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applies when using carrier systems on the ball

coupling.

Permissible rear axle load when tow-

ing a trailer

Towing a trailer is not possible with all models.

For further information, see (

page 227).

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Manual

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C 180

1100 kg

1115 kg

C 200

1105 kg

1115 kg

C 220 d

1145 kg

1130 kg

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C 250

1120 kg

C 250 d

1160 kg

C 300

1155 kg

380

Trailer tow hitch

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Summary of Contents for C-Class 2015

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

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Page 4: ...klet REquipment dependent Supplements Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times If you sell the vehicle always pass all of the documents on to the new owner Your Owner s Manuals Digital in the vehicle The Digital Owner s Manual provides com prehensive and specifically adapted infor mation on the equipment in your vehicle and your multimedia system You will find informative animations indivi...

Page 5: ...0 Seats steering wheel and mirrors 102 Lights and windscreen wipers 118 Climate control 129 Driving and parking 144 On board computer and displays 232 Multimedia system 296 Stowing and features 308 Maintenance and care 321 Breakdown assistance 334 Wheels and tyres 353 Technical data 369 2 Contents ...

Page 6: ...afety notes 201 Parking 203 Towing a trailer 201 ADAPTIVE BRAKE 75 Adaptive Brake Assist Function notes 70 Adaptive brake lights 71 Adaptive Damping System Function notes 197 Adaptive Damping System ADS 196 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Display message 266 Function notes 121 Switching on off 122 AdBlue Additive 374 Display message 269 Displaying level and range 244 Filling capacity 375 Important s...

Page 7: ...ivating deactivating 78 Function 78 Switching off the alarm 78 ATTENTION ASSIST Activating deactivating 246 Display message 270 Function notes 215 Authorised workshop see Qualified specialist workshop AUTO lights Display message 265 see Lights Automatic engine start ECO start stop function 150 Automatic engine switch off ECO start stop function 149 Automatic front passenger front airbag deactivati...

Page 8: ...y vehicle Charging 343 Display message 267 Important safety notes 341 Jump starting 345 Belt see Seat belts Belt tensioner Activation 52 Blind Spot Assist Activating deactivating on board computer 245 Display message 272 Notes function 218 see Active Blind Spot Assist BlueTEC see AdBlue Bluetooth Connecting another mobile phone 303 Searching for a mobile phone 303 See also Digital Owner s Manual 2...

Page 9: ...xhaust pipe 331 Exterior lighting 330 Gear or selector lever 332 General notes 326 High pressure cleaner 328 Interior 331 Matt paintwork 329 Paint 328 Plastic trim 331 Reversing camera 330 Roof lining 333 Seat belt 332 Seat cover 332 Sensors 330 Steering wheel 332 Trim pieces 332 Washing by hand 327 Wheels 329 Windows 329 Wiper blades 329 Wooden trim 332 CD See also Digital Owner s Manual 296 CD p...

Page 10: ...he rear window heat ing on off 134 Switching the synchronisation function on and off 133 Synchronisation function multi media system 301 THERMATIC control panel 1 zone automatic climate control 130 Climate control settings Multimedia system 299 Cockpit Overview 30 COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS Activating deactivating 245 Display message 260 Operation notes 69 COMAND display Cleaning 331 Combina...

Page 11: ...ngine 266 General information 253 Hiding on board computer 253 Introduction 253 Key 284 Lights 265 Safety systems 254 Tyres 277 Vehicle 279 Distance warning function Function notes 69 Distance warning signal warning lamp 293 DISTRONIC PLUS Activating 186 Activation conditions 186 Cruise control lever 185 Deactivating 190 Display message 273 Displays in the instrument cluster 189 Driving tips 190 D...

Page 12: ...Plus 184 HOLD function 192 Lane Keeping Assist 219 Lane package 217 PARKTRONIC 197 Reversing camera 206 SPEEDTRONIC 182 Traffic Sign Assist 216 Driving tips AMG ceramic brakes 179 Aquaplaning 179 Automatic transmission 160 Brakes 177 DISTRONIC PLUS 190 Downhill gradient 177 Driving abroad 118 Driving in winter 179 Driving on flooded roads 179 Driving on wet roads 179 Fuel 176 General 176 Icy road ...

Page 13: ...Start Stop but ton 148 Stopping 173 Tow starting vehicle 350 Warning lamp engine diagnos tics 290 Engine electronics Notes 369 Problem fault 153 Engine oil Additives 376 Checking the oil level 323 Checking the oil level using the dipstick 323 Display message 268 Filling capacity 375 General notes 375 Notes about oil grades 375 Notes on oil level consumption 323 Temperature on board computer Merced...

Page 14: ...bag deac tivation system Operation 48 Problems 52 System self test 50 Fuel Additives 373 Consumption statistics 237 Displaying the current consump tion 237 Displaying the range 237 Driving tips 176 Fuel gauge 32 Grade petrol 372 Important safety notes 371 Information on C 200 C 250 373 Low outside temperatures 374 Notes for Mercedes AMG vehi cles 373 Problem malfunction 169 Quality diesel 373 Refu...

Page 15: ...on Activating 193 Activation conditions 193 Deactivating 193 Display message 273 Function notes 192 General notes 192 Home address See also Digital Owner s Manual 296 Horn 30 HUD see Head up display I Ignition lock see Key positions Immobiliser 77 Indicator and warning lamp Restraint system 290 Indicator and warning lamps COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS 293 Coolant 291 Engine diagnostics 290 SPOR...

Page 16: ...e 271 Function information 219 see Active Lane Keeping Assist Lane package 217 Lap time RACETIMER 251 Lashing eyelets 312 Licence plate lamp display mes sage 265 Light sensor display message 265 Lighting see Lights Lights Activating deactivating the Intel ligent Light System 247 Active light function 121 Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS 121 Automatic headlamp mode 118 Cornering light function 121 Dip...

Page 17: ...ssist 223 Active Parking Assist 201 ATTENTION ASSIST 215 Blind Spot Assist 218 DISTRONIC PLUS 184 DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot 191 General notes 180 Lane Keeping Assist 219 PARKTRONIC 197 PRE SAFE anticipatory occu pant protection 54 PRE SAFE PLUS anticipatory occupant protection PLUS 54 Reversing camera 206 Traffic Sign Assist 216 Mercedes Benz Service Centre see Qualifie...

Page 18: ...tings 249 G Meter 250 Head up display 235 Important safety notes 232 Instrument cluster menu 248 Light menu 247 Media menu 240 Menu overview 236 Message memory 253 Navigation menu 238 Operating the TV 242 Operating video DVD 241 Operation 233 RACETIMER 251 Radio menu 240 Service menu 244 Settings menu 244 Standard display 236 Telephone menu 242 Trip menu 236 Vehicle menu 248 Operating instructions...

Page 19: ...tor lamps 40 Problems malfunctions 263 Perfume atomiser Setting the perfume intensity multimedia system 300 Vial 136 Perfume atomizer Operating 136 Problem malfunction 138 Pets in the vehicle 66 Phone book See also Digital Owner s Manual 296 Plastic trim cleaning instruc tions 331 Power windows see Side windows PRE SAFE anticipatory occupant protection Operation 54 PRE SAFE preventive occupant saf...

Page 20: ...batteries auxiliary heating 141 Replacing bulbs Important safety notes 123 Overview of bulb types 124 Removing replacing the cover front wheel arch 124 Replacing the battery auxiliary heating remote control 141 Rescue card 28 Reserve fuel tank see Fuel Reserve fuel Display message 269 Warning lamp 290 Residual heat climate control 136 Restraint system Display message 261 Introduction 39 Warning la...

Page 21: ... seat heating on off 108 Switching the seat ventilation on off 108 Securing a load see Stowage space Securing luggage 312 Selector lever Cleaning 332 see Automatic transmission Sensors cleaning instructions 330 Service see ASSYST PLUS Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop Service menu on board com puter 244 Service message see ASSYST PLUS Service products AdBlue special additives 374 Br...

Page 22: ...m see AMG sports exhaust system Start Stop button Starting the engine 148 Start stop function see ECO start stop function Starting engine 147 STEER CONTROL 77 Steering Display message 283 Warning lamps 295 Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot DISTRONIC PLUS Display message 275 Steering assistant STEER CON TROL see STEER CONTROL Steering wheel Adjusting electrically 111 Adjusting manually 110 Button o...

Page 23: ...obile phone 306 Connecting the mobile phone 305 Connecting the module using a USB cable 304 Data modem mode 306 Installing the module 304 Introduction 304 Saving deleting the PIN for the SIM card 306 Settings 306 SIM card mode 305 Text messages 306 Transferring the phone book 306 Temperature Coolant display in the instrument cluster 233 Engine oil on board computer Mercedes AMG vehicles 249 Outsid...

Page 24: ...pot Assist 219 Cleaning the trailer tow hitch 331 Coupling up a trailer 228 Decoupling a trailer 229 Driving tips 227 Folding in the ball coupling 228 Folding out the ball coupling 228 Important safety notes 226 Lights display message 265 Mounting dimensions 378 Parktronic 197 Power supply 229 Problem fault 231 Trailer loads 378 Transmission see Automatic transmission see Manual transmission Trans...

Page 25: ...ata acquisition 28 Display message 279 Electronics 369 Equipment 26 Implied warranty 28 Individual settings 244 Leaving parked up 176 Locking in an emergency 88 Locking key 81 Lowering 365 Operating safety 26 Parking 172 Pulling away 148 Raising 362 Registration 28 Securing from rolling away 362 Towing away 347 Transporting 349 Unlocking in an emergency 88 Unlocking key 81 Vehicle data 377 Vehicle...

Page 26: ...que 365 Wheel size tyre size 366 Windowbag Display message 262 Operation 47 Windows Cleaning 329 see Side windows Windscreen Demisting 133 Windscreen washer fluid see Windscreen washer system Windscreen washer system Important safety notes 377 Topping up 325 Windscreen wipers Problem malfunction 128 Replacing the wiper blades 126 Switching on off 125 Winter operation Important safety notes 355 Rad...

Page 27: ...d RContents You can select individual sections in the con tents i The Digital Owner s Manual is deactivated for safety reasons while driving Operation Calling up the Digital Owner s Manual X Press the Ø button in the centre console The overview relating to the vehicle appears X Select the Owner s Manual menu item by turning 3 or pressing 7 the controller X Confirm 7 the message about the warning a...

Page 28: ...frequent sudden acceleration and braking Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Rmonitor the vehicle s fuel consumption H Environmental note Have defective high voltage batteries dis posed of in an environmentally responsible manner Consult a qualified specialist work shop which has the necessary specialist ...

Page 29: ...granted Rif other road users could be endangered Rif the emission or noise levels are adversely affected Always specify the vehicle identification number VIN Y page 370 when ordering genuine Mercedes Benz parts Owner s Manual Vehicle equipment i This Owner s Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time of pub lication of the Owner s Man...

Page 30: ...y you notice that driving safety is impaired pull over and stop the vehicle imme diately paying attention to road and traffic conditions In such cases consult a qualified specialist workshop Declarations of conformity Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all compo nents of the vehicle and the information sys tems and communication devices integrated into the vehicle whi...

Page 31: ...Rif your vehicle has not yet been examined at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre It is advisable to register your vehicle with a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Inform Mercedes Benz as soon as possible about any change in address or vehicle owner ship You can do this at a Mercedes Benz Ser vice Centre for example Correct use If you remove any warning stickers you or oth ers could fail to recognise certai...

Page 32: ...echnical infor mation can be read from the event data memory and fault data memory Services include for example Rrepair services Rservice processes Rwarranty events Rquality assurance The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser vice network including the manufacturer using special diagnostic testers You can obtain more information there if required After a fault has been rectified the informat...

Page 33: ...k 145 Start Stop button 145 F Adjusts the steering wheel 110 G Cruise control lever 181 Function Page H Electric parking brake 174 I Diagnostics connection 27 J Opens the bonnet 322 K Light switch 118 L Control panel for Activating Steering Assist 191 Activating Active Lane Keep ing Assist 223 Deactivating PARKTRONIC 197 Activating the 360 camera 210 Switching on the head up display 235 Vehicles w...

Page 34: ... Assist 223 Deactivating PARKTRONIC 197 Activating the 360 camera 210 Switching on the head up display 235 Vehicles without a driver assistance systems card coin holder Function Page E Light switch 118 F Opens the bonnet 322 G Diagnostics connection 27 H Electric parking brake 174 I Ignition lock 145 Start Stop button 145 J Adjusts the steering wheel 110 K Cruise control lever 181 L Control panel ...

Page 35: ...fog lamp 119 h Tyre pressure monitor 294 Function Page Turn signals 120 Multifunction display 234 Rev counter 233 Warning and indicator lamps Electric parking brake yellow 290 ABS 287 Engine diagnostics 290 Diesel engine preglow 147 Electric parking brake red 290 J Brakes red 286 M SPORT handling mode in Mercedes AMG vehicles 289 Coolant 291 J Brakes yellow 286 A Coolant temperature gauge 233 B 8 ...

Page 36: ...er 233 ñ Switches off voice operated navigation or LIN GUATRONIC i In vehicles with multimedia system COMAND Online you can find further infor mation Ron the multimedia system in the Digital Owner s Manual Ron the DVD changer or single DVD drive in the Digital Owner s Manual Ron LINGUATRONIC in the separate operat ing instructions i You can find further information in vehicle with an Audio 20 mult...

Page 37: ...perating instructions A PASSENGER AIRBAG indica tor lamp 40 ATA indicator lamp 78 B Analogue clock not available on all equipment levels Function Page C Õ Media button see the separate operating instruc tions D Radio button see the separate operating instruc tions E Ø Navigation button see the separate operating instructions F þ Inserts or ejects a CD or DVD see the separate operating instructions...

Page 38: ...parate operating instructions Moves the seat belt extender forwards 43 A Touchpad see the separate operating instructions Function Page B Stowage compartment 308 C è ECO start stop func tion 149 D É Sets the vehicle level 195 E DYNAMIC SELECT switch 154 F Back button see the sepa rate operating instructions G Multimedia system control ler see separate operating instructions H g Switches to the fav...

Page 39: ...volume of the AMG sports exhaust system 151 è ECO start stop func tion 149 A Touchpad see the separate operating instructions Function Page B Stowage compartment 308 C Activates or deactivates ESP 73 Activates or deactivates SPORT handling mode 73 D Manual gearshifting perma nent setting 163 E DYNAMIC SELECT switch selects the drive program 154 F Back button see the sepa rate operating instruction...

Page 40: ...r lighting on off 123 A u Switches the rear inte rior lighting on off 123 B p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 123 Function Page C ï MB Info call button Mercedes Benz Contact 319 D Spectacles compartment 309 E 3 Opens closes the pan orama sliding sunroof 98 Opens closes the roller sun blinds 99 F Rear view mirror 114 G F Breakdown assistance call button Mercedes Benz Contact 319 Overhea...

Page 41: ...cally 104 c Seat heating 108 s Seat ventilation 108 A Opens the door 87 B Unlocks locks the vehicle 87 Function Page C W Opens closes the left side window 93 D 7Zª Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors out in electrically 113 E W Opens closes the right side window 93 F p Opens closes the boot lid 92 38 Door control panel At a glance ...

Page 42: ...ge 102 Additionally you must ensure that an airbag can deploy freely Y page 44 The airbag is supplementary to a correctly fas tened seat belt As an additional safety device the airbag increases the level of protection for vehicle occupants in the event of an accident If the protection provided by the seat belt is suf ficient the airbags do not deploy Furthermore in the event of an accident only ai...

Page 43: ...accident all deployment criteria are met the front passenger front airbag is deployed RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up the front passenger front airbag is disabled It will then not be deployed in the event of an accident Depending on the person in the front passenger seat the front passenger front airbag must either be disabled or enabled see the following points You must make sure of this both be...

Page 44: ...elt can cause additional injuries in the event of an accident sudden braking or abrupt changes of direction There is an increased risk of injury possibly even fatal Always make sure that all vehicle occupants are wearing their seat belt properly and are seated correctly G WARNING The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back rest to an almost vertical...

Page 45: ... All vehicle occupants must fasten their seat belts correctly before you start driving You must also make sure that all vehicle occupants have fastened their seat belts correctly during the journey When fastening your seat belt always make sure that Rthe seat belt tongue is inserted into the belt buckle that belongs to the seat Rthe seat belt is tightened across your body Avoid wearing bulky cloth...

Page 46: ...nds out Seat belt extender retracts if Ryou engage the belt tongue in the buckle Rthe seat belt buckle tongue is not engaged in the buckle within 60 seconds In this case you can extend seat belt extender again Press seat belt extender button again Ryou open the corresponding door Ryou turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock Ryou unlock the seat backrest and fold it for wards Rno one is sit...

Page 47: ...seat belt warning lamp in the instru ment cluster is a reminder for all vehicle occu pants to fasten their seat belts It may light up continuously or flash In addition a warning tone may sound The 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out and the warning tone switches off as soon as the driver and front passenger have fastened their seat belts Rear seat belt status indicator The rear seat belt status indi...

Page 48: ... AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit the front passenger front airbag is disabled Y page 40 RAlways observe the instructions and safety notes on the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system Y page 47 and on Children in the vehicle Y page 55 in addition to the child restraint system manu facturer s installation and operating instruc tions Objects in the vehicle interior ...

Page 49: ...e front passenger seat is occupied Y page 47 The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is lit Y page 48 Rthe restraint system control unit predicts a high accident severity Driver s kneebag Driver s kneebag deploys under the steering column The driver s kneebag is triggered together with the front airbags The driver s kneebag offers additional thigh knee and lower leg protection for the occupant in ...

Page 50: ...tivation system cat egorises the person in the front passenger seat Depending on that result the front passenger front airbag is either enabled or disabled If a rearward facing child restraint system is fitted to the front passenger seat the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up after the system self test and remain lit The front passenger front airbag is disabled The system does not ...

Page 51: ...er s front airbag deactivation sys tem may be influenced for example if the co driver Rtransfers their weight by supporting them selves on a vehicle armrest Rsits in such a way that their weight is raised from the seat cushion This or similar behaviour can cause the co driv er s front airbag to be deactivated when it should not be In this case PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up continu...

Page 52: ...em the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up after the system self test and remains lit This indicates that the co driver s front airbag is disabled But in the case of a child in a rearward facing child restraint system the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp can be lit continuously after the system self test This indicates that the co driver s front airbag is enabled The result of the cl...

Page 53: ... after the system self test the front passenger front airbag is disabled It will not be deployed in the event of an accident In this case the front passenger front airbag cannot perform its intended protective func tion e g when a person is seated in the front passenger seat That person could for example come into contact with the vehicle s interior especially if the person is sitting too close to...

Page 54: ...est the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp displays the status of the front passenger front airbag Y page 48 Further information can be found under Prob lems with the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system Y page 52 Occupant safety 51 Safety Z ...

Page 55: ...alling the child restraint system make sure that the seat belt is tight Do not pull the seat belt tight with the front passenger seat adjustment This could result in the seat belt and the child restraint system being pulled too tightly X Check that the child restraint system is installed correctly X Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight to the seat X If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF...

Page 56: ...g on the person in the front passenger seat the front passenger front airbag is either disabled or enabled The front passenger front airbag can only be deployed in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is lit Observe the information on the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps Y page 40 Your vehicle has two stage front airbags In the first deployment stage the front airbag is filled w...

Page 57: ...es Rin emergency braking situations e g when BAS is activated Rin critical driving situations e g when physi cal limits are exceeded and the vehicle under steers or oversteers severely Rvehicles with the Driving Assistance package when a driver assistance system intervenes powerfully or the radar sensor system detects an imminent danger of collision in certain sit uations PRE SAFE takes the follow...

Page 58: ...on passes without result ing in an accident the original settings are restored Automatic measures after an acci dent Immediately after an accident the following measures are implemented depending on the type and severity of the impact Rthe hazard warning lamps are activated Rthe emergency lighting is activated Rthe vehicle doors are unlocked Rthe front side windows are lowered Rvehicles with a mem...

Page 59: ...age 42 Child restraint system Observe the instructions for correct use of the child restraint system Y page 60 For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use a child restraint system recommended by Mercedes Benz Y page 64 G WARNING If the child restraint system is incorrectly fit ted on the seat position suitable for this pur pose it cannot perform its intended protec tive function...

Page 60: ...or i Size child restraint systems do not offer sufficient pro tection for children whose weight is greater than 22 kg who are secured using the safety belt integrated in the child restraint system The child could for example not be restrained correctly in the event of an accident This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury If the child weighs more than 22 kg only use ISOFIX child r...

Page 61: ...onal connection between the child restraint system secured with ISOFIX and the vehicle It helps reduce the risk of injury even further If the child restraint sys tem is fitted with a Top Tether belt this should always be used Important safety notes G WARNING If the rear seat backrests are not locked they could fold forwards in the event of an acci dent heavy braking or sudden changes of direction ...

Page 62: ... is absolutely nec essary to fit a child restraint system to the co driver s seat always observe the notes on the Automatic co driver s front airbag deactivation system Y page 47 You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as a result of Ra child restraint system that is not detected by the automatic co driver s front airbag deactivation system Rthe unintentional disabling of the co driver s fro...

Page 63: ... in a forward facing child restraint system on the co driver s seat you must always move the co driv er s seat as far back as possible Fully retract the seat cushion length The base of the child restraint system must lie fully on the co driver s seat cushion The backrest of the child restraint system must lie as flat against the co driver s seat backrest as possible The child restraint system may ...

Page 64: ... Always pay attention to the instructions under Child restraint system on the front passenger seat Y page 59 There you will find instructions on how to cor rectly route the shoulder belt strap from the vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system Y page 60 X Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and fully retract the seat cushion length X Move the ba...

Page 65: ...ts correctly before beginning the journey Legend for the table X Seat which is unsuitable for children in this weight category U Suitable for child restraint systems in the Universal category that are approved for use in this weight category UF Suitable for forward facing child restraint systems that belong to the Universal category and are approved for use in this weight category L Suitable for c...

Page 66: ...ecuring systems that belong to the Universal category which are approved for use in this weight category IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems as recommended see the Recommended child restraint systems table Y page 64 The manufacturer will also recommend a suitable ISOFIX child restraint system For this your vehicle and the seat must be listed in the child restraint system manufacturer s ...

Page 67: ...not touch the front seat If necessary move the front seat forward slightly When you remove the child restraint system you must replace the head restraints again immediately Y page 106 All vehicle occupants must adjust their head restraints correctly before beginning the journey Legend for the table X Seat which is unsuitable for i Size child restraint systems in the Universal category i U Suitable...

Page 68: ...gory II III between 15 kg and 36 kg between approx imately 4 years and 12 years Britax Römer KIDFIX4 04 301198 970 19 00 970 38 00 Recommended Universal and Semi Universal category ISOFIX child restraint systems Weight cate gories Size cat egory Manufac turer Type Approval number E1 Order number3 Category 0 up to 13 kg E Britax Römer BABY SAFE plus 04 301146 B6 6 86 8224 Category I 9 kg to 18 kg B...

Page 69: ...re merely aids designed to assist driving You are responsible for maintaining the distance to the vehicle in front for vehicle speed for braking in good time and for staying in lane Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front Drive carefully The driving safety systems described only work as effectively as...

Page 70: ...om locking Braking X Keep the brake pedal depressed firmly until the emergency braking situation is over ABS prevents the wheels from locking The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal BAS is deactivated BAS PLUS Brake Assist System PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist General notes BAS PLUS can help you to minimise the risk of a collision with a vehicle or a pedestrian and reduc...

Page 71: ...em detection range Detectionbythe camerasystemisalsoimpaired in the event of Rdirt on the camera or if the camera is covered Rglare on the camera system e g from the sun being low in the sky Rdarkness Rif pedestrians move quickly e g into the path of the vehicle the camera system no longer detects a pedestrian as a person due to special cloth ing or other objects a pedestrian is concealed by other...

Page 72: ...ASSIST PLUS Adaptive Brake Assist assists you Important safety notes In particular the detection of obstacles can be impaired in the case of Rdirt on the sensors or obscured sensors Rsnow or heavy rain Rinterference by other radar sources Rstrong radar reflections for example in multi storey car parks Ra narrow vehicle travelling in front e g a motorcycle Ra vehicle travelling in front on a differ...

Page 73: ...ce warning function can detect obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an exten ded period of time Up to a speed of approximately 70 km h the distance warning function can also react to sta tionary obstacles such as stopped or parked vehicles Autonomous braking function If the driver does not react to the distance warn ing signal in a critical situation COLLISION PRE VENTION ASSIST PLUS...

Page 74: ... pay careful attention to the traffic sit uation and be ready to brake Terminate the intervention in a non critical driving situation G WARNING Adaptive Brake Assist does not react Rto people or animals Rto oncoming vehicles Rto crossing traffic Rwhen cornering As a result the Adaptive Brake Assist may not intervene in all critical conditions There is a risk of an accident Always pay careful atten...

Page 75: ...amp lights up continuously ESP is deactivated If the ESP warning lamp lights up contin uously ESP is not available due to a malfunc tion Observe the information on warning lamps Y page 287 and display messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster Y page 254 Only use wheels with the recommended tyre sizes Only then will ESP function properly Characteristics of ESP General notes If the ESP w...

Page 76: ... longer available it is also not activated if you brake firmly with assistance from ESP RESP still provides support when you brake firmly Deactivating activating ESP Mercedes AMG vehicles Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 66 You can select between the following statuses of ESP RESP is activated RSPORT handling mode is activated RESP is deactivated ESP is a...

Page 77: ...activated and one or more wheels start to spin the ESP warning lamp in the instrument cluster does not flash In such situa tions ESP will not stabilise the vehicle If you deactivate ESP RESP no longer improves driving stability REngine torque is no longer limited and the drive wheels are able to spin The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting action for better traction on loose surfaces RTrac...

Page 78: ...ur driving style to the different handling characteristics Have the brake system checked at a qualified spe cialist workshop Observe information regarding indicator and warning lamps Y page 287 as well as display messages Y page 256 ADAPTIVE BRAKE ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and offers increased braking comfort In addition to the braking function ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has the HOLD functio...

Page 79: ...nce to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a collision you must apply the brakes yourself G WARNING PRE SAFE Brake does not react Rto small people e g children Rto animals Rto oncoming vehicles Rto crossing traffic Rwhen cornering As a result PRE SAFE Brake may neither give warnings nor intervene in all critical sit uations There is a risk of an accident Always pay careful attention to the traff...

Page 80: ...sion preventive passenger protection measures PRE SAFE PLUS are triggered Y page 54 If the risk of a collision with the vehicle in front remains and you do not brake take evasive action or accelerate significantly the vehicle may perform automatic emergency braking up to the point of full brake application Automatic emergency braking is not performed until imme diately prior to an imminent acciden...

Page 81: ... lock The alarm stops X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS GO grasp the outside door handle The key must be outside the vehicle The alarm stops or X Press the Start Stop button on the dash board The key must be inside the vehicle The alarm stops The alarm does not switch off even if you close the open door that has triggered it for example i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds the Mercedes...

Page 82: ...sed Rthere are no objects e g mascots hanging on the rear view mirror or on the grab han dles on the roof trim This will prevent false alarms X Make sure that Rthe doors are closed Rthe sliding sunroof or the panorama sliding sunroof is closed Rthe boot lid is closed Only then is the interior motion sensor acti vated X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS GO The interior motion sensor is prime...

Page 83: ...atic transmission out of park position P or shift manual transmission into neutral Rstart the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children and animals unattended in the vehi cle Keep the keys out of the reach of children G WARNING If you attach heavy or large objects to the key the key could be unin...

Page 84: ... opens X To close the boot lid automatically from outside the vehicle if the key is located in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle press the F button on the key When the boot lid closes you can then release the button KEYLESS GO General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a key in the vehicle Y page 148 Locking and unlocking centrally You...

Page 85: ...ller flap are unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked This is useful if you frequently travel alone X To change the setting simultaneously press the and buttons for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp Y page 83 flashes twice If the setting of the locking system is changed within the signal range of the vehicle pressing the or button Rlocks or Runlocks the vehicle The key now funct...

Page 86: ...e of them with the household rubbish They must be collected sep arately and disposed of in an environmentally responsible recycling system Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner Take discharged batteries to a qualified spe cialist workshop or to a col lection point for used batter ies Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist wor...

Page 87: ...our palm until battery falls out X Insert the new battery with the positive ter minal facing upwards Use a lint free cloth to do so X Make sure that the surface of the battery is free of lint grease and other contamination X Insert the front tabs of battery compartment cover into the housing and then press to close it X Insert emergency key element into the key Y page 83 X Check the function of al...

Page 88: ...the vehicle using KEYLESS GO KEYLESS GO was deactivated X Reactivate KEYLESS GO Y page 81 The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged X Check the key battery Y page 83 and replace if necessary Y page 83 If this does not work X Unlock Y page 88 or lock Y page 88 the vehicle using the emergency key element There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves X Unlock Y page 88 or lock ...

Page 89: ...icle insurers X If necessary have the locks changed as well You have lost the emer gency key element X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necessary have the locks changed as well Doors Important safety notes United Kingdom only G WARNING When the double locks are activated the doors can no longer be opened from the inside People in the vehicle can no longer get out e g in haz...

Page 90: ...rom the out side The anti theft alarm system is triggered if the door is opened from the inside Switch off the alarm Y page 78 For all countries except the United Kingdom You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked If the vehicle has pre viously been locked with the key or with KEY LESS GO opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti theft alarm system Switch off...

Page 91: ...ot hear a tone the relevant setting has already been selected The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn ing Therefore you could be locked out if Rthe vehicle is being pushed Rthe vehicle is being towed Rthe vehicle is being tested on a dynamometer i You can activate and deactivate the auto matic locking mechanism via the multimedia system see the ...

Page 92: ...al Owner s Manual Do not leave the key in the boot You could oth erwise lock yourself out Stow luggage or loads preferably in the boot Observe the loading guidelines Y page 308 Obstacle detection with boot lid reversing feature Vehicles with boot lid remote closing fea ture The boot lid is equipped with automatic obstacle detection with reversing feature If a solid object blocks or restricts the b...

Page 93: ...s running espe cially if the vehicle is in motion There is a risk of poisoning Always switch off the engine before opening the boot lid Never drive with the boot lid open Vehicles with HANDS FREE ACCESS It is also possible to stop the closing process by performing a kicking movement under the rear bumper The boot lid swings upwards when opened Therefore make sure that there is sufficient clearance...

Page 94: ...ey must be in the rear detection range of the vehicle RWhen making the kicking movement make sure that you are standing firmly on the ground and that there is sufficient clearance to the rear of the vehicle You could otherwise lose your balance e g on ice RAlways ensure that you only make a kicking movement within the detection range of sen sors RStand at least 30 cm away from the rear area while ...

Page 95: ...gases such as carbon monoxide Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the boot lid is open when the engine is running espe cially if the vehicle is in motion There is a risk of poisoning Always switch off the engine before opening the boot lid Never drive with the boot lid open G WARNING The reversing function does not react Rto soft light and thin objects e g fingers Rover the last 8 mm o...

Page 96: ...ide window moves There is a risk of injury Make sure that nobody touches the side win dow during the opening procedure If some body becomes trapped release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again G WARNING While closing the side windows body parts in the closing area could become trapped There is a risk of injury When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the clos...

Page 97: ...l notes If the key is in the immediate vicinity to the vehi cle the convenience opening function is availa ble Vehicles with KEYLESS GO or KEYLESS GO start function you can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving To do this the key is used to carry out the fol lowing functions simultaneously Runlock the vehicle Ropen the side windows Ropen the sliding sunroof or the panorama slid ing sunroo...

Page 98: ...r handle should not be greater than 1 m X Touch recessed sensor surface on the door handle until the side windows and the sliding sunroof or the panorama sliding sun roof are fully closed Make sure you only touch recessed sensor surface X Make sure that all the side windows and the sliding sunroof or panorama sliding sunroof are closed X Vehicles with panorama sliding sunroof touch recessed sensor...

Page 99: ...ng closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed The side window is closed without the automatic reversing feature Sliding sunroof Important safety notes Your vehicle may be fitted with a sliding sunroof or a panorama sliding sunroof In this section the term sliding sunroof refers to both types of slidi...

Page 100: ...titute for your attention when closing the sliding roof G WARNING The reversing feature does not react Rto soft light and thin objects e g small fin gers Rover the last 4 mm of the closing movement Rduring resetting Rwhen closing the sliding sunroof again man ually immediately after automatic reversing This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these sit uations ...

Page 101: ...bove again Operating the panorama sliding sun roof Opening and closing To raise To open To close lower The panorama sliding sunroof can only be oper ated when the roller sunblinds are open X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Press or pull the 3 switch in the corre sponding direction If you press or pull the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance automatic operation is star te...

Page 102: ...n in the ignition lock Y page 145 Operating the panorama sliding sun roof roller sunblinds Important safety notes G WARNING Parts of the body could become trapped between the roller sunblind and frame or slid ing sunroof during automatic opening or clos ing There is a risk of injury When opening or closing make sure that no body parts are in the sweep of the roller sun blind If someone is trapped ...

Page 103: ...ller sunblind If the panorama sliding sunroof and the roller sunblinds cannot be fully opened or closed after resetting contact a qualified spe cialist workshop If the panorama sliding sunroof or the roller sun blinds do not move smoothly reset the pano rama sliding sunroof or the roller sunblinds X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of...

Page 104: ...ss The closing process is stopped Problem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions The sliding sunroof or panorama sliding sun roof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause If the sliding sunroof or panorama sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after it blocks pull the 3 switch down again to the point of resistance until the sliding sunro...

Page 105: ...he centre of your shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic area Further related subjects RManual and electrical seat adjustment Y page 104 RElectrical seat adjustment Y page 104 RAdjusting the steering wheel mechanically Y page 110 or electrically Y page 111 RFastening the seat belt correctly Y page 43 RAdjusting the rear view mirror and exterior mirrors Y page 113 RYou can store the seat steer...

Page 106: ... vertical position When brak ing or in the event of an accident you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries for example This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey Always ensure that the backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seatbelt is routed across t...

Page 107: ...forwards or rearwards X Release lever again Make sure that you hear the seat engage in position Vehicles with the seating comfort pack age X Lift handle and slide the seat forwards or rearwards X Release lever again Make sure that you hear the seat engage in position Adjusting the seat cushion length man ually X Lift handle A and slide the seat cushion for wards or backwards X Release lever A agai...

Page 108: ... or sudden braking for example Always drive with the head restraints fitted Ensure that the centre of the head restraints support the back of each vehicle occupant s head at eye level before driving off General notes Observe the important safety notes Y page 102 Do not interchange the head restraints of the front and rear seats Otherwise you will not be able to adjust the height and angle of the h...

Page 109: ...tion X Fold back the rear seat backrest until it engages Folding the front seat backrests forward back Important safety notes G WARNING If the backrest is not engaged it could fold forwards during a braking manoeuvre or in the event of an accident for example The seat backrest will then push the vehicle occupant against the seat belt The seat belt cannot protect as intended and could result in add...

Page 110: ...multifunction display in the instrument cluster A warning tone also sounds X After the seat backrest has been folded back check the position of the head restraint and set it to the correct position X Vehicles with memory function swing back the seat backrest If the rear seat backrest is not engaged this will be shown in the multifunction display in the instrument cluster A warning tone also sounds...

Page 111: ...ely ten minutes The system automatically switches off approx imately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1 X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X To switch on press button repeatedly until the desired heating level is set X To switch off press button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out i If the battery voltage is too low the seat heating may switch off i If...

Page 112: ...ion of the driver s seat automatically switches to the highest level i When the vehicle is stationary the fan speed can be reduced automatically This reduces the noises of the seat ventilation Seats 109 Seats steering wheel and mirrors Z ...

Page 113: ...nt steer ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine G WARNING Children could become trapped by the steer ing wheel if they adjust it There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle The electrically adjustable steering wheel can still be adjusted when there is no key i...

Page 114: ...el heating Switching on off X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X To switch on off turn the lever in the direc tion of arrow or Indicator lamp lights up or goes out Vehicles without KEYLESS GO when you remove the key from the ignition lock the steer ing wheel heating is switched off Vehicles with KEYLESS GO when you switch off the ignition and open the driver s door the st...

Page 115: ... vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle G WARNING If you drive off while the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature is making adjustments you could lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Always wait until the adjustment process is complete before driving off The EASY ENTRY EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle e...

Page 116: ...t the vehicle and rescue the occupants The crash responsive EASY EXIT feature is only operational if the EASY EXIT ENTRY feature is activated in the multimedia system see the sep arate operating instructions Mirrors Rear view mirror X Anti dazzle mode pivot anti dazzle switch forwards or back Exterior mirrors Important safety notes G WARNING You could lose control of the vehicle while driving if y...

Page 117: ...fold in when you select the Automatic Automatic mirror mirror folding function folding function function in the multimedia system X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X Briefly press Folding the exterior mirrors in out automatically When the Automatic Automatic mirror folding mirror folding func func tion tion function is activated in the multimedia sys tem see the sep...

Page 118: ... that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear You can store this position Using reverse gear Memory button M Adjustment button Button for the exterior mirror on the front passenger side Button for the exterior mirror on the driver s side X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X Press button for the exterior mirror on the front passenger side...

Page 119: ...articularly children could become trapped There is a risk of injury While the memory function is making adjust ments make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat or steering wheel If somebody becomes trapped imme diately release the memory function position button The adjustment process is stopped G WARNING If children activate the memory function they could become trapped esp...

Page 120: ...RSteering wheel RExterior mirrors RHead up display are in the stored position i If you release the storage position button the seat steering wheel and mirror setting functions stop immediately The adjustment of the head up display is still carried out Memory function 117 Seats steering wheel and mirrors Z ...

Page 121: ... Before crossing the border set the headlamps to symmetrical dipped beam and after returning back to asymmetrical dipped beam via the Dipped beam headlamps for driving on the right left function in the on board computer Y page 247 If the headlamps are converted to symmetrical dipped beam the motorway mode and exten ded range foglamps functions are not available Setting the exterior lighting Settin...

Page 122: ...eous when there is fog or rain X To switch on the dipped beam headlamps turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine X Turn the light switch to the L position The green L indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster lights up Rear fog lamp The rear foglamp improves the visibility of your vehicle in heavy fog for the following traffic Please observe the country specific laws on ...

Page 123: ... beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow or X To switch on the main beam headlamps turn the light switch to L or Ã X Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow In the Ã position the main beam head lamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running The blue K indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster lights up when the main beam he...

Page 124: ...function may remain lit for a short time but is automatically switched off after no more than three minutes Motorway mode Active if you are driving at a speed above 110 km h and do not make any large steering movements for at least 1000 m or if you are driving at a speed above 130 km h Not active if you are driving at speeds below 80 km h following activation Extended range foglamps The extended r...

Page 125: ...ion X Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction display lights up when it is dark and the light sensor switches on the dipped beam head lamps At speeds above approx 25 km h the headlamp range is automatically controlled according to the distance to other road users At speeds above approx 30 km h Rif no other road user...

Page 126: ...lock This delayed switch off can be adjusted via the multimedia system see the separate operating instructions Replacing bulbs Important safety notes G WARNING Bulbs lamps and plug connectors can become very hot during use When replacing a bulb you could burn yourself on these com ponents There is a risk of injury Allow these components to cool down before replacing the bulb Do not use a bulb that...

Page 127: ...efore you can change the front turn signal lamp X To remove switch off the lights X Turn the front wheels inwards X Turn rotary knob 180 outwards until it stops using a suitable object Cover is released X Fold cover upwards X To fit insert cover into the left right and two lower catches X Turn rotary knob 180 inwards until it stops using a suitable object Cover is locked Dipped beam headlamps X Sw...

Page 128: ...rate them using washer fluid If the windscreen wipers leave smears on the windscreen after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash this may be due to wax or other residue Clean the wind screen with washer fluid after an automatic car wash Intermittent wiping with rain sensor due to optical influences and the windscreen becom ing dirty in dry weather conditions the wind screen wipers m...

Page 129: ...that you touch only the wiper arm of the windscreen wiper Replacing the windscreen wiper blades Moving the wiper blades to the vertical position On vehicles without KEYLESS GO X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X Set the windscreen wipers to the posi tion X When the wiper arms have reached the verti cal position turn the key to position 0 and remove it from the ignit...

Page 130: ... Make sure that the wiper blade sits correctly X Fold the wiper arm back onto the windscreen X Remove protective film of the service indi cator on the tip of the wiper blade If the colour of the service indicator changes from black to yellow the wiper blades should be replaced i The duration of the colour change varies depending on the usage conditions Windscreen wipers 127 Lights and windscreen w...

Page 131: ...and open the driver s door X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windscreen wipers back on The windscreen wipers fail completely The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist work shop The windscreen washer fluid from the spray noz zles no longer hits the centre of the ...

Page 132: ...136 i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during warm weather e g using the Convenience opening feature Y page 94 This will speed up the cooling process and the desired inte rior temperature will be reached more quickly i The integrated filter filters out most parti cles of dust and soot and completely filters out pollen It also reduces gaseous pollutants and odours A clogged filter reduces t...

Page 133: ...33 Notes on using the automatic climate control Optimum use of the automatic climate control The following contains notes and recommenda tions on optimum use of THERMATIC automatic climate control RActivate climate control using the Ã rocker switch The indicator lamp above the Ã rocker switch lights up The Cooling with air dehumidification function is not acti vated automatically in automatic mode...

Page 134: ...ion During automatic engine switch off the climate control only operates at a reduced capacity If you require the full climate control output you can switch off the ECO start stop function by pressing the ECO button Y page 151 Operating the climate control system Switching the climate control on off General notes When climate control is switched off the air supply and air circulation are also swit...

Page 135: ...on function cannot be acti vated via the multimedia system any longer Y page 301 The cooling with air dehumidification function has been deactivated due to a malfunction X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Setting climate control to automatic mode General notes In automatic mode the set temperature is main tained automatically at a constant level The system automatically regulates the temper...

Page 136: ...air distribution settings appear in the multimedia system Setting the airflow X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X To increase or reduce press the H rocker switch up or down Activating deactivating the synchro nisation function General notes The Synchronisation function is only available with THERMATIC 2 zone automatic climate control Climate control can be set centrally ...

Page 137: ...h the rocker switch i For THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control with auxiliary heating the Cooling with air dehumidification function can only be activated using the multimedia system X Switch on automatic mode using the Ã rocker switch X If the windows continue to mist up activate the windscreen demisting function using the rocker switch i You should only select this setting until the windscreen...

Page 138: ...matic air recirculation mode is activated Outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes X To deactivate press the g rocker switch up or down The indicator lamp above the g rocker switch goes out Air recirculation mode is deactivated automati cally Rafter approximately five minutes at outside temperatures below approximately 5 Rafter approximately five minutes if Cooling with air dehumidifica...

Page 139: ...opens simultane ously The indicator lamp above the g rocker switch goes out Air recirculation mode is deactivated Switching the residual heat on off General notes The residual heat function is only available with THERMATIC automatic climate control with aux iliary heating When the engine is switched off it is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating or ventilatin...

Page 140: ...omiser is provided with a pre fil led vial You can also choose from a variety of filled perfume vials and an empty vial which you can fill yourself If you refill an empty perfume vial observe the separate information sheet attached to the vial If you do not use genuine Mercedes Benz interior perfumes observe the manufactur ers safety notices on the perfume packaging Do not refill the pre filled pe...

Page 141: ...ient ventilation is not possible toxic exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle especially car bon monoxide This is the case e g in enclosed spaces or if the vehicle is stuck in snow There is a risk of fatal injuries You should switch off the auxiliary heating in enclosed spaces which do not have an extrac tion system e g a garage If the vehicle is stuck in snow and you must leave the auxiliary heating...

Page 142: ...ch on the front control unit If you do not alter the temperature before switching on the auxiliary heating or auxiliary ventilation the last temperature setting will be adopted Auxiliary heating or auxiliary ventilation can also be switched on if the manually set climate con trol is activated Optimum comfort is attained when the system is set to automatic mode Set the temperature to 22 You can swi...

Page 143: ...e the important safety notes when doing so Y page 141 Activating deactivating the auxiliary heating or auxiliary ventilation Remote control Display u Switches the auxiliary heating or aux iliary ventilation on Checks the status Sets the departure time Switches the auxiliary heating or aux iliary ventilation off A Sets the departure time X To switch on press and hold the u but ton ON is shown in th...

Page 144: ...ntil the time to be changed appears in the display X Press the u and buttons simultane ously The Î symbol in the remote control display flashes X Press the or button to set the desired departure time i The longer you press the or but ton the faster the time changes X Press the u and buttons simultane ously The new departure time is stored Activating the set departure time X Briefly press the u but...

Page 145: ...tter ies Replacing the battery A CR2450 lithium battery is required when replacing the battery X Press a pointed object into recess X Slide battery cover backwards in the direc tion of the arrow X Insert new battery with the lettering facing upwards X Slide battery cover in the opposite direc tion to the arrow on the remote control until it engages 142 Operating the climate control system Climate ...

Page 146: ... flow from the air vents This could result in burns or frostbite in the immediate vicinity of the air vents There is a risk of injury Make sure that all vehicle occupants always maintain a sufficient distance to the air out lets If necessary redirect the airflow to another area of the vehicle interior In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle interior p...

Page 147: ... 1 500 km you may gradually accelerate the vehicle to full road and engine speeds You should also observe these notes on running in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your vehicle have been replaced Always observe the maximum permissible speed Self locking rear axle differential Mercedes AMG vehicles Your vehicle is equipped with a self locking dif ferential on the rear axle Change the o...

Page 148: ...the engine and main tain smooth engine operation avoid driving at full throttle when the engine is cold Key positions Key g To remove the key 1 Power supply for some consumers such as the windscreen wipers 2 Ignition power supply for all consumers and drive position 3 To start the vehicle i If the key does not belong to the vehicle it can still be turned in the ignition lock How ever the ignition ...

Page 149: ...fails to go out after starting the engine or lights up while driving Y page 286 If Start Stop button has not yet been pressed this corresponds to the key being removed from the ignition X To switch on the power supply press Start Stop button once The power supply is switched on You can now activate the windscreen wipers for example The power supply is switched off again if Rthe driver s door is op...

Page 150: ...e compartment or in the exhaust system General notes Vehicles with a petrol engine the catalytic converter is preheated for up to 30 seconds after a cold start The sound of the engine may change during this time Manual transmission X Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Fully depress the clutch pedal X Shift to neutral N Automatic transmission X Shift the transmission to position P Y pa...

Page 151: ...ood time and avoid spinning the wheels You could otherwise damage the vehicle Depress the accelerator carefully when pulling away The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled away The locking knobs in the doors drop down You can open the doors from the inside at any time You can also deactivate the automatic locking feature see the Digital Owner s Manual Vehicles with automatic transmission it...

Page 152: ... wish to exit the vehicle always turn off the ignition and secure the vehicle against rolling away General notes ECO start stop display All vehicles except Mercedes AMG vehi cles the ECO start stop function is activated whenever you switch on the engine using the key or the Start Stop button If the è ECO symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display the ECO start stop func tion switches th...

Page 153: ... continue applying the brakes during the automatic stop phase When you depress the accelerator pedal the engine starts automatically and the braking effect of the HOLD function is deactivated Automatic engine start General notes The engine is started automatically if Ryou switch off the ECO start stop function by pressing the ECO button Ryou depress the accelerator pedal Ryou engage reverse gear R...

Page 154: ...ton Indicator lamp lights up If all conditions for automatic engine switch off Y page 149 are fulfilled the è ECO symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display If not all conditions for automatic engine switch off Y page 149 are fulfilled the è ECO symbol is shown in yellow If this is the case the ECO start stop function is not avail able If indicator lamp is off the ECO start stop functio...

Page 155: ...X Press button If you select the loudest setting indicator lamp lights up You can also adjust the position of the exhaust flap using the RDYNAMIC SELECT switch Y page 154 Rmultimedia system 152 Driving Driving and parking ...

Page 156: ...es not start The starter motor can be heard The reserve fuel warning lamp is lit and the fuel gauge display is at the reserve level The fuel tank is empty X Refuel the vehicle The engine does not start You cannot hear the starter motor The on board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or discharged X Jump start the vehicle Y page 345 If the engine does not start despite attempts to j...

Page 157: ...he drive engine and transmission manage ment Rthe suspension Rthe steering Rthe availability of the ECO start stop function Rthe climate control the climate control settings the rear window heating operation period the performance of the seat heating If the ignition is switched off for less than four hours the previously selected drive program is activated when the engine is next started If the ig...

Page 158: ...the position of the exhaust flap Rthe steering Rthe availability of the ECO start stop function Rthe driver assistance systems Rthe availability of gliding mode Further information for automatic drive program characteristics Y page 161 Additionally in drive program I you can config ure the respective vehicle characteristics using the multimedia system You can find informa tion about this in the Di...

Page 159: ...ift down at too high a speed trans mission braking this can cause the engine to overrev leading to engine damage Do not use the clutch bite point to keep the vehicle stationary on uphill gradients There is otherwise a risk of damaging the clutch On long and steep downhill gradients espe cially if the vehicle is laden or towing a trailer you must shift into gear 1 2 or 3 in good time This uses the ...

Page 160: ...e follow ing Rthe vehicle exhibits sporty driving character istics Rthe suspension exhibits firm springing and damping settings vehicles with AIRMATIC Drive program C Comfort Drive program C is characterised by the follow ing Rthe vehicle delivers comfortable economical driving characteristics Rthe vehicle having improved driving stability for example on slippery road surfaces Drive program E Econ...

Page 161: ...nd open the driver s door or front passenger door Ryou open the driver s door when the vehicle is stationary or when driving at a very low speed and the transmission is in position D or R Under certain conditions the automatic trans mission shifts automatically to transmission position P if the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated Observe the information on the HOLD function Y page 193 and...

Page 162: ...in an automatic car wash with a towing system X Vehicles with the Start Stop button remove the Start Stop button from the igni tion lock X Insert the key into the ignition lock X All vehicles switch the ignition on X Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Shift to neutral N X Release the brake pedal X Release the electric parking brake X Switch off the ignition and leave the key in the ig...

Page 163: ...iving Otherwise the auto matic transmission could be dam aged No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels Releasing the brake pedal will allow you to move the vehicle freely e g to push it or tow it If ESP is deactivated or faulty shift the transmission to position N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads If you switch the engine off with the transmission in posit...

Page 164: ...ing the ECO button Y page 151 Gliding mode can be activated under the follow ing conditions Rthe speed is within a suitable range Rthe type of road is suitable e g no steep gra dients Ryou are no longer depressing the accelerator pedal Gliding mode is deactivated under the following conditions Ryou depress the accelerator pedal Ryou depress the brake pedal Ryou use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switc...

Page 165: ...aces Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting up sooner The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed range and the wheels are less likely to spin Drive program E Economy Drive program E is characterised by the follow ing Rthe vehicle exhibits comfortable economical driving characteristics Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in forward and reverse gears unless...

Page 166: ...hicle exhibits comfortable economical driving characteristics Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in forward and reverse gears unless the accel erator pedal is depressed fully Rthe vehicle has improved driving stability for example on slippery road surfaces Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting up sooner The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed range a...

Page 167: ...s out Shifting gears Mercedes AMG vehicles the automatic transmission does not shift up automatically even when the engine limiting speed for the current gear is reached When the engine lim iting speed is reached the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine from overrevving Always make sure that the engine speed does not reach the red area of the rev counter There is otherwise a risk of engine dam...

Page 168: ...ter There is otherwise a risk of engine damage Before the engine speed reaches the red area an upshift indicator will be shown in the multi function display X When message appears in the multifunc tion display pull on the right hand steering wheel gearshift paddle Kickdown X For maximum acceleration depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point The transmission shifts to a lower gear dep...

Page 169: ...ng Switch off the engine and if applicable the auxiliary heating before refuelling G WARNING Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health There is a danger of injury Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin eyes or clothing Do not inhale fuel vapours Keep fuels out of the reach of chil dren If you or others come into contact with fuel observe the following RWash the fuel off any af...

Page 170: ...ocked by particles from the fuel can If you overfill the fuel tank some fuel may spray out when you remove the fuel pump nozzle Further information on fuel and fuel quality Y page 371 Refuelling General notes Observe the important safety notes Y page 166 If you unlock lock the vehicle from the outside the fuel filler flap also unlocks locks The position of the 8 fuel filler cap is dis played in th...

Page 171: ...uel filler flap X Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly X Close the fuel filler flap Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi cle 168 Refuelling Driving and parking ...

Page 172: ...f the engine does not start X Turn the ignition on again for a maximum of ten seconds Y page 145 X Start the engine again continuously for a maximum of ten seconds until it runs smoothly If the engine does not start after three attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The fuel filler flap cannot be opened The fuel filler flap is not unlocked X Unlock the vehicle Y page 81 The key battery...

Page 173: ...y ammonia vapours that may be released Only fill the AdBlue tank in well ven tilated areas Do not swallow AdBlue or let it come into con tact with skin eyes or clothing Keep AdBlue away from children If you or others come into contact with AdBlue observe the following Rimmediately rinse AdBlue off your skin with soap and water Rif AdBlue comes into contact with your eyes immediately rinse them tho...

Page 174: ...ee Owner s Manual Refill AdBlue See Owner s Manual message continues to be shown in the multi function display you must top up with more AdBlue i The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked automatically when you unlock or lock the vehicle AdBlue refill canisters Do not fasten the disposable hose too tightly Otherwise the disposable hose could be damaged and AdBlue could leak out X Unscrew the cap ...

Page 175: ...ase AdBlue refill bottle X Turn AdBlue refill bottle anti clockwise and remove it X Screw the protective cap onto AdBlue refill bottle again AdBlue refill bottles are available at many fill ing stations or at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Refill bottles without a threaded seal offer no protection against overfilling AdBlue may leak out as a result of overfilling Mercedes Benz offers special refil...

Page 176: ... to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it The immobiliser is activated X With the Start Stop button press the Start Stop button Y page 145 The engine stops and all the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out When the driver s door is closed this corre sponds to key position 1 When the driver s door is open this corresponds to key position 0 key removed If you switch the engine off...

Page 177: ... is a malfunction in the system Contact a qualified specialist workshop The electric parking brake carries out a function check at regular intervals when the engine is switched off Noises that occur are normal Applying or releasing manually X To apply push handle When the electric parking brake is applied the red indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster The electric parking brake can als...

Page 178: ... the accelerator pedal or you shift the transmission position from P to position D or R You will need to accelerate more on steeper gradients RVehicles with manual transmission a gear is selected and you depress the accelerator pedal Vehicles with automatic transmission when the transmission is in position R the boot lid must be closed Vehicles with manual transmission when reverse gear R is engag...

Page 179: ...emove roof racks when they are not needed X Warm up the engine at low engine speeds X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking X Have all maintenance work carried out as indicated by the service intervals in the Ser vice Booklet or by the service interval display Fuel consumption also increases when driving in cold weather in stop start traffic on short jour neys and in hilly terrain ECO display The...

Page 180: ...he selected settings and prevailing condi tions The ECO display border lights up The ECO displaydoes not indicatethe actualfuel consumption The additionally achieved range displayed under Bonus fr start Bonus fr start does not indicate a fixed consumption reduction In addition to driving style the actual consump tion is affected by other factors such as Rload Rtyre pressure Rcold start Rchoice of ...

Page 181: ...s This will warm up the brake discs thereby drying them more quickly and protecting them against corrosion Limited braking performance on salt treated roads If you drive on salt treated roads a layer of salt may form on the brake discs and pads This can increase the braking distance considerably RIn order to prevent any salt build up apply the brakes occasionally while paying attention to the traf...

Page 182: ...have adequate tread depth For this reason drive in the following manner in the event of heavy rain or in conditions in which aquaplaning can occur Rlower your speed Ravoid tyre ruts Ravoid sudden steering movements Rbrake carefully Driving on flooded roads Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in front or in the opposite direction create waves This may cause the maximum permissible water depth to ...

Page 183: ...gent Drive embraces all elements of active and passive safety in one well thought out system for the safety of the vehi cle occupants and that of other road users Further information on driving safety systems Y page 66 Cruise control General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed Change into a lower gear in goo...

Page 184: ...the current speed if you are driv ing faster than 30 km h X Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed X Briefly press the cruise control lever up or down X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Cruise control is activated The vehicle auto matically maintains the speed i Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients The stored speed is resumed when the gradie...

Page 185: ...lutch pedal for longer than six seconds Ron vehicles with manual transmission you shift to a gear that is too high and as a result the engine speed is too low Ron vehicles with automatic transmission you shift to position N while driving If cruise control is deactivated you will hear a warning tone You will see the Cruise con Cruise con trol off trol off message in the multifunction display for ap...

Page 186: ...is running X Briefly press the cruise control lever up or down The current speed is stored and shown in the multifunction display Speedometer with segments the seg ments light up from the start of the scale up to the stored speed limit Storing the current speed or calling up the last stored speed G WARNING If you call up the stored speed and it is lower than the current speed the vehicle deceler a...

Page 187: ...wn DISTRONIC PLUS General notes DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed and auto matically helps you maintain the distance to the vehicle detected in front Vehicles are detected with the aid of the radar sensor system DISTRONIC PLUS brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded Change into a lower gear in good time on long and steep downhill gradients Take particular note of this when driv...

Page 188: ...ot allow you to maintain a constant speed e g in heavy traffic or on winding roads Ron smooth or slippery roads Braking or accel erating can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid Rwhen there is poor visibility e g due to fog heavy rain or snow DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect narrow vehi cles driving in front e g motorcycles or vehi cles driving on a different line I...

Page 189: ...spended mes sage appears in the multifunction display The set distance to a slower moving vehicle in front will then not be maintained The position of the accelerator pedal will determine the speed You can also activate DISTRONIC PLUS when stationary The lowest speed that can be set is 30 km h X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you up or down A DISTRONIC PLUS is activated Activating a...

Page 190: ...in the case of left side traffic or the left lane in the case of right side traffic Vehicles with Audio 20 when you change lanes DISTRONIC PLUS monitors the left lane on left hand drive vehicles or the right lane on right hand drive vehicles Road and traffic conditions i The following function is only available in vehicles with the Driving Assistance Plus package The function is not operational in...

Page 191: ... ECO start stop function The electric parking brake secures the vehicle automatically if DISTRONIC PLUS is activated when the vehicle is stationary and Ra system fault occurs Rthe power supply is insufficient If a fault occurs the transmission may also shift into position P automatically Setting a speed X Press the cruise control lever up for a higher speed or down A for a lower speed X Keep the c...

Page 192: ...for DISTRONIC PLUS Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti vated Vehicle in front if detected Distance indicator current distance to the vehicle in front Specified minimum distance to the vehicle in front adjustable Own vehicle In the Assistance menu Y page 244 of the on board computer you can select the assistance graphics display X Select the Assistance graphic Assistance graphic function using th...

Page 193: ...ISTRONIC DISTRONIC PLUS off PLUS off message in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS General notes Pay particular attention in the following traffic situations RCornering entering and exiting a bend the ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehicles when cornering is limited Your vehicle may brake unexpectedly or late RDriving on a different l...

Page 194: ...y aware of other road users e g cyclists that are directly next to your vehicle Obstacles such as traffic pylons on the lane or projecting out into the lane are not detected An inappropriate steering intervention e g after intentionally driving over a lane marking can be corrected at any time if you steer slightly in the opposite direction DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot cann...

Page 195: ...s up The DTR DTR steering assist on steering assist on message appears in the multifunction display Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are activated Information in the multifunction display If Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are activa ted but not ready for a steering intervention steering wheel symbol appears in grey If the system provides you with support by means of steering interventions symb...

Page 196: ... ECO start stop function Rthe driver s door is closed or your seat belt is fastened Rthe electric parking brake is released Rvehicles with automatic transmission the transmission is in position D R or N RDISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated Activating the HOLD function X Make sure that the activation conditions are met X Depress the brake pedal X Quickly depress the brake pedal further until appears in t...

Page 197: ...ntil you have deacti vated the HOLD function i Once you have switched off the engine you cannot restart it until you have deactivated the HOLD function RACE START Important safety notes i RACE START must not be used on normal roads RACE START must only be activated and used on dedicated road circuits outside of public road use i RACE START is only available in Mercedes AMG vehicles RACE START enab...

Page 198: ...rs in the multifunction display RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 50 km h RACE START is deactivated immediately if you release the accelerator pedal during RACE START or if any of the activation conditions are no longer fulfilled The RACE START not pos RACE START not pos sible See Owner s Manual sible See Owner s Manual or RACE START RACE START cancelled c...

Page 199: ...stem automatically controls the calibration of the dampers The damping is adjusted individually to each wheel and depends on Ryour driving style e g sporty Rthe road surface condition e g bumps Ryour individual selection i e sport or comfort Your selection remains stored even if you remove the key from the ignition lock Sport mode In the S and S drive programs the firmer sus pension setting ensure...

Page 200: ...e appears in the multifunction display Sport mode The very firm setting of the suspension setting in Sport mode ensures the best possible contact with the road Select this mode only when driv ing on race circuits If indicator lamps and are off X Press button twice Indicator lamps and light up You have selected Sport mode The AMG Ride Control SPORT AMG Ride Control SPORT message appears in the mult...

Page 201: ...mper not the ball coupling PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you Rswitch on the ignition Rshift to position D R or N on vehicles with automatic transmission PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 18 km h It is reactivated at lower speeds PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer Range of the sensors Genera...

Page 202: ...ead iness indicator lights up The gear lever position or the transmission posi tion of the automatic transmission and the direction in which the vehicle is rolling deter mine which warning display is active when the engine is running Manual transmission Gear lever position Warning display Forward gear or Neutral Front area activated Reverse gear Rear and front areas activated Automatic transmissio...

Page 203: ...ole Deactivates activates PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp If indicator lamp lights up PARKTRONIC is deactivated Active Parking Assist is then also deactivated i PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock 200 Driving systems Driving and parking ...

Page 204: ...ve Parking Assist is only an aid It is not a substitute for your attention to the immediate surroundings The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking remains with you Make sure that no persons animals or objects are in the manoeuvring range When PARKTRONIC is deactivated Active Park ing Assist is also unavailable For vehicles with the trailer tow hitch folded out the minimum length for park...

Page 205: ... is cal culated e g overhanging loads tail sections or loading ramps of goods vehicles G WARNING If there are objects above the detection range RActive Park Assist may steer too early Rthe vehicle may not stop in front of these objects This could cause a collision There is a risk of an accident If objects are located above the detection range stop and deactivate Active Parking Assist For further i...

Page 206: ...rated e g by a vehicle occupant There is a risk of an accident Before leaving the vehicle always secure it against rolling away i Vehicles with automatic transmission if PARKTRONIC detects obstacles Active Park ing Assist brakes automatically during the parking process You are responsible for brak ing in good time X Stop the vehicle when the parking symbol shows the desired parking space in the in...

Page 207: ...f PARKTRONIC is still available Parking tips RThe way your vehicle is positioned in the park ing space after parking is dependent on vari ous factors These include the position and shape of the vehicles parked in front and behind it and the conditions of the location It may be the case that Active Parking Assist guides you too far into a parking space or not far enough into it In some cases it may...

Page 208: ... warning displays several times if necessary Once you have exited the parking space com pletely the steering wheel is moved to the straight ahead position You hear a tone and the Park Park Assist Assist switched switched off off message appears in the multifunction display You will then have to steer and merge into traffic on your own PARKTRONIC is still available You can take over the steering be...

Page 209: ...e notes on cleaning Y page 330 Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged In this case have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop The field of vision and other functions of the reversing camera may be restricted due to addi tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle e g licence plate holder bicycle rack i The reversing camera is protected from rain drops and du...

Page 210: ...e White guide line without turning the steering wheel vehicle width including the exterior mirrors static Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors for current steering wheel angle dynamic Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will take at the current steering wheel angle dynamic A Yellow guide line at a distance of approx imately 1 0 m from the rear of the vehicle ...

Page 211: ...at the end of the parking space The vehicle is almost parallel in the parking space Reverse perpendicular parking with the steering wheel at an angle Parking space marking Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors for current steering wheel angle dynamic X Drive past the parking space and bring the vehicle to a standstill X Make sure that the reversing camera is switch...

Page 212: ...t on the yellow guide line at a distance of approximately 1 0 m from the rear of the vehicle Trailer drawbar This function is only available on vehicles with a trailer tow hitch X Before coupling up a trailer set the height of trailer drawbar so that it is slightly higher than the ball coupling X Position the vehicle centrally in front of trailer drawbar Red guide line at a distance of approximate...

Page 213: ...tes images from the following cameras Rreversing camera Rfront camera Rtwo side cameras in the exterior mirrors The cameras cover the immediate surroundings of the vehicle The system assists you e g when parking or at exits with reduced visibility You can show images from the 360 camera in full screen mode or in seven different split screen views on the multimedia system A split screen view also i...

Page 214: ...nd setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop Do not use the 360 camera under such cir cumstances You could otherwise injure others or damage objects when parking the vehicle The guide lines in the multimedia system display show the distances to your vehicle The distan ces only apply to road level In trailer mode the guide lines are shown at the level of the trailer tow hitch The camera in...

Page 215: ...with image from the front camera Multimedia display Important safety notes The camera system may show a distorted view of obstacles or show them incorrectly or not at all Obstacles are not shown by the system in the following locations Runder the front and rear bumpers Rvery close to the front and rear bumpers Rin the area immediately above the handle on the boot lid Rvery close to the exterior mi...

Page 216: ...teering wheel angle dynamic A Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0 30 m from the front of the vehicle B Yellow guide line at a distance of approx imately 1 0 m from the front of the vehicle Top view and enlarged rear view Symbol for the split screen setting with top view and reversing camera image enlarged Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0 30 m from the rear of the vehicle...

Page 217: ...ance between the trailer drawbar and the red guide line is now approximately 0 30 m X Couple up the trailer Y page 227 i For technical reasons the ball coupling of the trailer tow hitch in the multimedia system display is either only partially visible or not at all The lines are shown at the level of the trailer tow hitch 180 view Symbol for the full screen setting with the reversing camera image ...

Page 218: ...en the driv er s door e g for a change of drivers or to take a break Displaying the attention level You can have current status information dis played in the assistance menu Y page 244 of the on board computer X Select the assistance graphics display for ATTENTION ASSIST using the on board com puter Y page 243 The following information is displayed Rthe length of the journey since the last break R...

Page 219: ... of road in the wrong direction triggers a warning Traffic Sign Assist detects traffic signs with multifunction camera attached at the top of the windscreen The data and general traffic regulations stored in the navigation sys tem are also used to determine the current speed limit If a traffic sign that is relevant to your vehicle is passed the display of the speed limits and over taking restricti...

Page 220: ...c regu lations speed limits and overtaking restrictions are displayed in the instrument cluster for five seconds respectively The wrong way warning and the traffic sign display for speed limits and overtaking restrictions remain active in the Assist graphic even when the display has been deactivated Instrument cluster display Speed limit with unknown restriction Maximum permitted speed Maximum per...

Page 221: ...per Make sure that the bumpers are free from dirt ice or slush The sensors must not be covered for example by cycle racks or overhanging loads Following a severe impact or in the event of damage to the bumpers have the function of the radar sensors checked at a qualified specialist workshop Blind Spot Assist may no longer work properly Monitoring range In particular the detection of obstacles can ...

Page 222: ... that Blind Spot Assist is activated in the on board computer Y page 245 X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Warning lamps in the exterior mirrors light up red until the engine is started Display in the assistance graphic When Blind Spot Assist is activated grey radar waves propagating backwards appear next to the vehicle in the assistance display in the mul tifunction display Above ...

Page 223: ...there is glare e g from oncoming traffic the sun or reflection from other vehicles e g if the road surface is wet Rthe windscreen is dirty misted up damaged or covered for instance by a sticker in the vicinity of the camera Rno or several unclear lane markings are pres ent for one lane e g in a construction area Rthe lane markings are worn away dark or cov ered up e g by dirt or snow Rthe distance...

Page 224: ...ng turn signal to change lanes you will also receive a visual and audible collision warn ing If a risk of side impact is detected correc tive braking may help you avoid a collision Active Blind Spot Assist evaluates the free space in the direction of travel and to the side before making a course correcting brake appli cation For this Active Blind Spot Assist uses the forward facing radar sensors A...

Page 225: ...interrupted when driving alongside particularly long vehicles for exam ple lorries for a prolonged time Warning display Warning display Active Blind Spot Assist is not operational at speeds below approximately 30 km h Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assist at speeds above 30 km h warning lamp on the correspo...

Page 226: ...sh barriers on both sides of your vehicle Ra vehicle approaches too closely on the side Ryou have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds Ryou clearly brake or accelerate Ra driving safety system intervenes such as ESP or PRE SAFE Brake RESP is deactivated Ra loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre is detected Activating Active Blind Spot Assist X Make sure that Active Blind Sp...

Page 227: ... dirty e g obscured by snow Rno or several unclear lane markings are pres ent for one lane e g in a construction area Rthe lane markings are worn away dark or cov ered up e g by dirt or snow Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is too small and the lane markings thus cannot be detec ted Rthe lane markings change quickly e g lanes branch off cross one another or merge Rthe road is narrow and windi...

Page 228: ... A lane correcting brake application is interrup ted automatically if Ra driving safety system intervenes such as ESP PRE SAFE Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist Rlane markings are no longer detected Activating deactivating Active Lane Keeping Assist X To activate press button Indicator lamp lights up The Lane Keep Lane Keep ing ing Assist Assist on on message appears in the mul tifunction display ...

Page 229: ...ier Exceeding the maximum permissible nose weight of the trailer drawbar on the ball coupling may cause damage to the following Ryour vehicle Rtrailer Rball coupling Rtrailer tow hitch The vehicle trailer combination could become unstable If the noseweight used is lower than the mini mum permissible noseweight the vehicle trailer combination could also become unstable To avoid hazardous situations...

Page 230: ...The maximum permissible speed for vehicle trailer combinations depends on the type of trailer Before beginning the journey check the trailer s documents to see what the maximum permitted speed is Observe the legally prescri bed maximum speed in the relevant country For certain Mercedes Benz vehicles the maxi mum permissible rear axle load is increased when towing a trailer See the Technical data s...

Page 231: ...all coupling X Press the ball coupling in the direction of the arrow until it engages in a vertical position The indicator lamp on the release knob goes off The multifunction display shows the Check Check trailer hitch lock trailer hitch lock display message until the ball coupling is engaged X Remove the protective covering from the ball coupling and store it in a safe place Folding in the ball c...

Page 232: ...ur to the rear bumper and the adapter cable X Make sure that the transmission is in position P X Apply the electric parking brake X Secure the trailer against rolling away X Remove the trailer cable and decouple the trailer Trailer power supply You can connect accessories to the perma nent power supply up to a maximum of 240 W You cannot charge a trailer battery using the power supply When it leav...

Page 233: ...ter cable before folding in the ball coupling Otherwise dam age may occur to the rear bumper and the adapter cable X Open the socket cover X Insert the plug connector with lug into groove on the socket X Turn bayonet connection around clock wise to the stop X Let the cover engage X If you are using an adapter cable secure the cable to the trailer with cable ties 230 Towing a trailer Driving and pa...

Page 234: ...e ball coupling does not unlock even though Rthe vehicle is station ary Rno trailer cable is con nected Rthe release button to unlock the ball cou pling has been pulled for more than a sec ond The on board voltage is insufficient X Start the engine If the ball coupling still does not unlock X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Towing a trailer 231 Driving and parking Z ...

Page 235: ...r vehicle is operating safely at all times For an overview see the instrument cluster illus tration Y page 32 Displays and operation Instrument cluster lighting The lighting in the instrument cluster in the dis plays and the controls in the vehicle interior can be adjusted using brightness control knob X Turn brightness control knob up or down If you turn the light switch Y page 118 to the T Ã or ...

Page 236: ...ave the bonnet closed and notify the fire brigade The multifunction display shows the coolant temperature gauge in the lower section of the rev counter Y page 32 At high outside temperatures and when driving uphill the coolant temperature may rise to the end of the scale Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level the coolant temperature may rise to 120 Operating the on ...

Page 237: ...xits the telephone book redial memory Press and hold RCalls up the standard display in the Trip Trip menu Right control panel RRejects or ends a call RExits the telephone book redial memory 6 RMakes or accepts a call RSwitches to the redial memory W X RAdjusts the volume 8 RMute ó RVehicles with Audio 20 Switches on voice operated con trol for navigation see manufac turer s operating instructions ...

Page 238: ... limits and overtaking restrictions are not always correctly displayed Traffic signs always have priority over the Traffic Sign Assist display The visibility of the head up display is influenced by the following conditions Rthe driver s seat position Rthe positioning of the display image Rthe general light conditions Rsunglasses with polarisation filters RWet road surfaces Rblocking of sunlight by...

Page 239: ...n also choose between two AMG displays If you select an AMG display the head up display shows AMG specific contents If you select a display with traffic signs detec ted traffic signs from Traffic Sign Assist appear in the head up display Menus and submenus Menu overview Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list Operating the on board computer Y page 233 Depending on the vehicl...

Page 240: ...elect ECO display If the ignition remains switched off for longer than four hours the ECO display will be auto matically reset Further information on the ECO display Y page 176 Trip computer From start or From reset Distance Driving time Average speed Average fuel consumption X Press ò on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Trip Trip menu X Con...

Page 241: ...eset the values in the From start trip computer the values in the ECO display are also reset Navigation menu Displaying navigation instructions In the Navi Navi menu the multifunction display shows navigation instructions You can find fur ther information on navigation instructions in the separate operating instructions X Switch on the multimedia system see sepa rate operating instructions X Press...

Page 242: ...tion in this lane Recommended lane in this lane you will be able to complete the next change of direction and the one after that Change of direction without lane recom mendation Road to which the change of direction leads Distance to change of direction and visual distance display Change of direction symbol When a change of direction is to be made you will see symbol for the change of direction an...

Page 243: ... Radio Radio menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel Currently set station appears in the multi function display X To open the station list press or 9 briefly X To select a station in the station list press or 9 briefly X To select a station in the station list using rapid scroll press and hold or 9 X To select the frequency range or station memory press a briefly X Press or 9 to select...

Page 244: ...k list press or 9 briefly X To select the next or previous track in the track list press or 9 briefly X To select a track in the track list using rapid scroll press and hold or 9 until you reach the desired track If you press and hold the button the speed of rapid scroll increases after a short time Not all audio players or media support this func tion If the corresponding track information is sto...

Page 245: ...tions You could then lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Only operate these devices if road traffic con ditions permit If you are unsure about the surrounding conditions pull over to a safe location and make entries only while the vehi cle is stationary When telephoning you must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving X Switch on the...

Page 246: ...ton or reach the end of the list X If only one telephone number is stored for a name press the 6 or a button to start dialling or X If there is more than one number for a particular name press the 6 or a button to display the numbers X Press or 9 to select the number you want to dial X Press the 6 or a button to start dial ling or X To exit the telephone book press the or button Redialling The on ...

Page 247: ...e level appear in a bar graph in the multifunction display Observe the information and notes on Refuel ling Y page 169 Settings menu Introduction Depending on the equipment fitted in the vehi cle you have the following options in the Set Set tings tings menu RChanging assistance settings Y page 244 RChanging head up display settings Y page 246 RChanging the light settings Y page 247 RChanging the ...

Page 248: ...n the steering wheel X Press or 9 to select the Assistance Assistance submenu X Press a to confirm X Select Collision Prevention Collision Prevention with 9 or X Press a to confirm The current selection appears X To activate deactivate press the a but ton again When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is deactivated the æ symbol appears in the multifunction display in the Assistance Assistance graphi...

Page 249: ...ith or 9 X Press a to confirm The current selection Standard Standard or Adap Adap tive tive appears X To change the setting press a again For further information about Lane Keeping Assist see Y page 219 Further information about Active Lane Keeping Assist Y page 223 Head up display submenu Selecting other displays Vehicle speed display Vehicle speed and navigation instruction display Vehicle spee...

Page 250: ...u Switching the Intelligent Light System on off X Press ò on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Settings Settings menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press or 9 to select the Lights Lights submenu X Press a to confirm X Press or 9 to select the Intelli Intelli gent Light System gent Light System function If the Intelligent Lig...

Page 251: ...rs X Press the a button to save the setting The selected unit of measurement for distance applies to the Rdigital speedometer in the Trip Trip menu Rtotal distance recorder and the trip meter Rtrip computer Rcurrent consumption and the range Rrange Rnavigation instructions in the Navi Navi menu RCruise control RSPEEDTRONIC RDISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot RASSYST PLUS service...

Page 252: ...set in the Vehicle Vehicle submenu AMG menu Mercedes AMG vehicles WARMUP Digital speedometer Gear indicator Charge air pressure Engine oil temperature A Transmission oil temperature X Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to select the AMG AMG menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel Engine and transmission oil tempera tures whe...

Page 253: ...emains switched off for longer than four hours the G Meter will be automati cally reset SETUP Drive Comfort Comfort Sport Sport Sport Sport Race Race Chassis Comfort Comfort Sport Sport Sport Sport Transmission D D M M Exhaust system Comfort Comfort Sport Sport A ESP On On Off Off or SPORT handling mode Sport Sport SETUP displays the following information and functions Rthe gear indicator Rthe dig...

Page 254: ...ect the AMG AMG menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press the or 9 button repeatedly until the RACETIMER is shown X To start press the a button to start the RACETIMER Starting a new lap Lap RACETIMER Quickest lap time X Press the or 9 button to select New New Lap Lap X Press a to confirm A maximum of 32 laps may be stored Stopping the RACETIMER X Press or 9 to select Stop Stop X P...

Page 255: ...stopped the RACE TIMER X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press the or 9 button on the steering wheel to select the AMG AMG menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press the or 9 button to select Lap Lap List List X Press a to confirm The lap statistics are displayed X Press the 9 or button to select a dif ferent lap evaluation The fastest lap is indicated by...

Page 256: ...l The multifunction display hides the display message High priority display messages are shown in red in the multifunction display Some high priority display messages cannot be hidden The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the messages have been remedied Message memory The on board computer saves certain display messages in the message memory You can call ...

Page 257: ...efully drive on a suitable stretch of road making slight steering movements at a speed above 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the multifunction display still shows the display message X Drive on carefully X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately inoperative inoperative See See Own Own er s Manual er s Manual ABS and ESP are...

Page 258: ...rily unavailable Other driving and driving safety systems may also be faulty The warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster The self diagnosis function for example may not be complete G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The braking distance may thus increase in an e...

Page 259: ...a malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function was activated A tone may also sound at regular intervals If you attempt to lock the vehicle the tone becomes louder You cannot start the engine X Paying attention to the traffic situation immediately depress the brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message disappears X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y page 172 You can restart ...

Page 260: ...nually or X Release the electric parking brake automatically Y page 174 If the electric parking brake still cannot be released X Do not drive on X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The red indicator lamp flashes and the yellow warning lamp is lit The electric parking brake is malfunctioning To release X Switch the ignition off and then on again X Release the electric parking brake manually T...

Page 261: ...onsult a qualified specialist workshop The yellow warning lamp lights up If you manually apply or release the electric parking brake the red indicator lamp flashes The electric parking brake is malfunctioning It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually X Vehicles with manual transmission switch off the ignition The electric parking brake is applied automatically X Vehicles with...

Page 262: ... is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually X Vehicles with manual transmission engage first gear X Vehicles with automatic transmission shift the transmission to position P X Consult a qualified specialist workshop J Check brake fluid Check brake fluid level level There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir In addition the red J warning lamp lights up in the i...

Page 263: ... also have failed X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately PRE SAFE inopera PRE SAFE inopera tive See Owner s tive See Owner s Manual Manual Important PRE SAFE functions have failed All other occupant safety systems e g airbags remain available X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately PRE SAFE Functions PRE SAFE Functions currently limited currently limited See Owner s Ma...

Page 264: ...paired due to heavy rain or snow A warning tone also sounds Once the causes listed above no longer apply the display message goes out All driving systems or driving safety systems are operative again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y pag...

Page 265: ...t workshop workshop The rear left hand or right hand restraint system has malfunctioned The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered unintentionally or in the event of an accident may not be triggered This poses an increased risk of injury X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately 6 Left windowbag mal Left ...

Page 266: ...BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simulta neously for approximately six seconds Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must then light up and remain lit after the self diagnosis If the indicator lamp is on the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system has disabled the front passenger front airbag Y page 48 Rthe Front passenger Front passenger airbag...

Page 267: ... AIR BAG indicator lamps in the centre console and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Ra self diagnosis is carried out The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simulta neously for approximately six seconds Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must then light up and remain lit after the self diagnos...

Page 268: ...ontinues to function properly without the functions of the Intelligent Light System X Consult a qualified specialist workshop b Malfunction Malfunction See See Own Own er s Manual er s Manual The exterior lighting is faulty X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Vehicles with trailer tow hitch a fuse may have blown X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to ...

Page 269: ...lly operational the Adap Adap tive Highbeam Assist Plus available again tive Highbeam Assist Plus available again display message is shown Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is operational again Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Top up coolant See Top up coolant See Owner s Manual Owner s Manual The coolant level is too low Avoid making long journeys with too little...

Page 270: ...ngine radiator is not blocked e g by frozen slush X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature is below 120 The engine may otherwise be damaged X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display If the temperature increases again X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant l...

Page 271: ...rs before pulling away Start engine See Start engine See Owner s Manual Owner s Manual The engine is off and the battery charge level is too low X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need such as the rear window heating and interior lighting X Leave the engine running for a few minutes or drive for a longer distance The battery charges 4 Check Check eng eng oil oil lev lev when when ne...

Page 272: ...23 8 Reserve fuel level Reserve fuel level The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops into the reserve range X Refuel at the nearest filling station C There is very little fuel in the fuel tank The auxiliary heating cannot be operated X Refuel at the nearest filling station without fail Replace air cleaner Replace air...

Page 273: ... AdBlue system is malfunctioning A warning tone also sounds You can no longer start the engine X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately Driving systems Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions À ATTENTION ASSIST ATTENTION ASSIST Take a break Take a break Based on certain criteria ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or a lack of concentration on the part of the...

Page 274: ...nsult a qualified specialist workshop Lane Lane Keeping Keeping Assist Assist currently unavaila currently unavaila ble ble See See Owner s Owner s Man Man ual ual or Active Lane Active Lane Keeping Assist cur Keeping Assist cur rently unavailable rently unavailable See Owner s Manual See Owner s Manual Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative Po...

Page 275: ...Blind Spot Assist not Spot Assist not available when tow available when tow ing a trailer See ing a trailer See Owner s Manual Owner s Manual Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is deactivated while tow ing a trailer You have established the electrical connection between the trailer and your vehicle X Press a on the steering wheel to confirm the display message Blind Spot Assist Blind Sp...

Page 276: ...etects that the camera is fully operational the display message disappears Traffic Sign Assist is operational again Traffic Traffic Sign Sign Assist Assist inoperative inoperative Traffic Sign Assist is faulty X Consult a qualified specialist workshop ë Off Off The HOLD function is deactivated The vehicle is skidding A warning tone also sounds X Reactivate the HOLD function later Y page 192 The HO...

Page 277: ...onditions X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y page 172 X Restart the engine DISTRONIC DISTRONIC PLUS PLUS inop inop erative erative DISTRONIC PLUS is faulty The following may have also failed RBAS PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist RPRE SAFE Brake RSteering Assist and Stop Go Pilot A warning tone also sounds X Consult a qualified specialist workshop DISTRONIC PLUS sus DISTRONIC PLUS sus pen...

Page 278: ...eering DTR steering assistant inopera assistant inopera tive tive Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are faulty However the DISTRONIC PLUS functions are still available A warning tone also sounds X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Cruise control and Cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC inoper SPEEDTRONIC inoper ative ative SPEEDTRONIC and cruise control are malfunctioning A warning tone also sound...

Page 279: ...on conditions for cruise control Y page 180 or X Reactivate ESP Rall vehicles except Mercedes AMG vehicles Y page 72 RMercedes AMG vehicles Y page 73 Cruise control off Cruise control off Cruise control has been deactivated If a warning tone also sounds cruise control has deactivated auto matically Y page 180 120 km h 120 km h Maximum Maximum speed speed excee excee ded ded Only for certain countr...

Page 280: ...e 172 X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 337 X Check the tyre pressures and if necessary correct the tyre pres sure X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system when the tyre pres sure is correct Y page 358 Check tyre pres Check tyre pres sures then restart sures then restart Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator The tyre pressure loss warning syst...

Page 281: ...re Warning tyre defect Warning tyre defect The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display G WARNING If you drive with a flat tyre there is a risk of the following hazards Ra flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle Ryou could lose control of the vehicle Rcontinued driving with a flat tyre will cause excess...

Page 282: ... transmission to position P or N Apply Apply brake brake to to dese dese lect Park P posi lect Park P posi tion tion You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to posi tion D R or N without depressing the brake pedal X Depress the brake pedal To shift out of P To shift out of P or or N N depress depress brake brake and start engine and start engine With the engine switched off you ...

Page 283: ...lt a qualified specialist workshop Transmission Mal Transmission Mal function Stop function Stop A malfunction has occurred in the mechanical transmission compo nents A warning tone also sounds The transmission shifts automatically to position N X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Shift the transmission to position P X Safeg...

Page 284: ...own the display message disappears The clutch is fully operational again N The boot lid is open X Close the boot lid M The bonnet is open A warning tone also sounds G WARNING The open bonnet may then block your view when the vehicle is in motion There is a risk of an accident X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Safeguard the...

Page 285: ...nal again inoperative inoperative Battery Battery low low the on board voltage is too low The auxiliary heating Y page 138 has switched itself off The auxiliary heating or remote activation of heating and ventilation systems can not be switched on X Drive for a considerable distance The battery charges The auxiliary heating or remote activation of heating and ventilation systems is operational aga...

Page 286: ...There is a risk of an accident X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y page 172 X Do not drive on X Consult a qualified specialist workshop _ Before Before starting starting the the engine turn the engine turn the steering wheel steering wheel Vehicle with manual transmission the elec...

Page 287: ...cle cen trally or start the engine X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y page 172 X Locate the key X Press a on the steering wheel to confirm the display message Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves the key is not detected whilst the engine is running A ...

Page 288: ... The warning tone ceases ü N The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts as soon as the driver s or the front passenger door is closed The driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt X Fasten your seat belt Y page 43 The warning lamp goes out There are objects on the front passenger seat X Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and stow them in a secure plac...

Page 289: ...le paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y page 172 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display J N The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds There is insufficient brake flui...

Page 290: ...lt a qualified specialist workshop immediately If the ABS control unit is faulty there is also a possibility that other systems such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission will be unavailable J N The red brake system warning lamp and the yellow ESP and ABS warning lamps light up while the engine is running ABS and ESP are faulty Other driving and driving safety systems may also be ...

Page 291: ...cles except Mercedes AMG vehicles Y page 72 RMercedes AMG vehicles Y page 73 Observe the important safety notes on ESP Y page 72 N The yellow ESP warning lamp is lit while the engine is running ESP is faulty Other driving and driving safety systems may also be faulty G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The braking distance may thus incre...

Page 292: ...age 72 RMercedes AMG vehicles Y page 73 Observe the important safety notes on ESP Y page 72 X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions If ESP cannot be activated X Drive on carefully X Contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately and have the ESP system checked M N Mercedes AMG vehicles only The yellow SPORT handling mode warning lamp is lit while the engine is runni...

Page 293: ... type Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions N The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is run ning There may be a fault for example Rin the engine management Rin the fuel injection system Rin the exhaust system Rin the ignition system for vehicles with petrol engines Rin the fuel system The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be running in...

Page 294: ...is faulty The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored There is a risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traffic conditions and switch off the engine Do not continue driving under any circumstances X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y page 172 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Warning and in...

Page 295: ...est qualified specialist workshop X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop start traffic N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds The coolant temperature has exceeded 120 The airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low G WARNING The engine is not being coole...

Page 296: ...p lights up while the vehicle is in motion The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected X Increase the distance N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion A warning tone also sounds You are approaching a vehicle a pedestrian or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at too high a speed X Be prepared to brake immediately X Pay careful ...

Page 297: ...ing manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y page 172 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 337 X Check the tyre pressure Y page 359 X If necessary correct the tyre pressure h N The yellow tyre pressure monitor warn...

Page 298: ... G WARNING You will need to use more force to steer There is a risk of an accident X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required If you are able to steer safely X Drive on carefully X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately If you are unable to steer safely X Do not drive on X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster...

Page 299: ...priority over multimedia system driving recommendations Function restrictions For safety reasons some functions are restric ted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion You will notice this for example because either you will not be able to select certain menu items or a message will appear to this effect Operating system Overview General notes Do not use the space in front of the display for...

Page 300: ...ettings Rfavourites functions Controller The controller in the centre console lets you Rselect menu items on the display Renter characters Rselect a destination on the map Rsave entries The controller can be Rturned 3 Rslid left or right 1 Rslid forwards or back 4 Rslid diagonally 2 Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7 Back button You can use the button to exit a menu or to call up the basic dis...

Page 301: ...racter suggestions are shown turn and press the controller X Resume character input on the touchpad Handwriting recognition Active input line To enter a space Character input on the touchpad To delete characters X To display the menu press the touchpad To exit the menu To return to handwriting recognition To use the phone book or text templates COMAND Online To select the input line or to change t...

Page 302: ... press the ò button again Adding favourites Adding a predefined favourite To add a new favourite To rename a selected favourite To move a selected favourite To delete a selected favourite X Press the ò button X Slide 6 the controller The menu bar is shown X Select Reassign Reassign The categories are displayed X Select a category The favourites are displayed X Select a favourite X Add a favourite ...

Page 303: ... Setting the climate mode By setting the climate mode you determine the type of airflow The setting is active when the air conditioning system is set to Ã Y page 132 X Call up the climate control menu Y page 300 X To select Climate mode Climate mode turn and press the controller X To change the setting turn the controller Exiting a menu X Press the button The current airflow setting is shown in th...

Page 304: ...ry You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating the navigation system General notes Correct functioning of the navigation system depends amongst other things on GPS recep tion In certain situations GPS reception may be impaired there may be interference or there may be no reception at all e g in tunnels or multi storey car parks Audio 20...

Page 305: ...es Benz Apps Rselect geo coordinates Calculating the route Prerequisite the address has been entered and is in the menu X Select Start Start or Continue Continue The route is calculated with the selected route type and the selected route options If route guidance has already been activated a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to end the current route guidance X Select Yes Yes or Set as int...

Page 306: ...thorised and connected Connecting the mobile phone Authorisation using Secure Simple Pairing X Select the mobile phone A code is displayed in the multimedia system and on the mobile phone X If the codes match select Yes Yes on the mul timedia system X Confirm the code on the mobile phone Depending on the mobile phone used con firm the connection to the multimedia system and for the PBAP and MAP Bl...

Page 307: ...e found at http www mercedes benz com connect i The module is not available in all vehicles depending on the equipment Installing the module Mounting the module in the stowage compart ment of the centre console X Slide module into bracket until it audi bly engages Connecting the module using a USB cable COMAND Online Mounting the module in the stowage compart ment of the centre console X Insert US...

Page 308: ...e has no active Bluetooth connection to another device Depending on the type of mobile phone differ ent settings must be changed on the mobile phone see the manufacturer s operating instructions RBluetooth must be activated on the mobile phone and must be made visible to other devi ces Rthe Bluetooth SIM Access Profile of the mobile phone must be activated Authorising and connecting a mobile phone...

Page 309: ...using the module The data transfer may take up to ten minutes Transmission occurs automatically after a Blue tooth connection is automatically established Text messages Requirements The module is connected with the mobile phone Y page 305 or is being used in the SIM card mode Y page 305 Activating deactivating text message downloading from the mobile phone Dial number Function 00080 Text message d...

Page 310: ...If an SD memory card is swallowed seek immediate medical attention If you are no longer using the SD memory card you should remove it and take it out of the vehicle High temperatures can damage the card Inserting an SD memory card The SD card slot is located in the stowage com partment under the armrest X Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot until it engages The side with the con tacts ...

Page 311: ...s when transporting a load Rnever exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle including occupants Rthe boot is the preferred place to store objects Rposition heavy loads as far forward as possi ble and as low down in the boot as possible Rthe load must not protrude above the upper edge of the seat backrests Ralways place the load behind unoccup...

Page 312: ...ment Y page 82 X To lock insert the emergency key element into the lock and turn it 90 clockwise to position 2 X To unlock insert the emergency key element into the lock and turn it 90 anti clockwise to position 1 Spectacles compartment X To open press marking The spectacles compartment opens down wards Make sure that the spectacles compartment is always closed while the vehicle is in motion Stowa...

Page 313: ... notes regarding stowage spaces Y page 308 Through loading facility in the rear bench seat Important safety notes G WARNING If the rear bench seat rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged they could fold for wards e g when braking suddenly or in the event of an accident RThe vehicle occupant would thereby be pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench seat rear seat or by the seat backrest The ...

Page 314: ...ger seat back if necessary Folding the rear seat backrest back Make sure that the seat belt does not become trapped when folding the rear seat backrest back Otherwise it could be dam aged Left and right seat backrest X Move the driver s or front passenger seat forward if necessary X Fold rear seat backrest back until it engages If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and locked this will be shown...

Page 315: ...ashing eyelets Observe the following notes on securing loads Robserve the loading guidelines Y page 308 Rsecure the load using the lashing eyelets Rdistribute the load on the lashing eyelets evenly Rdo not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load These are only intended as an anti slip protection for light loads Rdo not route lashing materials across sharp edges or corners Rpad sharp edges for ...

Page 316: ...the roof carrier in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain damage even when it is in motion Depending on the vehicle equipment ensure that when the roof carrier is fitted you can Rraise the sliding sunroof panorama sliding sunroof fully Ropen the boot lid fully An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load may become detached from the vehicle You must therefore ensure that you observe the...

Page 317: ...not pro trude from stowage spaces parcel nets or stowage nets RClose the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey RAlways stow and secure heavy hard poin ted sharp edged fragile or bulky objects in the boot Only use the cup holders for containers of the right size and which have lids The drinks could otherwise spill Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup holder in the centre console to c...

Page 318: ...rror in the sun visor Mirror light only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer and mirror cover A has been folded up Glare from the side X Fold down the sun visor X Pull the sun visor out of retainer X Swing the sun visor to the side Ashtray Front ashtray The stowage space under the ashtray is not heat resistant Before placing lit cigarettes in the ashtray make sure that the ashtray i...

Page 319: ...ly use the cigarette lighter when road and traffic conditions permit Example X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X To open open the stowage compartment Y page 309 X Press in cigarette lighter Cigarette lighter will pop out automatically when the heating element is red hot X To close push cover of the stowage com partment closed 12 V sockets General notes X Turn the key to ...

Page 320: ...ld receive an electric shock There is a risk of fatal injury Only attach appropriate objects to the power socket Note that work and repairs on the 230 V power socket should only be carried out by qualified specialist personnel General notes The 230 V power socket provides an alternating voltage of 230 V so that small electronic devices can be connected These devices such as games consoles chargers...

Page 321: ...device Mercedes Benz emergency call sys tem Information on these requirements can be found in the separate multimedia system operating instructions X To open press cover for at least one sec ond X To make an emergency call press SOS but ton briefly The indicator lamp in SOS button flashes until the emergency call is concluded X Wait for a voice connection to the Mercedes Benz emergency call centre...

Page 322: ...ystem button for ending a phone call Info call button This function is not available in all countries X To call press info call button The breakdown assistance call is initiated The Connecting call Connecting call message appears in the multifunction display The audio system is muted Only in certain countries a voice message prompts you to confirm the data transmis sion After confirmation the requ...

Page 323: ...s X Remove the floormat Retrofitted anti glare film Retrofitted anti glare film on the inside of the windows can interfere with radio mobile tele phone reception This is particularly the case for conductive or metallic coated films You can obtain information about anti glare film from a qualified specialist workshop 320 Features Stowing and features ...

Page 324: ...ir for exam ple away from moving parts G WARNING The ignition system and the fuel injection sys tem operate with a high voltage If you touch the live components you could receive an electric shock There is a danger of injury Never touch components of the ignition sys tem or the fuel injection system when the ignition is switched on Active bonnet pedestrian protection Operating principle An active ...

Page 325: ...ke sure that the windscreen wipers are not folded away from the windscreen Other wise you could damage the windscreen wip ers or the bonnet X Make sure that the windscreen wipers are switched off X Pull release lever on the bonnet The bonnet is released X Reach into the gap pull bonnet catch han dle up and lift the bonnet If you lift the bonnet by approximately 40 cm the bonnet is opened and held ...

Page 326: ...e was only star ted briefly wait approximately 30 minutes before carrying out the measurement The oil level of the Mercedes AMG C 63 C63 S must be checked only when the engine is at normal operating temperature Checking the oil level using the oil dip stick Example X Pull oil dipstick out of the oil dipstick tube X Wipe off oil dipstick X Slowly slide dipstick into the guide tube to the stop and t...

Page 327: ...e scalded if hot coolant sprays out There is a risk of injury Let the engine cool down before you open the cap Wear gloves and eye protection Open the cap slowly to release the pressure G WARNING If windscreen washer concentrate comes into contact with hot components of the engine or the exhaust system it can ignite There is a risk of fire and injury Make sure the windscreen washer concen trate do...

Page 328: ...w any information on the engine oil level Observe the notes on the engine oil level Y page 323 The multifunction display shows a service mes sage for a few seconds e g RService A in XX days Service A in XX days RService A due Service A due RService A overdue by XX days Service A overdue by XX days Depending on the operating conditions of the vehicle the remaining time or distance until the next se...

Page 329: ...se or similar operating conditions have for example the air filter engine oil and oil filter changed more frequently The tyres must be checked more frequently if the vehicle is oper ated under increased loads Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist work shop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes Benz Service network is also available in other...

Page 330: ... low speeds Otherwise when in transmission position D or R the automatic transmission will automatically switch to park position P and block the wheels ROperating with the Start Stop button Do not open the driver s door when the engine is switched off or at very low speeds Otherwise when in transmission position D or R the automatic transmission will automatically switch to park position P and blo...

Page 331: ...trical components Rbattery Rconnectors Rlights Rseals Rtrim elements Rventilation slots Damaged seals or electrical components can lead to leaks or failures If the key is within the rear detection range of KEYLESS GO the following situations for example could lead to the boot lid opening unintentionally Rusing a car wash Rusing a high pressure cleaner Make sure that the key is at least 3 m away fr...

Page 332: ...mponents replaced immediately Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products to remove brake dust This could damage wheel bolts and brake components Do not park up the vehicle for an extended period straight after cleaning it particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner Wheel cleaners could cause increased corrosion of the brake discs and brake pads linings For this reason you should...

Page 333: ...e suitable for plastic lenses Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals X Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn sig nals in the exterior mirror housing using a wet sponge and mild cleaning agent e g Mercedes Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths Cleaning the sensors If you clean the sensors with a high pressure cleaner m...

Page 334: ...ly responsible manner Do not clean the ball coupling with a high pressure cleaner Do not use solvents Please note the care instructions in the trailer coupling manufacturer s operating instructions The ball coupling must be cleaned if it becomes dirty or corroded X Remove rust on the ball e g with a wire brush X Remove dirt with a clean lint free cloth or a brush X After cleaning lightly oil or gr...

Page 335: ... appearance and comfort of the covers are retained over time Genuine leather seat covers To retain the natural appearance of the leather observe the following cleaning instructions RClean genuine leather covers carefully with a damp cloth and then wipe the covers down with a dry cloth RMake sure that the leather does not become soaked It may otherwise become rough and cracked ROnly use leather car...

Page 336: ...bove 80 or in direct sun light X Use clean lukewarm water and soap solution Cleaning the roof lining and carpets X Roof lining if it is very dirty use a soft brush or dry shampoo X Carpets use the carpet and textile cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz Care 333 Maintenance and care Z ...

Page 337: ...laundry dryer B Do not dry clean C This is a class 2 vest RThe reflective safety jackets meet the require ments defined by the legal standard only if the correct size is used and the reflective safety jackets are fastened correctly RBefore use ensure that the reflective safety jackets are clean and intact The special prop erties may otherwise be compromised RThe reflective safety jackets should be...

Page 338: ...form a tri angle and lock them at the top using press stud First aid kit First aid kit is in the boot in the left hand stowage net X Open the boot lid X Remove first aid kit Check the expiry date on the first aid kit at least once a year Replace the contents if necessary and replace any missing items Fire extinguisher The fire extinguisher is located underneath the front of the driver s seat X Pul...

Page 339: ...d spe cialist workshop Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Tyre inflation compressor Tyre sealant filler bottle X Open the boot lid X Lift the boot floor upwards Y page 313 X Use the TIREFIT kit Y page 338 i Depending on the power class LK the tyre inflation compressor has the following weight RLK1 12 V 10 A 120 W 0 8 kg RLK2 12 V 15 A 180 W 0 9 kg The data regarding the power class LK and or electrical d...

Page 340: ... warning lamps X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y page 172 X If possible bring the front wheels into the straight ahead position X Switch off the engine X Remove the key from the ignition lock or on vehicles with KEYLESS GO start function or KEYLESS GO X Open the driver s door The on board electronics now have status 0 This is the same as the key having been removed X Remove the Start ...

Page 341: ...ined from a qualified specialist workshop Important safety notes G WARNING When driving in emergency mode the driving characteristics deteriorate e g when corner ing accelerating quickly and when braking There is a risk of accident Do not exceed the stated maximum speed Avoid abrupt steering and driving manoeu vres and driving over obstacles kerbs pot holes off road This applies in particular to a...

Page 342: ...Using the TIREFIT kit X Do not remove any foreign objects which have penetrated the tyre e g screws or nails X Remove the tyre sealant bottle the accom panying TIREFIT sticker and the tyre inflation compressor from the stowage space under the boot floor Y page 336 X Affix part of the TIREFIT sticker to the instrument cluster within the driver s field of vision X Affix part of the TIREFIT sticker n...

Page 343: ...si G WARNING If the required tyre pressure is not reached after the specified time the tyre is too badly damaged The tyre sealant cannot repair the tyre in this instance Damaged tyres and a tyre pressure that is too low can significantly impair the vehicle s braking and driving char acteristics There is a risk of accident Do not continue driving Contact a qualified specialist workshop Tyre pressur...

Page 344: ... X To remove the tyre sealant bottle from the tyre inflation compressor press together the locking tabs on the yellow cap X Pull the tyre sealant bottle out of the tyre inflation compressor The filler hose stays on the tyre sealant bottle X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist work shop and have the tyre changed there X Have the tyre sealant bottle and the filler hose replaced as soon as poss...

Page 345: ... circuit occurs or sparks are created the hydrogen gas can ignite There is a risk of an explosion RMake sure that the positive terminal of a connected battery does not come into con tact with vehicle parts RNever place metal objects or tools on a bat tery RIt is important that you observe the descri bed order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting ...

Page 346: ... prevent vehicle occupants from suffering acid burns should the battery be damaged in the event of an accident In order for the battery to achieve the maximum possible service life it must always be suffi ciently charged Like other batteries the vehicle battery may discharge over time if you do not use the vehicle In such cases have the battery disconnected at a qualified specialist workshop You c...

Page 347: ...proved by Mercedes Benz A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes Benz vehi cles and tested and approved by Mercedes Benz is available as an accessory This device permits charging of the battery in position Con tact a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for infor mation and availability Read the battery charg er s operating instructions before charging the battery All vehicles except vehicles...

Page 348: ...er place metal objects or tools on a battery RIt is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting the jump leads RNever connect or disconnect th...

Page 349: ...ected for a few minutes before attempting to start This charges the empty battery a little RMake sure that the two vehicles do not touch Make sure that RThe jump leads are not damaged RNon insulated parts of the terminal clamps do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jump leads are connected to the battery RThe jump leads cannot come into contact with parts which can move when th...

Page 350: ...e s electrical system When your vehicle is towed away or towed started you may require considerably more effort to steer and brake There is a risk of an accident In such cases use a rigid towing bar Before being towed away or tow started make sure the steering moves freely G WARNING If the steering wheel lock is engaged the vehi cle can no longer be steered There is a risk of an accident Always sw...

Page 351: ...icle must be lifted up and transported Observe the legal requirements for the relevant countries when towing It is better to have the vehicle transported than to have it towed If the vehicle has suffered transmission damage have it transported on a transporter or trailer Vehicles with automatic transmission when towing a vehicle the automatic transmission must be in position N If the automatic tra...

Page 352: ... ensure that the automatic transmission stays in position N when towing away the vehicle you must do the following X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Shift the automatic transmission to position N Vehicles with manual transmission X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Depress t...

Page 353: ...owing eye Y page 348 X Secure the rigid towing bar or the towing rope X Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Depress the clutch pedal fully engage 2nd gear and continue to keep the clutch pedal fully depressed X Release the brake pedal X Tow start the vehicle X Release the clutch pedal slowly do not depress the accelerator pedal while do...

Page 354: ... off The fuses are located in various fuse boxes Rfuse box on the driver s side of the dashboard Rfuse box in the front passenger footwell Rfuse box in the engine compartment on the driver s side Rfuse box under the boot floor on the right hand side of the vehicle when viewed in the direction of travel Dashboard fuse box Do not use a pointed object such as a screw driver to open the cover in the d...

Page 355: ...f the fuse box and tighten screws X Insert cover on both sides and engage safety clips X Close the bonnet Fuse box in the boot X Open the boot lid X Lift the boot floor upwards Y page 313 X To open swing cover upwards in the direction of the arrow X To close fold down cover in the opposite direction to the arrow Make sure that the cover is in the recess pro vided for it i The fuse allocation chart...

Page 356: ... Mercedes Benz Service Centre Information on tyre pressure can be found Rin the tyre pressure table in the fuel filler flap Y page 167 Runder Tyre pressure Y page 356 Modification work on the brake system and wheels is not permitted The use of spacers or brake dust shields is not permitted This inva lidates the general operating permit for the vehi cle i Further information on wheels and tyres can...

Page 357: ... pressure of all the tyres particularly prior to long trips Adjust the tyre pressure as necessary Y page 356 Observe the notes on the emergency spare wheel Y page 367 The service life of tyres depends on various fac tors including the following Rdriving style Rtyre pressure Rmileage Notes on the tyre tread G WARNING Insufficient tyre tread will reduce tyre trac tion The tyre is no longer able to d...

Page 358: ...ure run flat characteristics e g win ter tyres A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a qualified specialist workshop Winter operation General notes Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter Observe the notes in the Changing a wheel section Y page 361 Driving with summer tyres At temperatures below 7 summer tyres lose elasticity and therefore traction an...

Page 359: ...ations Permissible wheel tyre combi nations Y page 366 Ronly use snow chains if the road surface is completely snow covered Remove the snow chains as soon as possible when you come to a road that is not snow covered Rlocal regulations may restrict the use of snow chains Observe the appropriate regulations if you wish to fit snow chains Rdo not exceed the maximum permissible speed of 50 km h Ron ve...

Page 360: ...may vary for more information please refer to the vehicle s registration documents If tyre sizes are not specified the tyre pressures stated on the tyre pressure table apply for all tyres approved for this vehicle If a tyre size precedes a tyre pressure the fol lowing tyre pressure information is only valid for that tyre size Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the tyre pressure The outer appea...

Page 361: ...ntry Ryou are driving on sand or gravel Ryou adopt a very sporty driving style corner ing at high speeds or driving with high rates of acceleration Ryou are towing a very heavy or large trailer Ryou are driving with a heavy load in the vehi cle or on the roof R Restarting the tyre pressure loss warn ing system Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system if you have Rchanged the tyre pressure Rch...

Page 362: ... pressure Observe the notes on the recommended tyre pressure Y page 356 The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn you of a sudden loss of pressure e g if the tyre is penetrated by a foreign object In the event of a sudden loss of pressure bring the vehicle to a halt by braking carefully Avoid abrupt steering manoeuvres The tyre pressure monitor has a yellow warning lamp in the instrument clust...

Page 363: ...re is too low The tyre pressure must be corrected when the opportunity arises RIf the Check Check tyre s tyre s message appears in the multifunction display the tyre pressure in at least one tyre has dropped significantly The tyres must be checked RIf the Warning tyre defect Warning tyre defect message appears in the multifunction display the tyre pressure in at least one tyre has dropped sud denl...

Page 364: ...only if the wheels and tyres are of the same dimensions On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure mon itor electronic components are located in the wheel Tyre fitting tools should not be applied in the area of the valve as this could damage the electronic components Only have tyres changed at a qualified spe cialist workshop Interchanging the front and rear wheels of dif fering dimensions can render...

Page 365: ...c variants vehicles are not equipped with tyre changing tools Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle For more information on which tools are required to perform a wheel change on your vehicle consult a quali fied specialist workshop Necessary tyre changing tools may include for example RJack RWheel chock RWheel wrench RCentring pin Securing the vehicle against rolling away If ...

Page 366: ...cm Rnever place your hands or feet under the raised vehicle Rdo not lie under the vehicle Rdo not start the engine when the vehicle is raised Rdo not open or close a door or the boot lid when the vehicle is raised Rmake sure that no persons are present in the vehicle when the vehicle is raised Vehicles with light alloy wheels and hub caps the wheel bolts are covered by a hub cap Before you can uns...

Page 367: ...ck B at jacking point A X Make sure that the base of the jack is posi tioned vertically under the jacking point X Turn crank C clockwise until jack B sits completely on jacking point A The base of the jack must lie evenly on the ground X Turn crank C until the tyre is raised a maxi mum of 3 cm off the ground Removing a wheel Mercedes AMG vehicles with ceramic brake disc during removal and repositi...

Page 368: ...heel bolts that have been designed for the wheel and the vehicle For safety rea sons Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles and the respective wheel Mercedes AMG vehicles with ceramic brake disc during removal and repositioning of the wheel the wheel rim can strike the ceramic brake disc and damage it Therefore take precautions an...

Page 369: ...rcedes Benz Original Extended tyres may only be used on wheels that have been spe cifically approved by Mercedes Benz Only use tyres wheels or accessories tested and approved by Mercedes Benz Certain characteristics e g handling vehicle noise emissions or fuel consumption may other wise be adversely affected In addition when driving with a load tyre dimension variations could cause the tyres to co...

Page 370: ...r spare wheel of a different size you must not exceed the maximum speed of 80 km h Snow chains must not be fitted to emergency spare wheels General notes You can ask for information regarding permitted emergency spare wheels at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre You should regularly check the pressure of all your tyres including the emergency spare wheel particularly prior to long trips and cor rect t...

Page 371: ...Always pay attention to the instructions and safety notes under Changing a wheel Y page 362 368 Emergency spare wheel Wheels and tyres ...

Page 372: ... transmitter is not connected to an exterior aerial Rthe exterior aerial has been fitted incor rectly or is not a low reflection type This could jeopardise the operating safety of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Have the low reflection exterior aerial fitted at a qualified specialist workshop When oper ating RF transmitters in the vehicle always connect them to the low reflection exteri...

Page 373: ...h transmitter frequencies in the 380 410 MHz waveband and a maxi mum transmission output of up to 2 W trunked radio Tetra RMobile telephones 2G 3G 4G There are no restrictions when positioning the aerial on the outside of the vehicle for the fol lowing wavebands RTrunked radio Tetra R70 cm waveband R2G 3G 4G Identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi cle identification number VIN...

Page 374: ...ke fluid RWindscreen washer fluid RClimate control system refrigerant Components and service products must be matched Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz Damage which is caused by the use of products which have not been recom mended is not covered by the Mercedes Benz warranty or goodwill gestures They are listed in this Mercedes Benz Owner s Manual in the appropriate section You can id...

Page 375: ... system and the engine Notify a qualified specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely Only refuel using unleaded petrol with at least 95 ROZ that conforms to the European standard EN 228 or E DIN or an equivalent specification Fuel of this specification may contain up to 10 ethanol Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel You may refuel your vehicle using E10...

Page 376: ...ay not be sufficiently low in sulphur This fuel can temporarily produce unpleasant odours especially on short journeys As soon as sul phur free fuel sulphur content 10 ppm is used for refuelling the odours are reduced C 300 Only refuel using super unleaded petrol with at least 98 ROZ if you want maximum per formance from the engine Alternatively you can also use unleaded petrol of at least 95 ROZ ...

Page 377: ... properties and fuel types with low tempera ture resistance can be obtained from oil com panies e g at filling stations AdBlue Important safety notes AdBlue is a water soluble fluid for the exhaust gas aftertreatment of diesel engines It is Rnon toxic Rcolourless and odourless Rnon flammable If you open the AdBlue tank small amounts of ammonia vapour may be released Ammonia vapours have a pungent ...

Page 378: ...onding designation e g MB Freigabe or MB Approval 229 51 You can call up an overview of approved engine oils on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com by entering the designation e g 229 5 The table shows which engine oils have been approved for your vehicle Petrol engines in certain countries different engine oils can be used provided that the main tenance intervals are reduced For more info...

Page 379: ... desired antifreeze protection You could otherwise damage the engine Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Ser vice Products MB Specifications for Service Products 310 1 e g on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com Or contact a qualified specialist workshop Always use a suitable coolant mixture even in countries where high temperatures prevail O...

Page 380: ...ith a mixture of water and washer fluid e g MB SummerFit Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water At temperatures below freezing X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and washer fluid e g MB WinterFit For the correct mixing ratio refer to the infor mation on the antifreeze reservoir i Add washer fluid concentrate e g MB Sum merFit or MB WinterFit to the washer fluid all year ...

Page 381: ...e if a towing weight is specified in your vehicle documents If this is not the case then the vehicle is not approved for the towing of a trailer For more information please contact a qualified specialist workshop Towing a trailer is not possible with all models For further information see Y page 378 Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch Overhang dimension Rear axle centre line Coupé for trail...

Page 382: ... permissible nose weight Do not use a noseweight of less than 50kg otherwise the trailer may come loose Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload Towing a trailer is not possible with all models For further information see Y page 227 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load Missing values were not available at the time of going to print Manual...

Page 383: ...e with all models For further information see Y page 227 Missing values were not available at the time of going to print Manual transmis sion Automatic transmis sion C 180 1100 kg 1115 kg C 200 1105 kg 1115 kg C 220 d 1145 kg 1130 kg Automatic trans mission C 250 1120 kg C 250 d 1160 kg C 300 1155 kg 380 Trailer tow hitch Technical data ...

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