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Mercedes-Benz 2013 S-CLASS, Owner'S Manual

The Mercedes-Benz 2013 S-Class is a luxurious vehicle that exudes elegance and sophistication. Explore every aspect of this exceptional model with the comprehensive Owner's Manual, available for free download at manualshive.com. This invaluable manual provides detailed instructions and insights to ensure seamless ownership and enjoyment of your S-Class.

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Steering wheel heating

Activating/deactivating

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Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

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lights up or goes out.

Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you

remove the key from the ignition lock, the

steering wheel heating is switched off.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch

off the ignition and open the driver's door, the

steering wheel heating is switched off.

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Summary of Contents for 2013 S-CLASS

Page 1: ... taken into account as Mercedes Benz constantly updates their vehicles to the state of the art and introduces changes in design and equipment Please therefore note that this PDF document in no way replaces the printed version which was delivered with your vehicle Internal use only Disclaimer The following version of the Owner s Manual describes all models series and special equipment of your vehic...

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Page 4: ...ore 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 ROwner s Manual RService Booklet REquipment dependent supplements Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times If you sell the vehic...

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Page 6: ...Seats steering wheel and mirrors 117 Lights and windscreen wipers 147 Climate control 161 Driving and parking 189 On board computer and displays 299 Stowing and features 369 Maintenance and care 399 Breakdown assistance 415 Wheels and tyres 439 Technical data 471 Contents 3 ...

Page 7: ...isplay message 342 Function notes 275 Towing a trailer 278 Active light function 151 Active Light System Display message 334 Active multicontour seat 134 Active Parking Assist Detecting parking spaces 250 Display message 343 Exiting a parking space 252 Function notes 249 Important safety notes 249 Parking 251 Towing a trailer 249 ADAPTIVE BRAKE 86 Adaptive Brake Assist Function notes 82 Adaptive b...

Page 8: ...ctivating 89 Function 89 Interior motion sensor 90 Switching off the alarm 89 Tow away protection 89 ATTENTION ASSIST Activating deactivating 314 Display message 340 Function notes 264 Authorised workshop see Qualified specialist workshop AUTO lights Display message 335 see Lights Automatic engine start ECO start stop function 196 Automatic engine switch off ECO start stop function 196 Automatic h...

Page 9: ...ping up AdBlue 212 BlueTEC AdBlue 478 Bonnet Active bonnet pedestrian protec tion 400 Closing 402 Display message 352 Important safety notes 400 Opening 401 Boot Emergency release 106 Important safety notes 102 Locking separately 106 Opening closing automatically from inside 105 Opening closing automatically from outside 103 Opening closing from the out side HANDS FREE ACCESS 104 Opening closing m...

Page 10: ...sh care 406 CD player CD changer on board computer 308 Central locking Locking unlocking key 93 Centre console Overview 38 Stowage space 371 Centre console in the rear com partment Stowage compartment 373 Chauffeur mode Display message 352 Folding the head restraint up down 127 Fully reclined position 130 General notes 125 Installing the head restraint 129 Moving front passenger seat into the chau...

Page 11: ...unction 313 Display message 327 Operation notes 80 COMAND Fuel consumption 286 Generated electricity 286 High voltage battery charge level 282 Overview 282 COMAND display Cleaning 412 Combination switch 150 Consumption statistics on board computer 304 Convenience closing feature 108 Convenience opening closing air recirculation mode 175 Convenience opening feature 108 Coolant engine Checking the l...

Page 12: ...Vehicle 351 Distance recorder see Trip meter Distance warning function Activating deactivating 313 Function notes 81 Distance warning signal warning lamp 366 DISTRONIC PLUS Activating 230 Activation conditions 230 Cruise control lever 230 Deactivating 235 Display message 345 Displays in the multifunction dis play 235 Driving tips 236 Function notes 228 Important safety notes 229 Selecting 230 Sett...

Page 13: ...nt 220 Driving abroad 148 Driving in winter 222 Driving on flooded roads 222 Driving on wet roads 221 General 219 Icy road surfaces 222 Limited braking efficiency on sal ted roads 220 New brake disks 221 New brake pads linings 221 Running in tips 190 Snow chains 443 Symmetrical dipped beam 148 The first 1500 km 190 Towing a trailer 293 Wet road surface 220 DVD video Operating on board computer 308...

Page 14: ...80 Notes about oil grades 479 Notes on oil level consumption 402 Temperature on board com puter 318 Topping up 402 Viscosity 480 Environmental protection Returning an end of life vehicle 24 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram Activating deactivating 84 AMG menu on board computer 318 Characteristics 84 Deactivating activating 312 Display message 320 ETS 4ETS 83 Function notes 83 General notes 83 Impo...

Page 15: ...icles 476 Problem malfunction 211 Quality diesel 477 Refuelling 208 Tank content reserve fuel 475 Fuel filler flap Opening 209 Fuel filter white display message 339 Fuel level Calling up the range on board computer 303 Gauge 34 Fuel tank Capacity 475 Problem malfunction 211 Fuses Allocation chart 437 Before changing 435 Dashboard fuse box 435 Fuse box in the boot 437 Fuse box in the engine compart...

Page 16: ...m 287 Noiseless start 286 Overrun mode 290 Overview instrument cluster 281 Power display electric motor 281 Problems 291 Program selector button 287 Pulling away 287 RBS Recuperative Brake System 278 Hybrid system Automatic deactivation 44 Danger of electric shock 44 Display message 340 High voltage battery 45 Important safety notes 44 Manual deactivation 45 Opening the bonnet 46 Overview 280 Prob...

Page 17: ...arning and indicator lamps Lane Keeping Assist see Active Lane Keeping Assist Licence plate lamp display mes sage 334 Lighting see Lights Lights Activating deactivating the Intel ligent Light System 314 Active light function 151 Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS 152 Automatic headlamp mode 149 Cornering light function 151 Dipped beam headlamps 149 Driving abroad 148 Foglamps extended range 152 Hazard ...

Page 18: ...e Parking Assist 249 Attention Assist 264 BAS Brake Assist 78 BAS PLUS Brake Assist PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist 79 COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST 80 Crosswind Assist vehicles with out MAGIC BODY CONTROL 85 Crosswind driving assistance vehicles with Magic Body Con trol 241 Cruise control 223 DISTRONIC PLUS 228 DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist 237 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram 83 General note...

Page 19: ... 312 Displaying a service message 405 Display messages 319 DISTRONIC PLUS 235 Factory settings 317 Important safety notes 300 Instrument cluster menu 316 Light menu 314 Media menu 307 Menu overview 302 Message memory 319 Navigation menu 305 Operating the TV 309 Operating video DVD 308 Operation 301 Overview 282 Radio menu 307 Service menu 311 Settings menu 312 Standard display 303 Telephone menu 3...

Page 20: ...oblem malfunction 179 Petrol 475 Pets in the vehicle 77 Plastic trim cleaning instructions 413 Power closing 100 Power socket Boot 385 Power windows see Side windows PRE SAFE anticipatory occupant protection Operation 59 PRE SAFE preventive occupant safety system Display message 326 PRE SAFE Brake Activating deactivating 313 Display message 327 Function notes 86 Important safety notes 86 Warning l...

Page 21: ...eneral notes 155 Replacing the battery auxiliary heating remote control 183 Reserve fuel tank see Fuel Reserve fuel Display message 338 Warning lamp 363 Residual heat climate control 176 Restraint system Display message 330 Introduction 47 Warning lamp 362 Warning lamp function 47 Rev counter 300 Reversing camera Cleaning instructions 410 Function notes 254 Switching on off 255 Reversing feature P...

Page 22: ...itching the seat ventilation on off 136 Section Airbags 53 Selector lever Cleaning 413 see Automatic transmission Sensors cleaning instructions 410 Service see ASSYST PLUS Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop Service menu on board computer 311 Service products AdBlue special additives 478 Brake fluid 480 Coolant engine 480 Engine oil 479 Fuel 475 Important safety notes 474 Washer fluid...

Page 23: ...ge areas 370 Stowage compartments Armrest under 372 Centre console 371 Centre console in rear compart ment 373 Cup holder 378 Door 372 Glove compartment 371 Important safety information 370 Rear 373 Spectacles compartment 371 Under driver s seat front passenger seat 372 Stowage net 374 Stowage space Folding table 374 Luggage net retainers 376 Rear seat backrest 374 Securing a load 376 Stowage net ...

Page 24: ...deactivating the warn ing function 313 Display message 345 Function notes 265 Important safety notes 266 Instrument cluster display 267 Trailer coupling see Towing a trailer Trailer towing 7 pin connector 297 Cleaning the trailer tow hitch 411 Coupling up a trailer 295 Decoupling a trailer 295 Driving tips 293 Folding in the ball coupling 296 Folding out the ball coupling 294 Important safety note...

Page 25: ... 28 Display message 351 Electronics 472 Equipment 25 Implied warranty 28 Individual settings 312 Leaving parked up 218 Locking in an emergency 101 Locking key 93 Lowering 455 Operating safety 25 Pulling away 194 Raising 451 Registration 28 Securing from rolling away 451 Towing away 431 Transporting 434 Unlocking in an emergency 101 Unlocking key 93 Vehicle data 482 Vehicle data Boot load maximum 4...

Page 26: ...l 454 Storing 450 Tightening torque 455 Wheel size tyre size 455 Windowbag Operation 56 Windows Cleaning 409 see Side windows Windscreen Demisting 173 Infrared reflective 398 Windscreen washer fluid see Windscreen washer system Windscreen washer system Notes 481 Topping up 404 Windscreen wipers Problem malfunction 159 Replacing the wiper blades 156 Switching on off 155 Winter operation Important s...

Page 27: ...n 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 Rmonitor the vehicle s fuel consumption H Environmental note Have defective high voltage batteries dis posed of in an envi...

Page 28: ...officially approved for installation or modification if they comply with legal requirements This also applies to some other countries All gen uine Mercedes Benz parts meet the approval requirements The use of non approved parts may invalidate the vehicle s general operating permit This is the case Rif they cause a change of the vehicle type from that for which the vehicle s general operating permi...

Page 29: ... make any changes to the vehicle elec tronics the general operating permit is ren dered invalid There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if Rthe vehicle becomes stuck e g on a high kerb or an unpaved road Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle e g a kerb or a pothole in the road Ra heavy object strikes the underbody or parts of the chassis In situations like this the body the under body chassis part...

Page 30: ...equipment at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING If you connect equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle it can affect the operation of the vehicle systems This may affect the operating safety of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos tics connection in the vehicle G WARNING Objects in the driver s footwell may restrict the clearance ...

Page 31: ...otes in this manual Rthe technical data in this manual Rtraffic rules and regulations Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles Implied warranty Follow the instructions in this manual about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions are not covered either by M...

Page 32: ...been rectified the informa tion is deleted from the fault memory or is continually overwritten When operating the vehicle situations are conceivable in which this technical data in connection with other information if neces sary under consultation with an authorised expert could be traced to a person Examples include Raccident reports Rdamage to the vehicle Rwitness statements Further additional f...

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Page 34: ...Cockpit 32 Instrument cluster 34 Multifunction steering wheel 36 Centre console 38 Overhead control panel 40 Door control panel 41 Rear seats 42 31 At a glance ...

Page 35: ...brightness of the instrument lighting and the COMAND display D Ignition lock 191 Start Stop button 191 Function Page E Climate control systems 162 F Adjusts the steering wheel 137 Steering wheel heating 138 G Cruise control lever 223 H Electric parking brake 217 I Diagnostics connection 27 J Opens the bonnet 401 K Light switch 148 L Control panel for Activating Steering Assist 237 Activating Activ...

Page 36: ...ching on 360 camera 259 Activating Night View Assist 268 F Light switch 148 Function Page G Electric parking brake 217 H Ignition lock 191 Start Stop button 191 I Adjusts the steering wheel 137 Steering wheel heating 138 J Cruise control lever 223 K Climate control systems 162 L Control panel for Ü Lowering the rear seat head restraints 132 u Extending retracting the rear roller sunblind 381 4 PAS...

Page 37: ...meter Multifunction display 302 Function Page Rev counter 300 Coolant temperature 300 A Fuel gauge i Information on the energy flow display and power display for electric motors in hybrid vehicles can be found in the Hybrid drive section Y page 281 34 Instrument cluster At a glance ...

Page 38: ... lighting 150 E Turn signal right 150 Function Page F Distance warning 366 G Electric parking brake yellow 362 H Electric parking brake red 362 I Engine diagnostics 363 J Ð Power steering 368 K J Brakes red 357 L J Brakes yellow 357 M ü Seat belt 355 N 6 Restraint system 362 O h Tyre pressure monitor 367 i Information on warning and indicator lamps in hybrid vehicles can be found in the Hybrid dri...

Page 39: ...er changer see the separate COMAND Online operating instructions A COMAND controller and buttons see the separate COMAND Online operating instructions Function Page B Rejects or ends a call 309 Exits telephone book redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem ory W X Adjusts the volume 8 Mute ó Switches on LINGUA TRONIC see the separate operating instructions 36 Multifunction...

Page 40: ...menu 9 Selects a menu submenu or scrolls through lists 301 a Confirms the selection 301 Hides display messages 319 Back 301 ñ Switches off LINGUA TRONIC see the separate operating instructions Multifunction steering wheel 37 At a glance ...

Page 41: ... Selects the drive pro gram program selector button AMG vehicles 204 D Back button see the sepa rate operating instructions Function Page E Seat adjustment button see the separate operating instructions F Navigation button see the separate operating instruc tions G Radio button see the sep arate operating instruc tions H Hazard warning lamps 151 I Media button see the sep arate operating instruc t...

Page 42: ...ting instructions Function Page M g Switches to the favourites button see the separate operating instruc tions i Information on the ECO start stop func tion for hybrid vehicles can be found in the Hybrid drive section Y page 289 Centre console 39 At a glance ...

Page 43: ...es the rear interior lighting on off 154 B p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 154 Function Page C ï MB Info call button Mercedes Benz Contact 389 D Spectacles compartment 371 E Opens closes the rear roller sunblind 113 F Buttons for the garage door opener 392 G 3 Opens closes the panorama sliding sunroof 111 Opens closes the front roller sunblinds 113 H F Roadside Assistance call button...

Page 44: ... B 7Zª Adjusts and folds the exte rior mirrors in out electri cally 141 C W Opens closes the right side window 107 Function Page D W Opens closes the rear right side window 107 E p Opens closes the boot lid 105 F n Override feature for the controls in the rear compartment 77 G Opens the door 99 H Unlocks locks the vehicle 99 I W Opens closes the rear left side window 107 J W Opens closes the left ...

Page 45: ...on Page DVD player see the sepa rate operating instructions Cigarette lighter 382 Power socket 383 Cup holders 378 Function Page Stowage compartment in the rear seat armrest 373 A Stowage box in the seat backrest 374 Cover for skibag 374 Coolbox 387 42 Rear seats At a glance ...

Page 46: ...s 48 Airbags 53 Deployment of belt tensioners and airbags 57 PRE SAFE anticipatory occupant protection 59 PRE SAFE PLUS anticipatory occupant protection PLUS 59 Automatic measures after an acci dent 60 Children in the vehicle 60 Driving safety systems 77 Anti theft systems 88 43 Safety ...

Page 47: ...cle s high voltage electrical system checked by a qualified specialist workshop When towing a vehicle after an accident be sure to observe the following sections RTransporting the vehicle Y page 434 RTowing the vehicle with the rear axle raised Y page 433 RTowing the vehicle with both axles on the ground Y page 433 Read the safety instructions on towing and tow starting Y page 431 All components o...

Page 48: ...be towed or transported X If possible move the vehicle out of the danger zone shift the automatic transmis sion into position N X Release the electric parking brake X Roll the vehicle to a safe place and park it safely Get assistance from others if necessary i The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning There is therefore a risk of being locked o...

Page 49: ...k position P X Switch the ignition off X Remove the Start Stop button from the ignition lock Y page 191 or if the key is inserted in the ignition lock X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Observe the warning notes on the risk of electric shock Y page 44 X Observe the warning notes about the bon net Y page 401 RBS driving safety system Recupera tive Brake System RBS supports you when braking w...

Page 50: ...accident situations For example if in the event of an accident the protection offered by the seat belt is suf ficient the airbags are not deployed When an accident occurs only the airbags that increase protection in that particular accident situation are deployed However seat belts and airbags generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the out side Information on restrai...

Page 51: ...ystem detects a special Mercedes Benz child restraint system with transponders on the front passenger seat Rfor 60 seconds if an occupant is detected on the front passenger seat The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is not lit Depending on the person in the front passenger seat the front passenger front air bag is either enabled or disabled You must make sure of this both before and during a jo...

Page 52: ...event of an accident and would have to be replaced Important safety notes G WARNING The seat belt cannot perform its intended pro tective function if it is not fastened correctly Also an improperly fastened seat belt can cause additional injuries in the event of an accident sudden braking or abrupt changes of direction There is an increased risk of injury possibly even fatal Always make sure that ...

Page 53: ...risk of injury possibly even fatal Never modify safety belts seat belt tension ers seat belt anchorages and inertia reels Ensure that seat belts are not damaged or worn and are clean After an accident have the seat belts checked immediately at a quali fied specialist workshop Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use seat belts which have been approved specifically for your vehicle by Mercedes Be...

Page 54: ...mage a non approved child restraint system As a result the child restraint system may not be able to provide the intended level of protec tion This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use a child restraint sys tem which has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz in combination with a belt bag Further information on ch...

Page 55: ... the seat belt buckle and fastening the seat belt Rthe belt buckle moves forwards to a con venient position Rthe belt buckle is illuminated After the seat belt is fastened the belt buckle returns to its normal position The seat belt then lies tight across the lap and thorax areas Incorporation into the PRE SAFE sys tem the belt buckle is lowered quickly in cer tain hazardous situations This pre te...

Page 56: ...mps in the instrument cluster seat belt section Y page 355 Rear seat belt status indicator The status indicator for the rear compart ment seat belts is only available for certain countries For approximately 30 seconds the rear seat belt status indicator informs you which rear seat belt is not fastened The rear seat belt status indicator appears if Ryou drive off and reach a speed of approx imately...

Page 57: ... the dashboard for example Otherwise your feet are in the airbag s deployment area RFor this reason always secure persons less than 1 50 m tall in suitable restraint sys tems The seat belt cannot be worn prop erly on people under this height If children are travelling in the vehicle also observe the following notes RAlways secure children younger than 12 years or age and under 1 50 m tall in suit ...

Page 58: ...t a qualified specialist workshop Front airbags Do not place heavy objects on the front passenger seat This could cause the sys tem to identify the seat as being occupied In the event of an accident the restraint systems on the front passenger side may be triggered and have to be replaced Driver s airbag deploys in front of the steering wheel front passenger front air bag deploys in front of and a...

Page 59: ...bag may deploy in other accident situations Y page 57 Cushion airbags i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 54 The rear reclining seat is equipped with a cushion airbag If the seat backrest is reclined the cushion airbag can provide addi tional occupant protection in the event of frontal collision situations When triggered the cushion airbag deploys under the seat cushion This helps...

Page 60: ...order to prevent breath ing difficulties Operation During the first stage of a collision the restraint system control unit evaluates impor tant physical data relating to vehicle deceler ation or acceleration such as Rduration Rdirection Rintensity Based on the evaluation of this data the restraint system control unit triggers the belt tensioners in the event of a frontal or rear collision A belt t...

Page 61: ...y be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor deformation This is the case if for example very rigid vehicle parts such as lon gitudinal body members are hit and sufficient deceleration occurs as a result If the restraint system control unit detects a side impact or an overturn situation the rel evant restraint system components are acti vated independently of one another depend ing on ...

Page 62: ...t only a small gap remains Rthe front passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an unfavourable position Rfor vehicles with electrically adjustable rear seats the outer rear seats are adjusted if they are in an unfavourable position Rvehicles with a multicontour seat the air pressure in the side bolsters of the back rest is increased Rvehicles with seat belt extenders the seat belts of the outer rear...

Page 63: ...ses without resulting in an accident the original settings 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 Rthe electrically adjustabl...

Page 64: ...tion on the cor rect use of the seat belt Y page 50 Child restraint system Observe the instructions for correct use of the child restraint system Y page 70 For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use a child restraint sys tem recommended by Mercedes Benz Y page 73 G WARNING If the child restraint system is incorrectly fit ted on the seat position suitable for this pur pose it ca...

Page 65: ...ng seat backrest to a nearly upright position The rear reclining seat backrest must rest against the child restraint system Observe the notes on the cushion airbag Y page 56 Vehicles with belt bags only use a child restraint system which has been approved by Mercedes Benz Always pay attention to the notes under Recommended child restraint systems Y page 73 i It is advisable to use Mercedes Benz ca...

Page 66: ... with rear seat armrest adjust the rear seat armrest so that ISOFIX securing rings for the ISOFIX child restraint system are accessible Secure child restraint systems without an ISOFIX child seat securing system using the seat belts in the vehicle When fitting a child restraint system be sure to observe the man ufacturer s installation and operating instruc tions and the instructions for correct u...

Page 67: ...Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with Top Tether Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer s installa tion instructions when doing so X Route Top Tether belt under the head restraint between the two head restraint bars X Hook Top Tether hook of Top Tether belt into Top Tether anchorage Make sure that Top Tether belt is not twisted X Tension Top Tether belt Always comply with ...

Page 68: ...d on the front passenger seat Always observe the information about suitable posi tioning of the child restraint system in this Owner s Manual as well as the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instruc tions G WARNING If you secure a child in a forward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat and you position the front passenger seat too close to the dashboard in the...

Page 69: ... airbag could deploy unintentionally or not function as intended during an accident This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Do not place any of the devices mentioned above or similar devices on the front passenger seat Be aware of the status of the front passenger front airbag both before and during the journey Child restraint system on the front passenger seat General notes Ac...

Page 70: ...e sticker is visible when you open the front passenger door The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up briefly when the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition lock It has no func tion however and does not indicate that the front passenger seat is equipped with auto matic child seat recognition Always fit the rearward facing restraint sys tem to a suitable rear seat in this case Y page...

Page 71: ...t strap is correctly routed from the vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and down wards from the vehicle belt sash guide If nec essary adjust the vehicle belt sash guide and the front passenger seat accordingly Always observe the information about suita ble positioning of the child restraint system Y page ...

Page 72: ...ard with a transponder such as a ski pass or access pass If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit the front passenger seat may not be used X Visit a qualified specialist workshop When you switch the ignition on the 6 restraint system warn ing light lights up and or Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up briefly or Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp does no...

Page 73: ...n child restraint systems in weight categories II or III this can mean that the area of use is restricted The maximum size setting of the child restraint system is not possible due to possible contact with the roof Universal category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label and the text Universal Example approval label on the child restraint sys tem Universal catego...

Page 74: ...approved KIDFIX child seat Front passenger seat Weight cat egories Front passenger front air bag is not disabled Front passenger front air bag is disa bled Category 0 up to 10 kg X U L Category 0 up to 13 kg X U L Category I 9 to 18 kg UF L U L Category II 15 to 25 kg UF L U L Category III 22 to 36 kg UF L U L Rear seat without belt bag Weight cat egories Left right Centre Category 0 up to 10 kg U...

Page 75: ...nd or size category IUF Suitable for forward facing ISOFIX child seat securing systems that belong to the universal category which are approved for use in this weight category IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint sys tems as recommended see the follow ing table of Recommended child restraint systems Y page 73 The manufacturer will also recommend a suitable ISOFIX child restraint system For this ...

Page 76: ...orrect child restraint system from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Rear seat with belt bag when securing a child in a child restraint system on an outer rear seat always pay attention to the follow ing instructions ROnly use a child restraint system approved by Mercedes Benz weight category 0 0 or I the child restraint system must be installed on the ISOFIX child seat securing system weight categ...

Page 77: ...H95 Automatic child seat recognition Yes No Manufacturer Britax Römer Type DUO plus Approval number E1 04 301133 Order number A 000 970 21 00 Colour code 9H95 Automatic child seat recognition Yes Weight category II III 15 to 36 kg approximately 4 to 12 years Manufac turer Britax Römer Britax Römer Type KID KID Approval number E1 03 301148 04 301148 03 301148 04 301148 Order num ber A 000 970 12 00...

Page 78: ...x Römer Type BABY SAFE plus Approval num ber E1 03 301146 04 301146 Order number B6 6 86 8224 Automatic child seat recognition No Category I 9 to 18 kg Size categories D C B A Manufacturer Type Approval number E1 Order number Automatic child seat recog nition Size cate gory B1 B1 Manufac turer Britax Römer Britax Römer Type DUO plus DUO plus Approval number E1 03 301133 04 301133 03 301133 04 3011...

Page 79: ...ed for example There is a risk of an accident and injury Always activate the child proof locks and override feature if children are travelling in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle You can activate the following child proof locks Rrear doors Y page 76 Rrear side windows Y page 77 Child proof locks fo...

Page 80: ...s unsupervised or unse cured in the vehicle they may push a button or a switch for example They could Ractivate vehicle equipment and become trapped for example Rswitch vehicle systems on or off thus endangering other road users In the event of an accident sudden braking or abrupt changes of direction unsecured ani mals could be flung around the vehicle injur ing the vehicle occupants There is a r...

Page 81: ...en the ignition is switched on It goes out when the engine is running Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 78 G WARNING If ABS is faulty the wheels could lock when braking The steerability and braking charac teristics may be severely impaired Addition ally further driving safety systems are deac tivated There is an increased danger of skid ding and accidents ...

Page 82: ...ar sensor system or the camera sys tem is malfunctioning BAS PLUS functions are restricted or no longer available The brake system is still available with complete brake boosting effect and BAS i Observe the restrictions described in the Important safety notes section Y page 79 BAS PLUS can help you to minimise the risk of a collision with a vehicle or a pedestrian and reduce the effects of such a...

Page 83: ...en driving at a speed under 30 km h if you depress the brake pedal BAS PLUS is activated Braking assistance from BAS PLUS is carried out at the last possible moment When driving at a speed above 30 km h if you depress the brake pedal sharply BAS PLUS automatically increases the brake pres sure to a degree suited to the traffic situation BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in haz ardous situations...

Page 84: ...erv iced Observe the notes in the section on run ning in Y page 190 Following damage to the front end of the vehi cle have the configuration and operation of the radar sensor checked at a qualified spe cialist workshop This also applies to colli sions at slow speeds where there is no visible damage to the front of the vehicle Function X To activate deactivate activate or deac tivate the distance w...

Page 85: ...rake Assist may not intervene in all critical conditions There is a risk of an accident Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit uation and be ready to brake Due to the nature of the system particularly complicated but non critical driving condi tions may also cause Brake Assist to inter vene If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to a malfunction in the radar sensor system the brake...

Page 86: ...n this way traffic travelling behind you is warned in an even more noticeable manner If you brake sharply from a speed of more than 70 km h to a standstill the hazard warn ing lamps are activated automatically If the brakes are applied again the brake lamps light up continuously The hazard warning lamps switch off automatically if you travel faster than 10 km h You can also switch off the hazard w...

Page 87: ...only depress the accel erator pedal as far as is necessary X Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail ing road and weather conditions ECO start stop function The ECO start stop function switches the engine off automatically if the vehicle stops moving When pulling away again the engine starts automatically ESP remains in its pre viously selected status Example if ESP was deactivated before the...

Page 88: ...apt your driving style to the prevail ing road and weather conditions If your vehicle trailer combination begins to lurch you can only stabilise the vehicle trailer combination by depressing the brake firmly ESP trailer stabilisation is active above speeds of about 65 km h ESP trailer stabilisation does not work if ESP is deactivated or disabled because of a malfunction Crosswind Assist General no...

Page 89: ...s and posture of a person standing upright i Observe the restrictions described in the Important safety notes section Y page 86 PRE SAFE Brake can help you to minimise the risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead or a pedestrian 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...

Page 90: ...hicle travelling in front on a different line Recognition by the camera system is also impaired in the event of Rdirt on the camera or if the camera is cov ered Rglare on the camera system e g from the sun being low in the sky Rdarkness Rif pedestrians move quickly e g into the path of the vehicle the camera system no longer recognises a pedestrian as a person due to special clothing or other obje...

Page 91: ...to avoid the obstacle Rthere is no longer a risk of collision Rthere is no longer an obstacle detected in front of your vehicle STEER CONTROL General notes STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in the direction required for vehicle stabilisation This steering support is provided in particular if Rboth right wheels or both left wheels are on a wet...

Page 92: ...ff or X Press the Start Stop button on the dash board The key must be inside the vehicle The alarm is switched off The alarm is not switched off even if you close the open door that has triggered it for example i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds the Mercedes Benz emer gency call system automatically sends a message to the Customer Assistance Centre This is done by means of a text mes...

Page 93: ...eone reaches into the vehicle interior for example Priming X Make sure that Rthe side windows are closed Rthe panorama sliding sunroof is closed Rthere are no objects e g mascots hang ing on the rear view mirror or on the grab handles on the roof trim This will prevent false alarms X Make sure that Rthe doors are closed Rthe panorama sliding sunroof is closed Rthe boot lid is closed Only then is t...

Page 94: ...Useful information 92 Key 92 Doors 98 Boot 102 Side windows 107 Panorama sliding sunroof 110 91 Opening and closing ...

Page 95: ...gered if the door is opened from the inside Switch off the alarm Y page 89 All countries G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle they can Ropen doors and endanger other persons or road users Rclimb out and be injured by the traffic Roperate vehicle equipment and for exam ple trap themselves Children could also set the vehicle in motion for example by Rreleasing the parking brake...

Page 96: ...em is primed again X To lock centrally press button The key centrally locks unlocks Rthe doors Rthe boot lid Rthe fuel filler flap When unlocking the turn signals flash once When locking they flash three times i You can also set an audible signal to con firm that the vehicle has been locked The audible signal can be activated and deacti vated using COMAND Online see the sep arate operating instruc...

Page 97: ...ently travel on your own X To change the setting press and hold down the and buttons simulta neously for about six seconds until the bat tery indicator lamp flashes twice Y page 95 i If the setting of the locking system is changed within the signal range of the vehi cle pressing the or button Rlocks or Runlocks the vehicle The key now functions as follows X To unlock the driver s door press the bu...

Page 98: ...oxic 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 pollutants It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish They must be collected sep arately and disposed of in a...

Page 99: ...until battery compartment cover opens When doing so do not hold battery compartment cover shut X Remove battery compartment 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 surface of the battery is free of lint grease and other contamina tion X Insert the...

Page 100: ...u can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS GO The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged X Check the key battery Y page 95 and replace it if necessary Y page 96 If this does not work X Unlock Y page 101 or lock Y page 101 the vehicle using the emergency key element There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves X Unlock Y page 101 or lock Y page 101 the vehicle u...

Page 101: ...e emer gency key element X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necessary have the locks changed as well Doors Important safety notes United Kingdom only G WARNING When the double locks are activated the doors can no longer be opened from the inside People in the vehicle can no longer get out e g in hazardous situations There is a risk of injury Therefore do not leave any peopl...

Page 102: ... LESS GO the double lock function is activa ted as standard It is then not possible to open the doors from inside the vehicle You can deactivate the double lock function by deac tivating the interior motion sensor The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the ch...

Page 103: ...Y page 76 i If the vehicle has been locked using the locking button for the central locking or has been locked automatically and a door is opened from the inside Rthe vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had previously been fully unlocked Ronly the door which has been opened form the inside is unlocked if only the driver s door had been previously unlocked Automatic locking feature X To deactivate...

Page 104: ...t to unlock and open the driver s door the anti theft alarm system will be triggered Switch off the alarm Y page 89 Locking the vehicle emergency key element If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the key or KEYLESS GO use the emergency key element X Open the driver s door X Close the front passenger door the rear doors and the boot lid X Press the locking button Y page 99 X Check whether the...

Page 105: ...he boot lid can be found in the Vehicle data section Y page 482 Do not leave the key in the boot You could otherwise lock yourself out Stow luggage or loads preferably in the boot Observe the loading guidelines Y page 370 Obstacle detection with boot lid reversing feature On vehicles with boot lid remote closing fea ture the boot lid is equipped with automatic obstacle recognition with reversing f...

Page 106: ... closing area or may enter the closing area during the closing process There is a risk of injury Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process Use one of the following options to stop the closing process RPress the F button on the key RPress the remote operating switch on the driver s door RPress the closing or locking button on the boot lid RPull the boot...

Page 107: ...range of KEYLESS GO the following situa tions for example could lead to the unin tentional opening of the boot Rusing a car wash Rusing a high pressure cleaner Make sure that the key is at least 2 m away from the vehicle General notes With KEYLESS GO and HANDS FREE ACCESS you can open or close the boot lid or stop the procedure without using your hands This is useful if you have your hands full To...

Page 108: ...ve your leg under the bumper once again i If you hold your foot under the bumper for too long the boot lid does not open or close Repeat the leg movement more quickly if this occurs To stop the opening or closing procedure Rmove your foot in the sensor detection range under the bumper or Rpull the handle on the outside of the boot lid or Rpress the closing button in the boot lid or Rpress the F bu...

Page 109: ...ed Activating the function to lock the boot sep arately X Close the boot lid X Open the glove compartment X Push the switch to position If the vehicle is unlocked centrally the boot remains locked i You can also lock the glove compartment Y page 371 Deactivating the function to lock the boot separately X Open the glove compartment X Push the switch to position If the vehicle is unlocked centrally ...

Page 110: ...ury Activate the override feature for the rear side windows When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehi cle Side window reversing feature The side windows are equipped with an auto matic reversing feature If a solid object blocks or restricts a side window during the closing process the side window opens again automatically...

Page 111: ...ng feature General notes You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving If the key is in close proximity to the vehicle the convenience opening function is availa ble To do this the key is used to carry out the following functions simultaneously Runlock the vehicle Ropen the side windows Ropen the panorama sliding sunroof and the roller sunblinds Rswitch on the seat ventilation for the dri...

Page 112: ...ully closed i Make sure you only touch recessed sen sor surface X Make sure that all the side windows and the panorama sliding sunroof are closed X Touch recessed sensor surface on the door handle again until the roller sunblinds of the panorama sliding sunroof close X To interrupt convenience closing release recessed sensor surface on the door handle Resetting the side windows If a side window ca...

Page 113: ... side window is closed with increased force If 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 Panorama sliding sunroof Important safety notes In this section the term sliding sunroof refers to the panor...

Page 114: ...aid and is no substi tute for your attention when closing the slid ing roof G WARNING The reversing function does not react Rto soft light and thin objects e g small fin gers Rover the last 4 mm of the closing movement Rduring resetting Rwhen closing the sliding sunroof again man ually immediately after automatic reversing This means that the reversing function cannot prevent someone being trapped...

Page 115: ... rain The sliding sunroof is lowered depending on Rthe road speed and Rthe intensity of the rain You can manually cancel the automatic clos ing procedure Press or pull the 3 switch in any direction To raise the sliding sunroof again press the 3 switch in direction The rain closing feature remains activated Operating the roller sunblinds for the sliding sunroof Important safety notes G WARNING When...

Page 116: ...pens X Pull the 3 switch in direction The front roller sunblind closes if the sliding sunroof is closed i If you press or pull the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance automatic operation is started in the corresponding direction You can stop automatic opera tion by pressing or pulling again Opening and closing the rear roller sun blind Operating from the front X To open or close press button T...

Page 117: ...switch in the direction of arrow repeatedly until the front roller sunblind is closed X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an addi tional second X Make sure that the sliding sunroof Y page 111 and the front roller sunblind Y page 113 can be fully opened again X If this is not the case repeat the steps above again Resetting the rear sunblind X Turn the key to position1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Pull sw...

Page 118: ...losing process The closing process is stopped Problem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions The sliding sunroof can not be closed and you cannot see the cause If the sliding sunroof 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 is closed The sliding sunroof is closed w...

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Page 120: ...Useful information 118 Correct driver s seat position 118 Seats 119 Steering wheel 137 Mirrors 140 Memory function 143 Memory function in the rear com partment 144 117 Seats steering wheel and mirrors ...

Page 121: ...ble 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 angle so that your thighs are gently supported Ryou can depress the pedals properly X Check whether the head restraint is adjus ted correctly When doing so make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of ...

Page 122: ...he guide rail of the seat for instance There is a risk of injury Make sure that no one has any part of their body within the sweep of the seat when adjusting it G WARNING The head restraints cannot provide the inten ded protection unless they are fitted and adjusted correctly There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or sudden braking for example Always ...

Page 123: ...i You can store the seat settings using the memory function Y page 144 i To ensure the largest possible range of seat settings certain seat adjustment func tions will automatically activate other seat adjustment functions i The head restraint height is adjusted automatically when you adjust the seat height or the seat fore and aft position Vehicles with an EASY ADJUST luxury head restraint Head re...

Page 124: ...the button for setting the angle and length of the legrest has no function Depending on the vehicle equipment the rear reclining seat is either only on the front passenger side or on both sides Vehicles with a long wheelbase and a rear compartment chauffeur memory package also have a footrest This is located on the lower part of the front passenger seat back rest Y page 122 The legrest folds down ...

Page 125: ...ed in the vehicle 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 injury Make sure that no one has any part of their body within the sweep of the seat when adjusting it Do not move the front passenger seat fully forwards if there are objects in the luggagenet in the front passenger footwell The objec...

Page 126: ...ing of the front passenger seat from the rear Y page 76 Adjusting the rear seats Selects rear compartment seat Head restraint height Head restraint fore and aft position Backrest angle A Combined seat cushion angle and length B Combined seat cushion angle and length X To select the rear seat press button repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the button is not lit The rear compartment seat is sele...

Page 127: ...t Head restraint height Head restraint fore and aft position Backrest angle A Seat height B Seat fore and aft adjustment X To select the front passenger seat press button repeatedly until the indi cator lamp in the button lights up The front passenger seat is selected if the indicator lamp in the button lights up X Adjust the front passenger seat with but tons to B EASY ADJUST luxury head restrain...

Page 128: ... injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or sudden braking for example Always 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 G WARNING If the front passenger seat is in chauffeur mode and the front passenger head restraint is folded down the view of the passenger si...

Page 129: ...ss button repeatedly until the indi cator lamp in the button lights up The front passenger seat is selected if the indicator lamp in the button lights up X Press button forwards and hold it in this position The seat moves forward The seat stops at the threshold of the area for chauffeur mode X Release button X Press and hold button again until the front passenger seat is in position for chauffeur ...

Page 130: ...he front passenger seat is already at the threshold to the area for the chauffeur mode the position for the chauffeur mode is set immediately i The position for chauffeur mode cannot be stored or set with the driver s seat mem ory function Folding the front passenger head restraint forward Folding forward from the rear seat You can use the rear compartment override button to disable this function ...

Page 131: ...olds forward i If the front passenger head restraint is already in the foremost position it will fold forward immediately Folding the front passenger head restraint into position Folding into position from the rear seat You can use the rear compartment override button to disable this function Y page 76 X To select the front passenger seat press button repeatedly until the indi cator lamp in the bu...

Page 132: ...r backwards and hold it in this position Red pin protrudes from the adjuster lever X Insert head restraint into the brackets The head restraint must engage on both sides X Release adjuster lever X Press down red pin If the pin can be pressed down and is then no longer visible the head restraint has engaged correctly X Fold covers forwards and close them The head restraint folds into position auto ...

Page 133: ...i cator lamp in the button lights up The front passenger seat is selected if the indicator lamp in the button lights up X Press button backwards and hold it in this position The front passenger seat moves into the normal adjustment range at the threshold of the area for chauffeur mode The head restraint folds into position If you continue to hold down button the seat continues to move backwards or...

Page 134: ...tection unless they are fitted and adjusted correctly There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or sudden braking for example Always 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 General notes Pay attention to the important safety notes ...

Page 135: ...ide bolsters of the head restraint push or pull right and or left hand side bolster into the desired posi tion X To adjust the fore and aft position slide the button for head restraint fore and aft adjustment forwards or backwards in the direction of the arrow Y page 120 X The height of the head restraints can be adjusted using the seat adjustment switch Y page 120 i The fore and aft position of t...

Page 136: ... To adjust the angle of the head restraint push or pull the head restraint in the direction of arrow i The height and fore and aft position of the rear head restraints can be adjusted with the seat adjustment switch Y page 121 Adjusting the rear head restraints electri cally The height and fore and aft position of the rear head restraints can be adjusted with the seat adjustment switch Y page 121 ...

Page 137: ...e the separate operating instructions Adjusting the 4 way lumbar support The 4 way lumbar support can be adjusted with COMAND Online see the separate oper ating instructions Switching the seat heating on off Activating deactivating G WARNING If you repeatedly switch on seat heating the seat cushion and backrest padding may become very hot The health of vehicle occu pants with limited temperature s...

Page 138: ...ated sections of the rear seat cushion and backrest via the Rear Seat Entertainment System see the separate operating instructions Front seats X Turn the key to position1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 191 X To switch on press button repeatedly until the desired heating level is set X To switch off press button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out i If the battery voltage is too low t...

Page 139: ...lation may switch off i You can open the side windows and the sliding sunroof using the Convenience opening feature Y page 108 The seat ventilation of the driver s seat automati cally switches to the highest level i When the vehicle is stationary the fan speed can be reduced automatically This reduces the noises of the seat ventilation Rear seats Switching the seat ventilation in the rear com part...

Page 140: ...the driver s seat 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 mirrors and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine G WARNING Children could become trapped 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 ...

Page 141: ...ection of arrow or Indicator lamp lights up or goes out Vehicles without KEYLESS GO when you remove the key from the ignition lock the steering wheel heating is switched off Vehicles with KEYLESS GO when you switch off the ignition and open the driver s door the steering wheel heating is switched off 138 Steering wheel Seats steering wheel and mirrors ...

Page 142: ...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 makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier You can activate and deactivate the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature using COMAND Online see the separate opera...

Page 143: ...e igni tion lock This makes it easier to exit the vehi cle and rescue the occupants The crash responsive EASY EXIT feature is only operational if the EASY EXIT ENTRY fea ture is activated in COMAND Online see the separate operating instructions Mirrors Rear view mirror X Anti dazzle mode pivot anti dazzle switch forwards or back Exterior mirrors Important safety notes G WARNING You could lose cont...

Page 144: ...rn the key to position1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 191 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 47 km h you can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors Resetting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or com pletely...

Page 145: ...ing position of the exterior mirror on the front passenger side Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear Memory button M Adjustment button Button for the exterior mirror on the front passenger side Button for the exterior mirror on the driv er s side You can set the front passenger side exterior mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse...

Page 146: ...e 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 original position Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 15 km h Rabout ten seconds after you have disen gaged reverse gear Rif you press button for the exterior mir ror on the driver s side Memory function Important safety notes G WARNING If you use the m...

Page 147: ...t tings have been completed Calling up a stored setting X Press and hold the relevant storage posi tion button 1 2 or 3 until RSeat RSteering wheel RExterior mirrors are in the stored position i If you release the storage position button the seat steering wheel and mirror setting functions stop immediately The multicon tour seat setting or the 4 way lumbar sup port is still carried out Memory func...

Page 148: ... distribution of the heated sec tions of the seat cushion and backrest if the indicator lamp in the v button is not lit The following settings are stored to a memory position if the indicator lamp in the v but ton lights up Rposition of the footrest for the front passenger seat if available Rposition of the screen if available Vehicles without rear reclining seat X To select the rear seat press th...

Page 149: ...positions in the area for the chauffeur mode can only be set when the conditions for the chauffeur mode are fulfilled Y page 125 Calling up a stored setting Vehicles without rear reclining seat X Press and hold the relevant storage posi tion button 1 2 or 3 until the rear seat or the front passenger seat are in the stored position i The seat adjustment procedure is inter rupted as soon as you rele...

Page 150: ...Useful information 148 Exterior lighting 148 Interior lighting 154 Replacing bulbs 155 Windscreen wipers 155 147 Lights and windscreen wipers ...

Page 151: ...zzled Symmetrical lights do not illuminate as large an area of the edge of the carriageway Vehicles with static LED headlamps It is not necessary to switch your headlamps to symmetrical dipped beam when driving in countries where vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the road to the country in which the vehicle is registered Legal require ments are fulfilled without switching the headlamps t...

Page 152: ...ow or spray RKey in position 1 in the ignition lock the side lamps are switched on or off automat ically depending on the brightness of the ambient light RWith the engine running if you have switched on the daytime driving lights func tion in the on board computer the daytime driving lights or the side lamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the brightness...

Page 153: ...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 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 à X Press the combination switch beyond the pres...

Page 154: ...eather conditions It offers advanced functions for improved illu mination of the road surface e g depending on the vehicle speed or weather conditions The system includes the active light function cornering light function motorway mode and extended range foglamps The system is only active when it is dark You can activate or deactivate the Intelligent Light System function using the on board comput...

Page 155: ...nced by the driver and improve the illumination of the edge of the carriage way Active if you are driving at speeds below 70 km h and you switch on the rear foglamp Not active if following activation you are driving at speeds above 100 km h or if you switch off the rear foglamp Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS General notes With Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus you can automatically switch between dippe...

Page 156: ...n aid You are responsible for adjusting the vehicle s lighting to the prevailing light visi bility and traffic conditions In particular the detection of obstacles can be restricted if there is Rpoor visibility e g due to fog heavy rain or snow Rdirt on the sensors or if the sensors are obscured Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS on off Main beam headlamps Turn signal right Headlamp flasher Tu...

Page 157: ...ghting Front overhead control panel p Switches the left hand front reading lamp on off Switches the automatic interior lighting control on off c Switches the front interior lighting on off u Switches the rear interior lighting on off A p Switches the right hand front read ing lamp on off Control panel in the grab handle rear compartment X To switch on on the corresponding side of the vehicle press...

Page 158: ...lock the vehicle using the key Replacing bulbs The front and rear light clusters of your vehi cle are equipped with LED light bulbs Do not replace the bulbs yourself Contact a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety You must therefore make sure that these function correctly a...

Page 159: ...while you are changing the wiper blades you can be trapped by the wiper arm There is a risk of injury Always switch off the windscreen wipers and ignition before changing the wiper blades To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper blades make sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the windscreen wiper Never open the bonnet if a windscreen wiper arm has been folded away from the windscreen Never fol...

Page 160: ...blades MAGIC VISION CONTROL Moving the wiper blades to a vertical posi tion X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock Y page 191 X Set the windscreen wipers to the position X Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock Y page 191 X As soon as the wiper arms are vertical to the bonnet turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock Y page 191 X Remove the key X Fold the wiper arms away ...

Page 161: ...he wiper blade out of the removal position in the direction of arrow beyond the point of resistance The wiper blade disengages with an audible click and is freely movable again X Make sure that wiper blade is seated cor rectly X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind screen 158 Windscreen wipers Lights and windscreen wipers ...

Page 162: ...dscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist workshop The wiper motor has been deactivated X Switch off the engine using the Start Stop button and open the driver s door X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windscreen wipers back on For a standard wiper system only the wind ...

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Page 164: ...Useful information 162 Overview of climate control sys tems 162 Operating the climate control sys tem 165 Adjusting the air vents 185 161 Climate control ...

Page 165: ...ling with air dehu midification function is also available via the electric coolant compressor when the engine is not running Optimum climate control is only achieved 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 176 i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during warm weather e g using the con venienc...

Page 166: ...o activate deactivate the auxiliary heating Y page 179 E To set the airflow right Y page 172 F To set the temperature right Y page 170 G To set climate control to automatic right Y page 168 Rear control panel only vehicles with rear compartment climate control H To set the temperature left Y page 170 I To set the air distribution left Y page 171 J To set climate control to automatic mode Y page 16...

Page 167: ...age 176 E To set the airflow right Y page 172 F To set the temperature right Y page 170 G To set climate control to automatic right Y page 168 Rear control panel only vehicles with rear compartment climate control H To set the temperature left Y page 170 I To set the air distribution left Y page 171 J To set climate control to automatic mode Y page 168 K To set the airflow Y page 172 L To switch c...

Page 168: ...nds You will then be able to control the rear climate control using the rear control panel RAfter selecting the rear compartment set tings the front climate control can be con trolled automatically again via COMAND Online after five seconds Alternatively you can select Cancel rear compartment in the COMAND Online air conditioning function bar ECO start stop function During automatic engine switch ...

Page 169: ...limate control menu opens X Select Rear adjustment in the air condi tioning setting bar see the separate COMAND Online operating instructions You can control the rear compartment cli mate control using the front control panel or COMAND Online X Activate rear compartment climate control via the air conditioning setting bar X To deactivate vehicles with auxiliary heating press the rocker switch up o...

Page 170: ...n the engine is running For hybrid vehicles the Cooling with air dehu midification function is also available via the electric coolant compressor when the engine is not running The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified according to the temperature selected Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when cooling mode is active This is normal and not a sign that there is a m...

Page 171: ...s can mist up more quickly Therefore only switch off cooling with air dehumidifica tion for a short period Controlling front climate control auto matically using the front control panel X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 191 X Set the desired temperature using the w rocker switch on the front control unit or X Set the desired temperature using COMAND Online see the separate o...

Page 172: ...have to select Rear adjustment again from the air conditioning setting bar before activating automatic mode X To switch to manual operation vehi cles with auxiliary heating press the top or bottom of the rocker switch The COMAND Online climate control menu opens X To switch to manual operation vehi cles without auxiliary heating press the upper or lower section of the t rocker switch The COMAND On...

Page 173: ...u can select the follow ing airflow settings for the driver s and front passenger areas FOCUS high airflow that is set slightly cooler MEDIUM medium airflow standard setting DIFFUSE low airflow that is set slightly warmer and with less of a draught X To set set the climate mode using COMAND Online see the separate operat ing instructions Setting the temperature General notes You can set the temper...

Page 174: ...on the front control panel up or down or X Set the temperature using COMAND Online see the separate operating instructions Only change the temperature setting in small increments Start at 22 Setting the temperature in the rear compartment using the rear control panel X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 191 X To increase reduce press rocker switch H or N up or down Y page 163 O...

Page 175: ...n the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 191 X Vehicles with auxiliary heating press the top or bottom of the rocker switch The COMAND Online climate control menu opens X Vehicles without auxiliary heating press the top or bottom of the t rocker switch The COMAND Online climate control menu opens X Select Rear adjustment in the air condi tioning setting bar see the separate COMAND Onlin...

Page 176: ...evious settings are reactivated Air recirculation mode remains deactivated or X Press the à rocker switch up or down or X Vehicles with auxiliary heating call up the COMAND Online climate control menu using the rocker switch X Vehicles without auxiliary heating call up the COMAND Online climate control menu using the t rocker switch Demisting the windows Windows misted up on the inside X Activate ...

Page 177: ...ting X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 191 X Press the rocker switch up or down The indicator lamp in the rocker switch lights up or goes out 174 Operating the climate control system Climate control ...

Page 178: ...the g rocker switch is not lit when automatic air recirculation 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 in the g rocker switch goes out i Air recirculation mode is deactivated automatically Rafter approximately five minutes at out side temperatures below about 5 Rafter approximately five minutes if cool i...

Page 179: ...es on the automatic reversing feature for Rthe side window Y page 107 Rthe panorama sliding sunroof Y page 111 X Convenience opening feature vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof press and hold the g rocker switch up or down until the side windows and the pan orama sliding sunroof start to open auto matically The indicator lamp in the g rocker switch goes out Air recirculation mode is deactivat...

Page 180: ...r down Y page 163 The indicator lamp in rocker switch L lights up X To deactivate press rocker switch L up or down Y page 163 The indicator lamp in rocker switch L goes out REST goes out on the rear compart ment display i If you do not activate the residual heat function REST goes out automatically after five minutes on the rear compartment dis play Residual heat is deactivated automatically Rafte...

Page 181: ... you do not use genuine Mercedes Benz interior perfumes observe the manufactur ers safety notices on the perfume packag ing i Do not refill the pre filled perfume vial when it is empty Dispose of the used vial after use X To insert the perfume vial open the glove compartment Y page 371 X Slide the perfume vial into the holder as far as it will go X To remove the perfume vial pull out the perfume v...

Page 182: ...xiliary heating Important safety notes G DANGER If the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient ventilation is not possible toxic exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle especially car bon monoxide This is the case e g in enclosed spaces or if the vehicle is stuck in snow There is a risk of fatal injuries You should switch off the auxiliary heating in enclosed spaces which do not have an extrac tion syst...

Page 183: ...ating instructions If you do not alter the temperature before switching on the auxiliary heating the last temperature setting will be adopted Auxiliary heating or ventilation can also be switched on if the manually set climate con trol is activated Optimum comfort can be attained when the system is set to automatic mode Set the temperature to 22 You can activate or deactivate the auxiliary heating...

Page 184: ... range can be achieved if you hold the remote control vertically pointing upwards when you press one of the but tons i A battery symbol appears in the display when the battery in the remote control is low Replace the remote control battery Y page 183 Switching the auxiliary heating ventila tion on off Display Checks the status sets the depar ture time Switches off the auxiliary heating ventilation...

Page 185: ...time changes X Press the u and buttons simulta neously The new departure time is stored Activating the set departure time X Press the or button repeatedly until the desired departure time appears in the display X Press the u button The Í symbol and the departure time appear in the display Deactivating a set departure time X Press the or button The status of the auxiliary heating is shown in the di...

Page 186: ...tal 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 environmentally responsible recycling system Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner Take discharged batteries to a qualified spe cialist workshop or to a col lection point for used batter ies One 6 V pin battery type 2CR11...

Page 187: ...ng the remote 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 auxiliary heating was started more than twice when the engine was switched off X Switch on the engine and let it run for more than ten seconds X Make another attempt to switch on the auxiliary h...

Page 188: ...jury Make sure that all vehicle occupants always 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 into the vehicle interior please observe the following notes Rkeep the air inlet between the windscreen and the bonnet free of blockages such as ice snow or...

Page 189: ...idification function Otherwise temper ature sensitive items stored in the glove compartment could be damaged When automatic climate control is activated the glove compartment can be ventilated for instance to cool its contents The level of air flow depends on the airflow and air distribu tion settings Air vent thumbwheel Air vent X To open close turn thumbwheel clockwise or anti clockwise Setting ...

Page 190: ...mpartment climate control X To open close press thumbwheel The thumbwheel pops out X Turn thumbwheel clockwise or anti clockwise X To adjust the air direction hold rear air vent or by the middle fin and move up or down or to the left or right Adjusting the rear compartment side air vents X To open close turn thumbwheel to the left or right X To adjust the air direction hold rear air vent by the mi...

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Page 192: ...l information 190 Running in notes 190 Driving 190 Automatic transmission 200 Refuelling 208 Parking 215 Driving tips 219 Driving systems 222 Hybrid operation 278 Towing a trailer 292 189 Driving and parking ...

Page 193: ...rottle RWhen changing gears manually change up in good time before the rev counter needle reaches Ô of the way to the red area of the rev counter RDo not shift down a gear manually in order to brake RTry to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance kick down RAll vehicles except AMG vehicles ide ally for the first 1 000 miles 1 500 km drive in program E After 1 500 km y...

Page 194: ...to the respective drive positions when the vehicle is stationary Where possible avoid spinning the drive wheels when pulling away on slippery roads Otherwise you could damage the drive train AMG vehicles at low engine oil temper atures below 20 the maximum engine speed is restricted in order to pro tect the engine To protect the engine and maintain smooth engine operation avoid driving at full thr...

Page 195: ... on the ignition with the Start Stop button Ryou will not be able to start the engine until the vehicle is unlocked again If you lock the vehicle centrally using the but ton on the front door Y page 99 you can continue to start the engine with the Start Stop button The engine can be switched off while the vehi cle is in motion by pressing and holding the Start Stop button for three seconds This fu...

Page 196: ...RNING 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 engine running in enclosed spaces with out sufficient ventilation G WARNING Flammable materials introduced through environmental influence or by animals can ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or parts of th...

Page 197: ...tart Stop button once Y page 191 Preglow is activated and the engine starts Pulling away Automatic transmission G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R the vehicle could pull away suddenly There is a risk of an accident When engaging transmission position D or R always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate X ...

Page 198: ...y 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 foot from the brake pedal The vehicle is then held for about a second X Pull away Hill start assist is not active if Ryou are pulling away on a level road or a downhill gradient Rthe transmission is in position N Rthe electric parking brake is ...

Page 199: ...driver s door is closed and the driver s seat belt is fastened If the conditions for automatic engine switch off are not all fulfilled the symbol is lit yellow All of the vehicle s systems remain active when the engine is switched off automati cally The HOLD function can be activated if the engine has been switched off automatically It is then not necessary to continue applying the brakes during t...

Page 200: ...ol is shown in yellow in the multifunc tion display If this is the case the ECO start stop function is not available 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 automatically when the vehicle stops If drive program S or M has been selected the ECO start stop function is always deac tiv...

Page 201: ...engine will then not be switched off automatically when the vehicle stops If drive program S or M has been selected the ECO start stop function is always deac tivated If you switch on the ECO start stop function while drive program S is selected the drive program automatically switches to C 198 Driving Driving and parking ...

Page 202: ...l gauge display is at the reserve level The fuel tank is empty X Refuel the vehicle The engine does not start You cannot hear the starter motor The on board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or discharged X Jump start the vehicle Y page 428 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 th...

Page 203: ...rtant safety notes G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R the vehicle could pull away suddenly There is a risk of an accident When engaging transmission position D or R always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate G WARNING The automatic transmission switches to neu tral position N when you switch off the en...

Page 204: ...rse gear is engaged For further information on the ECO start stop function see Y page 196 Shifting to neutral N G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle they can Ropen doors and endanger other persons or road users Rclimb out and be injured by the traffic Roperate vehicle equipment and for exam ple trap themselves Children could also set the vehicle in motion for example by Rrele...

Page 205: ...e key in the ignition lock Engaging drive position D X If the transmission is in position R or N push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first point of resistance X If the transmission is in position P depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first point of resistance Transmission position display General notes If the transmission position display in the multifunct...

Page 206: ...sition N if the vehicle is in danger of skid ding e g on icy roads If you switch off the engine using the key or the Start Stop button the automatic transmission shifts to neutral N automatically Rolling in neutral N can lead to damage to the transmission 7 Drive The automatic transmission changes gear automatically All forward gears are available Driving tips Changing gear The automatic transmiss...

Page 207: ...lector button repeatedly until the letter of the desired drive program appears in the mul tifunction display The program selector button influences Rthe drive program Y page 205 Rthe engine management On AMG vehicles drive program E is called drive program C The automatic transmission switches to auto matic drive program E drive program C in AMG vehicles each time the engine is star ted All vehicl...

Page 208: ...forward and reverse gears unless the accel erator pedal is depressed fully Rincreased 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 wheels being less likely to spin Drive program S is characterised by the fol lowing Rsporty engine settings Rthe ...

Page 209: ...on 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 in the multifunction display of the instrument cluster Deactivating If you have activated manual drive program M it will remain active for a certain amount of time Under certain c...

Page 210: ... speed does not reach the red area of the rev counter Otherwise there is a risk of engine damage Gear indicator Upshift indicator Before the engine speed reaches the red area an upshift indicator will be shown in the mul tifunction display X If the colour in the speedometer multifunc tion display changes to red and the UP UP dis play message is shown shift up a gear using the right hand steering w...

Page 211: ...able the auxiliary heating before refuelling G WARNING Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health There is a danger of injury Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact 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 of skin with water and so...

Page 212: ...lling 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 adding fuel from a fuel can The fuel lines and or the diesel injec tion system could otherwise be blocked by particles from the fuel can If you overfill the fuel tank some fuel may spray out when you remove the fuel pump nozzle For further ...

Page 213: ...ller neck is designed for refuelling at diesel fill ing pumps i 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 i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehicle 210 Refuelling Driving and parking ...

Page 214: ...the engine under any circumstances X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine does not start The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run com pletely dry X Refuel the vehicle with at least 5 litres of diesel X Turn the ignition on for approximately ten seconds Y page 191 X Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds until it runs smoothly If the engine does...

Page 215: ...Blue See Owner s Manual message goes out after approximately one minute If the Refill AdBlue No start in XXXX Refill AdBlue No start in XXXX km km message is shown in the multifunction dis play you can still drive the vehicle over the distance shown If the AdBlue is not topped up you will subsequently be unable to start the engine If the Refill Refill AdBlue AdBlue No No Engine Engine Start Start ...

Page 216: ... an uneven surface is not permitted There is a danger of overfilling which can cause damage to BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment com ponents Surfaces which have come into contact with AdBlue while refilling should be rinsed immediately with water or remove AdBlue with a moist cloth and cold water If AdBlue has already crystallised use a sponge and cold water to clean the area AdBlue residue cryst...

Page 217: ...s completely filled Do not fill the AdBlue tank any further AdBlue refill canis ter can be removed when it has been only partially emptied X Turn disposable hose on the filler neck of the vehicle anti clockwise and remove it X Turn disposable hose on the opening of AdBlue refill canister anti clockwise and remove it X Reseal AdBlue refill canister with the cap AdBlue refill canisters are available...

Page 218: ...ecial refill bottles with a threaded seal These are available at any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Closing the AdBlue filler cap X Fit AdBlue filler cap on the filler neck and turn it clockwise X To close the fuel filler flap press it in the direction of arrow X Drive faster than 15 km h The Refill AdBlue See Owner s Man Refill AdBlue See Owner s Man ual ual message goes out after approximately one...

Page 219: ...itches to neu tral position N when you switch off the engine The vehicle may roll away There is a risk of an accident After switching off the engine always switch to parking position P Prevent the parked vehi cle from rolling away by applying the parking brake Using the key X Apply the electric parking brake X Shift the transmission to position P X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock a...

Page 220: ... the electric parking brake is dependent on the on board voltage If the on board voltage is low or if there is a malfunc tion in the system it may not be possible to apply the released parking brake X If this is the case only park the vehicle on level ground and secure it to prevent it from rolling away X Shift the automatic transmission to posi tion P It may not be possible to release an applied ...

Page 221: ... tion P or you have previously driven faster than 3 km h Ensure that you do not depress the acceler ator pedal unintentionally Otherwise the parking brake will be released and the vehicle will start to move Emergency braking The vehicle can also be braked during an emergency by using the electric parking brake X While driving push handle of the elec trical parking brake Y page 217 The vehicle is b...

Page 222: ...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 style takes the following three categories into consideration RAcceleration Acceleration evaluation of all accelera tion processes The bar fills up moderate acceleration especially at higher speeds The bar em...

Page 223: ...riving Depressing the brake pedal constantly results in excessive and premature wear to the brake pads If heavy demands are made on the brakes do not park the vehicle immediately Drive on for a short while This allows the airflow to cool the brakes more quickly If the brakes have been used only moderately you should occasionally test their effective ness To do this brake more firmly from a higher ...

Page 224: ...em is only available on AMG vehicles The AMG brake systems are designed for heavy loads This may lead to noise when braking This is dependent on Rspeed Rbraking force Renvironmental conditions such as temper ature and humidity The wear of individual brake system compo nents such as the brake pads linings or brake discs depends on individual driving style and operating conditions For this reason it...

Page 225: ...st pipe and area around the vehicle are clear of snow To ensure an adequate supply of fresh air open a window on the side of the vehicle that is not facing into the wind Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter You should drive particularly carefully on slip pery road surfaces Avoid sudden accelera tion steering and braking manoeuvres Do not use cru...

Page 226: ...nditions Cruise control is only an aid You are responsible for the dis tance to the vehicle in front for vehicle speed for braking in good time and for staying in the lane Do not use cruise control Rin road and traffic conditions which do not allow you to maintain a constant speed e g in heavy traffic or on winding roads Ron smooth or slippery roads Braking or accelerating can cause the drive whee...

Page 227: ...eed on uphill gradients The stored speed is resumed when the gradient evens out Cruise control maintains the stored speed on downhill gradients by automatically braking the vehicle Calling up the last speed stored G WARNING If you call up the stored speed and it is lower than the current speed the vehicle deceler ates If you do not know the stored speed the vehicle could decelerate unexpectedly Th...

Page 228: ... 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 move the cruise control lever for wards or X Brake or X Briefly move the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever is lit Cruise control is automati...

Page 229: ... stored speed To store the current speed or a lower speed A To switch between cruise control or DIS TRONIC PLUS and variable SPEEDTRONIC B To deactivate variable SPEEDTRONIC With the cruise control lever you can operate cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS and vari able SPEEDTRONIC The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control lever indicates which system you have selec ted RLIM indicator lamp off crui...

Page 230: ... 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 lower speed or X Keep the cruise control lever pressed beyond the pressure point until the desired speed is set Press the cruise control lever up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed X To adjust the set speed in 1 km h incre ments briefly press the cruise...

Page 231: ...peed even if you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point kickdown DISTRONIC PLUS General notes DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed and automatically helps you maintain the dis tance to the vehicle detected in front Vehi cles are detected with the aid of the radar sensor system DISTRONIC PLUS brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded Change into a lower gear in good ...

Page 232: ...ehicle deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow ing or other similar situations Rwhen towing the vehicle Rin the car wash If you fail to adapt your driving style DIS TRONIC PLUS can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take road and weather conditions or traffic conditions into account DISTRONIC PLUS is only an aid You a...

Page 233: ...LUS is selected RLIM indicator lamp on variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected Selecting DISTRONIC PLUS X Check whether LIM indicator lamp is off If it is off DISTRONIC PLUS is already selec ted If it is not press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever goes out DISTRONIC PLUS is selec ted Activating DISTRONIC PLUS Activation conditions To activat...

Page 234: ...speed that can be set is 30 km h X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you or press it up or down DISTRONIC PLUS is activated Activating at the current speed last stored speed G WARNING If you call up a stored speed and this is dif ferent from the current speed the vehicle accelerates or brakes If you do not know what the stored speed is the vehicle may accelerate or brake unexpectedly T...

Page 235: ...iceably more dynamic If you have selected the E driving program the vehicle accelerates more gently This setting is recommended in stop and start traffic Changing lanes If you change to the overtaking lane DIS TRONIC PLUS supports you if Ryou are driving faster than 70 km h Ryou switch on the respective turn signal RDISTRONIC PLUS does not detect a danger of collision If these conditions are met y...

Page 236: ... Y page 235 If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in front is stopping it brakes your vehicle until it is stationary Once your vehicle is stationary it remains stationary and you do not need to depress the brake After a short period the vehicle is secured by the electric parking brake thus relieving the service brake Depending on the specified minimum dis tance your vehicle will come to a sta...

Page 237: ...function display Y page 235 i Make sure that you maintain the mini mum distance to the vehicle in front as required by law Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if necessary X To increase turn control in direction DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front X To decrease turn control in direc tion DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a shorter dist...

Page 238: ...lect the assis tance graphics display X Select the Assistance graphic Assistance graphic function using the on board computer Y page 311 You will see the stored speed for approx imately five seconds when you activate DIS TRONIC PLUS Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS There are several ways to deactivate DIS TRONIC PLUS X Briefly press the cruise control lever for wards or X Brake unless the vehicle is st...

Page 239: ... Pay particular attention in the following traffic situations RCornering entering and exiting a bend RVehicles which are not driving in the middle of their lane ROther vehicles changing lane RNarrow vehicles RObstructions and stationary vehicles RCrossing vehicles In such situations brake if necessary DIS TRONIC PLUS is then deactivated Cornering entering and exiting a bend The ability of DISTRONI...

Page 240: ... middle of the lane by means of moderate steering interventions at speeds of 0 200 km h DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist monitors the area in front of your vehicle by means of camera system at the top of the wind screen At speeds of more than 60 km h DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist focuses on lane mark ings that are present At speeds of 0 60 km h DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist focuses on the vehicle ...

Page 241: ...overed up e g by dirt or snow Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is too small and the lane markings thus cannot be detected Rthe lane markings change quickly e g lanes branch off cross one another or merge Rthe road is narrow and winding Rthere are highly variable shade conditions on the road Pay attention also to the important safety notes for DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 229 The steering interventio...

Page 242: ...ral notes The HOLD function can assist the driver in the following situations Rwhen pulling away especially on steep slopes Rwhen manoeuvring on steep slopes Rwhen waiting in traffic The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal The braking effect is cancelled and the HOLD function is deactivated when you depress the accelerator pedal to pull away Important sa...

Page 243: ... try again Deactivating the HOLD function The HOLD function is deactivated automati cally if Ryou accelerate and the transmission is in position D or R Ryou shift the transmission to position P Ryou depress the brake pedal again with a certain amount of pressure until ë dis appears from the multifunction display Ryou secure the vehicle using the electric parking brake Ryou activate DISTRONIC PLUS ...

Page 244: ...he vehicle automatically adjusts its height dependent on the current speed The vehicle is lowered by up to 15 mm as the speed increases As the speed is reduced the vehi cle is raised up to the set vehicle height AMG vehicles depending on the vehicle level that has been selected the vehicle auto matically adjusts its height dependent on the current speed The vehicle is lowered by up to 10 mm below ...

Page 245: ...tuning X If indicator lamp is not lit press but ton Indicator lamp lights up You have selec ted the suspension for a sporty driving style All vehicles except AMG vehicles the Active Body Control Sport Active Body Control Sport message appears in the multifunction display AMG vehicles the AMG Ride Control AMG Ride Control SPORT SPORTmessage appears in the multifunc tion display In comfort mode the ...

Page 246: ...or brake sharply AIRMATIC General notes AIRMATIC is an air suspension with variable damping for improved driving comfort All round level control ensures the best possible suspension and constant ground clearance even with a laden vehicle When you drive fast the vehicle is lowered automatically to improve driving safety and to reduce fuel con sumption There is also the option to manually adjust the...

Page 247: ...rts or com fort Your selection remains stored even if you remove the key from the ignition lock Sports mode The firmer suspension tuning in sport mode ensures the best possible contact with the road Select this mode when employing a sporty driving style e g on winding country roads All vehicles except AMG vehicles X If indicator lamp is not lit press but ton Indicator lamp lights up You have selec...

Page 248: ...ation occurs if Ra door or the boot lid is opened Rthe parked vehicle is unlocked The engine needs to be running for larger level changes 4MATIC permanent all wheel drive 4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are per manently driven Together with ESP it improves the traction of your vehicle when ever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip If you fail to adapt your driving style 4MATIC can neit...

Page 249: ...cts which absorb ultrasonic sources Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash a lorry s compressed air brakes or a pneumatic drill could cause PARK TRONIC to malfunction PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain 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 bumper not the ball cou pli...

Page 250: ... warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle The warning display for the front area is in the instrument cluster The warning display for the rear area is located on the roof lining in the rear compartment The warning display for each side of the vehi cle is divided into five yellow and two red seg ments PARKTRONIC is operational if opera tional readiness indicator light...

Page 251: ... onds This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance Deactivating activating PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp To deactivate activate PARKTRONIC If indicator lamp lights up PARKTRONIC is deactivated Active Park Assist is then also deactivated i PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock 248 Driving systems Driving and parking ...

Page 252: ...ring parking and when exit ing a parking space You may also use PARK TRONIC Y page 246 Important safety notes Active Parking Assist is only an aid It is not a substitute for your attention to the immediate surroundings The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking remains with you Make sure that no persons animals or objects are in the manoeuvring range When PARKTRONIC is switched off Active...

Page 253: ...aight roads not bends Rthat are on the same level as the road e g not on the pavement Detecting parking spaces Objects located 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 o...

Page 254: ...d Parking spaces on the driver 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 Park ing Assist by pressing the a button on the multifunction steering wheel The system automatically determines whether the park ing space is parallel or at right angles to the direct...

Page 255: ... off mes sage appears in the multifunction display 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 cancelled when you depress the accelerator pedal Active Parking Assist no longer supports you with steering interventions and brake appli cations When Active Parking Assist is fin ished you m...

Page 256: ...he steering procedure to complete before pulling 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 necessary Once you have exited the parking space com pletely the steering wheel is moved to the straight ahead position You hear a tone and the Park Assist switc...

Page 257: ... following circumstances the reversing camera will not function or will function in a limited manner Rif the boot 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 light or LED lighting the display may flicker Rif there is a sudden change in temperature e g when driving into a heated garage in w...

Page 258: ...g forwards a short distance Displays in the COMAND display The reversing camera may show a distorted view of obstacles or show them incorrectly or not at all Obstacles are not shown by the reversing camera in the following locations Rvery close to the rear bumper Runder the rear bumper Rin the area immediately above the tailgate handle Objects not at ground level may appear to be further away than...

Page 259: ...ngly in the COMAND display Reverse parking function Reversing straight into a parking space without turning the steering wheel White guide line without turning the steer ing wheel vehicle width including the exterior mirrors static Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors for current steering wheel angle dynamic Yellow guide line at a distance of approx imately 1 0 m ...

Page 260: ...lly Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors for current steering wheel angle dynamic X Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in front of the parking space The white lane should be as close to parallel with the parking space marking as possi ble White guide line at current steering wheel angle Parking space marking X Turn the steering wheel to the centre posi tio...

Page 261: ... now only apply to objects that are at the same level as the ball coupling X Reverse carefully making sure that trailer drawbar locating aid points approx imately in the direction of trailer drawbar X Reverse carefully until trailer drawbar reaches red guide line The distance between the trailer drawbar and the red guide line is now approximately 0 30 m X Couple up the trailer Y page 293 Wide angl...

Page 262: ...nt wheel view When the function is active and you shift the transmission from position D or R to N you see the view which was active before the 360 view in the COMAND display The dynamic guide lines are hidden When you change between transmission positions D and R you see the previously selected front or rear view Important safety notes The 360 camera is only an aid and may show a distorted view o...

Page 263: ...ion position D or R is selected Rfull screen view with image from the front camera Rfull screen view with image from the reversing camera i You can also switch to the split screen view from the full screen view Activating the 360 camera using COMAND Online X To select the 360 360 camera camera from the vehicle carousel turn and press the controller The following appears depending on whether transm...

Page 264: ...r 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 Top view with image from the reversing camera Yellow guide line at a distance of approx imately 4 0 m from t...

Page 265: ...front of the vehicle Top view and enlarged rear view Symbol for the split screen setting with top view and reversing camera image enlarged Red guide line at a distance of approx imately 0 30 mfrom the rear of the vehicle This view assists you in estimating the dis tance to the vehicle behind you i This setting can also be selected as an enlarged front view Top view with image from the mirror cam e...

Page 266: ...ll coupling X Reverse carefully making sure trailer draw bar locating aid points approximately in the direction of the trailer drawbar X Reverse carefully until the trailer drawbar reaches red guide line The distance between the trailer drawbar and the red guide line is now approximately 0 30 m X Couple up the trailer Y page 293 The lines are shown at the level of the trailer coupling Wide angle f...

Page 267: ...ses in concentra tion until too late or not at all The system is not a substitute for a well rested and atten tive driver The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is restricted and warnings may be delayed or not occur at all Rif the length of the journey is less than approximately 30 minutes Rif the road condition is poor e g if the sur face is uneven or if there are potholes Rif there is a strong si...

Page 268: ... appears in the multifunction display Attention Assist Attention Assist Take a break Take a break In addition to the message shown in the mul tifunction display you will then hear a warn ing tone X If necessary take a break X Confirm the message by pressing the a button on the steering wheel On long journeys take regular breaks in good time to allow yourself to rest properly If you do not take a b...

Page 269: ...is shown in the speedometer Important safety notes Traffic Sign Assist is only an aid and is not always able to correctly display speed limits and overtaking restrictions Traffic signs always have priority over the Traffic Sign Assist display The system may be either functionally impaired or temporarily unavailable if Rvisibility is poor e g due to snow rain fog or spray Rthere is glare e g from t...

Page 270: ...of 80 km h 80 mph and a speed limit of 60 km h 60 mph with an unknown restriction Speed limits in wet conditions Maximum permitted speed Additional signs for wet conditions A maximum permitted speed of 80 km h 80 mph applies in wet conditions and when Traffic Sign Assist has determined that the restriction must be observed Cancelling the overtaking restriction A maximum permitted speed of 60 km h ...

Page 271: ...icks up the infrared light and displays a monochrome image in the multifunction display The image shown in the display corresponds to a road lit up by main beam headlamps This enables you to see the road s course and any obsta cles in good time When pedestrian recogni tion is active pedestrians recognised by the system are visually highlighted in colour in the Night View Assist Plus display with s...

Page 272: ... to special clothing or other objects Rpedestrians are not in an upright position e g sitting squatting or lying Ranimals are not recognised by the system e g because of their size or shape The pedestrian and animal recognition is deactivated at temperatures above 32 The spotlight function and automatic delayed switch off are then no longer active Pedestrian recognition Night View Assist Plus disp...

Page 273: ...e displayed until you deactivate it by pressing button Automatic delayed switch off You can select the Night View Assist Night View Assist Automatic Automatic activation activation option via the Night View Assist menu The pedestrian and animal search function remains active even when the Night View image is not displayed In the dark in unlit surroundings and at speeds of more than 60 km h the Nig...

Page 274: ...ht View Assist Y page 315 The spotlight function does not flash at ani mals Display in the assistance graphic Pedestrian symbol in the assistance graphic indicates the status of the spotlight function If the symbol is displayed not filled in the function is switched on If the symbol is displayed filled in the conditions for the spotlight function are met Showing the assistance graphic X Select the...

Page 275: ...ackage consists of DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 228 Active Blind Spot Assist Y page 272 and Active Lane Keeping Assist Y page 275 Active Blind Spot Assist General notes Active Blind Spot Assist monitors the areas on either side of the vehicle that are not visi ble to the driver with two lateral rear facing radar sensors A warning display in the exte rior mirrors draws your attention to vehicles detected ...

Page 276: ...Blind Spot Assist does not detect all traffic situations and road users There is a risk of an accident Always make sure that there is sufficient dis tance to the side for other traffic or obstacles Active Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 3 0 m behind your vehicle and directly next to your vehicle as shown in the diagram The detection of vehicles may be impaired in the case of Rdirt on the...

Page 277: ... switch on the turn signals to change lanes and a vehicle is detected in the side monitoring range you receive a visual and acoustic collision warning You will then hear a double warning tone and red warning lamp flashes If the turn signal remains on detected vehicles are indicated by the flash ing of red warning lamp There are no fur ther warning tones Course correcting brake application If Activ...

Page 278: ... Spot Spot Assist Assist currently currently unavail unavail able See Owner s Manual able See Owner s Manual message appears in the multifunction display Active Lane Keeping Assist General notes Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of your vehicle by means of camera system at the top of the windscreen Var ious different areas to the front rear and side of your vehicle are also mon...

Page 279: ...rkings change quickly e g lanes branch off cross one another or merge Rthe road is narrow and winding Rthere are highly variable shade conditions on the road If no vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane and broken lane markings are detected no lane correcting brake application is made Warning vibration through the steering wheel A warning may be given if a front wheel passes over a lane marking ...

Page 280: ...te brake application may be interrup ted at any time if Ryou steer slightly in the opposite direction Ryou switch on the turn signal Ryou clearly brake or accelerate A lane correcting brake application is inter rupted automatically if Ra driving safety system intervenes such as ESP PRE SAFE Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist Rlane markings are no longer be detected Activating Active Lane Keeping As...

Page 281: ...w the electric motor pow ers the vehicle When power output require ments are high the combustion engine is switched on even during a journey When the vehicle is stationary the combustion engine is usually switched off Consequently there is usually no engine idling as with combustion engine vehicles For pulling away and accelerating the electric motor supports the internal combustion engine using t...

Page 282: ...an electric motor generate sig nificantly less noise than vehicles with inter nal combustion engines As a result in certain situations your vehicle may not be heard by other road users This is the case for exam ple when you are parking and your vehicle is not seen by other road users This requires you to adopt a particularly antic ipatory driving style as it is necessary to allow for the possibili...

Page 283: ...ery cooling B Recuperative Brake System C Electric refrigerant compressor D Power electronics cooling E Transmission with electric motor F Power electronics DC AC converter or DC DC converter You can deactivate the hybrid system manually For further information on the high voltage disconnect device see Y page 45 280 Hybrid operation Driving and parking ...

Page 284: ... ing wheel to select the Service Service menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press the or 9 button to select Coolant Coolant Electric motor power display The electric motor power display is on the right hand side of the instrument cluster The current charge level of the high voltage battery is shown as a percentage in charge level display A 100 corresponds to the highest possible ...

Page 285: ...COMAND display Y page 282 In the COMAND display you can also call up a graphic display of the fuel consumption and generated electricity Y page 286 i Information on operating Rthe on board computer Y page 301 RCOMAND Online see the separate oper ating instructions Menus and submenus Selecting displays in the COMAND dis play X Press button Ø on the controller The vehicle menu appears X To select En...

Page 286: ...n the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock Engine running while the vehicle is sta tionary The combustion engine is running while the vehicle is stationary The high voltage battery is not being charged The internal combustion engine is highlighted in the multifunction dis play and in the COMAND display Charging while the vehicle is stationary The internal combustion engine drives the electric...

Page 287: ... is converted into electrical energy The high voltage battery is charging The arrows for the energy flow are shown in green Driving using the internal combustion engine and charging the high voltage bat tery The internal combustion engine powers the vehicle The internal combustion engine also drives the electric motor The electric motor is operating as an alternator The high voltage battery is cha...

Page 288: ... voltage battery is charging The arrows for the energy flow are shown in green Displaying the total range The approximate range is based on the cur rent driving style X Use Ñ 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 wheel X Press or 9 to select the approxi mate total range ...

Page 289: ...d for the last 15 minutes are shown in the COMAND display Starting the engine READY indicator X Switch the ignition on X Depress the brake pedal X Observe the notes on starting the engine Y page 193 X Start the combustion engine Y page 193 The vehicle is operational when green or yellow READY indicator lights up i In manual drive program M READY indi cator is shown in yellow in the multi function ...

Page 290: ...u to choose between different driving character istics E Economy RComfortable economi cal driving RElectric drive is used as often as possible RThe ECO start stop function is available S Sport RSporty driving style with boost mode RElectric only drive is not possible RThe ECO start stop function is not available For further information on the automatic drive program see Y page 205 Manual drive pro...

Page 291: ...orts the internal combustion engine by providing additional torque when the accelerator is depressed rapidly Overrun mode or braking There are three possible operating modes when the hybrid vehicle is decelerating RWhen coasting and decelerating energy recuperation is already taking place Y page 278 The electric motor functions as an alternator and stores the recuperated energy in the high voltage...

Page 292: ...he current speed for a limited distance Rthe bonnet is closed and engaged properly Rthe high voltage battery is charged suffi ciently Rthere are no faults in the hybrid system i Even if all conditions for the automatic engine switch off are fulfilled yellow READY indicator in the multifunction display can still light up In this case drive faster than 20 km h for an extended period until READY indi...

Page 293: ...um route of seven kilome tres will be taken into account Further information on route settings can be found in the separate COMAND Online operating instructions The information on the route is provided by COMAND Online and includes the following Rdata on downhill gradients Rspeed limitations Rlikely turn off points The charge status of the high voltage battery is intentionally kept low or intentio...

Page 294: ...ot start the internal combus tion engine The READY indicator in the multi function display is off The ECO start stop function has failed The warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up X Move the transmission selector lever to P X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Start the engine The hybrid system is malfunctioning X Consult a qualified specialist workshop RBS Recup...

Page 295: ...e brake pedal and the accelerator pedal while driving G WARNING You could lose control of the vehicle trailer combination if it begins to swerve The vehi cle trailer combination could even overturn There is a risk of an accident On no account should you attempt to straighten out the vehicle trailer combina tion by increasing speed Decrease your speed and do not countersteer Brake if nec essary G W...

Page 296: ...g the vehicle towards the trailer make sure there is nobody between the trailer and the vehicle Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully If you do not couple the trailer to the towing vehicle correctly the trailer could become detached When towing a trailer your vehicle s handling characteristics will be different in comparison to when driving without a trailer The vehicle trailer combination Ris...

Page 297: ...eves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly If you need additional braking depress the brake pedal repeatedly rather than continuously Driving tips If the trailer swings from side to side X Do not accelerate X Do not countersteer X Brake if necessary RMaintain a greater distance from the vehi cle in front than when driving without a trailer RA...

Page 298: ... or uncoupling a trailer If a KEYLESS GO key is in the rear detection range of KEYLESS GO the boot lid could open or close unintentionally X Make sure that the transmission is in posi tion P X Apply the electric parking brake X Position the trailer level behind the vehicle X Couple up the trailer X Establish the electric connection between the vehicle and the trailer X Check that the trailer light...

Page 299: ...l coupling G WARNING If you 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 release the ball coupling if the pivoting range is unobstructed Always make sure that the ball coupling engages when folding in Fold the ball coupling back in if you are not using...

Page 300: ... on or off turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or 0 respectively Y page 191 Bulb failure indicator for LED lamps i If LED lamps are fitted in the trailer an error message may appear in the multi function display even if there is no fault The reason for the error message could be that the current has fallen below the minimum of 50 mA To ensure reliable operation of the bulb failure indi...

Page 301: ...The ball coupling does not unlock even though Rthe vehicle is station ary Rno trailer cable is connected Rthe release knob to unlock the ball cou pling has been pulled for more than a sec ond The on board voltage is insufficient X Start the engine If the ball coupling still does not unlock X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 298 Towing a trailer Driving and parking ...

Page 302: ... information 300 Important safety notes 300 Displays and operation 300 Menus and submenus 302 Display messages 319 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 355 299 On board computer and displays ...

Page 303: ...n 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 all times Otherwise a vehicle that is not oper ating safely may cause an accident For an overview see the instrument panel illustration Y page 34 Displays and operation Rev counter Do not drive in the overrevving range Doing so will ...

Page 304: ... RIn the Radio Radio Media Media menu selects a station audio track or video scene using rapid scrolling RIn the Telephone Telephone menu starts rapid scrolling if the phone book is open a RIn the Radio Radio Media Media menu opens the list of available radio sources media confirms the list entry RIn the Telephone Telephone menu switches to the hone book and starts dialling the selected num ber ñ ...

Page 305: ... page 152 a DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist Y page 237 Additional speedometer Y page 317 120 km h Maximum permissible speed exceeded only for certain coun tries X To call up the menu list in display panel press the ò button on the steering wheel Display panel shows the selected menu or submenu and display messages Menus and submenus Menu overview Press the ò button on the steering wheel to call up ...

Page 306: ...yle and the amount of fuel in the tank If there is only a small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank the display shows a vehicle being refuelled C instead of the range Information on the total electric range in hybrid vehicles can be found in the Hybrid drive section Y page 285 ECO display The ECO display is not available for AMG vehi cles X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus...

Page 307: ... more than four hours R999 hours have been exceeded R9 999 kilometres have been exceeded The From reset From reset trip computer is automati cally reset if the value exceeds 9 999 hours or 99 999 kilometres 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 steerin...

Page 308: ...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 Activating route guidance 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 with a lane recommendation R...

Page 309: ...ach 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 to 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 tion system Additional information Other pos...

Page 310: ...m ory press a briefly X Use or 9 to select the waveband or station memory X Press a to confirm i To store a station see the separate oper ating instructions i DAB radio mode Digital Audio Broadcast ing see the separate operating instruc tions Media menu Changing the media source You can change the media source and play back mode audio video or TV at any time in the Media Media menu X Switch on COM...

Page 311: ...id scrolling press and hold or 9 until the desired track is reached If you press and hold the or 9 but ton the rapid scrolling speed is increased Not all audio devices or media support this function If the corresponding track information is stored on the audio drive or audio media the multifunction display may display the follow ing Rtrack number Rtrack name Rartist Ralbum The track information do...

Page 312: ...ore a TV channel see the separate operating instructions Telephone menu Introduction G WARNING Operating the integrated information systems and communications equipment in the vehicle while driving will distract you from traffic con ditions You could then lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Only operate these devices if road traffic con ditions permit If you are unsure about...

Page 313: ... an entry from the phone book 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 pressing a on the steering wheel X Press the 9 or a button to switch to the phone book X Press the or 9 button to select the desired name or X To begin rapid scrolling press and hold the or 9 button for longer than one secon...

Page 314: ... 235 RSpotlight function of Night View Assist Plus Y page 315 RActive Lane Keeping Assist Y page 275 RActive Blind Spot Assist Y page 272 RDistance warning function of COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST Y page 81 RPRE SAFE Brake Y page 86 Service menu Introduction In the Service Service menu you have the following options RCalling up display messages in the mes sage memory Y page 319 RRestarting the tyre...

Page 315: ...hen using snow chains Rin deep snow Ron sand or gravel For further information about ESP see Y page 83 X Start the engine 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 by pressing a on the steering wheel X Use or 9 to select the Assis Assis tance tance submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the...

Page 316: ... under certain conditions Activating deactivating PRE SAFE Brake PRE SAFE Brake is only available in vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS 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 by pressing a on the steering wheel X Use or 9 to select the Assis Assis tance tance submenu X Press a to confirm X P...

Page 317: ...sis Assis tance tance submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select Attention Assist Attention Assist X Press a to confirm The current selection is displayed X Press the or 9 button to set Off Off Standard Standard or Sensitive Sensitive X Use a to accept the setting When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated the é symbol appears in the Assistance Assistance graphic graphic menu in the ...

Page 318: ...tings Settings menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press the or 9 button to select the Light Light submenu X Press a to confirm X Use or 9 to select the Spot Spot light light function X Press the a button to save the setting When the spotlight function is activated the assistance graphic shows the pedes trian symbol Further information on the spotlight function Y page 270 Switchin...

Page 319: ... wheel X Press the or 9 button to select the Instrument cluster Instrument cluster submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Display unit Speed odometer Display unit Speed odometer func tion You will see the selected setting km km or miles miles X Press the a button to save the setting The selected unit of measurement for dis tance applies to Rspeedometer Rdigital speedome...

Page 320: ...nfirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Limit speed winter tyres Limit speed winter tyres function You will see the current setting X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to adjust permanent SPEEDTRONIC in increments of ten 240 km h 240 km h to 160 km h 160 km h The Off Off set ting switches permanent SPEEDTRONIC off X Press the a button to store the entry For further information on perm...

Page 321: ... up If the engine oil temperature is below 80 the symbol in oil temperature display A is shown in blue Avoid using the full output of the engine during this time If the transmission fluid temperature is below 50 the symbol in oil temperature dis play is shown in blue Avoid using the full output of the engine during this time SETUP Drive program C C S S M M ESP mode ON ON OFF OFF Suspension tuning ...

Page 322: ...he 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 call up the di...

Page 323: ...eristics 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 increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident X Drive on carefully Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road making slight steer ing movements at a speed above 20 km h If the display message disappears the fun...

Page 324: ...ESP BAS PRE SAFE HOLD function hill start assist ESP trailer stabilisation crosswind driving assistance adaptive brake lights 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 may also have failed The warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster ATTENTION ASSIST i...

Page 325: ...le may not be complete 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 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 ris...

Page 326: ... 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 X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Release parking Release parking brake brake The red indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds A condition for automatic release of the electric pa...

Page 327: ...cialist workshop The red indicator lamp flashes and the yellow warning lamp is lit 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 indicator lamp continues to flash X Do not drive on X Secur...

Page 328: ...ng brake the red indicator lamp flashes The electric parking brake is malfunctioning It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually X Move the transmission selector lever to P X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Parking Parking brake brake inop inop erative erative The yellow warning lamp lights up The red indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking...

Page 329: ...up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds G WARNING Braking efficiency may be impaired There is a risk of an accident X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 215 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop X Do no...

Page 330: ...nger apply the display message goes out PRE SAFE PLUS PRE SAFE Brake or Adaptive Brake Assist of COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST are operative again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 215 X Clean the sensors Y page 410 in the fol...

Page 331: ...y the display message goes out All driving systems driving safety systems are operative again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 215 X Switch off the engine X Clean the sensors Y page 410 in the following locations Rin the ra...

Page 332: ...the right or left of the rear com partment is not in the predefined position The belt strap may be jammed in the belt tongue G WARNING If the seat belt buckle extender is not in the predefined position the seat belt cannot provide the intended level of protection This poses an increased risk of injury X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic ...

Page 333: ...ury X Loosen the seat belt X Repeat the seat belt fastening procedure The seat belt buckle extender on the right or left of the rear com partment is not in the predefined position The assistance meas ures specified have been carried out There is still a malfunction G WARNING If the seat belt buckle extender is not in the predefined position the seat belt cannot provide the intended level of protec...

Page 334: ...NG The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten tionally or in the event of an accident may not be triggered This poses an increased risk of injury X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Rear left malfunc Rear left malfunc tion Consult work tion Consult work shop shop or Rear right Rear right malfunction Con malfunction Con sult workshop sult workshop G WARNING If the seat bel...

Page 335: ...NING 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 injury X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Lights i Display messages about LEDs This display message will only appear if all the LEDs have failed Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions b Left cornering Left corneri...

Page 336: ...right hand turn signal is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left Left mirror mirror indica indica tor tor or Right mir Right mir ror indicator ror indicator The turn signal in the left hand or right hand exterior mirror is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left brake lamp Left brake lamp or Right brake lamp Right brake lamp The left or right hand brake lamp is faulty ...

Page 337: ...iv Left daytime driv ing lamp ing lamp or Right Right daytime driving daytime driving lamp lamp The left hand or right hand daytime driving lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Active Light Sys Active Light Sys tem inoperative tem inoperative The active light function is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Intell Light Sys Intell Light Sys tem inoperative tem inope...

Page 338: ...fog X Clean the windscreen If the system detects that the camera is fully operational display message Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus available Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus available again again is displayed Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS is operational again Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Top Top up up coolant coolant See See Owner s Manual Owner s Manual The...

Page 339: ...immediately paying attention to road and traf fic conditions and switch off the engine X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 215 X Wait until the engine has cooled down X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked e g by frozen slush X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature is below 120 The engine ...

Page 340: ...torn Do not continue driving The engine could otherwise overheat X Consult a qualified specialist workshop If the poly V belt is OK X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Stop vehicle See Stop vehicle See Owner s Manual Owner s Manual The battery is no longer being charged and you have continued your journey A warning tone also sounds X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and tr...

Page 341: ...ine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if the engine oil needs topping up more often than usual Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cool ing system Otherwise the engine will be damaged Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com 4 Engine oil level Engine oil level Stop v...

Page 342: ...tely Y page 212 i If you drive the vehicle faster than 15 km h the Refill Refill AdBlue AdBlue No No start start in in mi mi message goes out after approx imately one minute Refill Refill AdBlue AdBlue Eng Eng start not possible start not possible The AdBlue tank is empty A warning tone also sounds You can no longer start the engine X Add at least 3 8 l of AdBlue Y page 212 X Turn the ignition on ...

Page 343: ... M M Solutions À Attention Assist Attention Assist Take a break Take a break Based on certain criteria ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver A warning tone also sounds X If necessary take a break During long journeys take regular breaks in good time so that you get enough rest À Attention Assist Attention Assist inoperative inoperative ATTENTION...

Page 344: ... to road and traffic conditions and select a higher vehicle level Depending on the malfunction it may be possible to raise the vehicle X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Malfunction Malfunction The AIRMATIC function is restricted The vehicle s handling char acteristics may be affected X Do not drive at speeds above 80 km h X Visit a qualified specialist workshop ABC Malfunction ABC Malfunctio...

Page 345: ...rkshop Active Lane Keep Active Lane Keep ing Assist cur ing Assist cur rently rently unavailable unavailable See Owner s Manual See Owner s Manual Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inop erative Possible causes Rthe windscreen is dirty in the camera s field of vision Rthe sensors in the radiator trim and or in the bumpers are dirty Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain s...

Page 346: ...Assist is operational again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 215 X Clean the sensors Y page 410 X Restart the engine Active Blind Spot Assist is deactivated while towing a trailer You have established the electrical connection between...

Page 347: ...hop Night View Assist Night View Assist currently unavail currently unavail able able Night View Assist Plus is deactivated and temporarily inoperative Possible causes Rthe windscreen is dirty in the camera s field of vision Rthe camera in the radiator trim is dirty Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain snow or fog Rthe outside temperature is too high X Clean the windscreen X Clean the camera ...

Page 348: ...e See unavailable See Owner s Manual Owner s Manual Traffic Sign Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative Pos sible causes Rthe windscreen is dirty in the camera s field of vision Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain snow or fog X Clean the windscreen If the system detects that the camera is fully operational the dis play message disappears Traffic Sign Assist is operational again Tr...

Page 349: ...ehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 215 X Clean the sensors in the radiator grille and the bumper Y page 410 X Restart the engine DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS inoperative inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is faulty The following may have also failed RBAS PLUS RPRE SAFE Brake RDISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist A w...

Page 350: ...PLUS Steering Assist is faulty However the DISTRONIC PLUS functions are still available A warning tone also sounds X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Cruise Cruise control control and and SPEEDTRONIC inop SPEEDTRONIC inop erative erative SPEEDTRONIC and cruise control are malfunctioning A warning tone also sounds X Visit a qualified specialist workshop SPEEDTRONIC Limit SPEEDTRONIC Limit mph ...

Page 351: ...ithout making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 215 X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 418 X Check the tyre pressures and if necessary correct the tyre pressure X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system when the tyre pressure ...

Page 352: ...also sounds G WARNING Underinflated tyres pose the following risks Rthe tyres may burst especially as the load and vehicle speed increase Rthe tyres may wear excessively and or unevenly which may greatly impair tyre traction Rthe driving characteristics as well as steering and braking may be greatly impaired There is a risk of an accident X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or br...

Page 353: ...le unavailable Due to a source of radio interference no signals can be received from the wheel sensors The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning X Drive on The tyre pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the cause has been rectified Wheel sensor s Wheel sensor s missing missing There is no signal from the tyre pressure sensor of one or several wheels The pressure of the a...

Page 354: ...n 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 position P X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 215 Without changing Without changing gear gear consult consult work work shop shop You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction A warning tone also sounds If transmission positio...

Page 355: ...ailer hitch lock hitch lock The trailer tow hitch is not correctly engaged A warning tone also sounds X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traf fic conditions and switch off the engine X Apply the parking brake X Engage the trailer coupling s ball coupling in the end position Y page 294 In order to see In order to see the exterior mir the exterior mir ror adjust the ror adju...

Page 356: ...noperative Refuel Refuel vehicle vehicle There is too little fuel in the fuel tank The auxiliary heating cannot be switched on Y page 179 X Refuel at the nearest filling station inoperative See inoperative See Owner s Man Owner s Man The auxiliary heating has a temporary malfunction or is faulty X When the vehicle is on a level surface and the engine has cooled down make up to four attempts to swi...

Page 357: ...qualified specialist workshop  Change key batter Change key batter ies ies The key batteries are discharged X Change the batteries Y page 96  Key not detected Key not detected white display mes sage The key is currently undetected X Change the location of the key in the vehicle If the key still cannot be detected X Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired position  Key n...

Page 358: ...sounds X Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired position X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety Seat belts Warning indicator lamp N N Signal type Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions ü N Only for certain countries the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6 seconds after the engine starts The seat ...

Page 359: ...t belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds The driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt At the same time you are driving faster than 25 km h or have briefly driven faster than 25 km h X Fasten your seat belt Y page 51 The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases There are objects on the front passenger seat At the same time you are driv...

Page 360: ...affic conditions Do not continue driving under any circum stances X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 215 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display J N The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid rese...

Page 361: ...The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance may 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 ris...

Page 362: ... unavailable ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The front and rear wheels could therefore lock for example if you brake hard The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to ...

Page 363: ...d braking characteristics may be severely affected 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 increased danger of skidding and risk of 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 wa...

Page 364: ...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 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 ESP is deactivated G WARNING If ESP is deactivate...

Page 365: ... the engine is running The restraint system is faulty G WARNING The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered unintentionally or in the event of an accident may not be triggered This poses 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 workshop imme diatel...

Page 366: ...e need not be checked 8 N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops into the reserve range X Refuel at the nearest filling station N The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the coolant temperature gauge is at the...

Page 367: ...en slush X Do 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 you do so e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop start traffic N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds The coolant temperature has...

Page 368: ...lified specialist workshop X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop start traffic Hybrid system Warning indicator lamp N N Signal type Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions J N The yellow RBS Recuperative Brake System warning lamp is on In addi tion a warning tone may sound G Risk of accident RBS is malfunctioning Pedal travel may be longe...

Page 369: ... Signal type Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected X Increase the distance 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...

Page 370: ... steering or braking manoeu vres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 215 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 418 X Check the tyre pressure Y page 445 X If necessary correct the tyre pressure h N The yellow ...

Page 371: ...sounds 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 368 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...

Page 372: ...Useful information 370 Stowage areas 370 Features 378 369 Stowing and features ...

Page 373: ...bution of the load within the vehicle For this reason you should 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 occupants Rthe boot is the preferred place to carry objects Rposition heavy loads as far forwards as pos sible and as low down in the boot as ...

Page 374: ...mergency key element into the lock and turn it 90 clockwise to position 2 X To unlock insert the emergency key ele ment into the lock and turn it 90 anti clockwise to position 1 Spectacles compartment X To open press marking The spectacles compartment opens down wards X To close press marking again and the spectacles compartment returns upwards and engages Make sure that the spectacles compartment...

Page 375: ...e compartment the cover is unable 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 change in direc tion Always observe the maximum load of the stowage compartment Stow and secure heavy objects in the boot The maximum permissible load of the stow age co...

Page 376: ...Vehicles with individual seats and centre con sole in the rear X Pull up on handle and fold the armrest upwards Depending on the vehicle s equipment a USB port an AUX IN jack a mobile phone bracket or a 115 V or 230 V socket are installed in the stowage compartment Vehicles with business telephony in the rear compartment a stowage compartment for storing the handset in the rear compart ment is loc...

Page 377: ...ney X To fold out open rear armrest Y page 373 X Pull the folding table forwards and upwards by recess or and swing outwards X Fold the table panels apart X To fold in fold the table panels together and swing in the folding table Stowage nets A stowage net is located in the front passenger footwell and there are ruffled pockets on the back of the driver s and front passenger seats Observe the load...

Page 378: ...osition the two additional pairs of skis on the left and right hand sides above the lower pair of skis The tips of the skis being offset by 90 to the tips of the skis below Unfolding the skibag and loading skis Example vehicles with a rear bench seat X Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear seats fully retract the centre head restraint Y page 132 X Fold down the rear seat armrest X Pull handle...

Page 379: ...to the boot from the vehicle interior Removing the skibag You can remove the skibag if you would like to clean or dry it X Open the boot X Open flap X Release the skibag at catch and remove Securing a load Luggage net retainers General notes Observe the following notes on securing loads RSecure the load using the luggage net hooks RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load as these are on...

Page 380: ...kg Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use roof carriers that have been tested and approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles This helps to prevent damage to the vehi cle Position the load on the roof carrier in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam age even when it is in motion Ensure that depending on the vehicle s equipment you can raise the panorama sliding sunroof fully and open the bo...

Page 381: ...ds X To insert make sure that the head unit cover is closed X Insert the cup holder and slide catch back You can remove the cup holder and the rub ber mat for cleaning Clean them with clean lukewarm water only Cup holder in the rear seat armrest Vehicles with a rear bench seat 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...

Page 382: ...se of the cup holder in the middle until it engages X Press both clips and pull the cup holder insert upwards approximately 15 mm X Press button Base of cup holder pops up X Remove the insert from the rear seat arm rest completely Make sure that the cup holder insert has been inserted into the recess correctly Otherwise the wooden trim on the rear seat armrest could be damaged X To insert the inse...

Page 383: ...n visors Overview Mirror light Bracket Retaining clip e g for a car park ticket Vanity mirror A Mirror cover Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer and mirror cover A has been folded up Glare from the side X Fold down the sun visor X Pull the sun visor out of retainer X Swing the sun visor to the side Roller sunblinds in the rear side w...

Page 384: ...xtend or retract briefly press but ton The roller sunblind fully extends or fully retracts X To stop briefly press button again The roller sunblind stops briefly and retracts into the out of use position Extending retracting from the rear X To extend pull switch upwards and let go The roller sunblind extends fully X To stop extending press switch down wards briefly The roller sunblind stops briefl...

Page 385: ...he rear door Cigarette lighter Important safety notes G WARNING You can burn yourself if you touch the hot heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter In addition flammable materials can ignite if Rthe hot cigarette lighter falls Ra child holds the hot cigarette lighter to objects for example There is a risk of fire and injury Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob Always make su...

Page 386: ...the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 191 X To open briefly press cover at the top The compartment opens X Press in cigarette lighter Cigarette lighter will pop out automati cally when the heating element is red hot X To close press cover closed until it locks Vehicles with individual seats in the rear X Press lid of the socket compartment briefly The socket compartment opens X Press i...

Page 387: ...partment Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electri cally adjustable rear seats Vehicles without Rear Seat Entertainment System X To open briefly press cover at the top The compartment opens X Lift up the cover of socket X To close press cover closed until it locks Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys tem X To open briefly press cover at the top The compartment opens X Lift up the cover of ...

Page 388: ...ket you could receive an electric shock There is a risk of fatal injury Only attach appropriate objects to the power socket Note that work and repairs on the 230 V power socket should only be carried out by qualified specialist personnel General notes The 230 V power socket provides an alter nating voltage of 230 V so that small elec tronic devices can be connected These devi ces such as games con...

Page 389: ...on the cable The 230 V socket is in the armrest on vehicles with individual seats in the rear X Open the armrest Y page 373 X Lightly press the lid of the socket compart ment The socket compartment opens X To switch on switch the ignition on X Open flap X Insert the plug of the electronic device into 230 V power socket Indicator lamp lights up X To switch off remove the connector from 230 V socket...

Page 390: ...stant nominal power of less than 150 watts but has a very high switch on current This device will not work If you connect such a device the 230 V power socket will not supply it with power X Connect a suitable electronic device Coolbox in the rear compartment Important safety notes G WARNING If you cover the ventilation grille for the cool box it may overheat There is a risk of fire Always make su...

Page 391: ...lamps in the button The cooling function will automatically switch back on as soon as there is sufficient voltage Caring for the coolbox If you do not need to use the coolbox for an extended period you should switch it off defrost it and clean it After doing so leave the lid open for a time Removing and fitting the coolbox You can remove the coolbox for maintenance purposes or to fit the skibag Y ...

Page 392: ...n appointment or call for help in the event of a breakdown The COMAND display indicates that a call is active During the call you can change to the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI button on COMAND Online for example Voice out put is not available in this case You can find more information about Mercedes Benz Contact in the separate COMAND Online operating instructions Roadside Assistance call...

Page 393: ...f and others Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation may cause damage to your health and to the health of others The use of an exterior aerial takes into consideration the scientific discus sion surrounding the possible health risk posed by electromagnetic fields Mercedes Benz recommends the use of an approved exterior aerial This ensures Roptimal mobile phone reception quality in the vehicl...

Page 394: ...ds free system without switching the ignition back on If you want to continue an active call using the mobile phone after removing the key you must switch it to Private mode The active call will then be transferred to the mobile phone The connection between the mobile phone and the hands free system will be dis connected i Notes on the necessary steps for setting Private mode can be found in the s...

Page 395: ...e press and hold one of buttons to of the inte grated garage door opener The garage door opener is now in program ming mode After a short time indicator lamp begins to light up yellow Indicator lamp lights up yellow immedi ately the first time button or is programmed If the selected button has already been programmed indicator lamp lights up yellow after ten seconds have elapsed X Release button o...

Page 396: ...ther it is supported The transmitter frequency can usually be found on the back of the garage door drive remote control RReplace the batteries in garage door remote control A This increases the like lihood that garage door remote control A will transmit a strong and precise signal to the integrated garage door opener in the rear view mirror RWhen programming hold remote control A at varying distan...

Page 397: ... MHz 27 40 433 868 BE Belgium Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 18 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 BG Bulga ria Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 12 April 07 MHz 27 40 433 868 Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency range MHz CH Switzer land Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 14357 27 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 CY Cyprus Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 5 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 ...

Page 398: ...le 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 18 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency range MHz IT Italy DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15347 DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15348 DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15350 DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15357 DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15358 DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15359 MHz 27 40 433 868 LI Liechten stein Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 14357 27 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 LT...

Page 399: ... of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 500 1 2005 437 9 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency range MHz SK Slova kia Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE Slovak 206 11 2005 4 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 UK United Kingdom Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 18 May 05 MHz 27 40 418 433 868 Africa Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency range MHz EG Egypt W KLE 17 08 M...

Page 400: ... Australia Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency range MHz AU Aus tralia 28 June 2005 MHz 27 30 40 433 868 NZ New Zealand 20 March 06 MHz 27 30 40 433 Floormats G WARNING Objects in the driver s footwell may restrict the clearance around the pedals or block a depressed pedal This jeopardises the oper ating and road safety of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Stow all objects secur...

Page 401: ...ves You can install radio controlled devi ces in these areas These areas can best be seen from outside the vehicle by observing the light reflected off the windscreen Retrofitted anti glare film Retrofitted anti glare film on the inside of the windows can interfere with radio mobile telephone reception This is particularly the case for conductive or metallic coated films You can obtain information...

Page 402: ...Useful information 400 Engine compartment 400 ASSYST PLUS 405 Care 406 399 Maintenance and care ...

Page 403: ...nts may con tinue to move or suddenly move again even after the ignition has been switched off e g the radiator fan There is a risk of injury If you have to carry out work in the engine compartment Rswitch off the ignition Rnever touch the dangerous areas surround ing moving components e g the rotation area of the fan Rremove jewellery and watches Rkeep items of clothing and hair for exam ple away...

Page 404: ...is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment As far as possible allow the engine to cool down and only touch the following compo nents G WARNING When the bonnet is open and the windscreen wipers are set in motion you can be injured by the wiper linkage There is a risk of injury Always switch off the windscreen wipers and the ignition before opening the bonnet Make sure that the windsc...

Page 405: ...erating temperature Rif the engine is not at normal operating temperature e g if the engine was only started briefly wait approximately 30 minutes before carrying out the meas urement Checking the oil level using the oil dip stick G WARNING Certain components in the engine compart ment could be very hot e g the engine the radiator and parts of the exhaust system There is a risk of injury when acce...

Page 406: ...change interval required by the service system Rusing engine oil additives Do not add too much oil Topping up with too much engine oil can result in damage to the engine or to the catalytic converter Have excess engine oil siphoned off Example X Turn cap anti clockwise and remove it X Top up the engine oil If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on the oil dipstick top up with 1 0 l of engine...

Page 407: ...on tank If the coolant level is approximately 1 5 cm above marker bar in the filler neck when warm there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank X If necessary top up with coolant that has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz X Replace cap and turn it clockwise as far as it will go For further information on coolant see Y page 480 Topping up the windscreen washer sys tem G WARNING Certain...

Page 408: ...es any necessary additional maintenance work to be performed If you notify a qualified specialist workshop of this display you will receive a statement on the associated costs The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does not take into account any periods of time during which the battery is disconnec ted Maintaining the time dependent service schedule X Note down the service due date displayed in ...

Page 409: ...nt telephone numbers for use when you are abroad are to be found in the Mercedes Benz Service24h section of the Service Booklet Care General notes H Environmental note Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning cloths in an environmentally responsible man ner For cleaning your vehicle do not use any of the following Rdry rough or hard cloths Rabrasive cleaning agents Rsolvents Rcleaning agents contai...

Page 410: ... park position P and block the wheels ROperating with the Start Stop button Do not open the driver s door when the engine is switched off or at very low speeds Otherwise when in transmission position D or R the automatic transmis sion will automatically switch to park position P and block the wheels Observe the following to make sure that the automatic transmission stays in position N neutral Oper...

Page 411: ...laced immediately Always maintain a distance of at least 30 cm between the vehicle and the high pressure cleaner nozzle Information about the correct distance is available from the equipment manufacturer Move the high pressure cleaner nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle Do not aim directly at any of the following Rtyres Rdoor gaps roof gaps joints etc Relectrical components Rbattery Rconnecto...

Page 412: ...ts Cleaning vehicle parts Cleaning the wheels Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products to remove brake dust This could damage wheel bolts and brake components Do not park up the vehicle for an extended period straight after cleaning it particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner Wheel cleaners could cause increased corrosion of the brake discs and brake pads linings For this r...

Page 413: ... 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 and a mild cleaning agent e g Mercedes Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths Mirror turn signals Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could scratch or damag...

Page 414: ...ler X To select 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 clear water and a soft cloth If you drive at speeds above 30 km h or with the key in position...

Page 415: ...mmercially available household clean ing agents These may damage the display surface Do not put pressure on the display surface when cleaning This could lead to irrepara ble damage to the display X Before cleaning the display make sure that it is switched off and has cooled down X Clean the display surface using a commer cially available microfibre cloth and TFT LCD display cleaner X Dry the displ...

Page 416: ...ee cloth e g a microfibre cloth X Heavy soiling use car care and cleaning products recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz The surface may change colour tempora rily Wait until the surface is dry again Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or selector lever X Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use leather care agents that have been recom mended and approved by Mercedes Benz Cleaning wooden trim...

Page 417: ...vers with a microfibre cloth moistened with a solution contain ing 1 detergent e g washing up liquid Rub carefully and always wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visible lines Leave the seat to dry afterwards Cleaning results depend on the type of dirt and how long it has been there RClean Alcantara covers with a damp cloth Make sure that you wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visib...

Page 418: ...Useful information 416 Where will I find 416 Flat tyre 418 Battery vehicle 423 Jump starting 428 Towing and tow starting 431 Electrical fuses 435 415 Breakdown assistance ...

Page 419: ... holder in the direction of the arrow and open X Lift clip and remove warning trian gle X To replace place warning triangle back into warning triangle holder X Close warning triangle holder and push up to secure Setting up the warning triangle X Fold feet down and out to the side X Fold side reflectors upwards to form a triangle and lock them at the top using press stud First aid kit First aid kit...

Page 420: ...changing tools If the vehicle is equipped with tyre changing tools these are located in the stowage well under the boot floor In vehicles with a diesel engine the tyre change tool kit is located in the tool bag in the boot Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle For more infor mation on which tyre changing tools are required and approved to perform a wheel change on your vehicl...

Page 421: ...har acteristics Y page 419 Vehicle preparation is not necessary on vehicles with MOExtended tyres Ra TIREFIT kit Y page 417 Ran emergency spare wheel only for certain countries Y page 468 Information on changing fitting a wheel Y page 449 X Stop the vehicle as far away as possible from traffic on solid non slippery and level ground X Switch on the hazard warning lamps X Secure the vehicle against ...

Page 422: ...in run flat mode may be reduced by extreme driving condi tions manoeuvres or it can be increased through a moderate style of driving The maximum permissible distance which can be driven in run flat mode is counted from the moment the tyre pressure loss warning appears in the multifunction display You must not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km h i When replacing one or all tyres make sure that you us...

Page 423: ...hildren There is a risk of injury If you come into contact with the tyre sealant observe the following RRinse off the tyre sealant from your skin immediately with water RIf the tyre sealant comes into contact with your eyes immediately rinse them thor oughly with clean water RIf tyre sealant is swallowed immediately rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink plenty of water Do not induce vomiting a...

Page 424: ...e reached Y page 422 If a tyre pressure of 180 kPa 1 8 bar 26 psi has not been attained after five minutes see Tyre pressure not reached Y page 421 i If the tyre sealant leaks out allow it to dry It can then be removed like a layer of film If you get tyre sealant on your clothing have it cleaned as soon as possible with perchloroethylene Tyre pressure not reached If a pressure of 180 kPa 1 8 bar 2...

Page 425: ... tyre pressure with the tyre inflation compressor The tyre pressure must now be at least 130 kPa 1 3 bar 19 psi G WARNING If the required tyre pressure is not reached after driving for a short period the tyre is too badly damaged The tyre sealant cannot repair the tyre in this instance Damaged tyres and a tyre pressure that is too low can signif icantly impair the vehicle s braking and driv ing ch...

Page 426: ...es of a battery There is a risk of an explosion Before handling the battery touch the vehicle body to remove any existing electrostatic build up The highly flammable gas mixture is created while the battery is charging and when jump starting Always make sure that neither you nor the battery is electrostatically charged Electro static charge is created for example Rby wearing synthetic fibre clothi...

Page 427: ...terminal clamp Never swap the terminal clamps The vehicle electronics may otherwise be damaged Rthe transmission is locked in position P after disconnecting the battery The vehi cle is secured against rolling away You can then no longer move the vehicle The batteries and the covers of the positive terminal clamps must always be fitted securely during operation Comply with safety precautions and ta...

Page 428: ...ystem may be damaged in an accident although the damage is not visible There is a risk of fatal injury Do not touch any high voltage components after an accident and never modify the vehi cle s high voltage electrical system Have the vehicle towed away after an accident and the vehicle s high voltage electrical system checked by a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING In the event of a vehicle f...

Page 429: ...tion Contact a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for information and availability Read the battery charger s operating instructions before charging the battery If the indicator warning lamps do not light up at low temperatures it is very likely that the discharged 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 t...

Page 430: ... bat tery is being charged i If the high voltage battery is too heavily discharged recharge the high voltage bat tery to at least 60 of its capacity In the Charging when stationary operating mode you can observe the charge status of the high voltage battery up to a maxi mum of 70 in the COMAND display and in the multifunction display Y page 283 Battery vehicle 427 Breakdown assistance Z ...

Page 431: ...is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting the jump leads RNever connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running G...

Page 432: ...he 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 the two vehicles do not touch Make sure that RThe jump leads are not damaged RNon insulated parts of the terminal clamps do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jump leads are connected to the battery RThe jump leads cannot com...

Page 433: ...e positive terminal and earth point are on the opposite side of the vehicle X Slide cover C of positive terminal in the direction of the arrow X Connect positive terminal on your vehicle to positive terminal of donor battery D using the jump lead Always begin with positive terminal on your own vehicle first X Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed X Connect negative termi...

Page 434: ...system is malfunctioning If your vehicle is towed significantly greater force may be required to steer the vehicle or to brake There is a risk of an accident In such circumstances use a towing bar Make sure that the steering is moving freely before towing G WARNING If the steering wheel lock is engaged the vehi cle can no longer be steered There is a risk of an accident Always switch on the igniti...

Page 435: ...ing speed of 50 km h must not be exceeded For towing distances over 50 km the entire vehicle must be lifted up and transported If you tow or tow start another vehicle its weight must not exceed the maximum per missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi cle Information on your vehicle s gross vehicle weight rating can be found on the vehicle identification plate Y page 474 Observe the legal require...

Page 436: ...damage the brake system Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with the front or rear axle raised otherwise the transmission may be damaged Vehicles with 4MATIC may either be towed away with both axles on the ground or be loa ded up and transported X Switch on the hazard warning lamps Y page 151 X If necessary turn the key in the ignition lock to position 0 and remove the key from the ignition loc...

Page 437: ...carried out by professional recovery companies You may only secure the vehicle by the wheels not by parts of the vehicle such as axle or steering components Otherwise the vehicle could be damaged The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or trans porter if you wish to transport it X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Shift the automatic tran...

Page 438: ...be damaged The fuses in your vehicle disconnect faulty circuits If a fuse blows all the components on the circuit and their functions will fail Before replacing a fuse X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 215 X Switch off all electrical consumers X Make sure that the ignition is switched off Y page 191 or X When using the key turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove i...

Page 439: ...e engine compartment G WARNING When the bonnet is open and the windscreen wipers are set in motion you can be injured by the wiper linkage There is a risk of injury Always switch off the windscreen wipers and the ignition before opening the bonnet 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 Moi...

Page 440: ...e 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 boot lid X To open release cover at the top right and left hand sides with a flat object X Open cover downwards in the direction of the arrow i The fuse allocation chart is in a recess on the side of the fuse box You ca...

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Page 442: ...Useful information 440 Important safety notes 440 Operation 440 Winter operation 442 Tyre pressure 443 Changing a wheel 449 Wheel and tyre combinations 455 Emergency spare wheel 468 439 Wheels and tyres ...

Page 443: ...tention 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 being used correctly can impair operating safety Before purchasing and using non approved accessories visit a qualified specialist work shop and enquire about Rsuitability Rlegal stipulations Rfactory recommendat...

Page 444: ...e cap to protect 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 for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz Do not fit any other valve caps or systems e g tyre pres sure monitoring systems Regularly check the pressure of all the tyres particularly prior to long trips Adjust the tyre pressure as necessary Y page 443 Obser...

Page 445: ...ave your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter Observe the notes in the Changing a wheel section Y page 449 Driving with summer tyres At temperatures below 7 summer tyres lose elasticity and therefore traction and braking power Change the tyres on your vehi cle to M S tyres Using summer tyres at very cold temperatures could cause tears to form thereby dama...

Page 446: ... that are of a corre sponding standard of quality If you intend to fit snow chains please bear the following points in mind Rsnow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel tyre combinations Permissible wheel tyre combinations Y page 455 Ronly use snow chains if the road surface is completely snow covered Remove the snow chains as soon as possible when you come to a road that is not snow covered Rlocal ...

Page 447: ...an emergency spare wheel Y page 468 Operation with a trailer the applicable value for the rear tyres is the maximum tyre pressure value stated in the table inside the fuel filler flap The table inside the fuel filler flap may state tyre pressures for different load conditions These are defined in the table as different numbers of passengers and amounts of lug gage The actual number of seats may va...

Page 448: ...ore of the tyres The tyre pressure monitor only functions if the corresponding sensors are fitted to all wheels Information on tyre pressures is shown in the multifunction display After a few minutes of driving the current tyre pressure of each tyre is shown in the Serv Serv menu of the multifunc tion display see illustration example For further information on displaying this message refer to the ...

Page 449: ...duce the tyre pressures The operation of the tyre pressure monitor can be affected by interference from radio transmitting equipment e g radio head phones two way radios that may be being operated in or near the vehicle Checking the tyre pressure electroni cally X Make sure that the key is in position 2 Y page 191 in the ignition lock X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Pr...

Page 450: ...eference values after you have changed the tyre pressure However you can also define reference values man ually as described here The tyre pressure monitor then monitors the new tyre pressure values X Use the table on the inside of the fuel filler flap to ensure that the tyre pressure is set correctly in all four tyres for the current operating conditions Also observe the notes in the section on t...

Page 451: ... warn you of an incorrectly set tyre pressure Observe the notes on the recommended tyre pressure Y page 443 The tyre pressure loss warning does not replace the need to regularly check the tyre pressures An even loss of pressure on sev eral tyres at the same time cannot be detec ted by the tyre pressure loss warning system The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn you of a sudden loss of pressu...

Page 452: ...d at the last restart will continue to be monitored Changing a wheel Flat tyre You can find information on what to do in the event of a flat tyre in the Breakdown assis tance section Y page 418 Information on driving with MOExtended tyres in the event of a flat tyre can be found under Breakdown assistance Y page 419 Interchanging the wheels G WARNING Interchanging the front and rear wheels may sev...

Page 453: ...et nozzles to clean the vehicle Have dam aged tyres or chassis components replaced immediately Fitting a wheel Preparing the vehicle X Stop the vehicle on solid non slippery and level ground X Apply the electric parking brake manually X Move the front wheels to the straight ahead position X Shift the transmission to position P X Make sure that normal level is selected for AIRMATIC Y page 243 X Swi...

Page 454: ...e 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 point of the vehicle The base of the jack must be positioned vertically directly under the jacking point of the vehicle Observe the following when raising the vehicle Rto raise the vehicle only use the vehicle specific jack that has been tested...

Page 455: ...t variants can be fitted Vehicles with plastic hub caps X To remove turn the centre cover of hub cap anti clockwise and remove X To fit before fitting ensure that hub cap is in the open position To do so turn the centre cover anti clockwise X Put hub cap in position and turn the centre cover clockwise until you feel and hear hub cap engage X Make sure that hub cap is fitted securely Vehicles with ...

Page 456: ...ehicles and vehicles with AMG equipment the vehicle has covers fitted next to the jacking points on the outer sills to pro tect the vehicle body X AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG equipment fold cover upwards X Position jack B at jacking point A X Make sure that the base of the jack is posi tioned vertically under the jacking point X Turn ratchet ring spanner C until jack B sits completely on ja...

Page 457: ...ge 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 wheel nuts when the vehicle is raised the jack could tip over There is a risk of injury Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts when the vehicle is on the ground Always pay attention to the instruct...

Page 458: ... Benz specifically for your vehi cle These are specially adapted to the control systems such as ABS or ESP and are marked as follows RMO Mercedes Benz Original RMOE Mercedes Benz Original Extended tyres featuring run flat characteristics RMO1 Mercedes Benz Original only cer tain AMG tyres Mercedes Benz Original Extended tyres may only be used on wheels that have been specifically approved by Merce...

Page 459: ...old Notes on the vehicle equipment always fit the vehicle Rwith tyres of the same size on a given axle left right Rwith the same type of tyres at a given time summer tyres winter tyres MOExtended tyres Exception it 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 419 Vehicles with MOExtended t...

Page 460: ...J x 18 H2 ET 43 5 R 19 Tyres Light alloy wheels FA 245 45 R19 102 Y XL RA 275 40 R19 101 Y FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 36 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 43 5 FA 245 45 R19 102 Y XL MOExtended RA 275 40 R19 101 Y MOExtended FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 36 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 43 5 FA 245 45 R19 102 Y XL2 RA 275 40 R19 101 Y2 FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 FA 245 45 R19 102 Y XL MOExtended2 RA 275 40 R19 101 Y MO...

Page 461: ... 0 J x 18 H2 ET 41 BA 245 50 R18 104 V XL M Si MOExtended BA 8 0 J x 18 H2 ET 41 R 19 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 245 45 R19 102 V XL M S i MOExtended BA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 36 BA 245 45 R19 102 V XL M S i MOExtended BA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 S 350 CDI Summer tyres R 17 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 245 55 R17 102 W1 BA 8 0 J x 17 H2 ET 41 R 18 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 245 50 R18 100 W BA 8 0 J x 18 H2...

Page 462: ...5 40 R19 101 Y2 FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 FA 245 45 R19 102 Y XL MOExtended2 RA 275 40 R19 101 Y MOExtended2 FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 R 20 Tyres Light alloy wheels FA 245 40 R20 99 Y XL MOExtended RA 275 35 R20 102 Y XL MOExtended FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 36 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 43 5 FA 245 40 R20 99 Y XL MOExtended2 RA 275 35 R20 102 Y XL MOExtended2 FA 8 5 J x ...

Page 463: ...8 H2 ET 41 FA 245 50 R18 100 W RA 275 45 R18 103 W FA 8 0 J x 18 H2 ET 41 RA 9 5 J x 18 H2 ET 43 5 FA 245 50 R18 100 W MOExtended RA 275 45 R18 103 W MOExtended FA 8 0 J x 18 H2 ET 41 RA 9 5 J x 18 H2 ET 43 5 R 19 Tyres Light alloy wheels FA 245 45 R19 102 Y XL RA 275 40 R19 101 Y FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 36 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 43 5 FA 245 45 R19 102 Y XL MOExtended RA 275 40 R19 101 Y MOExtended FA 8 ...

Page 464: ...V XL M S i BA 8 0 J x 18 H2 ET 41 BA 245 50 R18 104 V XL M Si MOExtended BA 8 0 J x 18 H2 ET 41 R 19 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 245 45 R19 102 V XL M S i MOExtended BA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 36 BA 245 45 R19 102 V XL M S i MOExtended BA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 S 400 HYBRID Summer tyres R 17 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 245 55 R17 102 W1 BA 8 0 J x 17 H2 ET 41 R 18 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 245 50 R18 100 ...

Page 465: ...75 40 R19 101 Y2 FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 FA 245 45 R19 102 Y XL MOExtended2 RA 275 40 R19 101 Y MOExtended2 FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 R 20 Tyres Light alloy wheels FA 245 40 R20 99 Y XL MOExtended RA 275 35 R20 102 Y XL MOExtended FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 36 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 43 5 FA 245 40 R20 99 Y XL MOExtended2 RA 275 35 R20 102 Y XL MOExtended2 FA 8 5 J x...

Page 466: ...J x 18 H2 ET 41 RA 9 5 J x 18 H2 ET 43 5 FA 245 50 R18 100 W MOExtended RA 275 45 R18 103 W MOExtended FA 8 0 J x 18 H2 ET 41 RA 9 5 J x 18 H2 ET 43 5 R 19 Tyres Light alloy wheels FA 245 45 R19 102 Y XL RA 275 40 R19 101 Y FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 36 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 43 5 FA 245 45 R19 102 Y XL MOExtended RA 275 40 R19 101 Y MOExtended FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 36 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 43 5 FA 245 45 R19 1...

Page 467: ...BA 245 50 R18 104 V XL M Si MOExtended BA 8 0J x 18 H2 ET 41 R 19 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 245 45 R19 102 V XL M S i MOExtended BA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 36 BA 245 45 R19 102 V XL M S i MOExtended BA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 S 500 4MATIC Summer tyres R 18 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 245 50 R18 100 W BA 8 0 J x 18 H2 ET 41 BA 245 50 R18 100 W MOExtended BA 8 0 J x 18 H2 ET 41 FA 245 50 R18 100 W RA 275 45 ...

Page 468: ... 102 Y XL MOExtended FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 36 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 43 5 FA 245 40 R20 99 Y XL MOExtended RA 275 35 R20 102 Y XL MOExtended FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 36 5 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 44 FA 245 40 R20 99 Y XL MOExtended2 RA 275 35 R20 102 Y XL MOExtended2 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 Winter tyres R 18 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 245 50 R18 104 V XL M S i BA 8 0J x 18 H2 ET 41 BA 245 ...

Page 469: ... ZR20 104 Y XL4 5 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 39 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 39 Winter tyres Only for certain countries R 19 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 255 45 R19 104 V XL M S i3 BA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 BA 255 45 R19 104 V XL M S i3 BA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 39 R 20 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 255 40 R20 101 V XL M S i5 BA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 BA 255 40 R20 101 V XL M S i5 BA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 39 3 Not in combination wit...

Page 470: ...ET 39 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 39 R 20 Tyres Light alloy wheels FA 255 40 ZR20 101 Y XL5 RA 285 35 ZR20 104 Y XL4 5 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 FA 255 40 ZR20 101 Y XL5 RA 285 35 ZR20 104 Y XL4 5 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 39 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 39 Winter tyres Only for certain countries R 19 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 255 45 R19 104 V XL M S i3 BA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 BA 255 45 R19 104 V XL...

Page 471: ...5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 S 63 AMG 4MATIC Summer tyres For certain countries only the following wheel tyre combinations are permitted for vehicles with a maximum speed of 250 km h R 20 Tyres Light alloy wheels FA 245 40 R20 99 Y XL MOExtended5 RA 275 35 R20 102 Y XL MOExtended4 5 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 Emergency spare wheel Important safety notes G WARNING The wheel tyre dimensions ...

Page 472: ...estriction on use as well as the speed limitation specified on the emergency spare wheel Replace the tyres after six years at the latest regardless of wear This also applies to the emergency spare wheel i If you are driving with the collapsible emergency spare wheel fitted the tyre pressure loss warning system or the tyre pressure monitor cannot function reliably Only restart the tyre pressure los...

Page 473: ...Technical data Collapsible emergency spare wheel Tyres Light alloy wheels T 185 55 D20 100 P Tyre pressure 350 kPa 3 5 bar 51 psi 6 B x 20 H2 ET 36 470 Emergency spare wheel Wheels and tyres ...

Page 474: ...Useful information 472 Information on technical data 472 Vehicle electronics 472 Identification plates 474 Service products and capacities 474 Vehicle data 482 Trailer tow hitch 483 471 Technical data ...

Page 475: ...lectromagnetic 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 an accident You should have all work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a quali fied specialist workshop G WARNING If you use the RF transmitter in the vehicle in an improper way its electromagnetic radia tion can disrupt v...

Page 476: ...rve the manufacturer s additional instructions when installing Deviations with respect to wavebands maxi mum transmission outputs or aerial positions must be approved by Mercedes Benz The maximum transmission output PEAK at the base of the aerial must not exceed the following values Waveband Maximum transmission output Short wave 3 54 MHz 100 W 4 m waveband 74 78 MHz 30 W 2 m waveband 144 174 MHz ...

Page 477: ...hown here You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehi cle s identification plate VIN X Open the front right hand door X Fold cover down and remove it The VIN can be seen The VIN can also be found on the vehicle identification plate Y page 474 Engine number The engine number is stamped into the crank case You can obtain further information from any qualified specialist workshop Ser...

Page 478: ...el incorrectly there is a risk of fire and explo sion You must 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 danger of injury Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin eyes or clothing Do not inhale fuel vapours Keep fuels out of the...

Page 479: ...suitable for use with E10 fuel You can refuel your vehicle using E10 fuel i As a temporary measure if the recom mended fuel is not available you may also use unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 91 RON 82 MON This may reduce engine performance and increase fuel con sumption Avoid driving at full throttle and sudden acceleration Never refuel using fuel with a lower RON MON i In some countries t...

Page 480: ... conforms to the European standard EN 590 or is of equivalent quality Fuel that does not conform to EN 590 can lead to increased wear as well as damage to the engine and exhaust system Do not use the following Rmarine diesel Rheating oil Rbio diesel Rvegetable oil Rpetrol Rparaffin Rkerosene Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and do not use any special additives This can otherwise lead to engi...

Page 481: ...d on the currently applicable ver sion Rfor vehicles that comply with standards up to and including the EURO 4 standard in accordance with EU Directive 80 1268 EEC Rfor vehicles that comply with or exceed the EURO 5 standard in accordance with Regulation EC No 715 2007 Deviations from these values may occur under normal operating conditions AdBlue Important safety notes AdBlue is a water soluble f...

Page 482: ...es Benz recommends that you have the oil change carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Mercedes Benz approval is indica ted on the oil container by the inscription MB Approval and the corresponding designa tion e g MB Approval 229 51 You can call up an overview of approved engine oils on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com by enter ing the designation e g 229 5 The table shows whic...

Page 483: ...period of time the brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air This lowers its boiling point If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low vapour pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are applied hard e g when driving downhill This impairs braking effi ciency You should have the brake fluid renewed at regular intervals The brake fluid change inter vals can be found in the Service...

Page 484: ... MB Specifications for Service Products 310 1 i When the vehicle is first delivered it is fil led with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec tion i The coolant is checked at every mainte nance interval at a qualified specialist workshop Windscreen washer system Important safety notes G WARNING Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flammable If it comes into cont...

Page 485: ...sions and weights Model Opening height S 350 BlueTEC S 400 HYBRID 1800 mm AMG vehicles 1799 mm 1834 mm All other models 1803 mm Short wheelbase models AMG vehicles Vehicle length 5157 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 2130 mm Vehicle width excluding exterior mirrors 1914 mm Wheelbase 3035 mm Maximum roof load 100 kg Maximum boot load 100 kg All other models Vehicle length 5116 mm Vehicle...

Page 486: ...trofitting a trailer tow hitch is not permissible All vehicles except hybrid vehicles if you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted changes to the engine cooling system may be necessary depending on the vehicle type If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted observe the anchorage points on the chas sis Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch Overhang dimension Rear axle centre line All models ex...

Page 487: ... minimum gra dient climbing capability of 12 from a standstill 2100 kg Maximum drawbar noseweight the drawbar nose weight is not included in the trailer load 85 kg However the actual noseweight must not exceed the value given on the trailer tow hitch identification plate In addition a distinction should be made between towing a trailer and using a carrier system on the ball coupling of the trailer...

Page 488: ...Short wheelbase Long wheelbase S 500 1570 kg 1580 kg S 350 BlueTEC 1565 kg 1575 kg S 350 CDI S 500 4MATIC Trailer tow hitch 485 Technical data Z ...

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