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Possible causes/consequences and

Solutions

Inoperative See

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ESP

, BAS, PRE

‑

SAFE

, the HOLD function and hill start assist are

unavailable due to a malfunction.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the

and

warning lamps light up in the

instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

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 the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Inoperative See

Operator's Manual

EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP

, BAS, PRE-

SAFE

, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due

to a malfunction.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the

and

warning lamps light up in the

instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.

WARNING

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore

lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-

ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can

increase.
If ESP

is not operational, ESP

is unable to stabilize the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

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Summary of Contents for 2016 SLK

Page 1: ...SLK Operator s Manual Order no 65153349 13 Part no 172 584 92 00 Edition A 2016 É1725849200CËÍ 1725849200 SLK Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ... tion 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 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 thre...

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

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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 253 Maintenance and care 275 Breakdown assistance 289 Wheels and tires 307 Technical data 343 Contents 3 ...

Page 6: ...ng AIRSCARF on off 100 Air conditioning system see Climate control AIRGUIDE 90 AIRSCARF Problem malfunction 100 Switching on off 100 AIRSCARF vents Setting the blower output 135 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 co...

Page 7: ...ters 152 Transmission position display 149 Transmission positions 151 Automatic transmission emer gency mode 157 B Backup lamp Changing bulbs 117 BAS Brake Assist System 62 Battery SmartKey Checking 75 Important safety notes 75 Replacing 75 Battery vehicle Charging 298 Display message 228 Important safety notes 296 Jump starting 299 Overview 296 Belt see Seat belts Blind Spot Assist Activating dea...

Page 8: ...hild seat Forward facing restraint system 60 On the front passenger seat 60 Rearward facing restraint system 60 Children Special seat belt retractor 58 Cigarette lighter 258 Cleaning Mirror turn signal 285 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 ...

Page 9: ...lever 169 Deactivating 170 Display message 233 Driving system 168 Function notes 168 Important safety notes 168 Setting a speed 169 Storing and maintaining current speed 169 Cup holder Center console 257 Important safety notes 256 Customer Assistance Center CAC 26 Customer Relations Department 26 D Dashboard see Instrument cluster Data see Technical data Daytime running lamps Display message 226 F...

Page 10: ...N ASSIST PLUS 62 Distance warning function 63 EBD electronic brake force distri bution 69 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram 65 Important safety information 61 Overview 61 Driving systems ATTENTION ASSIST 187 Blind Spot Assist 188 Cruise control 168 Display message 230 DISTRONIC PLUS 170 Driving Assistance package 188 Dynamic handling package 178 HOLD function 179 Lane Keeping Assist 189 Parking Gu...

Page 11: ...42 Switching off 161 Tow starting vehicle 303 Engine electronics Notes 344 Problem malfunction 147 Engine oil Adding 278 Additives 349 Checking the oil level 277 Checking the oil level using the dipstick 277 Display message 229 Filling capacity 349 Notes about oil grades 349 Notes on oil level consumption 277 Temperature on board computer Mercedes AMG vehicles 208 Viscosity 349 ESP Electronic Stab...

Page 12: ...ent 304 Fuse box in the trunk 305 Important safety notes 304 G Garage door opener Clearing the memory 271 General notes 268 Important safety notes 268 Opening closing the garage door 271 Programming button in the rear view mirror 268 Synchronizing the rolling code 269 Gear indicator on board com puter Mercedes AMG vehicles 208 Genuine parts 21 Glove box 254 H Handbrake see Parking brake Hazard war...

Page 13: ... 141 Start Stop button 140 Starting the engine 142 Unlocking 73 Kickdown Driving tips 152 Manual drive program 156 Knee bag 47 L Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Lane Keeping Assist Activating deactivating 204 Display message 231 Function information 189 Lap time RACETIMER 208 License plate lamp display mes sage 225 Light function active Display message 226 Light sensor display message 227 Li...

Page 14: ...oadside Assistance button 262 Search Send 264 Self test 260 Speed alert 267 System 260 Triggering the vehicle alarm 268 Vehicle remote unlocking 265 Mechanical key Function notes 74 Inserting 75 Locking vehicle 80 Removing 74 Unlocking the driver s door 80 Media Interface see Separate operating instructions Memory card audio 201 Memory function 106 Message memory on board com puter 211 Messages se...

Page 15: ...isplay messages 211 Displaying a service message 281 DISTRONIC PLUS 176 Factory settings submenu 207 Important safety notes 194 Instrument cluster submenu 204 Lighting submenu 205 Menu overview 197 Message memory 211 Navigation menu 199 Operation 195 RACETIMER 208 Service menu 204 Settings menu 204 Standard display 197 Telephone menu 201 Trip menu 197 Vehicle submenu 206 Video DVD operation 201 Op...

Page 16: ...142 General notes 142 Q QR code Mercedes Benz Guide App 1 Rescue card 27 Qualified specialist workshop 25 R RACETIMER on board computer 208 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 226 Switching on off 109 Rear lamps see Lights Rear window defroster Problem malfunction 133 Switching o...

Page 17: ...g lamp 242 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 287 Correct driver s seat position 96 Important safety notes 97 Overview 97 Seat heating problem 100 Storing settings memory func tion 106 Switching AIRSCARF on off 100 Switching seat heating on off 99 Selector lever Cle...

Page 18: ...ing lamp 246 Standing lamps Display message 226 Switching on off 110 Start stop function see ECO start stop function Starting engine 141 Steering display message 238 Steering wheel Adjusting electrically 101 Adjusting manually 101 Button overview 33 Buttons on board computer 195 Cleaning 286 Important safety notes 100 Paddle shifters 152 Storing settings memory func tion 106 Steering wheel paddle ...

Page 19: ...EFIT 294 Notes 313 Reached TIREFIT 294 Recommended 311 Tire pressure loss warning system General notes 315 Important safety notes 315 Restarting 315 Tire pressure monitor Checking the tire pressure elec tronically 318 Function notes 316 General notes 316 Important safety notes 316 Radio type approval for the tire pressure monitor 319 Restarting 318 Warning lamp 252 Warning message 318 TIREFIT kit ...

Page 20: ...ty Grading Standards 322 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards definition 328 Wear indicator definition 330 Wheel and tire combination 337 Wheel rim definition 328 see Flat tire Tow starting Emergency engine starting 303 Important safety notes 301 Installing the towing eye 302 Removing the towing eye 302 Towing away Important safety guidelines 301 Installing the towing eye 302 Removing the towing...

Page 21: ...y 72 Vehicle data 352 Vehicle battery see Battery vehicle Vehicle data 352 Vehicle dimensions 352 Vehicle emergency locking 80 Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate 345 Vehicle tool kit 290 Video Operating the DVD 201 VIN 345 W Warning and indicator lamps ABS 243 Brakes 243 Check Engine 249 Coolant 249 Distance warning 251 DISTRONIC PLUS 251 ESP 245 ESP OFF 246 Fuel ta...

Page 22: ... fluid 279 Notes 351 Windshield wipers Display message 240 Problem malfunction 120 Replacing the wiper blades 118 Switching on off 117 Winter driving Important safety notes 310 Slippery road surfaces 167 Snow chains 311 Winter operation Overview 310 Winter tires M S tires 310 Wiper blades Cleaning 285 Important safety notes 118 Replacing 118 Wooden trim cleaning instruc tions 286 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: ...as well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING Flammable material such as leaves grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system There is a risk of fire When driving off road or on unpaved roads check the vehicle s underside regularly In particular remove parts of plants or other flammable materials which have becom...

Page 27: ...e that may cause undesired operation of the device Diagnostics connection The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING If you connect equipment to the diagnostics connection in the vehicle it may affect the operation of the vehicle systems As a result the operating safety of the vehicle could be affected There i...

Page 28: ...oof Avenue Toronto Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects USA only The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the Nationa...

Page 29: ...R The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that will assist in under standing how a vehicle s systems performed in certain crash or near crash like situations such as during air bag deployment or when hitting a road obstacle The EDR is designed 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 design...

Page 30: ...or as required by law Warning The EDR is a component of the Restraint System Module Tampering with altering modifying or removing the EDR com ponent may result in a malfunction of the Restraint System Module and other systems 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 A...

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 169 H Electric parking brake 161 I Diagnostics connection 25 J Opens the hood 276 K Light switch 108 30 Cockpit At a glance ...

Page 33: ...or 8 the fuel filler cap is on the right hand side Function Page Tachometer 195 Coolant temperature 195 A Multifunction display 196 B Instrument cluster lighting 194 i Information on displaying the outside temperature in the multifunction display can be found under Outside temperature display Y page 195 Instrument cluster 31 At a glance ...

Page 34: ... Electric parking brake yellow 248 C Distance warning 251 D Turn signals 110 E h Tire pressure monitor 316 Function Page F 6 Restraint system 40 G ü Seat belt 242 H M SPORT handling mode Mercedes AMG vehicles 246 I Coolant 249 J R Rear fog lamp 109 K Check Engine 249 L 8 Reserve fuel 249 M å ESP OFF 245 N ABS 243 O Brakes 243 32 Instrument cluster At a glance ...

Page 35: ... ends a call 201 Exits the telephone 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 a selection 195 Hides display messages 211 B Back 195 Switches off the Voice Con trol System see the sepa rate operating instructions Multifunction steering wheel...

Page 36: ...operating instructions c Seat heating 99 Ò AIRSCARF 100 c PARKTRONIC 181 A è ECO start stop func tion 143 Function Page B Hazard warning lamps 111 C 4 PASSENGER AIR BAG ON OFF indicator lamp 41 D å ESP 66 E à Dynamic handling package with sports mode 178 34 Center console At a glance ...

Page 37: ...ket 259 G Selector lever 148 H Cup holder 256 I Stowage compartment with Media Interface 254 Function Page J Roof switch cover 87 K COMAND controller see the separate operating instructions L Ú Selects the drive pro gram 152 Ñ Selects the drive pro gram Mercedes AMG SLK 55 152 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 255 Function Page C ï MB Info call button mbrace system 263 D Rear view mirror 103 E Buttons for the garage door opener 271 F F Roadside Assistance call button mbrace sys tem 262 G G SOS button mbrace system 261 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: ...nts of the restraint system work in conjunction with each other They can only deploy their protective function if at all times all vehicle occupants Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly Y page 43 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...

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

Page 44: ...e 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 tightens the seat belt in an accident pulling the belt close against the body However it does not pull the vehicle occupant back in the direction of the backrest The Emergency Tensioning Device does not correct an incorrect ...

Page 45: ... 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 57 in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer s installa tion instructions Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on the Occupant classifica tion system OCS Y page 49 G WARNING The seat belts may not perform thei...

Page 46: ... on the lap of a vehicle occupant In the event of an accident they could be crushed between the vehicle occupant and seat belt Robjects are never secured with a seat belt if theseat belt is also being used by oneof the vehicle s occupants Also ensure that there are never objects between a person and the seat e g cush ions Seat belts are only intended to secure and restrain vehicle occupants Always...

Page 47: ...lt warning lamp in the instru ment cluster is a reminder that all vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts It may light up continuously or flash In addition there may be a warning tone Regardless of whether the driver s seat belt has already been fastened the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds each time the engine is started If after six seconds the driver or front passenger se...

Page 48: ...osition must allow the vehicle to be driven safely ROnly hold the steering wheel on the out side This allows the air bag to be fully deployed RAlways lean against the backrest while driv ing Do not lean forwards or lean against the door or side window You may other wise be in the deployment area of the air bags RAlways keep your feet in the footwell in front of the seat Do not put your feet on the...

Page 49: ...ified specialist work shop Front air bags Driver s air bag deploys in front of the steering wheel Front passenger front air bag deploys in front of and above the glove box When deployed the front air bags offer addi tional head and thorax protection for the occupants in the driver s and front passenger seats The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps inform you of the statu...

Page 50: ...the belt buckle the side impact air bag on the front passenger side deploys if an appropriate acci dent situation occurs In this case deploy ment is independent of whether the front passenger seat is occupied or not Head bags Head bags deploy in the area of the side windows at the front When deployed the headbag enhances the level of protection for the head However it does not protect the Rchest R...

Page 51: ...ont passenger seat The backrest of the forward facingchild restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front passenger seat The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be subjected to a load by the head restraint Adjust the angle of the seat back rest and the head restraint position accord ingly Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function correctly Always ob...

Page 52: ...his poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Make sure that the front passenger front air bag has been disabled The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off and or the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights up do not install a rearward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat You can find more inform...

Page 53: ...nt passenger front air bag is deactiva ted in this case and does not deploy during an accident Have the system checked by quali fied technicians as soon as possible Consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The front passenger seat should only be repaired at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If the front passenger seat the seat cover or the seat cushion is damaged have the nec essary repair work...

Page 54: ...ecked 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 not functioning as intended during an accident This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Do not place any objects between the seat surface and the child restraint s...

Page 55: ... 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 forward facing child restraint system must lie as flat as pos sible against the backrest of the front passenger seat If nec essary adjust the position of the front passenger seat X When installing the child res...

Page 56: ...ices are trig gered or air bags are deployed you will hear a bang and a small amount of powder may also be released The 6 restraint system warn ing lamp lights up Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hearing The powder that is released gener ally does not constitute a health hazard but it may cause short term breathing difficulties in people with asthma or other respiratory prob lems To av...

Page 57: ...being deployed This is the case if only parts which are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of decel eration is not high Conversely air bags may be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor deformation This is the case if for example very rigid vehicle parts such as lon gitudinal body members are hit and sufficient deceleration occurs as a result If the restraint system ...

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: ...the hazardous situation passes without resulting in an accident PRE SAFE slackens the belt pre tensioning All settings made 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 ...

Page 60: ...t ting properly Particular attention must be paid to children Observe the safety notes on the seat belt Y page 42 and the notes on correct use of seat belts Y page 43 A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for children over 41 lbs 18 kg until they reach a height where a three point seat belt can be properly fas tened without a booster seat Special seat belt retract...

Page 61: ...e in the event of an accident heavy braking or a sudden change in direction The child restraint system could be thrown about strik ing vehicle occupants There is an increased risk of injury possibly even fatal Always install child restraint systems prop erly even if they are not being used Make sure that you observe the child restraint sys tem manufacturer s installation instructions Further infor...

Page 62: ...a child in a forward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat always 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 lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front passenger seat The child restraint sys tem ...

Page 63: ... Only in this way 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 do not lock when you brake This allows you to continue steering the vehi cle when braking The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on It g...

Page 64: ...etects that there is a risk of a collision you will be warned visually and acoustically If you do not react to the visual and audible collision warning autonomous braking can be initiated in critical situations If you apply the brake yourself in a critical situation the COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS adaptive Brake Assist assists you Important safety notes In particular the detection of obstacle...

Page 65: ...cident Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit uation and 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 warning Rnot give a warning There is a risk of an accident Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit uation and do not rely solely ...

Page 66: ...on measures PRE SAFE are activated simultaneously Vehicles without DISTRONIC PLUS the autonomous braking function is available in the following speed ranges R4 65 mph 7 105 km h for moving objects R4 31 mph 7 50 km h for stationary objects Vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS the auton omous braking function is available in the fol lowing speed ranges R4 124 mph 7 200 km h for moving objects R4 31 mph 7 5...

Page 67: ...ilable due to a malfunction in the radar sensor system the brake system remains available with full brake boosting effect and BAS Detection of hazardous situations can be par ticularly impaired by Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors Rthere is snow or heavy rain Rthere is interference by other radar sources Rthere are strong radar reflections for example in parking g...

Page 68: ...le with the rear axle raised observe the notes on ESP Y page 303 ESP is only deactivated if the å warning lamp is lit continuously If the warning lamp and the å warn ing lamp are lit continuously ESP not avail able due to a malfunction Observe the information on warning lamps Y page 245 and display messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster Y page 212 i Only use wheels with the recommen...

Page 69: ...ated If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels start to spin the ESP warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes In such situa tions ESP will not stabilize the vehicle If you deactivate ESP RESP no longer improves driving stability Rengine torque is no longer 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...

Page 70: ...FF message appears in the mul tifunction display X To activate ESP briefly press button The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out The ESP ON message appears in the multifunc tion display Characteristics 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 stabil...

Page 71: ...and warning lamps Y page 243 as well as dis play messages Y page 214 ADAPTIVE BRAKE i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 61 ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and offers increased braking comfort In addi tion to the braking function ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has the HOLD function Y page 179 and hill start assist Y page 142 Protection against theft Immobilizer X To activate with the S...

Page 72: ... off X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS GO grasp the outside door handle The Smart Key must be outside the vehicle The alarm is switched off or X Press the Start Stop button on the dash board The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle The alarm is switched off The alarm is not switched off even if you close the open door that triggered it for example i If the alarm continues for more than 30 seconds t...

Page 73: ...Useful information 72 SmartKey 72 Doors 78 Trunk 80 Side windows 83 Roof 86 71 Opening and closing ...

Page 74: ...als 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 Donot attach anyheavy or large objectstothe SmartKey Remove any bulky key rings before inserting the SmartKey in...

Page 75: ...cally 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 Convenience closing feature touc...

Page 76: ...ont passenger door handle X To lock centrally touch the outer sensor surface on one of the door handles X To restore the factory settings press and hold down the and buttons simultaneously for approximately six sec onds until the battery check lamp flashes twice Y page 75 Mechanical key General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey use the mechanical key If you...

Page 77: ...y is swallowed seek medical attention immediately Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist workshop The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate material which may require special handling and regard for the environment National guidelines must be observed during disposal In California see www dtsc ca gov Hazard ousWaste Perchlorate index cfm Checking t...

Page 78: ...lm until battery falls out X Insert the new battery with the positive ter minal facing upwards Use a lint free cloth to do so X Make sure that the surface of the battery is free of lint grease and other contaminants X Insert the front tabs of battery compart ment cover into the housing and then press to close it X Insert mechanical key into the Smart Key Y page 74 X Check the function of all Smart...

Page 79: ...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 can ...

Page 80: ...rs Rget out and disrupt traffic Roperate the vehicle s equipment Additionally children could set the vehicle in motion if for example they Rrelease the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmission out of park position P RStart the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children or animals un...

Page 81: ...th 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 viously been...

Page 82: ...king 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: ...lock yourself out The trunk lid can be Ropened closed from outside Ropened automatically from outside Rlocked separately Runlocked with the mechanical key Ropened with the emergency release button Opening closing from outside Opening X Press the button on the key X Pull handle X Raise the trunk lid Closing X Pull the trunk lid down using recess X Lock the vehicle if necessary with the button on th...

Page 84: ...mechanical key The trunk lid swings upwards when opened Therefore make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO use the mechani cal key If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the trunk lid the anti theft alarm system will be triggered Y page 69 X Take the mechanical key out of the Smart Key Y page 74 X Ins...

Page 85: ...icularly if they are left unsupervised There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle Side window reversing feature The front side windows are equipped with an automatic reversing feature If a solid object blocks or restricts one of the front side win dows from traveling upwards during the a...

Page 86: ... To open all side windows press but ton to the point of resistance X To open all side windows fully press switch beyond the point of resistance All side windows open simultaneously i If after opening the windows you then close a side window using the switch on the door control panel the other side windows will remain open To close the other side windows you must pull the switch on the center conso...

Page 87: ...the door handle immediately X Pull the door handle immediately and hold it until the side windows open again With KEYLESS GO you can close all side win dows simultaneously The KEYLESS GO key must be outside the vehicle All the doors must be closed X Touch recessed sensor surface on the door handle until the side windows are fully closed i Make sure you only touch recessed sen sor surface X Make su...

Page 88: ... 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 89: ...inity of moving components If someone becomes trapped release the button Opening and closing X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 160 X Close the trunk partition Y page 89 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 st...

Page 90: ...d all of the side windows open or close simultaneously Y page 84 Additionally the Trunk Parti tion Open message appears in the multi function 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 Ther...

Page 91: ...f 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 in...

Page 92: ... 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 unlocki...

Page 93: ...C 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 MAGIC SKY CONTROL darkens automatically when you turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock or remove the key Risk of electric shock G DANGER MAGIC SKY CONTROL operates using high voltage...

Page 94: ...nition 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 At sub zero temperatures the change is slower and uneven The entire process may take some time 92 Roof Opening and closing ...

Page 95: ...d 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 s...

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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: ... seat make sure that Ryou are as far away from the driver s air bag as possible Ryou are sitting in a normal upright position Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position Ryou have set the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are gently supported Ryou can depress the pedals properly X Check whether the head restraint is adjus ted properly Whe...

Page 99: ...er s seat is engaged before starting the vehicle G WARNING If you adjust the seat height carelessly you or other vehicle occupants could be trapped and thereby injured Children in particular could accidentally press the electrical seat adjust ment buttons and become trapped There is a risk of injury While moving the seats make sure that your hands or otherbody parts do not get under the lever asse...

Page 100: ...manually X To set seat fore and aft adjustment lift lever and slide the seat forwards or backwards X Release lever again Make sure that you hear the seat engage in position 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 upwa...

Page 101: ...empera tures may be affected or they may even suffer burn like injuries There is a risk of injury Therefore do not switch the seat heating on repeatedly Driver s and front passenger seat The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes The system automatically sw...

Page 102: ... X To switch on press button Three red indicator lamps in the button light up The blower starts up after a preheating phase of seven seconds X Press button repeatedly until the desired heating level is set X To switch off press button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out i The blower continues running for seven seconds to cool down the heating ele ments i If the battery voltage is too l...

Page 103: ...t X Push release lever down completely in the direction of the arrow The steering column is unlocked X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position X Push release lever up completely The steering column is locked X Check if the steering column is locked When doing so try to push the steering wheel up or down or try to move it in the fore and aft direction Adjusting the steering wheel electri ...

Page 104: ...isk of injury Always use secure climbing aids e g a suita ble ladder The EASY ENTRY EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier You can activate and deactivate the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature in the on board com puter Y page 206 Position of the steering wheel when the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature is active The steering wheel swings upwards when you Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lo...

Page 105: ...ehind e g when changing lane There is a risk of an acci dent For this reason always make sure of the 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 ...

Page 106: ...g 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 t...

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: ... G WARNING Children could become trapped if they acti vate the memory function particularly when unattended There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle The memory function can be used at any time e g even when the SmartKey isn t in the igni tion lock With the memory function you can store...

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

Page 110: ...e combination switch Y page 110 Rthe on board computer Y page 205 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 Ã Automatic headlamp mode control led by the light sensor 5 L Low beam high beam headlamps B R Rear fog lamp If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle the lights may still be...

Page 111: ...mps USA only The daytime running lamps improve the visi bility of your vehicle during the day To do this the daytime running lamps function must be switched on using the on board computer Y page 205 If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to T or L the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps Low beam headlamps G WARNING When the light switch is set to Ã the lo...

Page 112: ...sponding turn signal flashes three times X To indicate press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow or High beam headlamps X To switch on manually turn the Smart Key to position 2 in the ignition lock or start the engine X Vehicles without Adaptive Highbeam Assist turn the light switch to L or Ã X Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist turn the light switch to L...

Page 113: ...d off Cornering light function The cornering light function improves the illu mination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning enabling better vis ibility in tight bends for example The corner ing light function can only be activated when the low beam headlamps are switched on Active Rif you are driving at speeds below 25 mph 40 km h and switch on the turn signal or turn the...

Page 114: ...ptive Highbeam Assist may fail to recognize other road users that have lights or may recognize them too late In this or similar situations the automatic high beam headlamps will not be deactivated or activated regardless There is a risk of an acci dent Always carefully observe the traffic conditions and switch off the high beam headlamps in good time Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into accou...

Page 115: ... 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 interior lighting Overhead control panel p Switches the left hand reading lamp on off Switches the automatic interior lighting control on off p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off...

Page 116: ...rom 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 theheadlamp 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: ...r 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 the force of th...

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: ...n 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: ...re 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 p...

Page 125: ...e windshield Y page 131 A Switches cooling with air dehumidification on off Y page 127 B Switches air recirculation mode on off Y page 133 C Sets the airflow Y page 130 D Switches the rear window defroster on off Y page 132 USA only Sets the temperature Y page 129 Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off Y page 131 Overview of climate control systems 123 Climate control ...

Page 126: ... 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 no fresh...

Page 127: ...s the residual heat on or off Y page 133 A Switches the rear window defroster on off Y page 132 B Sets the temperature right Y page 129 C Switches air recirculation mode on off Y page 133 D Sets the air distribution Y page 130 E Increases the airflow Y page 130 F Reduces the airflow Y page 130 G Activates deactivates the air conditioning Y page 127 H Sets climate control to automatic Y page 129 Ov...

Page 128: ...u 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...

Page 129: ...tomatic 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...

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 goes out The Cooling with air dehu midification function has a delayed switch off feature 128 Operating the climate control systems Climate control ...

Page 131: ...d The win dows can fog up more quickly Therefore deactivate the cooling with air dehumidifica tion function only briefly Automatic control X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni 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 press ...

Page 132: ...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 vents Canada only a Directs air through the defroster and footwell vents _ Directs the airflow through the defroster vents the center and side air vents as well as the ...

Page 133: ...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 deactivate press the Ù button The indicator lamp in the button goes out The previ...

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 or 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: ...icator lamp in the g button lights up i Air recirculation 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 ...

Page 136: ...ary 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 vicinityof 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: ...engages Setting the blower output of the AIR SCARF vents 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 You can adjust the blower output of AIR SCARF vents using the AIRSCARF button Y page 100 Setting ...

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Page 139: ...Useful information 138 Notes on breaking in a new vehi cle 138 Driving 139 Automatic transmission 148 Refueling 158 Parking 160 Driving tips 163 Driving systems 168 137 Driving and parking ...

Page 140: ...m RAvoid heavy loads e g driving at full 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 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 m...

Page 141: ...rake 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 Do not warm up the engine with the vehi cle stationary Drive off immediately Avoid high engine speeds and driving at full throt tle until the engine has reached its operat ing temperature On...

Page 142: ...c 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 If you lock the vehicle with the SmartKey s remote control or with KEYLESS GO after a short time Ryou will not be able to switch on the ignition with the Start Stop button Ryou will not be able to start th...

Page 143: ... the vehicle s equipment Additionally children could set the vehicle in motion if for example they Rrelease the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmission out of park position P RStart the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle Always keep the ...

Page 144: ...he engine starts Pulling away General notes G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R the vehicle could pull away suddenly There is a risk of an accident When engaging transmission position D or R always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate Change gear in good time and avoid spin ning the wheels You could othe...

Page 145: ...ere is a risk of accident and injury If you wish to exit the vehicle always turn off the ignition and secure the vehicle against rolling away General notes All vehicles except Mercedes AMG vehi cles ECO start stop display The ECO start stop function is activated whenever you switch on the engine using the SmartKey or the Start Stop button If the engine has been switched off automat ically by the E...

Page 146: ...ng 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 Mercedes AMG vehicles If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or N the ECO start stop function switches off the engine automatically The ECO start stop function is operational and the è ECO symbol is displayed in green in the multifun...

Page 147: ...the accelerator pedal Ryou engage reverse gear R Ryou move the transmission out of position P Ryou switch 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 s...

Page 148: ...tifunction display If not all conditions for automatic engine switch off Y page 144 are fulfilled the è 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 Y page 144 i If indicator lamp is off the ECO start stop function has been deactivated man ually or as the result of a malfu...

Page 149: ...fter 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 299 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 150: ...sion Important safety notes G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R the vehicle could pull away suddenly There is a risk of an accident When engaging transmission position D or R always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate G WARNING The automatic transmission switches to neu tral position N when you switch o...

Page 151: ...h the selector lever forwards or back to the first point of resistance The transmission shifts to neutral N Park position P is engaged automatically and the electric parking brake applied Rif you remove the SmartKey from the igni tion lock Rif you switch off the engine using the Start Stop button and open the driver s or front passenger door Rif you open the driver s door while traveling at low sp...

Page 152: ... sure that the ignition is switched on RWhen the vehicle is stationary depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed RShift to neutral N RRelease the brake pedal RIf the electric parking brake is engaged release it RSwitch off the ignition and leave the Smart Key in the ignition lock With KEYLESS GO RMake sure that the ignition is switched on RWhen the vehicle is stationary depress the brake pedal...

Page 153: ...on P Have the vehicle elec tronics checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop C Reverse gear Only shift the transmission into position R when the vehicle is sta tionary A Neutral Do not shift the transmission to N while driving Otherwise the auto 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 ...

Page 154: ...y On Mercedes 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 i The automatic transmission switches to automatic drive program E drive program C in Mercedes AMG vehicles i Mercedes AMG vehicles when in drive program C and under low load the engine operates on just four...

Page 155: ...ssibly being higher as a result of the later automatic transmission shift points Manual drive program M General notes In this drive program you can briefly change gear yourself by using the steering wheel pad dle shifters or the selector lever 7G TRONIC The transmission must be in position D You can activate manual drive program M in the E and S automatic drive programs i As well as temporary driv...

Page 156: ...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 Shift recommendation The gearshift recommendations assist you in adopting an economical driving style The rec ommended gear is shown in the multifunction display X Shift to recommended gear according to gearshi...

Page 157: ...hifter Y page 152 The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear i If you brake the vehicle or stop without shifting down the automatic transmission will shift down to a gear that will allow the vehicle to accelerate or pull away again i For maximum acceleration push the selector lever to the left or pull and hold the left hand steering wheel paddle shifter until the transmission shifts t...

Page 158: ...heengine speedreaches theredarea an upshift indicator will be shown in the mul tifunction display X When the UP message is shown in the mul tifunction display pull on the right hand steering wheel paddle shifter Kickdown You can also use kickdown for maximum acceleration in manual drive program M X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point The automatic transmission shifts to a lower...

Page 159: ...nto reverse gear X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work shop immediately Deactivating the parking lock man ually 7G TRONIC 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 a...

Page 160: ... fuel pump nozzle Any existing electrostatic buildup is thereby discharged Do not get into the vehicle again during the refueling process Otherwise electrostatic charge could build up again 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 ...

Page 161: ...he tank hook in place and refuel X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle 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 Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly X Close fuel filler flap i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehicle i If you are driv...

Page 162: ...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 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 ...

Page 163: ...the driv er s door is open this corresponds to SmartKey position 0 SmartKey removed If you try to switch off the engine when the transmission is not in position P a message appears in the multifunction display A signal sounds Electric parking brake General notes G WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi cle they could set it in motion by for example Rrelease the parking brake Rshift...

Page 164: ... open Rthe vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up The electric parking brake is not automati cally engaged if the engine is switched off by the ECO start stop function Applying automatically 9G TRONIC The electric parking brake is automatically applied when the transmission is in position P and Rthe engine is ...

Page 165: ...een braked to a stand still the electric parking brake is engaged Parking the vehicle for a long period If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than four weeks the battery may be damaged by exhaustive discharging 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 i You can obt...

Page 166: ...s emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide Inhaling these exhaust gases leads to poisoning There is a risk of fatal injury Therefore never leave the engine running in enclosed spaces with out sufficient ventilation 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 ser...

Page 167: ... speed e g on the highway only the bar for 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 more information on the ECO display see Y page 198 Brakes ...

Page 168: ...nce RBrake occasionally 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 The brake fluid level may be too low if Rif the red brake warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and Ryou hear a warnin...

Page 169: ...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 high brake wear Observe the brake system warning lamp in the instrument cluster and note any brake status messages in the multifunction display Especially for high performance driving it is important to maintain and have the brake system check...

Page 170: ...more information on driving with snow chains see Y page 311 For more information on driving with summer tires see Y page 310 Observe the notes in the Winter operation section Y page 310 Driving systems Cruise Control General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed On long and steep downhill gradients especially ...

Page 171: ...t not exces sive engine speeds RChange gear in good time RIf possible do not shift down several gears at a time Storing or calling up a 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 th...

Page 172: ...d you will hear a warning tone You will see the Cruise Con trol Off message in the multifunction dis play for approximately five seconds i When you switch off the engine the last speed stored is cleared DISTRONIC PLUS General notes DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed and automatically helps you maintain the dis tance to the vehicle detected in front Vehi cles are detected with the aid of the radar ...

Page 173: ...ate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD func tion in the following or other similar situa tions Rwhen towing the vehicle Rin the car wash If you fail to adapt your driving style DISTRONIC PLUS can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take into account the road traffic and weather conditions DISTRONIC PLUS is only an aid You are responsible for the dist...

Page 174: ...r other similar situa tions Rwhen towing the vehicle Rin the car wash In order to activate DISTRONIC PLUS the fol lowing conditions must be fulfilled Rthe engine must be started It may take up to two minutes after pulling away before DISTRONIC PLUS is operational Ryour vehicle must not be secured by the electric parking brake RESP must be activated Rthe transmission must be in position D Rthe hood...

Page 175: ...y as cruise control If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in front has slowed down it brakes your vehicle In this way the distance you have selected is maintained If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a faster moving vehicle in front it increases the driving speed The vehicle is only accelerated up to the speed you have stored Selecting the drive program DISTRONIC Plus supports a sporty driving style whe...

Page 176: ... the multifunction display Brake Immediately X Immediately depress the brake firmly until the warning message in the multifunction display goes out DISTRONIC PLUS is deac tivated Vehicles with 7G TRONIC Shift to P X Shift the transmission to position P to pre vent the vehicle from rolling away DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated The warn ing message in the multifunction display disappears The horn will ...

Page 177: ...speed Every time the cruise control lever is pressed up or down the last speed stored is increased or reduced 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 speed stored is increased or reduced Setting t...

Page 178: ...if detected Distance indicator current distance to the vehicle in front Specified minimum distance to the vehi cle in front adjustable Own vehicle X Select the Assistance Graphic function using the on board computer Y page 203 Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa ted Vehicle in front if detected Specified minimum distance to the vehi cle in front adjustable Own vehicle DISTRONIC PLUS activated X ...

Page 179: ...ission is in the P R or N position Ryou pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away and the front passenger door is open Rthe vehicle has skidded If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated you will hear a warning tone You will see the DISTRONIC PLUS Off message in the multi function display for approximately five sec onds Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS General notes The following c...

Page 180: ...NIC PLUS may mistakenly detect vehicles that are crossing your lane Activat ing DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with crossing traffic for example could cause your vehicle to pull away unintentionally Dynamic handling package General notes The adjustable damping system adapts to the current driving conditions The adjustment depends on whether you have selected Sport or Comfort mode Your selection ...

Page 181: ... function has been deactivated by pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal e g by a vehicle occupant Rthe electrical system in the engine com partment the battery or the fuses have been tampered with Rthe battery is disconnected There is a risk of an accident If you wish to exit the vehicle always turn off the HOLD function and secure the vehicle against rolling away If DISTRONIC PLUS or ...

Page 182: ... a warning message may also appear in the multifunction display Brake Immediately X Immediately depress the brake firmly until the warning message in the multifunction display goes out The HOLD function is deactivated Vehicles with 7G TRONIC only Shift to P X Shift the transmission to position P to pre vent the vehicle from rolling away The HOLD function is deactivated The warning message in the m...

Page 183: ...uld damage the vehicle or the objects The sensors may not detect snow and other objects that absorb ultrasonic waves Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash the compressed air brakes on a truck or a pneumatic drill could cause PARKTRONIC to malfunction PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you Rswitch on the ignition Rmove the s...

Page 184: ... on the right hand side of the vehicle Segments showing operational readiness The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle The warning display for the front area is located on the dashboard above the center air vents The warning display for the rear area is loca ted between the roll bars The warning display for each side of the vehi cle is divided into five yellow an...

Page 185: ...will hear an intermittent warning tone for approx imately two seconds Rseventh segment onwards you will hear a warning tone for approximately two sec onds This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance Deactivating activating PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp Deactivates activates PARKTRONIC If indicator lamp is on then PARKTRONIC is deactivated Parking Guidance is also deacti vated i PARKT...

Page 186: ...vehicle A suitable parking space is indicated by the parking symbol You receive steering instruc tions when parking You may also use PARKTRONIC Y page 181 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 187: ...ng 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 operationa...

Page 188: ... 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 Steer Wheel to the R...

Page 189: ...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 190: ...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 by the FCC Do not tamper with alter or use in any non ...

Page 191: ...r 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 are indicated by the flashing of red warning lamp ...

Page 192: ...ming 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 vehicle in front is too sma...

Page 193: ...he 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 Driving systems 191 Driving and parking Z ...

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Page 195: ...Useful information 194 Important safety notes 194 Displays and operation 194 Menus and submenus 197 Display messages 211 Warning and indicator lamps 241 193 On board computer and displays ...

Page 196: ... at a qualified specialist workshop immedi ately The on board computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the mul tifunction display You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times 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 instrument p...

Page 197: ...e 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 closed and contact the fire department A display message is shown if the coolant temperature is too high If the coolant temperature is over 248 120 do not continue driving The engine will otherwise be damaged Th...

Page 198: ...enu switches to the telephone book and starts dialing the selected number RIn the Audio menu stops the station search function at the desired station Right control panel RRejects or ends a call RExits the telephone book redial memory 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 t...

Page 199: ... equipment you can select the following menu RTrip menu Y page 197 RNavi menu navigation instructions Y page 199 RAudio menu Y page 200 RTel menu telephone Y page 201 RDriveAssist menu assistance Y page 202 RServ menu Y page 204 RSett menu settings Y page 204 RAMG menu Mercedes AMG vehicles Y page 208 Trip menu Standard display X Press and hold the button on the steering wheel until the Trip menu ...

Page 200: ...ate range and current fuel consumption Approximate range that can be covered is calculated according to your current driv ing style and the amount of fuel in the tank If there is only a small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank a vehicle being refueled C appears instead of approximate range Recuperation display shows you if energy has been recuperated from the kinetic energy in overrun mode and s...

Page 201: ...tions Further infor mation on navigation see the separate oper ating instructions X Switch on COMAND see the separate operating instructions X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the 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...

Page 202: ...te calculating a new route ROff Map or Off Mapped Road the vehicle position is inside the area of the digital map but the road is not recognize e g new roads car parks or private land RNo Route no route could be calculated to the selected destination Audio menu Selecting a radio station Frequency range Station frequency with memory position The multifunction display shows station with station freq...

Page 203: ...t the next or 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 appears Telephone menu Introduction G WARNING If you operate information systems and com munication equipment integrated in the vehi cle while driving you will be distracted from traffic conditions You could also lose control of the v...

Page 204: ... phone book are displayed quickly one after the other 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 for a particular name press the 6 or a button to display the numbers X Press the 9 or button to select the number you want to dial X Pre...

Page 205: ...s X To activate deactivate press the a button again When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is deactivated the æ symbol appears in the multifunction display in the assistance graphic display For further information about COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS see Y page 62 Activating deactivating ATTENTION ASSIST X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the DriveAssist menu X Press the 9 or ...

Page 206: ...281 Settings menu Introduction Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle in the Sett menu you have the fol lowing options RChanging the instrument cluster settings Y page 204 RChanging the light settings Y page 205 RChanging the vehicle settings Y page 206 RChanging the convenience settings Y page 206 RRestoring the factory settings Y page 207 Instrument cluster Selecting the distance un...

Page 207: ... the cone of light and the W symbol in orange X Press the a button to save the setting Further information on daytime running lamps Y page 108 Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Sett menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Light submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Amb Light function The current...

Page 208: ... Lighting Delay function If the Interior Lighting Delay function is activated the multifunction display shows the vehicle interior in orange X Press the a button to save the setting Vehicle Activating deactivating the automatic door locking mechanism If you activate the Automatic Door Lock function the vehicle is centrally locked above a speed of approximately 9 mph 15 km h X Press the or button o...

Page 209: ... Press the a button to save the setting For further information on belt adjustment see Y page 45 Switching the fold in mirrors when lock ing feature on off This function is only available when the vehi cle is equipped with the electrical fold in func tion This function is only available in Canada When you activate the Auto Mirror Fold ing function the exterior mirrors are folded in when the vehicl...

Page 210: ...n white in the multifunction display If the multifunction display shows oil temper ature or B in blue the engine or the transmission are not yet at normal operating temperature Avoid driving at full engine out put during this time SETUP Drive program C S or M ESP mode ON OFF or SPORT SPORT han dling mode SETUP shows the drive program the ESP Electronic Stability Program mode and the SPORT handling...

Page 211: ...on 3 and then press a to confirm Start timing is continued Resetting the current lap X Stop the RACETIMER X Press the or button to select Reset Lap X Press a to reset the lap time to 0 Deleting all laps If you switch off the engine the RACETIMER is reset to 0 after 30 seconds All laps are deleted You cannot delete individual stored laps If you have stopped 16 laps the current lap does not have to ...

Page 212: ...Lap length A Top speed during lap The lap evaluation function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the AMG menu X Press 9 repeatedly until the lap evalu ation appears Each lap appears in a separate submenu The fastest lap is indicated by flashing sym bol X Press the 9 or button to select a diffe...

Page 213: ...e shown in red in the multifunction display Some high pri ority display 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 Ser...

Page 214: ...n 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 multifunction display still shows the disp...

Page 215: ... 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 the vehicle There is an increas...

Page 216: ...workshop T Inoperative See Operator s Manual EBD electronic brake force distribution ABS ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS 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 with...

Page 217: ...ly or Canada only indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds You are using the electric parking brake for emergency braking Y page 161 F USA only Canada only Parking Brake See Operator s Manual The yellow warning lamp lights up The electric parking brake is malfunctioning To apply X Switch the ignition off X Press the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds X Shift the selecto...

Page 218: ...eels 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...

Page 219: ...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 engine X Engage or release the electric parking brake If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parking brake X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Engage or release the elec...

Page 220: ...er any circumstances X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 160 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop X Do not add brake fluid This does not correct the malfunction Check Brake Pad Wear The brake pads linings have reached their wear limit X Visit a qualified specialist workshop G Inoperative One or more main features of the mbrace system are malfunc tioning X Have the mbrace system c...

Page 221: ...rating temperature range Rthe on board voltage is too low When the causes stated above no longer apply the display mes sage disappears COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is operational again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 160 X Restar...

Page 222: ... 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 160 X Switch off the engine X Clean the sensors in the following locations Y page 285 Rin the radiator trim Rin the front bumper Rin the rear bumper particularly in the middle of the rear bumper X Restart the engine The display message disapp...

Page 223: ...ident may not be triggered There is an increased risk of injury X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Left Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service RequiredorRight Side Curtain Air bag Malfunction Service Required There is a malfunction in the left hand and or right hand head bag The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The left or right head bag may either be trigg...

Page 224: ...the ignition X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the center console and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simultaneously for approx imately six seconds Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must then light up and remain lit If the indicator l...

Page 225: ...jury 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 160 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 ...

Page 226: ...ant If the conditions are not fulfilled the system is not operating cor rectly X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Observe the additional information on OCS Y page 49 Lights i Vehicles with LED bulbs in the light clusters The display message for the corresponding lamp only appears when all of the LEDs in the lamp have failed Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solut...

Page 227: ...t hand exterior mirror is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Center Brake Lamp The high mounted brake lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Brake LamporCheck Right Brake Lamp The left or right hand brake lamp is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Tail and Brake Lamps or Check Right Tail and Brake Lamps The left or rig...

Page 228: ...ght Sidemarker Lamp The front left hand or front right hand side marker lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Rear Left Sidemarker Lamp or Check Rear Right Sidemarker Lamp The rear left hand or rear right hand side marker lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Daytime Running LightorCheck Right Daytime Running Light The left or right hand dayti...

Page 229: ...dshield If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again the Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available message appears Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Check Coolant Level See Opera tor s Manual The coolant level is too low Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine cooling system T...

Page 230: ...r 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 coolant leve...

Page 231: ...refueling at the latest Y page 277 X If necessary add engine oil Y page 278 X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if you need to add engine oil more often than usual Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com 4 Check Engine Oil Level Add 1 quart Mercedes AMG vehicles the engine ...

Page 232: ...ler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed X Close the fuel filler cap If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Driving systems Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions À Attention Assist Take a Break Based on certain ...

Page 233: ...rative Lane Keeping Assist is faulty 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 sensors are dirty Rfunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow Rthe radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative e g...

Page 234: ...w the parking space sym bol at speeds below 19 mph 30 km h X Clean the sensors Y page 285 X Restart the engine If the multifunction display still does not show the parking space symbol 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 displ...

Page 235: ...ainst rolling away Y page 160 X Restart the engine DISTRONIC PLUS Inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is defective A warning tone also sounds X Visit a qualified specialist workshop DISTRONIC PLUS Sus pended You have depressed the accelerator pedal DISTRONIC PLUS is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal DISTRONIC PLUS mph An activation condition for DI...

Page 236: ...n 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 160 X Check the tires and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tire Y page 291 X Check the tire pressures and if necessary correct the tire pres sure X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system whe...

Page 237: ...ithout 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 160 X Check the tires and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tire Y page 291 X Check the tire pressure Y page 316 X If necessary correct the tire pressure Warning Tire Mal function The tire pressure in one or more tires has droppe...

Page 238: ...or 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 Press Moni tor Inoperative The tire pressure monitor is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Vehicle Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Shift to P or N to Start Engine You have a...

Page 239: ...ounds If transmission position D is selected X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the transmission from position D If transmission position R N or P is selected X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service Reversing Not Pos sible Service Required You cannot shift into the transmission position R due to a mal function The transmission positions P N or D conti...

Page 240: ...as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 160 X Close the hood C At least one door is open A warning tone also sounds X Close all the doors Ð Power Steering Mal function See Oper ator s Manual The power steering is malfunctioning A warning tone also sounds G WARNING You will need to use more force to steer There is a risk of an acc...

Page 241: ... paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Push or pull and hold the roof switch until the roof is fully open or closed Y page 87 K Start Engine See Operator s Manual The on board voltage is too low X Start the engine X After approximately ten seconds repeat the opening or closing procedure Y page 87 The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row The roof drive has been switche...

Page 242: ... Key Battery The SmartKey battery is discharged X Change the battery Y page 75 Â Don t Forget Your Key The SmartKey is not in the ignition lock You have opened the driver s door with the engine switched off The multifunction display shows the display message a maximum of 60 seconds and is simply a reminder X Take the SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle Â Key Not Detected red display messa...

Page 243: ...ot be detected X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired position Â Remove Start But ton and Insert Key The SmartKey is continually undetected KEYLESS GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective A warn ing tone also sounds X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired position X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Warning and indicator...

Page 244: ...t 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 mph 25 km h or h...

Page 245: ...activated due to a malfunc tion Therefore BAS Brake Assist COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS ESP Electronic Stability Program PRE SAFE the HOLD function and hill start assist for example are also deac tivated 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 T...

Page 246: ...listed 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 ...

Page 247: ...ve 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 EBD COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS PRE SAFE the HOLD function and hill start assist for example are not avail able e...

Page 248: ...d G WARNING 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 Reactivate ESP In rare cases Y page 66 it may be best to deactivate ESP Observe the important safety notes on ESP Y page 66 X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions If ESP ...

Page 249: ... lamps are lit while the engine is running ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS 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...

Page 250: ...t sys 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 immediately at a qualified specialist workshop For further informati...

Page 251: ...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 252: ...h 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 temperatu...

Page 253: ... 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 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 prepared to brake immediately X...

Page 254: ...r braking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 160 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 291 X Check the tire pressure Y page 316 X If necessary correct the tire pressure h The yellow combination low tire press...

Page 255: ...Useful information 254 Stowage areas 254 Features 256 253 Stowage and features ...

Page 256: ...cially 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 Glo...

Page 257: ...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 258: ...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 259: ...ove the cup holder insert upwards X To re install the insert place the insert in the stowage space X Slide catch outwards 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 254 Make sure that any bottles weighing more than 1 ...

Page 260: ...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 261: ...15 A Accesso ries include such items as 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 unde...

Page 262: ...rious services e g 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 indi...

Page 263: ...ensioning Device is triggered 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 message The audio output is muted Once the connection has been made the Call Connected message appears i...

Page 264: ... 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 connection...

Page 265: ...e 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 system has not been a...

Page 266: ...ta 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 professional...

Page 267: ... 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 1 800 367 6372 or 1 866 990 9007 RCanada Customer Service at 1 888 923 8367 You will be ask...

Page 268: ...ta 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 Assistance Center You will see the Roadside Assis tance Connected message in the COMAND display If the vehicle r...

Page 269: ...enu X Select Start Route guidance is started i Downloaded and saved data can be called up again in COMAND You can find further information in the sep arate COMAND Operating Instructions Speed alert You can define the upper speed limit which must not be exceeded by the vehicle If this selected speed is exceeded by the vehi cle a message will be sent to the Customer Assistance Center The Customer As...

Page 270: ... Mercedes Benz Center Alternatively you can call the following tele phone assistance services RUSA Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes RCanada Customer Service at 1 800 387 0100 RHomeLink hotline 1 800 355 3515 free of charge More information on HomeLink and or compatible products is also available online at http www homelink com Notes on the declaration of conformity Y ...

Page 271: ...so vary thedistancebetweenremote 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 before trying another position Synchronizing the rolling code Pay attention to the Important safety notes Y page 26...

Page 272: ...this sequence on button B of remote control A until indicator lamp lights up green When indicator lamp lights up green programing is finished When indicator lamp flashes green pro graming was successful The next step is to synchronize the rolling code X Release button B of remote control A of the garage door drive If indicator lamp lights up red repeat the programing process for the corresponding ...

Page 273: ...s can improve signal recep tion transmission Opening closing the garage door After it has been programmed the integrated garage door opener performs the function of the garage door system remote control Please also read the operating instructions for the garage door system X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 139 X Press button or which you have programmed to operate the ...

Page 274: ...currently traveling N NE E SE S SW W or NW To receive a correct display in rear view mir ror the compass must be calibrated and the magnetic field zone set Setting the compass North America zone map South America zone map X Set your location using the zone maps 272 Features Stowage and features ...

Page 275: ...round pen into opening Y page 272 for approximately six sec onds until symbol C is shown in compass display Y page 272 X Drive your vehicle in a full circle at approx imately 3 mph 5 km h to 6 mph 10 km h When the calibration has successfully been completed the current direction is shown in compass display Y page 272 Floormats G WARNING Objects in the driver s footwellcan restrict the pedal travel...

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Page 277: ...Useful information 276 Engine compartment 276 ASSYST PLUS 280 Care 281 275 Maintenance and care ...

Page 278: ...ngine cool down before 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 Rswitc...

Page 279: ...engine speeds Mercedes AMG 55 SLK before operation on race tracks check the oil level Y page 277 and top up Y page 278 if necessary Race track operation is only permitted with a max imum 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 m...

Page 280: ...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 281: ...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 282: ...T PLUS service interval display does not show any information on the engine oil level Observe the notes on the engine oil level Y page 277 The multifunction display shows a service message for several seconds e g RService A in Days RService A Due RService A Exceeded by Days Depending on the operating conditions of the vehicle the remaining time or distance until the next service due date is displa...

Page 283: ...i 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 information c...

Page 284: ...tomatic Car Wash as these use special cleaning agents These cleaning agents can damage the paintwork or plastic parts If you have your vehicle cleaned in a high pressure automatic car wash small amounts of water may enter the vehicle 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 i...

Page 285: ...omponents 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 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 r...

Page 286: ...this way may 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 acidic wheel cleaning products to remove brake dust This could damage wheel bolts and brake components Do not park the vehicle for an extended period straight after cleaning it particularly a...

Page 287: ...leaning cloths which are suitable for plastic light lenses Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could scratch or damage the plastic light lenses X Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior lighting using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent e g Mercedes Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths Cleaning the mirror turn signals Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for p...

Page 288: ...he display surface using a dry micro fiber cloth Cleaning the plastic trim G WARNING Care products and cleaning agents containing solvents cause surfaces in the cockpit to become porous As a result plastic parts may come loose in the event of air bag deploy ment There is a risk of injury Do not use any care products and cleaning agents to clean the cockpit Do not affix the following to plastic sur...

Page 289: ...in these from a quali fied specialist workshop Leather is a natural product It exhibits natural surface characteristics for example Rdifferences in the texture Rmarks caused by growth and injury Rslight nuances of color These are characteristics of leather and not material defects Seat covers of other materials Observe the following when cleaning Rclean artificial leather covers with a cloth moist...

Page 290: ...e headliner and carpets X Headliner if it is very dirty use a soft brush or dry shampoo X Carpets use the carpet and textile clean ing agents recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz 288 Care Maintenance and care ...

Page 291: ...Useful information 290 Where will I find 290 Flat tire 291 Battery vehicle 296 Jump starting 299 Towing and tow starting 301 Fuses 304 289 Breakdown assistance ...

Page 292: ...a tire change tool kit Some tools for chang ing a wheel are specific to the vehicle For more information on which tools are required to 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 TIREFIT kit Example equipment and country spe...

Page 293: ...on from the ignition lock Y page 140 X Make sure that the passengers are not endangered as they do so Make sure that no one is near the danger area while a wheel is being changed Anyone who is not directly assisting in the wheel change should for example stand behind the bar rier X Get out of the vehicle Pay attention to traf fic conditions when doing so X Close the driver s door MOExtended tires ...

Page 294: ...ickly and when braking There is a risk of an accident Do not exceed the stated maximum speed Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers and driving over obstacles curbs potholes off road This applies in particular to a laden vehicle Stop driving in emergency mode if Ryou hear banging noises Rthe vehicle starts to shake Ryou see smoke and smell rubber RESP is intervening constantly Rthere are tear...

Page 295: ... the sticker on the tire inflation compressor Using the TIREFIT kit X Do not remove any foreign objects which have penetrated the tire e g screws or nails X Remove the tire sealant bottle the accom panying TIREFIT sticker and the tire infla tion compressor from the stowage well underneath the trunk floor Y page 290 X Affix part of the TIREFIT sticker to the instrument cluster within the driver s f...

Page 296: ...ssor X Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the faulty tire X Very slowly drive forwards or reverse approximately 30 ft 10 m X Pump up the tire again After a maximum of ten minutes the tire pressure must be at least200 kPa 2 0 bar 29 psi G WARNING If the required tire pressure is not reached after the specified time the tire is too badly damaged The tire sealant cannot repair the tire in this...

Page 297: ...00 FOR MERCedes in the USA or 1 800 387 0100 in Can ada X Correct the tire pressure if it is still at least 130 kPa 1 3 bar 19 psi See the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s side B pillar or the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap for values X To increase the tire pressure switch on the tire inflation compressor X To reduce the tire pressure depress pressure release butto...

Page 298: ...isting electrostatic build up The highly flammable gas mixture forms when charging the battery as well as when jump starting Always make sure that neither you nor the battery is electrostatically charged A build up of electrostatic charge can be caused for example Rby wearing clothing made from synthetic fibers Rdue to friction between clothing and seats Rif you push or pull the battery across the...

Page 299: ...in position P after disconnecting the battery The vehi cle is secured against rolling away You can then no longer move the vehicle The battery and the cover of the positive terminal clamp must be installed securely during operation In order for the battery to achieve the maxi mum possible service life it must always be sufficiently charged Comply with safety precautions and take pro tective measur...

Page 300: ...ely with plenty of clean water and seek medical atten tion G WARNING A discharged battery can freeze at tempera tures below freezing point When jump start ing the vehicle or charging the battery gases can escape from the battery There is a risk of an explosion Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump starting Only use battery chargers with a maxi mum charging voltage of 14 8...

Page 301: ... on a battery 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 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 th...

Page 302: ...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 RBare parts of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jumper cables are connected to the battery Rthe jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine is running suc...

Page 303: ...ssible gross weight of your vehicle Vehicles with 7G TRONIC On vehicles with KEYLESS GO use the SmartKey instead of the Start Stop but ton Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock and shift the automatic trans mission to N Then turn the SmartKey back to 0 and leave it in the ignition lock Vehicles with 9G TRONIC When towing vehicles with KEYLESS GO use the key instead of the Start Stop...

Page 304: ...C release the selector lever lock manually to move it out of position P Y page 157 Before the vehicle is towed deactivate the automatic locking feature Y page 206 You could otherwise be locked out when pushing or towing the vehicle Installing removing the towing eye Installing the towing eye G WARNING The exhaust tail pipe may be very hot There is a risk of burns when removing the rear cover Do no...

Page 305: ...ehicle with the rear axle raised The ignition must be switched off if you are towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised Intervention by ESP could other wise damage the brake system Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be towed with the rear axle raised The vehicle trailer combination may oth erwise swerve or even roll over Transporting the vehicle You may only secure the vehicle by the...

Page 306: ...rned Otherwise components or sys tems could be damaged The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down faulty circuits If a fuse blows all the compo nents on the circuit and their functions stop operating Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same rating which you can recognize by the color and value The fuse ratings are listed in the fuse allocation chart If a newly inserted fuse also blow...

Page 307: ...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 cover at the rear of the fuse box into the retainer X Fold down cover and close clamps X Close the hood Fuse box in the trunk i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 304 Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open The fuse box i...

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Page 309: ...tant safety notes 308 Operation 308 Winter operation 310 Tire pressure 311 Loading the vehicle 319 All about wheels and tires 322 Changing a wheel 330 Wheel and tire combinations 335 Emergency spare wheel 339 307 Wheels and tires ...

Page 310: ... 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 the sizes and types of wheels and t...

Page 311: ...e 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 311 Observe the notes on the emergency spare wheel Y page 339 The service life of tires depends among other things on the following factors RDriving style RTire pressure RDistance covered Notes ...

Page 312: ... factory It is therefore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run flat properties e g winter tires A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a quali fied specialist workshop Winter operation General notes Have your vehicle winter proofed at a quali fied specialist workshop at the onset of win ter Observe the notes in the Changing a...

Page 313: ... 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 please bear the following points in mind RSnow chains may not be mounted on all wheel tire combinations Permissible wheel tire combinations Y page 335 ROnly use snow chains when driving on roads completely covered by snow Remove the snow chains as s...

Page 314: ...mergency spare wheel section Y page 339 Further information on tire pressures can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop Tire and Loading Information placard Recommended tire pressures The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the B pillar on the driver s side Y page 319 The Tire and Loading Information placard con tains the recommended tire pressures for cold tires The recommended ti...

Page 315: ...re valves the tire valves may be overloaded and malfunction which can cause tire pressure 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 other valve caps approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle onto the tire valve Use a suitable pressure gauge to ...

Page 316: ...fect on handling charac teristics Rwear quickly and unevenly Rhave an adverse effect on fuel consumption Overinflation G WARNING Tires with excessively high pressure can burst because they are damaged more easily 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 acciden...

Page 317: ...ll appear in the multifunction dis play You can recognize the tire pressure loss warn ing by the Run Flat Indicator Active Press OK to Restart message which appears in the Serv menu of the multifunc tion display Information on the message dis play can be found in the Restarting the tire pressure loss warning system section Y page 315 Important safety notes The tire pressure warning system does not...

Page 318: ...s If you wish to cancel the restart X Press the button or X If the Tire Pressure Now OK message appears use the 9 or button to select Cancel X Press the a button The tire pressure values stored at the last restart will continue to be monitored Tire pressure monitor General notes If a tire pressure monitor is installed the vehi cle s wheels have sensors that monitor the tire pressures in all four t...

Page 319: ...alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function prop erly It is the driver s responsibility to set the tire pressure to that recommended for cold tires which is suitable for the operating situation Y page 311 Note that the correct tire pres sure for the current operating situation must first be taught in to the tire pressure monitor If there is a substantial loss of pressure the ...

Page 320: ...n emergency spare wheel is mounted the system may continue to show the tire pressure of the wheel that has been removed for a few minutes If this occurs note that the value displayed for the posi tion where the spare wheel is mounted is not the same as the current tire pressure of the emergency spare wheel Tire pressure monitor warning mes sages If the tire pressure monitor detects a pressure loss...

Page 321: ...pressures are within the specified range The new tire pressures are then accepted as reference values and monitored If you wish to cancel the restart X Press the button The tire pressure values stored at the last restart will continue to be monitored Radio type approval for the tire pres sure monitor Country Radio type approval number USA FCC ID MRXMW2433A FCC ID MRXGG4 FCC ID MRXMC34MA4 Canada IC...

Page 322: ...re examples The maximum permis sible gross vehicle weight rating is vehicle specific and may differ from that in the illustration You can find the valid maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating for your vehicle on the Tire and Loading Infor mation placard Number of seats Maximum number of seats indicates the maximum number of occupants allowed to travel in the vehicle This information can b...

Page 323: ...rgo and luggage load capa city calculated in step 4 Example steps 1 to 3 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configurations and num ber and size of occupants The following examples use a load limit of 1500 lbs 680 kg This is for illustration purposes only Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on...

Page 324: ... axle weight rating have your loaded vehicle including driver occupants and the load weighed on a suitable vehicle weighbridge All about wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand ards Overview of Tire Quality Grading Stand ards Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards are U S government specifications Their pur pose is to provide drivers with uniform relia ble information on tire performan...

Page 325: ...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 309 Winter tires can reduce the braking distance on snow covered surfaces in comparison with summer tires The braking distance is still much further than on surfaces that are not icy or covered with snow Take appropriate care w...

Page 326: ...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 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 327: ...he 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 t...

Page 328: ...h RMercedes AMG vehicles with Performance 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 335 Further information about reading...

Page 329: ...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 308 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 330: ...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 331: ...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 332: ...omponents 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 331 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 and the rear tires in the cen...

Page 333: ...vehicle equipment not all vehicles are equipped with a tire change tool kit For information on which tools are required to perform a wheel change on your vehicle consult an author ized Mercedes Benz Center Necessary tire changing tools can include for example RJack RWheel chock RLug wrench Securing the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock it can be...

Page 334: ...er 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 parking brake while the vehicle is raised RThe jack must be placed on a firm flat and non slip surface On a loose surface a large flat load bearing underlay must b...

Page 335: ... sure the foot of the jack is directly beneath the jacking point X Turn crank A clockwise until jack sits completely on jacking point The base of the jack must lie evenly on the ground X Turn crank A until the tire is raised a max imum of 1 2 in 3 cm from the ground Removing a wheel Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a dirty surface The bolt and wheel hub threads could otherwise be damaged whe...

Page 336: ...the paintwork hold the wheel securely against the wheel hub while screwing in the first wheel bolt X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact surfaces X Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the alignment bolt and push it on X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are fin ger tight X Unscrew the alignment bolt X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger tight X Vehicles with a collapsible spare wheel ...

Page 337: ... tion when driving with a load tire dimen sion variations could cause the tires to come into contact with the bodywork and axle components This could result in dam age to the tires or the vehicle Mercedes Benz accepts no liability for damage resulting from the use of tires wheels or accessories other than those tes ted and approved Information on tires wheels and approved combinations can be obtai...

Page 338: ...el and tire combinations are available at the factory for all countries i The following pages contain information on approved wheel rims and tire sizes for equipping your vehicle with winter tires Winter tires are not available at the factory as standard equipment or optional extras If you want to equip your vehicle with approved winter tires it may be necessary to obtain wheel rims in the corresp...

Page 339: ...set 1 65 in 42 mm RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 42 in 36 mm FA 225 40 R18 92 Y XL4 RA 245 35 R18 92 Y XL3 4 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 R17 Tires Alloy wheels BA 225 45 R17 91 H M Si2 BA 7 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 65 in 42 mm 2 Available as MOExtended tires 3 Use of snow chains not permitted Observe the notes in the Snow ...

Page 340: ...t 1 65 in 42 mm RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 42 in 36 mm FA 225 40 R18 92 Y XL4 RA 245 35 R18 92 Y XL3 4 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 R17 Tires Alloy wheels BA 225 45 R17 91 H M Si2 BA 7 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 65 in 42 mm 2 Available as MOExtended tires 3 Use of snow chains not permitted Observe the notes in the Snow ch...

Page 341: ...us situations Radapt your driving style accordingly and drive carefully Rnever mount more than one spare wheel or emergency spare wheel that differs in size Ronly use a spare wheel or emergency spare wheel of a different size briefly Rdo not switch ESP off Rhave a spare wheel or emergency spare wheel of a different size replaced at the nearest qualified specialist workshop Observe that the wheel a...

Page 342: ... page 256 X Turn retaining screw counter clockwise and remove it X Remove collapsible spare wheel Always observe the instructions and safety notes in the Mounting a wheel section Y page 331 Stowing the emergency spare wheel Only place the collapsible spare wheel in the vehicle when it is dry Otherwise mois ture may get into the vehicle Take the following steps to stow a used col lapsible spare whe...

Page 343: ...n 1 in the igni tion lock Y page 139 X Press on off switch A on the tire inflation compressor to ON The tire inflation compressor is switched on The tire is inflated The tire pressure is shown on pressure gauge X Inflate the tire to the specified tire pres sure The specified tire pressure is printed on the yellow label of the emergency spare wheel X When the specified tire pressure has been reache...

Page 344: ...offset 0 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 5 Use of snow chains not permitted Observe the notes in the Snow chains section 342 Emergency spare wheel Wheels and tires ...

Page 345: ...Useful information 344 Information regarding technical data 344 Vehicle electronics 344 Identification plates 345 Service products and filling capaci ties 347 Vehicle data 352 343 Technical data ...

Page 346: ... There is a risk of an accident You should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified 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 connected with an exterior antenna Rthe exterior antenna has been installed incorrectly o...

Page 347: ... maximum transmission output PEAK at the base of the antenna must not exceed the following values Waveband Maximum transmission output Short wave 3 54 MHz 100 W 4 m waveband 74 88 MHz 30 W 2 m waveband 144 174 MHz 50 W Waveband Maximum transmission output Trunked radio Tetra 380 460 MHz 10 W 70 cm waveband 400 460 MHz 35 W Mobile communications 2G 3G 4G 10 W The following can be used in the vehicl...

Page 348: ...able to your vehicle on the vehicle identification plate Vehicle identification number VIN X Slide the front passenger seat to its front most position X Fold trim upwards VIN can be seen The VIN can also be found in the following locations Ron the vehicle identification plate Y page 345 Ron the lower edge of the windshield Y page 346 Engine number Emission control information plate including the c...

Page 349: ...tion on the containers RMB Freigabe e g MB Freigabe 229 51 RMB Approval e g MB Approval 229 51 Other designations or recommendations indi cate a level of quality or a specification in accordance with an MB Sheet Number e g MB 229 51 They have not necessarily been approved by Mercedes Benz Fuel Important safety notes G WARNING Fuel is highly flammable If you handle fuel incorrectly there is a risk ...

Page 350: ...ne must be used If standard unleaded gasoline is unavaila ble and you have to refuel with unleaded gasoline of a lower grade observe the fol lowing precautions ROnly fill the fuel tank to half full with reg ular unleaded gasoline and fill the rest with premium grade unleaded gasoline as soon as possible RDo not drive at the maximum speed RAvoid sudden acceleration and engine speeds over 3 000 rpm ...

Page 351: ...impor tant safety notes on service products Y page 347 The engine oils are matched to the perform ance of Mercedes Benz engines and service intervals You should therefore only use engine oils and oil filters that are approved for vehicles with maintenance systems For a list of approved engine oils andoil filters consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter Or visit the website http bevo mercedes be...

Page 352: ...ed in the Maintenance Booklet Coolant Important safety notes G WARNING If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com ponents in the engine compartment it may ignite There is a risk of fire and injury Let the engine cool down before you add anti freeze Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled next to the filler neck Thoroughly clean the antifreeze from components before starting the engine Only add...

Page 353: ...oncentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo nents or the exhaust system There is a risk of fire and injury Make sure that no windshield washer con centrate is spilled next to the filler neck Only use washer fluid that is suitable for plastic lamp lenses e g MB SummerFit or MB WinterFit Unsuitable washer fluid could damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps Do not add di...

Page 354: ... J639 included Always have work on the climate control sys tem carried out at a qualified specialist work shop Refrigerant instruction label Example refrigerant instruction label Warning symbol Refrigerant filling capacity Applicable standards PAG oil part number A Type of refrigerant Warning symbol advises you about Rpossible dangers Rhaving service work carried out at a quali fied specialist wor...

Page 355: ... Vehicle height when opening closing the roof Wheelbase 95 7 in 2430 mm Turning radius 34 6 ft 10 55 m Maximum trunk load 220 lb 100 kg All other models Vehicle length 162 8 in 4134 mm Vehicle length when opening closing the roof 170 0 in 4319 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 Whee...

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