Instrument cluster To adjust the steering wheel Horn electrically Steering wheel gearshift pad- Steering wheel heating dles Parking brake...
  • Page 34: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Fuel gauge (left) Speedometer with segments Coolant temperature (right) Multifunction display Warning and indicator lamps: Rev counter ® ÷ ESP Warning and indicator lamps: M SPORT handling mode J Brakes (red) in Mercedes-AMG vehicles ! Turn signal, right ·...
  • Page 35: Multifunction Steering Wheel

    Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu Multimedia system display Selects a submenu or scrolls Switches on voice-operated through lists control for navigation or LIN- GUATRONIC Confirms the selection Hides display messages Mute Back Adjusts the volume...
  • Page 36: Centre Console

    Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page Multimedia system (see the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG separate operating instruc- OFF indicator lamp tions) £ Hazard warning lamps c Seat heating u Rear window roller sun- s Seat ventilation blind c PARKTRONIC &...
  • Page 37 Centre console Centre console, lower section Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment Stowage compartment with Media Interface Ashtray Cigarette lighter Ú Selects the drive pro- Power socket gram Cup holders Multimedia system control- ler (see separate operating e Adjusts the suspension instructions) settings É...
  • Page 38 Centre console Centre console, lower section (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Function Page Function Page Cup holders Stowage compartment with Media Interface Engages parking position P ß Calls up or saves the Selector lever suspension settings Ashtray à Adjusts the suspension Cigarette lighter settings Power socket ®...
  • Page 39: Overhead Control Panel

    Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page u Switches the rear inte- Rear-view mirror rior lighting on/off Buttons for the garage door | Switches the automatic opener interior lighting control ê Deactivates the interior on/off motion sensor p Switches the right- p Switches the left-hand hand reading lamp on/off...
  • Page 40 Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page u Switches the rear inte- Rear-view mirror rior lighting on/off ê Deactivates the interior | Switches the automatic motion sensor interior lighting control p Switches the left-hand on/off reading lamp on/off p Switches the right- c Switches the front inte- hand reading lamp on/off rior lighting on/off...
  • Page 41: Door Control Panel

    Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page r 4 5 = W Opens/closes the side Stores seat, exterior mirror windows and steering column adjust- n Activates/deactivates ment settings the override feature for the Adjusts the seats electrically side windows in the rear compartment % &...
  • Page 42: Occupant Safety

    Child restraint system not attempt to modify the wiring as well as Child seat securing systems electronic components or their software. If it is necessary to modify an airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, con- tact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 43: Restraint System Warning Lamp

    Occupant safety PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : is Restraint system warning lamp part of the automatic child seat recognition on The functions of the restraint system are the front-passenger seat. checked after the ignition is switched on and at A permanently lit PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF regular intervals while the engine is running.
  • Page 44 Important safety notes system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi- cle. The child restraint system must be appro- WARNING priate to the age, weight and size of the child. The seat belt cannot perform its intended pro- always observe the instructions and safety tective function if it is not fastened correctly.
  • Page 45 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use seat belts which have been approved specifi- Also ensure that no objects are placed cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Other- between a person and the seat. e.g. a cush- wise, your vehicle's general operating permit ion.
  • Page 46: Seat Belt Adjustment

    Occupant safety Belt warning for the driver and front matically, see "Belt adjustment" page 43). passenger If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru- section of the seat belt to tighten the belt ment cluster is a reminder that all vehicle occu- across your body.
  • Page 47: Important Safety Notes

    Occupant safety If a child is travelling in your vehicle, also It is also not possible to completely rule out a observe the following notes: risk of injury caused by an airbag due to the speed at which the airbag must be deployed. Always secure children under twelve years of age and less than 1.50 m tall in suitable child Important safety notes...
  • Page 48: Front Airbags

    Use only seat covers which have been specif- ically approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz. Driver's airbag : deploys in front of the steer- ing wheel. Front-passenger front airbag ; deploys in front of and above the glove com- partment.
  • Page 49 Pelvisbags are only available in certain replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. countries. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Windowbags vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop after an accident. Take this into account, par- ticularly if a seat belt tensioner was triggered or an airbag was deployed.
  • Page 50 Occupant safety ardous to health but may cause short-term The activation threshold for the seat belt ten- breathing difficulties to persons suffering from sioners and airbags is determined based on the asthma or other pulmonary conditions. Provided evaluation of the vehicle's rate of deceleration it is safe to do so, you should leave the vehicle or acceleration at various points in the vehicle.
  • Page 51 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK- functionality of the NECK-PRO head restraints/ NECK-PRO luxury head restraints checked at a...
  • Page 52 Occupant safety With your hand flat, firmly push the NECK- ® PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occupant PRO head restraint cushion backwards in the protection) direction of arrow = until it engages. Repeat this procedure for the second NECK- Introduction PRO head restraint. ®...
  • Page 53: Children In The Vehicle

    Function is cut off ® PRE-SAFE PLUS intervenes in certain situa- vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emergency tions if the radar sensor system detects an call system: automatic emergency call imminent head-on or rear-end collision. Children in the vehicle Important safety notes...
  • Page 54 Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting The child restraint system must be appropri- properly. Particular attention must be paid to ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
  • Page 55: Isofix Child Seat Securing System

    Install the ISOFIX child restraint system on both ISOFIX securing rings :. It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care products to clean child restraint systems rec- ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for ommended by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 56 Children in the vehicle Top Tether anchorage points using the child restraint system ( page 58) as well as the installation and operating instruc- tions provided by the manufacturer for the child restraint system being used. Top Tether Introduction Top Tether provides an additional connection between the child restraint system secured with ISOFIX and the vehicle.
  • Page 57 The sensor system for the automatic child seat recognition in the front-passenger seat detects WARNING whether a special Mercedes-Benz child restraint system with transponders has been fitted. In If you secure a child in a forward-facing child this case, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica- restraint system on the front-passenger seat tor lamp lights up and remains lit.
  • Page 58 Children in the vehicle front-passenger front airbag both before and during the journey. Child restraint system on the front- passenger seat General notes Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes- PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : Benz strongly advises that you fit a child shows you whether the front-passenger front...
  • Page 59: Rearward-Facing Child Restraint System

    Children in the vehicle Rearward-facing child restraint system could be struck by the airbag. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Make sure that the front-passenger front air- bag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIR- BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit. NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can...
  • Page 60 Children in the vehicle tem manufacturer's installation and operating instructions.
  • Page 61 Problems with automatic child seat recognition Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The PASSENGER AIR A special Mercedes-Benz child restraint system with a transponder for BAG OFF indicator lamp automatic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front- on the centre console is passenger seat.
  • Page 62 Children in the vehicle tems" or "Suitability of the seats for attaching an ISOFIX child restraint system". Semi-universal child restraint systems are indi- cated by the text "semi-universal" on the approval label. These can be used if the vehicle and the seat are listed in the child restraint sys- tem manufacturer's vehicle model list.
  • Page 63 Children in the vehicle Suitability of the seats for attaching belt-secured child restraint systems If you use a baby car seat of category 0 or 0+ or a rearward-facing child restraint system of category I on a rear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint system.
  • Page 64 Children in the vehicle Rear seats Weight category Left, right 2, 3 Centre up to 10 kg U, L up to 13 kg U, L 9 kg up to 18 kg U, L 15 kg up to 25 kg U, L 22 kg up to 36 kg U, L Suitability of the seats for attaching ISOFIX child restraint systems...
  • Page 65: Recommended Child Restraint Systems

    55) and in "Suitable positioning of the child restraint system" ( page 58). You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Recommended child restraint systems for attaching with the vehicle seat belt...
  • Page 66 Children in the vehicle Weight cate- Manufac- Type Approval Order number Auto- gory turer number matic (A 000 ...) (E1 ...) child seat recogni- tion Category II/III: Britax 04 301198 970 18 00 KIDFIX Römer 15 kg up to 04 301198 970 19 00 36 kg 970 38 00...
  • Page 67 Children in the vehicle Child-proof locks for the rear doors WARNING If you leave children unattended in the vehi- cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they: release the parking brake shift the automatic transmission out of park position P start the engine In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-...
  • Page 68: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are Pets in the vehicle merely aids designed to assist driving. You are responsible for maintaining the distance to the WARNING vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time, and for staying in lane.
  • Page 69 Driving safety systems If ABS is malfunctioning, other systems, includ- BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS) with ing driving safety systems, will also become Cross-Traffic Assist inoperative. Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp ( page 258) and display mes- General notes sages which may be shown in the instrument cluster (...
  • Page 70 Driving safety systems darkness Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the pedestrians move quickly, e.g. into the path intervention in a non-critical driving situation. of the vehicle the camera system no longer detects a WARNING pedestrian as a person due to special cloth- BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify peo-...
  • Page 71 Driving safety systems Keep the brake pedal depressed until the Please observe the information in the section emergency braking situation is over. on running-in the vehicle ( page 135). ABS prevents the wheels from locking. Following damage to the front end of the vehicle, have the configuration and operation of the BAS PLUS is deactivated and the brakes func- radar sensor checked at a qualified specialist...
  • Page 72: Adaptive Brake Assist

    Driving safety systems The autonomous braking function: WARNING gives the driver more time to react to critical The distance warning function cannot always driving situations clearly identify objects and complex traffic can help the driver to avoid an accident or situations.
  • Page 73: Adaptive Brake Lights

    Driving safety systems Keep the brake pedal depressed until the Adaptive brake lights emergency braking situation is over. ABS prevents the wheels from locking. Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- tion ( page 65). The brakes will work normally again if: The adaptive brake lights warn following traffic you release the brake pedal in an emergency braking situation:...
  • Page 74: Important Safety Notes

    Driving safety systems Traction control remains active if you deactivate ® If ESP intervenes: ® ® Do not deactivate ESP under any circum- stances. Important safety notes When pulling away, only depress the acceler- ator pedal as far as is necessary. Observe the "Important safety notes"...
  • Page 75 Driving safety systems ® Deactivating/activating ESP WARNING ® You can deactivate or activate ESP via the on- When SPORT handling mode is activated, board computer ( page 222). there is a greater risk of skidding and acci- ® deactivated: dents. ®...
  • Page 76: Esp ® Trailer Stabilisation

    Driving safety systems dling mode dling mode message appears in the multi- ® PRE-SAFE is no longer available; it is also not function display. activated if you brake firmly with assistance To deactivate SPORT handling mode: ® from ESP briefly press button :. ®...
  • Page 77 Driving safety systems Important safety notes In addition, pedestrians in the path of your vehi- cle can be detected. Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- ® PRE-SAFE Brake detects pedestrians using tion for driving safety systems ( page 65). typical characteristics such as the body con- tours and posture of a person standing upright.
  • Page 78 Driving safety systems Following damage to the front end of the vehicle, Always pay particular attention to the traffic have the radar sensor settings and operation situation and be ready to brake, especially if checked at a qualified specialist workshop. This ®...
  • Page 79: Protection Against Theft

    Protection against theft If the risk of a collision with the vehicle in front ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) remains and you do not brake, take evasive action or accelerate significantly, the vehicle may perform automatic emergency braking up to the point of full brake application. Automatic emergency braking is not performed until imme- diately prior to an imminent accident.
  • Page 80: Switching Off

    Protection against theft Deactivating the Customer Assistance Centre. This is done by means of a text message or a data con- nection. The emergency call system sends a message or establishes a data connection provided that: you have subscribed to the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system has been activated properly...
  • Page 81 Protection against theft the side windows are closed To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the interior motion sensor if you lock your vehicle and: the sliding sunroof is closed there are no objects, e.g. mascots, hanging people or animals remain in the vehicle on the rear-view mirror or on the grab han- the sliding sunroof remains open dles on the roof trim...
  • Page 82: Key Functions

    children unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the key out of reach of children. Important safety notes United Kingdom only: WARNING If you attach heavy or large objects to the key, WARNING the key could be unintentionally turned in the When the double locks are activated, the ignition lock.
  • Page 83 The key centrally locks/unlocks: the doors the boot lid the fuel filler flap When unlocking, the turn signals flash once. When locking, they flash three times. You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked. The audible signal can be activated or deactivated using the on-board computer ( page 227).
  • Page 84 To deactivate: press the & button on the Emergency key element key twice in rapid succession. The battery indicator light of the key General notes page 82) flashes twice briefly and lights If the vehicle can no longer be locked or up once.
  • Page 85: Checking The Battery

    : opens. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the When doing so, do not hold battery compart- batteries replaced at a qualified specialist work- ment cover : shut.
  • Page 86 Repeatedly tap the key against your palm until battery = falls out. Insert the new battery with the positive ter- minal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so. Make sure that the surface of the battery is free of lint, grease and other contamination. Insert the front tabs of battery compartment cover : into the housing and then press to close it.
  • Page 87 Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You can no longer lock or The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle using Check the key battery ( page 82) and replace if necessary the key.
  • Page 88 Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine cannot be The on-board voltage is too low. started using the key. Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary ( page 314).
  • Page 89: Centrally Locking And Unlocking The Vehicle From The Inside

    Doors There is a risk of an accident and injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the key out of reach of children. Unlocking and opening the doors from the inside United Kingdom only:...
  • Page 90: Automatic Locking Feature

    Boot When a locked door is opened from inside the ing the locking button for the interior locking vehicle, the previous unlocking process will be mechanism while the driver's door is open. observed if the vehicle has been: Then proceed to lock the driver's door using the emergency key element.
  • Page 91 Boot Stow luggage or loads preferably in the boot. Opening/closing from the outside Observe the loading guidelines ( page 274). Opening Do not leave the key in the boot. You could oth- erwise lock yourself out. Vehicles without the boot lid remote closing feature: the boot lid can be: opened and closed manually from outside opened automatically from outside...
  • Page 92 Boot WARNING lid is open when the engine is running, espe- cially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk When the double locks are activated, the of poisoning. doors can no longer be opened from the inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get Always switch off the engine before opening out, e.g.
  • Page 93: Opening And Closing

    Boot Opening and closing Opening and closing automatically from the inside Important safety notes WARNING The reversing function does not react: to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- gers over the last 8 mm of the closing path This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these sit- To open: pull remote operating switch for...
  • Page 94: Side Windows

    Side windows Turn the emergency key element from posi- or restricts a side window during the closing tion 1 anti-clockwise as far as it will go to process, the side window opens again automat- position 2. When doing so, also pull the boot ically.
  • Page 95: Convenience Opening Feature

    Side windows Convenience opening feature Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. Press and hold the % button until the side To open manually: press and hold the cor- windows and the sliding sunroof are in the responding button.
  • Page 96: Resetting The Side Windows

    Side windows Press and hold the & button until the side Resetting the side windows windows and the sliding sunroof are fully If a side window can no longer be closed fully, closed. you must reset it. Press and hold the & button until the side windows are fully closed.
  • Page 97: Sliding Sunroof

    Sliding sunroof Problems with the side windows WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing function is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.
  • Page 98: Rain-Closing Feature

    Sliding sunroof Resonance noises can occur in addition to the Operating the sliding sunroof usual airflow noises when the sliding sunroof is open. They are caused by minor pressure fluc- Opening and closing tuations in the vehicle interior. To reduce or eliminate these noises: change the position of the sliding sunroof open a side window slightly...
  • Page 99 Sliding sunroof The sliding sunroof does not close if: it is raised at the rear. it is blocked. no rain is falling on the area of the windscreen being monitored by the rain sensor. If the vehicle, for example, is under a bridge or in a carport, the field of the sensor may be cov- ered.
  • Page 100: Problems With The Sliding Sunroof

    Sliding sunroof Problems with the sliding sunroof WARNING If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.
  • Page 101 Seats you should have a good overview of traffic Correct driver's seat position conditions the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body WARNING and must be routed across the centre of your You could lose control of the vehicle while shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic area driving if you:...
  • Page 102 Seats seats should only be occupied by passen- WARNING gers, if possible. You could lose control of the vehicle while when the seat heating is in operation, do driving if you: not cover the seats with insulating materi- als, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers, adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or child seats or booster seats.
  • Page 103: Adjusting The Seats

    Seats Adjusting the seats WARNING The head restraints cannot provide the inten- ded protection unless they are fitted and adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or sudden braking, for example. Always drive with the head restraints fitted.
  • Page 104 Seats To adjust the side bolsters of the head Adjusting the angle of the head restraints restraint: pull or push right or left-hand side bolster : into the desired position. To adjust the angle of the head restraint: pull or push the head restraint in the direction of arrow ;.
  • Page 105: Adjusting The Active Multicontour Seat

    Seats Adjusting the active multicontour seat You can adjust the active multicontour seat via the multimedia system. You can find further information in the separate multimedia system operating instructions. Adjusting the lumbar support The head restraints can only be removed if the rear seat folds forward.
  • Page 106: Switching The Seat Ventilation On/Off

    Seats Switching the seat ventilation on/off Seat heating and seat ventilation Switching the seat heating on/off WARNING If you repeatedly switch on seat heating, the seat cushion and backrest padding may become very hot. The health of vehicle occu- pants with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries.
  • Page 107: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel Problems with the seat heating or seat ventilation Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The seat heating or seat The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum- ventilation has switched ers are switched on. off prematurely or can- Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the not be switched on.
  • Page 108: Adjusting The Steering Wheel Electrically

    Steering wheel The steering wheel heating does not switch Adjusting the steering wheel electri- off automatically. cally To adjust the steering wheel height To adjust the steering wheel position (fore- and-aft adjustment) Further related subjects: EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ( page 106) Storing settings ( page 109) Steering wheel heating...
  • Page 109: Important Safety Notes

    Steering wheel Problems with the steering wheel heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The steering wheel heat- The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum- ing has switched itself ers are switched on. off prematurely or can- Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the not be switched on.
  • Page 110: Rear-View Mirror

    Mirrors The last position of the steering wheel is stored Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer- when you switch off the ignition or when you ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat store the setting with the memory function belt before starting the engine.
  • Page 111 Mirrors then open the driver's or front-passenger The exterior mirrors can also be heated door manually by switching on the rear window heating. If the exterior mirrors have been folded in manually, they do not fold out. Folding the exterior mirrors in/out elec- trically Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of...
  • Page 112: Memory Function

    Memory function The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on If you shift the transmission to another posi- the driver's side automatically go into anti-daz- tion, the exterior mirror on the front- zle mode if the following conditions are met passenger side returns to the driving position.
  • Page 113: Calling Up A Stored Setting

    Memory function Adjust the seat ( page 100). Only use the memory function on the driver's On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel side while the vehicle is stationary. page 105) and the exterior mirrors page 107). WARNING Press memory button M and then press stor- If children activate the memory function, they age position button 1, 2 or 3 within three sec- could become trapped, especially if they are...
  • Page 114: 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 on using the light switch even during the daytime. Therefore, your vehicle...
  • Page 115 Exterior lighting To switch on the dipped-beam headlamps: In such situations, turn the light switch to turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. Turn the light switch to L. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The green L indicator lamp in the instru- The driver is responsible for the vehicle lighting ment cluster lights up.
  • Page 116: Combination Switch

    Exterior lighting Combination switch Hazard warning lamps Main-beam headlamps To switch on the hazard warning lamps: Turn signal, right press button :. All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a Headlamp flasher turn signal using the combination switch, only Turn signal, left the turn signal lamp on the corresponding To indicate briefly: press the combination...
  • Page 117 Exterior lighting Active light function Extended range foglamps The active light function is a system that moves The extended range foglamps reduce the glare the headlamps according to the steering move- experienced by the driver and improve the illu- ments of the front wheels. In this way, relevant mination of the edge of the carriageway.
  • Page 118: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting At speeds below approx. 25 km/h or have lights, or may recognise them too late. In when there is sufficient street lighting: this, or in similar situations, the automatic The partial main-beam headlamps are main-beam headlamps will not be deactivated switched off automatically.
  • Page 119: Windscreen Wipers

    Windscreen wipers Replacing bulbs The front and rear light clusters of your vehicle are equipped with LED light bulbs. Do not replace the bulbs yourself. Contact a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required.
  • Page 120 $ Windscreen wipers off Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor set the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- to low sensitivity) cialist workshop.
  • Page 121: 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 122: Overview Of Climate Control Systems

    Overview of climate control systems Overview of climate control systems General notes Observe the settings recommended on the fol- lowing pages. The windows could otherwise mist up. To prevent the windows from misting up: switch off climate control only briefly activate air-recirculation mode only briefly switch on "Cooling with air dehumidification"...
  • Page 123 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMATIC automatic climate control (2-zone) To set the temperature, left ( page 124) To demist the windscreen ( page 125) To switch the ZONE function on/off ( page 125) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 123) To switch the rear window heating on/off ( page 125)
  • Page 124 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (3-zone) Front control panel To set the temperature, left ( page 124) To demist the windscreen ( page 125) To switch the residual heat on/off ( page 128) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 123) To switch the rear window heating on/off (...
  • Page 125: Operating The Climate Control System

    Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating Set the temperature to 22 †. Only use the "Windscreen demisting" function Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock briefly until the windscreen is clear again. page 136). Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if To activate: press the Ã...
  • Page 126: Activating/Deactivating Cooling With Air Dehumidification

    Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function, the air inside the vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The windows can mist up more quickly.
  • Page 127: Setting The Temperature

    Operating the climate control system The temperature setting for the driver's side Setting the climate mode is adopted for the rear compartment and the The "Set climate mode" function is only available front-passenger side. with THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con- Turn temperature control : anti-clockwise trol.
  • Page 128 Operating the climate control system The climate control system switches to the Setting the airflow following functions: Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock high airflow page 136). high temperature To increase: press the K button. air distribution to the windscreen and front To reduce: press the I button.
  • Page 129: Switching On/Off

    Operating the climate control system Switching on/off Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock page 136). Press the ¤ button. The indicator lamp in the ¤ button lights up or goes out.
  • Page 130 Operating the climate control system Problems with the rear window heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The rear window heating The battery has not been sufficiently charged. has switched off prema- Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps, turely or cannot be acti- interior lighting or the seat heating.
  • Page 131 Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating Convenience closing feature: press and hold the g button until the side windows Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock and the sliding sunroof are closed. or remove it ( page 136). The indicator lamp in the g button lights To switch on: press the Ì...
  • Page 132: Before Switching On

    Operating the climate control system Auxiliary heating or auxiliary ventilation can also Flammable materials such as leaves, grass or be switched on if the manually set climate con- twigs may ignite if they come into contact trol is activated. Optimum comfort is attained by with: setting the system to automatic mode.
  • Page 133 Operating the climate control system Store the remote control for the auxiliary heat- Checking the status of the auxiliary heat- ing so that the auxiliary heating cannot be ing or auxiliary ventilation switched on unintentionally. In particular, Briefly press the u button. ensure that the remote control for the auxiliary The following messages may appear in the dis- heating is kept out of the reach of children.
  • Page 134: Replacing The Remote Control Battery

    Operating the climate control system Replacing the remote control battery If the engine has not yet reached operating tem- perature when it is started, the auxiliary heating running time is increased. The auxiliary heating Important safety notes continues to run until the operating temperature WARNING is reached.
  • Page 135 Operating the climate control system Insert new battery = with the lettering facing upwards. Slide battery cover ; in the opposite direc- tion to the arrow on the remote control until it engages.
  • Page 136: Adjusting The Air Vents

    Air vents Problems with the auxiliary heating/ventilation Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions FAIL ¨ The signal transmission between the transmitter and the vehicle is faulty. Change your position in relation to the vehicle, moving closer if necessary. FAIL The auxiliary heating cannot be switched on or has switched itself off.
  • Page 137 Air vents Air vent thumbwheel Air vent When automatic climate control is activated, the glove compartment can be ventilated, for instance to cool its contents. The level of airflow depends on the airflow and air distribution set- tings. To open or close: turn control : to the right or left.
  • Page 138 Driving Change the oil to improve protection of the rear Running-in notes axle differential: Important safety notes after a running-in period of 3000 km every 50,000 km or 3 years In certain driving and driving safety systems, the sensors adjust automatically while a certain dis- These oil changes prolong the service life of the tance is being driven after the vehicle has been differential.
  • Page 139: Key Positions

    Driving If the key does not belong to the vehicle, it WARNING can still be turned in the ignition lock. How- If the parking brake has not been fully ever, the ignition will not be switched on. The released when driving, the parking brake can: engine cannot be started.
  • Page 140 Driving The engine can be switched off while the vehicle Remove Start/Stop button : from ignition is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/ lock ;. Stop button for three seconds. This function You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but- operates independently of the ECO start/stop ton from the ignition lock when you leave the automatic engine switch-off function.
  • Page 141 Driving the ECO start/stop automatic engine start WARNING function. Flammable materials introduced through Depress the brake pedal and keep it environmental influence or by animals can depressed. ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or Press the Start/Stop button once parts of the engine that heat up.
  • Page 142 Driving Hill start assist General notes Hill start assist helps you when pulling away for- wards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It holds the vehicle for a short time after you have removed your foot from the brake pedal. This gives you enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and depress it before the vehicle begins to roll.
  • Page 143: Automatic Engine Start

    Driving If the conditions for automatic engine switch-off the system detects moisture on the wind- are not all fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is lit yellow. screen when the air-conditioning system is switched on Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the AMG menu in the the battery's charge status is too low multifunction display additionally shows the Stop/Start inactive...
  • Page 144 Driving Mercedes-AMG vehicles To switch off: in drive program C, press ECO button :. Switch to drive program S, S+ or M page 148). Indicator lamp ; and the ¤ symbol in the multifunction display go out. Stop/Start active Stop/Start active Stop/Start Stop/Start inactive...
  • Page 145: Problems With The Engine

    Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine does not The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. start. Deactivate the HOLD function ( page 176) or DISTRONIC PLUS page 173). Try to start the engine again. The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
  • Page 146: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant temperature The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no display is showing more longer being cooled sufficiently. than 120 †. The coolant Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to warning lamp may also cool down.
  • Page 147 Automatic transmission DIRECT SELECT lever Overview of transmission positions Transmission position display Drive program display Additionally, displays next to the selector lever mark the current transmission position. The displays light up when the key is inserted in the ignition. The displays go out when the key is removed from the ignition.
  • Page 148 Automatic transmission Engaging park position P Shifting to neutral N If the engine speed is too high, do not shift WARNING the automatic transmission directly from D to If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, R, from R to D or directly to P. Otherwise, the they can: automatic transmission could be damaged.
  • Page 149: Transmission Positions

    Automatic transmission Depress the brake pedal and keep it Neutral depressed. Do not shift the transmission to N Shift to neutral N. while driving. Otherwise, the auto- Release the brake pedal. matic transmission could be dam- Release the parking brake. aged.
  • Page 150 Automatic transmission Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration: Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed. Ease off the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached. The automatic transmission shifts back up. Towing a trailer vehicles with the AMG Sport package Towing a trailer is not possible with all models.
  • Page 151: Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles

    Automatic transmission Mercedes-AMG vehicles Steering wheel gearshift paddles Drive program selector with manual drive program In the manual drive program, you can change gears manually using steering wheel gearshift Turn drive program selector : until the paddles : and ;. desired drive program appears in the multi- function display in the speedometer.
  • Page 152 Automatic transmission Automatic drive program S sion automatically shifts up in order to pre- vent engine damage. Drive program S (or, in the case of Mercedes- To shift down: pull on the left-hand steering AMG vehicles, drive programs S and S+) is char- wheel gearshift paddle ( page 148).
  • Page 153 Automatic transmission for the current gear is reached. When the engine limiting speed is reached, the fuel sup- Use the program selector button to change ply is cut to prevent the engine from overrev- the drive program ( page 147). ving.
  • Page 154 Automatic transmission If you slow down or stop without shifting down, the automatic transmission automati- cally shifts down. For maximum acceleration, pull the left- hand steering wheel gearshift paddle until the transmission selects the optimum gear for the current speed. Kickdown You can also use kickdown for maximum accel- eration in manual drive program M.
  • Page 155 Refuelling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 7G-TRONIC: The transmission is in emergency mode. The acceleration ability It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear.
  • Page 156: Opening The Fuel Filler Flap

    Refuelling Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu- WARNING elling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge Electrostatic charge can cause sparks and could build up again. thereby ignite fuel vapours. There is a risk of If you overfill the fuel tank, some fuel may spray fire and explosion.
  • Page 157: Fuel Filler Flap Emergency Release

    Refuelling Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of Pull the emergency release in the direction of arrow :. arrow ;. The fuel filler flap opens slightly. The fuel filler flap is released. Open the fuel filler flap fully. Open the fuel filler flap.
  • Page 158: Problems With The Fuel And Fuel Tank

    Refuelling Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the WARNING vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. There is a risk of fire or explosion. Apply the electric parking brake. Switch off the engine.
  • Page 159 Parking Parking Switching off the engine Important safety notes Important safety notes WARNING WARNING Flammable material such as leaves, grass or The automatic transmission switches to neu- twigs may ignite if they come into contact with tral position N when you switch off the engine. hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust The vehicle may roll away.
  • Page 160: Parking Brake

    Parking from the ignition, the automatic transmission WARNING shifts to P automatically. If you leave children unattended in the vehi- With KEYLESS-GO: if you then open the driver's cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in or front-passenger door, the automatic trans- motion if, for example, they: mission shifts to P.
  • Page 161: Driving Tips

    Driving tips If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than ECO display six weeks, it may suffer from lack of use. Contact a qualified specialist workshop and seek advice. You can obtain information about trickle chargers from a qualified specialist work- shop.
  • Page 162 Driving tips Acceleration Acceleration (evaluation of all acceleration Do not shift down for additional engine brak- processes): ing on a slippery road surface. the bar fills up: moderate acceleration, especially at higher speeds Downhill gradients the bar empties: sporty acceleration Constant Constant (assessment of driving behaviour...
  • Page 163: New Brake Pads/Linings

    Brake pads/linings which have not been approved for If water has accumulated to a certain depth on Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not of an the road surface, there is a danger of aquaplan- equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's ing occurring, even if: operating safety.
  • Page 164: Driving Systems

    (CO) may enter the critical situations. With these intelligent co-ordi- vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle nated systems Mercedes-Benz has set a mile- becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of stone on the path towards autonomous driving.
  • Page 165: Important Safety Notes

    Driving systems Cruise control lever Cruise control General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and steep downhill gradients, especially if the vehicle is laden, you must shift to a lower gear in time.
  • Page 166: Activation Conditions

    Driving systems Storing the current speed or calling up If it is not, press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow ;. the last stored speed LIM indicator lamp : in the cruise control lever goes out. Cruise control is selected. WARNING If you call up the stored speed and it is lower Activation conditions...
  • Page 167 Driving systems Press the cruise control lever up : for a Cruise control is automatically deactivated if: higher speed or down ; for a lower speed. you depress the parking brake Keep the cruise control lever pressed until the you are driving at less than 30 km/h desired speed is reached.
  • Page 168 Driving systems Variable SPEEDTRONIC If it is on, variable SPEEDTRONIC is already selected. General notes If it is not, press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow ;. LIM indicator lamp : in the cruise control lever lights up. Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected.
  • Page 169 Driving systems sage appears in the multifunction display: SPEEDTRONIC passive SPEEDTRONIC passive. You can then exceed the stored speed. SPEED- TRONIC is activated again if you: drive slower than the stored speed without kickdown set a new speed or call up the last speed stored again SPEEDTRONIC passive SPEEDTRONIC passive message in the...
  • Page 170 Driving systems You cannot exceed the stored limit speed, even Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- if you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the uation and be ready to brake. pressure point (kickdown). WARNING DISTRONIC PLUS cannot always clearly rec- DISTRONIC PLUS ognise other road users and complex traffic General notes...
  • Page 171 Driving systems Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS: To store the current speed or calling up the last stored speed in road and traffic conditions which do not To store the current speed or a lower speed allow you to maintain a constant speed, e.g. in heavy traffic or on winding roads To switch between DISTRONIC PLUS and variable SPEEDTRONIC...
  • Page 172 Driving systems the bonnet must be closed. Activating at the current speed/last stored speed the driver's door must be closed when you shift from P to D or your seat belt must be WARNING fastened. If you call up a stored speed and this is dif- the front-passenger door and the rear doors ferent from the current speed, the vehicle must be closed.
  • Page 173 Driving systems If you want to pull away with DISTRONIC Vehicles with COMAND Online: when you PLUS: remove your foot from the brake pedal. change lanes, DISTRONIC PLUS monitors the right lane in the case of left-side traffic or the Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards left lane in the case of right-side traffic.
  • Page 174: Setting A Speed

    Driving systems Setting a speed Stopping WARNING When leaving the vehicle, even if it is braked only by DISTRONIC PLUS, it could roll away if: there is a malfunction in the system or in the voltage supply. DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated with the cruise control lever, e.g.
  • Page 175 Driving systems Displaying DISTRONIC PLUS in the mul- tifunction display General notes In the Assistance menu ( page 221) of the on- board computer, you can select the assistance graphic. Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti- vated To increase: turn control ; in direction =. DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
  • Page 176 Driving systems Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS General notes Pay particular attention in the following traffic situations: cornering, entering and exiting a bend vehicles which are not driving in the middle of their lane other vehicles changing lane narrow vehicles obstructions and stationary vehicles crossing vehicles...
  • Page 177: Narrow Vehicles

    Driving systems Other vehicles changing lane cle or stationary vehicle, DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these. Crossing vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehicle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short. DISTRONIC PLUS may mistakenly detect vehi- Narrow vehicles cles that are crossing your lane.
  • Page 178: Important Safety Notes

    Driving systems and right), only focusing on the vehicle in front if no, or several, unclear lane markings are pres- detected lane markings are not present. ent for one lane, e.g. in a construction area If these conditions are not present, Steering the lane markings are worn away, dark or cov- Assist and Stop&Go Pilot cannot provide assis- ered up, e.g.
  • Page 179 Driving systems Activating Steering Assist and Stop&Go The braking effect is cancelled and the HOLD function is deactivated when you depress the Pilot accelerator pedal to pull away. Activate the DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot function using the Important safety notes on-board computer ( page 223).
  • Page 180 Driving systems Activating the HOLD function RACE START Important safety notes Observe the safety notes for the SPORT handling mode ( page 72). Only activate RACE START on dedicated race circuits. RACE START enables optimum acceleration from a standing start. The precondition for this is Make sure that the activation conditions are a suitable high-grip road surface.
  • Page 181 Driving systems To cancel: pull the left steering wheel shift AIRMATIC paddle ( page 148). Vehicle level To confirm: pull the right steering wheel shift Important safety notes paddle ( page 148). RACE START available Depress RACE START available Depress WARNING accelerator accelerator...
  • Page 182: Suspension Setting

    Driving systems the vehicle is lowered automatically to improve The "Raised level" setting is cancelled if you: driving safety and to reduce fuel consumption. drive at a speed above approximately The following vehicle levels are possible: 120 km/h Normal drive for approximately three minutes at a speed above 80 km/h Raised: the vehicle is raised by approximately 25 mm when compared with the normal level...
  • Page 183: Suspension Settings

    Driving systems AIRMATIC AIRMATIC SPORT SPORT message appears in the The vehicle is slightly lowered if you: multifunction display. have selected comfort suspension tuning Comfort mode you lock the vehicle within approximately 60 seconds of switching off the engine You and people in the vicinity of the wheel arch or the underbody may thus become trap- ped.
  • Page 184: Comfort Mode

    Driving systems Sport mode comfortable driving style. Select Comfort mode also when driving fast on straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of motorway. Press button : repeatedly until indicator lamps = and ? go out. You have selected Comfort mode. AMG Ride Control COMFORT AMG Ride Control COMFORT message...
  • Page 185 Driving systems increase in temperature, the vehicle level Never tow the vehicle with one axle raised. rises. This may damage the transfer case. Damage of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes- Changing the rear axle level Benz implied warranty. All wheels must This function is only available on the Mercedes- remain either on the ground or be fully raised.
  • Page 186 Driving systems PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you: switch on the ignition shift the transmission to position D, R or N release the parking brake PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 18 km/h. It is reactivated at lower speeds. Range of the sensors General notes Front sensors PARKTRONIC does not take into account obsta-...
  • Page 187: Warning Displays

    Driving systems Warning displays This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance. Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC Warning display for the front area Segments on the left-hand side of the vehi- Indicator lamp Segments on the right-hand side of the vehi- Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC Segments showing operational readiness If indicator lamp ;...
  • Page 188 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Only the red segments in PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. the PARKTRONIC warn- If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified spe- ing displays are lit. You cialist workshop.
  • Page 189: Detecting Parking Spaces

    Driving systems pay attention to the PARKTRONIC Active Parking Assist does not assist you park- page 184) warning messages during the ing in spaces at right angles to the direction of parking procedure. travel if: you can intervene in the steering procedure to two parking spaces are located directly next correct it at any time.
  • Page 190 Driving systems right angles to the direction of travel. You will Stop the vehicle when the parking symbol need to judge whether your vehicle will fit in shows the desired parking space in the instru- the parking space. ment cluster. Shift the transmission to position R.
  • Page 191 Driving systems As soon as the parking procedure is complete, vehicle exits the parking space. You are Park Assist switched off Park Assist switched off message responsible for braking in good time. appears in the multifunction display and you will Active Parking Assist can only assist you with hear a tone.
  • Page 192 Driving systems in the multifunction display. You will then have Reversing camera to steer and merge into traffic on your own. PARKTRONIC is still available. You can take over General notes the steering before the vehicle has exited the parking space completely. This is useful, for example when you recognise that it is already possible to pull out of the parking space.
  • Page 193 Driving systems if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed. The image from the reversing camera is avail- Observe the notes on cleaning able throughout the manoeuvring process. page 303) To switch the function mode for vehicles if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this with trailer tow hitch: using the controller, case, have the camera position and setting select symbol : for the "Reverse parking"...
  • Page 194 Driving systems Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- Front warning display imately 4.0 m from the rear of the vehicle Additional PARKTRONIC measurement White guide line without turning the steering operational readiness indicator wheel, vehicle width including the exterior Rear warning display mirrors (static) When PARKTRONIC is operational (...
  • Page 195 Driving systems Make sure that the reversing camera is switched on ( page 190). The lane and the guide lines are shown. With the help of white guide line :, check whether the vehicle will fit into the parking space. Using white guide line : as a guide, carefully reverse until you reach the end position.
  • Page 196 Driving systems Red guide line at a distance of approximately Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0.30 m from the rear of the vehicle 0.30 m from the ball coupling White guide line without turning the steering Trailer drawbar locating aid wheel Trailer drawbar End of parking space...
  • Page 197 Driving systems Wide-angle function Top view and image from the reversing cam- era (130° viewing angle) Top view and image from the front camera (130° viewing angle without displaying the maximum steering wheel angle) Top view and enlarged rear view Top view and enlarged front view Top view and trailer view (vehicles with trailer tow hitch)
  • Page 198 Driving systems The 360° camera will not function or will func- a split-screen with top view and the image tion only in a limited manner: from the front camera or a split-screen with top view and the image if the doors are open from the reversing camera if the exterior mirrors are folded in if the boot lid is open...
  • Page 199 Driving systems Messages in the multimedia system dis- Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will play take at the current steering wheel angle (dynamic) Important safety notes Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors, for current The system may show a distorted view of obsta- steering wheel angle (dynamic) cles or show them incorrectly or not at all.
  • Page 200 Driving systems You can also select the side camera setting Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will for the rear-facing view. take at the current steering wheel angle (dynamic) Top view with trailer view Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0.30 m from the front of the vehicle Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 1.0 m from the front of the vehicle...
  • Page 201 Driving systems Stopping the 360° camera display The evaluation of your attention level is deleted and restarted when continuing the journey, if: The 360° camera display is stopped: you switch off the engine when you select transmission position P, or you take off your seat belt and open the driv- when you are driving at moderate speeds er's door, e.g.
  • Page 202 Driving systems When ATTENTION ASSIST has been deactivated, section of road in the wrong direction triggers a it is automatically reactivated after the engine warning. Traffic Sign Assist detects traffic signs has been switched off. The sensitivity selected with camera system : attached behind the top corresponds to the last selection activated of the windscreen.
  • Page 203: Instrument Cluster Display

    Driving systems taking restrictions. Traffic signs always have pri- A maximum permitted speed of 100 km/h ority over the Traffic Sign Assist display. (100 mph) : and an overtaking restriction ; apply. The system may be either functionally impaired or temporarily unavailable if: Speed limit with unknown restriction visibility is poor, e.g.
  • Page 204 Driving systems End of a speed limit tored area. If you then switch on the corre- sponding turn signal to change lanes, you will also receive an optical and audible collision warning. For monitoring, Blind Spot Assist uses sensors in the rear bumper. Important safety notes WARNING Blind Spot Assist does not react to vehicles:...
  • Page 205: Collision Warning

    Driving systems Indicator and warning display Indicator lamp (yellow) Warning lamp (red) Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below approximately 30 km/h. Vehicles in the moni- toring range are then not indicated. If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may be If Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicator indicated, especially if the vehicles are not driv-...
  • Page 206 Driving systems Activating Blind Spot Assist WARNING Make sure that Blind Spot Assist The Lane Keeping Assist warning does not page 223) is activated in the on-board return the vehicle to the original lane. There is computer. a risk of an accident. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
  • Page 207 Driving systems Active Blind Spot Assist shown in green. Lane Keeping Assist is ready for use. General notes Standard Active Blind Spot Assist monitors the areas on Standard Standard is selected, no warning vibration either side of the vehicle that are not visible to occurs if: the driver with two lateral, rear-facing radar sen- sors.
  • Page 208: Warning Display

    Driving systems Assist may otherwise no longer function prop- Warning display erly. Monitoring range WARNING Active Blind Spot Assist does not detect all traffic situations and road users. There is a risk of an accident. Always make sure that there is sufficient dis- tance to the side for other traffic or obstacles.
  • Page 209: Active Lane Keeping Assist

    Driving systems Activating Active Blind Spot Assist WARNING Make sure that Active Blind Spot Assist is A course-correcting brake application cannot activated in the on-board computer always prevent a collision. There is a risk of an page 223). accident. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. Always steer, brake or accelerate yourself, Warning lamps : in the exterior mirrors light especially if Active Blind Spot Assist warns...
  • Page 210 Driving systems Active Lane Keeping Assist cannot continuously Warning vibration through the steering keep your vehicle in its lane. wheel A warning may be given if a front wheel passes WARNING over a lane marking. It will warn you by means of Active Lane Keeping Assist cannot always intermittent vibration in the steering wheel for clearly detect lane markings.
  • Page 211: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer tion, a lane with lane markings on both sides shown in green. Active Lane Keeping Assist is must be detected. ready for use. In the case of a broken lane marking being Standard Standard is selected, no warning vibration detected, a lane-correcting brake application occurs if: can only be made if a vehicle has been detected...
  • Page 212 Towing a trailer You will find the applicable permissible values, speed and do not countersteer. Brake if nec- which must not be exceeded, in the vehicle essary. documents. You will find the values approved by the manu- WARNING facturer on the vehicle identification plates and If the maximum permissible load for a carrier those for the towing vehicle under "Technical data"...
  • Page 213 Observe the legally prescri- bed maximum speed in the relevant country. For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the maxi- Folding the ball coupling in/out mum permissible rear axle load is increased when towing a trailer. See the "Technical data"...
  • Page 214: Folding In The Ball Coupling

    Towing a trailer Opening the cover: Folding in the ball coupling Turn handle : around anti-clockwise and Place the protective covering on the ball cou- fold cover ; down. pling. The release wheel is located behind the left- hand side trim panel in the boot/luggage com- partment.
  • Page 215 Towing a trailer The power supply that is switched on via the Uncoupling a trailer ignition lock is supplied via trailer socket pin 10. WARNING The trailer's permanent power supply is switched off in the event of low vehicle supply If you uncouple a trailer with an engaged over- voltage and after six hours at the latest.
  • Page 216 Towing a trailer Turn bayonet connection ; clockwise to the stop. Let the cover engage. If you are using an adapter cable, secure the cable to the trailer with cable ties.
  • Page 217: Displays And Operation

    Displays and operation The segments light up from the start of the Important safety notes scale to the selected limit speed. DISTRONIC PLUS activated ( page 167): WARNING One or two segments in the set speed range Operating the integrated information systems light up.
  • Page 218: Left Control Panel

    Displays and operation Left control panel Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature may rise to 120 †. Calls up the menu and menu bar At high outside temperatures and when driving uphill, the coolant temperature may rise to the Press briefly: end of the scale.
  • Page 219: Menus And Submenus

    Menus and submenus Right control panel _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus page 114) Rejects or ends a call ¤ ECO start/stop function ( page 139) Exits the telephone book/redial ë HOLD function ( page 176) memory 120 km/h! 120 km/h! Maximum permissible speed exceeded (only for certain countries) Makes or accepts a call...
  • Page 220 Menus and submenus Trip computer "From start" or "From Displaying the range and current fuel reset" consumption Distance Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the menu only dis- Driving time plays the approximate range. Average speed Press the = or ; button on the steering Average fuel consumption wheel to select the Trip...
  • Page 221 Menus and submenus Route guidance active You can reset the values of the following func- tions: No change of direction announced Trip meter "From start" trip computer "From reset" trip computer ECO display If you reset the values in the "ECO display", the values in the "From start"...
  • Page 222 Menus and submenus Recommended lane and new lane during a Audio menu change of direction Selecting a radio station Change-of-direction symbol On multilane roads, new lane recommendations 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 223 Menus and submenus To select the next/previous track: briefly Switch on the multimedia system and select TV (see the separate operating instructions). press the 9 or : button. To select a track from the track list (rapid Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Audio Audio...
  • Page 224 Press the 6 or a button to start dial- suitable mobile phones and connecting ling. ® mobile phones via Bluetooth at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre To exit the telephone book: press the ~ on the Internet at http://www.mercedes- or % button. benz.com/connect...
  • Page 225 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating COLLISION PREVEN- Press the = or ; button on the steering TION ASSIST PLUS ( page 223) wheel to select the Assist. Assist. menu. Activating/deactivating ATTENTION ASSIST Using 9 or :, select Traffic Sign Traffic Sign page 223) Assist Assist.
  • Page 226 Menus and submenus ® Further information about DISTRONIC PLUS Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot Brake page 174). ® PRE‑SAFE Brake is only available for vehicles with the Driving Assistance package. Activating/deactivating ATTENTION ASSIST Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Assist.
  • Page 227 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to set Off, Press a to confirm. Standard Standard Adaptive Adaptive. Press the : or 9 button to select the Press the a button to save the setting. Display unit Speed-/odometer Display unit Speed-/odometer function.
  • Page 228 Menus and submenus Press a to confirm. L symbol in the multifunction display are shown in orange. Press the : or 9 button to select the Press the a button to save the setting. Brightness Display/switches: Brightness Display/switches: function. The current setting appears. When you switch the Intell.
  • Page 229 Menus and submenus ing on the left/right is set opposite to your vehi- vehicle are displayed in orange in the multi- cle's country version. function display. A qualified specialist workshop can set the Press the a button to save the setting. dipped-beam headlamps for driving on the left/ Deactivating delayed switch-off of the exterior right.
  • Page 230 Menus and submenus Vehicle Press the : or 9 button to select the Acoustic Lock Acoustic Lock function. If the Acoustic Lock Acoustic Lock function is activated, Setting permanent SPEEDTRONIC the & symbol in the multifunction display Press the = or ; button on the steering lights up orange.
  • Page 231 Menus and submenus Press a to confirm. Operating the auxiliary heating/ventilation You can now change the departure time. draws on the vehicle battery. After you have heated or ventilated the vehicle a maximum of Press the = or ; button to select the two times, drive for a longer distance.
  • Page 232 Menus and submenus Switching belt adjustment on/off You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors using button :. Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Settings Settings menu. Resetting to factory settings Press the : or 9 button to select the Convenience Convenience submenu.
  • Page 233 Menus and submenus Engine oil temperature: if the engine is at You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or if the key is in position 2 in the ignition normal operating temperature, the multifunc- tion display shows oil temperature ? in lock.
  • Page 234 Menus and submenus Press the % button on the steering wheel. If you store at least one lap and stop the RACE- TIMER, an overall evaluation will then be availa- Press a to confirm Yes. ble. The RACETIMER interrupts timing if you stop the Press = or ;...
  • Page 235: Display Messages

    Display messages Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic symbols are simplified in the Owner's Manual and may differ from the symbols in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Owner's Manual.
  • Page 236: 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 and driving safety systems may also be faulty. ble See See Owner's Owner's Man‐...
  • Page 237 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® is faulty. Other driving and driving safety systems may also be faulty. inoperative inoperative See See Own‐ Own‐ In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up in the instru- er's Manual er's Manual ment cluster.
  • Page 238 Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Check Check brake brake pad pad wear wear One or more main features of the Mercedes-Benz Contact system are malfunctioning. Inoperative Inoperative Consult a qualified specialist workshop. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily inoperative. Collision Preven‐...
  • Page 239 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE ® ® PRE‑SAFE PLUS or PRE‑SAFE Brake is temporarily inoperative. Functions Functions currently currently Possible causes: limited limited See See Owner's Owner's the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow Manual Manual the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g.
  • Page 240 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Radar Radar sensors sensors dirty dirty At least one of the following driving systems or driving safety systems See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual is temporarily restricted or inoperative: COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS ®...
  • Page 241 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ý If this symbol appears in the multifunction display, a seat belt tongue has not been inserted in a rear seat belt buckle. WARNING A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or which has not been engaged in the seat belt buckle correctly, cannot provide the intended level of protection.
  • Page 242 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The restraint system has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Rear left malfunc‐ Rear left malfunc‐ WARNING tion Consult work‐...
  • Page 243 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The light sensor is faulty. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. AUTO lights inoper‐ AUTO lights inoper‐ ative ative You are leaving the vehicle and the lights are switched on. A warning tone also sounds.
  • Page 244 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant is too hot. A warning tone also sounds. Coolant Stop vehi‐ Coolant Stop vehi‐ WARNING cle Switch engine cle Switch engine Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
  • Page 245 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. A warning tone also sounds. Check Check eng. eng. oil oil lev. lev. Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cooling when when next next refuelling...
  • Page 246 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The water must be drained off. Clean the fuel fil‐ Clean the fuel fil‐ Consult a qualified specialist workshop. ¯...
  • Page 247 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ¨ Your vehicle is adjusting to the level you have selected. Vehicle rising Vehicle rising ¨ The vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary. A warning tone also sounds. Vehicle rising Vehicle rising Do not pull away.
  • Page 248 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Lane Lane Keeping Keeping Assist Assist Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and currently unavaila‐ currently unavaila‐ temporarily inoperative. ble See See Owner's Owner's Man‐ Man‐ Possible causes: ualorActive Lane Active Lane...
  • Page 249 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is faulty. inoperative inoperativeorActive Active The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mirrors. Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 250 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS cur‐ DISTRONIC PLUS cur‐ DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. rently unavailable rently unavailable Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are temporarily inoperative. See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual Possible causes: the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g.
  • Page 251: Cruise Control

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions DTR+: steering DTR+: steering Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are temporarily inoperative. assist. currently assist. currently Possible causes: unavailable unavailable See See Own‐ Own‐ the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision er's Manual er's Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog...
  • Page 252 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Cruise control off Cruise control off Cruise control has been deactivated. If a warning tone also sounds, cruise control has deactivated auto- matically ( page 162). 120 km/h 120 km/h Only for certain countries: the maximum speed has been exceeded.
  • Page 253 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Rectify Rectify The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre pressure difference between the wheels is too great. tyre pressure tyre pressure Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity ( page 330).
  • Page 254 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Tyre press. monitor Tyre press. monitor No signals can be received from the tyre pressure sensors due to strong RF interference. The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily mal- currently unavaila‐ currently unavaila‐...
  • Page 255 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Risk of vehicle Risk of vehicle The driver's door is open or not fully closed and the transmission is in rolling rolling position R, N or D. Transmission Transmission not not in in A warning tone also sounds.
  • Page 256 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The boot lid is open. Close the boot lid. The bonnet is open. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING The open bonnet may then block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 257 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 258: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions A strong source of radio waves is causing interference, this means that the KEYLESS-GO key is not recognised when 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 259 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety Seat belts Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp ü N Only for certain countries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6 seconds after the engine starts.
  • Page 260 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow brake system warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. WARNING The brake system is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affec- ted.
  • Page 261 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is faulty. An additional warning tone indicates that EBD (electronic brake force distribution) is faulty.
  • Page 262 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp ÷ ® N The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
  • Page 263 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N Mercedes-AMG vehicles only: The yellow SPORT handling mode warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. SPORT handling mode is activated. WARNING ®...
  • Page 264 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is run- ning. There may be a fault, for example: in the engine management in the fuel injection system in the exhaust system...
  • Page 265 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.
  • Page 266 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by frozen slush. If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 267 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tyres Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss or malfunction) is lit. The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres.
  • Page 268: Operating System

    Operating system Always use this function as a guide instead of General notes the map display. The symbols or the map display could distract you from traffic conditions and The multimedia system section in this manual driving and increase the risk of an accident. describes the basic principles for operation.
  • Page 269 Operating system automatically reduced if the temperature is too Vehicle functions with system settings high. If necessary, the display may temporarily Favourites functions switch off completely. Controller Cleaning instructions The controller in the centre console lets you: Do not touch the display. The display has a select menu items on the display very sensitive high-gloss surface;...
  • Page 270 Operating system Adding favourites Only operate these devices if road traffic con- ditions permit. If you are unsure about the Adding a predefined favourite surrounding conditions, pull over to a safe location and make entries only while the vehi- cle is stationary. You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating the navigation system.
  • Page 271 (only available in the USA) select travel guide destination (only available Prerequisite: your vehicle meets the access for selected European countries) conditions for carpool lanes. select destinations from Mercedes-Benz Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool Apps lanes option is activated. select geo-coordinates...
  • Page 272 Further information on suitable mobile system. phones can be obtained on the Internet at: Confirm code on the mobile phone. Depend- http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ ing on the mobile phone used, confirm the connect connection to the multimedia system and for ®...
  • Page 273: Installing The Module

    Operating system Installing the module Press ¬ to confirm. Enter and confirm the passkey on the mobile phone. Depending on the mobile phone used, confirm the connection to the multimedia sys- ® tem and for the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth profiles.
  • Page 274 Operating system Activating and connecting the module phone is no longer possible. Any existing ® Bluetooth connection is ended upon SIM card insertion. Connecting the mobile phone General notes Before using your mobile phone with the module and the multimedia system for the first time, you will need to search for the phone and then authorise it.
  • Page 275 Operating system Text messages Switching between mobile phones If you have authorised more than one mobile Requirements phone on the module, you can switch between the individual phones. The module is connected with the mobile phone page 271) or is being used in the SIM card Select the mobile phone under MB MB SAP SAP mod‐...
  • Page 276 Operating system The following external media sources can be Connecting USB devices used: There are two USB ports in the stowage space under the armrest. ® ® Apple devices (e.g. iPhone Connect the USB device to the USB port. USB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player) Select the media source ( page 273).
  • Page 277: Stowage Areas

    Pad sharp journey. edges for protection. Load restraints are available at any qualified WARNING specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust Service Centre. gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the boot...
  • Page 278: Glove Compartment

    Stowage areas Glove compartment Spectacles compartment To open: pull handle : and open glove com- There is a compartment to stow spectacles in the roof lining on the driver's side. partment flap ;. To close: fold glove compartment flap ; To open: pull down spectacles compart- upwards until it engages.
  • Page 279 Stowage areas Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol- lowing may be in the stowage space: a multimedia connector unit with an SD card slot and 2 USB ports (Media Interface), e.g. for ® ® use with an iPod , iPhone or MP3 player;...
  • Page 280: Stowage Nets

    Stowage areas Stowage compartments in the rear Through-loading facility in the rear centre console bench seat Important safety notes WARNING If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged they could fold for- wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the event of an accident.
  • Page 281 Stowage areas Vehicles without memory function: if neces- display in the instrument cluster. A warning sary, move the driver's or front-passenger tone also sounds. seat forwards. Move the driver's or front-passenger seat Open the boot. back if necessary. Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat backrest If you do not need the through-loading fea- release handle :.
  • Page 282: Important Safety Notes

    Stowage areas Adjusting the height to any position EASY-PACK boot box Important safety notes WARNING When the load surface moves up, your hands may become trapped on the frame of the EASY-PACK boot box. There is a risk of injury. When the load surface moves up, make sure that your hands are not within the sweep of the load surface.
  • Page 283 Remove the handle again before closing the boot lid and snap it in tightly to prevent the Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only handle flap from protruding. Otherwise, you use roof carriers that have been tested and could damage the handle.
  • Page 284: Attaching The Roof Carrier

    Features Attaching the roof carrier 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 retain all objects they contain. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.
  • Page 285: Bottle Holders

    Features To refit the insert: place the insert in the You can remove the insert and the rubber mat of the cup holder to clean them. Clean them with stowage compartment. clean, lukewarm water only. Slide catch : outwards in the direction of the arrow until it engages.
  • Page 286: Vanity Mirror In The Sun Visor

    Features Sun visors Always stow objects so that they cannot be thrown around in such situations. Overview Always make sure that objects do not pro- trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or stowage nets. Close the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey.
  • Page 287 Features Rear window roller sunblind Ashtray Important safety notes Front ashtray The stowage space under the ashtray is not WARNING heat resistant. Before placing lit cigarettes in When extending or retracting, parts of the the ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is body could become trapped within the sweep properly engaged.
  • Page 288 Features To open: slide cover ; forwards. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock page 136). To remove the insert: pull insert : up and To open: slide cover : forwards until it out. engages. To fit the insert: fit insert : into the holder Press in cigarette lighter ;.
  • Page 289 Benz emergency call centre. After the emergency call, close cover :. You will see a message if: a connection to the Mercedes-Benz emer- gency call centre cannot be made a call has not been automatically forwarded to the public emergency call centre...
  • Page 290: Using A Mobile Phone

    This Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an connects it to the exterior aerial. If you wish to approved exterior aerial. This ensures: charge the mobile phone, then you must con- nect it to a USB port.
  • Page 291 Features cle. You can then no longer make calls using the WARNING hands-free system. Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust If a call is active and you remove the key from gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling the ignition lock, the conversation is transferred these exhaust gases leads to poisoning.
  • Page 292: Problems When Programming

    Features Press and hold button B on remote control Get into the vehicle. A until indicator lamp : lights up green. Press previously programmed button ;, = When indicator lamp : lights up green: pro- or ? of the integrated garage door opener gramming is finished.
  • Page 293: Clearing The Memory

    Features Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Country Radio type approval num- page 136). Press button ;, = or ? which you have Frequency range (MHz) programmed to operate the garage door. Garage door system with a fixed code: indi- CH (Switzer- Article 6 of Directive cator lamp : lights up green.
  • Page 294 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) GR (Greece) Article 6 of Directive LI (Liechten- Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE stein) 1999/5/EC R&TTE 14357 27 11409/18/4/2005 18 May May 05 MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 LT (Lithuania) Article 6 of Directive...
  • Page 295 Features America Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) RU (Russian POCC DE.MJ05.H00015 13 Federation) May 05 BB (Barba- Registration not required MHz: 433 dos) MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 SE (Sweden) Article 6 of Directive CL (Chile) 38447/F-23 No.3.3634...
  • Page 296: Floor Mats

    Features Australia Retrofitted anti-glare film Country Radio type approval num- Retrofitted anti-glare film on the inside of the windows can interfere with radio/mobile tele- phone reception. This is particularly the case for Frequency range (MHz) conductive or metallic-coated films. You can AU (Aus- 28 June 2005 obtain information about anti-glare film from a...
  • Page 297: 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 WARNING WARNING The ignition system and the fuel injection sys- An unlocked bonnet may open up when the tem operate with a high voltage.
  • Page 298 Engine compartment Make sure that the windscreen wipers are When checking the oil level: switched off. park the vehicle on a level surface Pull release lever : on the bonnet. the engine should be switched off for approx- The bonnet is released. imately five minutes if the engine is at normal operating temperature if the engine is not at normal operating tem-...
  • Page 299 Mercedes-Benz Specifications ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz radiator and parts of the exhaust system. Service Centre. There is a risk of injury when accessing the Damage to the engine or exhaust system is engine compartment.
  • Page 300 ( page 254). If necessary, top up with coolant that has Further information on windscreen washer been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. fluid/antifreeze ( page 348). Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
  • Page 301: Displaying Service Messages

    A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a costs. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the not take into account any periods of time during service work has been carried out.
  • Page 302 Care Driving abroad Care An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is General notes also available in other countries. You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Environmental note Service Centre. Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning cloths in an environmentally responsible man- ®...
  • Page 303: Washing By Hand

    Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car Vehicles with a key: shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. do not remove the key from the ignition Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen- lock. Do not open the driver's door or front- tle jet of water.
  • Page 304 In approved Mercedes-Benz care products. such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop. Remove impurities immediately, where pos- sible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
  • Page 305: Cleaning The Windows

    There agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or is otherwise a risk of damaging the windows. cleaning cloths.
  • Page 306 Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean cam- era lens :. Interior care Cleaning the 360°...
  • Page 307 Only use leather care agents that have selector lever been tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz. You can obtain these from a qualified Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use specialist workshop. leather care agents that have been recom- mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 308: Cleaning The Seat Belts

    Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solution. Cleaning the roof lining and carpets Roof lining: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or dry shampoo. Carpets: use the carpet and textile cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 309: Where Will I Find

    Where will I find...? Where will I find...? First-aid kit Warning triangle Removing the warning triangle Open the boot lid. Open the stowage compartment. Remove first-aid kit :. Open the boot lid. Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit at least once a year.
  • Page 310: Vehicle Tool Kit

    Where will I find...? Jack Vehicle tool kit Centring pin General notes One pair of gloves Wheel wrench The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stowage well under the boot floor ( page 280). Depend- Towing eye ing on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle tool kit Example: equipment and country-specific is on the left-hand side or the right-hand side in variations possible.
  • Page 311 Flat tyre Vehicles with collapsible emergency your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat characteristics, e.g. win- spare wheel (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a qualified specialist workshop. Information on changing and fitting a wheel page 332).
  • Page 312 Flat tyre Important safety notes size designation, the load-bearing capacity and the speed index. WARNING MOExtended tyres may only be used in conjunc- tion with an activated tyre pressure loss warning When driving in emergency mode, the driving system or tyre pressure monitor. characteristics deteriorate, e.g.
  • Page 313 Flat tyre compressor from the stowage space under WARNING the boot floor ( page 307). The tyre sealant is harmful and causes irrita- Affix part : of the TIREFIT sticker to the tion. It must not come into contact with your instrument cluster within the driver's field of skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed.
  • Page 314 Flat tyre Tyre pressure reached First, tyre sealant is pumped into the tyre. The pressure may briefly rise to approximately 500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi). WARNING Do not switch off the tyre inflation com- A tyre temporarily sealed with tyre sealant pressor during this phase.
  • Page 315: Battery (Vehicle)

    Therefore, always have work on In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with the battery carried out at a qualified specialist the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone workshop. number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's side.
  • Page 316 Battery (vehicle) Always make sure that neither you nor the bat- environmentally responsible tery is electrostatically charged. Electrostatic recycling system. charge is created, for example: Dispose of batteries in an by wearing synthetic fibre clothing environmentally responsible by friction between clothing and the seat manner.
  • Page 317: Charging The Battery

    Ensure there is sufficient ventilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- WARNING mends that you only use batteries which have Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
  • Page 318 Never charge a battery still installed in the vehi- cle unless a battery charger unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehi- cles and tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz is available as an accessory.
  • Page 319: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a pos- itive terminal and an earth point, in the engine compartment. WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not breathe in any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery.
  • Page 320 Jump-starting Do not use a rapid charging device to start the vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jump leads. Observe the following points: The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump- start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
  • Page 321 Towing away and tow-starting Connect negative terminal ? of donor battery B to earth point A of your vehicle using the jump lead, connecting the jump lead to donor battery B first. Start the engine. Before disconnecting the jump leads, let the engines run for several minutes. First, remove the jump leads from earth point A and negative terminal ?, then from positive clamp ;...
  • Page 322 Towing away and tow-starting Deactivate tow-away protection before the vehi- Do not use the towing eye for recovery, this cle is towed away ( page 77). could damage the vehicle. If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane. When towing, pull away slowly and Fitting/removing the towing eye smoothly.
  • Page 323: Removing The Towing Eye

    Towing away and tow-starting The automatic transmission automatically shifts to position P when you open the driver's door or front-passenger door or when you remove the key from the ignition lock. In order to ensure that the automatic transmission stays in position N when towing away the vehicle, you must observe the following points: Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 324: Electrical Fuses

    If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the Notes for 4MATIC vehicles cause traced and rectified at a qualified special- ist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed Centre. with the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the transmission may be damaged.
  • Page 325: Fuse Box In The Engine Compartment

    Electrical fuses correct fuse rating for the system concerned. Always switch off the windscreen wipers and Otherwise, components or systems could be the ignition before opening the bonnet. damaged. Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open. When closing the cover, make sure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box.
  • Page 326 Electrical fuses Open the boot lid. To open: release cover : at the top right and left-hand sides with a flat object. Open cover : downwards in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 327: Operation

    You could otherwise damage the wheel rims and tyres. Accessories that are not approved for your vehi- cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- rectly can impair the operating safety. Regular checking of wheels and tyres...
  • Page 328 Observe the vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Do not fit any other tyre load rating and speed rating required for valve caps or systems, e.g. tyre pressure moni- your vehicle.
  • Page 329: Winter Operation

    M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very cold speed for the M+S tyres ( page 166). temperatures could cause tears to form, thereby damaging the tyres permanently. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for this type of damage.
  • Page 330: Tyre Pressure

    There is a risk of an accident. Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corresponding Observe the recommended tyre pressure and standard of quality. For more information, con- check the tyre pressure of all the tyres includ- tact a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 331 Tyre pressure If a tyre size precedes a tyre pressure, the fol- WARNING lowing tyre pressure information is only valid for If the tyre pressure drops repeatedly, the that tyre size. wheel, valve or tyre may be damaged. Tyre Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the tyre pressure that is too low may result in a tyre pressure.
  • Page 332 Tyre pressure Restarting the tyre pressure loss warn- Tyre pressure loss warning system ing system General notes Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system if While the vehicle is in motion, the tyre pressure you have: loss warning system monitors the set tyre pres- changed the tyre pressure sure using the rotational speed of the wheels.
  • Page 333 Tyre pressure Press the a button. The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn The tyre pressure values stored at the last you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the tyre restart will continue to be monitored. is penetrated by a foreign object.
  • Page 334 Tyre pressure Press the 9 or : button to select tyre pressures are displayed for the correct positions. Tyre pressure Tyre pressure. Press the a button. The current tyre pressure for each wheel will Restarting the tyre pressure monitor be displayed in the multifunction display. When you restart the tyre pressure monitor, all If the vehicle has been parked for over existing warning messages are deleted and the...
  • Page 335: Changing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and the Changing a wheel brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is interchanged. Check the tyre pressure and, if Flat tyre necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss warn- You can find information on what to do in the ing system ( page 329) or the tyre pressure event of a flat tyre in the "Breakdown assis-...
  • Page 336: Securing The Vehicle Against Rolling Away

    Observe the following when raising the vehicle: to raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-spe- cific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is used incor- rectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is raised.
  • Page 337 Changing a wheel do not open or close a door or the boot lid Using wheel wrench =, loosen the bolts on when the vehicle is raised. the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts completely. make sure that no persons are present in the vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
  • Page 338: Removing A Wheel

    For safety rea- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. Mercedes AMG vehicles with ceramic- brake disc: during removal and repositioning of the wheel, the wheel rim can strike the ceramic-brake disc and damage it.
  • Page 339: Wheel And Tyre Combinations

    Vehicles with a collapsible emergency mends that you only use tyres and wheels spare wheel: Inflate the collapsible emer- which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz gency spare wheel using the tyre inflation specifically for your vehicle. compressor before lowering the vehicle. The These are specially adapted to the control rim could otherwise be damaged.
  • Page 340: Emergency Spare Wheel

    Exception: it is permissible to fit a different type or make in the event of a flat tyre. You can ask for information regarding permitted Observe the "MOExtended tyres (tyres with emergency spare wheels at a Mercedes-Benz run-flat characteristics)" section Service Centre. page 308).
  • Page 341 Take the following steps to stow a used collaps- ible emergency spare wheel. Otherwise, it will not fit in the spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have this work performed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 342 Emergency spare wheel Remove the protective film from the vehicle Insert connector ? into a 12 V socket tool kit and put it over the collapsible emer- page 285) in your vehicle. gency spare wheel. Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock Stow the collapsible emergency spare wheel page 136).
  • Page 343: Vehicle Electronics

    The data may therefore differ for vehicles with connect them to the low-reflection exterior optional equipment. You can obtain further aerial. information from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The operating permit may be invalidated if the instructions for installation and use of RF transmitters are not observed.
  • Page 344: Identification Plates

    Be sure to observe the manufacturer's addi- tional instructions when installing. Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi- mum transmission outputs or aerial positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the base of the aerial must not exceed the following values:...
  • Page 345: 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 recom- mended is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures. They are listed in...
  • Page 346: Tank Capacity

    Service products and capacities You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating Model Of which reserve fuel sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before Mercedes-AMG vehicles Approx. refuelling. 14.0 l Models with 59.0 l total Approx.
  • Page 347 In this ded fuel is not available, you may also use case, in consultation with a Mercedes-Benz Ser- unleaded petrol with an octane rating of vice Centre, the petrol may be mixed with the 95 RON.
  • Page 348: Low Outside Temperatures

    Service products and capacities ture resistance can be obtained from oil com- When refuelling, only use diesel fuel that panies, e.g. at filling stations. conforms to the European standard EN 590 or is of equivalent quality. Fuel that does not conform to EN 590 can lead to increased wear as well as damage to the engine and exhaust ®...
  • Page 349 Mercedes-AMG vehicles. nical standard. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved Capacities engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz engines. The following values refer to an oil change, Further information on tested and approved including the oil filter.
  • Page 350: Brake Fluid

    You could otherwise damage the engine. Further information on coolants can be found Brake fluid in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser- vice Products, MB Specifications for Service WARNING Products 310.1, e.g. on the Internet at The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois- http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
  • Page 351: Vehicle Data

    -45 †). Heat will otherwise not be dissipa- merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all ted as effectively. year round. Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/ corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accordance with MB Specifications for Service Products Vehicle data 310.1.
  • Page 352 Vehicle data Model All other models : Opening height Vehicle width including Mercedes‑AMG 2075 mm 1783 mm exterior mirrors CLS 63 Mercedes‑AMG Vehicle width excluding 1881 mm CLS 63 S exterior mirrors Mercedes‑AMG 1805 mm Wheelbase 2874 mm CLS 63 4MATIC Maximum boot load 100 kg Mercedes‑AMG...
  • Page 353: Trailer Tow Hitch

    Trailer tow hitch Trailer tow hitch CLS Shooting Brake (all Mounting dimensions models) If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted, Permissible trailer load, 2100 kg changes to the engine cooling system may be braked (at a minimum gra- necessary, depending on the vehicle type. dient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill) If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,...
  • Page 354 Trailer tow hitch CLS Shooting Brake (all models) CLS 250 d (218.904) 1385 kg CLS 250 d 4MATIC 1390 kg CLS 350 d 1410 kg CLS 350 d 4MATIC...
  • Page 356: Publication Details

    Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi- cles 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 sug- gestions you may have regarding this Owner's...
  • Page 357 É2185846402YËÍ 2185846402 Order no. P218 0070 02 Part no. 218 584 64 02 Edition ÄJ 2015-2a...

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