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Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLA, Operator'S Manual

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The red

F

(USA only) or

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(Canada only) indicator lamp

flashes and the yellow

!

warning lamp lights up.

The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:

X

Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.

X

Release the electric parking brake manually.

To apply:

X

Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.

X

Apply the electric parking brake manually.

If the red

F

(USA only) or

!

(Canada only) indicator lamp

continues to flash:

X

Do not drive on.

X

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (

Y

page 364).

X

Shift the transmission to position P.

X

Turn the front wheels towards the curb.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The yellow

!

warning lamp lights up. The red

F

(USA only)

or

!

(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten sec-

onds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released.

It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.

X

Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.

X

Apply the electric parking brake.

If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:

X

Shift the transmission to position P.

X

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake manually:

X

Release the electric parking brake automatically (

Y

page 173).

If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Summary of Contents for 2016 GLA

Page 1: ...GLA Operator s Manual Order no 65155430 13 Part no 1565840901 Edition A 2016 1565840901N 1565840901 GLA Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...n RSIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc RHD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiq uity Digital Corporation RGracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote Inc RZAGATSurvey and r...

Page 3: ...nz 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 description...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...eats steering wheel and mirrors 101 Lights and windshield wipers 115 Climate control 131 Driving and parking 147 On board computer and displays 217 Stowage and features 279 Maintenance and care 307 Br...

Page 6: ...notes 48 Introduction 48 Knee bag 50 Occupant Classification System OCS 51 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps 43 Side impact air bag 50 Window curtain air bag 50 Air vents Important safety notes 144 R...

Page 7: ...unning mode 169 Engaging drive position 161 Engaging neutral 160 Engaging park position Mercedes AMG vehicles 162 Engaging park position automati cally 160 Engaging reverse gear 160 Engaging the park...

Page 8: ...tor lever 319 Interior 318 Matte finish 316 Notes 313 Paint 315 Plastic trim 318 Power washer 315 Rear view camera 318 Roof lining 320 Seat belt 320 Seat cover 319 Sensors 317 Steering wheel 319 Trim...

Page 9: ...de on off 143 Switching on off 137 Switching residual heat on off 143 Switching the rear window defroster on off 142 Switching the ZONE function on off 140 Cockpit Overview 30 Coffee cup symbol see AT...

Page 10: ...ance recorder 221 Distance warning warning lamp 277 Distance warning function Function notes 67 Warning lamp 277 DISTRONIC PLUS Activation conditions 187 Cruise control lever 187 Deactivating 190 Disp...

Page 11: ...d 182 Driving on wet roads 179 Exhaust check 175 Fuel 175 General 174 Hydroplaning 179 Icy road surfaces 179 Limited braking efficiency on sal ted roads 177 Off road driving 180 Snow chains 343 The fi...

Page 12: ...0 Engine starting see Starting engine ESC Electronic Stability Control see ESP Electronic Stability Program ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram AMG menu on board computer 232 Characteristics 69 Deactiva...

Page 13: ...mportant safety notes 337 G Garage door opener Clearing the memory 303 General notes 300 Important safety notes 301 Opening closing the garage door 303 Programming button in the rear view mirror 301 S...

Page 14: ...matic see Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist Activating deactivating on board computer 228 Display message 254 Function information 215 Lane Tracking package 213 Lap time RACETIMER 232 LATCH type...

Page 15: ...s 79 Inserting 79 Locking vehicle 85 Removing 79 Unlocking the driver s door 84 Memory card audio 225 Memory function 112 Message memory on board com puter 235 Messages see Display messages Mirror tur...

Page 16: ...Convenience submenu 231 Display messages 235 Displaying a service message 313 DISTRONIC PLUS 191 Factory settings 231 Important safety notes 218 Instrument cluster submenu 229 Lighting submenu 230 Me...

Page 17: ...g away Automatic transmission 152 General notes 152 Hill start assist 153 Q QR code Mercedes Benz Guide App 1 Rescue card 26 Qualified specialist workshop 25 R RACE START Important safety notes 195 RA...

Page 18: ...er sunblind Panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel 96 Roof carrier 288 Roof lining and carpets cleaning guidelines 320 Roof load maximum 383 S Safety Children in the vehicle 58 Safety system see...

Page 19: ...key 79 Positions ignition lock 149 Problem malfunction 81 Starting the engine 151 SmartKey positions ignition lock 149 Snow chains 343 Sockets Center console 291 General notes 291 Luggage compartment...

Page 20: ...on 374 Tires wheels 367 Vehicle data 383 TELEAID Call priority 296 Downloading destinations COMAND 296 Downloading routes 299 Emergency call 293 General notes 292 Geo fencing 300 Locating a stolen veh...

Page 21: ...def inition 361 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rat ing definition 361 Important safety notes 340 Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment definition 361 Information on driving 340 Kilopascal kPa...

Page 22: ...radient climbing capa bility 183 Trim pieces cleaning instruc tions 319 Trip computer on board com puter 222 Trip odometer Calling up 221 Resetting on board computer 223 Trunk lid see Tailgate Trunk l...

Page 23: ...ns Tires 369 Wheel bolt tightening torque 366 Wheel chock 364 Wheels Changing a wheel 363 Checking 341 Cleaning 316 General notes 367 Important safety notes 340 Information on driving 340 Interchangin...

Page 24: ...Z ZONE function Switching on off 140 22 Index...

Page 25: ...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 g...

Page 26: ...ur 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 concern...

Page 27: ...is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING If you connect equipment to the diagnostics connection in the vehicle it may affect the operat...

Page 28: ...ed Warranty Follow the instructions in this manual about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions a...

Page 29: ...acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehi cle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other partie...

Page 30: ...http www mercedes benz com opensource 28 Introduction...

Page 31: ...Cockpit 30 Instrument cluster 31 Multifunction steering wheel 33 Center console 35 Door control panel 38 Overhead control panel 39 29 At a glance...

Page 32: ...ECT lever 159 B PARKTRONIC warning dis play 200 C Overhead control panel 39 Function Page D Climate control systems 132 E Ignition lock 149 F Adjusts the steering wheel 108 G Cruise control lever 184...

Page 33: ...Coolant temperature 219 Function Page A Fuel gauge Fuel filler flap location indi cator the fuel filler cap is on the left B Instrument cluster lighting 218 i Information on the display of the outside...

Page 34: ...ake yellow 274 C J Brakes yellow 268 D Distance warning 277 E Turn signals 118 F 6 Restraint system 43 G Seat belt 266 Function Page H M SPORT handling mode Mercedes AMG vehicles 272 I Coolant 275 J R...

Page 35: ...s on voice operated control for navigation see manufacturer s operating instructions Vehicles with COMAND switches on the Voice Con trol System see the sepa rate operating instructions 8 Mute W X Adju...

Page 36: ...219 Hides display messages 235 Back 219 Vehicles with Audio 20 switches off voice operated control of the navigation see manufacturer s oper ating instructions Vehicles with COMAND switches off the Vo...

Page 37: ...s the exhaust flap of the AMG performance exhaust system right side 155 Downhill Speed Reg ulation 197 c PARKTRONIC 200 Function Page A ECO start stop func tion 153 B Hazard warning lamps 119 C PASSEN...

Page 38: ...Cigarette lighter 291 Socket 291 Stowage compartment 281 Stowage compartment 281 Cup holder 288 Function Page Stowage compartment with Media Interface 281 A Audio COMAND control ler see the separate...

Page 39: ...ge compartment 281 Selector lever 161 Manual gearshifting per manent setting 166 Function Page DYNAMIC SELECT control ler 158 A Cup holder 288 B Stowage compartment with Media Interface 281 C Audio CO...

Page 40: ...112 Adjusts the seats electri cally 105 A 7 Z Adjusts and folds the exte rior mirrors in out electri cally 109 Function Page B W Opens closes the side windows 91 C n Activates deacti vates the overrid...

Page 41: ...system 295 A Rear view mirror 109 B Sets the compass 303 C Buttons for the garage door opener 301 Function Page D G SOS button mbrace system 293 E F Roadside Assistance call button mbrace sys tem 294...

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Page 43: ...Useful information 42 Panic alarm 42 Occupant safety 42 Children in the vehicle 58 Pets in the vehicle 64 Driving safety systems 65 Protection against theft 73 41 Safety...

Page 44: ...ises RSeat belt system RAir bags RChild restraint system RChild seat securing systems The components of the restraint system work in conjunction with each other They can only deploy their protective f...

Page 45: ...ter than a few seconds after the vehicle is started The components of the restraint system are in operational readiness A malfunction has occurred if the 6 restraint system warning lamp Rdoes not ligh...

Page 46: ...lt force limiters for the front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear If the seat belt is pulled out of the belt outlet quickly or with a jerky movement the belt retractor locks The belt str...

Page 47: ...serve the instructions and safety notes in the Children in the vehicle sec tion of this Operator s Manual Y page 58 in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer s installa tion instructions...

Page 48: ...oints and not across your abdo men This applies particularly to pregnant women If necessary push the lap belt down to your hip joint and pull it tight using the shoulder section of the belt Rthe seat...

Page 49: ...can no longer fulfill their protective function and must be replaced Visit a qualified specialist workshop Basic illustration X Press release button hold belt tongue firmly and guide it back towards b...

Page 50: ...lways make sure that all of the vehicle s occupants Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly including pregnant women Rare sitting correctly and maintain the great est possible distance to the air ba...

Page 51: ...affix objects such as stickers to it the air bag can no longer function correctly There is an increased risk of injury Never modify an air bag cover or affix objects to it G WARNING Sensors to control...

Page 52: ...bolster of the seat backrest When deployed the side impact air bag offers additional thorax protection It also offers additional pelvis protection for occupants in the front seats However it does not...

Page 53: ...ir weight is raised from the seat cushion If it is absolutely necessary to install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat be sure to observe the correct positioning of the child restrain...

Page 54: ...ng the jour ney that the status of the front passenger front air bag is correct G WARNING If you secure a child in a rearward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the PASSENGE...

Page 55: ...ins lit 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 58 When OCS is malfu...

Page 56: ...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...

Page 57: ...entire base of the child restraint system rests on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the forward facing child restraint system must lie as flat as pos sible against the back...

Page 58: ...affect your hearing The powder that is released gener ally does not constitute a health hazard but it may cause short term breathing difficulties in people with asthma or other respiratory prob lems P...

Page 59: ...they provide an indication of air bag deployment The vehicle can be deformed considerably without an air bag being deployed This is the case if only parts which are relatively easily deformed are affe...

Page 60: ...and safety notes in this section in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instructions Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on the Occupant Classifica tio...

Page 61: ...hly from the belt outlet X Engage seat belt tongue in belt buckle Activating the special seat belt retractor X Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia reel retract it again While the seat bel...

Page 62: ...alist workshop before you install a child restraint system again The securing systems of child restraint sys tems are Rthe seat belt system Rthe LATCH type ISOFIX securing rings Rthe Top Tether anchor...

Page 63: ...r Introduction Top Tether provides an additional connection between the child restraint system secured with a LATCH type ISOFIX child seat mount and the vehicle This helps reduce the risk of injury ev...

Page 64: ...d restraints X Move head restraint back down again slightly if necessary Y page 106 Make sure that you do not interfere with the cor rect routing of Top Tether belt Child restraint system on the front...

Page 65: ...ld restraint system manufacturer s installation and operating instructions Child proof locks Important safety notes G WARNING If children are traveling in the vehicle they could Ropen doors thus endan...

Page 66: ...Make sure that the child proof locks are working properly X To deactivate press the child proof lock lever down in the direction of arrow Override feature for the rear side win dows X To activate deac...

Page 67: ...ay will the driving 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...

Page 68: ...i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 65 COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS con sists of a distance warning function with an autonomous braking function and adaptive Brake Assist COLLISIO...

Page 69: ...be ready to brake G WARNING The distance warning function cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situations In such cases the distance warning function may Rgive an unnecessary wa...

Page 70: ...des braking assis tance in hazardous situations at speeds above 4 mph 7 km h It uses radar sensor technology to assess the traffic situation Up to a speed of approximately 155 mph 250 km h adaptive Br...

Page 71: ...the road surface is slippery on one side In addition more drive torque is trans ferred to the wheel or wheels with traction Traction control remains active even if you deactivate ESP Off road 4ETS El...

Page 72: ...above no longer apply ESP will otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehi cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an extended period with ESP...

Page 73: ...skid or a wheel starts to spin Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an extended period with ESP deactivated You could otherwise damage the drivetrain Deactivating activating ESP X To activate SPORT ha...

Page 74: ...ehicle down by braking and limiting the engine output until the vehicle trailer combination has stabilized Important safety notes G WARNING If road and weather conditions are poor trailer stabilizatio...

Page 75: ...immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey X To activate with the SmartKey remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock X To activate with KEYLESS GO start functi...

Page 76: ...the SmartKey into the ignition lock The alarm is switched off The alarm is not switched off even if you close the open door that triggered it for example i If the alarm continues for more than 30 seco...

Page 77: ...Useful information 76 SmartKey 76 Doors 83 Cargo compartment 85 Side windows 90 Panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel 94 75 Opening and closing...

Page 78: ...h 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...

Page 79: ...vehicle Locking and unlocking You can start lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS GO To do this you only need carry the SmartKey with you You can combine the functions of KEYLESS GO with those of...

Page 80: ...is means that only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked This is useful if you fre quently travel on your own X To change the setting press and hold the...

Page 81: ...Push release catch in the direction of the arrow and at the same time remove mechanical key from the SmartKey For further information about Runlocking the driver s door Y page 84 Runlocking the cargo...

Page 82: ...ical key out of the Smart Key Y page 79 X Press mechanical key into the opening in the SmartKey in the direction of the arrow until battery tray cover opens When doing so do not hold cover shut X Remo...

Page 83: ...start func tion try again to lock unlock the vehicle using the remote con trol function of the SmartKey Point the tip of the key at the driver s door handle from close range and press the or button If...

Page 84: ...s e g seat heating or interior lighting and try to start the engine again If this does not work X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary Y page 329 or X Jump start the vehicle Y page 331...

Page 85: ...dent 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 child...

Page 86: ...g button for the central locking or Rif the vehicle was locked automatically The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had pre viously been fully unlocked If only the driver s door had been previously...

Page 87: ...cal key into the lock of the driver s door as far as it will go X Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far as it will go to position 1 X Turn the mechanical key back and remove it X Make sure that the...

Page 88: ...ose automatically from the outside Rvehicles with EASY PACK tailgate open close automatically from the inside Rvehicles with EASY PACK tailgate and with KEYLESS GO or KEYLESS GO start function closed...

Page 89: ...oor Rpress the close button or STOP button on the tailgate Rpull the handle on the tailgate G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide If the tailgate is open wh...

Page 90: ...operating switch on the driver s door Opening closing automatically from inside Important safety notes G WARNING Parts of the body could become trapped dur ing automatic closing of the tailgate More...

Page 91: ...ing range To open the tailgate fully pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate again after it has stopped automatically This does not delete the stored position Activating X To open the tailgate...

Page 92: ...e side windows they could become trapped particularly if they are left unsupervised There is a risk of injury Activate the override feature for the rear side windows When leaving the vehicle always ta...

Page 93: ...vated Y page 64 the side windows cannot be operated from the rear Convenience opening Vehicles with KEYLESS GO the KEYLESS GO start function Exclusive Package or AMG Exclusive Package you can ventilat...

Page 94: ...Key at the door handle on the driver s door The SmartKey must be close to the driver s door handle i Vehicles with KEYLESS GO or the KEY LESS GO start function the SmartKey must be in close proximity...

Page 95: ...position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 149 X Pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side window is com pletely closed Y page 91 X Hold the switch for an additional seco...

Page 96: ...force If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed The side...

Page 97: ...ding sun roof refers to the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel The sliding sunroof is equipped with an auto matic reversing feature If a solid object blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof d...

Page 98: ...osition 0 in the ignition lock or is removed the sliding sunroof closes automatically Rif it starts to rain Rat extreme outside temperatures Rafter six hours Rif there is a malfunction in the power su...

Page 99: ...in the ignition lock Y page 149 X Press or pull the 3 switch in the corre sponding direction If you press pull the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance automatic operation is started in the corres...

Page 100: ...panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel and the roller sun blind can be fully opened and closed again X If this is not the case repeat the steps above 98 Panorama roof with power tilt sliding pane...

Page 101: ...hop Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause If the panorama roof with power tilt sliding pane...

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Page 103: ...Useful information 102 Correct driver s seat position 102 Seats 103 Steering wheel 108 Mirrors 109 Memory function 112 101 Seats steering wheel and mirrors...

Page 104: ...Y page 105 When adjusting the seat make sure that Ryou are as far away from the driver s air bag as possible Ryou are sitting in a normal upright posi tion Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly Ryou...

Page 105: ...that the driver s seat is engaged before starting the vehicle G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving Radjust the driver s seat head restraint steering...

Page 106: ...forwards or backwards Seat height X Pull handle upwards or push it down repeatedly until the seat has reached the desired height Vehicles with the seating comfort pack age Seat fore and aft adjustmen...

Page 107: ...e 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 vehic...

Page 108: ...t is in the desired position Adjusting the 4 way lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back Raises the backrest contour...

Page 109: ...ton indicate the heating level you have selected The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes The system automatically switches down from level 2 to...

Page 110: ...e themselves if they adjust the steering wheel There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicl...

Page 111: ...glancing over your shoulder X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 149 X Press button for the left hand exterior mirror or button for the right hand exte rior mirror The i...

Page 112: ...s with electrically folding exte rior mirrors press and hold mirror folding button Y page 109 until you hear a click and then the mirrors engage in position The mirror housing is engaged again and you...

Page 113: ...9 X Press button for the exterior mirror on the front passenger side X Engage reverse gear The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves to the preset parking position X Use adjustment button...

Page 114: ...he 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 adju...

Page 115: ...relevant preset position button 1 2 or 3 until the seat and exterior mirrors are in the stored position i The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button Memory...

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Page 117: ...Useful information 116 Exterior lighting 116 Interior lighting 120 Replacing bulbs 121 Windshield wipers 125 115 Lights and windshield wipers...

Page 118: ...uter Y page 230 Light switch Operation 1 W Left hand standing lamps 2 X Right hand standing lamps 3 T Parking lamps license plate and instrument cluster lighting 4 Automatic headlamp mode control led...

Page 119: ...turn the light switch to the L position the manual set tings take precedence over the daytime run ning lamps USA only The daytime running lamps improve the visi bility of your vehicle during the day T...

Page 120: ...ponding side of the vehicle is illumina ted X To switch on the standing lamps the SmartKey should not be in the ignition lock or it should be in position 0 X Turn the light switch to W left hand side...

Page 121: ...gain after a full brake application The hazard warning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off Cornering light function The cornering light function improves the illu mination of the road...

Page 122: ...h the right hand reading lamp on off Interior lighting control General notes In order to prevent the vehicle s battery from discharging the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated af...

Page 123: ...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 tim...

Page 124: ...W 15 W Low beam headlamp H15 55 W Vehicles with Bi Xenon headlamps Cornering lamp H7 55 W Tail lamps vehicles with halogen headlamps Backup lamp W 16 W Turn signal lamp PY 21 W Brake lamp W 16 W Rear...

Page 125: ...lamps halogen headlamps X Switch off the lights X Open the hood X Turn housing cover counter clockwise and remove it X Turn bulb counter clockwise and pull it out X Insert the new bulb and engage it t...

Page 126: ...and turn release knob clockwise Right hand side trim panel You must open the side paneling in the cargo compartment before you can replace the bulbs in the tail lamps X To open release right hand tri...

Page 127: ...tions 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 resi...

Page 128: ...e trapped by the wiper arm There is a risk of injury Always switch off the windshield wipers and ignition before changing the wiper blades To avoid damaging the wiper blades make sure that you touch o...

Page 129: ...ving the wiper blades X Vehicles without KEYLESS GO remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock X Vehicles with KEYLESS GO switch off the engine X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind shield X Hold on...

Page 130: ...n the usage conditions Replacing the rear window wiper blade Removing a wiper blade X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock X Fold wiper arm away from the rear win dow X Press both release clips...

Page 131: ...ause 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...

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Page 133: ...Useful information 132 Overview of climate control sys tems 132 Operating the climate control sys tems 137 Air vents 144 131 Climate control...

Page 134: ...sliding panel closed If you start the engine using your smartphone the last selected climate control setting is reactivated Y page 171 The residual heat function can only be acti vated or deactivated...

Page 135: ...activates air recirculation mode Y page 143 A Sets the airflow Y page 140 B Switches cooling with air dehumidification on off Y page 138 C Switches the rear window defroster on off Y page 142 Canada o...

Page 136: ...t the P or P and settings Y page 140 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 outs...

Page 137: ...isplay C Activates deactivates air recirculation mode Y page 143 D Switches climate control on off Y page 137 E Sets the temperature right Y page 139 F Activates deactivates maximum cooling Y page 141...

Page 138: ...zone automatic climate control Climate control system The following contains instructions and rec ommendations to enable you to get the most out of your 3 zone automatic climate control RActivate cli...

Page 139: ...mate control system only operates at a reduced capacity If you require the full cli mate control output you can switch off the ECO start stop function by pressing the ECO button Y page 155 Operating...

Page 140: ...func tion is only available when the engine is run ning The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified according to the temperature selected Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehi...

Page 141: ...ckly Therefore only deactivate the Cooling with air dehumidifi cation function briefly Setting climate control to automatic X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 149 X Set the...

Page 142: ...e center side and footwell vents b Directs air through the defroster cen ter and side air vents a Directs air through the defroster and footwell vents _ Directs air through the defroster cen ter side...

Page 143: ...ly while the Windshield defrosting function is in operation RAir conditioning system turn airflow control A counter clockwise or clock wise Y page 133 RDual zone automatic climate control press the or...

Page 144: ...e windshield is clear again Windows fogged up on the outside X Activate the windshield wipers X Set the air distribution to P or O i You should only select this setting until the windshield is clear a...

Page 145: ...els of pollution When air recirculation mode is activated automatically the indicator lamp in the e button is not lit Outside air is added after about 30 minutes X To deactivate press the e button The...

Page 146: ...ow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle interior please observe the following notes Rkeep the air inlet between the windshield and the hood free of blockages such as ice snow or leaves...

Page 147: ...air vent left Rear compartment air vent right Rear compartment air vent thumbwheel X To open or close turn thumbwheel up or down i If the control panel in the front is switched off no air can flow thr...

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Page 149: ...cle 148 Driving 148 DYNAMIC SELECT button all vehi cles except Mercedes AMG vehi cles 157 DYNAMIC SELECT controller Mercedes AMG vehicles 158 Automatic transmission 159 Refueling 169 Parking 171 Drivi...

Page 150: ...at full throt tle during this period RChange gear in good time before the tach ometer needle is of the way to the red area of the tachometer RDo not manually shift to a lower gear to brake the vehicle...

Page 151: ...stationary Where possible avoid spinning the drive wheels when pulling away on slippery roads You could otherwise damage the drive train Mercedes AMG vehicles avoid full load operation and engine spe...

Page 152: ...art the engine with the Start Stop button The engine can be switched off while the vehi cle is in motion by pressing and holding the Start Stop button for three seconds This function operates independ...

Page 153: ...en G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide Inhaling these exhaust gases leads to poisoning There is a risk of fatal injury Therefore never leave the engine ru...

Page 154: ...in coun tries or regions You can execute a maximum of two consec utive starting attempts via your smartphone If you insert the key into the ignition lock you can carry out two more starting attempts O...

Page 155: ...n an uphill gradient It holds the vehicle for a short time after you have removed your foot from the brake pedal This gives you enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pe...

Page 156: ...icle s systems remain active when the engine is stopped automatically The HOLD function can also be activated if the engine has been switched off automatically It is then not necessary to continue app...

Page 157: ...performance exhaust system Mercedes AMG vehicles You can choose between different AMG Per formance exhaust system volumes using the position of the exhaust flap Each time you start the engine with the...

Page 158: ...ster go out X Try to start the engine again Y page 151 Avoid excessively long and frequent attempts to start the engine as these will drain the battery If the engine does not start after several attem...

Page 159: ...to change the drive program Depending on the drive program selected the following vehicle char acteristics will change Rthe drive engine and transmission man agement Rthe steering Rthe availability o...

Page 160: ...ime you start the engine with the SmartKey or the Start Stop button drive pro gram C is activated For further information about starting the engine see Y page 151 X Turn DYNAMIC SELECT controller as m...

Page 161: ...lever in Mercedes AMG vehicles Y page 161 The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to its original position The current transmission position P R N or D appears in the transmis sion position display in...

Page 162: ...er s door is opened when the vehi cle is stationary or driving at very low speed and the transmission is in position D or R Under certain conditions the automatic transmission shiftsautomaticallytotra...

Page 163: ...towing system Using the SmartKey X Switch on the ignition X Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Shift to neutral N X Release the brake pedal X Release the electric parking brake X Switch...

Page 164: ...hen parking Always apply the electronic parking brake in addi tion to the parking lock in order to secure the vehicle If the vehicle electronics are mal functioning the transmission may be locked in p...

Page 165: ...is automatically deactivated This interrupts the power transmission The vehicle may for example roll backwards on gradients There is a risk of an accident Never hold the vehicle stationary on uphill g...

Page 166: ...The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed range and the wheels are less likely to spin Drive program S Sport Drive program S is characterized by the fol lowing Rsporty engine settings Rthe automa...

Page 167: ...Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting up sooner The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed range and the wheels are less likely to spin Rgliding mode is avail...

Page 168: ...setting If you activate manual gearshifting the mul tifunction display will show the current gear instead of transmission position D If manual gearshifting is deactivated the gears will be selected a...

Page 169: ...ngaged gear is reached and you continue to accelerate the automatic transmission automatically shifts up in order to prevent engine damage X To shift down pull steering wheel paddle shifter The automa...

Page 170: ...shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed X Shift back up once the desired speed is reached During kickdown you cannot shift gears using the steering wheel paddle shifters If you apply ful...

Page 171: ...at fuel does not come into contact with your skin eyes or clothing and that it is not swallowed Do not inhale fuel vapors Keep fuel away from children If you or others come into contact with fuel obse...

Page 172: ...SmartKey from the ignition lock X Vehicles with KEYLESS GO start func tion or KEYLESS GO open the driver s door The on board electronics now have status 0 This is the same as the SmartKey having been...

Page 173: ...hicle 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 leave chil...

Page 174: ...o N automatically With the SmartKey if you then open the driver s door or the front passenger door or remove the SmartKey from the ignition the automatic transmission shifts to P automati cally With t...

Page 175: ...r there is a malfunction in the system Contact a qualified specialist workshop The electric parking brake performs a func tion test at regular intervals while the engine is switched off The sounds tha...

Page 176: ...faster than 2 mph 3 km h Ensure that you do not depress the acceler ator pedal unintentionally Otherwise the parking brake will be released and the vehicle will start to move Emergency braking The ve...

Page 177: ...splay Fuel consumption also increases when driv ing in cold weather in stop start traffic and in hilly terrain Drinking and driving G WARNING Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are v...

Page 178: ...s The bar fills up moderate acceleration especially at higher speeds The bar empties sporty acceleration RConstant assessment of driving behavior at all times The bar fills up constant speed and avoid...

Page 179: ...pping distance and can even cause the braking system to fail There is a risk of an accident Never use the brake pedal as a footrest Never depress the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal at the same...

Page 180: ...t a quali fied specialist workshop Have brake pads installed and brake fluid replaced at a qualified specialist workshop If the brake system has only been subject to moderate loads you should test the...

Page 181: ...the tires have adequate tread depth For this reason in the event of heavy rain or in conditions in which hydroplaning may occur you must drive in the following manner Rlower your speed Ravoid ruts Rav...

Page 182: ...ains see Y page 343 For more information on driving with summer tires see Y page 342 Observe the notes in the Winter operation section Y page 342 Off road driving Important safety notes G WARNING If y...

Page 183: ...tection of the environment is of primary importance Treat nature with respect Observe all prohibiting signs Read this section carefully before driving your vehicle off road Off road driving is only po...

Page 184: ...ipes brake hoses or the rubber bel lows of the axle joints and propeller shafts X After the trip examine without fail the entire undercarriage wheels tires brakes bodywork structure steering chassis a...

Page 185: ...ppropriate to the gradient RUse the left hand steering wheel paddle shifter to shift into a lower gear in good time on long and steep downhill gradients Hill start assist will aid you when pulling awa...

Page 186: ...20 mph 30 km h The speed indicated in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed stored Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style cruise control can neither reduce the ris...

Page 187: ...eed or regulates the speed of the vehicle to the previously stored speed Setting a speed Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has accelerated or braked to the speed set X Pre...

Page 188: ...provided it is safe to do so DISTRONIC PLUS operates in range between 0 mph 0 km h and 120 mph 200 km h Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS while driving on roads with steep gradients Important safety notes G...

Page 189: ...lse covering the sensors Rthere is snow or heavy rain Rthere is interference by other radar sources Rthere are strong radar reflections for example in parking garages If DISTRONIC PLUS no longer detec...

Page 190: ...with DISTRONIC PLUS remove your foot from the brake pedal X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you or X Accelerate briefly Your vehicle pulls away and adapts its speed to that of the vehic...

Page 191: ...ake i After a time the electric parking brake secures the vehicle and relieves the service brake i Depending on the specified minimum dis tance your vehicle will come to a standstill at a sufficient d...

Page 192: ...the mini mum distance to the vehicle in front as required by law Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if necessary X To increase turn control in direc tion DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a grea...

Page 193: ...speed light up i For design reasons the speed displayed in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed set for DISTRONIC PLUS Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti vated In the Assistance menu...

Page 194: ...e 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...

Page 195: ...LD function has been deactivated by pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal e g by a vehicle occupant Rthe electrical system in the engine com partment the battery or the fuses have been tam...

Page 196: ...on P if Rthe driver s seat belt is not fastened and the driver s door is open Rthe engine is switched off unless it is auto matically switched off by the ECO start stop function The electric parking b...

Page 197: ...For this a suitably high grip road surface is required along with the tires and vehicle being in proper operating condition i Observe the safety notes on driving safety systems Y page 65 Be sure to re...

Page 198: ...iven a certain distance AMG adaptive sport suspension sys tem General notes The electronically controlled damping system works continuously This improves driving safety and ride comfort The damping is...

Page 199: ...ll It keeps the speed of travel at the speed selected on the on board computer The steeper the downhill gradient the greater the DSR braking effect on the vehicle When driv ing on flat stretches of ro...

Page 200: ...y with the Off message DSR switches off automatically if you drive faster than 22 mph 35 km h The DSR sym bol appears in the multifunction display with the Off message You also hear a warning tone Dis...

Page 201: ...of the suspension tuning in the Sport drive program ensures even better contact with the road Select this drive pro gram when employing a sporty driving style e g on winding country roads DSR is not...

Page 202: ...tch on Audio 20 or COMAND see the separate Audio 20 or COMAND operating instructions X Press button The driving dynamics display appears in the Audio 20 or COMAND display PARKTRONIC Important safety n...

Page 203: ...s Rabove the detection range e g overhang ing loads truck overhangs or loading ramps Sensors in the front bumper left hand side example The sensors must be free from dirt ice or slush They can otherwi...

Page 204: ...sion 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 approache...

Page 205: ...rake application can assist you during parking and when exit ing a parking space You may also use PARKTRONIC Y page 200 Important safety notes Active Parking Assist is merely an aid It is not a replac...

Page 206: ...will not be detected when the parking space is measured These are not taken into account when the parking procedure is calculated e g overhanging loads tail sections or loading ramps of goods vehicles...

Page 207: ...tifunction steering wheel The system automatically determines whether the park ing space is parallel or at right angles to the direction of travel A parking space is displayed while you are driving pa...

Page 208: ...still available Parking tips RThe way your vehicle is positioned in the parking space after parking is dependent on various factors These include the posi tion and shape of the vehicles parked in fron...

Page 209: ...ou have exited the parking space com pletely the steering wheel is moved to the straight ahead position You hear a tone and the Park Assist Finished message appears in the multifunction display You wi...

Page 210: ...when driving into a heated garage in winter Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed Observe the notes on cleaning Y page 318 Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged In this event havethe camera po...

Page 211: ...urrent steering wheel angle dynamic Yellow lane marking tires at current steer ing wheel angle dynamic A Yellow guide line at a distance of approx imately 3 ft 1 0 m from the rear of the vehicle B Veh...

Page 212: ...e as a guide care fully back up until you reach the end posi tion Red guide line is then at the end of the parking space The vehicle is almost paral lel in the parking space Reverse perpendicular park...

Page 213: ...ng space Wide angle function Symbol for the wide angle view function Own vehicle PARKTRONIC warning displays Select this view when you are driving out of an exit and the view of crossing traffic is re...

Page 214: ...on Level dis played in a bar display in five levels from high to low Rif ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the attention level and cannot issue a warn ing the System Suspended message appears Th...

Page 215: ...h 30 km h Important safety notes G WARNING Blind Spot Assist does not react to Rvehicles overtaken too closely on the side placing them in the blind spot area Rvehicles which approach with a large spe...

Page 216: ...barriers or similar solid lane borders Rwarnings may be interrupted when driving alongside particularly long vehicles e g trucks for a prolonged time Warning display Warning display Blind Spot Assist...

Page 217: ...kings In this case Lane Keeping Assist may Rgive an unnecessary warning Rnot give a warning There is a risk of an accident Always pay particular attention to the traffic situation and stay in lane in...

Page 218: ...rnings are suppressed for a certain period of time Ra driving safety system intervenes such as ABS BAS or ESP When Adaptive is selected no warning vibra tion occurs if Ryou have switched on the turn s...

Page 219: ...information 218 Important safety notes 218 Displays and operation 218 Menus and submenus 221 Display messages 235 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 266 217 On board computer and di...

Page 220: ...y The on board computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the mul tifunction display You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times If the operating...

Page 221: ...could expose you to hot gases or other service products There is a risk of injury Let an overheated engine cool down before opening the hood If there is a fire in the engine compartment keep the hood...

Page 222: ...ts dialing the selected number Press briefly RBack RVehicles with Audio 20 switches off voice operated control of the navigation see manufacturer s operating instructions RVehicles with COMAND switche...

Page 223: ...203 RCRUISE Cruise control Y page 184 R ECO start stop function Y page 154 R HOLD function Y page 193 RDSR Downhill Speed Regulation Y page 197 Menus and submenus Menu overview Using the or button on...

Page 224: ...on the steer ing wheel to select the Trip menu X Press the 9 or button to select ECO DISPLAY If the ignition remains switched off for longer than four hours the ECO display will be auto matically rese...

Page 225: ...rt trip computer R From Reset trip computer RECO display If you reset the values in the ECO display the values in the From Start trip computer are also reset If you reset the values in the From Start...

Page 226: ...new lane recommenda tions can be displayed for the next change of direction if the digital map supports this data During the change of direction new lanes may be added Lane not recommended you will no...

Page 227: ...n the equip ment installed in the vehicle X Switch on Audio 20 or COMAND and select audio CD or MP3 mode see the separate operating instructions X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select...

Page 228: ...available or the mobile phone is searching for a network Accepting a call If someone calls you when you are in the Tel menu a display message appears in the mul tifunction display You can accept a cal...

Page 229: ...activating Lane Keeping Assist Y page 228 Displaying the assistance graphic X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the DriveAssist menu X Press 9 or to select Assistance Graphic X Pres...

Page 230: ...tivated the symbol appears in the multifunction display in the assistance graphic display For further information about COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS see Y page 66 Activating deactivating ATTENTION...

Page 231: ...hicle settings RChanging the convenience settings RRestoring the factory settings Instrument cluster Selecting the distance unit The Display Unit Speed Odometer function allows you to choose whether c...

Page 232: ...Press the or 9 button to select the Light submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Daytime Running Lights function If the Daytime Running Lights function has been switched on...

Page 233: ...on the multifunction display shows the exterior mirror in orange X Press the a button to save the setting Restoring the factory settings X Press the or buttonon thesteer ing wheel to select the Sett m...

Page 234: ...IMER is only intended for use on a closed race circuit Do not use the function on public roads You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or if the SmartKey is in posi tion 2 in the igniti...

Page 235: ...ual 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 Race Timer appears in the multi function display X Press...

Page 236: ...or buttonon thesteer ing wheel to select the AMG menu X Press 9 repeatedly until a lap evalua tion appears Each lap appears in a separate submenu The fastest lap is indicated by flashing sym bol X Pr...

Page 237: ...vehicle please observe the notes on RHOLD function Y page 193 RParking Y page 171 Hiding display messages X Press the a or button on the steering wheel The multifunction display hides the display mess...

Page 238: ...ituation 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 short distance on a suitable stretch o...

Page 239: ...ps may 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 wi...

Page 240: ...p immediately T Inoperative See Operator s Manual EBD electronic brake force distribution ABS BAS ESP the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a mal function COLLISION PREVENTI...

Page 241: ...ly or Canada only indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds You are using the electric parking brake for emergency braking Y page 173 F USA only Canada only Parking Brake See Operator s Manual...

Page 242: ...owards the curb X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The yellow warning lamp lights up The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp flashes for about ten sec onds after the electric parking b...

Page 243: ...mains lit The electric parking brake is malfunctioning e g because of over voltage or undervoltage X Remove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage e g by charging the battery or restarting the...

Page 244: ...list workshop G Inoperative One or more main features of the mbrace system are malfunc tioning X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Collision Preven tion Assist Plus Currently Unavail able See Oper...

Page 245: ...riving systems and driving safety systems are operative again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic...

Page 246: ...has malfunc tioned The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig gered unintentionally or in the event of an acc...

Page 247: ...ve the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the center console and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Ra self diagnosis is carried out The PASSE...

Page 248: ...tional weight on the seat G WARNING The front passenger front air bag and front passenger knee bag may be triggered unintentionally There is an increased risk of injury X Pull over and stop the vehicl...

Page 249: ...n in the multifunction display X Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary sys tem checks have been completed X Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the mul tifuncti...

Page 250: ...lace the bulb yourself Y page 121 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Front Left Turn Signal or Check Front Right Turn Signal The front left hand or front right hand turn signal is defe...

Page 251: ...fog lamp is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 121 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Front Left Parking Lamp or Check Front Right Parking La...

Page 252: ...whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 121 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Active Headlamps Inoperative The active light function is faulty X Visit a qualified spe...

Page 253: ...ngine is overheated This can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns which can occur just by ope...

Page 254: ...ttention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 171 X Observe the instructions in the display message See Operator s Manual X Consult a qualified specialist wo...

Page 255: ...TTENTION 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 s...

Page 256: ...ty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavail able See Opera tor s Manual Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative Possible causes are Rthe radar sensor system is...

Page 257: ...vers Active Parking Assist will become available again after approx imately ten minutes Y page 203 X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic cond...

Page 258: ...tional 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...

Page 259: ...ndition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph 30 km h for example RESP is deactivated The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit X If conditions...

Page 260: ...accident X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 171 X Check t...

Page 261: ...unds G WARNING Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards Rthey may burst especially as the load and vehicle speed increase Rthey may wear excessively and or unevenly which may greatly...

Page 262: ...ly Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves no signals from the tire pressure sensors are detected The tire pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning X Drive on The tire...

Page 263: ...brake pedal the DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved but the parking lock remains engaged i At transmission fluid temperatures below 4 20 you can only shift out of position P into another transmissi...

Page 264: ...nnot back up X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Transmission Mal function The automatic transmission is malfunctioning X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Transmission Mal function Stop The a...

Page 265: ...is only driven by the front wheels X Drive on The airflow cools 4MATIC more quickly When the display message goes out 4MATIC is available again and the vehicle is driven by all four wheels 4matic Inop...

Page 266: ...mediately If you are unable to steer safely X Do not drive on X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider s transmitter receiver range X Wai...

Page 267: ...u have opened the driver s door with the engine switched off The SmartKey is not in the ignition lock X Take the SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle Key Not Detected red display message The S...

Page 268: ...lf diagnosis when the ignition is switched on Therefore some indicator and warning lamps may light up or flash temporarily This behavior is non critical These indicator and warning lamps only indicate...

Page 269: ...intermittent audible warning sounds The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt The vehicle is being driven faster than 15 mph 25 km h or has briefly been driven faster than 15 mph...

Page 270: ...ng under any circumstances X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 171 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display USA onl...

Page 271: ...efore 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 operat...

Page 272: ...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 inc...

Page 273: ...Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately USA only J Canada only The red brake system warning lamp and the yellow ABS ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps are lit while the drive system is running AB...

Page 274: ...G If ESP is switched off ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle Further driving systems or driving safety systems are thus restric ted There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Reactiva...

Page 275: ...hile the engine is running ESP BAS the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated Self diagno...

Page 276: ...ne 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...

Page 277: ...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...

Page 278: ...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 heavy loads on the engine a...

Page 279: ...void heavy loads on the engine as you do so e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop start traffic Driving systems Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The red distance warn ing lam...

Page 280: ...Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 171 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Check the tires and i...

Page 281: ...Useful information 280 Loading guidelines 280 Stowage areas 281 Features 288 279 Stowage and features...

Page 282: ...il pipe trim Allow these components to cool down before touch ing them The handling characteristics of a laden vehi cle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle For this reason...

Page 283: ...e stowage spaces before starting a journey RStow and secure objects that are heavy hard pointed sharp edged fragile or too large in the cargo compartment Observe the loading guidelines Y page 280 Stow...

Page 284: ...t with an SD card slot and 2 USB ports e g for use with an iPod iPhone or MP3 player see the sepa rate operating instructions Stowage compartment under the driver s seat and front passenger seat G WAR...

Page 285: ...y braking or a sudden change of direc tion There is a risk of injury If a passenger travels in the vehicle while the front passenger seat is folded forward they must sit in the rear seat behind the dr...

Page 286: ...ained by the seat backrest There is an increased risk of injury Before every trip make sure that the seat backrests and the rear bench seat rear seat are engaged Before folding the backrest in the rea...

Page 287: ...ment you can adjust the rear seat backrests to a 15 steeper angle cargo position X Fold the seat backrest forward Y page 284 X Move handle in the direction of the arrow X Push back seat backrest as fa...

Page 288: ...eavy objects items of luggage and heavy loads You could be hit by an unsecured load during sudden changes in direction braking or in the event of an accident There is an increased risk of injury or ev...

Page 289: ...down ring X Detach guide rod from bracket X To stow press the red button on the upper and lower guide rod X Fold the cargo net and roll it up X Close the two Velcro fasteners on the cargo net holder S...

Page 290: ...echnical data section Y page 383 An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load may become detached from the vehicle You must therefore ensure that you observe the roof carrier manufacturer s instal...

Page 291: ...cleaning Clean them with clean lukewarm water only X To remove carefully pull in upper sections of cup holder on the driver s and front passenger sides until they release X Lift the cup holder upward...

Page 292: ...space under the ashtray is not heat resistant Before placing lit ciga rettes in the ashtray make sure that the ashtray is properly engaged Otherwise the stowage space could be damaged X Vehicles with...

Page 293: ...er section of cover The stowage compartment opens X Press in cigarette lighter Cigarette lighter will pop out automati cally when the heating element is red hot 12 V sockets General notes X Turn the S...

Page 294: ...ly you can use this password to log onto the mbrace area under Owners Online at http www mbusa com The system is available if Rit has been activated and is operational Rthe corresponding mobile phone...

Page 295: ...WARNING It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if Ryou see smoke inside or outside of the vehi cle e g if there is a fire after an accide...

Page 296: ...the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center the system has been unable to initiate an emergency call This can occur for example if the relevant mobile phone network is not available The indicator la...

Page 297: ...work and or towing Further details are available in your mbrace manual i The system has not been able to initiate a Roadside Assistance call if Rthe indicator lamp for Roadside Assis tance call button...

Page 298: ...inated by the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center All other calls can be ended by pressing Rthe button on the multifunction steer ing wheel Rthe corresponding button on the audio sys tem or on CO...

Page 299: ...sponding field X Click Send i Information on specific commands such as Address entry or Send can be found on the website Calling up destination addresses X Switch on the ignition The destination addre...

Page 300: ...ge appears in the multifunction display USA only alternatively the vehicle can be locked via Rthe Internet under the Owners Online section Rthe telephone application e g for iPhone Android To do this...

Page 301: ...ep resentative agreed with you the voice con nection is re established after the transfer is complete If necessary you will be contacted at a later time by another means e g by e mail or phone Another...

Page 302: ...ently inactive areas can be activated by text message Triggering the vehicle alarm With this function you can trigger the vehi cle s panic alarm via text message An alarm sounds and the exterior light...

Page 303: ...rage door opener is now in program ing mode After a short time indicator lamp lights up yellow Indicator lamp lights up yellow as soon as button or is programed for the first time If the selected butt...

Page 304: ...ed garage door opener The signal is not recognized during programing Comparable with Canadian law some U S garage door openers also feature a break Proceed as follows Rif you live in Canada Rif you ha...

Page 305: ...pener unit This can improve signal recep tion transmission Opening closing the garage door After it has been programmed the integrated garage door opener assumes the function of the garage door system...

Page 306: ...on lines Rswitch off electrical consumers such as the climate control windshield wipers or rear window defroster Rclose all doors and the tailgate Calibrating X Make sure that there is sufficient spac...

Page 307: ...or 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 safety catch knobs onto re...

Page 308: ...306...

Page 309: ...Useful information 308 Engine compartment 308 ASSYST PLUS 312 Care 313 307 Maintenance and care...

Page 310: ...ment 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 sud...

Page 311: ...ely 8 in 20 cm X Check that the hood has engaged properly If the hood can be raised slightly it is not properly engaged Do not press the hood closed Open the hood again and close it with a little more...

Page 312: ...contact with hot com ponents in the engine compartment it may ignite There is a risk of fire and injury Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to the filler neck Let the engine cool down and t...

Page 313: ...bove 104 40 may result in damage to the engine or to the engine cool ing system Example X Park the vehicle on a level surface Only check the coolant level when the vehi cle is on a level surface and t...

Page 314: ...rized Mercedes Benz Center or at http www mbusa com USA only i The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does not show any information on the engine oil level Observe the notes on the engine oil level...

Page 315: ...if 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...

Page 316: ...aged if the transmission is in another position Make sure that Rthe side windows and the sliding sunroof are fully closed Rthe ventilation heating is switched off the OFF button has been pressed the a...

Page 317: ...icle Cleaning the paintwork Do not affix Rstickers Rfilms Rmagnetic plates or similar items to painted surfaces You could otherwise damage the paintwork Scratches corrosive deposits areas affected by...

Page 318: ...y fail unexpect edly There is a risk of an accident Do not use power washers with circular jet nozzles to clean the vehicle Have damaged tires or chassis components replaced imme diately Do not use ac...

Page 319: ...wiper blades with a damp cloth X Fold the windshield wiper arms back again before switching on the ignition Cleaning the exterior lighting Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths which are suitab...

Page 320: ...ar wash Commer cially available engine and care oils are suitable for this For heavier soiling you can apply a fine paintwork polish with a microfiber cloth Remove the excess polish residue after pol...

Page 321: ...stead when cleaning the trim pieces If the chrome plated trim pieces are very dirty you can use a chrome polish If you are unsure as to whether the trim pieces are chrome plated or not consult an auth...

Page 322: ...ou wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visible lines Cleaning the seat belts G WARNING Seat belts can become severely weakened if bleached or dyed This could cause the seat belts to tear or fai...

Page 323: ...Useful information 322 Where will I find 322 Flat tire 322 Battery vehicle 327 Jump starting 331 Towing and tow starting 333 Fuses 337 321 Breakdown assistance...

Page 324: ...are specific to the vehicle For more information on which tire changing tools are required and approved to perform a wheel change on your vehicle consult a qualified specialist workshop Tools required...

Page 325: ...Pay attention to traf fic conditions when doing so X Close the driver s door MOExtended tires tires with run flat properties General notes With MOExtended tires tires with run flat characteristics you...

Page 326: ...ed specialist workshop with regard to their further use The defective tire must be replaced in every case TIREFIT kit Important safety notes TIREFIT is a tire sealant You can use TIREFIT to seal punct...

Page 327: ...tire inflation compressor housing X Screw hose A onto flange B of tire seal ant bottle X Place tire sealant bottle head down wards into recess of the tire inflation compressor X Remove the cap from va...

Page 328: ...apt your driving style accordingly and drive carefully Do not exceed the specified maximum speed with a tire that has been repaired using tire sealant The maximum permissible speed for a tire sealed w...

Page 329: ...ld there fore have all work involving the battery car ried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING Work carried out incorrectly on the battery can lead for example to a short circuit and thus...

Page 330: ...d seek medical atten tion H Environmental note Batteries contain dangerous substances It is against the law to dispose of them with the household rubbish They must be collected separately and recycled...

Page 331: ...frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for short trips or if you leave it standing idle for a lengthy period Consult a qualified spe cialist workshop if you wish to leave your vehicle parked for a l...

Page 332: ...ry likely that the discharged battery has frozen In this case you may neither jump start the vehicle nor charge the battery The service life of a thawed out battery may be shorter The start ing charac...

Page 333: ...RIt is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity...

Page 334: ...s do not touch Make sure that Rthe jumper cables are not damaged Rnon insulated parts of the terminal clamps do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jumper cables are connected to th...

Page 335: ...Rthe brake system or the power steering is malfunctioning Rthere is a malfunction in the voltage supply or the vehicle s electrical system If your vehicle is being towed much more force may be necess...

Page 336: ...e damage the transmission It is better to have the vehicle transported than to have it towed away If the vehicle can no longer be driven because of an accident or breakdown you have the following opti...

Page 337: ...aised Otherwise ESP may intervene and damage the brake system X On vehicles with KEYLESS GO or the KEYLESS GO start function you must use the SmartKey instead of the Start Stop button Y page 150 X Mak...

Page 338: ...amaged X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 149 X Shift the transmission to position N As soon as the vehicle has been loaded X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by apply...

Page 339: ...cle serve to close down faulty circuits If a fuse blows all the compo nents on the circuit and their functions stop operating Before changing a fuse X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 17...

Page 340: ...ure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box Moisture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses X To open open the front passenger door X Remove the floormat X Fold out pe...

Page 341: ...on 340 Important safety notes 340 Operation 340 Winter operation 342 Tire pressure 343 Loading the vehicle 351 All about wheels and tires 355 Changing a wheel 363 Wheel and tire combinations 367 339 W...

Page 342: ...ics Rpay attention to the information and warn ing notices on MOExtended tires tires with run flat characteristics Accessories that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or are not being...

Page 343: ...e cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle Do not use any other valve caps or systems e g tire pressure monitoring systems Regularly check the pressure of all the tires parti...

Page 344: ...e 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 obta...

Page 345: ...cially approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or are of a corresponding standard of quality For more information please contact a qualified specialist work shop If you intend to mount snow chains...

Page 346: ...nd Loading Information placard Recommended tire pressures The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the B pillar on the driver s side Y page 351 The Tire and Loading Information placard con tains...

Page 347: ...loss Due to their design retrofitted tire pres sure monitors keep the tire valve open This can also result in tire pressure loss There is a risk of an accident Only screw the standard valve cap or oth...

Page 348: ...asily by road debris potholes etc In addition they also suffer from irregular wear which can severely impair the braking properties and the driving characteristics There is a risk of an accident Avoid...

Page 349: ...347 Important safety notes The tire pressure warning system does not warn you of an incorrectly set tire pressure Observe the notes on the recommended tire pressure Y page 343 The tire pressure loss w...

Page 350: ...ave sensors that monitor the tire pressures in all four tires The tire pres sure monitor warns you if the pressure drops in one or more of the tires The tire pressure monitor only functions if the cor...

Page 351: ...t first be taught in to the tire pressure monitor If there is a substantial loss of pressure the warning threshold for the warning message is aligned to the reference values taught in Restart the tire...

Page 352: ...ire pressure in at least one tire is too low The tire pressure must be correc ted when the opportunity arises RIf the Check Tire Pressure message appears in the multifunction display the tire pressure...

Page 353: ...labels for tires and loads G WARNING Overloaded tires can overheat causing a blowout Overloaded tires can also impair the steering and driving characteristics and lead to brake failure There is a risk...

Page 354: ...icle This information can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard i The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustra tion are examples The number of se...

Page 355: ...e 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs X Step 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded...

Page 356: ...xample 1 Example 2 Example 3 Combined maximum weight of occupants and cargo data from the Tire and Loading Information placard 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Step 2 Example 1 Example...

Page 357: ...e weight that can be car ried by one axle front or rear axle To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible values gross vehi cle weight and maximum gross axle weight rating have...

Page 358: ...vered 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...

Page 359: ...d rating and 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...

Page 360: ...d limits Drive carefully and adapt your driving style to the traffic condi tions Summer tires Index Speed rating Q up to 100 mph 160 km h R up to 106 mph 170 km h Index Speed rating S up to 112 mph 18...

Page 361: ...uired speed rating e g when buying new tires The required speed rating for your vehicle can be found in the Tires section Y page 367 Further information about reading tire data can be obtained from an...

Page 362: ...s For further information about retreaded tires see Y page 367 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...

Page 363: ...d 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 iden...

Page 364: ...iven further than 1 mile 1 6 km Tread The part of the tire that comes into contact with the road Bead The tire bead ensures that the tire sits securely on the wheel There are several steel wires in th...

Page 365: ...before a clear wear pattern has formed on the tires Front tires typically wear more on the shoulders and the rear tires in the center On vehicles that have the same size front and rear wheels you can...

Page 366: ...ate fully into the openings in base plate X Place chocks or other suitable items under the front and rear of the wheel that is diag onally opposite the wheel you wish to change Raising the vehicle G W...

Page 367: ...1 2 in 3 cm RNever place your hands and feet under the raised vehicle RDo not lie under the vehicle RDo not start the engine when the vehicle is raised RNever open or close a door or the tailgate when...

Page 368: ...s or wheel nuts when the vehicle is on the ground Always pay attention to the instructions and safety notes in the Changing a wheel sec tion Y page 363 Only use wheel bolts that have been designed for...

Page 369: ...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 spec...

Page 370: ...cles 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...

Page 371: ...5 R19 95 V2 3 BA 8 0 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 71 in 43 5 mm All weather tires R 18 Tires Wheels BA 235 50 R18 97 H M S2 3 BA 7 0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 81 in 46 mm R 19 Tires Wheels BA 235 45 R19 95...

Page 372: ...46 mm R 19 Tires Wheels BA 235 45 R19 95 H M Si3 BA 8 0 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 71 in 43 5 mm GLA 250 4MATIC Summer tires R 17 Tires Wheels BA 215 60 R17 96 V BA 6 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 50 in 38...

Page 373: ...R 17 Tires Wheels BA 215 60 R17 96 H M Si BA 6 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 50 in 38 mm R 18 Tires Wheels BA 215 55 R18 95 H M Si2 BA 6 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 50 in 38 mm BA 235 50 R18 97 H M Si3 B...

Page 374: ...A 8 0 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset 1 71 in 43 5 mm Winter tires R 18 Tires Wheels BA 215 55 R18 99 V XL M S i BA 7 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 67 in 42 5 mm R 19 Tires Wheels BA 235 45 R19 99 V XL M S i3 BA...

Page 375: ...on 374 Information regarding technical data 374 Vehicle electronics 374 Identification plates 376 Service products and filling capaci ties 377 Vehicle data 383 Vehicle data for off road driving 384 37...

Page 376: ...ied specialist workshop G WARNING The electromagnetic radiation from incor rectly operated RF transmitters can interfere with the vehicle electronics for example Rif the RF transmitter is not connecte...

Page 377: ...ns when installing Deviations with respect to wavebands maxi mum transmission outputs or antenna posi tions must be approved by Mercedes Benz The maximum transmission output PEAK at the base of the an...

Page 378: ...on plate is used only as an example This data is different for every vehicle and can deviate from the data shown here You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle identification pla...

Page 379: ...sed by the use of products which have not been recommended is not covered by the Mercedes Benz warranty or goodwill ges tures They are listed in this Mercedes Benz Operator s Manual in the appropriate...

Page 380: ...l system and the engine Notify a quali fied specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely Only refuel using unleaded premium grade gasoline with at least 91 AKI 95 RON O...

Page 381: ...may be mixed with the cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes Benz You must observe the notes and mixing ratios specified on the container Fuel consumption information H Environmental note CO2 carbo...

Page 382: ...thick a low viscosity means that it is thin Select an engine oil with an SAE classification viscosity suitable for the prevailing outside temperatures The table shows you which SAE classifications are...

Page 383: ...ed from corrosion and overheating i Have the coolant regularly replaced at a qualified specialist workshop and the replacement confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet Comply with the important safety pre...

Page 384: ...d washer fluid e g MB SummerFit or MB WinterFit to the washer fluid all year round Climate control system refrigerant Important safety notes The climate control system of your vehicle is filled with r...

Page 385: ...a result of tires load condition of the suspension optional equipment Roptional equipment reduces the maximum payload Dimensions and weights Model Maximum headroom Opening height Mercedes AMG vehicles...

Page 386: ...aded and ready to drive 19 29 When the vehicle is loaded and ready to drive it has a full tank all fluids have been refilled and the driver is in the vehicle For further information about approach dep...

Page 387: ...t wheels have a tendency to spin 4ETS recog nizes this and brakes the wheels accordingly The rear wheel torque is increased making it easier to drive off For further information about the maximum grad...

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