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ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 74
Function ........................................... 74
Switching off the alarm .................... 74
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 228
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ............................. 203
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 247
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 152
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 151
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 117
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 160
Changing gear ............................... 158
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 155
Display message ............................ 260
Drive program display .................... 156
Driving tips .................................... 158
Emergency running mode .............. 164
Engaging drive position .................. 158
Engaging neutral ............................ 157
Engaging park position (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 157
Engaging reverse gear ................... 157
Engaging the park position ............ 156
Kickdown ....................................... 159
Manual drive program .................... 161
Manual drive program (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 162
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 162
Overview ........................................ 155
Problem (malfunction) ................... 164
Program selector button ................ 159
Pulling away ................................... 150
Selector lever ................................ 155
Shift ranges ................................... 162
Starting the engine ........................ 149
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 160
Transmission position display ........ 155
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 156
Transmission positions .................. 158
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 164
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 125
Bag hook ............................................ 283
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 67
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 79
Replacing ......................................... 79
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 324
Display message ............................ 250
Important safety notes .................. 322
Jump starting ................................. 326
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 59
Function ........................................... 59
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 228
Display message ............................ 254
Notes/function .............................. 207
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bottle holder ...................................... 285
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 240
Notes ............................................. 376
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 246
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS ........................................ 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 376
Display message ............................ 238
Driving tips .................................... 172
High-performance brake system .... 173
Important safety notes .................. 172
Maintenance .................................. 173
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