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Problems with the transmission

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and

Solutions

The transmission has

problems shifting gear.

The transmission is losing oil.

Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-

shop immediately.

The acceleration ability

is deteriorating.
The transmission no

longer changes gear.

The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear.

Stop the vehicle.

Shift the transmission to position P.

Switch off the engine.

Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.

Shift the transmission to position D or R.

If D is selected, the transmission shifts into second gear; if R is

selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.

Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-

shop immediately.

Transfer case

This section is only valid for vehicles with 4-

wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always trans-

mitted to both axles.

Performance tests may only be carried

out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake

system or transfer case could otherwise be

damaged. Contact a qualified specialist

workshop for a performance test.

To prevent ESP

from intervening, the

ignition must be switched off (SmartKey or

the Start/Stop button in position 0 or 1) if:

the electric parking brake is being tested

on a brake dynamometer.

the vehicle is being towed with only one

axle raised (not permitted for vehicles

with 4MATIC).

The brake system could otherwise be dam-

aged.

Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed

with either the front or the rear axle raised,

as doing so will damage the transmission.

Refueling

Important safety notes

WARNING

Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel

incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-

sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating

sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine

and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before

refueling.

WARNING

Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.

There is a risk of injury.
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.

Refueling

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Driving

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parking

Summary of Contents for 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport

Page 1: ...C Class Operator s Manual Order no 6515 0935 13 Part no 2055844601 Edition C 2015 É2055844601FËÍ 2055844601 C Class Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...is a registered trademark of iBiq uity Digital Corporation RGracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote Inc RZAGATSurvey and related brands are reg istered trademarks of ZagatSurvey LLC In this Operator s Manual you will find the fol lowing symbols G WARNING Warning notes make you aware of dangers which could pose a threat to your health or life or to the health and life of others H Environme...

Page 3: ...therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations The following are integral components of the vehicle ROperator s Manual RMaintenance Booklet REquipment dependent supplements Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times If you s...

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Page 5: ...Seats steering wheel and mirrors 107 Lights and windshield wipers 123 Climate control 137 Driving and parking 155 On board computer and displays 229 Stowage and features 297 Maintenance and care 323 Roadside Assistance 339 Wheels and tires 357 Technical data 395 Contents 3 ...

Page 6: ...g System ADS 198 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message 267 Function notes 127 Switching on off 128 Additional speedometer 248 Additives engine oil 400 AGILITY SELECT switch Automatic transmission 167 Climate control 3 zone automatic climate control 142 Climate control dual zone auto matic climate control 140 Air bags Deployment 56 Display message 263 Front air bag driver front passenger 49 Impo...

Page 7: ...ging gear 167 DIRECT SELECT lever 164 Display message 280 Drive program 168 Drive program display 166 Driving tips 167 Emergency running mode 171 Engaging drive position 166 Engaging neutral 165 Engaging park position automati cally 165 Engaging reverse gear 165 Engaging the park position 164 Kickdown 167 Manual shifting 169 Overview 164 Problem malfunction 171 Pulling away 160 Starting the engine...

Page 8: ...ees 24 Calling up a malfunction see Display messages Camera see 360 camera Car see Vehicle Care 360 camera 335 AIRPANEL 334 Carpets 337 Car wash 330 Display 336 Exhaust pipe 335 Exterior lights 333 Gear or selector lever 336 Interior 336 Matte finish 332 Notes 329 Paint 332 Plastic trim 336 Power washer 331 Rear view camera 334 Roof lining 337 Seat belt 337 Seat cover 337 Sensors 334 Steering whee...

Page 9: ... panel 141 Refrigerant 402 Refrigerant filling capacity 403 Setting the air distribution 146 Setting the airflow 146 Setting the air vents 152 Setting the climate mode 145 Setting the temperature 145 Switching air recirculation mode on off 149 Switching on off 142 Switching residual heat on off 149 Switching the rear window defroster on off 148 Switching the synchronization function on and off 147...

Page 10: ...ing up on board computer 250 Driving systems 271 Engine 267 General notes 250 Hiding on board computer 250 Introduction 250 Lights 264 Safety systems 251 SmartKey 282 Tires 277 Vehicle 280 Distance recorder 236 Distance warning warning lamp 293 Distance warning function Function notes 69 DISTRONIC PLUS Activating 188 Activation conditions 188 Cruise control lever 187 Deactivating 192 Display messa...

Page 11: ...amera 207 Driving tips Automatic transmission 167 Brakes 180 Break in period 156 DISTRONIC PLUS 192 Downhill gradient 180 Drinking and driving 178 Driving abroad 124 Driving in winter 182 Driving on flooded roads 182 Driving on wet roads 182 Exhaust check 178 Fuel 178 General 178 Hydroplaning 182 Icy road surfaces 182 Limited braking efficiency on sal ted roads 181 Snow chains 361 Symmetrical low ...

Page 12: ...p 288 ETS 4ETS Electronic Traction Sys tem 72 Exhaust see Exhaust pipe Exhaust check 178 Exhaust pipe Cleaning 335 Exterior lighting Cleaning 333 see Lights Exterior mirrors Adjusting 118 Dipping automatic 119 Folding in out automatically 118 Folding in out electrically 118 Out of position troubleshooting 119 Setting 118 Storing settings memory func tion 121 Storing the parking position 119 Eyegla...

Page 13: ...ad up display Adjusting the brightness 247 Function notes 233 Important safety notes 233 Setting the position 247 Storing settings memory func tion 121 Switching on or off 234 Switching the display on off 246 Heating see Climate control High beam flasher 126 High beam headlamps Adaptive Highbeam Assist 127 Changing bulbs 132 Display message 265 Switching on off 126 Hill start assist 160 HOLD funct...

Page 14: ... warning lamps 127 High beam flasher 126 High beam headlamps 126 Light switch 124 Low beam headlamps 125 Parking lamps 126 Rear fog lamp 125 Setting exterior lighting 124 Standing lamps 126 Switching the daytime running lamps on off on board com puter 247 Turn signals 126 see Interior lighting see Replacing bulbs Light sensor display message 266 Loading guidelines 298 Locking see Central locking L...

Page 15: ...94 General notes 183 Lane Keeping Assist 219 PARKTRONIC 199 PRE SAFE anticipatory occu pant protection 58 PRE SAFE PLUS anticipatory occupant protection PLUS 58 Rear view camera 207 Message memory on board com puter 250 Messages see Display messages see Warning and indicator lamps Mirrors see Exterior mirrors see Rear view mirror see Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror turn signal Cleaning 334 M...

Page 16: ... closing the side trim panels 132 Operating safety Declaration of conformity 26 Important safety notes 25 Operating system see On board computer Operator s Manual Overview 23 Vehicle equipment 23 Outside temperature display 231 Overhead control panel 38 Override feature Rear side windows 65 P Paint code number 396 Paintwork cleaning instructions 332 Panic alarm 42 Panorama roof with power tilt sli...

Page 17: ...er 325 Radio Selecting a station 240 Radio wave reception transmis sion in the vehicle Declaration of conformity 26 Reading lamp 129 Rear compartment Setting the airflow 146 Setting the air vents 153 Setting the temperature 145 Rear fog lamp Switching on off 125 Rear lamps see Lights Rear seat folding the backrest for wards back 302 Rear seats Display message 281 Rear view camera Cleaning instruct...

Page 18: ...er s and front passenger seat belt 47 Adjusting the height 46 center rear compartment seat 47 Cleaning 337 Correct usage 45 Fastening 46 Important safety guidelines 44 Introduction 44 Releasing 47 Warning lamp 284 Warning lamp function 48 Seats Adjusting electrically 110 Adjusting manually and electri cally 110 Adjusting the 4 way lumbar sup port 112 Adjusting the head restraint 111 Cleaning the c...

Page 19: ...eedometer Activating deactivating the addi tional speedometer 248 Digital 237 In the Instrument cluster 33 Segments 231 Selecting the unit of measure ment 248 see Instrument cluster Standing lamps Display message 266 Switching on off 126 Start Stop button Starting the engine 159 Start stop function see ECO start stop function Starting engine 159 STEER CONTROL 76 Steering Warning lamps 295 Steering...

Page 20: ...ot reached TIREFIT 344 Reached TIREFIT 344 Recommended 361 Tire pressure loss warning sys tem General notes 368 Important safety notes 368 Restarting 369 Tire pressure monitor Checking the tire pressure elec tronically 367 Function notes 365 General notes 365 Important safety notes 365 Radio type approval for the tire pressure monitor 368 Restarting 367 Warning lamp 294 Warning message 367 Tires A...

Page 21: ...Grading Standards definition 379 Wear indicator definition 380 Wheel and tire combination 388 Wheel rim definition 379 see Flat tire Top Tether 62 Towing away Important safety guidelines 351 Installing the towing eye 352 Notes for 4MATIC vehicles 354 Removing the towing eye 353 With both axles on the ground 353 With the rear axle raised 353 Towing eye 340 Tow starting Emergency engine starting 354...

Page 22: ...artKey 81 Vehicle data 403 Vehicle data Roof load maximum 403 Trunk load maximum 403 Vehicle dimensions 403 Vehicle emergency locking 89 Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate 396 Vehicle level AIRMATIC 198 Display message 271 Vehicle maintenance see ASSYST PLUS Vehicle tool kit 340 Video Operating the DVD 241 VIN 396 W Warning and indicator lamps ABS 286 Brakes 285 Che...

Page 23: ...luid 327 Notes 402 Windshield wipers Problem malfunction 136 Replacing the wiper blades 134 Switching on off 133 Winter driving Important safety notes 360 Slippery road surfaces 182 Snow chains 361 Winter operation Radiator cover 325 Summer tires 360 Winter tires M S tires 360 Wiper blades Cleaning 333 Important safety notes 134 Replacing 134 Replacing windshield 134 Wooden trim cleaning instruc t...

Page 24: ...ngine Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Rkeep an eye on the vehicle s fuel consump tion Environmental concerns and recom menda...

Page 25: ...d that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here This also applies to safety relevant systems and func tions The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations The original purchase agreement lists all sys tems installed in your vehicle Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation please consult an authorized...

Page 26: ...r written notice to Mercedes Benz USA LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals Always have the Service and Warranty Book let with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The ser vice advisor will record ever...

Page 27: ...ays have the prescribed service mainte nance work as well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING Flammable material such as leaves grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system There is a risk of fire When driving off road or on unpaved roads check the vehicle s underside regularly In particular remove parts of pl...

Page 28: ...es may not cause interference and 2 These devices must accept any interference includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Diagnostics connection The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING If you connect equipment to the diagnostics connection in the vehicle it may affect the opera...

Page 29: ...anderhoof Avenue Toronto Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects USA only The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the N...

Page 30: ... vehicle is traveling This data can help provide a better under standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial crash situation occurs no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement c...

Page 31: ...the federal regulation governs As of February 2013 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs Information on copyright General information Information on license for free and open source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the fol lowing website http www mercedes benz com opensource Introduction 29 Z ...

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Page 33: ...Cockpit 32 Instrument cluster 33 Multifunction steering wheel 35 Center console 36 Overhead control panel 38 Door control panel 39 31 At a glance ...

Page 34: ... Start Stop button 157 F Adjusts the steering wheel 115 G Cruise control lever 184 Function Page H Electric parking brake 176 I Diagnostics connection 26 J Opens the hood 324 K Light switch 124 L Control panel for Activating Steering Assist 194 Switching on Active Lane Keeping Assist 224 Deactivating PARKTRONIC 199 Switching on 360 camera 211 Switching on the head up display 233 Vehicles without a...

Page 35: ...Instrument cluster Displays Function Page Speedometer Multifunction display 233 Tachometer 231 Function Page Coolant temperature dis play 231 A Fuel gauge Instrument cluster 33 At a glance ...

Page 36: ...90 F USA only Canada only F Brakes red 285 USA only J Canada only G Coolant 291 Function Page H J Brakes yellow 285 I 6 Restraint system 42 J ü Seat belt 284 K K High beam head lamps 126 L L Low beam head lamps 125 M 8 Reserve fuel 291 N T Parking lamps license plate and instru ment cluster lighting 126 O N This lamp has no func tion P R Rear fog lamps 125 Q h Tire pressure monitor 294 34 Instrume...

Page 37: ...Switches to the redial mem ory W X Adjusts the volume 8 Mute ó Switches on the Voice Con trol System see the sepa rate operating instructions Function Page ò Calls up the main menu 9 Selects a menu submenu or scrolls through lists 231 a Confirms your selection 231 Hides display messages 250 Back 231 ñ Switches off the Voice Con trol System see the sepa rate operating instructions Multifunction ste...

Page 38: ...lephone button see the separate Operator s Man ual A PASSENGER AIR BAG indi cator lamp 43 ATA indicator lamp 76 Function Page B Analog clock C Media button see the sep arate Operator s Manual D Radio button see the sep arate Operator s Manual E Navigation button see the separate Operator s Man ual F þ Inserts removes a CD DVD see the separate Operator s Manual 36 Center console At a glance ...

Page 39: ...ion 161 A Touchpad see the separate Operator s Manual B Stowage compartment 298 Function Page C u Rear window roller sunblind 308 D É Sets the vehicle level 197 E AGILITY SELECT switch 167 F Back button see the sepa rate Operator s Manual G Audio 20 COMAND con troller see the separate Operator s Manual H g Switches to the favor ites button see the sepa rate Operator s Manual Center console 37 At a...

Page 40: ... hand reading lamp on off 129 C ï MB Info call button mbrace system 314 D Eyeglasses compartment 299 Function Page E 3 Opens closes the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel 103 Opens closes the roller sunblinds 104 F Rear view mirror 117 G Buttons for the garage door opener 319 H Microphone for mbrace emergency call system telephone and the Voice Control System see the separate operating in...

Page 41: ...s locks the vehicle 87 C W Opens closes the rear left side window 97 D W Opens closes the left side window 97 Function Page E 7Zª Adjusts and folds the exte rior mirrors in out electri cally 118 F W Opens closes the right side window 97 G W Opens closes the rear right side window 97 H n Override feature for the controls in the rear compartment 65 I p Opens closes the trunk lid 95 Door control pane...

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Page 43: ...Useful information 42 Panic alarm 42 Occupant safety 42 Children in the vehicle 59 Pets in the vehicle 65 Driving safety systems 66 Protection against theft 76 41 Safety ...

Page 44: ...ystem RAir bags RChild restraint system RChild seat securing systems The components of the restraint system work in conjunction with each other They can only deploy their protective function if at all times all vehicle occupants Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly Y page 45 Rhave adjusted their seat and head restraint properly Y page 109 As the driver you also have to make sure that the stee...

Page 45: ... a few seconds after the engine is started The components of the restraint system are in operational readiness A malfunction has occurred if the 6 restraint system warning lamp Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched on Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with the engine running Rlights up again while the engine is running G WARNING If restraint system is malfunctioning restraint system...

Page 46: ...he outer seat belts in the rear compartment RBelt force limiters for the front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear If the seat belt is pulled quickly or suddenly from the belt sash guide the inertia reel locks The belt strap cannot be pulled out fur ther Emergency Tensioning Devices tighten the seat belts in an accident pulling them close against the occupant s body They do not however...

Page 47: ...ropriate to the age weight and size of the child Ralways observe the instructions and safety notes in the Children in the vehicle sec tion of this Operator s Manual Y page 59 in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer s installa tion instructions Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on the Occupant classifica tion system OCS Y page 51 G WARNING The seat belts may not p...

Page 48: ...ns keys or eyeglasses store these in a suitable place Ronly one person is using a seat belt at a time Infants and children must never travel sit ting on the lap of a vehicle occupant In the event of an accident they could be crushed between the vehicle occupant and seat belt Robjects are never secured with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle s occupants Seat belts...

Page 49: ... Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up Otherwise the seat belt or belt tongue will be trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism This could damage the door the door trim panel and the seat belt Dam aged seat belts can no longer fulfill their protective function and must be replaced Visit a qualified specialist workshop X Press release button hold belt tongue firmly and guide it back to...

Page 50: ...zed by the AIR BAG symbol An air bag complements the correctly fas tened seat belt It is no substitute for the seat belt The air bag provides additional protec tion in applicable accident situations Not all air bags are deployed in an accident The different air bag systems function inde pendently from one another Y page 56 However no system available today can com pletely eliminate injuries and fa...

Page 51: ...peed of the air bag as it deploys make sure that Rthere are no people animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an air bag Rthere are no objects between the seat door and B pillar Rno hard objects e g coat hangers hang on the grab handles or coat hooks Rno accessories such as cup holders are attached to the vehicle within the deploy ment area of an air bag e g to doors side windows rear...

Page 52: ...ot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do In addition the func tion of the Occupant Classification System OCS could be restricted This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the respective seat by Mercedes Benz Front side impact air bags and rear side impact air bags deploy next to the outer bolster of the se...

Page 53: ...y Rin an almost upright position with their back against the seat backrest Rwith their feet resting on the floor if possi ble If the front passenger does not observe these conditions OCS may produce a false classi fication e g because the front passenger Rtransfers their weight by supporting them selves on a vehicle armrest Rsits in such a way that their weight is raised from the seat cushion If i...

Page 54: ... passenger front air bag is disabled It will not be deployed in the event of an accident and cannot perform its intended protective function A person in the front passenger seat could then for example come into contact with the vehicle s interior espe cially if the person is sitting too close to the dashboard This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury When the front passenger seat...

Page 55: ...p per manently after the system self test This indicates that the front passenger front air bag is activated The result of the classifi cation is dependent on among other fac tors the child restraint system and the child s stature It is recommended that you install the restraint system on a suitable rear seat Rthe front passenger seat is occupied by a person of smaller stature e g a teenager or sm...

Page 56: ...on is sitting too close to the dash board This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury When the front passenger seat is occupied always ensure that Rthe classification of the person in the front passenger seat is correct and the front passenger front air bag is enabled or disa bled in accordance with the person in the front passenger seat Rthe person is seated properly with a cor re...

Page 57: ...hat the entire base of the child restraint system rests on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the forwards facing child restraint system must as far as pos sible be resting on the backrest of front passenger seat If nec essary adjust the position of the front passenger seat X Make sure that the seat cushion length is fully retracted X When installing the child restraint s...

Page 58: ...nsioning Devices or air bags are deployed you will hear a bang and a small amount of powder may also be released The 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hearing The powder that is released gener ally does not constitute a health hazard but it may cause short term breathing difficulties in people with asthma or other respiratory prob lems To avoid ...

Page 59: ...ion has occurred do not play a decisive role in the deployment of an air bag nor do they provide an indication of air bag deployment The vehicle can be deformed considerably without an air bag being deployed This is the case if only parts which are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of decel eration is not high Conversely air bags may be deployed even though the vehicle suffers o...

Page 60: ...s an imminent danger of colli sion in certain situations PRE SAFE takes the following measures depending on the hazardous situation detec ted Rthe front seat belts are pre tensioned Rif the vehicle skids the sliding sunroof and the side windows are closed so that only a small gap remains The panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel is completely closed Rvehicles with the memory function for the...

Page 61: ...ings are restored Automatic measures after an acci dent Immediately after an accident the following measures are implemented depending on the type and severity of the impact Rthe hazard warning lamps are activated Rthe emergency lighting is activated Rthe vehicle doors are unlocked Rthe front side windows are lowered Rvehicles with a memory function the elec trically adjustable steering wheel is r...

Page 62: ...eat belt Y page 44 and the notes on correct use of seat belts Y page 45 A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for children over 41 lbs 18 kg or until they reach a height where a lap shoulder belt can be fastened properly without a booster seat Special seat belt retractor G WARNING If the seat belt is released while driving the child restraint system will no longer...

Page 63: ...m is installed incor rectly or is not secured it can come loose in the event of an accident heavy braking or a sudden change in direction The child restraint system could be thrown about strik ing vehicle occupants There is an increased risk of injury possibly even fatal Always install child restraint systems prop erly even if they are not being used Make sure that you observe the child restraint ...

Page 64: ...ng instructions for the child restraint system used Before every trip make sure that the LATCH type ISOFIX child restraint system is engaged correctly in both LATCH type ISO FIX securing rings 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 Vehicles with rear s...

Page 65: ...straints on the parcel shelf X Move head restraint upwards X Fold up cover of Top Tether anchorage X Install the LATCH type ISOFIX child restraint system with Top Tether Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instructions when doing so X Route Top Tether belt A under head restraint betweenthe two headrestraint bars X Hook Top Tether hook of Top Tether belt A into...

Page 66: ...ld restraint system must as far as possible lie flat against the backrest of the front passenger seat The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head restraint Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the head restraint position accordingly Always make sure that the shoul der belt strap is correctly routed from the vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder belt...

Page 67: ...proof locks for the rear doors You secure each door individually with the child proof locks on the rear doors A door secured with a child proof lock cannot be opened from inside the vehicle When the vehicle is unlocked the door can be opened from the outside X To activate press the child proof lock lever up in the direction of arrow X Make sure that the child proof locks are working properly X To ...

Page 68: ...e from the vehicle in front Drive carefully The driving safety systems described only work as effectively as possible when there is adequate contact between the tires and the road surface Please pay special attention to the notes on tires recommended minimum tire tread depths etc Y page 358 In wintry driving conditions always use winter tires M S tires and if necessary snow chains Only in this way...

Page 69: ...s will function as usual once you release the brake pedal BAS is deactivated BAS PLUS Brake Assist System PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist General information i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 66 BAS PLUS is only available on vehicles with the Driving Assistance package For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving the radar sensor system and the camera system must be operational With t...

Page 70: ...ng low in the sky Rdarkness Rif pedestrians move quickly e g into the path of the vehicle the camera system no longer recognizes a pedestrian as a person due to special clothing or other objects a pedestrian is concealed by other objects the typical outline of a person is not dis tinguishable from the background Following damage to the front end of the vehi cle have the configuration and operation...

Page 71: ...ble collision warning autonomous braking can be initiated in critical situations If you apply the brake yourself in a critical situation the COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS adaptive Brake Assist assists you Important safety notes In particular the detection of obstacles can be impaired if Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors Rthere is snow or heavy rain Rthere is in...

Page 72: ...lso cause the system to display a warning With the help of the radar sensor system the distance warning function can detect obsta cles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time Up to a speed of around 44 mph 70 km h the distance warning function can also react to stationary obstacles such as stopped or parked vehicles If you approach an obstacle and the distance warning f...

Page 73: ...it calculates the braking force necessary to avoid a colli sion If you apply the brakes forcefully adap tive Brake Assist will automatically increase the braking force to a level suitable for the traffic conditions X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the emergency braking situation is over ABS prevents the wheels from locking The brakes will work normally again if Ryou release the brake pedal R...

Page 74: ...arning lamp lights up continu ously ESP is not available due to a malfunc tion Observe the information on warning lamps Y page 288 and display messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster Y page 251 Only use wheels with the recommended tire sizes Only then will ESP function properly Characteristics of ESP General information If the ESP warning lamp goes out before beginning the journey ES...

Page 75: ...PRE SAFE is no longer available nor is it activated if you brake firmly and ESP intervenes RPRE SAFE Brake is no longer available it is also not activated if you brake firmly and ESP intervenes RESP still provides support when you brake firmly Crosswind Assist General information Strong crosswinds can cause your vehicle to deviate from a straight course The crosswind driving assistance function in...

Page 76: ...n and reduce the effects of such a collision If PRE SAFE Brake has detected a risk of collision you will be warned visually and acoustically as well as by automatic brak ing Important safety notes G WARNING PRE SAFE Brake will initially brake your vehi cle by a partial application of the brakes if a danger of collision is detected There may be a collision unless you brake yourself Even after subse...

Page 77: ...ns move quickly e g into the path of the vehicle the camera system no longer recognizes a pedestrian as a person due to special clothing or other objects a pedestrian is concealed by other objects the typical outline of a person is not dis tinguishable from the background Following damage to the front end of the vehi cle have the configuration and operation of the radar sensors checked at a qualif...

Page 78: ... skid Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 66 No steering support is provided from STEER CONTROL if RESP is malfunctioning Rthe lighting is faulty If ESP is malfunctioning you will be assisted further by the electrical power steering Protection against theft Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey X To...

Page 79: ...artKey into the ignition lock The alarm is switched off X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS GO grasp the outside door handle The Smart Key must be outside the vehicle The alarm is switched off or X Press the Start Stop button on the dash board The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle The alarm is switched off The alarm is not switched off even if you close the open door that triggered it for example ...

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Page 81: ...Useful information 80 SmartKey 80 Doors 87 Trunk 90 Side windows 97 Sliding sunroof 101 79 Opening and closing ...

Page 82: ...f you attach heavy or large objects to the SmartKey the SmartKey could be uninten tionally turned in the ignition lock This could cause the engine to be switched off There is a risk of an accident Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the SmartKey Remove any bulky key rings before inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock Keep the SmartKey away from strong magnetic fields Otherwise the r...

Page 83: ...hicle if the SmartKey is in close proximity to the vehicle press the F button on the SmartKey You can release the button as soon as the trunk lid starts to close KEYLESS GO General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a SmartKey in the vehicle Locking unlocking centrally You can start lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS GO To do this yo...

Page 84: ... of the vehicle occupants if there is a SmartKey in the vehicle Changing the settings of the locking system You can change the settings of the locking system This means that only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked This is useful if you fre quently travel on your own X To change the setting press and hold down the and buttons simulta neously for app...

Page 85: ...release catch is back in its basic position SmartKey battery Important safety notes G WARNING Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan ces If batteries are swallowed it can result in severe health problems There is a risk of fatal injury Keep batteries out of the reach of children If a battery is swallowed seek medical attention immediately H Environmental note Batteries contain dangerous sub...

Page 86: ... Y page 83 X Press mechanical key into the opening in the SmartKey in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover opens Do not hold battery compartment cover closed while doing so X Remove battery compartment cover X Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery falls out X Insert the new battery with the positive ter minal facing upwards Use a lint free cloth to do so...

Page 87: ...ock the vehicle using KEYLESS GO KEYLESS GO was deactivated X Reactivate KEYLESS GO Y page 81 The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged X Check the SmartKey battery Y page 84 and replace it if nec essary Y page 84 If this does not work X Unlock Y page 88 or lock Y page 89 the vehicle using the mechanical key There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves X Unlock Y page ...

Page 88: ...e vehicle and try to start the vehicle again The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged X Check the SmartKey battery Y page 84 and replace it if nec essary Y page 84 If this does not work X Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves X Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock You have lost a Sma...

Page 89: ...ning doors from the inside You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child proof locks Y page 65 If the vehicle has been locked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS GO opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti theft alarm system Switch off the alarm Y page 76 X To unlock and...

Page 90: ... for approximately five seconds until a tone sounds X To activate press and hold button for approximately five seconds until a tone sounds If you press one of the two buttons and do not hear a tone the relevant setting has already been selected The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning You could therefore be locked out if Rthe vehicle is being ...

Page 91: ...cal key into the Smart Key Y page 83 X Carefully press the protective cap onto the lock cylinder until it engages and is seated firmly Do not pull the door handle when doing so All vehicles If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver s door the anti theft alarm system will be triggered Switch off the alarm Y page 76 Locking the vehicle mechanical key If the vehicle can no longer be...

Page 92: ...ay from the vehicle until it releases X Release the door handle X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver s door as far as it will go X Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far as it will go to position 1 The locking knob drops down and the driv er s door is locked X Turn the mechanical key back and remove it X Insert the mechanical key into the Smart Key Y page 83 X Make sure that t...

Page 93: ...versing feature Vehicles with trunk lid remote closing feature the trunk lid is equipped with auto matic obstacle detection with reversing fea ture If a solid object blocks or restricts the trunk lid when automatically opening this procedure is stopped If a solid object blocks or restricts the trunk lid when automatically closing the trunk lid opens again automati cally The automatic obstacle reco...

Page 94: ... the trunk lid RPull the trunk lid handle Vehicles with HANDS FREE ACCESS it is also possible to stop the closing process by performing a kicking movement under the rear bumper G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running especially if the vehicle is in motion There...

Page 95: ...above the trunk lid The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be found in the printed Operator s Manual HANDS FREE ACCESS Important safety notes G WARNING The vehicle s exhaust system may be very hot You could burn yourself by touching the exhaust system if you use HANDS FREE ACCESS There is a risk of injury Always ensure that you only make the kicking move ment within the detection range of sen...

Page 96: ...may restrict functionality RUsing the HANDS FREE ACCESS with a prosthetic leg may restrict functionality Operation X To open close kick into sensor detection range under the bumper with your foot You will hear a warning tone while the trunk lid is opening or closing X If the trunk lid does not open after sev eral attempts wait at least ten seconds then move your leg under the bumper once again If ...

Page 97: ... off the engine before opening the trunk lid Never drive with the trunk lid open The trunk lid swings upwards when opened Therefore make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be found in the Vehicle data section Y page 403 Opening and closing You can open and close the trunk lid from the driver s seat when the vehicle is stationary ...

Page 98: ...centrally the trunk will also be unlocked Unlocking the trunk mechanical key The trunk lid swings upwards when opened Therefore make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the SmartKey KEYLESS GO or HANDS FREE ACCESS use the mechanical key If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the trunk lid the anti theft alarm system will be tri...

Page 99: ... closing area If somebody becomes trapped release the switch or press the switch to open the side window again G WARNING If children operate the side windows they could become trapped particularly if they are left unsupervised There is a risk of injury Activate the override feature for the rear side windows When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehi cle Never leav...

Page 100: ...or five minutes or until you open a front door When the override feature for the side win dows is activated Y page 65 the side win dows cannot be operated from the rear i Information on opening and closing the roller sunblinds on the rear side windows Y page 308 Convenience opening General notes Vehicles with KEYLESS GO or KEYLESS GO start function you can ventilate the vehi cle before you start d...

Page 101: ...sed X Make sure that all the side windows and the sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel are closed X Vehicles with panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel press and hold the button until the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel close X To interrupt convenience closing release the button Using KEYLESS GO The driver s door and the door at w...

Page 102: ...r an additional second If the side window opens again slightly X Immediately pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side win dow is completely closed Y page 98 X Hold the switch for an additional second X If the respective side window remains closed after the button is released then it has been set correctly If this is not the case repeat the steps above again 100 Side w...

Page 103: ...a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed The side window is closed without the anti entrapment feature Sliding sunroof Important safety notes Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel In this section...

Page 104: ...during opening Sliding sunroof reversing feature Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel In this section the term sliding sunroof refers to both types of sliding sun roof The sliding sunroof is equipped with an auto matic reversing feature If a solid object blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof during the closing process the sliding su...

Page 105: ...2 X Keep the 3 switch pressed for another second X Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be fully opened and closed again Y page 102 X If this is not the case repeat the steps above again Operating the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel Opening and closing Overhead control panel To raise To open To close lower The panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel can only be operated when the ...

Page 106: ...g make sure that no parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind If somebody becomes trapped Rrelease the switch immediately or Rduring automatic operation push the switch briefly in any direction The opening or closing procedure will be stop ped The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior from sunlight The front roller sunblind can only be opened and closed when the sliding sunr...

Page 107: ...ng again Resetting the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel or the front roller sunblind Reset the panorama roof with power tilt slid ing panel or the front roller sunblind if the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel or the roller sunblinds does not move smoothly X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 157 X Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of resi...

Page 108: ...ions The sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause If the sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after it blocks pull the 3 switch down again to the point of resistance until the sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt sliding pan...

Page 109: ...Useful information 108 Correct driver s seat position 108 Seats 109 Steering wheel 115 Mirrors 117 Memory function 120 107 Seats steering wheel and mirrors ...

Page 110: ...re as far away from the driver s air bag as possible Ryou are sitting in a normal upright position Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position Ryou have set the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are gently supported Ryou can depress the pedals properly Ryour legs are not fully extended X Check whether the head restraint is adjus ted prope...

Page 111: ...ake sure that the driver s seat is engaged before starting the engine G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving Radjust the driver s seat head restraint steering wheel or mirrors Rfasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident Adjust the driver s seat head restraint steer ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine G W...

Page 112: ... cov ers child seats or booster seats Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell under or behind the seats when moving the seats back There is a risk that the seats and or the objects could be dam aged i The rear compartment head restraints can be removed Y page 112 Vehicles without the through loading fea ture the head restraints cannot be removed from the rear compartment seats For more...

Page 113: ...back of the head at about eye level General notes Pay attention to the important safety notes Y page 109 Do not rotate the head restraints of the front and rear seats Otherwise you cannot adjust the height and angle of the head restraints to the correct position Adjusting the head restraint height manually X To raise pull the head restraint up to the desired position X To lower press release catch...

Page 114: ...head restraint out of the guides X To re install insert the head restraint so that the notches on the bar are on the left when viewed in the direction of travel X Push the head restraint down until you hear it engage in position X Fold back the rear seat backrest until it engages Adjusting the 4 way lumbar support To raise the backrest contour To soften the backrest contour To lower the backrest c...

Page 115: ... from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1 X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 157 X To switch on press button repeatedly until the desired heating level is set X To switch off press button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out i If the battery voltage is...

Page 116: ...r lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selec ted X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 157 X To switch on press button repeatedly until the desired ventilation level is set X To switch off press button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out i If the battery voltage is too low the seat ventilation may switch off i You can open the side w...

Page 117: ... wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine G WARNING Children could injure themselves if they adjust the steering wheel There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle The electrically adjustable steering wheel can still be adjusted when there is no key in the igni...

Page 118: ...risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle G WARNING If you drive off while the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature is making adjustments you could lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Always wait until the adjustment process is complete before driving off The EASY ENTRY EXIT feature make...

Page 119: ...ds when the driver s door is opened or the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue the occupants The crash responsive EASY EXIT feature is only operational if the EASY EXIT ENTRY fea ture is activated in Audio 20 COMAND see the separate Audio 20 COMAND operating instructions Mirrors Rear view mirror X Anti glare mode flick anti glare lever for...

Page 120: ...ding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 157 X Briefly press button Both exterior mirrors fold in or out i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are always folded out fully while driving They could otherwise vibrate i If you are driving faster than 30 mph 47 km h you can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors Setting the exte...

Page 121: ...lectrolyte from your skin immediately with water RImmediately rinse the electrolyte out of your eyes thoroughly with clean water RIf the electrolyte is swallowed immediately rinse your mouth out thoroughly Do not induce vomiting RIf 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 contac...

Page 122: ...or moves out of position repeat the steps Calling up a stored parking position set ting X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 157 X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front passenger side using button X Engage reverse gear The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves to the stored parking position The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves back to its or...

Page 123: ... passenger sides Rposition of the head up display X Adjust the seat accordingly Y page 110 X On the driver s side adjust the steering wheel Y page 116 and the exterior mirrors Y page 118 X Press memory button M and one of the storage position buttons 1 2 or 3 within three seconds The settings are stored in the selected pre set position A tone sounds when the set tings have been completed Calling u...

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Page 125: ...ormation 124 Exterior lighting 124 Interior lighting 129 Replacing bulbs vehicles with LED headlamps 130 Changing bulbs vehicles with hal ogen headlamps 130 Windshield wipers 133 123 Lights and windshield wipers ...

Page 126: ...ead as normal Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries Asymmetrical low beam Have the headlamps converted back to asym metrical low beam headlamps at a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible after crossing the border again Setting the exterior lighting Setting options Exterior lighting can be set...

Page 127: ...ght exception poor visibility due to weather con ditions such as fog snow or spray RSmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock the parking lamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light RWith the engine running if you have acti vated the daytime running lamps function via the on board computer the daytime running lamps or the parking lamps and the low ...

Page 128: ... pressure point in the direction of arrow or The corresponding turn signal flashes three times X To indicate press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow or High beam headlamps X To switch on the high beam headlamps 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 combination switch beyond the...

Page 129: ...oves the illu mination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning enabling better vis ibility in tight bends for example It can only be activated when the low beam headlamps are switched on Active Rif you are driving at speeds below 25 mph 40 km h and switch on the turn signal or turn the steering wheel Rif you are driving at speeds between 25 mph 40 km h and 45 mph 70 km h and...

Page 130: ...sors are obscured Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on off X To switch on turn the light switch to Ã X Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc tion display lights up if it is dark and the light sensor activates the low beam head lamps If you are driving at speeds above 25 km h If you are driving at speeds above approx ...

Page 131: ...ay lamp for the ambient lighting may be set using COMAND or Audio 20 see the separate operating instructions Automatic interior lighting control X To activate deactivate press the button When the automatic interior lighting con trol is activated the button is flush with the overhead control panel The interior lighting automatically switches on if you Runlock the vehicle Ropen a door Rremove the Sm...

Page 132: ...t has been dropped or if its glass tube has been scratched The bulb may explode if Ryou touch it Rit 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 volt age Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life of the bulbs Do not touch the glass tube with your bare hands If necessary clean th...

Page 133: ...l it stops using a suitable object Cover is released X Fold cover upwards X To install insert cover into the left right and two lower catches X Turn rotary knob 180 inwards until it stops using a suitable object Cover is locked Low beam headlamps X Switch off the lights X Open the hood X Turn housing cover counter clockwise and pull it out X Turn bulb holder counter clockwise and pull it out X Tak...

Page 134: ...Take the bulb out of bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder X Insert bulb holder into the lamp and turn it clockwise X Align housing cover and turn it clock wise until it engages X Replace the cover in the front wheel hous ing Y page 131 Changing the rear bulbs Opening and closing the side trim pan els Example right hand side trim panel You must open the side trim panel in the trunk be...

Page 135: ...e windshield wipers in dry weather conditions always use washer fluid when operating the wind shield wipers If the windshield wipers leave smears on 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 Intermittent wiping with rain sensor ...

Page 136: ...ld the windshield may be damaged by the force of the impact Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified specialist workshop To avoid damaging the wiper blades make sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the wiper Changing the windshield wiper blades Adjusting the wiper blades so that they are vertical On vehicles without KEYLESS GO X Turn the SmartKey to posit...

Page 137: ...ng position with a noticeable click X Make sure that the wiper blade is seated correctly X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind shield X Remove the protective film of the service indicator on the tip of the wiper blade i If the color of the service indicator changes from black to yellow the wiper blades should be replaced The duration of the color change varies depending on the terms of use Winds...

Page 138: ...on and open the driver s door X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windshield wipers back on The windshield wipers fail completely The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch X Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist workshop The windshield washer fluid from the spray nozzles no longer hits the center of the...

Page 139: ...Useful information 138 Overview of climate control sys tems 138 Operating the climate control sys tems 142 Setting the air vents 152 137 Climate control ...

Page 140: ...y available when the engine is run ning Optimum climate control is only ach ieved with the side windows and roof closed The residual heat function can only be acti vated or deactivated with the ignition switched off Y page 149 i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during warm weather e g using the con venience opening feature Y page 98 This will speed up the cooling process and the desired in...

Page 141: ...the temperature right Y page 145 Optimum use of dual zone climate control Dual zone automatic climate control The following contains notes and recommen dations on optimum use of dual zone climate control RActivate climate control using the Ã rocker switch The indicator lamp above the Ã rocker switch lights up The Cool ing with air dehumidification function is not activated automatically in automat...

Page 142: ... as a result Rthe rear window defroster running time is reduced If you have selected the drive program C S or S the climate control switches to Comfort mode The current climate control settings are maintained in Comfort mode ECO start stop function During automatic engine switch off the cli mate control system only operates at a reduced capacity If you require the full cli mate control output you ...

Page 143: ...climate control menu see the separate operating instructions To activate deactivate the residual heat function Y page 149 C To switch the rear window defroster on off Y page 148 D To activate deactivate cooling with air dehumidification Y page 143 E To activate deactivate air recirculation mode manually Y page 149 F To set the air distribution right Y page 146 G To set the temperature right Y page...

Page 144: ...ram E the climate control switches to Eco mode In Eco mode Rthe cooling output is reduced when cooling Rwhen heating the electrical heater booster is deactivated and heat output is reduced as a result Rthe rear window defroster running time is reduced If you have selected the drive program C S or S the climate control switches to Comfort mode The current climate control settings are maintained in ...

Page 145: ...Cooling with air dehumidification func tion is only available when the engine is run ning The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified according to the temperature selected Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when it is in cooling mode This is normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc tion Activating deactivating X To activate press the rocker switch up or down The...

Page 146: ... air dehumidification can also be deactivated If you deactivate the Cooling with air dehu midification function the air inside the vehi cle will not be cooled The air inside the vehi cle will also not be dehumidified The win dows can fog up more quickly Therefore deactivate the cooling with air dehumidifica tion function only briefly Automatic control X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni ...

Page 147: ...se reduce press the upper or lower section of the w rocker switch or X Set the temperature using Audio 20 COMAND see the separate operating instructions Only change the temperature setting in small increments Start at 72 22 3 zone automatic climate control General notes 3 zone automatic climate control zones You can select different temperature settings for the driver s and front passenger sides a...

Page 148: ...ll vents b Directs air through the defroster cen ter and side air vents W Sets the air distribution to automatic Adjusting 3 zone automatic climate control you can set the air distribution separately for the driver s and front passenger side X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 Y page 157 X Press the _ button up or down The various air distribution settings appear in Audio 20 COMAND X Press and hold ...

Page 149: ...imate control X Press the upper or lower section of the 0 rocker switch The indicator lamp in the 0 rocker switch lights up or goes out or X Activate deactivate the synchronization function using Audio 20 COMAND see the separate operating instructions The synchronization function deactivates if the settings for the front passenger side are changed 3 zone automatic climate control X Activate deacti...

Page 150: ...ate operating instructions X Switch on automatic mode using the Ã rocker switch X If the windows continue to fog up activate the Windshield defrosting function using the rocker switch i You should only select this setting until the windshield is clear again Windows fogged up on the outside X Activate the windshield wipers X Switch on automatic mode using the Ã rocker switch i If you clean the wind...

Page 151: ...mat ically Rat high outside temperatures Rat high levels of pollution 3 zone automatic climate control only Rin a tunnel vehicles with a navigation sys tem only The indicator lamp above the g rocker switch is not lit when automatic air recircula tion mode is activated Outside air is added after about 30 minutes X To deactivate press the g rocker switch up or down The indicator lamp above the g roc...

Page 152: ...ou continue to experience difficul ties consult a doctor H Environmental note Full perfume vials must not be disposed of with house hold rubbish They must be collected separately and recycled to protect the envi ronment Dispose of full perfume vials in an environmentally responsible manner and take them to a special waste collection point Perfume lid Perfume vial The perfume atomizer helps to impr...

Page 153: ... holder as far as it will go X To remove the perfume vial pull out the perfume vial X To refill the perfume vial unscrew the lid of the empty perfume vial to refill it your self X Refill the vial with a maximum of 15 ml of the desired liquid perfume X Screw the lid back on to the vial Only refill the vial when you are outside the vehicle Otherwise liquid perfume could drip into the interior and co...

Page 154: ...vehi cle interior You can switch ionization on off using Audio 20 COMAND see the separate operating instructions Ionization can only be operated when the automatic climate control is switched on The side air vent on the driver s side must be open Setting the air vents Important safety notes G WARNING Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents This could result in burns or frostbite in t...

Page 155: ...hold side air vent by thumbwheel and move it up or down or to the left or right Setting the rear compartment air vents Rear air vents are not available in all vehicles Vehicles with dual zone automatic climate control Vehicles with 3 zone automatic climate control Rear compartment air vent left Rear compartment air vent right Rear compartment air vent thumbwheel Rear control panel X To open close ...

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Page 157: ...Useful information 156 Notes on breaking in a new vehicle 156 Driving 156 Automatic transmission 164 Refueling 171 Parking 174 Driving tips 178 Driving systems 183 155 Driving and parking ...

Page 158: ...p in good time before the tachometer needle reaches Ô of the way to the red area of the tachometer RDo not manually shift to a lower gear to brake the vehicle RTry to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance kick down After 1000 miles 1500 km you can increase the engine speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to full speed You should also observe these notes on brea...

Page 159: ...not be started Vehicles with AIRPANEL you can open the shutters in the radiator trim by turning the key to position 2 in the ignition lock After approximately 120 seconds the shutters open automatically Further information on opening and cleaning the shutters Y page 334 Start Stop button General notes A check which periodically establishes a radio connection between the vehicle and the SmartKey de...

Page 160: ...n operates independ ently of the ECO start stop automatic engine switch off function SmartKey positions with the Start Stop button When you insert Start Stop button into ignition lock the system needs approx imately two seconds recognition time You can then use Start Stop button As soon as the ignition is switched on all the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up If an indicator lamp d...

Page 161: ...ess the accelerator when starting the engine General notes The catalytic converter is preheated for up to 30 seconds after a cold start The sound of the engine may change during this time Automatic transmission X Shift the transmission to position P Y page 164 The transmission position display in the multifunction display shows P Y page 166 You can also start the engine when the trans mission is i...

Page 162: ...ble to shift the transmission from position P to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal Only then is the parking lock released If the brake pedal is not depressed the DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved but the parking lock remains engaged 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 tim...

Page 163: ...ECO start stop function is operational when Rthe indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit green Rthe outside temperature is within the range that is suitable for the system Rthe engine is at normal operating temper ature Rthe set temperature for the vehicle interior has been reached Rthe battery is sufficiently charged Rthe system detects that the windshield is not fogged up when the air conditioni...

Page 164: ...o low Shifting the transmission to position P does not start the engine Deactivating activating the ECO start stop function X To switch off press ECO button Indicator lamp goes out X To switch on press ECO button Indicator lamp lights up If indicator lamp is off the ECO start stop function has been deactivated manually or as the result of a malfunction The engine will then not be switched off auto...

Page 165: ...9 If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump start it X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high X Try to start the engine again Y page 159 If the engine still does not start X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine is not run ning smoothly and is misfiring There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in...

Page 166: ...en the engine is switched off For this reason shift the automatic transmis sion to P when the engine is switched off and the vehicle is at a standstill Apply the electric parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll ing away DIRECT SELECT lever Overview of transmission positions j Park position with parking lock k Reverse gear i Neutral h Drive The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the stee...

Page 167: ...le they Rrelease the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmission out of park position P RStart the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children X If the transmission is in position D or R push the DIRE...

Page 168: ...ve program E or S Status symbol drive program Transmission position Gear The current transmission position and drive program appear in the multifunction display The arrows in the transmission position dis play show how and into which transmission positions you can change using the DIRECT SELECT lever Transmission positions B Park position This prevents the vehicle from roll ing away when stopped D...

Page 169: ...ion When shifting down the double clutch func tion is active regardless of the currently selec ted drive program The double clutch function reduces load change reactions and is condu cive to a sporty driving style The sound gen erated by the double clutch function depends on the drive program selected Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressur...

Page 170: ...tics C Comfort Comfortable and econom ical driving characteristics E Eco Particularly economical driving characteristics Additional information for drive programs Y page 168 Using the steering wheel paddle shifters you can temporarily change gears yourself For further information on the manual drive pro gram Y page 169 Drive programs Drive program I Individual In drive program I the following prop...

Page 171: ... transmission shifting up sooner The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed range and the wheels are less likely to spin Drive program E Eco Drive program E is characterized by the fol lowing Rthe vehicle exhibits comfortable economi cal handling characteristics Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in forward and reverse gears unless the accelerator pedal is depressed fully Rincreased sensitiv...

Page 172: ...mum engine speed when shifting down the automatic transmission protects against engine dam age by not shifting down Automatic down shifting occurs when coasting Shift recommendation The gearshift recommendations assist you in adopting an economical driving style The rec ommended gear is shown in the multifunction display X Shift to recommended gear according to gearshift recommendation when shown ...

Page 173: ...out on a 2 axle dynamometer The brake system or transfer case could otherwise be damaged Contact a qualified specialist workshop for a performance test To prevent ESP from intervening the ignition must be switched off SmartKey or the Start Stop button in position 0 or 1 if Rthe electric parking brake is being tested on a brake dynamometer Rthe vehicle is being towed with only one axle raised not p...

Page 174: ...ngine Notify a quali fied specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the fuel system 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 If you o...

Page 175: ...nly fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops filling for the first time Otherwise fuel may leak out Closing the fuel filler flap X Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly X Close the fuel filler flap Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehicle If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open the ...

Page 176: ...lock the vehicle using the mechanical key Y page 83 The fuel filler flap is unlocked but the opening mechanism is jam med X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Parking Important safety notes G WARNING Flammable material such as leaves grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust gas flow There is a risk of fire Park the vehicle so that no ...

Page 177: ...There is a risk of an accident After switching off the engine always switch to parking position P Prevent the parked vehi cle from rolling away by applying the parking brake Vehicles with automatic transmission X Apply the electric parking brake X Shift the transmission to position P X With the SmartKey turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it The immobilizer is activated...

Page 178: ... accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle The function of the electric parking brake is dependent on the on board voltage If the on board voltage is low or there is a malfunction in the system it may not be possible to apply the released parking brake X If this is the case only park the vehi...

Page 179: ...Rthe seat belt has been fastened Ryou depress the accelerator pedal If the transmission is in position R the trunk lid must be closed If your seat belt is not fastened the following conditions must be fulfilled to automatically release the electric parking brake Rthe driver s door is closed Ryou have shifted out of transmission posi tion P or you have previously driven faster than 2 mph 3 km h Ens...

Page 180: ...to a safe location and stop before operating the telephone Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph approximately 50 km h the vehicle covers a distance of 44 ft approximately 14 m per second Drive sensibly save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel X The tires should always be inflated to the recommended tire pressure X Remove unnecessary loads X Remove roof racks when they are not nee d...

Page 181: ...ge the Reserve Fuel Reserve Fuel message is shown in the multifunction display instead of range The 8 warning lamp in the instrument cluster also lights up Y page 291 The ECO display consists of three sections with an inner and outer area The sections correspond to the following three categories Acceleration evaluation of all acceleration processes Rthe outer area fills up and the inner area light...

Page 182: ... fewer changes For more marked changes perform a manual rest Y page 237 For further information on the ECO display see Y page 236 Braking 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 eng...

Page 183: ...arried out on a 2 axle dynamom eter If you wish to operate the vehicle on such a dynamometer please consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center in advance You could otherwise damage the drive train or the brake system The ESP system operates automatically The engine and the ignition must therefore be switched off the SmartKey must be in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock or the Start Stop button ...

Page 184: ...these notes may result in damage to the engine electrical systems and transmission If you have to drive on stretches of road on which water has collected please bear in mind that Rthe water level in the case of still water may not exceed a maximum point of the lower edge of the vehicle body Ryou should drive no faster than at a walking pace Winter driving G WARNING If you shift down on a slippery ...

Page 185: ... information on driving safety systems Y page 66 Cruise control General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed Change into a lower gear in good time on long and steep downhill gradients This is especially impor tant if the vehicle is laden By doing so you will make use of the braking effect of the engine This r...

Page 186: ...matically maintains the stored speed 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 Storing the current speed or call up the last stored speed G WARNING If you call up the stored speed and it is lower than the ...

Page 187: ...ise control adjusts the vehicle s speed to the last speed stored after you have finished overtaking Deactivating cruise control There are several ways to deactivate cruise control X Briefly press the cruise control lever for wards or X Brake Cruise control is automatically deactivated if Ryou engage the electric parking brake Ryou are driving at less than 20 mph 30 km h RESP intervenes or you deac...

Page 188: ...erate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inter ference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Removal tampering or altering of the device will void any warranties and is not pe...

Page 189: ...or snow DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect narrow vehicles driving in front e g motorcycles or vehicles driving on a different line In particular the detection of obstacles can be impaired if Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors Rthere is snow or heavy rain Rthere is interference by other radar sources Rthere are strong radar reflections for example in parking garages If ...

Page 190: ... To adjust the set speed in 5 mph incre ments 10 km h increments briefly press the cruise control lever up past the pressure point for a higher speed or down for a lower speed Every time the cruise control lever is pressed up or down the last speed stored is increased or reduced X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Your vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in front but only up ...

Page 191: ... PLUS detects that the vehicle in front has slowed down it brakes your vehicle In this way the distance you have selected is maintained If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a faster moving vehicle in front it increases the driving speed However the vehicle is only accelerated up to the speed you have stored Selecting the drive program DISTRONIC Plus supports a sporty driving style when you have selected the ...

Page 192: ...o a standstill at a sufficient distance behind the vehicle in front The specified minimum distance is set using the control on the cruise control lever The electric parking brake automatically secures the vehicle if DISTRONIC PLUS is activated and Rthe seat belt is unfastened and the driver s door is open Rthe engine is switched off unless it is auto matically switched off by the ECO start stop fu...

Page 193: ...in direc tion DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a shorter distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the instru ment cluster Displays in the speedometer If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front segments between the speed of the vehicle in front and stored speed light up The segments likewise light up if a vehicle in front is detected in the fast lane i For de...

Page 194: ...n the multifunction display for approximately five seconds i The last speed stored remains stored until you switch off the engine i DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva ted if Ryou engage the electric parking brake or if the vehicle is automatically secured with the electric parking brake RESP intervenes or you deactivate E...

Page 195: ...les traveling on a different line The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short Other vehicles changing lanes DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehi cle cutting in yet The distance to this vehicle will be too short Narrow vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the vehicle in front on the edge of the road because of its narrow width The distance to the vehicle in front will be too ...

Page 196: ...portant safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics It cannot take into account road weather or traffic conditions DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot is only an aid You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front for vehicle spee...

Page 197: ... steer for a prolonged period of time i After you have finished changing lanes Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are auto matically active again Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot cannot provide assistance Ron very sharp corners Ra loss of tire pressure or a defective tire has been detected and displayed Pay attention also to the important safety notes for DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 186 The steering int...

Page 198: ...ving 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 com partment the battery or the fuses have been tampered with Rthe battery is disconnected There...

Page 199: ... switched off unless it is auto matically switched off by the ECO start stop function Ra system malfunction occurs Rthe power supply is not sufficient If a malfunction occurs then the transmission may be shifted into position P automatically AIRMATIC General notes AIRMATIC is an air suspension with variable damping for improved driving comfort All round level control ensures the best possible susp...

Page 200: ...Indicator lamp goes out The vehicle is adjusted to the height of the currently selected drive program Y page 167 Suspension tuning General notes The Adaptive Damping System automatically controls the calibration of the dampers The damping is tuned individually to each wheel and depends on Ryour driving style e g sporty Rthe road surface condition e g bumps Ryour individual selection i e sports or ...

Page 201: ...ronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors It monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and six sensors in the rear bumper PARKTRONIC indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object PARKTRONIC is only an aid It is not a replace ment for your attention to your immediate surroundings You are always responsible for safe maneuvering parki...

Page 202: ...obstacle within this range the relevant warning displays light up and a warn ing tone sounds If the distance falls below the minimum the distance may no longer be shown Warning displays Segments on the left hand side of the vehicle Segments on the right hand side of the vehicle Segments showing operational readiness The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle The wa...

Page 203: ...imately two seconds Rseventh segment onwards you will hear a warning tone for approximately two sec onds This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance Deactivating activating PARKTRONIC Vehicles with AIRMATIC Indicator lamp To deactivate activate PARKTRONIC If indicator lamp is on then PARKTRONIC is deactivated Active Parking Assist is then also deactivated i PARKTRONIC is automati...

Page 204: ...d brake application can assist you during parking and when exit ing a parking space You may also use PARKTRONIC Y page 199 Important safety notes Active Parking Assist is merely an aid It is not a replacement for your attention to your immediate surroundings You are always responsible for safe maneuvering parking and exiting a parking space Make sure that no persons animals or objects are in the m...

Page 205: ...cated above the height range of Active Parking Assist will not be detected when the parking space is measured These are not taken into account when the parking procedure is calculated e g overhanging loads tail sections or loading ramps of goods vehicles G WARNING If there are objects above the detection range RActive Park Assist may steer too early Rthe vehicle may not stop in front of these obje...

Page 206: ...Parking spaces on the driv er s side are displayed as soon as the turn signal on the driver s side is activated When parking on the driver s side this must remain switched on until you acknowledge the use of Active Parking Assist by pressing the a button on the multifunction steering wheel The system automatically determines whether the parking space is parallel or at right angles to the direction...

Page 207: ...lect R Observe Observe Surroundings Surroundings message appears in the multifunction display As soon as the parking procedure is com plete the Park Park Assist Assist Switched Switched Off Off mes sage appears and a warning tone sounds The vehicle is now parked The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal The braking effect is canceled when you depress the a...

Page 208: ...on The Park Assist Park Assist active Accelerate and brake active Accelerate and brake Observe Observe surroundings surroundings message appears in the multifunction display i You will achieve the best results by wait ing for the steering procedure to complete before pulling away If you back up after activation the steering wheel is moved to the straight ahead posi tion X Drive forwards and back u...

Page 209: ...g or parking make sure that there are no persons animals or objects in the area in which you are maneuvering Under the following circumstances the rear view camera will not function or will function in a limited manner Rif the trunk lid is open Rin heavy rain snow or fog Rat night or in very dark places Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED ...

Page 210: ...dle Objects not at ground level may appear to be further away than they actually are e g Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle Rthe 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 bot tom most guideline Yellow guide line at a distance of approx imately 13 ft 4 0 m from ...

Page 211: ...the rear of the vehicle Red guide line at a distance of approx imately 12 in 0 30 m from the rear of the vehicle X Make sure that the rear view camera is switched on Y page 208 The lane and the guide lines are shown X With the help of white guide line check whether the vehicle will fit into the parking space X Using white guide line as a guide care fully back up until you reach the end posi tion R...

Page 212: ...e is stationary Red guide line at a distance of approx imately 12 in 0 30 m from the rear of the vehicle White guide line without turning the steer ing wheel End of parking space X Back up carefully until you have reached the final position Red guide line is then at end of parking space The vehicle is almost parallel in the parking space Wide angle function Symbol for the wide angle view function ...

Page 213: ... angle Rtop view and image from the front camera 130 viewing angle without displaying the maximum steering wheel angle Rtop view and enlarged rear view Rtop view and enlarged front view Rtop view and pictures from the rearward facing mirror cameras rear wheel view Rtop view and pictures from the forward facing mirror cameras front wheel view When the function is active and you shift the transmissi...

Page 214: ...nual Rthe 360 Camera 360 Camera function is switched on i If the 360 camera is activated at speeds above 19 mph 30 km h a warning mes sage appears The warning message disappears if Rthe vehicle s speed falls below 19 mph 30 km h The 360 camera is then acti vated Rthe message is confirmed with the button Activating the 360 camera using the function button X Press button Depending on whether positio...

Page 215: ...acles show them incorrectly or not at all Obstacles are not shown by the system in the following locations Runder the front and rear bumpers Rvery close to the front and rear bumpers Rin close range above the handle on the trunk lid Rvery close to the exterior mirrors Rin the transitional areas between the vari ous cameras in the virtual top view Objects not at ground level may appear to be furthe...

Page 216: ...nt of the vehicle Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors for current steering wheel angle dynamic Yellow lane marking tires at current steer ing wheel angle dynamic A Red guide line at a distance of approx imately 12 in 0 30 m from the front of the vehicle B Yellow guide line at a distance of approx imately 3 ft 1 0 m from the front of the vehicle Top view and enlar...

Page 217: ...out of an exit and the view of crossing traffic is restric ted for example i To select split screen view select the symbol in the display then confirm with the COMAND controller Object detection The 360 camera helps detect moving and stationary objects If an object person vehi cle other obstacle is detected this object is marked with a bar Objects located some dis tance from the vehicle away are m...

Page 218: ...or faster than 125 mph 200 km h Rif you are driving with the active Steer Assist of DISTRONIC PLUS Rif the time has been set incorrectly Rin active driving situations such as when you change lanes or change your speed ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you con tinue your journey and starts assessing your tiredness again if Ryou switch off the engine Ryou take off your seat belt and open the driver s d...

Page 219: ...hap pen if ATTENTION ASSIST still detects typical indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration If a warning is output in the multifunction dis play a service station search is performed in COMAND You can select a service station and navigation to this service station will then begin This function can be activated and deactivated in COMAND Lane Tracking package General notes The Lane...

Page 220: ...d has very wide lanes Rthe road has narrow lanes Ryou are not driving in the middle of the lane Rthere are barriers or similar lane borders Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 10 ft 3 m behind your vehicle and directly next to your vehicle as shown in the diagram If the lanes are narrow vehicles driving in the lane beyond the lane next ...

Page 221: ...n the corresponding turn signal a double warning tone sounds Red warning lamp flashes If the turn signal remains on vehicles detected are indicated by the flashing of red warning lamp There are no further warning tones Switching on Blind Spot Assist X Make sure that Blind Spot Assist Y page 246 is activated in the on board computer X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Warning la...

Page 222: ...aid You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front for vehicle speed for braking in good time and for staying in your lane The Lane Keeping Assist does not keep the vehicle in the lane The system may be impaired or may not func tion if Rthere is poor visibility e g due to insuffi cient illumination of the road or due to snow rain fog or spray Rthere is glare e g from oncoming traffic...

Page 223: ...arning vibration occurs earlier if Ryou approach the outer lane marking on a bend Rthe road has very wide lanes e g a high way Rthe system recognizes solid lane markings The warning vibration occurs later if Rthe road has narrow lanes Ryou cut the corner on a bend Driving Assistance PLUS package General notes The Active Driving Assistance PLUS package consists of DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 185 Active B...

Page 224: ...device will void any warranties and is not permitted Do not tamper with alter or use in any non approved way Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Radar sensors The Active Blind Spot Assist radar sensors are integrated into the front and rear bumpers and behind a cover in the radiator grill Make sure that the bumpers and the cover in ...

Page 225: ...verse gear Active Blind Spot Assist is not operational The brightness of the warning lamps is auto matically adapted to the brightness of the surroundings When Active Blind Spot Assist is activated gray radar waves propagating backwards appear next to the vehicle in the assistance display in the multifunction display Above a speed of 20 mph 30 km h the color of the radar waves in the assistance di...

Page 226: ...ective tire is detected Switching on Active Blind Spot Assist X Make sure that Active Blind Spot Assist is activated in the on board computer Y page 246 X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Warning lamps in the exterior mirrors light up red for approximately 1 5 seconds Gray radar waves propagating backwards appear next to the vehicle in the assistance display in the multifuncti...

Page 227: ...ld is dirty fogged up damaged or covered for instance by a sticker in the vicinity of the camera Rthe radar sensors in the front or rear bump ers or the radiator grill are dirty e g obscured by snow Rthere are no several or unclear lane mark ings for a lane e g in areas with road con struction work Rthe lane markings are worn away dark or covered up e g by dirt or snow Rthe distance to the vehicle...

Page 228: ...riving safety system intervenes e g ESP PRE SAFE Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist Ryou have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds or high rates of acceleration RESP is switched off Rthe transmission is not in position D Ra loss of tire pressure or a defective tire has been detected and displayed Ran obstacle in the lane in which you are driving has been detected Active Lane Ke...

Page 229: ...tem intervenes such as ABS BAS or ESP When Adaptive Adaptive is selected no warning vibration occurs if Ryou switch on the turn signals In this event the warnings are suppressed for a certain period of time Ra driving safety system intervenes e g ABS BAS or ESP Ryou accelerate hard e g kickdown Ryou brake hard Ryou steer actively e g swerve to avoid an obstacle or change lanes quickly Ryou cut the...

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Page 231: ... information 230 Important safety notes 230 Displays and operation 230 Menus and submenus 235 Display messages 250 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 284 229 On board computer and displays ...

Page 232: ... function restrictions in systems relevant to safety The operating safety of your vehicle may be impaired There is a risk of an accident Drive on carefully Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop immedi ately The on board computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the mul tifunction display You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at...

Page 233: ... is in the mul tifunction display Y page 233 Changes in the outside temperature are dis played after a short delay Coolant temperature display G WARNING Opening the hood when the engine is over heated or when there is a fire in the engine compartment could expose you to hot gases or other service products There is a risk of injury Let an overheated engine cool down before opening the hood If there...

Page 234: ... rapid scrolling if the phone book is open a RIn all menus confirms the selec ted entry in the list RIn the Radio Radio Media Media menu opens the list of available radio sources media RIn the Telephone Telephone menu switches to the phone book and starts dialing the selected num ber ñ Switches off the Voice Control Sys tem see the separate operating instructions Press briefly RBack RIn the Radio ...

Page 235: ... display General notes The head up display projects information from the navigation system and the driver assistance system above the dashboard into the driver s field of vision A requirement for the display of the contents is that the following functions are available in the vehicle and are switched on RNavigation RDISTRONIC PLUS RCruise control The head up display allows the driver to see all of...

Page 236: ...qualified specialist workshop Displays and operation Switching the head up display on or off X Press button When the head up display is switched on the display appears in the driver s field of vision 234 Displays and operation On board computer and displays ...

Page 237: ...age 247 Menus and submenus Menu overview Press the ò button on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus and select a menu Operating the on board computer Y page 231 Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle you can call up the following menus RTrip Trip menu Y page 236 RNavi Navi menu navigation instructions Y page 238 RRadio Radio menu Y page 240 RMedia Media menu Y page 240 RTel...

Page 238: ... small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank the display shows a vehicle being refueled C instead of approximate range Recuperation display shows you if energy is being recuperated from the kinetic energy in overrun mode and saved in the battery Recuperation display depends on the engine installed and is therefore not available in all vehicles ECO display X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up th...

Page 239: ... for more than four hours R999 hours have been exceeded R9 999 miles have been exceeded The From Reset From Reset trip computer is automati cally reset if the value exceeds 9 999 hours or 99 999 miles Digital speedometer X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press the or 9 button on the steer ing wheel to select the Trip Trip menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering whee...

Page 240: ...l up the list of menus X Press the or 9 button on the steer ing wheel to select the Navi Navi menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel Route guidance not active Direction of travel Current road Route guidance active No change of direction announced Distance to the next destination Estimated arrival time Distance to the next change of direction Current road Change of direction announced w...

Page 241: ...ards the top of the display as you approach the point of the announced change of direction The change of direction starts once the distance display reaches zero Change of direction with lane recommen dation Road into which the change of direction leads Distance to change of direction and visual distance display Change of direction symbol Lane recommendation Other status indicators of the naviga ti...

Page 242: ...ton X To select a waveband or station mem ory press a briefly X Use or 9 to select the waveband or station memory X Press a to confirm the selection i You can store your stations in Audio 20 or COMAND see the separate operating instructions i SIRIUS XM satellite radio functions like a normal radio Further information on navigation can be found in the Satellite radio section in the separate Audio 2...

Page 243: ...io player or audio media X Press a to confirm X To open the track list press or 9 briefly X To select next previous track from the track list briefly press or 9 X To select a track from the track list using rapid scrolling press and hold or 9 until the desired track is reached If you press and hold the or 9 button the rapid scrolling speed is increased Not all audio drives or data car riers suppor...

Page 244: ...ntly driving X Switch on the mobile phone see the sepa rate operating instructions X Switch on Audio 20 or COMAND see the separate operating instructions X Establish a Bluetooth connection to Audio 20 or COMAND see the separate operating instructions X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Telephone Telephone menu X Confirm by pre...

Page 245: ... steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Telephone Telephone menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press the 6 button to switch to the redial memory X Press the or 9 button to select the desired name or number X Press the 6 or a button to start dial ing or X To exit the redial memory press the or button Assistance graphic menu X U...

Page 246: ... Service Service menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Use or 9 to select the Coolant Coolant submenu X Press a to confirm your selection The coolant temperature is shown in a bar display Settings menu Introduction In the Settings Settings menu you have the following options RChanging assistance settings Y page 244 RChanging head up display settings Y page 246 RChanging the light se...

Page 247: ...u X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Use or 9 to select the DriveAs DriveAs sist sist submenu X Press a to confirm X Use 9 or to select Collision Collision Prevention Prevention X Press a to confirm The current selection is displayed X To activate deactivate press the a button again When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is deactivated the æ symbol appears in the multifunction display ...

Page 248: ...Attention Assist X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to set Off Off Standard Standard or Sensitive Sensitive X Press the a button to confirm the selec tion When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated the é symbol appears in the Assis Assis tance Info Display tance Info Display menu in the multi function display when the ignition is on For further information about ATTENTION ASSIST see Y page 216...

Page 249: ... X Press the a button to save the setting X Use the or 9 button to set the position from Level 5 Level 5 to Level 5 Level 5 X Press the a or button to save the setting Using the Memory function you can save and call up the position of the Head up display as a single memory preset Y page 120 Setting the brightness You can adjustthebrightnessofthe displayed contents on the windshield X Switch on the...

Page 250: ...T PLUS service interval display Selecting the permanent display function Using the Permanent Permanent Display Display function you can enable outside temperature and addi tional speedometer displays in the status area of the multifunction display X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press the or 9 button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu X Confirm...

Page 251: ...actory Settings submenu X Press a to confirm The Reset All Settings Reset All Settings message appears X Press the or 9 button to select No No or Yes Yes X Press a to confirm the selection If you have selected Yes Yes the multifunction display shows a confirmation message For safety reasons the Daytime Running Daytime Running Lights Lights function in the Lights Lights submenu is only reset if the...

Page 252: ...l to hide the display message The display message is cleared The multifunction display shows high priority display messages in red Some high priority dis play messages cannot be hidden The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the mes sages have been remedied Message memory The on board computer saves certain display messages in the message memory You can cal...

Page 253: ...s may be severely affec ted 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 Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering move ments at a speed above 12 mph 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned abo...

Page 254: ...l Operator s Manual ESP BAS PRE SAFE HOLD function Crosswind Assist hill start assist STEER CONTROL Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are unavailable due to a malfunction BAS PLUS PRE SAFE Brake PRE SAFE PLUS and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed In addition the and å warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated G WARNIN...

Page 255: ...for example ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Ca...

Page 256: ...al ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately F USA only Canada only Please Release Please Release Parking Brake Parking Brake The red F USA only Canada only indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake is no...

Page 257: ...ialist workshop The red F USA only Canada only indicator lamp flashes and the yellow warning lamp lights up The electric parking brake is malfunctioning To release X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Release the electric parking brake manually To apply X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Apply the electric parking brake manually If the red F USA only Canada only indicator l...

Page 258: ...ectric parking brake manually X Release the electric parking brake automatically Y page 176 If the electric parking brake still cannot be released X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The yellow warning lamp lights up If you manually apply or release the electric parking brake the red F USA only Canada only indicator lamp flashes The electric parking brake is malfunctioning It is not possible...

Page 259: ...e X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Engage or release the electric parking brake If the electric parking brake still cannot be released X Consult a qualified specialist workshop If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied X Visit a qualified specialist workshop The yellow warning lamp lights up and the red F USA only Canada only indicator lamp flashes It is not possible to ...

Page 260: ...ecialist workshop G Inoperative Inoperative One or more main features of the mbrace system are malfunc tioning X Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Collision Preven Collision Preven tion Assist Plus tion Assist Plus Currently Unavail Currently Unavail able See Opera able See Opera tor s Manual tor s Manual COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily n...

Page 261: ...s are Rfunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative e g due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range Rthe on board voltage is too low When the causes stated above no longer apply the display mes sage disappears PRE SA...

Page 262: ...gain If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 174 X Switch off the engine X Clean the sensors in the following locations Y page 334 Rin the radiator trim Rin the front bumper Rin the rear bumper particularly in the middle of the rear bumper X...

Page 263: ... the event of an accident may not be triggered There is an increased risk of injury X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Rear Center Mal Rear Center Mal function Service function Service Required Required The rear center restraint system has malfunctioned The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig gered...

Page 264: ...ifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simultaneously for approx imately six seconds Rafter this the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit and remain lit If the indicator lamp is on OCS has dis abled the front passenger air bag Y page 52 Rthe display messages Fro...

Page 265: ...e front passenger door X Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front passenger seat X Make sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the weight The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and interpret the seat occupant s weight as greater than it actually is X Keep the seat unoccupied close the front passenger door and switch on the ignition X Observe the P...

Page 266: ...isplay messages about LEDs This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions b Check Left Corner Check Left Corner ing Light ing Light or Check Check Right Cornering Right Cornering Light Light The left or right hand cornering light is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Low Check Left Low Beam B...

Page 267: ...orkshop b Check Check Center Center Brake Brake Lamp Lamp The high mounted brake lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Tail Check Left Tail and Brake Lamps and Brake Lamps or Check Right Tail Check Right Tail and Brake Lamps and Brake Lamps The left or right hand tail lamp brake lamp is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Tail Check Left Tai...

Page 268: ...ck Rear Left Check Rear Left Sidemarker Lamp Sidemarker Lamp or Check Rear Right Check Rear Right Sidemarker Lamp Sidemarker Lamp The rear left or right side marker lamp is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Check Left Left Daytime Daytime Running Light Running Light or Check Right Day Check Right Day time Running Light time Running Light The left hand or right hand daytime ...

Page 269: ...he camera is fully operational display message Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available is dis played Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Check Coolant Check Coolant Level See Opera Level See Opera tor s Manual tor s Manual The coolant level is too low Avoid making long journeys wi...

Page 270: ...d e g by snow slush or ice X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature is below 248 120 Other wise the engine could be damaged X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display X If the temperature increases again visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level the coolant t...

Page 271: ...low X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need such as the rear window defroster and interior lighting X Leave the engine running for a few minutes or drive a long dis tance The battery is being charged 4 Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil At Next Refueling At Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level A warning tone also sounds X Check the oil level when next ...

Page 272: ... Turn Engine Off The engine oil level is too low There is a risk of engine damage 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 174 X Check the engine oil level Y page 325 X If necessary add engine oil Y page 326 8 Fuel Level Low Fuel Level Low The fuel level has dropped into the re...

Page 273: ...t when the display message disappears Stop Vehicle Vehi Stop Vehicle Vehi cle Too Low cle Too Low You have pulled away while the vehicle level is still too low AIRMATIC sets the vehicle to the selected level after a short period X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 174 X Wait unt...

Page 274: ...he camera s field of vision is dirty Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain snow or fog Rthere are no lane markings for a longer period Rthe lane markings are worn dark or covered e g by dirt or snow When the causes stated above no longer apply the display mes sage disappears Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is operational again If the display message does not disappear X Pull ...

Page 275: ...ssible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 174 X Restart the engine Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Inoperative Inoperative or Active Blind Spot Active Blind Spot Assist Inoperative Assist Inoperative Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Park Assist Can Park Assist Can cel...

Page 276: ... function later Y page 196 The HOLD function is deactivated When the brake pedal is firmly depressed an activation condition is not fulfilled A warning tone also sounds X Check the activation conditions for the HOLD function Y page 196 DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated Y page 185 If it was not deactivated by the driver a warning tone also sounds DISTRONIC DI...

Page 277: ...LUS is operational again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 174 X Restart the engine DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS Inoperative Inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is defective The following may have also failed RBAS PLUS with Cross Traffic Assis...

Page 278: ...the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 174 X Clean the windshield DTR Steering DTR Steering Assist Inopera Assist Inopera tive tive DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are malfunc tioning However the DISTRONIC PLUS functions are still available A warning tone also sounds X Visit a qualifie...

Page 279: ... the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 174 X Check the tires and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tire Y page 341 X Check the tire pressures and if necessary correct the tire pres sure X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire pressu...

Page 280: ...lso sounds G WARNING With tire pressures which are too low there is a risk of the fol lowing hazards Rthey may burst especially as the load and vehicle speed increase Rthey may wear excessively and or unevenly which may greatly impair tire traction Rthe driving characteristics as well as steering and braking may be greatly impaired There is a risk of an accident X Stop the vehicle without making a...

Page 281: ...ilable Due to a source of radio interference no signals can be received from the wheel sensors The tire pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning X Drive on The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the problem has been solved Tire Press Sen Tire Press Sen sor s Missing sor s Missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several wheels The pressure of th...

Page 282: ...position R N or D A warning tone also sounds G WARNING The vehicle may roll away There is a risk of an accident X Shift the transmission to position P X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 174 Service Required Service Required Do Do Not Not Shift Shift Gears Gears Visit Dealer Visit Dealer You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction A warning tone also sounds If tra...

Page 283: ...in the rear is not engaged on the left hand and or right hand side X Push the backrest back until it engages _ Rear Center Back Rear Center Back rest Not Engaged rest Not Engaged The center rear seat backrest is not engaged X Push the backrest back until it engages Ð Power Power Steering Steering Mal Mal function See Oper function See Oper ator s Manual ator s Manual The power steering is malfunct...

Page 284: ...the steering move the steering wheel slightly X Insert the key into the ignition lock again Phone No Service Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider s transmitter receiver range X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display Check Washer Fluid Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped b...

Page 285: ...ched off you can no longer lock the vehicle centrally or start the engine X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 174 X Locate the SmartKey X Press a on the steering wheel to confirm the display mes sage Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves the SmartKey ...

Page 286: ... seat belt X Fasten your seat belt Y page 46 The warning lamp goes out There are objects on the front passenger seat X Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and stow them in a secure place The warning lamp goes out ü N The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt The vehicle is being driv...

Page 287: ...ing lamp is lit while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir G WARNING The braking effect may be impaired There is a risk of an accident X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstan ces X Secure the vehicle against rollin...

Page 288: ...s to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Observe the addi...

Page 289: ...SSIST is deactivated G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle Th...

Page 290: ...severely affected The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop N The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in ...

Page 291: ...ize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop å N The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running or the ECO start stop function is activated ESP is deactivated G WARNING If ESP is switched off ESP is unable to stabilize the...

Page 292: ... while the engine is running The restraint system is faulty G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered unin tentionally or in the event of an accident may not be triggered There is an increased risk of injury X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Have the restraint system checked at a qualified specialist w...

Page 293: ... X Refuel at the nearest gas station 8 N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion In addition the Check Engine warning lamp may light up The fuel system pressure is too low The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed close the fuel f...

Page 294: ... snow slush or ice X Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below 248 120 Otherwise the engine could be damaged X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop and go traffic N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds The coolant ...

Page 295: ...e engine to heavy loads e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop and go traffic Driving systems Warning indicator lamp N N Signal type Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion A warning tone also sounds You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at too high a speed X Be prepared to ...

Page 296: ...den steering or braking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 174 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Check the tires and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tire Y page 341 X Check the tire pressure Y page 365 X If necessary correct the tire pressure h N The yellow tire press...

Page 297: ...unds G WARNING 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 X If you are able to steer safely carefully drive on to a qualified specialist workshop X If you are unable to steer safely do not drive on Contact the nearest qualified specialist workshop Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 295 On...

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Page 299: ...Useful information 298 Stowage areas 298 Features 306 297 Stowage and features ...

Page 300: ... these parts of the vehicle you could burn yourself There is a risk of injury Always be particularly careful around the exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim Allow these components to cool down before touch ing them The handling characteristics of a laden vehi cle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle For this reason you should observe the following notes when transpo...

Page 301: ...estricted The glove box can only be locked and unlocked using the mechanical key X To lock insert the mechanical key into the lock and turn it 90 clockwise to position 2 X To unlock insert the mechanical key into the lock and turn it 90 counter clockwise to position 1 Eyeglasses compartment X To open press marking The eyeglasses compartment opens down wards X To close press marking again and the e...

Page 302: ...pport your body weight on the rear seat armrest when it is folded down as you could otherwise damage it Close the cover of the stowage compart ment before folding the rear seat armrest back into the seat backrest X To open fold down the seat armrest X Press on the front of release catch and fold the cover of the armrest upwards Additional stowage space Depending on the equipment the following addi...

Page 303: ...nd place the skis or snowboards inside it X Close the ski and snowboard bag X Pull tensioning strap tight by the loose end until the skis or snowboards are held firmly inside the ski and snowboard bag X Engage tensioning strap in a diagonal pattern on hooks in cargo tie down rings A as shown Rear bench seat through loading fea ture Important safety notes G WARNING If the rear bench seat rear seat ...

Page 304: ...se handle The corresponding rear seat backrest is released Middle rear seat backrest X Pull release lever forwards Rear seat backrest is released X Fold corresponding rear seat backrest forward X Move the driver s or front passenger seat back if necessary Folding the rear seat backrest back Make sure that the seat belt does not become trapped when folding the rear seat backrest back Otherwise it c...

Page 305: ... folded forward together with the left seat backrest X To lock fold the left and center seat backr ests forward Make sure that the center and left seat backrests are engaged and joined together X Slide catch upwards The release mechanism of the center seat backrest is locked X To unlock fold back the left and center rear seat backrests X Slide catch downward from inside the trunk Securing cargo Ca...

Page 306: ... face downward When the EASY PACK trunk box is pulled out no objects may be placed on the frame of the box nor should the frame be pushed from above Otherwise the box could be damaged Sharp edged pointed or fragile objects can damage the EASY PACK trunk box and then be thrown out There is a risk of injury Do not transport sharp edged pointed or fragile objects in the EASY PACK trunk box Always sto...

Page 307: ...ise box and press hooks A into anchorage as far as they will go X Turn left hand rotating catch B counter clockwise and right hand rotating catch B clockwise by 90 X To remove turn left hand rotating catch B clockwise and right hand rotating catch B counter clockwise by 90 X Move box downwards and pull it out from anchorages Store the EASY PACK trunk box on a flat sur face after removal e g on a s...

Page 308: ...y To avoid damaging or scratching the cov ers do not use metallic or hard objects to open them 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 Vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel cannot be ...

Page 309: ... pull out cup holder X To insert insert cup holder and slide back catch X To close push cover of the stowage compartment closed You can remove the cup holder s rubber mat for cleaning Clean with clear lukewarm water only Cup holder in the rear seat armrest Do not sit on or support your body weight on the rear seat armrest when it is folded down as you could otherwise damage it Close the cup holder...

Page 310: ...ring back suddenly when driving at high speeds e g when driving on the freeway This could damage the inertia reel Therefore either close the side window or retract the roller sunblind before driving at high speeds X To extend pull the roller sunblind out by tab and hook it onto retainers at the top of the window Rear window roller sunblind Important safety notes G WARNING When extending or retract...

Page 311: ...er of the stowage compart ment closed i You can remove the ashtray insert and use the resulting compartment for stow age Rear compartment ashtray X To open pull cover out by its top edge X To remove the insert push ribbing from the left side and pull insert upwards X To install the insert install insert from above into the holder and press down into the holder until it engages Cigarette lighter G ...

Page 312: ... does not drop too low If the on board voltage is too low the power to the sockets is automatically cut This ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine If you have connected a device to the 12 V socket leave the cover of the stowage com partment open This prevents the cover from being blocked Socket in the front compartment center console X To open open the stowage compartment Y pa...

Page 313: ...sistance call RMB Info call You can find information and a description of all available features under Owners Online at http www mbusa com System self test After you have switched on the ignition the system carries out a self diagnosis A malfunction in the system has been detec ted if one of the following occurs RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button does not come on during the system self test RTh...

Page 314: ...ting Call Connecting Call message appears in the multifunction display The audio output is muted Once the connection has been made the Call Connected Call Connected message appears in the multifunction display All important information on the emergency is transmitted for example Rcurrent location of the vehicle as deter mined by the GPS system Rvehicle identification number Rinformation on the sev...

Page 315: ...icle Rvehicle identification number The COMAND Audio 20 display indicates that a call is active During the call you can change to the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI button in COMAND Audio 20 for example Voice output is not available in this case A voice connection is established between the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center and the vehicle occupants From the vehicle remote malfunction...

Page 316: ... 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 Rthe indicator lamp in MB Info call button ï is flashing continuously Rno voice connection to the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center was estab lished This can occur if the relevant mobile phone network is not available for example The Call Failed Call Failed message app...

Page 317: ...pport without having to leave your vehicle The customer service representative finds a suitable route depending on your vehicle s current position and the desired destination You will then be guided live through the cur rent route section Search Send General notes To use Search Send your vehicle must be equipped with mbrace and a navigation sys tem Additionally an mbrace service sub scription must...

Page 318: ...r Assistance Cen ter at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 or 1 866 990 9007 You will be asked for your password X Return to your vehicle at the time agreed upon with the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center Alternatively the vehicle can be opened via Rthe Internet under the Owners Online section Rthe telephone application e g for iPhone Android To do this you will need your identification numb...

Page 319: ...ess the Yes Yes button to confirm the mes sage X When the Vehicle Diagnostics Vehicle Diagnostics Please Start Ignition Please Start Ignition message appears turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 157 X If the Please follow the instruc Please follow the instruc tions received by phone and move tions received by phone and move your vehicle to a safe position your vehicle to a s...

Page 320: ...ance Center then forwards this information to you You can select the way in which you receive this information beforehand Possible options include text message e mail or an automated call The data you receive contains the following information Rthe location where the speed limit was exceeded Rthe time at which the speed limit was exceeded Rthe selected speed limit which was excee ded Geo fencing G...

Page 321: ...da IC 279B HMIHL4 Important safety notes G WARNING When you operate or program the garage door with the integrated garage door opener per sons in the range of movement of the garage door can become trapped or struck by the garage door There is a risk of injury When using the integrated garage door opener always make sure that nobody is within the range of movement of the garage door G WARNING Comb...

Page 322: ...sitioned at different locations depending on the manufacturer It is usually located on the door drive unit on the garage ceiling Familiarize yourself with the garage door drive operating instructions e g under Pro gramming of additional remote controls before carrying out the following steps Your vehicle must be within reach of the garage door or gate opener drive Make sure that neither your vehic...

Page 323: ... control A will transmit a strong and precise signal to the integrated garage door opener RWhen programming hold remote control A at varying distances and angles from the button which you are programming Try var ious angles at a distance between 2and 12 inches 5to 30 cm or at the same angle but at varying distances RIf another remote control is available for the same garage door drive repeat the s...

Page 324: ...rating and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardized There is a risk of an accident Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are stowed correctly and that they cannot enter 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 X Slide the relevant seat...

Page 325: ...Useful information 324 Engine compartment 324 ASSYST PLUS 328 Care 329 323 Maintenance and care ...

Page 326: ...sed and contact the fire department G WARNING The engine compartment contains moving components Certain components such as the radiator fan may continue to run or start again suddenly when the ignition is off There is a risk of injury If you need to do any work inside the engine compartment Rswitch off the ignition Rnever reach into the area where there is a risk of danger from moving components s...

Page 327: ...quired by law and must be accurate at all times Engine oil General notes Depending on your driving style the vehicle consumes up to 0 9 US qt 0 8 liters of oil per 600 miles 1 000 km The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds Depending on the engine the oil dipstick may be in a different location When checking the oil level ...

Page 328: ...an the engine oil off the com ponents before starting the engine H Environmental note When adding oil take care not to spill any If oil enters the soil or waterways it is harmful to the environment Only use engine oils and oil filters that have been approved for vehicles with a ser vice system You can obtain a list of the engine oils and oil filters tested and approved in accordance with the Merce...

Page 329: ...Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 157 or X On vehicles with KEYLESS GO press the Start Stop button twice Y page 157 X Check the coolant temperature display in the instrument cluster The coolant temperature must be below 158 70 X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 Y page 157 in the ignition lock or X On vehicles with KEYLESS GO pull the Start Stop button from the ignition lo...

Page 330: ...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 325 The multifunction display shows a service message for several seconds e g RService A in Days Service A in Days RService A Due Service A Due RService A Overdue by Days Service A Overdue by Days Depending on the operating...

Page 331: ... for example Rregular city driving with frequent intermedi ate stops Rif the vehicle is primarily used to travel short distances Ruse in mountainous terrain or on poor road surfaces Rif the engine is often left idling for long peri ods Under these or similar conditions have for example the air filter engine oil and oil filter replaced or changed more frequently Under arduous operating conditions t...

Page 332: ...s switched off The vehicle may otherwise be damaged If the SmartKey is within the rear detec tion range of KEYLESS GO the following situations for example could lead to the unintentional opening of the trunk Rusing a car wash Rusing a power washer Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft 3 m away from the vehicle Make sure that the automatic transmis sion is in neutral position N when washing...

Page 333: ...eaning agent such as a car shampoo approved by Mercedes Benz X Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gentle jet of water X Do not point the water jet directly towards the air inlet X Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge frequently X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry thoroughly with a chamois X Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paintwork Carefully remove all deposits of ro...

Page 334: ...oduct used If dirt has penetrated the paint surface or if the paint has become dull the paint cleaner recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz should be used Do not use these care products in the sun or on the hood while the hood is hot X Use a suitable touch up stick e g MB Touch Up Stick to repair slight damage to the paintwork quickly and provisionally Matte finish care Never polish the vehicl...

Page 335: ...dows with hard objects e g an ice scraper or ring There is otherwise a risk of damaging the windows Clean the water drainage channels of the windshield and the rear window at regular intervals Deposits such as leaves petals and pollen may under certain circumstan ces prevent water from draining away This can lead to corrosion damage and damage to electronic components X Clean the inside and outsid...

Page 336: ...e is available from the equipment manufac turer Vehicles with AIRPANEL have shutters in the radiator trim If the vehicle is very dusty the adjustment range of the shutters may be restricted The actuation mechanics of the radiator trim must then be cleaned with a power washer X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Shutters open automatically after approximately 120 seconds X Clean ...

Page 337: ...ect System Settings System Settings turn and press the controller X To select the 360 360 camera camera turn and press the controller X To select Open camera cover Open camera cover turn and press the controller The cover of the 360 camera opens X To clean the 360 camera clean camera lens with clean water and a soft cloth If you drive at speeds above 20 mph 30 km h or with the SmartKey in position...

Page 338: ...ellent or sunscreen to come into contact with the plastic trim This maintains the high quality look of the surfaces X Wipe the plastic trim with a damp lint free cloth e g a microfiber cloth X Heavy soiling use care and cleaning prod ucts recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz The surface may change color temporarily Wait until the surface is dry again Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or se...

Page 339: ...leaning 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 sec tions to avoid leaving visible lines Leave the seat to dry afterwards Cleaning results depend on the type of d...

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Page 341: ...Useful information 340 Where will I find 340 Flat tire 341 Battery vehicle 345 Jump starting 349 Towing and tow starting 351 Fuses 354 339 Roadside Assistance ...

Page 342: ...ped with a tire change tool kit Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle For more information on which tire changing tools are required and approved to perform a wheel change on your vehicle consult a qualified specialist workshop Tools required for changing a wheel may include for example RJack RWheel chock RLug wrench RRatchet wrench RAlignment bolt Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit...

Page 343: ...otes 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 You will find this marking next to the tire size designation the load bea...

Page 344: ...ard to their further use The defective tire must be replaced in every case TIREFIT kit Important safety notes TIREFIT is a tire sealant You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to 0 16 in 4 mm particularly those in the tire tread You can use TIREFIT at outside tem peratures down to Ò4 Ò20 G WARNING In the following situations the tire sealant is unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis tanc...

Page 345: ...t bottle X Place tire sealant bottle head down wards into recess of the tire inflation compressor X Remove the cap from valve C on the faulty tire X Screw filler hose D onto valve C X Insert connector into a 12 V socket Y page 310 in your vehicle X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni tion lock Y page 157 X Press on off switch on the tire inflation compressor to I The tire inflation compres...

Page 346: ... 50 mph 80 km h The upper part of the TIREFIT sticker must be affixed to the instrument cluster in the driver s field of vision Residue from the tire sealant may come out of the filler hose after use This could cause stains Therefore place the filler hose in the plastic bag which contained the TIREFIT kit H Environmental note Have the used tire sealant bottle disposed of professionally e g at a qu...

Page 347: ...ircuit and thus damage the vehicle electronics This can lead to function restrictions applying to safety relevant systems e g the lighting sys tem ABS anti lock braking system or ESP Electronic Stability Program The operating safety of your vehicle may be restricted You could lose control of the vehicle for example Rbraking Rin the event of abrupt steering maneuver and or when the vehicle s speed ...

Page 348: ...environment Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner Take discharged batteries to a qualified spe cialist workshop or a special collection point for used bat teries Have the battery checked regularly at a qualified specialist workshop Observe the service intervals in the Main tenance Booklet or contact a qualified spe cialist workshop for more information You should have all work...

Page 349: ...for a long period of time Remove the SmartKey if you park the vehicle and do not require any electrical consumers The vehicle will then use very little energy thus conserving battery power Charging the battery G WARNING During charging and jump starting explosive gases can escape from the battery There is a risk of an explosion Particularly avoid fire open flames creating sparks and smoking Ensure...

Page 350: ...for further information and availabil ity Read the battery charger s operating instructions before charging the battery If at low temperatures the indicator lamps warning lamps in the instrument cluster do not light up it is highly likely that the dis charged battery has frozen In this case you may neither jump start the vehicle nor charge the battery The service life of a thawed out battery may b...

Page 351: ...rtant that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting the jumper cables RNever connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running G WAR...

Page 352: ...ew minutes before attempting to start This charges the battery slightly RMake sure that the two vehicles do not touch Make sure that Rthe jumper cables are not damaged Rwhen the jumper cables are connected to the battery uninsulated sections of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal sections Rthe jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine...

Page 353: ...ot running Rthe brake system or the power steering is malfunctioning Rthere is a malfunction in the voltage supply or the vehicle s electrical system If your vehicle is being towed much more force may be necessary to steer or brake There is a risk of an accident In such cases use a tow bar Before towing make sure that the steering moves freely G WARNING You can no longer steer the vehicle if the s...

Page 354: ...vehicle can be found on the vehicle identification plate Y page 396 It is better to have the vehicle transported than to have it towed away If the vehicle has suffered transmission dam age have it transported on a transporter or trailer The automatic transmission must be in posi tion N when the vehicle is being towed If the automatic transmission cannot be shifted to position N have the vehicle tr...

Page 355: ...atically shifts to position P when you open the driver s or front passenger door or when you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock In order to ensure that the automatic transmission stays in position N when towing the vehicle you must observe the following points X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock X Depress and hold the brake ped...

Page 356: ...mp start ing under Y page 349 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 amper age the electric cables could be overloaded This could result in a fire There is a risk of an accident and injury Always replace faulty fuses with the specified new fuses having the correct amperage Blown fuses must be replaced with fus...

Page 357: ... outwards in the direction of arrow X To close fold in cover until it engages Fuse box in the front passenger foot well Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open When closing the cover make sure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box Moisture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses X Open the front passenger door X Open the front pass...

Page 358: ...n enter the fuse box when the cover is open When closing the cover make sure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box Moisture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses X Open the trunk lid X Lift the trunk floor upwards Y page 305 X To open swing cover upwards in the direction of the arrow X To close fold down cover in the oppo site direction to the arrow Make sure th...

Page 359: ...rmation 358 Important safety notes 358 Operation 358 Winter operation 360 Check 361 Loading the vehicle 369 All about wheels and tires 373 Changing a wheel 381 Wheel and tire combinations 386 357 Wheels and tires ...

Page 360: ... to the information and warn ing notices on MOExtended tires tires with run flat characteristics Accessories that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or are not being used correctly can impair the operating safety Before purchasing and using non approved accessories visit a qualified specialist work shop and inquire about Rsuitability Rlegal stipulations Rfactory recommendations Inf...

Page 361: ...valve other than the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle Do not use any other valve caps or systems e g tire pressure monitoring systems Regularly check the pressure of all the tires particularly prior to long trips Adjust the tire pressure as necessary Y page 361 The service life of tires depends among other things on the following factors RDriving st...

Page 362: ... factory It is therefore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run flat properties e g winter tires A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a quali fied specialist workshop Winter operation General notes Have your vehicle winter proofed at a quali fied specialist workshop at the onset of win ter Observe the notes in the Changing a...

Page 363: ...ains that have been specially approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or are of a corresponding standard of quality If you intend to mount snow chains please bear the following points in mind RSnow chains may not be mounted on all wheel tire combinations Permissible wheel tire combinations Y page 386 ROnly use snow chains when driving on roads completely covered by snow Remove the snow chains a...

Page 364: ...p Tire and Loading Information placard Recommended tire pressures The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the B pillar on the driver s side Y page 369 The Tire and Loading Information placard con tains the recommended tire pressures for cold tires The recommended tire pressures are valid for the maximum permissible load and up to the maximum permissible vehicle speed Tire pressure table The...

Page 365: ...e pres sure monitors keep the tire valve open This can also result in tire pressure loss There is a risk of an accident Only screw the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle onto the tire valve Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the tire pressure The outer appearance of a tire does not permit any reliable conclusion about the tire pressure On vehicles...

Page 366: ...dition they also suffer from irregular wear which can severely impair the braking properties and the driving characteristics There is a risk of an accident Avoid tire pressures that are too high in all the tires including the spare wheel Overinflated tires may Rincrease the braking distance Radversely affect handling Rwear excessively and or unevenly Rhave an adverse effect on ride comfort Rbe mor...

Page 367: ... For information on the message display refer to the Checking the tire pressure electroni cally section Y page 367 Important safety notes G WARNING Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked at least once every two weeks when cold and inflated to the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar or the ti...

Page 368: ...n you of an incorrectly set tire pressure Observe the notes on the recommended tire pressure Y page 361 The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn you of a sudden loss of pressure e g if the tire is penetrated by a foreign object In the event of a sudden loss of pressure bring the vehicle to a halt by braking carefully Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers The tire pressure monitor has a yellow warn ...

Page 369: ...unction display the tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly and the tires must be checked RIf the Caution Tire Malfunction Caution Tire Malfunction appears in the multifunction display the tire pressure in one or more tires has drop ped suddenly and the tires must be checked Observe the instructions and safety notes in the display messages in the Tires section Y page 277 If th...

Page 370: ...tire pres sure loss warning system monitors the set tire pressure using the rotational speed of the wheels This enables the system to detect significant pressure loss in a tire If the speed of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of a loss of pressure a corresponding warning message will appear in the multifunction dis play You can recognize the tire pressure loss warn ing by the Run Flat Indic...

Page 371: ...ive Press OK to Restart Press OK to Restart message appears in the multifunction display If you wish to confirm the restart X Press the a button The Tire Pressure Now OK Tire Pressure Now OK message appears in the multifunction display X Press the 9 or button to select Yes Yes X Press the a button The Run Flat Indicator Restarted Run Flat Indicator Restarted message appears in the multifunction di...

Page 372: ...he combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs The gross weight of all vehicle occupants load and luggage must not exceed the speci fied value i The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustra tion are examples The maximum permis sible gross vehicle weight rating is vehicle specific and may differ from that in the illustr...

Page 373: ...river and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle X Step 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilo grams or XXX lbs X Step 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load ca...

Page 374: ...Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Combined maximum weight of occupants and cargo data from the Tire and Loading Information placard 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Number of people in the vehicle driver and occupants 5 3 1 Distribution of the occupants Front 2 Rear 3 Front 1 Rear 2 Front 1 Weight of the occu pants Occupant 1 150 lbs 68 kg Occupant 2...

Page 375: ...sible weight that can be car ried by one axle front or rear axle To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible values gross vehi cle weight and maximum gross axle weight rating have your loaded vehicle including driver occupants cargo and full trailer load if applicable weighed on a suitable vehicle weighbridge All about wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand ard...

Page 376: ...w covered or icy road is always lower than on dry road surfa ces You should pay special attention to road con ditions when temperatures are around freez ing point Mercedes Benz recommends a minimum tread depth of ã in 4 mm on all four winter tires Observe the legally required minimum tire tread depth Y page 359 Winter tires can reduce the braking distance on snow covered surfaces in comparison wit...

Page 377: ...nd speed rating required for your vehicle Tire width Nominal aspect ratio in Tire code Rim diameter A Load bearing index B Speed rating General depending on the manufacturer s standards the size imprinted in the tire wall may not contain any letters or may contain one letter that precedes the size description If there is no letter preceding the size descrip tion as shown above these are passenger ...

Page 378: ...the speed limits Drive carefully and adapt your driving style to the traffic condi tions Summer tires Index Speed rating Q up to 100 mph 160 km h R up to 106 mph 170 km h Index Speed rating S up to 112 mph 180 km h T up to 118 mph 190 km h H up to 130 mph 210 km h V up to 149 mph 240 km h W up to 168 mph 270 km h Y up to 186 mph 300 km h ZR Y up to 186 mph 300 km h ZR Y over 186 mph 300 km h ZR ov...

Page 379: ...sure that your tires have the required speed rating e g when buying new tires The required speed rating for your vehicle can be found in the Tires section Y page 386 Further information about reading tire data can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop Load index In addition to the load bearing index load index may also be imprinted on the side wall of the tire You will find this after...

Page 380: ...Retreaded tires have a code with four symbols For further information about retreaded tires see Y page 358 Tire size identifier describes the tire size Tire type code tire type code can be used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of the tire Date of manufacture date of manufacture A provides information about the age of a tire The first and second positions represent...

Page 381: ...ed the gross axle weight rating The gross axle weight rating can be found on the vehicle identification plate on the B pillar on the driver s side Speed rating The speed rating is part of the tire identifica tion It specifies the speed range for which the tire is approved GVW Gross Vehicle Weight The gross vehicle weight includes the weight of the vehicle including fuel tools the spare wheel acces...

Page 382: ...iven further than 1 mile 1 6 km Tread The part of the tire that comes into contact with the road Bead The tire bead ensures that the tire sits securely on the wheel There are several steel wires in the bead to prevent the tire from coming loose from the wheel rim Sidewall The part of the tire between the tread and the bead Weight of optional extras The combined weight of those optional extras that...

Page 383: ...ng conditions Rotate the wheels before a clear wear pattern has formed on the tires Front tires typically wear more on the shoulders and the rear tires in the center If your vehicle s tire configuration allows you can rotate the wheels according to the inter vals in the tire manufacturer s warranty book in your vehicle documents If no warranty book is available the tires should be rotated every 3 ...

Page 384: ...ge tool kit Y page 340 The folding wheel chock is an additional safety measure to prevent the vehicle from rolling away for example when changing a wheel X Fold both plates upwards X Fold out lower plate X Guide the lugs on the lower plate fully into the openings in base plate Securing the vehicle on level ground X On level ground place chocks or other suitable items under the front and rear of th...

Page 385: ... blocks or similar objects as a jack underlay Otherwise the jack will not be able to achieve its load bearing capacity due to the restricted height RMake sure that the distance between the underside of the tires and the ground does not exceed 1 2 in 3 cm RNever place your hands and feet under the raised vehicle RDo not lie under the vehicle RDo not start the engine when the vehicle is raised RDo n...

Page 386: ...te that the hub cap should be tight ened to the specified torque of 18 lb ft 25 Nm Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the hub cap installed at a qualified specialist workshop X Using a lug wrench loosen the bolts on the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn Do not unscrew the bolts com pletely The jacking points are located just behind the front wheel housings and just in front of th...

Page 387: ...aged wheel bolts hub threads can cause the wheel bolts to come loose As a result you could lose a wheel while driving There is a risk of accident Never oil or grease wheel bolts In the event of damage to the threads contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately Have the damaged wheel bolts or hub threads replaced renewed Do not continue driving G WARNING If you tighten the wheel bolts or whe...

Page 388: ...e tools in the trunk again X Vehicles with AMG equipment insert the cover into the outer sill X Check the tire pressure of the newly moun ted wheel and adjust it if necessary Observe the recommended tire pressure Y page 361 When you are driving with the collapsible spare wheel mounted the tire pressure loss warning system or the tire pressure monitor cannot function reliably Only restart the tire ...

Page 389: ... operating conditions Y page 361 Check tire pressures regularly and only when the tires are cold Comply with the mainte nance recommendations of the tire manufac turer in the vehicle document wallet Notes on the vehicle equipment always equip the vehicle with Rtires of the same size on a given axle left right Rthe same type of tires at a given time sum mer tires winter tires MOExtended tires Excep...

Page 390: ...H2 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 93 in 49 mm R 19 Tires Wheels FA 225 40 R19 93 Y XL2 RA 245 35 R19 93 Y XL2 3 FA 7 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 2 22 in 56 5 mm FA 225 40 R19 93 Y XL2 RA 255 35 R19 96 Y XL2 3 FA 7 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 2 05 in 52 mm 2 Available as MOExtended 3 Additi...

Page 391: ...5 40 R18 97 Y XL2 FA 7 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 93 in 49 mm Winter tires R 17 Tires Wheels BA 225 50 R17 94 H M Si2 BA 7 0 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 91 in 48 5 mm R 18 Tires Wheels BA 225 45 R18 95 H XL M Si2 BA 7 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm C 300 4MATIC Summer tires R 17 Tires Wheels BA 225 50 R17 94 W BA 7 0 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 91 in 4...

Page 392: ... 93 Y XL2 RA 245 35 R19 93 Y XL2 3 FA 7 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 2 22 in 56 5 mm FA 225 40 R19 93 Y XL2 RA 255 35 R19 96 Y XL2 3 FA 7 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 2 05 in 52 mm All weather tires R 17 Tires Wheels BA 225 50 R17 94 H2 BA 7 0 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 91 in 48 5 mm 2 Available as MOExtended 3 Additiona...

Page 393: ...3 in 44 mm RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 93 in 49 mm Winter tires R 17 Tires Wheels BA 225 50 R17 94 H M Si2 BA 7 0 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 91 in 48 5 mm R 18 Tires Wheels BA 225 45 R18 95 H XL M Si2 BA 7 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm C 400 4MATIC Summer tires R 17 Tires Wheels BA 225 50 R17 94 W BA 7 0 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 91 in 48 5 mm 2 Available as MOExtended Wheel and tire com...

Page 394: ... 93 Y XL2 RA 245 35 R19 93 Y XL2 3 FA 7 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 2 22 in 56 5 mm FA 225 40 R19 93 Y XL2 RA 255 35 R19 96 Y XL2 3 FA 7 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 2 05 in 52 mm All weather tires R 17 Tires Wheels BA 225 50 R17 94 H2 BA 7 0 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 91 in 48 5 mm 2 Available as MOExtended 3 Additiona...

Page 395: ...A 245 40 R18 97 Y XL2 FA 7 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 93 in 49 mm Winter tires R 17 Tires Wheels BA 225 50 R17 94 H M Si2 BA 7 0 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 91 in 48 5 mm R 18 Tires Wheels BA 225 45 R18 95 H XL M Si2 BA 7 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm 2 Available as MOExtended Wheel and tire combinations 393 Wheels and tires Z ...

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Page 397: ...Useful information 396 Information regarding technical data 396 Identification plates 396 Service products and filling capaci ties 397 Vehicle data 403 395 Technical data ...

Page 398: ...s to a vehicle with standard equipment Consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for the data for all vehicle variants and trim levels Identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi cle identification number VIN X Open the driver s door You will see vehicle identification plate Example vehicle identification plate USA only VIN Vehicle model Example vehicle identification plate Canad...

Page 399: ...children H Environmental note Dispose of service products in an environ mentally responsible manner Service products include the following RFuels RLubricants e g engine oil transmission oil RCoolant RBrake fluid RWindshield washer fluid RClimate control system refrigerant Components and service products must be matched Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz Damage which is caused by the us...

Page 400: ...elay Do not induce vomit ing RImmediately change out of clothing which has come into contact with fuel Tank capacity Model Total capacity All models 17 4 US gal 66 0 l Model Of which reserve All models Approx 1 8 US gal 7 0 l Gasoline Fuel grade Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a gasoline engine Do not switch on the igni tion if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel Otherwise the fu...

Page 401: ...oid driving at full throttle and sudden acceleration Never refuel using fuel with a lower AKI Information on refueling Y page 172 Additives Operating the engine with fuel additives added later can lead to engine failure Do not mix fuel additives with fuel This does not include additives for the removal and prevention of residue buildup gasoline must only be mixed with additives recom mended by Mer...

Page 402: ... benz com The table shows which engine oils have been approved for your vehicle Model Engin e model MB Approval C 300 C 300 4MATIC 274 229 3 229 5 229 51 229 52 C 400 4MATIC 276 229 5 AMG vehicles 177 229 5 i MB approval is indicated on the oil con tainers Filling capacities The following values refer to an oil change including the oil filter Model Capacity C 300 C 300 4MATIC 7 4 qt 7 0 l C 400 4M...

Page 403: ...ction You could otherwise damage the engine Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Products MB BeVo 310 1 e g on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com Or con tact a qualified specialist workshop Always use a suitable coolant mixture even in countries where high temperatures prevail Otherwise the engine cooling system is not sufficiently p...

Page 404: ...uid reservoir with a mixture of water and windshield washer fluid e g MB SummerFit Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water At temperatures below freezing X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and washer fluid e g MB Winter Fit For the correct mixing ratio refer to the information on the antifreeze reservoir i Add windshield washer fluid e g MB SummerFit or MB WinterFit to th...

Page 405: ...10 g Model PAG oil All models 2 8 oz 80 g Vehicle data General notes Please note that for the specified vehicle data Rthe heights specified may vary as a result of tires load condition of the suspension optional equipment Roptional equipment reduces the maximum payload Dimensions and weights Model Opening height C 300 69 6 in 1768 mm All other models 69 8 in 1774 mm All models Vehicle length 184 5...

Page 406: ...All models Maximum roof load 165 lb 75 kg Maximum trunk load 220 lb 100 kg Model Vehicle height C 300 57 0 in 1447 mm All other models 57 2 in 1452 mm 404 Vehicle data Technical data ...

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