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2 Contents
B Brake linings
Display message ............................ 249
Back button ....................................... 288 Brakes
Bag hook ............................................ 300 ABS .................................................. 66
Ball coupling BAS .................................................. 67
Installing ........................................ 221 Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 388
Removing ....................................... 224 Braking assistance appropriate to
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67 the situation ..................................... 69
Battery (SmartKey) Display message ............................ 244
Checking .......................................... 80 High-performance brake system .... 163
Important safety notes .................... 80 Hill start assist ............................... 139
Replacing ......................................... 80 Important safety notes .................. 161
Battery (vehicle) Maintenance .................................. 162
Charging ........................................ 342 Parking brake ................................ 157
Display message ............................ 257 Riding tips ...................................... 161
Important safety notes .................. 340 Warning lamp ................................. 276
Jump starting ................................. 342 Braking assistance appropriate to
Overview ........................................ 340 the situation
Belt Function/notes ................................ 69
see Seat belts Breakdown assistance
Belt warning ......................................... 48 Where will I find...? ........................ 334
Bicycle rack ....................................... 225 see Flat tire
Blind Spot Assist see Towing away
Activating/deactivating ................. 237 Brightness control (instrument
Display message ............................ 264 cluster lighting) ................................... 37
Notes/function .............................. 204 Bulbs
Trailer towing ................................. 206 see Replacing bulbs
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC C
Adding DEF .................................... 153
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 386 California
Bluetooth® Important notice for retail cus-
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 291 tomers and lessees .......................... 28
Calling up a malfunction
Searching for a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 292 see Display messages
Car
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287 see Vehicle
Care
Telephony ...................................... 291
Brake Assist 360° camera ................................. 330
see BAS (Brake Assist System) Car wash ........................................ 326
Brake fluid Carpets .......................................... 333
Display message ............................ 249 Display ........................................... 331
Notes ............................................. 388 Exhaust pipe .................................. 330
Brake force distribution Exterior lights ................................ 329
see EBD (electronic brake force Gear or selector lever .................... 332
distribution) Interior ........................................... 331
Brake lamps Matte finish ................................... 328
Display message ............................ 255 Notes ............................................. 326
Index 7
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 210 see also Digital Operator's Man-
ADS ............................................... 183 ual .................................................. 287
AMG adaptive sport suspension DYNAMIC SELECT controller
system ........................................... 186 Automatic transmission ................. 142
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 202
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 204 E
Cruise control ................................ 169
EASY-ENTRY feature
Display message ............................ 260
Activating/deactivating ................. 239
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 208
Function/notes ............................. 104
HOLD function ............................... 182
EASY-EXIT feature
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 206
Crash-responsive ........................... 105
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Function/notes ............................. 104
Road Engineering package) ........... 179
Switching on/off ........................... 239
Rear view camera .......................... 194
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 203
Driving tips management system ........................ 302
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
Automatic transmission ................. 146
bution)
Brakes ........................................... 161
Break-in period .............................. 134 Display message ............................ 246
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 177 Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Downhill gradient ........................... 161
Drinking and driving ....................... 160 Function/notes ............................. 160
Driving in winter ............................. 164 On-board computer ....................... 232
ECO start/stop function
Driving on flooded roads ................ 163
Driving on sand .............................. 167 Automatic engine start .................. 140
Driving on wet roads ...................... 163 Automatic engine switch-off .......... 139
Driving over obstacles ................... 168 Deactivating/activating ................. 140
Exhaust check ............................... 160 General information ....................... 139
Fuel ................................................ 159 Important safety notes .................. 139
General .......................................... 159 Introduction ................................... 139
Electronic Stability Program
Hydroplaning ................................. 163
Icy road surfaces ........................... 164 see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Limited braking efficiency on sal- Emergency
ted roads ....................................... 162 Automatic measures after an acci-
Off-road driving .............................. 165 dent ................................................. 59
Off-road fording ............................. 164 Emergency release
Snow chains .................................. 353 Driver's door .................................... 84
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 134 Vehicle ............................................. 84
Tire ruts ......................................... 167 Emergency spare wheel
Towing a trailer .............................. 220 General notes ................................ 377
Traveling uphill ............................... 168 Important safety notes .................. 376
Wet road surface ........................... 162 Removing ....................................... 377
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) Storage location ............................ 377
Display message ............................ 262 Stowing .......................................... 377
Function/notes ............................. 213 Emergency Tensioning Devices
DVD video Activation ......................................... 56
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 234 Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 88
Index 11
AUX jacks CD/DVD drive .............. 294 Warning lamp ................................. 282
Rear seats Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Adjusting ....................................... 100 Reversing feature
Rear view camera Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 93
Cleaning instructions ..................... 330 Roller sunblinds ............................... 94
Display in the multimedia system .. 195 Side windows ................................... 89
Function/notes ............................. 194 Sliding sunroof ................................. 93
Switching on/off ........................... 195 Tailgate ............................................ 85
Rear window defroster Reversing lamps (display mes-
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131 sage) ................................................... 255
Switching on/off ........................... 130 Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Rear window wiper Roller sunblind
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 120 Panorama roof with power tilt/
Switching on/off ........................... 118 sliding panel ..................................... 94
Rear-view mirror Rear side windows ......................... 306
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 105 Roof carrier ........................................ 304
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 107 Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
Reflective safety jacket .................... 334 guidelines) ......................................... 333
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys- Roof load (maximum) ........................ 390
tem) Route (navigation)
Important safety notes .................. 389 see Route guidance (navigation)
Refueling Route guidance
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37 see also Digital Operator's Man-
Important safety notes .................. 150 ual .................................................. 287
Refueling process .......................... 151 Route guidance (navigation) ............ 232
see Fuel Route guidance active ...................... 233
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 316 S
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 115 Safety
High-beam headlamps ................... 116 Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................. 115 see Occupant safety
Installing/removing the cover see Operating safety
(front wheel arch) .......................... 116 Safety system
Low-beam headlamps .................... 116 see Driving safety systems
Overview of bulb types .................. 115 SD card
Turn signals (front) ......................... 117 Inserting ........................................ 293
Reporting safety defects .................... 32 Inserting/removing ........................ 293
Rescue card ......................................... 32 Removing ....................................... 293
Reserve (fuel tank) SD memory card
see Fuel see also Digital Operator's Man-
Reserve fuel ual .................................................. 287
Display message ............................ 258 Selecting ........................................ 234
Warning lamp ................................. 283 Search & Send
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 131 see also Digital Operator's Man-
Restraint system ual .................................................. 287
Display message ............................ 251 Seat
Introduction ..................................... 44 Correct driver's seat position ........... 97
Index 19
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 353
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Replacing ....................................... 118
Replacing (rear window) ................ 120
Replacing (windshield) ................... 118
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 332
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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ZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 129
26 Digital Operator's Manual
Protecting the environment Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
General notes
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Introduction
H Environmental note Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre- tion.
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this Environmental concerns and recom-
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner mendations
that takes the requirements of both nature Wherever the operating instructions require you
and humanity into account. to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or
You too can help to protect the environment re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
by operating your vehicle in an environmen- tal rules and regulations when disposing of
materials. In this way you will help to protect the
tally responsible manner.
environment.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors: Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style H Environmental note
You can influence both factors. You should Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
bear the following in mind: assemblies and parts which are of the same
Operating conditions: quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
parts.
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures ! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
are correct. ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
Rdoors
them. Rdoor pillars
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute Rdoor sills
to environmental protection. You should Rseats
therefore adhere to the service intervals. Rcockpit
Ralways have service work carried out at a Rinstrument cluster
qualified specialist workshop. Rcenter console
Personal driving style: Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs
or welding. You could impair the operating
starting the engine. efficiency of the restraint systems.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
is stationary. qualified specialist workshop.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance You could jeopardize the operating safety of
from the vehicle in front. your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
braking.
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
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28 Service and vehicle operation
systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu- Service and vehicle operation
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-
ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that Warranty
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
Introduction
death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is Change of address or change of own-
driven, that defect or malfunction has been ership
subject to repair two or more times, and you
have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, In the event of a change of address, please send
Introduction
LLC in writing of the need for its repair. us the "Notification of Address Change" in the
(2) the same substantial defect or malfunction Service and Warranty Booklet or simply call the
of a less serious nature than category (1) Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
has been subject to repair four or more (USA) at the hotline number
times and you have directly notified 1-800 FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372) or
Mercedes-Benz in writing of the need for its Customer Service Center (Canada) at
repair. 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contact-
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of ing you in a timely manner should the need arise.
repair of the same or different substantial If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all liter-
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative ature in the vehicle so that it is available to the
total of more than 30 calendar days. next owner.
Please send your written notice to: If you have purchased a used car, please send us
the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Service and Warranty Booklet or simply call the
Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive (USA) at the hotline number
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 1-800 FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Maintenance
Vehicle operation outside the USA
USA only: and Canada
Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet
with you when you bring the vehicle to an When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service the following points:
advisor will record every service for you in the RService facilities or replacement parts may
Service and Warranty Booklet. not be readily available.
Canada only: RLead-free fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
Have every service in a qualified specialist work- converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
shop confirmed in the service report. can cause damage to the catalytic converter.
RThe fuel may have a considerably lower
octane number. Unsuitable fuel can cause
Roadside Assistance engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- delivery in Europe through our European Deliv-
gram offers technical help in the event of a ery Program. For details, consult an authorized
breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assis- Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the
tance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 following addresses.
hours a day, 365 days a year.
In the USA
1-800 FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372)
(USA) Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
1-800-387-0100 (Canada) European Delivery Department
For additional information, refer to the One Mercedes Drive
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" In Canada
section in the Service and Warranty Booklet Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
(Canada). You will find both in the vehicle docu- European Delivery Department
ment wallet.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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30 Operating safety
Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle function and/or the function of other net-
may start to skid and roll over in the event of worked components. In particular, systems
an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road result, these may no longer function as inten-
conditions. There is a risk of an accident. ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the accident and injury.
prevailing road and weather conditions. Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll- tronic components or their software. You
over rate than other types of vehicles. should have all work to electrical and elec-
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe specialist workshop.
or fatal injury.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signif- ! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
icantly more likely to die than a person wearing Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
a seat belt. curb or an unpaved road
You and all vehicle occupants should always Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
wear your seat belts. curb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road
Ra heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
Operating safety In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
Important safety notes damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
G WARNING pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
If you do not have the prescribed service/ longer withstand the loads they are designed
maintenance work or any required repairs to.
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
system failures. There is a risk of an accident. bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
Always have the prescribed service/mainte- the underbody paneling. If these materials
nance work as well as any required repairs come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
G WARNING and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk paying attention to road and traffic condi-
of fire. tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
When driving off road or on unpaved roads, cialist workshop.
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become Declarations of conformity
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
qualified specialist workshop. ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the two following two conditions: 1)
Operating safety 31
These devices may not cause harmful interfer- mation being reset, for example. This may lead
ence, and 2) These devices must accept any to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of
interference received, including interference the next emissions test during the main inspec-
that may cause undesired operation. Changes tion.
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or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment." Qualified specialist workshop
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali-
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol- fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary
lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to
not cause interference, and (2) These devices correctly carry out the work required on your
must accept any interference, including inter- vehicle. This is especially the case for work rel-
ference that may cause undesired operation of evant to safety.
the device." Always have the following work carried out at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
Rwork relevant to safety
Diagnostics connection Rservice and maintenance work
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32 Data stored in the vehicle
Customer Relations Department and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate res-
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
cue card for your vehicle. The current rescue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 card contains the most important information
about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the
routing of the electric cables.
Reporting safety defects You can find more information at
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required of
all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the Data stored in the vehicle
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of
1966. Information from electronic control
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
units
which could cause a crash or could cause injury There are electronic control units installed in
or death, you should immediately inform the your vehicle. Some of these are necessary for
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration your vehicle to operate safely, while some offer
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz support during driving (driver assistance sys-
USA, LLC. tems). In addition, your vehicle offers comfort
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may and entertainment functions that are also made
open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety possible by electronic control units.
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order Electronic control units contain data storage
a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA systems that can temporarily or permanently
cannot become involved in individual problems save technical information concerning the vehi-
between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz cle's condition, component stress and mainte-
USA, LLC. nance requirements as well as technical events
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle and malfunctions.
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 This information generally documents the con-
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// dition of a component, a module, a system or the
www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, surroundings, for example:
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, Roperating states of system components (e.g.
DC 20590.
fill levels, battery status, tire pressure)
You can also obtain other information about Rstatus messages concerning the vehicle or its
motor vehicle safety from
individual components (e.g. wheel rpm/
http://www.safercar.gov speed, deceleration, lateral acceleration, indi-
cation of whether seat belts are fastened)
Rmalfunctions and defects in important system
Limited Warranty components (e.g. lights, brakes)
Rinformation about events leading to vehicle
! Observe the notes in this Operator's Manual
regarding the correct operation of your vehi- damage
cle and possible damage to the vehicle. Dam- Rsystem responses in special driving situations
age to the vehicle which is caused by violation (e.g. air bag deployment, intervention of sta-
of these notes is not covered by the bility control systems)
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or the new Rambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain
or used-vehicle warranty. sensor)
In addition to performing the actual control unit
function, these data are used by manufacturers
Data stored in the vehicle 33
to detect and rectify malfunctions and to opti- If your vehicle is equipped appropriately, you
mize vehicle functions. Most of these data are can connect your smartphone or another mobile
volatile and processed only in the vehicle itself. end device to the vehicle. You can control this by
Only a small part of the data is stored in event or means of the control elements integrated in the
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malfunction memories. vehicle. The smartphone's picture and sound
When you use services, the technical data from can be output via the multimedia system. Spe-
the vehicle can be read out by service network cific items of information are also sent to your
employees or third parties. Services can include smartphone.
repair services, maintenance processes, war- Depending on the type of integration, this can
ranty cases and quality assurance measures. include:
The data is read out via the legally prescribed Rgeneral vehicle information
diagnostics connection in the vehicle. The rele-
Rposition data
vant offices in the service network or third par-
ties collect, process and use the data. These This allows the use of selected smartphone
data document the vehicle's technical states, apps, such as navigation or music player apps.
are used to help in finding malfunctions and There is no additional interaction between the
improving quality and are sent to the manufac- smartphone and the vehicle, particularly active
turer where necessary. In addition, the manu- access to vehicle data. The type of additional
facturer is subject to product liability. The man- data processing is determined by the provider of
ufacturer needs technical data from vehicles for the app being used. Whether you can configure
this purpose. settings for it and, if so, which ones, depends on
Malfunction memories in the vehicle can be the app and your smartphone's operating sys-
reset by a service center during repair or service tem.
work.
You can incorporate data into the vehicle's com-
fort and infotainment functions yourself as part Service provider
of the selected equipment.
Wireless network connection
These include, for example:
Rmultimedia data such as music, films or pho- If your vehicle has a wireless network connec-
tos for playback in an integrated multimedia tion, data can be exchanged between your vehi-
system cle and other systems. The wireless network
Raddress book data for use in conjunction with
connection is made possible by the vehicle's
an integrated hands-free system or an inte- own transmitter and receiver or by mobile devi-
grated navigation system ces that you have brought into the vehicle (e.g.
smartphones). Online functions can be used via
Rnavigation destinations that have been
this wireless network connection. These include
entered online services and applications/Apps provided
Rdata about using Internet services by the manufacturer or other providers.
These data can be saved locally in the vehicle or
are located on a device that you have connected Services provided by the manufacturer
to the vehicle. If this data is saved in the vehicle,
you can delete it at any time. These data are sent In the case of the manufacturer's online serv-
to third parties only at your request, particularly ices, the manufacturer describes the functions
when you use online services in accordance with in a suitable place and the associated informa-
the settings that you have selected. tion subject to data protection legislation. Per-
You can save and change comfort settings/ sonal data can be used in order to provide online
customizations in the vehicle at any time. services. The data exchange for this takes place
via a secure connection, e.g. with the manufac-
Depending on the piece of equipment in ques-
turer's IT systems intended for the purpose. Col-
tion, these can include, for example:
lecting, processing and using personal data
Rseat and steering wheel position settings beyond the provision of services is permitted
Rsuspension and climate control settings only on the basis of a statutory permit or decla-
Rcustom settings such as interior lighting ration of consent.
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34 Data stored in the vehicle
You can usually activate and deactivate the serv- The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
ices and functions (some of which are subject to such data as:
charge). In many cases, this also applies to the RHow various systems in your vehicle were
vehicle's entire data connection. However, this
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operating
does not apply in particular to legally prescribed
RWhether or not the driver and passenger
functions and services such as the "eCall" emer-
gency call system. safety belts were buckled/fastened
RHow far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
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Information on copyright
Free and open-source software
Information on license for free and open-source
software used in your vehicle can be found on
the data carrier in your vehicle document wallet
and, including updates, on the following web-
site:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
opensource
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36 Cockpit
Cockpit
At a glance
Instrument cluster
At a glance
Function Page Function Page
: Speedometer with segments 228 ? Tachometer 228
Warning and indicator lamps: Warning and indicator lamps:
å ESP® OFF 279 R Rear fog lamp 111
! ABS 277 ; Check Engine 283
Brakes 276 h Tire pressure monitor 286
$ (USA only) 6 Restraint system 45
J (Canada only) ü Seat belts 274
L Low-beam headlamps 111 % Diesel engine: preglow 137
T Parking lamps 111 é RBS (Recuperative
÷ ESP® 279 Brake System)
K High-beam headlamps 111 A Coolant temperature gauge 229
Electric parking brake (red) 282 Warning and indicator lamps:
F (USA only) ? Coolant 283
! (Canada only)
B Fuel level indicator
! Electric parking brake
(yellow) 282 Warning and indicator lamps:
· Distance warning 285 8 Reserve fuel with fuel
filler flap location indicator
; #! Turn signals 111 (right-hand side) 283
= Multifunction display 230 C Instrument cluster lighting 228
i Information on displaying the outside tem- found under "Outside temperature display"
perature in the multifunction display can be (Y page 228).
38 Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Center console, upper section
At a glance
Function Page Function Page
: Multimedia system; see the B £ Hazard warning lamps 112
Digital Operator's Manual
C PASSENGER AIRBAG indica-
; c Seat heating 101 tor lamps 45
= s Seat ventilation 102 Anti-theft alarm system indi-
cator lamp 75
? c Parking Assist
D å ESP® 70
PARKTRONIC 187
A è ECO start/stop func-
tion 139
40 Center console
At a glance
i Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package and Function Page
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
L % Back button (see the
Function Page Digital Operator's Manual)
F Stowage compartment 297 M Multimedia system control-
Cup holder 304 ler; see Digital Operator's
Ashtray 307 Manual
Cigarette lighter 307 N g Switches to the favor-
Socket 308 ites button (see the Digital
Operator's Manual)
G Ã DSR (Downhill Speed
Regulation) 213 O Switches to the vehicle set-
tings display (see the Digital
H r Manual gearshifting Operator's Manual)
(permanent setting) 147
AMG adaptive sport suspen-
I DYNAMIC SELECT controller 142 sion system (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) 186
J Stowage compartment with
Media Interface 296 P Á Level control 185
K Touchpad; see Digital Opera-
tor's Manual
42 Overhead control panel
1 The Voice Control System is only available in combination with COMAND. Please observe the separate oper-
ating instructions.
Door control panel 43
At a glance
Function Page Function Page
: Opens the door 83 B W Opens/closes the side
windows 89
; % & Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 83 C q Opens/closes the tail-
gate 87
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Stores settings for the seat, D 6 Plug-in hybrid: Unlocks
exterior mirrors and steering the fuel filler flap
column (memory function) 108
E n Activates/deactivates
? Adjusts the seats 97 the override feature for the
side windows in the rear
A 7Zö\ compartment 65
Adjusts and folds the exterior
mirrors in/out electrically 105
44 Occupant safety
Panic alarm As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the correct
driver's seat position (Y page 97).
You also have to make sure that an air bag can
inflate properly if deployed (Y page 49).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the air bag
increases the level of protection for vehicle
Safety
Restraint system warning lamp The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
The functions of the restraint system are RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
checked after the ignition is switched on and at
regular intervals while the engine is running. onds, subsequently both indicator lamps are
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the
good time. front-passenger front air bag is able to deploy
in the event of an accident.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp on the RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is
passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
Safety
switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec-
then not be deployed in the event of an acci-
onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
dent.
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
A malfunction has occurred if the 6 restraint
lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
system warning lamp:
front air bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
on Depending on the person in the front-passenger
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with the seat, the front-passenger front air bag must
engine running either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol-
Rlights up again while the engine is running lowing points. You must make sure of this both
before and during a journey.
G WARNING
RChildren in a child restraint system:
If the restraint system is malfunctioning, whether the front-passenger front air bag is
restraint system components may be trig- enabled or deactivated depends on the instal-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as led child restraint system, and the age and
intended during an accident. This can affect size of the child. Therefore, be sure to observe
for example the Emergency Tensioning the notes on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" (Y page 51) and on "Chil-
Device or the air bag. This poses an increased dren in the vehicle" (Y page 59). There you
risk of injury or even fatal injury. will also find instructions on rearward and
Have the restraint system checked and forward-facing child restraint systems on the
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as front-passenger seat.
soon as possible. RAll other persons: depending on the classi-
fication of the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag is ena-
bled or deactivated (Y page 51). Be sure to
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ (Y page 45) and "Air bags"
(Y page 49). There you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restricting the movement of vehicle occupants
in the event of an accident or the vehicle rolling
over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp : and coming into contact with parts of the vehicle
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ; are interior or being ejected from the vehicle. Fur-
part of the Occupant Classification System thermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle
(OCS).
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46 Occupant safety
occupant in the best position in relation to the injuries, for example, in the event of an acci-
air bag. dent or when braking or changing direction
The seat belt system comprises: abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury
RSeat belts or even fatal injury.
REmergency Tensioning Devices for the front Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit-
RSeat belt force limiters
ting properly.
If the seat belt is pulled out of the belt outlet
Safety
quickly or with a jerky movement, the belt The components of the restraint system work in
retractor locks. The belt strap cannot be extrac- conjunction with each other. They can only
ted any further. deploy their protective function if, at all times, all
The Emergency Tensioning Device tightens the vehicle occupants:
seat belt in an accident, pulling the belt close Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly
against the body. However it does not pull the (Y page 47)
vehicle occupant back in the direction of the
Rhave the seat and head restraint adjusted
backrest.
properly (Y page 97)
The Emergency Tensioning Device does not cor-
rect an incorrect seat position or the routing of G WARNING
an incorrectly fastened seat belt.
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
When triggered, a seat belt force limiter helps to of protection if you have not moved the back-
reduce the force exerted by the seat belt on the
vehicle occupant. rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
The seat belt force limiters for the front seats are ing or in the event of an accident, you could
synchronized with the front air bags, which slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
absorb part of the deceleration force. This can abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
reduce the force exerted on the vehicle occu- poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal
pants during an accident. injury.
! If the front-passenger seat is not occupied, Adjust the seat properly before beginning
do not engage the seat belt tongue in the your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
buckle on the front-passenger seat. Other- is in an almost vertical position and that the
wise, in addition to other systems, the Emer- shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
gency Tensioning Device could also be trig-
gered in the event of an accident and would across the center of your shoulder.
need to be replaced.
G WARNING
Important safety notes Persons less than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall cannot
wear the seat belt correctly without an addi-
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems
is required by law in: tional and suitable restraint system. If the
seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot per-
Rall 50 states
form its intended protective function. An
Rthe U.S. territories
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause
Rthe District of Columbia
injuries, for example, in the event of an acci-
Rall Canadian provinces dent or when braking or changing direction
Even where this is not required by law, all vehicle abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury
occupants should correctly fasten their seat or even fatal injury.
belts before starting the journey.
For this reason, always secure persons under
G WARNING 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable additional restraint
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot systems.
perform its intended protective function. An
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause
Occupant safety 47
If a child younger than twelve years old and Proper use of the seat belts
under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle: Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Y page 46).
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi- All vehicle occupants must be wearing the seat
cle. The child restraint system must be appro- belt correctly before beginning the journey. Also
priate to the age, weight and size of the child make sure that all vehicle occupants are always
wearing the seat belt correctly while the vehicle
Ralways observe the instructions and safety
is in motion.
notes on "Children in the vehicle"
Safety
(Y page 59) in addition to the child restraint When fastening the seat belt, always make sure
system manufacturer's installation and oper- that:
ating instructions Rthe seat belt buckle tongue is inserted only
Ralways observe the instructions and safety into the belt buckle belonging to that seat
notes on the "Occupant classification system Rthe seat belt is pulled tight across your body
(OCS)" (Y page 51) Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter
coat.
G WARNING
Rthe seat belt is not twisted
The seat belts may not perform their intended
Only then can the forces which occur be dis-
protective function if: tributed over the area of the belt.
Rthey are damaged, modified, extremely Rthe shoulder section of the belt is routed
dirty, bleached or dyed across the center of your shoulder
Rthe seat belt buckle is damaged or The shoulder section of the seat belt should
not touch your neck or be routed under your
extremely dirty
arm or behind your back. Where possible,
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt adjust the seat belt to the appropriate height.
anchorages or inertia reels have been modi- Rthe lap belt is taut and passes across your lap
fied. as low down as possible
Seat belts may be damaged in an accident, The lap belt must always be routed across
although the damage may not be visible, e.g. your hip joints and not across your abdomen.
due to splinters of glass. Modified or damaged This applies particularly to pregnant women.
If necessary, push the lap belt down to your
seat belts may tear or fail, e.g. in an accident. hip joint and pull it tight using the shoulder
Modified Emergency Tensioning Devices section of the belt.
could accidentally trigger or fail to deploy Rthe seat belt is not routed across sharp, poin-
when necessary. This poses an increased risk ted or fragile objects
of injury or even fatal injury. If you have such items located on or in your
Never modify the seat belts, Emergency Ten- clothing, e.g. pens, keys or eyeglasses, store
sioning Devices, belt anchorages and inertia these in a suitable place.
reels. Make sure that the seat belts are Ronly one person is using a seat belt
undamaged, not worn out and clean. Follow- Infants and children must never travel sitting
ing an accident, have the seat belts checked on the lap of a vehicle occupant. In the event
of an accident, they could be crushed
immediately at a qualified specialist work- between the vehicle occupant and seat belt.
shop. Robjects are never secured with a seat belt if
the seat belt is also being used by one of the
Only use seat belts that have been approved for
vehicle's occupants
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Also ensure that there are never objects
between a person and the seat, e.g. cushions.
Seat belts are only intended to secure and
restrain vehicle occupants. Always observe the
"Loading guidelines" for securing objects, lug-
gage or loads (Y page 295).
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48 Occupant safety
seconds or once the driver's seat belt is fas- Always make sure that there are no objects
tened. between the air bag and the vehicle's occu-
If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph pants.
(25 km/h) once and the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts are not fastened, a warning RAdjust the seats properly before beginning
tone sounds. A warning tone also sounds with your journey. Always make sure that the seat
increasing intensity for 60 seconds or until the is in an almost upright position. The center of
driver or front passenger have fastened their the head restraint must support the head at
seat belts. about eye level.
Safety
If the driver or front passenger unfasten their RMove the driver's and front-passenger seats
seat belts during the journey, the seat belt warn- as far back as possible. The driver's seat posi-
ing is activated again. tion must allow the vehicle to be driven safely.
ROnly hold the steering wheel on the outside.
This allows the air bag to be fully deployed.
Air bags RAlways lean against the backrest while driv-
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50 Occupant safety
Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent the front-passenger side may be triggered
an air bag from functioning correctly. Before and have to be replaced.
starting your journey and to avoid risks resulting
from the speed of the air bag as it deploys, make
sure that:
Rthere are no people, animals or objects
between the vehicle occupants and an air bag
Rthere are no objects between the seat, door
and B-pillar
Safety
The driver's knee bag offers additional thigh, If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle,
knee and lower leg protection for the occupant the side impact air bag on the front-passenger
in the driver's seat. side deploys if an appropriate accident situation
occurs. In this case, deployment is independent
Side impact air bags of whether the front-passenger seat is occupied
or not.
G WARNING
Unsuitable seat covers can obstruct or pre- Window curtain air bags
vent deployment of the air bags integrated
Safety
into the seats. Consequently, the air bags
cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do. In addition, the operation of
the occupant classification system (OCS)
could be adversely affected. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
You should only use seat covers that have
been approved for the respective seat by
Mercedes-Benz.
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52 Occupant safety
In the following situation, the side impact air bag Occupant Classification System opera-
and the Emergency Tensioning Device are deac- tion (OCS)
tivated:
ROCS has not categorized the person on the
front-passenger seat as an adult or a person
of corresponding stature and
Rthe seat belt buckle tongue of the seat belt is
not inserted into the front-passenger seat belt
buckle
Safety
Requirements
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
Rwith the seat belt fastened correctly : PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
Rin an almost upright position with their back ; PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
against the seat backrest
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
Rwith their feet resting on the floor, if possible
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated or
If the front passenger does not observe these enabled.
conditions, OCS may produce a false classifica-
X Press the Start/Stop button once or twice, or
tion, e.g. because the front passenger:
turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
Rtransfers their weight by supporting them- ignition lock.
selves on a vehicle armrest The system carries out self-diagnostics.
Rsits in such a way that their weight is raised
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER
from the seat cushion AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simul-
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child taneously for approximately six seconds.
restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be The indicator lamps display the status of the
sure to observe the correct positioning of the front-passenger front air bag.
child restraint system. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. a RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
cushion. The entire base of the child restraint onds, subsequently both indicator lamps are
system must always rest on the seat cushion of off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the
the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the front-passenger front air bag is able to deploy
forward-facing child restraint system must lie as in the event of an accident.
flat as possible against the backrest of the front- RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger seat. passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
The child restraint system must not touch the then not be deployed in the event of an acci-
roof or be subjected to a load by the head dent.
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
and the head restraint position accordingly. off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
correctly. Always observe the child restraint sys- front air bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
tem manufacturer's installation and operating indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
instructions. If the status of the front-passenger front air bag
changes while the vehicle is in motion, an air bag
display message appears in the instrument clus-
ter (Y page 253). When the front-passenger
seat is occupied, always pay attention to the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp. Be
aware of the status of the front-passenger front
air bag both before and during the journey.
Occupant safety 53
G WARNING G WARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is restraint system on the front-passenger seat
disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of and you position the front-passenger seat too
an accident and cannot perform its intended close to the dashboard, the child could, in the
protective function. A person in the front- event of an accident:
passenger seat could then, for example, come Rcome into contact with the vehicle's inte-
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe- rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
Safety
cially if the person is sitting too close to the cator lamp is lit, for example
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
Rbe struck by the air bag if the PASSENGER
injury or even fatal injury.
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
This poses an increased risk of injury or even
always ensure that:
fatal injury.
Rthe classification of the person in the front-
Move the front-passenger seat as far back as
passenger seat is correct and the front- possible. Always make sure that the shoulder
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa- belt strap is correctly routed from the vehicle
bled in accordance with the person in the belt sash guide to the shoulder belt guide on
front-passenger seat the child restraint system. The shoulder belt
Rthe front-passenger seat has been moved strap must be routed forwards and down-
back as far back as possible. wards from the vehicle belt sash guide. If nec-
Rthe person is seated correctly. essary, adjust the vehicle belt sash guide and
Make sure, both before and during the jour- the front-passenger seat accordingly. Always
ney, that the status of the front-passenger observe the child restraint system manufac-
front air bag is correct. turer's installation instructions.
son of smaller stature can sit on a rear seat. unintentionally or might not be triggered at all
- If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator in the event of an accident with high deceler-
lamp is lit, a person of smaller stature ation. This poses an increased risk of injury or
should not use the front-passenger seat. even fatal injury.
RThe front-passenger seat is occupied by an
In this case the front-passenger seat may not
adult or a person of adult stature, the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp be used. Do not install a child restraint system
goes out after the system self-test. This indi- on the front-passenger seat. Have the Occu-
cates that the front-passenger front air bag is pant Classification System (OCS) checked
activated. and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
If children are traveling in the vehicle, be sure to cialist workshop.
observe the notes on "Children in the vehicle"
(Y page 59). G WARNING
When the Occupant Classification System If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
(OCS) is malfunctioning, the red 6 restraint
system warning lamp on the instrument cluster lamp remains lit after the system self-test, the
and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator front-passenger front air bag is disabled. It will
lamp light up simultaneously. The front- not be deployed in the event of an accident. In
passenger front air bag is deactivated in this this case, the front-passenger front air bag
case and does not deploy during an accident. cannot perform its intended protective func-
Have the Occupant Classification System (OCS) tion, e.g. when a person is seated in the front-
checked and repaired immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recom- passenger seat.
mends that you use an authorized Mercedes- That person could, for example, come into
Benz Center for this purpose. contact with the vehicle's interior, especially
If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or the if the person is sitting too close to the dash-
seat cushion are damaged, have the necessary board. This poses an increased risk of injury or
repair work carried out at a qualified specialist even fatal injury.
workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
for this purpose. always ensure that:
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- Rthe classification of the person in the front-
mends that you only use seat accessories that passenger seat is correct and the front-
have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa-
If the driver's air bag deploys, this does not
bled in accordance with the person in the
mean that the front-passenger front air bag will
also deploy. The Occupant Classification Sys- front-passenger seat
tem (OCS) categorizes the occupant on the Rthe person is seated properly with a cor-
front-passenger seat. Depending on that result, rectly fastened seatbelt
the front-passenger front air bag is either ena-
Rthe front-passenger seat has been moved
bled or deactivated.
as far back as possible
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit when it should not, the front-
Occupant safety 55
passenger seat may not be used. Do not facing child restraint system must, as far as
install a child restraint system on the front- possible, be resting on the backrest of the
passenger seat. Have the Occupant Classifi- front-passenger seat. Always comply with the
cation System (OCS) checked and repaired child restraint system manufacturer's instal-
immediately at a qualified specialist work- lation instructions.
shop.
After the system self-test, the PASSENGER AIR
G WARNING BAG OFF or PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator
lamp displays the status of the front-passenger
Safety
Objects between the seat surface and the front air bag (Y page 52). If the front-passenger
child restraint system could affect OCS oper- front air bag is enabled, the PASSENGER AIR
ation. This could result in the front-passenger BAG ON indicator lamp lights up for 60 seconds
air bag not functioning as intended during an and then goes out.
accident. This poses an increased risk of If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
injury or even fatal injury. off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
Do not place any objects between the seat front air bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
surface and the child restraint system. The indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
entire base of the child restraint system must For more information about the OCS, see "Prob-
always rest on the seat cushion of the front- lems with the Occupant Classification System"
passenger seat. The backrest of the forward- (Y page 55).
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56 Occupant safety
sponding to that of an
adult. Benz Center.
repaired. This will help to make sure the air bags An Emergency Tensioning Device can only be
continue to perform their protective function for triggered, if:
the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash. Rthe ignition is switched on
G WARNING Rthe components of the restraint system are
Emergency Tensioning Devices that have operational. You can find further information
under "Restraint system warning lamp"
deployed pyrotechnically are no longer opera- (Y page 45)
tional and are unable to perform their inten- Rthe seat belt buckle tongue has engaged in
ded protective function. This poses an the belt buckle of the respective front seat
Safety
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. The Emergency Tensioning Devices in the rear
Have pyrotechnically triggered Emergency compartment are triggered independently of the
Tensioning Devices replaced immediately at a lock status of the seat belts.
qualified specialist workshop. If the restraint system control unit detects a
more severe accident, further components of
An electric motor is used by PRE-SAFE® to trig- the restraint system are activated independ-
ger the tightening of the seat belt in hazardous ently of each other in certain frontal collision
situations. This procedure is reversible. situations:
If Emergency Tensioning Devices are triggered RFront air bags and driver's knee bag
or air bags are deployed, you will hear a bang, RWindow curtain air bag, if the system deter-
and some powder may also be released. The mines that deployment can offer additional
6 restraint system warning lamp lights up. protection to that provided by the seat belt
Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hear- The front-passenger front air bag is activated or
ing. The powder that is released generally does deactivated depending on the person on the
not constitute a health hazard, but it may cause front-passenger seat. The front-passenger front
short-term breathing difficulties in people with air bag can only deploy in an accident if the
asthma or other respiratory problems. Provided PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off.
it is safe to do so, you should leave the vehicle Observe the information on the PASSENGER AIR
immediately or open the window in order to pre- BAG indicator lamps (Y page 45).
vent breathing difficulties. Your vehicle has two-stage front air bags. In the
Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning first deployment stage, the front air bag is filled
Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate material, with propellant gas. The front air bag is fully
which may require special handling and regard deployed with the maximum amount of propel-
for the environment. National guidelines must lant gas if a second deployment threshold is
be observed during disposal. In California, see reached within a few milliseconds.
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ The activation threshold of the Emergency Ten-
Perchlorate/index.cfm. sioning Devices and the air bags is determined
by evaluating the rate of vehicle deceleration or
Method of operation acceleration which occurs at various points in
the vehicle. This process is pre-emptive in
During the first stage of a collision, the restraint nature. Deployment should take place in good
system control unit evaluates important physi- time at the start of the collision.
cal data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel- The rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration
eration, such as: and the direction of the force are essentially
Rduration determined by:
Rdirection Rthe distribution of forces during the collision
Rintensity Rthe collision angle
Based on the evaluation of this data, the Rthe deformation characteristics of the vehicle
restraint system control unit triggers the Emer- Rthe characteristics of the object with which
gency Tensioning Devices during a frontal or the vehicle has collided
rear collision.
Factors which can only be seen and measured
after a collision has occurred do not play a deci-
sive role in the deployment of an air bag. Nor do
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58 Occupant safety
i Not all air bags are deployed in an accident. passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an unfav-
The different air bag systems work independ- orable position.
ently of each other. Rvehicles with a multicontour seat: the air pres-
How the air bag system works is determined sure in the side bolsters of the seat backrest
by the severity of the accident detected, is increased.
especially the vehicle deceleration or accel- If the hazardous situation passes without result-
eration and the apparent type of accident: ing in an accident, PRE-SAFE® slackens the belt
pre-tensioning. On vehicles with multicontour
RFrontal collision
seats, the air pressure in the side bolsters is
RSide impact
reduced again. All settings made by PRE-SAFE®
RRollover can then be reversed.
Children in the vehicle 59
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced: PRE-SAFE® PLUS takes the following measures
X Move the seat backrest or seat back slightly depending on the hazardous situation detected:
when the vehicle is stationary. Rif the radar sensor system detects that a
The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and head-on collision is imminent, the seat belts
the locking mechanism is released. are pre-tensioned.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of Rif the radar sensor system detects that a rear-
the PRE-SAFE® convenience function. Informa- end collision is imminent:
tion about the convenience function can be - the brake pressure is increased if the driver
found under "Belt adjustment" (Y page 48). applies the brakes when the vehicle is sta-
Safety
tionary.
- the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
PRE-SAFE® PLUS (anticipatory occu- The PRE-SAFE® PLUS braking application is can-
pant protection system PLUS) celed:
Rif the accelerator pedal is depressed when a
Introduction gear is engaged
PRE-SAFE® PLUS is only available in vehicles Rif the risk of a collision passes or is no longer
with the Driving Assistance PLUS package. detected
Using the radar sensor system, PRE-SAFE® Rif Distance Pilot DISTRONIC indicates an
PLUS is able to detect that a head-on or rear-end intention to pull away
collision is imminent. In certain hazardous sit- If the hazardous situation passes without result-
uations, PRE-SAFE® PLUS takes pre-emptive ing in an accident, the original settings are
measures to protect the vehicle occupants. restored.
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60 Children in the vehicle
a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
are generally better protected there. restraint system has been exposed to direct
If a child younger than twelve years old and sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle: child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
The child restraint system must be appropri- their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
ate to the age, weight and size of the child properly. Particular attention must be paid to
Safety
Activating the special seat belt retractor: designed for them. Only replace damaged
X Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia covers with genuine covers.
reel retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should G WARNING
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat belt
retractor is enabled. If the child restraint system is installed incor-
X Push the child restraint system down so that rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in
the seat belt is tight and does not loosen. the event of an accident, heavy braking or a
sudden change in direction. The child
Safety
Removing the child restraint system and deac-
tivating the special seat belt retractor: restraint system could be thrown about, strik-
ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased
X Make sure you observe the child restraint
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions. Always install child restraint systems prop-
X Press the release button of the seat belt erly, even if they are not being used. Make
buckle and guide the seat belt tongue back sure that you observe the child restraint sys-
towards the belt sash guide. tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
The special seat belt retractor is deactivated.
You will find further information on stowing
objects, luggage or loads under "Loading guide-
Child restraint system lines" (Y page 295).
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62 Children in the vehicle
All child restraint systems must meet the fol- Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH-
lowing standards: type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged
RU.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards correctly in both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing
213 and 225 rings
RCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards ! When installing the child restraint system,
213 and 210.2 make sure that the seat belt for the middle
Confirmation that the child restraint system cor- seat does not get trapped. The seat belt could
responds to the standards can be found on an otherwise be damaged.
instruction label on the child restraint system.
Safety
direction. As a result, child restraint systems X Guide Top Tether belt B down between cargo
cannot perform their intended protective compartment cover : and seat backrest ;.
X Hook Top Tether hook A of Top Tether belt
function. Rear seat backrests that are not
B into Top Tether anchorage ?.
locked can also cause additional injuries, e.g.
Make sure that:
in the event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. RTop Tether hook A is hooked into Top
Tether anchorage ? as shown.
Always lock rear seat backrests after instal-
RTop Tether belt B is not twisted.
ling a Top Tether belt. Adjust the rear seat
Safety
RTop Tether belt B is routed between seat
backrests so that they are in an upright posi-
backrest ; and cargo compartment
tion. cover : if cargo compartment cover : is
installed.
Make sure that the backrest in the rear com-
RTop Tether belt B is routed between seat
partment engages fully. To do so, pull firmly on
the seat backrest. backrest ; and the cargo net if the cargo
net is installed.
X Tension Top Tether belt B. Always comply
Top Tether anchorages with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
X Move head restraint = back down again
slightly if necessary (Y page 100). Make sure
that you do not interfere with the correct rout-
ing of Top Tether belt B.
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64 Children in the vehicle
or road users
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions. Rexit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming
traffic
Forward-facing child restraint system Roperate vehicle equipment and become
trapped
If it is absolutely necessary to install a forward-
facing child restraint system on the front- There is a risk of an accident and injury.
passenger seat, always move the front- Always activate the child-proof locks and
passenger seat as far back as possible. The override feature if children are traveling in the
entire base of the child restraint system must
always rest on the seat cushion of the front- vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take
passenger seat. The backrest of the child the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
restraint system must lie as flat as possible leave children unattended in the vehicle.
against the backrest of the front-passenger
seat. The child restraint system must not touch Override feature for:
the roof or be subjected to a load by the head Rthe rear doors (Y page 65)
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest Rthe rear side windows (Y page 65)
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is G WARNING
correctly routed from the vehicle belt outlet to
the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
forward and down from the vehicle belt outlet. If Rrelease the parking brake.
necessary, adjust the vehicle belt outlet and the
front-passenger seat accordingly. Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
Always observe the child restraint system man- parking position P.
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc- Rstart the engine.
tions. In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
G WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Pets in the vehicle 65
Safety
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro-
tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. X To activate/deactivate: press button :.
If indicator lamp ; is lit, operation of the rear
side windows is disabled. Operation is only
Child-proof locks for the rear doors possible using the switches in the driver's
door. If indicator lamp ; is off, operation is
possible using the switches in the rear com-
partment.
G WARNING
If you leave animals unattended or unsecured
in the vehicle, they could press buttons or
switches, for example.
You secure each door individually with the child- As a result, they could:
proof locks on the rear doors. A door secured
Ractivate vehicle equipment and become
with a child-proof lock cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle. When the vehicle is unlocked, trapped, for example
the door can be opened from the outside. Ractivate or deactivate systems, thereby
X To activate: press the child-proof lock lever endangering other road users
up in the direction of arrow :. Unsecured animals could also be flung around
X Make sure that the child-proof locks are work- the vehicle in the event of an accident or sud-
ing properly. den steering or braking, thereby injuring vehi-
X To deactivate: press the child-proof lock
cle occupants. There is a risk of an accident
lever down in the direction of arrow ;.
and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals properly during
the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal trans-
port box.
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Safety
At speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h), the front tance
wheels lock cyclically during braking. The dig- Active Brake Assist can help you to minimize the
ging-in effect achieved in the process reduces risk of a collision with the vehicle traveling in
the stopping distance on off-road terrain. This front or reduce the effects of such a collision.
limits steering capability. If Active Brake Assist detects that there is a risk
of collision, you will be warned visually and
acoustically. If you do not react to the visual and
BAS (Brake Assist System) audible collision warning, autonomous braking
can be initiated in critical situations. If you apply
General information the brake yourself in a critical situation, Adap-
tive Brake Assist supports you with situation-
BAS operates in emergency braking situations. dependent braking assistance.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS Active Brake Assist is only available in certain
automatically boosts the braking force, thus countries.
shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
Important safety notes
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- impaired if:
tion (Y page 66).
Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else
G WARNING covering the sensors
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance Rthere is snow or heavy rain
in an emergency braking situation is Rthere is interference by other radar sources
increased. There is a risk of an accident. Rthere are strong radar reflections, for exam-
In an emergency braking situation, depress ple in parking garages
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents Ra narrow vehicle is traveling in front, e.g. a
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Vehicles with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC: the X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
autonomous braking function is available in the emergency braking situation is over.
following speed ranges: ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
R4 - 124 mph (7 - 200 km/h) for moving The brakes will work normally again if:
objects Ryou release the brake pedal.
R4 - 31 mph (7 - 50 km/h) for stationary
Rthere is no longer any danger of a collision.
objects
Rno obstacle is detected in front of your vehi-
Due to the nature of the system, particularly cle.
complicated but non-critical driving conditions
Safety
may also cause the Autonomous Braking Func- Situation-dependent braking assistance is then
tion to intervene. deactivated.
If the autonomous braking function requires a Important safety notes
particularly high braking force, preventative
passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE®)
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (Y page 66).
are activated simultaneously (Y page 58).
G WARNING
Situation-dependent braking assis- Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
tance identify objects and complex traffic situa-
tions.
General information
In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist might:
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 66). Rintervene unnecessarily
With the help of the radar sensor system, Adap- Rnot intervene
tive Brake Assist can detect obstacles that are in There is a risk of an accident.
the path of your vehicle for an extended period
of time. Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
If Adaptive Brake Assist detects a risk of colli-
sion with the vehicle in front, it calculates the intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
brake pressure necessary to avoid a collision. If
you apply the brakes forcefully, situation- G WARNING
dependent braking assistance adapts to the sit- Adaptive Brake Assist does not react:
uation and automatically increases the brake
pressure to a degree appropriate to the traffic Rto people or animals
situation. Rto oncoming vehicles
Situation-dependent braking assistance pro- Rto crossing traffic
vides braking assistance in hazardous situations
at speeds above 4 mph (7 km/h). It uses radar Rwhen cornering
sensor technology to assess the traffic situa- As a result, Adaptive Brake Assist may not
tion. intervene in all critical conditions. There is a
Situation-dependent braking assistance is capa- risk of an accident.
ble of reacting to moving objects that have
already been detected as such at least once Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
over the period of observation, up to vehicle uation and be ready to brake.
speeds of around 155 mph (250 km/h).
Situation-dependent braking assistance reacts Due to the nature of the system, complex but
to stationary obstacles up to a speed of approx- non-critical driving conditions may also cause
imately 44 mph (70 km/h). Active Brake Assist to intervene.
If situation-dependent braking assistance Even if Active Brake Assist is not available due to
demands particularly high brake pressure, pre- a malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
ventative passenger protection measures (PRE- brake system is still available with full brake
boosting effect and BAS.
SAFE®) are triggered simultaneously
(Y page 58).
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If ESP® detects that the vehicle is deviating from qualified specialist workshop.
the direction desired by the driver, one or more
wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The ! Vehicles with 4MATIC: only operate the
engine output is also modified to keep the vehi- vehicle for a maximum of ten seconds on a
cle on the desired course within physical limits. brake test dynamometer. Switch off the igni-
ESP® assists the driver when pulling away on tion.
wet or slippery roads. ESP® can also stabilize Application of the brakes by ESP® may oth-
the vehicle during braking. erwise destroy the brake system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or perform-
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ance tests may only be carried out on a 2-axle
dynamometer. Before you operate the vehicle
ETS traction control is part of ESP®. On vehicles on such a dynamometer, please consult a
with 4MATIC, 4ETS is part of ESP®. qualified workshop. You could otherwise
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi- damage the drive train or the brake system.
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for ESP® is only deactivated if the å warning
example if the road surface is slippery on one lamp is lit continuously.
side. In addition, more drive torque is transfer- If the ÷ warning lamp and the å warning
red to the wheel or wheels with traction. lamp are lit continuously, ESP® is not available
Traction control remains active, even if you due to a malfunction.
deactivate ESP®. Observe the information on warning lamps
In appropriate driving situations, activate the (Y page 279) and display messages which may
offroad program: be shown in the instrument cluster
(Y page 244).
X Vehicles without the Offroad Engineering
package (Y page 214) i Only use wheels with the recommended tire
X Vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering pack- sizes. Only then will ESP® function properly.
age (Y page 215)
Characteristics of ESP®
Offroad 4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
General information
tem)
If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
An ETS system specifically suited to off-road beginning the journey, ESP® is automatically
terrain is activated automatically once an off- active.
road program is activated:
If ESP® intervenes, the ÷ ESP® warning lamp
RVehicles without the Offroad Engineering flashes in the instrument cluster.
package (Y page 214)
RVehicles with the Off-Road Engineering pack-
age (Y page 215)
Driving safety systems 71
Safety
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle stops
moving. The engine starts automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP®
remains in its previously selected status, e.g. if
ESP® was deactivated before the engine was
automatically switched off.
X To deactivate: press button :.
Deactivating/activating ESP® The å ESP® OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Important safety notes
X To activate: press button :.
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 66). The å ESP® OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
You can select between the following states of
ESP®: Characteristics when ESP® is deactivated
RESP® is activated. If ESP® is deactivated and one or more wheels
RESP® is deactivated. start to spin, the ÷ ESP® warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
G WARNING ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® no longer sta- If you deactivate ESP®:
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk RESP® no longer improves driving stability.
of skidding and an accident. REngine torque is no longer limited and the
Only deactivate ESP® in the situations descri- drive wheels are able to spin.
bed in the following. RTraction control is still activated.
RActive Brake Assist is no longer available; nor
It may be best to deactivate ESP® in the follow- is it activated if you brake firmly with assis-
ing situations: tance from ESP®
Rwhen using snow chains RPRE-SAFE® is no longer available, nor is it
Rin deep snow activated if you brake firmly and ESP® inter-
Ron sand or gravel venes.
Spinning the wheels results in a cutting action RActive Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
which provides better grip. is no longer available; nor is it activated if you
brake firmly with assistance from ESP®
i Activate ESP® as soon as the situations RESP® still provides support when you brake
described above no longer apply. ESP® will
firmly.
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if
the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
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Crosswind Assist
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
General information ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and
Strong crosswind gusts can impair the ability of offers increased braking comfort. In addition to
your vehicle to drive straight ahead. The cross- the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has
wind driving assistance function integrated in the HOLD function (Y page 182) and hill start
ESP® noticeably reduces these impairments. assist (Y page 139).
ESP® intervenes automatically according to the
direction and intensity of the crosswinds affect-
ing your vehicle. Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic
ESP® intervenes with stabilizing braking to function
assist you in keeping the vehicle in the lane.
Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle speeds General information
above 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving straight i Pay attention to the important safety notes
ahead or cornering gently. in the "Driving safety systems" section
Important safety notes (Y page 66).
Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP® is Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
switched off or deactivated because of a mal- can help you to minimize the risk of a collision
function. with a vehicle in front or a pedestrian and reduce
the effects of such a collision. If the Active Brake
Assist with cross-traffic function detects a risk
of collision, you will be warned visually and
EBD (electronic brake force distribu- acoustically and, if necessary, your brake appli-
tion) cation will be assisted according to the situa-
tion. If you do not react, the system can also
General information react by braking automatically. In the event of a
detected risk of collision due to crossing traffic,
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure
you will also be visually and acoustically warned
on the rear wheels to improve driving stability
as well as assisted by the brake boosting effect
while braking.
according to the situation.
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function is
Important safety notes only available in vehicles with the Driving Assis-
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- tance Plus package.
tion for driving safety systems (Y page 66). For Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic func-
tion to assist you when driving, the radar sensor
system and the camera system must be opera-
tional.
Driving safety systems 73
If the radar sensor system or the camera system Always pay particular attention to the traffic
is malfunctioning, Active Brake Assist with situation and be prepared to brake, especially
cross-traffic function is restricted or no longer
available. The brake system is still available with if Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic func-
complete brake boosting effect and BAS. tion alerts you. Terminate the intervention in a
The radar sensor system and camera system non-critical driving situation.
help Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic func-
tion to detect obstacles that are in the path of G WARNING
your vehicle for an extended period of time. Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
Safety
In addition, pedestrians in the path of your vehi- cannot always clearly identify people, partic-
cle can be detected.
ularly if they are moving. Active Brake Assist
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function with cross-traffic function cannot intervene in
detects pedestrians using typical characteris-
tics such as body contours and the posture of a these cases. There is a risk of an accident.
person standing upright. Always pay particular attention to the traffic
situation and be prepared to brake, especially
i Observe the restrictions described in the
"Important safety notes" section if Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic func-
(Y page 73). tion alerts you.
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Ra vehicle is traveling in front on a different line Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
relative to the center of your vehicle can also brake the vehicle automatically under
Rvehicles quickly move into the radar sensor the following conditions:
system detection range Rthe driver and front-passenger have their seat
Recognition by the camera system is also belts fastened
impaired in the event of: and
Rdirt on the camera or if the camera is covered Rthe vehicle speed is between approximately
Rglare on the camera system, e.g. from the sun 4 mph (7 km/h) and 124 mph (200 km/h)
being low in the sky Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph
Safety
Safety
detection range of the sensors and are detec-
ted Protection against theft
X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
Immobilizer
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking. X To activate with the SmartKey: remove the
You can prevent the intervention of Active Brake SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Assist with cross-traffic function at any time by: X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
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X To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or i If the alarm continues for more than
KEYLESS-GO. 30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call sys-
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm system tem automatically notifies the Customer
is armed after approximately 15 seconds. Assistance Center. This is done either by text
X To switch off using the SmartKey: unlock message or data connection. The emergency
the vehicle with the SmartKey. call system sends the message or data provi-
or ded that:
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace service.
X To switch off using KEYLESS-GO: unlock Rthe mbrace service has been activated
Safety
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When the tailgate closes you can then release X To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur-
the button. face of the door handle.
X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface :
or ;.
KEYLESS-GO Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
General notes X Convenience closing feature: touch
Bear in mind that the engine can be started by recessed sensor surface ; for an extended
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a KEY- period.
LESS-GO key in the vehicle (Y page 137). Further information on the convenience closing
feature (Y page 90).
Locking/unlocking centrally If you pull on the handle of the tailgate, only the
cargo compartment of the vehicle is unlocked.
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry the
SmartKey with you. You can combine the func- Deactivating and activating
tions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a conven-
If you do not intend to use a SmartKey for an
tional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by using
extended period of time, you can deactivate the
KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using the
KEYLESS-GO function of the SmartKey. The
& button on the SmartKey.
SmartKey will then use very little power, thereby
The driver's door and the door at which the han- conserving battery power. For the purposes of
dle is used, must both be closed. The SmartKey activation/deactivation, the vehicle must not be
must be outside the vehicle. When locking or nearby.
unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distance
X To deactivate: press the & button on the
between the SmartKey and the corresponding
door handle must not be greater than 3 ft (1 m). SmartKey twice in rapid succession.
The battery check lamp of the SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO checks whether a valid SmartKey flashes twice briefly and lights up once, KEY-
is in the vehicle by periodically establishing a LESS-GO is deactivated (Y page 80).
radio connection between the vehicle and the
X To activate: press any button on the Smart-
SmartKey. This happens:
Key.
Rwhen starting the engine
or
Rwhile driving
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Rwhen the external door handles are touched KEYLESS-GO and all of its associated features
Rduring convenience closing are available again.
SmartKey 79
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immediately.
X Press the & or % button.
H Environmental note The battery is working properly if battery
Batteries contain dangerous check lamp : lights up briefly.
substances. It is against the The battery is discharged if battery check
law to dispose of them with lamp : does not light up briefly.
the household rubbish. They X Change the battery (Y page 80).
must be collected separately If the SmartKey battery is checked within the
and recycled to protect the signal reception range of the vehicle, pressing
environment. the & or % button:
Dispose of batteries in an Rlocks or
environmentally friendly Runlocks the vehicle
manner. Take discharged i You can get a battery at any qualified spe-
batteries to a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat- Replacing the battery
teries.
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate X Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
material, which may require special handling (Y page 79).
and regard for the environment. National guide-
lines must be observed during disposal. In Cal-
ifornia, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
batteries replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
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KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning.
X Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the
SmartKey.
X Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Opening and closing
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote con-
trol function:
X Unlock (Y page 84) or lock (Y page 84) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
X Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The engine cannot be The on-board voltage is too low.
started using the Smart- X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
Key. lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 342).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 342).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
You have lost a Smart- X Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
Key. X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
You have lost the X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
mechanical key. X If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
Doors 83
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G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
Cargo compartment 87
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88 Side windows
Activating
Opening and closing
G WARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehi-
cle. Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
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90 Side windows
To do this, the SmartKey is used to carry out the When you lock the vehicle, you can simultane-
following functions simultaneously: ously:
Runlock the vehicle Rclose the side windows
Ropen the side windows Rclose the sliding sunroof or the panorama roof
Ropen the sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
sunblinds tilt/sliding panel, you can then close the roller
Rswitch on the seat ventilation for the driver's sunblinds.
seat Proceed as follows if someone is trapped:
The convenience opening feature can only be RRelease the & button to interrupt the clos-
operated using the SmartKey. The SmartKey ing procedure.
Opening and closing
must be close to the vehicle. For vehicles with- RPress and hold the % button to open.
out KEYLESS-GO, the SmartKey must be near
the driver's door handle. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
The "convenience opening" feature is also avail- RRelease the sensor surfaces on the exterior
able when the vehicle is unlocked. door handle to interrupt the closing proce-
dure.
Convenience opening RTo open, pull the same door handle immedi-
ately and hold it firmly. The door windows and
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: point the tip the sliding sunroof will open for as long as the
of the SmartKey at the door handle on the door handle is held but the door is not
driver's door. opened.
X Press and hold the % button until the side Notes on the automatic reversing feature for:
windows and the sliding sunroof or panorama Rthe side window (Y page 89)
roof with power tilt/sliding panel are in the
Rthe sliding sunroof (Y page 93)
desired position.
If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof Rthe panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the panel (Y page 93)
roller sunblinds are opened first.
X Press and hold the % button again until the Using the SmartKey
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is
in the desired position. The SmartKey must be close to the vehicle. For
vehicles without KEYLESS-GO, the SmartKey
X To interrupt convenience opening: release
must be near the driver's door handle.
the % button.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: point the tip
of the SmartKey at the door handle on the
driver's door.
Convenience closing feature X Press and hold the & button until the side
windows and the sliding sunroof or the pano-
Important safety notes rama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are
fully closed.
G WARNING
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
When the convenience closing feature is oper- sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power
ating, parts of the body could become trapped tilt/sliding panel are closed.
in the closing area of the side window and the
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury. tilt/sliding panel:
Observe the complete closing procedure X Press and hold the & button again until the
when the convenience closing feature is oper- roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with
ating. Make sure that no body parts are in power tilt/sliding panel close.
close proximity during the closing procedure. X To interrupt convenience closing: release
the & button.
Side windows 91
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92 Sliding sunroof
The side windows cannot The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
be opened or closed with X Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 80) and replace it if necessary
convenience opening. (Y page 80).
If a side window will still not open or close due to a malfunction, consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
tion of the sliding sunroof or open a side win- Operating the sliding sunroof
dow. The noise will be reduced or eliminated.
Opening and closing
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94 Sliding sunroof
X Keep the 2 switch pressed for another Operating the roller sunblinds for the
second. panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
X Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be fully
panel
opened and closed again (Y page 93).
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps above. Important safety notes
G WARNING
Operating the panorama roof with Parts of the body could become trapped
power tilt/sliding panel between the roller sunblind and frame or slid-
ing sunroof during automatic opening or clos-
Opening and closing ing. There is a risk of injury.
Opening and closing
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96 Sliding sunroof
! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed as a result of a malfunction, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The sliding sunroof can- If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again
not be closed and you slightly:
cannot see the cause. X Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 2 switch in
the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold
it until the sliding sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed with increased force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again during closing and then
Opening and closing
reopens slightly:
X Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 2 switch in
the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold
it until the sliding sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed without the automatic reversing fea-
ture.
Seats 97
Correct driver's seat position Ryou should have a good overview of traffic
conditions
Rthe seat belt is pulled snugly against the body
G WARNING and is routed across the center of your shoul-
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do der and across your hips in the pelvic area
the following while driving: Further related subjects:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint, RElectrical seat adjustment (Y page 98)
steering wheel or mirrors RAdjusting the steering wheel mechanically
Rfasten the seat belt (Y page 103) or electrically (Y page 104)
RFastening the seat belt correctly (Y page 48).
There is a risk of an accident.
RAdjusting the rear-view mirror and exterior
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer- mirrors (Y page 105).
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt RVehicles with memory function: storing the
before starting the engine. seat, steering wheel, exterior mirror and
Seats
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
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98 Seats
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or Rclean the seat covers as recommended;
other vehicle occupants could be trapped and see "Interior care".
thereby injured. Children in particular could Rdo not transport heavy loads on the seats.
accidentally press the electrical seat adjust- Do not place sharp objects on the seat
ment buttons and become trapped. There is a cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The
risk of injury. seats should only be occupied by passen-
gers, if possible.
While moving the seats, make sure that your Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do
hands or other body parts do not get under the not cover the seats with insulating materi-
lever assembly of the seat adjustment sys- als, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers,
tem. child seats or booster seats.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the
G WARNING footwell under or behind the seats when mov-
If the head restraints are not installed or not ing the seats back. There is a risk that the
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro- seats and/or the objects could be damaged.
tection as intended. There is an increased risk i Further related subjects:
of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the
RCargo compartment enlargement (folding
event of an accident or when braking. down the rear bench seat) (Y page 298)
Always drive with the head restraints instal-
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the head Adjusting the seats electrically
restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
G WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury. : Head restraint height
; Seat cushion angle
= Seat height
Seats 99
G WARNING
If the head restraints are not installed or not
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection as intended. There is an increased risk
of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the
event of an accident or when braking. With this function you can adjust the distance
Always drive with the head restraints instal- between the head restraint and the back of the
seat occupant's head.
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
X To move forwards: pull the head restraint
vehicle occupant that the center of the head
forwards in the direction of the arrow until it
restraint supports the back of the head at engages.
about eye level.
There are several notches.
Do not rotate the head restraints of the front and X To move backwards: press and hold release
rear seats. Otherwise, you cannot adjust the button : and push the head restraint back-
height and angle of the head restraints to the wards.
correct position. X When the head restraint is in the desired posi-
Using the fore-and-aft adjustment, adjust the tion, release the button and make sure that
head restraint so that it is as close as possible to the head restraint is engaged in position.
your head. i Adjust the head restraint so that the back of
Observe the important safety notes regarding your head is as close to the head restraint as
the seats (Y page 97). possible.
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100 Seats
Adjusting the head restraints electri- X Once the head restraint is fully lowered, press
cally release catch :.
X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
X To adjust the head restraint height: slide desired position.
the switch for the head restraint adjustment X To lower: press release catch : and push
(Y page 98) up or down in the direction of the
arrow. the head restraint down until it is in the
desired position.
Adjusting the luxury head restraints Removing and installing the rear seat
head restraints
X To remove: pull the head restraint up to the
stop.
X Press release catch : and pull the head
restraint out of the guides.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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102 Seats
Rear seats
The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes.
The system automatically switches off approximately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (Y page 135).
X To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat heating may switch off.
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the blower setting you have selected.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (Y page 135).
X To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired blower setting is set.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat ventilation may switch off.
i You can open the side windows and the sliding sunroof using the "Convenience opening" feature
(Y page 89). The seat ventilation of the driver's seat automatically switches to the highest level.
Steering wheel 103
G WARNING
Children could injure themselves if they : Release lever
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of ; Adjusts the steering wheel height
injury. = Adjusts the steering wheel position (fore-
When leaving the vehicle, always take the and-aft adjustment)
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never X Push release lever : down completely.
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The steering column is unlocked.
X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired posi-
The electrically adjustable steering wheel can tion.
still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in X Push release lever : up completely.
the ignition lock. The steering column is locked.
X Check if the steering column is locked. When
doing so, try to push the steering wheel up or
Adjusting the steering wheel man- down or try to move it in the fore-and-aft
ually direction.
G WARNING
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the
vehicle is in motion, it could change position
unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose
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104 Steering wheel
When leaving the vehicle, always take the Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is trig-
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. gered in an accident, the steering column will
move upwards when the driver's door is opened.
G WARNING This occurs irrespective of the position of the
SmartKey in the ignition lock. This makes it eas-
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT ier to exit the vehicle and rescue the occupants.
feature is making adjustments, you could lose
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is only
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY feature is
accident. activated in the on-board computer
Always wait until the adjustment process is (Y page 239).
complete before driving off.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on
the driver's side automatically go into anti-glare
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of mode if the following conditions are met simul-
position, proceed as follows: taneously:
X Vehicles without electrically folding exte- Rthe ignition is switched on and
rior mirrors: move the exterior mirror into
Rincident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
the correct position manually.
sor in the rear-view mirror
X Vehicles with electrically folding exterior
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
mirrors: press and hold mirror-folding but-
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting
ton : until you hear a click and the mirror is switched on.
engages in position audibly.
The mirror housing is engaged again and you
can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 105). Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
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108 Memory function
rior mirror on the front-passenger side using When the memory function adjusts the seat or
memory button M ?. The reverse gear must not steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
be engaged during the process. pants – particularly children – could become
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- trapped. There is a risk of injury.
tion lock (Y page 135). While the memory function is making adjust-
X Press button ;. ments, make sure that no one has any body
X Use button = to adjust the exterior mirror to parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
a position that allows you to see the rear wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme-
wheel and the curb. diately release the memory function position
X Press memory button M ? and one of the button. The adjustment process is stopped.
arrows on button = within three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior G WARNING
mirror does not move.
X If the mirror moves out of position, repeat the Children could become trapped if they acti-
steps. vate the memory function, particularly when
unattended. There is a risk of injury.
Calling up a stored parking position set- When leaving the vehicle, always take the
ting SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135). The memory function can be used at any time,
X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front- e.g. even when the SmartKey isn't in the ignition
passenger side using button ;. lock.
X Engage reverse gear. With the memory function, you can store up to
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger three different settings, e.g. for three different
side moves to the stored parking position. people.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side The following settings are stored as a single
moves back to its original position: memory preset:
Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph Rposition of the seat, backrest and head
(15 km/h) restraint
Rif you press button : for the exterior mirror Rdriver's side: steering wheel position
on the driver's side Rdriver's side: position of the exterior mirrors
on the driver's and front-passenger sides
Memory function 109
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110 Exterior lighting
The daytime running lamps improve the visibility X To switch on: turn the light switch to T.
of your vehicle during the day. To do this, the The green T indicator lamp in the instru-
daytime running lamps function must be ment cluster lights up.
switched on using the on-board computer
(Y page 238). Standing lamps
If the engine is running and you turn the light Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
switch to T or L, the manual settings corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
take precedence over the daytime running X To switch on the standing lamps: the
lamps.
SmartKey should not be in the ignition lock or
Low-beam headlamps in key position u in the ignition lock.
X Turn the light switch to W (left-hand side of
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is
dark, the parking lamps and low-beam head- the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of the
lamps switch on when the ignition is switched on vehicle).
and the light switch is set to the L position. Vehicles towing a trailer: both the right-hand
This is a particularly useful function in the event and left-hand standing lamps (tail lamps) are
of rain and fog. always illuminated on the trailer.
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
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112 Exterior lighting
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114 Interior lighting
lamp on/off
automatically. The K indicator lamp in the
; c Switches the front interior lighting on
instrument cluster also lights up.
= v Switches the rear interior lighting on/
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
off
imately 16 mph (25 km/h) or other road users
have been detected or the roads are ade- ? | Switches the front interior lighting/
quately lit: automatic interior lighting control off
The high-beam headlamps are switched off A p Switches the right-hand front reading
automatically. The K indicator lamp in the lamp on/off
instrument cluster goes out. The _ indi- B Switches the automatic interior lighting con-
cator lamp in the multifunction display trol on
remains lit.
X To switch off: move the combination switch
back to its normal position or move the light Interior lighting control
switch to another position.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction General notes
display goes out. The interior light functions are automatically
switched off after some time to prevent the
vehicle's battery from discharging, unless the
Headlamps fogged up on the inside SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
The color and brightness of the ambient lighting
Certain climatic and physical conditions may are set using the multimedia system (see Digital
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This Operator's Manual).
moisture does not affect the functionality of the
headlamp.
Automatic interior lighting control
X To switch on: set the switch to center posi-
tion B.
X To switch off: set the switch to the |
position.
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlamps) 115
The interior lighting automatically switches on if Allow these components to cool down before
you: changing a bulb.
Runlock the vehicle
Ropen a door Do not use a bulb if it has been dropped or if its
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock glass tube has been scratched.
The interior lighting is switched on for a set time The bulb may explode if:
when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition Ryou touch it
lock. This delayed switch-off can be adjusted via Rit is hot
the multimedia system (see Digital Operator's Ryou drop it
Manual).
Ryou scratch it
Use bulbs only in closed lamps that have been
Crash-responsive emergency lighting designed for this purpose. Only install spare
bulbs of the same type and the specified volt-
The interior lighting is activated automatically if age.
the vehicle is involved in an accident. Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life
X To switch off the crash-responsive emer- of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube with
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116 Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlamps)
Low-beam headlamps
Halogen headlamps
: Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
; High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W X Remove the cover in the front wheel housing
= Turn signal: W 5 W BV (Y page 116).
X Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise and
remove it.
Lights and windshield wipers
High-beam headlamps
X Remove the bulb from bulb holder ;. washer fluid when operating the windshield
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;. wipers.
X Simultaneously push down on bulb holder ; ! If the windshield wipers leave smears on the
and push lever = downwards (headlamps on windshield after the vehicle has been washed
the left in the direction of travel) or pull in an automatic car wash, wax or other resi-
upwards (headlamps on the right in the direc- dues may be the reason for this. Clean the
tion of travel). windshield using washer fluid after washing
X Press on housing cover : and turn it clock- the vehicle in an automatic car wash.
wise.
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to
optical influences and the windshield becom-
ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind-
Turn signals shield wipers may be activated inadvertently.
This could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch off
the windshield wipers in dry weather.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will ! Never open the hood/tailgate if a wiper arm
no longer be wiped properly. This could prevent has been folded away from the windshield/
you from observing the traffic conditions. rear window.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear
Switching the rear window wiper on/ window.
off Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
wiper arm without a wiper blade and it falls
onto the windshield/rear window, the wind-
shield/rear window may be damaged by the
force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
If the windshield wipers begin to move while X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windshield wiper starts.
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
X When the wiper arms are vertical to the hood,
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
injury. the windshield wiper stops.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and X Fold the wiper arms away from the windshield
ignition before changing the wiper blades. until you feel them snap into place.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make Removing the wiper blades
sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
wiper. X Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield.
Windshield wipers 119
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120 Windshield wipers
Installing the wiper blades X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Fold wiper arm : away from the rear window
until it engages.
X Position wiper blade ; at a right angle to
wiper arm :.
X Hold wiper arm : and press wiper blade ;
in the direction of the arrow until it releases.
X Remove wiper blade ;.
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122 Overview of climate control systems
Overview of climate control systems If you start the engine using your smartphone,
the last selected climate control setting is reac-
General notes tivated (Y page 137).
Observe the settings recommended on the fol- i The integrated filter filters out most parti-
lowing pages. The windows could otherwise fog cles of dust and soot and completely filters
up. out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pollutants
To prevent the windows from fogging up: and odors. A clogged filter reduces the
amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior.
Climate control
Rswitch off climate control only briefly Depending on the operating conditions and
Rswitch on air-recirculation mode only briefly environmental influences, the interval for
Rswitch on the cooling with air dehumidifica- replacing the filter may be shorter than speci-
tion function fied.
Rswitch on the defrost windshield function i Vehicles with ionization of the interior
briefly, if required air and air filter: in addition to ionization, the
Climate control regulates the temperature and vehicle has an air filter with anti-allergenic
the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters properties that contribute to improved air fil-
undesirable substances out of the air. tration.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
is only available when the engine is running.
i It is possible that under certain circumstan-
ces the residual heat function may be activa-
Optimum climate control is only achieved with
ted automatically an hour after the SmartKey
the side windows and roof closed.
has been removed in order to dry the auto-
The residual heat function can only be activated matic climate control. The vehicle is then ven-
or deactivated with the ignition switched off tilated for 30 minutes.
(Y page 131).
i Plug-in hybrid vehicles: observe the notes
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during on climate control in the separate Operator's
warm weather, e.g. using the convenience Manual.
opening feature (Y page 89). This will speed
up the cooling process and the desired inte-
rior temperature will be reached more
quickly.
Overview of climate control systems 123
Climate control
USA only
Front control panel
: Sets the temperature, left (Y page 128)
; Defrosts the windshield (Y page 129)
= Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off (Y page 130)
? Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 127)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 130)
B Sets the temperature, right (Y page 128)
C Switches air-recirculation mode on/off (Y page 131)
D Sets the air distribution (Y page 129)
E Increases the airflow (Y page 129)
F Reduces the airflow (Y page 129)
G Activates/deactivates climate control (Y page 127)
H Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
Rear control panel
I Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
J Directs the air distribution through the rear air vents (Y page 129)
K Switches the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off (Y page 101)
L Directs the air distribution through the footwell vents (Y page 129)
M Switches the rear climate control on/off (Y page 127)
N Switches the seat heating on the left-hand side on/off (Y page 101)
124
Climate control Overview of climate control systems
Canada only
Front control panel
: Sets the temperature, left (Y page 128)
; Defrosts the windshield (Y page 129)
= Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 129)
? Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 127)
Switches the residual heat on or off (Y page 131)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 130)
B Sets the temperature, right (Y page 128)
C Switches air-recirculation mode on/off (Y page 131)
D Sets the air distribution (Y page 129)
E Increases the airflow (Y page 129)
F Reduces the airflow (Y page 129)
G Activates/deactivates climate control (Y page 127)
H Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
Rear control panel
I Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
J Directs the air distribution through the rear air vents (Y page 129)
K Switches the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off (Y page 101)
L Directs the air distribution through the footwell vents (Y page 129)
M Switches the rear climate control on/off (Y page 127)
N Switches the seat heating on the left-hand side on/off (Y page 101)
Overview of climate control systems 125
Climate control
USA only
Front control panel
: Sets the temperature, left (Y page 128)
; Defrosts the windshield (Y page 129)
= Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off (Y page 130)
? Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 127)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 130)
B Sets the temperature, right (Y page 128)
C Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 129)
D Activates/deactivates climate control (Y page 127)
E Sets the air distribution (Y page 129)
F Increases the airflow (Y page 129)
G Reduces the airflow (Y page 129)
H Display
I Adjusts the climate mode settings (Y page 128)
J Switches air-recirculation mode on/off (Y page 131)
K Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
Canada only
Front control panel
: Sets the temperature, left (Y page 128)
; Defrosts the windshield (Y page 129)
= Switches the residual heat on or off (Y page 131)
? Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 127)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 130)
B Sets the temperature, right (Y page 128)
C Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 129)
D Activates/deactivates climate control (Y page 127)
E Sets the air distribution (Y page 129)
F Increases the airflow (Y page 129)
G Reduces the airflow (Y page 129)
H Display
I Adjusts the climate mode settings (Y page 128)
J Switches air-recirculation mode on/off (Y page 131)
K Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
Climate control
The indicator lamps in the à and supply and air circulation are also switched off.
¿ buttons or the à and Á buttons The windows could fog up. Therefore, switch off
light up. climate control only briefly
RVehicles with 3-zone automatic climate Activate climate control primarily using the
control: in automatic mode, you can also use à button (Y page 128).
the ñ button to set a climate mode In the rear compartment, you can also switch
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The MEDIUM climate control on and off using the à and
level is recommended. ^ buttons.
RSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
ROnly use the "Windshield defrosting" function Activating/deactivating
briefly until the windshield is clear again.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if
tion lock (Y page 135).
there are unpleasant outside odors or when in
X To activate: press the à button.
a tunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up,
since no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in The indicator lamp in the à button lights
air-recirculation mode. up. Airflow and air distribution are set to auto-
matic mode.
RVehicles with 3-zone automatic climate
X To deactivate: press the ^ button.
control: use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side for The indicator lamp in the ^ button lights
the front-passenger side and the rear com- up.
partment as well. The indicator lamp above
the á button goes out.
RVehicles with 3-zone automatic climate Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
control: use the "residual heat" function if fication on/off
you want to heat or ventilate the vehicle inte-
rior when the ignition is switched off. The Activating/deactivating
residual heat function can only be activated or
deactivated with the ignition switched off. X To activate: press the ¿ or Á button.
RIf you change the settings of the climate con-
The indicator lamp in the ¿ or Á button
trol system, the climate status display lights up.
appears for approximately three seconds at X To deactivate: press the ¿ or Á but-
the bottom of the screen in the multimedia ton.
system display. You will see the current set- The indicator lamp in the ¿ or Á button
tings of the various climate control functions. goes out. The "Cooling with air dehumidifica-
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate tion" function has a delayed switch-off fea-
control system only operates at a reduced capa- ture.
city. If you require the full climate control output,
you can switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button (Y page 140).
128 Operating the climate control systems
Setting climate control to automatic X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
General notes X Press the à button.
X Press the ñ button repeatedly until the
In automatic mode, the set temperature is main-
tained automatically at a constant level. The desired climate mode appears in the display.
system automatically regulates the temperature
of the dispensed air, the airflow and the air dis-
tribution. Setting the temperature
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
is activated automatically in automatic mode. Dual-zone automatic climate control
In the rear compartment, you can also switch Different temperatures can be set for the driv-
climate control for the rear seats to automatic er's and front-passenger sides.
mode using the à button.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
Automatic control
X To increase or decrease: turn control : or
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- B counter-clockwise or clockwise
tion lock (Y page 135). (Y page 123).
X Set the desired temperature. Only change the temperature setting in small
X To activate: press the à button. increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are 3-zone automatic climate control
activated.
X To switch to manual mode: press the _ You can select different temperature settings
button. for the driver's and front-passenger sides as well
as for the rear compartment.
3-zone automatic climate control: when auto-
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
matic mode is activated, you can select a cli-
mate mode (Y page 128). tion lock (Y page 135).
X To increase or decrease temperature in
the front compartment: turn control : or
Adjusting the climate mode settings B counter-clockwise or clockwise
(Y page 125).
You can select the following climate mode set- Only change the temperature setting in small
tings in automatic mode: increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
FOCUS high airflow, slightly cooler setting X To increase or reduce the temperature in
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting the rear compartment using the front con-
trol panel: press the á button.
DIFFUSE low airflow, slightly warmer and draft-
free setting The indicator lamp in the á button goes
out.
Operating the climate control systems 129
Only change the temperature setting in small desired symbol appears in the display.
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
X To increase or decrease the rear compart-
Climate control
ment temperature using the rear control Setting the airflow
panel: turn control M counter-clockwise or
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
clockwise on the rear control panel
tion lock (Y page 135).
(Y page 125).
X To increase: press the K button.
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). X To reduce: press the I button.
Climate control
Switching air-recirculation mode (5 †) if the "Cooling with air dehumidifi-
on/off cation" function is activated
General notes
Switching the residual heat on or off
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle from General notes
outside. The air already inside the vehicle will
then be recirculated. The residual heat function is only available on
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the win- vehicles for Canada.
dows can fog up more quickly, in particular at It is possible to make use of the residual heat of
low temperatures. Only use air-recirculation the engine to continue heating the stationary
mode briefly to prevent the windows from fog- vehicle for up to 30 minutes after the engine has
ging up. been switched off. The heating time depends on
the set interior temperature.
Activating/deactivating
Activating/deactivating
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135). XTo activate: press the Ì or Á button.
X To activate: press the d button. The indicator lamp in the Ì or Á button
The indicator lamp in the d button lights lights up.
up. i The blower will run at a low speed regardless
i In the event of high pollution levels (3-zone of the airflow setting.
automatic climate control only) or at high out- i If you activate the residual heat function at
side temperatures, air-recirculation mode is high temperatures, only the ventilation will be
automatically activated. When air-recircula- activated. The blower runs at medium speed.
tion mode is activated automatically, the indi-
cator lamp in the d button is not lit. X To deactivate: press the Ì or Á but-
Outside air is added after about 30 minutes. ton.
The indicator lamp in the Ì or Á button
X To deactivate: press the d button. goes out.
The indicator lamp in the d button goes
out. Residual heat is deactivated automatically:
Rafter approximately 30 minutes
i Air-recirculation mode deactivates auto-
matically: Rwhen the ignition is switched on
Rafter approximately five minutes at outside Rif the battery voltage drops
temperatures below approximately 41 ‡
(5 †)
Rafter approximately five minutes if cooling Ionization
with air dehumidification is deactivated Ionization is used to purify the air in the vehicle
Rafter approximately 30 minutes at outside interior and attain an improved interior climate.
temperatures above approximately 41 ‡
132 Setting the air vents
The ionization of the interior air is odorless and Setting the center air vents
cannot be perceived directly in the vehicle inte-
rior.
You can switch ionization on and off via the mul-
timedia system (see the Digital Operator's Man-
ual).
Ionization can only be operated when the auto-
matic climate control is switched on. The side air
Climate control
Climate control
: Air vent control
; Air vent
: B-pillar air vent
When the climate control system is activated, ; Thumbwheel for B-pillar air vent
the glove box can be ventilated, for instance to
cool its contents. The level of airflow depends on X To open or close: turn thumbwheel ; to the
the airflow and air distribution settings. left or right.
X To open or close: turn thumbwheel : to the
right or left.
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134 Driving
! Do not warm up the engine while stationary. locked. To unlock, remove the SmartKey and
Pull away immediately. Avoid high engine reinsert it into the ignition lock.
speeds and full throttle until the engine has The steering is locked when you remove the
reached its operating temperature. SmartKey from the ignition lock.
In vehicles with automatic transmission, X Remove the SmartKey when the engine is
engage positions P and R only when the vehi- switched off.
cle is stationary. The starter battery could otherwise be dis-
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive charged.
wheels when pulling away on slippery roads.
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perature-controlled cup holder (Y page 305). X To switch on the ignition: press Start/Stop
Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO key will not be rec- button : twice.
ognized. The ignition is switched on.
If you lock the vehicle with the SmartKey remote If you press Start/Stop button : once when
control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a short time: in this position, the ignition is deactivated
Ryou will not be able to switch on the ignition again.
with the Start/Stop button
Removing the Start/Stop button
Ryou will not be able to start the engine with the
Start/Stop button until the vehicle is You can remove the Start/Stop button from the
unlocked again ignition lock and start the vehicle as normal
using the SmartKey.
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the button
on the front door (Y page 83), you can continue It is possible to switch between KEYLESS-GO
to start the engine with the Start/Stop button. mode and key operation only when the trans-
mission is in position j.
The engine can be switched off while the vehicle
is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/ X Remove Start/Stop button : from ignition
Stop button for three seconds. This function lock ;.
operates independently of the ECO start/stop You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but-
automatic engine switch-off function. ton from the ignition lock when you leave the
vehicle. You should, however, always take the
Key positions with KEYLESS-GO SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle. As
long as the SmartKey is in the vehicle:
Rthe vehicle can be started using the Start/
Stop button
Rthe electrically powered equipment can be
operated
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in i You can start the engine in transmission
motion if, for example, they: position j and i.
Rrelease the parking brake. Starting procedure with the SmartKey
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P X To start a diesel engine: turn the SmartKey
to position 2 in the ignition lock
RStart the engine. (Y page 135).
There is a risk of an accident and injury. The % preglow indicator lamp in the instru-
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138 Driving
You can execute a maximum of two consecutive the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
starting attempts via your smartphone. If you a risk of an accident.
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock, you
can carry out two more starting attempts. When engaging transmission position D or R,
Once you have started the engine, you can always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
switch the engine off via your smartphone at any not simultaneously accelerate.
time.
You can only start the engine via your smart- Depress the accelerator carefully when pulling
phone if: away.
Driving and parking
Rthe SmartKey is in the ignition lock The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled
away. The locking knobs in the doors drop down.
Rpark position j is selected
You can open the doors from the inside at any
Rthe accelerator pedal is not depressed
time.
Rthe anti-theft alarm system is not activated
You can also deactivate the automatic locking
Rthe panic alarm is not activated feature (Y page 239).
Rthe hazard warning lamps are switched off It is only possible to shift the transmission from
Rthe hood is closed position P to the desired position if you depress
Rthe doors are closed and locked the brake pedal. Only then is the parking lock
Rthe windows and sliding sunroof are closed
released. If you do not depress the brake pedal,
the DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved but
Also make sure that: the parking lock remains engaged.
Rthe fuel tank is sufficiently filled
i Upshifts take place at higher engine speeds
Rthe starter battery is sufficiently charged
after a cold start. This helps the catalytic con-
G WARNING verter to reach its operating temperature
more quickly.
Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the
engine is started unintentionally during ser- Information on the automatic release of the
electric parking brake (Y page 158).
vice or maintenance work. There is a risk of
injury.
Pulling away with a trailer
Always secure the engine against uninten-
tional starting before carrying out mainte-
nance or repair work.
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada function thereby helps you to reduce the fuel
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster consumption and emissions of your vehicle.
remains on.
X Depress the accelerator pedal. Important safety notes
X As soon as the vehicle/trailer combination is
held by the driving force of the engine, release G WARNING
lever :. If the engine is switched off automatically and
the electric parking brake is released. you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
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140 Driving
Rthe outside temperature and the atmospheric Ryou switch to the Offroad or Offroad Plus
air pressure is within the range that is suitable drive program (vehicles with Off-Road Engi-
for the system neering package)
Rthe engine is at normal operating temperature Ryou unfasten your seat belt or open the driv-
Rthe set temperature for the vehicle interior er's door
has been reached Rthe vehicle starts to roll
Rthe battery is sufficiently charged Rthe brake system requires this
Rthe system detects that the windshield is not Rthe temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
Driving and parking
fogged up when the air-conditioning system is ates from the set range
switched on Rthe system detects moisture on the wind-
Rthe hood is closed shield when the air-conditioning system is
Rthe driver's door is closed and the driver's switched on
seat belt is fastened Rthe battery's condition of charge is too low
All of the vehicle's systems remain active when Shifting the transmission to position P does not
the engine is stopped automatically. start the engine.
The HOLD function can also be activated if the
engine has been switched off automatically. It is Deactivating or activating the ECO
then not necessary to continue applying the start/stop function
brakes during the automatic stop phase. When
you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
starts automatically and the braking effect of
the HOLD function is deactivated. cles)
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles): automatic engine switch-off can take
place a maximum of four times in a row (initial
stop, then three subsequent stops).
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the number of con-
secutive automatic engine switch-offs is unlimi-
ted.
The engine does not The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
start. You cannot hear discharged.
the starter motor. X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 342).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
X Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two minutes.
X Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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The coolant temperature The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no
gage shows a value longer being cooled sufficiently.
above 248 ‡ (120 †). X Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 324). Observe the warning notes
as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
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: Transmission position
; Gear
= Drive program
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A Neutral Kickdown
Do not shift the transmission to N Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
while driving. Otherwise, the auto- X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
matic transmission could be dam- pressure point.
aged. The automatic transmission shifts to a lower
No power is transmitted from the gear depending on the engine speed.
engine to the drive wheels. X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
Releasing the brakes will allow you to desired speed is reached.
Driving and parking
move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push The automatic transmission shifts back up.
it or tow it.
If ESP® is deactivated or faulty: shift
the transmission to position N if the
Rocking the vehicle free
vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g. Shifting back and forth between transmission
on icy roads. positions h and k can help to free up the
If you switch the engine off with the vehicle if it gets stuck in mud or snow. The vehi-
transmission in position R or D, the cle's engine management system limits the
automatic transmission shifts to N speed to a maximum of 5 mph (9 km/h) when
automatically. shifting back and forth. To shift repeatedly
between transmission positions h and k,
! Coasting in neutral i may move the DIRECT SELECT lever up and down
cause damage to the drive train. past the point of resistance.
7 Drive
The automatic transmission changes Towing a trailer
gear automatically. All forward gears X Drive in the middle of the engine speed range
are available. on uphill gradients.
X Depending on the uphill or downhill gradient,
use the left-hand steering wheel paddle
Driving tips shifter (Y page 147) to select a lower gear,
even if cruise control or Distance Pilot
Changing gear DISTRONIC are activated.
The automatic transmission shifts through the
individual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position h. This automatic gear shift- Drive programs
ing behavior is determined by:
Slippery drive program
Rthe selected drive program
Rthe position of the accelerator pedal The Slippery drive program has the following
Rthe road speed characteristics:
Rreduced engine and transmission settings for
Accelerator pedal position optimum propulsion on slippery or snow-cov-
ered roads.
Your style of driving influences how the auto- Roptimized ESP® stability control on slippery or
matic transmission shifts gear: snow-covered roads.
Rlittle throttle: early upshifts Rthe vehicle has improved driving stability on
Rmore throttle: late upshifts slippery or snow-covered roads, for example.
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150 Refueling
The acceleration ability It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear.
is deteriorating. X Stop the vehicle.
The transmission no lon- X Shift the transmission to position P.
ger changes gear.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position D or R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into second gear; if R is
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
9G-TRONIC: The transmission is in emergency mode.
The acceleration ability It is only partly possible to engage the gears or the transmission is in
is deteriorating. position N.
The transmission no lon- X Stop the vehicle.
ger changes gear. X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position D or R.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
G WARNING Refueling
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash General information
point is lower than that of pure diesel fuel. Pay attention to the important safety notes
When the engine is running, exhaust system (Y page 150).
components could overheat without being If you unlock/lock the vehicle from the outside,
noticed. There is a risk of fire. the fuel filler flap also unlocks/locks.
Never refuel with gasoline. Never mix gasoline The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed in
with diesel fuel. the instrument cluster 8. The arrow next to
the filling pump indicates the side of the vehicle.
! Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not switch on the ignition if
you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
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Opening the fuel filler flap Closing the fuel filler flap
X Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
X Close the fuel filler flap.
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi-
cle.
If you drive at speeds above 1 mph (2 km/h)
with the fuel filler flap open, the Fuel Filler
Flap Open message is shown in the multifunc-
tion display.
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the
8 reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. A mes-
: Opens the fuel filler flap sage appears in the multifunction display
; Insert the fuel filler cap (Y page 258).
= Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled In addition, the ; Check Engine warning
lamp may light up (Y page 283).
? Tire pressure table
X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of i For further information on warning and indi-
arrow :. cator lamps in the instrument cluster, see
The fuel filler flap swings up. (Y page 283).
X Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and
remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of the filler flap in the
direction of arrow ;.
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The engine does not The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run completely
start. dry.
X Refuel the vehicle with at least 5.3 US qt (5 liters) of diesel.
X Turn the ignition on for approximately ten seconds (Y page 135).
X Start the engine continuously for up to ten seconds until it runs
smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
X Turn the ignition on again for approximately ten seconds
(Y page 135).
X Start the engine again continuously for up to ten seconds until it
runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap cannot The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
be opened. X Unlock the vehicle (Y page 77).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
DEF (BlueTEC vehicles only) When the supply of DEF is almost used up, the
Check Additive See Operator's Manual
General notes message is shown in the multifunction display.
If you drive the vehicle faster than 10 mph
To function properly, BlueTEC exhaust gas after- (16 km/h), the Check Additive See Opera‐
treatment must be operated with the reducing tor's Manual message goes out after approx-
agent DEF. Adding DEF is one of the tasks per- imately one minute.
formed during maintenance.
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When the DEF supply drops to a minimum, the If you or other persons come into contact with
Remaining Starts: 16 message is shown in DEF, observe the following:
the multifunction display. RRinse DEF from your skin immediately with
If the Remaining Starts: 16 message soap and water.
appears in the multifunction display, you can RIf DEF comes into contact with your eyes,
start the engine another 16 times. If DEF is not immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean
refilled, you will subsequently be unable to water. Seek medical assistance without
start the engine. delay.
X Add at least 2 gal (7.5 l) of DEF.
Driving and parking
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G WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
X Unscrew the protective cap from DEF refill
bottle :. ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
X Place DEF refill bottle : on the filler neck as an accident and injury.
shown and screw it on clockwise until hand- When leaving the vehicle, always take the
tight. SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
X Press DEF refill bottle : towards the filler leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
neck.
The DEF tank is filled. This may take up to one ! Always secure the vehicle correctly against
minute. rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle or its driv-
i When DEF refill bottle : is no longer etrain could be damaged.
pressed, filling stops and the bottle may be To ensure that the vehicle is secured against
taken off again after being only partially emp- rolling away unintentionally:
tied.
Rthe electric parking brake must be applied
X Release DEF refill bottle :.
Rthe transmission must be in position j and
X Turn DEF refill bottle : counter-clockwise the SmartKey must be removed from the igni-
and remove it. tion lock
X Screw the protective cap onto DEF refill bot- Rthe front wheels must be turned towards the
tle : again. curb on steep uphill or downhill gradients
DEF refill bottles are available at many gas sta- Rthe empty vehicle must be secured at the
tions or at a qualified specialist workshop. Refill front axle with a wheel chock or similar, for
bottles without a threaded cap do not provide example, on uphill or downhill gradients
overfill protection. DEF may leak if overfilled. Ra laden vehicle must also be secured at the
Mercedes Benz offers special refill bottles with a rear axle with a wheel chock or similar, for
threaded seal. These are available at any author- example, on uphill or downhill gradients
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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X Apply the electric parking brake. In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
X Shift the transmission to position j.
an accident and injury.
X With the SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to
position u in the ignition lock and remove it. When leaving the vehicle, always take the
The immobilizer is activated. SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
X With KEYLESS-GO: leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
Press the Start/Stop button (Y page 135)
The engine stops and all the indicator lamps in The function of the electric parking brake is
the instrument cluster go out. dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or there is a malfunction in
If you switch the engine off with the transmis- the system, it may not be possible to apply the
sion in position k or h, the automatic trans- released parking brake.
mission shifts to i automatically.
X If this is the case, only park the vehicle on
If you then open the driver's or front-passenger
level ground and secure it to prevent it rolling
door, the automatic transmission shifts to j
away.
automatically.
X Shift the automatic transmission to position
If you want the automatic transmission to j.
remain in neutral i, e.g. when having the vehi-
cle cleaned in an automatic, tow-through car It may not be possible to release an applied
wash: parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
there is a malfunction in the system. Contact a
X Vehicles with a SmartKey: switch on the
qualified specialist workshop.
ignition.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the i The electric parking brake performs a func-
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock. tion test at regular intervals while the engine
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
is switched off. The sounds that can be heard
while this is occurring are normal.
X Switch on the ignition.
X All vehicles: depress the brake pedal and
keep it depressed.
X Engage neutral i.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
in the ignition lock.
i The engine can be switched off in an emer-
gency while the vehicle is in motion by press-
ing and holding the Start/Stop button for
three seconds.
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Applying or releasing manually The electric parking brake is also engaged auto-
matically if:
RDistance Pilot DISTRONIC brings the vehicle
to a standstill or
Rthe HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta-
tionary
RParking Pilot is keeping the vehicle stationary
In addition, at least one of the following condi-
Driving and parking
To prevent the electric parking brake from being j or have previously driven at speeds
automatically applied, pull handle :. greater than 2 mph (3 km/h).
RIf the transmission is in position k, the trunk
lid must be closed.
When the electric parking brake is released,
the ! indicator lamp goes out in the instru-
ment cluster.
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X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking. You can obtain current information concerning
X Have all service and maintenance work car- the servicing of your vehicle at any time from a
ried out at the specified intervals. qualified specialist workshop. This could be an
overview of the maintenance work or any addi-
Fuel consumption also increases when driving in tional maintenance work, for example.
cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in hilly ter-
rain.
ECO display
Drinking and driving
Driving and parking
The ECO display consists of three sections, with In addition to driving style, the actual consump-
an inner and outer area. The sections corre- tion is affected by other factors, such as:
spond to the following three categories: Rload
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This helps you to avoid overheating the time. This may also occur after the vehicle has
brakes and wearing them out excessively. been washed or driven through deep water.
When you take advantage of engine braking, a You then have to depress the brake pedal more
drive wheel may not turn for some time, e.g. firmly. Maintain a greater distance from the
on a slippery road surface. This could cause vehicle in front.
damage to the drive train. This type of damage After driving on a wet road or having the vehicle
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz war- washed, brake firmly while paying attention to
ranty. the traffic conditions. This will warm up the
Do not depress the brake pedal continuously brake discs, thereby drying them more quickly
Driving and parking
while the vehicle is in motion, e.g. causing the and protecting them against corrosion.
brakes to rub by constantly applying light pres-
sure to the pedal. This results in excessive and Limited braking performance on salt-
premature wear to the brake pads. treated roads
Use the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
to shift into a lower gear in good time on long If you drive on salted roads, a layer of salt resi-
and steep downhill gradients. This is especially due may form on the brake discs and brake
important if the vehicle is laden. pads. This can result in a significantly longer
This also applies if you have activated cruise braking distance.
control, the speed limiter or Distance Pilot RBrake occasionally to remove any possible
DISTRONIC. salt residue. Make sure that you do not
This will use the braking effect of the engine, so endanger other road users when doing so.
that less braking will be required to maintain the RCarefully depress the brake pedal and the
speed. This relieves the load on the brake sys- beginning and end of a journey.
tem and prevents the brakes from overheating RMaintain a greater distance to the vehicle
and wearing too quickly. ahead.
parking brake is being tested on a brake dyna- You can obtain further information about this
mometer (maximum 10 seconds). from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Braking triggered automatically by ESP® may New and replaced brake pads and discs only
seriously damage the brake system. reach their optimum braking effect after several
hundred kilometers of driving. Compensate for
All checks and maintenance work on the brake
this by applying greater force to the brake pedal.
system must be carried out at a qualified spe-
Keep this in mind, and adapt your driving and
cialist workshop.
braking accordingly during this break-in period.
Have brake pads installed and brake fluid
Excessive heavy braking results in correspond-
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electronics and interior equipment. window on the side of the vehicle that is not
REstablish how deep the water is and the char- facing into the wind.
acteristics of the body of water before ford-
ing. ! When scraping ice off the rear window, take
RSelect the highest possible vehicle level. care not to damage the rear-window seal or
RShift to a lower gear using the left-hand steer- trim.
ing wheel paddle shifter. Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a qualified
RAvoid high engine speeds. specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
REnter and exit the water at a flat place and at Drive particularly carefully on slippery road sur-
a steady walking pace. faces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and
RDrive slowly and at an even speed through the braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise control or
water. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC.
REnsure that a bow wave does not form as you If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
drive. stopped when moving at low speed:
RDo not stop and do not switch off the engine. X Shift the transmission to position i.
Water offers a high degree of resistance, and X Try to bring the vehicle under control using
the ground is slippery and in some cases corrective steering.
unstable. Therefore, it is difficult and danger-
ous to pull away in the water. When driving in snow with or without snow
chains, select driving program Slippery
RClean any mud from the tire tread after ford-
(Y page 142).
ing.
RApply the brakes to dry them after fording. i Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not
Always observe the fording depth values cover the radiator, e.g. with a protective
(Y page 392). cover. The measuring function of the on-
board diagnosis system may otherwise pro-
vide inaccurate values. Some of these values
are required by law and must therefore always
Winter driving be accurate.
G WARNING The outside temperature indicator is not
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in designed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
an attempt to increase the engine's braking Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip. played after a short delay.
There is an increased danger of skidding and Indicated temperatures just above the freezing
accidents. point do not guarantee that the road surface is
Do not shift down for additional engine brak- free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in
ing on a slippery road surface. wooded areas or on bridges. You should pay
special attention to road conditions when tem-
peratures are around the freezing point.
G DANGER For more information on driving with snow
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate chains, see (Y page 353).
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
Driving tips 165
For more information on driving with summer Components damaged in this way can unex-
tires, see (Y page 353). pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel" longer withstand the loads they are designed
section (Y page 371). to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
Off-road driving twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
Important safety notes come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
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Familiarize yourself with the characteristics of RLook out for obstacles, such as rocks, holes,
your vehicle and the gear shift operation before tree stumps and furrows.
driving through difficult terrain. RTake care when turning on an uphill or down-
The following driving systems are specially hill slope or when driving across a slope. The
adapted to off-road driving: vehicle could otherwise tip over.
Rthe Off-road drive program (vehicles without RAlways keep the doors, the tailgate, the side
Off-Road Engineering package) windows and the sliding sunroof closed while
(Y page 214) the vehicle is in motion.
RDo not shift the automatic transmission to
Driving and parking
Driving over obstacles could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is a
! Obstacles could damage the floor of the risk of an accident.
vehicle or components of the chassis. Ask Always drive on a steep incline in the line of
passengers for guidance when driving over fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the
large obstacles. The passenger should always vehicle.
keep a safe distance from the vehicle when
doing so in order to avoid injury as a result of RObserve the rules on off-road driving.
unexpected vehicle movements. After driving RDo not drive at an angle on slopes, inclines or
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As a result, Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may for braking in good time and for staying in your
neither give warnings nor intervene in such lane.
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Do not use Distance Pilot DISTRONIC:
Rin road and traffic conditions which do not
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
allow you to maintain a constant speed, e.g. in
uation and be ready to brake.
heavy traffic or on winding roads
Ron slippery road surfaces. Braking or accel-
G WARNING erating could cause the drive wheels to lose
Driving and parking
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC cannot always traction and the vehicle could then skid
clearly identify other road users and complex Rin poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
traffic situations. snow
In such cases, Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may: Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may not detect nar-
row vehicles driving in front, e.g. motorcycles, or
Rgive an unnecessary warning and then vehicles driving on a different line.
brake the vehicle In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
Rneither give a warning nor intervene impaired if:
Raccelerate or brake unexpectedly Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else
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this way, the distance you have selected is main- RDistance Pilot DISTRONIC is switched off
tained. using the cruise control lever, e.g. by a vehi-
If Distance Pilot DISTRONIC detects a faster- cle occupant or from outside the vehicle
moving vehicle in front, it increases the driving Rthe electrical system in the engine com-
speed. However, the vehicle is only accelerated
up to the speed you have stored. partment, the battery or the fuses are tam-
pered with.
Selecting the drive program Rthe battery is disconnected
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC supports a sporty Rthe vehicle is accelerated, e.g. by a vehicle
driving style if you have selected the Sport or
Sport Plus drive program (Y page 146). Accel- occupant.
eration behind the vehicle in front or to the set There is a risk of an accident.
speed is then noticeably more dynamic. If you Before leaving the vehicle, always deactivate
have selected the Comfort drive program, the Distance Pilot DISTRONIC and secure the
vehicle accelerates more gently. This setting is
vehicle against rolling away.
recommended in stop-and-start traffic.
Changing lanes If Distance Pilot DISTRONIC detects that the
vehicle in front is stopping, it brakes your vehicle
If you change to the overtaking lane, Distance to a stop.
Pilot DISTRONIC supports you if:
Once your vehicle is stationary, it remains sta-
Ryou are driving faster than 45 mph (70 km/h) tionary and you do not need to depress the
Ryou switch on the appropriate turn signal brake.
RDistance Pilot DISTRONIC does not currently After a time, the electric parking brake secures
detect a danger of collision the vehicle and relieves the service brake.
If these conditions are fulfilled, your vehicle is Depending on the specified minimum distance,
accelerated. Acceleration will be interrupted if your vehicle will come to a standstill at a suffi-
changing lanes takes too long or if the distance cient distance behind the vehicle in front. The
between your vehicle and the vehicle in front specified minimum distance is set using the
becomes too small. control on the cruise control lever.
i When you change lanes, Distance Pilot The transmission is shifted automatically to
DISTRONIC monitors the right lane (in left- position P if, with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
side traffic) or the left lane (in right-side traf- activated and the vehicle stationary:
fic). Rthe driver's door is open and the driver's seat
belt is unfastened.
Rthe engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/stop
function.
The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if, with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
activated and the vehicle stationary:
Ra system malfunction occurs.
Rthe power supply is not sufficient.
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Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is automatically deac- Display in the assistance graphic when
tivated if: Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated
Ryou engage the electric parking brake or if the
vehicle is automatically secured with the elec-
tric parking brake
RESP® intervenes or you deactivate ESP®
Rthe transmission is in the P, R or N position
Ryou pull the cruise control lever towards you
Driving and parking
Tips for driving with Distance Pilot Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with Steering
DISTRONIC Pilot
General notes General notes
Pay particular attention in the following traffic
situations:
RCornering, entering and exiting a bend: the
ability of Distance Pilot DISTRONIC to detect
with the curb or other road boundaries. Be par- Steering Pilot cannot provide assistance:
ticularly aware of other road users, e.g. cyclists, Ron very sharp corners
that are directly next to your vehicle.
Rwhen towing a trailer
Obstacles such as traffic pylons on the lane or
Rwhen a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire
projecting out into the lane are not detected.
has been detected and displayed
An inappropriate steering intervention, e.g. after
intentionally driving over a lane marking, can be Observe the important safety notes on Distance
corrected at any time if you steer slightly in the Pilot DISTRONIC (Y page 171).
opposite direction. The steering interventions are carried out with a
Driving and parking
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with Steering Pilot limited steering moment. The system requires
cannot continuously keep your vehicle in lane. In the driver to keep his hands on the steering
some cases, the steering intervention is not suf- wheel and to steer himself.
ficient to bring the vehicle back to the lane. In If you do not steer yourself or if you take your
such cases, you must steer the vehicle yourself hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged
to ensure that it does not leave the lane. period of time, the system will first alert you with
The support provided by the system can be a visual warning. A steering wheel symbol
impaired if: appears in the multifunction display. If you have
still not started to steer and have not taken hold
Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to insufficient of the steering wheel after five seconds at the
illumination of the road, or due to snow, rain, latest, a warning tone also sounds to remind you
fog or heavy spray to take control of the vehicle. Steering Pilot is
Rthere is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, the then switched to passive. Distance Pilot
sun or reflections (e.g. when the road surface DISTRONIC remains active.
is wet)
Rthe windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged or
Activating Steering Pilot
covered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicin- X Activate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
ity of the camera Steering Pilot using the on-board computer
Rthere are no or several unclear lane markings (Y page 236).
for one lane, e.g. roadworks The Steering Pilot On message appears
Rthe lane markings are worn away, dark or cov-
on the multifunction display. Steering Pilot is
activated.
ered up, e.g. by dirt or snow
Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is too short Information in the multifunction display
and thus the lane markings cannot be detec-
ted
Rthe lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes
branch off, cross one another or merge
Rthe road is narrow and winding
Rthere are strong shadows cast on the road
The system is switched to passive and no longer
assists you by performing steering interventions
if: If Steering Pilot is activated but not ready for a
Ryou actively change lane steering intervention, steering wheel symbol :
appears in gray. If the system provides you with
Ryou switch on the turn signal
support by means of steering interventions,
Rtake your hands off the steering wheel or do symbol : is shown in green.
not steer for a prolonged period of time
Deactivating Steering Pilot
i After you have finished changing lanes,
Steering Pilot is automatically active once X Deactivate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
more. Steering Pilot using the on-board computer
(Y page 236).
The Steering Pilot Off message appears
on the multifunction display. Steering pilot is
deactivated.
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When Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated Always select as low a vehicle level as possi-
or not available, Steering Pilot is deactivated ble and adjust your driving style.
automatically.
G WARNING
Level control (vehicles with the Off- When you drive with the chassis lowered or
road Engineering package) raised, the vehicle's braking and driving char-
acteristics can be significantly impaired. You
Important safety notes could also exceed the permissible vehicle
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Roffroad level 1 for driving on easily negotiable If you press the % or a button on the
off-road terrain multifunction steering wheel, the message will
Roffroad level 2 for driving on normal off-road disappear. Once normal level has been reached,
terrain all indicator lamps = go out.
Roffroad level 3 for freeing the vehicle in par- The vehicle automatically selects normal level if
ticularly rough terrain at low speeds only you:
The individual vehicle levels differ from the nor- Rdrive at speeds above 70 mph (112 km/h) or
mal level as follows: Rdrive at speeds between 65 mph (105 km/h)
Driving and parking
R–0.6 in (–15 mm) in the Sport drive program and 70 mph (112 km/h) for approximately
R+/–0 in (+/–0 mm) in the Comfort drive pro-
20 seconds
gram The vehicle is lowered to low level if you are
R+ 1.2 in (+ 30 mm) in the Offroad drive pro-
traveling at higher speeds.
gram
R+ 2.4 in (+ 60 mm) in the Offroad Plus drive
Normal level
program
R+ 1.2 in (+ 30 mm) in offroad level 1
R+ 2.4 in (+ 60 mm) in offroad level 2
R+ 3.5 in (+ 90 mm) in offroad level 3
You can select from the following: If you press the % or a button on the
ROffroad level 1 at speeds up to 60 mph multifunction steering wheel, the message will
(96 km/h) disappear.
ROffroad level 2 at speeds up to 40 mph i Up to offroad level 2, you can hide the mes-
(64 km/h) sages using the % or a button on the
ROffroad level 3 at speeds up to 12 mph multifunction steering wheel.
(20 km/h) While the adjustment from offroad level 2 to off-
If you select an offroad level when driving at too road level 3 is taking place, you will see a mes-
The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver Rthe electric parking brake is released
having to depress the brake pedal. Rthe transmission is in position h, k or i
The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD RDistance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated
function deactivated when you depress the
accelerator pedal to pull away. Activating the HOLD function
i Do not use the HOLD function when driving
off-road, on steep uphill or downhill gradients
or on slippery or loose surfaces. The HOLD
function cannot hold the vehicle on such sur-
faces.
Rif there
until : appears in the multifunction display.
is a malfunction in the system or in
The HOLD function is activated. You can
the voltage supply release the brake pedal.
Rif the HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or brake i If depressing the brake pedal the first time
does not activate the HOLD function, wait
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant
briefly and then try again.
Rif the electrical system in the engine com-
partment, the battery or the fuses are tam- Deactivating the HOLD function
pered with or the battery is disconnected
The HOLD function is deactivated automatically
There is a risk of an accident. if:
Always deactivate the HOLD function and Ryou depress the accelerator and the trans-
secure the vehicle against rolling away before mission is in position h or k
you leave it. Ryou shift the transmission to position j
Ryou depress the brake pedal again with a cer-
! When Distance Pilot DISTRONIC or the tain amount of pressure until : disappears
HOLD function is activated, the vehicle
from the multifunction display
brakes automatically in certain situations.
Ryou secure the vehicle using the electric park-
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
ing brake
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC and the HOLD
function in the following or similar situations: Ryou activate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Rwhen towing the vehicle i After a time, the electric parking brake
Rin the car wash secures the vehicle and relieves the service
brake.
Deactivate the HOLD function (Y page 182).
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When the HOLD function is activated, the trans- Important safety notes
mission is automatically shifted to position j
if: G WARNING
Rthe driver's door is open and the driver's seat When the vehicle is being lowered, people
belt is unfastened could become trapped if their limbs are
Rthe engine is switched off, unless it is auto- between the vehicle body and the wheels or
matically switched off by the ECO start/stop underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of
function injury.
AIRMATIC is an air suspension system with var- ADS and ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping
iable damping for improved driving comfort.
Level control ensures the best possible suspen- System)
sion and constant ground clearance, even with a
laden vehicle. When you drive fast, the vehicle is General notes
lowered automatically to improve driving safety The Adaptive Damping System automatically
and to reduce fuel consumption. There is also controls the calibration of the dampers. The
the option to manually adjust the vehicle level. damping characteristics adapt to the current
AIRMATIC consists of: operating and driving situation.
Rlevel settings
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on:
Rlevel control and
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
RADS or ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping Sys-
tem) Rthe road surface conditions
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi- Rthe drive program selected
cles): your vehicle may also be equipped with Rthe vehicle level setting
the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM (Y page 184).
Selecting Comfort mode
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: your vehicle is equip-
ped with the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM
(Y page 184).
Observe the notes on driving with a trailer
(Y page 220).
The vehicle level can be set using the DYNAMIC
SELECT controller (Y page 142) or the level but-
ton (Y page 185). The setting always corre-
sponds to the last selected function.
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In the Comfort drive program, the driving char- X Select the Sport drive program using
acteristics of your vehicle are more comforta- DYNAMIC SELECT controller :.
ble. Therefore, select this mode if you favor a All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
more comfortable driving style. Also select the cles): the vehicle is lowered by 0.6 in (15 mm)
Comfort drive program when driving fast on compared to the normal level.
straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of high- Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the vehicle
way. remains at the normal level.
X Select the Comfort drive program using
DYNAMIC SELECT controller :. Selecting Sport Plus tuning (Mercedes-
Driving and parking
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: if you have selected Always adapt your speed and driving style to
the Sport Plus drive program: the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the
Rthe roll angle is reduced even more signifi- prevailing road and weather conditions.
cantly
Rthe driving is designed for maximum dyna- ! When driving on extremely rough terrain,
mism select a high vehicle level in good time. Make
sure there is always sufficient ground clear-
Vehicle level ance. You will otherwise damage the vehicle.
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Vehicles with a trailer coupled: below a speed RMercedes-AMG vehicles: You drive for
of 19 mph (30 km/h), you can choose between approximately 20 seconds between 40 mph
the normal and raised vehicle level. (64 km/h) and 43 mph (70 km/h).
RYou drive with a trailer at speeds greater than
Setting the raised vehicle level 19 mph (30 km/h).
The raised vehicle level remains saved when you
are not driving within these speed ranges.
Setting the normal vehicle level
Driving and parking
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel In "Sport +" mode, the vehicle is lowered by
and depends on: 10 mm compared to the normal level.
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps Comfort mode
Ryour individual selection of Sport, Sport+ or In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics of
Comfort your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this
The suspension setting can be adjusted using mode if you favor a more comfortable driving
button : in the center console or the DYNAMIC style, but also when driving fast on straight
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i Note that Parking Pilot PARKTRONIC cannot X Stop the vehicle when the parking space sym-
measure the depth of parking spaces if they bol shows the desired parking space in the
are at right angles to the direction of travel. instrument cluster.
You will need to judge whether your vehicle X Shift the transmission to position R.
will fit into the parking space. The Start Parking Pilot? Yes: OK No:
When driving at speeds below 19 mph % message appears in the multifunction
(30 km/h), you will see parking symbol ; as a display.
status indicator in the instrument cluster. When X To cancel the procedure: press the %
a parking space has been detected, an arrow button on the multifunction steering wheel or
Driving and parking
towards the right or the left also appears. Park- pull away.
ing Pilot only displays parking spaces on the or
front-passenger side as standard. Parking X To park using Parking Pilot: press the a
spaces on the driver's side are displayed as
button on the multifunction steering wheel.
soon as the turn signal on the driver's side is
The Parking Pilot Active Accelerate
activated. When parking on the driver's side,
and Brake Observe Surroundings mes-
this must remain activated until you confirm the
sage appears in the multifunction display.
use of Parking Pilot by pressing the a button
on the multifunction steering wheel. The system X Let go of the multifunction steering wheel.
automatically determines whether the parking X Back up the vehicle, being ready to brake at all
space is parallel or at right angles to the direc- times. When backing up, drive at a speed
tion of travel. below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). Oth-
A parking space is displayed while you are driv- erwise, Parking Pilot is canceled immediately.
ing past it, and until you are approximately 50 ft Parking Pilot brakes the vehicle to a standstill
(15 m) away from it. when the vehicle approaches the rear border
of the parking space.
Parking Maneuvering may be required in tight parking
spaces.
G WARNING The Parking Pilot Active Select D
If you leave the vehicle when it is only being Observe Surroundings message appears in
the multifunction display.
braked by Active Parking Assist it could roll
X Shift the transmission to position D while the
away if:
vehicle is stationary.
Rthere is a malfunction in the system or in Parking Pilot immediately steers in the other
the voltage supply. direction.
Rthe electrical system in the engine com- The Parking Pilot Active Accelerate
partment, the battery or the fuses have and Brake Observe Surroundings mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
been tampered with.
Rthe battery is disconnected.
i You will achieve the best results by waiting
for the steering procedure to complete before
Rthe accelerator pedal has been depressed, pulling away.
e.g. by a vehicle occupant. X Drive forwards and be ready to brake at all
There is a risk of an accident. times.
Before leaving the vehicle, always secure it Parking Pilot brakes the vehicle to a standstill.
against rolling away. The Parking Pilot Active Select R
Observe Surroundings message appears in
i If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC detects the multifunction display.
obstacles, Parking Pilot brakes automatically As soon as the parking procedure is complete,
whilst the vehicle is being parked. You are the Parking Pilot Finished message
responsible for braking in good time. appears and a warning tone sounds. The vehicle
is now parked. The vehicle is kept stationary
without the driver having to depress the brake
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pedal. The braking effect is canceled when you X Shift the transmission to position D or R.
depress the accelerator pedal. The Start Parking Pilot? Yes: OK No:
Parking Pilot no longer supports you with steer- % message appears in the multifunction
ing interventions and brake applications. When display.
Parking Pilot is finished, you must steer and X To cancel the procedure: press the %
brake again yourself. Parking Assist button on the multifunction steering wheel or
PARKTRONIC is still available. pull away.
Parking tips: or
X To exit a parking space using Parking
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Canceling Parking Pilot vehicle with guide lines in the multimedia sys-
tem.
X Stop the movement of the multifunction The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
steering wheel or steer yourself. mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
Parking Pilot is canceled immediately. The
Parking Pilot Canceled message appears i The text shown in the multimedia system
in the multifunction display. display depends on the language setting. The
or following are examples of rear view camera
X Press the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC button displays in the multimedia system.
Driving and parking
(Y page 189).
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is switched off Important safety notes
and Parking Pilot is immediately canceled.
The Parking Pilot Canceled message The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
appears in the multifunction display. replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
Parking Pilot is canceled automatically when: for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure
Rthe electric parking brake is engaged that there are no persons, animals or objects in
Rtransmission position P is selected the maneuvering area while maneuvering and
parking in parking spaces.
Rparking using Parking Pilot is no longer pos-
sible Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function in
Ryou are driving faster than 6 mph (10 km/h)
a limited manner:
Ra wheel spins, ESP® intervenes or fails. The
Rif the trunk lid is open
÷ warning lamp lights up in the instrument
Rif there is heavy rain, snow or fog
cluster
Rat night or in very dark places
A warning tone sounds. The parking symbol dis-
appears and the multifunction display shows the Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light
Parking Pilot Canceled message. Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
When Parking Pilot is canceled, you must steer lighting (the display may flicker)
and brake again yourself. Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,
If a system malfunction occurs, the vehicle is e.g. when driving into a heated garage in win-
braked to a standstill. To drive on, depress the ter
accelerator again. Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(Y page 330)
Rear view camera Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
General notes checked at a qualified specialist workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the rear
view camera may be restricted due to additional
accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
license plate holder, bicycle rack).
For technical reasons, leaving the standard
height can result in inaccuracies in the guide
lines on vehicles with a height-adjustable chas-
sis.
i The rear view camera is protected from rain-
drops and dust by means of a flap. When the
rear view camera is activated, this flap opens.
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Ryellow brackets with thin lines: Parking Assist Rthe camera lenses are dirty or covered
PARKTRONIC is active Rthe vehicle components in which the cameras
Ryellow brackets with normal lines: an object is are installed are damaged In this event, have
present in close range of the vehicle the camera position and setting checked at a
Rred line: an object is present in the immediate qualified specialist workshop
close range of the vehicle Do not use the 360° camera under such cir-
cumstances. You can otherwise injure others or
i The camera in the rear area is protected cause damage to objects or the vehicle.
from raindrops and dust by means of a flap.
Guide lines are always shown at road level. In
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Activating the 360° camera using ! Objects not at ground level may appear to
reverse gear be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle
The 360° camera images can be automatically
displayed by engaging reverse gear. Rthe drawbar of a trailer
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
in the ignition lock. Rthe rear section of an HGV
X Make sure that the Activation by R gear Ra slanted post
function is selected on the multimedia system Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Driving and parking
(see the Digital Operator's Manual). Approach objects no further than the bottom-
X To show the 360° camera image: engage most guideline.
reverse gear.
The multimedia system shows the area Top view with picture from the rear view
behind the vehicle in split-screen mode. You camera
see the top view of the vehicle and the image
from the rear view camera.
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i You can also select the camera setting in the Exiting 360° camera display mode
exterior mirrors for the rear-facing view.
The 360° camera display is stopped:
Top view with trailer view Rwhen you select transmission position j, or
Rwhen you are driving at moderate speeds
The previous display appears in the multimedia
system. You can also switch the display by
selecting the & symbol in the display and
pressing the controller to confirm.
Driving and parking
ATTENTION ASSIST
General notes
ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long,
: Symbol for the trailer view setting monotonous journeys, such as on highways. It is
; Trailer drawbar marker assistant active in the 37 mph (60 km/h) to 125 mph
(200 km/h) range. If ATTENTION ASSIST
= Ball coupling
detects typical indicators of fatigue or increas-
? Red guide line at a distance of approximately ing lapses in concentration on the part of the
0.30 m from the ball coupling driver, it suggests taking a break.
The lines are shown at the level of the trailer
coupling. Important safety notes
i For technical reasons, the ball coupling of ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the driver. It
the trailer tow hitch is only partially visible in might not always recognize fatigue or increasing
the multimedia system display. inattentiveness in time or fail to recognize them
at all. The system is not a substitute for a well-
180° view rested and attentive driver.
The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is
restricted and warnings may be delayed or not
occur at all:
Rif the length of the journey is less than approx-
imately 30 minutes
Rif the road condition is poor, e.g. if the surface
is uneven or if there are potholes
Rif there is a strong side wind
Rif you have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds or high rates of accel-
eration
Rif you are predominantly driving slower than
: Symbol for the full screen setting with rear 37 mph (60 km/h) or faster than 125 mph
view camera image (200 km/h)
; Your vehicle Rif you are driving with the Steering Pilot of
= Warning displays for Parking Assist Distance Pilot DISTRONIC activated
PARKTRONIC Rif the time has been set incorrectly
i 180° view can also be selected as front Rin active driving situations, such as when you
view. change lanes or change your speed
Select this view when you are driving out of an
exit and the view of crossing traffic is restricted,
for example.
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The attention level evaluation is deleted and is adapted accordingly and the driver is warned
restarts when the journey is continued, if: earlier.
Ryou switch off the engine When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the
Ryou take off your seat belt and open the driv- À symbol and OFF appear in the multifunc-
er's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or to tion display in the assistance display when the
take a break engine is running.
When ATTENTION ASSIST has been deactivated,
it is automatically reactivated after the engine
Displaying the attention level has been stopped. The sensitivity selected cor-
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If a traffic sign that is relevant to your vehicle is Speed limit with unknown restriction
passed, the display of the speed limits is upda-
ted.
Traffic signs with a restriction indicated by an
additional sign (e.g. in wet conditions) are also
shown.
The traffic signs are only displayed with the
restrictions if:
Driving and parking
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Towing a trailer
When you attach a trailer, make sure you have
correctly established the electrical connection.
This can be accomplished by checking the trailer
lighting. In this event, Blind Spot Assist is deac-
tivated. The warning lamp lights up yellow in the
exterior mirrors and the Blind Spot Assist
Not Available When Towing a Trailer
See Operator's Manual message appears in
Driving and parking
In such cases, Lane Keeping Assist can: Switching on Lane Keeping Assist
Rgive
X Switch on Active Lane Keeping Assist using
an unnecessary warning
the on-board computer; to do so, select
Rnot give a warning Standard or Adaptive (Y page 237).
There is a risk of an accident. If you drive at speeds above 40 mph
(60 km/h) and lane markings are detected,
Always pay particular attention to the traffic the lines in the assistance graphic are shown
situation and keep within the lane, especially in green (Y page 236). Lane Keeping Assist is
if Lane Keeping Assist alerts you. ready for use.
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Driving Assistance Plus package ranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do
not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-
General notes approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
The Driving Assistance Plus package consists of could void the user's authority to operate the
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC (Y page 171), Active equipment.
Blind Spot Assist (Y page 208) and Active Lane
Keeping Assist (Y page 210). i Canada only: This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
Driving and parking
Warning lamp
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accident. computer.
Always steer, brake or accelerate yourself, X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
especially if Active Blind Spot Assist warns tion lock.
Warning lamps : in the exterior mirrors light
you or makes a course-correcting brake appli-
up red for approximately 1.5 seconds and
cation. Always maintain a safe distance at the then turn yellow.
sides.
Towing a trailer
If a course-correcting brake application occurs,
When you attach a trailer, make sure you have
red warning lamp : flashes in the exterior mir-
correctly established the electrical connection.
ror and a double warning tone sounds. In addi-
This can be accomplished by checking the trailer
tion, a display underlining the danger of a side
lighting. Active Blind Spot Assist is then deacti-
collision appears in the multifunction display.
vated. The indicator lamp lights up yellow in the
In very rare cases, the system may make an exterior mirrors and the Active Blind Spot
inappropriate brake application. A course-cor- Asst. Not Available When Towing a
recting brake application may be interrupted at Trailer See Operator's Manual message
any time by countersteering slightly or acceler- appears in the multifunction display.
ating.
The course-correcting brake application is avail- Active Lane Keeping Assist
able in the speed range between 20 mph
(30 km/h) and 120 mph (200 km/h). General notes
Either no braking application, or a course-cor-
recting brake application adapted to the driving
situation occurs if:
Rthere are vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash
barriers, located on both sides of your vehicle.
Ra vehicle approaches you too closely at the
side.
Ryou have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds.
Ryou clearly brake or accelerate.
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP®
or PRE-SAFE® Brake.
RESP® is switched off. Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in
front of your vehicle by means of multifunction
Rthe offroad program is activated (vehicles
camera : at the top of the windshield. Various
without the Offroad Engineering package). different areas to the front, rear and side of your
Rthe Offroad or Offroad Plus drive program is vehicle are also monitored with the aid of the
activated (vehicles with the Off-Road Engi- radar sensor system. Active Lane Keeping
neering package). Assist detects lane markings on the road and
can warn you before you leave your lane unin-
tentionally. If you do not react to the warning, a
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lane-correcting application of the brakes can Rthere are no or several unclear lane markings
bring the vehicle back into the original lane. for one lane, e.g. roadworks
This function is available in a speed range Rthe lane markings are worn away, dark or cov-
between 40 mph and 120 mph (60 km/h and ered up, e.g. by dirt or snow
200 km/h). Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is too short
For Active Lane Keeping Assist to assist you and thus the lane markings cannot be detec-
when driving, the radar sensor system must be ted
operational. Rthe lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes
branch off, cross one another or merge
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ing over a solid lane marking. There is a risk of Ryou have adopted a sporty driving style with
an accident. high cornering speeds or high rates of accel-
eration
An inappropriate brake application may be RESP® is switched off
interrupted at any time if you steer slightly in
Rthe transmission is not in position h
the opposite direction. Always make sure that
Ron vehicles with a trailer tow hitch, the elec-
there is sufficient distance on the side for trical connection to the trailer has been cor-
other traffic or obstacles. rectly established
Driving and parking
When Adaptive is selected, no warning vibra- workshop. You could otherwise damage the
tion occurs if: drive train or the brake system.
Ryou switch on the turn signals. In this event,
i In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
the warnings are suppressed for a certain effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you
period of time use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g. if necessary.
ABS, BAS or ESP®
Further information about "Driving off-road"
Ryou accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown
(Y page 165).
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appears in the multifunction display. The last Offroad programs (vehicles with Off-
active drive program is selected again. road Engineering package)
Do not use the Offroad program on roads that
are snow-covered or icy or if you have installed General notes
your vehicle with snow chains. The Offroad and Offroad Plus drive programs
Selecting the Offroad program assist you when driving off-road. The engine's
performance characteristics and the gearshift-
ing characteristics of the automatic transmis-
sion are adapted for this purpose. ABS, ESP®
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multifunction display. The last active drive pro- RThe Offroad Plus program is selected and
gram is selected again. the vehicle is raised by +1.2 in (30 mm)
compared with the Offroad drive program.
Selecting the Offroad program RDSR is switched on.
X To select a drive program: turn DYNAMIC RThe differential lock is closed.
SELECT controller : until indicator lamp ;
lights up. You can select the Offroad Plus drive program at
The Drive program "Offroad" Max. speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).
speed 60 mph message appears in the mul- The Offroad Plus drive program automatically
Driving and parking
Ron slippery road surfaces, Ryou are driving at a speed below 50 km/h
e.g. in the case of slush
Ron snow or ice-covered
roads
Rif you have mounted snow
chains to your vehicle
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LOW RANGE Shift to The transmission is in position D and you are driving at below
Position N Briefly 40 km/h.
X Shift the transmission to N to complete the gear change process.
LOW RANGE Shifting The gear change process was not carried out.
Canceled Please X Ensure that all gear change conditions are fulfilled and carry out the
Reactivate gear change process again.
LOW RANGE Stop A warning tone also sounds. The gear change process has not been
Apply Parking Brake completed. LOW RANGE is in the neutral position. There is no con-
nection between the engine and the drive wheels.
! Do not drive any further. You could otherwise damage the vehi-
cle's drive train.
X Stop the vehicle. Take into account the road and traffic conditions
when doing this.
X Depress the electric parking brake (Y page 157).
X Carry out the gear change process again.
If the gear change process has been carried out, the LOW RANGE
Stop Apply Parking Brake message disappears.
G WARNING
requirements. Do not modify the ball coupling Ron the identification plates for the trailer tow
or the trailer tow hitch. hitch and the trailer
Ron the vehicle identification plate
You will find the values approved by the manu- If the values differ, the lowest value applies.
facturer on the vehicle identification plates and When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
those for the towing vehicle under "Technical characteristics will be different in comparison
data" (Y page 394). with when driving without a trailer.
G WARNING The vehicle/trailer combination:
If the ball coupling is not installed correctly or Ris heavier
not secured with the bolt provided and the Ris restricted in its acceleration and gradient-
climbing capability
Rhas an increased braking distance
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Ris affected more by strong crosswinds On vehicles without level control, the height of
Rdemands more sensitive steering the ball coupling will alter according to the load
Rhas a larger turning circle placed on the vehicle. If necessary, use a trailer
with a height-adjustable drawbar.
This could impair the handling characteristics.
You will find installing dimensions and loads
When towing a trailer, always adjust your speed under "Technical data" (Y page 394).
to the current road and weather conditions. Do
not exceed the maximum permissible speed for
your vehicle/trailer combination. Driving tips
Driving and parking
G WARNING
If the ball coupling is not installed correctly or
not secured with the bolt provided and the
corresponding spring cotter, the trailer may
come loose. There is a risk of an accident.
Always install and secure the ball coupling as
described. Before every journey, ensure that
the ball coupling is secured with the bolt and
the corresponding spring cotter.
G WARNING
If the ball coupling is not installed and secured
correctly the trailer may come loose. There is
a risk of an accident.
Install and secure the ball coupling as descri-
bed in the ball coupling installation instruc- X Insert the ball coupling horizontally into ball
tions. Make sure that the ball coupling is coupling recess ; in the direction of the
installed and secured correctly before every arrow until the holes in ball coupling = are in
line with the holes in ball coupling recess ?.
journey.
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Coupling up a trailer
! Do not connect the trailer's brake system (if
featured) to the hydraulic brake system of the
towing vehicle, as the latter is equipped with
an anti-lock brake system. Doing so will result
in a loss of function of the brake systems of
both the vehicle and the trailer.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
Driving and parking
Most U.S. states and all Canadian provinces using the brake controller and check whether
require by law: the brakes function correctly.
RSafety chains between the towing vehicle and RSecure any objects on the trailer to prevent
the trailer. The chains should be cross-wound the cargo from slipping when the vehicle is in
under the trailer drawbar. They must be fas- motion.
tened to the vehicle's trailer coupling, not to RWhen you couple up a trailer, check at regular
the bumper or the axle. intervals that the load is firmly secured. If the
Leave enough play in the chains to make tight trailer is equipped with trailer lights and
cornering possible. brakes, check the trailer to ensure that these
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neath the vehicle being trapped. There is a must be added to the rear axle load to avoid
exceeding the permissible gross axle weight.
risk of injury. The permissible gross vehicle weight is indi-
Make sure that nobody is in the immediate cated on the identification plate located on
vicinity of the wheel housings or under the the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle.
vehicle when you disconnect the trailer cable. i Mercedes-Benz recommends a trailer load
where the trailer drawbar noseweight
! Do not disconnect a trailer with an engaged accounts for 8 % to 15 % of the trailer's per-
overrun brake. Otherwise, your vehicle could missible gross weight.
be damaged by the rebounding of the overrun
brake. i The weight of additional accessories, pas-
sengers, and cargo reduces the permissible
X Shift the transmission to position P.
trailer load and drawbar load for your vehicle.
X Apply the vehicle's electric parking brake.
X Start the engine. Checking the vehicle and trailer weight
X Close the doors and tailgate.
RTo check that the weights of the towing vehi-
X Apply the trailer's parking brake.
cle and the trailer comply with the maximum
X Detach the trailer cable and decouple the permissible values, have the vehicle/trailer
trailer. combination (including the driver, passen-
X Switch off the engine. gers, and cargo with a fully laden trailer)
weighed on a calibrated weighbridge.
RCheck the gross axle weight rating of the front
and rear axles, the gross weight of the trailer
Permissible trailer loads and drawbar and the trailer drawbar noseweight.
loads
Weight specifications
Removing the ball coupling
Maximum allowable gross mass X Remove the spring cotter.
The gross vehicle weight of the trailer is calcu- X Remove the bolt from the ball coupling
lated by adding the weight of the trailer to the recess.
weight of the load and equipment on the trailer. X Remove the ball coupling from the ball cou-
You will find installing dimensions and loads pling recess.
under "Technical data" (Y page 394).
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X Clean the ball coupling if it is dirty. Depending on the bicycle rack's design, you can
X Stow the ball coupling so that it cannot be transport up to four bicycles on it:
thrown around. RWhen attached by clamping onto ball cou-
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 295) pling :, the maximum payload is 75 kg. You
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces can transport up to three bicycles.
(Y page 295). RWhen attached to ball coupling : and also
Information on cleaning and care of the trailer guide pin ;, the maximum payload is 100 kg.
tow hitch (Y page 331). You can transport up to three bicycles.
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Use only bicycle racks approved by This could impair the handling characteristics.
Mercedes-Benz. Adapt your driving style accordingly. Maintain a
Bicycle racks cause your vehicle's driving char- safe distance and drive carefully.
acteristics to change. The vehicle: When using bicycle racks, set the tire pressure
on the rear axle of the vehicle for the maximum
Ris heavier
load. Further information on tire pressure can be
Ris restricted in its acceleration and gradient- found on the tire pressure table (Y page 354).
climbing capability
Rhas an increased braking distance
Driving and parking
Loading instructions
The greater the distance between the load's center of gravity and the ball head, the higher the load
exerted on the trailer tow hitch.
Therefore, observe the following notes:
RAttach heavy bicycles as close as possible to the vehicle.
RAlways distribute the load on the bicycle rack as symmetrically as possible to the vehicle longi-
tudinal axis.
Before loading the bicycle rack, Mercedes-Benz advises you to remove all add-on parts from the
bicycles, e.g. bicycle baskets, child seats or batteries. This will allow you to improve the aerody-
namic resistance and the bicycle rack's center of gravity.
Always secure bicycles against slipping and check that they are firmly seated at regular intervals.
Do not use tarpaulins or other covers. This could impair the driving characteristics and rear visibility.
The aerodynamic resistance would also rise, and so would the load exerted on the trailer tow hitch
as a result.
When loading the bicycle rack, comply with the following notes:
Number of bicycles Gross weight of bicy- Max. distance : Max. distance ;
cle rack and load
3 up to 75 kg 420 mm 300 mm
42 up to 100 kg2 420 mm 400 mm
2 When transporting four bicycles or a gross weight between 75 kg and 100 kg, use only bicycle racks with
additional support on the guide pin of the trailer tow hitch.
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There is a short delay before a change in outside Operating the on-board computer
temperature appears in the multifunction dis-
play. Overview
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memory
9 Press briefly:
: RScrolls in lists 6 RMakes or accepts a call
RSwitches to the redial memory
RSelects a submenu or function
RIn the Audio menu: selects the W RAdjusts the volume
previous or next station, when the X
preset list or station list is active,
or the previous or next audio track 8 RMute
or video scene ? RSwitches on voice-operated con-
RIn the Tel (Telephone) menu: trol for navigation or the Voice
switches to the phone book and Control System
selects a name or telephone num-
ber
9 Press and hold: Multifunction display
: RIn the Audio menu: selects a pre-
set list or a station list in the
desired frequency range or an
audio track or video scene using
rapid scrolling
RIn the Tel (Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone
book is open
a RConfirms the selection or display
message
RIn the Tel (Telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
starts dialing the selected number
% Press briefly:
RBack
RSwitches off voice-operated con-
trol for navigation or the Voice : Permanent display: outside temperature or
Control System speed (Y page 238)
RHides display messages or calls up ; Time
the last Trip menu function used = Text field
RExits the telephone book/redial ? Menu bar
memory A Drive program (Y page 145)
% Press and hold: B Transmission position (Y page 145)
RCalls up the standard display in the X To display menu bar ?: press the =
Trip menu or ; button on the steering wheel.
If you do not press any other button, menu
bar ? fades out after a few seconds.
Text field = shows the selected menu or sub-
menu as well as display messages.
Menus and submenus 231
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If the ignition remains switched off for longer R"From Reset" trip computer
than four hours, the ECO display will be auto- RECO display
matically reset. If you reset the values in the ECO display, the
For more information on the ECO display, see values in the "From Start" trip computer are also
(Y page 160). reset. If you reset the values in the "From Start"
trip computer, the values in the ECO display are
Displaying the range and current fuel also reset.
consumption
Navigation system menu
Displaying navigation instructions
In the Navi menu, the multifunction display
shows navigation instructions.
You can find further information on navigation in
the Digital Operator's Manual in the multimedia
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the menu displays system.
only the approximate range :. X Switch on the multimedia system (see the
X Press the = or ; button on the steering Digital Operator's Manual)
wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press the = or ; button on the steering
wheel to select the Navi menu.
Digital speedometer
Route guidance not active
X Press the = or ; button on the steering
wheel to select the Trip menu.
X Press the 9 or : button to select the
digital speedometer.
A gear shift recommendation Z can also
appear.
Observe the information on gearshift recom-
mendation Z when shifting manually
(Y page 147). : Direction of travel
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: a gearshift recom- ; Current road
mendation is shown in the status bar of the
multifunction display and not in the digital
speedometer display.
Resetting values
X Press the = or ; button on the steering
wheel to select the Trip menu.
X Press the 9 or : button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
Menus and submenus 233
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Depending on the equipment installed in the X Press the : or 9 button to select the
vehicle, In the Sett. menu you have the follow- Instrument Cluster submenu.
ing options: X Confirm by pressing a on the steering
RChanging the instrument cluster settings wheel.
(Y page 238) X Press the : or 9 button to select the
RChanging the light settings (Y page 238) Permanent Display: function.
RChanging the vehicle settings (Y page 239) The current setting, Outside Temperature,
Temperature
RChanging the convenience settings Speedometer [km/h] or Speedometer
(Y page 239) [mph] appears.
RRestoring the factory settings (Y page 240) X To change the setting: press a again.
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For further information on belt adjustment, see X Press the : or 9 button to select No or
(Y page 48). Yes.
Yes
X Press a to confirm the selection.
Switching the fold-in mirrors when lock- If you select Yes,
Yes the multifunction display
ing feature on/off
On-board computer and displays
: Digital speedometer
If you have switched the Auto. Mirror Fold‐ ; Gear indicator
ing on and you fold the exterior mirrors in using = Upshift indicator
button :, they will not fold out automatically ? Engine oil temperature
(Y page 106). A Coolant temperature
You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors B Transmission oil temperature
using button :. X Press the = or ; button on the steering
wheel to select the AMG menu.
Restoring the factory settings Upshift indicator: upshift indicator Up =
indicates that the engine has reached the
X Press the = or ; button on the steering
overrevving range when in the manual drive
wheel to select the Sett. menu.
program.
X Press the : or 9 button to select the
Engine/transmission oil temperature:
Factory Setting submenu.
when the engine and transmission are at nor-
X Press a to confirm. mal operating temperature, oil tempera-
The Reset All Settings? message ture ? and B are displayed in white in the
appears. multifunction display.
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If the multifunction display shows oil temper- You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is
ature ? or B in blue, the engine or the running or if the SmartKey is in position 2 in the
transmission are not yet at normal operating ignition lock.
temperature. Avoid driving at full engine out- X Press the = or ; button on the steering
put during this time.
: Lap
; RACETIMER
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the ignition lock. If you turn the SmartKey to one lap and stopped the RACETIMER.
position 3 and then press a to confirm
X Press the = or ; button on the steering
Start timing is continued.
wheel to select the AMG menu.
Resetting the current lap X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the
X Stop the RACETIMER. overall evaluation is shown.
X Press the = or ; button to select
Lap
Reset Lap. Lap statistics
X Press a to reset the lap time to "0".
: Lap
; Lap time
= Average lap speed
If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER is ? Lap length
reset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are A Top speed during lap
deleted.
You cannot delete individual stored laps. If you This function is only available if you have stored
have stopped 16 laps, the current lap does not at least two laps and have stopped the RACE-
have to be reset. TIMER.
X Reset the current lap. X Press the = or ; button on the steering
X Press a to confirm ResetReset. wheel to select the AMG menu.
Reset Race Timer? appears in the multi- X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the lap
function display. evaluation is shown.
X Press the : button to select Yes and press
Each lap is shown in a separate submenu. The
the a button to confirm. fastest lap is indicated by flashing symbol :.
All laps are deleted. X Press the 9 or : button to select a dif-
ferent lap evaluation.
Overall statistics
Display messages
Introduction
General notes
Message memory
The on-board computer saves certain display messages in the message memory. You can call up
the display messages:
X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the Serv. menu.
If there are display messages, the multifunction display shows 2 Messages
Messages, for example.
messages.
X Press the 9 or : button to select the entry, e.g. 2 messages
X Press a to confirm.
X Press the 9 or : button to scroll through the display messages.
When the ignition is switched off, all display messages are deleted, apart from some high-priority
display messages. Once the causes of the high-priority display messages have been rectified, the
corresponding display messages are also deleted.
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Safety systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
!÷
On-board computer and displays
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above
are available again.
If the multifunction display still shows the display message:
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
÷ ESP® is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc-
Inoperative See tion.
Operator's Manual
In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up in the instru-
ment cluster.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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T! EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS and ESP® are malfunc-
tioning.
÷
On-board computer and displays
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc-
Inoperative See tion.
Operator's Manual In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
F (USA The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
only) ! (Canada You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the ignition
only) was switched off.
Turn On the Igni‐ X SmartKey : insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn to
tion to Release the position 1.
Parking Brake X KEYLESS-GO: switch on the ignition.
F (USA The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes
and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic release of the
only) ! (Canada electric parking brake is not fulfilled (Y page 157).
only) You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
Please Release Park‐ X Release the electric parking brake manually.
ing Brake
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes
and a warning tone sounds.
You are using the electric parking brake for emergency braking
(Y page 157).
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after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then
goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Apply the electric parking brake.
F (USA The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red F (USA only)
or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds
only) ! (Canada after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then
only) goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of over-
Parking Brake Inop‐
voltage or undervoltage.
erative
X Remove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging the battery or restarting the engine.
X Engage or release the electric parking brake.
$ (USA only) There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In addition,
the $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) warning lamp lights up in
J (Canada only) the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
Check Brake Fluid G WARNING
Level
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
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PRE-SAFE Inopera‐ Important functions of PRE-SAFE® have failed. All other occupant
tive See Operator's safety systems, e.g. air bags, remain available.
Manual X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Active Brake Assist Active Brake Assist or PRE‑SAFE® PLUS is temporarily inoperative.
Functions Currently Possible causes are:
Limited See Opera‐
tor's Manual RFunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
RThe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or
other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
RMercedes-AMG vehicles: ESP® is deactivated.
RThe system is outside the operating temperature range.
RThe on-board voltage is too low.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display message
disappears.
Active Brake Assist or PRE‑SAFE® PLUS is operative again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Restart the engine.
X Mercedes-AMG vehicles: switch ESP® on again (Y page 71).
Active Brake Assist Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function or PRE‑SAFE® PLUS is
Functions Limited not available due to a malfunction.
See Operator's Man‐ X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
ual
Display messages 251
6 The restraint system has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right.
The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
Front Left Malfunc‐
tion Service G WARNING
Required or Front The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered
Left Malfunction unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
Service Required There is an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Operator's Manual Ra child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system's
weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat
or
Rthe front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detect objects or forces applying additional weight on
the seat.
G WARNING
The front-passenger front air bag may deploy unintentionally.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Switch the ignition off.
X Open the front-passenger door.
X Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front-
passenger seat.
X Make sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the
weight.
The system might otherwise detect the additional weight and inter-
pret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually is.
X Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the center
console and the multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
Ra self-diagnosis is carried out. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simulta-
neously for approximately six seconds.
Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must then light up
and remain lit after the self-diagnosis. If the indicator lamp is on,
OCS has disabled the front-passenger front air bag (Y page 52)
Rthe Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's
Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Opera‐
tor's Manual display messages must not be shown on the mul-
tifunction display.
X Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary system
checks have been completed.
X Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the multi-
function display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be occu-
pied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or ON indicator
lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the occu-
pant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating correctly.
Display messages 255
Lights
i Vehicles with LED bulbs in the light clusters:
The display message for the corresponding lamp only appears when all of the LEDs in the lamp
have failed.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
b The Intelligent Light System is faulty. The lights remain available with-
out the Intelligent Light System.
Intell. Light Sys‐ X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
tem Inoperative
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b You leave the vehicle and the lights are switched on. A warning tone
also sounds.
On-board computer and displays
Engine
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Check Coolant Level ! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
See Operator's Man‐ cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
ual X Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Y page 324).
If you have to add coolant frequently:
X Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine cooling
system checked.
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Check Engine Oil ! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will oth-
Level (Add 1 quart) erwise be damaged.
X Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest (Y page 323).
X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 323).
8 Vehicles with a diesel engine: the fuel level has fallen below the
reserve range.
Ultra Low-sulfur X Refuel at the nearest gas station.
Diesel Fuel Only
X Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR
HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (ULSD, 15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM).
¸ Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must be
replaced.
Replace Air Filter X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
! Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The water
must be drained off.
Check Fuel Filter X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Ø The DEF level has fallen to a minimum. You can start the engine a
further 16 times.
Remaining Starts: 16 X Have the DEF tank filled immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop (Y page 153).
i You can start the engine a further 16 times. If DEF is not added, it
will then not be possible to restart the engine. Refill the DEF tank
with approximately 2 gal (7.5 l) of DEF (Y page 153).
If the 'ten starts' message appears in the display and a warning tone
sounds, the DEF system is malfunctioning.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Driving systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
À
On-board computer and displays
Á You have selected a higher vehicle level. The compressor first needs
to cool down because of frequent level changes.
Compressor Is Cool‐ X Drive in a manner appropriate for the current vehicle level.
ing
X Make sure that there is sufficient ground clearance.
X Allow the compressor to cool down.
When the compressor has cooled down, the display message dis-
appears. The vehicle then continues rising to the selected level.
Á AIRMATIC is malfunctioning.
X Drive as appropriate for the current vehicle level, but do not exceed
Malfunction 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Make sure that there is sufficient ground clearance.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages 261
Á You are exceeding the speed permissible for the selected off-road
level.
ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM The ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM is faulty. The vehicle's handling charac-
Malfunction teristics may be affected.
X Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM The ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM is faulty. The vehicle's handling charac-
Malfunction see teristics are severely impaired. A warning tone also sounds.
Operator's Manual
G WARNING
There is a risk of an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Adjust your driving style to the altered handling characteristics.
X Avoid sudden acceleration around tight corners and fast steering
movements.
X Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Different. Lock
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Sys. Malfunction
LOW RANGE Stop A gearshift process has been canceled. LOW RANGE is in the neutral
Apply Parking Brake position. There is no connection between the engine and the drive
wheels.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Apply the electric parking brake. Do not continue driving under any
circumstances.
X Repeat the gearshift process.
LOW RANGE Max. You have exceeded the maximum speed for the gearshift process.
Speed 25 mph X Drive more slowly.
The gear change is made.
LOW RANGE Max. You have exceeded the maximum speed for the gearshift process.
Speed 40 mph X Drive more slowly.
The gear change is made.
LOW RANGE Shift to You have reduced the vehicle speed, but the automatic transmission
Position N Briefly is not in position i.
X Briefly shift the automatic transmission to i.
Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and
Currently Unavaila‐ temporarily inoperative.
ble See Operator's Possible causes are:
Manual or Active
RThe windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
Lane Keeping Assist
Currently Unavaila‐ RVisibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
ble See Operator's RThere have been no lane markings for an extended period.
Manual RThe lane markings are worn away, dark or covered up, e.g. by dirt or
snow.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display message
disappears.
Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is operational
again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Clean the windshield.
Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is malfunctioning.
Inoperative or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Lane Keeping
Assist Inoperative
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Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is deactivated while tow-
Not Available When ing a trailer.
Towing a Trailer You have established the electrical connection between the trailer and
See Operator's Man‐ your vehicle.
ual or Active Blind
X Press a on the steering wheel to confirm the display message.
Spot Assist Not
Available When Tow‐
ing a Trailer See
Operator's Manual
Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is malfunctioning.
Inoperative or The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mirrors.
Active Blind Spot
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Assist Inoperative
Parking Pilot Can‐ The driver's door is open.
celed X Repeat the parking gap measurement and parking process with the
driver's door closed.
Parking Pilot Fin‐ The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
ished The display message disappears automatically.
Distance Pilot Off Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated.
If a warning tone also sounds, Distance Pilot has deactivated auto-
matically (Y page 171).
Distance Pilot Now Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is operational again after having been tem-
Available porarily unavailable. You can now reactivate Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC (Y page 171).
Distance Pilot Cur‐ Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is temporarily inoperative.
rently Unavailable Steering Pilot is also temporarily inoperative.
See Operator's Man‐ Possible causes are:
ual
RThe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or
other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
RThe system is outside the operating temperature range.
RThe on-board voltage is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display message
disappears.
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Restart the engine.
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Distance Pilot Pas‐ You have depressed the accelerator pedal. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
sive is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Distance Pilot A condition for activating Distance Pilot DISTRONIC has not been met.
- - - mph X Check the activation conditions for Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
(Y page 171).
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Tires
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
On-board computer and displays
Check Tire Pressure The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss
Soon in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
Ryou have changed the positions of the wheels and tires or installed
new wheels and tires.
Rthe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly
G WARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be
greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat
tire (Y page 335).
X Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire pres-
sure is correct (Y page 358).
Check Tire Pressure The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display message
Then Restart Run and has not been restarted since.
Flat Indicator X Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system (Y page 358).
Run Flat Indicator The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
Inoperative X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Please Correct Tire The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
Pressure pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 358).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 361).
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Warning Tire Mal‐ The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The wheel
function position is shown in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
Driving with a flat tire poses a risk of the following hazards:
Ra flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
Ryou could lose control of the vehicle.
Rcontinued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up
and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat
tire (Y page 335).
Tire Press. Monitor Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves, no
Currently Unavaila‐ signals from the tire pressure sensors are detected. The tire pressure
ble monitor is temporarily malfunctioning.
X Drive on.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been resolved.
Tire Press. Sen‐ There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
sor(s) Missing wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the mul-
tifunction display.
X Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified special-
ist workshop.
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Vehicle
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Shift to 'P' or 'N' You attempted to start the engine with the transmission in position k
to Start Engine or h.
X Shift the transmission to position j or i.
Apply Brake to You have attempted to shift from position h to position k without
Select R applying the brakes.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Shift the transmission to position k .
Transmission Not in The driver's door is open or not fully closed and the transmission is in
P Risk of Vehicle position k, i or h.
Rolling Away A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Shift the transmission to position j .
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Close the driver's door completely.
Reversing Not Possi‐ You can no longer shift to transmission position k due to a malfunc-
ble Service Required tion.
Transmission positions j, i or h continue to be available.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Auxiliary Battery The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being
Malfunction charged.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X Until then, always set the automatic transmission to position j
before switching off the engine.
X Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
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The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Close the hood.
¥ The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below
the minimum.
Check Washer Fluid X Add washer fluid (Y page 325).
SmartKey
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
 The SmartKey is not in the ignition lock. You have opened the driver's
door with the engine switched off.
Don't Forget Your A warning tone also sounds.
Key This display message is displayed for a maximum of 60 seconds and is
simply a reminder.
X Take the SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle.
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Safety
Seat belts
Warning/ N Signal type
indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
lamp
ü N After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6 seconds.
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their
seat belts.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 48).
ü N After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up. In addition, a
warning tone sounds for up to 6 seconds.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 48).
The warning tone ceases.
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ü N The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning
sounds.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. The vehicle is being
driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or has briefly been driven faster than 15 mph
(25 km/h).
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 48).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat. The vehicle is being driven faster
than 15 mph (25 km/h) or has briefly been driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow them in a secure
place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases.
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Safety systems
Warning/ N Signal type
indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
On-board computer and displays
lamp
J$ N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is lit
while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be
affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
J$ N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is lit
while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Do not add brake fluid. Adding more will not correct the malfunction.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
$ N USA only: the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The multifunction display also shows a display message with the # symbol.
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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! N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is temporarily unavailable.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps may light up in the instrument
cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Possible causes are:
Rself-diagnosis is not yet complete
Rthe on-board voltage may be insufficient
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering movements at a speed
above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes
out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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$J N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake warning lamp and the yellow
÷å ESP®, ESP® OFF and ABS warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.
! ABS and ESP® are malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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÷ N The yellow ESP® warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
ESP® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at
least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated.
X When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP®.
In rare cases (Y page 71), it may be best to deactivate ESP®.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP® (Y page 70).
å N The yellow ESP® OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP® is deactivated.
G WARNING
If ESP® is switched off, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
Further driving systems or driving safety systems are thus restricted, e.g. Active
Blind Spot Assist. The system does not perform course-correcting brake applica-
tions.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Reactivate ESP®.
In rare cases (Y page 71), it may be best to deactivate ESP®.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP® (Y page 70).
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
÷å N The yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.
ESP®, BAS, Active Brake Assist, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function,
ESP® trailer stabilization, PRE‑SAFE®, PRE‑SAFE® PLUS, the HOLD function, hill
start assist, Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and
Active Blind Spot Assist are not available due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Self-diagnosis is not yet complete
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase.
If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering movements at a speed
above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes
out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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F! N F (USA only), ! (Canada only): the red indicator lamp for the electric
parking brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric
parking brake is lit.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
6 N The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restraint system is malfunctioning.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the restraint system checked.
For further information about the restraint system, see (Y page 44).
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 283
Engine
Warning/ N Signal type
indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
8 N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
In addition, the ; Check Engine warning lamp may light up.
The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler cap.
X If the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist workshop.
? N The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the
coolant temperature gauge is at the start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is malfunctioning.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a risk of engine
damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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? N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running.
The coolant level is too low.
If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or
the electric engine radiator fan may be defective.
The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has
cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes
(Y page 324).
X If you have to add coolant frequently, have the engine cooling system checked.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by snow,
slush or ice.
X Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below 248 ‡
(120 †). Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain
and stop-and-go traffic.
? N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running.
The coolant temperature has exceeded 248 ‡ (120 †). The airflow to the engine
radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low.
G WARNING
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some fluids which
may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns which can occur
just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has
cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes
(Y page 324).
X If you have to add coolant frequently, have the engine cooling system checked.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by snow,
slush or ice.
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Driving systems
Warning/ N Signal type
indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
lamp
· N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. A warning
tone also sounds.
You are approaching a vehicle, a pedestrian or a stationary obstacle in your line of
travel at too high a speed.
X Be prepared to brake immediately.
X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake or take
evasive action.
Further information on Distance Pilot DISTRONIC (Y page 171).
Further information on the distance warning function of Active Brake Assist
(Y page 67).
Further information on the distance warning function of Active Brake Assist with
cross-traffic function (Y page 72).
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Tires
Warning/ N Signal type
indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
On-board computer and displays
lamp
h N The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires.
G WARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tire trac-
tion.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly
impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay
attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat tire
(Y page 335).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 358).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
Multimedia system
cle when driving, you may be distracted from
ever, it is recommended to install it at a distance
the traffic situation. You could also lose con- of at least 8 inches (approx. 20 cm) between the
trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci- radiation source and a person's body (not
dent. including limbs such as hands, wrists, feet and
Only operate this equipment when the traffic legs).
situation permits. If you are not sure that this G WARNING
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention Modifications to electronic components, their
to traffic conditions and operate the equip- software as well as wiring can impair their
ment when the vehicle is stationary. function and/or the function of other net-
You must observe the legal requirements for the worked components. In particular, systems
country in which you are currently driving when relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
operating the multimedia system. result, these may no longer function as inten-
The multimedia system calculates the route to ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the destination without taking the following into the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
account, for example: accident and injury.
Rtraffic lights Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
Rstop and yield signs tronic components or their software. You
Rparking or stopping restrictions should have all work to electrical and elec-
Rroad narrowing tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
Rother road and traffic rules and regulations specialist workshop.
The multimedia system may give incorrect nav-
igation recommendations if the actual street/
traffic situation does not correspond with the Function restrictions
digital map's data.
For example: For safety reasons, some functions are restric-
Ra diverted route ted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion.
Rthe road layout or the direction of a one-way You will notice this, for example, because either
street has been changed you will not be able to select certain menu items
or a message will appear to this effect.
For this reason, you must always observe road
and traffic rules and regulations during your
journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over multimedia system
driving recommendations.
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Operating system the media source or set the volume, the sound
is automatically switched on.
Overview i Navigation announcements will be heard
even if the sound is muted.
General notes
! Do not use the space in front of the display Functions
for storage. Objects placed here could dam- The multimedia system has the following func-
age the display or impair its function. Avoid tions:
any direct contact with the display surface.
Pressure on the display surface may result in RRadio mode
impairments to the display, which could be RMedia mode with media search
irreversible. RSound systems
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your RNavigation system
ability to read the display. COMAND: navigation via the hard drive
Multimedia system
The display has an automatic temperature-con- Audio 20: navigation via SD card
trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is RCommunication functions
automatically reduced if the temperature is too
high. The display may temporarily switch off RSIRIUS Weather (COMAND)
completely. RVehicle functions with system settings
RFavorites functions
Cleaning instructions
Controller
! Do not touch the display. The display has a
very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a The controller in the center console lets you:
risk of scratching. If you have to clean the Rselect menu items on the display
screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent
Renter characters
and a soft, lint-free cloth.
Rselect a destination on the map
The display must be switched off and have
Rsave entries
cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when The controller can be:
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible dam- Rturned 3
age to the display.
Rslid left or right 1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Switching the multimedia system
Rslid diagonally 2
on/off
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held7
X Press the q control knob.
Back button
Adjusting the volume
You can use the % button to exit a menu or to
X Turn the q control knob. call up the main menu of the current operating
The volume is adjusted: mode.
X To exit the menu: briefly press the %
Rfor the currently selected media source
button.
Rduring traffic or navigation announcements
The multimedia system changes to the next
Rin hands-free mode during an active call higher menu level in the current operating
mode.
Switching the sound on or off X To call up the main menu: press the %
button for longer than two seconds.
X Press the 8 button on the control panel. The multimedia system changes to the main
If the audio output is switched off, the status menu of the current operating mode.
line will show the 8 symbol. If you switch
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Multimedia system
X To exit: press the g button again. is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
Adding favorites ment when the vehicle is stationary.
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Traffic reports on the route for the route guid- X Select the location.
ance are taken into account (not available in If available, the ZIP code is shown. If there are
all countries). different ZIP codes available for the location,
RDynamic TRF. Route After Request the corresponding digits are displayed with an
You can decide whether or not current traffic X.
reports should be included in the route cal- X Enter the street and house number.
culation (not available in all countries). The address is in the menu.
RCalculate Alternative Routes Further options for destination entry:
Different routes are being calculated. In order Rsearch for a keyword
to do so, instead of Start
Start, select the menu The keyword search finds destinations using
item Continue.
Continue fragments of words.
X To avoid/use route options: select Avoid
Rselect the last destination
Options.
Options
Rselect a contact
X Select a route option.
Rselect a POI
Multimedia system
Connecting a mobile phone procedure that is relevant for your mobile phone
(COMAND) available. The mobile phone is always connec-
ted automatically after authorization. Further
Requirements information on using a mobile phone with the
multimedia system (see the Digital Operator's
For telephony via the Bluetooth® interface, you Manual).
require a Bluetooth®-capable mobile phone. The If the multimedia system does not detect your
mobile phone must support Hands-Free Profile mobile phone, this may be due to particular
1.0 or above. security settings on your mobile phone (see the
Multimedia system: manufacturer's operating instructions).
Only one mobile phone can be connected to the
X Select Vehicle
VehicleQSystem
System Set‐ multimedia system at any one time.
tingsQActivate
tings Activate Bluetooth.
Bluetooth
Searching for a mobile phone
X Activate Bluetooth® O.
Multimedia system:
Mobile phone:
Multimedia system
X Select Tel/®QConn.
Tel/ Conn.
X Activate Bluetooth® and, if necessary, Blue- Device Search for PhonesQStart
DeviceQSearch Phones Start
tooth® visibility for other devices (see the Search.
Search
manufacturer's operating instructions). The available mobile phones are displayed.
The Bluetooth® device names for all of one man- Symbols in the device list
ufacturer's products might be identical. To
make it possible to clearly identify your mobile Sym- Explanation
phone, change the device name (see the man- bol
ufacturer's operating instructions). Ï New mobile phone found, not yet
If the mobile phone supports the PBAP (Phone authorized.
Book Access Profile) and MAP (Message
Access Profile) Bluetooth® profiles, the follow- Ñ Mobile phone is authorized, but is
ing information will be transmitted after you not connected.
connect:
RPhone book Connecting a mobile phone
RCall lists Authorization using Secure Simple Pairing:
RText messages and e-mail X Select mobile phone.
A code is displayed in the multimedia system
i Further information on suitable mobile and on the mobile phone.
phones can be found at: http://
X If codes match: select Yes on the multimedia
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
system.
i In the USA, you can get in touch with the X Confirm code on the mobile phone. Depend-
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center ing on the mobile phone used, confirm the
on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372). connection to the multimedia system and for
In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus- the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth® profiles. The
tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100. prompt to confirm may take up to two
minutes to be displayed (see the manufactur-
Searching for and authorizing (connect- er's operating instructions).
ing) a mobile phone X If the codes are different: select No on the
multimedia system.
Before using your mobile phone with the multi- The process is canceled.
media system for the first time, you will need to Repeat authorization.
search for the phone and then authorize (con-
nect) it. Depending on the mobile phone, author-
ization either takes place by means of Secure
Simple Pairing or by entering a passkey. The
multimedia system automatically makes the
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Authorization by entering a passkey (passcode): If the mobile phone supports the PBAP (Phone
X Select the Bluetooth® name of the mobile Book Access Profile) and MAP (Message
phone. Access Profile) Bluetooth® profiles, the follow-
The input menu for the passkey is displayed. ing information is transmitted after you connect
X Choose a one to sixteen-digit number combi-
the main telephone:
nation as a passkey. RPhone book
X Enter the passkey on the multimedia system. RCall lists
X Press ¬ to confirm. RText messages and e-mail
X Enter and confirm the passkey on the mobile
i Further information on suitable mobile
phone. Depending on the mobile phone used, phones can be found at: http://
confirm the connection to the multimedia sys- www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
tem and for the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth®
profiles. The prompt to confirm may take up i In the USA, you can get in touch with the
to two minutes to be displayed (see the man- Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
Multimedia system
X Authorization using Secure Simple Pair- The following external media sources can be
ing: used:
A code is displayed in the multimedia system RApple® devices (e.g. iPhone®)
and on the mobile phone. RUSB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player)
X Confirm code on the mobile phone. Depend- (Y page 294)
ing on the mobile phone used, confirm the RCD
connection to the multimedia system and for
RDVD (COMAND)
the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth® profiles. The
prompt to confirm may take up to two RSD cards
minutes to be displayed (see the manufactur- Rvia devices connected by Bluetooth®
er's operating instructions).
X If the codes are different: select No on the
i Information on single CD/DVD drive or DVD
multimedia system. changer (see the Digital Operator's Manual).
The process is canceled.
Repeat authorization. Selecting using the device list
Multimedia system
or Multimedia system:
X Authorization by entering a passkey
X Select Media
MediaQDevices
Devices.
(passcode): enter any one- to sixteen-digit The available media sources will be shown.
number sequence which you have chosen The # dot indicates the current setting.
yourself into the passkey input menu.
X Select the media source.
X Press ¬ to confirm.
Playable files are played.
X Enter and confirm the passkey on the mobile
phone. Depending on the mobile phone used,
confirm the connection to the multimedia sys- Inserting/removing an SD card
tem and for the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth®
profiles. The prompt to confirm may take up Important safety notes
to two minutes to be displayed (see the man- G WARNING
ufacturer's operating instructions).
SD cards are small parts. They can be swal-
lowed and cause choking. This poses an
Symbols in the device manager increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
The symbols are shown in color depending on Keep the SD card out of the reach of children.
their use. If a SD card is swallowed, seek medical atten-
Symbol Explanation tion immediately.
Mobile phone connected to the ! If you are no longer using the SD card, you
multimedia system should remove it and store it outside the vehi-
cle. High temperatures can damage the card.
Main telephone with full range of
functions Inserting an SD card
Additional telephone for incoming The SD card slot is located on the control panel.
calls in two telephone mode X Insert the SD card into the SD card slot until
the SD card engages. The side with the con-
tacts must face down.
Media mode Removing an SD card
General notes X Press the SD card.
The SD card is ejected.
If you wish to play external media sources, the X Remove the SD card.
appropriate media mode must already be turned
on. Further information on media mode (see the
Digital Operator's Manual).
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294 Operating system
: Disc slot
; AUX, right-hand (R) jack for audio signal
(red)
= AUX, left-hand (L) jack for audio signal
(white)
? AUX, video (V) jack (yellow)
A Disc eject button
The AUX jacks shown are for the AUX drive.
Identical jacks can be found on the right-hand
side of the rear-compartment screens (AUX dis-
play).
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Vehicles with touchpad and COMAND Stowage compartment in the rear cen-
X To open: press button : at the front. ter console
Armrest ; folds out.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there is a
multimedia connector unit with two USB ports,
e.g. for iPod®, iPhone® or MP3 player in the
stowage compartment .
i There is a removable stowage tray in the
storage compartment, in which objects such
as an iPod® can be stored.
Eyeglasses compartment
Stowage net
G WARNING
X To open: press marking :.
The eyeglasses compartment opens down. Vehicles with the Occupant Classification
X To close: press marking : again and the System (OCS):
eyeglasses compartment moves up and If the gross weight of the objects in the stow-
engages. age net on the back of the front-passenger
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment is seat is greater than 4.4 lb (2 kg), OCS cannot
always closed while the vehicle is in motion. correctly assess the occupant's weight cate-
gory. The front-passenger front air bag could
Stowage compartment in the front cen- deploy without cause, or may fail to deploy in
ter console the event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always observe the permissible gross weight
of 4.4 lb (2 kg). Stow and secure heavy
objects in the cargo compartment.
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Folding the rear bench seat forward Folding the rear bench seat back
If the driver's or front-passenger seat is set for a X Fold seat backrest ; back until it engages.
larger person, it may not be possible to fold the Make sure not to trap the seat belt while doing
Securing loads
Cargo tie-down rings
G WARNING
The Top Tether anchorages cannot secure a
load. If you secure a load with the Top Tether
anchorages, the Top Tether anchorages could
be pulled out during braking, abrupt changes
in direction or in the event of an accident. The
load could slip, tip over or be flung around and
X Pull release handle ; up in the direction of thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk
the arrow until the backrest is fully released.
of injury.
X Fold the backrest forward until it reaches the
cargo compartment position. Only use the cargo tie down rings when secur-
ing a load.
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300 Stowage areas
Securing hooks
hand side of the cargo compartment. Only secure lightweight luggage items on the
securing hooks (maximum 9 lbs (4 kg)).
Bag hook
G WARNING Cargo compartment cover
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects Important safety notes
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could be flung around and thereby hit G WARNING
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly On its own, the cargo compartment cover
changing directions. There is a risk of injury. cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks. items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
objects on the bag hooks. changes in direction, braking or in the event of
an accident. There is an increased risk of
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load of injury or even fatal injury.
6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to secure
a load. Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
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304 Features
G WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity Features
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof Cup holder
load, the driving characteristics, as well as Important safety notes
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident. G WARNING
Never exceed the maximum roof load and If you transport objects in the vehicle interior
adjust your driving style. and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
Stowage and features
use roof carriers that have been tested and holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This
helps to prevent damage to the vehicle. phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of
Position the load on the roof carrier in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain damage an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
even when it is in motion. larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
Depending on the vehicle equipment, ensure changes of direction.
that when the roof carrier is installed you can: RAlways stow objects in such a way that they
Rraise the sliding sunroof fully cannot be tossed about in these or similar
Ropen the panorama roof with power tilt/ situations.
sliding panel fully RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
Ropen the tailgate fully trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage
You will find information on the maximum roof nets or stowage nets.
load in the "Technical data" section REnsure that closable stowage spaces are
(Y page 390). shut before beginning your journey.
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
may become detached from the vehicle. You
must therefore ensure that you observe the roof ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in
carrier manufacturer's installation instructions. the cargo compartment.
Attaching the roof carrier Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 295).
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
! Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup
holder in the center console to continuous,
strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the center con-
sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in the tem-
perature-controlled cup holder (Y page 305).
Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO key will not be rec-
ognized.
Features 305
The stowage compartments in the doors provide X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
space for bottles with a capacity of up to tion lock.
34 fl. oz. (1.0 l). X To switch on the cooling function: press
The bottles are not secured or prevented from and hold button = until the blue indicator
tipping over. Therefore, do not place any open lamp on the button lights up.
drink containers in the stowage compartments. X To switch on the heating function: press
and hold button = until the red indicator
Cup holder in the front center console lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch off the function: press and hold
button = until the indicator lamp on the but-
ton goes out.
When the heating function is used, the metal
insert of the cup holder is heated. Once a certain
temperature is reached, residual heat indicator
lamp ; lights up. This means that the metal
insert of the cup holder is hot. For this reason,
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306 Features
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an Roller sunblinds on the rear side win-
accident. dows
Always keep the mirror cover folded down ! Always guide the roller sunblind by hand. Do
while driving. not let it snap back suddenly as this would
damage the automatic roller mechanism.
! Do not drive the vehicle with the roller sun-
blind hooked in and the side windows opened
simultaneously. The roller sunblind can jump
out of the retainers and spring back suddenly
when driving at high speeds, e.g. when driving
on the freeway. This could damage the inertia
reel. Therefore, either close the side window
or retract the roller sunblind before driving at
high speeds.
Stowage and features
: Mirror light
; Additional sun visor
= Retainer
? Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
A Vanity mirror
B Mirror cover
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X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- Socket in the cargo compartment
tion lock (Y page 135).
X To open: slide cover : to its foremost posi-
tion.
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
X To close: pull cover : back as far as it will go.
12 V sockets
General notes
X Lift up the cover of socket :.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
Stowage and features
! Note that work and repairs on the 115 V Using the 115 V power socket
power socket should only be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel.
General notes
The 115 V power socket provides an alternating
voltage of 115 V so that small electronic devices
can be connected. These devices, such as
games consoles, chargers and laptops, must not
consume more than a maximum of 150 watts
altogether.
Requirements for operation of these devices:
Rthe electronic device that you connect has a
suitable connector and conforms to stand- X To switch on: switch the ignition on.
ards specific to the country you are in. X Open flap =.
If the indicator lamp still does not light up after cooling down the
converter:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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310 Features
General notes After you have switched on the ignition, the sys-
tem carries out a self-diagnosis.
The mbrace system is only available in the USA. A malfunction in the system has been detected
A license agreement must be in place in order to if one of the following occurs:
activate the mbrace service. Make sure that RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button does not
your system is activated and operational. To come on during the system self-test.
register, press the ï Info call button. If any of RThe indicator lamp in the F Roadside
the steps mentioned are not carried out, the
Assistance button does not light up during
system may not be activated.
self-diagnosis of the system.
If you have questions about the activation, con- RThe indicator lamp in the ï Info call button
tact one of the following telephone hotlines:
does not light up during the system self-diag-
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at nosis.
1-800 FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372) or RThe indicator lamp in one or more of the fol-
1-866-990-9007
lowing buttons continues to light up red after
Stowage and features
There is a risk of an accident and injury. In this case, summon assistance by other
means.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so. Making an emergency call
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
General notes
Observe the notes on system activation
(Y page 310).
The emergency call is triggered automatically if
an air bag is deployed or an Emergency Ten-
sioning Device is triggered. You cannot end an
automatically triggered emergency call yourself.
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The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance X To end a call: press the ~ button on the
button : flashes while the call is active. The multifunction steering wheel.
Connecting Call message appears in the or
multifunction display. The audio output is X Press the corresponding multimedia system
muted. button for ending a phone call.
If a connection can be established, the Call
Connected message appears in the multifunc-
tion display. Info call button
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle
RVehicle identification number
The multimedia system display indicates that a
Stowage and features
Rthe F indicator lamp for the Roadside The multimedia system display indicates that a
Assistance call button is flashing continu- call is active. During the call, you can change to
ously. the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI but-
ton on COMAND, for example.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center was estab- Voice output is not available in this case.
lished. A voice connection is established between the
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone net- Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
work is not available, for example. and the vehicle occupants.
The Call Failed message appears in the mul- You receive information about operating your
tifunction display. vehicle, about the nearest Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Center and about other products and serv-
ices from Mercedes-Benz.
Features 313
You can find further information on the mbrace destination, the address can be downloaded.
system under "Owners Online" at Alternatively, you can obtain the location of
http://www.mbusa.com. Points of Interest (POIs)/important destinations
The system was unable to initiate an Info call if: in the vicinity.
Rthe indicator lamp in the ï Info call button
Furthermore, you can download routes with up
to four way points.
is flashing continuously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz You are prompted to confirm route guidance to
Customer Assistance Center has been estab- the address entered.
lished. X Yes by turning 3 or sliding 1
SelectYes
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone net- the controller and confirm with 7.
work is not available, for example. The system calculates the route and subse-
The Call Failed message appears in the mul- quently starts the route guidance with the
tifunction display. address entered.
X To end a call: press the ~ button on the
If you select No the address can be stored in
multifunction steering wheel. the address book.
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314 Features
setting up your mbrace account into the cor- X Contact the following service hotlines:
responding field. Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
X Click "Send". at 1-800 FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372)
Information on specific commands such as or 1-866-990-9007
"Address entry" or "Send" can be found on the You will be asked for your password.
website. X Return to your vehicle at the time agreed upon
with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
Calling up a transmitted destination tance Center.
address Alternatively, the vehicle can be opened via:
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- Rthe Internet, under the "Owners Online" sec-
tion lock (Y page 135).
tion
The transmitted destination address is loaded
into the vehicle's navigation system. Rtelephone applications (e.g. for iPhone®,
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You can define the upper speed limit, which General notes
must not be exceeded by the vehicle.
The HomeLink® garage door opener integrated
If the vehicle exceeds the set speed, a message in the rear-view mirror allows you to operate up
is sent to the Customer Assistance Center. The to three different door and gate systems.
Customer Assistance Center then forwards this
Use the integrated garage door opener only on
information to you.
garage doors that:
You can select the way in which you receive this
information beforehand. Possible options Rhave safety stop and reverse features and
include text message, e-mail or an automated Rmeet current U.S. federal safety standards
call. Once programed, the integrated garage door
The data you receive contains the following opener in the rear-view mirror will assume the
information: function of the garage door system's remote
Rthe location where the speed limit was excee-
control. Please also read the operating instruc-
tions for the garage door system.
ded
Rthe time at which the speed limit was excee-
When programming a garage door opener, park
the vehicle outside the garage. Do not run the
ded
engine while programming.
Rthe selected speed limit which was exceeded
Certain garage door drives are incompatible
with the integrated garage door opener. If you
have difficulty programing the integrated garage
Features 317
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318 Features
Familiarize yourself with the garage door drive X Repeat this sequence on button B of remote
operating instructions, e.g. under "Program- control A until indicator lamp : lights up
ming additional remote controls", before carry- green.
ing out the following steps. When indicator lamp : lights up green: pro-
Your vehicle must be within reach of the garage gramming is finished.
door or gate opener drive. Make sure that nei- When indicator lamp : flashes green: pro-
ther your vehicle nor any persons/objects are gramming was successful. The next step is to
present within the sweep of the door or gate. synchronize the rolling code.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- X Release button B of remote control A of the
tion lock (Y page 135). garage door drive.
X Get out of the vehicle. When indicator lamp : lights up red: repeat
X Press the programming button on the door
the programming process for the correspond-
drive unit. ing button on the rear-view mirror. When
doing so, vary the distance between remote
You now have 30 seconds to initiate the next control A and the rear-view mirror.
step.
The required distance between remote con-
X Get into the vehicle.
trol A and the integrated garage door opener
X Press previously programed button ;, = depends on the garage door drive system.
or ? on the integrated garage door opener Several attempts might be necessary. You
repeatedly until the door closes. should test every position for at least
The rolling code synchronization is then com- 25 seconds before trying another position.
plete.
Problems when programming
Notes on programming the remote con- If you are experiencing problems programming
trol the integrated garage door opener on the rear-
Canadian radio frequency laws require a "break" view mirror, take note of the following instruc-
(or interruption) of the transmission signals tions:
after broadcasting for a few seconds. Therefore, RCheck the transmitter frequency used by
these signals may not last long enough for the garage door drive remote control A and
integrated garage door opener. The signal is not whether it is supported. The transmitter fre-
recognized during programming. Comparable quency can usually be found on the back of
with Canadian law, some U.S. garage door open- remote control A for the garage door drive.
ers also feature a "break".
The integrated garage door opener is com-
patible with devices that have units which
Features 319
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G WARNING G WARNING
The engine compartment contains moving When the hood is open and the windshield
components. Certain components, such as wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by
the radiator fan, may continue to run or start the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
again suddenly when the ignition is off. There Always switch off the windshield wipers and
is a risk of injury. the ignition before opening the hood.
If you need to do any work inside the engine
compartment: ! Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
Rswitch off the ignition could otherwise damage the windshield wip-
Rnever reach into the area where there is a ers or the hood.
risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area
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Engine oil
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
X Make sure that the windshield wipers are touch only the components described in the
turned off. following.
X Pull release lever : on the hood.
The hood is released. G WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
Maintenance and care
G WARNING
X Reach into the gap, pull hood catch handle ;
up and lift the hood. If engine oil comes into contact with hot com-
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in ponents in the engine compartment, it may
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
automatically by the gas-filled strut. Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to
the filler neck. Let the engine cool down and
Closing the hood thoroughly clean the engine oil off the com-
ponents before starting the engine.
X Lower the hood and let it fall from a height of
approximately 8 in (20 cm). Plug-in hybrid: be sure to read the separate
X Check that the hood has engaged properly. Operator's Manual. You could otherwise fail to
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not recognize dangers, e.g. due to high voltage.
properly engaged. Open it again and close it
with a little more force.
General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
Radiator consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption may
Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not cover be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if
the radiator. such as with a thermal mat or you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
insect protection cover. Otherwise, the values of Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be
the European on-board diagnostics may be in a different location.
affected. Some of these readings are required
by law and must be accurate at all times.
Engine compartment 323
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324 Engine compartment
Adding washer fluid to the windshield The letter A or B, possibly in connection with a
washer system number or another letter, shows the type of ser-
vice. A stands for a minor service and B for a
major service.
Further information can be obtained at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does
not take into account any periods of time during
which the battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service sched-
ule:
X Note down the service due date displayed in
the multifunction display before disconnect-
ing the battery.
Example: washer fluid reservoir or
X To open: pull cap : upwards by the tab. X After reconnecting the battery, subtract the
X Add the premixed washer fluid. battery disconnection periods from the ser-
vice date shown on the display.
A qualified specialist workshop will reset the you may scratch or damage the surfaces and
ASSYST service interval display after the service films.
work has been carried out. You can also obtain
further information on maintenance work, for ! Do not park your vehicle for a long period of
example. time directly after cleaning, particularly after
cleaning the wheel rim with wheel cleaner.
Wheel cleaner can lead to the increased cor-
Special service requirements rosion of the brake discs and pads. Therefore,
The specified maintenance interval takes only drive for a few minutes after cleaning. By
the normal operation of the vehicle into heating up the brakes, the brake discs and
account. Under increased load on the vehicle, pads dry. The vehicle can then be parked for a
maintenance work must be carried out more long period of time.
frequently, for example: Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for
RRegular city driving with frequent intermedi- retaining the quality in the long term.
ate stops Use care products and cleaning agents recom-
RIf the vehicle is primarily used to travel short mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
distances
RUse in mountainous terrain or on poor road
surfaces Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
Maintenance and care
RIf the engine is often left idling for long periods paintwork
Under these or similar conditions, have, for Automatic car wash
example, the air filter, engine oil and oil filter
replaced or changed more frequently. Under G WARNING
arduous operating conditions, the tires must be
checked more often. Further information can be Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop. the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
Driving abroad carefully while paying attention to the traffic
An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is conditions until full braking power is restored.
also available in other countries. You can obtain
further information from any authorized ! Before driving into an automatic car wash,
Mercedes-Benz Center. make sure that it is suitable for the dimen-
sions of the vehicle. In particular, make sure
that:
Care Rthere is enough ground clearance between
the vehicle underbody and the guide rails of
General notes the automatic car wash.
Rthe clearance width of the automatic car
H Environmental note wash is sufficient, particularly the width of
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning the guide rails.
cloths in an environmentally responsible man- Ryou enter the automatic car wash straight
ner. and in the center of the guide rails in order
to avoid damaging the tires or wheel rims.
! When cleaning your car, do not use: Fold in the exterior mirrors before the vehicle
is washed. The exterior mirrors could other-
Rdry, coarse or hard cloths wise be damaged.
Rabrasive cleaning agents
Rsolvents
! When Distance Pilot DISTRONIC or the
HOLD function is activated, the vehicle
Rcleaning agents containing solvents
brakes automatically in certain situations.
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces and films with hard
objects, e.g. rings or ice scrapers. Otherwise,
Care 327
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate X Release the electric parking brake.
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC and the HOLD X Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
function in the following or similar situations: in the ignition lock.
Rwhen towing the vehicle You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
Rin the car wash wash from the very start.
! Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
Automatic Car Wash as these use special cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax
damage the paintwork or plastic parts. from the windshield and the wiper blades. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
! Make sure that: caused by residue on the windshield.
Rthe side windows and the sliding sunroof
are fully closed. Washing by hand
Rthat the blower of the ventilation/heating
system is switched off (OFF button has In some countries, washing by hand is only
been pressed). allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Rthe windshield wiper switch is at position
Observe the legal requirements in all countries
g. concerned.
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! Always maintain a distance of at least X Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils,
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a
power washer nozzle. Information about the cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter
correct distance is available from the equip- fluid.
ment manufacturer. X Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
Move the power washer nozzle around when X Use silicone remover to remove wax.
cleaning your vehicle.
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint
Do not aim directly at any of the following: surface, use the paint care products recommen-
Rtires ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the
Rdoor gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc. case approximately every three to five months,
Relectrical components
depending on the climate conditions and the
care product used.
Rbattery
If dirt has penetrated the paint surface or if the
Rplug-type couplings paint has become dull, the paint cleaner recom-
Rlights mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz
Rseals should be used.
Rtrim Do not use these care products in the sun or on
Rventilation slots the hood while the hood is hot.
Maintenance and care
Damaged seals or electrical components can X Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB Touch-
lead to leaks or failures. Up Stick, to repair slight damage to the paint-
work quickly and provisionally.
! Vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your
vehicle are covered with decorative foil. Main-
tain a distance of at least 27.5 in (70 cm) Matte finish care
between the foil-wrapped parts of the vehicle ! Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
and the nozzle of the high pressure cleaner. wheels. Polishing causes the finish to shine.
Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufacturer. ! The following can give the paint a glossy
Move the power washer nozzle around when appearance and thus reduce the matt effect:
cleaning your vehicle. RRubbing hard with unsuitable agents
The water temperature of the high-pressure RWashing the vehicle in direct sunlight
cleaner must not exceed 140 °F (60 °C).
! Never use paint cleaner, buffing or polishing
products, or gloss preserver, e.g. wax, for the
Cleaning the paintwork purpose of paintwork care. These products
! Do not affix: are only suitable for high-gloss surfaces. Their
use on vehicles with matte paintwork leads to
Rstickers considerable surface damage or, more spe-
Rfilms cifically, to shiny, spotted areas.
Rmagnetic plates or similar items Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise qualified specialist workshop.
damage the paintwork. ! Only use automatic car washes which cor-
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by respond to the latest technological stand-
corrosion and damage caused by inadequate ards. Never use wash programs which finish
care cannot always be completely repaired. In by treating the vehicle with hot wax.
such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop. Observe these notes if your vehicle has a clear
X Remove dirt immediately, where possible, matte finish. This will help you to avoid damage
while avoiding rubbing too hard. to the paintwork due to incorrect treatment.
X Soak insect remains with insect remover and These notes also apply to light alloy wheels with
rinse off the treated areas afterwards. a clear matt finish.
X Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off
the treated areas afterwards.
Care 329
i Use only insect remover and car shampoo ! Clean the water drainage channels of the
from the range of recommended and windshield and the rear window at regular
approved Mercedes-Benz care products. intervals. Deposits such as leaves, petals and
pollen may under certain circumstances pre-
vent water from draining away. This can lead
Cleaning the vehicle parts to corrosion damage and damage to elec-
tronic components.
Cleaning the wheels X Clean the inside and outside of the windows
with a damp cloth and a cleaning product that
G WARNING is recommended and approved by Mercedes-
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt Benz.
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo- Cleaning wiper blades
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident. G WARNING
Do not use power washers with circular jet You could become trapped by the windshield
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged wipers if they start moving while cleaning the
tires or chassis components replaced imme- windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of
Cleaning the mirror turn signals Cleaning the rear view camera and 360°
camera
! Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
that are suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable ! Do not clean the camera lens and the area
cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could around the rear view camera or 360° camera
scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the with a power washer.
mirror turn signals.
X Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn sig-
nals in the exterior mirror housing using a wet
sponge and mild cleaning agent, e.g.
Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning
cloths.
X
The aluminum inserts could otherwise be the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition
damaged. lock.
X Open the camera cover for cleaning via the
Cleaning the sensors multimedia system (see Digital Operator's
Manual).
! If you clean the sensors with a power
washer, make sure that you keep a distance X To clean the camera: use clean water and a
of at least 11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle soft cloth to clean the camera lens :.
and the power washer nozzle. Information 360° camera: if you drive at speeds above
about the correct distance is available from 20 mph (30 km/h) or with the SmartKey in posi-
the equipment manufacturer. tion u or 1 in the ignition lock, the cover of
the 360° camera closes.
For heavier soiling, you can apply a fine paint- Interior care
work polish with a microfiber cloth. Remove
the excess polish residue after polishing. Cleaning the display
Impurities combined with the effects of road grit
and corrosive environmental factors may cause ! For cleaning, do not use any of the following:
flash rust to form on the surface. You can Ralcohol-based thinner or gasoline
restore the original shine of the exhaust pipe by Rabrasive cleaning agents
cleaning it regularly, especially in winter and Rcommercially-available household cleaning
after washing. agents
X Clean the exhaust pipe with a chrome care These may damage the display surface. Do
product tested and approved by Mercedes- not put pressure on the display surface when
Benz. cleaning. This could lead to irreparable dam-
age to the display.
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch X Before cleaning the display, make sure that it
is switched off and has cooled down.
H Environmental note X Clean the display surface using a commer-
Dispose of rags soaked in oil and grease in an cially available microfiber cloth and TFT/LCD
environmentally responsible manner. display cleaner.
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332 Care
Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or Genuine leather seat covers
selector lever ! To retain the natural appearance of the
X Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use leather, observe the following cleaning
leather care agents that have been recom- instructions:
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. RClean genuine leather covers carefully with
a damp cloth and then wipe the covers
down with a dry cloth.
Cleaning genuine wood and trim ele-
RMake sure that the leather does not
ments become soaked. It may otherwise become
! Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents rough and cracked.
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, polishes ROnly use leather care agents that have
or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of damag- been tested and approved by Mercedes-
ing the surface. Benz. You can obtain these from a qualified
specialist workshop.
! Do not use chrome polish on trim pieces.
The trim pieces have a chrome look but are Leather is a natural product.
mostly made of anodized aluminum and can It exhibits natural surface characteristics, for
lose their shine if chrome polish is used. Use example:
a damp, lint-free cloth instead when cleaning Rdifferences in the texture
Maintenance and care
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334 Where will I find...?
Breakdown assistance
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit X Open the tailgate.
X Lift the cargo compartment floor up
(Y page 303).
X Remove the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel (Y page 377).
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
RMOExtended tires (tires with run-flat proper-
ties)
: Jack
; Folding wheel chock Vehicle preparation is not necessary on vehi-
cles with MOExtended tires
= Towing eye
Ra TIREFIT kit (Y page 335)
? Alignment bolt
Ran emergency spare wheel (only for certain
A Tire inflation compressor
countries)
B Lug wrench
Information on changing and mounting wheels
C Ratchet wrench (Y page 371).
D Tire sealant filler bottle
X Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
X Open the tailgate. level ground, as far away as possible from
X Lift the cargo compartment floor up traffic.
(Y page 303). X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Use the TIREFIT kit (Y page 337). X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 156).
X If possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
336 Flat tire
X Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package: sidewall of the tire. You will find this marking
make sure that the normal vehicle level is next to the tire size designation, the load-bear-
selected (Y page 185). ing capacity and the speed index (Y page 366).
X Vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunc-
package: make sure that the normal vehicle tion with an active tire pressure loss warning
level is selected (Y page 179). system or with an active tire pressure monitor.
X Switch off the engine. If a pressure loss warning message appears
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove the in the multifunction display:
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Robserve the instructions in the display mes-
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the driv- sages (Y page 268).
er's door. Rcheck the tire for damage
The vehicle electronics are now in position Rif driving on, observe the following notes
u. This means no SmartKey is in the ignition
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode is
lock.
approximately 50 miles (80 km) when the vehi-
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the cle is partially laden and approximately 18 miles
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock (30 km) when the vehicle is fully laden.
(Y page 135). In addition to the vehicle load, the driving dis-
X Make sure that the engine cannot be started tance possible depends upon:
via your smartphone (Y page 137).
RVehicle speed
X Make sure that the passengers are not endan-
RRoad condition
gered as they do so. Make sure that no one is
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After driving in emergency mode, have the has come into contact with tire sealant.
wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
workshop with regard to their further use. The attention immediately.
defective tire must be replaced in every case.
! Do not operate the tire inflation compressor
for longer than eight minutes at a time without
a break. It may otherwise overheat.
TIREFIT kit
The tire inflation compressor can be operated
Important safety notes again once it has cooled down.
Comply with the manufacturer’s safety instruc-
TIREFIT is a tire sealant. tions on the sticker on the tire inflation com-
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to pressor.
0.16 in (4 mm), particularly those in the tire
tread. You can use TIREFIT at outside tempera-
tures down to Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †).
Using the TIREFIT kit
G WARNING
In the following situations, the tire sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis-
tance, as it is unable to seal the tire properly:
Rthere are cuts or punctures in the tire larger
than those mentioned above.
Rthe wheel rim is damaged.
Ryou have driven at very low tire pressures or
on a flat tire.
There is a risk of an accident. X Do not remove any foreign objects which have
Do not drive the vehicle. Contact a qualified penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or nails.
specialist workshop. X Remove the tire sealant bottle, the accompa-
nying TIREFIT sticker and the tire inflation
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338 Flat tire
compressor from the stowage well under- X Press on and off switch = on the tire inflation
neath the cargo compartment floor compressor to I.
(Y page 335). The tire inflation compressor is switched on.
X Affix part : of the TIREFIT sticker to the The tire is inflated.
instrument cluster within the driver's field of First, tire sealant is pumped into the tire. The
vision. pressure may briefly rise to approximately
X Affix part ; of the TIREFIT sticker near the 500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi).
valve on the wheel with the defective tire. Do not switch off the tire inflation com-
pressor during this phase.
X Let the tire inflation compressor run for a
maximum of five minutes. The tire should then
have attained a pressure of at least 180 kPa
(1.8 bar/26 psi).
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
been attained after five minutes, see "Tire pres-
sure reached" (Y page 339).
If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
not been attained after five minutes, see "Tire
pressure not reached" (Y page 338).
If tire sealant has escaped, clean it off affected
X Pull connector ? with the cable and hose A areas as quickly as possible. It is preferable to
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Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified the tire in this instance. Damaged tires and a
specialist workshop. tire pressure that is too low can significantly
impair the vehicle's braking and driving char-
Tire pressure reached acteristics. There is a risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified
G WARNING specialist workshop.
A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant
impairs the driving characteristics and is not i In cases such as the one mentioned above,
suitable for higher speeds. There is a risk of contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
accident. ter. Or call 1-800 FOR-MERCEDES (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
You should therefore adapt your driving style
X Correct the tire pressure if it is still at least
accordingly and drive carefully. Do not exceed 130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). See the Tire and
the specified maximum speed with a tire that Loading Information placard on the driver's
has been repaired using tire sealant. side B-pillar or the tire pressure table in the
fuel filler flap for values.
The maximum permissible speed for a tire X To increase the tire pressure: switch on the
sealed with tire sealant is 50 mph (80 km/h). tire inflation compressor.
The upper part of the TIREFIT sticker must be
affixed to the instrument cluster in the driver's
field of vision.
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! Residue from the tire sealant may come out
of the filler hose after use. This could cause
stains.
Therefore, place the filler hose in the plastic
bag which contained the TIREFIT kit.
H Environmental note
Have the used tire sealant bottle disposed of
professionally, e.g. at a qualified specialist
workshop. X To reduce the tire pressure: press pressure
release button E on the filler hose.
If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
X The tire pressure is shown on pressure gauge
been attained after five minutes:
F.
X Switch off the tire inflation compressor.
X When the tire pressure is correct, unscrew the
X Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the
filler hose from the valve of the sealed tire.
faulty tire.
X Screw the valve cap onto the tire valve of the
X Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire infla-
sealed tire.
tion compressor.
X Pull the tire sealant bottle out of the tire infla-
X Pull away immediately.
tion compressor.
X Stop after driving for approximately ten
The filler hose remains attached to the tire
minutes and check the tire pressure with the sealant bottle.
tire inflation compressor.
The tire pressure must now be at least X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist work-
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). shop and have the tire changed there.
X Have the tire sealant bottle replaced as soon
G WARNING as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the required tire pressure is not reached X Have the tire sealant bottle replaced every
after driving for a short period, the tire is too four years at a qualified specialist workshop.
badly damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair
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340 Battery (vehicle)
ating safety of your vehicle may be restricted. connected battery does not come into con-
You could lose control of the vehicle, for tact with vehicle parts.
example: RNever place metal objects or tools on a bat-
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fied specialist workshop. mends that you only use batteries which have
been tested and approved for your vehicle by
! Always have work on batteries carried out at Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provide
a qualified specialist workshop. increased impact protection to prevent vehicle
Should it, in exceptional circumstances, be occupants from suffering acid burns should the
absolutely necessary to disconnect the 12- battery be damaged in the event of an accident.
volt battery yourself, please observe the fol- In order for the battery to achieve the maximum
lowing: possible service life, it must always be suffi-
RSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
ciently charged.
away. Like other batteries, the vehicle battery may
RSwitch off the ignition.
discharge over time if you do not use the vehicle.
In this case, have the battery disconnected at a
RDisconnect the negative terminal first and qualified specialist workshop. However, you can
then the positive terminal. also charge the battery with a charger recom-
The transmission is locked in position j mended by Mercedes-Benz. Contact a qualified
after disconnecting the battery. specialist workshop for further information.
After the work has been done, install the bat- Have the battery condition of charge checked
tery and replace the cover of the positive ter- more frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for
minal clamp firmly. short trips or if you leave it standing idle for a
Comply with safety precautions and take pro- lengthy period. Consult a qualified specialist
tective measures when handling batteries. workshop if you wish to leave your vehicle
parked for a long period of time.
Risk of explosion.
Remove the SmartKey if you park the vehicle
and do not require any electrical consumers.
The vehicle will then use very little energy, thus
Fire, open flames and smoking are conserving battery power.
prohibited when handling the bat- If the power supply has been interrupted, e.g. if
tery. Avoid creating sparks. you reconnect the battery, you will have to:
Rset the clock; see the Digital Operator's Man-
ual
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342 Jump-starting
On vehicles with a multimedia system and Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before
navigation system, the clock is set automati- charging it or jump-starting.
cally.
Rreset the function for folding the exterior mir-
! Only use battery chargers with a maximum
rors in/out automatically, by folding the mir- charging voltage of 14.8 V.
rors out once (Y page 106)
! Only charge the battery using the jump-
starting connection point.
Charging the 12 V battery The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartment (Y page 342).
G WARNING X Open the hood.
During charging and jump-starting, explosive X Connect the battery charger to the positive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a terminal and ground point in the same order
risk of an explosion. as when connecting the donor battery in the
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating jump-starting procedure (Y page 342).
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient Keep away from fire and open flames. Do not
ventilation while charging and jump-starting. lean over a battery. Never charge the battery if it
Do not lean over a battery. is still installed in the vehicle, unless you use a
battery charger which has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. A battery charger
G WARNING unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
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Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. cles and tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz is available as an accessory. It permits the
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do
charging of the battery in its installed position.
not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
the battery. Keep children away from batter- for further information and availability. Read the
ies. Wash away battery acid immediately with battery charger's operating instructions before
plenty of clean water and seek medical atten- charging the battery.
tion. If, at low temperatures, the indicator lamps/
warning lamps in the instrument cluster do not
G WARNING light up, it is highly likely that the discharged
battery has frozen. In this case you may neither
A discharged battery can freeze at tempera- jump-start the vehicle nor charge the battery.
tures below freezing point. When jump-start- The service life of a thawed-out battery may be
ing the vehicle or charging the battery, gases shorter. The starting characteristics can be
can escape from the battery. There is a risk of impaired, particularly at low temperatures. Have
an explosion. the thawed-out battery checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Jump-starting
Plug-in hybrid: be sure to read the separate Operator's Manual. You could otherwise fail to rec-
ognize dangers, e.g. due to high voltage.
For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point in the engine com-
partment, consisting of a positive terminal and a ground point.
G WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the
battery. Keep children away from batteries. Wash away battery acid immediately with plenty of
clean water and seek medical attention.
Jump-starting 343
G WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk
of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient ven-
tilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery.
G WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or sparks
are created, the hydrogen gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
RMake sure that the positive terminal of a connected battery does not come into contact with
vehicle parts.
RNever place metal objects or tools on a battery.
RIt is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting
and disconnecting a battery.
RWhen jump-starting, make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected.
RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting
the jumper cables.
RNever connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running.
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G WARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezing point. When jump-starting the
vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump-starting.
! Vehicles with a gasoline engine: avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the
catalytic converter could be damaged by non-combusted fuel.
If the indicator/warning lamps do not light up at low temperatures, it is very likely that the dis-
charged battery has frozen. In this case you may neither jump-start the vehicle nor charge the
battery. The service life of a thawed-out battery may be shorter. The starting characteristics can be
impaired, particularly at low temperatures. Have the thawed-out battery checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a donor battery using jumper cables.
Observe the following points:
RThe battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-
start the vehicle using a donor battery or a jump-starting device.
RVehicles with a gasoline engine: only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust
system are cold.
RDo not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.
ROnly jump-start from batteries with a 12 V voltage rating.
ROnly use jumper cables which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
RIf the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected for
a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the battery slightly.
RMake sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
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344 Jump-starting
i Right-hand-drive vehicle: the jump-starting connection points may be located on the other
side of the vehicle.
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Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting
device.
X Slide cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow.
X Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B using the
jumper cable, always begin with positive terminal ; on your own vehicle first.
X Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
X Connect negative terminal ? of donor battery B to ground point A of your vehicle using the
jumper cable, beginning with donor battery B first.
X Start the engine.
X Before disconnecting the jumper cables, let the engine run for several minutes.
X First, remove the jumper cables from ground point A and negative terminal ?, then from pos-
itive terminal ; and positive terminal =. Begin each time at the contacts on your own vehicle
first.
X Close cover : of positive terminal ; after removing the jumper cables.
X Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
Towing and tow-starting 345
i Jumper cables and further information regarding jump-starting can be obtained at any qualified
specialist workshop.
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If your vehicle is being towed, much more RMake sure that the tow rope is not longer
force may be necessary to steer or brake. than legally permitted. Mark the tow rope in
There is a risk of an accident. the middle, e.g. with a white cloth
(11.8 x 11.8 in). This will make other road
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before towing, users aware that a vehicle is being towed.
make sure that the steering moves freely. ROnly secure the tow cable to the towing
eyes or, if available, to the trailer tow hitch.
G WARNING RObserve the brake lamps of the towing
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle vehicle while driving. Always maintain a dis-
and its weight is greater than the permissible tance a distance so that the tow rope does
gross weight of your vehicle, the: not sag.
RDo not use steel cables or chains to tow
Rthe towing eye could detach itself your vehicle. You could otherwise damage
Rthe vehicle/trailer combination could roll- the vehicle.
over. ! Do not use the trailer tow hitch for recovery
There is a risk of an accident. or towing. Do not use the towing eye for
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle, recovery. this could damage the vehicle. If in
doubt, have the vehicle recovered using a
its weight should not be greater than the per-
crane.
missible gross weight of your vehicle.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
Details on the permissible gross vehicle weight smoothly. Pull the towed vehicle as straight as
of your vehicle can be found on the vehicle iden- possible and not at an acute angle. Excessive
tification plate (Y page 382). tractive power could damage the vehicles.
! When Active Brake Assist, Distance Pilot When towing, it is preferable to use a rigid tow-
DISTRONIC or the HOLD function is activated, ing bar as opposed to a tow rope. A rigid towing
the vehicle brakes automatically in certain bar helps to keep the tractive power low.
situations. ! When towing away vehicles with KEYLESS-
GO, use the key instead of the Start/Stop
button. The automatic transmission may oth-
erwise shift to position j when you open the
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346 Towing and tow-starting
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the combination switch, the hazard warning X Secure the vehicle.
lamp starts flashing again.
Securing the vehicle
Transporting the vehicle ! After loading, the vehicle must be secured at
all four wheels. Otherwise, the vehicle could
4MATIC vehicles/vehicles with auto- be damaged.
matic transmission A minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm) up and
4 in (10 cm) down must be maintained to the
transport platform.
X Secure all four wheels after loading the vehi-
cle.
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348 Fuses
Information on 4MATIC vehicles lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture seep-
ing in or dirt could otherwise impair the oper-
! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed ation of the fuses.
with either the front or the rear axle raised, as
doing so will damage the transmission. The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down
faulty circuits. If a fuse blows, all the compo-
Vehicles with 4MATIC may either be towed away
nents on the circuit and their functions stop
with both axles on the ground or be loaded up
operating.
and transported.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the
If the vehicle's transmission, front, or rear axle is
same rating, which you can recognize by the
damaged, have the vehicle transported on a
color and value. The fuse ratings are listed in the
truck or trailer.
fuse allocation chart.
In the event of damage to the electrical sys-
The fuse allocation chart is located in the fuse
tem: if the battery is defective, the automatic
box under the rear bench seat (Y page 350).
transmission will be locked in position P. To shift
the automatic transmission to position N, you If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
must provide power to the vehicle's electrical cause traced and rectified at a qualified special-
system in the same way as when jump-starting ist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz
(Y page 342). Center.
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or
trailer.
Before changing a fuse
Observe the important safety notes
Tow-starting (emergency engine (Y page 348)
starting) X Switch off the engine.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
! Vehicles with automatic transmission must
not be tow-started. You could otherwise dam-
age the automatic transmission.
You can find information on "Jump-starting"
under (Y page 342).
Fuses 349
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Fuse box in the engine compartment
Or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function
or KEYLESS‑GO: G WARNING
X Open the driver's door. When the hood is open and the windshield
The vehicle electronics are now in key posi- wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by
tion u. This is the same as the SmartKey the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
having been removed.
The driver’s door can be closed again. Always switch off the windshield wipers and
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
the ignition before opening the hood.
(Y page 156).
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
RFuse box on the front-passenger side of the
dashboard
RFuse box in the engine compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in
the direction of travel
RFuse box under the rear bench seat
Breakdown assistance
X Open the hood (Y page 321).
Dashboard fuse box X Use a dry cloth to remove any moisture from
! Do not use a pointed object such as a screw- the fuse box.
driver to open the cover in the dashboard. You X To open: open clamps ;.
could damage the dashboard or the cover. X Fold up cover : in the direction of the arrow
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have this and remove it.
work performed at a qualified specialist work- X To close: check whether the seal is seated
shop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- correctly in cover :.
ter.
X Insert cover : at the side of the fuse box into
the retainers.
X Fold down cover : and close clamps ;.
X Close the hood.
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350 Fuses
Z
352 Operation
Pay particular attention to damage such as: For safety reasons, replace the tires before
RCuts in the tires the legally prescribed limit for the minimum
RPunctures in the tires tire tread depth is reached.
RTears in the tires
RBulges on tires
RDeformation or severe corrosion on wheels
Regularly check the tire tread depth and the
condition of the tread across the whole width of
all tires (Y page 352). If necessary, turn the
front wheels to full lock in order to inspect the
inner side of the tire surface.
All wheels must have a valve cap to protect the
valve against dirt and moisture. Do not mount
anything onto the valve other than the standard
valve cap or other valve caps approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not use any
other valve caps or systems, e.g. tire pressure Marking : shows where the bar indicator
monitoring systems. (arrow) for tread wear is integrated into the tire
tread.
Regularly check the pressure of all the tires par-
ticularly prior to long trips. Adjust the tire pres- Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law.
sure as necessary (Y page 354). Six indicators are positioned on the tire tread.
They are visible once a tread depth of approx-
Observe the notes on the emergency spare imately á in (1.6 mm) has been reached. If this
wheel (Y page 376). is the case, the tire is so worn that it must be
The service life of tires depends, among other replaced.
things, on the following factors:
RDriving style
Wheels and tires
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354 Tire pressure
mends that you only use snow chains that have traction.
been specially approved for your vehicle by
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steer-
Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding
standard of quality. For more information, ing and braking, may be greatly impaired.
please contact a qualified specialist workshop. There is a risk of an accident.
Install the snow chains on all driven wheels for Follow recommended tire inflation pressures
maximum tractive power and driving stability. If
and check the pressure of all the tires includ-
you own snow chains for two driven wheels only,
install the snow chains to the wheels on the rear ing the spare wheel:
axle. The vehicle then remains more stable Rmonthly, at least
under braking.
Rif the load changes
If you intend to mount snow chains, please bear
the following points in mind: Rbefore beginning a long journey
RSnow chains may not be mounted on all Runder different operating conditions, e.g.
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible off-road driving
wheel/tire combinations (Y page 376). If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
ROnly use snow chains when driving on roads
completely covered by snow. Remove the Details on tire pressure can be found at the fol-
snow chains as soon as possible when you lowing positions in the vehicle:
come to a road that is not snow-covered. RTire and Loading Information placard on the
RLocal regulations may restrict the use of snow B-pillar on the driver's side
chains. Observe the appropriate regulations if Rtable for tire pressure on the inside of the fuel
you wish to mount snow chains. filler flap
The tire pressure monitor does not warn you of:
Tire pressure 355
General notes
The recommended tire pressures for the tires
mounted at the factory can be found on the
labels described here.
Operation with emergency spare wheel:
information on operation with the emergency The tire pressure table contains the recommen-
spare wheel can be found under "Emergency ded pressures for cold tires for various operat-
spare wheel" (Y page 377). ing conditions, i.e. differing load and speed con-
Operation with a trailer: the applicable value ditions.
for the rear axle is the maximum tire pressure If a tire size precedes a tire pressure, the fol-
value stated in the table inside the fuel filler flap. lowing tire pressure information is only valid for
Further information on tire pressures can be that tire size; see illustration (example).
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
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356 Tire pressure
Some tire pressure tables show only the rim not permit any reliable conclusion about the tire
diameters instead of the full tire size, e.g. R18. pressure. On vehicles equipped with the elec-
The rim diameter is part of the tire size and can tronic tire pressure monitor, the tire pressure
be found on the tire sidewall (Y page 366). can be checked in the on-board computer.
If the tire pressures have been set to the lower The tire temperature and pressure increase
values for lighter loads and/or lower road when the vehicle is in motion. This is dependent
speeds, the pressures should be reset to the on the driving speed and the load.
higher values: Therefore, you should only correct tire pres-
Rif you want to drive with an increased load sures when the tires are cold.
and/or The tires are cold:
Rif you want to drive at higher road speeds Rif the vehicle has been parked with the tires
The tire pressures for increased loads and/or out of direct sunlight for at least three hours
higher road speeds, shown in the tire pressure and
table, may have a negative effect on driving Rif the vehicle has not been driven further than
comfort. 1 mile (1.6 km)
If the tire pressure is not set correctly, this can The tire temperature changes depending on the
lead to an excessive build up of heat and a sud- outside temperature, the vehicle speed and the
den loss of pressure. tire load. If the tire temperature changes by
For more information, contact a qualified spe- 18 ‡ (10 †), the tire pressure changes by
cialist workshop. approximately 10 kPa (0.1 bar/1.5 psi). Take
this into account when checking the pressure of
warm tires. Only correct the tire pressure if it is
Important notes on tire pressure too low for the current operating conditions. If
you check the tire pressure when the tires are
G WARNING warm, the resulting value will be higher than if
the tires were cold. This is normal. Do not
If the tire pressure drops repeatedly, the reduce the tire pressure to the value specified
Wheels and tires
wheel, valve or tire may be damaged. Tire for cold tires. The tire pressure would otherwise
pressure that is too low may result in a tire be too low.
blow-out. There is a risk of an accident. Observe the recommended tire pressures for
RCheck the tire for foreign objects. cold tires:
RCheck whether the wheel is losing air or the Ron the Tire and Loading Information placard
Avoid tire pressures that are too low in all the i The actual values for tires are vehicle-spe-
tires, including the spare wheel. cific and may deviate from the values in the
illustration.
Underinflated tires may:
Roverheat, leading to tire defects
Checking the tire pressures
Radversely affect handling
Rwear excessively and/or unevenly Important safety notes
Rhave an adverse effect on fuel consumption
Observe the notes on tire pressure
(Y page 354).
Overinflated tires Information on air pressure for the tires on your
vehicle can be found:
G WARNING
Ron the Tire and Loading Information placard
Tires with excessively high pressure can burst
on the B-pillar on the driver's side
because they are damaged more easily by
Rin the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap
road debris, potholes etc. In addition, they
Rin the "Tire pressure" section
also suffer from irregular wear, which can
severely impair the braking properties and the
Checking tire pressures manually
driving characteristics. There is a risk of an
accident. To determine and set the correct tire pressure,
Avoid tire pressures that are too high in all the proceed as follows:
tires, including the spare wheel. X Remove the valve cap of the tire that is to be
checked.
Overinflated tires may: X Press the tire pressure gage securely onto the
Rincrease the braking distance valve.
Radversely affect handling X Read the tire pressure and compare it to the
Z
358 Tire pressure
a corresponding warning message will appear in on the B-pillar. Additionally, a tire pressure
the multifunction display. table is attached to the fuel filler flap. The tire
You can recognize the tire pressure loss warning pressure loss warning system can only give
by the Run Flat Indicator Active Press reliable warnings if you have set the correct
'OK' to Restart message which appears in tire pressure. If an incorrect tire pressure is
the Service menu of the multifunction display. set, these incorrect values will be monitored.
Information on the message display can be X Also observe the notes in the section on tire
found in the "Restarting the tire pressure loss pressures (Y page 354).
warning system" section (Y page 358). X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2
in the ignition lock (Y page 135).
Important safety notes X Press the = or ; button on the steering
wheel to select the Service menu.
The tire pressure warning system does not warn
X Press the 9 or : button to select
you of an incorrectly set tire pressure. Observe
the notes on the recommended tire pressure Tire Pressure.
Pressure
(Y page 354). X Press the a button.
The tire pressure loss warning does not replace The Run Flat Indicator Active Press
the need to regularly check the tire pressure. An 'OK' to Restart message appears in the
even loss of pressure on several tires at the multifunction display.
same time cannot be detected by the tire pres- If you wish to confirm the restart:
sure loss warning system.
X Press the a button.
The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn you The Tire Pressure Now OK? message
of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the tire is appears in the multifunction display.
penetrated by a foreign object. In the event of a
X Press the 9 or : button to select Yes Yes.
sudden loss of pressure, bring the vehicle to a
halt by braking carefully. Avoid abrupt steering X Press the a button.
movements. The Run Flat Indicator Restarted mes-
The function of the tire pressure loss warning sage appears in the multifunction display.
Wheels and tires
system is limited or delayed if: After a teach-in period, the tire pressure loss
warning system will monitor the set tire pres-
Rsnow chains are mounted on your vehicle's
sures of all four tires.
tires.
Rroad conditions are wintry. If you wish to cancel the restart:
Ryou are driving on sand or gravel. X Press the % button.
Ryou adopt a very sporty driving style (corner- or
ing at high speeds or driving with high rates of X When the Tire Pressure Now OK? message
acceleration). appears, press the 9 or : button to
Ryou are driving with a heavy load (in the vehi- select Cancel.
Cancel
cle or on the roof). X Press the a button.
The tire pressure values stored at the last
Restarting the tire pressure loss warn- restart will continue to be monitored.
ing system
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system if
you have:
Tire pressure monitor
Rchanged the tire pressure General notes
Rchanged the wheels or tires
If a tire pressure monitor is installed, the vehi-
Rmounted new wheels or tires cle's wheels have sensors that monitor the tire
X Before restarting, make sure that the tire pressures in all four tires. The tire pressure mon-
pressures are set properly on all four tires for itor warns you if the pressure drops in one or
the respective operating conditions. more of the tires. The tire pressure monitor only
The recommended tire pressure can be found functions if the corresponding sensors are
on the Tire and Loading Information placard installed in all wheels.
Tire pressure 359
Information on tire pressures is displayed in the pressure, even if underinflation has not
multifunction display. After a few minutes of reached the level to trigger illumination of the
driving, the current tire pressure of each tire is
shown in the Serv. menu of the multifunction TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
display, see illustration (example). USA only:
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate if the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the
low tire pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the warning lamp will
flash for approximately a minute and then
For information on the message display, refer to remain continuously illuminated. This
the "Checking the tire pressure electronically" sequence will be repeated every time the vehi-
section (Y page 360). cle is started as long as the malfunction
exists.
Important safety notes When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
G WARNING the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunc-
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
tions may occur for a variety of reasons,
should be checked at least once a month
including the mounting of incompatible
when cold and inflated to the pressure rec-
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on
ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from func-
the Tire and Loading Information placard on
tioning properly. Always check the TPMS mal-
the driver's door B-pillar or the tire pressure
function telltale after replacing one or more
label on the inside of the fuel filler flap. If your
sudden loss of pressure, bring the vehicle to a X Press the 9 or : button to select
halt by braking carefully. Avoid abrupt steering Tire Pressure.
Pressure
movements. X Press a.
The tire pressure monitor has a yellow warning The current tire pressure of each tire is shown
lamp in the instrument cluster for indicating in the multifunction display.
pressure loss or a malfunction. Whether the If the vehicle has been parked for longer than
warning lamp flashes or lights up indicates 20 minutes, the Tire pressure will be
whether a tire pressure is too low or the tire displayed after driving a few minutes
pressure monitor is malfunctioning: message appears.
Rif the warning lamp is lit continuously, the tire After a teach-in process, the tire pressure mon-
pressure on one or more tires is significantly itor automatically detects new wheels or new
too low. The tire pressure monitor is not mal- sensors. As long as a clear allocation of the tire
functioning. pressure value to the individual wheels is not
Rif the warning lamp flashes for approximately possible, the Tire Pressure Monitor Active
a minute and then remains lit constantly, the display message is shown instead of the tire
tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning. pressure display. The tire pressures are already
In addition to the warning lamp, a message being monitored.
appears in the multifunction display. Observe If an emergency spare wheel is mounted, the
the information on display messages system may continue to show the tire pressure
(Y page 268). of the wheel that has been removed for a few
It may take up to ten minutes for a malfunction minutes. If this occurs, note that the value dis-
of the tire pressure monitor to be indicated. A played for the position where the spare wheel is
malfunction will be indicated by the tire pres- mounted is not the same as the current tire
sure warning lamp flashing for approximately pressure of the emergency spare wheel.
one minute and then remaining lit. When the
malfunction has been rectified, the tire pressure Tire pressure monitor warning mes-
warning lamp goes out after a few minutes of sages
driving.
Wheels and tires
The tire pressure values indicated by the on- If the tire pressure monitor detects a pressure
board computer may differ from those meas- loss in one or more tires, a warning message is
ured at a gas station with a pressure gage. The shown in the multifunction display. The yellow
tire pressures shown by the on-board computer tire pressure warning lamp then lights up.
refer to those measured at sea level. At high RIf the Please Correct Tire Pressure
altitudes, the tire pressure values indicated by a message appears in the multifunction display,
pressure gage are higher than those shown by the tire pressure in at least one tire is too low.
the on-board computer. In this case, do not The tire pressure must be corrected when the
reduce the tire pressures. opportunity arises.
The operation of the tire pressure monitor can RIf the Check Tires message appears in the
be affected by interference from radio transmit- multifunction display, the tire pressure in at
ting equipment (e.g. radio headphones, two-way least one tire has dropped significantly. The
radios) that may be being operated in or near the tires must be checked.
vehicle. RIf the Warning Tire Malfunction message
appears in the multifunction display, the tire
Checking the tire pressure electroni- pressure in at least one tire has dropped sud-
cally denly. The tires must be checked.
Be sure to observe the instructions and safety
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 notes in the display messages in the "Tires" sec-
(Y page 135) in the ignition lock. tion (Y page 268).
X Press the = or ; button on the steering
If the wheel positions on the vehicle are rotated,
wheel to select the Serv. menu. the tire pressures may be displayed for the
wrong positions for a short time. This is rectified
after a few minutes of driving, and the tire pres-
sures are displayed for the correct positions.
Loading the vehicle 361
Restarting the tire pressure monitor Radio type approval for the tire pres-
sure monitor
When you restart the tire pressure monitor, all
existing warning messages are deleted and the
warning lamps go out. The monitor uses the cur- Country Radio type approval number
rently set tire pressures as the reference values USA FCC ID: MRXMW2433A
for monitoring. In most cases, the tire pressure
FCC ID: MRXGG4
monitor will automatically detect the new refer-
ence values after you have changed the tire FCC ID: MRXMC34MA4
pressure. However, you can also set reference Canada IC: 2546A-MW2433A
values manually as described here. The tire
pressure monitor then monitors the new tire IC: 2546A-GG4
pressure values. IC: 2546A-MC34MA4
X Set the tire pressure to the value recommen-
ded for the corresponding driving situation on
the Tire and Loading Information placard on Loading the vehicle
the driver's side B-pillar (Y page 354).
You can find more tire pressure values for Instruction labels for tires and loads
various operating conditions in the tire pres-
sure table inside the fuel filler flap G WARNING
(Y page 355). Overloaded tires can overheat, causing a
X Make sure that the tire pressure is correct on blowout. Overloaded tires can also impair the
all four wheels. steering and driving characteristics and lead
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 to brake failure. There is a risk of accident.
in the ignition lock. Observe the load rating of the tires. The load
X Press the = or ; button on the steering
rating must be at least half of the GAWR of
wheel to select the Serv. menu.
your vehicle. Never overload the tires by
X Press the 9 or : button to select
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362 Loading the vehicle
Number of seats
able cargo and luggage load capacity is cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
650 lbs (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). available cargo and luggage load capacity cal-
X Step 5: Determine the combined weight of culated in step 4.
luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-
Example: steps 1 to 3
The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying
seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use a load limit of
1500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load
limit for your vehicle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard (Y page 361).
The greater the combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load.
Additional information when towing a trailer (Y page 220).
Step 1
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Combined maximum 1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg)
weight of occupants
and cargo (data from
the Tire and Loading
Information placard)
Step 2
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
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364 All about wheels and tires
Step 3
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Permissible load (maxi- 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò
mum gross vehicle 750 lbs (340 kg) = 540 lbs (245 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) =
weight rating from the 750 lbs (340 kg) =960 lbs (435 kg) 1350 lbs (612 kg)
Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard minus
the gross weight of all
occupants)
All passenger car tires must conform to the stat- are not icy or covered with snow. Take appro-
utory safety requirements in addition to these priate care when driving.
grades. Further information on winter tires (M+S tires)
i The actual values for tires are vehicle-spe- (Y page 353).
cific and may deviate from the values in the
illustration. Temperature
Treadwear G WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified U.S. not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-
government course. For example, a tire graded tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
150 would wear one and one-half times as well in combination, can cause excessive heat
on the government course as a tire graded 100. build-up and possible tire failure.
The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actual conditions of their use, however, and The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
may depart significantly from the norm due to and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
variations in driving habits, service practices generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
and differences in road characteristics and cli- heat when tested under controlled conditions
mate. on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus-
tained high temperature can cause the material
Traction of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
G WARNING failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must
The traction grade assigned to this tire is meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
based on straight-ahead braking traction Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
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366 All about wheels and tires
Tire labeling tire load rating and speed rating required for
your vehicle.
Overview
: Tire width
; Nominal aspect ratio in %
= Tire code
? Rim diameter
A Load bearing index
B Speed rating
: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(Y page 369) General: depending on the manufacturer's
; Department of Transportation, Tire Identifi- standards, the size imprinted in the tire wall may
cation Number (Y page 368) not contain any letters or may contain one letter
= Maximum load rating (Y page 368) that precedes the size description.
? Maximum tire pressures (Y page 357) If there is no letter preceding the size descrip-
tion (as shown above): these are passenger
Wheels and tires
Z
368 All about wheels and tires
Z
370 All about wheels and tires
Z
372 Changing a wheel
be required earlier. Do not change the direction X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the driv-
of wheel rotation. er's door.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and the The vehicle electronics are now in position
brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is rota- u. This means no SmartKey is in the ignition
ted. Check the tire pressure and, if necessary, lock.
restart the tire pressure loss warning system or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
the tire pressure monitor (Y page 358). Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 135).
X Make sure that the engine cannot be started
Direction of rotation via your smartphone (Y page 137).
X If included in the vehicle equipment, remove
Tires with a specified direction of rotation have
additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of hydro- the tire-change tool kit from the vehicle.
planing. These advantages can only be gained if X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away.
the tires are installed corresponding to the
direction of rotation. i Apart from certain country-specific varia-
tions, vehicles are not equipped with a tire-
An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates its change tool kit. For more information on
correct direction of rotation. which tools are required to perform a wheel
change on your vehicle, consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
Storing wheels Necessary tire-changing tools can include, for
Store wheels that are not being used in a cool, example:
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the tires RJack
from oil, grease, gasoline and diesel. RWheel chock
RLug wrench
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374 Changing a wheel
X Position jack = at jacking point ;. X Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com-
The alignment bolt on the jack must be inser- pletely.
ted into the intended opening on the jacking X Screw alignment bolt : into the thread
point. instead of the wheel bolt.
X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
X Remove the wheel.
accident.
X Make sure the foot of the jack is directly Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event of
beneath the jacking point. damage to the threads, contact a qualified
X Turn ratchet wrench ? until jack = sits specialist workshop immediately. Have the
completely on jacking point ; and the base damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
of the jack lies evenly on the ground. replaced/renewed. Do not continue driving.
X Turn ratchet wrench ? until the tire is raised
a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground. G WARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
Removing a wheel when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a dirty over. There is a risk of injury.
surface. The bolt and wheel hub threads could Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
otherwise be damaged when you screw them when the vehicle is on the ground.
in.
When mounting/removing wheels, and for as ! To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
long as the wheels are removed, avoid applying the wheel securely against the wheel hub
any external force on the brake disks. This could while screwing in the first wheel bolt.
impair the level of comfort when braking. Always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notes in the "Changing a wheel" section
(Y page 371).
Only use wheel bolts that have been designed
for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety rea-
sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
Changing a wheel 375
only use wheel bolts which have been approved Lowering the vehicle
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective
wheel. G WARNING
! Always use wheel bolts ; to mount the The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel. Using and bolts are not tightened to the specified
other wheel bolts to mount the "Minispare" tightening torque. There is a risk of accident.
emergency spare wheel could damage the Have the tightening torque immediately
brake system.
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed.
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376 Emergency spare wheel
the defective wheel has been replaced with a you have no information about their previous
new wheel. usage.
Vehicles with a tire pressure control sys- The recommended pressures for various oper-
tem: all installed wheels must be equipped with ating conditions can be found:
functioning sensors.
Ron the Tire and Loading Information placard
on the B-pillar on the driver's side
Rin the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap
Wheel and tire combinations
Observe the notes on recommended tire pres-
sures under various operating conditions
Information regarding permitted wheel/tire (Y page 354).
combinations can be found at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Check tire pressures regularly, and only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the maintenance
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- recommendations of the tire manufacturer in
mends that you only use tires and wheels the vehicle document wallet.
which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz Notes on the vehicle equipment – always equip
specifically for your vehicle. the vehicle:
These tires have been specially adapted for Rwith tires of the same size on a given axle (left
use with the control systems, such as ABS or and right)
ESP®, and are marked as follows: Rwith the same type of tires at a given time
RMO = Mercedes-Benz Original (summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended
RMOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires)
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics)
i Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires
RMO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer- are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the fac-
tain AMG tires) tory. It is therefore recommended that you
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires may additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT
only be used on wheels that have been spe- kit if you mount tires that do not feature run-
Wheels and tires
cifically approved by Mercedes-Benz. flat properties, e.g. winter tires. A TIREFIT kit
Only use tires, wheels or accessories tested may be obtained from a qualified specialist
and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Certain workshop.
characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle noise
emissions or fuel consumption, may other-
wise be adversely affected. In addition, when Emergency spare wheel
driving with a load, tire dimension variations
could cause the tires to come into contact Important safety notes
with the bodywork and axle components. This
could result in damage to the tires or the vehi- G WARNING
cle. The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type of
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam- the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
age resulting from the use of tires, wheels or
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
accessories other than those tested and
approved. Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
Information on tires, wheels and approved severely impair the driving characteristics.
combinations can be obtained from any quali- There is a risk of an accident.
fied specialist workshop. To avoid hazardous situations:
! Retreaded tires are neither tested nor rec- Radapt your driving style accordingly and
ommended by Mercedes-Benz, since previ- drive carefully.
ous damage cannot always be detected on
Rnever mount more than one spare wheel or
retreaded tires. As a result, Mercedes-Benz
cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
tires are mounted. Do not mount used tires if
Emergency spare wheel 377
Ronly use a spare wheel or emergency spare When you are driving with the collapsible spare
wheel of a different size briefly. wheel mounted, the tire pressure loss warning
system or the tire pressure monitor cannot func-
Rdo not switch ESP® off. tion reliably. Only restart the tire pressure loss
Rhave a spare wheel or emergency spare warning system or tire pressure monitor when
wheel of a different size replaced at the the defective wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor: after
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
mounting an emergency spare wheel, the sys-
as well as the tire type must be correct. tem may still display the tire pressure of the
removed wheel for a few minutes. The value dis-
! Mercedes-AMG vehicles with played for the mounted emergency spare wheel
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel: only is not the same as the current tire pressure of
use the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel the emergency spare wheel.
on the rear axle. If you mount the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel on the
front axle, this could result in damage to the Removing/stowing the emergency
brake system.
spare wheel
If a tire on the front axle is defective, an intact
wheel from the rear axle must first be Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency
replaced with the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel under the cargo compart-
spare wheel. The damaged wheel on the front
axle can then be replaced by the undamaged ment floor
wheel from the rear axle. Always observe the instructions and safety
Make sure to note the placard on the notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel. (Y page 372).
When using an emergency spare wheel or spare The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can be
wheel of a different size, you must not exceed found in the stowage well under the cargo com-
General notes
Information regarding permitted emergency
spare wheels can be found at an authorized
Removing the emergency spare wheel
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Mounting the emergency spare wheel is descri- X Lift the cargo compartment floor upwards
bed under "Mounting a wheel" (Y page 372). (Y page 303).
An emergency spare wheel may also be moun- X Vehicle without a lockable cargo compart-
ted against the direction of rotation. Observe ment floor: turn emergency spare wheel
the time restriction on use as well as the speed retainer ; counter-clockwise and remove it.
limitation specified on the emergency spare X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel. wheel :.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
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notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
(Y page 372). (Y page 372).
On vehicles with a Bang & Olufsen sound sys- The collapsible spare wheel can be found in the
tem, the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel is stowage well under the cargo compartment
packed in an emergency spare wheel bag. The floor.
emergency spare wheel bag is secured to the
cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compartment.
Inflating the collapsible spare wheel Removing the emergency spare wheel
(Y page 379). X Unhook retaining spring hooks : of fasten-
Take the following steps to stow a used collaps- ing strap ; from the cargo tie-down rings.
ible spare wheel. Otherwise, it will not fit into the X Remove the emergency spare wheel bag with
spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz recommends the emergency collapsible spare wheel.
that you have this work performed at a qualified
X Open the bag and remove the emergency col-
specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. lapsible spare wheel.
Stowing the emergency spare wheel Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
(Y page 379).
X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
Stowing the emergency spare wheel
X If possible, unscrew the valve insert from the
valve and release the air. X Place the collapsible spare wheel into the
i Fully deflating the tires can take a few emergency spare wheel bag and close the
minutes. emergency spare wheel bag.
X Place the emergency spare wheel bag with
X Screw the valve insert back into the valve. the collapsible spare wheel into the cargo
X Screw the valve cap back on. compartment with the carrying strap at the
X Lay collapsible spare wheel : in the emer- back.
gency spare wheel well. X Hook retaining spring hooks : of fastening
X Screw in retaining screw ; clockwise in the strap ; into the cargo tie-down rings.
collapsible spare wheel to the stop. X Tighten fastening strap ;.
X Swing the cargo compartment floor down
(Y page 303).
Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a collaps- (Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC)
ible spare wheel in the emergency
! Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using the
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G WARNING
The electromagnetic radiation from two-way
radios can interfere with the vehicle electron-
ics if two-way radios are manipulated or ret-
rofitted incorrectly. This could jeopardize the
operating safety of the vehicle. There is a risk
of an accident.
You should have all work on electrical and
electronic components carried out at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Approved antenna positions
G WARNING : Rear roof area
If you incorrectly operate two-way radios in ; Rear fender
Technical data
the vehicle, the electromagnetic radiation i On the rear fenders, it is recommended to
may interfere with the vehicle electronics, for position the antenna on the side of the vehicle
example if: closest to the center of the road.
Rthe two-way radio is not connected to an Use Technical Specification ISO/TS 21609
(Road Vehicles – "EMC guidelines for installa-
exterior antenna tion of aftermarket radio frequency transmitting
Rthe exterior antenna is not correctly moun- equipment") when installing wireless devices.
ted or is not low-reflection Observe the legal requirements for accessory
This could jeopardize the operating safety of parts.
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. If your vehicle has installations for two-way radio
equipment, use the power supply or antenna
Have the low-reflection exterior antenna connections intended for use with the basic wir-
installed at a qualified specialist workshop. ing. Be sure to observe the manufacturer's Sup-
Always connect two-way radios to the low- plement when installing.
reflection exterior antenna when operating in Deviations with respect to frequency bands,
the vehicle. maximum transmission outputs or antenna
positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz.
! The operating permit may be invalidated if
the instructions for installation and use of
two-way radios are not observed.
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from the data shown here. You can find the Service products and filling capaci-
data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle ties
identification plate.
Important safety notes
Vehicle identification number (VIN) G WARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children.
H Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
X Open the front right-hand door. mentally responsible manner.
X Open cover : in the direction of the arrow
and remove it. Service products include the following:
You will see the VIN. RFuels
The VIN can also be found in the following loca- RExhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.
tions: DEF
Ron the lower edge of the windshield RLubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
(Y page 383) RCoolant
Ron the vehicle identification plate RBrake fluid
(Y page 382) RWindshield washer fluid
RClimate control system refrigerant
Technical data
Components and service products must match.
Engine number You should therefore only use products that
have been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
You can identify service products approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on
the container:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
RMB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB
229.5). They have not necessarily been
: Emission control information plate, includ-
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
ing the certification of both federal and Cali- Other identifications, for example:
fornian emissions standards R0 W-30
; Engine number (stamped into the crank- R5 W-30
case) R5 W-40
= VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
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G WARNING Gasoline
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury. Fuel grade
You must make sure that fuel does not come ! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system.
vapors. Keep fuel away from children. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
If you or others come into contact with fuel, result in damage to the fuel system and the
observe the following: engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
RWash away fuel from skin immediately completely.
using soap and water.
! Only refuel using unleaded premium grade
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes, gasoline with at least 91 AKI/95 RON.
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
i E10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Your vehicle is E10-compatible. You can
out delay.
Technical data
Technical data
include additives for the removal and preven- engine damage may occur.
tion of residue buildup. gasoline must only be
mixed with additives recommended by ! In countries outside USA and Canada, only
Mercedes-Benz. Comply with the instructions use sulfur-free diesel with a sulfur content
for use on the product label. More information under 50 ppm. Otherwise, the emission con-
about recommended additives can be trol system could be damaged.
obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz You will usually find information about the fuel
Center. grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use bran- on the pump, ask the staff for assistance.
ded fuels that have additives. Information on refueling (Y page 151).
The fuel quality available in some countries may
not be sufficient. Residue could build up in the Low outside temperatures
fuel injection system as a result. In such cases, i Diesel fuel with improved cold flow proper-
and in consultation with an authorized ties is available during the winter months.
Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed Further information about fuel properties can
with the cleaning additive recommended by be obtained from oil companies, e.g. at gas
Mercedes-Benz. You must observe the notes stations.
and mixing ratios specified on the container.
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RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis- When you open the DEF container, small
amounts of ammonia vapor may be released.
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
Ammonia vapors have a pungent odor and are
ing.
particularly irritating to the skin, to mucous
RImmediately change out of clothing which membranes and to the eyes. You may experi-
has come into contact with fuel. ence a burning sensation in your eyes, nose and
throat. Coughing and watering of the eyes are
Flexible Fuel vehicles can be refueled with the possible.
following fuel types: Do not inhale ammonia vapors. Fill the DEF tank
Rpremium-grade unleaded gasoline only in well-ventilated areas.
RE85 fuel
Ra mixture of E85 fuel and premium-grade Low outside temperatures
unleaded gasoline DEF freezes at a temperature of approximately
i Flexible Fuel vehicles can be recognized by 12 ‡ (-11 †). The vehicle is delivered from the
the Ethanol up to E85 sticker on the inside of factory equipped with a DEF preheating system.
the fuel filler flap. Winter operation can thus be guaranteed even
at temperatures below 12 ‡ (-11 †).
Service products and filling capacities 387
Technical data
All models 229.52
Engine oil
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: only use SAE 0W-40
General notes or SAE 5W-40 engine oils.
i MB approval is indicated on the oil contain-
ers.
Filling capacities
The following values refer to an engine oil
change, including the oil filter.
Model Capacity
GLE 300 d 4MATIC 6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC 8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
! Do not use engine oil or an oil filter with Mercedes-AMG 7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
specifications deviating from those expressly GLE 43 4MATIC
required for the prescribed service intervals.
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vice products when handling brake fluid qualified specialist workshop and the replace-
(Y page 383). ment confirmed in the service report.
Only use brake fluid approved for Mercedes- Comply with the important safety notes for ser-
Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval vice products when handling coolant
331.0. (Y page 383).
Information about approved brake fluid can be The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
obtained at any qualified specialist workshop or freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It is responsible for
on the Internet at the following:
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Ranti-corrosion protection
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a Rantifreeze protection
qualified specialist workshop in accordance Rraising the boiling point
with the replacement intervals and the
replacement confirmed in the service report. If the coolant has antifreeze protection down to
-35 ‡ (-37 †), the boiling point of the coolant
during operation is approximately 266 ‡
(130 †).
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Technical data
GLE 350 Approx. 11.1 US qt For the correct mixing ratio refer to the infor-
(10.5 l) mation on the antifreeze reservoir.
GLE 350 4MATIC Approx. 11.1 US qt
(10.5 l)
i Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all
GLE 350 d 4MATIC Approx. 12.2 US qt year round.
(11.5 l)
GLE 400 4MATIC Approx. 10.3 US qt
(9.7 l)
Climate control system refrigerant
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RPossible dangers
RHaving service work carried out at a qualified Model : ;
specialist workshop Opening Max.
height headroom
Filling capacities
Mercedes‑AM 85 in 76.8 in
Refrigerant Capacity G vehicles 2157 mm - 1949 mm -
2159 mm 1950 mm
All models 37.0 ± 0.4 oz
(1050 ± 10 g)
Technical data
(202 mm)
4MATIC)
Maximum ground clear- 10.0 in
Wheelbase 114.8 in ance (AIRMATIC package) (255 mm)
(2915 mm)
Maximum ground clear- 11.2 in
Maximum ground clear- 7.1 in ance (ON&OFFROAD pack-
ance (285 mm)
(180 mm) age)
Turning circle 38.7 ft Minimum ground clear- 7.1 in
(11.80 m) ance (AIRMATIC package, (180 mm)
ON&OFFROAD package)
Maximum roof load 220 lb
(100 kg) Maximum roof load 220 lbs
(100 kg)
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For more information about off-road fording, see Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
(Y page 164).
: ;
Steel-sprung vehi- 23° 26°
Approach/departure angle cles
Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC package
Normal level 22° 24°
Raised level 26° 28°
Vehicles with the
Off-Road Engineer-
ing package
Normal level 22° 24°
Off-road level 1 24° 26°
All vehicles (except vehicles with AMG body-
styling) Off-road level 2 26° 28°
Technical data
Off-Road Engineer- road surface conditions.
ing package Vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering
package: the maximum gradient climbing abil-
Normal level 23° 24° ity is 100 % when the LOW RANGE off-road gear
Off-road level 1 26° 26° is selected.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the maximum gradi-
Off-road level 2 29° 28° ent climbing ability is 80 %.
Off-road level 3 30° 29° Vehicles without the Off-Road Engineering
package: the maximum gradient climbing abil-
Mercedes-AMG ity is 80 %.
vehicles GLE 550 e 4MATIC: the maximum gradient
Normal level (in sport 21° 24° climbing ability is 50 %.
mode with AMG Accelerate carefully and make sure that the
adaptive sport sus- wheels do not spin when driving on steep ter-
pension system acti- rain.
vated)
i If the load on the front axle is reduced when
Raised level 23° 24° pulling away on a steep uphill slope, the front
wheels have a tendency to spin. 4ETS recog-
nizes this and brakes the wheels accordingly.
The rear wheel torque is increased, making it
easier to drive off.
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Trailer tow hitch GLE 550 e 4MATIC 4410 lbs (2000 kg)
: Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch Gross rear axle weight rating when tow-
; Rear axle center line ing a trailer
Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print.
Trailer loads
All models 3527 lbs (1600 kg)
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimum gradient-climbing capability GLE 300 d 4MATIC 3638 lbs (1650 kg)
of 12% from a standstill) GLE 350 d 4MATIC 3638 lbs (1650 kg)
Missing values were not available at the time of Mercedes-
going to print. AMG GLE 43 4MATI
All models 7200 lbs (3265 kg) C
: 7.5"
; 2"
= 2.75"
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions
stated in the illustration must not be exceeded.
Technical data
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