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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz We urge you to read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the MercedesBenz Limited Warranty.
Contents Index ....................................................... 4 At a glance ........................................... 29 Introduction ......................................... 21 Safety ................................................... 41 Opening and closing ........................... 75 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 99 Lights and windshield wipers .......... 113 Climate control ................................. 129 Driving and parking ..........................
4 Index 1, 2, 3 ... 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) 4MATIC Display message ............................ 255 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 191 12 V socket see Sockets A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 228 Function/notes ................................ 65 Important safety notes .................... 65 Warning lamp .................................
Index ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ................... 73 Function ........................................... 73 Switching off the alarm .................... 73 ATTENTION ASSIST Activating/deactivating ................. 220 Display message ............................ 246 Function/notes ............................. 203 Audio menu (on-board computer) ....
6 Index Display message ............................ 240 Brakes ABS .................................................. 65 Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68 BAS .................................................. 66 Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 369 Display message ............................ 228 EBD .................................................. 72 Hill start assist ............................... 151 HOLD function ...............................
Index Automatic climate control (dualzone) .............................................. 133 Controlling automatically ............... 137 Cooling with air dehumidification .. 136 Defrosting the windows ................. 140 Defrosting the windshield .............. 139 General notes ................................ 130 Indicator lamp ................................ 137 Information about using automatic climate control ..................... 134 Maximum cooling ..........................
8 Index Daytime running lamps Display message ............................ 242 Function/notes ............................. 114 Switching on/off (on-board computer) ............................................. 222 Declarations of conformity ................. 25 Diagnostics connection ...................... 25 Digital speedometer ......................... 215 DIRECT SELECT lever Automatic transmission ................. 157 Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................
Index Driving tips Automatic transmission ................. Brakes ........................................... Break-in period .............................. Checking brake lining thickness .... DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... Downhill gradient ........................... Drinking and driving ....................... Driving in winter ............................. Driving on flooded roads ................ Driving on wet roads ...................... Exhaust check ...............................
10 Index ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 224 Characteristics ................................. 69 Deactivating/activating (button in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 70 Deactivating/activating (except Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................. 70 Deactivating/activating (onboard computer, except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 219 Display message ............................ 228 Function/notes ................................ 69 General notes ..................
Index Important safety notes .................. 290 Opening/closing the garage door .. 292 Programming (button in the rearview mirror) ................................... 290 Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 291 Gasoline ............................................. 366 Gear indicator (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 223 Genuine parts ...................................... 21 Glove box ...........................................
12 Index Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (onboard computer) ............................ 220 Display message ............................ 246 Function/information .................... 207 Lane Tracking package ..................... 205 Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 224 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ................................................ 60 License plate lamp (display message) ...................................................
Index Mirror turn signal Cleaning ......................................... 305 Mirrors see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) Mobile phone Frequencies ................................... 362 Installation ..................................... 362 Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218 Transmission output (maximum) .... 362 Modifying the programming (SmartKey) ........................................... 78 MOExtended tires ..............................
14 Index Operating safety Declaration of conformity ................ 25 Important safety notes .................... 24 Operating system see On-board computer Operator's Manual Vehicle equipment ........................... 22 Outside temperature display ........... 211 Overhead control panel ...................... 39 Override feature Rear side windows ........................... 64 P Paint code number ............................ 364 Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 303 Panic alarm ...................
Index Rear compartment Setting the air vents ...................... 143 Rear fog lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 123 Display message ............................ 241 Switching on/off ........................... 116 Rear lamps see Lights Rear seats Folding the backrest forwards/ back ............................................... 276 Rear view camera Cleaning instructions ..................... 306 Displays in the Audio display ......... 200 Displays in the COMAND display ...
16 Index Seat heating problem .................... 106 Storing settings (memory function) ............................................... 110 Switching seat heating on/off ....... 105 Securing cargo .................................. 276 Selector lever Cleaning ......................................... 307 Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 305 Service menu (on-board computer) .................................................. 221 Service message see ASSYST PLUS Service products Brake fluid ..........
Index Steering assistant STEER CONTROL see STEER CONTROL Steering wheel Adjusting (manually) ...................... 106 Button overview ............................... 33 Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 211 Cleaning ......................................... 307 Important safety notes .................. 106 Paddle shifters ............................... 164 Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 164 Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 224 Stowage compartments Armrest (front) ...................
18 Index Warning lamp ................................. Warning message .......................... TIREFIT kit .......................................... Tire pressure not reached .............. Tire pressure reached .................... Tires Aspect ratio (definition) ................. Average weight of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... Bar (definition) ............................... Changing a wheel .......................... Characteristics ..............................
Index Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 324 Removing the towing eye ............... 323 Transporting the vehicle ................ 324 With both axles on the ground ....... 323 With front axle raised ..................... 323 Towing eye ......................................... 310 Transmission see Automatic transmission Transmission position display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 157 Transporting the vehicle .................. 324 Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) ......................
20 Index Type plate ...................................... 364 W Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 261 Brakes ........................................... 260 Check Engine ................................. 267 Coolant .......................................... 267 Distance warning ........................... 269 ESP® .............................................. 263 ESP® OFF ....................................... 264 Fuel tank ...............................
Introduction Protection of the environment General notes H Environmental note Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection. The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account. You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner.
22 Introduction You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by MercedesBenz. This could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to strict quality control.
Introduction Information for customers in California Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty.
24 Introduction the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: Rservice facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available. Runleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available.
Introduction an accident, no longer withstand the strain they are designed to. If the underbody paneling is damaged, combustible materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the underbody paneling. If these materials come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire. In such situations, have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
26 Introduction Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet. Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: Rwork relevant to safety Rservice and maintenance work Rrepair work Ralterations, installation work and modifications Rwork on electronic components Correct use If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.
Introduction QR codes for the rescue card The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use the QR code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue card contains the most important information about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the routing of the electric cables. You can find more information under http:// portal.aftersales.i.daimler.
28 Introduction ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the extraction of this information by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel. MBUSA will not share EDR data with others without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the lessee.
29 Cockpit ................................................. 30 Multifunction steering wheel ............. 33 Center console .................................... 35 Door control panel .............................. 38 Overhead control panel ...................... 39 At a glance Instrument cluster ..............................
30 Cockpit At a glance Cockpit Function Page : Steering wheel paddle shifters 164 ; Combination switch 116 = Instrument cluster 31 ? Horn A DIRECT SELECT lever 157 B PARKTRONIC warning display C Overhead control panel Function Page D Climate control systems 130 E Ignition lock 147 F Adjusts the steering wheel 106 G Cruise control lever 179 H Electric parking brake 171 I Light switch 114 192 J Diagnostics connection 39 K Opens the hood 25 296
Instrument cluster 31 Instrument cluster Function : At a glance Displays and controls Page Speedometer Speedometer segments 210 ; Multifunction display 213 = Tachometer 211 ? Coolant temperature 211 i Information on the display of the outside temperature in the multifunction display can be found under "Outside temperature display" (Y page 211). Function A Fuel gauge Fuel filler flap location indicator æ: the fuel filler cap is on the left.
32 Instrument cluster At a glance Warning and indicator lamps Function Page : L Low-beam headlamps 115 ; T Parking lamp 116 = K High-beam headlamps ? ÷ ESP® A Electric parking brake (red) F (USA only) ! (Canada only) 266 B ! Electric parking brake (yellow) C Function G Page M SPORT handling mode (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) 264 H ? Coolant 267 116 I R Rear fog lamp 116 263 J N Fog lamps 115 K ; Check Engine 267 L h Tire pressure monitor 270 M æ Reserve fuel 267 266
Multifunction steering wheel 33 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Function : Multifunction display ; Audio 20 or COMAND display (see the separate operating instructions) Page 213 Function = ? Vehicles with Audio 20: switches on voice-operated control for navigation (see manufacturer's operating instructions) Vehicles with COMAND: switches on the Voice Control System (see the separate operating instructions) 8 Mute WX Adjusts the volume ~ Rejects or ends a call Exits the telephone book/ redi
34 Multifunction steering wheel At a glance Function ? =; Selects a menu 9: Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists a Confirms a selection Hides display messages % Back Vehicles with Audio 20: switches off voice-operated control of the navigation (see manufacturer's operating instructions) Vehicles with COMAND: switches off the Voice Control System (see the separate operating instructions) Page 211 211 211 227 211
Center console 35 Center console Function At a glance Center console, upper section Page : Audio 20/COMAND (see separate operating instructions) ; c Seat heating Mercedes-AMG vehicles: AMG RIDE CONTROL (left side) Mercedes-AMG vehicles: adjusts the exhaust flap of the AMG performance exhaust system (right side) 105 c PARKTRONIC 192 = 190 153 Function Page ? è ECO start/stop function 151 A £ Hazard warning lamps 117 B PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp C DYNAMIC SELECT button å Merc
36 Center console At a glance Center console, lower section Function : Page Ashtray Cigarette lighter Socket Stowage compartment 280 280 281 273 ; Stowage compartment 273 = Cup holder 278 Function ? Stowage compartment with Media Interface A Audio/COMAND controller; see the separate operating instructions Page 273
37 At a glance Center console i Mercedes-AMG vehicles Function : Function Page Ashtray Cigarette lighter Socket Stowage compartment 280 280 281 273 ; Selector lever 159 = Manual gearshifting (permanent setting) 164 Page ? DYNAMIC SELECT controller 156 A Cup holder 278 B Stowage compartment with Media Interface 273 C Audio/COMAND controller; see the separate operating instructions
38 Door control panel At a glance Door control panel Function Page Function Page : Opens the door 83 B ; % & Unlocks/locks the vehicle W Opens/closes the side windows 89 84 C = r45= Saves the seat and exterior mirror settings 110 n Activates/deactivates the override feature for the side windows in the rear compartment 64 ? Adjusts the seats electrically q Opens the trunk 87 103 A 7Zö\ Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in/out electrically 107 D
Overhead control panel 39 At a glance Overhead control panel Function : Page Function D u Switches the rear compartment interior lighting on/off 119 ; p Switches the righthand reading lamp on/off 119 = | Switches the front interior lighting/automatic interior lighting control off 119 ? ï MB Info call button (mbrace system) 285 A Rear-view mirror 107 B Sets the compass 293 C Buttons for the garage door opener 290 Page F Roadside Assistance call button (mbrace system) 284 E G SO
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41 Useful information .............................. 42 Panic alarm .......................................... 42 Occupant safety .................................. 42 Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64 Driving safety systems ....................... 65 Protection against theft ..................... 73 Safety Children in the vehicle ........................
Occupant safety 42 Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all Safety models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 25).
See "Children in the vehicle" for information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle restraint systems for infants and children (Y page 58). Important safety notes G WARNING Modifications to the restraint system may cause it to no longer work as intended. The restraint system may then not perform its intended protective function and may fail in an accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
44 Occupant safety Safety Depending on the person in the frontpassenger seat, the front-passenger front air bag must either be deactivated or enabled; see the following points. You must make sure of this both before and during a journey. RChildren in a child restraint system: whether the front-passenger front air bag is enabled or deactivated depends on the installed child restraint system, and the age and size of the child.
tion. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Make sure that all vehicle occupants are seated properly with a correctly fastened seat belt. G WARNING The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the backrest to an almost vertical position. When braking 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.
46 Occupant safety Only use the standard three-point seat belt. Never modify the seat belt system. Safety Proper use of the seat belts Observe the safety notes on the seat belt (Y page 44). All vehicle occupants must be wearing the seat belt correctly before beginning the journey. Also make sure that all vehicle occupants are always wearing the seat belt correctly while the vehicle is in motion.
Occupant safety Engage seat belt tongue ; in belt buckle :. X If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body. 47 The shoulder section of the seat belt must always be routed across the center of the shoulder. Adjust the belt outlet if necessary. To raise: slide the belt outlet upwards. The belt outlet will engage in various positions. X To lower: hold belt outlet release ? and slide belt outlet downwards.
Safety 48 Occupant safety passenger seat belts are not fastened, a warning tone sounds. A warning tone also sounds with increasing intensity for 60 seconds or until the driver or front passenger have fastened their seat belts. If the driver or front passenger unfasten their seat belts during the journey, the seat belt warning is activated again. i For more information on the 7 seat belt warning lamp, see "Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster, seat belts" (Y page 258).
ROnly secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the frontpassenger seat when the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit, the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated (Y page 43). RAlways observe the instructions and safety notes on the "Occupant Classification System (OCS)" (Y page 51) and on "Children in the vehicle" (Y page 58) in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
50 Occupant safety Safety Knee bags Front side impact air bags : and rear side impact air bags ; deploy next to the outer bolster of the seat backrest. When deployed, the side impact air bag offers additional thorax protection. It also offers additional pelvis protection for occupants in the front seats. However, it does not protect the: Rhead Rneck Rarms Driver's knee bag : deploys under the steering column and front-passenger knee bag ; under the glove box.
However, it does not protect the chest or arms. In the event of a side impact, the window curtain air bag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs. If the system determines that they can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt, a window curtain air bag may be deployed in other accident situations (Y page 56). Occupant Classification System (OCS) Introduction The Occupant Classification System (OCS) categorizes the person in the front-passenger seat.
52 Occupant safety The indicator lamps display the status of the front-passenger front air bag. Safety RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the front-passenger front air bag is enabled. If, in the event of an accident, all deployment criteria are met, the front-passenger front air bag is deployed. RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will then not be deployed in the event of an accident.
If OCS determines that: Rthe front-passenger seat is unoccupied, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up after the system self-test and remains lit. This indicates that the frontpassenger front air bag is deactivated. Rthe front-passenger seat is occupied by a child of up to twelve months old, in a standard child restraint system, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up after the system self-test and remains lit. This indicates that the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Safety 54 Occupant safety G DANGER If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit after the system self-test, the front-passenger front air bag is disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of an accident. In this case, the front-passenger front air bag cannot perform its intended protective function, e.g. when a person is seated in the frontpassenger seat.
Occupant safety 55 Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" (Y page 53). Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The PASSENGER AIR The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is BAG OFF indicator incorrect. lamp lights up and X Make sure the conditions for a correct classification of the perremains lit, even son on the front-passenger seat are met (Y page 51).
56 Occupant safety Deployment of Emergency Tensioning Devices and air bags Safety Important safety notes G WARNING The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has been deployed. There is a risk of injury. Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a deployed air bag replaced at a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. G WARNING A deployed air bag no longer offers any protection and cannot provide the intended protection in an accident. There is an increased risk of injury.
RFront air bags as well as driver's and frontpassenger knee bags RWindow curtain air bag, if the system determines that deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt The front-passenger front air bag is activated or deactivated depending on the person on the front-passenger seat. The frontpassenger front air bag can only deploy in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is lit. Observe the information on the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps (Y page 43).
58 Children in the vehicle Safety How the air bag system works is determined by the severity of the accident detected, especially the vehicle deceleration or acceleration and the apparent type of accident: Rfrontal collision impact Rrollover Rside Automatic measures after an accident Immediately after an accident, the following measures are implemented, depending on the type and severity of the impact: Rthe hazard warning lamps are activated emergency lighting is activated Rthe vehicle doors are unloc
Children in the vehicle Activating the special seat belt retractor: Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia reel retract it again. While the seat belt is retracting, you should hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat belt retractor is enabled. X Push the child restraint system down so that the seat belt is tight and does not loosen.
Safety 60 Children in the vehicle tions and the notes on use. Please ensure, that the base of the child restraint system is always resting completely on the seat cushion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under or behind the child restraint system. Only use child restraint systems with the original cover designed for them. Only replace damaged covers with genuine covers.
Children in the vehicle ! When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat belt for the middle seat does not get trapped. The seat belt could otherwise be damaged. : LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings X Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system on both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings :. ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for specially designed child restraint systems on the rear seats.
Children in the vehicle 62 Make sure that: Tether hook ? is hooked into Top Tether anchorage = as shown. RTop Tether belt A is not twisted. RTop Tether belt A is routed between the rear seat backrest and the cargo compartment cover if the cargo compartment cover is installed. Safety RTop X Example: Top Tether belt with one belt strap Press down the rear of cover ; in the direction of the arrow. Cover ; is raised slightly at the front. X Fold cover ; upwards.
Children in the vehicle If it is absolutely necessary to install a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger seat, always make sure that the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit (Y page 43) is the front-passenger front air bag deactivated. Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation and operating instructions.
64 Pets in the vehicle Safety G WARNING If the child restraint system is subjected to direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Children may burn themselves on these parts, particularly on the metal parts of the child restraint system. There is a risk of injury. If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with you, always ensure that the child restraint system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Protect it with a blanket, for example.
Driving safety systems Overview of driving safety systems In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems: RABS (Anti-lock Braking System) (Y page 65) RBAS (Brake Assist System) (Y page 66) RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS (Y page 66) RESP® (Electronic Stability Program) (Y page 69) REBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) (Y page 72) RADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 72) RSTEER CONTROL (Y page 72) ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) General information ABS regulates brake press
Driving safety systems 66 Safety The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving. BAS operates in emergency braking situations. If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking force, thus shortening the stopping distance. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS can help you to minimize the risk of a front-end collision with a vehicle ahead or reduce the effects of such a collision.
the distance warning function and the autonomous braking function are also deactivated. If COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is deactivated, the æ symbol appears in the assistance graphics display. Distance warning function General information The distance warning function can help you to minimize the risk of a front-end collision with a vehicle ahead or reduce the effects of such a collision.
68 Driving safety systems Vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS: the autonomous braking function is available in the following speed ranges: Safety R4 - 124 mph (7 - 200 km/h) for moving objects R4 - 31 mph (7 - 50 km/h) for stationary objects Due to the nature of the system, particularly complicated but non-critical driving conditions may also cause the Autonomous Braking Function to intervene. Adaptive Brake Assist General information i Observe the "Important safety notes" section (Y page 65).
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) General notes i Observe the "Important safety notes" section (Y page 65). ESP® monitors driving stability and traction, i.e. power transmission between the tires and the road surface. If ESP® detects that the vehicle is deviating from the direction desired by the driver, one or more wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The engine output is also modified to keep the vehicle on the desired course within physical limits.
70 Driving safety systems Safety Deactivating/activating ESP® (except Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) Important safety notes You can select between the following states of ESP®: RESP® RESP® is activated. is deactivated. G WARNING If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® no longer stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. Only deactivate ESP® in the situations described in the following.
Driving safety systems Rwhen using snow chains deep snow Ron sand or gravel Ron specially designated roads when the vehicle's own oversteering and understeering characteristics are desired Driving in SPORT handling mode or without ESP® requires an extremely qualified and experienced driver. Rin i Activate ESP® as soon as the situations described above no longer apply. ESP® will otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin.
72 Driving safety systems Safety RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no lon- ger available; nor is it activated if you brake firmly with assistance from ESP®. RESP® still provides support when you brake firmly. ESP® trailer stabilization General information If your vehicle/trailer combination begins to swerve, ESP® assists you in this situation. ESP® slows the vehicle down by braking and limiting the engine output until the vehicle/ trailer combination has stabilized.
Protection against theft RESP® is malfunctioning. lighting is faulty. If ESP® is malfunctioning, you will be assisted further by the electrical power steering. Rthe Protection against theft Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey. X To activate with the SmartKey: remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X To activate with KEYLESS-GO startfunction or KEYLESS-GO: switch the ignition off and open the driver's door.
74 Protection against theft The emergency call system sends the message or data provided that: Safety Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace service. Rthe mbrace service has been activated properly. Rthe necessary mobile phone network is available.
75 Useful information .............................. 76 SmartKey ............................................. 76 Doors .................................................... 83 Side windows ...................................... 88 Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel ........................................ 92 Opening and closing Trunk ....................................................
76 SmartKey Useful information Opening and closing i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 25).
SmartKey Rthe doors trunk lid Rthe fuel filler flap The turn signals flash once when unlocking and three times when locking. When the locator lighting is activated in Audio 20/COMAND, it lights up when it is dark after the vehicle is unlocked with the remote control (see separate operating instructions). You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked. The audible signal can be activated and deactivated using the on-board computer (Y page 222).
SmartKey 78 Opening and closing Deactivating and activating If you do not intend to use the vehicle for a longer period of time, you can deactivate KEYLESS-GO. The SmartKey will then use very little power, thereby conserving battery power. For the purposes of activation/deactivation, the vehicle must not be nearby. X To deactivate: press the & button on the SmartKey twice in rapid succession.
SmartKey Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. or X To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESSGO: press the Start/Stop button in the ignition lock. The SmartKey must be in the vehicle. or X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESSGO. The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle. If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked automatically. X To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
SmartKey 80 i If the SmartKey battery is checked within the signal reception range of the vehicle, pressing the & or % button: Rlocks or Runlocks the vehicle Opening and closing i You can get a battery at any qualified specialist workshop. Replacing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery. X Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey (Y page 78). Press mechanical key ; into the opening in the SmartKey in the direction of the arrow until battery tray cover : opens.
SmartKey 81 Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey. The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start function: try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % or & button.
82 SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning. 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 X If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote control function: X Unlock (Y page 85) or lock (Y page 85) the vehicle using the mechanical key. X Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have lost a SmartKey. Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop. X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. You have lost the mechanical key. X 83 X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. If necessary, have the locks changed as well. sible to close the door. Do not attempt to force the door closed.
Doors 84 alarm system. Switch off the alarm (Y page 73). Opening and closing Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside. This can be useful if you wish to lock the vehicle before pulling away, for example.
Trunk If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechanical key. If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered (Y page 73). X Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey (Y page 78). X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver's door as far as it will go. are still visible. Press down the locking knobs by hand, if necessary. X Close the driver's door.
86 Trunk Opening and closing G WARNING If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction. Always store objects so that they cannot be flung around. Secure objects, luggage or loads against slipping or tipping before the journey. Press the % button on the key. Pull handle :. X Raise the trunk lid.
Trunk 87 You can open the trunk lid automatically using the SmartKey or the handle in the trunk lid. X Press and hold the F button on the SmartKey until the trunk lid opens. or X If the trunk lid is unlocked, pull the trunk lid handle and let it go again immediately. X Opening automatically from inside To open: pull remote operating switch : for the trunk lid until the trunk lid opens. Important safety notes G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
Side windows 88 Fold the rear seat backrest forwards (Y page 276). X Insert a suitable tool ;, e.g. a screwdriver, into opening : in the paneling. The trunk lid is released. X Open the trunk lid. Opening and closing X Emergency release button You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle with the emergency release button. dow and the door frame as the side window moves. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that nobody touches the side window during the opening procedure.
Side windows Opens and closes the side windows The switches for all side windows are located on the driver's door. There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side window. The switches on the driver's door take precedence. i If you press/pull the switch beyond the point of resistance, automatic operation is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing/ pulling the switch again.
Side windows 90 Press and hold the % button until the side windows and the panorama sunroof are in the desired position. If the roller sunblind of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed, the roller sunblind is opened first. X Press and hold the % button once more until the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel reaches the desired position. X To interrupt convenience opening: release the % button.
Side windows 91 Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle until the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed. i Make sure you only touch recessed sensor surface :. X Make sure that all the side windows are closed. X Make sure that all the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed.
92 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Problems with the side windows Opening and closing G WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel ! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur. Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged. ! The weather can change abruptly. It could start to rain or snow. Make sure that the sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be damaged if water enters the vehicle interior.
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel 94 Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (Y page 147). X Press or pull the 3 switch in the corresponding direction. Opening and closing X If you press/pull the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance, automatic operation is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing/ pulling the switch again. After opening the sliding sunroof, the roller sunblind closes slightly automatically.
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel The roller sunblind is equipped with an automatic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks or restricts the roller sunblind during the closing process, the roller sunblind opens again automatically. However, the automatic reversing feature is only an aid and does not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention when closing the roller sunblind. G WARNING The reversing feature does not react: Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g.
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel 96 Make sure that the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblind can be fully opened and closed again. X If this is not the case, repeat the steps above.
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel 97 Problems with the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel If you do not reset the sliding sunroof after a malfunction or voltage supply interruption, then the backing up function will malfunction or not work. The sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
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99 Useful information ............................ 100 Correct driver's seat position .......... 100 Seats .................................................. 101 Steering wheel .................................. 106 Mirrors ............................................... 107 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Memory function ...............................
100 Correct driver's seat position Useful information Seats, steering wheel and mirrors i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 25).
Seats Rfit snugly across your body Rbe routed across the middle of your shoulder Rbe routed in your pelvic area across the hip joints X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror and the exterior mirrors (Y page 107) in such a way that you have a good view of road and traffic conditions. X Vehicles with a memory function: save the seat and exterior mirror settings (Y page 110).
Seats 102 rials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers, child seats or booster seats. Vehicles with the seating comfort package ! Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell under or behind the seats when moving the seats back. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be damaged.
Seats Adjusting the seats electrically 103 restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level. Using the fore-and-aft adjustment, adjust the head restraint so that it is as close as possible to your head. For vehicles with sports seats you cannot adjust the front head restraints or the outer rear head restraints.
Seats 104 With this function you can adjust the distance between the head restraint and the back of the seat occupant's head. To move forwards: pull the head restraint forwards in the direction of the arrow until it engages. There are several notches. X To move backwards: press and hold release button : and push the head restraint backwards. X When the head restraint is in the desired position, release the button and make sure that the head restraint is engaged in position.
Seats 105 Switching the seat heating on/off Switching on/off Seats, steering wheel and mirrors G WARNING Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to become very hot. The health of persons with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury. Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on repeatedly.
106 Steering wheel Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Problems with the seat heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat heating has switched off prematurely or cannot be switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will switch back on automatically.
Mirrors 107 Mirrors Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (Y page 147). X Press button : for the left-hand exterior mirror or button ; for the right-hand exterior mirror. The indicator lamp in the corresponding button lights up in red. The indicator lamp goes out again after some time. You can adjust the selected mirror using adjustment button = as long as the indicator lamp is lit.
Mirrors 108 Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside. Rthe exterior mirrors fold out again automatically as soon as you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's or front-passenger door. i If the exterior mirrors have been folded in Seats, steering wheel and mirrors manually, they do not fold out. Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (Y page 147). X Briefly press button :. Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
Mirrors electrolyte comes into contact with your skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. RImmediately change out of clothing which has come into contact with electrolyte. RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical attention immediately. The "Automatic anti-glare mirrors" function is only available if the vehicle is equipped with the "Mirrors package".
Memory function 110 Press button ; for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side. X Use adjustment button = to adjust the exterior mirror. You should see the rear wheel and the curb in the exterior mirror. X Press memory button M ? and one of the arrows on adjustment button = within three seconds. The parking position is stored if the exterior mirror does not move. X If the mirror moves out of position, repeat the steps.
Memory function 111 Adjust the seat (Y page 103). Adjust the exterior mirror on the driver's side (Y page 107). X Briefly press the M memory button and then press storage position button 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected preset position. A tone sounds when the settings have been completed.
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113 Useful information ............................ 114 Exterior lighting ................................ 114 Interior lighting ................................. 119 Replacing bulbs ................................. 120 Lights and windshield wipers Windshield wipers ............................
114 Exterior lighting Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all Light switch Operation models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions.
Exterior lighting G WARNING When the light switch is set to Ã, the lowbeam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or other causes of poor visibility due to the weather conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an accident. In such situations, turn the light switch to L. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times.
Exterior lighting Lights and windshield wipers 116 Rear fog lamp The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of thick fog. Please take note of the countryspecific regulations for the use of rear fog lamps. X To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. X Turn the light switch to L or Ã. X Press the R button. The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
Exterior lighting Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist: when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active, it controls activation and deactivation of the high-beam headlamps (Y page 118). 117 Cornering light function High-beam flasher To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 1 or 2, or start the engine. X Pull the combination switch in the direction of arrow =.
118 Exterior lighting Adaptive Highbeam Assist General notes Important safety notes G WARNING Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize road users: Rwho have no lights, e.g. pedestrians have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists Rwhose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist may fail to recognize other road users that have lights, or may recognize them too late.
Interior lighting Interior lighting Overview of interior lighting Front overhead control panel : p Switches the left-hand front reading lamp on/off ; c Switches the front interior lighting on = v Switches the rear interior lighting on/off ? | Switches the front interior lighting/ automatic interior lighting control off Headlamps fogged up on the inside Certain climatic and physical conditions may cause moisture to form in the headlamp.
Replacing bulbs 120 Interior lighting control General notes Lights and windshield wipers In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated after some time except when the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock. The color and brightness for the ambient lighting may be set using COMAND or Audio 20 (see the separate operating instructions).
Replacing bulbs 121 Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if its glass tube has been scratched. The bulb may explode if: Ryou touch it is hot Ryou drop it Ryou scratch it Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps designed for that purpose. Only install spare bulbs of the same type and the specified voltage. Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube with your bare hands.
Replacing bulbs 122 Changing the front bulbs Lights and windshield wipers Removing and installing the cover in the front wheel housing Turn bulb holder ; counter-clockwise and pull out. X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder ;. X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;. X Insert bulb holder ; and turn it clockwise. X Press on housing cover : and turn it to the right. X Replace the cover in the front wheel housing (Y page 122).
Replacing bulbs Turn signals (halogen headlamps) 123 Changing the rear bulbs Switch off the lights. Open the hood. X Turn bulb holder : counter-clockwise and pull out. X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder :. X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder :. X Insert bulb holder : and turn it clockwise until it engages. X X Cornering light function (Xenon bulbs) View of right-hand side trim panel You must open the side paneling in the trunk before you can replace the bulbs in the tail lamps.
Windshield wipers 124 ! If the windshield wipers leave smears on Lights and windshield wipers the windshield after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash, wax or other residues may be the reason for this. Clean the windshield using washer fluid after washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash. Bulb holder ; Brake lamp = Brake lamp ? Rear fog lamp A Backup Light B Turn signal Brake lamp/rear fog lamp/backup lamp: remove the corresponding bulb from the bulb holder.
Windshield wipers position, causing the windshield wiper to wipe more frequently. If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will no longer be wiped properly. This could prevent you from observing the traffic conditions. Replacing the wiper blades Important safety notes 125 Replacing the windshield wiper blades (variant 1) Removing the wiper blades Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: switch off the engine.
Windshield wipers 126 Make sure that wiper blade : is seated correctly. X Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield. X X Remove the wiper blade in the direction of arrow ? away from the wiper arm. Installing the wiper blades Lights and windshield wipers Replacing the windshield wiper blades (variant 2) Removing the wiper blades X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: switch off the engine. X Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield.
Windshield wipers X 127 Remove protective film : of the service indicator on the tip of the wiper blade. If the color of the service indicator changes from black to yellow, the wiper blades should be replaced. i The duration of the color change varies Lights and windshield wipers depending on the usage conditions.
128 Windshield wipers Lights and windshield wipers Problems with the windshield wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The windshield wipers are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. X For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X Remove the cause of the obstruction. X Switch the windshield wipers back on. The windshield wipers fail completely.
129 Useful information ............................ 130 Overview of climate control systems ................................................... 130 Operating the climate control systems ................................................... 135 Climate control Air vents ............................................
130 Overview of climate control systems Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 25).
Overview of climate control systems 131 USA only : Sets the temperature (Y page 137) ; Defrosts the windshield (Y page 139) = Sets the air distribution (Y page 138) ? Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 141) A Sets the airflow (Y page 138) B Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 136) C Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 140) Canada only : Sets the temperature (Y page 137) ; Defrosts the windshield (Y page 139) = Sets the air distribution (Y page 138) C
132 Overview of climate control systems ? A B C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 141) Sets the airflow (Y page 138) Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 136) Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 140) Notes on using the air-conditioning system Climate control Air-conditioning system Below, you can find a number of notes and recommendations to help you use the airconditioning system optimally.
Overview of climate control systems 133 USA only : Sets the temperature, left (Y page 137) ; Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 137) = Defrosts the windshield (Y page 139) ? Increases the airflow (Y page 138) A Sets the air distribution (Y page 138) B Display C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 141) D Switches climate control on/off (Y page 135) E Sets the temperature, right (Y page 137) F Activates/deactivates maximum cooling (Y page 139) G Switches cooling with air dehumidifica
Climate control 134 Overview of climate control systems Canada only : Sets the temperature, left (Y page 137) ; Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 137) = Defrosts the windshield (Y page 139) ? Increases the airflow (Y page 138) A Sets the air distribution (Y page 138) B Display C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 141) D Switches climate control on/off (Y page 135) E Sets the temperature, right (Y page 137) F Switches the residual heat function on/off (Y page 141) G Switches cool
Operating the climate control systems heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when the ignition is switched off. The residual heat function can only be activated or deactivated with the ignition switched off. RIf you change the settings of the climate control system, the climate status display appears for approximately three seconds at the bottom of the screen in the Audio/ COMAND display (see separate operating instructions). You will see the current settings of the various climate control functions.
Operating the climate control systems 136 Switching cooling with air dehumidification on/off Climate control General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumidification" function, the air inside the vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore, only deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumidification" function briefly.
Operating the climate control systems 137 Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The indicator lamp in Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a the ¿ button malfunction. flashes three times or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. remains off. The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function cannot be switched on.
Operating the climate control systems 138 change the temperature setting in small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution Air-conditioning system Climate control Air distribution settings ¯ Directs air through the defroster vents P Directs air through the center and side air vents O Directs air through the footwell air vents i You can also activate several air distribution settings simultaneously. To do this, press multiple air distribution buttons.
Operating the climate control systems To deactivate: press the á button. The indicator lamp in the á button goes out. The temperature setting for the driver's side is adopted for the front-passenger side. Defrosting the windshield General notes You can use this function to defrost the windshield or to defrost the inside of the windshield and the side windows. i You should only select the "Windshield defrosting" function until the windshield is clear again.
Operating the climate control systems 140 Defrosting the windows Windows fogged up on the inside Air-conditioning system Activate the ¿ "Cooling with air dehumidification" function. X If the windows continue to fog up, activate the ¬ "Windshield defrosting" function. i You should only select this setting until the windshield is clear again. X Dual-zone automatic climate control Activate the ¿ "Cooling with air dehumidification" function. X Activate automatic mode Ã.
Operating the climate control systems 141 Problems with the rear window defroster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear window The battery has not been sufficiently charged. defroster has deactiva- X Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading ted prematurely or canlamps, interior lighting or the seat heating. not be activated. When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window defroster can be activated again.
Air vents 142 Switching on/off Setting the center air vents Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock or remove it (Y page 147). X To activate: press the Ì button. The indicator lamp in the Ì button lights up. X To deactivate: press the Ì button. The indicator lamp in the Ì button goes out.
Air vents 143 Setting the rear-compartment air vents Climate control : Rear-compartment air vent, left ; Rear-compartment air vent, right = Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel To open or close: turn thumbwheel = up or down. i If the control panel in the front is switched off, no air can flow through the rear air vents.
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145 Driving ............................................... 146 DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................................................... 155 DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 156 Automatic transmission ................... 157 Refueling ............................................ 167 Parking ............................................... 169 Driving tips ........................................ 172 Driving systems ............
146 Driving Useful information Driving and parking i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 25).
Driving Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.: Rshoes with thick soles with high heels Rslippers There is a risk of an accident. Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct usage of the pedals. Rshoes helps to protect the engine and avoids uncomfortable driving. SmartKey positions Driving and parking G WARNING SmartKey G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all.
Driving and parking 148 Driving Pressing the Start/Stop button several times in succession corresponds to the different key positions in the ignition lock. This is only the case if you are not depressing the brake pedal. If you depress the brake pedal and press the Start/Stop button, the engine starts immediately. To start the vehicle without actively using the SmartKey: Start/Stop button must be inserted in the ignition lock. Rthe SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Driving X Remove Start/Stop button : from ignition lock ;. You do not have to remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock when you leave the vehicle. You should, however, always take the SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle.
Driving and parking 150 Driving Starting procedure with the Start/Stop button You can only start the engine via your smartphone if: The Start/Stop button can be used to start the vehicle manually without inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock. The Start/ Stop button must be inserted in the ignition lock and the SmartKey must be in the vehicle. This mode for starting the engine operates independently of the ECO start/stop automatic engine start function.
When engaging transmission position D or R, always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate. Depress the accelerator carefully when pulling away. The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors drop down. You can open the doors from the inside at any time. You can also deactivate the automatic locking feature (Y page 222). It is only possible to shift the transmission from position P to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal.
152 Driving Driving and parking General notes : ECO start/stop display The ECO start/stop function is activated whenever you start the engine using the SmartKey or the Start/Stop button. If the engine has been switched off automatically by the ECO start/stop function, the è ECO symbol is shown in the multifunction display. Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the ECO start/ stop function is only available in drive program C.
Driving Setting the volume: X Press the : button. If you select the loudest setting, indicator lamp ; lights up. The volume of the AMG Performance exhaust system can also be set using the DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Y page 156). X To deactivate: press ECO button :. Indicator lamp ; goes out. X To activate: press ECO button :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. If the indicator lamp on the ECO button is off, the ECO start/stop function has been deactivated manually or as the result of a malfunction.
154 Driving Driving and parking Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not start. The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. X Deactivate the HOLD function (Y page 187) or DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 180). X Try to start the engine again. RThere is a malfunction in the engine electronics. The engine does not start. The starter motor RThere is a malfunction in the fuel supply. can be heard.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine is not running smoothly and is misfiring. There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical component of the engine management system. X Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly. Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter and damage it. X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. The coolant temperaThe coolant level is too low.
156 DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Driving and parking Available drive programs: C Comfort Comfortable and economical driving characteristics S Sport Sporty driving characteristics I Individual Individual settings E Economy Particularly economical driving characteristics Additional information for drive programs (Y page 162). You can also change gear yourself using the steering wheel paddle shifters. For further information on the manual drive program (Y page 164).
Automatic transmission Important safety notes G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident. When engaging transmission position D or R, always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate. G WARNING The automatic transmission switches to neutral position N when you switch off the engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an accident.
Automatic transmission Driving and parking 158 j k i h X Park position with parking lock Reverse gear Neutral Drive Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direction of arrow P. Transmission position display P is shown in the multifunction display. When you have engaged park position P, make sure that the transmission position display shows P in the multifunction display. You can only engage park position P when the vehicle is stationary.
Automatic transmission If the transmission is in position D or R: push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resistance. X If the transmission is in position P: depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resistance. X If you switch the engine off with the transmission in position R or D, the automatic transmission shifts to N automatically.
Automatic transmission 160 Transmission positions Driving and parking B : Transmission position display ; Drive program display If the transmission position display in the multifunction display is not working, you should pull away carefully to check whether the desired transmission position is engaged. Ideally, you should select transmission position D and drive program C or S. Engaging park position P Park position This prevents the vehicle from rolling away when stopped.
Automatic transmission ! Rolling in neutral N can damage the drive train. Drive The automatic transmission changes gear automatically. All forward gears are available. 7 Driving tips Changing gear The automatic transmission shifts to the individual gears automatically when it is in transmission position D.
Driving and parking 162 Automatic transmission Mercedes-AMG vehicles: it is only possible to use kickdown in the automatic drive program and the temporary manual drive program M. When manual drive program M is permanently activated, kickdown is not possible. For further information on kickdown in manual drive program M (Y page 166). Rocking the vehicle free Shifting the transmission repeatedly between gears D and R may help to free the vehicle if it has become stuck in slush or snow.
Automatic transmission Mercedes-AMG vehicles Drive program I (Individual) In drive program I the following properties of the drive program can be selected: Rthe drive (engine management) transmission management Rthe suspension (vehicles with AMG RIDE CONTROL) RESP® Information about the configuration of drive program I with COMAND or Audio 20 can be found in the Digital Operator's Manual.
164 Automatic transmission Driving and parking Rthe fuel consumption possibly being higher as a result of the later automatic transmission shift points. Rthe suspension exhibits particularly stiff springing and damping settings (vehicles with AMG adaptive sport suspension system). Rgliding mode is not available. Rthe ECO start/stop function is not available. Manual gear shifting General notes You can change gear yourself using the steering wheel paddle shifters. The transmission must be in position D.
Automatic transmission Shifting gears 165 Shift recommendation transmission does not shift up automatically even when the engine limiting speed for the current gear is reached. When the engine limiting speed is reached, the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine from overrevving. Always make sure that the engine speed does not reach the red area of the tachometer. There is otherwise a risk of engine damage. The gearshift recommendations assist you in adopting an economical driving style.
Automatic transmission 166 Kickdown For maximum acceleration, depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. The automatic transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed. X Shift back up once the desired speed is reached. Driving and parking X During kickdown, you cannot shift gears using the steering wheel paddle shifters. If you apply full throttle, the automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear when the maximum engine speed is reached.
Refueling 167 Problems with the transmission Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating. X Stop the vehicle. The transmission no X Shift the transmission to position P. longer shifts into all of X Switch off the engine. the gears.
168 Refueling ! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the fuel system. Driving and parking ! Take care not to spill any fuel on painted surfaces. You could otherwise damage the paintwork. ! Use a filter when refueling from a fuel can. Otherwise, the fuel lines and/or injection system could be blocked by particles from the fuel can. Do not get into the vehicle again during the refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge could build up again.
Parking 169 Problems with fuel and the fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Driving and parking Fuel is leaking from the The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. vehicle. G WARNING Risk of explosion or fire. X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 immediately and remove it (Y page 147). X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The fuel filler flap cannot be opened. The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
Parking 170 Switching off the engine Driving and parking Important safety notes G WARNING The automatic transmission switches to neutral position N when you switch off the engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an accident. After switching off the engine, always switch to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehicle from rolling away by applying the parking brake. Vehicles with automatic transmission X Apply the electric parking brake.
Parking Electric parking brake 171 Applying or releasing manually G WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for example: Rrelease the parking brake. the automatic transmission out of the parking position P. Rstart the engine. In addition, they may operate vehicle equipment 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.
172 Driving tips The electric parking brake is also engaged automatically if: Driving and parking RDISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a standstill or HOLD function is keeping the vehicle stationary RActive Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle stationary In addition, at least one of the following conditions must be fulfilled: Rthe Rthere is a system malfunction. power supply is insufficient. Rthe vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period.
Driving tips G WARNING If you operate mobile communication equipment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Only operate this equipment when the vehicle is stationary. Observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are driving. Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle. If you make a call while driving, always use hands-free mode.
174 Driving tips Driving and parking ECO display The ECO display provides feedback on how economical your driving characteristics are. The ECO display assists you in achieving the most economical driving style for the selected settings and prevailing conditions. Your driving style can significantly influence the vehicle's consumption. The ECO display consists of three bars: RAcceleration RConstant RCoasting The percent value is the average value of the three bars.
Driving tips Important safety notes G WARNING If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip. There is an increased danger of skidding and accidents. Do not shift down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface. Downhill gradients ! On long and steep gradients, you must reduce the load on the brakes by shifting to a lower gear in good time.
176 Driving tips Servicing the brakes ! The brake fluid level may be too low, if: Driving and parking Rif the red brake warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and Ryou hear a warning tone while the engine is running Observe additional warning messages in the multifunction display. The brake fluid level may be too low due to brake pad wear or leaking brake lines. Have the brake system checked immediately. Consult a qualified specialist workshop to arrange this.
Driving tips 177 Driving on wet roads If water has accumulated to a certain depth on the road surface, there is a danger of hydroplaning occurring, even if: Ryou drive at low speeds. tires have adequate tread depth. For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in conditions in which hydroplaning may occur, you must drive in the following manner: Rthe Rlower your speed. ruts. Ravoid sudden steering movements. Rbrake carefully.
Driving systems Driving and parking 178 becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of fatal injury. If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area around the vehicle are clear of snow. To ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a window on the side of the vehicle that is not facing into the wind. Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter. Drive particularly carefully on slippery road surfaces.
Driving systems i Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored speed is resumed when the gradient evens out. Cruise control maintains the stored speed on downhill gradients by automatically applying the brakes.
Driving systems Driving and parking 180 press the cruise control lever up : or down ? to the pressure point. The last stored speed increases or decreases in 5 mph (10 km/h) increments. i Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. For example, if you accelerate briefly to overtake, cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored after you have finished overtaking.
In such cases, DISTRONIC PLUS may: Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS: Rgive Rin an unnecessary warning and then brake the vehicle Rneither give a warning nor intervene Raccelerate or brake unexpectedly There is a risk of an accident. Continue to drive carefully and be ready to brake, in particular when warned to do so by DISTRONIC PLUS. G WARNING DISTRONIC PLUS brakes your vehicle with up to 50% of the maximum possible deceleration.
182 Driving systems Cruise control lever Activating Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you ?, up : or down A. DISTRONIC PLUS is selected. X Keep the cruise control lever pressed up : or down A until the desired speed is set. X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in front, but only up to the desired stored speed.
Driving systems Selecting the drive program DISTRONIC Plus supports a sporty driving style when you select the S+ (Mercedes-AMG vehicles only) or S (Y page 162) drive program or the manual gearshift (Y page 164). Acceleration behind the vehicle in front or to the set speed is then noticeably more dynamic. If you have selected the E (Mercedes-AMG vehicles: C) drive program, the vehicle accelerates more gently. This setting is recommended in stop-and-start traffic.
184 Driving systems When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, the transmission is shifted automatically to position P if: Driving and parking Rthe driver's seat belt is not fastened and the driver's door is open. 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 DISTRONIC PLUS is activated when the vehicle is stationary and: Ra system malfunction occurs. Rthe power supply is not sufficient.
Driving systems Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS Ryou pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away and the frontpassenger door or one of the rear doors is open Rthe vehicle is skidding Ryou activate Active Parking Assist If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone. You will see the DISTRONIC PLUS Off message in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds.
Driving systems 186 Driving and parking X Select the Assistance Graphic function using the on-board computer (Y page 219). Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS Assistance graphic : Vehicle in front, if detected ; Distance indicator, current distance to the vehicle in front = Specified minimum distance to the vehicle in front; adjustable ? Own vehicle X General notes The following contains descriptions of certain road and traffic conditions in which you must be particularly attentive.
Driving systems Other vehicles changing lanes 187 detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle, DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these. Driving and parking Crossing vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehicle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short. Narrow vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS may detect vehicles that are crossing your lane by mistake.
188 Driving systems Driving and parking Important safety notes Activating the HOLD function G WARNING When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away despite being braked by the HOLD function if: Rthere is a malfunction in the system or in the voltage supply. Rthe HOLD function has been deactivated by pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant. Rthe electrical system in the engine compartment, the battery or the fuses have been tampered with.
Driving systems Rthe driver's seat belt is not fastened and the driver's door is open. 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 the HOLD function is activated when the vehicle is stationary and: Ra system malfunction occurs. power supply is not sufficient.
Driving systems 190 i Observe the safety notes on driving safety Driving and parking systems (Y page 65). Be sure to read the safety notes and information on ESP® (Y page 69). Conditions for activation You can activate RACE START if: Rthe doors, hood and the trunk lid are closed. Rthe engine is running and the transmission, all-wheel drive clutch and the engine are at operating temperature. Rthe steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel and depends on: Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty road surface condition, e.g. bumps Ryour individual selection of Sport or Comfort mode. The suspension setting is adjusted using the corresponding button in the center console. Rthe i The mode can also be set using the AMG DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Y page 156). Each time you start the engine with the ignition key or the Start/Stop button, Comfort mode is activated.
192 Driving systems Driving and parking dampers. The damping characteristics adapt to the current operating and driving situation. The damping is tuned individually to each wheel and depends on: Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty road surface conditions Rthe drive program selected Rthe vehicle level setting The drive program can be set using the DYNAMIC SELECT button (Y page 155). Rthe Selecting Comfort mode In the Comfort drive program, the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable.
Driving systems 193 Center Approx. 48 in (approx. 120 cm) Corners Approx. 32 in (approx. 80 cm) Driving and parking Rear sensors Minimum distance Center Approx. 8 in (approx. 20 cm) Corners Approx. 6 in (approx. 15 cm) : Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand side (example) The sensors must be free from dirt, ice or slush. They can otherwise not function correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them (Y page 305).
194 Driving systems Driving and parking ments. PARKTRONIC is operational if yellow segments showing operational readiness = light up. Transmission position Warning display D Front area activated R, N or the vehicle is rolling backwards Rear and front areas activated P No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehicle's distance from the obstacle.
Driving systems 195 Problems with PARKTRONIC Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. in the PARKTRONIC X If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds. PARKTRONIC is then deactivated and the indicator lamp on the PARKTRONIC button lights up.
196 Driving systems Parking tips: ROn narrow roads, drive as close to the park- ing space as possible. spaces that are littered or overgrown might be identified or measured incorrectly. RParking spaces that are partially occupied by trailer drawbars might not be identified as such or be measured incorrectly. RSnowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking space being measured inaccurately. RPay attention to the PARKTRONIC (Y page 193) warning messages during the parking procedure.
Driving systems Rthat are parallel or at right-angles to the direction of travel Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel and at least 59 in (1.5 m) wide Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel and at least 39.5 in (1.0 m) longer than your vehicle Rthat are at right angles to the direction of travel and at least 39.5 in (1.0 m) wider than your vehicle i Note that Active Parking Assist cannot measure the length of a parking space if it is at right angles to the direction of travel.
Driving systems Driving and parking 198 Otherwise Active Parking Assist will be canceled. Active Parking Assist brakes the vehicle to a standstill when the vehicle approaches the rear border of the parking space. Maneuvering may be required in tight parking spaces. The Park Assist Active Select D Observe Surroundings message appears in the multifunction display. X Shift the transmission to position D while the vehicle is stationary. Active Parking Assist immediately steers in the other direction.
Start the engine. Release the electric parking brake. X Switch on the turn signal in the direction you will drive out of the parking space. X Shift the transmission to position D or R. The Start Park Assist? Yes: OK No: message appears in the multifunction display %. X To cancel the procedure: press the % button on the multifunction steering wheel or pull away. or X To exit a parking space using Active Parking Assist: press the a button on the multifunction steering wheel.
200 Driving systems Rear view camera Driving and parking General notes Rear view camera : is an optical parking and maneuvering aid. It uses guide lines to show the area behind your vehicle in the Audio/ COMAND display. The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a mirror image, as in the rear view mirror. i The text shown in the Audio/COMAND display depends on the language setting. The following are examples of rear view camera messages in the Audio/COMAND display.
Driving systems 201 ! Objects not at ground level may appear to be further away than they actually are, e.g.: Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle drawbar of a trailer Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch Rthe rear section of an HGV Ra slanted post Use the guidelines only for orientation. Approach objects no further than the bottom-most guideline. A Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 3 ft (1.
Driving systems 202 "Reverse parking" function Driving and parking Backing up straight into a parking space without turning the steering wheel : White guide line without turning the steer- ing wheel, vehicle width including the exterior mirrors (static) ; Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors, for current steering wheel angle (dynamic) = Yellow guide line at a distance of approximately 3 ft (1.
Driving systems Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in front of the parking space. The white lane should be as close to parallel with the parking space marking as possible. Wide-angle function : Symbol for the wide-angle view function ; Own vehicle = PARKTRONIC warning displays : White guide line at current steering wheel angle ; Parking space marking X Turn the steering wheel to the center position while the vehicle is stationary.
204 Driving systems The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is restricted and warnings may be delayed or not occur at all: Driving and parking Rif the length of the journey is less than approximately 30 minutes Rif the road condition is poor, e.g.
Driving systems If necessary, take a break. Confirm the message by pressing the a button on the steering wheel. On long journeys, take regular breaks in good time to allow yourself to rest properly. If you do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST still detects increasing lapses in concentration, you will be warned again after 15 minutes at the earliest. This will only happen if ATTENTION ASSIST still detects typical indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration.
206 Driving systems Monitoring range of the sensors In particular, the detection of obstacles can be impaired if: Driving and parking Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or snow narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g.
Driving systems Switching on Blind Spot Assist Make sure that Blind Spot Assist is activated in the on-board computer (Y page 220). X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. Warning lamps : in the exterior mirrors light up red for approximately 1.5 seconds and then turn yellow. X Lane Keeping Assist General notes Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of your vehicle by means of multifunction camera : which is attached behind the top of the windshield.
208 Driving systems Driving and parking Rthe lane markings are worn away, dark or covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is too small and the lane markings thus cannot be detected Rthe lane markings change quickly, e.g.
Useful information ............................ 210 Important safety notes ..................... 210 Displays and operation ..................... 210 Menus and submenus ...................... 213 Display messages ............................. 227 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ............................
On-board computer and displays 210 Displays and operation Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 25).
Tachometer ! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as this could damage the engine. The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine's overrevving range. The engine is limited within a range to protect the engine when the red band is reached. Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
On-board computer and displays 212 Displays and operation Left control panel = ; RCalls 9 : Press briefly: % RBack up the menu and menu bar in lists a submenu or function RIn the Audio menu: selects the previous or next station, when the preset list or station list is active, or an audio track or video scene RIn the Tel (Telephone) menu: switches to the phone book and selects a name or telephone number RVehicles with Audio 20: switches off voice-operated control of the navigation (see manufacture
Multifunction display Rè ECO start/stop function (Y page 152) Rë HOLD function (Y page 187) Menus and submenus Menu overview Using the = or ; button on the steering wheel, open the menu bar. Operating the on-board computer (Y page 211). Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, you can call up the following menus: RTrip menu (Y page 213) menu (navigation instructions) (Y page 215) RAudio menu (Y page 217) RTel menu (telephone) (Y page 218) RDriveAssist menu (assistance) (Y page 219) RServ.
Menus and submenus On-board computer and displays 214 trip odometer : and odometer ; appears. Trip computer "From Start" or "From Reset" The ECO display is not available in MercedesAMG vehicles. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select ECO DISPLAY. If the ignition remains switched off for longer than four hours, the ECO display will be automatically reset. For further information on the ECO display, see (Y page 174).
Digital speedometer If you reset the values in the ECO display, the values in the "From Start" trip computer are also reset. If you reset the values in the "From Start" trip computer, the values in the ECO display are also reset. Navigation system menu 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 follow.
On-board computer and displays 216 Menus and submenus Change of direction without lane recommendation : Road into which the change of direction leads Lane not recommended =: you will not be able to complete the next change of direction if you stay in this lane. Recommended lane and new lane during a change of direction ?: in this lane you will be able to complete the next two changes of direction without changing lane.
Audio menu Selecting a radio station Audio data from various audio devices or media can be played, depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle. Switch on Audio 20 or COMAND and select audio CD or MP3 mode; see the separate operating instructions. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Audio menu. X To select the next/previous track: briefly press the 9 or : button.
On-board computer and displays 218 Menus and submenus Telephone menu Introduction G WARNING If you operate information systems and communication equipment integrated in the vehicle while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Only operate the equipment when the traffic situation permits.
Redialing Displaying the assistance graphic The on-board computer saves the last names or numbers dialed in the redial memory. Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Tel menu. X Press the 6 button to switch to the redial memory. X Press the 9 or : button to select the desired name or number. X Press the 6 or a button to start dialing. or X If you do not want to make a call: press the ~ or % button.
Menus and submenus On-board computer and displays 220 Deactivating/activating ESP® in MercedesAMG vehicles (Y page 70). For further information about ESP®, see (Y page 69). X Start the engine. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press 9 or : to select ESP. X Press a to confirm. The current selection appears. X To activate/deactivate: press the a button again.
Press the : or 9 button to set Off, Standard or Adaptive. X Press the a button to save the setting. When Lane Keeping Assist is activated, the multifunction display shows the lane markings as bright lines in the assistance graphic. X For further information about Lane Keeping Assist, see (Y page 207). Service menu Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, you have the following options in the Serv.
Menus and submenus On-board computer and displays 222 Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Instrument Cluster submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Speedometer [km/h] or Speedometer [mph] function. You will see the selected setting: On or Off. X Press the a button to save the setting.
Convenience Switching the fold-in mirrors when locking feature on/off This function is only available in Canada. This function is only available when the vehicle is equipped with the electrical fold-in function. When you activate the Auto. Mirror Fold‐ ing function, the exterior mirrors are folded in when the vehicle is locked. If you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's or frontpassenger door, the exterior mirrors fold out again. If you have switched on the Auto.
On-board computer and displays 224 Menus and submenus SETUP You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or if the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu. X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the RACETIMER appears. X To start: press the a button to start the RACETIMER.
Stopping the RACETIMER Overall statistics Press the % button on the steering wheel. X Confirm Yes with a. : ; = ? A X The RACETIMER interrupts timing if you stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock. If you turn the key to position 3 and then press a to confirm Start, timing is continued. Resetting the current lap X Stop the RACETIMER. X Press the = or ; button to select Reset Lap. X Press a to reset the lap time to "0".
Menus and submenus On-board computer and displays 226 This function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu. X Press 9 repeatedly until a lap evaluation appears. Each lap appears in a separate submenu. The fastest lap is indicated by flashing symbol :. X Press the 9 or : button to select a different lap evaluation.
Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's Manual and may therefore differ from the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator's Manual. Certain display messages are accompanied by an audible warning tone or a continuous tone.
On-board computer and displays 228 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist), ESP® (Electronic Stability Program), the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed. In addition, the !, ÷ and å warning lamps may light up in the instrument cluster. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 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. ÷ ESP®, BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable.
On-board computer and displays 230 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ESP®, BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed. In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps may light up in the instrument cluster. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. Inoperative See Operator's Manual G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions F(USA only)!(Canada The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp lights up. You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the ignition was switched off. X SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock. X KEYLESS-GO: switch on the ignition. F(USA only)!(Canada The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds.
On-board computer and displays 232 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes and the yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: X X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually. To apply: X X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Apply the electric parking brake manually.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or release the electric parking brake, the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually. X Shift the selector lever to P, as the electric parking brake is not applied automatically. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
On-board computer and displays 234 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $(USA only)J(Canada There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. A warning tone sounds. The $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) warning lamps in the instrument cluster may also light up. only) Check Brake Fluid Level G WARNING The braking effect may be impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Collision Preven‐ tion Assist Plus Inoperative COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily inoperative due to a malfunction. Adaptive Brake Assist may also have failed. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
On-board computer and displays 236 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 6 The restraint system has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clusFront Left Malfunc‐ ter. tion Service G WARNING Required or Front Right Malfunction The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trigService Required gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are Front Passenger deactivated during the journey, although: Airbag Disabled See Operator's Man‐ Ran adult ual or Ra person of the corresponding stature is on the front-passenger seat If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may interpret the occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.
On-board computer and displays 238 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions indicator lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the occupant. If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating correctly. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. For further information about the Occupant Classification System, see (Y page 51).
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 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 simultaneously for approximately six seconds Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must then light up and remain lit after the self-diagnosis.
On-board computer and displays 240 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b The left or right-hand cornering light is defective. X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself (Y page 120). or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Check Left Corner‐ ing Light or Check Right Cornering Light b Check Left Low Beam or Check Right Low Beam The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is defective. X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself (Y page 120). or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b The left or right-hand high beam is defective. X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself (Y page 120). or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b The left or right-hand license plate lamp is faulty.
On-board computer and displays 242 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b The left or right-hand tail lamp is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Adaptive Highbeam Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: Rthe windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty. is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog. X Clean the windshield. Rvisibility If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again, the Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available message appears.
On-board computer and displays 244 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? The coolant is too hot. A warning tone also sounds. Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle Turn Engine Off G WARNING 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.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions # The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level is too low. A warning tone also sounds. 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 169). X Observe the instructions in the display message # See Operator's Manual. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
On-board computer and displays 246 Display messages Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions À Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver. A warning tone also sounds. X If necessary, take a break. Attention Assist: Take a Break! During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get enough rest. À Attention Assist Inoperative ë Off ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavail‐ able See Opera‐ tor's Manual Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: 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 radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range. The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mirrors.
On-board computer and displays 248 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Park Assist Inoper‐ You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking maneuvers. ative Active Parking Assist will become available again after approximately ten minutes (Y page 195). X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. X Switch off and restart the engine.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS Inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is defective. Adaptive Brake Assist may also have failed. A warning tone also sounds. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC PLUS Sus‐ You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle. pended X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS - - - mph An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.
On-board computer and displays 250 Display messages Tires Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Tire Pres‐ sure Soon Canada only: The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes: Ryou have changed the positions of the wheels and tires or instal- led new wheels and tires.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Please Correct Tire Pressure USA only: The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire pressure difference between the wheels is too great. X Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 336). X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 338). Check Tires USA only: The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
On-board computer and displays 252 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Warning Tire Mal‐ function USA only: The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The wheel position appears 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. could lose control of the vehicle.
Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Depress Brake to Start Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in position N without depressing the brake pedal. X To Deselect P or N, Depress Brake and Start Engine Depress the brake pedal. You have attempted to shift the transmission to position R or D without starting the engine. X Start the engine. X Depress the brake pedal.
On-board computer and displays 254 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Service Required Do Not Shift Gears Visit Dealer You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction. A warning tone also sounds. If transmission position D is selected: X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the transmission from position D. If transmission position R, N or P is selected: X X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 169).
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Auxiliary Battery Malfunction The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. X Until then, set the transmission to position P before you switch off the engine. X Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake. Trans. Oil Overhea‐ Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the transmission oil has overheated.
On-board computer and displays 256 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Ð The power steering is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds. Power Steering Mal‐ G WARNING function See Oper‐ ator's Manual You will need to use more force to steer. There is a risk of an accident. X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required. If you are able to steer safely: X X Drive on carefully. Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Display messages On-board computer and displays SmartKey Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions  You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock. X Use the correct SmartKey.  The SmartKey is in the ignition lock. X Remove the SmartKey.  The SmartKey needs to be replaced. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.  The SmartKey battery is discharged. X Change the battery (Y page 80).  The display message is shown for a maximum of 60 seconds and is only a reminder.
On-board computer and displays 258 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages  Key Not Detected (white display message) Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The SmartKey is currently undetected. Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle. X If the SmartKey still cannot be detected: X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.  The SmartKey is continually undetected. KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ü The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. The red seat belt warn- X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 46). ing lamp lights up after The warning lamp goes out. the engine starts, as soon as the driver's or There are objects on the front-passenger seat. the front-passenger X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow door is closed. them in a secure place. The warning lamp goes out.
On-board computer and displays 260 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) G WARNING J (Canada only) The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking charThe red brake system acteristics may be affected. warning lamp comes on There is a risk of an accident. while the engine is runX Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying ning.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. Therefore, BAS (Brake Assist), COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP® (Electronic Stability Program), the HOLD function and hill start assist are also deactivated, for example. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
On-board computer and displays 262 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP®, EBD (electronic brake force distribution), the HOLD function and hill start assist are also deactivated, for example. Possible causes are: RSelf-diagnosis is not yet complete.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. EBD is malfunctioning. Therefore, ABS, BAS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP®, the HOLD function and hill start assist for example, are also not available. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. $ (USA only) J (Canada only) !÷å The red brake system warning lamp and the yellow ABS, ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps are lit while the drive system is running.
On-board computer and displays 264 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ESP® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of The yellow ESP® warn- skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. ing lamp flashes while Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated. the vehicle is in motion. X When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷å The yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running. ESP®, BAS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. ÷å The yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
On-board computer and displays 266 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions F (USA only) ! (Canada only) The red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes or lights up and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake lights up. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. 6 The restraint system is faulty.
Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ; The yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. There may be a malfunction, for example: Rin the engine management the fuel injection system Rin the exhaust system Rin the ignition system Rin the fuel system The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be in emergency mode. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
On-board computer and displays 268 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 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 299). 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.
On-board computer and displays 270 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tires Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions h The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at The yellow tire pressure least one of the tires. monitor warning lamp G WARNING (pressure loss/ Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: malfunction) is lit. Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
271 Useful information ............................ 272 Loading guidelines ............................ 272 Stowage areas ................................... 273 Stowage and features Features .............................................
272 Loading guidelines Useful information Stowage and features i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 25).
Stowage areas Stowage areas 273 Eyeglasses compartment Stowage spaces Important safety notes If objects in the passenger compartment are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction. RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be thrown around in such situations. RAlways make sure that objects do not protrude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or stowage nets.
Stowage areas 274 Stowage and features Stowage compartment in front of the armrest (vehicles with automatic transmission) Stowage compartment under the driver's seat and front-passenger seat G WARNING If you exceed the maximum load for the stowage compartment, the cover may not be able to restrain the items. Items may be thrown out of the stowage compartment and hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.
Stowage areas To open: pull down the top of stowage compartment : by the edge of the handle. i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, there may be an open stowage space above the stowage compartment. Parcel nets Parcel nets are located: Rin the front-passenger footwell the back of the driver's and the frontpassenger seat Ron the left and right-hand side in the trunk Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 272) and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces (Y page 273).
Stowage areas 276 Folding the rear seat backrest forwards and back Stowage and features Folding the rear seat backrests forward Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary. X Fold seat backrest : back until it engages. Red lock status indicator ; is no longer visible. X Adjust the head restraints if necessary (Y page 104). X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat back if necessary. X Fully insert the backrest head restraints if necessary (Y page 104).
: Cargo tie-down rings Stowage well under the trunk floor To insert: place the trunk floor at the bottom in the center. X Hold sides of trunk floor = and press in the direction of the arrow until it engages in hooks ?. X Roof carrier Important safety notes Under the trunk floor you can find a bracket for TIREFIT and the vehicle tool kit, etc. X To open: pull handle : up. G WARNING When you load the roof, the center of gravity of the vehicle rises and the driving characteristics change.
Features 278 Stowage and features You will find information on the maximum roof load in the "Technical data" section (Y page 371). An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load may become detached from the vehicle. You must therefore ensure that you observe the roof carrier manufacturer's installation instructions. Attaching the roof carrier Open covers : carefully in the direction of the arrow. X Fold covers : upwards. X Only secure the roof carrier to the anchorage points under covers :.
Features Fold down the rear seat armrest. To open: press the front of cup holder : or ;. Cup holder : or ; extends automatically. X To close: slide cup holder : or ; back until it engages. X X Sun visors Overview G WARNING If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an accident. Always keep the mirror cover folded down while driving.
Features 280 Glare from the side Rear-compartment ashtray Fold down sun visor :. Pull sun visor : out of bracket ;. X Swing sun visor : to the side. X X Stowage and features Ashtray Front ashtray ! The stowage space under the ashtray is not heat resistant. Before placing lit cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise, the stowage space could be damaged. To open: pull cover = out by its top edge.
Features 281 Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock (Y page 147). X Vehicles with a stowage compartment cover: press the lower section of cover :. The stowage compartment opens. X Press in cigarette lighter ;. Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automatically when the heating element is red-hot. X Vehicles with a stowage compartment cover: press the lower section of cover :. The stowage compartment opens. X Lift up the cover of socket ;.
Features 282 X Lift up the cover of socket :. mbrace Stowage and features General notes The mbrace system is only available in the USA. You must have a license agreement to activate the mbrace service. Make sure that your system is activated and operational. To log in, press the ï MB Info call button. If any of the steps mentioned are not carried out, the system may not be activated.
Features Emergency call Important safety notes G WARNING It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle, even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if: Ryou see smoke inside or outside of the vehi- cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident vehicle is on a dangerous section of road Rthe vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be seen by other road users, particularly when dark or in poor visibility conditions There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Features 284 To initiate an emergency call manually: press cover : briefly to open. X Press SOS button ; briefly. The indicator lamp in SOS button ; flashes until the emergency call is concluded. X Wait for a voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center. X After the emergency call, close cover :. Stowage and features X If the mobile phone network is unavailable, mbrace will not be able to make the emergency call.
Features MB Info call button 285 You can find further information on the mbrace system under "Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com. The system has not been able to initiate an MB Info call, if: X To call MB Info: press MB Info call button :. This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center. The indicator lamp in MB Info call button : flashes while the connection is being made. The Connecting Call message appears in the multifunction display. The audio output is muted.
Features Stowage and features 286 Downloading destinations Search & Send Downloading destinations Downloading destinations gives you access to a database with over 15 million points of interest (POIs). These can be downloaded on the navigation system in your vehicle. If you know the destination, the address can be downloaded. Alternatively, you can obtain the location of Points of Interest (POIs)/important destinations in the vicinity. Furthermore, you can download routes with up to four way points.
Features Destination addresses are loaded in the same order as the order in which they were sent. If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles with mbrace and activated mbrace accounts: If multiple vehicles are registered under the same e-mail address, the destination will be sent to all the vehicles. Vehicle remote opening You can use the vehicle remote opening if you have unintentionally locked your vehicle and a replacement SmartKey is not available.
Features 288 Stolen vehicle recovery service If your vehicle has been stolen: Notify the police. The police will issue a numbered incident report. X This number will be forwarded to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center together with your PIN. The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center then tries to locate the system. The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center contacts you and the local law enforcement agency if the vehicle is located.
Features Downloading routes Downloading routes allows you to transfer and save predefined routes in the navigation system. A route can be prepared and sent by either a customer service representative or under "Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com. Each route can include up to four way points. Once a route has been received by the navigation system, you will see the External route ICON_POI_Category Name_1 has been saved to "Previous destina‐ tions".
290 Features ate up to three different door and gate systems. Use the integrated garage door opener only on garage doors that: Rhave safety stop and reverse features and current U.S. federal safety standards Once programed, the integrated garage door opener in the rear-view mirror will assume the function of the garage door system's remote control. Please also read the operating instructions for the garage door system. When programming a garage door opener, park the vehicle outside the garage.
only light up yellow after ten seconds have elapsed. X Release button ;, = or ?. Indicator lamp : flashes yellow. X To program the remote control: point garage door remote control A towards buttons ; to ? on the rear-view mirror at a distance of 2 to 8 inches (5 to 20 cm). X Press and hold button B on remote control A until indicator lamp : lights up green. When indicator lamp : lights up green: programing is finished. When indicator lamp : flashes green: programing was successful.
Features 292 Press button B again for two seconds. Repeat this sequence on button B of remote control A until indicator lamp : lights up green. When indicator lamp : lights up green: programing is finished. When indicator lamp : flashes green: programing was successful. The next step is to synchronize the rolling code. X Release button B of remote control A of the garage door drive. If indicator lamp : lights up red: repeat the programing process for the corresponding button on the rear-view mirror.
Features Compass Calling up the compass Setting the compass Set your location using the magnetic field zone maps (Y page 294). X Push a round pen into opening = for approximately three seconds. The magnetic field zone currently selected appears in compass display ;. X To select the magnetic field zone: push a round pen into opening = until the desired magnetic field zone is selected. If, after a few seconds, the display in compass display ; changes direction, the magnetic field zone has been selected.
294 Features Magnetic field zone maps Stowage and features North America the driver's footwell. Install the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on top of one another. Slide the seat backwards. To install: place the floormat in the footwell. X Press safety catch knobs : onto retainers ;. X To remove: pull the floormat off retainers ;. X Remove the floormat.
295 Useful information ............................ 296 Engine compartment ........................ 296 ASSYST PLUS .................................... 300 Maintenance and care Care ....................................................
296 Engine compartment Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all Maintenance and care models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. G WARNING The engine compartment contains moving components.
Engine compartment ! Make sure that the windshield wipers are not folded away from the windshield. You could otherwise damage the windshield wipers or the hood. X X 297 Pull support strut ? out of bracket A. Lift up support strut ? and insert it into yellow retaining clip =. Closing the hood Raise the hood slightly and, at the same time, remove support strut ? from yellow retaining clip =. X Swing support strut ? down and press it into bracket A until it engages.
Engine compartment 298 Maintenance and care Checking the oil level using the oil dipstick G WARNING Certain components in the engine compartment, 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 touch only the components described in the following. G WARNING If engine oil comes into contact with hot components in the engine compartment, it may ignite.
Engine compartment 299 Example: engine oil cap Turn cap : counter-clockwise and remove it. X Add engine oil. If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) of engine oil. X Replace cap : on the filler neck and turn clockwise. Ensure that the cap locks into place securely. X Check the oil level again with the oil dipstick (Y page 298). Further information on engine oil (Y page 368).
ASSYST PLUS 300 Working in the engine compartment poses a risk of injury. Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the following. You can obtain further information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). i The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does not show any information on the engine oil level. Observe the notes on the engine oil level (Y page 297).
Care Switch on the ignition. X Press the = or ; button to select the Serv. menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select the ASSYST PLUS submenu and confirm by pressing the a button. The service due date appears in the multifunction display. X Information about Service Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service interval display ! If the ASSYST PLUS service interval display has been inadvertently reset, this setting can be corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.
302 Care should drive for a few minutes after cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and the brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The vehicle can then be parked. Maintenance and care Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for retaining the quality in the long term. Use care products and cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Washing the vehicle and cleaning the paintwork Automatic car wash G WARNING Braking efficiency is reduced after washing the vehicle.
Care G WARNING The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage to the tires or chassis components. Components damaged in this way may fail unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident. Do not use power washers with circular jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged tires or chassis components replaced immediately. ! Always maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the power washer nozzle.
304 Care Matte finish care ! Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy wheels. Polishing causes the finish to shine. ! The following may cause the paint to become shiny and thus reduce the matte effect: Maintenance and care Rstrong rubbing of the paintwork with unsuitable materials Rfrequent use of automatic car washes Rwashing the vehicle in direct sunlight ! Never use paint cleaner, buffing or pol- ishing products, or gloss preserver, e.g. wax.
Care X Clean the inside and outside of the windows with a damp cloth and a cleaning product that is recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. X Cleaning the mirror turn signals ! Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals.
Care 306 Cleaning the rear view camera oiled cloth after every car wash. Commercially available engine and care oils are suitable for this. For heavier soiling, you can apply a fine paintwork polish with a microfiber cloth. Remove the excess polish residue after polishing. ! Do not clean the camera lens and the area Maintenance and care around the rear view camera with a power washer. Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Care Rfilms Wipe the wooden trim and trim pieces with a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth. X Heavy soiling: use care and cleaning products recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Rscented oil bottles or similar items You can otherwise damage the plastic. Cleaning the seat covers ! Do not affix the following to plastic surfaces: Rstickers ! Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or sunscreen to come into contact with the plastic trim.
Care 308 Seat covers of other materials ! Observe the following when cleaning: Maintenance and care Rclean artificial leather covers with a cloth moistened with a solution containing 1% detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid). Rclean cloth covers with a microfiber cloth moistened with a solution containing 1% detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid). Rub carefully and always wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visible lines. Leave the seat to dry afterwards.
309 Useful information ............................ 310 Where will I find...? ........................... 310 Flat tire .............................................. 310 Battery (vehicle) ................................ 315 Jump-starting .................................... 319 Towing and tow-starting .................. 321 Breakdown assistance Fuses ..................................................
310 Flat tire Useful information Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. Breakdown assistance i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 25).
Flat tire MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat properties) General notes With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat characteristics), you can continue to drive your vehicle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tires. The affected tire must not show any clearly visible damage. You can recognize MOExtended tires by the MOExtended marking which appears on the sidewall of the tire.
312 Flat tire You must not exceed a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). When replacing one or all tires, please observe the following specifications for your vehicle's tires: Rsize Rtype and "MOExtended" mark If a tire has gone flat and cannot be replaced with a MOExtended tire, a standard tire may be used as a temporary measure. Make sure that you use the proper size and type (summer or winter tire). Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
Flat tire sor for longer than ten minutes at a time without a break. It may otherwise overheat. The tire inflation compressor can be operated again once it has cooled down. Comply with the manufacturer’s safety instructions on the sticker on the tire inflation compressor. Using the TIREFIT kit Do not remove any foreign objects which have penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or nails.
Flat tire 314 Breakdown assistance If a pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has been attained after five minutes, see "Tire pressure reached" (Y page 314). If a tire pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has not been attained after five minutes, see "Tire pressure not reached" (Y page 314). If tire sealant has escaped, clean it off affected areas as quickly as possible. Use plain water if possible.
Battery (vehicle) i In cases such as the one mentioned To remove the tire sealant bottle from the tire inflation compressor, press together the locking tabs on the yellow cap. X Pull the tire sealant bottle out of the tire inflation compressor. The filler hose remains attached to the tire sealant bottle. Correct the tire pressure if it is still at least 130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).
316 Battery (vehicle) should have all work involving the battery carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. For further information about ABS and ESP®, see (Y page 65) and (Y page 69). Breakdown assistance G WARNING Electrostatic build-up can lead to the creation of sparks, which could ignite the highly explosive gases of a battery. There is a risk of an explosion. Before handling the battery, touch the vehicle body to remove any existing electrostatic build-up.
electronic components, such as the alternator, may be damaged. Ryou first remove the negative terminal clamp and then the positive terminal clamp. Never swap the terminal clamps. Otherwise, the vehicle's electronic system may be damaged. Rin vehicles with automatic transmission, the transmission is locked in position P after disconnecting the battery. The vehicle is secured against rolling away. You can then no longer move the vehicle.
318 Battery (vehicle) ventilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery. Breakdown assistance 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. G WARNING A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezing point.
Jump-starting 319 Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a positive terminal and a ground point, in the engine compartment. 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 320 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 second battery using jumper cables. Observe the following points: battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device. RYou may only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust system are cold.
Towing and tow-starting Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed. Connect negative terminal ? of donor battery B to ground point A of your vehicle using the jumper cable, connecting the jumper cable to battery of other vehicle B first. X If 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. X Start the engine.
322 Towing and tow-starting ! Make sure that the electric parking brake is released. If the electric parking brake is faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop. ! Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the towing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged. ! Do not use the towing eyes for recovery purposes as this could damage the vehicle. If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane. ! When towing, pull away slowly and Breakdown assistance smoothly.
Towing and tow-starting Removing the towing eye Unscrew and remove the towing eye. Attach cover : to the bumper and press until it engages. X Place the towing eye in the stowage well beneath the cargo compartment floor in the cargo compartment (Y page 310). X Vehicles with the TIREFIT kit: put back the tire inflation compressor. X X Towing the vehicle with the front axle raised Observe the important safety notes when towing your vehicle with the front axle raised (Y page 321).
Towing and tow-starting 324 X X Depress and hold the brake pedal. Shift the automatic transmission to position N. Leave the SmartKey in position 2 in the ignition lock. X Release the brake pedal. X Release the electric parking brake. X Switch on the hazard warning lamps (Y page 117). X Breakdown assistance i In order to signal a change of direction when towing the vehicle with the hazard warning lamps switched on, use the combination switch as usual.
Fuses ! Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be tow-started. You could otherwise damage the automatic transmission. i You can find information on "Jump-starting" under (Y page 319). Fuses Important safety notes G WARNING If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if you replace it with a fuse with a higher amperage, the electric cables could be overloaded. This could result in a fire. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Fuses 326 seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses. Open the hood. Use a dry cloth to remove any moisture from the fuse box. X To open: open clamps ;. X Fold up cover : in the direction of the arrow and remove it. X Breakdown assistance X To close: check whether the seal is lying correctly in cover :. X Insert cover : at the back into openings = on the fuse box. X Fold down cover :. X Hook clamps ; into the fuse box and close. X Close the hood.
327 Useful information ............................ 328 Important safety notes ..................... 328 Operation ........................................... 328 Winter operation ............................... 330 Tire pressure ..................................... 332 Loading the vehicle .......................... 339 All about wheels and tires ............... 343 Changing a wheel .............................. 351 Wheels and tires Wheel and tire combinations ...........
328 Operation Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 25).
Operation The service life of tires depends, among other things, on the following factors: Rdriving style pressure Rdistance covered Rtire Regular checking of wheels and tires Notes on tire tread G WARNING G WARNING Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Check the tires regularly for signs of damage and replace any damaged tires immediately. Check wheels and tires for damage at least once a month.
330 Winter operation approximately á in (1.6 mm) has been reached. If this is the case, the tire is so worn that it must be replaced. Selecting, mounting and replacing tires Wheels and tires ROnly mount tires and wheels of the same type and make. Exception: it is permissible to install a different type or make in the event of a flat tire. Observe here the "MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat characteristics)" section (Y page 311). ROnly mount tires of the correct size onto the wheels.
Winter operation Check the tire pressures (Y page 332). Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 338). X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system (Canada) (Y page 336) or restart the tire pressure monitor (USA, Canada) (Y page 338). X X Snow chains G WARNING If snow chains are mounted on the rear wheels, the snow chains could cause abrasion to the vehicle body or to chassis components. This could cause damage to the vehicle or the tires. There is a risk of an accident.
332 Tire pressure Tire pressure Tire and Loading Information placard Tire pressure specifications Important safety notes G WARNING Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the following risks: Wheels and tires Rthe tires may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase. Rthe tires 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.
Tire pressure 333 For more information, contact a qualified specialist workshop. Important notes on tire pressure The load conditions "partially laden" and "fully laden" are defined in the table for different numbers of occupants and amounts of luggage. The actual number of seats may differ. G WARNING If the tire pressure drops repeatedly, the wheel, valve or tire may be damaged. Tire pressure that is too low may result in a tire blow-out. There is a risk of an accident.
Wheels and tires 334 Tire pressure The tires are cold: Rwear Rif the vehicle has been parked with the tires Rhave an adverse effect on fuel consumption out of direct sunlight for at least three hours and Rif the vehicle has not been driven further than 1 mile (1.6 km) The tire temperature changes depending on the outside temperature, the vehicle speed and the tire load. If the tire temperature changes by 18 ‡ (10 †), the tire pressure changes by approximately 10 kPa (0.1 bar/ 1.5 psi).
Tire pressure Important safety notes Observe the notes on tire pressure (Y page 332). Information on air pressure for the tires on your vehicle can be found: Ron the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard on the B-pillar Rin the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap (Y page 168) Rin the "Tire pressure" section Checking tire pressures manually To determine and set the correct tire pressure, proceed as follows: Remove the valve cap of the tire that is to be checked.
Tire pressure 336 Restarting the tire pressure loss warning system Restart the tire pressure loss warning system if you have: If you wish to cancel the restart: Rchanged X the tire pressure the wheels or tires Rmounted new wheels or tires X Before restarting, make sure that the tire pressures are set properly on all four tires for the respective operating conditions. The recommended tire pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the B-pillar.
Tire pressure from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate Tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. It is the driver's responsibility to set the tire pressure to that recommended for cold tires which is suitable for the operating situation (Y page 332).
Tire pressure Wheels and tires 338 In addition to the warning lamp, a message appears in the multifunction display. Observe the information on display messages (Y page 250). It may take up to ten minutes for a malfunction of the tire pressure monitor to be indicated. A malfunction will be indicated by the tire pressure warning lamp flashing for approximately one minute and then remaining lit. When the malfunction has been rectified, the tire pressure warning lamp goes out after a few minutes of driving.
Loading the vehicle If you wish to confirm the restart: X Press the a button. The Tire Press. Monitor Restarted message appears in the multifunction display. After driving for a few minutes, the system checks whether the current tire pressures are within the specified range. The new tire pressures are then accepted as reference values and monitored. If you wish to cancel the restart: X Press the % button. The tire pressure values stored at the last restart will continue to be monitored.
Loading the vehicle 340 The maximum gross axle weight rating is the maximum weight that can be carried by one axle (front or rear axle). Never exceed the maximum load or the maximum gross axle weight rating for the front or rear axle. Wheels and tires : B-pillar, driver's side Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating illustration. You can find the valid maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating for your vehicle on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
Loading the vehicle Wheels and tires your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information placard. X Step 2: Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. X Step 3: Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX lbs. X Step 4: The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
342 Loading the vehicle 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 339).
All about wheels and tires 343 Step 3 Example 2 Example 3 Permissible load 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò (maximum gross vehi- 750 lbs (340 kg) = cle weight rating from 750 lbs (340 kg) the Tire and Loading Information placard minus the gross weight of all occupants) 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 540 lbs (245 kg) =960 lbs (435 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 150 lbs (68 kg) = 1350 lbs (612 kg) Vehicle identification plate All about wheels and tires Even if you have calculated the total cargo carefully, you should still make su
344 All about wheels and tires Example: RTreadwear grade: 200 grade: AA RTemperature grade: A All passenger car tires must conform to the statutory safety requirements in addition to these grades. RTraction i The actual values for tires are vehicle- specific and may deviate from the values in the illustration. Wheels and tires Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified U.S. government course.
All about wheels and tires Overview : Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (Y page 349) ; Department of Transportation, Tire Iden- tification Number (Y page 348) Maximum load rating (Y page 347) Maximum tire pressures (Y page 334) Manufacturer Tire material (Y page 348) Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity and speed rating (Y page 345) D Load index (Y page 347) E Tire name = ? A B C The markings described above are on the tire in addition to the tire name (sales designation) and the manufact
Wheels and tires 346 All about wheels and tires lated by dividing the tire width by the tire height. Tire code: tire code = specifies the tire type. "R" represents radial tires; "D" represents diagonal tires; "B" represents diagonal radial tires. Optionally, tires with a maximum speed of over 149 mph (240 km/h) may have "ZR" in the size description, depending on the manufacturer (e.g. 245/40 ZR 18). Rim diameter: rim diameter ? is the diameter of the bead seat, not the diameter of the rim flange.
All about wheels and tires All-weather tires and winter tires Index Speed rating Q M+S1 up to 100 mph (160 km/h) T M+S1 up to 118 mph (190 km/h) H M+S1 up to 130 mph (210 km/h) V M+S1 up to 149 mph (240 km/h) 347 Load index the driving characteristics of winter tires. In addition to the M+S marking, winter tires also have the i snowflake symbol on the tire wall.
348 All about wheels and tires ble load can be found on the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side (Y page 339). i The actual values for tires are vehicle- specific and may deviate from the values in the illustration. DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) US tire regulations stipulate that every tire manufacturer or retreader must imprint a TIN in or on the sidewall of each tire produced.
All about wheels and tires Normal occupant weight The number of occupants for which the vehicle is designed multiplied by 68 kilograms (150 lbs). Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A uniform standard to grade the quality of tires with regards to tread quality, tire traction and temperature characteristics. The quality grading assessment is made by the manufacturer following specifications from the U.S. government. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire.
350 All about wheels and tires Curb weight The weight of a vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant. It also includes the air-conditioning system and optional equipment if these are installed in the vehicle, but does not include passengers or luggage. Maximum load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum permissible weight in kilograms or lbs for which a tire is approved.
Changing a wheel Total load limit Nominal load and luggage load plus 68 kg (150 lbs) multiplied by the number of seats in the vehicle. Changing a wheel Flat tire The "Breakdown assistance" section (Y page 310) contains information and notes on how to deal with a flat tire. Information on driving with MOExtended tires in the event of a flat tire can be found under "MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat characteristics" (Y page 311).
Changing a wheel 352 Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function or KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's door. The on-board electronics now have status 0. This is the same as the SmartKey having been removed. X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function or KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/ Stop button from the ignition lock (Y page 147). X Make sure that the engine cannot be started via your smartphone (Y page 169).
Changing a wheel RBefore X Using both hands, carefully reach into two hub cap openings and remove the hub cap. X Using lug wrench :, loosen the bolts on the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts completely. Jacking points The jacking points are located just behind the front wheel housings and just in front of the rear wheel housings (arrows).
Changing a wheel 354 X Mercedes-AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG equipment: fold cover ; upwards. X X Unscrew the wheel bolts. Remove the wheel. Mounting a new wheel G WARNING Take ratchet wrench A out of the vehicle tool kit and place it on the hexagon nut of jack ? so that the letters AUF are visible. X Position jack ? at jacking point =. Wheels and tires X X Make sure the foot of the jack is directly beneath the jacking point.
Wheel and tire combinations 355 Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a crosswise pattern in the sequence indicated (: to A). The specified tightening torque is 96 lb-ft (130 Nm). X Turn the jack back to its initial position. X Stow the jack and the rest of the vehicle tools in the vehicle again. X Mercedes-AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG equipment: insert the cover into the outer sill. X Check the tire pressure of the newly mounted wheel and adjust it if necessary.
356 Wheel and tire combinations Only use tires, wheels or accessories tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Certain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle noise emissions or fuel consumption, may otherwise be adversely affected. In addition, when driving with a load, tire dimension variations could cause the tires to come into contact with the bodywork and axle components. This could result in damage to the tires or the vehicle.
Wheel and tire combinations 357 Tires CLA 250 Summer tires R 17 Tires Wheels BA: 225/45 R17 91 V2 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset: 2.07 in (52.5 mm) BA: 225/45 R17 91 W2 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset: 2.07 in (52.5 mm) R 18 BA: 225/40 R18 92 W Wheels XL2, 3 BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 2.05 in (52 mm) Wheels and tires Tires All-weather tires R 17 Tires Wheels BA: 225/45 R17 91 H M+S2, 3 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset: 2.07 in (52.
Wheel and tire combinations 358 CLA 250 4MATIC Summer tires R 17 Tires Wheels BA: 225/45 R17 91 V2 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset: 2.07 in (52.5 mm) BA: 225/45 R17 91 W2 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset: 2.07 in (52.5 mm) R 18 Tires Wheels and tires BA: 225/40 R18 92 W Wheels XL2, 3 BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 2.05 in (52 mm) All-weather tires R 17 Tires Wheels BA: 225/45 R17 91 H M+S2, 3 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset: 2.07 in (52.
Wheel and tire combinations 359 R 19 Tires Wheels BA: 235/35 ZR19 91 Y XL2 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) Winter tires R 17 Tires Wheels BA: 205/50 R17 93 H XL M+S i BA: 6.5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset: 1.93 in (49 mm) Tires Wheels BA: 225/40 R18 92 H XL M+Si2 BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 2.05 in (52 mm) BA: 235/40 R18 95 H XL M+Si2 BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.
Wheel and tire combinations 360 Winter tires R 17 Tires Wheels BA: 205/50 R17 93 H XL M+S i2 BA: 6.5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset: 1.93 in (49 mm) R 18 Tires Wheels BA: 225/40 R18 92 H XL M+Si2 BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 2.05 in (52 mm) BA: 235/40 R18 95 H XL M+Si2 BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) Wheels and tires Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Summer tires R 18 Tires Wheels BA: 235/40 ZR18 95 Y XL2 BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.
361 Useful information ............................ 362 Information regarding technical data .................................................... 362 Vehicle electronics ........................... 362 Identification plates ......................... 364 Service products and filling capacities ..................................................... 365 Technical data Vehicle data .......................................
362 Vehicle electronics Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 25).
Vehicle electronics 363 Approved antenna positions : Front roof area ; Rear roof area = Rear fender ? Trunk lid i On vehicles with panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel, installing an antenna to the front or rear roof area is not permitted. On the rear fenders, it is recommended to position the antenna on the side of the vehicle closest to the center of the road.
Identification plates 364 Identification plates i The data shown on the vehicle identification plate is used only as an example. This data is different for every vehicle and can deviate from the data shown here. You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle identification plate. Vehicle identification plate with vehicle identification number (VIN) Vehicle identification number (VIN) X Open the driver's door. You will see vehicle identification plate :.
Service products and filling capacities : Emission control information plate, including the certification of both federal and Californian emissions standards ; VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield) = Engine number (stamped into the crankcase) Service products and filling capacities Important safety notes G WARNING Service products may be poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
366 Service products and filling capacities You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel vapors. Keep fuel away from children. If you or others come into contact with fuel, observe the following: RWash away fuel from skin immediately using soap and water. RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water. Seek medical assistance without delay.
Service products and filling capacities fied specialist workshop or visit http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). CLA 250, CLA 250 Sport, CLA 250 4MATIC, CLA 250 Sport 4MATIC: as a temporary measure, if the recommended fuel is not available, you may also use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 RON. All other models: as a temporary measure, if the recommended fuel is not available, you may also use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI/91 RON.
368 Service products and filling capacities If you or others come into contact with fuel, observe the following: RWash away fuel from skin immediately using soap and water. RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water. Seek medical assistance without delay. RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assistance without delay. Do not induce vomiting. RImmediately change out of clothing which has come into contact with fuel.
Service products and filling capacities Model Capacity Mercedes‑AMG vehicles 5.8 US qt (5.5 l) All other models 5.9 US qt (5.6 l) Additives ! Do not use any additives in the engine oil. This could damage the engine. Engine oil viscosity 369 hard. This would impair braking efficiency. There is a risk of an accident. You should have the brake fluid renewed at the specified intervals. When handling brake fluid, observe the important safety notes on service products (Y page 365).
370 Service products and filling capacities ! Always use a suitable coolant mixture, even in countries where high temperatures prevail. Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not sufficiently protected from corrosion and overheating. i Have the coolant regularly replaced at a qualified specialist workshop and the replacement confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet. Comply with the important safety precautions for service products when handling coolant (Y page 365).
Vehicle data SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all year round. Climate control system refrigerant Important safety notes The climate control system of your vehicle is filled with refrigerant R‑134a. The instruction label regarding the refrigerant type used can be found on the left, on the underside of the hood. ! Only the refrigerant R‑134a and the PAG oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used.
372 Vehicle data Dimensions and weights Technical data Model Model : Opening height Mercedes‑AMG vehicles 68.0 in (1727 mm) All other models 68.9 in (1749 mm) Model Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 80.0 in (2032 mm) Wheelbase 106.3 in (2699 mm) Turning radius 36.1 ft (11.0 m) Maximum trunk load 220.5 lb (100 kg) Maximum roof load 220.5 lb (100 kg) Model Vehicle length Mercedes‑AMG vehicles 184.7 in (4691 mm) All other models 182.
