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Drive system

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and

Solutions

Top up coolant See

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The coolant level is too low.

Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the cooling

system. The drive system will otherwise be damaged.

If the coolant needs topping up more often than usual, have the

cooling system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

See Owner's Manual

The 12 V battery is no longer being charged.

Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic

conditions, and switch off the drive system.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (

page 145).

Do not drive on.

Do not tow the vehicle.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Stop vehicle See

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The 12 V battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge

level is too low.

A warning tone also sounds.

Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic

conditions, and switch off the drive system.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (

page 145).

Do not drive on.

Do not tow the vehicle.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

High-voltage battery

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and

Solutions

Battery reserve

level

The charge level of the high-voltage battery has dropped into the

reserve range.

When the remaining range is 0 km, the message appears again. The

power available is then continuously reduced. The reduction in power

is represented in the E-CELL display (

page 173).

Charge the high-voltage battery.

Battery capacity

too

too low

low Stop

Stop Charge

Charge

immediately

A warning tone also sounds. The E

‑

CELL display (

page 173) and the

charge level display (

page 174) go down to 0. The charge level of the

high-voltage battery is so low that operation is no longer possible. The

drive system cannot be restarted.

If you then try to restart the drive system, the

Battery capacity

too low Stop Charge immediately

message appears.

Park the vehicle and charge the high-voltage battery.

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Summary of Contents for B 250 e 2015

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

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Page 4: ...fore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations The following are integral components of the vehicle ROwner s Manual RService Booklet REquipment dependent supplements Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times If you sell the vehi...

Page 5: ... Seats steering wheel and mirrors 86 Lights and windscreen wipers 97 Climate control 114 Driving and parking 125 On board computer and displays 172 Stowing and features 224 Maintenance and care 239 Breakdown assistance 248 Wheels and tyres 266 Technical data 280 2 Contents ...

Page 6: ...ing the centre air vents 123 Setting the side air vents 123 Air conditioning system see Climate control Airbag Automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation 42 Introduction 39 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps 35 Airbags Display message 199 Front airbag driver front passenger 40 Important safety guidelines 39 Kneebag 41 Sidebag 41 Triggering 46 Windowbag 42 Alarm ATA Anti Theft Alarm system ...

Page 7: ...ctivation 46 Blind Spot Assist Activating deactivating on board computer 183 Display message 206 Notes function 169 Bonnet Closing 240 Display message 211 Important safety notes 239 Opening 239 Boot lid see Tailgate Boot load maximum 284 Brake EBD 66 Brake Assist see BAS Brake Assist System Brake fluid Display message 195 Notes 283 Brake force distribution see EBD electronic brake force distributi...

Page 8: ...ing the high voltage battery Charging cable Connection 141 Control panel 140 Disconnecting 142 Heating up 135 Important safety notes 139 Indicator lamps 141 Storing 140 Charging the high voltage battery important safety notes 134 Child Restraint system 49 Child seat Forward facing restraint system 54 ISOFIX 50 On the front passenger seat 52 Rearward facing restraint system 53 Recommendations 58 Su...

Page 9: ...engine Checking the level 240 Important safety notes 283 Cooling see Climate control Copyright 24 Cornering lamps Changing bulbs 106 Cornering light function Display message 201 Function notes 100 Crash responsive emergency light ing 103 Cruise control Activation conditions 151 Cruise control lever 151 Deactivating 152 Display message 207 Driving system 150 Important safety notes 151 LIM indicator...

Page 10: ...g abroad Mercedes Benz Service 242 Symmetrical dipped beam 97 Driving on flooded roads 150 Driving safety system COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS 62 EBD electronic brake force distri bution 66 STEER CONTROL 67 Driving safety systems ABS Anti lock Braking System 61 ADAPTIVE BRAKE 67 Adaptive Brake Assist 64 Adaptive brake lights 65 BAS Brake Assist System 62 Distance warning function 63 ESP Electro...

Page 11: ... on board computer 182 Characteristics 66 Deactivating activating notes 66 Display message 190 Function notes 65 General notes 65 Important safety guidelines 65 Warning lamp 218 ETS 4ETS Electronic Traction Sys tem 65 Exhaustive discharging high volt age battery 256 Exterior lighting Cleaning 245 see Lights Exterior mirrors Adjusting 93 Anti dazzle mode automatic 94 Folding in when locking on boar...

Page 12: ...100 Headlamps Misting up 102 Topping up the cleaning system 241 see Automatic headlamp mode Heating see Climate control High voltage see Safety notes High voltage battery Displaying energy consumption on board computer 178 Displaying the range on board computer 178 High pressure cleaners 243 High voltage battery Battery care 136 Charging charging station 142 Charging mains socket 139 Charging wall...

Page 13: ... safety notes 71 KEYLESS GO start function 73 Loss 76 Modifying the programming 73 Positions ignition lock 126 Problem malfunction 76 Key positions Start Stop button 126 Key positions ignition lock 126 KEYLESS GO Convenience closing 83 Deactivation 72 Locking 72 Unlocking 72 Kickdown Driving tips 131 Kneebag 41 L Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Lane Keeping Assist Activating deactivating on ...

Page 14: ...beam Assist 101 Changing bulbs 105 Display message 202 Switching on off 99 Map Navigation Switching the range on the map on off 138 Matt finish cleaning instructions 244 Maximum charge current Setting charging cable 140 Memory card audio 180 Memory function 96 Mercedes Benz emergency call system Switch in the overhead control panel 236 Mercedes Benz Intelligent Drive Traffic Sign Assist 166 Merced...

Page 15: ...menu 184 Standard display 176 Telephone menu 181 Trip menu 176 Vehicle submenu 187 Opening and closing the side trim panels 106 Operating instructions Vehicle equipment 20 Operating safety Declaration of conformity 22 Important safety note 20 Operating system see On board computer Outside temperature display 172 Overhead control panel 33 Override feature Rear side windows 61 P Paint code 281 Paint...

Page 16: ... vehicle components Declaration of conformity 22 Range RANGE PLUS 137 RANGE PLUS charge 184 Range 137 Reading lamp 102 READY indicator 172 Rear bench seat Folding the backrest forwards back 228 Rear compartment Setting the air vents 124 Rear foglamp Changing bulbs 107 Display message 202 Switching on off 98 Rear lamps see Lights Rear window heating Problem fault 120 Switching on off 119 Rear windo...

Page 17: ... lamp function 39 Seats Adjusting electrically 88 Adjusting manually 88 Adjusting the 4 way lumbar sup port 90 Adjusting the head restraint 89 Cleaning the cover 247 Correct driver s seat position 86 Important safety notes 87 Seat heating problem 92 Storing settings memory func tion 96 Switching seat heating on off 90 Securing a load 229 Securing luggage 229 Selector lever Cleaning 247 see DIRECT ...

Page 18: ... Button overview 29 Buttons on board computer 174 Cleaning 247 Gearshift paddles 132 Important safety notes 92 Steering wheel gearshift paddles 132 Stowage compartment Map pockets 227 Stowage compartments Armrest front 225 Armrest under 226 Centre console 225 Centre console rear 226 Cup holder 233 Glove compartment 225 Important safety information 224 Spectacles compartment 225 Under driver s seat...

Page 19: ...neutral 130 Transmission position display 129 Transmission position display DIRECT SELECT lever 129 Transmission positions 131 Transporting the vehicle 263 Trim pieces cleaning instruc tions 247 Trip computer on board com puter 176 Trip meter Calling up 176 Resetting on board computer 178 Turn signals Changing bulbs front 106 Changing bulbs rear 107 Switching on off 99 Two way radio Frequencies 28...

Page 20: ...icle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate 281 Vehicle tool kit 249 Ventilation Setting the vents 123 Video Operating the DVD 180 VIN Seat 282 Type plate 281 W Warning and indicator lamps ABS 216 Brakes 215 Distance warning signal 222 ESP 218 ESP OFF 219 LIM cruise control 151 LIM variable SPEEDTRONIC 153 Overview 28 PASSENGER AIR BAG 35 RBS Recuperative Brake Sys tem 215 Seat...

Page 21: ...wiper 109 Replacing the wiper blades 109 Switching on off 108 Winter driving General notes 268 Winter operation Slippery road surfaces 150 Snow chains 269 Winter tyres M S tyres 268 Wiper blades Cleaning 245 Important safety notes 109 Replacing on the rear window 111 Replacing windscreen 110 Wooden trim cleaning instruc tions 247 Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Z ZONE function Switching...

Page 22: ...of in an environmentally responsible manner Consult a qualified specialist work shop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose Returning an end of life vehicle EU countries only Mercedes Benz will take back your old vehicle to dispose of it in an environmentally respons...

Page 23: ...of publication of the Owner s Manual Country specific differences are possible Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features described This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety Therefore the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that in the descriptions and illustrations The original purchase contract documentation for your vehicle contains a list of all o...

Page 24: ... components are marked with yellow warn ing stickers which warn you about high voltages The cables of the vehicle s high voltage electri cal system are orange When towing a vehicle after an accident be sure to observe the following sections RTransporting the vehicle Y page 263 RTowing the vehicle with the front axle raised Y page 262 RTowing the vehicle with both axles on the ground Y page 262 Rea...

Page 25: ...ing information applies to all compo nents of the vehicle and the information sys tems and communication devices integrated into the vehicle which receive and or transmit radio waves The components of this vehicle that receive and or transmit radio waves are compliant with the basic requirements and all other relevant conditions of Directive 1999 5 EC You can obtain further information from any Me...

Page 26: ... as soon as possible about any change in address or vehicle owner ship You can do this at a Mercedes Benz Ser vice Centre for example Correct use If you remove any warning stickers you or oth ers could fail to recognise certain dangers Leave warning stickers in position Observe the following information when driving your vehicle Rthe safety notes in this manual Rthe vehicle technical data Rtraffic...

Page 27: ...a memory and fault data memory Services include for example Rrepair services Rservice processes Rwarranty events Rquality assurance The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser vice network including the manufacturer using special diagnostic testers You can obtain more information there if required After a fault has been rectified the information is deleted from the fault memory or is continu a...

Page 28: ...ELECT lever 129 B PARKTRONIC warning dis play 155 C Overhead control panel 33 Function Page D Climate control systems 114 E Ignition lock 126 F Adjusts the steering wheel 92 G Cruise control lever 151 H Electric parking brake 146 I Light switch 97 J Diagnostics connection 22 K Opens the bonnet 239 Cockpit 25 At a glance ...

Page 29: ... A Horn B DIRECT SELECT lever 129 C Steering wheel gearshift pad dles 132 Function Page D Light switch 97 E Diagnostics connection 22 F Opens the bonnet 239 G Electric parking brake 146 H Ignition lock 126 I Adjusts the steering wheel 92 J Cruise control lever 151 K Climate control systems 114 26 Cockpit At a glance ...

Page 30: ...Speedometer Multifunction display 175 with outside temperature display 172 Power display 173 Function Page E CELL display 173 A Display for the charge status of the high voltage battery 174 B Instrument cluster lighting 172 Instrument cluster 27 At a glance ...

Page 31: ...tric parking brake yellow 222 C J Brakes yellow 215 D Distance warning sig nal 222 E Turn signals 99 Function Page F 6 Restraint system 222 G ü Seat belt 214 H R Rear foglamp 98 I N Foglamps 101 J Drive system 204 K h Tyre pressure monitor 223 L Ý High voltage battery reserve 204 M å ESP OFF 218 N ABS 216 O J Brakes red 215 28 Instrument cluster At a glance ...

Page 32: ...Mute W X Adjusts the volume Rejects or ends a call 181 Exits the telephone book redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem ory Function Page Selects a menu 174 9 Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists 174 a Confirms the selection 174 Hides display messages 189 Back 174 Vehicles with Audio 20 switches off voice operated control of the navigation see manufacturer s operat...

Page 33: ...io 20 COMAND Online see the separate operating instructions c Seat heating 90 c PARKTRONIC 155 Activates RANGE PLUS 137 Function Page A Hazard warning lamps 100 B PASSENGER AIRBAG indica tor lamp 35 C Selecting the drive program 131 30 Centre console At a glance ...

Page 34: ...Cigarette lighter 235 Power socket 235 Stowage compartment 224 Stowage compartment 224 Cup holders 233 Function Page Stowage compartment with Media Interface 224 A Audio COMAND controller see the separate operating instructions Centre console 31 At a glance ...

Page 35: ...erior mirror settings 96 Adjusts the seats electrically 88 A 7 Z ö Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in out electrically 93 Function Page B W Opens closes the side windows 83 C n Activates deactivates the override feature for the side windows in the rear compartment 61 32 Door control panel At a glance ...

Page 36: ...nte rior lighting control off 102 ë Primes deactivates tow away protection 68 A Rear view mirror 93 Function Page B ê Primes deactivates the interior motion sensor 69 C G SOS button Mercedes Benz emergency call system 236 D Spectacles compartment 225 E c Switches the front inte rior lighting on 102 F p Switches the left hand reading lamp on off 102 Overhead control panel 33 At a glance ...

Page 37: ...the airbags are not deployed In the event of an accident only the airbags that increase protection in the relevant accident sit uation are deployed However seat belts and airbags generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside Information on the restraint system operation can be found under Triggering of belt tension ers and airbags Y page 46 For more information ...

Page 38: ... in a rearward facing child restraint system the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit The front passenger front airbag is disabled It is imper ative to observe the notes on the Automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation sys tem Y page 42 and on Children in the vehicle Y page 49 RChildren in a forward facing child restraint system depending on the installed child restraint syst...

Page 39: ... does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back rest to an almost vertical position When brak ing or in the event of an accident you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries for example This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey Always ensure that the backrest is...

Page 40: ... belt is always routed across the centre of your shoulder The shoulder section of the seat belt should not touch your neck nor be routed under your arm If possible adjust the seat belt to the appropriate height Rthe lap belt passes across your lap as tightly and as low down as possible The lap belt must always be routed across your hip joints and never across your abdo men This applies particularl...

Page 41: ...elt out approximately 20 mm at the belt outlet on the backrest and then release it again The seat belt is retracted and released Releasing the seat belts Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up Otherwise the seat belt or belt tongue will be trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism This could damage the door the door trim panel and the seat belt Damaged seat belts can no longer fulfil t...

Page 42: ...ons Not all airbags are deployed in an accident The different airbag systems work independently of each other Y page 46 However no system available today can com pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities It is also not possible to completely rule out a risk of injury caused by an airbag due to the speed at which the airbag must be deployed Important safety notes G WARNING If you deviate from the c...

Page 43: ...the vehicle within the deployment area of an airbag e g to doors side windows rear side trim or side walls Rno heavy sharp edged or fragile objects are in the pockets of your clothing Store such objects in a suitable place G WARNING If you modify an airbag cover or affix objects such as stickers to it the airbag can no longer function correctly There is an increased risk of injury Never modify an ...

Page 44: ... This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the corresponding seats by Mercedes Benz Front sidebags and rear sidebags deploy next to the outer bolster of the seat backrest When deployed the sidebag offers additional thorax protection It also offers additional pelvis protection for occupants in the front seats However it d...

Page 45: ...able rear seat Y page 54 If it is absolutely necessary to install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat be sure to observe the correct positioning of the child restraint system Never place objects under or behind the child restraint system e g a cushion Fully retract the seat cushion length The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the fro...

Page 46: ...rform its intended pro tective function A person in the front passenger seat could then for example come into contact with the vehicle s interior espe cially if the person is sitting too close to the dashboard This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury When the front passenger seat is occupied always make sure that Rthe classification of the person in the front passenger seat is c...

Page 47: ...restraint system and the child s build Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible Always observe the information in Child restraint systems on the front passenger seat Y page 52 and in Suita ble positioning of the child restraint system Y page 54 Alternatively you can fit the child restraint system to a suitable rear seat Rthe front passenger seat is occupied by a per son with a smaller...

Page 48: ...isa bled in accordance with the person in the front passenger seat Rthe person is seated properly with a cor rectly fastened seat belt Rthe front passenger seat has been moved as far back as possible If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit when it should not the front passenger seat may not be used Do not install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat Have the automat...

Page 49: ...alling the child restraint system make sure that the seat belt is tight Do not pull the seat belt tight with the front passenger seat adjustment This could result in the seat belt and the child restraint system being pulled too tightly X Check that the child restraint system is installed correctly X Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight to the seat X If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF...

Page 50: ...g on the person in the front passenger seat the front passenger front airbag is either disabled or enabled The front passenger front airbag can only be deployed in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is lit Observe the information on the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps Y page 35 Your vehicle has two stage front airbags In the first deployment stage the front airbag is filled w...

Page 51: ...e distance from the vehicle in front Drive carefully Function PRE SAFE intervenes Rin emergency braking situations e g when BAS is activated Rin critical driving situations e g when physi cal limits are exceeded and the vehicle under steers or oversteers severely PRE SAFE takes the following measures depending on the hazardous situation detected Rthe front seat belts are pre tensioned Rif the vehi...

Page 52: ...le Keep the keys out of the reach of children G WARNING If persons particularly children are exposed to heat or cold for a prolonged period there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries Never leave persons particularly children unatten ded in the vehicle G WARNING If the child restraint system is placed in direct sunlight the parts could become very hot Children could be suffer burns by touchi...

Page 53: ... in an accident Have the child restraint securing systems checked in a qualified spe cialist workshop before fitting a child restraint system again The securing systems of child restraint systems are Rthe seat belt system Rthe ISOFIX or i Size securing rings Rthe Top Tether anchorages If it is absolutely necessary to fit a child restraint system to the front passenger seat always observe the infor...

Page 54: ...ial child restraint systems ISOFIX child restraint systems are approved in accord ance with ECE R 44 i Size child restraint sys tems are approved in accordance with ECE R 129 Only child restraint systems that have been approved in accordance with ECE R 44 may be attached to ISOFIX securing rings i Size child restraint systems that have been approved in accordance with ECE R 44 and ECE R 129 may be...

Page 55: ... and luggage compart ment cover if luggage compartment cover is fitted RTop Tether belt B is routed between the rear seat backrest and the safety net if the safety net is fitted X Swing back rear seat backrest until it engages The red lock verification indicator is no longer visible X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with Top Tether Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer s...

Page 56: ...f your vehicle is not equipped with the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system this is indica ted by a special sticker The sticker is affixed to the side of the dashboard on the front passenger side The sticker is visible when you open the front passenger door If you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lam...

Page 57: ...restraint systems are permit ted for use in the vehicle For certain child restraint systems in weight cat egories II or III this can mean that the area of use is restricted The maximum size setting of the child restraint system is not possible due to possible contact with the roof Universal category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label and the text Universal or ...

Page 58: ...of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the forward facing child restraint system must as far as possible be resting on the backrest of the front passenger seat The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head restraint Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the head restraint position ac...

Page 59: ...ble for child restraint systems in the Universal category that are approved for use in this weight category UF Suitable for forward facing child restraint systems that belong to the Universal category and are approved for use in this weight category L Suitable for child restraint systems as recommended see the Recommended child restraint systems table Y page 58 Suitable for semi universal child re...

Page 60: ...ld seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category which are approved for use in this weight category IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems as recommended see the Recommended child restraint systems table Y page 58 The manufacturer will also recommend a suitable ISOFIX child restraint system For this your vehicle and the seat must be listed in the child restraint system manufa...

Page 61: ...d restraint system section Y page 49 and the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instructions When you remove the child restraint system you must replace the head restraints again immediately Y page 89 All vehicle occupants must adjust their head restraints correctly before beginning the journey Legend for the table X Seat which is unsuitable for i Size child restraint systems in th...

Page 62: ... 00 Group II III 15 kg to 36 kg between approx imately 4 and 12 years Britax Römer KIDFIX5 04 301198 970 19 00 Recommended Universal Semi Universal category ISOFIX child restraint sys tems Weight cate gory Size cate gory Manufac turer Type Approval number E1 Order number4 Category 0 up to 13 kg E Britax Römer BABY SAFE plus 03 301146 04 301146 B6 6 86 8224 Category I 9 kg to 18 kg B1 Britax Römer ...

Page 63: ...ons particularly children are exposed to heat or cold for a prolonged period there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries Never leave persons particularly children unatten ded in the vehicle G WARNING If the child restraint system is placed in direct sunlight the parts could become very hot Children could be suffer burns by touching these parts in particular on the metallic parts of the child...

Page 64: ...S Y page 62 RAdaptive brake lights Y page 65 RESP Electronic Stability Program Y page 65 REBD electronic brake force distribution Y page 66 RADAPTIVE BRAKE Y page 67 RSTEER CONTROL Y page 67 Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are inattentive the driving safety systems can nei ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics Driving safety s...

Page 65: ...nditions this serves as a reminder to take extra care while driving BAS Brake Assist General notes BAS operates in emergency braking situations If you depress the brake pedal quickly BAS automatically boosts the braking force thus shortening the stopping distance Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 61 G WARNING If BAS is malfunctioning the braking distance i...

Page 66: ... distance warning function can help you to minimise the risk of a collision with the vehicle in front or reduce the effects of such a collision If the distance warning function detects that there is a risk of a collision you will be warned visually and acoustically Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion for driving safety systems Y page 61 G WARNING The distance warni...

Page 67: ...les that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time If Adaptive Brake Assist detects a risk of colli sion with the vehicle in front it calculates the braking force necessary to avoid a collision If you apply the brakes forcefully Adaptive Brake Assist will automatically increase the braking force to a level suitable for the traffic conditions Adaptive Brake Assist provides brak...

Page 68: ...c tion Y page 61 ESP monitors driving stability and traction i e power transmission between the tyres and the road surface If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating from the direction desired by the driver one or more wheels are braked to stabilise the vehicle The engine output is also modified to keep the vehi cle on the desired course within physical limits ESP assists the driver when pulling...

Page 69: ...ts to skid or a wheel starts to spin Deactivating activating ESP You can deactivate or activate ESP via the on board computer Y page 182 ESP deactivated The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the instru ment cluster lights up ESP activated The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the instru ment cluster goes out Characteristics when ESP is deactivated If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels start to spin the ESP...

Page 70: ... lower than usual Rpedal travel may be longer than usual If you do not make an additional effort to apply the brake yourself the braking effect may not be sufficient There is a risk of an accident In the event of a malfunction depress the brake pedal further The brake system is still fully functional Observe the important safety notes on driving safety systems Y page 61 The Recuperative Brake Syst...

Page 71: ... even if you close the open door that has triggered it for example i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds the Mercedes Benz emergency call system automatically sends a message to the Customer Assistance Centre This is done by means of a text message or a data con nection The emergency call system sends a message or establishes a data connection provided that Ryou have subscribed to the M...

Page 72: ...one reaches into the vehicle inte rior for example Activating X Make sure that Rthe side windows are closed Rthere are no objects e g mascots hanging on the rear view mirror or on the grab han dles on the roof trim This will prevent false alarms X Make sure that Rthe doors are closed Rthe tailgate is closed Only then is the interior motion sensor primed X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS G...

Page 73: ...n in the vehicle Rthe side windows remain open i UK only your vehicle is equipped with a double lock function The doors cannot be opened from the inside if the vehicle has been locked with the key Y page 78 Deactivate the interior motion sensor before you lock the vehicle with the key The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside with the key Obser...

Page 74: ...be affected Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin ity of powerful electrical installations Do not keep the key Rwith electronic devices e g a mobile phone or another key Rwith metallic objects e g coins or metal film Rinside metallic objects e g a metal case Vehicles with KEYLESS GO start function do not keep the key in the luggage compartment Otherwise the key may not be detected e g when...

Page 75: ...k or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS GO To do this you need to carry the key with you You can combine the KEYLESS GO functions with the functions of a conventional key Unlock the vehicle by using KEYLESS GO for instance and lock it using the button on the key The driver s door and the door at which the han dle is used must both be closed The key must be outside the vehicle When locking or unlocki...

Page 76: ... travel alone X To change the setting press and hold down the and buttons simultaneously for about six seconds until the battery indica tor lamp Y page 74 flashes twice If the setting of the locking system is changed within the signal range of the vehicle pressing the or button Rlocks or Runlocks the vehicle The key now functions as follows X To unlock press the button once X To unlock centrally p...

Page 77: ...cy key element completely into the key until it engages and release catch is back in its basic position Battery of the key Important safety notes G WARNING Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan ces If batteries are swallowed it can result in severe health problems There is a risk of fatal injury Keep batteries out of the reach of children If a battery is swallowed seek medical attention im...

Page 78: ...rgency key element into the opening in the key in the direction of the arrow until battery tray cover opens When doing so do not hold cover shut X Remove battery tray cover X Repeatedly tap the key against your palm until battery falls out X Insert the new battery with the positive ter minal facing upwards Use a lint free cloth to do so X Make sure that the surface of the battery is free of lint g...

Page 79: ... function try again to lock unlock the vehicle using the remote control func tion of the key Point the tip of the key at the driver s door handle from close range and press the or button If this does not work X Lock Y page 80 or unlock Y page 80 the vehicle using the emergency key element The key is faulty X Lock Y page 80 or unlock Y page 80 the vehicle using the emergency key element X Have the ...

Page 80: ...ltage battery and charge it if necessary Y page 135 or X Jump start the vehicle Y page 258 or X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The drive system cannot be started using the Start Stop button The key is in the vehicle The vehicle is locked X Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged X Check the key battery Y page 74 and replace ...

Page 81: ...le You can deactivate the dou ble lock function by deactivating the interior motion sensor Y page 69 The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside You can open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child proof locks Y page 60 The anti theft alarm system is triggered if the door is opened from the inside Switch off th...

Page 82: ...e child proof locks Y page 60 When a locked door is opened from inside the vehicle the previous unlocking process will be observed if the vehicle has been Rlocked with the locking button for the central locking or Rlocked automatically The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had previ ously been fully unlocked Only the door which has been opened from the inside is unlocked if only the driver s do...

Page 83: ...ill go X Turn the emergency key element anti clock wise as far as it will go to position 1 On right hand drive vehicles turn the emer gency key element clockwise The door is unlocked X Turn the emergency key element back and remove it X Insert the emergency key element into the key Y page 74 Locking the vehicle emergency key element If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the key or KEYLESS GO...

Page 84: ...be found in the Vehicle data section Y page 284 Stow luggage or loads preferably in the luggage compartment Observe the loading guidelines Y page 224 Do not leave the key in the luggage compart ment You could otherwise lock yourself out The tailgate can be Ropened and closed manually from outside Remergency release activated from the inside Opening closing from the outside Opening X Press the butt...

Page 85: ...omebody becomes trapped release the switch or press the switch to open the side window again G WARNING If children operate the side windows they could become trapped particularly if they are left unsupervised There is a risk of injury Activate the override feature for the rear side windows When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in...

Page 86: ...de windows is activated Y page 61 Convenience opening feature Vehicles with KEYLESS GO the KEYLESS GO start function Exclusive Package or AMG Exclusive Package you can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving The key can also be used to carry out the fol lowing functions simultaneously Runlock the vehicle Ropen the side windows The convenience opening feature can only be operated using the k...

Page 87: ...should not be greater than 1 m X Touch recessed sensor surface on the door handle until the side windows are fully closed i Make sure you only touch recessed sensor surface X Make sure that all the side windows are closed X To interrupt convenience closing release recessed sensor surface on the door han dle Resetting the side windows If a side window can no longer be closed fully you must reset it...

Page 88: ...uences and M M Solutions A side window cannot be closed because it is blocked by objects e g leaves in the window guide X Remove the objects X Close the side window A side window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has cl...

Page 89: ...operly Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position Ryou have set the seat angle so that your thighs are gently supported Ryou can depress the pedals properly X Check whether the head restraint is adjusted correctly Y page 89 When doing so make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the centre of the head restraint X...

Page 90: ...rting the vehicle s drive system 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 other body parts do not get under the lever assembly of the sea...

Page 91: ...X Release lever again Make sure that you hear the seat engage in position Backrest angle X Relieve the pressure on the backrest X Turn handwheel A forwards or backwards Seat height X Pull handle upwards or push it down repeatedly until the seat has reached the desired height Seat cushion angle X Adjust the angle so that your thighs have gen tle support X Turn handwheel forwards or backwards Seat c...

Page 92: ...iving off Adjust the head restraint fore and aft position so that it is as close as possible to the back of your head Adjusting the head restraints manually Adjusting the head restraint height X To raise pull the head restraint up to the desired position X To lower press release catch in the direc tion of the arrow and push the head restraint down to the desired position Adjusting the head restrai...

Page 93: ... contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum sup port for your back Raises the backrest contour Softens the backrest contour Lowers the backrest contour Hardens the backrest contour Switching the seat heating on off Switching on off G WARNING If you repeatedly switch on seat heating the seat cushion and backrest padding may become very hot The health of vehicle occu pants w...

Page 94: ...ter it is set to level 1 X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 126 X To switch on press button repeatedly until the desired heating level is set X To switch off press button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out i If the battery voltage is too low the seat heating may switch off Seats 91 Seats steering wheel and mirrors Z ...

Page 95: ...hildren could become trapped by the steer ing wheel if they adjust it There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Adjusting the steering wheel G WARNING The steering wheel may move unexpectedly if you adjust it while driving This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of ...

Page 96: ...houlder to determine the actual distance from road users driving behind you X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 126 X Press button for the left hand exterior mir ror or button for the right hand exterior mirror The indicator lamp in the corresponding but ton lights up in red The indicator lamp goes out again after some time You can adjust the selected mirror using adjustm...

Page 97: ...een pushed out of position forwards or backwards proceed as follows X Vehicles without electrically folding exte rior mirrors manually move the exterior mir ror into the correct position X Vehicles with electrically folding exterior mirrors press and hold the mirror folding button Y page 94 until you hear a click and the mirror audibly engages into position The mirror housing is engaged again and ...

Page 98: ...es to the preset parking position X Use adjustment button to adjust the exte rior mirror You should see the rear wheel and the kerb in the exterior mirror The parking position is stored i If you shift the transmission to another posi tion the exterior mirror on the front passenger side returns to the driving position Using the memory button You can set the front passenger side exterior mirror so t...

Page 99: ...ould become trapped especially if they are unattended There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle The memory function can be used at any time e g even when the key is not in the ignition lock Storing settings With the memory function you can store up to three different settings e g for three dif...

Page 100: ...t is not necessary to switch your headlamps to symmetrical dipped beam when driving in coun tries where vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the road to the country in which the vehi cle is registered Legal requirements are fulfilled without switching the headlamps to symmetri cal dipped beam Vehicles with Intelligent Light System Before crossing the border set the headlamps to symmetrical ...

Page 101: ...hed on the green T side lamps and L dipped beam headlamps indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up Dipped beam headlamps When the ignition is switched on and the light switch is in the L position the side lamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on even if the light sensor does not sense dark ambient light conditions This is advantageous when there is fog or rain X To switch on the d...

Page 102: ...ndicate briefly press the combination switch briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow or The corresponding turn signal flashes three times X To indicate press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow or Main beam headlamps X To switch on the main beam headlamps turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the drive system X Turn the ligh...

Page 103: ...hazard warning lamps switch off automati cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of above 10 km h again after a full brake application The hazard warning lamps continue to operate even if the ignition is switched off Intelligent Light System General notes The Intelligent Light System is a system that adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit the prevailing driving and weather conditions It offers a...

Page 104: ...amps The extended range foglamps reduce the glare experienced by the driver and improve the illu mination of the edge of the carriageway Active if you are driving at speeds below 70 km h and you switch on the rear foglamp Not active if following activation you are driv ing at speeds above 100 km h or if you switch off the rear foglamp Adaptive Highbeam Assist General notes You can use this functio...

Page 105: ...p when it is dark and the light sensor switches on the dipped beam head lamps If you are driving at speeds above 25 km h The headlamp range is set automatically depending on the distance between the vehi cle and other road users If you are driving at speeds above approx imately 30 km h and no other road users are recognised The main beam headlamps are switched on automatically The K indicator lamp...

Page 106: ...ting set the switch to the position or if the door is closed to the centre position X To switch the rear interior lighting on or off press the u button X To switch the reading lamp on or off press the p button Crash responsive emergency lighting The interior lighting is activated automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident X To switch off the crash responsive emer gency lighting press ...

Page 107: ...There are bulbs other than the xenon bulbs that you cannot replace yourself Only replace the bulbs listed Y page 104 Have the bulbs that you cannot replace yourself replaced at a quali fied specialist workshop If you require assistance replacing bulbs con sult a qualified specialist workshop If the new bulb still does not light up consult a qualified specialist workshop Bulbs and lamps are an impo...

Page 108: ...over is locked Dipped beam headlamps halogen lamps X Remove the cover in the front wheel arch Y page 105 X Turn housing cover anti clockwise and remove it X Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and pull out X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder X Insert bulb holder and turn it clockwise X Press on housing cover and turn it to the right X Replace the cover in the front...

Page 109: ...nnet X Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and pull out X Remove the bulb from bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder X Insert bulb holder and turn it clockwise until it engages Cornering light function Intelligent Light System X Switch off the lights X Open the bonnet X Turn housing cover anticlockwise and remove it X Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and pull out X Pull the bulb out of bulb ...

Page 110: ...ose the side trim panel Y page 106 Reversing lamp and rear foglamp Due to their location have the bulbs in the reversing lamp and the foglamp in the tailgate replaced at a qualified specialist workshop X Switch off the lights X Open the tailgate X In recess on the inside of the closing han dle prise out and unclip the upper section of handle with a flat and smooth object e g a screwdriver and remo...

Page 111: ...rresponding positions X Take trim B and connect plug connector C to the surround lighting i The surround lighting only illuminates when the tailgate has been shut and reopened X Position trim B and engage it in place by tapping it with your hand starting from the outside X Clip in the lower section of handle at posi tion again X Insert the upper section of handle into lower section and engage agai...

Page 112: ...nsor is more sensitive than in the Ä position caus ing the windscreen wiper to wipe more fre quently If the wiper blades are worn the windscreen will no longer be wiped properly This could mean you are unable to observe the traffic conditions Switching the rear window wiper on off Combination switch è Switch 2 ô Wipes with washer fluid 3 I Switches on intermittent wiping 4 0 Switches off intermitt...

Page 113: ...n the direction of arrow away from wiper arm X Remove wiper blade in the direction of arrow A Fitting the wiper blades X Position new wiper blade with recess B on lug A X Fold wiper blade in the direction of arrow onto the wiper arm until retaining clips engage in bracket X Make sure that wiper blade is seated cor rectly X Fold the wiper arm back onto the windscreen Replacing the windscreen wiper ...

Page 114: ...ndicator changes from black to yellow the wiper blades should be replaced i The duration of the colour change varies depending on the usage conditions Replacing the rear window wiper blade Removing the wiper blades X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Fold wiper arm away from the rear window until you feel it engage X Position wiper blade at a right angle to wiper arm X Hold wiper arm and pre...

Page 115: ...X Make sure that wiper blade is seated cor rectly X Position wiper blade parallel to wiper arm X Fold wiper arm back onto the rear window 112 Windscreen wipers Lights and windscreen wipers ...

Page 116: ...use of the obstruction X Switch the windscreen wipers back on The windscreen wipers fail completely The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist work shop The windscreen washer fluid from the spray noz zles no longer hits the centre of the wind screen The spray nozzles are misalign...

Page 117: ...ear Y page 106 Otherwise the vehicle will not be ventilated correctly i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during warm weather e g using the convenience opening feature Y page 83 This will speed up the cooling process and the desired inte rior temperature will be reached more quickly i The integrated filter filters out most parti cles of dust and soot and completely filters out pollen It als...

Page 118: ...ons to enable you to get the most out of your THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con trol RActivate climate control using the Ã and buttons The indicator lamps in the Ã and buttons light up RSet the temperature to 22 ROnly use the Windscreen demisting function briefly until the windscreen is clear again ROnly use air recirculation mode briefly e g if there are unpleasant outside odours or when in a tu...

Page 119: ...ode or X Press the button The indicator lamp in the button goes out The previous settings are reactivated X To deactivate press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up i Activate climate control primarily using the Ã button Activating deactivating cooling with air dehumidification General notes If you deactivate the Cooling with air dehumid ification function the air inside the vehic...

Page 120: ...ndicator lamp in the Ã button lights up Automatic air distribution and airflow are activated X To switch to manual mode press the É or Ë button or X Press the K or I button The indicator lamp in the Ã button goes out Automatic air distribution and airflow are deactivated Setting the temperature Different temperatures can be set for the driv er s and front passenger sides The set temper ature is au...

Page 121: ...ontrol system switches to the following functions Rhigh airflow Rhigh temperature Rair distribution to the windscreen and front side windows Rair recirculation mode off Vehicles with windscreen heating the windscreen heating is switched on automati cally using the Windscreen demisting func tion i The Windscreen demisting function auto matically sets the blower output to the opti mum demisting effe...

Page 122: ...g has a high current draw You should therefore switch it off as soon as the window is clear It otherwise switches off automatically after several minutes If the battery voltage is too low the rear window heating may switch off Switching on off X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 126 X Press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up or goes out Operating the climate...

Page 123: ...ndicator lamp in the e button is not lit Outside air is added after about 30 minutes X To deactivate press the e button The indicator lamp in the e button goes out i Air recirculation mode is deactivated auto matically Rafter approximately five minutes at outside temperatures below approximately 7 Rafter approximately five minutes if the Cooling with air dehumidification func tion is deactivated R...

Page 124: ...tions last up to 5 minutes When the vehicle is pre cooled the following functions are activated as necessary RAutomatic climate control RCooling with air dehumidification RBlower When the vehicle is pre heated the following functions are activated as necessary RAutomatic climate control RBlower RSeat heating RWindscreen heating RRear window heating Pre entry climate control is automatically switch...

Page 125: ...can activate Immediate pre entry climate control even if the vehicle interior is already at the desired temperature This means for exam ple that the vehicle interior continues to be cooled or heated if the journey is interrupted for up to 50 minutes and the interior temperature is kept constant You can only set the desired tem perature using the climate control unit If you do not pre select a temp...

Page 126: ...the vehicle interior In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle interior please observe the following notes Rkeep the air inlet between the windscreen and the bonnet free of blockages such as ice snow or leaves Rnever cover the vents or ventilation grilles in the vehicle interior i Optimal climate control function is achieved by opening the air vents ful...

Page 127: ...t air vent left Rear compartment air vent right Rear compartment air vent thumbwheel X To open or close turn thumbwheel up or down i If the control panel in the front is switched off no air can flow through the rear air vents 124 Air vents Climate control ...

Page 128: ... not place several floor mats on top of one another G WARNING Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals e g Rshoes with thick soles Rshoes with high heels Rslippers There is a risk of an accident Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct usage of the pedals G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving safety relevant functions are only available with limitations or not at...

Page 129: ...ey positions in the ignition lock This is only the case if you are not depressing the brake pedal If you depress the brake pedal and press the Start Stop button the drive system starts immediately To start the vehicle without actively using the key Rthe Start Stop button must be inserted in the ignition lock Rthe key must be in the vehicle Rthe vehicle must not be locked with the key or KEYLESS GO...

Page 130: ...en are left unsupervised in the vehicle they could Ropen doors thereby endangering other per sons or road users Rget out and be struck by oncoming traffic Roperate vehicle equipment and become trapped for example In addition the children could also set the vehicle in motion by for example Rreleasing the parking brake Rshifting the transmission out of park posi tion P Rstarting the vehicle s drive ...

Page 131: ...ly once you have pulled away The locking knobs in the doors drop down You can open the doors from the inside at any time It is only possible to move the DIRECT SELECT selector lever from position P to the desired selector lever position if you depress the brake pedal The parking lock is then deactivated and the electrical parking brake is released auto matically If the brake pedal is not depressed...

Page 132: ... not working you should pull away carefully to check whether the desired transmission position is engaged Ideally you should select transmission position D Engaging park position P j Park position with parking lock k Reverse gear i Neutral h Drive X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direction of arrow P Transmission position display P is shown in the multifunction display When you have engaged p...

Page 133: ... SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resist ance When the drive system is switched off the trans mission shifts to N automatically With the key if you then open the driver s door or the front passenger door or remove the key from the ignition the transmission automati cally shifts to P With the Start Stop button if you then open the driver s door or the front passenger door the transmiss...

Page 134: ...brake Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point The needle in the power display points to the boost area Y page 173 X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached i Maximum acceleration is available for a limi ted time Program selector button The program selector button allows you to choose between drive programs wi...

Page 135: ...iving The recuper ated electrical energy is stored in the high volt age battery A higher energy recuperation level means that the vehicle is braked more power fully If necessary counteract the reduced regenera tive braking effect by applying the brake your self Information on the Recuperative Braking Sys tem Y page 67 X To decrease recuperation pull right hand steering wheel gearshift paddle X To ...

Page 136: ...that you activate COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS as a visual and acoustic aid Examples of radar based recuperation RApproaching a slower vehicle a decelerating vehicle or when following a vehicle downhill Your vehicle decelerates slightly and increa ses recuperation RDriving when no vehicle is detected in front or when a vehicle is detected in the far distance or an accelerating vehicle is detec...

Page 137: ... after an accident and the vehicle s high voltage electrical system checked by a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING In the event of a vehicle fire the internal pres sure of the high voltage battery could exceed a critical value In this case flammable gas escapes through a vent valve in the vehicle s underbody The gas can ignite There is a risk of injury Leave the danger area immediately Secur...

Page 138: ...s by the charging cable connector or the mains plug Rto transport the charging cable the coiled part can be wrapped around the controls or secured to the housing of the controls Heat generated by the charging cable and charging cable connector Observe the important safety notes Y page 134 During the charging process the charging cable and charging cable connector may heat up The charging cable and...

Page 139: ...f 5 the performance of the vehicle is reduced The vehicle s high volt age electrical system switches off at a charge status of 0 Use of the pre entry climate control function may mean that the high voltage battery is not fully charged High and low outside temperatures Low outside temperatures The efficiency of the high voltage battery is sig nificantly reduced at very low outside tempera tures The...

Page 140: ...ed The charging time of the high voltage battery may change over the course of its life Observe the displays on energy usage Y page 178 and range Y page 178 RANGE PLUS If you activate RANGE PLUS the operating win dow of the battery will be extended at the next charging process An extended driving range will be available to you for the next journey Using RANGE PLUS shortens the service life of the ...

Page 141: ... route This is done by respective colouring of the blue route on the navigation map The range display on the Audio 20 COMAND Online navigation map is available on the 2D map display and a scale of 2 km to 100 km X To switch to navigation mode press the ß button X To show the menu slide 6 the controller X To select Options Options turn and press the con troller X Select Map content Map content X Se...

Page 142: ...displayed showing the range and destination accessibility Showing the view levels on the map X To display the menu slide 6 and press the controller when the map appears The menu of the view levels opens You may choose from the following view levels Ravailable charging stations Rcurrent route Rcurrent vehicle position with vehicle direc tion Exiting the map display X Press the button on the control...

Page 143: ...e charge current available at the location If necessary contact a qualified specialist company for assistance Adjust your vehicle s settings if necessary If the charge current is too high the fuse could be tripped or the external mains supply could overheat Check if the external mains supply is equipped to handle the programmed charge current If necessary reduce the pro grammed charge current or u...

Page 144: ...cable connector has been connected incor rectly Right indicator lamp Ý Ý Flashes slowly in orange The connection between the vehicle and the current source is being established before charging begins Flashes slowly in green The high voltage battery is charging Lights up green The high voltage battery is fully charged Flashes rap idly in red A malfunction has occurred while charging Connecting the ...

Page 145: ...ed from the vehicle socket unlock the charge socket flap manually using the emergency release Y page 143 Charging a high voltage battery at a charging station wallbox General notes When charging your vehicle from a wallbox use the three phase 32 A charging cable supplied The charging cable is stored in a bag in the boot Only use charging cables that have been tested and approved by the manufacture...

Page 146: ...attery is charged X Unlock the vehicle The Ý right indicator lamp B on vehicle socket C goes out The Ì left indicator lamp A on vehicle socket C lights up white X Remove the charging cable from vehicle socket C within 30 seconds Otherwise the vehicle will relock the vehicle socket X Close socket cap X Close the charge socket flap X Wallbox without a preinstalled cable where necessary remove the ch...

Page 147: ...t the charging cable is connected to the mains socket X Remove the charging cable connector from the vehicle socket and wait 30 seconds then re insert it into the vehicle socket X If the problem persists consult a qualified specialist workshop The high voltage battery is not charged during the charging process when connected to a mains socket The Ý indica tor lamp on the vehicle socket does not li...

Page 148: ...ission must be in position P Rthe key must be turned to position 0 in the ignition lock and then removed from the igni tion lock or the Start Stop button must be pressed Ron uphill or downhill gradients turn the front wheels towards the kerb Switching off the drive system G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while the vehicle is in motion safety relevant functions are restricted or not availab...

Page 149: ...he function of the electric parking brake and the parking lock is dependent on the on board voltage If the on board voltage is low or if there is a malfunction in the system it may not be possible to apply the released parking brake or to shift the transmission to the P position X If this is the case only park the vehicle on level ground and secure it to prevent it from rolling away X Shift the tr...

Page 150: ...e 146 The vehicle is braked as long as you keep handle of the electric parking brake pressed The longer the electric parking brake handle is depressed the greater the brak ing force During braking Ra warning tone sounds Rthe Release parking brake Release parking brake message appears Rthe red indicator lamp in the instrument cluster flashes When the vehicle has been braked to a stand still the ele...

Page 151: ...your driving style takes the following three categories into consideration RAcceleration Acceleration evaluation of all acceleration processes the bar fills up moderate acceleration especially at higher speeds the bar empties sporty acceleration RConstant Constant assessment of driving behaviour at all times the bar fills up constant speed and avoid ance of unnecessary acceleration and deceleratio...

Page 152: ...re quickly If the brakes have been used only moderately you should occasionally test their effectiveness To do this brake more firmly from a higher speed paying attention to traffic conditions This improves the grip of the brakes Wet road surfaces If you have driven for a long time in heavy rain without braking there may be a delayed reac tion from the brakes when braking for the first time This m...

Page 153: ...celeration steering and braking manoeuvres Do not use cruise control If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be stopped when moving at low speed X Shift the DIRECT SELECT lever to position N X Try to bring the vehicle under control by using corrective steering The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose Changes...

Page 154: ... When you activate cruise control the stored speed is shown in the multifunction display for five seconds Selecting cruise control X To select cruise control check whether LIM indicator lamp is on or off If it is off cruise control is already selected X If it is not press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow A LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever goes out Cruise control is ...

Page 155: ...to the last speed stored after you have finished overtak ing Deactivating cruise control There are several ways to deactivate cruise con trol X Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards B or X Brake or X Briefly press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow A Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected LIM indi cator lamp in the cruise control lever lights up Cruise control is automatically ...

Page 156: ...elected Storing the current speed You can use the cruise control lever to limit the speed to any speed above 30 km h while the engine is running X Briefly press the cruise control lever up or down The current speed is stored and shown in the multifunction display Storing or calling up the speed G WARNING If you call up the stored speed and it is lower than the current speed the vehicle deceler ate...

Page 157: ...c The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal The braking effect is cancelled and the HOLD function is deactivated when you depress the accelerator pedal to pull away Important safety notes G WARNING When leaving the vehicle it can still roll away despite being braked by the HOLD function if Rthere is a malfunction in the system or in the voltage supply Rthe...

Page 158: ...n is deactivated A horn will sound at regular intervals if you turn off the engine take off your seat belt or open the driv er s door when the HOLD function is activated The horn alerts you to the fact that the HOLD function is still activated If you attempt to lock the vehicle the tone becomes louder The vehi cle cannot be locked until you have deactivated the HOLD function i Once you have switch...

Page 159: ... loading ramps of goods vehicles Example sensors in the front bumper left hand side The sensors must be free of dirt ice and slush Otherwise they may not function correctly Clean the sensors regularly taking care not to scratch or damage them Y page 245 Range Front sensors Centre Approx 100 cm Corners Approx 60 cm Rear sensors Centre Approx 120 cm Corners Approx 80 cm Minimum distance Centre Appro...

Page 160: ...cle is rolling determine which warning display is active when the engine is running Transmission posi tion Warning display D Front area activated R N or the vehicle is rolling backwards Rear and front areas activated P No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle depending on the vehi cle s distance from the obstacle From the Rsixth segment onwards you wil...

Page 161: ...nly an aid It is not a substitute for your attention to the immediate surroundings The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking remains with you Make sure that no persons animals or objects are in the manoeuvring range When PARKTRONIC is deactivated Active Park ing Assist is also unavailable G WARNING While parking or pulling out of a parking space the vehicle swings out and can drive onto ...

Page 162: ... a kerb Rthe parking space appears to be blocked for example by foliage or grass paving blocks Rthe range of movement is too small Rthe parking space is bordered by an obstacle which is not clearly defined such as a tree or a trailer Example parking symbol Detected parking space on the left Parking symbol Detected parking space on the right Active Parking Assist is activated automatically when dri...

Page 163: ...sist Assist active active Select R Select R Observe Observe surroundings surroundingsmessage appears in the multi function display As soon as the parking procedure is complete the Park Assist switched off Park Assist switched off message appears and a warning tone sounds The vehicle is now parked Active Parking Assist no longer supports you with steering interventions and brake applica tions When ...

Page 164: ...if necessary X Stop when PARKTRONIC sounds the contin uous warning tone if not before Once you have exited the parking space com pletely the steering wheel is moved to the straight ahead position You hear a tone and the Park Park Assist Assist switched switched off off message appears in the multifunction display You will then have to steer and merge into traffic on your own PARKTRONIC is still av...

Page 165: ...mera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop The field of vision and other functions of the reversing camera may be restricted due to addi tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle e g licence plate holder bicycle rack Activating deactivating the reversing camera X To activate make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock X Make sure that the Activation b...

Page 166: ...s indicator Rear warning display Vehicles with PARKTRONIC when PARKTRONIC is operational Y page 157 addi tional measurement operational readiness indi cator appears in the Audio 20 COMAND Online display If the PARKTRONIC warning dis plays are active or light up warning displays and are also active or light up correspond ingly in the Audio 20 COMAND Online display Reverse parking function Reversing...

Page 167: ... bring the vehicle to a standstill X Make sure that the reversing camera is switched on Y page 162 The lane and the guide lines are shown X While the vehicle is at a standstill turn the steering wheel in the direction of the parking space until yellow guide line reaches park ing space marking X Keep the steering wheel in that position and reverse carefully Yellow guide line for the vehicle width i...

Page 168: ...gue or lapses in concentration until too late or may not detect them at all The system is not a substitute for a well rested and attentive driver The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is restricted and warnings may be delayed or not occur at all Rif the length of the journey is less than approx imately 30 minutes Rif the road condition is poor e g if the surface is uneven or if there are potholes ...

Page 169: ...e multi function display you will then hear a warning tone X If necessary take a break X Confirm the message by pressing the a button on the steering wheel On long journeys take regular breaks in good time that allow for adequate recuperation If you do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST still detects increasing lapses in concentration you will be warned again after 15 minutes at the earliest Th...

Page 170: ...are hard to detect dirt ice snow Rthe traffic signs are insufficiently lit at night Rsigns are ambiguous e g traffic signs on con struction sites or in adjacent lanes Rthe information in the digital street map of the navigation system is incorrect or out of date Activating Traffic Sign Assist X Activate the Traffic Sign Assist display using the on board computer Y page 182 If you have activated th...

Page 171: ...striction A maximum permitted speed of 60 km h 60 mph applies The overtaking restriction no longer applies The traffic sign for signal ling the end of an overtaking restriction is dis played for five seconds End of a speed limit No speed limit applies here No entry wrong way warning A warning message is displayed in the instru ment cluster if Traffic Sign Assist detects that you are passing a no e...

Page 172: ...he bumpers are free from dirt ice or slush The sensors must not be covered for example by cycle racks or overhanging loads Following a severe impact or in the event of damage to the bumpers have the function of the radar sensors checked at a qualified specialist workshop Blind Spot Assist may no longer work properly Monitoring range of the sensors In particular the detection of obstacles can be im...

Page 173: ...amp flashes If the turn signal remains on detected vehicles are indica ted by the flashing of red warning lamp There are no further warning tones Activating Blind Spot Assist X Make sure that Blind Spot Assist is activated in the on board computer Y page 183 X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Warning lamps in the exterior mirrors light up red for approximately 1 5 seconds and then t...

Page 174: ...ly e g lanes branch off cross one another or merge Rthe road is narrow and winding Rthere are highly variable shade conditions on the road Activating Lane Keeping Assist X Activate Lane Keeping Assist using the on board computer to do so select Standard Standard or Adaptive Adaptive Y page 183 If you drive at speeds above 60 km h and lane markings are detected the lane markings in the assistance g...

Page 175: ...ould therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times If the operating safety of your vehicle is impaired park the vehicle safely as soon as pos sible Contact a qualified specialist workshop For an overview see the instrument panel illus tration Y page 27 Displays and operation Instrument cluster lighting The light sensor in the instrument cluster auto matically controls the brigh...

Page 176: ...played RArea below 0 Here the vehicle s recuperative power in overrun mode is displayed If the needle for the power display is in the OFF position the vehicle is not ready to drive because Rthe drive system has not yet started Rthe charging cable is still connected to the vehicle socket Rthere is insufficient power available from the high voltage battery Rthe vehicle s high voltage electrical syst...

Page 177: ...attery increases Rif the high voltage battery is not yet at a nor mal operating temperature Rwhen the vehicle is almost stationary Rin transmission position N Rduring and after ESP stability control If you do not make an additional effort to apply the brake yourself the braking effect may not be sufficient If necessary counteract the reduced regenerative braking effect by applying the brake yourse...

Page 178: ... with Audio 20 Switches on voice operated con trol for navigation see manufac turer s operating instructions RVehicles with COMAND Online Switches off LINGUATRONIC see the separate operating instruc tions 8 RMute W X RAdjusts the volume RRejects or ends a call RExits the telephone book redial memory 6 RMakes or accepts a call RSwitches to the redial memory Multifunction display Range Time Text fie...

Page 179: ...tal distance recorder appears Trip computer From start or From reset Distance Driving time Average speed Average electrical consumption X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Trip Trip menu X Press the 9 or button to select From start From start or From reset From reset The values in the From From start start submenu are cal culated from the start of a journey whilst the values ...

Page 180: ...tched on while the vehi cle is stationary Alternatively the drive system is switched on while the vehicle is in transmis sion position D or N There are no arrows indicating energy flow Drive system switched off and high volt age battery being charged The drive system is switched off The charging cable is connected and the high voltage battery is being charged The arrows for the energy flow are sho...

Page 181: ...lues X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Trip Trip menu X Press the 9 or button to select the function that you wish to reset X Press a to confirm X Press to select Yes Yes and press a to confirm You can reset the values of the following func tions RTrip meter R From start trip computer R From reset trip computer RECO display If you reset the values in the ECO display the val...

Page 182: ...al distance display Lanes not recommended Recommended lane and new lane during a change of direction A Change of direction symbol On multilane roads new lane recommendations can be displayed for the next change of direction if the digital map supports this data During the change of direction new lanes may be added Lane not recommended you will not be able to complete the next change of direction i...

Page 183: ...played depending on the equipment fit ted in the vehicle X Switch on Audio 20 or COMAND Online and select audio CD or MP3 mode see the sepa rate operating instructions X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Audio Audio menu X To select the next previous track briefly press the 9 or button X To select a track from the track list rapid scrolling press and hold the 9 or button unti...

Page 184: ...hing for a network i You can obtain further information about suitable mobile phones and connecting mobile phones via Bluetooth Rat any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Ron the Internet at http www mercedes benz com connect Accepting a call If someone calls you when you are in the Tel Tel menu a display message appears in the multi function display You can accept a call at any time even if you are not...

Page 185: ... or button on the steering wheel to select the Assist Assist menu X Press 9 or to select Assistance Assistance graphic graphic X Press a to confirm The assistance graphic shows you the status of and or information from the following driv ing systems or driving safety systems RTraffic Sign Assist Y page 166 RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS Y page 62 RATTENTION ASSIST Y page 165 RLane Keeping Assis...

Page 186: ...LISION PRE VENTION ASSIST PLUS see Y page 62 Activating deactivating ATTENTION ASSIST X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Assist Assist menu X Press the 9 or button to select Attention Assist Attention Assist X Press a to confirm The current selection appears X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to set Off Off Standard Standard or Sensitive Sensitive X Press the a but...

Page 187: ...to select the Settings Settings menu X Press 9 or on the steering wheel to select the E CELL E CELL menu X Press 9 or to select Depart Depart time time X Press a to confirm You will see the selected setting X Press the or 9 button to select A A B B or Change C Change C X Press a to confirm X Press or to select Depart Depart time time Hours Hours X Press the 9 or button to set the hour X Press or t...

Page 188: ...departure time is selected the yellow indicator lamp lights up on the auxiliary heat ing button You can use the on board computer to specify up to three departure times in the E CELL E CELL sub menu One of the specified departure times may be preselected Y page 184 Pre entry climate control via key Pre entry climate control via the key is switched on temporarily when the vehicle is unlocked using ...

Page 189: ...RASSYST PLUS service interval display Switching the additional speedometer on off United Kingdom this function is unavailable If the additional speedometer is switched on the speed is shown in the status bar of the mul tifunction display instead of the outside tem perature The speed display is inverse to your speedome ter X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Settings Settings ...

Page 190: ...ble in vehicles with the Intelligent Light System You can use this function to switch between symmetrical and asymmetrical dipped beam Y page 97 X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Settings Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Lights Lights submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Dipped beams Setting for Dipped beams Setting for funct...

Page 191: ... vehicle is locked When you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver s or front passenger door the exterior mirrors fold out again If you have switched on the Auto fold in Auto fold in mirrors mirrors function and you fold in the exterior mirrors using the button on the door Y page 94 they will not fold out automatically The exterior mirrors can then only be folded out using the button on the d...

Page 192: ...tes on RHOLD function Y page 154 RParking Y page 145 Hiding display messages X Press the a or button on the steering wheel The multifunction display hides the display message The multifunction display shows high priority display messages in red Some high priority display messages cannot be hidden The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the messages have bee...

Page 193: ...d therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road making slight steering movements at a...

Page 194: ...d J warning lamps may light up in the instrument cluster ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated The self diagnosis function for example may not be complete G WARNING The braking performance of the electric motor using recuperative braking may be either reduced or not effective If you do not make an additional effort to apply the brake yourself the braking effect may not be sufficient If necessary counter...

Page 195: ... workshop immediately T inoperative inoperative See See Own Own er s Manual er s Manual EBD electronic brake force distribution ABS BAS ESP the HOLD function RBS hill start assist and PRE SAFE are not available due to a malfunction The adaptive brake lights and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed A warning tone sounds The å and J warning lamps may also light up in the instrument ...

Page 196: ...tor lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking brake Y page 146 Parking brake See Parking brake See Owner s Manual Owner 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 lever for at least ten seconds X Shift the transmission to positi...

Page 197: ...parking brake has been applied or released It then goes out or remains lit The electric parking brake is malfunctioning X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Apply the electric parking brake If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake X Shift the transmission to position P X Consult a qualified specialist workshop If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake ...

Page 198: ...rking brake manually X Shift the transmission to position P X Consult a qualified specialist workshop J Brake immediately Brake immediately A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function is active A tone may also sound at regular intervals If you attempt to lock the vehicle the tone becomes louder You cannot start the drive system X Paying attention to the traffic situation immediately depress...

Page 199: ...rating temperature range Rthe on board voltage is too low Once the causes listed above no longer apply the display message goes out 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 Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y page 145 X Start ...

Page 200: ...s ã Acoustic Vehicle Acoustic Vehicle Indication inopera Indication inopera tive tive The sound generator has malfunctioned The vehicle can be driven however no vehicle noise emissions will be created As a result your vehicle may not be heard by other road users until it is very close to them or it may not be heard at all X Drive with particular care allowing for the possibility that other road us...

Page 201: ...function Consult Consult workshop workshop The rear left hand or right hand restraint system has malfunctioned The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered unintentionally or in the event of an accident may not be triggered This poses an increased risk of injury X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately 6 R...

Page 202: ...d PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps light up simultaneously for approximately six seconds Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and remain on after the self diagnosis If the indicator lamp is on the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system has disabled the front passenger front airbag Y page 42 Rthe Front passenger Front passenger airbag airbag enabled enable...

Page 203: ... indicator lamps in the centre console and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Ra self diagnosis takes place The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps light up simultaneously for approximately six seconds Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and remain on after the self diagnosis If the indicator lam...

Page 204: ...list workshop b Rear Rear left left indicator indicator or Rear right indi Rear right indi cator cator The rear left hand or rear right hand turn signal is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 103 or X Consult a qualified specialist workshop b Front left indica Front left indica tor tor or Front right Front right indicator indicator The front left hand or fr...

Page 205: ...er you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 103 or X Consult a qualified specialist workshop b Reversing light Reversing light The reversing lamp is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 103 or X Consult a qualified specialist workshop b Left tail lamp Left tail lamp or Right tail lamp Right tail lamp The left or right hand tail lamp is faulty X ...

Page 206: ...urrently Assist currently unavailable unavailable See See Own Own er s Manual er s Manual Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative Possible causes Rthe windscreen is dirty in the camera s field of vision Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain snow or fog X Clean the windscreen If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again the Adaptive Main beam Assi...

Page 207: ...nd switch off the drive system X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 145 X Do not drive on X Do not tow the vehicle X Consult a qualified specialist workshop High voltage battery Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Ý Battery reserve Battery reserve level level The charge level of the high voltage battery has dropped into the reserve range When the remaining r...

Page 208: ...Do not tow the vehicle X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately Driving systems Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions À Attention Assist Attention Assist Take a break Take a break Based on certain criteria ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver A warning tone also sounds X If necessary take a break During lo...

Page 209: ...rently unavaila ble ble See See Owner s Owner s Man Man ual ual Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative Possible causes Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative e g due to elec tromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation Rthe radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range The yellow 9 indicator lamps als...

Page 210: ...NIC is faulty X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Park Assist Park Assist switched off switched off The vehicle is parked A warning tone also sounds The display message disappears automatically Traffic Traffic Sign Sign Assist Assist currently unavaila currently unavaila ble ble See See Owner s Owner s Man Man ual ual Traffic Sign Assist is temporarily inoperative Possible causes Rthe windsc...

Page 211: ...ruise control Cruise control km h km h RA condition for activating cruise control has not been met You have tried to store a speed below 30 km h for example RESP is deactivated The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit X If conditions permit drive faster than 30 km h and store the speed or X Check the activation conditions for cruise control Y page 150 or X Reactivate ESP Y page 182 120 km h 120 km h...

Page 212: ...thout making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y page 145 X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 249 X Check the tyre pressure Y page 270 X If necessary correct the tyre pressure Warning tyre defect Warning tyre defect The tyre pressure in one or more...

Page 213: ...ure monitor is faulty X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Vehicle Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Depress brake to Depress brake to start engine start engine You have attempted to start the drive system with the transmission in position N without depressing the brake pedal X Depress the brake pedal To shift out of P To shift out of P or or N N depress depress ...

Page 214: ...n from position D If transmission position R N or P is selected X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y page 145 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop X Do not tow the vehicle Only select Park Only select Park P P when when vehicle vehicle is is stationary stationary The vehicle is moving X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic co...

Page 215: ...multifunction display Top up washer fluid Top up washer fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum X Top up the washer fluid Y page 241 Wiper malfunction Wiper malfunction ing ing The windscreen wipers are defective X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Hazard warning Hazard warning lamps malfunction lamps malfunction ing ing The hazard warning lam...

Page 216: ...ey into the ignition lock and bring into key mode Â Key not detected Key not detected white display message The key is currently undetected X Change the location of the key in the vehicle If the key still cannot be detected X Operate the vehicle with the key in the ignition lock if necessary Â Remove Remove starting starting but but ton ton then then insert insert key key The key is continually un...

Page 217: ...eir seat belt X Fasten your seat belt Y page 37 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 warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds The driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt At the same time you are drivi...

Page 218: ...y counteract the reduced regenerative brak ing effect by applying the brake yourself The brake system continues to function normally but without the function listed above Braking efficiency may be impaired X Drive on taking extra care X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately J The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the drive system is run ning A warning tone also sounds G WARN...

Page 219: ...rt assist and the adaptive brake lights for example are also deactivated ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated G WARNING The braking performance of the electric motor using recuperative braking may be either reduced or not effective If you do not make an additional effort to apply the brake yourself the braking effect may not be sufficient If necessary counteract the reduced regenerative brak ing effect...

Page 220: ... necessary counteract the reduced regenerative brak ing effect by applying the brake yourself The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The front and rear wheels could therefore lock for example if you brake hard The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation If E...

Page 221: ...efully X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately å J The red brake system warning lamp and the yellow ABS ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps are lit while the drive sys tem is running ABS and ESP are malfunctioning Therefore BAS RBS COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS EBD PRE SAFE the HOLD function hill start assist and the adaptive brake lights for example are not avail able either ATTENTION ...

Page 222: ... Y page 65 å The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the drive system is run ning ESP is deactivated ESP will not stabilise the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin G WARNING If ESP is deactivated ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle Further driving systems or driving safety systems are thus restricted There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident X R...

Page 223: ...ffort to apply the brake yourself the braking effect may not be sufficient If necessary counteract the reduced regenerative brak ing effect by applying the brake yourself The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking sit uation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle The...

Page 224: ...counteract the reduced regenerative brak ing effect by applying the brake yourself The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking sit uation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident X Carefully drive on a sui...

Page 225: ...34 Drive system Problem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Ý The yellow battery charge warning lamp is on The charge level of the high voltage battery has dropped into the reserve range X Charge the high voltage battery Driving systems Problem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion The distance to the vehicl...

Page 226: ...ay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 145 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction dis play X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 249 X Check the tyre pressure Y page 270 X If necessary correct the tyre pressure h The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp pressure lo...

Page 227: ...t the seat backrests are securely locked into place Ralways place the load behind unoccupied seats if possible Ruse the lashing eyelets and the luggage nets to transport loads and luggage Ronly use lashing eyelets and fastening com ponents that are suitable for the weight and size of the load Rhook in the safety net when loading Rthe maximum load capacity of the stowage well under the luggage comp...

Page 228: ... while the vehicle is in motion Stowage compartment in the front centre console X To open press the marking on cover i Depending on the vehicle s equipment there may be an ashtray in the centre console instead of the stowage compartment Stowage compartment in front of the arm rest vehicles with automatic transmis sion X To open press the marking on cover i You can remove the non slip mat and the i...

Page 229: ...ult There is a risk of injury particularly in the event of sud den braking or a sudden change in direction Always observe the maximum load of the stowage compartment Stow and secure heavy objects in the luggage compartment The maximum permissible load of the stowage compartment is 1 2 kg X To open pull handle up and fold cover forwards On vehicles with a fire extinguisher instead of a stowage comp...

Page 230: ...es of direction There is a risk of injury If another person is travelling in the vehicle when the backrest of the co driver s seat is folded forward this person must sit on the rear seat behind the driver The backrest of the front passenger seat can be folded forwards to increase the luggage com partment capacity Once you no longer need the backrest on the front passenger side to be used as a load...

Page 231: ... the seat backrests and the rear bench seat rear seat are engaged before every trip Before folding the backrest in the rear com partment forwards make sure that the rear compartment armrest and the cupholder are folded in They may otherwise be damaged Observe the loading guidelines Y page 224 The left hand and right hand rear seat backrests can be folded forwards separately to increase the luggage...

Page 232: ...ctions There is a risk of injury Only hang light objects on the bag hooks Never hang hard sharp edged or fragile objects on the bag hooks The bag hook can bear a maximum load of 3 kg Do not use it to secure a load Bag hook Luggage compartment cover Important safety notes G WARNING On its own the luggage compartment cover cannot secure or restrain heavy objects items of luggage and heavy loads You ...

Page 233: ...ain heavy objects items of luggage and heavy loads You could be hit by an unsecured load during sudden changes in direction braking or in the event of an accident There is an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Always store objects so that they cannot be flung around Secure objects luggage or loads against slipping or tipping over e g by using lashing material even if you are using the s...

Page 234: ...ll it up X Close the two Velcro fasteners on the safety net holder Stowage well under the luggage com partment floor Important safety notes G WARNING If you drive when the luggage compartment floor is open objects could be flung around thus striking vehicle occupants There is a risk of injury especially when braking or abruptly changing directions Always close the luggage compartment floor before ...

Page 235: ...rry out this step using both hands X To lower raise luggage compartment floor slightly using handle and pull it towards you X Lower luggage compartment floor again slowly Whilst doing so press the luggage compartment floor into the lower level Luggage compartment floor engages in the lower position Roof carrier Important safety notes G WARNING When a load is transported on the roof the vehicle s c...

Page 236: ...cts so that they cannot be thrown around in such situations RAlways make sure that objects do not pro trude from stowage spaces parcel nets or stowage nets RClose the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey RStow and secure objects that are heavy hard pointed sharp edged fragile or too large in the luggage compartment Only use the cup holders for containers of the right size and which ha...

Page 237: ...r Mirror light only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer and mirror cover A has been folded up Glare from the side X Fold down sun visor X Pull sun visor out of retainer X Swing sun visor to the side Ashtray Front ashtray The stowage space under the ashtray is not heat resistant Before placing lit cigarettes in the ashtray make sure that the ashtray is properly engaged Otherwise the...

Page 238: ...cle Your attention must always be focused on the traffic conditions Only use the cigarette lighter when road and traffic conditions permit X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 126 X Vehicles with a stowage compartment cover press the lower section of cover The stowage compartment opens X Press in cigarette lighter Cigarette lighter will pop out automatically when the heating el...

Page 239: ... the emergency call close cover You will see a message if Ra connection to the Mercedes Benz emer gency call centre cannot be made Ra call has not been automatically forwarded to the public emergency call centre In this case dial the 112 emergency number on your mobile phone You can find more information on the Mercedes Benz emergency call system in the separate Audio 20 or COMAND Online operating...

Page 240: ...ect The functions and services available when you use the phone depend on your mobile phone model and service provider Using a mobile phone To connect a mobile phone to the exterior aerial and charge it insert it into the mobile phone bracket X Open the telephone compartment Y page 226 X Place the mobile phone bracket into the pre installed fitting see the separate installation instructions for th...

Page 241: ... so that they do not get into the driver s footwell Always fit the floormats securely and as pre scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals Do not use loose floormats and do not place several floor mats on top of one another X Slide the seat backwards X To fit lay the floormat in the footwell X Press safety catch knobs onto retain ers X To remove pull the floorm...

Page 242: ...let the drive system cool down and only touch the components described in the following G WARNING There are moving components in the engine compartment Certain components may con tinue to move or suddenly move again even after the ignition has been switched off e g the radiator fan There is a risk of injury If you have to carry out work in the engine compartment Rswitch off the ignition Rnever tou...

Page 243: ...n the engine is warm If you open the cap you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out There is a risk of injury Let the engine cool down before you open the cap Wear gloves and eye protection Open the cap slowly to release the pressure The coolant level must only be checked and corrected when the engine has cooled down coolant temperature under 40 Checking the coolant level when the coolant temp...

Page 244: ...ompting you to top up the washer fluid Y page 212 Further information on windscreen washer fluid antifreeze Y page 284 ASSYST PLUS Service message The ASSYST PLUS service interval display informs you of the next service due date You can find information on the type of service and service intervals in the Service Booklet You can obtain further information from a Mercedes Benz Service Centre The mul...

Page 245: ...s or on poor road surfaces The tyres must be checked more frequently if the vehicle is operated under increased loads Further information can be obtained at a quali fied specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes Benz Service network is also available in other countries You can obtain further information from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Care Ge...

Page 246: ...ed washing bays Observe the legal requirements for each indi vidual country X Do not use hot water and do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight X Use a soft sponge to clean X Use a mild cleaning agent such as a car shampoo approved by Mercedes Benz X Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen tle jet of water X Do not point the water jet directly towards the air inlet X Use plenty of water and ...

Page 247: ...ut at a qualified specialist workshop Do not use wash programs with a hot wax treatment under any circumstances Observe these notes if your vehicle has a clear matt finish This will help you to avoid damage to the paintwork due to incorrect treatment These notes also apply to light alloy wheels with a clear matt finish The vehicle should preferably be washed by hand using a soft sponge car shampoo...

Page 248: ... be damaged Do not clean wiper blades too often and do not rub them too hard Otherwise the graph ite coating could be damaged This could cause wiper noise Hold the wiper arm securely when folding back The windscreen could be damaged if the wiper arm hits against it suddenly X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind screen X Clean the wiper blades carefully using a damp cloth X Fold the windscreen w...

Page 249: ...urface using a commer cially available microfibre cloth and TFT LCD display cleaner X Dry the display surface using a dry microfibre cloth Cleaning the plastic trim G WARNING Care products and cleaning agents containing solvents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to become porous This could result in plastic parts breaking away when the airbags are deployed There is a danger of injury Do not use ca...

Page 250: ...orkshop Leather is a natural product It has natural surface properties e g Runevenness in structure Rmarks caused by growth and injury Rsubtle colour differences These are characteristics of leather and not material faults Seat covers from other materials Observe the following when cleaning Rclean artificial leather covers with a cloth moistened with a solution containing 1 detergent e g washing u...

Page 251: ...gle X To remove open the tailgate X Lift the luggage compartment floor upwards Y page 231 X To release warning triangle push back the retainers on the bracket X Remove warning triangle from the bracket X To replace place warning triangle back into the bracket and push down to secure X Fold down the luggage compartment floor X Close the tailgate Setting up the warning triangle X Fold feet out to th...

Page 252: ...icle For more information on which tyre changing tools are required and approved to perform a wheel change on your vehicle consult a qualified specialist work shop Necessary tyre changing tools can include for example RJack RWheel chock RWheel wrench RCentring pin Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Tyre inflation compressor Tyre sealant filler bottle Towing eye X Open the tailgate X Lift the luggage comp...

Page 253: ...ly visible damage You can recognise MOExtended tyres by the MOExtended marking which appears on the tyre wall You will find this marking next to the tyre size designation the load bearing capacity and the speed index MOExtended tyres may only be used in conjunc tion with an activated tyre pressure monitor If a pressure loss warning message appears in the multifunction display Robserve the instruct...

Page 254: ...im is damaged Ryou have driven at very low tyre pressures or on a flat tyre There is a risk of an accident Do not drive any further Contact a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING The tyre sealant is harmful and causes irrita tion It must not come into contact with your skin eyes or clothing or be swallowed Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes Keep tyre sealant away from children There is a risk of injur...

Page 255: ...ave attained a pressure of at least 200 kPa 2 0 bar 29 psi If a pressure of 200 kPa 2 0 bar 29 psi has been attained after five minutes see Tyre pres sure reached Y page 253 If a tyre pressure of 200 kPa 2 0 bar 29 psi has not been attained after five minutes see Tyre pressure not reached Y page 252 If tyre sealant leaks out make sure you clean the affected area as quickly as possible It is pref e...

Page 256: ...es and check the tyre pressure with the tyre inflation compressor The tyre pressure must now be at least 130 kPa 1 3 bar 19 psi G WARNING If the required tyre pressure is not reached after driving for a short period the tyre is too badly damaged The tyre sealant cannot repair the tyre in this instance Damaged tyres and a tyre pressure that is too low can signif icantly impair the vehicle s braking...

Page 257: ...ci dent contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately Do not drive any further Always have work on the battery carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Further information about ABS Y page 61 and ESP Y page 65 G WARNING Electrostatic build up can lead to the creation of sparks which could ignite the highly explo sive gases of a battery There is a risk of an explosion Before handling th...

Page 258: ...ection Keep children away Observe this Owner s Manual For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use batteries which have been tested and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz These batteries provide increased impact protection to prevent vehicle occupants from suffering acid burns should the battery be damaged in the event of an accident In order for the battery to achieve th...

Page 259: ...life of a battery that has been thawed may be reduced The starting char acteristics may be impaired especially at low temperatures Have the thawed battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop Only charge the installed battery with a battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes Benz vehicles and tested and approved b...

Page 260: ...14 days with a high voltage battery charge sta tus below 20 You can check the charge status in the charge level display Y page 174 If you park the vehicle and leave it stationary for longer periods connect it to a power supply If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than four weeks the battery may be damaged by exhaustive discharging If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than six wee...

Page 261: ...cal polarity are connected RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting the jump leads RNever connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running G WARNING A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezing point When jump starting the vehicle or charging the battery gases can escape from the battery There is a risk ...

Page 262: ...on to position P X Switch off all electrical consumers X Remove battery cover X Connect positive terminal on the vehicle with the flat battery to positive terminal of the donor vehicle using the red jump lead Begin with the flat battery X Connect negative terminal of the donor vehicle to negative terminal A of the vehicle with the flat battery using the black jump lead Begin with donor vehicle s b...

Page 263: ...wing or simi lar situations Rwhen towing away Rin a car wash Make sure that the electric parking brake is released If the electricparking brake is faulty visit a qualified specialist workshop Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this pur pose Only secure the tow rope or towing bar to the towing eyes The vehicle may otherwise be damaged Observe the following poin...

Page 264: ...ed Otherwise you Rcannot turn the key to position 2 in the igni tion lock Rcannot release the electric parking brake Rcannot move the transmission to position N The function of the electric parking brake and the parking lock is dependent on the on board voltage If the on board voltage is low or if there is a sys tem malfunction Rit may not be possible to apply the released parking brake or Rit may...

Page 265: ...der to signal a change of direction when towing the vehicle with the hazard warning lamps switched on use the combination switch as usual In this case only the turn signals for the desired direction flash When you reset the combination switch the hazard warning lamps start flashing again Towing the vehicle with the front axle raised When towing your vehicle with the front axle raised it is importa...

Page 266: ...ye can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter for transportation Electrical fuses Important safety notes G WARNING If you manipulate bridge or replace a faulty fuse with a fuse of a higher amperage the electric cables could be overloaded This may result in a fire There is a risk of an accident and injury Always replace faulty fuses with specified new fuses of the correct amperag...

Page 267: ...n unclip bonnet release cable from bracket X Open retaining clamps X Fold cover up in the direction of the arrow and remove it X To close check whether the seal is lying cor rectly in cover X Insert cover at the back into openings A on the fuse box X Slide bonnet release cable to the side and hold if necessary X Fold down cover X Clip bonnet release cable into bracket X Hook clamps into the fuse b...

Page 268: ...use allocation chart is located on the lower right hand side of cover X To close insert cover on the left hand side of the fuse box into the retainer Cover engages in the retainers X Fold down cover until clamps lock audi bly X Fold back perforated floor covering X Fit the floormats Electrical fuses 265 Breakdown assistance Z ...

Page 269: ...nz or are not being used cor rectly can impair the operating safety Before purchasing and using non approved accessories visit a qualified specialist work shop and enquire about Rsuitability Rlegal stipulations Rfactory recommendations Information on the sizes and types of wheels and tyres for your vehicle can be found under Wheel tyre combinations Y page 277 Information on tyre pressures can be f...

Page 270: ...n The tyre is no longer able to dissipate water This means that on wet road surfaces the risk of aquaplaning increases in particular where speed is not adapted to suit the driving conditions There is a risk of accident If the tyre pressure is too high or too low tyres may exhibit different levels of wear at differ ent locations on the tyre tread Thus you should regularly check the tread depth and ...

Page 271: ...summer tyres at very cold temperatures could cause tears to form thereby damaging the tyres permanently Mercedes Benz cannot accept responsibility for this type of damage G WARNING Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres sure loss As a result you could lose control of your vehicle There is a risk of accident Check the tyres regularly for signs of damage and replace any damaged tyres immediatel...

Page 272: ...w the wheels to spin in a con trolled manner achieving increased driving force cutting action Tyre pressure Tyre pressure specifications G WARNING Underinflated or overinflated tyres pose the following risks Rthe tyres may burst especially as the load and vehicle speed increase Rthe tyres may wear excessively and or unevenly which may greatly impair tyre traction Rthe driving characteristics as we...

Page 273: ...nt temperature the vehicle speed and the load on the tyres the tyre temperature and thus the tyre pressure changes by approximately 10 kPa 0 1 bar 1 5 psi per 10 Take this into account when checking the pressure of warm tyres Only correct the tyre pressure if it is too low for the current operating conditions Driving with tyre pressure that is too high or too low can Rshorten the service life of t...

Page 274: ...s out after you have driven for a few minutes The tyre pressure values indicated by the on board computer may differ from those meas ured at a filling station using a pressure gauge The tyre pressures shown by the on board com puter refer to those measured at sea level At high altitudes the tyre pressure values indica ted by a pressure gauge are higher than those shown by the on board computer In ...

Page 275: ...harge socket flap to ensure that the tyre pressure is set correctly in all four tyres for the current operating conditions Also observe the notes in the section on tyre pressures Y page 269 X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 126 X Press or on the steering wheel to select the Serv Serv menu X Press the 9 or button to select Tyre pressure Tyre pressure X Press the ...

Page 276: ...onic components are located in the wheel Tyre fitting tools should not be applied in the area of the valve as this could damage the electronic components Only have tyres changed at a qualified spe cialist workshop Interchanging the front and rear wheels of dif fering dimensions can render the general oper ating permit invalid Observe the instructions and safety notes in the Changing a wheel sectio...

Page 277: ...ed with tyre changing tools Some tools for changing 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 quali fied specialist workshop Necessary tyre changing tools may include for example RJack RWheel chock RWheel wrench Securing the vehicle against rolling away If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock it c...

Page 278: ... is not permissible to use it to per form maintenance work under the vehicle Ravoid changing the wheel on uphill and down hill slopes Rbefore raising the vehicle safeguard it from rolling away by applying the parking brake and positioning wheel chocks Do not release 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...

Page 279: ... Never oil or grease wheel bolts In the event of damage to the threads contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately Have the damaged wheel bolts or hub threads replaced renewed Do not continue driving G WARNING If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts when the vehicle is raised the jack could tip over There is a risk of injury Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts when the vehicle ...

Page 280: ...al only cer tain AMG tyres Mercedes Benz Original Extended tyres may only be used on wheels that have been spe cifically approved by Mercedes Benz Only use tyres wheels or accessories tested and approved by Mercedes Benz Certain characteristics e g handling vehicle noise emissions or fuel consumption may other wise be adversely affected In addition when driving with a load tyre dimension variation...

Page 281: ...of a flat tyre Observe the MOExtended tyres tyres with run flat characteristics section Y page 250 Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not equip ped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory It is there fore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run flat characteristics e g win ter tyres A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a qualified sp...

Page 282: ...44 5 R17 Tyres Wheels BA 225 50 R17 94 W6 BA 7 J x 17 H2 ET 48 R18 Tyres Wheels BA 225 45 R18 95 Y XL6 BA 7 5 J x 18 H2 ET 44 Winter tyres R16 Tyres Wheels BA 205 60 R16 92 H M Si 6 5 J x 16 H2 ET 44 5 6 Available as MOExtended tyres Wheel and tyre combinations 279 Wheels and tyres Z ...

Page 283: ...nal safety of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident You should have all work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a quali fied specialist workshop G WARNING If you operate RF transmitters incorrectly in the vehicle the electromagnetic radiation could interfere with the vehicle electronics e g Rif the RF transmitter is not connected to an exterior aerial Rthe exterior aerial ...

Page 284: ...ut PEAK at the base of the aerial must not exceed the following values Waveband Maximum transmission output Short wave 3 54 MHz 100 W 4 m waveband 74 88 MHz 30 W 2 m waveband 144 174 MHz 50 W Trunked radio Tetra 380 460 MHz 10 W Waveband Maximum transmission output 70 cm waveband 400 460 MHz 35 W Mobile communications 2G 3G 4G 10 W The following can be used in the vehicle without restrictions RRF ...

Page 285: ...z ardous to health There is a risk of injury Observe the instructions on the respective original container when using storing and dis posing off service products Always store ser vice products in the sealed original container Always keep service products out of the reach of children H Environmental note Dispose of service products in an environ mentally responsible manner Service products include ...

Page 286: ...as been premixed with the desired antifreeze protection You could otherwise damage the engine Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Ser vice Products MB Specifications for Service Products 310 1 e g on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com Or contact a qualified specialist workshop Always use a suitable coolant mixture even in countries where hi...

Page 287: ...t Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water At temperatures below freezing X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and washer fluid e g MB WinterFit For the correct mixing ratio refer to the infor mation on the antifreeze reservoir i Add washer fluid concentrate e g MB Sum merFit or MB WinterFit to the washer fluid all year round Vehicle data General notes Please note that for t...

Page 288: ...icle width including exterior mirrors 2010 mm Vehicle width excluding exterior mirrors 1812 mm Wheel base 2699 mm Maximum roof load 75 kg Maximum boot load High voltage battery Type Lithium ion Energy content 28 0 kWh Charge time with 230 V 13 A mains socket Approx 11 3 h Charge time with 230 V 8 A Italy Spain Charge time with 230 V 16 A only Switzerland Approx 9 1 h Charge time with 230 V 3 16 A ...

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