Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2011 Owner'S Manual Download

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Pull out release wheel

Turn release wheel

anti-clockwise as far

as it will go.

The ball coupling disengages and folds out

behind the rear bumper. Indicator

lamp

flashes.

Pull the ball coupling in the direction of the

arrow until it engages in a vertical position.

Indicator lamp

goes out. The power

socket folds down automatically.
The multifunction display shows the

Check trailer hitch lock

display mes-

sage until the ball coupling is engaged.

Remove the protective covering from the

ball coupling and store it in a safe place.

Make sure that the ball of the ball coupling

is clean and that it is either greased or dry

(grease free), depending on the instruc-

tions for the trailer.

Coupling up a trailer

WARNING

Do not disconnect a trailer with an engaged

overrun brake. Otherwise, your hand could

become trapped between the bumper and

trailer drawbar.

Make sure that the transmission is in posi-

tion P.

Engage the electric parking brake.

Position the trailer level behind the vehicle.

Couple up the trailer.

Establish the electrical connection

between the vehicle and the trailer.

Check that the trailer lighting system is

working.

Decoupling a trailer

WARNING

As soon as you raise the trailer drawbar, the

unladen vehicle rises slightly. The vehicle then

lowers to driving level.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the

wheel arch or the underbody. You could oth-

erwise trap yourself or others.

WARNING

The vehicle is lowered as soon as you discon-

nect the trailer cable. Make sure that nobody

is in the vicinity of the wheel arch or the

underbody. You could otherwise trap yourself

or others.
As soon as you decouple the trailer, the unla-

den vehicle rises slightly. Make sure that you

or others are not injured in the process.

Do not disconnect a trailer with an

engaged overrun brake. Otherwise, your

vehicle could be damaged by the rebound-

ing of the overrun brake.

Make sure that the transmission is in posi-

tion P.

Engage the electric parking brake.

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Towing a trailer

ivi

parki

Summary of Contents for B-Class 2011

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: ...constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art Mercedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features You cannot therefore base any claims on the illustrations or text content in this manual The following are integral components of the vehicle ROwner s Manual RService Booklet REquipment dependent supplements Keep thes...

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Page 6: ... Seats steering wheel and mirrors 85 Lights and windscreen wipers 95 Climate control 113 Driving and parking 125 On board computer and displays 187 Stowing and features 243 Maintenance and care 261 Breakdown assistance 273 Wheels and tyres 291 Technical data 307 Contents 3 ...

Page 7: ...r pressure see Tyre pressure Air vents Important safety notes 122 Rear 123 Setting 122 Setting the centre air vents 123 Setting the side air vents 123 Alarm system see ATA Anti Theft Alarm system Anti glare film 260 Anti lock Braking System see ABS Anti lock Braking System Anti Theft Alarm system see ATA Anti Theft Alarm system Aquaplaning 148 Ashtray 256 Assistance menu on board com puter 198 ASS...

Page 8: ...g in 185 Folding out 183 BAS Brake Assist System 63 Basic settings see Settings BAS PLUS Brake Assist PLUS Display message 213 BAS PLUS Brake Assist System PLUS Function notes 65 Battery key Checking 74 Important safety notes 73 Replacing 74 Battery vehicle Charging 282 Display message 220 Important safety notes 280 Jump starting 283 Belt see Seat belt Belt force limiters activation 39 Belt tensio...

Page 9: ...tant safety notes 103 Licence plate lighting 108 Main beam headlamps 106 Overview of bulb types 104 Parking lamps front 106 Removing replacing the cover front wheel arch 105 Standing lamps 106 Tail lamps 107 Turn signals front 106 Turn signals rear 107 Child proof locks Important safety notes 61 Rear doors 61 Children Fastening seat belts 54 In the vehicle 47 Restraint systems 47 Child seat Automa...

Page 10: ...pening feature 81 Coolant engine Checking the level 265 Display message 219 Notes 316 Temperature gauge 188 Warning lamp 239 Cooling see Climate control Cornering lamps Changing bulbs 106 Cornering light function Display message 215 Function notes 100 Crash responsive emergency light ing 103 Cruise control Activation conditions 150 Cruise control lever 149 Deactivating 151 Display message 227 Driv...

Page 11: ... on board com puter 203 Automatic locking switch 77 Central locking unlocking key 72 Control panel 35 Display message 230 Emergency locking 78 Emergency unlocking 77 Important safety notes 76 Opening from the inside 76 Drinks holder see Cup holder Drive program Automatic 138 Display DIRECT SELECT lever 135 Manual 139 Driver s door see Door Driver s seat see Seats Driving abroad Service24h 267 Symm...

Page 12: ...e ESP Electronic Stability Program Emergency key Unlocking the driver s door 77 Emergency key element Function notes 73 Locking vehicle 78 Emergency release Driver s door 77 Emergency spare wheel Important safety notes 304 Points to remember 305 Removing 305 Technical data 305 Emergency unlocking Tailgate 79 Vehicle 77 Engine Display message 219 ECO start stop function 129 Engine number 311 Jump s...

Page 13: ... 276 Preparing the vehicle 276 TIREFIT kit 277 Floormat 260 Foglamps Extended range 100 Switching on off 97 Folding table 246 Frequencies Mobile phone 309 Two way radio 309 Front foglamps Display message 217 Front passenger seat Folding the backrest forward back 247 Front windscreen see Windscreen Fuel Additives 312 Consumption statistics 193 Displaying the current consump tion 193 Displaying the ...

Page 14: ...rs see Turn signals Instrument cluster Overview 28 Settings 200 Warning and indicator lamps 30 Instrument cluster lighting 28 Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting Integrated child seat ICS padded play table 55 Important safety guidelines 53 Side head restraints 56 Storing ICS padded play table and side head restraints 57 Intelligent Light System Activating deactivating 201 Display m...

Page 15: ...Light switch 96 Main beam headlamps 99 Motorway mode 100 Parking lamps 96 Rear foglamp 98 Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on off 202 Switching the daytime driving lights on off on board computer 201 Switching the daytime driving lights on off switch 97 Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch off on off on board computer 202 Switching the surround lighting on off on board computer 202 Tur...

Page 16: ...rating instructions Multifunction display Function notes 190 Permanent display 201 Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on board computer 189 Overview 31 N Navigation Menu on board computer 194 see separate operating instructions Notes on running in a new vehicle 126 O Occupant safety Children in the vehicle 47 Important safety notes 38 Odometer 193 see Total distance recorder see Trip meter...

Page 17: ... PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp 49 Petrol 312 Plastic trim cleaning instructions 271 Power windows see Side windows PRE SAFE preventive occupant safety system Display message 212 Operation 43 Program selector button 137 Pulling away Automatic transmission 128 Manual transmission 128 Trailer 128 Q Qualified specialist workshop 22 R Radar sensor system Activating deactivating 203 Country overview...

Page 18: ...ce navigation 194 S Safety Children in the vehicle 47 Child restraint systems 47 Safety net Attaching 253 Important safety information 252 Safety systems see Driving safety systems Seat Folding the backrest rear com partment forwards back vehi cles without the EASY VARIO PLUS system 248 Folding the backrest rear com partment forwards back vehi cles with the EASY VARIO PLUS system 249 Seat belt Adj...

Page 19: ...it Assist Activating deactivating the warn ing function 198 Displaying 198 Display message 222 Display message in the multifunc tion display 177 Function notes 176 Important safety notes 176 Speed limiter SPEEDTRONIC 151 Speedometer Activating deactivating the addi tional speedometer 200 Digital 193 In the Instrument cluster 28 Segments 189 Selecting the unit of measure ment 200 see Instrument clu...

Page 20: ...rtment 246 Temperature Coolant 188 Outside temperature 188 Setting climate control 118 TEMPOMAT Function notes 149 Theft deterrent system ATA Anti Theft Alarm system 68 Immobiliser 68 Through loading 247 Time see Separate Owner s manual TIREFIT kit 277 Top Tether 51 Tow away protection 69 Towing Important safety notes 284 Towing a trailer Active Parking Assist 169 Axle load permissible 320 Bulb fa...

Page 21: ...portant safety notes 296 Restarting 297 Tyre pressure loss warning sys tem 296 Tyres Changing a wheel 298 Checking 293 Direction of rotation 298 Display message 228 Grip 148 Important safety notes 292 M S tyres 294 MOExtended tyres 294 Replacing 298 Service life 293 Storing 298 Tyre size data 302 Tyre tread 293 see Flat tyre U Unladen weight 317 Unlocking Emergency unlocking 77 From inside the veh...

Page 22: ... Emergency spare wheel 304 Fitting a new wheel 301 Fitting a wheel 298 Important safety notes 292 Removing a wheel 301 Storing 298 Tightening torque 302 Wheel size tyre size 302 Windowbag Display message 215 Operation 43 Windows Cleaning 269 see Side windows Windscreen Demisting 119 Windscreen washer fluid see Windscreen washer system Windscreen washer system 265 Notes 316 Windscreen wipers Proble...

Page 23: ... time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Returning an end of life vehicle Mercedes Benz will take back your Mercedes Benz to dispose of it in an environ mentally responsible manner in accordance with the European Union EU End of Life Vehicles Directive The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle we...

Page 24: ...ns or modifications should there fore be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING If work on electronic equipment and its soft ware is carried out incorrectly this equipment could stop working The electronic systems are networked via interfaces Tampering with these electronic systems could cause mal functions in systems which have not been modified Malfunctions such as these can se...

Page 25: ...alist workshop A qualified specialist workshop has the nec essary specialist knowledge tools and quali fications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle This is especially the case for work relevant to safety Observe the information in the Service Book let Always have the following work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Rwork relevant to safety Rservice and maintenanc...

Page 26: ...ctions of vehi cle components to certain driving situations e g airbag deployment or ESP interven tion This data is used exclusively to Rassist in the rectification of faults and defects Rhelp Mercedes Benz optimise and develop vehicle functions The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle s movements When your vehicle is serviced by Mercedes Benz this technical information can be read out from th...

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Page 28: ...Cockpit 26 Instrument cluster 28 Multifunction steering wheel 31 Centre console 32 Overhead control panel 34 Door control panel 35 25 At a glance ...

Page 29: ...LECT lever 135 B PARKTRONIC warning dis play 163 C Overhead control panel 34 Function Page D Climate control systems 114 E Ignition lock 127 F Adjusts the steering wheel 91 G Cruise control lever 149 H Electric parking brake 145 I Light switch 96 J Diagnostics connection 22 K Opens the bonnet 262 26 Cockpit At a glance ...

Page 30: ... A Horn B DIRECT SELECT lever 135 C Steering wheel gearshift paddles 138 Function Page D Light switch 96 E Electric parking brake 145 F Opens the bonnet 262 G Diagnostics connection 22 H Ignition lock 127 I Adjusts the steering wheel 91 J Cruise control lever 149 K Climate control systems 114 Cockpit 27 At a glance ...

Page 31: ...res Function Page Speedometer with seg ments 189 Multifunction display 190 Rev counter 188 Coolant temperature 188 Function Page A Fuel gauge B Brightness control knob for the instrument cluster light ing turn clockwise or anti clockwise 28 Instrument cluster At a glance ...

Page 32: ...ometer with seg ments 189 Multifunction display 190 Rev counter 188 Coolant temperature 188 Function Page A Fuel gauge B Brightness control knob for the instrument cluster light ing turn clockwise or anti clockwise Instrument cluster 29 At a glance ...

Page 33: ... 233 A Electric parking brake yellow 233 B Distance warning 241 C Turn signals 98 D 6 SRS 238 E ü Seat belt 231 Function Page F Diesel engine pre glow 127 G Coolant 239 H R Rear foglamp 98 I N Front foglamps 97 J Engine diagnostics 238 K æ Reserve fuel 239 L å ESP OFF 235 M ABS 233 N J Brakes 233 30 Instrument cluster At a glance ...

Page 34: ...ts or ends a call 196 Exits telephone book redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem ory WX Adjusts the volume 8 Mute Function Page A Selects a menu 189 9 Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists 189 a Confirms a selection 189 Hides display messages 205 B Back 189 Switches off LINGUA TRONIC see the separate operating instructions Multifunction steering wheel 31 At a glan...

Page 35: ...ystem COMAND Online see the separate operating instructions c Seat heating 90 c PARKTRONIC 163 start stop function 129 Function Page A Hazard warning lamps 99 B 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 49 C Ú Selects the drive pro gram 137 32 Centre console At a glance ...

Page 36: ...rette lighter 257 Power socket 257 Stowage compartment 244 E Gear lever 133 Stowage compartment vehicles with automatic transmission 244 Function Page F Cup holder 255 G Stowage compartment 244 H Audio COMAND control ler see the separate oper ating instructions Centre console 33 At a glance ...

Page 37: ...erior lighting control off 103 ë Deactivates tow away protection 69 A Rear view mirror 91 Function Page B ê Deactivates the inte rior motion sensor 69 C Spectacles compartment 245 D 3 Opens closes the panorama sliding sunroof with roller sunblinds 83 E c Switches the front interior lighting on 103 F p Switches the left hand reading lamp on off 102 34 Overhead control panel At a glance ...

Page 38: ...erior mirror settings 94 Adjusts the seat electrically 88 A 7Zö Adjusts and folds the exte rior mirrors in out electri cally 91 Function Page B W Opens closes the side windows 80 C n Activates deacti vates the override feature for the side windows in the rear compartment 62 Door control panel 35 At a glance ...

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Page 40: ...Useful information 38 Occupant safety 38 Children in the vehicle 47 Driving safety systems 62 Anti theft systems 68 37 Safety ...

Page 41: ...with elec tronic components or their software The seat belts together with SRS Supple mental Restraint System are complemen tary co ordinated restraint systems Y page 39 They reduce the risk of injury in specific pre defined types of accident sit uations and thereby increase occupant safety However seat belts and airbags gen erally do not protect against objects pene trating the vehicle from the o...

Page 42: ...nsioners belt force limiters and airbags During the first stage of a collision the airbag control unit evaluates important physical data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel eration such as Rduration Rdirection Rmagnitude Based on the evaluation of this data the air bag control unit pre emptively triggers the belt tensioners in the first stage i The front belt tensioners can only be trig gere...

Page 43: ...en must wear their seat belt correctly at all times and lean back against the backrest which should be positioned as close to the vertical as possible The head restraint must support the back of the head at about eye level Ralways secure children less than 1 50 m tall or under 12 years of age in suit able child restraint systems Rall vehicle occupants must select a seat position that is as far awa...

Page 44: ...e trim next to the rear seat backrest Rroof frame cover between the front A pillar and the C pillar in the rear compartment G WARNING A small amount of powder is released when an airbag is deployed The powder could cause short term breathing difficulties in peo ple with asthma or other respiratory prob lems In order to prevent breathing difficulties you should leave the vehicle as soon as it is sa...

Page 45: ... that a child restraint system without automatic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front passenger seat or a child restraint sys tem with automatic child seat recognition has been fitted incorrectly Driver s kneebag Driver s kneebag is always deployed along with the driver s airbag and inflates under neath the steering column Driver s kneebag increases the driver s protection against R...

Page 46: ...ront airbags PRE SAFE preventative occupant protection Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats when moving the seat back There is a risk that the seats and or the objects could be damaged PRE SAFE takes pre emptive measures to protect occupants in certain hazardous sit uations PRE SAFE intervenes Rin emergency braking situations e g if BAS is activated or for vehicl...

Page 47: ...etc The seat belt strap could become damaged and tear during an accident and you or other vehicle occupants could be injured ROnly one person should use each seat belt at any one time Children must never travel sitting on the lap of another occupant The child will not be secured in the event of an accident heavy braking or sudden change of direction This may result in the child or other occupants ...

Page 48: ...cessary pull upwards on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body For more information about releasing the seat belt with release button see Releasing seat belts Y page 46 Seat belt adjustment The seat belt adjustment function adjusts the driver s and front passenger seat belt to the upper body of the occupants The belt strap is tightened slightly when Ryou engage ...

Page 49: ...ave fastened their seat belt For certain countries only regardless of whether the driver and the front passenger have fastened their seat belts the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds after the engine is started It then goes out if the driver and the front passenger have fas tened their seat belts i For more information on the 7 seat belt warning lamp see Warning and indi cator lamp...

Page 50: ...e limiters are synchronised with the front airbags which take on a part of the deceleration force Thus the force exer ted on the occupant is distributed over a greater area The belt tensioners can only be activated when Rthe ignition is switched on Rthe restraint systems are operational see SRS warning lamp Y page 39 Rthe belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on each of the three point seat belts i...

Page 51: ...e child restraint system Only use child restraint systems with the orig inal cover designed for them Only replace damaged covers with genuine Mercedes Benz covers We recommend the use of child restraint sys tems which have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles G WARNING Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint system They could injure them ...

Page 52: ...s not disabled Ron vehicles without automatic child seat recognition on the front passenger seat Rin vehicles with automatic child seat rec ognition in the front passenger seat if no special child restraint system with trans ponders for automatic child seat recogni tion in the front passenger seat has been fitted Ron vehicles with automatic child seat rec ognition on the front passenger seat if th...

Page 53: ...his may cause the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp to light up without there being a child seat with transponders for automatic child seat recognition fitted The front passenger airbag will not then deploy during an accident It is also possible that the 6 SRS warning lamp lights up and or the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up briefly when you turn the key in the ignition...

Page 54: ...recommen ded for Mercedes Benz An incorrectly fitted child restraint system could come loose and seriously or even fatally injure the child or other vehicle occupants When fitting the child restraint system always make sure that it is engaged correctly in the securing rings on both sides G WARNING Please note that if child restraint systems or their retaining systems are damaged or sub jected to a...

Page 55: ...estraint between the two head restraint bars X Hook Top Tether hook A of Top Tether belt B into Top Tether anchorage Ensure that RTop Tether hook A is hooked into Top Tether anchorage as shown RTop Tether belt B is not twisted RTop Tether belt B is routed between rear seat backrest and luggage compart ment cover if luggage compartment cover is fitted X Swing back rear seat backrest until it engage...

Page 56: ...ven fatal injury to the child in the event of a sudden change in direction braking or an accident Ryou must follow the manufacturer s instal lation instructions for the child seat when fitting the integrated child seat ICS pad ded play table and side head restraint and when fastening the seat belt Rdo not modify the integrated child seat the ICS padded play table or the side head restraint Do not ...

Page 57: ... change in direction braking or an accident Rthe shoulder section of the seat belt must be routed across the centre of the child s shoulder never across the child s neck and must fit snugly against the child s chest The lap section of the seat belt must be routed across the child s pelvis not across the abdomen and pulled snug against the child s body Retighten the belt strap if necessary Rnever s...

Page 58: ...d play table could come loose and seriously or even fatally injure the child or other vehicle occupants After fitting the ICS padded play table make sure that it is secured correctly G WARNING Do not modify the ICS padded play table inte grated child seat or seat belts The ICS pad ded play table must not be used without a cover The cover must not be removed from the ICS padded play table or replac...

Page 59: ... WARNING Make sure that Rthe belt is routed as described below Rthe seat belt is not twisted Rthe ICS padded play table is right up against the child s body Rthe belt strap is not trapped or twisted and does not rub against any sharp edges Otherwise it may not be possible to restrain the child in the event of an accident sudden braking or abrupt change in direction and this could result in serious...

Page 60: ...int downwards Y page 89 until it rests on the upper edge of side head restraints B X Guide the seat belt through seat belt guide A on the door side on side head restraint B X Secure the child Y page 54 i When using the integrated child seat with the ICS padded play table the seat belt is not guided through the seat belt guide on the side head restraint Removing the side head restraints X Take the ...

Page 61: ...r bag is not disa bled The front passenger air bag is disa bled2 Left right Centre Group 0 up to 10 kg X U3 L3 U L U L Group 0 up to 13 kg X U3 L3 U L U L Group I 9 to 18 kg U3 L3 U3 L3 U L U L Group II 15 to 25 kg U3 L3 U3 L3 U L U L Group III 22 to 36 kg U3 L3 U3 L3 U L U L Universal category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label 2 Vehicles with automatic child...

Page 62: ...ISOFIX child restraint systems as recommended see the following table of Recommended child restraint systems Y page 60 Suitability of the rear seats for attaching ISOFIX child restraint systems Weight categories Size category Equipment Rear seat left and right Carry cot F ISO L1 X G ISO L2 X 0 up to 10 kg up to approximately 6 months E ISO R1 IL 0 up to 13 kg up to approximately 15 months E ISO R1...

Page 63: ...70 10 00 Yes Group 0 up to 13 kg up to approx imately 15 months Britax Römer BABY SAFE PLUS 03 301146 04 301146 970 10 00 Yes Group I 9 to 18 kg between approximately 9 months and 4 years Britax Römer DUO PLUS 03 301133 04 301133 970 11 00 Yes 970 16 00 No Group II III 15 to 36 kg between approximately 4 and 12 years Britax Römer KIDFIX 04 301198 970 18 00 Yes 970 19 00 No Suggested ISOFIX child r...

Page 64: ...n motion and injure themselves or others G WARNING Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint system They could injure them selves on parts of the vehicle They could also be seriously or even fatally injured by pro longed exposure to extreme heat or cold Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight Parts of the child restraint sys...

Page 65: ...ering as well as on wet or slippery roads or when driving too close to the vehicle in front The driving safety systems described in this section can neither reduce this risk nor over ride the laws of physics For this reason always adapt your driving style to the prevailing road and weather con ditions Maintain sufficient distance from other road users and objects on the road If you fail to adapt y...

Page 66: ...nd smoothly X If ABS intervenes continue to depress the brake pedal with force until the braking sit uation is over X To make a full brake application depress the brake pedal with full force If ABS intervenes when braking you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica tion of hazardous road conditions and func tions as a reminder to take extra care while driv...

Page 67: ...s too short for the speed you are driving at for several seconds The distance warn ing lamp then lights up in the instrument cluster Ryou are rapidly approaching the vehicle in front An intermittent warning tone will then sound and the distance warning lamp will light up in the instrument cluster X Brake immediately in order to increase the distance from the vehicle in front or X Take evasive acti...

Page 68: ...onditions X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the emergency braking situation is over ABS prevents the wheels from locking The brakes will work normally again if Ryou release the brake pedal Rthere is no longer any danger of a rear end collision Rno obstacle is detected in front of your vehicle BAS PLUS is then deactivated Vehicles with PRE SAFE if BAS PLUS requires particularly high brake pres...

Page 69: ...he front rear axle raised Application of the brakes by ESP may oth erwise destroy the brake system 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 If necessary the engine output is also modified to keep the vehicle on the desired course within physical limits ESP assists the driver when pulling away on wet...

Page 70: ...ts previously selected status Example if ESP was deactivated before the engine was switched off ESP remains deactivated when the engine is switched on again i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 62 ESP trailer stabilisation G WARNING If road and weather conditions are poor trailer stabilisation will not be able to prevent the trailer from swerving and will thus be unable to reduce t...

Page 71: ...t wheels are on a wet or slippery road surface when you brake Rthe vehicle starts to skid You have control over the steering at all times Anti theft systems Immobiliser X To activate remove the key from the igni tion lock X To deactivate switch on the ignition The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct key i The immobiliser is always deactivated when you start the...

Page 72: ... is opened and closed again Rthe vehicle is locked again To prevent a false alarm deactivate tow away protection manually if your vehicle Ris being transported Ris being loaded onto a ferry or car trans porter for example Ris parked on a movable surface e g in a split level garage Interior motion sensor When the interior motion sensor is primed a visual and audible alarm is triggered if move ment ...

Page 73: ...tion sensor if you lock your vehicle and Rpeople or animals remain in the vehicle Rthe side windows remain open Rthe panorama sliding sunroof remains 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 76 Deactivate the interior motion sensor before you lock the vehicle with the key The do...

Page 74: ...Useful information 72 Key 72 Doors 76 Luggage compartment 78 Side windows 79 Sliding sunroof 82 71 Opening and closing ...

Page 75: ...y or too large the weight acting on the key could cause it to turn in the ignition lock or catch on the steering wheel This could cause the engine to be switched off suddenly You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident Do not use the key in the vicinity of strong magnetic fields Otherwise the remote con trol function could be affected Do not keep the key together with Relectronic d...

Page 76: ...If you use the emergency key element to unlock and open the driver s door the anti theft alarm system will be triggered Y page 68 There are several ways to turn off the alarm X Press the or button on the key or X Insert the key into the ignition lock If you unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked automatically X To unlock the fuel filler flap in...

Page 77: ...ttery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery X Take the emergency key element out of the key Y page 73 X Press emergency 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...

Page 78: ...key X Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necessary have the locks changed as well You have lost the emer gency key element X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necessary have the locks changed as well The engine cannot be started using the key The on board voltage is too low X Switch off non e...

Page 79: ... from inside the vehicle at any time even if it has been locked Rstart the vehicle using a key which has been left in the vehicle Rrelease the parking brake They could thereby endanger themselves and others Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle even if you are only leaving it for a short time Unlocking and opening the doors from the ...

Page 80: ...t five seconds until a tone sounds The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning You could therefore lock yourself out You could therefore be locked out when Rthe vehicle is being pushed Rthe vehicle is being towed Rthe vehicle is being tested on a dynamom eter i If you press one of the two buttons and do not hear a tone the relevant setting has al...

Page 81: ...as far as it will go X Turn the emergency key element clockwise as far as it will go to position 1 i On right hand drive vehicles turn the emergency key element anti clockwise X Turn the emergency key element back and remove it X Make sure that the doors and the tailgate are locked X Insert the emergency key element into the key i If you lock the vehicle as described above the fuel filler flap is ...

Page 82: ... opening dimensions in the Technical data section Y page 318 When opening the tailgate swings up and out Therefore make sure that there is suf ficient clearance above and behind the tail gate X Insert emergency key element into the opening in trim X Turn emergency key element 90 clock wise X Push emergency key element in the direction of arrow and open the tailgate Side windows Important safety no...

Page 83: ...vehicle Activate the child proof locks override fea ture if children are travelling in the vehicle They could otherwise open doors or side win dows while the vehicle is in motion and thereby injure themselves or others Opening and closing the side win dows Front left Front right Rear right Rear left The switches for all side windows are located on the driver s door There is also a switch on each d...

Page 84: ...ehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof you can then close the roller sunblinds i The key must be close to the driver s door handle X Point the tip of the key at the driver s door handle X Press and hold the button until the side windows and the panorama sliding sunroof are fully closed X Make sure that all the side windows and the panorama sliding sunroof are closed On vehicles with a panorama sl...

Page 85: ...Make sure that nobody can become trapped when opening and closing the sliding sunroof If there is a risk of entrapment release the switch immediately During automatic opera tion push the switch briefly in any direction to stop the sliding sunroof G WARNING Children could injure themselves if they oper ate the sliding sunroof Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi cle Always take the key wit...

Page 86: ...n Rat extreme outside temperatures Rafter six hours Rif there is a malfunction in the power supply The panorama sliding sunroof remains raised at the rear in order to allow ventilation of the vehicle interior i If the panorama sliding sunroof is obstruc ted when being closed by the rain closing feature it opens again slightly The rain closing feature is then deactivated The panorama sliding sunroo...

Page 87: ...esistance in the direction of arrow until the roller sunblinds are fully closed X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an addi tional second X Make sure that the panorama sliding sun roof Y page 83 and the roller sunblinds Y page 83 can be fully opened and closed again X If this is not the case repeat the steps above again Problems with the sliding sunroof In the following section the term sliding sun roo...

Page 88: ...Useful information 86 Correct driver s seat position 86 Seats 87 Steering wheel 91 Mirrors 91 Memory functions 94 85 Seats steering wheel and mirrors ...

Page 89: ...s properly X Check whether the head restraint is adjus ted properly Y page 88 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 Observe the safety guidelines on steering wheel adjustment Y page 91 X Check whether steering wheel is adjus ted properly Adjusting the steering wheel Y page 91 Whe...

Page 90: ...ible Never travel with the backrest reclined too far backwards You could otherwise be seriously or even fatally injured in the event of an accident or sudden braking G WARNING Make sure that the back of your head is sup ported at eye level by the central area of the head restraint If your head is not supported correctly by the head restraint you could suf fer a severe neck injury in the event of a...

Page 91: ...as reached the desired height Seat cushion angle Adjust the angle so that your thighs are lightly supported X Turn handwheel forwards or backwards Adjusting the seats electrically Head restraint height Seat cushion angle Seat height Seat fore and aft adjustment A Backrest angle i You can store the seat settings using the memory function Y page 94 Adjusting the head restraints Adjusting the head re...

Page 92: ...d restraint height slide the switch for head restraint adjustment Y page 88 up or down in the direction of the arrow Rear seat head restraints Adjusting the rear seat head restraint height X To raise pull the head restraint up to the desired position X To lower press release catch and push the head restraint down until it is in the desired position Removing and fitting the rear seat head restraint...

Page 93: ...refore do not use seat heating level 3 repeatedly The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes after ...

Page 94: ... Push release lever down completely The steering column is unlocked X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position X Push release lever up completely The steering column is locked X Check if the steering column is locked When doing so try to push the steering wheel up or down or try to move it in the fore and aft direction Mirrors Rear view mirror X Anti dazzle mode flick anti dazzle switch f...

Page 95: ...been disconnected or com pletely discharged the exterior mirrors must be reset The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fold in when you select the Fold in mir rors when locking function in the on board computer Y page 204 X Make sure that the key is in position 1 in the ignition lock X Briefly press button Folding the exterior mirrors in or out automatically If the Fold in mirrors when locking fun...

Page 96: ...on for the exterior mirror on the front passenger side X Engage reverse gear The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves to the preset parking position X Use adjustment button to adjust the exterior 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 position the exterior mirror on the front pa...

Page 97: ... trapped With the memory function you can store up to three different settings e g for three dif ferent people The following settings are stored as a single memory preset Rposition of the seat backrest and head restraint Rdriver s side position of the exterior mir rors on the driver s and front passenger sides X Adjust the seat Y page 88 X Adjust the exterior mirror on the driver s side Y page 91 ...

Page 98: ...Useful information 96 Exterior lighting 96 Interior lighting 102 Replacing bulbs 103 Windscreen wipers 108 95 Lights and windscreen wipers ...

Page 99: ...normal Convert the headlamps as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries Y page 201 Convert to asymmetrical dipped beam after returning convert the headlamps back to asymmetrical dipped beam as soon as pos sible after crossing the border when returning Y page 201 If the headlamps are converted to symmetri cal dipped beam the motorway mode and extended range foglamps functi...

Page 100: ...herefore turn the light switch to L in fog The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid The driver is responsible for the vehicle s lighting at all times X To switch on automatic headlamp mode turn the light switch to Ã Key in position 1 in the ignition lock the side lamps are switched on or off automat ically depending on the brightness of the ambient light With the engine running depending on t...

Page 101: ...seat front passenger seat and rear seats occupied luggage compart ment laden 3 Driver s and front passenger seats occu pied and maximum permissible rear axle load utilised e g when towing a trailer X Start the engine X Turn the headlamp range control to the position which corresponds to the load in your vehicle Headlamp cleaning system The headlamps are cleaned automatically if the Wipe with washe...

Page 102: ...km h and comes to a standstill X To switch on the hazard warning lamps press button All turn signals flash If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch only the turn signal lamp on the corre sponding side of the vehicle will flash X To switch off the hazard warning lamps press button The hazard warning lamps switch off auto matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of over 10 km ...

Page 103: ... switch on the turn signal or turn the steering wheel Rif you are driving at speeds between 40 km h and 70 km h and turn the steer ing wheel Not active if you are driving at speeds above 40 km h or switch off the turn signal or turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead posi tion The cornering light function may remain lit for a short time but is automatically switched off after no more than th...

Page 104: ...y be activated despite road users travelling in front of or approaching the vehicle Thus you could cause an accident and injure yourself and others Always observe traffic conditions and if necessary dip the lights manually You can use this function to set the head lamps to change between dipped beam and main beam automatically The system recog nises vehicles with their lights on either approaching...

Page 105: ...out Headlamps misted up on the inside The headlamps may mist up on the inside if there is high atmospheric humidity X Drive with the headlamps switched on The level of moisture diminishes depend ing on the length of the journey and the weather conditions humidity and temper ature If the level of moisture does not diminish X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified specialist workshop Interior lig...

Page 106: ...accident X To switch off the crash responsive emergency lighting press the hazard warning lamp button or X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the key Replacing bulbs Important safety notes Xenon bulbs G DANGER Xenon bulbs are under high voltage If you touch the electrical contacts of a xenon bulb you could suffer an electric shock and be seri ously or even fatally injured For this reason do no...

Page 107: ...and reduce the service life of the bulbs Always use a lint free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb when fitting Only use bulbs of the correct type If the new bulb still does not light up consult a qualified specialist workshop Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times Have the headlamp setting checked reg...

Page 108: ... up and remove it X To fit insert cover again and slide it down until it engages Dipped beam headlamps halogen headlamps X Remove the cover in the front wheel arch Y page 105 X Turn housing cover anti clockwise and pull it out X Turn bulb holder anti clockwise and pull it out X Take the bulb out of bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder X Insert bulb holder into the lamp and turn it cl...

Page 109: ...pen the bonnet X Turn housing cover anti clockwise and pull it out X Pull out bulb holder X Take the bulb out of bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder X Insert bulb holder X Align housing cover and turn it clock wise until it engages Turn signal lamp halogen headlamps X Switch off the lights X Open the bonnet X Turn bulb holder anti clockwise and pull it out X Take the bulb out of bul...

Page 110: ...bs in the tail lamps Left hand side trim panel Right hand side trim panel X To open turn release knob 90 in the direction of the arrow and remove side trim panel X To close insert side trim panel and turn release knob 90 in the opposite direc tion to the arrow Tail lamps X Switch off the lights X Open the luggage compartment X Open the side trim panel Y page 107 X Press retaining lugs simultaneous...

Page 111: ...the windscreen is dry as this could damage the wiper blades Moreover dust that has collected on the windscreen can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windscreen is dry If it is necessary to switch on the wind screen wipers in dry weather conditions always operate them using washer fluid If the windscreen wipers leave smears on the windscreen after the vehicle has been washed in an au...

Page 112: ...er blades Important safety notes G WARNING The wiper arms could start moving and cause an injury if you leave the windscreen wipers switched on Remove the key from the ignition lock before replacing the wiper blades To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper blades make sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the windscreen wiper Never open the bonnet if a windscreen wiper arm has been folded away f...

Page 113: ... blade Removing the wiper blade X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Fold wiper arm away from the rear win dow until it engages X Position wiper blade at a right angle to wiper arm X Hold wiper arm and press wiper blade in the direction of the arrow until it releases X Remove wiper blade Fitting the wiper blade X Place new wiper blade onto wiper arm X Hold wiper arm and press wiper blade in t...

Page 114: ...nctioning X Select another wiper speed on the combi nation switch X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist workshop The spray nozzles are misaligned The windscreen washer fluid from the spray nozzles no longer hits the centre of the wind screen The spray nozzles are misaligned X Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a quali fied specialist workshop Windscreen wipers 111 Lights a...

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Page 116: ...Useful information 114 Overview of climate control sys tems 114 Operating the climate control sys tem 117 Adjusting the air vents 122 113 Climate control ...

Page 117: ... from the air THERMATIC THERMOTRONIC automatic cli mate control is only operational when the engine is running7 Optimum operation is only achieved if you drive with the side windows and panorama sliding sunroof closed i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during warm weather e g using the con venience opening feature Y page 81 This will speed up the cooling process and the desired vehicle int...

Page 118: ...imum use of THERMATIC auto matic climate control RSwitch on the air conditioning system by turning control knob A clockwise to the desired position except position 0 RSet the temperature to 22 RRecommendation for air distribution in winter set the O and settings Recommendation for air distribution in summer set the P setting ROnly use the demisting function briefly until the windscreen is clear ag...

Page 119: ...ff Y page 120 J Switches the ZONE function on off Y page 119 Notes on using THERMOTRONIC auto matic climate control The following contains instructions and rec ommendations to enable you to get the most out of your THERMOTRONIC automatic cli mate control 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 demi...

Page 120: ...windows could otherwise mist up i THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con trol switch on climate control primarily using the Ã button Activating deactivating the cooling with air dehumidification function Important information G WARNING If the cooling with air dehumidification func tion is deactivated the air inside the vehicle will not be cooled during warm weather or dehumidified The windows could mi...

Page 121: ...s the K or I button The indicator lamp in the Ã button goes out Automatic air distribution and airflow are deactivated Setting the temperature THERMATIC automatic climate control You can set the temperature for the entire vehicle X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X To increase reduce turn control clockwise or anti clockwise Y page 115 Only change the temperature setting in small in...

Page 122: ...until the desired symbol appears in the display Setting the airflow THERMATIC automatic climate control X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X To increase reduce turn control A clockwise or anti clockwise Y page 115 THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X To increase reduce press the K or I button Switching the ZONE function on off Th...

Page 123: ...mate control turn temperature controls or E clockwise or anti clockwise Y page 116 or X THERMATIC automatic climate control turn control A clockwise or anti clockwise Y page 115 THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control press the K or I button Demisting the windows Windows misted up on the inside X Activate the cooling with air dehu midification function X Activate automatic mode Ã11 X If the windows...

Page 124: ...e is activated automatically the indicator lamp in the e button is not lit Outside air is added after about 30 minutes X To switch off press the e button The indicator lamp in the e button goes out i Air recirculation mode deactivates auto matically Rafter approximately five minutes at out side temperatures below approximately 5 Rafter approximately five minutes if the cooling with air dehumidific...

Page 125: ... tion may be activated automatically an hour after the key has been removed The vehi cle is then ventilated for 30 minutes to dry the air conditioning system X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock or remove it X To activate press the Ì button The indicator lamp in the Ì button lights up X To switch off press the Ì button The indicator lamp in the Ì button goes out i Residual heat is dea...

Page 126: ...air vents Side window demister vent Side air vent X To open a side air vent turn the adjuster in side air vent anti clockwise X To close a side air vent turn the adjuster in side air vent clockwise until it engages Setting the rear compartment air vents Rear compartment air vent left Rear compartment air vent right Rear compartment air vent thumbwheel X To open close turn thumbwheel up or down Adj...

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Page 128: ...information 126 Running in notes 126 Driving 126 Manual transmission 133 Automatic transmission 134 Refuelling 141 Parking 144 Driving tips 146 Driving systems 149 Towing a trailer 181 125 Driving and parking ...

Page 129: ...icles with automatic transmission RTry to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance kick down After 1 500 km you may gradually bring the vehicle up to full road and engine speeds i You should also observe these notes on running in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your vehicle have been replaced Driving Important safety notes G WARNING Do not place any object...

Page 130: ...he sound of the engine may be different Manual transmission X Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Depress the clutch pedal fully X Shift to neutral N i You can only start the engine when the clutch pedal is fully depressed Automatic transmission X Shift the transmission to position P Transmission position display P is shown in the multifunction display i When the transmission is in pos...

Page 131: ... Ò20 you can only shift out of park posi tion P into another transmission position when the engine is running X Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Shift the transmission to position D or R X Release the brake pedal X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal The electric parking brake Y page 145 is automatically released The red indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster goes out i The v...

Page 132: ...ally start The vehicle may begin moving There is a risk of accident To prevent the vehicle from accidentally pull ing away do not release the brake pedal until you want to drive on Do not leave the vehicle until you have switched off the ignition and secured the vehi cle to prevent it from rolling away Always switch the ignition off and take the key with you when leaving the vehicle The ECO start ...

Page 133: ...y if the engine has been switched off automatically It is then not necessary to continue applying the brakes during the automatic stop phase When you depress the accelerator pedal the engine starts automatically and the braking effect of the HOLD function is deactivated Depress the accelerator pedal carefully as the engine must be started first Automatic engine start General notes The engine is st...

Page 134: ...e press button Indicator lamp lights up If all conditions are fulfilled the symbol appears in the multifunction display If not all conditions are fulfilled the symbol is not shown in the multifunction display If this is the case the ECO start stop function is not available If indicator lamp is off the ECO start stop function has been deactivated manually or as the result of a malfunction The engin...

Page 135: ...e engine does not start after several attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine does not start The starter motor can be heard The reserve fuel warning lamp is lit and the fuel gauge display shows 0 The fuel tank is empty X Refuel the vehicle The engine does not start You cannot hear the starter motor The on board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or discharged ...

Page 136: ...e driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so e g driving on mountain roads and stop start traffic Manual transmission Important safety notes G WARNING The movement of the pedals must not be impaired in any way Do not keep any objects in the driver s footwell Make sure that floor mats or carpets are correctly secured and that there is suffici...

Page 137: ...t into reverse gear R when the vehicle is stationary Otherwise you could damage the transmission X Pull the gear lever up push it to the left and then pull it back i The ECO start stop function is not avail able when reverse gear is engaged For further information on the ECO start stop function Y page 129 Shift recommendation The gearshift recommendations assist you in adopting an economical drivi...

Page 138: ...brake pedal or Ractivating the HOLD function or Rengaging the electric parking brake i Bear in mind that the power transmission between the engine and the transmission is interrupted when the engine is switched off Therefore to prevent the vehicle from rolling away shift the automatic transmis sion to park position P and apply the elec tric parking brake when the engine is switched off and the veh...

Page 139: ...LECT lever up or down past the first point of resistance If the engine speed is too high do not shift the automatic transmission directly from D to R from R to D or directly to P Other wise the automatic transmission could be damaged Engaging reverse gear R Only shift the automatic transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary i The ECO start stop function is not avail able when reverse gear is...

Page 140: ...ssion position D This automatic gearshift ing behaviour is determined by Rthe selected drive program Y page 137 Rthe position of the accelerator pedal Rthe road speed Driving tips Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the auto matic transmission shifts gear Rlittle throttle early upshifts Rmore throttle late upshifts Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration X Depres...

Page 141: ...e automatic transmission immediately shifts into the next gear down or up i You can only change gear with the steer ing wheel gearshift paddles when the trans mission is in position D i For further information on the manual drive program see Y page 139 Automatic drive program Drive program E is characterised by the fol lowing Rcomfort oriented engine settings Roptimal fuel consumption resulting fr...

Page 142: ...ive program M is activa ted via the steering wheel gearshift pad dles the temporarily active manual drive program M will be deactivated automati cally after a limited time if the driving sit uation permits In this case the automatic transmission shifts into the automatic drive program that was last engaged i e E or S When driving on downhill gradients the temporarily active manual drive program M ...

Page 143: ...is prevents the engine from overrevving Switching off the manual drive program X Press the program selector button Y page 137 repeatedly until E or S appears in the multifunction display Deactivating the temporary manual drive program X Pull and hold the right steering wheel gear shift paddle until the automatic transmis sion shifts into the last active automatic drive program E or S i When manual...

Page 144: ...h if your skin comes into direct contact with fuels or you breathe in fuel vapours G WARNING Do not use petrol to refuel a diesel tank Never mix diesel with petrol Doing so could damage the fuel system and the engine The vehicle could also catch fire Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a petrol engine Even small amounts of the wrong f...

Page 145: ... the ignition lock X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow The fuel filler flap swings up X Turn the fuel filler flap anti clockwise and remove it X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder bracket on the inside of filler flap X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank and refuel X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off i Do not add an...

Page 146: ...ehicle with at least 5 litres of diesel X Turn the ignition on for around 10 seconds Y page 127 X Start the engine continuously for up to 10 seconds until it runs smoothly or X Start the engine using the touch start function To do this turn the key to position 3 in the ignition lock and then release it immediately Y page 127 If the engine does not start X Turn the ignition on again for approximate...

Page 147: ...gnite the flammable material and set the vehicle on fire To ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away unintentionally Rthe electric parking brake must be applied Ron vehicles with manual transmission engage first gear or reverse gear Ron vehicles with automatic transmission the transmission must be in position P and the transmission position display must show P in the multifunction d...

Page 148: ...lock X Pull handle The red indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster goes out i You can only release the electric parking brake when the key is at position 1 in the ignition lock Engaging automatically The electric parking brake of your vehicle is automatically applied if DISTRONIC PLUS only for vehicles with automatic transmis sion or the HOLD function brakes the vehicle until it is stationary or...

Page 149: ...tery disconnected at a quali fied specialist workshop or connect a trickle charger If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than six weeks the vehicle may suffer dam age as a result of lack of use X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek advice i You can obtain information about trickle chargers from a qualified specialist work shop Driving tips General driving tips Coasting with the ...

Page 150: ... a heavy load do not stop the vehicle immediately but drive on for a short while This allows the air flow to cool the brakes more quickly If the brakes have been used only moderately you should occasionally test their effective ness To do this brake more firmly from a higher speed This improves the grip of the brakes Wet road surfaces If driving in heavy rain for a prolonged period of time without...

Page 151: ...when you brake considerably reduc ing tyre traction Drive with particular care in such weather conditions Driving on wet roads Aquaplaning If water has accumulated to a certain depth on the road surface there is a danger of aqua planing occurring even if Ryou are driving at low speeds Rthe tyres have adequate tread depth For this reason do not drive in tyre ruts and brake carefully Driving on floo...

Page 152: ... with automatic transmission you need to have selected manual drive program M Y page 147 By doing so you will make use of the braking effect of the engine This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly Use cruise control only if road and traffic con ditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady speed for a prolonged period You can sto...

Page 153: ...manual transmission a gear must be engaged Rcruise control must be selected X To select cruise control check that LIM indicator lamp is off If it is off cruise control is already selected 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 selected Storing maintaining and calling up a speed Storing and ma...

Page 154: ...o overtake cruise control adjusts the vehicle s speed to the last speed stored after you have fin ished overtaking Deactivating cruise control There are several ways to deactivate cruise control X Briefly press the cruise control lever for wards B or X Brake or X Briefly press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow A Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected LIM indicator lamp in the cruise con...

Page 155: ...You are responsible for the vehicle s speed and for braking in good time Variable SPEEDTRONIC General notes With the cruise control lever you can operate cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS and vari able SPEEDTRONIC The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control lever indicates which system you have selec ted RLIM indicator lamp off cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is selected RLIM indicator lamp on va...

Page 156: ...n for a lower speed or X Keep the cruise control lever pressed to the pressure point until the desired speed is set Press the cruise control lever up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed X To adjust the set speed in 10 km h increments briefly press the cruise con trol lever up past the pressure point for a higher speed or down for a lower speed or X Keep the cruise control lever pressed be...

Page 157: ...ISTRONIC PLUS cannot take account of road and traffic conditions If DISTRONIC does not recognise or no longer recognises the vehicle in front do not activate DISTRONIC or if it is already active deactivate it This is especially the case Rbefore corners Ron filter lanes Rwhen changing to a lane with faster moving traffic Rin complex driving situations or where lanes are diverted e g at roadworks on...

Page 158: ... operates in the same way as cruise control in the speed range between 30 km h and 200 km h If a vehicle is driving in front of you DISTRONIC operates in the speed range between 0 km h and 200 km h Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS on roads with steep gradients Cruise control lever With the cruise control lever you can operate DISTRONIC PLUS and variable SPEED TRONIC The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise c...

Page 159: ...speed i If you do not fully release the accelerator pedal the DISTRONIC PLUS inactive message appears in the multifunction dis play The set distance to a slower moving vehicle in front will then not be maintained You will be driving at the speed you deter mine by the position of the accelerator pedal To activate when driving towards a sta tionary vehicle if the vehicle in front is sta tionary you ...

Page 160: ...le pulls away and adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in front If there is no vehicle in front DISTRONIC PLUS operates in the same way as cruise control If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in front has slowed down it brakes your vehi cle In this way the distance you have selec ted is maintained If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in front is driving faster it accelerates your veh...

Page 161: ...t need to depress the brake i After a time the electric parking brake secures the vehicle and relieves the service brake i Depending on the specified minimum dis tance your vehicle will come to a standstill at a sufficient distance behind the vehicle in front The specified minimum distance is set using the control on the cruise control lever The electric parking brake secures the vehicle automatic...

Page 162: ... not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal If you accel erate to overtake DISTRONIC PLUS adjusts the vehicle s speed to the last speed stored after you have finished over taking Setting the specified minimum distance You can set the specified minimum distance for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span between one and two seconds With this func tion you can set the minimum distance that...

Page 163: ...ou deactivate ESP Rthe transmission is in the P R or N position Ryou pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away and the front passenger door or one of the rear doors is open Rthe vehicle has skidded If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated you will hear a warning tone You will see the DIS TRONIC PLUS off message in the multifunc tion display for approximately five seconds In the Assis...

Page 164: ... PLUS has not detected the vehi cle cutting in yet The distance to this vehicle will be too short Narrow vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the vehicle in front on the edge of the carriage way because of its narrow width The dis tance to the vehicle in front will be too short Obstructions and stationary vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for obsta cles or stationary vehicles If for e...

Page 165: ...nction does not replace the elec tric parking brake and must not be used for parking The braking effect of the HOLD function is cancelled and the vehicle could roll away if Rthe HOLD function is deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal Rthere is a malfunction in the system or an interruption in the power supply e g bat tery failure Rthe electrical system in the engine com...

Page 166: ... responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your imme diate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring You could otherwise endanger yourself and others G WARNING Make sure that no persons or animals are in the manoeuvring range Otherwise they could be injured When parking pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors such as flower pots or trailer drawbars PARK TR...

Page 167: ...d a warn ing tone sounds If the distance falls below the minimum the distance may no longer be shown Warning displays The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle The warning display for the front area is located on the dashboard above the centre air vents The warning display for the rear area is loca ted on the roof lining in the rear compart ment Warning display fo...

Page 168: ...ance from the obstacle From the Rsixth segment onwards you will hear an intermittent warning tone for approx imately two seconds Rseventh segment onwards you will hear a warning tone for approximately two sec onds This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance Deactivating activating PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp To deactivate activate PARKTRONIC If indicator lamp lights up PARKTRONIC i...

Page 169: ...icle A suitable parking space is indicated by the parking symbol Active steering intervention can assist you during parking You may also use PARKTRONIC Y page 163 When PARKTRONIC is switched off Active Parking Assist is also unavailable Use Active Parking Assist for parking spaces Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel Rthat are on straight roads not bends Rthat are on the same level as the...

Page 170: ...y rain may lead to a parking space being measured inaccurately Rpay attention to the PARKTRONIC Y page 164 warning messages during the parking procedure Rat any time you can intervene in the steer ing procedure to correct it Active Parking Assist will then be cancelled Rwhen transporting a load which protrudes from your vehicle you should not use Active Parking Assist Rnever use Active Parking Ass...

Page 171: ...our imme diate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring You could otherwise endanger yourself and others G WARNING When parking you need to make sure that no obstacles are located in the vicinity of the vehicle during the entire operation Active Parking Assist does not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention It merely aids you by intervening actively in the steer ing To stop the veh...

Page 172: ...n the mul tifunction display X Further transmission shifts may be neces sary As soon as the parking procedure is com plete the Park Assist switched off message appears in the multifunction dis play Active Parking Assist is now deacti vated PARKTRONIC is still available X Manoeuvre if necessary X Always observe the warning messages dis played by PARKTRONIC Y page 164 Cancelling Active Parking Assis...

Page 173: ...ur imme diate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring This applies to the areas behind in front of and next to the vehicle You could otherwise endanger yourself and oth ers G WARNING Under the following circumstances the reversing camera will not function or will function in a limited manner Rif the tailgate is open Rin heavy rain snow or fog Rat night or in very dark places Rif the camera is ex...

Page 174: ... out of reverse gear after 15 seconds Rdrive forwards at a speed of over 10 km h Displays in the Audio COMAND display G WARNING Using the reversing camera can be dangerous if you are colour blind or if your ability to dis tinguish colours is impaired Only use the reversing camera if you can see and distinguish between all the coloured guide lines that are displayed by the reversing camera in the A...

Page 175: ...gear The distance specifications only apply to objects that are at ground level Additional displays on vehicles with PARKTRONIC and COMAND Online Front warning display Additional PARKTRONIC operational read iness indicator Rear warning display Vehicles with PARKTRONIC and COMAND Online if PARKTRONIC is operational Y page 163 an additional operational read iness indicator will appear in the COMAND ...

Page 176: ...ar parking with the steering wheel at an angle X Drive past the parking space and bring the vehicle to a standstill Turning the steering wheel Red lane indicating the route the vehicle will take with the steering wheel in its cur rent position Parking space marking X While the vehicle is at a standstill turn the steering wheel in the direction of the park ing space until the red lane reaches parki...

Page 177: ...tion This function is only available on vehicles with a trailer tow hitch and COMAND Online Vehicle centre point on the yellow guide line at a distance of approximately 1 0 m from the rear of the vehicle Trailer drawbar Ball coupling X Set the height of trailer drawbar so that it is slightly higher than ball coupling X Position the vehicle centrally in front of trailer drawbar Ball coupling Red gu...

Page 178: ...time cause an accident and injure yourself and others ATTENTION ASSIST assesses your level of fatigue or lapses in concentration by taking the following criteria into account Ryour personal driving style e g steering characteristics Rjourney related parameters e g time of day length of journey The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is restricted and warnings may be delayed or not occur at all Rif t...

Page 179: ...ect any traffic signs the speed limit from the digital road map is taken and shown in the display Speed Limit Assist detects the traffic signs with a camera attached behind the top of the windscreen Speed Limit Assist camera Important safety notes G WARNING Speed Limit Assist is only an aid and may detect speed limit signs incorrectly or not at all The system may be impaired or may not func tion i...

Page 180: ...s e g motorway country road Ryou have travelled a certain minimum distance without the traffic sign being repeated or detected again i You can also activate Speed Limit Assist using COMAND Online The maximum per missible speed is shown in the COMAND display see the COMAND Online operating instructions Lane Tracking package General notes The Lane Tracking package consists of Blind Spot Assist Y pag...

Page 181: ...ffic conditions and your surroundings Otherwise you may fail to recognise dangers in time cause an accident and injure yourself and others Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to three metres behind your vehicle and directly next to your vehicle as shown in the diagram If the lanes are narrow vehicles driving in the lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may be indicated especially if the veh...

Page 182: ... is detected in the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assist and you switch on the corresponding turn signal a double warning tone sounds Red warning lamp flashes If the turn signal remains on detected vehicles are indicated by the flashing of red warning lamp There are no further warning tones Switching on Blind Spot Assist X On vehicles without an integrated naviga tion system make sure that the Be...

Page 183: ... worn away dark or covered up e g by dirt or snow Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is too small and the lane markings thus cannot be detected Rthe lane markings on the road are unclear e g near roadworks Rthe lane markings change quickly e g lanes branch off cross one another or merge Rthe road is narrow and winding Lane Keeping Assist cannot detect road and traffic conditions It is not a sub...

Page 184: ...e the trailer carefully If you do not couple the trailer to the towing vehicle correctly the trailer could become detached Make sure that the following values are not exceeded Rthe permissible trailer drawbar noseweight Rthe permissible trailer load Rthe permissible rear axle load of the towing vehicle Rthe maximum permissible gross vehicle weight of both the towing vehicle and the trailer You wil...

Page 185: ...e load are reduced by the actual payload X When towing a trailer set the tyre pressure on the rear axle of the towing vehicle for a maximum load see the tyre pressure table in the fuel filler flap Y page 295 You will find installation dimensions and loads in the Technical data section Y page 318 The maximum noseweight of the trailer draw bar on the ball coupling is 75 kg The actual noseweight may ...

Page 186: ...ve automatic drive pro gram E or S The automatic transmission may shift to a higher gear This can reduce the engine s braking effect Driving tips If the trailer swings from side to side X Do not accelerate X Do not counter steer X Brake if necessary RMaintain a greater distance from the vehi cle in front than when driving without a trailer RAvoid braking abruptly If possible brake gently at first ...

Page 187: ... P X Engage the electric parking brake X Position the trailer level behind the vehicle X Couple up the trailer X Establish the electrical connection between the vehicle and the trailer X Check that the trailer lighting system is working Decoupling a trailer G WARNING As soon as you raise the trailer drawbar the unladen vehicle rises slightly The vehicle then lowers to driving level Make sure that ...

Page 188: ...he ball coupling in the direction of the arrow until it engages behind the bumper Indicator lamp goes out and the mes sage in the multifunction display disap pears Trailer power supply You can connect accessories with a power rating of up to 240 W to the perma nent power supply and with a power rating of up to 180 W to the power supply that is switched on via the ignition lock The trailer battery ...

Page 189: ...re indicator each LED chain in the trailer lighting must be guaranteed a minimum current of 50 mA Trailer with 7 pin connector General notes If your trailer has a 7 pin connector you can connect it to the 13 pin socket on the ball coupling using an adapter or if necessary an adapter cable Both can be obtained in a qualified specialist workshop Fitting the adapter Make sure that there is sufficient...

Page 190: ... information 188 Important safety notes 188 Displays and operation 188 Menus and submenus 192 Display messages 205 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 231 187 On board computer and displays ...

Page 191: ...is safe to use You could otherwise cause an accident by driving an unsafe vehicle G WARNING The operating safety of your vehicle could be affected if maintenance work is carried out incorrectly You could lose control of the vehi cle and cause an accident The safety systems may also no longer be able to protect you or others as they are designed to do Always have maintenance work carried out at a q...

Page 192: ...LUS Y page 154 activated One or two segments in the set speed range light up DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front The segments between the speed of the vehi cle in front and the stored speed light up Operating the on board computer Overview Multifunction display Switches on LINGUATRONIC see the sep arate operating instructions Right control panel Left control panel A Back button X To activate...

Page 193: ...s to the telephone book and starts dialling the selected number RIn the Audio menu stops the station search function at the desired station Right control panel RRejects or ends a call RExits telephone book redial memory 6 RMakes or accepts a call RSwitches to the redial memory W X RAdjusts the volume 8 RMute Back button Press briefly RBack RSwitches off LINGUATRONIC see the separate operating inst...

Page 194: ...pear in the multifunction display Z Shift recommendation Y page 134 XjY Active Parking Assist Y page 166 Cruise control Y page 149 LIM SPEEDTRONIC Y page 151 è Rear window wiper Y page 109 _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist Y page 101 À ATTENTION ASSIST Y page 175 ECO start stop function Y page 129 Ä Speed Limit Assist Y page 176 Ã Lane Keeping Assist Y page 180 ë HOLD function Y page 162 Ä Distance warni...

Page 195: ... Y page 205 Rtyre pressure loss warning Y page 297 RASSYST PLUS service interval display Y page 266 C Settings menu Y page 200 The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle The Audio Navi and Tel menus differ slightly in vehicles with Audio 20 and in vehicles with COMAND Online The examples given in this Owner s Manual apply to vehicles equipped with COMAND Online 192 ...

Page 196: ...xceeded R9 999 kilometres have been exceeded The From reset trip computer is automati cally reset if the value exceeds 9 999 hours or 99 999 kilometres Displaying the range and current fuel consumption Approximate range Current fuel consumption X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Trip menu X Press the 9 or button to select current fuel consumption and approxi mate range Appr...

Page 197: ...uctions X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Navi menu In the Navi menu the multifunction display shows navigation instructions For more information see the separate operating instructions Route guidance not active Direction of travel Current street Activated route guidance No change of direction announced Distance to the destination Distance to the next change of direction C...

Page 198: ...ROff map or Off road the vehicle position is outside the area of the digital map off map position RNo route no route could be calculated to the selected destination Audio menu Selecting a radio station Waveband Channel frequency with memory position i The memory position is only displayed along with station if this has been stored X Switch on Audio 20 or COMAND Online see the separate operating in...

Page 199: ...source connected Video DVD operation Example DVD changer display Current DVD in the DVD changer Current scene X Switch on COMAND Online and select video DVD see the separate operating instructions X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Audio menu X To select the next or previous scene briefly press the 9 or button X To select a scene from the scene list rapid scrolling press an...

Page 200: ...play You can accept a call even if you are not in the Tel menu Rejecting or ending a call X Press the button on the steering wheel You can end or reject a call even if you are not in the Tel menu Dialling a number from the phone book X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Tel menu X Press the 9 or a button to call up the phone book X Press the 9 or button to select the desired ...

Page 201: ...sst X Press the a button The multifunction display shows Speed Limit Assist X Press the button The current selection is displayed X To activate or deactivate press a If the Speed Limit Assist message function is activated a detected speed limit is auto matically displayed for five seconds Other items in the multifunction display are not shown during this time If Speed Limit Assist is operational a...

Page 202: ...arning signal is activa ted the multifunction display shows the Ä symbol if the HOLD function is not acti vated Y page 162 Vehicles with Active Parking Assist if PARKTRONIC is activated and you are driving at a speed under 35 km h the j Active Parking Assist symbol is shown instead of the Ä symbol Y page 166 For further information on the distance warn ing signal see Y page 63 Activating deactivat...

Page 203: ...ther the multifunction display shows some messages in miles or kil ometres X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Inst cluster submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Display unit Speed odometer func tion You will see the selected setting km or miles X Press the a button to save the settin...

Page 204: ...ct the Light submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Daytime driving lights function You will see the selected setting on or off X Press the a button to save the setting Further information on daytime driving lights Y page 97 Switching the Intelligent Light System on off X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 ...

Page 205: ...is dark RSurround lighting the exterior lighting remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking with the key If you start the engine the surround lighting is switched off and auto matic headlamp mode is activated Y page 97 RExterior lighting delayed switch off the exterior lighting remains lit for 60seconds after the engine is switched off If you close all the doors and the tailgate the exterior light...

Page 206: ...utton to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Automatic door locks function You will see the selected setting on or off X Press the a button to save the setting If you select the Automatic door locks function the vehicle is centrally locked above a speed of around 15 km h i For further information on the automatic locking feature see Y page 77 Activating deactivating the acoustic locking ...

Page 207: ...cking function the exterior mirrors fold in when you lock the vehicle 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 the function on and you fold the exterior mirrors in using the button on the door Y page 92 they will not fold out automatically The exterior mirrors can then only be folded out using the button...

Page 208: ...leared High priority display messages are red You cannot hide display messages of the highest priority The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the messages have been remedied Message memory The on board computer saves certain display messages You can call up the display messages in the message memory X Press or on the steering wheel to select the Serv menu ...

Page 209: ...e This limits the steerability of the vehicle when braking and may increase the braking distance If ESP is deactivated or not operational the vehicle s stability during standard driving manoeuvres is reduced There is a risk of accident X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road making slight steer ing movements at a speed above 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned...

Page 210: ...are temporarily not available The adaptive brake lights and BAS PLUS may also have failed In addition the and å warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated The self diagnosis function might not be complete for example G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above If ESP is deactivated or not operational the veh...

Page 211: ...lisation are not available due to a malfunction The adaptive brake lights and BAS PLUS may also have failed In addition the å and warning lamps in the instru ment cluster light up and a warning tone sounds ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example Thi...

Page 212: ...c transmission shift the transmission to P X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The yellow warning lamp and the red indicator lamp are lit The electric parking brake is malfunctioning To release X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Release the electric parking brake manually or X Vehicles with manual transmission release the electric park ing brake using the automatic emergency rel...

Page 213: ...s up The red indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released It then goes out or remains lit The electric parking brake is malfunctioning X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Engage the electric parking brake If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake X Vehicles with manual transmission engage first gear X Vehicle...

Page 214: ...284 Pkg brake inopera tive The yellow warning lamp lights up The red indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released It then goes out or remains lit The electric parking brake is malfunctioning e g because of over voltage or undervoltage X Remove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage e g by charging the battery or restarting the en...

Page 215: ...be impaired There is a risk of accident X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances X Engage the electric parking brake X Do not top up the brake fluid Topping up will not remedy the fault X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Check brake wear The brake pads linings have reached thei...

Page 216: ...pers Y page 270 X Restart the engine If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational the display message disappears BAS PLUS is operational again PRE SAFE Functions limited See Owner s Manual BAS PLUS is faulty The distance warning signal may also have failed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop ü If the symbol appears in the multifunction display a seat belt tongue has been insert...

Page 217: ... has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten tionally or in the event of an accident may not be triggered at all There is an increased risk of injury X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Rear left malfunc tion Consult work shop or Rear right malfunction ...

Page 218: ...G The left hand and or right hand windowbag may either be trig gered unintentionally or in the event of an accident may not be triggered at all There is an increased risk of injury X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Lights i Display messages about LEDs This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions b Left cornering l...

Page 219: ...right indicator 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 Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Front left indica tor or Front right indicator The front left hand or front right hand turn signal is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 103 or X Visit a qualified...

Page 220: ...it a qualified specialist workshop b Number plate lamp The left or right hand licence plate lamp is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 103 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left fog lamporRight fog lamp The left hand or right hand front foglamp is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 103 or X Visit a quali...

Page 221: ...isit a qualified specialist workshop b Intell Light Sys tem inoperative The Intelligent Light System is faulty The lights remain available without the Intelligent Light System X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Malfunction See Owner s Manual The exterior lighting is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Malfunction See Owner s Manual The exterior lighting is faulty X Visit a qual...

Page 222: ... the Adaptive Main beam Assist available again message is displayed Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Top up coolant See Owner s Manual The coolant level is too low Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine cooling system The engine will otherwise be damaged X Top up the coolant observing the wa...

Page 223: ...y frozen slush X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature is under 120 The engine may otherwise be damaged X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display X If the temperature increases again visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately The reading may rise up to 120 under normal driving conditions if the coolant has been filled correctly...

Page 224: ...thout fail Replace air cleaner Vehicles with a diesel engine the engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Clean the fuel fil ter Vehicles with a diesel engine there is water in the fuel filter The water must be drained off X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Driving systems Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions À Attention ...

Page 225: ...ified specialist workshop ë Off The HOLD function is deactivated The vehicle is skidding A warning tone also sounds X Reactivate the HOLD function later Y page 162 Radar sensor deactivated See Owner s Manual The radar sensor system is deactivated X Check whether or not the radar sensor system may be activated Y page 320 X Switch on the radar sensor system Y page 203 Radar sensor deactivated autom ...

Page 226: ...Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain snow or fog Rthere are no lane markings for a longer period Rthe lane markings are worn dark or covered e g by dirt or snow 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 Engage the electric parking brake X Clean the windscreen If the system detects tha...

Page 227: ...vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Engage the electric parking brake X Clean the sensors Y page 270 X Restart the engine If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational the display message disappears Blind Spot Assist is operational again Blind Spot Assist inoperative Blind Spot Assist is faulty The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light ...

Page 228: ...raffic conditions X Switch off and restart the engine If the display message continues to be displayed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop PARKTRONIC is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop DISTRONIC PLUS off DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated Y page 154 If it was deactivated automatically a warning tone also sounds DISTRONIC PLUS available again DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again ...

Page 229: ...ns X Engage the electric parking brake X Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille Y page 270 X Clean the bumpers Y page 270 X Restart the engine If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational the display message disappears DISTRONIC is operational again DISTRONIC PLUS inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is faulty BAS PLUS Brake Assist PLUS may also have failed A warning tone also...

Page 230: ...TRONIC cannot be activated Cruise control km h A condition for activating cruise control has not been met You have tried to store a speed below 30 km h for example X If conditions permit drive faster than 30 km h and store the speed X Check the activation conditions for cruise control Y page 150 120 km h Maximum speed exceeded Only for certain countries the maximum speed has been excee ded In addi...

Page 231: ... or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X If there is a flat tyre inspect the tyres Y page 276 X Check the tyre pressures and if necessary set to the correct tyre pressure X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system when the tyre pressure is correct Y page 297 For further information on tyre pressure see Y page 295 Check tyre pres sures then restart Run Flat...

Page 232: ... without depressing the brake pedal X Depress the brake pedal Vehicle not in position P The driver s door is open and the transmission is in position R N or D A warning tone also sounds X Shift the transmission to position P X Engage the electric parking brake Without changing gear consult workshop You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction A warning tone also sounds If trans...

Page 233: ...r hitch lock The trailer tow hitch is not correctly engaged A warning tone also sounds X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traf fic conditions and switch off the engine X Engage the electric parking brake X Allow the trailer tow hitch ball coupling to engage in the end position Y page 183 Otherwise the trailer may detach itself D Power steering mal function See Own er s Man...

Page 234: ... key The key needs to be replaced X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Seat belts Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions ü Only for certain coun tries the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds after the engine starts The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts X Fa...

Page 235: ...mp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt At the same time you are driving faster than 25 km hor have briefly driven faster than 25 km h X Fasten your seat belt Y page 44 The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases There are objects on the front passenger seat At the same time you are driving faster t...

Page 236: ...s reason BAS Brake Assist BAS PLUS ESP Electronic Stability Program PRE SAFE the HOLD function hill start assist the adaptive brake lights and ESP trailer stabilisation are also deactivated for example ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example This li...

Page 237: ...ions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example This limits the steerability of the vehicle when braking and may increase the braking distance If ESP is deactivated or not operational the vehicle s stability during standard driving manoeuvres is reduced There is a risk of accident X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road making slight steer ing movements at a...

Page 238: ... carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop J å The red brake warning lamp the yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running ABS and ESP are malfunctioning Therefore BAS BAS PLUS EBD PRE SAFE the HOLD function hill start assist the adaptive brake lights and ESP trailer stabilisation for example are not available either ATTENTION ASS...

Page 239: ...educed There is a risk of accident X Reactivate ESP For exceptions see Y page 66 X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions If ESP cannot be activated X Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop å The yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running ESP BAS BAS PLUS PRE SAFE the HOLD function hill start assist the adaptive brake lights and ...

Page 240: ...The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above If ESP is deactivated or not operational the vehicle s stability during standard driving manoeuvres is reduced There is a risk of accident X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road making slight steer ing movements at a speed above 20 km h The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning ...

Page 241: ...immedi ately For further information on occupant safety see Y page 38 Engine Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The yellow engine diag nostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is running There may be a fault for example Rin the engine management Rin the fuel injection system Rin the exhaust system Rin the ignition system for vehicles with petrol engines Rin the fuel system...

Page 242: ...t the start of the scale The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is faulty The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored There is a risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traf fic conditions and switch off the engine Do not continue driving under any circumstances X Apply the parking brake X C...

Page 243: ...frozen slush X Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is under 120 The engine may otherwise be damaged X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so e g driving on mountain roads and stop start traffic The red coolant warn ing lamp comes on while the engine is run ning A warning tone also sounds The coolant temperature has ...

Page 244: ... heavy loads on the engine as you do so e g driving on mountain roads and stop start traffic Driving systems Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The red distance warn ing lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected X Increase the distance The red distance warn ing lamp lights up while the vehicle is in moti...

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Page 246: ...Useful information 244 Loading guidelines 244 Stowage areas 244 Features 255 243 Stowing and features ...

Page 247: ...r exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle including occupants Rposition heavy loads as far forwards as pos sible and as low down in the load compart ment as possible Rthe load must not protrude above the upper edge of the seat backrests Ralways place the load against the rear or front seat backrests Make sure that the seat backrests are sec...

Page 248: ...ards until it engages i There is a pen holder at the top of the glove compartment flap Spectacles compartment X To open press marking Stowage compartment in the centre con sole X To open press the marking on cover i Depending on the vehicle s equipment there is an open instead of a closed stow age compartment or an ashtray in the centre console Stowage compartment in front of the arm rest vehicles...

Page 249: ...wn out of the stowage compartment if you change direction suddenly or brake sharply and you or others could be injured X To open pull handle up and fold cover forwards i On vehicles with a fire extinguisher instead of a stowage compartment the fire extinguisher is installed under the driver s seat Rear stowage compartments Stowage compartment in the rear centre console X To open pull down the top ...

Page 250: ...rest back X Pull release handle and fold the back rest fully onto the seat cushion until it engages X To fold back gently push the backrest down and pull release handle X Fold the seat backrest back until it engages Through loading facility in the rear compartment G WARNING Do not transport unsecured objects in the through loading facility Otherwise you and other vehicle occupants could be injured...

Page 251: ...fore you fold down the rear seat back rest remove the side head restraints for the integrated child seat see the Side head restraints for integrated child seat section The side head restraints could oth erwise be damaged Before folding the backrest in the rear compartment forwards make sure that the rear compartment armrest and the cupholder are folded in They may other wise be damaged Vehicles wi...

Page 252: ...essary Y page 89 X Move the driver s or front passenger seat back if necessary Vehicles with the EASY VARIO PLUS system Folding the rear seat backrest forwards The left hand and right hand rear seat backr ests can be folded forwards separately to increase the luggage compartment capacity X Fully insert the backrest head restraints Y page 89 X Move the rear seat as far back as possible Y page 250 X...

Page 253: ... forward the folding backrest of the front passenger seat Y page 247 and the cor responding backrest in the rear Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backr ests You can set the angle of the seat backrests to one of 13 detent positions X Pull right or left release loop forwards in the direction of the arrow Corresponding seat backrest is released X Push backrest forward in the direction of the arro...

Page 254: ... will not secure the items sufficiently This could result in injury to yourself or others The bag hook can bear a maximum load of 3 kg Do not use it to secure a load There is one bag hook on either side of the luggage compartment Bag hook Luggage compartment cover Important safety notes G WARNING The luggage compartment cover is not a restraint system Secure the load under the luggage compartment ...

Page 255: ...X Push in the opposite end cap of luggage compartment cover in the direction of the arrow and insert luggage compartment cover into opposite anchorage Safety net Important safety notes G WARNING The safety net cannot secure heavy loads You should therefore always lash down the load You could otherwise be injured by objects which have not been sufficiently secured being thrown around in the event o...

Page 256: ...the luggage compartment floor Important safety notes G WARNING You should always close the luggage com partment floor if you are transporting objects in the stowage well under the luggage com partment floor Otherwise you and other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak ing a sudden change in direction or an acci dent The maximum loa...

Page 257: ...st 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 An incorrectly secured roof carrier ski rack or load could become detached from the vehi cle These objects might then be thrown around and could injure you or others or cause an accident Follow the roof carrier ski rack manufactu...

Page 258: ... scald yourself G WARNING Do not transport any heavy sharp edged or fragile bottles in the stowage compartments In the event of an accident the stowage com partments cannot secure the bottles ade quately You and or other vehicle occupants could be injured The stowage compartments in the doors pro vide space for bottles Rfront capacity up to 1 5 l Rrear capacity up to 0 5 l The bottles are neither ...

Page 259: ...s Overview G WARNING Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors cov ered while driving You could otherwise be dazzled which may impair your view of traffic conditions and as a result could cause an accident Mirror light Bracket Retaining clip e g for a car park ticket Vanity mirror A Mirror cover Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer an...

Page 260: ...ake sure that children travelling in the vehi cle are not able to injure themselves on the hot cigarette lighter or cause a fire with it Example vehicles with a cover over the stowage compartment X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X To open push the lower section of cover The ashtray opens X Press in cigarette lighter Cigarette lighter will pop out automati cally when the heating el...

Page 261: ...compartment centre console X Pull cover out by its top edge X Lift up the cover of socket Socket in the luggage compartment X Lift up the cover of socket Mobile phone Important notes G WARNING Observe the legal requirements of the country in which you are currently driving regarding operating mobile communications equipment in a vehicle If it is permitted by law to operate communi cations equipmen...

Page 262: ...Mercedes Benz Service Centre Ron the Internet at http www mercedes benz com connect i There are various mobile phone brackets that may be fitted to your vehicle in some cases these are country specific i Even if your vehicle is equipped with con venience telephony you can connect a Bluetooth capable mobile phone to Audio 20 or COMAND Online via the Bluetooth interface i The functions and services ...

Page 263: ...call in Private mode you have to perform the necessary steps on the mobile phone see the separate mobile phone operating instructions Floormat on the driver s side G WARNING Make sure that there is sufficient clearance around the pedals when floormats are used and that the floormats are properly secured The floormats must be correctly secured at all times using the securing knob and retainers Befo...

Page 264: ...Useful information 262 Engine compartment 262 Maintenance 266 Care 267 261 Maintenance and care ...

Page 265: ...ation area You could otherwise be injured Vehicles with a petrol engine The elec tronic ignition system uses high voltage For this reason you must never touch ignition system components ignition coil ignition cables spark plug connectors or test socket while Rthe engine is running Rthe engine is being started Rthe ignition is switched on and the engine is being cranked by hand You could otherwise ...

Page 266: ...hat the bonnet has engaged prop erly If the bonnet can be raised slightly it is not properly engaged Do not press the bonnet closed Open the bonnet again and close it with a little more force Engine oil Notes on oil level Depending on your driving style the vehicle consumes up to 0 8 l of oil per 1 000 km The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently driv...

Page 267: ...e oils and oil filters that have been approved for vehicles with a service system You can obtain a list of the engine oils and oil filters tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Products at any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Damage to the engine or exhaust system is caused by the following Rusing engine oils and oil filters that have not been specifically...

Page 268: ...vel surface and the engine has cooled down X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 127 X Check the coolant temperature display in the instrument cluster The coolant temperature must be below 40 X Turn the key to position 0 Y page 127 in the ignition lock X Slowly turn cap half a turn anti clock wise to allow excess pressure to escape X Turn cap further anti clockwise and remove it...

Page 269: ...nto account any periods of time during which the battery is disconnec ted Maintaining the time dependent service schedule X Note down the service due date displayed in the multifunction display before discon necting the battery or X After reconnecting the battery subtract the battery disconnection periods from the service date shown on the display i The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does no...

Page 270: ... then be parked up Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for retaining the quality in the long term Use care products and cleaning agents rec ommended and approved by Mercedes Benz Care of the exterior Automatic car wash G WARNING Braking efficiency is reduced after washing the vehicle This could cause an accident For this reason following a car wash drive with particular care until the brak...

Page 271: ...ressure cleaner nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle Do not aim directly at any of the following Rtyres Rdoor gaps roof gaps joints etc Relectrical components Rbattery Rconnectors Rlights Rseals Rtrim elements Rventilation slots Damaged seals or electrical components can lead to leaks or failures Cleaning the wheels Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products to remove brake dust This could dama...

Page 272: ... washed by hand using a soft sponge car shampoo and plenty of water i Use only insect remover and car shampoo from the range of recommended and approved Mercedes Benz care products Cleaning the windows G WARNING Switch off the windscreen wipers and remove the key from the ignition lock before cleaning the windscreen or the wiper blades The wind screen wipers could otherwise move and injure you Onl...

Page 273: ...terior lighting using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent e g Mercedes Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths Cleaning the mirror turn signal Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals X Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals in the ...

Page 274: ...performed at a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Interior care Cleaning the display For cleaning do not use any of the fol lowing Ralcohol based thinner or petrol Rabrasive cleaning agents Rcommercially available household clean ing agents These may damage the display surface Do not put pressure on the display surface when cleaning This could lead to irrepara ble dam...

Page 275: ...use leather care agents that have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz You can obtain these from a qualified specialist workshop Rclean artificial leather covers with a cloth moistened with a solution containing 1 detergent e g washing up liquid Rclean cloth covers with a microfibre cloth moistened with a solution containing 1 detergent e g washing up liquid Rub carefully and always wipe enti...

Page 276: ...Useful information 274 Where will I find 274 Flat tyre 276 Battery 280 Jump starting 283 Towing and tow starting 284 Electrical fuses 287 273 Breakdown assistance ...

Page 277: ...g triangle Removing replacing the warning trian gle X To remove open the tailgate X Lift the luggage compartment floor up Y page 253 X To loosen 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 Setting up the warning triangle X Fold feet down and out to the side X Pul...

Page 278: ...l kit is in the stowage well under the luggage compartment floor For vehicles with an emergency spare wheel see Removing the emergency spare wheel Y page 305 i Not all vehicles are equipped with the tools needed to change a wheel such as a jack or wheel wrench Tools approved for your vehicle are available at a qualified spe cialist workshop TIREFIT kit Tyre inflation compressor Towing eye Tyre sea...

Page 279: ...el is being changed Any one who is not directly assisting in the wheel change should for example stand behind the barrier X Get out of the vehicle Pay attention to traf fic conditions when doing so X Close the driver s door X Place the warning triangle Y page 274 a suitable distance away Observe legal requirements MOExtended tyres tyres with run flat characteristics G WARNING When driving in emerg...

Page 280: ...se in the tyre tread You can use TIREFIT at outside temperatures down to Ò20 G WARNING In the following situations the tyre sealant is unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis tance as it is unable to seal the tyre properly Rthere are cuts or punctures in the tyre larger than those mentioned above Rthe wheel rim is damaged Ryou have driven at very low tyre pressures or on a flat tyre There is ...

Page 281: ...into the socket of the ciga rette lighter Y page 257 or into a 12 V power socket in your vehicle Y page 257 X Turn the key to position 1 Y page 127 in the ignition lock X Press on off switch on the tyre inflation compressor to ON The tyre inflation compressor is switched on The tyre is inflated i First tyre sealant is pumped into the tyre The pressure can briefly rise to approx imately 500 kPa 5 b...

Page 282: ... sealant bottle the tyre infla tion compressor and the warning triangle X Pull away immediately G WARNING A tyre temporarily sealed with tyre sealant impairs the driving characteristics and is not suitable for higher speeds There is a risk of accident You should therefore adapt your driving style accordingly and drive carefully Do not exceed the specified maximum speed with a tyre that has been re...

Page 283: ...knowledge are required when working on the battery e g removal and fitting You should therefore have all work involving the battery carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING Work carried out incorrectly on the battery can for example lead to a short circuit and damage your vehicle s electronic system This can disrupt driving safety systems such as ABS anti lock braking system or ESP...

Page 284: ... charge step out of the vehicle first and touch the bodywork Rdo not wipe the battery using a cloth The battery may explode as a result of electro static charge or due to flying sparks H Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish They must be collected sep arately and disposed of in an environmentally responsible recycling system Dis...

Page 285: ...em COMAND Online see the separate operating instructions Rreset the function for automatically fold ing the exterior mirrors in out by folding the mirrors out once Y page 92 Charging the battery G WARNING Only charge the battery in a well ventilated area As the battery is being charged gases can escape and generate minor explosions This could injure you and other persons or cause damage to the pai...

Page 286: ... second battery or a jump starting device RYou may only jump start the vehicle when the engine and catalytic converter are cold RDo not start the engine if the battery is frozen Let the battery thaw first RJump starting may only be performed from batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V ROnly use jump leads that have a sufficient cross section and insulated terminal clamps RIf the battery is fully...

Page 287: ...remove the jump leads from earth point A and negative terminal then from pos itive terminal and positive terminal each time beginning at the contacts on your own vehicle first X Close cover of positive terminal after removing the jump leads X Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop i Jump starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition i Jump starting cables and f...

Page 288: ...vehicles could be damaged Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be tow started The transmission may otherwise be damaged Observe the legal requirements for the rele vant countries when towing and tow starting It is better to have the vehicle transported than to have it towed Vehicles with automatic transmission when towing a vehicle the transmission must be in position N The battery must b...

Page 289: ...he vehicle with both axles on the ground G WARNING The power assistance for the steering and the brake force booster do not work when the engine is not running You will then need much more effort to brake and steer the vehi cle Adapt your style of driving accordingly i In order to signal a change of direction when towing with the hazard warning lamps switched on use the combination switch as usual...

Page 290: ...y is connected Rthe engine has cooled down Rthe catalytic converters have cooled down X Switch on the hazard warning lamps Y page 99 X Fit the towing eye Y page 285 X Secure the rigid towing bar or the towing rope X Depress and hold the brake pedal X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed X Engage neutral X Release the brake pedal X Tow sta...

Page 291: ... 0 in the ignition lock and remove it Y page 127 All indi cator lamps in the instrument cluster must be off The fuses are located in various fuse boxes Rfuse box in the engine compartment on the left hand side of the vehicle when viewed in the direction of travel Rfuse box in the front passenger footwell The fuse allocation chart is on the fuse box in the front passenger footwell Y page 275 Fuse b...

Page 292: ...ng clamp X Fold out cover in the direction of the arrow to the catch X Remove cover forwards i Fuse 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 audibly X Fold back perforated floor covering Electrical fuses 289 Breakdown assistance...

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Page 294: ...Useful information 292 Important safety notes 292 Operation 292 Winter operation 294 Tyre pressure 295 Changing a wheel 298 Wheel and tyre combinations 302 Emergency spare wheel 304 291 Wheels and tyres ...

Page 295: ...afety Before purchasing and using non approved accessories visit a qualified specialist work shop and enquire about Rsuitability Rlegal stipulations Rfactory recommendations Information on the dimensions and types of wheels and tyres for your vehicle can be found in the Wheel tyre combinations sec tion Y page 302 Information on air pressure for the tyres on your vehicle can be found Ron the tyre p...

Page 296: ...long trips and correct the pressure as necessary Y page 295 Observe the notes on the emergency spare wheel Y page 304 The service life of tyres depends on various factors including the following Rdriving style Rtyre pressure Rmileage Tyre tread G WARNING Insufficient tyre tread will reduce tyre trac tion The tyre is no longer able to dissipate water This means that on wet road surfaces the risk of...

Page 297: ...he tyres permanently Mercedes Benz cannot accept responsibility for this type of damage M S tyres G WARNING M S tyres with a tyre tread depth of less than 4 mm are not suitable for use in winter as they do not provide sufficient traction There is a risk of accident M S tyres with a tread depth of less than 4 mm must be replaced When you have fitted the M S tyres X Check the tyre pressures Y page 2...

Page 298: ...ntrolled manner achieving an increased driving force cut ting action Tyre pressure Tyre pressure specifications G WARNING Tyres with too low or too high tyre pressure contain the following hazards Rthey can burst in particular if the vehicle is heavily laden or when driven at high speeds Rthe tyres can wear excessively and or unevenly which can severely impair tyre traction Rthe driving steering a...

Page 299: ...ures when the tyres are cold The tyres are cold Rif the vehicle has been parked with the tyres out of direct sunlight for at least three hours and Rif the vehicle has not been driven further than 1 6 km Depending on the ambient temperature the speed you are driving at and the load on the tyres the tyre temperature may change and thereby the tyre pressure 10 kPa 0 1 bar 1 5 psi per 10 Take this int...

Page 300: ...s Rfitted new wheels or tyres X Before restarting consult the table of tyre pressures on the inside of the fuel filler flap to ensure that the tyre pressure in all four tyres is set correctly for the respective operating conditions The tyre pressure loss warning system can only give reliable warnings if you have set the correct tyre pressure If an incorrect tyre pressure is set these incorrect val...

Page 301: ...n Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is interchanged Check the tyre pressure and if necessary restart the tyre pressure loss warning system Direction of rotation Tyres with a specified direction of rotation have additional benefits e g if there is a risk of aquaplaning You will only gain these ben efits if the correct direction of rotation is o...

Page 302: ...pwards X Fold out lower plate X Guide the lugs on the lower plate fully into the openings in base plate Securing the vehicle on level ground X On level ground place wheel chocks or other suitable items under the front and rear of the wheel that is diagonally opposite the wheel you wish to change Securing the vehicle on slight downhill gradients X On downhill gradients place wheel chocks or other s...

Page 303: ...en blocks or similar objects as a jack underlay Otherwise the jack will not be able to achieve its load bearing capacity due to the restricted height Rmake sure that the distance between the underside of the tyres and the ground does not exceed 3 cm Rnever place your hands and feet under the raised vehicle Rnever lie under the raised vehicle Rnever start the engine when the vehicle is raised Rneve...

Page 304: ...you could lose a wheel while driving There is a risk of accident 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 inj...

Page 305: ... are specially adapted to the control systems such as ABS or ESP and are marked as follows RMO Mercedes Benz Original RMOE Mercedes Benz Original Extended tyres featuring run flat characteristics RMO1 Mercedes Benz Original only cer tain AMG tyres Mercedes Benz Original Extended tyres may only be used on wheels that have been specifically approved by Mercedes Benz Only use tyres wheels or accessor...

Page 306: ...it at the factory It is therefore recommended that you addi tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run flat characteristics e g winter tyres A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a qualified spe cialist workshop i Overview of abbreviations used in the fol lowing tyre tables RBA both axles RFA front axle RRA rear axle In the following table the wheel tyre c...

Page 307: ...nsions and the tyre type of the spare wheel emergency spare wheel and the wheel to be replaced may differ Fit ting a spare wheel emergency spare wheel may severely impair the driving characteris tics There is a risk of accident To prevent hazardous situations RAdapt your driving style accordingly and drive carefully RNever fit more than one spare wheel emer gency spare wheel if the dimesions are d...

Page 308: ...s warning system cannot function reliably Only restart the tyre pressure loss warning system when the defective wheel has been replaced with a new wheel An emergency spare wheel may also be fitted against the direction of rotation Observe the time restriction on use as well as the speed limitation specified on the emergency spare wheel Replace the tyres after six years at the latest regardless of ...

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Page 310: ...ine Mercedes Benz parts 308 Vehicle electronics 309 Vehicle identification plates 310 Service products and capacities 311 Vehicle data 317 Tailgate opening dimensions 318 Trailer tow hitch 318 24 GHz radar sensor system coun try overview 320 307 Technical data ...

Page 311: ... your vehicle H Environmental note Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts For these the same war ranty applies as for new parts Airbags and seat belt tensioners as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle Rdoors Rdoor pillars Rdoor sills Rseats Rdashboard Rin...

Page 312: ...ion The vehicle s operating safety and thus your own safety are impaired Have aftermarket radio frequency transmit ting equipment installed at a qualified spe cialist workshop G WARNING Incorrect retrofitting of RF transmitters can lead to increased electromagnetic radiation in the vehicle interior Using an exterior aerial takes into account current scientific discus sions relating to the possible...

Page 313: ...h out restrictions RRF transmitters with a maximum transmis sion output of up to 100 mW Rmobile phones GSM DCS PCS UMTS LTE There is no restriction for aerial positions in the outer area of the vehicle for the following wavebands Rtrunked radio Tetra R70 cm waveband RGSM DCS PCS RUMTS LTE Vehicle identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi cle identification number VIN and paint c...

Page 314: ...lth do not allow service products to come into contact with your eyes or open wounds See a doctor immediately if any service product is swallowed H Environmental note Dispose of service products in an environ mentally responsible manner Service products include the following Rfuels e g petrol diesel Rlubricants e g engine oil transmission oil Rcoolant Rbrake fluid Rwindscreen washer fluid Rclimate...

Page 315: ...ecommended additives can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Usually you will find information about the fuel grade on the pump If you cannot find the label on the petrol pump ask the filling sta tion staff i E10 fuel contains up to 10 bioethanol Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel You can refuel your vehicle using E10 fuel i If the recommended fuel is not available but on...

Page 316: ...erosene Do not mix these fuels with diesel fuels and do not use any special additives Other wise this can lead to damage to the engine This excludes flow improver see Low out side temperatures Vehicles with a diesel particle filter in countries outside the EU only refuel with low sulphur Euro diesel with a sulphur con tent under 50 ppm otherwise the emission control system could be damaged Vehicle...

Page 317: ...s or road conditions You can minimise your vehicle s CO2 emis sions by driving carefully and having it serv iced regularly The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the following situations Rat very low outside temperatures Rin urban traffic Ron short journeys Rin mountainous terrain Rwhen towing a trailer i Only for certain countries you can find the current consumption and emission val ues of...

Page 318: ...If an engine oil has a high viscosity rating it flows slowly the lower the viscosity the faster it flows Engine oil selection is based on the respective outside temperatures and in accordance with the SAE classification viscosity The table shows you which SAE classifications are to be used The low temperature properties of engine oils can be significantly impaired dur ing operation due to for exam...

Page 319: ...es at the latest The coolant is a mixture of water and anti freeze corrosion inhibitor It performs the following tasks Ranti corrosion protection Rantifreeze protection Rraising the boiling point If antifreeze corrosion inhibitor is present in the correct concentration the boiling point of the coolant during operation will be around 130 The antifreeze corrosion inhibitor concentra tion in the engi...

Page 320: ...te that for the specified vehicle data Rthe heights specified may vary as a result of tyres load condition of the suspension optional equipment RItems of optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload The unladen weight is specified in accordance with EC directive and includes driver 68 kg luggage 7 kg all fluids fuel tank 90 full RVehicle specific weight information...

Page 321: ... CDI22 1874 mm 1981 mm Trailer tow hitch Mounting dimensions G WARNING Only have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted at a qualified specialist workshop 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 In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carri...

Page 322: ...r the trailer tow hitch Anchorage points Overhang dimension Rear axle centre line For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory the overhang dimension including protective cov ering is 880mm Trailer tow hitch 319 Technical data Z ...

Page 323: ...system requires separate approval for each country If you are driving in a country in which the radar sensor system is not approved you must deactivate the system using the on board computer Y page 203 The current country overview can be obtained from a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Vehicles with a navigation system the radar sensor system is deactivated automatically near radio telescope facilitie...

Page 324: ...8 40 E 3 km Western Australia 26 37 13 S 117 30 40 E 10 km Bahrain Belgium Bosnia Herzego vina Bulgaria Denmark Germany Effelsberg 50 31 32 N 06 53 00 E 6 5 km Estonia Finland Metsähovi 60 13 04 N 24 23 37 E 7 km Tuorla 60 24 56 N 22 26 31 E 5 km France Plateau de Bure 44 38 01 N 05 54 26 E 35 km Floirac 44 50 10 N 00 31 37 W 35 km Gibraltar Greece United Kingdom Cambridge 52 09 59 N 00 02 20 E 9 ...

Page 325: ...ia 39 29 50 N 09 14 40 E 15 km Yemen Jordan Canada Qatar Croatia Kuwait Latvia Ventspils 57 33 12 N 21 51 17 E 8 5 km Lebanon Lithuania Luxembourg Malaysia Malta Macedonia Mexico Mongolia New Zealand Netherlands Norway Oman Austria Pakistan Poland Kraków Fort Skała 50 03 18 N 19 49 36 E 1 km Toruń Piwnice 52 54 48 N 18 33 30 E 1 km Portugal 322 24 GHz radar sensor system country overview Technical...

Page 326: ...5 km Zelenchukskaya 43 49 53 N 41 35 32 E 35 km Saudi Arabia Sweden Onsala 57 23 45 N 11 55 35 E 12 km Switzerland Bleien 47 20 26 N 08 06 44 E 3 km Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Spain Yebes 40 31 27 N 03 05 22 W 15 km Robledo 40 25 38 N 04 14 57 W 7 km South Africa Syria Czech Republic Turkey Ukraine Hungary Penc 47 47 22 N 19 16 53 E 2 km USA United Arab Emi rates Cyprus 24 GHz radar sensor system...

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