Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS CABRIOLET Operator'S Manual Download Page 25

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Equipment ....................................... 27

Individual settings .......................... 201

Limited Warranty ............................. 31

Loading .......................................... 317

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 82

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 75

Lowering ........................................ 331

Maintenance .................................... 28

Operating safety .............................. 29

Operation outside the USA/

Canada ............................................ 28

Parking .......................................... 142

Parking for a long period ................ 145

Pulling away ................................... 125

Raising ........................................... 328

Reporting problems ......................... 30

Securing from rolling away ............ 328

Technical data ............................... 334

Towing away .................................. 302

Transporting .................................. 304

Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 82

Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 75

Vehicle data ................................... 341

Vehicle data

Trunk load (maximum) ................... 341

Vehicle dimensions ........................... 341

Vehicle emergency locking ................ 82

Vehicle identification number

see VIN

Vehicle identification plate .............. 335

Vehicle level

AIRMATIC ...................................... 162

Display message ............................ 226

Video

Operating the DVD ......................... 199

Summary of Contents for C-CLASS CABRIOLET

Page 1: ...he vehicle s Operator s Manual you can obtain the complete multi media system Supplement from your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Digital form via the Internet You can find the Operator s Manual on the Mercedes Benz homepage Digital form as an App TheMercedes BenzGuidesAppisavailableforfreeontheApple AppstoreorGoogle Play Apple iOS Android Order no P205 0553 13 Part no 205 584 93 09 Edition D 201...

Page 2: ... RSIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc RHD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiq uity Digital Corporation RGracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote Inc RZAGAT Survey and related brands are regis tered trademarks of Zagat Survey LLC In this Operator s Manual you will find the fol lowing symbols G WARNING Warning notes make you aware of dangers which could pose a threat ...

Page 3: ...ways pass all documents on to the new owner Your Operator s Manual Digital form inside the vehicle The Digital Operator s Manual provides comprehensive and specifically adapted information on your vehicle s equipment and multimedia system It contains infor mative animations individual language settings and an intuitive search function Booklet inside the vehicle In addition to this manual and the a...

Page 4: ...iver s seat position 93 Seats 93 Steering wheel 99 Mirrors 100 Memory function 103 Lights and windshield wipers 105 Exterior lighting 105 Interior lighting 108 Replacing bulbs 109 Windshield wipers 111 Climate control 114 Overview of climate control systems 114 Operating the climate control sys tems 115 Air vents 119 Driving and parking 121 Notes on breaking in a new vehicle 121 Driving 121 DYNAMI...

Page 5: ...tires 307 Important safety notes 307 Operation 307 Winter operation 309 Tire pressure 310 Loading the vehicle 317 All about wheels and tires 320 Changing a wheel 327 Wheel tire combination 332 Technical data 334 Information regarding technical data 334 Vehicle electronics 334 Identification plates 335 Service products and filling capaci ties 336 Vehicle data 341 Contents 3 ...

Page 6: ...nction notes 167 Important safety notes 167 Parking 169 ADAPTIVE BRAKE 71 Adaptive Brake Assist Function notes 66 Adaptive Damping System Function notes 163 Adaptive Damping System ADS 163 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message 222 Function notes 107 Switching on off 108 Additional speedometer 205 Additives engine oil 339 Address book see also Digital Operator s Man ual 249 Adjusting the volume ...

Page 7: ...TENTION ASSIST Activating deactivating 203 Display message 226 Displaying level 179 Function notes 179 Authorized Mercedes Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized workshop see Qualified specialist workshop AUTO lights Display message 221 see Lights Automatic car wash care 282 Automatic engine start ECO start stop function 127 Automatic engine switch off ECO start stop function 126...

Page 8: ... System Brake fluid Display message 215 Notes 339 Brake force distribution see EBD electronic brake force distribution Brake linings Display message 215 Brakes ABS 62 Adaptive Brake Assist 66 BAS 63 BAS PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist 63 Brake fluid notes 339 Display message 210 EBD 71 High performance brake system 149 Hill start assist 126 HOLD function 160 Important safety notes 147 Maintenance 1...

Page 9: ...61 Rearward facing restraint system 61 Children Special seat belt retractor 59 Children in the vehicle Important safety notes 58 Cigarette lighter 265 Cleaning Mirror turn signal 288 Climate control Control panel for dual zone auto matic climate control 114 Controlling automatically 116 Cooling with air dehumidification 116 Cooling with air dehumidification multimedia system 254 Defrosting the win...

Page 10: ... Cruise control lever 151 Deactivating 152 Display message 230 Driving system 150 Function notes 150 General notes 150 Important safety notes 150 Setting a speed 151 Storing and maintaining current speed 151 Storing the current speed or call ing up the last stored speed 151 Cup holder Center console 264 Important safety notes 263 Rear compartment 264 Customer Assistance Center CAC 30 Customer Rela...

Page 11: ...h 129 Driver s door see Doors Driving abroad Mercedes Benz Service 282 Driving Assistance PLUS package 184 Driving on flooded roads 149 Driving safety system Crosswind Assist 70 Driving safety systems ABS Anti lock Braking System 62 ADAPTIVE BRAKE 71 Adaptive Brake Assist 66 BAS Brake Assist System 63 BAS PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist 63 COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS 65 Distance warning functi...

Page 12: ... Function notes 146 On board computer 195 ECO start stop function Automatic engine start 127 Automatic engine switch off 126 Deactivating activating 127 General information 126 Important safety notes 126 Introduction 126 Electronic Stability Program see ESP Electronic Stability Program Emergency Automatic measures after an acci dent 58 Emergency release Driver s door 82 Trunk 84 Vehicle 82 Emergen...

Page 13: ...t automatically 101 Folding in out electrically 101 Out of position troubleshooting 102 Setting 101 Storing settings memory func tion 103 Storing the parking position 102 Eyeglasses compartment 260 F Favorites Overview 252 Features 263 Filler cap see Refueling Flat tire Changing a wheel mounting the spare wheel 327 MOExtended tires 293 Preparing the vehicle 292 TIREFIT kit 294 Floormats 276 Foldin...

Page 14: ... Head level heating AIRSCARF 98 Head restraints Adjusting electrically 95 Adjusting the fore and aft posi tion manually 95 Important safety notes 95 Installing removing rear 96 Head up display Adjusting the brightness 204 Displays and operating 193 Function notes 193 Important safety notes 193 Selecting displays 203 Setting the position 204 Storing settings memory func tion 103 Headlamps Display m...

Page 15: ...vating 184 Activating deactivating on board computer 203 Display message 227 Function information 183 see Active Lane Keeping Assist Lane Tracking package 181 Lap time RACETIMER 207 LATCH type ISOFIX child seat anchors 60 License plate lamp display mes sage 221 Light function active Display message 221 Light switch Operation 105 Lights Adaptive Highbeam Assist 107 Automatic headlamp mode 105 Corne...

Page 16: ...ual Memory card audio 199 Memory function Seats steering wheel exterior mirrors 103 Mercedes Benz Intelligent Drive 360 camera 175 Active Blind Spot Assist 184 Active Lane Keeping Assist 187 Active Parking Assist 167 ATTENTION ASSIST 179 Blind Spot Assist 181 DISTRONIC PLUS 152 DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot 158 General notes 150 Lane Keeping Assist 183 PARKTRONIC 164 PRE SA...

Page 17: ...tion to the restraint sys tem 42 Occupant Classification System OCS 50 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps 43 Pets in the vehicle 62 PRE SAFE anticipatory occu pant protection 57 PRE SAFE PLUS anticipatory occupant protection PLUS 57 Restraint system warning lamp 43 Seat belt 43 OCS Conditions 50 Faults 54 Operation 51 System self test 53 Odometer 194 Oil see Engine oil On board computer AMG menu 20...

Page 18: ...tomatically 144 Warning lamp 243 Parking lamps Switching on off 106 PARKTRONIC Deactivating activating 166 Driving system 164 Function notes 164 Important safety notes 164 Problem malfunction 167 Range of the sensors 165 Warning display 166 PASSENGER AIR BAG Display message 219 Indicator lamps 43 Problems malfunction 219 Pets in the vehicle 62 Phone book see also Digital Operator s Man ual 249 Pla...

Page 19: ...defroster Problem malfunction 118 Switching on off 118 Rear view mirror Dipping automatic 102 Recuperation display 195 Reflective safety jacket 291 Refrigerant air conditioning sys tem Important safety notes 340 Refueling Fuel gauge 35 Important safety notes 140 Refueling process 140 see Fuel Remote control Garage door opener 273 Programming garage door opener 274 Replacing bulbs High beam headlam...

Page 20: ...ding the backrests forward back 96 Important safety notes 93 Seat backrest display message 235 Seat heating 97 Seat heating problem 98 Seat ventilation 98 Seat ventilation problem 98 Storing settings memory func tion 103 Switching AIRSCARF on off 98 Securing a load see Securing cargo Securing cargo 262 Selector lever Cleaning 289 see Automatic transmission Sensors cleaning instructions 288 Service...

Page 21: ...nction 92 Relocking 89 wind screen 90 Soft top switch 88 Sound Switching on off 250 Special seat belt retractor 59 Specialist workshop 30 Speed controlling see Cruise control Speedometer Activating deactivating the addi tional speedometer 205 Digital 195 In the Instrument cluster 35 Segments 190 Selecting the display unit 204 SPORT handling mode Deactivating activating Mercedes AMG vehicles 69 War...

Page 22: ...ng a call multifunction steering wheel 200 Authorizing a mobile phone con necting 256 Connecting a mobile phone gen eral information 256 Display message 235 Introduction 200 Menu on board computer 200 Number from the phone book 200 Redialing 201 Rejecting ending a call 200 see also Digital Operator s Man ual 249 Switching between mobile phones 257 see Mobile phone Temperature Coolant display in th...

Page 23: ...Pa definition 326 Labeling overview 322 Load bearing index definition 327 Load index 324 Load index definition 326 Maximum load on a tire defini tion 326 Maximum loaded vehicle weight definition 326 Maximum permissible tire pres sure definition 326 Maximum tire load 324 Maximum tire load definition 326 MOExtended tires 309 Optional equipment weight defi nition 327 PSI pounds per square inch def in...

Page 24: ...nsmission oil Temperature on board computer Mercedes AMG vehicles 205 Transmission position display 133 Transporting the vehicle 304 Trim pieces cleaning instruc tions 289 Trip computer on board com puter 195 Trip odometer Calling up 194 Resetting on board computer 196 Trunk Important safety notes 82 Locking separately 83 Opening automatically from inside 83 Opening automatically from out side 83 ...

Page 25: ... 335 W Warning and indicator lamps ABS 240 Air bags 243 Brakes 239 Coolant 244 Distance warning 246 Engine diagnostics 243 ESP 240 ESP OFF 242 Fuel tank 243 General notes 237 Overview 35 Parking brake 243 PASSENGER AIR BAG 43 Reserve fuel 243 Restraint system 243 Seat belt 238 SPORT handling mode 242 Steering 248 Tire pressure monitor 247 Warranty 27 Washer fluid Display message 236 Weather displa...

Page 26: ... the wiper blades 111 Switching on off 111 Winter driving Important safety notes 309 Slippery road surfaces 150 Snow chains 310 Winter operation Radiator cover 278 Summer tires 309 Winter tires M S tires 309 Wiper blades Cleaning 287 Important safety notes 111 Replacing 111 Without changing gears Display message 234 Wooden trim cleaning instruc tions 289 Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop ...

Page 27: ...iva ted for safety reasons while driving Operation Calling up the Digital Operator s Man ual X Press the Ø button on the center console The overview relating to the vehicle appears X Select the Operator s Manual menu item by turning 3 or pressing 7 the controller X Confirm 7 the message about the warning and safety notes The basic menu for the Digital Operator s Manual appears Operating the Digita...

Page 28: ...front Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Rkeep an eye on the vehicle s fuel consump tion Environmental concerns and recom mendations Wherever the Operator s Manual requires you to dispose of materials first try to regenerate or re use them Observe the relev...

Page 29: ... in the vehicle Service and vehicle operation Warranty The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in accordance with the warranty terms and condi tions in the Service and Warranty Information booklet Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will replace and repair all factory installed parts in accordance with the following warranty terms and conditions RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty REmission Syste...

Page 30: ...hange of address please send us the Notification of Address Change in the Service and Warranty Booklet or simply call the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center USA at the hotline number 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 or Customer Service Center Canada at 1 800 387 0100 This will assist us in contact ing you in a timely manner should the need arise If you sell your Mercedes please leave all li...

Page 31: ... strikes the underbody or parts of the chassis In situations like this the body the under body chassis parts wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible Components damaged in this way can unex pectedly fail or in the case of an accident no longer withstand the loads they are designed to If the underbody paneling is damaged com bustible materials such as leaves grass or twigs ...

Page 32: ... Benz Center is a quali fied specialist workshop It has the necessary specialist knowledge tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle This is especially the case for work rel evant to safety Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Rwork relevant to safety Rservice and mainte...

Page 33: ...rent rescue card contains the most important information about your vehicle in a compact form e g the routing of the electric cables You can find more information under www mercedes benz de qr code Data stored in the vehicle Data storage A wide range of electronic components in your vehicle contain data memories These data memories temporarily or perma nently store technical information about Rthe...

Page 34: ... help provide a better under standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial crash situa tion occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with t...

Page 35: ...demarks of DOLBY Laboratories RBabySmart ESP and PRE SAFE are reg istered trademarks of Daimler AG RHomeLink is a registered trademark of John son Controls RiPod and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc RBurmester is a registered trademark of Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH RMicrosoft and Windows media are regis tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation RSIRIUS is a registered trademark of Si...

Page 36: ...t Stop button 123 F Adjusts the steering wheel 99 G Cruise control lever 151 Function Page H Electric parking brake 143 I Diagnostics connection 30 J Opens the hood 277 K Light switch 105 L Control panel for Activating Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot 158 Switching on Active Lane Keeping Assist 187 Deactivating PARKTRONIC 164 Switching on the 360 cam era 175 Switching on the Head up Display 193 V...

Page 37: ...or lamps Electric parking brake yellow 243 Function Page ABS malfunctioning 240 Check Engine 243 Electric parking brake applied red 243 F USA only Canada only Brakes red 239 USA only J Canada only M SPORT handling mode Mercedes AMG vehicles 242 A Coolant temperature gauge 191 Warning and indicator lamps Coolant too hot cold 244 B Fuel level indicator Warning and indicator lamps 8 Reserve fuel with...

Page 38: ...tches on voice operated control for naviga tion or the Voice Control Sys tem i Vehicles with Audio 20 multimedia sys tem you can find further information Ron the multimedia system in the Digital Operator s Manual Ron voice controlled navigation in the man ufacturer s operating instructions i Vehicles with COMAND multimedia sys tem you can find further information Ron the multimedia system in the D...

Page 39: ...ual Telephone button see Digital Operator s Manual A PASSENGER AIRBAG indica tor lamps 43 ATA indicator lamp 73 Function Page B Analog clock C Õ Media button see Dig ital Operator s Manual D Radio button see Digi tal Operator s Manual E Ø Navigation button see Digital Operator s Manual F þ Inserts or ejects a CD or DVD see Digital Opera tor s Manual Center console 37 At a glance ...

Page 40: ...a system on off 250 Moves the seat belt extender forward 46 A Touchpad 251 B Opens and closes the soft top 87 C AIRCAP 90 Function Page D Opens stowage compart ment with Media Interface 259 E Opens and closes the side windows 84 F è ECO start stop func tion 126 G É Sets the vehicle level 162 c Deactivates PARKTRONIC 164 H DYNAMIC SELECT switch 129 I Back button 250 J Controller 250 K g Favorites b...

Page 41: ...ECO start stop func tion 126 A Moves the seat belt extender forward 46 B Touchpad 251 C Opens and closes the soft top 87 Function Page D AIRCAP 90 E Opens stowage compart ment with Media Interface 259 F Opens and closes the side windows 84 G å Activates deactivates ESP 69 M Activates deactivates SPORT handling mode 69 H AMG adaptive sport suspen sion system suspension set ting 163 I Manual gearshi...

Page 42: ...lighting control on off 109 p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 108 A Eyeglasses compartment 260 Function Page B Rear view mirror Automatic anti glare 102 C Buttons for the garage door opener 274 D F Breakdown assistance call button mbrace system 268 E G SOS button mbrace system 267 F ï Info call button mbrace system 269 40 Overhead control panel At a glance ...

Page 43: ... Ò AIRSCARF 98 B Opens the door 80 C Unlocks locks the vehicle 81 D W Opens closes the left side window 84 Function Page E 7Zª Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in out electrically 101 F W Opens closes the right side window 84 G p Opens the trunk lid 83 H W Opens closes the rear right side window 84 I W Opens closes the rear left side window 84 Door control panel 41 At a glance ...

Page 44: ...e the air bag increases the level of protection for vehicle occupants in the event of an accident For exam ple if in the event of an accident the protection offered by the seat belt is sufficient the air bags are not deployed When an accident occurs only the air bags that increase protection in that par ticular accident situation are deployed How ever seat belts and air bags generally do not prote...

Page 45: ... accident RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up the front passenger front air bag is deactivated It will then not be deployed in the event of an acci dent If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is off only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows the status of the front passenger front air bag The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off Depending on the person i...

Page 46: ...ction An incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuries for example in the event of an acci dent or when braking or changing direction abruptly This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit ting properly G WARNING The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you h...

Page 47: ...e safety notes on the seat belt Y page 44 All vehicle occupants must be wearing the seat belt correctly before beginning the journey Also make sure that all vehicle occupants are always wearing the seat belt correctly while the vehicle is in motion When fastening the seat belt always make sure that Rthe seat belt tongue is only inserted to the belt buckle belonging to that seat Rthe seat belt is t...

Page 48: ...ith seat belt extender button X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Press seat belt extender button Seat belt extender extends Seat belt extender is retracted again if Rthe belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle Rthe belt tongue is not engaged in the seat belt buckle within 60 seconds In this case you can extend seat belt extender again Press seat belt extender butt...

Page 49: ...driver s seat belt has already been fastened the 7 seat belt warn ing lamp lights up for six seconds each time the engine is started If the doors are closed and the driver s or front passenger seat belt has not been fastened the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up again after the six seconds As soon as the driver s and front passenger seat belts are fastened or a door is opened again the 7 seat bel...

Page 50: ...air bag is deactivated If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit the front passenger front air bag is deactivated Y page 43 RAlways observe the instructions and safety notes on the Occupant Classification System OCS Y page 50 and on Children in the vehicle Y page 58 in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer s installation and operating instructions Objects in the ...

Page 51: ...ys underneath the steering column and front passenger knee bag underneath the glove box The driver s and front passenger knee bags are triggered together with the front air bags The driver s and front passenger knee bags offer additional thigh knee and lower leg pro tection for the occupants in the front seats Side impact air bags G WARNING Unsuitable seat covers can obstruct or pre vent deploymen...

Page 52: ...pant Classification System OCS cat egorizes the person in the front passenger seat Depending on that result the front passenger front air bag and front passenger knee bag are either enabled or deactivated The system does not deactivate Rthe side impact air bag Rthe headbag Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices Requirements To be classified correctly the front passenger must sit Rwith the seat belt fas...

Page 53: ...front passenger front air bag both before and during the journey G WARNING If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit the front passenger front air bag is disabled It will not be deployed in the event of an accident and cannot perform its intended protective function A person in the front passenger seat could then for example come into contact with the vehicle s interior espe cially if the...

Page 54: ...tem on a suitable rear seat Rthe front passenger seat is occupied by a per son of smaller stature e g a teenager or small adult the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up and remains lit after the system self test depending on the result of the classification or alternatively goes out If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off move the front passenger seat as far back as possible A...

Page 55: ...belt Rthe front passenger seat has been moved as far back as possible If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit when it should not the front passenger seat may not be used Do not install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat Have the Occupant Classifi cation System OCS checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist work shop G WARNING Objects between the se...

Page 56: ...at If necessary adjust the position of the front passenger seat X Make sure that the seat cushion length is fully retracted X When installing the child restraint system make sure that the seat belt is tight Do not pull the seat belt tight using the front passenger seat adjustment This could result in the seat belt and the child restraint system being pulled too tightly X Check for correct installa...

Page 57: ...oyed air bags replaced and to have any malfunctioning air bags repaired This will help to make sure the air bags continue to perform their protective function for the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash G WARNING Emergency Tensioning Devices that have deployed pyrotechnically are no longer opera tional and are unable to perform their inten ded protective function This poses an increased risk...

Page 58: ...rgency Ten sioning Devices and the air bag are determined by evaluating the rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration which occurs at various points in the vehicle This process is pre emptive in nature Deployment should take place in good time at the start of the collision The rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration and the direction of the force are essentially determined by Rthe distribu...

Page 59: ...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 following measures depending on the hazardous ...

Page 60: ...gency lighting is activated Rthe vehicle doors are unlocked Rthe front side windows are lowered Rvehicles with a memory function the electri cally adjustable steering wheel is raised Rthe engine is switched off and the fuel supply is cut off Rvehicles with mbrace automatic emergency call Children in the vehicle Important safety notes Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats...

Page 61: ...ly even fatal Stop the vehicle immediately paying atten tion to road and traffic conditions Reactivate the special seat belt retractor and secure the child restraint system properly All seat belts in the vehicle except the driver s seat belt are equipped with a special seat belt retractor When activated the special seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belt cannot slacken once the child seat i...

Page 62: ...ossibly even fatal Replace child restraint systems which have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident as soon as possible Have the secur ing systems on the child restraint system checked at a qualified specialist workshop before you install a child restraint system again Securing systems for child restraint systems include Rthe seat belt system Rthe LATCH type ISOFIX securing rings If i...

Page 63: ...nt passenger s front air bag Ran unfavorable positioning of the child restraint system e g too near to the dash board Rearward facing child restraint system Only secure a child on the front passenger s seat in a rearward facing child restraint system if the front passenger front air bag has been deactivated Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit Y page 43 is the front ...

Page 64: ...ds 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 possible wh...

Page 65: ...els from locking Braking X Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed 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 information BAS PLUS can help you to minimize the risk of a collision with a vehicle or a pedestri...

Page 66: ...m detection range Recognition by the camera system is also impaired 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 Ror if pedestrians move quickly e g into the path of the vehicle the camera system no longer recognizes a pedestrian as a person due to special cloth ing or other objects a pedestrian is conce...

Page 67: ...ptive Brake Assist assists you Important safety notes In particular the detection of obstacles can be impaired if Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors Rthere is snow or heavy rain Rthere is interference by other radar sources Rthere are strong radar reflections for exam ple in parking garages Ra narrow vehicle is traveling in front e g a motorbike Ra vehicle is trave...

Page 68: ...ction If the driver does not react to the distance warn ing signal in a critical situation COLLISION PRE VENTION ASSIST PLUS can assist with the autonomous braking function Vehicles without DISTRONIC PLUS the autonomous braking function is available in the following speed ranges R4 65 mph 7 105 km h for moving objects R4 31 mph 7 50 km h for stationary objects Vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS the auto...

Page 69: ...the system particularly complicated but non critical driving conditions may also cause Brake Assist to intervene If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to a malfunction in the radar sensor system the brake system remains available with full brake boosting effect and BAS ESP Electronic Stability Program General notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 62 ESP monitors drivin...

Page 70: ...ull away again ESP remains in its previously selected status e g if ESP was deactivated before the engine was automatically switched off Deactivating activating ESP except Mercedes AMG vehicles Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 62 You can select between the following states of ESP RESP is activated RESP is deactivated G WARNING If you deactivate ESP ESP no...

Page 71: ...cribed in the following G WARNING If you deactivate ESP ESP no longer sta bilizes the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident Only deactivate ESP in the situations descri bed in the following Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an extended period with ESP deactivated You could otherwise damage the drivetrain In the following situations it may be better to activate SPORT han...

Page 72: ... if you brake firmly and ESP intervenes RESP still provides support when you brake firmly ESP trailer stabilization General information ESP trailer stabilization is not available in Mercedes AMG vehicles If your vehicle trailer combination begins to swerve ESP assists you in this situation ESP slows the vehicle down by braking and limiting the engine output until the vehicle trailer com bination h...

Page 73: ...ection Y page 62 PRE SAFE Brake is only available in vehicles with the Driving Assistance Plus package For PRE SAFE Brake to assist you when driving the radar sensor system and the camera system must be switched on and be operational With the help of the radar sensor system and the camera system PRE SAFE Brake can detect obstacles that are in front of your vehicle for an extended period of time In...

Page 74: ...tem is also impaired 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 Ror if pedestrians move quickly e g into the path of the vehicle the camera system no longer recognizes a pedestrian as a person due to special cloth ing or other objects a pedestrian is concealed by other objects the typical outline of a ...

Page 75: ...hicle stabilization This steering assistance is provided in particular if Rboth right wheels or both left wheels are on a wet or slippery road surface when you brake Rthe vehicle begins to skid Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 62 No steering support is provided from STEER CONTROL if RESP is deactivated RESP is malfunctioning Rthe steering is malfunctionin...

Page 76: ...SS GO start function or KEYLESS GO remove the Start Stop but ton from the ignition lock Y page 123 X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock The alarm is stopped X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS GO grasp the outside door handle The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle The alarm is stopped or X Press the Start Stop button on the dash board The SmartKey must be inside the vehi cle The alarm is s...

Page 77: ...o not keep the SmartKey Rwith electronic devices e g a mobile phone or another SmartKey Rwith metallic objects e g coins or metal foil Rinside metallic objects e g a metal case This can affect the functionality of the Smart Key Vehicles with KEYLESS GO start function do not keep the SmartKey in the cargo compart ment Otherwise the SmartKey may not be detected e g when starting the engine using the...

Page 78: ...onnection between the vehicle and the SmartKey determines whether a valid SmartKey is in or in the direct vicinity of the vehicle This occurs for example Rwhen starting the engine Rwhile driving Rwhen the external door handles are touched Rduring convenience closing X To unlock the vehicle touch the inner sur face of the door handle X To lock the vehicle touch sensor surface or Make sure that you ...

Page 79: ... outer sensor surface on one of the door handles Mechanical key General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO use the mechanical key If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver s door the anti theft alarm sys tem will be triggered Switch off the alarm Y page 73 If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key the fuel filler flap...

Page 80: ...the SmartKey battery is checked within the signal reception range of the vehicle pressing the or button Rlocks or Runlocks the vehicle i You can get a battery at any qualified spe cialist workshop Replacing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery X Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey Y page 77 X Press mechanical key into the SmartKey opening in the direction of the arrow until b...

Page 81: ...ge 78 and replace it if necessary Y page 78 If this does not work X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key Y page 82 There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key Y page 82 KEYLESS GO is malfunctioning X Lock unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey X Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked a...

Page 82: ...rs thus endangering other people or road users Rget out and disrupt traffic Roperate the vehicle s equipment Additionally children could set the vehicle in motion if for example they Rrelease the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmission out of park position P RStart the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock th...

Page 83: ...vehicle will be taken into consideration if Rthe vehicle was locked using the locking but ton for the central locking or Rlocked automatically The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had previ ously been fully unlocked If only the driver s door had been previously unlocked only the door which has been opened from the inside is unlocked Automatic locking feature X To deactivate press and hold butt...

Page 84: ... can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running especially if the vehicle is in motion There is a risk of poisoning Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid Never drive with the trunk lid open G WARNING If objects luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently they could slip tip over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occu...

Page 85: ...l the trunk lid opens Opening automatically from inside Important safety notes G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running especially if the vehicle is in motion There is a risk of poisoning Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid Never drive with...

Page 86: ...s G WARNING While opening the side windows body parts could become trapped between the side win dow and the door frame as the side 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 t...

Page 87: ...fully pull the switch beyond the pressure point and release it Automatic operation is started X To interrupt automatic operation press pull the corresponding switch again If you press the switch beyond the pressure point and release automatic operation is star ted in the corresponding direction You can stop automatic operation by pressing pulling the switch again You can continue to operate the si...

Page 88: ... no longer be closed fully you must reset it X Close all the doors X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Close the soft top Y page 88 X Pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side window is com pletely closed Y page 85 X Hold the switch for an additional second If the side window opens again slightly X Immediately pull the corresponding switch on ...

Page 89: ...or close the soft top completely Never sit on the soft top compartment cover or stow heavy objects there You will otherwise damage the soft top and soft top compartment cover of the vehicle When opening and closing the soft top make sure that Rthere is sufficient clearance above it as the soft top swings upwards Rthe trunk is only loaded to below the trunk partition Rthe trunk partition is not pus...

Page 90: ...ck X When the vehicle is stationary depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X To open pull and hold soft top switch until the entire soft top is stowed away in the trunk The multifunction display shows the opening process of the soft top If when opening you drive at speeds above 35 mph 60 km h the opening process is stopped The Open Close Convertible Top Completely message is shown in the mu...

Page 91: ...display Ryou hear a warning tone for up to ten seconds when pulling away or while driving To lock You can lock the soft top again if it is not locked fully X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traf fic conditions X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock X Press the soft top switch Y page 88 Trunk partition General notes The trunk p...

Page 92: ...reen extends up between the two rear seat head restraints At the same time the wind deflector extends out along the front wind shield AIRCAP can be activated or deactivated up to speeds of approximately 100 mph 160 km h Activating and deactivating AIRCAP X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock X To activate pull switch The wind screen behind the rear seat headr ests and the wind de...

Page 93: ... screen can be installed or removed from the driver s side or passenger side For operations involving the folding wind screen it is preferable to be positioned on the side of the vehicle facing away from the traffic after stop ping the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions Installing removing the folding wind screen Installing The folding wind screen is stowed in a bag The bag is attac...

Page 94: ...o the through loading facility behind the rear seats Problems with the soft top Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The soft top will not open or close The ignition is not switched on X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock The trunk lid is open X Close the trunk lid Y page 82 The trunk partition is not closed X Close the trunk partition Y page 89 The r...

Page 95: ... pelvic area Further related subjects RAdjusting the seats electrically Y page 95 RAdjusting the steering wheel electrically Y page 99 RFastening the seat belt correctly Y page 46 RAdjusting the rear view mirror and exterior mirrors Y page 101 RStoring the seat steering wheel exterior mir ror and head up display settings with the memory function Y page 103 Seats Important safety notes G WARNING Ch...

Page 96: ...stment sys tem 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 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 jour...

Page 97: ...ot installed or not adjusted correctly they cannot provide pro tection as intended There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area e g in the event of an accident or when braking Always drive with the head restraints instal led Before driving off make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level Adjusting the ...

Page 98: ...e safety notes on Air bags Y page 47 and Children in the vehicle Y page 58 Folding the seat backrest forward EASY ENTRY System the seat moves forwards as soon as you fold the backrest forwards and pull the seat forwards horizontally This makes it easier for passengers to get into and out of the rear compartment The head restraint also lowers on vehicles with electric seat adjustment X Pull the sea...

Page 99: ... WARNING Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to become very hot The health of persons with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high tempera tures may be affected or they may even suffer burn like injuries There is a risk of injury Therefore do not switch the seat heating on repeatedly The three red indicator...

Page 100: ...matically This reduces the noises of the seat ventilation Problems with the seat heating seat ventilation Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The seat heating or seat ventilation has switched off prematurely or can not be switched on The on board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum ers are switched on X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need such as...

Page 101: ...and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine G WARNING Children could injure themselves if they adjust the steering wheel There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle The electrically adjustable steering wheel can still be adjusted when there is no key in the igni tion l...

Page 102: ...the setting is stored using the memory func tion Y page 103 i The steering wheel only moves up if it has not already reached the upper steering lim iter Position of the steering wheel for driv ing The steering wheel is moved to the last selected position when Rthe driver s door is closed and you insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock Ryou close the driver s door when the ignition is switched o...

Page 103: ...terior mirrors provide a larger field of vision After the engine has been started the exterior mirrors are automatically heated if the rear win dow defroster is switched on and the outside temperature is low Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 122 X Briefly press Both exterior mirrors fold in or out i Make sure that...

Page 104: ...s swallowed seek medical attention immediately RImmediately change out of clothing which has come into contact with electrolyte RIf an allergic reaction occurs seek medical attention immediately The exterior mirror on the driver s side and the rear view mirror automatically go into anti glare mode if Rthe ignition is switched on Rincident light from headlamps strikes the sen sor in the rear view m...

Page 105: ...If you use the memory function on the driver s side while driving you could lose control of the vehicle as a result of the adjustments being made There is a risk of an accident Only use the memory function on the driver s side when the vehicle is stationary G WARNING When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel you and other vehicle occu pants particularly children could become trap...

Page 106: ...ected preset position A tone sounds when the settings have been completed Calling up a stored setting X Press and hold the relevant memory position button 1 2 or 3 until the following compo nents are in the saved position RSeat RSteering wheel RExterior mirrors i If you release the memory position switch the seat steering wheel and mirror setting functions stop immediately The head up dis play con...

Page 107: ... for the vehicle s light ing at all times Ã is the favored light switch setting The light setting is automatically selected according to the brightness of the ambient light but not in the event of poor visibility due to weather conditions such as fog snow or spray RWith the SmartKey in position 1 in the igni tion lock the parking lamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the bright n...

Page 108: ... ment cluster lights up Rear fog lamp The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of thick fog You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating the rear fog lamp X To switch on the rear fog lamp turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine X Turn the light switch to th...

Page 109: ...he turn signal lamp on the corresponding side of the vehicle will flash The hazard warning lamps switch on automati cally if an air bag is deployed The hazard warning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off Cornering light function The cornering light function improves the illu mination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning enabling better visi bility in tight ...

Page 110: ...amp on the multifunction display lights up when it is dark and the light sensor switches on the low beam headlamps If you are driving at speeds above approx imately 16 mph 25 km h The headlamp range is set automatically depending on the distance between the vehi cle and other road users If you are driving at speeds above approx imately 19 mph 30 km h and no other road users are detected The high b...

Page 111: ... Ryou drop it Ryou scratch it Use bulbs only in closed lamps that have been designed for this purpose Only install spare bulbs of the same type and the specified volt age Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life of the bulbs Do not touch the glass tube with your bare hands If necessary clean the glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and rub it off with a lint free cloth Protect bulbs ...

Page 112: ...out of bulb holder X Insert new bulb into bulb holder X Insert bulb holder and turn it clockwise X Press on housing cover and turn it clock wise Turn signals X Remove the cover in the front wheel housing Y page 110 X Turn housing cover counter clockwise and remove it X Turn bulb holder counter clockwise unlock and remove it X Pull defective bulb out of bulb holder X Insert new bulb into bulb holde...

Page 113: ...activated inadvertently This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield For this reason you should always switch off the windshield wipers in dry weather 1 Windshield wiper off 2 Ä Intermittent wipe normal 3 Å Intermittent wipe frequent 4 Continuous wipe slow 5 Continuous wipe fast B í Single wipe î Wipe with washer fluid X Switch on the ignition X Turn the combination...

Page 114: ... the igni tion lock and remove SmartKey X Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield On vehicles with KEYLESS GO or KEY LESS GO start function X Switch off the engine X Remove your foot from the brake pedal X Set the windshield wiper to the position on the combination switch X Press the Start Stop button repeatedly until the windshield wiper starts X When the wiper arms are vertical to the hood p...

Page 115: ...ructing windshield wiper move ment The wiper motor has been deactivated X Switch off the engine X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock or on vehicles with KEYLESS GO or KEYLESS GO start function X Open the driver s door The vehicle electronics are now in position u This means Key removed X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windshield wipers back on The windshield wipers fail c...

Page 116: ...aseous pollutants and odors A clogged filter reduces the amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior For this reason you should always observe the interval for replacing the filter which is specified in the Maintenance Booklet As it depends on environmental condi tions e g heavy air pollution the interval may be shorter than stated in the Maintenance Book let i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief...

Page 117: ...rculation mode DYNAMIC SELECT switch except Mercedes AMG C 63 C 63 S You can choose between various drive programs with the DYNAMIC SELECT switch Y page 129 If you have selected drive program E Rwhen heating the electrical heater booster is deactivated and heat output is reduced as a result Rthe rear window defroster running time is reduced If you have selected drive program C S or S the current c...

Page 118: ...been deactivated due to a mal function X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Setting climate control to automatic General notes In automatic mode the set temperature is main tained automatically at a constant level The system automatically regulates the temperature of the dispensed air the airflow and the air dis tribution During automatic controlling the Cooling with air dehumidification functi...

Page 119: ...g or deactivating the syn chronization function General notes Climate control can be set centrally using the synchronization function The temperature set ting is adopted for the front passenger side Activating deactivating X Press the 0 rocker switch up or down The indicator lamp above the 0 rocker switch lights up or goes out or X Activate or deactivate the Synchronization function using the mult...

Page 120: ...hes off automatically after several minutes If the battery voltage is too low the rear window defroster may switch off Activating deactivating X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 122 X Press rocker switch up or down The indicator lamp above rocker switch lights up or goes out Problems with the rear window defroster Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The...

Page 121: ...nd cannot be perceived directly in the vehicle inte rior You can switch ionization on or off using the multimedia system Y page 254 Ionization can only be operated when the auto matic climate control is switched on The side air vent on the driver s side must be open Air vents Important safety notes G WARNING Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents This could result in burns or frostb...

Page 122: ...Digital Operator s Manual Setting the blower output of the AIR SCARF vents G WARNING When AIRSCARF is switched on very hot air can flow from the vents in the head restraints This could result in burns in the immediate vicinity of the air vents There is a risk of injury Reduce the heater output before it becomes too hot You can adjust the blower output of AIRSCARF vents using the AIRSCARF button Y ...

Page 123: ...ngine speed of 4 500 rpm RChange gear in good time RIdeally for the first 1 000 miles 1 500 km drive in program C After 1000 miles 1500 km you can increase the engine speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to full speed You should also observe these notes on break ing in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your vehicle have been replaced Always observe the maximum permissible speed Se...

Page 124: ...20 the max imum engine speed is restricted in order to protect the engine To protect the engine and maintain smooth engine operation avoid driv ing at full throttle when the engine is cold Key positions SmartKey g To remove the SmartKey 1 Power supply for some consumers such as the windshield wipers 2 Ignition power supply for all consumers and drive position 3 To start the engine i The SmartKey c...

Page 125: ...arning and indicator lamps see Y page 237 If Start Stop button has not yet been pressed this corresponds to the SmartKey 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 windshield wipers for example The power supply is switched off again if Rthe driver s door is opened and Ryou press Start Stop bu...

Page 126: ...the engine may change during this time Automatic transmission X Shift the transmission to position j Y page 132 The transmission position indicator on the multifunction display shows j Y page 133 i You can start the engine in transmission position j and i Starting procedure with the SmartKey To start the engine using the SmartKey instead of the Start Stop button pull the Start Stop button out of t...

Page 127: ... Rthe panic alarm is not activated Rthe hazard warning lamps are switched off Rthe hood is closed Rthe doors are closed and locked Rthe windows and sliding sunroof are closed Also make sure that Rthe fuel tank is sufficiently filled Rthe starter battery has been sufficiently charged G WARNING Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the engine is started unintentionally during ser vice or maintenance ...

Page 128: ...cally when the driver wants to pull away again The ECO start stop function thereby helps you to reduce the fuel consumption and emissions of your vehicle Important safety notes G WARNING If the engine is switched off automatically and you exit the vehicle the engine is restarted automatically The vehicle may begin moving There is a risk of accident and injury If you wish to exit the vehicle always...

Page 129: ...D function is not active Ryou depress the accelerator pedal Ryou engage reverse gear k Ryou move the transmission out of position j Ryou unfasten your seat belt or open the driv er s door Rthe vehicle starts to roll Rthe brake system requires this Rthe temperature in the vehicle interior devi ates from the set range Rthe system detects moisture on the wind shield when the air conditioning system i...

Page 130: ...You can also adjust the position of the exhaust flap using the RDYNAMIC SELECT switch Y page 129 RMercedes AMG vehicles multimedia sys tem Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The engine does not start The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated X Deactivate the HOLD function Y page 161 or DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 157 X Try to start the engine again Y pag...

Page 131: ... combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter and damage it X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist work shop The coolant temperature gauge shows a value above 248 120 The coolant level is too low The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently X Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to cool down X Check the coola...

Page 132: ...gram Y page 137 Additional settings Position of the exhaust flap Y page 128 ECO start stop function Y page 126 ESP Y page 67 Suspension Y page 162 A Permanent activation of manual gearshifting Y page 137 When you press buttons A the corre sponding setting is selected The DYNAMIC SELECT switch setting is overwritten If you switch to drive program I all stored char acteristics will be accepted This ...

Page 133: ... information for drive programs Y page 135 You can also change gear yourself using the steering wheel paddle shifters For further infor mation on the manual drive program Y page 137 Automatic transmission Important safety notes G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R the vehicle could pull away suddenly There is a risk of an accident When...

Page 134: ... the vehicle they could Ropen the doors thus endangering other people or road users Rget out and disrupt traffic Roperate the vehicle s equipment Additionally children could set the vehicle in motion if for example they Rrelease the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmission out of park position P RStart the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always t...

Page 135: ...ion is engaged Ideally you should select transmission position h and drive program E for Mercedes AMG vehicles drive program C or S Transmission positions B Park position This prevents the vehicle from rolling away when stopped Only shift the transmission into posi tion j Y page 132 when the vehi cle is stationary The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking Always apply the electro...

Page 136: ... clutch function is active regardless of the currently selected drive program The double clutch function reduces load change reactions and is conducive to a sporty driving style The sound generated by the double clutch function depends on the drive program selected Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point The automatic transmission sh...

Page 137: ...c transmission shifts up later the fuel consumption possibly being higher as a result of the later automatic transmission shift points Rthe suspension exhibits particularly stiff springing and damping settings vehicles with AIRMATIC Rgliding mode is not available Rglide mode is not available Mercedes AMG C 43 4MATIC Rthe ECO start stop function is not available Drive program S Sport Drive program ...

Page 138: ...a result of the later automatic transmission shift points Rthe suspension exhibits particularly stiff springing and damping settings vehicles with AIRMATIC Rgliding mode is not available Rthe ECO start stop function is not available Drive program S Sport Plus Drive program S is characterized by the fol lowing Rthe vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving characteristics Rthe vehicle pulls away...

Page 139: ...lti function display will show the current gear instead of transmission position h If you deactivate manual gearshifting the gears will be shifted automatically again Temporary setting X To activate shift the DIRECT SELECT lever to position h X Pull steering wheel paddle shifter or Temporary setting will be active for a certain amount of time Under certain conditions the minimum amount of time is ...

Page 140: ...eed does not reach the red area of the tachometer X To shift down pull steering wheel paddle shifter The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear Automatic down shifting occurs when coast ing If the engine exceeds the maximum engine speed when shifting down the automatic transmission protects against engine damage by not shifting down Shift recommendation The gearshift recommendations a...

Page 141: ... has problems shifting gear The transmission is losing oil X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately The acceleration ability is deteriorating The transmission no lon ger changes gear The transmission is in emergency mode It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear X Stop the vehicle X Shift the transmission to position j X Switch off the eng...

Page 142: ...owed seek medical assis tance without delay Do not induce vomit ing RImmediately change out of clothing which has come into contact with fuel G WARNING Electrostatic buildup can create sparks and ignite fuel vapors There is a risk of fire and explosion Always touch the vehicle body before opening the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump nozzle Any existing electrostatic buildup is thereby di...

Page 143: ...he fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow The fuel filler flap swings up X Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and remove it X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the inside of fuel filler flap X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank hook in place and refuel X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off Do not add any more fuel after ...

Page 144: ...hanism is jammed X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Parking Important safety notes G WARNING Flammable material such as leaves grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust gas flow There is a risk of fire Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate rials come into contact with parts of the vehi cle which are hot Take particular care not ...

Page 145: ... position k or h the automatic trans mission shifts to i automatically With the SmartKey if you then open the driv er s door or the front passenger door or remove the SmartKey from the ignition the automatic transmission shifts to j automatically With the Start Stop button if you then open the driver s door or the front passenger door the automatic transmission shifts to j auto matically If you wa...

Page 146: ...ically The electric parking brake is automatically applied when the transmission is in position j and Rthe engine is switched off or Rthe driver is not wearing a seat belt and the driver s door is opened To prevent the electric parking brake from being automatically applied pull handle The electric parking brake is also engaged auto matically if RDISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a standstill o...

Page 147: ...fied specialist work shop Driving tips General driving tips Important safety notes G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving safety relevant functions are only available with limitations or not at all This could affect for example the power steering and the brake boosting effect You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake There is a risk of an accident Do not switch o...

Page 148: ...ons Always have work on the engine carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Mercedes Benz recom mends that you use an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for this purpose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop The engine settings must not be changed under any circumstances Furthermore all specific service work mus...

Page 149: ...s The ECO display border lights up TheECOdisplaydoesnotindicatetheactualfuel consumption The additionally achieved range displayed under 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 RTire pressure RCold start RChoice of route RActive electrical consumers These factors are not included ...

Page 150: ...stance RIn order to prevent any salt build up apply the brakes occasionally while paying attention to the traffic conditions RCarefully depress the brake pedal and the beginning and end of a journey RMaintain a greater distance to the vehicle ahead Servicing the brakes The brake fluid level may be too low if Rif the red brake warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and Ryou hear a warning...

Page 151: ...or brake discs depends on the individual driving style and operating conditions For this reason it is impossible to state a mile age that will be valid under all circumstances An aggressive driving style will lead to high wear You can obtain more information on this from a qualified specialist workshop New and replaced brake pads and discs only reach their optimum braking effect after several hund...

Page 152: ...ns You should pay special attention to road condi tions when temperatures are around freezing point For more information on driving with snow chains see Y page 310 For more information on driving with summer tires see Y page 309 Observe the notes in the Winter operation sec tion Y page 309 Driving systems Mercedes Benz Intelligent Drive Mercedes Benz Intelligent Drive stands for inno vative driver...

Page 153: ...ise control lever up or down X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Cruise control is activated The vehicle auto matically maintains the stored speed i Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients The stored speed is resumed when the gradient evens out Cruise control maintains the stored speed on downhill gradients by auto matically applying the brakes Stori...

Page 154: ...ou will make use of the braking effect of the engine This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wear ing too quickly If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that there is a risk of a collision you will be warned visually and acoustically DISTRONIC PLUS cannot prevent a collision without your intervention An intermit tent warning tone will then sound and the dis tance...

Page 155: ...if you fail to adapt your driving style nor override the laws of physics DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take account of road weather and traffic conditions DISTRONIC PLUS is only an aid You are responsible for maintaining a safe distance to the vehicle in front for vehicle speed for braking in good time and for staying in lane Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS Rin road and traffic conditions which do not allow you...

Page 156: ...ted X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal The vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in front but only up to the desired stored speed If you do not fully release the accelerator pedal the DISTRONIC PLUS Suspended mes sage appears on the multifunction display The set distance to a slower moving vehicle in front will then not be maintained You will be driving at the speed you determ...

Page 157: ... be interrupted if changing lanes takes too long or if the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front becomes too small When you change lanes DISTRONIC PLUS mon itors the left lane on left hand drive vehicles or the right lane on right hand drive vehicles Stopping G WARNING When leaving the vehicle even if it is braked only by DISTRONIC PLUS it could roll away if Rthere is a malfunctio...

Page 158: ...nce You can set the specified minimum distance for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span between one and two seconds With this func tion you can set the minimum distance that DISTRONIC PLUS maintains to the vehicle in front depending on the driving speed You can see this distance in the multifunction display Y page 157 Make sure that you maintain the minimum dis tance to the vehicle in front as ...

Page 159: ...ntrol lever forward or X Brake unless the vehicle is stationary When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS the DISTRONIC PLUS Off message will appear in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds The last speed stored remains stored until you switch off the engine DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactivated if Ryou engage...

Page 160: ...nge from 0 37 mph 0 60 km h Stop Go Pilot focuses on the vehicle in front taking into account lane markings e g when you are following vehicles in a traffic jam At speeds of more than 37 mph 60 km h Steering Assist focuses on clear lane markings left and right only focusing on the vehicle in front if clear lane markings are not present If these conditions are not present Steering Assist and Stop G...

Page 161: ... Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot do not pro vide any support Ron very sharp corners Rwhen a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire has been detected and displayed Pay attention also to the important safety notes for DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 153 The steering interventions are carried out with a limited steering moment The system requires the driver to keep his hands on the steering wheel and to s...

Page 162: ...e been tampered with Rthe battery is disconnected There is a risk of an accident If you wish to exit the vehicle always turn off the HOLD function and secure the vehicle against rolling away When DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD func tion is activated the vehicle brakes automat ically in certain situations To avoid damage to the vehicle deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the following or...

Page 163: ...g condition G WARNING If you use RACE START individual tires may start to spin and the vehicle could skid Depending on the selected ESP mode there is an increased risk of skidding and having an accident Make sure that no persons animals or obstacles are within range of the vehicle i Observe the safety notes on driving safety systems Y page 62 Be sure to read the safety notes and informa tion on ES...

Page 164: ... period of time it is only available again after the vehicle has been driven a certain distance AIRMATIC General notes AIRMATIC is an air suspension with variable damping for improved driving comfort All round level control ensures the best possible suspen sion and constant ground clearance even with a laden vehicle When you drive fast the vehicle is lowered automatically to improve driving safety...

Page 165: ...ehicle is lowered by 0 6 in 15 mm com pared to the normal level Comfort tuning In the E and Cdrive programs the driving char acteristics of your vehicle are more comforta ble Therefore select this mode if you favor a more comfortable driving style Select comfort mode also when driving fast on straight roads e g on straight stretches of highway X Select the E or C drive program with the DYNAMIC SEL...

Page 166: ...ermanent four wheel drive 4MATIC ensures permanent drive for all four wheels Together with ESP it improves the traction of your vehicle whenever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are inattentive 4MATIC can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics 4MATIC does not take into account Rthe road and weather condi...

Page 167: ... malfunction PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you Rswitch on the ignition Rshift the transmission to position h k or i PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 11 mph 18 km h It is reactivated at lower speeds Range of the sensors PARKTRONIC does not take objects into con sideration that are Rbelow the detection range e g people ani...

Page 168: ... which the vehicle is rolling deter mine which warning display is active when the engine is running Transmission posi tion Warning display h Front area activated k i or the vehicle is rolling back Rear and front areas activated j No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle depending on the vehi cle s distance from the obstacle RFrom the sixth segment you ...

Page 169: ...tive Parking Assist is merely an aid It is not a replacement for your attention to your immedi ate surroundings You are always responsible for safe maneuvering parking and exiting a parking space Make sure that no persons ani mals or objects are in the maneuvering range When PARKTRONIC is switched off Active Park ing Assist is also unavailable G WARNING While parking or pulling out of a parking sp...

Page 170: ...lision as a result There is a risk of an accident If objects are located above the detection range stop and deactivate Active Parking Assist For further information on the detection range Y page 165 Active Parking Assist does not assist you park ing in spaces at right angles to the direction of travel if Rtwo parking spaces are located directly next to one another Rthe parking space is directly ne...

Page 171: ...e leaving the vehicle always secure it against rolling away i When PARKTRONIC detects obstacles Active Parking Assist brakes automatically during the parking process You are respon sible for braking in good time X Stop the vehicle when the parking space sym bol shows the desired parking space in the instrument cluster X Shift the transmission to position k The Start Park Assist Yes OK No message a...

Page 172: ...e Parking Assist can only assist you with exiting a parking space if you have parked the vehicle parallel to the direction of travel using Active Parking Assist i If PARKTRONIC detects obstacles Active Parking Assist brakes automatically whilst the vehicle exits the parking space You are responsible for braking in good time X Start the engine X Release the electric parking brake X Switch on the tu...

Page 173: ...ourself If a system malfunction occurs the vehicle is braked to a standstill To drive on depress the accelerator again Rear view camera General notes Rear view camera is an optical parking and maneuvering aid It shows the area behind the vehicle with guide lines in the multimedia sys tem The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a mirror image as in the rear view mirror i The text shown in the m...

Page 174: ...e from the rear view camera is avail able throughout the maneuvering process X To deactivate shift the transmission to posi tion j or X Drive forwards at a speed greater than 7 mph 12 km h Multimedia display The rear view camera may show a distorted view of obstacles show them incorrectly or not at all The rear view camera does not show objects in the following positions Rvery close to the rear bu...

Page 175: ...arking function Backing up straight into a parking space without steering input White guide line without steering input vehicle width including the exterior mirrors static Yellow guide lines for vehicle width including the exterior mirrors dynamic for current steering input Yellow guide line at a distance of approx imately 3 ft 1 0 m from the rear of the vehi cle Red guide line at a distance of ap...

Page 176: ...e care fully X Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in front of the parking space Parking space markings White guide lines for current steering input White guide lines should be as close to par allel with parking space markings as possi ble X Turn the steering wheel to the center position while the vehicle is stationary Red guide line at a distance of approximately 12 in 0 30 m from the rear...

Page 177: ...view of the vehicle This view is calculated from the data supplied by the installed cameras virtual camera The six split screen views are RTop view and picture from the rear view cam era 130 viewing angle RTop view and image from the front camera 130 viewing angle without displaying the maximum steering wheel angle RTop view and enlarged rear view RTop view and enlarged front view RTop view and im...

Page 178: ...For technical reasons the flap may remain open briefly after the 360 camera has been deactivated The field of vision and other functions of the camera system may be restricted due to addi tional attachments e g license plate holder rear bicycle carrier On vehicles with height adjustable chassis depending on technical conditions leaving the standard height can result in Rinaccuracies in the guide l...

Page 179: ...ew Objects not at ground level may appear to be further away than they actually are e g Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle Rthe drawbar of a trailer Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch Rthe rear section of an HGV Ra slanted post Use the guidelines only for orientation Approach objects no further than the bottom most guideline Top view with picture from the rear view camera Yellow guide line at ...

Page 180: ...ly 12 in 0 30 m from the rear of the vehicle This view assists you in estimating the distance to the vehicle behind you i This setting can also be selected as an enlarged front view Top view with image from the side cam eras Symbol for the top view and forward facing side camera setting Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors right side of vehicle Yellow guide line f...

Page 181: ...rong side wind Rif you have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds or high rates of accel eration Rif you are predominantly driving at a speed below 37 mph 60 km h or above 124 mph 200 km h Rif you are driving with DISTRONIC PLUS Steer ing Assist activated Rif the time has been set incorrectly Rin active driving situations such as when you change lanes or change your speed The A...

Page 182: ...a system You can select a service station and navigation to this service station will then begin This function can be activated and deac tivated in the COMAND multimedia system see the Digital Operator s Manual Traffic Sign Assist General notes Traffic Sign Assist displays the maximum speed permitted to the driver in the instrument cluster The data and general traffic regulations stored in the nav...

Page 183: ...rom a speed of approximately 20 mph 30 km h Important safety notes G WARNING Blind Spot Assist does not react to Rvehicles overtaken too closely on the side placing them in the blind spot area Rvehicles which approach with a large speed differential and overtake your vehicle As a result Blind Spot Assist may not give warnings in such situations There is a risk of an accident Always observe the tra...

Page 184: ...p Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below approximately 20 mph 30 km h Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated If a vehicle is detected within the blind spot monitoring range at speeds above 20 mph 30 km h warning lamp on the correspond ing side lights up red This warning is always emitted when a vehicle enters the blind spot monitoring range from behind or from the side Wh...

Page 185: ...traffic situation and stay in lane in particular if warned by Lane Keeping Assist G WARNING The Lane Keeping Assist warning does not return the vehicle to the original lane There is a risk of an accident You should always steer brake or accelerate yourself in particular if warned by Lane Keep ing Assist Lane Keeping Assist can neither reduce the risk of an accident if you fail to adapt your drivin...

Page 186: ...stem intervenes e g ABS BAS or ESP Adaptive When Adaptive is selected no warning vibra tion occurs if Ryou switch on the turn signals In this event the warnings are suppressed for a certain period of time Ra driving safety system intervenes e g ABS BAS or ESP Ryou accelerate hard e g kickdown Ryou brake hard Ryou steer actively e g swerve to avoid an obstacle or change lanes quickly Ryou cut the c...

Page 187: ...cation to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Removal tampering or altering of...

Page 188: ...ning only occurs if the difference in speed is less than 7 mph 12 km h If you select the reverse gear Active Blind Spot Assist is not operational The brightness of the warning lamps is auto matically adapted to the brightness of the sur roundings When Active Blind Spot Assist is activated gray radar waves propagating backward appear next to the vehicle in the assistance display in the multifunctio...

Page 189: ...xt to the vehicle in the assistance graphic in the multifunction display Above a speed of 20 mph 30 km h the color of the radar waves in the assistance display changes to green Active Blind Spot Assist is then ready for use Active Lane Keeping Assist General notes Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of your vehicle by means of multifunction camera at the top of the windshield Var...

Page 190: ...is made Warning vibration in the steering wheel A warning may be given if a front wheel passes over a lane marking It will warn you by means of intermittent vibration in the steering wheel for up to 1 5 seconds Lane correcting brake application If you leave your lane under certain circumstan ces the vehicle will brake briefly on one side This is meant to assist you in bringing the vehicle back to ...

Page 191: ...een Active Lane Keeping Assist is ready for use X To deactivate press button Indicator lamp goes out The Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated The Lane Keeping Assist Off message appears on the multifunction display Selecting Standard or Adaptive setting X In the DriveAssist menu on the on board computer select the Active Lane Keep ing Assist function Y page 203 X Select setting Standard or Ad...

Page 192: ...unc tion display You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times For an overview see the instrument panel illus tration Y page 35 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 yo...

Page 193: ...is shown if the coolant temperature is too high If the coolant temperature is over 248 120 do not continue driving The engine will otherwise be damaged The coolant temperature gauge is in the lower section of the tachometer Y page 35 Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level the coolant temperature may rise to 248 120 Operating the on board computer Multifunction displ...

Page 194: ...ts or ends a call RExits the phone book redial mem ory 6 RMakes or accepts a call RSwitches to the redial memory W X RAdjusts the volume 8 RMute ó RVehicles with multimedia system Audio 20 Switches on voice operated con trol for navigation see the manu facturer s operating instructions RVehicles with multimedia system COMAND Switches on the Voice Control Sys tem see the separate operating instruct...

Page 195: ... driving 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 ambient light Rsunglasses with polarization filters Rwet roads Rblocking of sunlight by objects on the display cover In the event of extreme sunlight sections of the display may fade This can be reversed by switching the head up dis...

Page 196: ...you can choose between further AMG displays in addition to the standard displays depending on your vehicle s equipment 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 191 Depending on the veh...

Page 197: ... button to select ECO display If the ignition remains switched off for longer than four hours the ECO display will be auto matically reset For further information on the ECO display see Y page 146 Trip computer From Start or From Reset Distance Driving time Average speed Average fuel consumption X Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to ...

Page 198: ...are also reset If you reset the values in the From Start trip computer the values in the ECO display are also reset Navigation system menu Displaying navigation instructions In the Navi menu the multifunction display shows navigation instructions You can find fur ther information on navigation instructions in the multimedia system in the Digital Operator s Manual X Switch on the multimedia system ...

Page 199: ...ne 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 into 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 and distance gr...

Page 200: ...the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to select the 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 scrolling press ...

Page 201: ...dia press a briefly The list containing the media sources appears X Press or 9 to select the correspond ing audio player or media X Press a to confirm X To open the track list press the or 9 button briefly X To select the next or previous track from the track list press the or 9 button briefly X To select a track from the track list using rapid scrolling press and hold or 9 until the desired track...

Page 202: ... wheel to select the Telephone menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel You will see one of the following display mes sages in the multifunction display RPhone READY or the name of the network provider the mobile phone has found a net work and is ready to receive RPhone No Service there is no network available or the mobile phone is searching for a network Accepting a call If someone cal...

Page 203: ...the following driving systems or driving safety systems RDistance display of DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 157 RTraffic Sign Assist Y page 181 RDistance warning and the autonomous braking function COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS Y page 65 RPRE SAFE Brake Y page 71 RBlind Spot Assist Y page 181 or Active Blind Spot Assist Y page 184 RATTENTION ASSIST Y page 179 RLane Keeping Assist Y page 183 or Active La...

Page 204: ...n display messages Y page 210 Activating deactivating COLLISION PRE VENTION ASSIST PLUS X Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press the or 9 button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Use or 9 to select the DriveAssist submenu X Press a to confirm X Press 9 or to select Collision Prevention X Press a to conf...

Page 205: ... Y page 179 Setting Lane Keeping Assist 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 Settings menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press or 9 to select the DriveAs sist submenu X Press a to confirm X Press or 9 to select Lane Keeping Assist X Press a to confirm The current selection Standard or Adaptive appears X ...

Page 206: ...is auto matically adjusted to the surrounding ambient light You can also individually adjust the bright ness of the Head up Display X Switch on the Head up Display Y page 193 X Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press the or 9 button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Use or 9 to select the Head up Display...

Page 207: ...a on the steering wheel X Use or 9 to select the Instrument Cluster submenu X Press a to confirm X Using or 9 select the Additional Speedometer km h function The current selection appears X To activate deactivate press the a but ton again Restoring the factory settings X Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press the or 9 button on the steering wheel to select the Setti...

Page 208: ... values of the G Meter are saved X To reset the G Meter press a again X Using or 9 select Yes on the steer ing wheel X Press a to confirm The maximum values of the G Meter are deleted If the ignition remains switched off for longer than four hours the G Meter will be automati cally reset SETUP Display in Mercedes AMG C 63 vehicles Drive Comfort Sport Sport Race Chassis Comfort Sport Sport Transmis...

Page 209: ... and starting RACETIMER Lap RACETIMER The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a closed race circuit Do not use the function on public roads Youcan start the RACETIMERwhen the engine is running or the ignition is switched on 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 menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel ...

Page 210: ...p List X Press a to confirm The lap evaluation appears X Press the 9 or button to select a dif ferent lap evaluation The fastest lap is indicated by flashing sym bol Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator s Manual and may therefore differ from the multifu...

Page 211: ...n remedied Message memory The on board computer saves certain display messages in the message memory You can call up the display messages X Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Service menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press the or 9 button to select the message memory If there are no display messages the...

Page 212: ...suitable distance making slight steering move ments at a speed above 12 mph 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the multifunction display still shows the display message X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Inoperative See Operator s Manual ABS and ESP are malfunctioning Other driving systems and driving...

Page 213: ...ystems and driving safety systems may also malfunc tion The warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster The self diagnosis function might not be complete for example G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus i...

Page 214: ...the Igni tion to Release the Parking Brake The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp lights up You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the ignition was switched off X Switch on the ignition F USA only Canada only Please Release Park ing Brake The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds A condition for automatic release of the electric...

Page 215: ...workshop The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp flashes and the yellow warning lamp lights up The electric parking brake is malfunctioning To release X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Release the electric parking brake manually To apply X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Apply the electric parking brake manually If the red F USA only or Canada only indicator la...

Page 216: ...parking brake manually X Shift the transmission to position j as the electric parking brake is not applied automatically X Visit a qualified specialist workshop If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake manually X Release the electric parking brake automatically Y page 144 F USA only Canada only Parking Brake Inop erative The yellow warning lamp lights up The red F USA only or Ca...

Page 217: ...d Wear The brake pads linings have reached their wear limit USA only the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running X Visit a qualified specialist workshop G Inoperative One or more main features of the mbrace system are malfunctioning X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Collision Preven tion Assist Plus Currently Unavaila ble See Operator s Manual COLLISION PREVENTION AS...

Page 218: ...e to elec tromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation RMercedes AMG vehicles ESP is deactivated Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range Rthe on board voltage is too low When the causes stated above no longer apply the display message disappears PRE SAFE PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake are operational again If the display message...

Page 219: ...ng attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 142 X Switch off the engine X Clean all sensors Y page 288 X Restart the engine The display message disappears 6 SRS Malfunction Ser vice Required The restraint system is malfunctioning The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may ei...

Page 220: ...ualified specialist workshop immediately 6 Left Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required or Right Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required There is a malfunction in the left hand and or right hand head bag The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The left or right head bag may either be triggered unintentionally or in the event of an accident may not be...

Page 221: ...ition 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 diagnosis If the indicator lamp is on the OCS Occupant Classification System has disabled the front passenger front air bag and fro...

Page 222: ...he seat unoccupied close the front passenger door and switch on the ignition X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the center console and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on 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 second...

Page 223: ...mp only appears when all the LEDs in the lamp have failed b Active Headlamps Inoperative The active light function is malfunctioning X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Malfunction See Operator s Manual The exterior lighting is malfunctioning X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Auto Lamp Function Inoperative The light sensor is malfunctioning X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b S...

Page 224: ... is malfunctioning X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Check Coolant Level See Operator s Man ual The coolant level is too low Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine cooling system The engine will otherwise be damaged X Add coolant observing the warning notes before doing so Y page 280 If you have to...

Page 225: ...w slush or ice X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature is below 248 120 Otherwise the engine could be damaged X Pay attention to the coolant temperature gauge If the temperature increases again X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level the coolant temperature may ...

Page 226: ...lay message disappears before pulling away Start Engine See Operator s Manual The engine is switched off and the condition of charge is too low X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need such as the rear window defroster and interior lighting X Leave the engine running for a few minutes or drive a long distance The battery is being charged 4 Check Engine Oil At Next Refueling The engin...

Page 227: ...ne Off Mercedes AMG C 63 vehicles The engine oil level is too low There is a risk of engine damage X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine pay ing attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 142 X Check the engine oil level Y page 279 X If necessary add engine oil Y page 279 8 Fuel Level Low The fuel level has dropped into the...

Page 228: ...ATIC sets the vehicle to the selected level after a short period X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 142 X Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away AIRMATIC is malfunctioning A warning tone also sounds X Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph 80 km h X Make onl...

Page 229: ...functioning X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavaila ble See Operator s Manual or Active Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavaila ble See Operator s Manual Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative Possible causes are Rthe radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative...

Page 230: ...s parked A warning tone also sounds The display message disappears automatically Traffic Sign Assist Currently Unavaila ble See Operator s Manual Traffic Sign Assist is temporarily inoperative Possible causes are RThe windshield in the camera s field of vision is dirty RVisibility is impaired due to heavy rain snow or fog X Clean the windshield If the system detects that the camera is fully operat...

Page 231: ...no longer apply the display message disappears DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 142 X Restart the engine DISTRONIC PLUS Inop erative DISTRONIC PLUS is faulty The following may have also failed RBAS ...

Page 232: ...the windshield DTR Steering Assist Inoperative Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are defective However the DISTRONIC PLUS functions are still available A warning tone also sounds X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Cruise Control Inop erative Cruise control is malfunctioning A warning tone also sounds X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Cruise Control mph RA condition for activating cruise...

Page 233: ...re the vehicle against rolling away Y page 142 X Check the tires and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tire Y page 292 X Check the tire pressures and if necessary correct the tire pressure X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire pres sure is correct Y page 314 Check Tire Pressure Then Restart Run Flat Indicator Canada only The tire pressure loss warning system g...

Page 234: ...e multifunction display G WARNING Driving with a flat tire poses a risk of the following hazards Ra flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle Ryou could lose control of the vehicle Rcontinued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build up and possibly a fire There is a risk of an accident X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers Pay ...

Page 235: ...ansmission to position h k or i without depressing the brake pedal X Depress the brake pedal To Deselect P or N Depress Brake and Start Engine With the engine switched off you have attempted to shift the trans mission out of position j or i into another transmission position X Depress the brake pedal X Start the engine Transmission Not in P Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away The driver s door is open or...

Page 236: ... to position i 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 j X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 142 X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Running Wait Transmission Cool ing The transmission has overheated Pulling away can be temporaril...

Page 237: ...ed specialist workshop Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider s transmitter receiver range X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display J Trunk Partition Open The trunk partition is open X Close the trunk partition Y page 89 K While stationary apply the brakes before operating the soft top The vehicle is stationary and you t...

Page 238: ...the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock X Use the correct SmartKey Â Take Your Key from Ignition The SmartKey is in the ignition lock A warning tone sounds X Remove the SmartKey Â Obtain a New Key The SmartKey needs to be replaced X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Â Replace Key Battery The SmartKey battery is discharged X Change the batteries Y page 78 Â Don t Forget Your Key The SmartKey is...

Page 239: ...tion to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 142 X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and drive in SmartKey mode Â Remove Start But ton and Insert Key The SmartKey is continually undetected The SmartKey detection function has a temporary malfunction or is faulty A warning tone also sounds X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to th...

Page 240: ...at belt Y page 46 The warning lamp goes out There are objects on the front passenger seat X Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and stow them in a secure place The warning lamp goes out ü N The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt The vehicle is being driven faster than 15 mph 25 km...

Page 241: ...lamp lights up while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir G WARNING The braking effect may be impaired 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 Do not continue driving under any circumstances X Secure the vehicle against rolling ...

Page 242: ...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 not be available J N USA only J Canada only the red brake warning lamp and the yellow ESP and ABS warning lamps are lit while the engine is running ABS and ESP are malfunctioning Other driving systems and driving...

Page 243: ...te ESP Rwhen using snow chains Rin deep snow Ron sand or gravel Observe the important safety notes on ESP Y page 67 N The yellow ESP warning lamp is lit while the engine is running ESP is malfunctioning Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The braking distance in an eme...

Page 244: ...w chains Rin deep snow Ron sand or gravel Observe the important safety notes on ESP Y page 67 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 and have ESP checked M N Mercedes AMG vehicles The yellow SPORT handling mode warning lamp is lit while the engine is running SPORT handling mode is ...

Page 245: ... system see Y page 42 Engine Warning indicator lamp N Signal type Possible causes consequences and M Solutions N The yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running There may be a malfunction for example Rin the engine management Rin the fuel injection system Rin the exhaust system Rin the ignition system Rin the fuel system The emission limit values may be exceeded and the ...

Page 246: ...orkshop N The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the coolant temperature gauge is at the start of the scale The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is malfunctioning The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored There is a risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the e...

Page 247: ...p X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop and go traffic N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds The coolant temperature has exceeded 248 120 The airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low G WARNING The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be d...

Page 248: ...e 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 attention to the traffic situation You may have to brake or take evasive action Further information on PRE SAFE Brake Y page 71 For further info...

Page 249: ...king maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 142 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Check the tires and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tire Y page 292 X Check the tire pressure Y page 316 X If necessary correct the tire pressure h N The yellow tire pressure monitor warning...

Page 250: ... 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 Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately If you are unable to steer safely X Do not drive on X Consult a qualified specialist workshop 248 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster...

Page 251: ...tion announcements are intended to direct you while driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving Please always use this feature instead of con sulting the map display for directions Looking at the icons or map display can distract you from traffic conditions and driving and increase the risk of an accident This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth f...

Page 252: ...gation announcements Rin hands free mode during a phone call Switching the sound on or off This function is only available on the multifunc tion steering wheel for Mercedes AMG vehicles with a selectable AMG Performance exhaust system X Press the thumbwheel to the right of the con troller or X Press the 8 button on the multifunction steering wheel If the audio output is switched off the status lin...

Page 253: ...chpad X To move the digital map swipe in all direc tions Swiping with two fingers e g using this func tion X To show or hide the audio menu swipe up or down with two fingers X To increase or reduce the vehicle and sound settings turn two fingers to the right or left X To zoom in and out of the map move two fingers together or apart Character entry with handwriting rec ognition Entering characters ...

Page 254: ...ack Depending on the audio source that is currently activated you can use this function to select the next station or music track X Swipe upwards with two fingers on the touch pad The current audio source is displayed X To select the previous or next station music track glide to the right or left The selected station music track is played Switching the character entry between touchpad and controll...

Page 255: ...sing the climate control bar or the climate con trol menu Important climate control functions can be set in the climate control bar RTemperature RAirflow RAir distribution The climate control bar is visible in most dis plays You can find all available climate control func tions in the climate control menu You can use the climate control bar to switch to the climate control menu Overview Climate co...

Page 256: ...he menu press the button Settings in the bottom bar of the cli mate control menu Switching cooling with air dehumidifica tion on off X Call up the climate control menu Y page 254 X Slide 6 the controller repeatedly until the bottom bar is activated X To select O A C turn and press the control ler X Switch cooling with air dehumidification on O or off ª i The current status of the cooling function ...

Page 257: ...select Avoid Options X Select a route option Notes for route options RUse Toll Roads The route calculation includes roads which require you to pay a usage fee toll RUse Carpool Lanes only available in the USA Prerequisite your vehicle meets the access conditions for carpool lanes Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool lanes option is activated Entering an address Multimedia system X Select ...

Page 258: ...ng instructions If the mobile phone supports the PBAP Phone Book Access Profile and MAP Message Access Profile Bluetooth profiles the follow ing information will be transmitted after you connect RPhone book RCall lists RMessages i Further information on suitable mobile phones can be obtained on the Internet at http www mercedes benz com connect i In the USA you can get in touch with the Mercedes B...

Page 259: ...bile phone used confirm the connection to the multimedia sys tem and for the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth profiles The prompt to confirm may take up to two minutes to be displayed see the man ufacturer s operating instructions Switching between mobile phones If you have authorized more than one mobile phone you can switch between the individual phones Multimedia system X Select Connect Device X Select a...

Page 260: ...e side with the con tacts must face down X Select the media source Y page 257 Removing an SD card X Press the SD card The SD card is ejected X Remove the memory card Connecting USB devices There are two USB ports in the stowage space under the armrest X Connect the USB device to the USB port X Select the media source Y page 257 258 Operating system Multimedia system ...

Page 261: ...the following notes when transporting a load RNever exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle mass or the gross axle weight rating for the vehicle including occupants The values are specified on the vehicle iden tification plate on the B pillar of the driver s door RThe trunk is the preferred place to carry objects RPosition heavy loads as far forwards as pos sible and as low down in the trunk ...

Page 262: ...To unlock insert the mechanical key into the lock and turn it 90 counter clockwise to position 1 Eyeglasses compartment X To open press marking The eyeglasses compartment opens down Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment is always closed while the vehicle is in motion Stowage compartment in the front center console X Briefly press trim in the direction of the arrow Cover swings up Stowage compa...

Page 263: ...tant 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 seat belt can no longer offer the intended level of protection and could even cause injuries ROb...

Page 264: ...lay in the instrument cluster A warning tone also sounds You should always engage the rear seat backr ests if you do not need the through loading fea ture This will prevent unauthorized access to the trunk from the vehicle interior Securing loads Cargo tie down rings Observe the following notes on securing loads RObserve the loading guidelines Y page 259 RSecure the load using the cargo tie down r...

Page 265: ...serve the following notes RObserve the loading guidelines Y page 259 Attaching the parcel net X Fold up the cargo tie down rings next to the rear seat backrest and put them through the slots in the carpet X Attach parcel net to the front and rear cargo tie down rings Stowage well under the trunk floor The following items are located beneath the cargo compartment floor Rthe folding box Rtire change...

Page 266: ...d fragile or bulky objects in the trunk 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 center console to continuous strong and direct sunlight The passenger compartment in the area of the center con sole can otherwise be damaged by the con centrated and reflected sunlight Observe t...

Page 267: ...d the sides of insert push it forward and lift it up and out X To install the insert press insert into the holder until it engages X To close close the cover of the ashtray X Push cover of the stowage compartment closed i You can remove the ashtray insert and use the resulting compartment for stowage Rear compartment ashtray X To open pull cover out by its top edge X To remove the insert push ribb...

Page 268: ... such items as chargers for mobile phones If you use the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off the battery may dis charge An emergency cut out ensures that the on board voltage does not drop too low If the on board voltage is too low the power to the sock ets is automatically cut This ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine If you have connected a device to th...

Page 269: ... system has been detected if one of the following occurs RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button does not come on during the system self test RThe indicator lamp in the F Roadside Assistance button does not light up during self diagnosis of the system RThe indicator lamp in the ï Info call button does not light up during the system self diag nosis RThe indicator lamp in one or more of the fol lowing...

Page 270: ... from the vehicle occu pants an ambulance is immediately sent to the vehicle If no voice connection can be established to the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center the system has been unable to initiate an emer gency call This can occur for example if the relevant mobile phone network is not available The indi cator lamp in the SOS button flashes continu ously The Call Failed message appears in...

Page 271: ...nz Customer Assistance Center was estab lished This can occur if the relevant mobile phone net work is not available for example The Call Failed message appears in the mul tifunction display X To end a call press the button on the multifunction steering wheel or X Press the corresponding multimedia system button for ending a phone call Info call button X To call press Info call button This initiat...

Page 272: ...vi gation system in your vehicle If you know the destination the address can be downloaded Alternatively you can obtain the location of Points of Interest POIs important destinations in the vicinity Furthermore you can download routes with up to four way points You are prompted to confirm route guidance to the address entered X SelectYes by turning 3 or sliding 1 the controller and confirm with 7 ...

Page 273: ... Vehicle remote opening You can use the vehicle remote opening if you have unintentionally locked your vehicle and a replacement SmartKey is not available The vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center The vehicle can be immediately opened remotely within four days of the ignition being turned off After this time the remote unlocking may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes Af...

Page 274: ...d by the Customer Assistance Center You will see the Roadside Assistance Con nected message in the display If the Vehicle Health Check can be started the Request for Vehicle Diagnostics Received Start vehicle diagnostics message appears in the display X Press the Yes button to confirm the message X If the Vehicle Diagnostics Please Start Ignition message appears turn the SmartKey to position 2 in ...

Page 275: ...ll be informed if the vehicle crosses the boundaries of the selected areas You can select the way in which you receive this information beforehand Possible options include text message e mail or an automated call The area can be determined as either a circle or a polygon with a maximum of ten corners You can specify up to ten areas simultaneously Dif ferent settings are possible for each area Thes...

Page 276: ...integrated garage door opener X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 122 X Select one of buttons to to use to con trol the garage door drive X To start programming mode press and hold one of buttons to on the integrated garage door opener The garage door opener is in programming mode After a short time indicator lamp lights up yellow Indicator lamp lights up yellow as soon ...

Page 277: ...pener The signal is not recognized during programming Comparable with Canadian law some U S garage door open ers also feature a break Proceed as follows Rif you live in Canada Rif you have difficulties programming the garage door opener regardless of where you live when using the programming steps X Press and hold one of buttons to on the integrated garage door opener After a short time indicator ...

Page 278: ...sition 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 122 X Press button or which you pro grammed to operate the garage door Garage door system with a fixed code indi cator lamp lights up green Garage door system with a rolling code indi cator lamp flashes green The transmitter will transmit a signal as long as the button is pressed The transmission is halted after a maximum of ten seconds and indicator lamp ligh...

Page 279: ...t again suddenly when the ignition is off There is a risk of injury If you need to do any work inside the engine compartment Rswitch off the ignition Rnever reach into the area where there is a risk of danger from moving components such as the fan rotation area Rremove jewelry and watches Rkeep items of clothing and hair for exam ple away from moving parts Opening the hood G WARNING Certain compon...

Page 280: ...y when the ignition is off There is a risk of injury If you need to do any work inside the engine compartment Rswitch off the ignition Rnever reach into the area where there is a risk of danger from moving components such as the fan rotation area Rremove jewelry and watches Rkeep items of clothing and hair for exam ple away from moving parts G WARNING If engine oil comes into contact with hot com ...

Page 281: ...any If oil enters the soil or waterways it is harmful to the environment Use only engine oils and oil filters that are approved for vehicles with a service system A list of the engine oils and oil filters that have been tested and approved in accordance with Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Products is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center The following cause engine failure or d...

Page 282: ...ere is a fire in the engine compartment could expose you to hot gases or other service products There is a risk of injury Let an overheated engine cool down before opening the hood If there is a fire in the engine compartment keep the hood closed and contact the fire department Checking coolant level Checking the coolant level example X Park the vehicle on a level surface Only check the coolant le...

Page 283: ...st workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or at http www mbusa com USA only i The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does not show any information on the engine oil level Observe the notes on the engine oil level Y page 278 The multifunction display shows a service mes sage for several seconds for example RService A in XX Days RService A Due RService A Overdue by XX Days Depending on th...

Page 284: ...il and oil filter replaced or changed more frequently Under arduous operating conditions the tires must be checked more often Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes Benz Service network is also available in other countries You can obtain further information from any authorized Mercedes Benz ...

Page 285: ...ure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft 3 m away from the vehicle Make sure that the automatic transmission is in neutral position i when washing your vehicle in a tow through car wash The vehicle may otherwise be damaged ROperating with the SmartKey Do not remove the SmartKey from the igni tion lock Do not open the driver s door when the engine is switched off or at very low speeds Otherwise when...

Page 286: ...power washer nozzle Information about the correct distance is available from the equip ment manufacturer Move the power washer nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle Do not aim directly at any of the following RTires RDoor gaps joints etc RSoft top RWind deflector net RElectrical components RBattery RConnectors RLamps RSeals RTrim elements RVentilation slots Damaged seals or electrical component...

Page 287: ...clear matte finish This will help you to avoid damage to the paintwork due to incorrect treatment These notes also apply to light alloy wheels with a clear matte finish The vehicle should preferably be washed by hand using a soft sponge car shampoo and plenty of water Use only insect remover and car shampoo from the range of approved Mercedes Benz care products Cleaning the vehicle parts Cleaning ...

Page 288: ...Apply the electric parking brake manually X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 122 or X Press the Start Stop button twice on vehicles with KEYLESS GO or the KEYLESS GO start function Y page 123 X Open the soft top Y page 88 X Press AIRCAP button The AIRCAP wind screen moves up X Clean net of the AIRCAP wind screen with a damp cloth Use only the care products and cleaning ...

Page 289: ... of damaging the windows Clean the water drainage channels of the windshield and the rear window at regular intervals Deposits such as leaves petals and pollen may under certain circumstances pre vent water from draining away This can lead to corrosion damage and damage to elec tronic components X Clean the inside and outside of the windows with a damp cloth and a cleaning product that is recommen...

Page 290: ...lock Y page 122 or X Press the Start Stop button once or twice on vehicles with KEYLESS GO or the KEYLESS GO start function Y page 123 X Open the camera cover for cleaning via the multimedia system see Digital Operator s Manual X To clean the camera use clean water and a soft cloth to clean camera lens When you switch off the ignition the camera cover closes automatically Cleaning the exhaust pipe...

Page 291: ... deploy ment There is a risk of injury Do not use any care products and cleaning agents to clean the cockpit Never attach the following to plastic surfa ces Rstickers Rfilms Rperfume oil container or similar You could otherwise damage the plastic Do not allow cosmetics insect repellent or sunscreen to come into contact with the plas tic trim This maintains the high quality look of the surfaces X W...

Page 292: ...t nuances of color These are characteristics of leather and not material defects Seat covers of other materials Observe the following when cleaning Rclean artificial leather covers with a cloth moistened with a solution containing 1 detergent e g dish washing liquid Rclean cloth covers with a microfiber cloth moistened with a solution containing 1 detergent e g dish washing liquid Rub carefully an...

Page 293: ...ch Do not iron A Do not use a laundry dryer B Do not dry clean C This is a class 2 jacket RThe safety jackets only meet the require ments defined by the legal standard if the correct size is used if the reflective safety jackets are correctly fastened RBefore use ensure that the reflective safety jackets are clean and intact The special prop erties may otherwise be compromised RThe reflective safe...

Page 294: ...le RJack RWheel chock RLug wrench RAlignment bolt Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Your vehicle may be equipped with RMOExtended tires tires with run flat proper ties Y page 293 Vehicle preparation is not necessary on vehi cles with MOExtended tires Ra TIREFIT kit Y page 292 Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory It is therefore recommended that y...

Page 295: ...ion to the vehicle load the driving dis tance possible depends upon RVehicle speed RRoad condition ROutside temperature The driving distance possible in run flat mode may be reduced by extreme driving conditions or maneuvers or it can be increased through a moderate style of driving The driving distance possible in run flat mode is counted from the moment the tire pressure loss warning appears in ...

Page 296: ...ire sealant is swallowed immediately rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink plenty of water Do not induce vomiting and seek medical attention immediately RImmediately change out of clothing which has come into contact with tire sealant RIf an allergic reaction occurs seek medical attention immediately Residue from the tire sealant may come out of the filler hose after use This could cause stain...

Page 297: ... of 200 kPa 2 0 bar 29 psi has been attained after five minutes see Tire pres sure reached Y page 296 If a tire pressure of 200 kPa 2 0 bar 29 psi has not been attained after five minutes see Tire pressure not reached Y page 295 If tire sealant has escaped clean it off affected areas as quickly as possible Use plain water if possible If your clothes are soiled with tire sealant have them cleaned w...

Page 298: ...re sealant cannot repair the tire in this instance Damaged tires and a tire 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 In cases such as the one mentioned above con tact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Or call 1 800 FOR MERCedes in the USA or 1 800...

Page 299: ...which could ignite the highly explo sive gases of a battery There is a risk of an explosion Before handling the battery touch the vehicle body to remove any existing electrostatic build up The highly flammable gas mixture forms when charging the battery as well as when jump start ing Always make sure that neither you nor the bat tery is electrostatically charged A build up of electrostatic charge ...

Page 300: ...plosion Fire open flames and smoking are prohibited when handling the bat tery Avoid creating sparks Electrolyte or battery acid is corro sive Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Wear suitable protective clothing especially gloves apron and face guard Immediately rinse electrolyte or acid splashes off with clean water Con tact a physician if necessary Wear eye protection Keep children away Ob...

Page 301: ... ground point in the same order as when connecting the donor battery in the jump starting procedure Y page 299 Keep away from fire and open flames Do not lean over a battery Never charge the battery if it is still installed in the vehicle unless you use a battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes Benz vehi cles and tes...

Page 302: ...necting the jumper cables RNever connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running G WARNING A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezing point When jump starting the vehicle or charging the battery gases can escape from the battery There is a risk of an explosion Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump starting If the warning and ind...

Page 303: ...tric parking brake X Shift the transmission to position j X Make sure that the ignition is switched off All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster must be off When using the SmartKey turn the SmartKey to position u in the ignition lock and remove it Y page 122 X Switch off all electrical consumers e g rear window defroster lighting etc X Open the hood Position number C identifies the charged ba...

Page 304: ...r than the permissible gross weight of your vehicle the Rthe towing eye could detach itself Rthe vehicle trailer combination could roll over There is a risk of an accident When towing or tow starting another vehicle its weight should not be greater than the per missible gross weight of your vehicle Details on the permissible gross vehicle weight of your vehicle can be found on the vehicle iden tif...

Page 305: ...owing eye Installing the towing eye G WARNING The exhaust tail pipe may be very hot There is a risk of burns when removing the rear cover Do not touch the exhaust pipe Take particular care when removing the rear cover The brackets for the screw in towing eye are located in the bumpers They are at the rear and at the front under covers X Remove the towing eye from the retainer Y page 292 X Press th...

Page 306: ...le is not permitted The drive train may otherwise be damaged All vehicles You may only secure the vehicle by the wheels not by parts of the vehicle such as axle or steering components Otherwise the vehicle could be damaged The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter for transporting pur poses X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock X Shift the autom...

Page 307: ... box when the cover is open When closing the cover make sure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box Moisture seep ing in or dirt could otherwise impair the oper ation of the fuses The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down faulty circuits If a fuse blows all the compo nents on the circuit and their functions stop operating Before changing a fuse Observe the important safety notes Y page 305...

Page 308: ... remove it X To close check whether the seal is posi tioned correctly in lid X Insert lid into the bracket at the rear of the fuse box X Fold down lid of the fuse box and tighten screws X Insert cover and turn fastener clock wise as far as it will go X Close the hood Fuse box in the trunk Opening X Open the trunk lid X Lift the trunk floor up Y page 263 X Lift up cover in the trunk recess panel in...

Page 309: ...rmitted wheel tire combinations at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Information on tire pressure can be found Ron the Tire and Loading Information placard on the B pillar on the driver s side Y page 317 Rin the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap Y page 310 Runder Tire pressure Y page 310 Operation Information on driving Check the tire pressure when the vehicle is heavily laden and adjus...

Page 310: ...systems e g tire pressure monitoring systems Regularly check the pressure of all the tires par ticularly prior to long trips Adjust the tire pres sure as necessary Y page 310 The service life of tires depends among other things on the following factors RDriving style RTire pressure RDistance covered Notes on tire tread G WARNING Insufficient tire tread will reduce tire traction The tire is no long...

Page 311: ...eel section Y page 327 Driving with summer tires At temperatures below 45 7 summer tires lose elasticity and therefore traction and braking power Change the tires on your vehicle to M S tires Using summer tires at very cold temperatures could cause cracks to form thereby damaging the tires permanently Mercedes Benz cannot accept responsibility for this type of damage G WARNING Damaged tires can ca...

Page 312: ...ay wish to deactivate ESP when pulling away with snow chains installed RAll vehicles except Mercedes AMG vehicles Y page 68 RMercedes AMG vehicles Y page 69 You can thereby allow the wheels to spin in a controlled manner achieving an increased driv ing force cutting action Tire pressure Tire pressure specifications Important safety notes G WARNING Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the follo...

Page 313: ...id for that tire size see illustration example The load conditions partially laden and fully laden are defined in the table for different num bers of occupants and amounts of luggage The actual number of seats may differ Some tire pressure tables show only the rim diameters instead of the full tire size e g R18 The rim diameter is part of the tire size and can be found on the tire sidewall Y page ...

Page 314: ...re the vehicle speed and the tire load If the tire temperature changes by 18 10 the tire pressure changes by approximately 10 kPa 0 1 bar 1 5 psi Take this into account when checking the pressure of warm tires Only correct the tire pressure if it is too low for the current operating conditions If you check the tire pressure when the tires are warm the resulting value will be higher than if the tir...

Page 315: ... If the tire pressure is too low increase the tire pressure to the recommended value X If the tire pressure is too high release air To do so press down the metal pin in the valve using the tip of a pen for example Then check the tire pressure again using the tire pressure checker X Screw the valve cap onto the valve X Repeat these steps for the other tires Tire pressure loss warning system General...

Page 316: ... Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 122 X Press ò on the steering wheel to call up the menu list X Press 9 or on the steering wheel to select the Service menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press 9 or to select Tire Pres sure X Press a to confirm The Run Flat Indicator Active Press OK to Restart message is shown in the multifunction display If...

Page 317: ...ombined with the low tire pressure telltale When the sys tem detects a malfunction the warning lamp will flash for approximately a minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will be repeated every time the vehi cle is started as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illu minated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intend...

Page 318: ...the Service menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press 9 or to select Tire Pres sure X Press a to confirm The multifunction display shows the current tire pressure of each wheel If the vehicle was parked for longer than 20 minutes the following message appears Tire pressure will be displayed after driving a few minutes After a teach in process the tire pressure mon itor automatical...

Page 319: ...ew tire pres sures are then accepted as reference values and monitored If you wish to cancel the restart X Press the button The tire pressure values stored at the last restart will continue to be monitored Radio type approval for the tire pres sure monitor Country Radio type approval number USA FCC ID MRXGG4 FCC ID MRXMC34MA4 Canada IC 2546A GG4 Loading the vehicle Instruction labels for tires and...

Page 320: ... Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustration are examples The number of seats is vehicle specific and can differ from the details shown The number of seats in your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard Determining the correct load limit Step by step instructions The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49 Code of U...

Page 321: ... Loading Information placard Y page 317 The greater the combined weight of the occupants the lower the maximum luggage load Step 1 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Combined maximum weight of occupants and load data from the Tire and Loading Infor mation placard 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Number of people in the vehicle driver and occupants 5 3...

Page 322: ...vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible values gross vehicle weight and maximum gross axle weight rating have your loaded vehicle including driver occu pants cargo and full trailer load if applicable weighed on a suitable vehicle weighbridge All about wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand ards Overview of Tire Quality Grading Stand ards Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ...

Page 323: ...ention to road condi tions when temperatures are around freezing point Mercedes Benz recommends a minimum tread depth of ã in 4 mm on all four winter tires Observe the legally required minimum tire tread depth Y page 308 Winter tires can reduce the braking distance on snow covered surfaces in comparison with summer tires The braking dis tance is still much further than on surfaces that are not icy...

Page 324: ...epending on the manufacturer s standards the size imprinted in the tire wall may not contain any letters or may contain one letter that precedes the size description If there is no letter preceding the size descrip tion as shown above these are passenger vehicle tires according to European manufac turing standards If P precedes the size description these are passenger vehicle tires according to U ...

Page 325: ...cription depending on the man ufacturer e g 245 40 ZR18 The service specification is made up of load bearing index A and speed rating B RIf the size description of your tire includes ZR and there are no service specifications ask the tire manufacturer in order to find out the maximum speed If a service specification is available the max imum speed is limited according to the speed rating in the se...

Page 326: ...viate from the data in the example Maximum load rating Maximum tire load is the maximum permis sible weight for which the tire is approved Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit The maximum permissible load can be found on the vehicle s Tire and Loading Information placard on the B pillar on the driver s side Y page 317 i The actual values for tires are vehicle spe cific a...

Page 327: ... 100 kilopascals kPa are the equivalent of 1 bar DOT Department of Transportation DOT marked tires fulfill the requirements of the U S Department of Transportation Normal occupant weight The number of occupants for which the vehicle is designed multiplied by 68 kilograms 150 lbs Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A uniform standard to grade the quality of tires with regards to tread quality ti...

Page 328: ...cisely Curb weight The weight of a vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant It also includes the air conditioning sys tem and optional equipment if these are instal led in the vehicle but does not include passen gers or luggage Maximum load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum permis sible weight in kilograms or lbs for which a tire is approved ...

Page 329: ...ARNING Interchanging the front and rear wheels may severely impair the driving characteristics if the wheels or tires have different dimensions The wheel brakes or suspension components may also be damaged There is a risk of acci dent Rotate front and rear wheels only if the wheels and tires are of the same dimensions On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitor electronic components are loca...

Page 330: ...SS GO remove the Start Stop but ton from the ignition lock Y page 123 X Make sure that the engine cannot be started via your smartphone Y page 125 X If included in the vehicle equipment remove the tire change tool kit from the vehicle X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Securing the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock it can be found in t...

Page 331: ... of the tires and the ground does not exceed 1 2 in 3 cm RDo not 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 trunk lid when the vehicle is raised RMake sure that no persons are present in the vehicle when the vehicle is raised Vehicles with alloy wheels and hub caps the wheel...

Page 332: ...e jack is directly beneath 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 tire is raised a maxi mum of 1 2 in 3 cm from the ground Removing a wheel Mercedes AMG vehicles with ceramic brake disc during removal and repositioning of the wheel the wheel rim can strike the ceramic bra...

Page 333: ... 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 you should proceed carefully and get a sec ond person assist to you Alternatively you can use a second alignment bolt To prevent...

Page 334: ...iginal only cer tain AMG tires Mercedes Benz Original Extended tires may only be used on wheels that have been spe cifically approved by Mercedes Benz Only use tires 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 tire dimension varia...

Page 335: ...he event of a flat tire Observe the MOExtended tires tires with run flat characteristics section Y page 293 Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory It is therefore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run flat properties e g winter tires A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from a ...

Page 336: ...on exterior antenna The operating permit may be invalidated if the instructions for installation and use of RF transmitters are not observed In particular the following conditions must be complied with Ronly approved wavebands may be used Robserve the maximum permissible output in these wavebands Ronly approved antenna positions may be used Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation may cause d...

Page 337: ...00 mW RRF transmitters with transmitter frequencies in the 380 410 MHz waveband and a maxi mum transmission output of up to 2 W trunked radio Tetra RMobile phones 2G 3G 4G There is no restriction for antenna positions on the outside of the vehicle for the following fre quency bands RTrunked radio system Tetra R70 cm waveband R2G 3G 4G Identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi cl...

Page 338: ... sealed in their original containers Always keep service products out of the reach of children H Environmental note Dispose of service products in an environ mentally responsible manner Service products include the following RFuels RLubricants e g engine oil transmission oil RCoolant RBrake fluid RWindshield washer fluid RClimate control system refrigerant Components and service products must matc...

Page 339: ...7 0 l Gasoline Fuel grade Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a gasoline engine Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel Otherwise the fuel will enter the fuel system Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine Notify a qualified specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely O...

Page 340: ...build up in the fuel injection system as a result In such cases and in consultation with an authorized Mercedes Benz Center the fuel may be mixed with the cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes Benz You must observe the notes and mixing ratios specified on the container Engine oil General notes Do not use engine oil or an oil filter with specifications deviating from those expressly required fo...

Page 341: ...ce Booklet Coolant Important safety notes G WARNING If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com ponents in the engine compartment it may ignite There is a risk of fire and injury Let the engine cool down before you add anti freeze Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled next to the filler neck Thoroughly clean the antifreeze from components before starting the engine Only add coolant that has b...

Page 342: ...d together The spray nozzles may otherwise become blocked Do not use distilled or de ionized water Other wise the level sensor may give a false reading When handling washer fluid observe the impor tant safety notes on service products Y page 336 At temperatures above freezing X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and windshield washer fluid e g MB SummerFit Add 1 part MB Summer...

Page 343: ...2 oz 120 g All other models 2 8 oz 80 g Vehicle data General notes Please note that for the specified vehicle data Rthe heights specified may vary as a result of tires load condition of the suspension optional equipment Roptional equipment reduces the maximum payload Dimensions and weights Missing values were not available at time of going to print Model Opening height C 300 58 5 in 1486 mm C 300 ...

Page 344: ...ing the roof Wheelbase 111 8 in 2840 mm Turning circle 37 1 ft 11 3 m Maximum trunk load 220 lb 100 kg All other models Vehicle length 184 5 in 4686 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 79 4 in 2016 mm Vehicle height C 300 55 5 in 1409 mm Vehicle height C 300 4MATIC 55 7 in 1416 mm Vehicle height when open ing closing the roof C 300 78 0 in 1982 mm All other models Vehicle height when open ...

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