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Problem

Possible causes/consequences and

Solutions

The yellow ESP

warn-

ing lamp flashes while
the vehicle is in motion.

ESP

or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of

skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.

Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when
pulling away.

Accelerate more gently while the vehicle is in motion.

Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.

Do not deactivate ESP

For exceptions, see: (

page 68).

The yellow ESP

OFF

warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.

ESP

and ESP

trailer stabilisation are deactivated. ESP

will not

stabilise the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.

WARNING

If ESP

is switched off, ESP

is unable to stabilise the vehicle.

There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.

Reactivate ESP

For exceptions, see: (

page 68).

Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.

If ESP

cannot be activated:

Have ESP

checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

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The yellow ESP

and

ESP

OFF warning

lamps are lit while the
engine is running.

ESP

, BAS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, COLLISION PRE-

VENTION ASSIST PLUS, PRE-SAFE

, the HOLD function, hill start

assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP

trailer stabilisation are

not available due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

WARNING

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If ESP

is not operational, ESP

is unable to stabilise the vehicle.

There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

259

On-board computer and displays

Summary of Contents for 2013 CLA

Page 1: ...CLA Owner s Manual Nur f r internen Gebrauch For internal use only...

Page 2: ...e symbols indicate useful instruc tions or further information that could be helpful to you X This symbol designates an instruc tion you must follow X Several consecutive symbols indi cate an instruct...

Page 3: ...he state of the art Mercedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas RDesign REquipment RTechnical features The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ fro...

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Page 5: ...eats steering wheel and mirrors 93 Lights and windscreen wipers 105 Climate control 123 Driving and parking 143 On board computer and displays 207 Stowing and features 267 Maintenance and care 281 Bre...

Page 6: ...mportant safety guidelines 42 Kneebag 44 Sidebag 44 Triggering 41 Windowbag 45 Air conditioning system see Climate control Air filter white display message 242 Air pressure see Tyre pressure Air vents...

Page 7: ...Transmission positions 154 Automatic transmission emer gency running mode 159 Auxiliary heating Activating deactivating 136 Activating deactivating on the centre console 137 Display message 253 Impor...

Page 8: ...s 294 Display 292 Exhaust pipe 292 Exterior lighting 291 Gear or selector lever 293 High pressure cleaner 289 Interior 292 Matt paintwork 290 Notes 288 Paint 289 Plastic trim 293 Reversing camera 291...

Page 9: ...eat ing on off 133 Switching the ZONE function on off 131 THERMATIC automatic climate control 125 THERMOTRONIC 2 zone auto matic climate control 127 Cockpit Overview 28 see Instrument cluster COLLISIO...

Page 10: ...er 226 Display messages Calling up on board computer 226 Driving systems 242 Engine 240 Key 254 Lights 236 Safety systems 227 Tyres 248 Vehicle 250 Distance recorder see Trip meter Distance warning fu...

Page 11: ...oad surfaces 168 Limited braking efficiency on sal ted roads 167 New brake pads linings 167 Running in tips 144 Snow chains 319 Symmetrical dipped beam 106 Towing a trailer 201 Wet road surface 166 DV...

Page 12: ...tions 292 Exterior lighting Settings options 106 see Lights Exterior mirrors Adjusting 101 Anti dazzle mode automatic 102 Folding in out automatically 102 Folding in out electrically 101 Folding in wh...

Page 13: ...ng up the cleaning system 286 see Automatic headlamp mode Head restraints Adjusting 97 Adjusting electrically 98 Adjusting manually 97 Adjusting rear 98 Fitting removing rear 98 Heating see Climate co...

Page 14: ...ligent Light System 221 Activating deactivating the inte rior lighting delayed switch off 222 Active light function 110 Automatic headlamp mode 107 Cornering light function 111 Dipped beam headlamps 1...

Page 15: ...rs see Rear view mirror Mobile phone Frequencies 334 Installation 334 Menu on board computer 215 Notes placing in the bracket 278 Transmission output maximum 334 Mobile telephone Pre installed bracket...

Page 16: ...Parking brake 163 Position of exterior mirror front passenger side 102 Reversing camera 191 see Active Parking Assist see PARKTRONIC Parking aid Active Parking Assist 186 see Exterior mirrors see PAR...

Page 17: ...remote control 138 Reserve fuel tank see Fuel Reserve fuel Display message 242 Warning lamp 262 Residual heat climate control 135 Restraint system see SRS Supplemental Restraint System Rev counter 209...

Page 18: ...ce closing 88 Convenience opening 88 Important safety notes 86 Opening closing 87 Problem malfunction 89 resetting 88 Sliding sunroof see Panorama sliding sunroof Snow chains 319 Socket Centre console...

Page 19: ...heels 329 Vehicle data 343 Telephone Accepting a call 216 Display message 254 Menu on board computer 215 Number from the phone book 216 Redialling 217 Rejecting ending a call 216 Telephone compartment...

Page 20: ...ion plate see Vehicle identification plate Tyre pressure Calling up on board computer 322 Display message 248 Not reached TIREFIT 301 Reached TIREFIT 301 Recommended 319 Tyre pressure loss warning Imp...

Page 21: ...ing torque 328 Wheel chock 326 Wheels Changing replacing 324 Changing a wheel 324 Checking 317 Cleaning 289 Cleaning warning 325 Emergency spare wheel 331 Fitting a new wheel 328 Fitting a wheel 325 I...

Page 22: ...Z ZONE function Switching on off 131 20 Index...

Page 23: ...the engine 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 gea...

Page 24: ...other road users could be endangered Rif the emission or noise levels are adversely affected Always specify the vehicle identification num ber VIN Y page 336 and the engine num ber Y page 336 when or...

Page 25: ...the event of an acci dent If the underbody panelling is damaged flammable material such as leaves grass or twigs could collect between the under body and underbody panelling These materials could igni...

Page 26: ...nd conver sions Rwork on electronic components Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Vehicle registration Mercedes Benz may ask its Service Centres to carry out technica...

Page 27: ...be used to trace the vehicle s movements When your vehicle is serviced technical infor mation can be read from the event data mem ory and fault data memory Services include for example Rrepair service...

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Page 29: ...Cockpit 28 Instrument cluster 30 Multifunction steering wheel 33 Centre console 34 Overhead control panel 36 Door control panel 37 27 At a glance...

Page 30: ...T lever 152 B PARKTRONIC warning dis play 182 C Overhead control panel 36 D Climate control systems 124 Function Page E Ignition lock 145 F Adjusting the steering wheel 100 G Cruise control lever 169...

Page 31: ...Horn B DIRECT SELECT lever 152 C Steering wheel gearshift paddles 156 D Light switch 107 Function Page E Electric parking brake 163 F Opening the bonnet 283 G Diagnostics connection 23 H Ignition lock...

Page 32: ...s i Instrument cluster kilometres Function Page Speedometer with seg ments 209 Multifunction display 210 Rev counter 209 Function Page Coolant temperature 208 A Fuel gauge B Instrument cluster lightin...

Page 33: ...ster miles Function Page Speedometer with seg ments 209 Multifunction display 210 Rev counter 209 Function Page Coolant temperature 208 A Fuel gauge B Instrument cluster lighting 208 Instrument cluste...

Page 34: ...king brake red 261 B Electric parking brake yellow 261 C Distance warning 264 D Turn signals 109 E 6 SRS 261 Function Page F Seat belt 255 G Diesel engine pre glow 146 H Coolant 262 I R Rear foglamp 1...

Page 35: ...or ends a call 215 Exits telephone book redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem ory WX Adjusts the volume 8 Mute Function Page A Selects a menu 209 9 Selects a submenu or s...

Page 36: ...line see the separate operating instructions c Seat heating 99 c PARKTRONIC 182 ECO start stop func tion 147 Function Page A Hazard warning lamps 110 B 45 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 53 C Sele...

Page 37: ...Function Page Ashtray 276 Cigarette lighter 276 Power socket 277 Stowage compartment 268 Stowage compartment 268 Function Page Cup holders 274 Stowage compartment 268 A Audio COMAND control ler see th...

Page 38: ...terior lighting control off 114 Deactivates tow away protection 71 A Rear view mirror 101 Function Page B Deactivates the inte rior motion sensor 72 C Spectacles compartment 269 D 3 Opens closes the p...

Page 39: ...ettings 103 Adjusts the seats electri cally 96 A 7Z Adjusts and folds the exte rior mirrors in out electri cally 101 Function Page B W Opens closes the side windows 87 C n Activates deacti vates the o...

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Page 41: ...Useful information 40 Panic alarm 40 Occupant safety 40 Children in the vehicle 50 Driving safety systems 63 Anti theft systems 71 39 Safety...

Page 42: ...adapted for a per son with disabilities For further information consult a Mercedes Benz Service Centre The seat belts together with SRS Supple mental Restraint System are complemen tary co ordinated...

Page 43: ...when the ignition is switched on It goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine is started The SRS components are in operational read iness when the 6 SRS warning lamp goes out while the en...

Page 44: ...ortant safety notes G WARNING Airbags provide additional protection they are not however a substitute for seat belts Observe the following notes to reduce the risk of serious or even fatal injury caus...

Page 45: ...gs may no longer function as intended There is an increased risk of injury Never modify the airbag covers and do not affix any objects to them G WARNING Unsuitable seat covers may obstruct or even pre...

Page 46: ...the system determines that the front passenger seat is occupied The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp on the centre console does not light up Y page 53 If a child restraint system is fitted to the...

Page 47: ...debags and rear sidebags deploy next to the outer seat cushions When deployed the sidebags offer additional protection of the thorax for occupants on the front seats as well as also of the pelvis for...

Page 48: ...oversteers severely PRE SAFE takes the following measures depending on the hazardous situation detec ted Rthe front seat belts are pre tensioned Rvehicles with the memory function the front passenger...

Page 49: ...facturer RDo not secure an object with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle s occupants G WARNING The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if the...

Page 50: ...buckle and you then turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Rthe key is in position 2 in the ignition lock and you then engage the belt tongue in the buckle The seat belt adjustment will appl...

Page 51: ...fastened If the driv er s and front passenger seat belts have already been fastened the 7 seat belt warning lamp then goes out i For more information on the 7 seat belt warning lamp see Warning and in...

Page 52: ...t Rif in the event of a head on or rear end col lision the vehicle decelerates or acceler ates rapidly in a longitudinal direction dur ing the initial stages of the impact Rif in the event of a side i...

Page 53: ...or even fatal inju ries Observe the manufacturer s installation instructions and the correct use for the child restraint system Make sure that the entire surface of the child restraint system is resti...

Page 54: ...pref erably fit the restraint system to a suitable rear seat Make sure that the child is secured for the trip Mercedes Benz recommends that you use the listed child restraint systems Y page 59 You ca...

Page 55: ...airbag deploys the child could be seriously or even fatally injured Proceed as follows Rdo not use a rearward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat Rfit a rearward facing child re...

Page 56: ...automatic child seat recognition on the front passenger seat The sensor system for child restraint systems in the front passenger seat detects whether a special Mercedes Benz child seat with a transpo...

Page 57: ...uring rings on both sides When fitting the ISOFIX child restraint system make sure that the seat belt for the centre seat does not get trapped Other wise the seat belt could be damaged X Install the I...

Page 58: ...lt strap route Top Tether belt A centrally over head restraint X Top Tether belt with two belt straps route Top Tether belts A on the left and right past the side of head restraint X Hook Top Tether h...

Page 59: ...system of category I on a rear seat you must adjust the driver s or front passenger seat so that the seat does not touch the rearward facing child restraint 2 Vehicles with automatic child seat recog...

Page 60: ...ver s or front passenger seat so that the seat does not touch the rearward facing child restraint 3 Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible If you secure a child in a forward facing chil...

Page 61: ...ust be listed in the child restraint system manufacturer s model list For more information contact the child restraint system manufacturer or visit their website Weight categories Size category Equipm...

Page 62: ...p to approx imately 15 months Britax R mer BABY SAFE plus 03 301146 04 301146 970 10 00 Yes Category I 9 to 18 kg between approximately 9 months and 4 years Britax R mer DUO plus 03 301133 04 301133 9...

Page 63: ...Auto matic child seat recogni tion Category 0 up to 13 kg E Britax R mer BABY SAFE ISOFIX PLUS 04 301146 B6 6 86 8224 No D C Category I 9 to 18 kg D C B B1 Britax R mer DUO plus 04 301133 A 000 970 1...

Page 64: ...sses or access cards If the 45 indicator lamp remains lit X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Child proof locks Important safety notes G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle th...

Page 65: ...side 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 deactivate press the child proof lock lever down in th...

Page 66: ...ed on It goes out when the engine is running Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion for driving safety systems Y page 64 G WARNING If ABS is faulty the wheels could lock...

Page 67: ...rake The distance warning function cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situations In such cases the distance warning function may Rgive an unnecessary warning Rnot give a warnin...

Page 68: ...shop This also applies to colli sions at slow speeds where there is no visible damage to the front of the vehicle Adaptive Brake Assist i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion for driving safety...

Page 69: ...hop This also applies to colli sions at slow speeds where there is no visible damage to the front of the vehicle COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS General notes COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is only...

Page 70: ...surface If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating from the direction desired by the driver one or more wheels are braked to stabilise the vehicle The engine output is also modified to keep the veh...

Page 71: ...ESP RESP is activated RESP is deactivated G WARNING If you deactivate ESP ESP no longer sta bilises the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident Only deactivate ESP in the situa...

Page 72: ...s i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion for driving safety systems Y page 64 G WARNING If EBD has malfunctioned the rear wheels can still lock e g under full braking This increa ses the risk o...

Page 73: ...and you open Rthe vehicle with the emergency key ele ment Ra door Rthe boot lid Rthe bonnet X To stop the alarm insert the key into the ignition lock The alarm is switched off or X Press the or butto...

Page 74: ...This can occur if someone reaches into the vehicle interior for example Activating X Make sure that Rthe side windows are closed Rthe panorama sliding sunroof is closed Rthere are no objects e g masc...

Page 75: ...norama sliding sunroof remains open Rthe side windows remain open i UK only your vehicle is equipped with a double lock function The doors cannot be opened from the inside if the vehicle has been lock...

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Page 77: ...Useful information 76 Key 76 Doors 81 Boot 84 Side windows 86 Panorama sliding sunroof 89 75 Opening and closing...

Page 78: ...onally 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 key Remove any bulky keyrings before in...

Page 79: ...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...

Page 80: ...tention immediately H Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish They must be collected sep arately and disposed of in an environmental...

Page 81: ...y tray cover X Repeatedly tap the key 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 X Make sure that the...

Page 82: ...erference from a powerful source of radio waves X Try again to lock unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key Point the tip of the key at the driver s door handle from close rang...

Page 83: ...e manual transmission into neutral Rstart the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children or animal...

Page 84: ...door from the inside will trigger the anti theft alarm system Switch off the alarm Y page 71 You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child proof locks...

Page 85: ...proof locks Y page 63 The anti theft alarm system is triggered if the door is opened from the inside Switch off the alarm Y page 71 If the vehicle has been locked using the lock ing button for the cen...

Page 86: ...e key Y page 77 X Insert the emergency key element into the lock of the driver s door as far as it will go X Turn the emergency key element clockwise as far as it will go to position 1 i On right hand...

Page 87: ...X Pull handle X Raise the boot lid Closing X Pull down the boot lid using handle X Let the boot lid drop into the lock X If necessary lock the vehicle with the button on the key Opening automatically...

Page 88: ...ewdriver horizontally on the left hand side into emer gency release slot X Push tool evenly in the direction of the arrow and open the boot lid i When you lock the vehicle Y page 84 the boot is also l...

Page 89: ...s door There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side window The switches on the driver s door take prec edence Front left Front right Rear right Rear left i The side windows cannot be...

Page 90: ...indows Rclose the panorama sliding sunroof On vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof you can then close the roller sunblinds i The key must be close to the driver s door handle X Point the tip of th...

Page 91: ...e opening and closing the sliding sunroof body parts in close proximity could become trapped There is a risk of injury Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the opening and closin...

Page 92: ...he switch immediately or Rpress the switch in any direction during the automatic closing process The closing process is stopped Operating the sliding sunroof Opening and closing Overhead control panel...

Page 93: ...When opening or closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind If someone is trapped Rrelease the switch immediately or Rpress the switch in any direction during...

Page 94: ...ge 90 and the roller sunblinds Y page 92 can be fully opened and closed again X If this is not the case repeat the steps above again Problems with the sliding sunroof G WARNING If you do not reset the...

Page 95: ...Useful information 94 Correct driver s seat position 94 Seats 95 Steering wheel 100 Mirrors 101 Memory functions 103 93 Seats steering wheel and mirrors...

Page 96: ...ing the seat make sure that Ryou are as far away from the driver s air bag as possible Ryou are sitting in a normal upright posi tion Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly Ryou have moved the backres...

Page 97: ...er the lever assembly of the seat adjustment system G WARNING When adjusting a seat you or another vehicle occupant could become trapped by the guide rail of the seat for instance There is a risk of i...

Page 98: ...cialist workshop i Further related subjects RLuggage compartment enlargement folding down the rear seats Y page 271 Adjusting the seats manually Seat fore and aft adjustment X Lift handle and slide th...

Page 99: ...ach vehicle occupant s head at eye level before driving off General notes For vehicles with sports seats you cannot adjust the head restraints or remove and fit the rear head restraints Adjusting the...

Page 100: ...ys drive with the head restraints fitted Ensure that the centre of the head restraints support the back of each vehicle occupant s head at eye level before driving off The rear head restraints on the...

Page 101: ...e button indicate the heating level you have selected The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes The system automatically switches down from level...

Page 102: ...rapped by the steer ing wheel if they adjust it There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Adju...

Page 103: ...ights up in red The indicator lamp goes out again after some time You can adjust the selected mirror using adjustment button as long as the indicator lamp is lit X Press adjustment button up down or t...

Page 104: ...electrically folding exterior mirrors move the exterior mirror into the correct position manually X Vehicles with electrically folding exte rior mirrors press and hold mirror folding button Y page 101...

Page 105: ...ior mirror X Press memory button M and one of the arrows on adjustment button within three seconds The parking position is stored if the exterior mirror does not move X If the mirror moves out of posi...

Page 106: ...following settings are stored as a single memory preset Rposition of the seat backrest and head restraint Rdriver s side position of the exterior mir rors on the driver s and front passenger sides X...

Page 107: ...Useful information 106 Exterior lighting 106 Interior lighting 113 Replacing bulbs 114 Windscreen wipers 118 105 Lights and windscreen wipers...

Page 108: ...as large an area of the edge of the carriageway Vehicles with halogen headlamps It is not necessary to switch your headlamps to symmetrical dipped beam when driving in countries where vehicles are dri...

Page 109: ...setting The light setting is automatically selected accord ing to the brightness of the ambient light exception poor visibility due to weather con ditions such as fog snow or spray RKey in position 1...

Page 110: ...the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine X Turn the light switch to L or X Press the R button The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up X To switch off the...

Page 111: ...he direction of arrow or Main beam headlamps X To switch on the main beam head lamps turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine X Turn the light switch to L or X Press the com...

Page 112: ...ed automatically When you switch off the ignition the automatic headlamp cleaning system is reset and count ing is resumed from 0 Intelligent Light System General notes The Intelligent Light System is...

Page 113: ...han three minutes Motorway mode Motorway mode increases the range of the beam Active Rif you are driving at speeds above 110 km h and do not make any large steer ing movements for 1000 m Rif you are d...

Page 114: ...icle and conse quently switches the headlamps from main beam to dipped beam The system automatically adapts the dipped beam headlamp range depending on the dis tance to the other vehicle Once the syst...

Page 115: ...depend ing on the length of the journey and the weather conditions humidity and temper ature If the level of moisture does not diminish X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified specialist workshop...

Page 116: ...lly if the vehicle is involved in an accident X To switch off the crash responsive emergency lighting press the hazard warning lamp button or X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the key Replacing...

Page 117: ...lace yourself replaced at a qualified specialist workshop If you require assistance replacing bulbs con sult a qualified specialist workshop If the new bulb still does not light up consult a qualified...

Page 118: ...ver anti clockwise and pull it out X Turn bulb holder anti clockwise and pull it out X Take the bulb out of bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder X Insert bulb holder into the lamp and tu...

Page 119: ...X 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 Replaci...

Page 120: ...lder X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and turn it clockwise X Reinsert the bulb holder and engage on retaining clips X Re establish contact with the connector X Close the side trim panel Y p...

Page 121: ...his could prevent you from observing the traffic condi tions Replace the wiper blades twice a year ideally in spring and autumn Replacing the wiper blades Important safety notes G WARNING If the winds...

Page 122: ...arrow A Fitting the wiper blades X Position new wiper blade with recess B on lug A X Fold wiper blade in the direction of arrow onto the wiper arm until retaining clips engage in bracket X Make sure t...

Page 123: ...e of the obstruction X Switch the windscreen wipers back on The windscreen wipers fail completely The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch X...

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Page 125: ...Useful information 124 Overview of climate control sys tems 124 Operating the climate control sys tem 128 Adjusting the air vents 141 123 Climate control...

Page 126: ...trol is only operational when the engine is running Optimum operation is only achieved with the side windows and panorama sliding sunroof closed The residual heat function can only be acti vated or de...

Page 127: ...e temperature to 22 RRecommendation to avoid misting of the windows in the event of low outside temperatures or rain switch on the air distribution and if possible switch off P and O Y page 131 Deacti...

Page 128: ...y appears for three seconds at the bottom of the screen in the COMAND display See also the separate COMAND Online operating instructions You will see the current set tings of the various climate contr...

Page 129: ...28 H To reduce the airflow Y page 131 I To switch the rear window heating on off Y page 133 J To switch the ZONE function on off Y page 131 Notes on using THERMOTRONIC auto matic climate control Autom...

Page 130: ...ndows could mist up Therefore only switch off climate control briefly THERMATIC automatic climate control X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X To switch on turn control A clo...

Page 131: ...l and not a sign that there is a mal function Switching on off X To activate press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up X To deactivate press the button The indicator lamp in the butt...

Page 132: ...be dehumidified The win dows can mist up more quickly Therefore only deactivate the Cooling with air dehu midification function briefly Setting climate control to automatic mode X Turn the key to pos...

Page 133: ...e demis ter vents8 a Directs the airflow through the foot well and demister vents i Regardless of the air distribution setting airflow is always directed through the side air vents The side air vents...

Page 134: ...e button The indicator lamp in the button goes out The previous settings are reactivated Air recirculation mode remains deactiva ted or X THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con trol press the button The i...

Page 135: ...ow is clear It otherwise switches off automatically after several minutes If the battery voltage is too low the rear win dow heating may switch off X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y...

Page 136: ...ecirculation mode is activated automatically the indicator lamp in the e button is not lit Outside air is added after about 30 minutes X To deactivate press the e button The indicator lamp in the e bu...

Page 137: ...or lamp in the e button goes out Air recirculation mode is deactivated i If you open the side windows or the pan orama sliding sunroof manually after clos ing with the convenience closing feature they...

Page 138: ...s The auxiliary heating heats the air in the vehi cle interior to the set temperature This occurs without using the heat of the running engine The auxiliary heating is operated directly using the vehi...

Page 139: ...s reduced by Rsources of radio interference Rsolid objects between the remote control and the vehicle Rthe remote control being in an unfavoura ble position in relation to the vehicle Rtransmitting fr...

Page 140: ...y The symbol in the remote control dis play flashes X Press the or button to set the desired departure time i The longer you press the or button the faster the time changes X Press the u and buttons s...

Page 141: ...qualified spe cialist workshop or to a col lection point for used batter ies One 6 V pin battery type 2CR11108 is required X Prise apart the side arms of battery cover and pull off battery cover X Re...

Page 142: ...emote control The auxiliary heating is faulty X Have the auxiliary heating checked at a qualified specialist workshop FAIL The auxiliary heating cannot be switched on or has switched itself off The au...

Page 143: ...ays maintain a sufficient distance to the air out lets If necessary redirect the airflow to another area of the vehicle interior In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air through the air vents i...

Page 144: ...anti clockwise X To close a side air vent turn the adjuster in side air vent clockwise until it engages Setting the rear compartment air vents Rear compartment air vent left Rear compartment air vent...

Page 145: ...nformation 144 Running in notes 144 Driving 144 Manual transmission 151 Automatic transmission 152 Refuelling 159 Parking 162 Driving tips 165 Driving systems 168 Towing a trailer 201 143 Driving and...

Page 146: ...nsmission RTry to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance kick down After 1 500 km you may gradually bring the vehicle up to full road and engine speeds i You should also...

Page 147: ...safety notes G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide Inhaling these exhaust gases leads to poisoning There is a risk of fatal injury Therefore never leave the...

Page 148: ...ocks centrally once you have pulled away The locking knobs in the doors drop down You can open the doors from the inside at any time You can also deactivate the automatic lock ing feature Y page 223 A...

Page 149: ...ay There is a risk of an accident and injury Therefore quickly move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal Never leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start assist X Remove your f...

Page 150: ...is closed and the driver s seat belt is fastened If not all conditions for automatic engine switch off are fulfilled the symbol is shown in yellow i All of the vehicle s systems remain active when th...

Page 151: ...ease the brake pedal when HOLD is not activated and the transmission is in posi tion D or N Rdepress the accelerator pedal Rmove the transmission out of position P i Shifting the transmission to posit...

Page 152: ...engine does not start after several attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine does not start The starter motor can be heard The reserve fuel warning lamp is lit and the fuel gauge...

Page 153: ...the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently X If the coolant temperature is below 120 you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as...

Page 154: ...and you engage transmission position D or R the vehicle could pull away suddenly There is a risk of an accident When engaging transmission position D or R always firmly depress the brake pedal and do...

Page 155: ...display i When you engage park position P make sure that the transmission position display shows P in the multifunction display i You can only engage park position P when the vehicle is stationary i...

Page 156: ...ral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels Releasing the brakes will allow you to move the vehicle freely e g to push it or tow it If ESP is deactivated or faulty only shift the t...

Page 157: ...eleration X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is rea...

Page 158: ...sensitivity This improves driving stability on slippery road surfaces for example Rthe automatic transmission shifting up sooner This results in the vehicle being driven at lower engine speeds and the...

Page 159: ...gine damage the automatic transmission automatically shifts up if Rthe maximum engine speed for the cur rently engaged gear is reached and Ryou continue to accelerate Downshifting X Pull the left hand...

Page 160: ...ifts into the last active automatic drive program E or S i If you deactivate manual drive program M the automatic transmission in auto matic drive program E or S may shift from the current gear into a...

Page 161: ...with skin eyes or clothing Do not inhale fuel vapours Keep fuels out of the reach of chil dren If you or others come into contact with fuel observe the following RWash the fuel off any affected areas...

Page 162: ...uel filler flap To open the fuel filler flap Tyre pressure table To insert the fuel filler cap Fuel type to be refuelled The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto matically when you open or clos...

Page 163: ...ith at least 5 litres of diesel X Turn the ignition on for approximately ten seconds Y page 145 X Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds until it runs smoothly or X Start the engin...

Page 164: ...manual transmission into neutral Rstarting the engine They could also operate vehicle equipment There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock...

Page 165: ...neral notes G WARNING If you leave children unattended in the vehi cle they could set the vehicle in motion by for example Rreleasing the parking brake Rshifting an automatic transmission out of parki...

Page 166: ...the transmission is in positionR the tailgate must be closed If your seat belt is not fastened the following conditions must be fulfilled to automatically release the electric parking brake Rthe driv...

Page 167: ...ted by many other factors such as Rload Rtyre pressure Rcold start Rchoice of route Rthe use of electrical consumers These factors are not included in the ECO dis play The evaluation of your driving s...

Page 168: ...drive program E or S The automatic transmission may shift to a higher gear This can reduce the engine s braking effect Heavy and light loads G WARNING The braking system can overheat if you leave your...

Page 169: ...adequate tread depth For this reason do not drive in tyre ruts and brake carefully Driving on flooded roads Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in front or in the opposite direction create waves Th...

Page 170: ...n on driving with snow chains see Y page 319 Driving systems Cruise control General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the...

Page 171: ...er must be in position D Ron vehicles with manual transmission a gear must be engaged Rcruise control must be selected X To select cruise control check whether LIM indicator lamp is on or off If it is...

Page 172: ...nts press the cruise control lever briefly up or down beyond the pres sure point The last stored speed increases or decrea ses in 10 km h increments i Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress...

Page 173: ...nent for long term speed restric tions e g when driving with winter tyres fitted Y page 173 i The speed indicated in the speedometer may differ slightly from the limit speed stored Variable SPEEDTRONI...

Page 174: ...ever up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed X To adjust the set speed in 10 km h increments briefly press the cruise con trol lever up past the pressure point for a higher speed or down for a...

Page 175: ...ed visually and acoustically Without your intervention DIS TRONIC PLUS cannot prevent a collision An intermittent warning tone will then sound and the distance warning lamp will light up in the instru...

Page 176: ...otorcycles or vehicles driving on a different line In particular the detection of obstacles can be impaired in the case of Rdirt on the sensors or the sensors are obscured Rsnow or heavy rain Rinterfe...

Page 177: ...C PLUS is activated X Keep the cruise control lever pressed up or down A until the desired speed is set X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Your vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehic...

Page 178: ...eed you have stored Selecting the drive program DISTRONIC Plus supports a sporty driving style when you have selected the S or M driv ing program Y page 155 Acceleration behind the vehicle in front or...

Page 179: ...ient If a fault occurs then the transmission may also be shifted into position P automatically Setting a speed Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has accelerated or braked...

Page 180: ...ere are several ways to deactivate DIS TRONIC PLUS X Briefly press the cruise control lever for wards or X Brake unless the vehicle is stationary or X Briefly press the cruise control lever in the dir...

Page 181: ...ht up i For design reasons the speed displayed in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed set for DISTRONIC PLUS Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti vated Vehicle in front if detected Dis...

Page 182: ...r late Vehicles which are not driving in the mid dle of their lane DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles which are not driving in the middle of their lane The distance to the vehicle in front will be...

Page 183: ...HOLD function is activated the vehicle brakes automati cally in certain situations To prevent dam age to the vehicle deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow ing or other similar...

Page 184: ...off unless it is auto matically switched off by the ECO start stop function Ra system fault occurs Rthe power supply is not sufficient Vehicles with automatic transmission If a fault occurs then the...

Page 185: ...IC to malfunction PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain PARKTRONIC is activated automatically if you Rswitch on the ignition Rshift to position D R or N on vehicles with automatic tr...

Page 186: ...IC is operational if yellow segments showing operational readiness light up The gear lever position or the transmission position of the automatic transmission and the direction in which the vehicle is...

Page 187: ...he key to position 2 in the ignition lock Towing a trailer Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow hitch is not required PARKTRONIC meas ures the minimum detection range to an obstacle from the b...

Page 188: ...ble parking space Active steering intervention can assist you during manoeuvring and parking You may also use PARKTRONIC Y page 182 Important safety notes Active Parking Assist is only an aid It is no...

Page 189: ...n 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 objects ar...

Page 190: ...ystem automatically determines whether the parking space is parallel or at right angles to the direction of travel A parking space is displayed while you are driving past it and until you are approx i...

Page 191: ...must steer again yourself PARKTRONIC is still available X Manoeuvre if necessary X Always observe the warning messages dis played by PARKTRONIC Y page 184 Parking tips RThe way your vehicle is positi...

Page 192: ...g away If you reverse after activation the steering wheel is moved to the straight ahead posi tion X Drive forwards and reverse as prompted by the PARKTRONIC warning displays several times if necessar...

Page 193: ...g camera has been deactivated If you switch off the engine the flap will also close i The text of messages shown in the COMAND display depends on the language setting The following are examples of rev...

Page 194: ...onds vehicles with manual transmission Rdrive forwards at a speed of over 10 km h Displays in the Audio COMAND display The reversing camera may show a distorted view of obstacles show them incorrectly...

Page 195: ...also active or light up correspondingly in the COMAND display Reverse parking function X Make sure that the reversing camera is activated and the Reverse parking func tion is selected see the separat...

Page 196: ...as close to parallel with the parking space marking as possi ble Driving to the final position White lane indicating the route the vehicle will take with the steering wheel in its cur rent position Pa...

Page 197: ...drawbar touches red guide line X Couple up the trailer Y page 201 ATTENTION ASSIST General notes ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long monotonous journeys such as on motorways and trunk roads It is...

Page 198: ...TENTION ASSIST is reset and starts assessing your tiredness again when you con tinue your journey if Ryou switch off the engine Ryou take off your seat belt and open the driver s door e g for a change...

Page 199: ...detected Traffic sign indicating a speed limit is generally displayed until Ra traffic sign indicating the end of the speed limit is detected Ryou make a turn Ryou leave or enter a town Rthe road typ...

Page 200: ...Assist monitors the area up to 3 0 m behind your vehicle and directly next to your vehicle as shown in the diagram For this purpose Blind Spot Assist uses radar sensors in the rear bumper If the lanes...

Page 201: ...ing lamp flashes If the turn signal remains on detected vehicles are indicated by the flashing of red warning lamp There are no further warning tones Activating Blind Spot Assist X Make sure that Blin...

Page 202: ...or staying in the lane Lane Keeping Assist does not keep your vehi cle in its lane The system may be impaired or may not func tion if Rthere is poor visibility e g due to insuffi cient illumination of...

Page 203: ...he brake pedal while driving This increases the braking distance and could even cause the braking system to fail There is a risk of an accident Never use the brake pedal as a footrest Do not simultane...

Page 204: ...the towing vehicle in the Tech nical data section When towing a trailer your vehicle s handling characteristics will be different in comparison to when driving without a trailer The vehicle trailer c...

Page 205: ...This will use the braking effect of the engine so less braking will be required to maintain vehicle speed This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and weari...

Page 206: ...k display mes sage until the ball coupling is engaged X Remove the protective covering from the ball coupling and store it in a safe place X Make sure that the ball of the ball coupling is clean and t...

Page 207: ...release the ball coupling or it does not engage correctly when folding in it will swing out Within pivoting range of the ball coupling there is an increased risk of an accident and injury Only releas...

Page 208: ...tal ling the trailer electrics at a qualified special ist workshop Bulb failure indicator for LED lamps i If LED lamps are fitted in the trailer an error message may appear in the multi function displ...

Page 209: ...information 208 Important safety notes 208 Displays and operation 208 Menus and submenus 211 Display messages 226 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 255 207 On board computer and di...

Page 210: ...ain systems in the mul tifunction display You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times Otherwise a vehicle that is not oper ating safely may cause an accident For an ov...

Page 211: ...indicate which speed range is available RCruise control activated Y page 168 The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed RVariable SPEEDTRONIC activated Y page 171 The segments li...

Page 212: ...the telephone book and starts dialling the selected number RIn the Audio menu stops the station search function at the desired station Right control panel RRejects or ends a call RExits telephone boo...

Page 213: ...rd computer Y page 209 Depending on the equipment fitted in the vehicle you can call up the following menus RTrip menu Y page 211 RNavi menu navigation instructions Y page 213 RAudio menu Y page 214 R...

Page 214: ...rther information on the ECO display see Y page 165 Displaying the range and current fuel consumption X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Trip menu X Press the 9 or button to se...

Page 215: ...n the Navi menu the multifunction display shows navigation instructions For more information see the separate operating instructions Route guidance not active Direction of travel Current street Activa...

Page 216: ...outside the area of the digital map off map position RNo route no route could be calculated to the selected destination Audio menu Selecting a radio station Waveband Station frequency with memory pos...

Page 217: ...de Auxiliary audio mode external audio source connected Video DVD operation Example DVD changer display Current DVD in the DVD changer Current scene X Switch on COMAND Online and select video DVD see...

Page 218: ...nternet at http www mercedes benz com connect Accepting a call Example incoming call X Press the 6 button on the steering wheel to accept an incoming call If someone calls you when you are in the Tel...

Page 219: ...he 9 or button to select Assistance graphic X Press the a button The multifunction display shows the DIS TRONIC PLUS distance display in the assis tance graphic Y page 179 The assistance graphic can d...

Page 220: ...in the instrument cluster goes out Activating deactivating the distance warning function X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Assist menu X Press 9 or to select Distance warning...

Page 221: ...r ing wheel to select the Assist menu X Press 9 or on the steering wheel to select Lane Keeping Assist X Press the a button The current selection is displayed X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 but...

Page 222: ...of the outside tem perature X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Inst cluster submenu X Press a to confirm X Press or 9 to sel...

Page 223: ...ion on the Intelligent Light System Y page 110 Setting the dipped beam headlamps for driving on the left right X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9...

Page 224: ...r 15 seconds X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Light submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Sur...

Page 225: ...rs are displayed in red in the multifunction display X Press the a button to save the setting If you select the Auto door locks function the vehicle is centrally locked above a speed of around 15 km h...

Page 226: ...then switches off The auxiliary heating adopts the THERMATIC or THERMOTRONIC temperature setting You can switch off the auxiliary heating by using the remote control or the auxiliary heat ing button...

Page 227: ...rs function the exterior mirrors fold in when you lock the vehicle When you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver s or front passenger door the exterior mirrors fold out again If you have switch...

Page 228: ...erve the notes on the HOLD function Y page 181 and parking Y page 162 Hiding display messages X Press the a or button on the steering wheel to hide the display message The display message is cleared T...

Page 229: ...and braking characteristics may be severely affec ted The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an i...

Page 230: ...ve brake lights and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed In addition the and warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivat...

Page 231: ...tive See Owner s Manual EBD electronic brake force distribution ABS ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function hill start assist and ESP trailer stabi lisation are unavailable due to a malfunction The adaptiv...

Page 232: ...e yellow warning lamp lights up The electric parking brake is malfunctioning To apply X Switch the ignition off X Press the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds X Move the transmissi...

Page 233: ...ng brake has been applied or released It then goes out or remains lit The electric parking brake is malfunctioning X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Apply the electric parking brake If i...

Page 234: ...s only shown while the vehicle is in motion The red indicator lamp flashes and the yellow warning lamp is lit It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually X Move the transmission se...

Page 235: ...e g airbags remain available X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Collision Preven tion Assist Plus currently unavail able See Owner s Manual COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is tempor...

Page 236: ...operating temperature range Rthe on board voltage is too low Once the causes listed above no longer apply the display message goes out Adaptive Brake Assist is operational again If the display message...

Page 237: ...upplemental Restraint Sys tem The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus ter G WARNING The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten tionally or in the event of an accid...

Page 238: ...ghts up in the instrument clus ter G WARNING The left or right windowbag may either be triggered unintentionally or in the event of an accident may not be triggered This poses an increased risk of inj...

Page 239: ...nd or rear right hand turn signal is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 114 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Front left indica tor or Front right...

Page 240: ...t a qualified specialist workshop b Number plate lamp The left or right hand licence plate lamp is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 114 or X Visit a qualifi...

Page 241: ...specialist workshop b Intell Light Sys tem inoperative The Intelligent Light System is faulty The lights remain available without the Intelligent Light System X Visit a qualified specialist workshop...

Page 242: ...daptive Highbeam Assist is operational again Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Top up coolant See Owner s Manual The coolant level is too low Avoid making long journ...

Page 243: ...he engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature is below 120 The engine may otherwise be damaged X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display X If the temperature...

Page 244: ...he nearest filling station without fail Replace air cleaner element Vehicles with a diesel engine the engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Clean fuel...

Page 245: ...in countries X Drive on Speed Limit Assist is available again as soon as you drive into a country in which its use is approved Speed Limit Assist inoperative Speed Limit Assist is faulty X Visit a qua...

Page 246: ...sist 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 aga...

Page 247: ...ehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 162 X Clean the sensors Y page 291 X Restart the engine Blind Spot As...

Page 248: ...le You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 173 DISTRONIC PLUS cur rently unavailable See Owner s Manual DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative Possible causes Rthe function is impaired due to...

Page 249: ...rning tone also sounds X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC inop erative SPEEDTRONIC and cruise control are malfunctioning A warning tone also sounds X Visit a qualif...

Page 250: ...nd if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 298 X Check the tyre pressures and if necessary correct the tyre pressure X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system when the tyre p...

Page 251: ...ling away Y page 162 X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 298 X Check the tyre pressure Y page 322 X If necessary correct the tyre pressure Caution tyre de...

Page 252: ...e pressure sensors The tyre pressure monitor is activated automatically after driv ing for a few minutes Tyre pressure mon itor inoperative The tyre pressure monitor is faulty X Visit a qualified spec...

Page 253: ...al X Depress the brake pedal Risk of vehicle rolling Transmission not in P The driver s door is open and the transmission is in position R N or D A warning tone also sounds X Shift the transmission to...

Page 254: ...hicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 162 X Wait until the automatic transmission has cooled off and the dis...

Page 255: ...arefully 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 inoperative Bat tery low You have attempted t...

Page 256: ...washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum i If during the winter months you do not add antifreeze to the washer fluid it may freeze in the washer fluid container I...

Page 257: ...fastened their 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...

Page 258: ...N PREVENTION ASSIST COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS ESP Electronic Stability Program PRE SAFE the HOLD function hill start assist the adaptive brake lights and ESP trailer stabilisation for example a...

Page 259: ...without the functions listed above The front and rear wheels could therefore lock for example if you brake hard The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec ted The braking dista...

Page 260: ...n carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop J The red brake warning lamp the yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running ABS and ES...

Page 261: ...risk of an accident X Reactivate ESP For exceptions see Y page 68 X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions If ESP cannot be activated X Have ESP checked at a qualified specia...

Page 262: ...t without the functions listed above The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an increased dan...

Page 263: ...gine is running There is a malfunction in the SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem G WARNING The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten tionally or in the event of an accident may no...

Page 264: ...ot be checked The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is run ning The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated when the f...

Page 265: ...o not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below 120 The engine may otherwise be damaged X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as yo...

Page 266: ...raffic Driving systems Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The red distance warn ing lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion The distance to the vehicle in front is too small fo...

Page 267: ...r braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 162 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X...

Page 268: ...266...

Page 269: ...Useful information 268 Loading guidelines 268 Stowage areas 268 Features 274 267 Stowing and features...

Page 270: ...hould observe the following notes when transporting a load Rwhen transporting a load never exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle including o...

Page 271: ...es compartment X To open press marking Make sure that the spectacles compartment is always closed while the vehicle is in motion Stowage compartment in the centre con sole X To open press the marking...

Page 272: ...to restrain the objects Objects may be thrown out of the stowage compartment and hit vehicle occupants as a result There is a risk of injury particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden ch...

Page 273: ...r seat and seat backrest are not engaged they could fold for wards e g when braking suddenly or in the event of an accident RThe vehicle occupant would thereby be pushed into the seat belt by the rear...

Page 274: ...ing the rear seat backrest back Otherwise it could be dam aged X Fold seat backrest back until it engages Red lock status indicator is no longer visible X Adjust the head restraints if necessary Y pag...

Page 275: ...re of gravity rises and the han dling changes If you exceed the maximum roof load the handling as well as steering and braking characteristics are severely affected There is a risk of an accident Alwa...

Page 276: ...p holder when the vehicle is stationary Only place containers of a suitable size in the cup holder Seal the container in particular when it contains hot liquid G WARNING If you do not correctly store...

Page 277: ...t 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 before folding the rear seat armrest up Otherwise the...

Page 278: ...nt ashtray X To open pull cover out by its top edge X To remove pull insert by recess in the direction of arrow until it audibly releases X Lift insert up and out X To fit the insert fit insert from a...

Page 279: ...ms as lamps or chargers for mobile phones If you use the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off the battery may discharge i An emergency cut off ensures that the on board voltage doe...

Page 280: ...fields Mercedes Benz recommends the use of an approved exterior aerial This ensures Roptimal mobile phone reception quality in the vehicle Rmutual influences between the vehicle electronics and mobil...

Page 281: ...to take the key out of the ignition lock first remove the mobile phone from the bracket i If you use a mobile phone bracket which is connected to your mobile via Blue tooth and you wish to continue a...

Page 282: ...etain ers X To remove pull the floormat away from retainers X Remove the floormats Retrofitted anti glare film Retrofitted anti glare film on the inside of the windows can interfere with radio mobile...

Page 283: ...Useful information 282 Engine compartment 282 Service 286 Care 288 281 Maintenance and care...

Page 284: ...ct with hot gases or other leaking service products There is a danger of injury Allow an overheating engine to cool down before opening the bonnet If there is a fire in the engine compartment leave th...

Page 285: ...es arrows until you feel it engage If you can raise the active bonnet slightly in the area around the hinges it is not engaged correctly Repeat the step If the bonnet can then still be raised drive di...

Page 286: ...vehicle consumes up to 0 8 l of oil per 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 d...

Page 287: ...e not been specifically approved for the service system Rchanging the engine oil and oil filter after missing the change interval required by the service system Rusing engine oil additives Do not add...

Page 288: ...clockwise as far as it will go For further information on coolant see Y page 341 Topping up the windscreen washer sys tem headlamp cleaning system G WARNING Windscreen washer concentrate is highly fl...

Page 289: ...lay Hiding a service message X Press or a Displaying service messages X Switch the ignition on X Using or select the Service menu X Press 9 or to select the ASSYST PLUS submenu and press a to confirm...

Page 290: ...pads linings thus drying them The vehicle can then be parked up Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for retaining the quality in the long term Use care products and cleaning agents rec ommend...

Page 291: ...sk of an accident Do not use high pressure cleaners with circu lar jet nozzles to clean the vehicle Have dam aged tyres or chassis components replaced immediately Always maintain a distance of at leas...

Page 292: ...nt under any circumstances Observe these notes if your vehicle has a clear matt finish This will help you to avoid damage to the paintwork due to incorrect treatment These notes also apply to light al...

Page 293: ...plastic lenses Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the exterior lighting X Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior lighting using a wet sponge...

Page 294: ...ace You can restore the original shine of the exhaust pipe by cleaning it regularly especially in win ter and after washing Cleaning the trailer tow hitch H Environmental note Dispose of oily and grea...

Page 295: ...roughly wipe with a damp cloth or use leather care agents that have been recom mended and approved by Mercedes Benz Cleaning wooden trim and trim ele ments Do not use solvent based cleaning agents suc...

Page 296: ...h Make sure that you wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visible lines Cleaning the seat belts G WARNING Seat belts may be severely weakened if bleached or coloured This may lead to the seat be...

Page 297: ...Useful information 296 Where will I find 296 Flat tyre 298 Battery vehicle 302 Jump starting 306 Towing and tow starting 308 Electrical fuses 312 295 Breakdown assistance...

Page 298: ...the warning trian gle X To remove open the boot lid X Press warning triangle holder in the direction of the arrow and open Lift clip and remove warning triangle X To replace place warning triangle bac...

Page 299: ...om some country specific var iants vehicles are not equipped with tyre changing tools Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle For more information on which tools are required and a...

Page 300: ...re run flat characteristics e g winter tyres A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a qualified spe cialist workshop MOExtended tyres tyres with run flat characteristics General notes With MOExtended tyre...

Page 301: ...ms checked at a qualified specialist workshop with regard to their further use The faulty tyre must be replaced TIREFIT kit Important safety notes G WARNING In the following situations the tyre sealan...

Page 302: ...hooks engage X Remove the cap from valve C on the faulty tyre X Screw filler hose D onto valve X Insert plug into the socket of the ciga rette lighter Y page 276 or into a 12 V power socket in your v...

Page 303: ...yre that has been repaired using tyre sealant After use excess tyre sealant may run out of the filler hose This could cause stains Therefore place the filler hose in the plastic bag that contained the...

Page 304: ...g requires specialist knowledge and the use of special tools Therefore always have work on the battery carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING Work carried out incorrectly on the batt...

Page 305: ...batteries Wash battery acid immediately with water and seek medical attention H Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish They must be...

Page 306: ...checked more fre quently if you use the vehicle mainly for short trips or if you leave it standing idle for a lengthy period Consult a qualified specialist workshop if you wish to leave your vehicle p...

Page 307: ...scharged battery has frozen In this case you may neither jump start the vehicle nor charge the battery The service life of a bat tery that has been thawed may be reduced The starting characteristics m...

Page 308: ...s important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are c...

Page 309: ...ps RIf the battery is fully discharged leave the battery that is being used to jump start connected for a few minutes before attempting to start This charges the empty battery a little RMake sure that...

Page 310: ...ondition i Jump starting cables and further information regarding jump starting can be obtained at any qualified specialist workshop Towing and tow starting Important safety notes G WARNING Safety rel...

Page 311: ...e Do not use the towing eyes for recovery purposes as this could damage the vehicle If in doubt recover the vehicle with a crane Pull away smoothly when towing away or tow starting a vehicle If the tr...

Page 312: ...th the front axle raised The ignition must be switched off if you are towing the vehicle with the front axle raised Intervention by ESP could other wise damage the brake system X Turn the key to posit...

Page 313: ...cle such as axle or steering components Otherwise the vehicle could be damaged X Vehicles with manual transmission depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to neutral X Vehicles with automatic transmi...

Page 314: ...blows all the compo nents on the circuit and their functions will fail Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same rating which you can recognise by the colour and fuse rating The fuse ratings...

Page 315: ...nt passenger foot well X To open remove the floormat from the front passenger side X Fold out perforated floor covering in the direction of the arrow X To release cover press retaining clamp X Fold ou...

Page 316: ...314...

Page 317: ...seful information 316 Important safety notes 316 Operation 316 Winter operation 318 Tyre pressure 319 Changing a wheel 324 Wheel and tyre combinations 329 Emergency spare wheel 331 315 Wheels and tyre...

Page 318: ...stics Rpay attention to the information and warn ing notices on MOExtended tyres tyres with run flat characteristics Accessories that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or that are not...

Page 319: ...ect the valve against dirt and moisture Do not fit anything onto the valve other than the stand ard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle Do not fit any other valve...

Page 320: ...at the onset of winter Observe the notes in the Changing a wheel section Y page 324 Driving with summer tyres At temperatures below 7 summer tyres lose elasticity and therefore traction and braking po...

Page 321: ...ssible wheel tyre combinations Y page 329 Ronly use snow chains when the road sur face is completely snow covered Remove the snow chains as soon as possible when you come to a road that is not snow co...

Page 322: ...ons These are defined in the table as different numbers of passengers and amounts of lug gage The actual number of seats may vary for more information please refer to the vehi cle s registration docum...

Page 323: ...of a sudden loss of pressure e g if the tyre 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 manoeuv...

Page 324: ...tyre pres sure for the current operating situation must first be taught in to the tyre pressure monitor If there is a substantial loss of pressure the warning threshold for the warning message is ali...

Page 325: ...e values to the individual wheels is not possible the Tyre pressure monitor active display mes sage is shown instead of the tyre pressure display The tyre pressures are already being monitored i If an...

Page 326: ...yre press monitor restarted message appears in the multifunction dis play After you have driven for a few minutes the system checks whether the current tyre pressures are within the specified range Th...

Page 327: ...place Protect the tyres against oil grease petrol and diesel Cleaning the wheels G WARNING The water jet of circular jet nozzles dirt grind ers can cause damage not visible from the outside to tyres...

Page 328: ...ition the jack correctly at the appropriate jacking point of the vehicle the jack could tip over with the vehicle raised There is a risk of injury Only position the jack at the appropriate jack ing po...

Page 329: ...hen the vehicle is raised Rnever open or close a door or the boot lid when the vehicle is raised Rmake sure that no persons are present in the vehicle when the vehicle is raised Steel wheel with wheel...

Page 330: ...bolts or hub threads replaced renewed Do not continue driving G WARNING If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts when the vehicle is raised the jack could tip over There is a risk of injury Only t...

Page 331: ...been specifically approved by Mercedes Benz Only use tyres wheels or accessories tes ted and approved by Mercedes Benz Cer tain characteristics e g handling vehicle noise emissions or fuel consumptio...

Page 332: ...t is permissible to fit a different type or make in the event of a flat tyre Observe the MOExtended tyres tyres with run flat characteristics section Y page 298 Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not...

Page 333: ...the driving characteris tics There is a risk of accident To prevent hazardous situations RAdapt your driving style accordingly and drive carefully RNever fit more than one spare wheel emer gency spare...

Page 334: ...pressure monitor after mounting an emergency spare wheel the system may still display the tyre pres sure of the removed wheel for a few minutes The value displayed for the moun ted emergency spare whe...

Page 335: ...Useful information 334 Information on technical data 334 Vehicle electronics 334 Identification plates 336 Service products and capacities 336 Vehicle data 343 Trailer tow hitch 344 333 Technical data...

Page 336: ...ered with or not properly retrofitted the electromagnetic radi ation they emit can interfere with the vehicle electronics This may jeopardise the opera tional safety of the vehicle There is a risk of...

Page 337: ...uipment use the power supply or aerial connections intended for use with the basic wiring Be sure to observe the manufacturer s additional instructions when installing Deviations with respect to waveb...

Page 338: ...u can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehi cle s identification plate VIN X Slide the right hand front seat to its rear most position X Fold up floor covering in front of the right han...

Page 339: ...t avoid fire naked flames creating sparks and smoking Switch off the engine and if applicable the auxiliary heating before refuelling G WARNING Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health There is a d...

Page 340: ...ou may also use regular unleaded pet rol with an octane rating of 93 RON 83 MON All other models as a temporary meas ure if the recommended fuel is not availa ble you may also use unleaded petrol with...

Page 341: ...nnot find the label on the petrol pump ask the filling sta tion staff Information on refuelling Y page 159 Low outside temperatures In winter months diesel fuel with an improved cold flow quality is a...

Page 342: ...des Benz recommends that you have the oil change carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Mercedes Benz approval is indicated on the oil container by the inscription MB Approval and the correspo...

Page 343: ...brakes are sub jected to a heavy load This would impair brak ing efficiency There is a risk of an accident Have the brake fluid renewed at the prescri bed intervals When handling brake fluid observe t...

Page 344: ...er and antifreeze cor rosion inhibitor Mercedes Benz recommends an antifreeze corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accord ance with MB Specifications for Service Prod ucts 310 1 The coolant is checked a...

Page 345: ...ncrease the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload The unladen weight is specified in accordance with EC directives and includes driver 68 kg luggage 7 kg all fluids fuel tank 90 full Rvehicle...

Page 346: ...essary depending on the vehicle type If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted observe the anchorage points on the chas sis frame Example anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch Anchorage points...

Page 347: ...transmission Missing values were not available at the time of going to print Permissible trailer load braked13 Permissible trailer load braked14 Permissible trailer load unbraked Maximum drawbar nose...

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Page 351: ...m Editorial office You are welcome to forward any queries or suggestions you may have regarding this Owner s Manual to the technical documenta tion team at the following address Daimler AG HPC CAC Cus...

Page 352: ...Order no 65155212 02 Part no 1175840100Z102 Edition NA 2013 03c 1175840100Z102A 1175840100Z102 Nur f r internen Gebrauch For internal use only...

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