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SLK 350
The engine starts automatically if:

you switch off the ECO start/stop function

by pressing the ECO button.

in transmission position D or N the brake

pedal is released and the HOLD function is

not active.

you depress the accelerator pedal.

you engage reverse gear R.

you move the transmission out of position

you unfasten your seat belt or open the

driver's door.

the vehicle starts to roll.

the brake system requires this.

the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-

ates from the set range.

the system detects moisture on the wind-

shield when the air-conditioning system is

switched on.

the battery's condition of charge is too low.

Shifting the transmission to position P

does not start the engine.

SLK 55 AMG
The engine starts automatically if:

you switch off the ECO start/stop function

by pressing the ECO button.

in transmission position D or N the brake

pedal is released and the HOLD function is

not active.

you depress the accelerator pedal.

you engage reverse gear R.

you move the transmission out of position

you switch to drive program S or M.

you unfasten your seat belt or open the

driver's door.

the vehicle starts to roll.

the brake system requires this.

the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-

ates from the set range.

the system detects moisture on the wind-

shield when the air-conditioning system is

switched on.

the battery's condition of charge is too low.

Shifting the transmission to position P

does not start the engine.

If you shift the transmission from R to D,

the ECO start/stop function is available

again once the

ECO symbol reap-

pears in green in the multifunction display.

Deactivating/activating the ECO start/

stop function

SLK 250

To deactivate: press ECO button

Indicator lamp

;

and the

ECO sym-

bol in the multifunction display go out.

To activate: press ECO button

Indicator lamp

;

lights up.

If all conditions for automatic engine

switch-off (

page 144) are fulfilled, the

ECO symbol is shown in green in the

multifunction display.
If not all conditions for automatic engine

switch-off (

page 144) are fulfilled, the

ECO symbol is shown in yellow in the

multifunction display.
If this is the case, the ECO start/stop func-

tion is not available.
Conditions for the automatic engine

switch-off (

page 144).

Driving

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Driving

and

parking

Summary of Contents for 2015 SLK

Page 1: ...SLK Operator s Manual Order no 6515 3334 13 Part no 172 584 45 00 Edition A 2015 É17258445008ËÍ 1725844500 SLK Operator s Manual ...

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

Page 3: ...depending on Rmodel Rorder Rcountry specification Ravailability Mercedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations The following are integral components of the vehicle ROperator s Manual RMaintenance Booklet REquipment d...

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Page 5: ...Seats steering wheel and mirrors 95 Lights and windshield wipers 107 Climate control 121 Driving and parking 137 On board computer and displays 193 Stowage and features 255 Maintenance and care 277 Breakdown assistance 291 Wheels and tires 309 Technical data 345 Contents 3 ...

Page 6: ...e AIRSCARF vents 135 Setting the center air vents 134 Setting the side air vents 135 Switching AIRSCARF on off 100 Alarm ATA Anti Theft Alarm system 69 Switching off ATA 69 Switching the function on off ATA 69 Alarm system see ATA Anti Theft Alarm system Ambient lighting Setting the brightness on board computer 205 AMG menu on board computer 208 Anti lock braking system see ABS Anti lock Braking S...

Page 7: ...Brake Assist System 62 BAS PLUS Brake Assist System PLUS 62 Battery SmartKey Checking 75 Important safety notes 74 Replacing 75 Battery vehicle Charging 299 Display message 229 Important safety notes 297 Jump starting 301 Overview 297 Belt see Seat belts Blind Spot Assist Activating deactivating 204 Display message 232 Notes function 189 Brake Assist see BAS Brake Assist System Brake fluid Display...

Page 8: ...nger seat 60 Rearward facing restraint system 60 Cigarette lighter 260 Cleaning Mirror turn signal 287 Climate control Air conditioning system 123 Automatic climate control dual zone 125 Controlling automatically 129 Cooling with air dehumidification 127 Defrosting the windows 131 Defrosting the windshield 131 General notes 122 Indicator lamp 129 Information about using auto matic climate control ...

Page 9: ...console 259 Important safety notes 258 Customer Assistance Center CAC 26 Customer Relations Department 26 D Dashboard see Instrument cluster Data see Technical data Daytime running lamps Display message 227 Function notes 109 Switching on off on board com puter 205 Declarations of conformity 25 Delayed switch off Exterior lighting on board com puter 206 Interior lighting 206 Diagnostics connection...

Page 10: ...ng systems ATTENTION ASSIST 188 Blind Spot Assist 189 Cruise control 169 Display message 231 DISTRONIC PLUS 171 Driving Assistance package 189 Dynamic handling package 180 HOLD function 181 Lane Keeping Assist 190 Parking Guidance 185 PARKTRONIC 182 Driving tips Automatic transmission 152 Brakes 166 Break in period 138 DISTRONIC PLUS 179 Downhill gradient 166 Drinking and driving 165 Driving abroa...

Page 11: ...il Adding 280 Additives 350 Checking the oil level 279 Checking the oil level using the dipstick 279 Display message 230 Filling capacity 350 Notes about oil grades 349 Notes on oil level consumption 279 Temperature on board com puter 208 Viscosity 350 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram AMG menu on board computer 209 Characteristics 64 Deactivating activating AMG vehicles 65 Deactivating activating...

Page 12: ...the trunk 307 Important safety notes 306 G Garage door opener Clearing the memory 273 General notes 270 Important safety notes 270 Opening closing the garage door 273 Programming button in the rear view mirror 271 Gasoline 348 Gear indicator on board com puter 208 Genuine parts 21 Glove box 256 H Handbrake see Parking brake Hazard warning lamps 111 Display message 242 Head bags Display message 222...

Page 13: ...ee Warning and indicator lamps Lane Keeping Assist Activating deactivating 204 Display message 232 Function information 190 Lap time RACETIMER 209 License plate lamp display mes sage 226 Light function active Display message 227 Lights Activating deactivating the inte rior lighting delayed switch off 206 Active light function 112 Automatic headlamp mode 109 Cornering light function 111 Driving abr...

Page 14: ...ton 265 Remote vehicle locking 267 Roadside Assistance button 264 Search Send 266 Self test 262 Speed alert 269 System 262 Triggering the vehicle alarm 270 Vehicle remote malfunction diag nosis 268 Vehicle remote unlocking 267 Mechanical key Function notes 74 Locking vehicle 80 Unlocking the driver s door 80 Media Interface see Separate operating instructions Memory card audio 201 Memory function ...

Page 15: ...4 Instrument cluster submenu 204 Lighting submenu 205 Menu overview 197 Message memory 212 Navigation menu 199 Operation 195 RACETIMER 209 Service menu 204 Settings menu 204 Standard display 197 Telephone menu 201 Trip menu 197 Vehicle submenu 207 Video DVD operation 201 Operating safety Declaration of conformity 25 Important safety notes 24 Operating system see On board computer Operator s Manual...

Page 16: ...R on board computer 209 Radar sensor system Activating deactivating 207 Display message 231 Radio Selecting a station 200 Radio wave reception transmis sion in the vehicle Declaration of conformity 25 Reading lamp 113 Rear fog lamp Display message 227 Switching on off 110 Rear lamps see Lights Rear view mirror Anti glare manual 103 Dipping automatic 104 Rear window defroster Problem malfunction 13...

Page 17: ... belt adjustment on off on board computer 208 Warning lamp 244 Warning lamp function 45 Seats Adjusting electrically 98 Adjusting manually 98 Adjusting the 4 way lumbar sup port 99 Adjusting the head restraint 98 Cleaning the cover 289 Correct driver s seat position 96 Important safety notes 97 Overview 97 Seat heating problem 99 Storing settings memory func tion 106 Switching AIRSCARF on off 100 ...

Page 18: ... Instrument cluster 31 Segments 195 Selecting the unit of measure ment 204 SPORT handling mode Activating deactivating AMG vehicles 65 Warning lamp 248 Standing lamps Display message 227 Switching on off 110 Start stop function see ECO start stop function Starting engine 141 Steering display message 241 Steering wheel Adjusting electrically 101 Adjusting manually 101 Button overview 33 Buttons on ...

Page 19: ... on board computer 318 Checking manually 317 Display message 236 Important safety notes 318 Maximum 316 Notes 315 Not reached TIREFIT 295 Reached TIREFIT 296 Recommended 314 Tire pressure loss warning sys tem General notes 317 Important safety notes 317 Restarting 318 Tire pressure monitor Radio type approval for the tire pressure monitor 321 Tire pressure monitoring system Checking the tire press...

Page 20: ...read definition 331 Total load limit definition 332 Traction 325 Traction definition 332 Tread wear 325 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 324 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards definition 330 Wear indicator definition 332 Wheel and tire combination 339 Wheel rim definition 330 see Flat tire Towing Important safety guidelines 303 Installing the towing eye 304 Removing the towing eye 304 Wi...

Page 21: ...nlocking SmartKey 72 Vehicle data 353 Vehicle battery see Battery vehicle Vehicle data 353 Vehicle dimensions 353 Vehicle emergency locking 80 Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate 346 Vehicle tool kit 292 Video Operating the DVD 201 VIN 346 W Warning and indicator lamps ABS 245 Brakes 245 Check Engine 251 Coolant 251 Distance warning 253 DISTRONIC PLUS 253 ESP 247 ESP...

Page 22: ... fluid 281 Notes 352 Windshield wipers Display message 242 Problem malfunction 120 Replacing the wiper blades 118 Switching on off 117 Winter driving Important safety notes 312 Slippery road surfaces 169 Snow chains 313 Winter operation Overview 312 Winter tires M S tires 312 Wiper blades Cleaning 286 Important safety notes 118 Replacing 118 Wooden trim cleaning instruc tions 288 Workshop see Qual...

Page 23: ...gine Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Rkeep an eye on the vehicle s fuel consump tion Environmental concerns and recom mendat...

Page 24: ...nd that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here This also applies to safety relevant systems and func tions The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations The original purchase agreement lists all sys tems installed in your vehicle Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation please consult an authorize...

Page 25: ... written notice to Mercedes Benz USA LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals Always have the Service and Warranty Book let with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The ser vice advisor will record every...

Page 26: ...ways have the prescribed service mainte nance work as well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving safety relevant functions are only available with limitations or not at all This could affect for example the power steering and the brake boosting effect You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake...

Page 27: ...at may cause undesired oper ation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com pliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 These devices may not cause interference and 2 These devices mu...

Page 28: ...ctified If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction please discuss the problem again with a Mercedes Benz Center or con tact us at one of the following addresses In the USA Customer Assistance Center Mercedes Benz USA LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercedes Benz Canada Inc 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety d...

Page 29: ...igned to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as Rhow various systems in your vehicle are operating Rwhether or not the driver and passenger seat belts are fastened Rhow far if at all the driver is depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and Rhow fast the vehi...

Page 30: ...mov ing the EDR component may result in a mal function of the SRS Module and other sys tems State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federal regulation are pre emp ted This means that in the event of such con flict the federal regulation governs As of February 2013 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs Information on copyright General information Information on license fo...

Page 31: ...Cockpit 30 Instrument cluster 31 Multifunction steering wheel 33 Center console 34 Overhead control panel 36 Door control panel 37 29 At a glance ...

Page 32: ...verhead control panel 36 C Climate control systems 122 D Ignition lock 139 Start Stop button 140 Function Page E Adjusts the steering wheel manually 100 F Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 100 G Cruise control lever 170 H Electric parking brake 162 I Diagnostics connection 25 J Opens the hood 278 K Light switch 108 30 Cockpit At a glance ...

Page 33: ...splays and controls Function Page Speedometer with seg ments 195 Fuel gage Tachometer 195 Function Page Coolant temperature 194 A Multifunction display 196 B Instrument cluster lighting 194 Instrument cluster 31 At a glance ...

Page 34: ... parking brake yellow 245 C Distance warning 253 D Turn signals 110 E h Tire pressure monitor 318 Function Page F 6 Restraint system 40 G ü Seat belt 244 H M SPORT handling mode in AMG vehicles 248 I Coolant 251 J R Rear fog lamp 110 K N Front fog lamps 109 L Check Engine 251 M 8 Reserve fuel 251 N å ESP OFF 247 O ABS 245 P Brakes 245 32 Instrument cluster At a glance ...

Page 35: ...or ends a call 201 Exits phone book redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem ory W X Adjusts the volume 8 Mute Function Page A Selects a menu 195 9 Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists 195 a Confirms your selection 195 Hiding display messages 212 B Back 195 Switches off the Voice Con trol System see the sepa rate operating instructions Multifunction steering wheel 3...

Page 36: ...operating instructions c Seat heating 99 Ò AIRSCARF 100 c PARKTRONIC 182 A è ECO start stop func tion 144 Function Page B Hazard warning lamps 111 C 4 PASSENGER AIR BAG ON OFF indicator lamp 41 D å ESP 64 E à Dynamic handling package with sports mode 180 34 Center console At a glance ...

Page 37: ... Socket 261 G Selector lever 151 H Cup holder 258 I Stowage compartment with Media Interface 256 Function Page J Roof switch cover 88 K COMAND controller see the separate operating instructions L Ú Selects the drive pro gram 153 Ñ Selects the drive pro gram AMG vehicles 153 Center console 35 At a glance ...

Page 38: ...he right hand reading lamp on off 113 A Switches the auto matic interior lighting con trol on off 113 B Eyeglasses compartment 257 Function Page C ï MB Info call button mbrace system 265 D Rear view mirror 103 E Buttons for the garage door opener 273 F F Roadside Assistance call button mbrace sys tem 264 G G SOS button mbrace system 263 36 Overhead control panel At a glance ...

Page 39: ...the seat exterior mirrors and steer ing wheel 106 A ö Folds the exterior mir rors in out 104 Function Page B Selects the right exte rior mirror 103 C W Opens closes the right side window 83 D W Opens closes the left side window 83 E 7 Adjusts the exterior mirrors 103 F Z Selects the left exte rior mirror 103 Door control panel 37 At a glance ...

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Page 41: ...Useful information 40 Panic alarm 40 Occupant safety 40 Children in the vehicle 57 Pets in the vehicle 60 Driving safety systems 61 Protection against theft 69 39 Safety ...

Page 42: ...estraint system work in conjunction with each other They can only deploy their protective function if at all times all vehicle occupants Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly Y page 44 Rhave adjusted their seat and head restraint properly Y page 97 As the driver you also have to make sure that the steering wheel is adjusted correctly Observe the information relating to the cor rect driver s se...

Page 43: ...estraint system are in operational readiness A malfunction has occurred if the 6 restraint system warning lamp Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched on Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with the engine running Rlights up again while the engine is running G WARNING If restraint system is malfunctioning restraint system components may be triggered unin tentionally or might not be trig...

Page 44: ...cle Furthermore the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle occupant in the best posi tion in relation to the air bag The seat belt system comprises RSeat belts REmergency Tensioning Devices and seat belt force limiters If the seat belt is pulled by the belt loop quickly or with a jerky movement the belt retractor locks The belt strap cannot be extracted any further The Emergency Tensioning Device tig...

Page 45: ...ems If a child younger than 12 years and under 5 ft 1 50 m in height is traveling in the vehicle Ralways secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for this Mercedes Benz vehicle The child restraint system must be appropriate to the age weight and size of the child Ralways observe the instructions and safety notes in the Children in the vehicle sec tion of this Operator s Manual Y page ...

Page 46: ... the shoulder section of the belt Rthe seat belt is not routed across sharp pointed or fragile objects If you have such items located on or in your clothing e g pens keys or eyeglasses store these in a suitable place Ronly one person is using a seat belt at a time Infants and children must never travel sit ting on the lap of a vehicle occupant In the event of an accident they could be crushed betw...

Page 47: ...belt Do not hold on to the seat belt tightly while it is adjusting You can switch the seat belt adjustment on and off in the on board computer Y page 208 Belt warning for the driver and front passenger The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru ment cluster is a reminder that all occupants must fasten their seat belts It may light up continuously or flash In addition there may be a warning tone Re...

Page 48: ...e s occu pants RAdjust the seats properly before beginning your journey Always make sure that the seat is in an almost upright position The center of the head restraint must support the head at about eye level RMove the driver s and front passenger seats as far back as possible The driver s seat position must allow the vehicle to be driven safely ROnly hold the steering wheel on the out side This ...

Page 49: ...l ing as well as damaged doors can lead to the functionof the sensors beingimpaired The air bags might therefore not function properly any more Consequently the air bags cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do There is an increased risk of injury Never modify the doors or parts of the doors Always have work on the doors or door pan eling carried out at a qualified specialist wo...

Page 50: ...k Rarms In the event of a side impact the side impact air bag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs The side impact air bag on the front passenger side deploys under the following conditions Rthe OCS system detects that the front passenger seat is occupied or Rthe belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle of the front passenger seat If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle the...

Page 51: ...porting them selves on a vehicle armrest Rsits in such a way that their weight is raised from the seat cushion If you install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat be sure to observe the correct positioning of the child restraint sys tem Never place objects under or behind the child restraint system e g cushions The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the s...

Page 52: ...n in the front passenger seat is correct and the front passenger front air bag is enabled or disa bled in accordance with the person in the front passenger seat Rthe front passenger seat has been moved back as far back as possible Rthe person is seated correctly Make sure both before and during the jour ney that the status of the front passenger front air bag is correct G WARNING If you secure a c...

Page 53: ...p goes out after the system self test This indicates that the front passenger front air bag is activated If children are traveling in the vehicle be sure to observe the notes on Children in the vehi cle Y page 57 When OCS is malfunctioning the red 6 restraint system warning lamp in the instru ment cluster and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp light up simultaneously The front passenger fron...

Page 54: ...ns lit when it should not the front passenger seat may not be used Do not install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat Have the Occupant Classifi cation System OCS checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist work shop G WARNING Objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system could affect OCS oper ation This could result in the front passenger air bag ...

Page 55: ...functioning X Make sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the child seat X Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the forwards facing child restraint system must as far as pos sible be resting on the backrest of front passenger seat If nec essary adjust the position of the front passenger seat X...

Page 56: ...l amount of powder may also be released The 6 restraint system warning lamp will light up Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hearing The powder released is generally not hazardous to health it could however cause short term breathing difficulties in people with asthma or other respiratory problems In order to prevent breathing difficulties you should leave the vehicle as soon as it is sa...

Page 57: ...nly minor deformation This is the case if for example very rigid vehicle parts such as the longitudinal body members are hit in an accident and the rate of deceleration is suffi cient 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 the apparent type of accident If...

Page 58: ...ECK PRO head restraints have been triggered by the fact that they have moved forwards and can no longer be adjusted Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the NECK PRO head restraints checked for functionality at a qualified specialist work shop after a rear end collision Resetting triggered NECK PRO head restraints Do not insert your finger between the uphols tery of the head restraint and the se...

Page 59: ... by PRE SAFE can then be reversed If the seat belt pre tensioning is not reduced X Move the seat backrest or seat back slightly when the vehicle is stationary The seat belt pre tensioning is reduced and the locking mechanism is released The seat belt adjustment is an integral part of the PRE SAFE convenience function Infor mation about the convenience function can be found under Belt adjustment Y ...

Page 60: ...e the safety notes on the seat belt Y page 42 and the notes on correct use of seat belts Y page 44 A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for children over 41 lbs 18 kg or until they reach a height where a lap shoulder belt can be fastened properly without a booster seat Special seat belt retractor G WARNING If the seat belt is released while driving the child rest...

Page 61: ...a sudden change in direction The child restraint system could be thrown about strik ing vehicle occupants There is an increased risk of injury possibly even fatal Always install child restraint systems prop erly even if they are not being used Make sure that you observe the child restraint sys tem manufacturer s installation instructions Further information on stowing objects lug gage and loads se...

Page 62: ...ys move the front passenger seat as far back as possible The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the child restraint system must as far as possible lie flat against the backrest of the front passenger seat The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head restraint Adjust the ...

Page 63: ...g safety systems described in this section work as effectively as possible ABS Anti lock Braking System General information ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake This allows you to continue steering the vehi cle when braking The yellow ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on It goes out when the engine is...

Page 64: ...to assist you the radar sensor system must be operational With the help of the radar sensor system BAS PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time If the radar sensor system is malfunctioning BAS PLUS will not be available The brake system is still available with complete brake boosting effect and BAS BAS PLUS can help you to minimize the risk of a...

Page 65: ... react to sta tionary objects Examples of stationary objects are stopped or parked vehicles i If BAS PLUS demands particularly high braking force preventative passenger pro tection measures PRE SAFE are activa ted simultaneously X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the emergency braking situation is over ABS prevents the wheels from locking BAS PLUS is deactivated and the brakes func tion as usu...

Page 66: ...mps Y page 247 and display messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster Y page 213 i Only use wheels with the recommended tire sizes Only then will ESP function properly Characteristics of ESP General information If the ESP warning lamp goes out before beginning the journey ESP is automatically active If ESP intervenes the ESP warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster If ESP interven...

Page 67: ...onger limited and the drive wheels are able to spin The spinning of the wheels results in a cut ting action for better traction on loose sur faces Rtraction control is still activated RESP still provides support when you brake Deactivating activating ESP AMG vehicles Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 61 You can select between the following states of ESP RE...

Page 68: ...cteristics of activated SPORT han dling mode If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or more wheels start to spin the ESP warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes ESP only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited degree When SPORT handling mode is activated RESP only improves driving stability to a limited degree Rthe engine s torque is restricted only to a limited degree and the drive wheels...

Page 69: ...p of the radar sensor system PRE SAFE Brake can detect obstacles that are in front of your vehicle for an extended period of time PRE SAFE Brake can help you to minimize the risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead 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 braking PRE SAFE Brake...

Page 70: ...m h this function warns you if you rapidly approach a vehicle in front An intermittent warning tone will then sound and the distance warning lamp will light up in the instrument cluster X Brake immediately to defuse the situation or X Take evasive action provided it is safe to do so PRE SAFE Brake can also brake the vehicle automatically under the following conditions Rthe driver and front passeng...

Page 71: ...e SmartKey or KEYLESS GO A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed and you open Ra door Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key Rthe trunk lid Rthe hood Rthe glove box Rthe stowage space under the armrest X To turn the alarm off with the SmartKey press the or button on the SmartKey The alarm is switched off or X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock The alarm is switch...

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Page 73: ...Useful information 72 SmartKey 72 Doors 78 Trunk 80 Side windows 83 Roof 87 71 Opening and closing ...

Page 74: ...ldren or animals unattended in the vehicle Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children G WARNING If you attach heavy or large objects to the SmartKey the SmartKey could be uninten tionally turned in the ignition lock This could cause the engine to be switched off There is a risk of an accident Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the SmartKey Remove any bulky key rings before insertin...

Page 75: ...t 1 m A check which periodically establishes a radio connection between the vehicle and the SmartKey determines whether a valid Smart Key is in the vehicle This occurs for example Rwhen the external door handles are touched Rwhen starting the engine Rwhile the vehicle is in motion X To unlock the vehicle touch the inner surface of the door handle X To lock the vehicle touch sensor sur face X Conve...

Page 76: ... off the alarm X To turn the alarm off with the SmartKey press the or button on the SmartKey or X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock or X To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS GO press the Start Stop button in the igni tion lock The SmartKey must be in the vehicle or X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS GO The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle If you unlock the vehicle using the me...

Page 77: ... If the SmartKey battery is checked within the signal reception range of the vehicle pressing the or button Rlocks or Runlocks the vehicle i You can get a battery at any qualified spe cialist workshop Replacing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery X Take the mechanical key out of the Smart Key Y page 74 X Press mechanical key into the SmartKey opening in the direction of the arrow un...

Page 78: ...X Insert mechanical key into the Smart Key Y page 74 X Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle 76 SmartKey Opening and closing ...

Page 79: ...Key as close as possible to the vehicle and press the or button If the vehicle can also not be locked unlocked using the remote control function X Unlock Y page 80 or lock Y page 80 the vehicle using the mechanical key KEYLESS GO is malfunctioning X Lock unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey X Have KEYLESS GO checked at a qualified specialist workshop If the vehicle ...

Page 80: ...t and disrupt traffic Roperate the vehicle s equipment Additionally children could set the vehicle in motion if for example they Rrelease the parking brake Rshift the automatic transmission out of park position P or shift manual transmission into neutral Rstart the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never...

Page 81: ...cked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked If a locked door is opened from the inside the previous unlock status of the vehicle will be taken into consideration if Rthe vehicle was locked using the locking button for the central locking or Rif the vehicle was locked automatically The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had pre vious...

Page 82: ...ing the vehicle mechanical key If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the SmartKey use the mechanical key X Open the driver s door X Close the front passenger door and the trunk lid X Press the locking button Y page 79 X Check whether the locking knob on the front passenger door is still visible Press the locking knob down by hand if neces sary X Close the driver s door X Take the mechanical ...

Page 83: ...ened with the emergency release button Trunk lid reversing feature The trunk lid is equipped with an automatic reversing feature It reacts if a solid object obstructs or restricts the trunk lid during the closing procedure The trunk lid opens again automatically The automatic reversing func tion is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness to the trunk lid while it is closing G WA...

Page 84: ...id opens Locking the trunk separately You can lock the trunk separately If you then unlock the vehicle centrally the trunk remains locked and cannot be opened X Close the trunk lid X Take the mechanical key out of the Smart Key Y page 74 1 Basic position 2 To lock X Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock as far as it will go X Turn the mechanical key clockwise from position 1 to positio...

Page 85: ...Side windows Important safety notes G WARNING While opening the side windows body parts could become trapped between the side win dow and the door frame as the side window moves There is a risk of injury Make sure that nobody touches the side win dow during the opening procedure If some body becomes trapped release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again G WARNING While closin...

Page 86: ...re is also a switch for the front passenger side window on the front passenger door The switches on the driver s door take prec edence Left Right X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X To open manually press and hold the cor responding button X To open fully press the button beyond the point of resistance and release it Automatic closing is started X To close manually pull t...

Page 87: ...Release the button immediately X Press and hold the button until the side windows open again You can use the SmartKey to open or close all side windows simultaneously X Close the roof Y page 88 X Open the trunk partition Y page 89 X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver s door handle X To open all side windows press the button on the SmartKey until the side win dows are fully opened X To int...

Page 88: ...o position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side window is com pletely closed Y page 84 X Hold the switch for an additional second If the side window opens again slightly X Immediately pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side win dow is completely closed Y page 84 X Hold the switch for an additional second...

Page 89: ... 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 Roof Important safety notes G WARNING If you do not fully open close the soft top the soft top hydraulics depressurize after a short time This causes the so...

Page 90: ...omeone becomes trapped release the button Opening and closing X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 161 X Close the trunk partition Y page 90 X Close the trunk lid X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock X Open the cover in the lower center console Roof switch is located under the cover X To open pull roof switch until the entire roof is stowed away in the trunk The Vari...

Page 91: ...open or close simulta neously Y page 84 Additionally the Trunk Trunk Partition Partition Open Open message appears in the multifunction display Locking the roof again Important safety notes G WARNING If you do not fully open close the soft top the soft top hydraulics depressurize after a short time This causes the soft top to lower unex pectedly and may cause you or others to be trapped There is a...

Page 92: ...of an accident Only use the wind screen when visibility con ditions are good G WARNING If the wind screen is incorrectly installed it could detach itself during a journey and endanger other road users There is a risk of an accident and injury Install the wind screen as described Install or remove the wind screen only when the roof is open You could otherwise damage the wind screen or the vehicle i...

Page 93: ...A until it engages Make sure that studs B and latch fit into the respective brackets X Check whether wind screen is fully inserted into all four brackets and is sitting securely X If this is not the case remove wind screen again and repeat the steps above Removing Removing from the left side of the vehicle exam ple X Stop the vehicle paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Press unlockin...

Page 94: ... MAGIC SKY CONTROL General notes MAGIC SKY CONTROL is a glass roof the transparency of which can be changed by applying electrical voltage MAGIC SKY CONTROL can be switched between darkened and transparent states i MAGIC SKY CONTROL darkens automat ically when you turn the SmartKey to posi tion 0 in the ignition lock or remove the SmartKey Risk of electric shock G DANGER MAGIC SKY CONTROL operates...

Page 95: ...tion lock MAGIC SKY CONTROL switches to the sta tus it was set to before the engine was switched off X To change the degree of transparency press button i At sub zero temperatures the change is slower and uneven The entire process may take some time Roof 93 Opening and closing Z ...

Page 96: ...lid Y page 81 The on board voltage is too low X Leave the engine running The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row The roof drive has been automatically deactivated You can open and close the roof again after approximately ten minutes X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Repeat the opening or closing procedure The automatic roof mechanism is faulty X Consult a qualified...

Page 97: ...Useful information 96 Correct driver s seat position 96 Seats 97 Steering wheel 100 Mirrors 103 Memory function 106 95 Seats steering wheel and mirrors ...

Page 98: ...restraint is adjus ted properly When doing so make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint X Observe the safety guidelines on steering wheel adjustment Y page 100 X Make sure that steering wheel is adjus ted properly Adjusting the steering wheel manually Y page 101 Adjusts the steering wheel electric...

Page 99: ... restraints are not installed and adjus ted correctly they cannot provide protection as intended There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area e g in the event of an accident or when braking Always drive with the head restraints instal led Before driving off make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level ...

Page 100: ...ition X To adjust the backrest angle relieve the pressure on the backrest X Pull handle and adjust the backrest to the desired angle X Release handle again The backrest must audibly engage X To adjust the seat height pull handle upwards or push it down repeatedly until the seat has reached the desired height Adjusting the seats electrically Backrest angle Seat fore and aft adjustment Seat cushion ...

Page 101: ... the heating level you have selected The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1 X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X To swi...

Page 102: ...tched off prematurely or will not switch on The vehicle s electrical sys tem voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting X Switch on AIRSCARF again Steering wheel Important safety notes G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following wh...

Page 103: ...s 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 G WARNING When the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature adjusts the steering wheel you and other vehicle occupants particularly children could become trapped There is a risk of injury While the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature is mak ing adjustments make sure that no one has any...

Page 104: ... 1 in the ignition lock i The steering wheel only moves upwards if it has not already reached the upper end stop Position of the steering wheel for driv ing The steering wheel is moved to the last selec ted position when Rthe driver s door is closed Ryou insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock or Ryou press the Start Stop button once on vehicles with KEYLESS GO When you close the driver s door ...

Page 105: ...actual distance from the road users traveling behind by glancing over your shoulder X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Press button for the left hand exterior mirror or button for the right hand exte rior mirror The indicator lamp in the corresponding button lights up in red The indicator lamp goes out again after some time You can adjust the selected mirror...

Page 106: ...ng is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual Y page 103 Automatic anti glare mirrors G WARNING Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto matic anti glare mirror breaks The electrolyte is harmful and causes irritation It must not come into contact with your skin eyes res piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed There is a risk of injury If you come into contact with ...

Page 107: ...n is stored i If you shift the transmission to another position the exterior mirror on the front passenger side returns to the driving posi tion Using the memory button You can position the front passenger side exterior mirror in such a way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear This setting can be stored using memory button M X Make sure that the SmartKey ...

Page 108: ...justment process is stopped G WARNING When the memory function adjusts the seat you and other vehicle occupants particularly children could become trapped There is a risk of injury While the memory function is making adjust ments make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat If somebody becomes trapped immediately release the memory function position button The adjust ment proc...

Page 109: ...Useful information 108 Exterior lighting 108 Interior lighting 113 Replacing bulbs 114 Windshield wipers 117 107 Lights and windshield wipers ...

Page 110: ...s not lit as widely and as far ahead as normal Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries Asymmetrical low beam Have the headlamps converted back to asym metrical low beam headlamps at a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible after crossing the border again Setting the exterior lighting Setting opt...

Page 111: ...e minutes When the engine is running the vehicle is stationary and in bright ambient light if you turn the light switch to T the daytime running lamps and parking lamps switch on If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to L the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps USA only The daytime running lamps improve the visi bility of your vehicle during the day To d...

Page 112: ...out Parking lamps If the battery has been excessively dis charged the parking lamps or standing lamps are automatically switched off to enable the next engine start Always park your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit according to legal standards Avoid the continuous use of the T parking lamps for several hours If possible switch on the X right or the W left standing lamp X To switch on turn the l...

Page 113: ...sing the combination switch only the turn signal lamp on the corre sponding side of the vehicle will flash X To switch off the hazard warning lamps press button The hazard warning lamps automatically switch on if Ran air bag is deployed or Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed of above 45 mph 70 km h and comes to a standstill The hazard warning lamps switch off auto matically if the vehicl...

Page 114: ...gh beam headlamps The system s optical sensor is located behind the windshield near the overhead control panel Important safety notes G WARNING Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize road users Rwho have no lights e g pedestrians Rwho have poor lighting e g cyclists Rwhose lighting is blocked e g by a barrier In very rare cases Adaptive Highbeam Assist may fail to recognize other road users t...

Page 115: ...s lit X To switch off move the combination switch back to its normal position or move the light switch to another position The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc tion display goes out Headlamps fogged up on the inside Certain climatic and physical conditions may cause moisture to form in the headlamp This moisture does not affect the functionality of the headlamp Interior lighting Overview of inter...

Page 116: ...om the Xenon bulbs moves from the top to the bottom and back again when you start the engine For this to be observed the lights must be switched on before starting the engine Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times Have the headlamp setting checked regularly Other bulbs G WARNING Bulbs lamps and connectors ca...

Page 117: ...ing checked regularly Overview changing bulbs bulb types Halogen headlamps Low beam headlamp H7 55 W High beam headlamp H7 55 W Turn signal lamp PY 21 W Bi Xenon headlamps Cornering lamp H7 55 W Tail lamp Backup lamp W 16 W Changing the front bulbs Removing mounting the cover in the front wheel housing X To remove switch off the lights X Turn the front wheels inwards X Slide cover up and remove it...

Page 118: ... Switch off the lights X Open the hood X Turn housing cover counter clockwise and pull it out X At the bulb holder push the bulb upwards disconnect it and pull it out of bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder push it down and secure it in place X Attach housing cover and turn it clock wise until it engages Side marker lamps halogen head lamps Due to their location have the bulbs in the...

Page 119: ...lass if wiping takes place when the windshield is dry If it is necessary to switch on the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions always use washer fluid when operating the wind shield wipers If the windshield wipers leave smears on the windshield after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash wax or other residues may be the reason for this Clean the windshield using washer fluid ...

Page 120: ...ch only the wiper arm of the wiper Never open the hood if a windshield wiper arm has been folded away from the wind shield Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade back onto the windshield Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when you change the wiper blade If you release the windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade and it falls onto the windshield the windshield may be damaged by...

Page 121: ...ss B on lug A X Fold wiper blade in the direction of arrow onto the wiper arm until retaining clips engage in bracket X Make sure that wiper blade is seated correctly X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind shield Windshield wipers 119 Lights and windshield wipers Z ...

Page 122: ...on and open the driver s door X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windshield wipers back on The windshield wipers fail completely The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch X Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist workshop The windshield washer fluid from the spray nozzles no longer hits the center of the...

Page 123: ...Useful information 122 Overview of climate control sys tems 122 Operating the climate control sys tems 127 Setting the air vents 134 121 Climate control ...

Page 124: ...ure and the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable substances out of the air Climate control can only be operated when the engine is running Optimum operation 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 133 i When the weather is warm ventilate the vehicle for a brief ...

Page 125: ...frost the windshield Y page 131 A To switch cooling with air dehumidification on off Y page 127 B To activate deactivate air recirculation mode Y page 133 C To set the airflow Y page 130 D To switch the rear window defroster on off Y page 132 USA only To set the temperature Y page 129 To switch maximum cooling on off Y page 131 Overview of climate control systems 123 Climate control ...

Page 126: ...Set the temperature to 72 22 R Recommendation for air distribution in winter set the O and settings Recommendation for air distribution in summer set the P setting ROnly use the Windshield defrosting func tion briefly until the windshield is clear again ROnly use air recirculation mode briefly e g if there are unpleasant outside odors or when in a tunnel The windows could oth erwise fog up since n...

Page 127: ...idual heat function on off Y page 133 A To switch the rear window defroster on off Y page 132 B To set the temperature right Y page 129 C To activate deactivate air recirculation mode Y page 133 D To set the air distribution Y page 130 E To increase the airflow Y page 130 F To reduce the airflow Y page 130 G To switch climate control on off Y page 127 H To set climate control to automatic Y page 1...

Page 128: ...to get the most out of your automatic climate control RActivate climate control using the Ã and buttons or the Á button on the control panel of the climate control The indicator lamps in the Ã and but tons or the Á button light up RSet the temperature to 72 22 ROnly use the Windshield defrosting func tion briefly until the windshield is clear again ROnly use air recirculation mode briefly e g if t...

Page 129: ...c climate control X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 139 X To switch on press the Ã button The indicator lamp in the Ã button lights up Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode or X Press the button The indicator lamp in the button goes out The previously selected settings are restored X To switch off press the button The indicator lamp in the button light...

Page 130: ...indicator lamp in the or Á button lights up X To deactivate press the or Á button The indicator lamp in the or Á button goesout The Cooling with air dehu midification function has a delayed switch off feature 128 Operating the climate control systems Climate control ...

Page 131: ...ed The win dows can fog up more quickly Therefore deactivate the cooling with air dehumidifica tion function only briefly Activating switching X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 139 X Set the desired temperature X To activate press the Ã button The indicator lamp in the Ã button lights up Automatic air distribution and airflow are activated X To switch to manual mode pr...

Page 132: ... air through the center and side air vents O Directs air through the footwell air vents S Directs air through the center side and footwell vents Directs air through the defroster vents b Directs the airflow through the defroster center and side air vents1 a Directs air through the defroster and footwell vents _ Directs the airflow through the defroster center side and footwell air vents2 i Regardl...

Page 133: ...n The indicator lamp in the button goes out Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode MAX COOL maximum cooling The MAX COOL function is only available in vehicles for the USA MAX COOL is only operational when the engine is running X To activate press the Ù button The indicator lamp in the button lights up X To activate press off road button Ù again The indicator lamp goes out The prev...

Page 134: ... rear window defroster switches off auto matically after several minutes If the battery voltage is too low the rear win dow defroster may switch off Activating deactivating X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 139 X Press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up or goes out 132 Operating the climate control systems Climate control ...

Page 135: ...ation mode is automatically activated at high levels of pollution dual zone automatic climate control only or at high outside temperatures When air recir culation mode is activated automatically the indicator lamp in the g button is not lit Outside air is added after about 30 minutes X To deactivate press the g button The indicator lamp in the g button goes out i Air recirculation mode deactivates...

Page 136: ...ry redirect the airflow to another area of the vehicle interior G WARNING When AIRSCARF is switched on very hot air can flow from the vents in the head restraints This could result in burns in the immediate vicinity of the air vents There is a risk of injury Reduce the heater output before it becomes too hot In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle int...

Page 137: ...ate vicinity of the air vents There is a risk of injury 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 G WARNING When AIRSCARF is switched on very hot air can flow from the vents in the head restraints This could result in burns in the immediate vicinity of the air vents There ...

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Page 139: ...l information 138 Notes on breaking in a new vehicle 138 Driving 139 Manual transmission 150 Automatic transmission 151 Refueling 158 Parking 161 Driving tips 164 Driving systems 169 137 Driving and parking ...

Page 140: ...ll throt tle during this period RChange gear in good time before the tach ometer needle is Ô of the way to the red area of the tachometer RDo not manually shift to a lower gear to brake the vehicle Vehicles with automatic transmission RTry to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance kick down RIdeally for the first 1 000 miles 1 500 km drive in program C After 1 000 mi...

Page 141: ...WARNING If the parking brake has not been fully released when driving the parking brake can Roverheat and cause a fire Rlose its hold function There is a risk of fire and an accident Release the parking brake fully before driving off Warm up the engine quickly Do not use the engine s full performance until it has reached operating temperature Only shift the automatic transmission to the desired dr...

Page 142: ...73 Do not keep the SmartKey Rwith electronic devices e g a mobile phone or another SmartKey Rwith metallic objects e g coins or metal foil Rinside metallic objects e g a metal case This can impair the functionality of the KEY LESS GO key i The engine can be turned off while the vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding the Start Stop button for approximately three seconds This function operates...

Page 143: ...xample they Rrelease the parking brake Rshift the automatic transmission out of park position P or shift manual transmission into neutral Rstart the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children G WARNING Comb...

Page 144: ...must be inserted in the ignition lock and the SmartKey must be in the vehicle This mode for starting the engine operates independently of the ECO start stop automatic engine start function X Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Press the Start Stop button Y page 140 once The engine starts Pulling away Manual transmission Change gear in good time and avoid spin ning the wheels You could ...

Page 145: ...ess it before the vehicle begins to roll G WARNING After a short time hill start assist will no lon ger brake your vehicle and it could roll away There is a risk of an accident and injury Therefore quickly move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal Never leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start assist X Remove your foot from the brake pedal The vehicle is then held for abo...

Page 146: ...ngine off automati cally if the vehicle stops moving Every time you switch on the engine using the SmartKey or the Start Stop button the ECO start stop function is activated If the ECO start stop function has been man ually deactivated Y page 147 or a malfunc tion has caused the system to be deactivated the è ECO symbol is not displayed The ECO start stop function is only available in drive progra...

Page 147: ...itches off the engine automatically at low speeds X Brake the vehicle X Engage neutral N follow gearshift instruc tion to engage neutral N if necessary X Release the clutch pedal The engine is switched off automatically Vehicles with automatic transmission SLK 250 If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or N the ECO start stop function switches off the engine automatically SLK 350 If the veh...

Page 148: ...ot necessary to continue applying the brakes during the automatic stop phase When you depress the accel erator pedal the engine starts automati cally and the braking effect of the HOLD function is deactivated Automatic engine start Operation SLK 250 The engine starts automatically if Ryou switch off the ECO start stop function by pressing the ECO button Ryou engage reverse gear R Ryou unfasten you...

Page 149: ...h to drive program S or M Ryou unfasten your seat belt or open the driver s door Rthe vehicle starts to roll Rthe brake system requires this Rthe temperature in the vehicle interior devi ates from the set range Rthe system detects moisture on the wind shield when the air conditioning system is switched on Rthe battery s condition of charge is too low i Shifting the transmission to position P does ...

Page 150: ...or lamp and the è ECO sym bol in the multifunction display go out X To activate press ECO button Indicator lamp lights up If drive pro gram S or M is active the automatic trans mission switches to drive program C If all conditions for automatic engine switch off Y page 144 are fulfilled the è ECO symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display If not all conditions for automatic engine switc...

Page 151: ...after several attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop 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 301 If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump start it X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was...

Page 152: ... so e g driving in mountainous terrain and start stop traffic Manual transmission Gear lever Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is depressed When shifting between 5th and 6th gear you should always push the gear lever all the way to the right You could otherwise shift unintentionally into 3rd or 4th gear and damage the transmission If you shift down at too high a speed trans mission braking th...

Page 153: ...press the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate G WARNING The automatic transmission switches 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 Selector lever Overview of transmission p...

Page 154: ...o matic transmission could be dam aged No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels Releasing the brake pedal will allow you to move the vehicle freely e g to push it or tow it If ESP is deactivated or faulty only shift the transmission to posi tion N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads Rolling in neutral N can damage the drive train 7 Drive The automatic transm...

Page 155: ...fferent driving character istics i Further information about permanent drive program M Y page 155 As well as this permanent drive program M you can also activate temporary drive pro gram M Y page 154 In AMG vehicles drive program E is called drive program C E Economy C Controlled Efficiency Comfortable economical driving S Sport Sporty driving style M Manual Manual gear shifting Only change from a...

Page 156: ...sitivity 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 characterized by the fol lowing Rsporty engine and transmission settings Rthe vehicle pulling away in first gear Rthe automatic transmission shifting ...

Page 157: ...mal gear for the current speed i If the engine exceeds the maximum engine speed when shifting down the auto matic transmission protects against engine damage by not shifting down i Automatic down shifting occurs when coasting Deactivating If you have activated manual drive program M it will remain active for a certain amount of time Under certain conditions the minimum amount of time is extended e...

Page 158: ...hift to recommended gear according to gearshift recommendation when shown in the multifunction display of the instrument cluster AMG vehicles In manual drive program M the automatic transmission does not shift up automati cally even when the engine limiting speed for the current gear is reached When the engine limiting speed is reached the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine from overrevving ...

Page 159: ...n in manual drive program M X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point The automatic transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed i AMG vehicles it is not possible to use kickdown in manual drive program M Switching off the manual drive program X Press the program selector button Y page 153 repeatedly until E C in AMG vehicles or S appears in the multifunction d...

Page 160: ...Do not use any sharp edged objects to remove the selector lever gaiter from the center console This could damage the selector lever gaiter X Apply the electric parking brake X Press the frame of selector level gaiter together somewhat on the side edge at the back and hold with one hand X With the other hand pry off the frame of selector level gaiter with a flat blunt object e g a screwdriver wrapp...

Page 161: ...u accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel Otherwise the fuel will enter the fuel system Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine Notify a quali fied specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the fuel system Take care not to spill any fuel on painted surfaces You could othe...

Page 162: ...zle switches off 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 Place fuel filler cap on the fuel filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages X Close fuel filler flap i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehicle i If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open the 8 reserve fuel warning lamp fla...

Page 163: ...as flow There is a risk of fire Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate rials come into contact with parts of the vehi cle which are hot Take particular care not to park on dry grassland or harvested grain fields G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving safety relevant functions are only available with limitations or not at all This could affect for example the power steering and ...

Page 164: ...s activated X Apply the electric parking brake Vehicles with automatic transmission X Apply the electric parking brake X Shift the transmission to position P Using the SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni tion lock and remove it The immobilizer is activated i The SmartKey can only be removed if the transmission is in position P Using KEYLESS GO X Press the Start Stop button Y pag...

Page 165: ...ied when the SmartKey is removed X To release switch on the ignition X Pull handle The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp in the instrument clus ter goes out i The electric parking brake can only be released Rif the SmartKey is in position 1 in the ignition lock Y page 139 or Rif the ignition was switched on using the Start Stop button Applying automatically The electric parking brake is...

Page 166: ...exhaustive discharging X Connecting a trickle charger i You can obtain information about trickle chargers from a qualified specialist work shop If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six weeks the vehicle may suffer damage as a result of lack of use X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek advice Driving tips General notes Important safety notes G WARNING If you switch off the ign...

Page 167: ...ve the engine running in enclosed spaces with out sufficient ventilation Certain engine systems are designed to keep the level of poisonous components in exhaust fumes within legal limits These systems only work at peak efficiency if they are serviced exactly in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications All work on the engine must be carried out only by qualified and authorized Mercedes Be...

Page 168: ...ransmission i On long journeys at a constant speed e g on the highway only the bar for Constant Constant will change i The ECO display summarizes the driving characteristics from the start of the journey to its completion For this reason the bars change dynamically at the beginning of the journey On longer journeys there are fewer changes For more dynamic changes carry out a manual reset For furth...

Page 169: ...nally to remove any possible salt residue Make sure that you do not endanger other road users when doing so RCarefully depress the brake pedal and the beginning and end of a journey RMaintain a greater distance to the vehicle ahead Servicing the brakes If the red brake warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and you hear a warn ing tone while the engine is running the brake fluid level ma...

Page 170: ... more informa tion on this from a qualified specialist work shop New and replaced brake pads and discs only reach their optimum braking effect after sev eral hundred kilometers of driving Compen sate for this by applying greater force to the brake pedal Keep this in mind and adapt your driving and braking accordingly during this break in period Excessive heavy braking results in corre spondingly h...

Page 171: ...emperatures just above the freez ing point do not guarantee that the road sur face is free of ice The road may still be icy especially in wooded areas or on bridges The vehicle could skid if you fail to adapt your driving style Always adapt your driving style and drive at a speed to suit the prevailing weather conditions You should pay special attention to road con ditions when temperatures are ar...

Page 172: ...ate the vehicle to the desired speed X Briefly press the cruise control lever up or down X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Cruise control is activated The vehicle automatically maintains the stored speed You can store the current speed if you are driving faster than 20 mph 30 km h i Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients The stored speed is resume...

Page 173: ...y time the cruise control lever is pressed up or down the last speed stored is increased or reduced i Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal For exam ple if you accelerate briefly to overtake cruise control adjusts the vehicle s speed to the last speed stored after you have fin ished overtaking Deactivating cruise control Cruise control lever There are several ways ...

Page 174: ...pter in the Operator s Manual if questions are asked about this i USA only This device has been approved by the FCC as a Vehicular Radar System The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only Removal tampering or altering of the device will void any warranties and is not permitted by the FCC Do not tamper with alter or use in any non approved way Any unauthorized modificati...

Page 175: ...u to maintain a constant speed e g in heavy traffic or on winding roads Ron slippery road surfaces Braking or accel erating could cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid Rwhen there is poor visibility e g due to fog heavy rain or snow DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect narrow vehicles driving in front e g motorcycles or vehicles driving on a different line In particular ...

Page 176: ...for a higher speed or down for a lower speed Every time the cruise control lever is pressed up or down the last speed stored is increased or reduced or X To adjust the set speed in 5 mph incre ments 10 km h increments briefly press the cruise control lever up past the pressure point for a higher speed or down for a lower speed Every time the cruise control lever is pressed up or down the last spee...

Page 177: ...u have switched on the corresponding turn signal RDISTRONIC PLUS does not detect a danger of collision If these conditions are fulfilled your vehicle is accelerated Acceleration will be interrupted if changing lanes takes too long or if the dis tance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front becomes too small Stopping G WARNING When leaving the vehicle even if it is braked only by DISTRONIC PL...

Page 178: ...ot be started again until DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated Storing the current speed or calling up the last stored speed G WARNING If you call up the stored speed and it differs from the current speed the vehicle acceler ates or decelerates If you do not know the stored speed the vehicle could accelerate or brake unexpectedly There is a risk of an acci dent Pay attention to the road and traffic...

Page 179: ...ehicle and the vehicle in front X To decrease turn control toward DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a shorter distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the instru ment cluster Displays in the speedometer When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated one or two segments in the set speed range light up If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front segments between speed of the ...

Page 180: ...slow down further and bring the vehicle to a standstill Cruise control lever 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 stationary When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS you will see the DISTRONIC DISTRONIC PLUS PLUS Off Off message in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds i The last speed ...

Page 181: ...ry DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivated Cornering going into and coming out of a bend The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi cles when cornering is limited Your vehicle may brake unexpectedly or late Vehicles traveling on a different line DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles traveling on a different line The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short Other vehicles changing lanes DIS...

Page 182: ...djustment depends on whether you have selected sport or comfort mode Your selection remains stored even if you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Sports tuning The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in sports mode ensures even better contact with the road Select this mode if you want more direct contact with the road when employing a sporty driving style e g on wind ing country roads ...

Page 183: ...e to the vehicle deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow ing or other similar situations Rwhen towing the vehicle Rin the car wash Deactivating the HOLD function Y page 181 Activation conditions You can activate the HOLD function if Rthe vehicle is stationary Rthe engine is running or if it has been auto matically switched off by the ECO start stop function Rthe driver s door...

Page 184: ... that the vehicle has been parked while the HOLD function is still activated If you attempt to lock the vehicle the tone becomes louder The vehicle is not locked until the HOLD func tion is deactivated i If the engine has been switched off it cannot be started again until the HOLD function has been deactivated PARKTRONIC Important safety notes PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasoni...

Page 185: ...eft hand side example Side view Top view The sensors must be free from dirt ice or slush They can otherwise not function cor rectly Clean the sensors regularly taking care not to scratch or damage them Y page 287 Front sensors Center Approx 40 in approx 100 cm Corners Approx 24 in approx 60 cm Rear sensors Center Approx 48 in approx 120 cm Corners Approx 32 in approx 80 cm Minimum distance Center ...

Page 186: ... lever posi tion Warning display Forwards gear or Neutral Front area activated Reverse gear or the vehicle is rolling backwards Rear and front areas activated Automatic transmission Transmission position Warning display D Front area activated R N or the vehicle is rolling back wards Rear and front areas activated P No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obsta...

Page 187: ...vehicle A suitable parking space is indicated by the parking symbol You receive steering instruc tions when parking You may also use PARK TRONIC Y page 182 Parking Guidance is only an aid It is not a replacement for your attention to your imme diate surroundings You are always responsi ble for safe maneuvering parking and exiting a parking space When maneuvering parking or pulling out of a parking...

Page 188: ...ing Guidance may guide you too far or not far enough into a parking space In some cases it may also lead you across or onto the curb If neces sary cancel the parking procedure with Parking Guidance Detecting parking spaces Detected parking space on the left Parking symbol Detected parking space on the right Parking Guidance is automatically activated when you drive forwards The system is operation...

Page 189: ...ion dis play Backing up into the parking space X While the vehicle is stationary turn the steering wheel in the specified direction until the arrow is white and a warning tone sounds X To reverse into the parking space main tain the steering wheel angle and reverse carefully X Stop as soon as you hear a warning tone The vehicle has reached the position in which you need to countersteer The Please ...

Page 190: ...ted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds or high rates of acceleration Rif you are predominantly driving slower than 50 mph 80 km h or faster than 112 mph 180 km h Rif you are currently using COMAND or mak ing a telephone call with it Rif the time has been set incorrectly Rin active driving situations such as when you change lanes or change your speed ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid t...

Page 191: ...y not give warnings in such situations There is a risk of an accident Always observe the traffic conditions care fully and maintain a safe lateral distance i USA only This device has been approved by the FCC as a Vehicular Radar System The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only Removing tampering with or altering the device will void any warranties and is not permitted...

Page 192: ...gaged In this event Blind Spot Assist is no longer active The brightness of the indicator warning lamps is adjusted automatically according to the ambient light Collision warning If a vehicle is detected in the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assist and you switch on the corresponding turn signal a double warning tone sounds Red warning lamp flashes If the turn signal remains on vehicles detected a...

Page 193: ...re is glare e g from oncoming traffic the sun or reflections e g when the road surface is wet Rthe windshield is dirty fogged up damaged or covered for instance by a sticker in the vicinity of the camera Rthere are no several or unclear lane mark ings for a lane e g in areas with road con struction work Rthe lane markings are worn away dark or covered up e g by dirt or snow Rthe distance to the ve...

Page 194: ...the lane marking the system recognizes certain con ditions and warns you accordingly The warning vibration occurs earlier if Ryou approach the outer lane marking on a bend Rthe road has very wide lanes e g a high way Rthe system recognizes solid lane markings The warning vibration occurs later if Rthe road has narrow lanes Ryou cut the corner on a bend 192 Driving systems Driving and parking ...

Page 195: ...Useful information 194 Important safety notes 194 Displays and operation 194 Menus and submenus 197 Display messages 212 Warning and indicator lamps 244 193 On board computer and displays ...

Page 196: ...puter 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 If the operating safety of your vehicle is impaired pull over as soon as it is safe to do so Contact a qualified specialist workshop For an overview see the instr...

Page 197: ...ord the road temperature The outside temperature display is in the mul tifunction display Y page 196 Changes in the outside temperature are dis played after a short delay Speedometer with segments The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available RCruise control activated Y page 169 The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed RDISTRONIC PLUS activated Y p...

Page 198: ...the telephone book and starts dialing the selected number RIn the Audio Audio menu stops the station search function at the desired station Right control panel RRejects or ends a call RExits phone book redial mem ory 6 RMakes or accepts a call RSwitches to the redial memory W X RAdjusts the volume 8 RMute Back button Press briefly RBack RSwitches off the Voice Control System see the separate oper ...

Page 199: ... on the steer ing wheel to call up the menu bar and select a menu Operating the on board computer Y page 195 Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle you can call up the following menus RTrip Trip menu Y page 197 RNavi Navi menu navigation instructions Y page 199 RAudio Audio menu Y page 200 RTel Tel menu telephone Y page 201 RDriveAssist DriveAssist menu assistance Y page 203 RServ Ser...

Page 200: ...tion X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Trip Trip menu X Press the 9 or button to select the current fuel consumption not for AMG vehicles and the approximate range The approximate range that can be covered depends on the fuel level and your current driving style If there is only a small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank the display shows a vehicle being refueled C inste...

Page 201: ... Switch on COMAND see the separate operating instructions X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Navi Navi menu Route guidance not active Direction of travel Current road Route guidance active No change of direction announced Distance to the destination Distance to the next change of direction Current road Follow the road s course symbol Change of direction announced without a ...

Page 202: ...e Calculating Route calculating a new route ROff Map Off Map or Off Off Mapped Mapped Road Road the vehicle position is outside the area of the digital map off map position RNo Route No Route no route could be calculated to the selected destination Audio menu Selecting a radio station Waveband Station frequency with memory position i Station is displayed with the station frequency or station name ...

Page 203: ...deo DVD see the separate operating instructions X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Audio Audio menu X To select the next previous scene briefly press the 9 or button X To select a scene from the scene list rapid scrolling press and hold the 9 or button until desired scene has been reached Telephone menu Introduction G WARNING If you operate information systems and com munic...

Page 204: ...ess the 9 or a button to switch to the phone book X Press the 9 or button to select the desired name or X To begin rapid scrolling press and hold the 9 or button for longer than one second Rapid scrolling stops when you release the button or reach the end of the list X If only one telephone number is stored for a name press the 6 or a button to start dialing or X If there is more than one number f...

Page 205: ... Y page 67 Activating deactivating PRE SAFE Brake PRE SAFE Brake is only available in vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS X Press or on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist DriveAssist menu X Press the 9 or button to select PRE SAFE Brake PRE SAFE Brake X Press the a button The current selection is displayed X To activate deactivate press the a button again When the PRE SAFE Brake is deactivated ...

Page 206: ...assistance graphic For further information about Lane Keeping Assist see Y page 190 Maintenance menu In the Service Service menu you have the following options RCalling up display messages Y page 212 RRestarting the tire pressure loss warning system Y page 318 RChecking the tire pressure electronically Y page 318 RCalling up the service due date Y page 283 Settings menu Introduction In the Sett Se...

Page 207: ...r the multifunction display permanently shows your speed or the outside temperature X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Sett Sett menu 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 Permanent Display Permanent Display function You will see the selected setting Outside Outside Temp...

Page 208: ...g functions are activated when it is dark Rsurround lighting the exterior lighting remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking with the SmartKey If you start the engine the surround lighting is switched off and automatic headlamp mode is activated Y page 109 Rexterior lighting delayed switch off the exterior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds after the engine is switched off If you close all the d...

Page 209: ...eel to select the Settings Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Vehicle Vehicle submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the 9 or button to select Radar Sensor See Oper Manual Radar Sensor See Oper Manual You will see the selected setting Enabled Enabled or Disabled Disabled X Press the a button to save the setting The following systems are switched off when the radar sensor system is d...

Page 210: ...door X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Sett Sett menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Convenience Convenience submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Auto Mirror Folding Auto Mirror Folding function If the Auto Mirror Folding Auto Mirror Folding function is activated the vehicle s exterior mirror is displayed in orange in the multifunction ...

Page 211: ...TIMER Displaying and starting RACETIMER The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a closed race circuit Do not use the function on public roads Lap RACETIMER You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or if the SmartKey is in posi tion 2 in the ignition lock X Press or on the steering wheel to select the AMG AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the RACETIMER is shown X To sta...

Page 212: ...te individual stored laps If you have stopped 16 laps the current lap does not have to be reset X Reset the current lap X Press a to confirm Reset Reset Reset Race Timer Reset Race Timer appears in the multi function display X Press the button to select Yes Yes and press the a button to confirm All laps are deleted Overall statistics RACETIMER overall evaluation Total time driven Average speed Dis...

Page 213: ...he steering wheel to select the AMG AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the lap evaluation is shown Each lap is shown in a separate submenu The fastest lap is indicated by flashing sym bol X Press the 9 or button to select a different lap evaluation Menus and submenus 211 On board computer and displays Z ...

Page 214: ...riority 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 display messages X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Serv Serv menu ...

Page 215: ... distance in an emergency braking situation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering move ments at a speed above 12 mph 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the display message continues to...

Page 216: ...ve failed In addition the and å warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated The self diagnosis function might not be complete for example G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize th...

Page 217: ...t are unavailable due to a malfunction BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed In addition the å and warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characterist...

Page 218: ...ehicles with automatic transmission shift the transmission to P X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The yellow warning lamp and the red F USA only Canada only indicator lamp light up The electric parking brake is malfunctioning To release X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Release the electric parking brake manually or X Vehicles with manual transmission automatic emergency rele...

Page 219: ...ally To apply X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Apply the electric parking brake manually If the red F USA only Canada only indicator lamp continues to flash X Do not drive on X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 333 X Vehicles with manual transmission engage first gear X Vehicles with automatic transmission shift the transmission to P X Turn the front wheels towards the ...

Page 220: ... 162 If the electric parking brake still cannot be released X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The yellow warning lamp lights up If you manually apply or release the electric parking brake the red F USA only Canada only indicator lamp flashes The electric parking brake is malfunctioning It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually X Vehicles with manual transmission switc...

Page 221: ...rking brake If the electric parking brake still cannot be released X Consult a qualified specialist workshop If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied X Visit a qualified specialist workshop The yellow warning lamp lights up and the red F USA only Canada only indicator lamp flashes It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually X Vehicles with manual transmission engag...

Page 222: ... or DIS TRONIC PLUS is active A tone may also sound at regular intervals If you attempt to lock the vehicle the tone becomes louder You cannot start the engine X Paying attention to the traffic situation immediately depress the brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message disap pears X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it Y page 161 You can restart the engine Check Br...

Page 223: ... safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 161 X Clean the sensors in the radiator trim and the bumper Y page 287 X Restart the engine X AMG vehicles reactivate ESP Y page 65 PRE SAFE PRE SAFE Functions Limited Functions Limited See See Operator s Operator s Man Man ual ual PRE SAFE Brake is inoperative due to a malf...

Page 224: ... be triggered There is an increased risk of injury X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Left Side Curtain Left Side Curtain Airbag Airbag Malfunction Malfunction Service Required Service Required or Right Side Cur Right Side Cur tain Airbag Mal tain Airbag Mal function Service function Service Required Required There is a malfunction in the left hand and or right hand head bag The 6 warning l...

Page 225: ...ition X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the center console and the multifunction display and check the fol lowing Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and remain lit If the indicator lamp is on OCS has deactivated the front passenger air bag and front passenger knee bag Y page 49 Rthe Front Front Passenger Passenger Ai...

Page 226: ...ic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 161 X Switch the ignition off X Open the front passenger door X Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front passenger seat X Make sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the weight The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and interpret the seat occupant s weight as greater than it actually i...

Page 227: ...ill only appear if all LEDs have failed Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions b Check Left Corner Check Left Corner ing Light ing Light or Check Check Right Cornering Right Cornering Light Light The left or right hand cornering light is defective X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 115 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Le...

Page 228: ... Check Check Right Brake Lamp Right Brake Lamp The left or right hand brake lamp is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Tail Check Left Tail and Brake Lamps and Brake Lamps or Check Right Tail Check Right Tail and Brake Lamps and Brake Lamps The left or right hand tail lamp brake lamp is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left High Check Left High ...

Page 229: ...er Lamp The left or right front side marker lamp is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Rear Left Check Rear Left Sidemarker Lamp Sidemarker Lamp or Check Rear Right Check Rear Right Sidemarker Lamp Sidemarker Lamp The rear left or right side marker lamp is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Check Left Left Daytime Daytime Running Light Running Light or...

Page 230: ...ain snow or fog X Clean the windshield If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again the Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available message is dis played Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Check Coolant Check Coolant Level See Opera Level See Opera tor s Manual to...

Page 231: ...ine radiator is not blocked e g by snow slush or ice X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature is below 248 120 Other wise the engine could be damaged X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display X If the temperature increases again visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Under normal operating conditions and with the specified c...

Page 232: ...Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level A warning tone also sounds X Check the oil level at the latest when next refueling Y page 279 X If necessary add engine oil Y page 280 X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if engine oil needs to be added more often than usual Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil The engine will otherwise be damaged In...

Page 233: ...es Possible causes consequences and 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 you get enough rest À Attention Assist Attention Assist Ino...

Page 234: ... Assist Inoperative Lane Keeping Assist is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavail Currently Unavail able See Opera able See Opera tor s Manual tor s Manual Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative Possible causes are Rthe sensors are dirty Rfunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow Rthe radar sensor system is outside the operat...

Page 235: ... the multifunction display at speeds below 19 mph 30 km h X Clean the sensors Y page 287 X Restart the engine If the parking space symbol still does not appear in the multifunc tion display at speeds below 19 mph 30 km h X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Parking Guidance has been deactivated because you are no longer following the recommended path X Park again and while doing so observe the ...

Page 236: ...rational 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 161 X Clean the sensors in the radiator trim and the bumper Y page 287 X Restart the engine DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS Inoperative Inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is defective BAS PLUS Bra...

Page 237: ...lified specialist workshop Cruise Control Cruise Control mph mph A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph 30 km h for example X If conditions permit drive faster than 20 mph 30 km h and store the speed X Check the activation conditions for cruise control Y page 169 Display messages 235 On board computer and displays Z ...

Page 238: ...tire Y page 292 X Check the tire pressures and if necessary correct the tire pres sure X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire pressure is correct Y page 318 Check Check Tire Tire Pressure Pressure Then Restart Run Then Restart Run Flat Indicator Flat Indicator Canada only The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display mes sage and has not been restarted since X Se...

Page 239: ...Y page 161 X Check the tires and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tire Y page 292 X Check the tire pressure Y page 318 X If necessary correct the tire pressure Warning Warning Tire Malfunction Tire Malfunction The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly The wheel position is shown in the multifunction display G WARNING If you drive with a flat tire there is a risk of...

Page 240: ... itor Inoperative No Wheel Sensors No Wheel Sensors The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor The tire pressure monitor is deactivated X Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving for a few minutes Tire Pressure Mon Tire Pressure Mon itor itor Inoperative Inoperative The tire pressure monitor is faulty X ...

Page 241: ... and released the seat belt or Rswitched off the engine or Ropened the hood A tone may also sound at regular intervals If you attempt to lock the vehicle the tone becomes louder You cannot start the engine X Shift the transmission to position P You can restart the engine Service Required Service Required Do Do Not Not Shift Shift Gears Gears Visit Dealer Visit Dealer You cannot change the transmis...

Page 242: ... quickly with the engine running or X If possible continue driving at a steady speed X Remove your foot from the clutch pedal and do not allow the clutch to slip The clutch may also cool down during the journey It may take several minutes for it to cool down When the clutch has cooled down the display message disappears The clutch is fully operational again N The trunk lid is open X Close the trun...

Page 243: ... mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display K Decrease Speed Decrease Speed You wanted to open the roof while the vehicle was in motion X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Open the roof Y page 88 K Vario Roof Lower Vario Roof Lower ing ing The roof is not fully opened or closed The hydraul...

Page 244: ...ion Wiper Malfunction ing ing The windshield wipers are malfunctioning X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Hazard Warning Hazard Warning Flashers Malfunc Flashers Malfunc tioning tioning The hazard warning lamps are faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop SmartKey Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Â Key Does Not Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle Belong to Vehi...

Page 245: ...le the engine is running because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves A warning tone also sounds 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 161 X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock Â Key Not Detected Key Not Detected white display mes sage T...

Page 246: ...n your seat belt Y page 44 The warning lamp goes out There are objects on the front passenger seat X Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and stow them in a secure place The warning lamp goes out ü The red seat belt warn ing lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt The vehicle is being driven faster than 15 m...

Page 247: ... is deactivated due to a malfunc tion BAS Brake Assist BAS PLUS ESP Electronic Stability Program PRE SAFE PRE SAFE Brake the HOLD function and hill start assist are therefore also deactivated for example ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The s...

Page 248: ...d above The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec ted The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is a risk of an accident X Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering move ments at a spe...

Page 249: ...ive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop USA only J Canada only å The red brake warning lamp the yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running ABS and ESP are not available due to a malfunction Therefore BAS BAS PLUS EBD PRE SAFE PRE SAFE Brake the HOLD function and hill start assist for example are not available either ATT...

Page 250: ...e the engine is running ESP is deactivated G WARNING If ESP is switched off ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Reactivate ESP For exceptions see Y page 64 X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions If ESP cannot be activated X Drive on carefully X Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop M AMG vehicles ...

Page 251: ...lamps are lit while the engine is running ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated Self diagnosis is not yet complete G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can t...

Page 252: ... tem warning lamp is lit while the engine is run ning The restraint system is faulty G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig gered unintentionally or in the event of an accident may not be triggered There is an increased risk of injury X Drive on carefully X Have the restraint system checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately For further information ab...

Page 253: ...est gas station 8 The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion In addition the Check Engine warning lamp may light up The fuel system pressure is too low The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed close the fuel filler cap X If the fuel...

Page 254: ...ow slush or ice X Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below 248 120 Otherwise the engine could be damaged X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads e g driving in moun tainous terrain and stop and go traffic The red coolant warn ing lamp comes on while the engine is run ning A warning tone also sounds The coolant te...

Page 255: ...ed specialist workshop X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads e g driving in moun tainous terrain and stop and go traffic Driving systems Problem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions The red distance warn ing lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion A warning tone also sounds You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at too high a speed X Be...

Page 256: ...n steering or braking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 161 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Check the tires and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tire Y page 292 X Check the tire pressure Y page 318 X If necessary correct the tire pressure h The yellow tire pressure ...

Page 257: ...Useful information 256 Stowage areas 256 Features 258 255 Stowage and features ...

Page 258: ...ecially when brak ing or abruptly changing directions RAlways store objects so that they cannot be flung around in these or in similar situa tions RAlways make sure that objects do not pro trude from stowage compartments parcel nets or stowage nets RClose lockable stowage compartments while driving RStow and secure objects that are heavy hard pointy sharp edged fragile or too large in the trunk Gl...

Page 259: ...X To open press marking Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment is always closed while the vehicle is in motion Stowage compartment in the center console X To open briefly press the lower section of cover X To remove the insert pull the left hand side of the insert up and out X To install the insert press the insert into the housing Depending on the vehicle equipment there may be an ashtray in t...

Page 260: ...This vehicle is not designed to transport items on the roof Roof carriers and other devices which are mounted on the roof that have not been specifically approved for this model by Mercedes Benz must not be used as they could damage the vehicle and the retractable hardtop vario roof At the time of going to print Mercedes Benz does not offer any roof carrier or other roof installed devices for this...

Page 261: ...s in the direction of the arrow until it engages You can remove the cup holder insert for cleaning Clean with clear lukewarm water only Bottle holder Observe the Important safety notes in the Stowage compartments section Y page 256 Make sure that any bottles weighing more than 1 1 lb 0 5 kg that are stored in the bottle holder rest on the vehicle floor The bottle holder could otherwise be damaged ...

Page 262: ...de the sun visor horizontally as desired Ashtray X To open push the lower section of cover The cover opens X To remove the insert lift insert up and out X To re install the insert press insert into the holder until it engages Cigarette lighter 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 Rt...

Page 263: ...Accesso ries include such items as lamps or chargers for mobile phones If you use the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off the battery may discharge i An emergency cut out ensures that the on board voltage does not drop too low If the on board voltage is too low the power to the sockets is automatically cut This ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine Socket ...

Page 264: ... RAutomatic and manual emergency call RRoadside Assistance call RMB Info call USA only you can find information and a description of all available features under Owners Online at http www mbusa com System self test After you have switched on the ignition the system carries out a self diagnosis A malfunction in the system has been detec ted if one of the following occurs RThe indicator lamp in the ...

Page 265: ...riggered i You cannot end an automatically trig gered emergency call yourself An emergency call can also be initiated man ually As soon as the emergency call has been ini tiated the indicator lamp in the SOS button flashes The multifunction display shows the Connecting Call Connecting Call message The audio output is muted Once the connection has been made the Call Connected Call Connected message...

Page 266: ...network and GPS reception are available the system transfers data to the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center for example Rcurrent location of the vehicle Rvehicle identification number i The audio system or 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 for example Voice output is not available A voice...

Page 267: ...available A voice connection is established between the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center and the vehicle occupants You receive information about operating your vehicle about the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center and about other prod ucts and services from Mercedes Benz USA only you can find further information on the mbrace system under Owners Online at http www mbusa com i The syste...

Page 268: ... data transfer is pos sible i The destination download function can only be used if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system Route Assistance This service is part of the mbrace PLUS Pack age and cannot be purchased separately i You can also use the Route Assistance function if your vehicle is not equipped with a navigation system Within the framework of this service you receive a professio...

Page 269: ... be opened by the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center The vehicle can be immediately opened remotely within four days of the ignition being turned off After this time the remote unlock ing may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes After 30 days the vehicle can no longer be opened remotely X Contact the following service hotlines RUSA Mercedes Benz Customer Assis tance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 ...

Page 270: ... transferred to the Customer Assistance center The customer service representative can use the received data to decide what kind of assistance is required You are then for example guided to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter or a recovery vehicle is called If vehicle data needs to be transferred during an MB Info call or a Roadside Assistance call this is initiated by the Customer Assist...

Page 271: ...service representative or via the mbrace portal on the Internet Each route can include up to 20 way points Once a route has been received by the navi gation system you will see the route route name name has has been been saved saved to to memory memory card card Do Do you you want want to to start start route route guidance guidance message in the COMAND display The route is saved to the SD memory...

Page 272: ...se also read the operating instructions for the garage door system When programing a garage door opener park the vehicle outside the garage Do not run the engine while programing Certain garage door drives are incompatible with the integrated garage door opener If you have difficulty programing the integrated garage door opener contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Alternatively you can call ...

Page 273: ... lights up red repeat the programing procedure for the correspond ing button on the rear view mirror When doing so vary the distance between remote control A and the rear view mirror The required distance between remote control A and the integrated garage door opener depends on the garage door drive system Several attempts might be neces sary You should test every position for at least 25 seconds ...

Page 274: ...e control A of the garage door drive If indicator lamp lights up red repeat the programing process for the corresponding button on the rear view mirror When doing so vary the distance between remote con trol A and the rear view mirror The required distance between remote control A and the integrated garage door opener depends on the garage door drive system Several attempts might be neces sary You...

Page 275: ... a fixed code indi cator lamp lights up green Garage door system with a rolling code indicator lamp flashes green The transmitter will transmit a signal as long as the button is pressed The transmission is halted after a maximum of ten seconds and indicator lamp lights up yellow Press but ton or again if necessary Clearing the memory Make sure that you clear the memory of the integrated garage doo...

Page 276: ...librate the compass in the open and not in the vicinity of steel structures or high voltage transmission lines Rswitch off electrical consumers such as the climate control windshield wipers or rear window defroster Rclose all doors and the trunk lid X Switch on the ignition X Push a round pen into opening Y page 273 for approximately six sec onds until symbol C C is shown in compass display Y page...

Page 277: ...s specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on top of one another X Slide the seat backwards X To install place the floormat in the foot well X Press studs onto retainers X To remove pull the floormat off retain ers X Remove the floormat Features 275 Stowage and features Z ...

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Page 279: ...Useful information 278 Engine compartment 278 ASSYST PLUS 282 Care 283 277 Maintenance and care ...

Page 280: ...opening the hood If there is a fire in the engine compartment keep the hood closed and contact the fire department G WARNING The engine compartment contains moving components Certain components such as the radiator fan may continue to run or start again suddenly when the ignition is off There is a risk of injury If you need to do any work inside the engine compartment Rswitch off the ignition Rnev...

Page 281: ...gh engine speeds AMG vehicles before operation on race tracks check the oil level and Y page 279 add oil if necessary Y page 280 Race track operation is only permitted with a maximum engine oil level Depending on the engine the oil dipstick may be in a different location When checking the oil level Rpark the vehicle on a level surface Rthe engine should be switched off for approximately five minut...

Page 282: ...ronmental note When adding oil take care not to spill any If oil enters the soil or waterways it is harmful to the environment Only use engine oils and oil filters that have been approved for vehicles with a ser vice system You can obtain a list of the engine oils and oil filters tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Products at any Mercedes Benz Servi...

Page 283: ...he SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 139 On vehicles with KEYLESS GO press the Start Stop button twice Y page 140 X Check the coolant temperature gauge in the multifunction display The coolant temperature must be below 158 70 X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 Y page 139 in the ignition lock X Slowly turn cap half a turn counter clockwise to allow excess pressure to escape X Turn ...

Page 284: ...es not show any information on the engine oil level Observe the notes on the engine oil level Y page 279 The multifunction display shows a service message for several seconds e g RService A in Days Service A in Days RService A Due Service A Due RService A Exceeded by Days Service A Exceeded by Days Depending on the operating conditions of the vehicle the remaining time or distance until the next s...

Page 285: ...intermedi ate stops Rif the vehicle is primarily used to travel short distances Ruse in mountainous terrain or on poor road surfaces Rif the engine is often left idling for long peri ods Under these or similar conditions have for example the air filter engine oil and oil filter replaced or changed more frequently Under arduous operating conditions the tires must be checked more often Further infor...

Page 286: ...ic Car Wash as these use special cleaning agents These cleaning agents can damage the paintwork or plastic parts Make sure that the automatic transmis sion is in position N when washing your vehicle in a tow through car wash The vehi cle could be damaged if the transmission is in another position Make sure that Rthe side windows and the roof are com pletely closed Rthe climate control blower is sw...

Page 287: ... Rmagnetic plates or similar items to painted surfaces You could otherwise damage the paintwork Scratches corrosive deposits areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inade quate care cannot always be completely repaired In such cases visit a qualified spe cialist workshop X Remove dirt immediately where possible while avoiding rubbing too hard X Soak insect remains with insect remover and ...

Page 288: ...ark 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 reason you should drive for a few minutes after clean ing Braking heats the brake discs and the brake pads linings thus drying them The vehicle can then be parked Cleaning ...

Page 289: ...ning 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 damage the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals X Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals in the exterior mirror housing using a wet sponge and mild cleaning agent e g Mercedes Benz car shampoo or cleaning c...

Page 290: ...ts and cleaning agents to clean the cockpit Do not affix the following to plastic surfa ces Rstickers Rfilms Rscented oil bottles or similar items You can otherwise damage the plastic Do not allow cosmetics insect repellent or sunscreen to come into contact with the plastic trim This maintains the high quality look of the surfaces X Wipe the plastic trim with a damp lint free cloth e g a microfibe...

Page 291: ...eather and not material defects Seat covers of other materials Observe the following when cleaning RClean artificial leather covers with a cloth moistened with a solution containing 1 detergent e g dish washing liquid RClean cloth covers with a microfiber cloth moistened with a solution contain ing 1 detergent e g dish washing liq uid Rub carefully and always wipe entire seat sections to avoid lea...

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Page 293: ...Useful information 292 Where will I find 292 Flat tire 292 Battery vehicle 297 Jump starting 301 Towing and tow starting 303 Fuses 306 291 Breakdown assistance ...

Page 294: ...perform a wheel change on your vehicle consult a qualified specialist work shop Tools required for changing a wheel may include for example RJack RWheel chock RLug wrench RRatchet wrench RAlignment bolt Vehicles with a collapsible spare wheel Folding wheel chock Fuse allocation chart Jack Sheet for faulty wheel A Alignment bolt B Lug wrench C Towing eye D Valve extractor E Tire inflation compresso...

Page 295: ... an active tire pressure monitor If the pressure loss warning message appears in the multifunction display RObserve the instructions in the display messages Y page 236 RCheck the tire for damage RIf driving on observe the following notes The maximum driving distance is approx imately 50 miles 80 km when the vehicle is partially laden and approximately 18 miles 30 km when the vehicle is fully laden...

Page 296: ...those mentioned above Rthe wheel rim is damaged Ryou have driven at very low tire pressures or on a flat tire There is a risk of an accident Do not drive the vehicle Contact a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita tion It must not come into contact with your skin eyes or clothing or be swallowed Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes Keep tire sealant away from...

Page 297: ...ion lock Y page 139 X Press on off switch on the tire inflation compressor to ON The tire inflation compressor is switched on The tire is inflated i First tire sealant is pumped into the tire The pressure can briefly rise to approx imately 500 kPa 5 bar 73 psi Do not switch off the tire inflation com pressor during this phase X Let the tire inflation compressor run for a maximum of ten minutes The...

Page 298: ...tes X Switch off the tire inflation compressor X Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the faulty tire X Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire inflation compressor X Pull away immediately The maximum speed for a tire sealed with tire sealant is 50 mph 80 km h The upper part of the TIREFIT sticker must be affixed to the instrument cluster in the driver s field of vision X Stop after driving...

Page 299: ...t and thus damage the vehicle electronics This can lead to function restrictions applying to safety relevant systems e g the lighting sys tem ABS anti lock braking system or ESP Electronic Stability Program The operating safety of your vehicle may be restricted You could lose control of the vehicle for example Rbraking Rin the event of abrupt steering maneuver and or when the vehicle s speed is no...

Page 300: ...nment Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner Take discharged batteries to a qualified spe cialist workshop or a special collection point for used bat teries Have the battery checked regularly at a qualified specialist workshop Observe the service intervals in the Main tenance Booklet or contact a qualified spe cialist workshop for more information You should have all work invol...

Page 301: ...e power supply has been interrupted e g if you reconnect the battery you will have to Rset the clock see the separate operating instructions On vehicles with COMAND and a naviga tion system the clock is set automati cally Rreset the function for folding the exterior mirrors in out automatically by folding the mirrors out once Y page 104 Charging the battery G WARNING During charging and jump start...

Page 302: ...rvice life of a thawed out battery may be shorter The starting charac teristics can be impaired particularly at low temperatures Have the thawed out battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop Read the battery charger s operating instruc tions before charging the battery X Open the hood X Connect the battery charger to the positive terminal and ground point in the same order as when connect...

Page 303: ...rtant that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting the jumper cables RNever connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running G WAR...

Page 304: ...l clamps RIf the battery is fully discharged leave the battery that is being used to jump start connected for a few minutes before attempting to start This charges the battery slightly RMake sure that the two vehicles do not touch Make sure that Rthe jumper cables are not damaged Rwhen the jumper cables are connected to the battery uninsulated sections of the terminal clamp do not come into contac...

Page 305: ... workshop Towing and tow starting Important safety notes Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be tow started You could other wise damage the automatic transmission G WARNING If the weight of the vehicle to be towed or tow started is greater than the permissible gross weight of your vehicle Rthe towing eye could detach itself Rthe vehicle trailer combination could roll over There is a risk...

Page 306: ...ition 2 in the ignition lock Rcannot shift the transmission to position N on vehicles with automatic transmission Vehicles with automatic transmission release the selector lever lock manually to move it out of position P Y page 158 i Disarm the automatic locking feature before the vehicle is towed Y page 207 You could otherwise be locked out when pushing or towing the vehicle Installing removing t...

Page 307: ...y to position 2 in the igni tion lock X When the vehicle is stationary depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Vehicles with manual transmission depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to neutral or X Vehicles with automatic transmission shift the automatic transmission to posi tion N X Release the brake pedal X Release the electric parking brake It is important that you observe the safet...

Page 308: ...zard warning lamps Fuses Important safety notes G WARNING If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if you replace it with a fuse with a higher amper age the electric cables could be overloaded This could result in a fire There is a risk of an accident and injury Always replace faulty fuses with the specified new fuses having the correct amperage Only use fuses that have been approved for Merce...

Page 309: ... 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 Make sure that the windshield wipers are turned off X Open the hood X Use a dry cloth to remove any moisture from the fuse box X To open open clamp X Remove fuse box cover forwards X To close check whether the seal is seated correctly in cover X Insert cov...

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Page 311: ...tant safety notes 310 Operation 310 Winter operation 312 Tire pressure 314 Loading the vehicle 322 All about wheels and tires 324 Changing a wheel 332 Wheel and tire combinations 337 Emergency spare wheel 341 309 Wheels and tires ...

Page 312: ... and warn ing notices on MOExtended tires tires with run flat characteristics Accessories that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or are not being used correctly can impair operating safety Before purchasing and using non approved accessories visit a qualified specialist work shop and inquire about Rsuitability Rlegal stipulations Rfactory recommendations Information on dimensions ...

Page 313: ...cedes Benz for your vehicle Do not use any other valve caps or systems e g tire pressure monitoring systems Regularly check the pressure of all the tires particularly prior to long trips Adjust the tire pressure as necessary Y page 314 Observe the notes on the emergency spare wheel Y page 341 The service life of tires depends on the fol lowing factors amongst other things RDriving style RTire pres...

Page 314: ... It is therefore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run flat properties e g winter tires A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a quali fied specialist workshop Winter operation General notes Have your vehicle winter proofed at a quali fied specialist workshop at the onset of win ter Observe the notes in the Changing a wheel s...

Page 315: ...ire sizes there is not enough space for snow chains To avoid damage to the vehicle or tires observe the Wheel and tire combinations section under Tires and wheels Vehicles with steel wheels if you mount snow chains on steel wheels you may damage the hub caps Remove the hub caps from the relevant wheels before mounting the snow chains For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use s...

Page 316: ...re pressure specifications that are valid for your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard and tire pres sure table on the vehicle General notes The recommended tire pressures for the tires mounted at the factory can be found on the labels described here Operation with the emergency spare wheel Y page 341 Further information on tire pressures can be obtained at a qualified...

Page 317: ...ire pressure G WARNING If the tire pressure drops repeatedly the wheel valve or tire may be damaged Tire pressure that is too low may result in a tire blow out There is a risk of an accident RCheck the tire for foreign objects RCheck whether the wheel is losing air or the valve is leaking If you are unable to rectify the damage con tact a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING If you fit unsuitab...

Page 318: ... G WARNING Tires with pressure that is too low can over heat and burst as a consequence In addition they also suffer from excessive and or irreg ular wear which can severely impair the brak ing properties and the driving characteristics There is a risk of an accident Avoid tire pressures that are too low in all the tires including the spare wheel Underinflated tires may Roverheat leading to tire d...

Page 319: ...ire pressure using the rotational speed of the wheels This enables the system to detect significant pressure loss in a tire If the speed of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of a loss of pressure a corresponding warning message will appear in the multifunction dis play You can recognize the tire pressure loss warn ing by the Run Flat Indicator Active Run Flat Indicator Active Press OK to Res...

Page 320: ... Active Press OK to Restart Press OK to Restart message appears in the multifunction display If you wish to confirm the restart X Press the a button The Tire Pressure Now OK Tire Pressure Now OK message appears in the multifunction display X Press the 9 or button to select Yes Yes X Press the a button The Run Flat Indicator Restarted Run Flat Indicator Restarted message appears in the multifunctio...

Page 321: ...m is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the warning lamp will flash for approximately a minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will be repeated every time the vehi cle is started as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system ma...

Page 322: ...nce from radio trans mitting equipment e g radio headphones two way radios that may be being operated in or near the vehicle Checking the tire pressure electroni cally X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 139 X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Service Service menu X Press the 9 or button to select Tire Pressure Tire Pressure X Press the...

Page 323: ...lacard on the driver s side B pillar Y page 314 Additional tire pressure values for different loads can also be found on the tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel filler flap Y page 314 X Make sure that the tire pressure is correct on all four wheels X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Service Servic...

Page 324: ...ing It is made up of the vehicle weight all vehicle occu pants the fuel and the cargo You can also find information about the maximum gross axle weight rating on the front and rear axle The maximum gross axle weight rating is the maximum weight that can be carried by one axle front or rear axle Never exceed the maximum load or the maxi mum gross axle weight rating for the front or rear axle B pill...

Page 325: ... the driver and passengers from XXX kilo grams or XXX lbs X Step 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1 400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1 400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs X Step 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage a...

Page 326: ... permissible gross vehicle weight Gross axle weight rating the maximum per missible weight that can be carried by one axle front or rear axle To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible values gross vehi cle weight and maximum gross axle weight rating have your loaded vehicle including driver occupants and the load weighed on a suitable vehicle weighbridge All about wheels ...

Page 327: ...ow covered or icy road is always lower than on dry road surfa ces You should pay special attention to road con ditions when temperatures are around freez ing point Mercedes Benz recommends a minimum tread depth of ã in 4 mm on all four winter tires Observe the legally required minimum tire tread depth Y page 311 Winter tires can reduce the braking distance on snow covered surfaces in comparison wi...

Page 328: ...nd speed rating required for your vehicle Tire width Nominal aspect ratio in Tire code Rim diameter A Load bearing index B Speed rating General depending on the manufacturer s standards the size imprinted in the tire wall may not contain any letters or may contain one letter that precedes the size description If there is no letter preceding the size descrip tion as shown above these are passenger ...

Page 329: ...e data in the example Regardless of the speed rating always observe the speed limits Drive carefully and adapt your driving style to the traffic condi tions Sum mer tires Index Speed rating Q up to 100 mph 160 km h R up to 106 mph 170 km h S up to 112 mph 180 km h T up to 118 mph 190 km h H up to 130 mph 210 km h V up to 149 mph 240 km h W up to 168 mph 270 km h Y up to 186 mph 300 km h ZR Y up to...

Page 330: ...AMG vehicles with Handling Package 174 mph 280 km h The speed rating of tires mounted at the fac tory may be higher than the maximum speed that the electronic speed limiter permits Make sure that your tires have the required speed rating e g when buying new tires The required speed rating for your vehicle can be found in the tires section Y page 337 Further information about reading tire data can ...

Page 331: ...facturer identification code provides details on the tire manufacturer New tires have a code with two symbols Retreaded tires have a code with four symbols For further information about retreaded tires see Y page 310 Tire size identifier describes the tire size Tire type code tire type code can be used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of the tire Date of manufactu...

Page 332: ...n which the tire is mounted GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight The actual load on an axle must never exceed the gross axle weight rating The gross axle weight rating can be found on the vehicle identification plate on the B pillar on the driver s side Speed rating The speed rating is part of the tire identifica tion It specifies the speed range for which ...

Page 333: ...uld only be corrected when the tires are cold Cold tire pressure The tires are cold Rif the vehicle has been parked without direct sunlight on the tires for at least three hours and Rif the vehicle has been driven for less than 1 mile 1 6 km Tread The part of the tire that comes into contact with the road Bead The tire bead ensures that the tire sits securely on the wheel There are several steel w...

Page 334: ...ld damage the elec tronic components Only have tires changed at a qualified spe cialist workshop Always pay attention to the instructions and safety notes when changing a wheel Y page 333 The wear patterns on the front and rear tires differ depending on the operating conditions Rotate the wheels before a clear wear pattern has formed on the tires Front tires typically wear more on the shoulders an...

Page 335: ...he on board electronics now have status 0 This is the same as the SmartKey having been removed X Vehicles with KEYLESS GO remove the Start Stop button from the ignition lock Y page 140 X If included in the vehicle equipment remove the tire change tool kit from the vehicle X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away i Due to differences in vehicle equipment not all vehicles are equipped wi...

Page 336: ...tip over with the vehi cle raised Rthe jack is designed only to raise and hold the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed It is not suited for per forming maintenance work under the vehi cle Ravoid changing the wheel on uphill and downhill slopes Rbefore raising the vehicle secure it from rolling away by applying the parking brake and inserting wheel chocks Never disen gage the pa...

Page 337: ... jacking points on the outer sills X AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG equipment fold cover upwards X Position jack at jacking point Example X Make sure the foot of the jack is directly beneath the jacking point X Turn crank A clockwise until jack sits completely on jacking point and the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground X Turn crank A until the tire is raised a max imum of 1 2 in 3 cm f...

Page 338: ...anging a wheel sec tion Y page 332 Only use wheel bolts that have been designed for the wheel and the vehicle For safety rea sons Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles and the respective wheel To prevent damage to the paintwork hold the wheel securely against the wheel hub while screwing in the first wheel bolt X Clean the wheel ...

Page 339: ...i cle These tires have been specially adapted for use with the control systems such as ABS or ESP and are marked as follows RMO Mercedes Benz Original RMOE Mercedes Benz Original Extended tires featuring run flat characteristics RMO1 Mercedes Benz Original only cer tain AMG tires Mercedes Benz Original Extended tires may only be used on wheels that have been specifically approved by Mercedes Benz ...

Page 340: ...tended tires tires with run flat characteristics section Y page 293 Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory It is therefore recommended that you addi tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run flat properties e g winter tires A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from a qualified specialist work shop i Not al...

Page 341: ...mm RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 42 in 36 mm Winter tires R17 Tires Alloy wheels BA 225 45 R17 91 H M Si4 BA 7 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 65 in 42 mm SLK 350 Summer tires R17 Tires Alloy wheels FA 225 45 R17 91 W4 RA 245 40 R17 91 W4 5 FA 7 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 65 in 42 mm RA 8 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 42 in 36 mm 4 Available as MOExtended tires 5 Use of snow chains is not permitted Obse...

Page 342: ...XL RA 255 35 ZR18 94 Y XL5 FA 8 0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 69 in 43 mm RA 9 0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 65 in 42 mm Winter tires R18 Tires Alloy wheels BA 235 40 R18 95 V XL M S i BA 8 0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 69 in 43 mm FA 235 40 R18 95 V XL M Si HA 255 35 R18 94 V XL M Si5 FA 8 0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 69 in 43 mm RA 9 0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 65 in 42 mm 5 Use of snow chains is not permit...

Page 343: ... on the wheel or under Technical data Y page 344 An emergency spare wheel may also be mounted against the direction of rotation Observe the time restriction on use as well as the speed limitation specified on the emer gency spare wheel Replace the tires after six years at the latest regardless of wear This also applies to the emergency spare wheel i When you are driving with the collapsible spare ...

Page 344: ... inflation compres sor for longer than ten minutes at a time without a break It may otherwise overheat The tire inflation compressor can be oper ated again once it has cooled down X Mount the collapsible spare wheel as described Y page 333 The collapsible spare wheel must be moun ted before it is inflated X Pull plug out of the housing X Take the air hose out of the housing X Insert the yellow hos...

Page 345: ...ase but ton until the correct tire pressure has been reached X Unscrew union nut on the air hose from the valve X Screw the cap onto the valve of the col lapsible spare wheel again Removing an air hose X To remove the hose from the tire inflation compressor push down the rocker switch on the hose connector and pull out the hose X Stow plug and the air hose in the lower section of the blower housin...

Page 346: ... 47 in 12 mm Depending on the country the engine and the wheels mounted your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or a collapsible spare wheel i The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel 6 Use of snow chains is not permitted Observe the notes in the section on snow chains 344 Emergency spare wheel Wheels and tires ...

Page 347: ...Useful information 346 Information regarding technical data 346 Identification plates 346 Service products and filling capaci ties 347 Vehicle data 353 345 Technical data ...

Page 348: ...s to a vehicle with standard equipment Consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for the data for all vehicle variants and trim levels Identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi cle identification number VIN X Open the driver s door You will see vehicle identification plate Example vehicle identification plate USA only VIN Vehicle model Example vehicle identification plate Canad...

Page 349: ...f the reach of children H Environmental note Dispose of service products in an environ mentally responsible manner Service products include the following RFuels RLubricants e g engine oil transmission oil RCoolant RBrake fluid RWindshield washer fluid RClimate control system refrigerant Comply with all valid regulations with respect to handling storing and disposing of service fluids Components an...

Page 350: ...erve All models Approx 2 4 US gal 9 0 l Gasoline Fuel grade Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a gasoline engine Do not switch on the igni tion if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel Otherwise the fuel will enter the fuel system Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine Notify a quali fied specialist workshop and have the fuel tank...

Page 351: ...ercedes Benz Comply with the instructions for use on the product label More information about recommen ded additives can be obtained from any authorized Mercedes Benz Center Mercedes Benz recommends that you use branded fuels that have additives The quality of the fuel available in some coun tries may not be sufficient Residue could build up in the injection system as a result In such cases and in...

Page 352: ...g soot and fuel deposits It is therefore strongly recommended that you carry out reg ular oil changes using an approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE classification Brake fluid G WARNING The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture from the air This lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low vapor pockets may form in the brake system when th...

Page 353: ...of water and anti freeze corrosion inhibitor It performs the following tasks Rcorrosion protection Rantifreeze protection Rraising the boiling point If the coolant has antifreeze protection down to 35 37 the boiling point of the cool ant during operation is approximately 266 130 The antifreeze corrosion inhibitor concentra tion in the engine cooling system should Rbe at least 50 This will protect ...

Page 354: ...d reservoir with a mixture of water and washer fluid e g MB Winter Fit Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temper ature RDown to 14 Ò10 mix 1 part MB Win terFit to 2 parts water RDown to Ò4 Ò20 mix 1 part MB Win terFit to 1 part water RDown to Ò20 2 Ò29 mix 2 parts MB WinterFit to 1 part water i Add windshield washer fluid e g MB SummerFit or MB WinterFit to the washer fluid all year round Clima...

Page 355: ...odel PAG oil AMG vehicles 2 8 oz 80 g All other models 4 2 oz 120 g Vehicle data General notes Please note that for the specified vehicle data Rthe heights specified may vary as a result of tires load condition of the suspension optional equipment Roptional equipment reduces the maximum payload Dimensions and weights Model Opening height All models 70 7 in 1796 mm Missing values were not available...

Page 356: ...All other models Vehicle length 162 8 in 4134 mm Vehicle length when opening closing the roof 170 2 in 4323 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 79 0 in 2006 mm Vehicle height 51 3 in 1303 mm Vehicle height when opening closing the roof 61 5 in 1561 mm Wheelbase 95 7 in 2430 mm Turning radius 34 5 ft 10 52 m Maximum trunk load 220 lb 100 kg 354 Vehicle data Technical data ...

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