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Soft top

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and

Solutions

While stationary, apply the

brakes before operating

the soft top.

* The vehicle is stationary and you are trying to open or close the soft top.

Depress the brake pedal.

Push or pull the soft top switch again until the soft top is fully open or closed.

Convertible Top Operation

Possible to 37 mph

* If you drive at speeds greater than 37 mph (60 km/h), you cannot open or close the soft top.

Do not drive at speeds greater than 37 mph (60 km/h).

Fully open or close the soft top.

Convertible Top Lowering

* The soft top is not fully opened or closed. The hydraulics are depressurized.

Fully open or close the soft top.

404 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Summary of Contents for C 300 2021

Page 1: ... the quick guide discover your vehicle s highlights or broaden your knowledge with useful tips Here you can find comprehen sive information about operating your vehicle and about services and guarantees in printed form É20558409283ËÍ 2055840928 Order no P205 2403 13 Part no 205 584 09 28 Edition B 2021 C Class Convertible Operator s Manual Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz C Class Convertible ...

Page 2: ...m Mercedes Benz AG Vehicle manufacturer Mercedes Benz AG Mercedesstraße 120 70372 Stuttgart Germany Front passenger airbag warning Airbag warning sticker for USA and Canada WARNING Risk of injury or death if the co driver airbag is enabled If the co driver airbag is enabled a child on the co driver seat may be struck by the co driver airbag during an accident NEVER use a rearward facing child rest...

Page 3: ...ption of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol lowing factors R Model R Order R National version R Availability Mercedes Benz reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas R Design R Equipment R Technical features The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus trations The following documents are integral parts of the vehic...

Page 4: ...roblems with your vehicle 28 Reporting safety defects 28 Limited Warranty 29 QR code for rescue card 29 Data storage 29 Copyright 34 Occupant safety 35 Restraint system 35 Seat belts 37 Airbags 42 Roll bar 49 PRE SAFE system 50 Safely transporting children in the vehi cle 51 Notes on pets in the vehicle 62 Opening and closing 63 SmartKey 63 Doors 67 Trunk 70 Soft top 72 Side windows 78 Anti theft ...

Page 5: ...perating safety 206 Operation 206 Using the Voice Control System effec tively 208 Essential voice commands 208 Multimedia system 220 Overview and operation 220 System settings 229 Fit Healthy 240 Navigation 242 Telephone 267 Online and Internet functions 291 Media 294 Radio 306 Sound 313 Maintenance and care 316 ASSYST PLUS service interval display 316 Engine compartment 317 Cleaning and care 323 ...

Page 6: ...dio operating permits for vehicle com ponents 387 Vehicle identification plate VIN and engine number overview 387 Operating fluids 389 Vehicle data 396 Display messages and warning indi cator lamps 398 Display messages 398 Warning and indicator lamps 447 Index 462 4 Contents ...

Page 7: ...nvi ronmentally responsible disposal Observe environmental notes NOTE Damage to property due to failure to observe notes on material damage Notes on material damage inform you of risks which may lead to your vehicle being damaged Observe notes on material damage These symbols indicate useful instructions or further information that could be helpful to you Instruction page Further information on a ...

Page 8: ...Left hand drive vehicles 6 At a glance Cockpit ...

Page 9: ...e multimedia system on off 220 F Extends retracts the seat belt extender 40 G Opens and closes the soft top 72 H Activates and deactivates AIRCAP 75 I Opens the stowage compartment 101 J Opens and closes the side windows 78 K ECO start stop function 133 L Active Parking Assist 195 M Sets the vehicle level 183 N DYNAMIC SELECT switch 135 O Touchpad 221 P Control panel for the multimedia system 202 ...

Page 10: ...the hood 317 U Electric parking brake 147 V Light switch 108 W Control panel for Active Steering Assist 167 Active Lane Keeping Assist 181 Parking Assist PARKTRONIC 193 Head up Display 205 8 At a glance Cockpit ...

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Page 12: ...Instrument Display standard 10 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps standard ...

Page 13: ...y 201 9 é Recuperative Brake System USA only 454 J Brakes yellow Canada only 454 A Electric parking brake yellow 454 B ABS 458 C 6 Restraint system 449 D ü Seat belt 449 E K High beam 109 F L Low beam 108 G 8 Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap location indicator 451 H Fuel level 201 I T Parking lamps 108 J R Rear fog lamp 109 K h Tire pressure monitoring system 460 L å ESP OFF 458 M ESP 458 At a g...

Page 14: ...Widescreen Cockpit Instrument Display 12 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps Widescreen Cockpit ...

Page 15: ...Electric parking brake yellow 454 B Electric parking brake red 454 F USA only Canada only C 6 Restraint system 449 D Brakes red 454 USA only J Canada only E 8 Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap location indicator 451 F Fuel level 201 G é Recuperative Brake System USA only 454 J Brakes yellow Canada only 454 H ä Suspension 457 I Electrical malfunction 451 J Check Engine 451 K ABS 458 L å ESP OFF 45...

Page 16: ...14 At a glance Overhead control panel ...

Page 17: ...ior lighting on off 113 3 Switches automatic interior lighting con trol on off 113 4 p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 113 5 Eyeglasses compartment 6 Sun visors 7 me button 283 8 Inside rearview mirror 117 9 G SOS button 283 At a glance Overhead control panel 15 ...

Page 18: ...16 At a glance Door control panel and seat adjustment ...

Page 19: ...ndow 78 9 Opens closes the left side window 78 A Opens closes the rear right side window 78 B Opens closes the rear left side window 78 C Opens the door 67 D Locks unlocks the vehicle 67 E Sets the seat fore and aft position 85 F Adjusts the 4 way lumbar support 88 G Seat adjustment using the multimedia system 89 H Adjusts the head restraints 87 I Adjusts the seat height 85 J Adjusts the seat back...

Page 20: ...18 At a glance Emergencies and breakdowns ...

Page 21: ...ow away 346 6 Flat tire 334 7 Starting assistance 344 8 Hazard warning light system 110 9 Fuel filler flap with information label on fuel type 141 Information label on tire pressure 357 QR code for accessing the rescue card 29 A To tow start and tow away 346 B TIREFIT kit 336 C First aid kit soft sided 334 D Warning triangle 333 At a glance Emergencies and breakdowns 19 ...

Page 22: ...ontains the fol lowing menu items R Search allows you to search precisely for keywords R Quick start provides you with important information so that you can start using your vehicle immediately R Tips provides tips on how to use your vehicle in certain situations R Messages provides you with further informa tion about the messages in the instrument cluster R Bookmarks provides you with a list of a...

Page 23: ...e engine while the vehicle is stationary Drive carefully and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front Avoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed Switch off the engine in stationary traf fic e g by using the ECO start stop function Drive fuel efficiently Observe the ECO display for a fuel efficient...

Page 24: ...rt has been specially developed manufactured or selected for Mercedes Benz vehicles and adapted to them Therefore only Mercedes Benz Genuine Parts should be used More than 300 000 different Mercedes Benz GenuineParts are available for Mercedes Benz models All authorized Mercedes Benz Centers maintain a supply of Mercedes Benz GenuineParts for necessary service and repair work In addition strategic...

Page 25: ...ice in the service report Roadside Assistance The Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Pro gram offers technical help in the case of a breakdown Your calls to the toll free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day 365 days a year 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 USA 1 800 387 0100 Canada You can find further information in the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Program br...

Page 26: ...nents their software or wiring could impair their function and or the function of other networked com ponent parts or safety relevant systems This can endanger the operating safety of the vehicle Never tamper with the wiring and elec tronic component parts or their soft ware You should have all work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Observe the ...

Page 27: ...r and stop the vehicle immediately while paying attention to road and traffic conditions and contact a qualified specialist work shop Declaration of conformity for wireless vehi cle components USA Radio based devices of this vehicle com ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 These devices may not cause harmful interference and 2 These devices must ...

Page 28: ...ell Objects in the driver s footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver s footwell Always install the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals Do not use loose floor mats an...

Page 29: ...ve warning stickers in position Observe the following information in particular when driving your vehicle R the safety notes in this manual R technical data for the vehicle R traffic rules and regulations R laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles Notes for persons with electronic medical aids Mercedes Benz AG cannot despite carefully developing vehicle systems completely rule out th...

Page 30: ...anderhoof Avenue Toronto Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects USA only The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49 Code of U S Fed eral Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the ...

Page 31: ...s in these operat ing instructions on proper operation of your vehicle as well as on possible vehi cle damage QR code for rescue card QR codes are attached in the fuel filler flap and on the opposite side on the B pillar In the event of an accident rescue services can use the QR code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for your vehicle The current rescue card con tains the most important i...

Page 32: ...that can help with an investigation can therefore be taken from the airbag control unit for example Operational data in the vehicle This is data regarding the operation of the vehi cle which have been processed by control units This includes the following data for example R Vehicle status information such as the speed longitudinal acceleration lateral accelera tion number of wheel revolutions or t...

Page 33: ...gs in the vehicle and change or reset them at any time Depending on the vehicle equipment this includes the following settings for example R Seat and steering wheel positions R Suspension and climate control settings R Individual settings such as interior lighting Depending on the selected equipment you can import data into vehicle infotainment functions yourself Depending on the vehicle equipment...

Page 34: ...anufacturer in a suitable place for example in the Operator s Manual or on the manufacturer s website where the relevant data protection information is also given Personal data may be used for the provision of online services Data are exchanged via a secure connection such as the manufacturer s designated IT systems Any personal data which are collected processed and used other than for the provis...

Page 35: ...he EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as R How various systems in your vehicle were operating R Whether or not the driver and front passenger seat belts were buckled fastened R How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and R How fast the vehicle was traveling This data can help provide a better understand ing of the circumstances in which accid...

Page 36: ...and open source software Information on license for free and open source software used in your vehicle can be found on the data carrier in your vehicle document wallet and with updates on the following website https www mercedes benz com opensource Registered trademarks R Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Blue tooth SIG Inc R DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Inc R Dolby and MLP are regist...

Page 37: ...backrest R Sit with their feet resting on the floor if pos sible R Always secure persons under 5 ft 1 50 m tall in an additional restraint system suitable for Mercedes Benz vehicles However no system available today can com pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities in every accident situation In particular the seat belt and airbag generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle fr...

Page 38: ...emptive in nature The triggering deployment of the components of the restraint system must take place in good time at the start of the colli sion Factors which can only be seen and measured after a collision has occurred do not play a deci sive role in the deployment of an airbag Nor do they provide an indication of airbag deployment The vehicle may be deformed significantly with out an airbag bei...

Page 39: ...mergency Tensioning Devices contain perchlorate material which may require special handling or environmental pro tection measures National guidelines regarding waste disposal must be observed In California see https dtsc ca gov Using the search function you will find information on perchlo rate for example Seat belts Protection provided by the seat belt Always fasten your seat belt correctly befor...

Page 40: ...ure that no objects e g a cushion are ever placed between a person and the seat The seat belts on the following seats are equip ped with a special seat belt retractor R Front passenger seat R Rear seats Activate or deactivate the special seatbelt retractor page 55 If children are traveling in the vehicle be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on Children in the vehicle page 52 Limita...

Page 41: ...horage or seat belt retractor Seat belts may sustain non visible damage in an accident e g due to glass splinters Modified or damaged seat belts could tear or fail in the event of an accident for example Modified Emergency Tensioning Devices could accidentally trigger or fail to function as intended Never modify the seat belt system for example the seat belt seat belt buckle Emergency Tensioning D...

Page 42: ...cases R The seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle R The seat belt tongue is not engaged in the seat belt buckle within 60 seconds If you press the õ seat belt extender but ton again in this case the seat belt extender will extend again R The respective door is opened R You fold the seat backrest forwards R Nobody is sitting in the front passenger seat If you press the õ seat belt ext...

Page 43: ...ightening force Do not hold the seat belt tightly while it is adjusting You can activate and deactivate the seat belt adjustment function using the multimedia sys tem page 41 Activating deactivating seat belt adjustment via the multimedia system Multimedia system 4 Vehicle 5 î Vehicle Settings 5 Belt Adjustment Activate O or deactivate ª the function Releasing seat belts Press the release button i...

Page 44: ...recognize dangers WARNING Risk of injury or death if the co driver airbag is enabled If the co driver airbag is enabled a child on the co driver seat may be struck by the co driver airbag during an accident NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur When installing a child restraint system on the front pa...

Page 45: ...lts correctly Pregnant women must take particular care to ensure that the lap belt never lies across the abdomen R Adopt the correct seat position and keep as far away as possible from the airbags R Observe the following information Always make sure that there are no objects between the airbag and vehicle occupant To avoid the risks resulting from the deployment of an airbag each vehicle occupant ...

Page 46: ...uch objects in a suitable place Limited protection provided by airbags WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi cations to the cover of an airbag If you modify the cover of an airbag or affix objects such as stickers to it the airbag may no longer function correctly Never modify the cover of an airbag and do not affix objects to it The installation location of an airbag is identified by the AIRBAG sym...

Page 47: ... correctly page 51 R Always comply with the child restraint sys tem manufacturer s installation instructions R Never place objects e g cushions under or behind the child restraint system R Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust ment R The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the sitting surface of the front passenger seat R The backrest of the forward facing child re...

Page 48: ...BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit A person in the front passenger seat could then for example come into contact with the vehicle interior especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit If the front passenger seat is occupied always ensure that R The classification of the person in the front passenger seat is correct and the front passenger airbag is enabled or disa bled in accordance wit...

Page 49: ...ontinuously or be off If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp and the 6 restraint system warning lamp light up simultaneously the front passenger seat may not be used Also in this case do not install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat Have the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Status display If the fro...

Page 50: ...the child could R come into contact with parts of the vehi cle s interior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit for example R be struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off Always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and fully retract the seat cushion length adjustment While doing so always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctl...

Page 51: ...he classification of the person in the front passenger seat is correct and the front passenger airbag is enabled or disa bled in accordance with the person in the front passenger seat R The person is seated properly with a cor rectly fastened seat belt R The front passenger seat has been moved as far back as possible Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects R Child restraint ...

Page 52: ...the front passenger seat to a more favorable seat position R Vehicles with multicontour seat Increase the air pressure in the seat side bolsters of the seat backrest R PRE SAFE Sound provided that the multi media system is switched on generates a brief noise signal to stimulate the innate pro tective mechanism of a person s hearing NOTE Damage caused by objects in the footwell or behind the seat T...

Page 53: ...ring a child in the child restraint system may have seri ous consequences Always be diligent in secur ing a child carefully before every journey To improve protection for children younger than 12 years old or under 5 ft 1 50 m in height Mercedes Benz recommends you observe the following information R Always secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for this Mercedes Benz vehi cle R The...

Page 54: ...attaching to the securing rings on the vehicle can reduce the risk of installing the child restraint system incorrectly When securing a child with the integrated seat belt of the LATCH type ISOFIX child restraint system always comply with the permissible gross weight for the child and child restraint sys tem page 56 A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for childr...

Page 55: ...lways comply with the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instructions R Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer s installation and operating instructions as well as the vehicle specific information Installing the LATCH type ISOFIX child restraint system on the rear seat page 56 Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt on the rear seat page 59 Securing t...

Page 56: ...hild restraint system is exposed to direct sunlight or heat parts could heat up Children could suffer burns from these parts particularly on the metallic parts of the child restraint system Always make sure that the child restraint system is not exposed to direct sunlight Protect the child restraint system e g with a blanket If the child restraint system has been exposed to direct sunlight allow i...

Page 57: ...er seat is occupied ensure both before and during the journey that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct for the current situation page 47 R Observe the notes on automatic front passenger airbag shutoff page 45 Activating or deactivating the special seat belt retractor WARNING Risk of injury or death if a seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle is in motion If the seat belt is rele...

Page 58: ...stem on the rear seat WARNING Risk of accident if the rear bench seat rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged The rear bench seat rear seat and seat back rest may fold forwards even when you are driving R As a result the vehicle occupant will be pushed into the seat belt with increased force The seat belt will not be able to protect as intended and could cause additional injury R Objects or lo...

Page 59: ... 0 and a rearward facing child restraint system in weight group I on a rear seat adjust the front seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint sys tem O When using a forward facing child restraint system in weight group I remove the head restraint from the respec tive seat if possible In addition the back rest of the child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backr...

Page 60: ...ctive function This may also cause addi tional injuries Always lock rear seat backrests after installing Top Tether belts Observe the lock verification indicator If the left and right seat backrests are not engaged and locked in place this will be shown on the multifunction display on the instrument cluster If the child restraint system is equipped with a Top Tether belt The risk of injury may be ...

Page 61: ...be pushed into the seat belt with increased force The seat belt will not be able to protect as intended and could cause additional injury R Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo compartment will not be restrained by the seat backrest Make sure that the rear bench seat the rear seat and the seat backrest are engaged before every trip If the left and right seat backrests are not engaged and locked ...

Page 62: ...r the head restraints of the child restraint systems must be moved to the lowest position In this case let the child get out before opening or closing the soft top The seat belts on the following seats are equip ped with a special seat belt retractor R Front passenger seat R Rear seats When enabled the special seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belts of the front passenger seat and rear sea...

Page 63: ... system manufac turer s installation and operating instruc tions O When using a forward facing child restraint system in weight category I remove the head restraint from the respective seat if possible After the child restraint system has been removed replace the head restraints again immediately and adjust them correctly O The backrest of the forward facing child restraint system must as far as p...

Page 64: ... the child restraint system The shoulder belt strap must be routed for wards and downwards from the seat belt out let If necessary adjust the seat belt outlet and the front passenger seat accordingly Notes on pets in the vehicle WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to animals left unsecured or unat tended in the vehicle If you leave animals in the vehicle unatten ded or unsecured they could pos...

Page 65: ...u and lock the vehicle Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children NOTE Damage to the SmartKey caused by magnetic fields Keep the SmartKey away from strong magnetic fields SmartKey with panic alarm 1 Locks 2 Indicator lamp 3 Unlocks 4 Opens the trunk lid 5 Panic alarm If indicator lamp 2 does not light up after pressing the Ü or ß button the bat tery is weak or possibly discharged Replace t...

Page 66: ...the indicator lamp flashes twice Options if the unlocking function for the driver s door and fuel filler flap has been selected R To unlock the vehicle centrally press the Ü button twice R Vehicles with KEYLESS GO if you touch the inner surface of the door handle on the driver s door only the driver s door and fuel filler flap are unlocked Deactivating the SmartKey functions If you do not use the ...

Page 67: ...batteries Batteries contain toxic and corrosive sub stances Swallowing batteries may cause serious damage to health There is a risk of fatal injury Keep batteries out of the reach of chil dren If batteries are swallowed seek medical attention immediately ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to improper disposal of bat teries Batteries contain pollutants It is illegal to dispose of them with...

Page 68: ...arged R The SmartKey is faulty Check the battery using the indicator lamp page 63 Replace the SmartKey battery if necessary page 65 Use the emergency key to lock or unlock page 69 Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop There is interference from a powerful radio signal source The SmartKey function is impaired by for exam ple R High voltage power lines R Mobile phones R Electr...

Page 69: ...lock or unlock the fuel filler flap The vehicle is not unlocked R If you have locked the vehicle using the SmartKey R If you have locked the vehicle using KEY LESS GO Locking unlocking the vehicle with KEY LESS GO Requirements R The SmartKey is outside the vehicle R The distance between the SmartKey and the vehicle does not exceed 3 ft 1 m R The driver s door and the door at which the door handle ...

Page 70: ... indicator lamp page 63 Replace the SmartKey battery if necessary page 65 Use the replacement SmartKey Use the emergency key to lock or unlock page 69 Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop There is interference from a powerful radio signal source The KEYLESS GO function is impaired by for example R High voltage power lines R Mobile phones R Electronic devices not...

Page 71: ... on a roller dyna mometer Locking unlocking the driver s door with the emergency key If you wish to lock the vehicle entirely using the emergency key first press the button for locking from the inside while the driver s door is open Then proceed to lock the driv er s door using the emergency key Remove the emergency key page 65 Insert the emergency key as far as it will go into opening 1 in the co...

Page 72: ...bon monoxide Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running especially if the vehicle is in motion Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid Never drive with the trunk lid open NOTE Damage to the trunk lid by obsta cles above the vehicle The trunk lid swings upwards when it is opened Therefore make sure that there is suffi cient cle...

Page 73: ...e or loads against slipping or tipping over Observe the notes on loading the vehicle Pull the trunk lid downwards using the han dle recess and push it closed Switching separate trunk locking on or off If you centrally unlock the vehicle while separate locking is activated the trunk will remain locked To switch on slide the switch to position 1 To switch off slide the switch to position 2 If an acc...

Page 74: ... top hydraulics will depressurize after a short time Always fully open or close the soft top WARNING Risk of entrapment when opening or closing the soft top Parts of the body could become trapped When opening or closing make sure that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving components Release the button if somebody becomes trapped NOTE Possible damage to the soft top when opening or closing Th...

Page 75: ...e is stationary To open pull and hold soft top switch 1 until the soft top is fully open The multifunction display will show the open ing process of the soft top To close press and hold soft top switch 1 until the soft top is fully closed The multifunction display will show the clos ing process of the soft top WARNING Risk of accident due to excessive speed during the soft top opening or closing p...

Page 76: ...rtition The trunk partition covers luggage or loads in the trunk Depending on the equipment the vehicle may be equipped with a manual or partially electric trunk partition The soft top can be opened only when the man ual trunk partition is closed In vehicles with a partially electric trunk parti tion this will automatically close when the soft top is opened NOTE Damage to the soft top or load due ...

Page 77: ...ollowing components R A wind deflector above the windshield R A wind screen behind the two rear seat head restraints When AIRCAP is activated the wind deflector and the wind screen will extend simultaneously AIRCAP can be activated or deactivated at speeds of up to approximately 100 mph 160 km h WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when retracting AIRCAP Somebody could become trapped Make sure that no...

Page 78: ...erior or the wind screen can be damaged if installed when the soft top closed To install open the soft top NOTE Damage to the wind screen due to collision with seat backrests The wind screen may collide with the front seat backrests when installed Adjust the backrest positions of the front seats The folding wind screen is attached above the rear seats to protect against wind when you are driving w...

Page 79: ...d screen 1 with two rear fixtures 3 on the vehicle Perform the following steps in sequence on both sides of the vehicle Pull handle 5 in the direction of the arrow Align folding wind screen 1 with side fixture 4 on the vehicle from above and insert Push handle 5 on folding wind screen 1 back as far as it will go Folding wind screen 1 is locked Opening and closing 77 ...

Page 80: ...s Repeat the opening or closing procedure after approximately ten minutes R You are driving at a speed greater than 37 mph 60 km h Reduce your speed to below 37 mph 60 km h R The soft top mechanical components or con trol system are defective Consult a qualified specialist workshop Side windows Opening and closing the side windows WARNING Risk of entrapment when opening a side window When opening ...

Page 81: ...ou and lock the vehicle Requirements R The power supply or the ignition is switched on 1 To close 2 To open The buttons on the driver s door take prece dence To start automatic operation press the W button beyond the point of resistance or pull and release it To interrupt automatic operation press or pull the W button again Automatic operation for closing is available only for the front side windo...

Page 82: ...ight and thin objects e g fin gers R During resetting The reversing function cannot prevent some one from becoming trapped in these situa tions During the closing process make sure that no body parts are in the closing area If someone becomes trapped press the W button to open the side window again Convenience opening ventilating the vehicle before starting a journey WARNING Risk of entrapment whe...

Page 83: ...e sure that no body parts are in the closing area WARNING Risk of entrapment when opening or closing the soft top Parts of the body could become trapped When opening or closing make sure that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving components Release the button if somebody becomes trapped Press and hold the ß button on the SmartKey The following functions are performed R The vehicle is locked ...

Page 84: ... function The side windows cannot be opened or closed using the convenience opening fea ture Possible cause R The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged Check the battery using the indicator lamp page 63 Replace the SmartKey battery if necessary page 65 Anti theft protection Function of the immobilizer The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey The immobi...

Page 85: ...on with the SmartKey in the storage compartment page 126 When the Mercedes Benz emergency call system is active and the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds a message is auto matically sent to the Customer Assistance Center page 289 In the case of severe battery discharging the anti theft alarm system is automatically deactivated to facilitate the next engine start Deactivating the ATA Press th...

Page 86: ...eel 1 seat belt 2 and driver s seat 3 R You are sitting as far away from the driver s airbag as possible taking the following points into consideration R You are sitting in an upright position R Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat cushion R Your legs are not fully extended and you can depress the pedals properly R The back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head...

Page 87: ...hicle WARNING Risk of accident due to the driver s seat not being engaged The driver s seat may move unexpectedly while driving This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle Always make sure that the driver s seat is engaged before starting the vehicle WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in motion You could lose control of the vehicle in the fo...

Page 88: ...f your head WARNING Risk of injury or death due to an incorrect seat position The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the seat backrest to an almost vertical position In particular you could slip beneath the seat belt and become injured Adjust the seat properly before begin ning your journey Always ensure that the seat backrest is in an almost vertical p...

Page 89: ...e seats 1 Seat backrest inclination 2 Seat height 3 Seat fore and aft position To adjust the seat fore and aft position lift lever 3 and slide the seat into the desired position Make sure that the seat is engaged Adjusting the front seat electrically 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat backrest inclination 3 Seat height 4 Seat cushion length 5 Seat cushion inclination 6 Seat fore and aft position Seats...

Page 90: ... the driver s seat the head restraints the steering wheel and the mirror and fas ten your seat belt WARNING Risk of injury due to head restraints not being installed or being adjusted incorrectly If head restraints have not been installed or have not been adjusted correctly there is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area e g in the event of an accident or when braking Always drive w...

Page 91: ...g rear seat backrests Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for wards slightly page 101 Pull the head restraint upwards as far as it will go Push release knob 1 in the direction of the arrow and pull out the head restraint Installing Insert the head restraint such that the notches on the bar are on the left when viewed in the direction of travel Push the head restraint down until it engages F...

Page 92: ...Select Yes or No Depending on whether the settings for the driv er s or front passenger seat are selected only the selected seat can be reset Folding the front seat backrest forwards back vehicles with memory function If you fold the seat backrest forwards the seat will move forwards with the EASY ENTRY func tion This allows passengers to get into and out of the rear passenger compartment comforta...

Page 93: ...olding back Push the seat back horizontally by the seat backrest until it reaches the seat position that was previously set Fold the seat backrest back until it engages Do so as smoothly as possible If the seat backrest is not engaged this will be shown on the multifunction display on the instrument cluster A warning tone also sounds After the seat backrest has been folded back check the position ...

Page 94: ...s when the seat heating is switched on When the seat heating is switched on over heating may occur due to objects or docu ments placed on the seats e g seat cush ions or child seats This could cause damage to the seat surface Make sure that no objects or docu ments are on the seats when the seat heating is switched on Requirements R The power supply is switched on Press button 1 repeatedly until t...

Page 95: ...w from the outlet opening in the head restraints This could result in burns in the immediate vicinity of the outlet opening Turn the heating output down in good time Maintain a suitable distance from the outlet opening Requirements R The power supply is switched on AIRSCARF warms the head and neck area of vehicle occupants with warm air The warm air flows out of the vents in the head restraints To...

Page 96: ...cally WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in motion You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular R If you adjust the driver s seat the head restraint the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion R If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi cle is in motion Before starting the engine In particular...

Page 97: ...ically The steering wheel can be adjusted when the power supply is disconnected 1 To adjust the distance to the steering wheel 2 To adjust the height Save the settings with the memory function page 98 Switching the steering wheel heating on off Requirements R The ignition is switched on Turn the lever in the direction of arrow 1 or 2 If indicator lamp 3 lights up the steering wheel heating is swit...

Page 98: ...re is a risk of becoming trapped by the driver s seat Press the seat adjustment switch The adjustment process will be stop ped Never leave children unattended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle You can stop the adjustment process by press ing one of the memory function position switches WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if children activat...

Page 99: ...g Wheel Only or Off Memory function Function of the memory function WARNING Risk of an accident if the memory function is used while driving If you use the memory function on the driv er s side while driving you could lose control of the vehicle as a result of the adjustments being made Only use the memory function on the driver s side when the vehicle is station ary WARNING Risk of entrapment whe...

Page 100: ...position 4 T or U within three seconds An acoustic signal sounds The settings are stored To call up press and hold preset position button 4 T or U until all the sys tems are in the stored position When you release the preset position button steering wheel the seat and mirror setting functions stop immediately The Head up Display continues to be adjusted Stowage areas Notes on loading the vehicle D...

Page 101: ...hat objects do not protrude from storage spaces parcel nets or storage nets Close the lockable storage spaces before starting a journey Always stow and secure heavy hard pointed sharp edged fragile or bulky objects in the trunk Vehicles with automatic front passenger air bag shutoff Objects trapped under the front passenger seat may interfere with the function of the automatic front passenger airb...

Page 102: ...reach of children Never leave children unattended in the vehicle WARNING Risk of burns from the tail pipe and tailpipe trims The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can become very hot If you come into contact with these parts of the vehicle you could burn yourself Always be particularly careful around the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and supervise children especially closely in this area Allow...

Page 103: ...ou are driving R As a result the vehicle occupant will be pushed into the seat belt with increased force The seat belt will not be able to protect as intended and could cause additional injury R Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo compartment will not be restrained by the seat backrest Make sure that the rear bench seat the rear seat and the seat backrest are engaged before every trip If the le...

Page 104: ...eat back rest pull right or left button 1 Fold corresponding seat backrest 2 for wards If necessary reset the driver s or front passenger seat Folding back the rear seat backrest NOTE Damage caused by trapping the seat belt when folding back the seat backrest The seat belt could become trapped and thus damaged when the seat backrest is folded back Make sure that the seat belt is not trap ped when ...

Page 105: ...ncorrectly they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants In addi tion cup holders open storage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always retain all objects they contain There is a risk of injury particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be thrown around in such situations Always make sure that ...

Page 106: ... the plug of the device If you have connected a device to the 12 V socket leave the cover of the storage compart ment open Wireless charging of the mobile phone and connection with the exterior antenna Notes on wirelessly charging the mobile phone WARNING Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed incorrectly they can slide or be thrown aro...

Page 107: ...ent NOTE Damage to the mobile phone stowage compartment caused by liquids If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage compartment the compartment may be damaged Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile phone stowage compartment The following notes on wirelessly charging the mobile phone must be observed R Depending on the vehicle equipment the mobile phone is connected to the vehicle s exterior anten...

Page 108: ...rging process are shown in the media display The mat can be removed by the tab for cleaning e g using clean lukewarm water Installing removing the floor mats WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver s footwell Objects in the driver s footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle Stow all objects in the vehicle...

Page 109: ...the corresponding seat backwards and lay the floor mat in the foot well Press studs 1 onto holders 2 Adjust the corresponding seat To remove pull the floor mat off the holders 2 Remove the floor mat Seats and stowing 107 ...

Page 110: ...switch position 5 L Low beam high beam 6 R Switches the rear fog lamp on or off When low beam is activated the T indicator lamp for the parking lamps will be deactivated and replaced by the L low beam indicator lamp Always park your vehicle safely using suffi cient lighting in accordance with the rele vant legal stipulations NOTE Battery discharging by operating the standing lights Operating the s...

Page 111: ...o Ã the low beam may not be switched on automatically if there is fog snow or other causes of poor visibility such as spray In such cases turn the light switch to L The automatic driving lights are only an aid You are responsible for vehicle lighting Switching the rear fog lights on or off Requirements R The light switch is in the L or Ã posi tion Press the R button Please observe the country spec...

Page 112: ...riefly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow 2 or 4 The corresponding turn signal light will flash three times To indicate permanently push the combi nation switch beyond the point of resistance in the direction of arrow 2 or 4 Vehicles with Active Lane Change Assist R A turn signal indicator activated by the driver may continue to operate for the duration of the lane change R If th...

Page 113: ...te Adaptive Highbeam Assist Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not react to R Road users without lights e g pedes trians R Road users with poor lighting e g cyclists R Road users whose lighting is obstructed e g by a barrier On very rare occasions Adaptive Highbeam Assist may fail to recognize other road users with their own lighting or may recognize them too late In these or in similar situations the ...

Page 114: ... Switch on the high beam using the combina tion switch If Adaptive Highbeam Assist is activated the _ indicator lamp will light up on the multifunction display Switching off Switch off the high beam using the combina tion switch Switching the daytime running lamps on off Multimedia system 4 Vehicle 5 Light Settings 5 Daytime Run Lights Activate O or deactivate ª the function Setting the exterior l...

Page 115: ...tch automatic interior lighting con trol off push button 3 to the right Adjusting the ambient lighting Multimedia system 4 Vehicle 5 Light Settings 5 Ambient Light Setting the color Select Color Set a color Adjusting the brightness Select Brightness Set a brightness value Activating the brightness for zones Select Brightness Zones Activate O or deactivate ª the function The Display Front and Rear ...

Page 116: ...ecoming trapped if the windshield wipers are switched on while wiper blades are being replaced If the windshield wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades you can be trapped by the wiper arm Always switch off the windshield wipers and the ignition before changing the wiper blades Moving the wiper arms into the replacement position Switch the ignition on and then off again immedi...

Page 117: ...direction of arrow 4 Installing the wiper blades Insert the new wiper blade into the wiper arm in the direction of arrow 1 Slide catch 2 in the direction of arrow 3 until it engages in the locking position Make sure that the wiper blade is seated cor rectly Fold the wiper arms back onto the wind shield Switch on the ignition Press the î button on the combination switch page 114 The wiper arms will...

Page 118: ... If you adjust the driver s seat the head restraint the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion R If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi cle is in motion Before starting the engine In particular adjust the driver s seat head restraint steering wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt WARNING Risk of accident due to mis judgment of distance when using the front passenger ...

Page 119: ... position Automatic anti glare mirrors function WARNING Risk of acid burns and poi soning due to the anti glare mirror elec trolyte Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an automatic anti glare mirror breaks The electrolyte is hazardous to health and causes irritation It must not come into con tact with your skin eyes respiratory organs or clothing or be swallowed If you come into contact with el...

Page 120: ... of the rear wheel on the front passenger s side when R The parking position is stored page 118 R The front passenger mirror is selected R Reverse gear is engaged The front passenger outside mirror will move back to its original position when R You shift the transmission to another trans mission position R You are traveling at a speed greater than 9 mph 15 km h R You press the button for the outsi...

Page 121: ...e gear The front passenger outside mirror will move into the stored parking position Activating deactivating the automatic mirror folding function Multimedia system 4 Vehicle 5 î Vehicle Settings 5 Autom Mirror Folding Activate O or deactivate ª the function Light and visibility 119 ...

Page 122: ... activated Control panel for dual zone automatic cli mate control without stationary heater 1 w Sets the temperature on the driver s side 2 _ Sets the air distribution 3 H Sets the airflow or switches off climate control 4 Ã Sets climate control to automatic page 121 5 Defrosts the windshield 6 A Calls up the air conditioning menu 7 Switches the rear window heater on off 8 0 Switches synchronizati...

Page 123: ...tings for the driver s side will be adopted automatically for the front passenger side Press the 0 button The synchronization function will be deactivated if the settings for one of the other climate con trol zones are changed Removing condensation from the windows Windows fogged up on the inside Press the Ã button If the windows continue to fog up press the button Windows fogged up on the outside...

Page 124: ... interior comply with the following R Always keep the vents and vent grilles in the vehicle interior free R Keep the air inlet free of residue build up page 323 To open or close hold air vent 1 in the center and turn it to the left open or right closed as far as it will go To set the airflow direction hold air vent 1 in the center and move it up or down or to the left or right Adjusting the rear a...

Page 125: ... If a protective cover is placed over the front seat head restraints the flow of air from the AIRSCARF vent is hindered This can cause AIRSCARF to overheat and be damaged Do not use protective covers on head restraints with AIRSCARF Make sure that there are no objects covering the air inlet grille on the back of the head restraints You can adjust the blower setting of AIR SCARF vents 1 using the A...

Page 126: ...to children left unattended in the vehicle If children are left unsupervised in the vehi cle they could in particular R open doors thereby endangering other persons or road users R get out and be struck by oncoming traf fic R operate vehicle equipment and become trapped for example In addition the children could also set the vehicle in motion for example by R releasing the parking brake R changing...

Page 127: ...stop but ton DANGER Risk of death caused by exhaust gases Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide Inhaling these exhaust gases is hazardous to health and leads to poisoning Never leave the engine or if present the auxiliary heating running in an enclosed space without sufficient venti lation WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable material in the engine compartment or...

Page 128: ...emove SmartKey 1 from the key ring Place SmartKey 1 in marked space 2 on symbol 3 The vehicle will start after a short time If you remove SmartKey 1 from marked space 2 the engine continues running For further engine starts however SmartKey 1 must be located in marked space 2 on sym bol 3 during the entire journey Have SmartKey 1checked at a qualified specialist workshop If the vehicle does not st...

Page 129: ...tentionally during service or maintenance work Always secure the engine against unin tentional starting before carrying out maintenance or repair work Requirements R Park position j is selected R The anti theft alarm system is not activated R The panic alarm is not activated R The hazard warning light system is switched off R The hood is closed R The doors are closed and locked R The windows and s...

Page 130: ...of this teach in process R Brakepads brake discs and tires that are either new or have been replaced only ach ieve optimum braking effect and grip after several hundred kilometers of driving Com pensate for the reduced braking effect by applying greater force to the brake pedal Notes on optimized acceleration If all necessary requirements and activation con ditions are fulfilled the best possible ...

Page 131: ...timized acceleration Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Reactivate the ESP After you pull away with optimized accelera tion components of the drivetrain can become very hot which means that opti mized acceleration values may be reached again only after a few minutes Notes on driving WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver s footwell Objects in the driver s footwell may imped...

Page 132: ...es to increase the engine braking effect DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poi sonous exhaust gases If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventila tion is not possible poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi cle This is the case when the vehicle becomes stuck in snow for example Keep the tailpipe and the area around the vehicle free from snow when the engine or the st...

Page 133: ...warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary Pull away immedi ately Avoid high engine speeds and driving at full throttle until the engine has reached its operating temperature NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter due to non combusted fuel The engine is not running smoothly and is misfiring Non combusted fuel may get into the cata lytic converter Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly...

Page 134: ...ced after fording Brake carefully while paying attention to the traffic conditions until braking power has been fully restored ECO start stop function Operation of the ECO start stop function The ECO start stop function is not available in all drive programs depending on the engine Observe the status display in the multifunction display for this The engine is switched off automatically in the foll...

Page 135: ... vehicle is at a standstill not all vehicle condi tions for an engine stop have been met R Neither the è nor ç symbol appears when the vehicle is at a standstill an intelli gent stop inhibitor was detected for exam ple a stop sign If the engine was switched off by the ECO start stop function and you leave the vehicle a warn ing tone sounds and the engine is not restarted In addition the following ...

Page 136: ...uctuations in speed The ECO display will show you when you have driven economically R The three outer segments are completely fil led simultaneously R The ECO display lights up The additional range achieved as a result of your driving style in comparison with a driver with a very sporty driving style is shown under Bonus fr Start The range displayed does not indicate a fixed reduction in consumpti...

Page 137: ... economical driving R balance between traction and stability R recommended for all road conditions Eco R particularly economical driving R balance between traction and stability R recommended for all road conditions Depending on the drive program the following systems change their characteristics R Drive Engine and transmission management Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC R ESP R Vehicles with AIRM...

Page 138: ...tor que may deviate from the certified values within the country specific guidelines for permissible tolerances basis UN ECE No 85 or country specific guidelines Factors that can influence this are for exam ple R Sea level R Fuel grade R Outside temperature R Operating temperature of the engine The values displayed serve only as orienta tion The values for engine output and engine torque shown in ...

Page 139: ...h the transmission position The current transmission position is displayed in the multifunction display j Park position k Reverse gear i Neutral h Drive position Engaging reverse gear R Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever upwards past the first point of resistance Engaging neutral N Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resis...

Page 140: ...and the transmission position is h or k To maneuver with an open driver s door open the driver s door while at a standstill and engage transmission position h or k again Engaging drive position D Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first point of resistance When the automatic transmission is in transmis sion position h it shifts the gears automati cally This depe...

Page 141: ... deactivated Temporary setting To activate pull steering wheel gearshift paddle 1 or 2 Manual gearshifting is activated for a short time The transmission position display shows p and the current gear How long the manual gearshifting stays acti vated is dependent on various factors Manual gearshifting can be automatically deactivated in the following cases R Changing the drive program R Restarting ...

Page 142: ...ition display h is shown in green Glide mode is activated if the following condi tions are met R Drive program is selected R The speed is within a suitable range R The road s course is suitable e g no steep uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends R You do not depress the accelerator or brake pedal except for light brake applications Glide mode can also be activated if you have selected the Eco ...

Page 143: ...k of injury from fuels Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your health Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin eyes or clothing Do not inhale fuel vapor Keep children away from fuel Keep doors and windows closed during the refueling process If you or other people come into contact with fuel observe the following Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with soap and water If fuel co...

Page 144: ...t switch the ignition on Otherwise fuel can enter the engine Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine The repair costs are high Consult a qualified specialist workshop Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely NOTE Damage to the fuel system caused by overfilled fuel tanks Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off NOTE...

Page 145: ... 1 Parking Parking the vehicle WARNING Risk of accident and injury caused by an insufficiently secured vehi cle rolling away If the vehicle is not securely parked suffi ciently it can roll away in an uncontrolled way even at a slight downhill gradient On uphill or downhill gradients turn the front wheels so that the vehicle rolls towards the curb if it starts moving Apply the parking brake Switch ...

Page 146: ...e the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to it rolling away Always secure the vehicle against roll ing away NOTE Damage due to the vehicle lower ing Vehicles with AIRMATIC or level control The vehicle can lower because of tempera ture differences or longer non operational times This can cause damage to parts of t...

Page 147: ...present the auxiliary heating running in an enclosed space without sufficient venti lation WARNING Risk of injury when opening or closing a door with the garage door opener When you operate or program the door with the integrated garage door opener persons in the range of movement of the door may become trapped or be struck by the door Always make sure that nobody is within the range of movement o...

Page 148: ...in the scope of delivery of the garage door opener Synchronizing the rolling code Requirements R The door system uses a rolling code R The vehicle must be within range of the garage door or door drive R The vehicle as well as persons and objects are located outside the range of movement of the door Press the programming button on the door drive unit Initiate the next step within approximately 30 s...

Page 149: ...ction of the electric parking brake apply ing automatically WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If children are left unsupervised in the vehi cle they could in particular R open doors thereby endangering other persons or road users R get out and be struck by oncoming traf fic R operate vehicle equipment and become trapped for example In addition the c...

Page 150: ... the ECO start stop function Electric parking brake function releasing automatically The electric parking brake is released when the following conditions are fulfilled R The driver s door is closed R The engine is running R The transmission is in position h or k and you depress the accelerator pedal or you shift from transmission position j to h or k when on level ground with the driver s door clo...

Page 151: ...tery s period out of use Standby mode function This function is not available for all models If standby mode is activated energy loss will be minimized during extended periods of non oper ation Standby mode is characterized by the following R The starter battery is preserved R The maximum non operational time appears in the media display R The connection to online services is interrup ted R The AT...

Page 152: ...ining a safe distance to the vehicle in front for vehicle speed for braking in good time and for staying in lane Pay attention to the traffic conditions at all times and intervene when necessary Be aware of the limitations regarding the safe use of these systems Driving systems can neither reduce the risk of accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor override the laws of physics They can...

Page 153: ...pact have the function of the sensors checked at a qualified specialist workshop Have damage or stone chipping in the area of the cameras on the windshield and rear window repaired at a qualified specialist work shop Overview of driving systems and driving safety systems R ABS Anti lock Braking System page 152 R BAS Brake Assist System page 152 R ESP Electronic Stability Program page 152 R ESP Cro...

Page 154: ... road conditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra care while driving Function of BAS The Brake Assist System BAS supports your emergency braking situation with additional brake force If you depress the brake pedal quickly BAS is activated R BAS automatically boosts the brake pres sure R BAS can shorten the braking distance R ABS prevents the wheels from locking The brakes will function as...

Page 155: ...due to a malfunction Observe the following information R Warning and indicator lamps page 447 R Display messages page 398 ETS 4ETS Electronic Traction System ETS 4ETS traction control is part of ESP and makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on a slippery road ETS 4ETS can improve the vehicle s traction by intervening in the following ways R The drive wheels are braked individually if they ...

Page 156: ...ion required for vehicle stabilization This steering recommendation is given in the fol lowing situations R Both right wheels or both left wheels are on a wet or slippery road surface when you brake R The vehicle starts to skid System limits STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not function in the following situations R ESP is deactivated R ESP is malfunctioning R The steering is malfunctioning If...

Page 157: ...lay appears in the multifunction display Release the brake pedal Deactivating the HOLD function Depress the accelerator pedal to pull away or Depress the brake pedal until the ë dis play disappears from the multifunction dis play The HOLD function is deactivated in the follow ing situations R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa ted R The transmission is shifted to position j R The vehicle i...

Page 158: ...mal system sensitivity R Sensitive higher system sensitivity The driver is warned earlier and the attention level detected by ATTENTION ASSIST is adap ted accordingly If drowsiness or increasing lapses in concentra tion are detected the ATTENTION ASSIST Take a Break warning appears in the Instrument Dis play You can acknowledge the message and take a break where necessary If you do not take a brea...

Page 159: ...ing situations The ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness or alertness assessment is reset and restarted when continu ing the journey in the following situations R If you switch off the engine R If you unfasten your seat belt and open the driver s door e g to change drivers or take a break Setting ATTENTION ASSIST Multimedia system 4 Vehicle 5 k Assistance 5 ATTENTION ASSIST Setting options Select Standard S...

Page 160: ...prevents the brakes from overheat ing and wearing too quickly Do not use cruise control in the following situa tions R In traffic situations which require frequent changes of speed e g in heavy traffic on winding roads R On slippery roads Accelerating can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid R If you are driving when visibility is poor Operating cruise control WA...

Page 161: ...ocker switch The maximum permissible speed shown by the traffic sign is stored and the vehicle maintains or does not exceed this speed Deactivating cruise control Select O with the left rocker switch Switching off cruise control Select N with the right rocker switch If you brake deactivate ESP or if ESP intervenes cruise control is deactivated Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Function of Active Di...

Page 162: ...vehicle The vehicle is not accelerated any further Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility you may otherwise fail to recog nize dangers page 150 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC displays in the instrument cluster Assistance display 1 Route based speed adaptation type of route event page 164 2 Vehicle in front 3 Distance indicator 4 Set specified distance 5 Active Lane Change A...

Page 163: ... narrow vehicles in front such as bicycles or motorcycles In addition on slippery roads braking or accel erating can cause one or several wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in these situations WARNING Risk of accident from acceler ation or braking by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may accel erate or...

Page 164: ...situations Always observe the traffic conditions carefully and react accordingly Operating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Requirements R The electric parking brake is released R ESP is activated and is not intervening R The transmission is in position h R The driver s door is closed R Check of the radar sensor system has been successfully completed R Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is not being used t...

Page 165: ... accident due to Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC being active when you leave the driver s seat If you leave the driver s seat while the vehicle is being braked by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC only the vehicle can roll away Always deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and secure the vehi cle to prevent it from rolling away before you leave the driver s seat Select O with the left rocker ...

Page 166: ...tions e g for a certain time or due to weather conditions cannot be properly detected by the system The maximum permissible speed applying to a vehi cle with a trailer is not detected by the system Adjust the speed in these situations WARNING Risk of accident due to Active Speed Limit Assist adapting the vehicle s speed The speed adopted by Active Speed Limit Assist may be too high or incorrect in...

Page 167: ... depresses the accelerator or brake pedal during the process System limits Route based speed adaptation does not take right of way regulations into account The driver is responsible for complying with road traffic regulations and driving at a suitable speed The speed adaptation made by the system may not always be suitable particularly in the follow ing situations R The road s course not clearly v...

Page 168: ...active R Ø red system limits detected R Ø white red hands hands on the steer ing wheel prompt During the transition from active to passive status the Ø symbol is shown as enlarged and flashing Once the system is passive the Ø symbol is shown as gray in the multifunction display Depending on the selected vehicle settings Active Steering Assist may be unavailable Steering and touch detection The dri...

Page 169: ...mple in a construction area or at intersections R The lane markings are worn away dark or covered up e g by dirt or snow R If the distance to the vehicle in front is too short and thus the lane markings cannot be detected R The road is narrow and winding R There are obstacles on the lane or projecting out into the lane such as object markers The system does not provide assistance in the following ...

Page 170: ...ge appears in the multifunction display If the driver still does not respond Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC reduces the speed The vehicle is decelerated in stages to a standstill Depending on the country at speeds below 40 mph 60 km h the hazard warning lights switch on automatically When the vehicle is stationary the following actions are carried out R The vehicle is secured with the electric p...

Page 171: ... appears next to the steering wheel symbol which remains green When the lane change assistance starts the turn signal indicator is automatically activated along with the display in the multifunction display If the assistance graphic is shown when chang ing lanes an additional arrow appears in it point ing towards the adjacent lane page 159 If a lane change is not possible the arrow is faded out af...

Page 172: ...ve Brake Assist Active Brake Assist consists of the following functions R Distance warning function R Autonomous braking function R Situation dependent braking assistance R Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack age Evasive Steering Assist and cornering function Active Brake Assist can help you to minimize the risk of a collision with vehicles cyclists or pedestrians or to reduce the effects of suc...

Page 173: ...imately 4 mph 7 km h if your vehicle is critically close to a vehicle cyclist or pedestrian you will hear an intermittent warning tone and the L distance warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster Brake immediately or take evasive action provi ded it is safe to do so and the traffic situation allows this Distance warning function vehicles without Driving Assistance Package The distance warni...

Page 174: ...function vehicles with Driving Assistance Package If the vehicle is traveling at speeds above approximately 4 mph 7 km h the autonomous braking function may intervene in the following situations R at speeds up to approximately 155 mph 250 km h when approaching vehicles ahead R at speeds up to approximately 62 mph 100 km h when approaching stationary vehicles R at speeds up to approximately 50 mph ...

Page 175: ...sion R An obstacle is no longer detected in front of your vehicle Evasive Steering Assist only vehicles with Driving Assistance Package Evasive Steering Assist has the following charac teristics R The ability to detect stationary or moving pedestrians R Assistance through power assisted steering if it detects a swerving maneuver R Activation by an abrupt steering movement during a swerving maneuve...

Page 176: ...y identified R If pedestrians or vehicles move quickly into the sensor detection range R If pedestrians are hidden by other objects R If the typical outline of a pedestrian cannot be distinguished from the background R If a pedestrian is not detected as such e g due to special clothing or other objects R If the driver s seat belt is not fastened R On curves with a tight radius The Active Brake Ass...

Page 177: ...ated by an additional sign e g when wet These are only displayed if a restric tion applies or if the system cannot clearly deter mine whether the restriction applies Warning when the maximum permissible speed is exceeded The system can warn you if you unintentionally exceed the maximum permissible speed To do this you can specify in the multimedia system by how much the maximum permissible speed c...

Page 178: ...due to dirt or snow because they are covered or due to insufficient lighting R If the information in the navigation system s digital map is incorrect or out of date R If the signs are ambiguous e g traffic signs on construction sites or in adjacent lanes R If you turn sharply when passing traffic signs outside the camera s field of vision Setting Traffic Sign Assist Requirements R For automatic ad...

Page 179: ...icator in the cor responding direction a double warning tone sounds and the red warning lamp in the outside mirror flashes If the turn signal indicator remains switched on all other detected vehicles are indicated only by the flashing of the red warning lamp If you overtake a vehicle quickly no warning is given WARNING Risk of accident despite Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist does not react to ...

Page 180: ...now R If there are narrow vehicles e g bicycles or motorbikes R If the road has very wide or narrow lanes R If vehicles are not driving in the middle of their lane Warnings may be issued in error when driving close to crash barriers or similar continuous lane borders Always make sure that there is suffi cient distance to the side for other traffic or obstacles Warnings may be interrupted when driv...

Page 181: ...oaches too closely on the side R You have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds R You brake or accelerate significantly R A driving safety system intervenes e g ESP or Active Brake Assist R ESP is deactivated R A loss of tire pressure or a faulty tire is detected Activating deactivating Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist Multimedia system 4 Vehicle 5 k Assistance 5 B...

Page 182: ...ne marking A brake application may be interrupted at any time if you steer slightly in the opposite direction Conditions for a course correcting brake application vehicles with Driving Assistance Package R A continuous lane marking was detected and driven over with the front wheel R A lane marking and an approaching vehicle an overtaking vehicle or vehicles driving par allel to your vehicle were d...

Page 183: ...r are dirty or covered in snow and an obstacle is detected in your lane no lane correcting brake application takes place Activating deactivating Active Lane Keeping Assist WARNING Risk of accident despite Active Lane Keeping Assist warning A lane correcting brake application cannot always bring the vehicle back into the origi nal lane Always steer brake or accelerate your self especially if Active...

Page 184: ...pers to the current operating and driving conditions The damping is tuned individually for each wheel and is affected by the following factors R The road surface conditions R Vehicle load R The drive program selected R The driving style The drive program can be adjusted using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch AIRMATIC Function of AIRMATIC AIRMATIC is an air suspension system with varia ble damping for imp...

Page 185: ...cle rack if transport equipment such as a trailer or a bicycle rack is attached to the trailer hitch and the electrical connection has been cor rectly established the vehicle remains at normal level irrespective of speed or the drive program selected Setting the vehicle level WARNING Risk of accident because vehicle level is too high Driving characteristics may be impaired The vehicle can drift ou...

Page 186: ...e Press button 1 Indicator lamp 2 lights up The vehicle is set to the high level Your selection is saved The vehicle is lowered again in the following sit uations R When driving faster than 50 mph 80 km h R When driving between 37 mph 60 km h and 50 mph 80 km h for approximately three minutes R After selecting a drive program using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch The vehicle is adjusted to the height of...

Page 187: ...e angle view The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a mirror image as in the inside rearview mirror Vehicles without Parking Assist PARKTRONIC The following camera views are available in the multimedia system Normal view 1 Yellow guide line vehicle width driven sur face depending on the current steering angle dynamic 2 Yellow lanes marking the course the tires will take with the current steer...

Page 188: ... for opera tion the q display appears in the media dis play System limits The rear view camera will not function or will only partially function in the following situations R The trunk lid is open R There is heavy rain snow or fog R The ambient light conditions are poor e g at night R Cameras or vehicle components in which the cameras are installed are damaged dirty or covered Observe the informat...

Page 189: ...ns animals or objects etc in the maneuvering area while maneuvering and park ing The system evaluates images from the following cameras R Rear view camera R Front camera R Two side cameras in the outside mirrors Views of the surround view camera You can select from different views 1 Wide angle view front 2 Top view with image from the front camera 3 Top view with images from the side cameras in th...

Page 190: ...rrent steering wheel angle dynamic 3 Red guide line at a distance of approximately 1 0 in 0 3 m from the rear area 4 Mark at a distance of approx 3 3 ft 1 0 m When Active Parking Assist is active the lane markings are displayed in green The guide lines show the distances to your vehicle The distances only apply to road level Side view of the mirror cameras The sides of the vehicle can be seen in t...

Page 191: ...ontrast of the display may be impaired by abrupt direct sunlight or by other light sources e g when driving out of a garage In this case pay particular attention Have the display repaired or replaced if for example pixel errors considerably restrict its use See the notes on cleaning the surround view camera page 329 Selecting a view for the 360 Camera Requirements R The Auto Rear View Cam function...

Page 192: ...front and approx imately 3 3 ft 1 0 m to an obstacle behind A continuous warning tone sounds from a distance of approximately 0 7 ft 0 2 m Using the Warn Early setting in the multimedia system the warn ing tones for front and side impact protection can be set to sound at a greater distance of approximately 3 3 ft 1 0 m in front and 2 0 ft 0 6 m on the sides page 193 The Warn Early setting is alway...

Page 193: ...the vehicle again and check if Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is working at a different location If a warning tone also sounds for approximately two seconds every time the vehicle is started it may be due to one of the following causes R The sensors are dirty clean the sensors and observe the notes on care of vehicle parts page 329 R Parking Assist PARKTRONIC has been deactivated due to a malfunction r...

Page 194: ...ont and rear segments can be dis played Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display vehicles without a surround view camera 1 Operational front and rear 2 Operational front rear and sides 3 Obstacle detected at the front right yellow and rear red Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display vehicles with a surround view camera 1 Operational front and rear 2 Operational front rear and sides 3 Obstacles detected at the ...

Page 195: ...ehicle is started Adjusting the warning tones of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Multimedia system 4 Vehicle 5 k Assistance 5 Camera Parking 5 Set Warning Tones Adjusting the volume of the warning tones Select Warning Tone Volume Set a value Adjusting the pitch of the warning tones Select Warning Tone Pitch Set a value Specifying the starting point for the warning tones You can specify whether the Parki...

Page 196: ...st PARKTRONIC is deactivated R You begin steering R You apply the parking brake R You engage transmission position j R ESP intervenes R You open the doors or the trunk lid while driving System limits If the exterior lighting is malfunctioning Active Parking Assist is not available Objects located above or below the detection range of the sensors e g overhanging loads overhangs or loading ramps of ...

Page 197: ... Assist may also display parking spaces that are not suitable for parking such as R Parking spaces where parking is prohibited R Parking spaces on unsuitable surfaces Parking with Active Parking Assist Press button 1 The media display shows the view of Active Park ing Assist Area 2 displays detected parking spaces 4 and vehicle path 3 Vehicle path 3 shown on the media display may differ from the a...

Page 198: ...s into the selected parking space During the parking procedure with Active Parking Assist the lane markings are dis played in green in the camera image On completion of the parking procedure the Ø Parking Assist Finished Take Control of Vehicle display message appears Further maneuvering may still be necessary After completion of the parking procedure safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Whe...

Page 199: ...ica tor accordingly WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi cle swinging out while parking or pulling out of a parking space While parking or exiting a parking space the vehicle swings out and can drive onto areas of the oncoming lane This could cause you to collide with objects or other road users Pay attention to objects and other road users Where necessary stop the vehicle or cancel the parking pr...

Page 200: ...on to the surroundings The responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking remains with you Make sure that no persons animals or objects etc are in the maneuvering range A risk of a collision may arise in the following sit uations for example R If the accelerator and brake pedals are inter changed R If an incorrect transmission position is engaged Drive Away Assist is active under the following co...

Page 201: ...t Activate O or deactivate ª the function Maneuvering assistance must be active for the function of Drive Away Assist page 198 and Cross Traffic Alert page 198 Vehicle towing instructions The vehicle is not suitable for the use of tow bar systems that are used for flat towing or dinghy towing for example Attaching and using tow bar systems can lead to damage on the vehicle When you are towing a ve...

Page 202: ...e you to lose control of the vehicle Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits If you cannot be sure of this stop the vehicle whilst paying attention to road and traffic conditions and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary NOTE Mercedes AMG vehicles Observe the notes in the Supplement You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers You must observe the legal requirem...

Page 203: ...lay consumption G meter date 5 Coolant temperature display During normal operation the coolant tem perature display is permitted to rise to 248 F 120 C 6 Selected drive program 7 Selected transmission position 8 Multifunction display example standard dis play for a trip assistance telephone navi gation trip media radio styles and dis plays service possible settings for Head up Display 9 Fuel level...

Page 204: ...bserve the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operat ing the on board computer The on board computer is operated using the left hand Touch Control and the left hand back home button When the on board computer is being operated different acoustic signals will sound as operating feedback e g when the end of a list is reached or when you are scrolling through a...

Page 205: ...ist Press the left hand Touch Control The selected menu will be displayed full screen Overview of displays on the multifunction display Displays on the multifunction display ë Active Parking Assist activated page 195 é Parking Assist PARKTRONIC deactivated page 193 Cruise control page 157 ç Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC page 159 æ Active Brake Assist page 174 è Active Steering Assist page 166 Ã...

Page 206: ...he following condi tions R Seat position R Image position setting R Ambient light R Wet road surfaces R Objects on the display cover R Polarization in sunglasses In extreme sunlight sections of the display may appear washed out You can correct this by switching the Head up Display off and on again Adjusting the Head up Display settings on the on board computer On board computer 4 Head up Disp 1 Se...

Page 207: ... the left hand Touch Control Press the left hand Touch Control To adjust a value swipe upwards or down wards on the left hand Touch Control Press the left hand Touch Control Switching the Head up Display on off Press button 1 Instrument Display and on board computer 205 ...

Page 208: ...mmunica tions equipment and especially your voice con trol system R Observe the legal requirements for the coun try in which you are driving R If you use the voice control system in an emergency your voice can change and your telephone call e g an emergency call can thereby be unnecessarily delayed R Familiarize yourself with the voice control system functions before starting the journey Operation...

Page 209: ...th audio R Vehicle Overview of types of voice command A distinction is made between the following voice commands R Global voice commands can be said at any time and regardless of the current applica tion e g the voice commands Navigate to Call or Text message to R Application specific voice commands are only available for the active application Once the Voice Control System is started an autocue i...

Page 210: ...s coherently and clearly but do not exaggerate the words R avoid loud noises that cause interference while making a voice command entry e g the blower A voice tag in the address book is not recog nized R only create sensible address book entries in the system mobile phone e g enter sur name and first name in the correct field R do not use any abbreviations unnecessary spaces or special characters ...

Page 211: ...o switch to USB Memory card To switch to memory card Internet application Name To start a Mercedes Benz online application The application must be called up once using the mul timedia system prior to use Mercedes Benz Apps To switch to Mercedes Benz Apps Connect To switch to Internet mode Vehicle menu To switch to vehicle settings System settings menu To switch to system settings Voice Control Sys...

Page 212: ...abase and on the Internet POIs The order of the details e g city street or house number can be changed Address in Country Destination entry in a desired country e g address in France Home Starts navigation to home address Work Starts navigation to your workspace POI POI Destination entry for a POI e g the POI Brandenburg Gate A search is performed in the navigation database and on the Internet POI...

Page 213: ...aurant Nearest parking lot Nearest rest area with restrooms Nearest gas station Searches for nearby restaurants parking options rest areas with restrooms and gas stations Restaurant along the route Parking along the route Rest area with restrooms along the route Gas stations along the route Searches for restaurants parking options rest areas with restrooms and gas stations along the route Voice Co...

Page 214: ... of last entered destinations Alternative routes Switches route guidance to another route Start route guidance Starts route guidance after entering a valid destination Cancel route guidance Cancels route guidance Guidance instructions on Guidance instructions off Switches the route guidance voice output on off Show traffic map Hide traffic map Switches the traffic map on off Switch on POI symbols ...

Page 215: ...me Makes a phone call All address book names are available Search for contact Name Searches for and displays a contact All address book names are available Outgoing calls Displays the last call Redial Selects the last phone number dialed Overview of radio voice commands Radio voice commands can also be used when the radio application is running in the back ground Voice Control System 213 ...

Page 216: ...ation list Show station list To display the names of all receivable stations Read out station list To listen to the names of all receivable stations Traffic information on Traffic information off To switch the traffic information service on off Radio info on Radio info off To switch information about the current station on off Overview of media player voice commands Media player voice commands can...

Page 217: ...ilable tracks albums artists composers genres or playlists are accepted dur ing the search Media search Track Media search Albums Media search Artists Media search Composers Media search Genres Media search Playlists The names of all available tracks albums artists composers genres or playlists are accepted dur ing the search Voice Control System 215 ...

Page 218: ...posers genres tracks or playlists are searched for Next track To select the next track Previous track To select the previous track Random playback on Random track list off To switch the random track list on off Overview of message voice commands Text messages can be created edited and lis tened to using the message voice commands 216 Voice Control System ...

Page 219: ...of vehicle voice commands You can use the vehicle voice commands to directly call up the corresponding menus for the vehicle settings Vehicle voice commands Voice command Function Ambient light menu To display ambient light settings Ambient light blue To switch ambient light to blue Display and styles menu To show display settings Assistance menu To display assistance settings Voice Control System...

Page 220: ...r s side Light menu To display light settings Massage menu To display massage settings Massage driver s seat on To switch on the massage function for the driver s seat Massage driver s seat off To switch off the massage function for the driver s seat Outside temperature To display the outside temperature Engine data To display engine data Seats menu To display seat adjustment settings Seat heating...

Page 221: ...Voice command Function Consumption menu To display consumption Vehicle data To display vehicle data Voice Control System 219 ...

Page 222: ...hich you are currently driving when operating the multimedia system 1 Touch Control Multimedia system button group on the steering wheel page 202 2 Media display 3 Main function button group page 224 4 Touchpad 5 Controller Adjusts the volume page 227 Switches the sound on off page 226 For Mercedes AMG vehicles with AMG Per formance exhaust system Turn adjusts the volume Press switches the multime...

Page 223: ...e If you are wearing polarized sunglasses it may be difficult to read the display Central control elements overview 1 Touch Control 2 Controller 3 Touchpad Touch Control Operating Touch Control Operate the multimedia system with Touch Control 2 and associated buttons 1 and 3 Calling up the main functions Press button 1 or Press button 3 repeatedly until the main functions are shown Calling up favo...

Page 224: ...ting the controller 1 button Press briefly returns to the previous display Press and hold calls up main functions 2 ò button Calls up the main functions To call up favorites when the main functions are displayed slide controller 3 down 3 Controller Controller operating options Turn 3 counter clockwise or clockwise Slide 1 left or right Slide 4 up or down Slide 2 diagonally Press 7 briefly or press...

Page 225: ...fingers The swipe must start in the upper area of the touchpad To zoom in and out of the map move two fingers together or apart To call up the control menu of the last active audio source swipe up with two fin gers The swipe must start in the lower area of the touchpad Setting the sensitivity for the touchpad Multimedia system 4 System 5 w Input Select Touchpad Sensitivity Select Fast Medium or Sl...

Page 226: ... or the next station is set Media source the previous or the next music track is selected To hide the control menu swipe down with two fingers The swipe must start in the upper area of the touchpad Main functions Calling up the main functions 1 ß button Calls up navigation 2 button Calls up the radio 3 Õ button Calls up media 4 button Calls up the telephone 5 Ø button Sets vehicle functions Altern...

Page 227: ...been added at this position it will be overwritten Example adding your own favorites Select Vehicle Select Full Screen Consumption Press and hold the button until the favorites are displayed Store the favorite at the desired position If No function available for saving is shown the selected function cannot be added Renaming favorites Press the button The main functions are displayed Navigate downw...

Page 228: ... A prompt appears Select Yes The favorites are reset to the factory set tings Switching the sound on off On the multifunction steering wheel On the multimedia system To mute press volume control 1 The 8 symbol appears in the status line of the display You will also hear traffic announcements and navigation announcements even when the sound is muted 226 Multimedia system ...

Page 229: ...cement The volume of the navigation announce ment changes in accordance with the vol ume of the current media source R During a telephone call R When entering or exiting a parking space while using Active Parking Assist Setting in the menu Select System in the multimedia system Select Audio Select a volume setting Set the volume Entering characters Using the character input function WARNING Risk o...

Page 230: ...racters in the character bar Depending on the target entry the following characters are available R The full set of characters is shown R Only those characters which are useful for the current input string are shown Other characters are grayed out On the touchpad select the characters in the character bar or Write the characters on the touch sensitive surface of the touchpad Handwriting recognitio...

Page 231: ...use your finger to write characters on the touchpad The character is entered in the input line If different interpretations are possible charac ter suggestions are displayed To select a character suggestion swipe up or down on the touchpad Resume character input To enter a space swipe right when the cur sor is located in the input line To delete a character swipe left when the cursor is located in...

Page 232: ...nd date Setting the time and date automatically Multimedia system 4 System 5 Time and Date Deactivate ª Manual Time Adjustment The time and date are set automatically for the selected time zone and summer time option The correct time is required for the following functions R Route guidance with time dependent traffic guidance R Calculation of expected time of arrival Setting the time zone Multimed...

Page 233: ... ª the function Bluetooth Information about Bluetooth Bluetooth technology is a standard for short range wireless data transfer up to approximately 32 8 ft 10 m You can use Bluetooth to connect your mobile phone to the multimedia system and use the fol lowing functions for example R Hands free system with access to the follow ing options contacts page 274 call lists page 276 text message page 277 ...

Page 234: ...he device to be connected supports one of the three means of connection described page 232 Multimedia system 4 System 5 ö Connectivity Activating deactivating Wi Fi Switch Wi Fi on O or off ª If Wi Fi is deactivated ª communication via Wi Fi to all devices is interrupted This also means that a connection to the HERMES communication module cannot be estab lished Then functions such as dynamic route...

Page 235: ...Wi Fi network in the list Select Connect The connection is established again These functions are possible when the device has already been connected to the Wi Fi network Setting up a Wi Fi hotspot Requirements R For connection by pressing a button this function is only available in a Wi Fi frequency of 2 4 GHz Multimedia system 4 System 5 ö Connectivity Configuring the multimedia system as a Wi Fi...

Page 236: ... key Select Set Up Hotspot Select Generate Security Key A connection will be established with the newly created security key To save a security key select Save When a new security key is saved all existing Wi Fi connections are then disconnected If the Wi Fi connections are being re estab lished the new security key must be entered Managing COMAND Touch devices Requirements R The COMAND Touch app ...

Page 237: ... O or unlocked ª System language Notes on the system language This function allows you to determine the lan guage for the menu displays and the navigation announcements The selected language affects the characters available for entry The navigation announcements are not available in all lan guages If a language is not available the naviga tion announcements will be in English Setting the system la...

Page 238: ...tem 4 System 5 System Backup Select Import Data or Export Data Importing Select a data storage medium A prompt appears asking whether you really wish to overwrite the current data If data originates from another vehicle this is recog nized during data reading The multimedia system is restarted once the data has been imported Current vehicle settings can be edited after the import Exporting If PIN ...

Page 239: ...n starting If this function is active a prompt appears when starting the system asking which user profile to use Select Display Profile Selection after Start Activate O or deactivate ª the function Selecting a user profile Select Guest Profile or individual profile Some settings from the user profile are only loaded when the vehicle is stationary or when the ignition is switched on Automatic synch...

Page 240: ...ries or previous destinations from the navigation system are not exported Setting user profile options Multimedia system 4 System 5 g Personalization Highlight a profile Select options The following options are available R Rename R Delete R Reset The guest profile cannot be deleted or renamed Software updates Information on software updates The multimedia system displays a corresponding message wh...

Page 241: ...on page 291 R For automatic software updates your vehicle has a permanently installed commu nication module Multimedia system 4 System 5 Software Update Automatic software updates Activate O Automatic Online Update The software updates will be downloaded and installed automatically The current status of the software update is displayed Manual software updates Switch off ª Automatic Online Update S...

Page 242: ...m Reset function Multimedia system 4 System 5 Reset Personal data is deleted for example R Station presets R Connected mobile phones Select Yes If PIN protection is activated a prompt appears asking if you also wish to restore this to the fac tory settings during a reset Select Yes Enter the current PIN The PIN is reset or Select No The current PIN stays the same after reset ting If you have forgo...

Page 243: ...r is illuminated with pleasant lighting R Training Can counteract the onset of mus cle tension limbs falling asleep or stress with targeted relaxation or stimulation exercises The exercises are demonstrated in short vid eos The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance is released The vehicle interior is illuminated with lighting appropri ate to the exercise Please note that the av...

Page 244: ...r met a corresponding message appears The active program is canceled Navigation Switching navigation on Multimedia system 4 Navigation Alternatively press the ß button The map appears and shows current vehicle position 1 If a climate control setting is changed a cli mate bar appears briefly Showing hiding the navigation menu Requirements R The map shows the vehicle s current posi tion 242 Multimed...

Page 245: ...his could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits If you cannot be sure of this stop the vehicle whilst paying attention to road and traffic conditions and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating the multimedia syst...

Page 246: ...To delete an entry select 4 if avail able Use the following options R Press briefly deletes the last character entered or the last suggestion adopted R Press and hold deletes the entire entry To set the language select B 8 Select the language This function is useful for countries in which several character sets are supported An example is Russia which uses Cyrillic and Latin characters To call up ...

Page 247: ...ty or ZIP During destination entry use the following functions R Switch to handwriting recognition R Switch to character selection R Delete an entry An entry e g POI can be deleted with in a step by step search Navigate to the left to do so R Call up the online search function if available R Call up a list The functions are described in the free search To change the state province select the state...

Page 248: ...hows relevant POIs Select The first POI in the list is highlighted Select the POI Example setting the search position for the parking category during active route guid ance Select In the Vicinity Near Destination or Along the Route The list shows the located POIs or opens an overview of the route destination after selecting Near Destination Select the POI Select Near Destination select the inter m...

Page 249: ...ess page 243 Select the intermediate destination Select Set as Destination or Select an intermediate destination using ª Enter Destination during route guid ance Select Set as Next Way Point after entering the destination Editing intermediate destinations Requirements R The destination and at least one intermediate destination have been entered Multimedia system 4 Navigation 5 Way Points and Info ...

Page 250: ...ering geo coordinates Multimedia system 4 Navigation 5 Previous and Other Destinations 5 Geo coordinates Enter geo coordinates as latitude and longi tude coordinates in degrees minutes and seconds The map shows the position Confirm the entry To calculate a route select Start Route Guidance If a route has already been created select Start New Route Guidance or Set as Way Point Entering the destinat...

Page 251: ...page 261 Swipe in any direction on the Touch Control or touchpad or Slide the controller in any direction The map moves in the corresponding direc tion under the crosshair The more you move your finger away from the starting position on the touchpad the faster the map moves Press the Touch Control the controller or the touchpad If several destinations are located around the crosshair a list shows ...

Page 252: ...or Set as Next Way Point Start New Route Guidance the selected des tination address is set as a new destination The previous destinations and intermediate destinations are deleted Route guidance to the new destination begins Set as Next Way Point the selected destina tion address is set as the next intermediate destination Route guidance begins Taking alternative routes into consideration Select a...

Page 253: ...d with a shorter journey time based on traf fic reports You can continue to use the cur rent route or use the dynamic route instead Selecting route options Multimedia system 4 Navigation 5 À Route and Position 5 Avoid Options Avoiding areas Select Areas page 264 Avoiding highways ferries motorail trains tunnels unpaved roads Select O or deselect ª avoid option Using toll roads Select Use Toll Road...

Page 254: ...arrival Selecting an alternative route Multimedia system 4 Navigation 5 À Route and Position Select Alternative Route The routes are displayed in accordance with the setting made in the route settings The currently selected route is shown with a dark blue line Select the alternative route Switching the automatic gas station search on or off Multimedia system 4 Navigation 5 Z Options Switch Reserve...

Page 255: ...d service station is set as the next intermediate desti nation Route guidance begins Route guidance Notes on route guidance WARNING Risk of distraction from oper ating integrated communication equip ment while the vehicle is in motion If you operate communication equipment integrated in the vehicle when driving you will be distracted from the traffic situation This could also cause you to lose con...

Page 256: ...ltimedia system prepares you for the upcoming change of direction A navigation announcement is issued e g Prepare to turn right The map appears in full screen mode R Announcement phase The multimedia system announces the upcoming change of direction e g by announcing Turn right in 300 ft 100 m The display is split into two parts The map is displayed on the left on the right there is a detailed ima...

Page 257: ...an also be dis played in the Instrument Display and in the Head up Display Overview of destination reached Once the destination is reached you will see the Í checkered flag Route guidance is finished When an intermediate destination has been reached you will see the intermediate destina tion flag with the number of your Î inter mediate destination After this route guidance is continued Switching n...

Page 258: ... volume is raised to the maximum volume or lowered to the minimum volume R A new route guidance is started R The route is recalculated The minimum volume can be individually set at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Via system settings select System Select õ Audio Select Navigation and Traffic Announce ments Select Voice Guidance Volume Set the volume To switch audio fadeout on off during navigati...

Page 259: ...r R The Road Not Mapped message is shown R A direction arrow showing the linear direc tion to the POI When the vehicle is back on a road known to the multimedia system route guidance continues as normal Overview of off road status during route guidance Due to roadworks for example there may be dif ferences between the data on the digital map and the actual course of the road In such cases the mult...

Page 260: ...a single or all destinations select Delete or Delete All A prompt appears Select Yes To display destination information select Details Using external destinations External destinations can be received from the following sources R Mercedes Benz Apps R Door to door navigation with Companion app USA Received destinations are saved in the previ ous destinations A prompt appears on the media display A ...

Page 261: ... helps to improve the quality of the traffic reports If you do not wish to transmit your vehicle posi tion you can have this service deactivated at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Displaying subscription information Requirements R The vehicle is equipped with Live Traffic Information Multimedia system 4 Navigation 5 Z Options The subscription expiration date is automatically displayed R one mon...

Page 262: ...hes a danger area on the route a warning message is dis played on the map A warning message may also be issued page 261 Displaying traffic incidents Multimedia system 4 Navigation 5 Z Options 5 Map Content Activate Traffic Incidents O Roadworks road blocks local area reports e g fog and warning messages are dis played Activating free flow and traffic display Activate Free Flowing Traffic and Traff...

Page 263: ...warning via Car to X Filters the display of POIs in the vicinity according to POI category 5 Switches the display of personal POI sym bols on the map on or off 6 Switches one of the following displays on or off depending on the equipment Weather information Satellite map Traffic incidents 7 Switches the traffic map display on or off The map and satellite images are shown in globe projection This a...

Page 264: ...nies for the navigation system itself Setting the map scale Requirements R The map is shown Multimedia system 4 Navigation To zoom in swipe down on the Touch Con trol or Turn the controller counter clockwise or Move two fingers apart on the touchpad To zoom out swipe up on the Touch Control or Turn the controller clockwise or Move two fingers together on the touchpad Moving the map Multimedia syst...

Page 265: ...t the symbols for the available categories None switches the display off Select a setting User Defined select categories The POI symbols of the selected categories are displayed O or not displayed ª Selecting the display of text information in the map Multimedia system 4 Navigation 5 Z Options 5 Text Information Select text information Current Street shows the street you are cur rently driving on ...

Page 266: ...dia system 4 Navigation 5 À Route and Position 5 Avoid Options 5 Areas Select Avoid New Area To search for an area via the map select Using Map Move the map or To search for an area using an address select Address Entry Enter the address Select Select Destination The map appears To display an area press the Touch Control the touchpad or the controller A red rectangle appears This designates the ar...

Page 267: ...can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes Benz Center You can have updates to the digital map imple mented there Additional costs can be incurred in this proc ess Online map update The online map update service from Mercedes me connect can be used to update map data The online map update service is not availa ble in all countries The following options are available for the update R The automatic...

Page 268: ...in degrees minutes and seconds R height rounded R number of GPS satellites from which a signal can be received Setting the map scale automatically Multimedia system 4 Navigation 5 Z Options The map scale is set automatically depending on your driving speed For journeys in cities with detailed city models a map view from the driver s perspective is used Switch Auto Zoom on O or off ª The automatica...

Page 269: ...so cause you to lose control of the vehicle Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits If you cannot be sure of this stop the vehicle whilst paying attention to road and traffic conditions and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary WARNING Risk of an accident from operating mobile communication equip ment while the vehicle is in motion Mobile communications devices d...

Page 270: ...phone 4 telephone ready or w call active 5 Contacts page 274 6 Recent Calls page 276 7 Text Message 8 One mobile phone connected Active Call Two mobile phones connected changes view between telephone 1 and 2 or Active Call 9 Devices page 269 A Options Symbols 1 to 4 are not shown until after a mobile phone has been connected to the multi media system The symbols depend on your mobile phone and you...

Page 271: ...ompatible with the network available R A mobile phone with Twincard is logged into the network with the second SIM card at the same time The multimedia system supports calls in HD Voice for improved speech quality A require ment for this is that the mobile phone and the mobile phone network provider of the person you are calling support HD Voice Depending on the quality of the connection the voice...

Page 272: ... like to connect the new device prompt To replace the currently connected mobile phone select Phone 1 The currently connected mobile phone is replaced by the new mobile phone or To connect the second mobile phone select Phone 2 The new mobile phone is connected as Phone 2 If two mobile phones have already been connected the second telephone is replaced by the new mobile phone or To use the mobile ...

Page 273: ... 6 De authorizes a mobile phone page 271 If a new mobile phone is connected and defined as Phone 1 for example this over writes the previously connected mobile phone in the foreground of the system Disconnecting a mobile phone Multimedia system 4 Phone 5 ª Devices Select the i symbol in the line of the mobile phone The disconnection of the mobile phone takes place without a confirmation prompt The...

Page 274: ...uctions To connect a mobile phone open stowage compartment cover 1 Place the NFC interface of the mobile phone see manufacturer s operating instructions on logo 2 on the inside of the cover The mobile phone is connected to the multi media system To change mobile phones place the NFC area of the mobile phone see manufactur er s operating instructions on NFC logo 2 If the mobile phone has already be...

Page 275: ... on the multi function steering wheel Calls Using the telephone Multimedia system 4 Phone 5 ª Contacts Making a call Select Numerical Keypad Enter the number Select w The call is made Accepting a call Select Accept Rejecting a call Select Reject Ending a call Select Activating functions during a call To show all functions navigate down The following functions are available during a call R End Call...

Page 276: ... mobile phone see the manufacturer s oper ating instructions Contacts Information about the contacts menu The contacts menu contains all contacts from existing data sources e g mobile phone or memory card You can store up to 6 000 con tacts Depending on the data source you have the fol lowing number of contacts R Permanently saved contacts 3 000 entries R Contacts loaded from the mobile phone 3 00...

Page 277: ...ions 5 Contacts 5 Name Format The following options are available R Last Name First Name R Last Name First Name R First Name Last Name Select an option Overview of importing contacts Contacts from various sources Source Requirements ò Memory card The SD memory card is inserted ò USB device The USB device is inserted in the USB port Source Requirements ñ Bluetooth con nection Bluetooth is activa te...

Page 278: ... for a number with DTMF tones Select an option Deleting a contact Multimedia system 4 Phone 5 ª Contacts You can delete contacts stored in the vehicle Search for the contact Select the contact Select p Select Delete Contact Select Yes Call list Call list overview Depending on whether your mobile phone sup ports the PBAP Bluetooth profile or not this can have different effects on the presentation a...

Page 279: ... multimedia system only displays new incoming text mes sages or the 100 newest text messages Configuring the text messages displayed Multimedia system 4 Phone 5 Z Options 5 Text Message 5 Message Display Select p A menu with the following options is shown R All Messages R New and Unread Messages R New Messages R Off The text messages are not displayed automatically Select an option The setting may...

Page 280: ...ting the selection R Recording a new dictation To leave the menu select Done Sending text messages Select Send Text Message Replying to a text message Multimedia system 4 Phone 5 i Text Message Open the text message Select p Select Reply Calling a text message sender Multimedia system 4 Phone 5 i Text Message Open the text message Select p Select Call Sender Deleting text messages Multimedia syste...

Page 281: ...z Link Requirements R The Mercedes Benz Link control box is con nected with the multimedia system using the ç USB port Multimedia system 4 Connect 5 Mercedes Benz Link Select MB Link The mobile phone functions and apps are available and shown on the media display You can find more information in the Mercedes Benz Link control box operating instructions Ending Mercedes Benz Link Multimedia system 4...

Page 282: ...s a registered trademark of Apple Inc Information on Apple CarPlay While using Apple CarPlay various functions of the multimedia system e g telephony or the media sources Bluetooth audio and iPod are unavailable Only one route guidance can be active at a time If route guidance is active on the multimedia sys tem it is closed when route guidance is started on the mobile phone Connecting an iPhone v...

Page 283: ...e distracted from the traffic situation This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits If you cannot be sure of this stop the vehicle whilst paying attention to road and traffic conditions and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently d...

Page 284: ...ed to the multi media system via the USB port ç using a suitable cable page 297 R An Internet connection is required for the full range of functions for Android Auto Multimedia system 4 Connect 5 Android Auto Select the mobile phone from the device list Accepting rejecting the data protection reg ulations A message with the data protection regulations appears Select Accept Start or Select Decline ...

Page 285: ...randomly generated This has no connection to the vehicle identifica tion number VIN and is deleted when the multi media system is reset page 240 The following driving status data is transmitted R Transmission position engaged R Distinction between parked standstill rolling and driving R Day night mode of the instrument cluster The transfer of this data is used to alter how content is displayed to ...

Page 286: ...e 287 R Mercedes Benz Customer Center for general information about the vehicle You can find information on the following topics R Activation of Mercedes me connect R Operating the vehicle R Nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center R Other products and services from Mercedes Benz Data is transferred during the connection to the Mercedes Benz Customer Center page 286 Calling the Mercedes Benz Custom...

Page 287: ...mergency call can be initi ated This has priority over all other active calls In addition if the Mercedes me connect service Telediagnostics is active a similar prompt can appear after a delay in the event of a breakdown If you are already in contact with the Mercedes Benz Customer Center or have already received support this prompt can be ignored or declined If you answer the prompt for support f...

Page 288: ...ces are not activated If no Mercedes me connect services are activa ted the following data is transferred R Vehicle identification number R Time of the call R Reason for the initiation of the call R Confirmation of the data protection prompt R Country indicator of the vehicle R Set language for the multimedia system R Telephone number of the communication platform installed in the vehicle If a cal...

Page 289: ...Customer Center and the Mercedes Benz emergency call center are availa ble for you around the clock The me button and the SOS button can be found on the vehicle s overhead control panel page 283 You can also call the Mercedes Benz Customer Center using the multimedia system page 284 Please note that Mercedes me connect is a Mercedes Benz service In emergencies first call the national emergency ser...

Page 290: ...all not being transmitted eCall is a standard feature in your Mercedes Benz vehicle In order to function as intended the system relies on the transmission of data detailed in the Transmitted Data section that fol lows page 290 To disable eCall a customer must visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Service department to deactivate the vehicle s communication mod ule Deactivation of this module prevents ...

Page 291: ...s been made R A voice connection is made to the Mercedes Benz emergency call center R A message with accident data is transmitted to the Mercedes Benz emergency call center The Mercedes Benz emergency call center can transmit the vehicle position data to one of the emergency call centers The SOS button in the overhead control panel flashes until the emergency call is finished It is not possible to...

Page 292: ...cy call the following data is transmitted for example R Vehicle s GPS position data R GPS position data on the route a few hun dred meters before the incident R Direction of travel R Vehicle identification number R Vehicle drive type R Number of people determined to be in the vehicle R Whether Mercedes me connect is available or not R Whether the emergency call was initiated manually or automatica...

Page 293: ...n the vehicle is stationary As a vehicle occupant only use mobile communications devices in the areas intended for this purpose e g in the rear passenger compartment You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating mobile communication equipment in the vehicle The Internet functions can only be used to a limi ted degree whilst driving Functi...

Page 294: ...ng up Mercedes Benz Apps Requirements R The registration for the use of Mercedes Benz Apps has been completed R The general terms and conditions have been confirmed Multimedia system 4 Connect 5 Ú Mercedes Benz Apps Select an app The available features are country depend ent License fees may be applicable Using Mercedes Benz Apps with voice con trol Requirements R The registration for the use of M...

Page 295: ...phone reception Overview of TuneIn Radio 1 Internet Radio provider 2 Selected category 3 Display if connected to private user account 4 Data transfer rate 5 Current station is stored as a favorite 6 Additional information on the current station Selecting and connecting TuneIn Radio sta tions Multimedia system 4 Radio 5 Þ Radio Source 5 TuneIn Radio 5 è Search Select a category Select a station The...

Page 296: ...t Stream select the stream quality R Login to TuneIn Account log in to your TuneIn user account R Log Out of Account log out of your TuneIn user account Select an option Media Audio mode Information on the audio mode WARNING Risk of distraction when han dling data storage media If you handle a data storage medium while driving your attention is diverted from the traffic conditions This could also ...

Page 297: ...ranteed for all USB devices R Copy protected music files or DRM encrypted files cannot be played back R MP3 players must support Media Trans fer Protocol MTP Manufactured under license from Dolby Labora tories Dolby Dolby Audio and the double D sym bol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Gracenote the Gracenote logo and logotype Powered by Gracenote MusicID and Playlist Plus are either registered...

Page 298: ...untries reproductions even for private use are not permitted without the prior consent of the copyright holder Make sure that you know about the applicable copy right regulations and that you comply with these Activating media mode Multimedia system 4 Media 5 à Media Sources Select a media source Playable music files are played back Inserting removing an SD card DANGER Risk of fatal injury from sw...

Page 299: ...er of tracks in the track list 5 Search 6 Playback Control 7 Media Sources 8 Sound 9 Full Screen for video playback A Options Connecting USB devices NOTE Damage caused by high tempera tures High temperatures can damage USB devices Remove the USB device after use and take it out of the vehicle Multimedia system 297 ...

Page 300: ...Select Current Track List Select a track Selecting playback options Multimedia system 4 Media 5 Z Options Playing back similar tracks Select Play Similar Tracks A track list with similar tracks is created and played back Playback mode Select Random Mode Current Playlist The current track list is played in random order Select Random Mode Current Medium All tracks on the active data storage medium a...

Page 301: ... 3 mph 5 km h the video image is hidden from the driver If available the channel and program information is continuously displayed Due to the large variety of available video files regarding encoders sampling rates and data transfer rates playback cannot be guar anteed Videos up to FullHD 1920x1080 are sup ported Copy protected video files or DRM Digital Rights Management encrypted files cannot be...

Page 302: ...he track list 5 Search 6 Playback Control 7 Media Sources 8 Sound 9 Full Screen for video playback A Options Activating deactivating full screen mode Multimedia system 4 Media 5 à Media Sources Select a data storage medium Playable video files are played back To activate full screen mode select Full Screen 300 Multimedia system ...

Page 303: ...rtists R Albums R Tracks R Folders R Music Genres R Year R Composers R Videos R Podcasts Apple devices R Audiobooks Apple devices Select a category The categories are available as soon as the entire media content has been read in and analyzed Media Interface Information about the Media Interface Media Interface is a universal interface for the connection of mobile audio equipment The mul timedia s...

Page 304: ...a Interface Multimedia system 4 Media 5 à Media Sources Connect a data storage medium to the USB port page 297 Select a media device Playable music files are played back Overview of Media Interface 302 Multimedia system ...

Page 305: ...he track list 5 Search 6 Playback Control 7 Media Sources 8 Sound 9 Full Screen video playback only A Options Bluetooth audio Information about Bluetooth audio Before using your Bluetooth audio equipment with the multimedia system for the first time you will need to authorize it page 304 Multimedia system 303 ...

Page 306: ...t 5 Search 6 Playback Control 7 Media Sources 8 Sound 9 Full Screen video playback only A Options Searching for and authorizing a Bluetooth audio device Requirements R Bluetooth is activated on the multimedia system and audio equipment page 231 R The audio equipment supports the Blue tooth audio profiles A2DP and AVRCP 304 Multimedia system ...

Page 307: ...manufacturer s operating instruc tions A code is displayed on the multimedia sys tem and on the audio device Confirm on both devices if the codes are identical The audio equipment is connected and play back starts With some audio equipment playback must be initially started on the device itself so that the multimedia system can play the audio files Device specific information on authorizing and co...

Page 308: ...been author ized on the multimedia system as Bluetooth audio equipment it is now connected If the mobile phone is authorized on the mul timedia system as Bluetooth audio equip ment for the first time it is connected after confirming the instructions on the mobile phone see the manufacturer s operating instructions Disconnecting Bluetooth audio equipment Multimedia system 4 Phone 5 á Media Sources ...

Page 309: ...Radio overview 1 Active frequency band 2 Station name or set frequency 3 Artist title album and radio text 4 Station list 5 Presets 6 Radio Source 7 Sound 8 Options Multimedia system 307 ...

Page 310: ...ected Select a frequency band Selecting a radio station Multimedia system 4 Radio Navigate up or down Calling up the radio station list Multimedia system 4 Radio 5 è Select a station Searching for radio stations using station names or direct frequency entry Multimedia system 4 Radio 5 è Enter a station name or frequency Select a The search results are displayed Select a station Storing radio stati...

Page 311: ...l names and logos are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved Satellite radio restrictions Satellite radio mode may be temporarily unavail able or interrupted for a variety of reasons These include environmental or topographical conditions beyond the control of Mercedes Benz USA LLC Thus operation at certain locations may not be possible Registering satellite radio Requirements...

Page 312: ...ategory 4 Channel name 5 Artist track and album 6 SiriusXM Radio Channels 7 Presets 8 Radio Source 9 Sound A Playback Control B Options Selecting a satellite radio category Multimedia system 4 Radio 5 Þ Radio Source 5 SiriusXM Radio 5 è SiriusXM Radio Channels 5 Category Select a category 310 Multimedia system ...

Page 313: ...nction O Determine a four digit character sequence and select All channels with adult content are locked Unlocking a channel Enter the four digit character sequence and select All channels with adult content are unlocked Music and sport alerts function This function enables you to program an alert for your favorite artists tracks or sporting events Music alerts can be saved whilst a track is being...

Page 314: ...other Smart Favorites station the music track currently playing on the station is automat ically restarted from the beginning of the track Adding a channel to Smart Favorites Multimedia system 4 Radio 5 Þ Radio Source 5 SiriusXM Radio Select the active frequency band Highlight an entry Select Select Add Highlighted Channel to Smart Favorites Activating deactivating TuneStart Multimedia system 4 Ra...

Page 315: ...ss set tings Multimedia system 4 Media 5 à Sound 5 Equalizer Select Treble Mid Range or Bass Change the settings Activating deactivating automatic volume adjustment Multimedia system 4 Media 5 à Sound 5 Automatic Volume Adjustment Automatic volume adjustment compensates for differing volumes when changing between audio sources Activate O or deactivate ª the function Adjusting the balance fader Mul...

Page 316: ...ompensates for differing volumes when changing between audio sources Activate O or deactivate ª the function Adjusting the balance fader in the Burmester surround sound system Multimedia system 4 Media 5 à Sound 5 Balance and Fader Adjust the balance and fader To exit the menu press the button Switching surround sound on or off in the Burmester surround sound system Multimedia system 4 Media 5 à S...

Page 317: ...ia 5 à Sound 5 Equalizer Select Treble Mid Range or Bass Set the desired values Switching volume adjustment in the Advanced sound system on off Multimedia system 4 Media 5 à Sound 5 Automatic Volume Adjustment Automatic volume adjustment compensates for differing volumes when changing between audio sources Activate O or deactivate ª the function Setting the balance fader in the Advanced sound syst...

Page 318: ...y press the back button on the left hand side of the steering wheel Bear in mind the following related topic R Operating the on board computer page 202 Information on regular maintenance work NOTE Premature wear through failure to observe service due dates Maintenance work which is not carried out at the right time or incompletely can lead to increased wear and damage to the vehicle Adhere to the ...

Page 319: ...ing with the hood unlocked The hood may open and block your view Never release the hood when driving Before every trip ensure that the hood is locked WARNING Risk of accident and injury when opening and closing the hood The hood may suddenly drop into the end position There is a risk of injury for anyone in the hood s range of movement Do not open or close the hood if there is a person in the hood...

Page 320: ...e fuel injection system when the ignition is switched on WARNING Risk of burns from hot com ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain component parts in the engine com partment can be very hot e g the engine the cooler and parts of the exhaust system Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following WARNING Risk of injury from using the windshield wipers ...

Page 321: ...compartment Certain component parts in the engine com partment can be very hot e g the engine the cooler and parts of the exhaust system Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following Requirements R The engine has an oil dipstick If not the engine oil level can be checked only with the on board computer page 320 Depending on the engine the oil dipstick may ...

Page 322: ...rd computer 4 Service 5 Engine Oil Level One of the following messages will appear on the multifunction display R Measuring Engine Oil Level measurement of the oil level is not yet possible Repeat the request after a maximum of 30 minutes driving R Engine Oil Level OK and the bar display for indicating the oil level on the multifunction display is green and is between min and max the oil level is ...

Page 323: ...ncorrect oil filter incorrect oil or addi tives Do not use engine oils or oil filters which do not correspond to the specifi cations explicitly prescribed for the service intervals Follow the instructions on the service interval display for changing the engine oil and observe the prescribed change intervals Do not use additives NOTE Damage caused by refilling too much engine oil Too much engine oi...

Page 324: ...ce Check the coolant temperature display in the instrument cluster The coolant temperature must be in the bot tom quarter of the temperature display Slowly turn cap 1 counter clockwise to release overpressure Continue turning cap 1 counter clockwise and remove it The coolant level is correct in the following cases R If the engine is cold the coolant is up to marker bar 2 R If the engine is warm th...

Page 325: ...p 1 by the tab Refill washer fluid Further information about the windshield washer fluid page 394 Keeping the air water duct free Keep the area between the hood and the windshield free of deposits e g ice snow and leaves Cleaning and care Information on washing the vehicle in a car wash WARNING Risk of accident due to reduced braking effect after washing the vehicle The braking effect is reduced a...

Page 326: ...ferable to use car washes which allow the high pressure pre cleaning to be deactivated specification for the convertible program R Avoid any hot wax treatment R Make sure that the wind deflector on the windshield has been retracted R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti vated R The HOLD function is switched off R The surround view camera or the rear view camera is switched off R The side win...

Page 327: ...e information on the correct dis tance in the equipment manufacturer s oper ating instructions R Do not direct the nozzle of the power washer directly at sensitive parts e g tires soft top wind deflector net gaps electrical compo nents batteries light sources and ventilation slits Washing the vehicle by hand NOTE Engine damage due to water ingress Take care not to point the water jet directly towa...

Page 328: ... cleaning agent without additives or abrasive substances e g a car shampoo approved for Mercedes Benz R Remove dirt immediately where possible whilst avoiding rubbing too hard There is otherwise a risk of damaging the decorative foil irreparably R If there is dirt on the finish or if the decora tive foil is dull use the Paint Cleaner recom mended and approved for Mercedes Benz R Insect remains soa...

Page 329: ...soline thinners tar or stain remover or other organic solvents R Remove bird droppings immediately as they are corrosive and can therefore cause the soft top fabric to leak R Never use a power washer R Do not use sharp edged equipment to remove ice and snow Frequent cleaning reduces the soft top s resist ance to dirt To restore the effect clean the soft top with the soft top cleaning agents recomm...

Page 330: ...Heavier dirt clean net 1 with care prod ucts and cleaning agents recommended and approved for Mercedes Benz Rinse or spray the net with clean water Cleaning the wind screen Requirements R The soft top is open R The electric parking brake has been applied R The ignition is switched on Pull button 1 The AIRCAP wind screen moves upwards 328 Maintenance and care ...

Page 331: ...hile you are cleaning the windshield or wiper blades you can be trapped by the wiper arm Always switch off the windshield wipers and the ignition before cleaning the windshield or wiper blades WARNING Risk of burns from the tail pipe and tailpipe trims The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can become very hot If you come into contact with these parts of the vehicle you could burn yourself Always...

Page 332: ...n 30 cm Rear view camera and surround view camera R Open the camera cover with the multimedia system page 189 R Use clean water and a soft cloth to clean the camera lens R Do not use a power washer Tailpipes R Clean with a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes Benz especially in the winter and after washing the vehicle R Do not use acidic cleaning agents Notes on care of the interior WARNING Ris...

Page 333: ... a carpet and textile cleaning agent rec ommended for Mercedes Benz Steering wheel made of genuine leather or DINAMICA NOTE Damage caused by wrong cleaners Do not use solvent based cleaning agents such as tar remover or wheel cleaner neither should you use pol ishes or waxes Otherwise you may damage the finish R Clean with a damp cloth and 1 soapy water solution and then wipe with a dry cloth R Fo...

Page 334: ...leather seat covers R Clean with a damp cloth and 1 soapy water R Do not use a microfiber cloth Fabric seat covers R Clean with a damp microfiber cloth and 1 soapy water and allow to dry 332 Maintenance and care ...

Page 335: ...o not dry clean 7 Class 2 safety vest The requirements defined by the legal standard are only fulfilled if the safety vest is the correct size and is fully closed The safety vest must be replaced in the following situations R The reflective strips are damaged or dirty R The maximum permissible number of washes is exceeded R The fluorescence has faded Warning triangle Removing the warning triangle ...

Page 336: ...tes in the event of a flat tire WARNING Risk of accident due to a flat tire A flat tire severely affects the driving charac teristics as well as the steering and braking of the vehicle Tires without run flat characteristics Do not drive with a flat tire Change the flat tire immediately with an emergency spare wheel or spare wheel Alternatively consult a qualified spe cialist workshop Tires with ru...

Page 337: ...void any abrupt steering and driving maneuvers as well as driving over obstacles curbs pot holes off road This applies in particular to a loaded vehicle Stop driving in the emergency mode if you notice R Banging noise R Vehicle vibration R Smoke which smells like rubber R Continuous ESP intervention R Cracks in the tire side walls After driving in emergency mode have the rims checked by a qualifie...

Page 338: ... driving style Observe the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph 80 km h If a tire has gone flat and cannot be replaced with an MOExtended tire you can use a stand ard tire as a temporary measure TIREFIT kit storage location The TIREFIT kit is located under the trunk floor 1 Tire inflation compressor 2 Tire sealant bottle 1 Bag Depending on the model the TIREFIT kit may also be located in other plac...

Page 339: ...le tire sealant fumes Keep the tire sealant away from children If you come into contact with the tire sealant observe the following Rinse off the tire sealant from your skin immediately using water If tire sealant gets into your eyes thor oughly rinse out the eyes using clean water If tire sealant has been swallowed immediately rinse out the mouth thor oughly and drink plenty of water Do not induc...

Page 340: ...socket in your vehicle Switch on the ignition Press on and off switch 3 on the tire infla tion compressor The tire inflation compressor is switched on The tire is inflated First tire sealant is pum ped into the tire The pressure may briefly rise to approximately 500 kPa 5 bar 73 psi Do not switch off the tire inflation compres sor during this phase Let the tire inflation compressor run for a maxim...

Page 341: ...ealed tires A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant impairs the handling characteristics and is not suitable for higher speeds Adapt your driving style accordingly and drive carefully Do not exceed the maximum speed limit with a tire that has been repaired using tire sealant Observe the maximum permissible speed for a tire sealed with tire sealant 50 mph 80 km h Affix the upper section of the ...

Page 342: ...100 in Canada Correct the tire pressure if it is still at least 130 kPa 1 3 bar 19 psi See the Tire and Loading Information placard on the B pillar on the driver s side or the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap for values To increase the tire pressure switch on the tire inflation compressor To reduce the tire pressure press pressure release button 1 next to manometer 2 When the tire press...

Page 343: ...e 152 R Further information on ESP page 152 For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use batteries which have been tes ted and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium ion battery WARNING Risk of explosion due to elec trostatic charge Electrostatic charge can ignite the highly explosive gas mixture in the battery To discharge any elect...

Page 344: ... battery acid is corro sive Avoid contact with the skin eyes or clothing Wear suitable protective clothing in particular gloves an apron and a face mask Immediately rinse electrolyte or acid splashes off with clean water Consult a doctor if necessary Wear safety glasses Keep children away Observe this Operator s Manual Observe the following if you do not intend to use the vehicle over an extended ...

Page 345: ...with vehicle parts Never place metal objects or tools on a battery The described order of the battery clamps must be observed when con necting and disconnecting the battery When giving starting assistance always make sure that you only connect bat tery terminals with identical polarity During starting assistance you must observe the described order for con necting and disconnecting the jumper cabl...

Page 346: ...cable charging cable is connected to the battery jump start con nection point R The jumper cable charging cable must not come into contact with any parts which may move when the engine is running R Always make sure that neither you nor the battery is electrostatically charged R Keep away from fire and open flames R Do not lean over the battery Observe the additional following points when charging ...

Page 347: ...f your vehicle using the jumper cable Begin with the donor battery first Start the engine of your own vehicle Let the engines run for several minutes Before disconnecting the jumper cables switch on an electrical consumer in your own vehicle e g the rear window heater or the lighting When the starting assistance procedure is com plete First remove the jumper cables from ground point 4 and the nega...

Page 348: ...s Benz Center Observe the following notes if you want to replace the battery yourself R Always replace a faulty battery with a battery which meets the specific vehicle require ments The vehicle is equipped with an AGM technol ogy battery Absorbent Glass Mat or a lith ium ion battery Full vehicle functionality is only guaranteed with an AGM battery or lith ium ion battery For safety reasons Mercede...

Page 349: ...ds Both axles on the ground Yes maximum 31 miles 50 km at 31 mph 50 km h Front axle raised No Rear axle raised No To tow with a raised axle towing should be performed by a towing company Towing the vehicle with both axles on the ground Observe the notes on the permitted towing methods page 346 Make sure that the battery is connected and charged Observe the following points when the battery is disc...

Page 350: ...an be found on the vehicle iden tification plate page 387 Vehicles with automatic transmission Do not open the driver s door or front passenger door otherwise the automatic transmission automatically shifts to position j Install the towing eye page 350 Fasten the tow bar NOTE Damage due to incorrect connec tion of the tow bar Only connect the tow rope or tow bar to the towing eyes Deactivate the a...

Page 351: ...ission to position j Use the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away Only secure the vehicle by the wheels Vehicles with ADS PLUS Adaptive Damping System PLUS WARNING Risk of an accident when transporting vehicles with Adaptive Damping System PLUS When transporting vehicles with Adaptive Damping System PLUS the vehicle trailer combination may begin to rock and start to sk...

Page 352: ...ove Screw in the towing eye clockwise as far as it will go and tighten Make sure that cover 1 engages in the bumper when you remove the towing eye NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to incorrect use of the towing eye When a towing eye is used to recover a vehi cle the vehicle may be damaged in the proc ess Only use the towing eye to tow away or tow start the vehicle Tow starting the vehicle emergency ...

Page 353: ...color and the labeling The fuse ratings and fur ther information to be observed can be found in the fuse assignment diagram Fuse assignment diagram on the fuse box in the trunk page 353 NOTE Damage or malfunctions caused by moisture Moisture may cause damage to the electrical system or cause it to malfunction When the fuse box is open make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box When closing ...

Page 354: ...ile the engine hood is open When the engine hood is open and the wind shield wipers are set in motion you can be trapped by the wiper linkage Always switch off the windshield wipers and ignition before opening the engine hood Turn retaining clip 2 on cover 1 a quarter turn counter clockwise Fold cover 1 up in the direction of the arrow Remove any existing moisture from the fuse box using a dry clo...

Page 355: ...r s side on the side of the cockpit under a cover Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter for further information Opening and closing the fuse box in the front passenger footwell Observe the notes on electrical fuses page 351 Open cover 1 in the direction of the arrow and remove it Opening and closing the fuse box in the trunk Observe the notes on electrical fuses page 351 Open the trunk floor...

Page 356: ...k of hydroplaning is increased in particular where speed is not adapted to suit the conditions Thus you should regularly check the tread depth and the condition of the tread across the entire width of all tires Minimum tread depth for R Summer tires â in 3 mm R M S tires ãin 4 mm For safety reasons replace the tires before the legally prescribed limit for the minimum tread depth is reached Carry o...

Page 357: ...our vehicle by Mercedes Benz or snow chains with the same quality standard R If snow chains are installed the maximum permissible speed is 30 mph 50 km h R Vehicles with Active Parking Assist Do not use Active Parking Assist when snow chains are installed R Vehicles with level control If snow chains are installed only drive at raised vehicle level page 183 You can deactivate ESP to pull away page ...

Page 358: ...t In addition they also suffer from irregular wear which can significantly impair the brak ing properties and the handling characteris tics Avoid excessively high tire pressures Tire pressure which is too high can cause R Increased braking distance R Impaired handling characteristics R Irregular wear R Impaired driving comfort R Susceptibility to damage WARNING Risk of accident due to repea ted pr...

Page 359: ...pressure table can affect the ride comfort WARNING Risk of accident due to unsuitable accessories on tire valves If you mount unsuitable accessories onto tire valves the tire valves may be overloaded and malfunction which can cause tire pressure loss Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps specifically approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle onto the tire valve Tire pressure table The tire...

Page 360: ...the metal pin in the valve e g using the tip of a pen for example Then check the tire pressure again using the tire pressure gauge Screw the valve cap onto the valve Further related subjects R Notes on tire pressure page 355 R Tire pressure table page 357 R Tire and Loading Information placard page 362 Tire pressure monitoring system Function of the tire pressure monitoring sys tem DANGER Risk of ...

Page 361: ...or a variety of rea sons including the installation of incompati ble replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly The system che...

Page 362: ...se shown by the on board computer In this case do not reduce the tire pressure Restarting the tire pressure monitoring sys tem Requirements R The recommended tire pressure is correctly set for the respective operating status on all of the wheels page 355 Restart the tire pressure monitoring system in the following situations R The tire pressure has changed R The wheels or tires have been changed o...

Page 363: ...tire pressure to the recommended cold tire pressure suitable for the operating situation and to check it Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects R Notes on tire pressure page 355 R Display messages about the tires page 439 Restarting the tire pressure loss warning system Requirements R The recommended tire pressure is correctly set for the respective operating status on all ...

Page 364: ...r the steering and handling characteris tics and lead to brake failure Observe the load rating of the tires The load rating must be at least half the permissible axle load of the vehicle Never overload the tires by exceeding the maximum load The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the B pillar on the driver s side of the vehicle 1 Tire and Loading Information placard The data shown in the i...

Page 365: ... of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five occupants 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of lug gage and cargo be...

Page 366: ...load The following table shows examples of how to calculate total and load capacities with varying seating configurations and different numbers and sizes of occupants The following examples use a maximum load of 1500 lbs 680 kg This is for illustration purposes only Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehi cle stated on your vehicle s Tire and Loading Information placard page 36...

Page 367: ...bs 73 kg Occupant 4 140 lbs 63 kg Occupant 5 120 lbs 54 kg Occupant 1 200 lbs 91 kg Total weight of all occupants 750 lbs 340 kg 200 lbs 91 kg Step 3 Example 1 Example 2 Permissible load maximum gross vehicle weight rating from the Tire and Loading Information placard minus the gross weight of all occupants 1500 lbs 680 kg Ò 750 lbs 340 kg 750 lbs 340 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Ò 200 lbs 91 kg 1300 lbs 58...

Page 368: ...rdance with the US Department of Trans portation s Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand ards tire manufacturers are required to grade their tires on the basis of the following three per formance factors 1 Tread wear grade 2 Traction grade 3 Temperature grade The data shown in the illustration is example data The classification is not legally stipulated for Canada but it is generally stated Tread wea...

Page 369: ...ccident from tire overheating and tire failure Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause excessive heat build up and possi ble tire failure Observe the recommended tire pres sure Regularly check the pressure of all the tires Adjust the tire pressure if necessary The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistan...

Page 370: ...be used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of the tire R Manufacturing date manufacturing date 5 provides information about the age of a tire The 1st and 2nd positions represent the calendar week and the 3rd and 4th positions state the year of manufacture e g 3208 represents the 32nd week of 2008 Information on the maximum tire load The data shown in the image is ex...

Page 371: ... exceed ing the specified tire load bearing capa city or the permissible speed rating Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating may lead to tire damage and to the tires bursting Therefore only use tire types and sizes approved for your vehicle model Observe the tire load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle 1 First letter s 2 Nominal tire width in millim...

Page 372: ...e that specifies the maximum load bearing capacity of a tire e g 91 corre sponds to 1356 lbs 615 kg The load bearing capacity of the tire must be at least half the gross axle weight rating of your vehicle Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit See also R Maximum permissible load on the Tire and Loading Information placard page 362 R Maximum tire load page 368 R Load index ...

Page 373: ...e Rubber Association of Canada RAC regarding the tire traction on snow Load index 8 8 R No specification given standard load SL tire R XL or Extra Load extra load tire or rein forced tire R Light Load light load tire R C D E a load range that depends on the maximum load that the tire can carry at a certain pressure Definition of terms for tires and loading Tire structure and characteristics descri...

Page 374: ...part of the tire identification It specifies the speed range for which a tire is approved GVW Gross Vehicle Weight the gross vehicle weight comprises the weight of the vehicle including fuel tools the spare wheel accesso ries installed occupants luggage and the trailer drawbar noseweight if applicable The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR as specified on the...

Page 375: ...revent the tire from changing length on the wheel rim Side wall the part of the tire between the tread and the tire bead Weight of optional equipment the combined weight of the optional equipment weighing more than the replaced standard parts and more than 5 lbs 2 3 kg This optional equipment such as high performance brakes level control system a roof luggage rack or high performance batteries is ...

Page 376: ...ssible speed rating may lead to tire damage and to the tires bursting Therefore only use tire types and sizes approved for your vehicle model Observe the tire load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle NOTE Vehicle and tire damage through tire types and sizes that have not been approved For safety reasons only use tires wheels and accessories which have been specially approved by Merce...

Page 377: ...d potholes when parking NOTE Damage to electronic component parts from the use of tire mounting tools Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system Electronic component parts are located in the wheel Tire mounting tools should not be used in the area of the valve This could otherwise damage the electronic component parts Have the tires changed at a qualified specialist workshop only NOTE Damage ...

Page 378: ... tires or all season tires marked i M S for all wheels Winter tires provide the best possible grip in wintry road conditions R For M S tires only use tires with the same tread R Observe the maximum permissible speed for the M S tires installed If the tire s maximum speed is below that of the vehicle this must be indicated by an appropriate label in the driver s field of vision R Break in new tires...

Page 379: ...y 3000 to 6000 miles 5000 to 10 000 km depending on the wear Ensure that the direction of rotation is maintained Observe the instructions and safety notes on Changing a wheel when doing so page 378 Notes on storing wheels When storing wheels observe the following notes R After removing wheels store them in a cool dry and preferably dark place R Protect the tires from contact with oil grease or fue...

Page 380: ...ith automatic transmission Shift into position j Vehicles with level control system Set the normal vehicle level page 183 Switch off the engine Make sure that the engine cannot be started Place chocks or other suitable items under the front and rear of the wheel that is diago nally opposite the wheel you wish to change If necessary remove the wheel trim hub caps page 378 Raise the vehicle page 379...

Page 381: ...jack R Use only a vehicle specific jack that has been approved by Mercedes Benz to raise the vehicle R The jack is only designed for raising and holding the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed and not for mainte nance work under the vehicle R The jack must be placed on a firm flat and non slip surface If necessary use a large flat load bearing non slip underlay R The foot of th...

Page 382: ...on the jack correctly at the appropriate jacking point of the vehicle the jack could tip with the vehicle raised Only position the jack at the appropri ate jacking point of the vehicle The base of the jack must be positioned vertically under the jacking point of the vehicle NOTE Vehicle damage from the jack If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jack support point of the vehi...

Page 383: ...erve the notes in the Supplement You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers When changing a wheel avoid applying any force to the brake discs as this could impair the level of comfort when braking NOTE Damage to threading from dirt on wheel bolts Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a dirty surface Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com pletely Screw alignment bolt 1 into the thread instead of ...

Page 384: ...bolt and push it on WARNING Risk of injury from tightening wheel bolts and nuts If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts when the vehicle is raised the jack could tip Only tighten wheel bolts or wheel nuts when the vehicle is on the ground Be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on Changing a wheel page 374 For safety reasons only use wheel bolts which have been approved by Merced...

Page 385: ...ialist workshop and have the tightening tor que checked immediately Check the tire pressure of the newly installed wheel and adjust it if necessary Vehicles with tire pressure loss warning system Restart the tire pressure loss warn ing system page 361 Exception the new wheel is an emergency spare wheel Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system Restart the tire pressure monitoring system page...

Page 386: ...ns R Replace the emergency spare wheel after six years at the latest regardless of wear Vehicles with a tire pressure loss warn ing system If an emergency spare wheel is installed the tire pressure loss warning sys tem cannot function reliably Only restart the system again when the emergency spare wheel has been replaced with a new wheel Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system If an emerge...

Page 387: ...two way radios If you use two way radios in the vehicle improperly their electromagnetic radiation can disrupt the vehicle s electronics This is the case in the following situations in partic ular R The two way radio is not connected to an exterior antenna R The exterior antenna is installed incor rectly or is not a low reflection antenna This could jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle H...

Page 388: ...sion output Frequency band Maximum transmis sion output Short wave 3 54 MHz 30 W 4 m frequency band 74 88 MHz 15 W 2 m frequency band 144 174 MHz 25 W trunked radio sys tem Tetra 380 460 MHz 10 W Frequency band Maximum transmis sion output 70 cm frequency band 420 450 MHz 15 W Two way radio 2G 3G 4G 10 W The following devices can be used in the vehicle without restrictions R Two way radios with a ...

Page 389: ...Digital Opera tor s Manual in the vehicle on the Internet and in the app Vehicle identification plate VIN and engine number overview Vehicle identification plate Vehicle identification plate USA only 1 Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight 2 Maximum permissible front axle load 3 Maximum permissible rear axle load 4 Paint code 5 VIN vehicle identification number Technical data 387 ...

Page 390: ...um weight that can be carried on one axle front or rear axle Do not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight or the maximum gross axle weight rating for the front or rear axle VIN below right hand front seat 1 Imprinted VIN vehicle identification number 2 Floor covering Additional plates 1 Engine number stamped into the crankcase 2 Plate with information about emissions test ing including confirmat...

Page 391: ...fluids can cause considerable damage to the environ ment Dispose of operating fluids in an envi ronmentally responsible manner Operating fluids include the following R Fuels R Lubricants R Coolant R Brake fluid R Windshield washer fluid R Climate control system refrigerant Only use products approved by Mercedes Benz Damage caused by the use of products that have not been approved is not covered by...

Page 392: ...es R Unleaded premium grade gasoline R E85 fuel R A mixture of E85 fuel and unleaded premium grade gasoline Flexible fuel vehicles can be identified by the Ethanol up to E85 sticker on the inside of the fuel filler flap Depending on the country the fuels you can use in your vehicle may differ from the information in the Operator s Manual The fuels that have been approved for your vehicle can be fo...

Page 393: ...nd you have to refuel using unleaded regular gasoline Only fill the fuel tank to half full with unleaded regular gasoline and refill as soon as possible with unleaded pre mium grade gasoline Do not drive at the maximum design speed Avoid sudden acceleration engine speeds over 3000 rpm Further information on fuel is available at the fol lowing locations R at a gas station R at a qualified specialis...

Page 394: ...ngine oil changed after the prescribed intervals Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the oil change carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Quality and capacity of engine oil MB Freigabe or MB Approval Gasoline engines Engine oil specifica tions All models 229 51 229 52 229 61 229 71 Recommended for lowest possible fuel con sumption lowest SAE viscosity class in each case observe possibl...

Page 395: ...31 0 Coolant Notes on coolant Observe the notes on operating fluids page 389 WARNING Risk of fire and injury from antifreeze If antifreeze comes into contact with hot component parts in the engine compart ment it may ignite Allow the engine to cool down before adding antifreeze Make sure that no antifreeze spills out next to the filler opening Thoroughly clean off any antifreeze from component par...

Page 396: ...r the exhaust system Make sure that no windshield washer concentrate spills out next to the filler opening NOTE Damage to the exterior lighting due to unsuitable windshield washer fluid Unsuitable windshield washer fluid may dam age the plastic surface of the exterior light ing Only use windshield washer fluid which is also suitable for use on plastic surfa ces e g MB SummerFit or MB Winter Fit NO...

Page 397: ...d ard J639 must be adhered to The information label for the climate control sys tem regarding the refrigerant type and the refrig erant compressor oil PAG oil is located on the inside of the hood Information label example USA China 1 Hazard and service warning symbols 2 Refrigerant filling capacity 3 Applicable standards 4 PAG oil part number 5 GWP global warming potential of the refrig erant used...

Page 398: ...esult of the following factors R Tires R Load R Condition of the suspension R Optional equipment Height when opened Model 1 1 Height when opened C 300 58 5 in 1486 mm C 300 4MATIC 58 9 in 1495 mm Vehicle dimensions C 300 Vehicle length 184 5 in 4686 mm Vehicle width including out side mirrors 79 3 in 2016 mm Vehicle width without outside mirrors 71 3 in 1810 mm Wheelbase 111 8 in 2840 mm 396 Techn...

Page 399: ...de mirrors 79 3 in 2016 mm Vehicle width without outside mirrors 71 3 in 1810 mm Wheelbase 111 8 in 2840 mm C 300 4MATIC Vehicle height 55 7 in 1416 mm Vehicle height when opening closing the roof 78 2 in 1987 mm Turning radius 37 6 ft 11 45 m Weights and loads Please observe the following notes for the speci fied vehicle data R items of optional equipment increase the curb weight and reduce the p...

Page 400: ...left or right Press the Õ symbol to show further infor mation on the media display Press the symbol to hide the display message You can hide low priority display messages by pressing the P back button or the left hand Touch Control The display messages will then be stored in the message memory Rectify the cause of a display message as quickly as possible High priority display messages cannot be hi...

Page 401: ... page 36 WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop 6 Left Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required Example The corresponding head airbag is malfunctioning page 36 WA...

Page 402: ...th the vehicle s interior especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit Make sure both before and during the journey that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions Make sure that no objects are trapped under the front passenger seat Check the status of the automatic front passenger airbag actuation page...

Page 403: ...Ensure both before and during the journey that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions Make sure that no objects are trapped under the front passenger seat Check the statu...

Page 404: ...ce Key Battery The SmartKey battery is discharged Replace the battery page 65 Á Key Not Detected white display message The SmartKey is currently undetected Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle If the SmartKey is still not recognized place it in the marked space for starting with the SmartKey page 126 402 Display messages and warning indicator lamps ...

Page 405: ...n due to a strong radio signal source Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions Place the SmartKey in the marked space for starting the engine with the SmartKey page 126 Á Don t Forget Your Key A warning tone also sounds This message reminds you to take your SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle Place the Key in the Marked Space See Opera tor s Manual SmartKey d...

Page 406: ...op switch again until the soft top is fully open or closed K Convertible Top Operation Possible to 37 mph If you drive at speeds greater than 37 mph 60 km h you cannot open or close the soft top Do not drive at speeds greater than 37 mph 60 km h Fully open or close the soft top K Convertible Top Lowering The soft top is not fully opened or closed The hydraulics are depressurized Fully open or clos...

Page 407: ... 37 mph 60 km h you cannot open or close the soft top Do not drive at speeds greater than 37 mph 60 km h Fully open or close the soft top K 12 V Battery See Opera tor s Manual The on board electrical system voltage is too low Start the engine J Trunk Partition Open The trunk partition is open Close the trunk partition Display messages and warning indicator lamps 405 ...

Page 408: ... LED light sources the display message for the corresponding light appears only when all the light emitting diodes in the light are faulty Malfunction See Opera tor s Manual The exterior lighting is malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop Automatic Headlamp Mode Inoperative The light sensor is malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop 406 Display messages and warning in...

Page 409: ...rn the light switch to the L or Ã position Switch Off Lights You are leaving the vehicle and the lights are still switched on Turn the light switch to the Ã position Intell Light System Inoper ative The Intelligent Light System is malfunctioning The lighting system continues to function properly without the func tions of the Intelligent Light System Consult a qualified specialist workshop Display ...

Page 410: ...ghbeam Assist Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop Adaptive Highbeam Assist Camera View Restricted See Operator s Manual The camera view is restricted Possible causes R Dirt on the windshield in the camera s field of vision R Heavy rain snow or fog Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable O...

Page 411: ...ey with you If you do not leave the vehicle switch off the electrical consumers e g the seat heating Otherwise the 12 V battery may discharge and it will then be possible to start the vehicle only with the aid of a second battery starting assistance Ù Steering Malfunction Increased Physical Effort See Operator s Manual The power steering assistance is malfunctioning WARNING Risk of an accident due...

Page 412: ... stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop C At least one door is open Close all doors M The hood is open WARNING Risk of accident due to driving with the hood unlocked The hood may open and block your view Never release the hood when driving Before every trip e...

Page 413: ...ecially if the vehicle is in motion Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid Never drive with the trunk lid open Close the trunk lid _ Rear Left Backrest Not Latched example The seat backrest of the corresponding seat is not engaged Fold the seat backrest back until it engages _ Front Left Seat Backrest Not Locked example The seat backrest of the corresponding front seat is not en...

Page 414: ... Start Stop but ton for at least 3 secs or press 3 times You have pressed the start stop button while the vehicle is in motion Information about switching off the engine while driving page 125 Check Coolant Level See Operator s Manual The coolant level is too low NOTE Engine damage due to insufficient coolant Avoid long journeys with insufficient coolant Add coolant page 322 Have the engine coolin...

Page 415: ...escaping operating fluids Before opening the hood allow the overheated engine to cool down In the event of a fire in the engine compartment keep the hood closed and call the fire service Wait until the engine has cooled down Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed Avoiding high loads on the engine drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop In doing so ensure that th...

Page 416: ...mission Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Only Shift to P when Vehi cle is Stationary It is possible to select the park position j only if the vehicle is stationary To stop depress the brake pedal Shift the transmission to park position j when the vehicle is stationary Apply Brake to Shift from P You have attempted to shift the transmission out of park position j and ...

Page 417: ...s not fully closed and transmission position h k or neutral i is selected Select park position j when switching off the vehicle N Permanently Active Risk of Rolling Away Neutral i has been selected while the vehicle is rolling or while you are driving Depress the brake pedal to stop Shift the transmission to park position j while the vehicle is stationary To continue driving select transmission po...

Page 418: ...edal Engage park position j Consult a qualified specialist workshop Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Running Wait Transmission Cooling The transmission is overheating Pulling away may be temporarily impaired or not possible Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any cir cumstances Leave the engine running Wait until the display message disappe...

Page 419: ...a qualified specialist workshop Where necessary also secure the parked vehicle against rolling away The yellow indicator lamp and the red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp are lit The elec tric parking brake is malfunctioning To release Switch the ignition off and switch it back on Release the electric parking brake manually page 148 or Release the electric parking brake automatically page ...

Page 420: ...rake manually If the electric parking brake cannot be applied or the red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp continues to flash Do not continue driving Consult a qualified specialist workshop Where necessary also secure the parked vehicle against rolling away The yellow indicator lamp is lit and the red F indicator lamp USA only or indicator lamp Can ada only flashes for approximately ten sec...

Page 421: ...Switch the ignition off and switch it back on Release and then apply the electric parking brake manually page 148 If it is still not possible to apply the electric parking brake Consult a qualified specialist workshop Where necessary also secure the parked vehicle against rolling away To release If the conditions for automatic release are fulfilled and the electric parking brake is not released au...

Page 422: ...lectric parking brake is applied while you are driving R A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake has not been fulfilled page 148 R You are performing emergency braking using the electric parking brake page 149 Check the conditions for automatic release of the electric parking brake Release the electric parking brake manually 420 Display messages and warning indicator lamps ...

Page 423: ...da only Check Brake Fluid Level There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir WARNING Risk of an accident due to low brake fluid level If the brake fluid level is too low the braking effect and the braking characteristics may be impaired Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circu...

Page 424: ...ossible causes consequences and M M Solutions ë Off The HOLD function is deactivated because the vehicle is slipping or a condition for activation is not fulfilled Reactivate the HOLD function later or check the activation conditions for the HOLD function page 154 é ATTENTION ASSIST Inoper ative ATTENTION ASSIST is malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop 422 Display messages and war...

Page 425: ...ivation conditions for cruise control page 158 Cruise Control Inoperative Cruise control is malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop Cruise Control Off Cruise control has been deactivated If there is an additional warning tone cruise control has been deactivated automatically page 157 ç mph Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC cannot be activated as not all activation conditions are fulf...

Page 426: ...anual Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is temporarily unavailable The ambient conditions are outside the system limits page 159 As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits the system will become available again Drive on Active Distance Assist Inop erative Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is malfunctioning Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctionin...

Page 427: ...RONIC remains available Consult a qualified specialist workshop Active Steering Assist Cur rently Unavailable Due to Multiple Emergency Stops Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable due to multiple emergency stops Take over the steering and stop in accordance with the traffic conditions Switch the ignition off and switch it back on Active Steering Assist is available once more Beginning ...

Page 428: ...c Sign Assist Inopera tive Traffic Sign Assist is malfunctioning Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the engine If the display message still appears consult a qualified specialist workshop Traffic Sign Assist Camera View Restricted See Opera tor s Manual The camera view is restricted Possible causes R Dirt on the windshield in the camera s field of vision R Heavy...

Page 429: ...accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the engine If necessary clean the rear bumper If the bumper is especially dirty the sensors in the bumper may be mal functioning Blind Spot Assist Inopera tive Blind Spot Assist is malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop Active Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator s Manual Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unav...

Page 430: ...conditions are within the system limits the system will become available again Vehicles with Active Steering Assist The camera view may be limited by the windshield Drive on Vehicles with Active Steering Assist If the display message does not disappear Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions Clean the windshield Active Lane Keeping Assist Inoperative Active Lane Keeping Assist i...

Page 431: ...cle s handling characteristics may be affected NOTE The tires on the front axle or the fenders could be damaged by large steering movements Avoid large steering movements while driving and listen for scraping sounds If you hear scraping sounds pull over and stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and set a higher vehicle level if possible Drive in a manner appropriate for the cu...

Page 432: ...0 km h and consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately NOTE The tires on the front axle or the fenders could be damaged by large steering movements Avoid large steering movements while driving and listen for scraping sounds If you hear scraping sounds pull over and stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and set a higher vehicle level if possible Set a higher vehicle lev...

Page 433: ...Drive More Slowly You are driving too fast for the selected vehicle level To adjust the vehicle level you must not drive at speeds greater than 37 mph 60 km h Active Parking Assist Maneuvering Assistance Restricted See Operator s Manual The Parking Assist maneuvering assistance is temporarily unavailable or only partially available Clean all sensors of the parking and camera system page 329 If the...

Page 434: ...ions Currently Unavailable See Operator s Manual ABS and ESP are temporarily unavailable Other driving systems and driving safety systems e g BAS may also be temporarily unavailable The brake system will continue to operate normally The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP are malfunctioning The wheels may lock during braking and E...

Page 435: ...ation can increase WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP are malfunctioning The wheels may block during braking and ESP does not perform any vehicle stabilization The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase In addi tion other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Have ABS and ESP checked immediately at a qualified s...

Page 436: ...ified specialist workshop immediately Drive care fully Inoperative See Operator s Manual ESP is malfunctioning Other driving systems and driving safety systems e g BAS may also be malfunctioning The brake system will continue to operate normally The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP is malfunctioning If ESP is malfunctioning ESP cannot ...

Page 437: ...rive on carefully Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Active Brake Assist Func tions Currently Limited See Operator s Manual Vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package Active Brake Assist with cross traffic function Evasive Steering Assist or PRE SAFE PLUS are temporarily unavailable or only partially available Vehicles without the Driving Assistance Pack...

Page 438: ... qualified specialist workshop Radar Sensors Dirty See Operator s Manual The radar sensor system is malfunctioning Possible causes R Dirt on the sensors R Heavy rain or snow R Extended country driving without other traffic e g in the desert Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable Once the cause of the problem is no longer present the driving syst...

Page 439: ...the main functions of the Mercedes me connect system or of the SOS emergency call system is malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop Battery Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions 12 V Battery See Opera tor s Manual The engine is off and the charge level is too low Switch off electrical consumers that are not required To charge the 12 V battery Leave the engi...

Page 440: ...ic conditions and switch off the engine Consult a qualified specialist workshop Stop Vehicle See Opera tor s Manual The 12 V battery is no longer being charged and the charge level is too low NOTE Possible engine damage if you continue driving Do not continue driving under any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditio...

Page 441: ...terference from a powerful radio signal source As a result no signals from the tire pressure sensors are being received The tire pressure monitoring system is temporarily unavailable The tire pressure monitoring system will restart automatically as soon as the cause has been rectified Drive on Tire Press Monitor Inopera tive The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning WARNING There is a ...

Page 442: ... pressure value is displayed for the affec ted tire Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist workshop h Check Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly The wheel position is displayed A warning tone will also sound WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pressure R The tires can burst R The tires can wear excessively and or u...

Page 443: ...60 h Warning Tire Malfunction The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly The wheel position will be displayed WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with a flat tire R The tires can overheat and be damaged R The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking characteristics may be greatly impaired You could then lose control of the vehicle Do not drive with a flat t...

Page 444: ...layed in yellow WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with overheated tires Overheated tires can burst Reduce speed so that the tires cool down Decrease Speed At least one tire is overheating The affected tires are displayed in red At temperatures close to the limit value the tires are displayed in yellow WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with overheated tires Overheated tires can burst ...

Page 445: ...tly impaired You could then lose control of the vehicle Observe the recommended tire pressures Adjust the tire pressure if necessary Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions Check the tire pressure page 355 and the tires When the tire pressure is correct restart the tire pressure loss warning system page 361 Check Tire Pressure Then Restart Run Flat Indicator Canada only The tire...

Page 446: ...isplay messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions 5 Check Engine Oil At Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient engine oil Avoid long journeys with insufficient engine oil Check the engine oil level when next refueling Add engine oil page 321 Notes on engine oil page 392 444 Display messages and warnin...

Page 447: ...1 1 US qt 1 l of engine oil page 321 Notes on engine oil page 392 5 Engine Oil Reduce Oil Level Display message only for certain engines The engine oil level is too high NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with excess engine oil Avoid long journeys with excess engine oil Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately and have the engine oil level reduced 5 Engine Oil Level Low Stop Vehicle T...

Page 448: ... 1 US qt 1 l of engine oil page 321 Check the engine oil level Notes on engine oil page 392 5 Engine Oil Pressure Stop Switch Off Engine Display message only for certain engines The oil pressure is too low NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient oil pressure Avoid driving with insufficient oil pressure Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions Do not con...

Page 449: ... perform a self test when the ignition is switched on Some indicator and warning lamps may briefly light up or flash This behavior is non critical These indicator and warning lamps indicate a malfunction only if they light up or flash after the engine has been star ted or during a journey Instrument display standard Widescreen cockpit instrument display Depending on the display setting the positio...

Page 450: ... brake red page 454 Electric parking brake yellow page 454 é USA Recuperative Brake System page 454 J Canada brakes yellow page 454 USA brakes red page 454 J Canada brakes red page 454 L Distance warning page 457 ä AIRMATIC page 457 ä DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL page 457 ABS page 458 ESP page 458 å ESP OFF page 458 h Tire pressure monitoring system page 460 T Parking lamps page 108 L Low beam page 108 K ...

Page 451: ...ed specialist workshop Drive on carefully Note the messages on the multifunction display Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately ü Seat belt warning lamp The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent warning tone sounds or The red seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds once the engine has started In addition an intermittent warning tone may sound The red seat bel...

Page 452: ...ing indicator lamp Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Ù Power steering warning lamp red The red power steering system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running The power assistance or the steering itself is malfunctioning WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired If the steering does not function as intended the vehicle s operating safety is jeopardized Pull ove...

Page 453: ...ning tone the coolant temperature has exceeded the maximum permissible temperature WARNING Risk of burns when opening the hood If you open the hood when the engine has overheated or when there is a fire in the engine compartment the following situations may occur R You could come into contact with hot gases R You could come into contact with other hot escaping operating fluids Before opening the h...

Page 454: ...ure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed Avoiding high loads on the engine drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop In doing so ensure that the coolant temperature display remains below the red area Engine diagnosis warning lamp The yellow Check Engine warning lamp is lit while the engine is running A malfunction has occurred in the engine the exhaust system or the fuel ...

Page 455: ...serve warning lamp lights up while the engine is running The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp lights up while you are driving There has been pressure loss in the fuel system The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leak ing Close the fuel filler cap If the fuel filler cap has already been closed correctly Consult a qualified specialist workshop The yellow fuel reserve warn...

Page 456: ...king brake indi cator lamp red Canada only The electric parking brake yellow indicator lamp The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit The yellow electric parking brake indicator lamp also lights up in the event of a malfunction Note the messages on the multifunction display 454 Display messages and warning indicator lamps ...

Page 457: ...WARNING Risk of an accident due to a brake system malfunction If the brake system is malfunctioning braking characteristics may be impaired Drive on carefully Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Adjust your speed and drive on carefully leaving a suitable distance to the vehicle in front If the multifunction display shows a display message observe it Consult...

Page 458: ...e boosting is malfunctioning increased brake pedal force may be necessary for braking The braking characteristics may be impaired The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations Stop in a safe location immediately Do not continue driving Consult a qualified specialist workshop WARNING Risk of an accident due to low brake fluid level If the brake fluid level is too low the braking...

Page 459: ...an additional warning tone you are approaching an obstacle at too high a speed Be prepared to brake immediately Increase the distance Function of Active Brake Assist page 170 ä Suspension warning lamp yellow The yellow AIRMATIC warning lamp is lit The yellow DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL warning lamp is lit A malfunction has occurred in AIRMATIC A malfunction has occurred in the DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL Note t...

Page 460: ...s malfunctioning The wheels may lock during braking The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase In addi tion other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop ESP warning lamp The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion or Th...

Page 461: ... is malfunctioning ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization In addition other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop å ESP OFF warning lamp The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running ESP is deactivated Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be inoperative WARNING Risk of skidding wh...

Page 462: ...ire pressure monitor warning lamp pressure loss malfunction flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit or The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp pressure loss malfunction is lit The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp pressure loss malfunction flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit The tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning WARNING There is...

Page 463: ...e monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one of the tires WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pressure R The tires can burst R The tires can wear excessively and or unevenly R The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking may be greatly impaired You could then lose control of the vehicle Observe the recommended tire pressures Adjust the tir...

Page 464: ... Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Active Emergency Stop Assist 168 Active Lane Change Assist 169 Calling up a speed 162 Function 159 Increasing decreasing speed 162 Requirements 162 Route based speed adaptation 164 Steering wheel buttons 162 Storing a speed 162 Switching off deactivating 162 Switching on activating 162 System limitations 159 Active Emergency Stop Assist 168 Active Lane Change Assi...

Page 465: ...ting treble mid range and bass settings Advanced sound system 315 Burmester surround sound system 314 ADS PLUS damping system see AIRMATIC Advanced sound system Adjusting the balance fader 315 Adjusting treble mid range and bass settings 315 Calling up the sound menu 315 Information 314 Switching volume adjustment on off 315 After sales service center see ASSYST PLUS Air bag Reduced protection 44 ...

Page 466: ... 283 Animals Pets in the vehicle 62 Anti lock braking system see ABS Anti lock Braking System Anti skid chains see Snow chains Anti theft protection Immobilizer 82 Anticipatory occupant protection see PRE SAFE anticipatory occu pant protection see PRE SAFE PLUS anticipatory occupant protection plus Apple CarPlay Connecting an iPhone 280 Ending 281 Notes 280 Overview 279 Sound settings 281 Transfer...

Page 467: ... passenger front airbag shutoff 45 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp 47 Automatic front passenger front air bag shutoff see Automatic front passenger front airbag shutoff Automatic mirror folding function Activating deactivating 119 Automatic transmission DIRECT SELECT lever 136 Drive program display 135 Drive programs 134 DYNAMIC SELECT switch 134 Engaging drive position 138 Engaging neutral 137 E...

Page 468: ...rce distribu tion 154 HOLD function 154 Limited braking effect salt treated roads 129 New replaced brakepads brake discs 128 Notes on breaking in a new vehicle 128 Braking assistance see BAS Brake Assist System Breakdown Changing a wheel 378 Overview of the help functions 18 Roadside Assistance 23 Tow starting 350 Towing away 347 Transporting the vehicle 349 Breakdown see Flat tire Burmester surro...

Page 469: ...s 329 Soft top 327 Steering wheel 330 Surround view camera 329 Tailpipes 329 Washing by hand 325 Wheels rims 329 Wind deflector 327 Wind screen 328 Windows 329 Wiper blades 329 Cargo tie down rings 103 Carpet Care 330 Change of address 23 Change of ownership 23 Changing a wheel Preparation 378 Raising the vehicle 379 Changing a wheel see Emergency spare wheel Changing gears Manually 139 Changing h...

Page 470: ... 396 Removing condensation from the windows 121 Setting the air distribution 120 Setting the airflow 120 Setting the vehicle interior tempera ture 120 Switching the rear window heater on off 120 Ventilating the vehicle convenience opening 80 Cockpit Overview 6 Coffee cup symbol see ATTENTION ASSIST COMAND see Multimedia system COMAND Touch Managing devices 234 Combination switch 109 Compass 266 Co...

Page 471: ...ta storage 32 Data storage Data protection rights 32 Electronic control units 29 Online services 32 Vehicle 29 Date Setting the time and date automati cally 230 Daytime running lamp mode see Daytime running lights Daytime running lights Switching on off 112 Deactivating the alarm ATA 83 Dealership see Qualified specialist workshop Declaration of conformity Wireless vehicle components 25 Decorative...

Page 472: ...ages mph 423 ç mph 423 12 V Battery See Operator s Manual 437 K 12 V Battery See Operator s Manual 405 Active Headlamps Inoperative 407 é ATTENTION ASSIST Inoperative 422 é ATTENTION ASSIST Take a Break 423 Automatic Headlamp Mode Inoperative 406 Check Brake Fluid Level 421 Check Brake Pads See Opera tor s Manual 422 Check Coolant Level See Oper ator s Manual 412 5 Check Engine Oil At Next Refu el...

Page 473: ...l function Service Required Example 399 Lowering 430 ä Malfunction Drive at Max 50 mph 429 Malfunction See Operator s Manual 406 Á Obtain a New Key 402 ç Off 424 ë Off 422 K Open Close Convertible Top Completely 405 F Parking Brake See Operator s Manual 417 h Please Correct Tire Pressure 441 F Please Release Parking Brake 420 _ Rear Left Backrest Not Latched example 411 Á Replace Key Battery 402 S...

Page 474: ...rently Unavailable See Operator s Manual 428 Active Lane Keeping Assist Inopera tive 428 Active Parking Assist and PARKTRONIC Inoperative See Opera tor s Manual 432 Active Parking Assist Maneuvering Assistance Restricted See Opera tor s Manual 431 Active Steering Assist Currently Unavailable Due to Multiple Emer gency Stops 425 Active Steering Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator s Manual 425...

Page 475: ...sion Cooling 416 Tire Press Monitor Currently Unavailable 439 Tire Press Monitor Inoperative 439 Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative No Wheel Sensors 440 Tires Overheated 442 To Deselect P or N Depress Brake and Start Engine 415 To switch engine off press and hold Start Stop button for at least 3 secs or press 3 times 412 Traffic Sign Assist Camera View Restricted See Operator s Manual 426 Traffic S...

Page 476: ...t see Active Speed Limit Assist see Active Steering Assist see AIRMATIC see ATTENTION ASSIST see Blind Spot Assist see Cruise control see Driving safety system see HOLD function see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC see Rear view camera see Traffic Sign Assist Driving tips Drinking and driving 129 General driving tips 129 Notes on breaking in a new vehicle 128 Optimized acceleration 128 Drowsiness detecti...

Page 477: ...ey Locking a door 69 Unlocking a door 69 Emergency operation mode Starting the vehicle 126 Emergency release Trunk lid from inside 71 Emergency spare wheel Notes 383 Emergency Tensioning Devices Activation 36 ENERGIZING COMFORT Overview of programs 240 Starting the program 241 Engine ECO start stop function 132 Engine number 387 Starting emergency operation mode 126 Starting Remote Online 127 Star...

Page 478: ... 378 MOExtended tires 335 Notes 334 TIREFIT kit 336 Flat towing see Tow bar system Floor mats 106 Foil covering Radar and ultrasonic sensors 150 Folding wind screen Care 329 Installing 76 Removing 76 Free software 34 Frequencies Two way radio 386 Front airbag 42 Front passenger seat see Seat Fuel Additives 391 E10 390 Fuel reserve 392 Gasoline 390 Quality gasoline 390 Refueling 141 Sulfur content ...

Page 479: ...ally 88 Rear installing removing 89 Head up Display Adjusting display elements on board computer 204 Adjusting the brightness on board computer 204 Function 203 Menu on board computer 204 Operating the memory function 98 Setting the position on board com puter 204 Switching on off 205 Headlamps see Automatic driving lights Headliner care 330 Heating see Climate control Help call see Mercedes Benz ...

Page 480: ... Reading lamp 113 Switch off delay time 113 Intermediate destination Calculating a route with intermediate destinations 247 Entering 247 Modifying 247 Starting an automatic gas station search 246 Starting the automatic service sta tion search 253 Internet connection Communication module function 291 Connection status 292 Displaying the connection status 292 Information 291 Restrictions 291 Interne...

Page 481: ... 108 Parking lights 108 Rear fog lamp 108 Responsibility for lighting systems 108 Setting the exterior lighting switch off delay time 112 Setting the surround lighting 112 Standing lights 108 Turn signal light 109 Limited Warranty Vehicle 29 Live Traffic Information Displaying subscription information 259 Displaying the traffic map 259 Displaying traffic incidents 260 Extending a subscription 259 ...

Page 482: ...Displaying the map version 264 Displaying the next intersecting street 263 Displaying the satellite map 266 Displaying the traffic map 259 Displaying weather information 266 Map data 265 Moving 262 Overview 261 Selecting POI symbols 263 Selecting text information 263 Selecting the map orientation 263 Setting the map scale 262 Setting the map scale automatically 266 Updating 265 Map and compass Ove...

Page 483: ...enter after automatic accident or breakdown detection 285 Information 284 Making a call via the overhead con trol panel 283 Transferred data 286 Mercedes me connect Accident and Breakdown Manage ment 287 Information 287 Transferred data 288 Mercedes AMG vehicles Notes 124 Mercedes Benz Apps Calling up 292 Using with voice control 292 Mercedes Benz emergency call system Automatic emergency call 289...

Page 484: ...241 Switching the sound on off 226 Multimedia system see Entering characters see Touchpad N Navigation Showing hiding the menu 242 Switching on 242 Updating the map data 265 Voice commands Voice Control Sys tem 210 Navigation see Destination see Destination entry see Map see Route see Route guidance see Traffic information Navigation announcements Activating deactivating 255 Adjusting the volume 2...

Page 485: ...safety Declaration of conformity wireless vehicle components 25 Information 24 Operating system see On board computer Operator s Manual Vehicle equipment 22 Operator s Manual digital 20 Optimized acceleration Activating 128 Overhead control panel Overview 14 P Paint code 387 Paintwork cleaning instructions 325 Panic alarm Activating deactivating 64 Park position Inserting 138 Selecting automatical...

Page 486: ... PIN protection Activating deactivating 236 Plastic trim Care 330 Playback options Selecting 298 POI Selecting 246 POI symbols Selecting 263 Power supply Switching on Start Stop button 124 Power washer care 325 Power windows see Side windows PRE SAFE anticipatory occupant protection Function 50 PRE SAFE Sound 50 Reversing measures 50 PRE SAFE PLUS anticipatory occu pant protection plus Function 50...

Page 487: ...at see Seat Rear view camera Care 329 Function 184 Opening the camera cover 360 Camera 189 Setting favorites 360 Camera 189 Rear window heater 120 Reflective safety vest 333 Refrigerant air conditioning system Notes 394 Refueling Refueling the vehicle 141 Remote Online Charging the starter battery 127 Cooling or heating the vehicle interior 126 Starting the vehicle 127 Reporting safety defects 28 ...

Page 488: ...66 Satellite radio Activating deactivating TuneStart 312 Adding a channel to Smart Favorites 312 Deleting a channel 311 Displaying EPG information 311 Displaying service information 313 Information 309 Information about Smart Favorites and TuneStart 312 Logging in 309 Moving a channel 311 Music and sport alerts function 311 Overview 310 Pause and playback function 312 Restrictions 309 Selecting a ...

Page 489: ...ear see Changing gears Selector lever see DIRECT SELECT lever Self test Automatic front passenger front air bag shutoff 47 Sensors care 329 Service center see Qualified specialist workshop Service interval display see ASSYST PLUS Service station search Starting automatic search 253 Setting a speed see Cruise control Setting summer time 230 Setting the date format 231 Setting the distance unit 235 ...

Page 490: ...oftware update Performing 239 Software updates 238 System updates 239 Sound PRE SAFE Sound 50 Wheels and tires 354 Sound see Burmester surround sound system see Sound settings Sound settings Adjusting the balance fader 313 Adjusting treble mid range and bass settings 313 Automatic volume adjustment 313 Calls up the sound menu 313 Information 313 Spare wheel see Emergency spare wheel Special seat b...

Page 491: ...n off 95 Steering wheel paddle shifters 139 Storage areas see Storage space Storage compartments see Storage space Storage space Armrest 101 Center console 101 Door 101 Glove box 101 USB ports 101 Stowage areas see Loading Stowage compartments see Loading Sulfur content 390 Surround lighting Setting 112 Surround View see 360 Camera Surround view camera Care 329 Suspension Damping characteristics 1...

Page 492: ...Connecting a mobile phone Passkey 269 Connecting a mobile phone Secure Simple Pairing 269 De authorizing a mobile phone 271 Disconnecting a mobile phone 271 Importing contacts 275 Importing contacts overview 275 Incoming call during an existing call 274 Information 269 Interchanging mobile phones 270 Mobile phone voice recognition 273 Notes 267 Operating modes 269 Reception and transmission volume...

Page 493: ...iew 366 Speed rating 369 Temperature grade 366 Tire Quality Grading 366 Tire size designation 369 Traction grade 366 Tread wear grade 366 Tire load maximum 368 Tire pressure Checking manually 358 Checking tire pressure monitoring system 360 Maximum 368 Notes 355 Restarting the tire pressure loss warning system 361 Restarting the tire pressure monitor ing system 360 Tire pressure loss warning syste...

Page 494: ...377 Selection 374 Snow chains 355 Speed rating 369 Storing 377 Temperature grade 366 Tire and Loading Information placard 362 Tire pressure notes 355 Tire pressure loss warning system function 361 Tire pressure monitoring system function 358 Tire pressure table 357 Tire Quality Grading 366 Tire size designation 369 TIREFIT kit 336 Traction grade 366 Tread wear grade 366 Unusual handling characteri...

Page 495: ...rade 366 Trim element Care 330 Trunk lid Activating deactivating the tailgate opening height restriction 72 Closing 71 Emergency release from inside 71 Locking separately 71 Opening 70 Opening dimensions 396 Trunk partition Closing 74 Opening 74 TuneIn Logging out 294 Registering 294 Selecting stream 294 Setting options 294 Terms of use 294 TuneIn Calling up 293 Deleting stations 293 Overview 293 ...

Page 496: ...mode 126 Starting Remote Online 127 Starting start stop button 125 Switching off start stop button 143 Towing 199 Unlocking from inside 67 Unlocking KEYLESS GO 67 Ventilating convenience opening 80 Voice commands Voice Control Sys tem 217 Vehicle data Displaying DYNAMIC SELECT 136 Roof load 397 Transferring to Android Auto 283 Transferring to Apple CarPlay 283 Turning radius 396 Vehicle height 396...

Page 497: ...sage voice commands 216 Multifunction steering wheel operat ing 206 Navigation voice commands 210 Operable functions 207 Operating safety 206 Radio voice commands 213 Switch voice commands 208 Telephone voice controls 213 Text message voice commands 216 Types of voice commands 207 Vehicle voice commands 217 Voice prompting 207 Voice control system see Voice Control System W Warning lamps see Warni...

Page 498: ...ir water duct Weather information 266 what3words Destination entry with a 3 word address 248 Wheel change Lowering the vehicle 382 Mounting a new wheel 381 Removing a wheel 381 Removing installing hub caps 378 Wheel rotation 377 Wheels Care 329 Changing hub caps 378 Checking 354 Checking the tire pressure manually 358 Checking the tire pressure tire pres sure monitoring system 360 Definitions 371 ...

Page 499: ...Cockpit Instrument Dis play Instrument cluster 12 Wind deflector Care 327 Wind screen Care 328 Windows Closing all 78 Opening all 78 Windows see Side windows Windows care 329 Windshield Defrosting 120 Replacing the wiper blades 114 Windshield see Windshield Windshield washer fluid Notes 394 Windshield washer system Topping up 322 Windshield wipers Activating deactivating 114 Replacing the wiper bl...

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